Skybean Strato Vario
Product Details
Here is list of functions:
- vario - speaker sound, average vario, barometric altimeter
- GPS - IGC tracklogs, ground speed, heading, glide ratio, GPS altimeter, altitude above ground
- Europe and destination country terrain data preloaded
- Bluetooth telemetry - connection to XC apps (XCtrack and FlySkyHy)
- thermal assistants - thermal trace (XCtrack slyle) or circle style (as SkyDrop)
- wind - speed and direction calculated from circling
- FLARM & FANET radar - nearby pilots data telemetry to XCTrack app
- color map - terrain, roads, villages, cables
- airspaces - shown in map, not pop-up warning
- smart Bluetooth sound - Strato can be your Bluetooth speaker for music in the air or on ground - sound can fade between different volumes while thermaling or gliding.
- Interactive context help - no need to study user manual anymore
- other - battery level, G-meter, odometer, actual time, flight time, direction and distance to takeoff place, altitude graph
Other cool WiFi functions, what has Strato as the first vario ever. Works on PC as well as mobile phone. Via hotspot or local WiFi network.
- over-the-air updates, automatic new update check - don't need cable for data transfer anymore
- WiFi IGC download - you can download IGC files directly to your phone just after landing
- GNSS simulator - you can select on map where you would like to see Strato flying map or airspaces
- vario sound editor - you can set your preferred vario sound and listen it directly from Strato in real time
Evolution
So many new cool features and ideas, which we are no longer able to fit into our little cute SkyDrop, have challenged us to go for something new and advanced. We put the brains and skills together and voilá - here it is - Strato.
Physical
For the size of an average middle class vario equipped with high-end functions! Strato has a sunlight readable 3” transflective color display. It weighs just 180 grams with a solid battery life of 12 hours. Strato fits your cockpit in a vertical position, so it leaves a lot of space for radio, phone or other gadgets.
Safety
Do you remember that strange feeling when you accidentally got sucked into cloud on your favourite XC highway during the “hammertag”? FLARM transmitter will notify glider pilots, keeping you from being smashed like a bug on the windshield, while the FANET transceiver will keep you aware about other paragliding pilots in proximity. Strato will also show you possible airspace violation and collision with power or lift lines.
Sensors
Strato is equipped with the high quality sensors from market leading Swiss manufacturers. High performance GNSS receiver from u-blox supporting GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and BeiDou. Best in class barometer from MEAS Switzerland, with motion sensors provide instant vario response.
Sound
Annoyed by that typical tamagotchi beeping? Soft and precise vario tones from high quality speaker will help you effectively to climb to the cloudbase. Then enjoy your favourite music played from phone through bluetooth, during the glide. If you find unprotected speaker weak solution, watch this video 😉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5T20MyZYOG0
Connectivity
Connect to your favorite XC app via Bluetooth. Strato is connected via Wi-Fi to your phone or home network for automatic tracklogs upload.
Energy Management
Strato has two USB-C ports, so in the air, energy can flow from the power bank through Strato to the phone. Quick Charge technology is able to provide huge amounts of energy for faster charging, an hour while driving to takeoff is enough.
User Interface
Strato customizability will surpass his smaller brother SkyDrop. You are able to use different profiles for XC, PPG or local soaring and change almost anything to your personal preferences. Choose from a large amount of widgets and place it across multiple pages.
