Guardian Mobility has launched its new G4C dual-mode flight tracking system, the Canadian manufacturer announced on Tuesday at Heli-Expo 2020. This latest unit is designed for global fleet operators such as law enforcement, EMS, and government agencies, with missions into areas as varied as remote to metropolitan, according to Guardian (Booth 3624).
The single unit, which can be either be installed permanently or moved from aircraft to aircraft, focuses on delivering continuous and efficient coverage through both satellite and cellular channels, which allows users to transmit data at the same time, without interruption, while transiting between urban and remote areas. Combined, the two connections offer a broader range of coverage at a reasonable price, allowing the system to meet the demands of any mission no matter the location by using the more advantageous channel.
The G4C also enables operators to simultaneously view and track ground and air units on one screen, as well as through the GMI Connect App, which communicates with the unit via Bluetooth. Using any smart device, aircrews can send and receive text messages, initiate mark current position and alerts reports, and configure the system for automatic flight following (AFF), additional telemetry unit reports, flight data monitoring system (FDMS) logging, and external input triggered mapping events.