Is the Bad Elf GPS Receiver better than the iPad/iPhone internal GPS?
In general, yes! The Bad Elf GPS Receiver uses the high-performance MTK3329 chipset, so it’s capable of 2.5m resolution and 10Hz reporting. It can acquire a GPS lock in places the internal GPS will not, such as inside a commercial jet flying at 565mph at 29K feet. It also supports WAAS, so you’ll see better vertical accuracy and at least 10m positional accuracy in almost all conditions. And finally, our receiver does not depend on Assisted GPS data to get a lock, so as long as you have a clear view of the sky, it will get a GPS lock within about 35 seconds.
Can I put my iOS device into “airplane mode” and still use the Bad Elf GPS Receiver?
Yes! Airplane mode will not affect the operation of the Bad Elf GPS Receiver. We recommend airplane mode whenever you don’t need to make phone calls, send and receive text messages, or access the Internet. It saves power and minimizes distractions. The default Maps app will not work with the Bad Elf GPS in “airplane mode” as of iOS 4.3. But most offline apps work just fine in “airplane mode” with the Bad Elf GPS.
