Bad Elf
Bad Elf GNSS receivers
Starting today, all of your new GNSS receivers can be accurate, affordable, and flexible. Inspired by your input, Bad Elf continues to democratize GNSS.
Features
Apple Approved
Bad Elf pioneered Apple's MFi program, offering the first approved GPS accessory for the iPhone in 2010. Our engineering team tests each new product release of the iPhone and iPad.
Bring Your Own Device
Embracing trends in IT, Bad Elf fully supports Bring Your Own Device (BYOD). Phone, tablet, notebook, and operating system agnostic, our GNSS receivers encourage companies to work on the platforms of their choosing.
Apps Galore
For the ultimate user experience, combine Bad Elf Flex with iOS, Android, or Windows apps that showcase deep domain expertise and impressive design sensibilities. Explore the apps list!
No Cellular Required
Our products provide rock-solid GPS location regardless of cellular service. Wi-fi only tablet? No problem. Use with most location-aware apps.
Applications
GIS / Mapping
For decades, site surveys and field data collection have been done using proprietary “vertical stack” Geographic Information System (GIS) solutions. At the time, having a single vendor for the combined hardware, software, back-office, and server-side components made sense.
Today, many GIS professionals and firms are finding these systems too expensive, cumbersome, or rigid to support their requirements. Cloud-based server technologies can be deployed in minutes with no server hardware costs. Mobile platforms such as the iPad and Android-based tablets are doubling in capability every 6-12 months.
Combine these trends with open and innovative 3rd-party app ecosystems and there is no way a proprietary, single-vendor system can possibly keep pace.
Aviation
Aviation is in our blood at Bad Elf, and our products are designed by pilots, for pilots. Our GPS units are used worldwide by private, commercial, and military pilots.
Assuming you have a good GPS lock, all EFB apps can display your current (ie: own-ship) position on those digital charts. The increase in situational awareness is incredible compared to paper charts -- staying clear of restricted airspace, calculating time enroute, quickly diverting to the closest airport -- are all single button tasks in an EFB app.
Marine
Boaters understand the importance of nautical charts for safety while on the water. Digital charts have gradually replaced paper charts over the years, primarily for cost reasons. Water depths, ports/marinas, and hazards change frequently, making the distribution of paper charts expensive and cumbersome.
Products
Bluetooth GPS
Bad Elf GNSS Surveyor
1-meter positioning out of the box to the iPad for use in GIS, mapping, agriculture, and survey activities. The GNSS Surveyor can record raw data and produce RINEX through the Bad Elf application for your post-processing needs.
- Supports Differential GPS (DGPS) Corrections
- Post Processing Ready
- RTK ready
- 1 m accuracy
- plus all the features of the GPS pro
Bad Elf GPS Pro
Received rave reviews from the most demanding customers in military, commercial, and private aviation. The new Bad Elf GPS Pro+ adds GLONASS satellite capability, USB file system access to data logs, and a barometric sensor for altitude. This GPS receiver, with 24-hour battery life and the capacity to log a full week on the road, just got better.
- USB connectivity to PC or Mac provides streaming NMEA GPS data.
- Obtain altitude from GPS and from the built-in barometer.
- High performance 66 channel GPS + GLONASS receiver.
- Accurate to 2.5m (9 ft) up to 60,000 ft and 1000 mph.
- Quickly acquires satellite lock without cell tower assistance.
- Hot start time as quick as 2 seconds.
- No internet connection or monthly subscription required.
- IPX4 water resistance makes this device ready for outdoors.
Bad Elf Flex
Offers a trailblazing, survey-grade receiver that delivers flexible accuracy at a highly affordable price. Options available from sub-meter with SBAS through full RTK 1 cm horizontal accuracy.
Designed and built with world-class technology, Bad Elf Flex improves your field experience. The Bad Elf Flex Standard provides a fully multi-constellation capable receiver, SBAS, single frequency receiver. Using Bad Elf Flex Tokens, one can unlock the advanced features of multi-frequency, RTK, and daily L-Band use.
If you require an RTK survey-grade rover for use more than 30 to 40 days a year, consider the Bad Elf Flex Extreme. Purchase at the time of sale or after without any penalty. Bad Elf Flex Extreme includes a fully unlocked RTK engine and multi-frequency enabled GNSS receiver capable of accuracy as good as 1 cm horizontal.