Hi, I would like to learn what the current (latest) software version is for the Aerotracker. I have 1.0.6, however in the documentation I can see higher version numbers. Thanks!
Hello, I believe that version 1.0.6 is the latest “public” version available. Testing is currently underway on a new version, but I am not sure when it will be released.
I got the info that they are working on a version that will display relative altitude and distance (no bearing) of Mode-S traffic that should be released soon. Definitely interesting!
Yes, the software/firmware is being tested now. Distance to the conflicting aircraft will always be estimated, and is based on received signal strength.
I made some flights with the new software version and indeed Mode-S traffic is displayed as a circle with a relative height indication. This seems to work well. My only feedback is that 10NM (I could verify the actual position on Safesky ipad split screen) seems too much for a warning. I would suggest to reduce that to 5 NM. Now there are quite a few aircraft displayed that can never be a factor and it triggers unnecessary tension.
I am testing the Aero Tracker with SkyDemon. I have noticed many more Mode S only aircraft (in my vicinity, while flying) than expected. Post flight checks showed that they were MLAT detected on ADS-B Exchange, so should have been displayed as MLAT and not Mode S only. The SafeSky team is aware so, hopefully, a fix will be out soon.
10 NM range alerts do seem a bit excessive..
The latest firmware version is indeed automaticly updating your Aero-tracker to trigger alerts for Mode-S (bearingless) targets.
More details here: 2 - What traffic will ... | SafeSky Library
It’s a very good feedback: open question to participants: shall we either decide of a low 5NM value for beardless targets to avoid too many alerts, or should this be a configurable option?
Hi Tristan, indeed 5NM seems more than enough. Anything beyond 2NM is usually not visible anyway, unless it is a B747. A larger distance produces a lot of circles on the map.
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