Garmin has introduced the D2 Air X15 and the D2 Mach 2, its latest aviator smartwatches.
Including touchscreen displays and built-in speakers and microphones, the newest D2 smartwatches add avionics connectivity, aviation-centric morning reports, voice commands, and more, according to company officials.
The D2 Air X15 includes a flashlight and PlaneSync compatibility, while the D2 Mach 2 matches the X15 capabilities and introduces additional features such as advanced aviation maps and alerts for weather conditions exceeding personal minimums.
Designed for pilot lifestyles, the D2 Air X15 gets up to 10 days of battery life in smartwatch mode, while the D2 Mach 2 offers up to 26 days, company officials added.
Features include:
- Avionics connectivity: When the Garmin Pilot app is connected to compatible avionics, the D2 Air X15 and D2 Mach 2 will display avionics flight data and navigation information. Both watches will also notify the user of crew alerting messages from compatible avionics right on the wrist.
- Aviation morning report: See the day’s weather outlook and field conditions at the user’s chosen airport and receive a customized health summary based on sleep and activity patterns.
- On-device voice commands: Use voice commands to set a timer, start an activity, and more. Additionally, pilots can use this feature for aviation specific commands such as “Start Fly activity,” “Direct to,” and “Show me the METAR.”
- Voice notes: Make geo-referenced voice memos for later reference which can be viewed in a voice memo app on the watch and geo-tagged within a specific activity or the Garmin Connect app, allowing pilots to provide context during a flight or even set a reminder to look at something when back on the ground.
- Garmin Messenger app: Communicate via two-way text messaging on your wrist.
The D2 Air X15 has a suggested retail price of $649.99, while the D2 Mach 2 47mm is $1,349.99 and the D2 Mach 2 51mm is $1,499.99.
For more information: Garmin.com/D2
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