Delta Altimeter Kite is a kite like no other. Intended primarily for use in low-light conditions from sunset to sunrise, the kite has a 40-LED string that loops around its perimeter that changes color and emits different patterns according to its altitude. There are 11 different settings with various methods of altitude display, and for use flying at different altitudes. In addition to altitude display via LEDs, the onboard altimeter also logs altitude and temperature data for up to 256 flights of 85 minutes 20 seconds in length, for use with Eronotix Logbook. This product contains our altimeter LED String Alti as a subcomponent, and replacement kites can be bought separately in the Eronotix Store.
There are fun competitive games that can be played when using more than one Delta Altimeter Kite, described in detail on our Games page. 4 AAA batteries are included with the altimeter.
delta altimeter kite
delta kite with LED altitude indication and data logging
delta kite with LED altitude indication and data logging
$99
Key Features
- LEDs indicate how high the kite flies (lower light conditions required, e.g. sunset to sunrise)
- Logs up to 85 minutes of data for use with Eronotix Logbook
- Flash memory holds up to 256 flights before data must be synced
- Delta design for easy flying in winds as low as 8 mph
- Durable ripstop nylon construction
- Resin rods for increased durability
- Bright LED string with 40 LEDs
- Can be assembled in less than 15 minutes
- 100-meter (328-foot) kite line with swivel hook included
- 4 AAA batteries included
- Long battery life
- 10 different LED display modes for different altitude ranges
- One mode strictly for data logging and low battery consumption
- Easy firmware updates via USB
Technical Specifications
- Kite dimensions: 1.50 × 0.75 m (29.53 × 59.06 in)
- Kite weight with and without electronics: 229 g (8.08 oz) and 107 g (3.77 oz)
- Kite tail dimensions: 2.50 × 0.03 m (98.43 × 1.18 in)
- Altimeter type: Eronotix LED String Alti, 40-LED version
- Altimeter dimensions: 38 × 38 × 18 mm (2.44 × 1.89 × 0.71 in)
- LED string length: 4.1 m (161.42 in)
- LED color depth: 16-bit (65,536 colors)
- LED connector type: 3-pin JST-SM pigtail
- USB connector: Micro USB 2.0 Type B
- Power supply: 4 × AAA battery pack
- Jack/plug type for power supply: 2.1 × 5.5 mm
- Battery pack dimensions: 62 × 48 × 15 mm (2.44 × 1.89 × 0.59 in)
- Operating temperature range: −40° to +65° C (−40° to 150° F)
- Operating altitude: −500 to 9,000 m MSL (−1,640 to 29,528 ft)
- Altitude relative accuracy: 0.75 m (2.46 ft)
- Sample rate: 0.2 Hz
- Data logged: altitude and temperature
- Data capacity: 256 flights, 85 minutes 20 seconds in length