Trackstick’s most recent device, the Trackstick Mini, is the most technologically advanced passive tracker that the acclaimed Trackstick Company has ever provided. Unlike the former Tracksticks, the Trackstick Mini does not require battery changing; its more efficient lithium-ion batteries are rechargeable. The batteries charge whenever the Trackstick Mini is plugged into your computer. The USB feature really has two purposes: charging the batteries and downloading the tracking history into Google Earth.

Although the device is small, the batteries won’t have to be charged often. The Trackstick Mini has a vibration detector, which monitors the movements of the vehicle. When no movement is detected, the device goes into low-power sleep mode to conserve the battery. This power saving feature, combined with proprietary low-power GPS tracker technology, makes the Trackstick Mini the longest running GPS on the market.

The Trackstick Mini has seven times the sensitivity of any other Trackstick model. In addition, it also has a 360° antenna, which can receive signals from satellites without needing to face the sky. These two features make the Trackstick Mini the most accurate passive tracker on the market. The device also records the vehicle’s exact route, stop times, temperature, direction, speed and altitude among other data that can be easily downloaded onto your computer and viewed using Google Earth.

Another cool addition is the Trackstick Manager program, which has a feature called geo-tagging. This allows you to add new information, also called metadata, to a photos’ EXIF data. This data is the core of a pdf. file, and you can supplement information like the latitude and longitude coordinates of the image, what kind of camera was used to take the picture, and any relevant city and/or state details of where the data was recorded. This gives you a clear picture of where your vehicle went, and gives you the confidence in knowing its precise location whenever you want to check up on it.

The size of the Trackstick Mini is really what makes it unique. At 3 ½ in. by 1 ½ in. by 3/8 in., the Trackstick Mini truly is miniature. This is fitting for any individual interested in purchasing the device for covert tracking. Additionally, it comes equipped with a detachable shock resistant and weatherproof case. The temperature durability extends to the extremes, ranging from -10° C to 60° C., making it ideal for year-round use. The Trackstick Mini also comes with a magnetic mount that makes it easy to attach and detach it from any metal surface. If you want a small and accurate passive tracker, then the Trackstick Mini is definitely a great choice.