Seeed Studio Loko Air GPS tracker LoRa P2P LoRaWAN Ultra-lightweight at 14g
📦 Location of the warehouse: China
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Seeed Studio Loko Air GPS tracker LoRa P2P LoRaWAN Ultra-lightweight at 14g
Loko 🚀 is a cutting-edge, ultra-compact GPS tracking solution built for offline use. Powered by LoRa (Long Range) radio technology 📡, it enables long-distance communication—over 15 km—without relying on cellular networks 📴. The system features a dual-unit design: a featherlight transmitter (just 30 × 22 mm and 14g 🪶) paired with a receiver, delivering high-precision geolocation 📍 in remote environments.
Co-developed with Seeed Studio 🤝, Loko is perfect for a wide range of applications—from outdoor exploration 🏕️ and adventure sports 🧗♂️ to wildlife tracking 🐾 and field research 🔬.
Feature
📡 No Cellular Needed – Works completely offline, no SIM or internet required
📍 Accurate Metrics – Get precise latitude, longitude, altitude & speed data
⏱️ Real-Time Tracking – Instantly view GPS locations as they update
📱 Offline App – Compatible with iOS & Android, no internet required
💸 Zero Monthly Fees – No subscriptions, ever
📶 15+ km Range – Tested in open areas for long-distance communication
🔋 1-Year Battery Life – Air unit lasts up to a year on a single charge
🔗 Multi-Connection – Track up to 30 Air units per Ground unit
🛠️ Open-Source – Developer-friendly with customizable features
🌐 LoRaWAN & LoRa P2P – Flexible communication protocols
🗂️ Data Logging – Record and store tracking history
🗺️ Offline Maps – Use preloaded OpenStreetMap areas for navigation
📡 Multi-Device Support – Monitor multiple transmitters in one app
🕰️ Archive History – Browse saved tracking data by date
🔋 Battery Monitoring – Check battery levels of both units
🔐 AES128 Encryption – Secure your tracking data
🧹 History Management – Easily delete old tracking logs
🎈 Balloon Mode – GPS tracking up to 80 km altitude
🌍 Global Frequency Modes – Software-selectable: EU868 / US915 / AU915 / AS923 / KR920 / IN865
📱 Loko’s Offline App
Navigate with ease using a fully offline smartphone app that displays real-time GPS locations on a clean 2D map 🗺️. It also logs location history 📈 for detailed tracking analysis and recovery.
📡 Flexible Communication
Supports both LoRa P2P and LoRaWAN® protocols, giving you versatile connectivity options without relying on cellular networks 📴.
🛠️ Built for the Wild
With a rugged, water-resistant design 💧, Loko thrives in tough environments—perfect for drone recovery 🚁, wildlife tracking 🐾, remote asset monitoring 📦, and outdoor adventures 🏞️.
🔓 Open-Source & Developer-Friendly
Easily customize and integrate Loko into your IoT ecosystem 🔧. Its open architecture empowers developers to build, adapt, and expand.
💸 No Monthly Fees
Enjoy long-term tracking without subscriptions, even in signal-dead zones 🌍. Loko is a cost-effective solution for serious explorers, researchers, and field operators.
Specification
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Loko Air Unit (Transmitter): |
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Size |
30x22mm |
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Weight |
14g(0.42oz.) |
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Navigation |
33 tracking/99 acquisition-channel GPS/GLONASS/GALILEO |
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Radio |
LoRa Peer-to-Peer and LoRaWAN® |
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Frequency |
EU868/US915/AU915/AS923/KR920/IN865 |
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Battery |
210 mah Li-ion |
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Battery life |
Up to a year (varies with transmit interval) |
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Charging |
5 V USB Type-C |
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Power consumption |
-Power ON mode: 54mA - Power OFF mode: 9uA |
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Loko Ground Unit (Receiver): |
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Size |
114x26x29 mm |
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Weight |
110 g(with battery) |
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Radios |
LoRa Peer-to-Peer, LoRaWAN®, Bluetooth |
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Antenna |
SMA male connector |
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Battery |
Li-Ion 18650 (not included) |
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Battery life |
6 hours (3600 mAh battery) |
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Charging |
USB Type-C |
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System Capabilities: |
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Range |
15+ km |
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Smartphone app |
iOS and Android, fully offline functionality |
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PC configuration software available |
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Hardware Overview
Loko Air Unit (Transmitter):
- USB-C port for charging and configuration
- Antenna
- ON/OFF button
-3 seconds long press turns ON
-3 seconds long press turns OFF
- Attachment port for velcro strap.
- 5dBi dipole antenna
- USB Type-C connector for configuration and charging.
- Button - Power ON/OFF
- RGB LED indicator light
Solid Blue light shows device connected to Bluetooth
Blinking Blue light shows device is active for connection
Red light shows device is going to turn off
Application
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Outdoor and Adventure Sports
- Drone recovery in remote areas
- Tracking of land-based extreme sports equipment (e.g., mountain bikes, snowboards)
- Hiker and mountaineer safety monitoring
- Off-road vehicle tracking for rallies and expeditions
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Wildlife and Environmental Research
- Terrestrial animal migration pattern tracking
- Endangered land species monitoring
- Ecological study of remote land habitats
- Tracking of research equipment in arid or forested environments
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Asset Management and Logistics
- Remote equipment tracking on construction sites
- Agricultural machinery monitoring in vast farmlands
- Tracking of valuable assets in transit (land-based)
- Inventory management in large warehouses or outdoor storage areas
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Search and Rescue Operations
- Locating lost hikers or mountaineers
- Tracking search and rescue team members in wilderness areas
- Emergency beacon for adventurers in remote land locations
- Disaster response asset management for land-based operations
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Scientific and Research Expeditions
- Tracking of research equipment in polar regions (on ice or land)
- Monitoring of autonomous land-based research vehicles
- Geological survey equipment tracking
- Atmospheric and weather monitoring balloon tracking
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Personal and Recreational Use
- Pet tracking in rural or expansive areas
- Family member location sharing during outdoor activities
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Industrial and Energy Sector
- Pipeline monitoring in remote land areas
- Tracking of maintenance equipment in large industrial complexes
- Wind turbine and solar panel array monitoring
- Mining equipment tracking in open-pit mines
ECCN/HTS
| HSCODE | 8526919090 |
| USHSCODE | 8526910040 |
| UPC | |
| EUHSCODE | 8517180000 |
| COO | CHINA |
Part List
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Loko Air Unit transmitter |
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Deutsche Post |
Free Above €30 | Free Above €50 |
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DHL Paket |
+ €2 for Above €30 / Free Above €60 | + €8 for Above €50 / Free Above €80 |
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DHL Express |
+ €10 for Above €30 | + €60 for Above €50 |
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Free above €45 | Free above €60 |
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UPS Express |
+ € 8.95 for Above €45 | + € 11.95 for Above €45 |
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| €30 - €50 | €6 |
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