Flight Instruments
Digitool DBI3
The Digitool DBI3 is the perfect hot air balloon flight instrument.
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With it's rugged aluminium construction and easy to read and concise display the Digitool is the premium flight instrument option for balloons.
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Features include altimeter, variometer, and temperature indicating displays, as well as a flight timer, audio alarms, and an integral GPS showing ground track and speed.
The DBI3 also has an on-board flash memory capable of storing up to 10,000 hours of recoverable flight data.
The DBI3 is powered by an integral LiPo battery lasting up to 12 hours per charge; no replaceable batteries to contend with.
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The main unit may be paired with multiple DBT3 temperature sensors so you can move from balloon to balloon without needing to move the sensors around.
Pricing
Pricing for 2025 is available upon request. Recommended Retail Price (RRP) is USD 1400.00. Extra DBT3 temp sensor are USD250.00. Recent sales with shipping, GST, and the accessories kit have been about $2650 AUD.
Custom Features
Ready to fly
Kavanagh Balloons supply the DBI3 with a custom velcro strap for quick and easy installation on the upright poles.
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We also supply a custom designed case for the envelope temperature sensor. The case features tool less entry and is printed from durable and UV stable PETG. The case is available in a range of colours.
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Certificate of Conformity
The Digitool DBI3 is supplied with a certificate of conformity and component history card.
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Custom ordered
The Digitool DBI3 is not held in stock in Australia and are ordered as required and shipped direct to us. This can add a few weeks by the time they are shipped and navigate customs clearance.
Pricing will also vary depending on the exchange rate when the instruments are ordered.
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Custom colours
The Digitool DBI3 is available in black, red and blue as standard. Choose your colour when ordering.
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Envelope Temperature sensor
Envelope temperature sensor as standard
The Digitool DBI3 comes with a DBT3 envelope temperature sensor. This sensor is mounted on the outside of the balloon with the thermocouple fed though a sleeve to the inside of the balloon for accurate temperature sensing.
Data is transmitted over Bluetooth for a strong and reliable signal.
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Advantages
The envelope temperature monitoring the pilot has more information about how the balloon is performing on the day and warnings if they are operating too close the limit.
While load charts are designed to manage variations in atmospheric conditions sometimes conditions change while in flight. An inversion can be stronger than expected or the passenger weights are not exactly as promised.
Envelope temperature monitoring will allow you adjust your flying in real time to protect your envelope fabric from overheating.
Modifications
The temp sensor sleeve is not standard on all balloons we manufacture but can be fitted at the factory or by an approved maintenance organisation. Have a talk to our sales team to discuss what is required.
