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Griffin Air

4G LTE Cat 1bis / Bluetooth® / 2G
The Griffin Air is an airline-certified GPS tracker built for cargo and supply chain applications, combining automatic flight detection, global 4G connectivity, and 7+ year battery life in a rugged, compact device that tracks assets seamlessly from air to ground.

  • High-performance, high-precision Indoor/Outdoor GPS asset tracking device and Bluetooth® Gateway

  • Smart sensing disables transmission during flight but continues to collect sensor data, which it transmits after the cargo has landed

  • Powered by 3 x AA user-replaceable batteries with 7+ years battery life

  • Provides location using Full GPS, Wi-Fi Access Point, and Cell Tower scanning

  • Bluetooth® 5.2 Gateway for tagged asset management and sensor monitoring

  • Intelligent power management with cloud-based location solving and low battery alerts

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Automatic Flight Detection

Automatic Flight Detection 

Track cargo with airline certified smart sensing capabilities that automatically disable transmissions in the air and re-enable on the ground. 

 

Global 2

Global Connectivity

Connect almost anywhere in the world with a cellular network with 4G Cat 1bis and 2G fallback.  

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BLE Tag & Sensor Monitoring

Bluetooth® 5.2 Gateway for affordable tagged asset management and sensor monitoring applications.

Asset Visibility and Recovery

Asset Visibility and Recovery

Monitor location & movement with the option to activate real-time tracking in case of loss or theft.

Tip, rotation

 Impact, Tip & Rotation 

Configure alerts for high impacts (g-force), asset tipping, or rotations. 

Indoor / Outdoor

Indoor / Outdoor

Full GPS, Wi-Fi AP MAC address scanning, and cell tower location for indoor/outdoor asset management.

Cloud

Cloud-Based Location Solving

Transfers the location processing workload from the device to the cloud for substantial power savings.

Wire-free install

 Wire-Free Installation

Compact and concealable. Multiple installation options for easily securing the device to assets with screws, bolts, cable ties, rivets, and more.

Flexible configuration

Flexible Configuration

Configure device parameters such as heartbeat rate, movement and accelerometer settings, and more to fit any tracking application.

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Introducing the Griffin Air Open New Window Icon Getting Started Guide Open New Window Icon Griffin Air Airline Approvals Open New Window Icon
  • Cellular Module

  • Modem operates on all major global 4G Cat 1bis and 2G bands 

  • Bluetooth®

  • Bluetooth 5.2 gateway reports nearby Bluetooth tags and sensors for affordable tagged asset management and sensor monitoring. 

  • SIM Size and Access

  •  Internal Nano 4FF SIM

  • GNSS

  • Concurrent GPS, QZSS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou 

  • GNSS Assistance

  • GNSS almanac and ephemeris data for greater sensitivity and position accuracy. 

  • Low Noise Amplifier

  • GPS signals are filtered and boosted by a SAW filter and low-noise amplifier (LNA) allowing operation where other units fail. 

  • Cell Tower Location

  • Sends cell tower data when GNSS or Wi-Fi signal is unavailable. 

  • Location Accuracy*

  • GNSS: ~1m CEP
    Cell Tower Fallback: ~250m-1km. Dependent on number of nearby towers.     

  • Wi-Fi Location Scanning

  • Indoor asset location using Wi-Fi access point scanning.

  • Cloud-Based Solver

  • Asset location is resolved using Digital Matter’s Location Engine. 

  • Location Accuracy*

  • Wi-Fi Scanning: ~10m-100m with Wi-Fi in urban areas. 

     * Positioning accuracy specifications are provided by the module supplier and reflect ideal conditions. Device configuration, installation, environmental conditions, augmentation services, and many other factors may lead to variations in positioning accuracy. 

  • User-Replaceable Batteries

  •  3 x AA. Batteries not included.
    Widely available at most hardware or retail locations.     

  • Supported Battery Types

  • Lithium (LiFeS2) recommended
    Battery selection is very important. Follow this link to learn more. Please dispose of Lithium batteries in a safe and responsible manner. 

  • Battery Life Estimates*

  • Please see our Battery Life Estimator for a detailed breakdown of how different parameters (and time in flight) affect battery life. 

     * Battery life estimates are influenced by several factors including temperature, installation and orientation of the device, battery selection, the frequency of location updates, network coverage, sensor integrations, peripherals, accelerometer settings, and more. Battery life calculators are available at support.digitalmatter.com.

  • Sleep Current

  •  <10uA
    Average current in lowest power state.

  • Dimensions

  • 108 x 86 x 30 mm (4.25 x 3.39 x 1.18 in) 

  • Device Weight

  •  170g with Energizer Ultimate Lithium batteries.

  • Housing

  • Non-branded nylon glass housing is suitable for white labelling.

  • IP/IK Rating

  • Ultra-rugged and waterproof IP67 housing ensures the device can withstand impact, fine dust, and brief submersion. 

  • Environment Monitoring

  • GORE vent disc to allow monitoring of external conditions including temperature and pressure. 

  • Installation

  • Compact and concealable. Multiple installation options for covertly and easily securing the device to assets with screws, bolts, cable ties, rivets, and more. Stainless steel screws provided. 

  • Temperature Range

  • Operating: -30°C to +60°C
    Recommended Storage: 10°C to 30°C, Humidity 30%.
    Store in a cool, dry place.     

  • Cellular Antenna

  • Internal

  • GPS Antenna

  • Internal

  • 3-Axis Accelerometer

  • 3-Axis accelerometer to detect movement, acceleration, high-g events, and more.  

  • Barometer

  • High-precision pressure sensor to monitor environmental conditions. 

  • Diagnostic LED

  • Diagnostic LED indicates operation status. 

  • Onboard Speed and Heading

  • Current speed and heading is reported with each position update. 

  • Onboard Temperature

  • Provides ambient temperature but may not be suitable for precise temperature logging purposes. 

  • Automatic Flight Detection

  • Track cargo with airline certified smart sensing capabilities that disable transmissions in the air and re-enable on the ground. 

  • Adaptive Tracking

  • Configure parameters to send updates based on set time intervals or when movement occurs. Adaptive tracking technology detects when the device is on the move and increases the update rate, providing detail when you need it while conserving battery when stationary. 

  • Battery Life Monitoring

  • ‘Battery Low’ and ‘Battery Critical’ alert levels. 

  • Geofencing

  •  The server can use device location to create geofences and alerts if an asset enters or leaves designated locations. Geofences can also be downloaded directly to the device for enhanced location-based actions and alerts. View storage capacity here. 

  • Impact Detection

  • Configure impact-detection alerts when g-forces are exceeded by a user-defined threshold.

  • Rotation Counting

  • Keeps a count of the number of rotations of the device. 

  • Run Hour Monitoring

  • Capture run hours based on movement to understand and optimize asset utilization. 

  • Sleep Mode

  • Stationary devices enter sleep mode until movement occurs to conserve battery life and optimize data usage. 

  • Theft Recovery

  • Switch to Recovery Mode in the case of theft or loss to activate real-time tracking for asset retrieval. 

  • Tip Detection

  • Define a range of angles that constitutes a ‘tipped’ state and configure alerts. 

  • Flexible Configuration

  • Configure device parameters such as position update rate, movement and accelerometer settings, and more to fit any tracking application. 

  • Third-Party Integration

  •  TCP Direct, MQTT or HTTPS Webhooks 

  • API

  •  Command and configure the device via rich API functionality. 

  • Data Security

  • Military-grade AES-256 Encryption from device to Device Manager to protect the integrity and confidentiality of your data. Data forwarded to third-party systems is sent via HTTPS, TCP or MQTT for end-to-end security. 

 

  • Airline certified on more than 40+ carriers

  • For a full, up to date list on certified airlines, please see Griffin Air – Airline Certifications

    Additional airline certifications in progress. Please contact us for certification information before making purchase decisions. 

  • RTCA DO-160G:2010

  • Tested against selected environmental sections. 

Product Information

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Resources

Introducing the Griffin Air Open New Window Icon Getting Started Guide Open New Window Icon Griffin Air Airline Approvals Open New Window Icon

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