The Skybean SkyDrop factory fitted double battery version
The Skybean SkyDrop is the lightest combined GPS vario in the world! Thanks to ultralight and compact design stuffed with many software functions, Skybean SkyDrop is suitable for paragliding and hang-gliding pilots from beginners to XC experts. Hike&Fly athletes love SkyDrop for its weight of 68g (2.4 oz) and with double battery only 88g. Multiple screens with widgets can be personalized to achieve maximum performance while flying. SkyDrop connected via Bluetooth interface is compatible with Android and iOS-based XC apps works as the ultimate flight computer.
- vario - analog / digital / average, acoustic signalization, graph history
- flight logs - IGC/KML validated by FAI CIVL, accepted for FAI Category 1 competitions
- GPS - ground speed, heading, glide ratio
- wind speed and direction
- altimeters - 5 adjustable altimeters (relative, absolute, GPS or QNH mode)
- height above ground level (AGL) - update terrain data into SkyDrop HERE
- fully customizable - multiple screens with configurable layouts and widgets
- Android connectivity - XCTrack, FlyMe, XCSoar, LK8000, TopHat, Sky Land Tracker, Paragliding Dashboard
- iOS connectivity - FlySkyHy, SkyLogger, SkyLogger XXL
- digital compass
- G-meter
- weak lift detection (pre-thermal buzzer)
- odometer
- bearing and distance from take-off
- flight diary
- fly time, real-time clock
- auto take off and landing
- UART output (for E-readers connection) Kobo
new features (in process):
- waypoint navigation
- every future feature will be available for free for SkyDrop owners
built-in hardware:
- transflective LCD graphical display with backlight
- precise pressure sensor MS5611
- GPS receiver L80-M39
- Bluetooth PAN1026
- SD card storage for tracklogs
- digital compass, accelerometer and gyroscope LSM9DS0
- humidity and temperature sensor SHT21
- RGB LED signal light
For specific technical information and user guide in various languages, please visit our support page.
Big version dimensions: 98x57x24 mm weight 88gms
battery life for double battery version:
- only audio mode 26h
- audio + altitude logger, without GPS 24h
- audio + Bluetooth 20h
- audio + GPS logger 18h
- audio + GPS logger + Bluetooth 15h
The rear cover is made by a 3D print from a special material resistant to sunlight and heat. Therefore its surface is not perfectly smooth but covered with thin lines.
Riser mount instructions for use: Place one of the velcro pieces on the back side of SkyDrop. Another velcro piece place on the plastic holder. Take two straps and grip the plastic holder to your riser (straps will fit into the narrow part at both ends). When you grip the holder with two straps, then cut off what was left from straps. At the end just add SkyDrop to the holder.
