April 15, 2014
DeLorme has announced the upcoming launch of its newest product,
inReach Explorer, incorporating a new range of navigation functions.
The latest generation of inReach will be available in stores in
early May and builds on DeLorme’s award-winning technology to keep
outdoor adventurers, offshore boaters, hunters, aviators, travelers
and workers connected wherever they go.
In
addition to the messaging, tracking and SOS capabilities, users of
the inReach Explorer can view, create or navigate routes and
waypoints. An easy-to-follow map view displays routes, waypoints,
tracks and messages geo-located onscreen for backtracking or
self-rescue. The built-in digital compass, barometric altimeter and
accelerometer sensors ensure accuracy and provide heading and
bearing information, accurate elevation readings, speed and other
useful trip statistics.
The company also recently announced the launch of Freedom
subscription plans for all inReach products, allowing users to pay
for satellite service only when they need it, on a monthly basis.
“inReach Explorer is the first
personal satellite communicator to bring together the power of
navigation with truly global SOS alerting, GPS tracking and two-way
text messaging in one rugged, waterproof device,” said Michael
Heffron, CEO of DeLorme. “For people whose recreational activities
or work takes them to remote locations without reliable cellular
coverage, inReach Explorer is a single, lightweight device that can
help them navigate, communicate and seek help in the event of an
emergency.”
Using the company’s online Explore
portal, inReach owners can also plan their routes and waypoints
ahead of time and share their trip details with family and friends
to follow along online with the user’s MapShare page or via social
media posts. The dedicated MapShare page provides peace of mind by
letting others ping an inReach user’s location between tracking
intervals and exchange messages. Tracking intervals can be adjusted
from 10 minutes to four hours, with two-minute tracking available to
subscribers of the company’s highest level Extreme service plan.
Using DeLorme’s Earthmate App, inReach
Explorer also pairs wirelessly with iOS and Android devices to
access map data and make text messaging even more convenient. When
paired with a mobile device, inReach owners get exclusive, unlimited
access to DeLorme’s topographic maps and U.S. NOAA charts, which can
be downloaded via an Internet connection prior to departure and
remain available in the Earthmate app, even when beyond cellular
coverage.
In the
event of an emergency, the interactive SOS capability of inReach
automatically triggers remote tracking and allows users to
communicate via text back and forth with responders at the
international 24/7 search-and-rescue monitoring center, ensuring
prompt response with the appropriate resources.
