Question 1

Your application relies on the internet. Is there adequate internet coverage at high altitudes?

Accepted Answer

It's really good, check it out.
Some important things to know and consider:

SafeSky can still track your position even with a weak mobile internet connection as it uses a light protocol. A 2G (Edge) network is enough and the data sent is small, like fitting an hour's worth of flight data on a floppy disk.
In Europe, the internet coverage is generally good and SafeSky has a success rate of 86% for data transmission up to 5000 feet. There may be spots with no coverage, but SafeSky will reconnect automatically once the connection is restored.
SafeSky's audience is mostly pilots flying in E and G airspace classes up to 5000 feet AGL. Above that, pilots usually fly in a different airspace.
For better internet coverage, make sure your mobile device is in a good position in the cockpit.
Check out our latest test case on how to improve mobile internet in flight.

Question 2

Which traffic will I see when using SafeSky?

Accepted Answer

You will get the most complete traffic information service in-flight.
SafeSky collects and displays traffic data from almost 20 different protocols, including ADS-B, FLARM, OGN, and partially Mode S. While it may not show everything, it offers significantly more traffic information than a single system (even more than popular systems like Flightradar24) or no system at all, without any extra hardware or financial cost. Using SafeSky can give you at least "20 times more" traffic information, including exceptional traffic such as paramotor traffic.
Of course, if other pilots aren’t using any detection device, SafeSky, like any other system, will not be able to see them. It’s like driving a car: if you do not turn on your headlights at night you cannot be seen … or too late.

P.S. It is important to acknowledge that SafeSky is not a radar, and therefore not intended to replace any existing e-conspicuity equipment, such as ADS-B in or FLARM receivers.

Question 3

What is the added value of SafeSky when I am already using other devices (e.g. SkyEcho, PilotAware, Stratux, FLARM)?

Accepted Answer

Have a more complete and accurate picture of the traffic around you.
With most systems, you rely on a single source of traffic detection. SafeSky, on the other hand, combines more than 30 critical traffic detection sources such as ADS-B, FLARM, OGN and partially Mode S. By adding SafeSky to your existing solution, your knowledge of real traffic will increase exponentially.
In addition, it is compatible with your navigation software and integrates perfectly with existing devices.
In addition, by combining SafeSky with your existing device, you will allow the SafeSky community to benefit from the traffic picked up by your device (SkyEcho, Stratux, Pilot

Aware, etc.).

Discover in this video how SafeSky and Sky Echo can work together!

Question 4

How do I get access to the weather reports?

Accepted Answer

At your disposal in the PREMIUM plan.
Weather reports (METAR) are available in the PREMIUM plan. They are accessible during your entire flight, indicating for each upcoming destination the weather you can expect.

Question 5

Is there any benefit for me as paramotor/paragliding pilot to use SafeSky?

Accepted Answer

You would benefit from total harmony in the sky.
SafeSky is a tool designed to create harmony in the sky for all users, including paragliders who are the most vulnerable users due to the slow speed and closeness with fast aircraft like ULMs and GA planes. With SafeSky, this potential collision risk can be mitigated simply by having your phone in your pocket. As a paramotor or paragliding pilot, you can receive alerts about surrounding fast aircraft. Additionally, SafeSky integrates traffic information from various sources, including dedicated apps like Gaggle, eVario, and XCTrack, as well as external devices such as SkyTraxx and Air3. By sharing in-flight positions through SafeSky's collaborative platform, paragliders, paramotor pilots and GA pilots can receive respective SafeSky traffic alerts and fly safely in harmony.

Question 6

Why should I use SafeSky when only few of my fellow pilots are using it?

Accepted Answer

SafeSky will provide you with traffic information even if your pilot friends do not use SafeSky.
With over 40,000 pilot-users in our community, there is a good chance that your fellow pilots are using SafeSky. However, even if they would not be using it, there is definitely added-value for you. SafeSky collects traffic data from close to 20 other sources besides SafeSky, so we – and thus you as well when using SafeSky - can still see other aircraft even if they are not using SafeSky and alert them about potential traffic conflicts.
And … don’t hesitate to invite your fellow pilots to use SafeSky!

Question 7

Does SafeSky aggregate Mode S?

Accepted Answer

Conversations are ongoing and constructive. 
SafeSky is in close contact with the market’s major stakeholders in order to aggregate these data. In any case, as pilots, we would always recommend considering an ADSB-out solution as well, since today Mode S requires multilateration (more than 4 ground-based stations to be detected).

Question 8

In which countries is SafeSky available?

Accepted Answer

SafeSky is today available in 40 European countries and in 8 languages, and growing. 
Geographical expansion is constantly being investigated in line with legal and logistical obligations. Of course, if you have a European account today, this does not prevent you from using it outside of Europe if local legislation allows you to.
In addition, we regularly open up new markets outside Europe through our local partnerships (e.g. Turkey, South Africa, ...).

Question 9

Can I use SafeSky while living outside of Europe?

Accepted Answer

That's possible.
If you downloaded the SafeSky application while being in Europe, you can use it anywhere outside Europe without any issues. Additionally, we frequently expand into new markets outside Europe by establishing local partnerships, like recently in Turkey and South Africa.

Question 10

What is SafeSky's data consumption?

Accepted Answer

It is very low. On average, traffic data consumption for one hour of flight is about 2 MB.

Question 11

How much battery consumption does my phone use with SafeSky?

Accepted Answer

Thanks to the low data consumption, battery consumption with SafeSky is reasonable. 
In comparisons, it’s using similar power as Waze or Coyote in your car.
Some helpful hints and techniques to maximise your battery life include:
o Use the SafeSky filters to only transmit the data you really need
o Plug in a charger 
o Foresee an additional external mobile battery

Question 12

How to unsubscribe?

Accepted Answer

We would be sorry to see you go.
Before you do so, we would love to understand why (please send us your feedback on info@safesky.app).
Still decided? This is what you should know and do:
Unsubscribing does not happen at SafeSky level but in your app store. Just follow their links:

on Apple IOS
on Android

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.

Quickly find the solution to your questions on the App.

Your application relies on the internet. Is there adequate internet coverage at high altitudes?

Which traffic will I see when using SafeSky?

What is the added value of SafeSky when I am already using other devices (e.g. SkyEcho, PilotAware, Stratux, FLARM)?

How do I get access to the weather reports?

Is there any benefit for me as paramotor/paragliding pilot to use SafeSky?

Why should I use SafeSky when only few of my fellow pilots are using it?

Does SafeSky aggregate Mode S?

In which countries is SafeSky available?

Can I use SafeSky while living outside of Europe?

What is SafeSky's data consumption?

How much battery consumption does my phone use with SafeSky?

How to unsubscribe?

TUTORIALS.

Our YouTube channel demonstrates step-by-step procedures.

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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO GET STARTED.

Just follow these simple steps.

01

READ THE FAQ.

02

WATCH THE TUTORIALS.

03

JOIN THE SAFESKY FORUM.

04

SEE THE PILOT'S PLAYBOOK.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.

Quickly find the solution to your questions on the App.

Your application relies on the internet. Is there adequate internet coverage at high altitudes?

Which traffic will I see when using SafeSky?

What is the added value of SafeSky when I am already using other devices (e.g. SkyEcho, PilotAware, Stratux, FLARM)?

How do I get access to the weather reports?

Is there any benefit for me as paramotor/paragliding pilot to use SafeSky?

Why should I use SafeSky when only few of my fellow pilots are using it?

Does SafeSky aggregate Mode S?

In which countries is SafeSky available?

Can I use SafeSky while living outside of Europe?

What is SafeSky's data consumption?

How much battery consumption does my phone use with SafeSky?

How to unsubscribe?

TUTORIALS.

Our YouTube channel demonstrates step-by-step procedures.

Get started with SafeSky

Share traffic with your EFB

Connect your device

WE'RE HERE TO HELP.

Get the most out of your experience.

Back to top

READ THE
FAQ.

WATCH THE
TUTORIALS.

JOIN THE
SAFESKY FORUM.

SEE THE
PILOT'S PLAYBOOK.