Mini GPS plotter
Definition
the mini GPS tracker is a GPS geolocation device of a considerably small size, compared to the autonomous GPS trackers more conventional. It is about 5 cm long and about 1 cm tall. Still, it retains the functionality of more traditional GPS trackers.
Specificity
a mini GPS tracker works like any other GPS beacon In addition to the GPS device itself, it must be equipped with a SIM card that will send the location data that the GPS device has collected to a tracking application.
Like all GPS trackers, it has the disadvantage of not being functional indoors, when it is not under an open sky. Indeed, the coordinates are obtained through a satellite network circling around the Earth that must be able to be in contact with the beacon.
To make up for the lack of autonomy, some are equipped with wires in order to be able to connect them. This obligation makes them unwieldy. However, many do not need to be subsector to operate. These mini GPS trackers are passive and must be asked by SMS to send their location.
use
The mini GPS tracker are used in the same way as the usual GPS trackers. For companies, they can be used for fleet tracking. The aim of this follow-up is to know the movements of all the company's vehicles and to monitor them. Individuals also use it to locate their property (car, motorcycle, bicycle), their children and their pets. But some professions use mini trackers to monitor and spy on a third party hiding the device in his personal belongings or his car. This is the case for police officers, journalists or private investigators.
