Garmin Launch D2 Air X15 and D2 Mach 2 Smartwatches to the Aviation Line
The D2 Air X15 and D2 Mach 2 are new introductions to the D2 series of pilot watches from Garmin. These fine gadgets combine unique aviation tools with health monitoring and fitness-tracking features found in modern smartwatch technology.
Garmin D2 Air X15 The Versatile Otherworldly Aviation Buddy
D2 Air X15 is an all-terrain accessory for in-cockpit and everyday byways. Its 1.4-inch AMOLED display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on a stainless steel bezel with a silicone strap.
Key Aviation and Utility Functions:
- Dynamic Watch Face: Color scheme on the watch face adjusts on the basis of METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) information.
- Integrated Flashlight: The LED flashlight can provide adjustable white and red light, along with Red Shift for night.
- PlaneSync function: Allows pilots to externally monitor aircraft status, including fuel levels and battery charge.
- Core Navigation: GPS, HSI (Horizontal Situation Indicator), access to the global aviation database, and METAR/TAF weather forecasts.
- In-Flight Tools: Barometric altimeter flight logging and an oximeter for oxygen level monitoring.
Health and Fitness Tracking:
D2 Air X15 provides a comprehensive health monitor with ECG, sleep and stress tracker, heart rate, and animated workout guides. Up to 10 days of battery life in smartwatch mode, or 20 hours in GPS flight mode.
Garmin D2 Mach 2 Outstanding Mapping and Heavyweight Construction
Mach 2 is a premium model suited for every day and grueling environments. It has a tough sapphire glass crystal, titanium bezel, and hermetically sealed buttons.
Advanced Aviation and Unmatched Functions:
- Highly Detailed Aviation Maps: A distinct feature is support for really detailed aviation charts showing topography, shaded relief, runways, airspace, and weather overlays.
- Customized Pathing: Pilots can track their flight paths and customize their on-screen aircraft icon.
- Custom Weather Alerts: Users can set up custom weather conditions thresholds, such as wind speed, to provide alerts.
- Diver Mode: Watch made for diving, providing depth estimation to 40 meters.
Available in either a 47mm case with a leather strap or a 51mm case with a DLC-coated titanium bracelet, the D2 Mach 2 boasts an impressive 26-day battery life in smartwatch mode.
Shared Features Across Both Models
D2 Air X15 and D2 Mach 2 are both compatible with the Garmin Pilot application for enhanced data display and navigation. They support voice commands such as checking METAR data, while enabling pilots to record geo-tagged voice notes during flights. The Garmin Messenger application also allows for two-way messaging.
Price and Availability
The new Garmin aviation watches are priced as follows:
- Garmin D2 Air X15: $650
- Garmin D2 Mach 2 (47mm): $1,350
- Garmin D2 Mach 2 (51mm): $1,500
