Garmin Astro 220 GPS Dog Tracking Combo Package with Handheld GPS and wireless transmitter. While the Astro 220 is primarily designed by the manufacturer for tracking your haunting dog it is worthy to note that it may also be used for tracking your manned or unmanned robot. Simply attach the DC-20 tracking module (included) to your robot and track it into tall weeds, grass, and so on - and Pinpoint your robot's position, even when you can't see or hear it.



The Astro system includes a bright color-screen handheld GPS device and a wireless transmitter, called the DC-20. To get started, just take Astro outdoors and turn on the handheld and transmitter to acquire GPS satellite signals. Then attach the DC-20 to your robot (with tape or velcro not included or collar attachment plate included). Now you're ready to have your robot roam and no other setup required.

As often as every five seconds, the DC-20 transmits its position to your handheld, and you can see its current location as well as a trail of where it's been on the Map page of your handheld. This feature allows remote tracking of your robot when remotly or autonomousely operated out of your sight. Switch over to the Dog Tracker page to view a compass pointing to your robot's location as well as its current status: whether it's running, stationary, or on point. Astro can also sound an alarm to let you know instantly when your dog, and in this case robot goes on point.

Astro boasts a high-sensitivity GPS receiver that can track position even in the densest cover. You can track up to ten DC20 transmitters (one included here) at one time with Astro, at a distance of up to five miles away (depending on terrain). The system transmits information by line-of-sight, so it reaches farthest in flat, open territory. After you've captured your quarry, mark the exact spot with Astro's Covey Counter™, a special waypoint that tells you the exact location, time of day and elevation where your robot last visited (for dog tracking data input can also include the number of birds you flushed and took from that location). Astro lets you save other special waypoints, such as "Truck" and "Lodge," so you can save the location of these places quickly and easily for each trip.

Astro shines when you're out on thefield, but it also excels in getting you back to your truck at the end of the day, or even back home again. In fact, the Astro handheld has all the features of Garmin's top-line handheld outdoor devices, including a barometric altimeter, electronic compass, microSD card slot, celestial information, area calculator and rugged, IPX7 waterproof exterior. With optional detailed city street maps (not included), you can search for over 6 million points of interest and create a route on roads with exact turn-by-turn directions.