TelemetryPro® Tracking System
This system features a synthesized voice named Kate that reports the rocket trajectory in real time during the flight based on GPS and accelerometer telemetry data. A GPS locator is also built into the receiver and will guide the user directly to the landing site. An easy to use software program automatically generates a flight summary report, data plots, Excel file and Google Earth trajectory for the flight.
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NEWS
March 1, 2022
Demand has been overwhelming! Sorry to say, all existing inventory has been sold. Another production run is in the works but unfortunately, there is a worldwide shortage of electronic components right now so many of them have extremely long lead times. For example, the needed memory chips are not available until late July. Also, one of the critical parts for the pyro board is not available until September. We are continuing to work the problem and may have to make some design changes in order to switch to different parts that are more readily available. That may or may not be possible in all cases and nevertheless also takes time. Therefore, right now, shipments are TBD but could end up being mid-summer or even early fall. If you are interested in being put on the waiting list then send a message using the contact page. Doing so will give you priority over anyone added after you.
January 5, 2022
Evolution Space used the Kate-3 TelemetryPro tracking system on a test flight to over 188,000 feet. Kate-3 controlled all flight operations as well as providing GPS tracking and telemetry downlink. More information along with pictures and a video are available here.
August 30, 2021
Kate-3 is the newest version and replaces the older and now obsolete Kate-2. Kate-1 and Kate-2 are no longer being produced because the radio module used in them is no longer available. After 12 years the radio module has been discontinued by the manufacturer. Unfortunately, this means Kate-3 transmitters and receivers are not compatible and will not communicate with the older Kate-1 and Kate-2 transmitters and receivers.
Customers with existing Kate-1 and Kate-2 products will still be supported with ongoing firmware updates that include new features.
Customers with existing Kate-1 and Kate-2 products will still be supported with ongoing firmware updates that include new features.
TelemetryPro® Kate-3 Transmitter
The Kate-3 transmitter features a GPS with unlimited altitude capability. It can be used to track extremely high altitude flights and capture the maximum altitude with GPS precision. Every other GPS tracker being sold for use in hobby/amateur rockets is limited to a maximum operational altitude of 50km (164K feet).
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Pyro Board adds Deployment and Staging Capability
Another significant feature of the Kate-3 transmitter is an optional add-on pyro board that adds deployment and staging capability. This means an apogee event can be fired with GPS precision even at altitudes that reach into space. The pyro board has seven firing channels plus one solid state relay output. GPS and gyro tilt lockout are included for safe staging. Power-on and arming of the pyro system can be done remotely for added safety. There is also a built-in safety shunt for the sustainer motor igniter connection. Deployments and staging events can be configured using the Mx220 Receiver. No computer needed. Deployment and staging events can be triggered based on a flexible combination of GPS, accelerometer, gyro, barometric pressure, timer, or manual command. There are also two general purpose inputs for monitoring external events. Multiple mounting configurations are supported for the pyro board.
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TelemetryPro® Kate-3 Receiver
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Turn-On Coil
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Carrying Case
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Flight Data Analyzer
Flight Data Analyzer is a software program used to download and analyze the flight data recorded by either the transmitter or receiver. The data is presented in various plots and as a Google Earth trajectory. An Excel spreadsheet is also created to allow the user to perform any further analysis that might be desired. This software can also be used to replay the Kate audio commentary from a flight. It can also update the firmware in the transmitter or the receiver.
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Hall Of Fame Flights
A collection of flights made by TelemetryPro users is presented in our "Hall of Fame". Photos, videos, flight data and the Kate audio output from the TelemetryPro system are included. Visit the Hall of Fame page!