SKYRC GSM-015

The SkyRC GSM-015 is a self-contained GNSS speed and altitude meter for RC vehicles and aircraft. It combines concurrent GPS/GLONASS reception, an onboard display, internal logging memory and a rechargeable battery. Selectable recording rates and computer log transfer support post-run analysis, while finite memory and automatic overwriting govern record retention.

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Intended applications: RC racing and flying, casual cycling, driving and long journeys

Product overview

The SkyRC GSM-015 is a GNSS measuring accessory for RC cars, aircraft and helicopters, with additional uses in cycling and driving. Its screen presents speed, altitude, accumulated distance and geographic coordinates, while top-speed and top-altitude records support review after a run or flight. Concurrent GPS and GLONASS reception provides its positioning architecture. The self-contained hardware includes a display, MODE button, memory, rechargeable battery and micro USB charging port, making it a separate measuring instrument for an existing vehicle.

The supplied battery is a built-in 200 mAh LiPo with operating time of up to 150 minutes. Logging uses 1M of internal memory and a selectable 1–10 Hz update rate; listed storage duration falls from 18 hours 3 minutes 44 seconds at 1 Hz to 1 hour 48 minutes 22 seconds at 10 Hz. Full memory automatically overwrites earlier records. GNSS LOGGER transfers and saves logs and displays tracks on Bing Maps, requiring Windows 7 or later or macOS 10.12 or later.

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Specifications

Specification	Value & conditions
Manufacturer and model	SkyRC GSM-015 GNSS Speed Meter
Product code	SK-500024
Intended applications	RC racing and flying, casual cycling, driving and long journeys
Displayed measurements	Speed, altitude, total distance, longitude and latitude
Summary measurements	Top speed, average speed and top altitude
Peak measurement recall	Records top speed and top altitude for recall after a run
Satellite reception	Concurrent GPS and GLONASS reception
Selectable update frequency	1–10 Hz
Built-in memory	1M
Recording duration at 10 Hz	1 hour 48 minutes 22 secondsAt a 10 Hz update frequency.
Recording duration at 5 Hz	3 hours 36 minutes 44 secondsAt a 5 Hz update frequency.
Recording duration at 2 Hz	9 hours 1 minute 52 secondsAt a 2 Hz update frequency.
Recording duration at 1 Hz	18 hours 3 minutes 44 secondsAt a 1 Hz update frequency.
Memory overwrite behavior	Automatically replaces previous recordsWhen flash memory is full.
Supplied battery configuration	Built-in rechargeable 200 mAh LiPo battery
Operating time	Up to 150 minutesWith the built-in rechargeable 200 mAh LiPo battery.
Charging connection	Micro USBCharging from a USB port or another compatible USB power source.
Measurement systems	Metric and imperial, switched by holding the MODE button
Computer operating system requirements	Windows 7 or later; macOS 10.12 or laterUsing GNSS LOGGER software.
Log transfer, storage and mapping	Transfer and save logs on a computer; display tracks on integrated Bing MapsUsing GNSS LOGGER software.
Software configuration and maintenance	English or Chinese interface selection, metric or imperial units, time-zone adjustment, GNSS update-rate selection and firmware upgradesUsing GNSS LOGGER software.