Description Seeed Studio Loko Air GPS tracker is a lightweight long-range tracking system built around LoRa Peer-to-Peer and LoRaWAN communication. This product page includes two variants: the Loko Air transmitter-only version and the Loko Air + LokoGround complete kit. Both are designed for tracking without cellular coverage or monthly SIM fees, making them well suited to remote outdoor use, drone recovery, field research, and mobile asset visibility. The key difference between the two variants is whether you need only the mobile tracker or the full tracking system. Loko Air is the lightweight transmitting tag at about 14g, designed for airborne, portable, and weight-sensitive use. Loko Air + LokoGround adds the handheld ground receiver, antenna, and the rest of the core hardware needed for a complete field tracking workflow. If you already understand the Loko ecosystem and only need the transmitting unit, choose Loko Air. If you need the full end-to-end recovery or tracking kit, choose Loko Air + LokoGround. Features Dual communication support with LoRa Peer-to-Peer and LoRaWAN. No cellular network required, ideal for off-grid tracking and recovery tasks. Up to 15+ km range in open-area conditions. Offline app workflow for field use without depending on internet coverage. AES128 encryption support for secure tracking data transmission. Software-selectable frequency plans including EU868, US915, AU915, AS923, KR920, and IN865. Balloon mode support for high-altitude GPS use cases up to 80 km above sea level. Loko Air variant focuses on the 14g transmitting unit for lightweight mobile tracking. Loko Air + LokoGround variant provides the complete field tracking kit with receiver hardware. Open-source and developer-friendly design for advanced users and custom workflows. Specifications Item Loko Air Loko Air + LokoGround Configuration Transmitter only Transmitter + ground receiver kit Communication LoRa Peer-to-Peer and LoRaWAN Frequency Plans EU868 / US915 / AU915 / AS923 / KR920 / IN865 Air Unit Navigation 33 tracking / 99 acquisition-channel GPS / GLONASS / GALILEO Air Unit Size 30 × 22 mm Air Unit Weight 14g Air Unit Battery 210mAh Li-ion Air Unit Battery Life Up to one year depending on transmit interval Air Unit Charging 5V USB Type-C Air Unit Power Consumption 54mA power-on mode, 9uA power-off mode Ground Unit Size Not included 114 × 26 × 29 mm Ground Unit Weight Not included 110g with battery Ground Unit Radios Not included LoRa Peer-to-Peer, LoRaWAN, Bluetooth Ground Unit Antenna Not included SMA male connector Ground Unit Battery Not included Li-Ion 18650, not included Ground Unit Battery Life Not included About 6 hours with 3600mAh battery Ground Unit Charging Not included USB Type-C Typical Use Lightweight transmitter applications Complete tracking and recovery workflow Applications Drone recovery in remote areas without cellular coverage. Outdoor adventure tracking for hikers, riders, and field teams. Wildlife and ecological research where tracker weight must stay low. Scientific expeditions for compact moving equipment and experimental payloads. Asset tracking for valuable mobile gear in wide outdoor environments. Search, recovery, and field operations where the LokoGround receiver helps locate the transmitting Air unit. Product List Loko Air Item Quantity Loko Air Unit transmitter 1 30 cm velcro strap 1 Loko Air + LokoGround Item Quantity Loko Air Unit transmitter 1 30 cm velcro strap 1 Loko Ground Unit receiver 1 5dBi dipole antenna 1 User manual 1 Downloadable software resources such as the PC configuration software and the Loko mobile app are listed in the resource section below rather than counted as boxed hardware items. Other Content Loko Air is the lightweight moving tag in the system. It is the right choice when weight, portability, and transmitter-only use matter most, especially in drone recovery and mobile tracking scenarios. LokoGround completes the full field workflow by adding the handheld receiver, antenna connection, and operator-side hardware needed to track and recover the Air unit more directly. The two variants are complementary, not competing. One is a transmitting endpoint, and the other is the complete system bundle. Choosing correctly depends on whether you need only the Air tag or the entire receive-and-track setup. Resources Loko User Manual PDF How to Upgrade Loko Firmware What are LoRa P2P and LoRaWAN? Loko App for iOS Loko App for Android FAQ What is the difference between the two variants on this product page?Loko Air is the transmitter-only version. Loko Air + LokoGround is the complete kit that adds the ground receiver and related tracking hardware. Which variant should I choose if I only need the lightweight tracker?Choose Loko Air if you only need the transmitting unit and want the lightest possible tracking hardware. Which variant should I choose if I need the full recovery workflow?Choose Loko Air + LokoGround if you want the complete field setup with both the Air transmitter and the handheld ground receiver. Do both variants use cellular service?No. Both variants are based on LoRa communication and do not depend on cellular coverage or monthly SIM fees.
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