Ping Tracker

msinger · Jun 1, 2018

So, it sounds like it was just showing you an old location.

bkushner · Jun 1, 2018

msinger said:
So, it sounds like it was just showing you an old location.

I’ve missed read your post. I have never been to where it was marked on the map.

bkushner · Jun 1, 2018

Ping still claims you can turn unit OFF AND ON with the button. Many have written about them not telling you how to do this? I wrote and they sent me a graphic showing be the button...that's comical in and of itself but again no telling of how you use the button to turn unit off. I don't believe you can turn the unit off, as does @msinger yet they claim in their FAQ and in this email from support you can but don't tell you how.

Hi Brian,

The button for all functions (Power on/off, send check-in/SOS alert, check battery, check cellular signal) is the center area on top of the device (between the LED rings). See the attached image for reference.

Best regards,

Josh Ryder

bkushner · Jun 1, 2018

Well I just found out how to turn off and it does work @msinger

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@jmaass just hold down the middle button for 10 seconds. It will turn red then shut off then white. Let go when its white and youre all set. To turn back on, just push the button again.

msinger · Jun 1, 2018

bkushner said:
just hold down the middle button for 10 seconds. It will turn red then shut off then white

Good to know. Thanks!

smiller · Jun 6, 2018

This seems like a great device but it may be worth mentioning again that unless you always fly in an area with good cellular coverage it may not be useful when you need it. But... it would be a great backup to an independent tracker such as a Marco Polo and at 25 grams each (Ping and MP) you could even afford to carry them both and have redundancy and the best of both worlds. If it's lost with both a Marco Polo and a GPS tracker then... it's lost

I think I may order one for that reason but if I could only have one device it would have to be the MP because I can't always count on reliable cell coverage where I fly. Just mentioning it because not everyone realizes the important difference between the two.

Has anyone tested the Ping tracker in a potential 'crash' orientation? (i.e. the internal antenna not pointed at the sky, under tree canopy, etc.)

Erised · Jun 6, 2018

smiller said:
This seems like a great device but it may be worth mentioning again that unless you always fly in an area with good cellular coverage it may not be useful when you need it. But... it would be a great backup to an independent tracker such as a Marco Polo and at 25 grams each (Ping and MP) you could even afford to carry them both and have redundancy and the best of both worlds. If it's lost with both a Marco Polo and a GPS tracker then... it's lost I think I may order one for that reason but if I could only have one device it would have to be the MP because I can't always count on reliable cell coverage where I fly. Just mentioning it because not everyone realizes the important difference between the two.

Has anyone tested the Ping tracker in a potential 'crash' orientation? (i.e. the internal antenna not pointed at the sky, under tree canopy, etc.)

It Has GPS, cell and bluetooth. Ping's Bluetooth tracker has GPS and cellular connectivity, too

smiller · Jun 6, 2018

Erised said:
It Has GPS, cell and bluetooth. Ping's Bluetooth tracker has GPS and cellular connectivity, too

Bluetooth won't do any good until you're practically on top of it.

bkushner · Jun 6, 2018

I've done some more testing. It will give a good location after a few minutes and once close the blue tooth is helpful. Battery life is no where near as advertised but not brutal.

StanMI · Jun 6, 2018

Have either of you mounted it on the drone yet? If so, how did you mount it.

msinger · Jun 7, 2018

bkushner said:
Battery life is no where near as advertised but not brutal.

I'm consistently getting about 7 days. How about you?

msinger · Jun 7, 2018

StanMI said:
Have either of you mounted it on the drone yet? If so, how did you mount it.

Not yet. I'm going to build a mount to attach it to the landing gear.

bkushner · Jun 8, 2018

msinger said:
I'm consistently getting about 7 days. How about you?

Sounds about right.

John Locke · Jun 8, 2018

msinger said:
I'm consistently getting about 7 days. How about you?

Isn't the PING programmable to report location less often, so it lasts longer? Or is 7 days the most efficient mode?

msinger · Jun 8, 2018

John Locke said:
Isn't the PING programmable to report location less often, so it lasts longer?

There are settings to enable "Privacy Mode" and "Airplane Mode". I'm not sure what those settings do. Turning the Ping off is most likely going to be the best way to make it last longer when you're not actively using it.

jakobe75 · Jul 11, 2018

I got mine on monday, just opened it today!

I am so excited.

jakobe75 · Jul 11, 2018

I am using this bracket. printed in just pla. works decent but since its designed for the Trackimo its a little big for the Ping, but a small zip tie will keep it in place without any issues.

working on some images in a min.

link to bracket mount.
Phantom 4 Pro Trackimo holder by ProStreet

jakobe75 · Jul 11, 2018

images of bracket on my P4, will update these images to my other post about brackets

as well.

bkushner · Jul 11, 2018

I received mine and did some testing, for me the Trackimo is much better suited. The battery life for one thing is no where near what they claimed which was the main reason I bought. Also the long time to track the item away from bluetooth could allow someone to pick up your drone and walk away before you get to it...

bkushner · Jul 11, 2018

jakobe75 said:
images of bracket on my P4, will update these images to my other post about brackets View attachment 101130 View attachment 101130 View attachment 101131 View attachment 101132 View attachment 101133 View attachment 101134 View attachment 101135 as well.

Did you print this bracket yourself? I have the same one in white I bought and was looking for another. Yes 2 small zip ties are all you need. One through the hole on the leg and the other through the top of the holder.