How to get offline GPS with iPad WIFI.

GPS module and Adaptor available on Ebay:
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Feel free to add in any comments helpful to others who are using their iPad as a mapping system.
What other maps work? Do they track? Ect.
Feedback from users:
I have an iPad mini 4 with IOS 15.xxxx and the gps unit worked fine. I also have an iPad mini 5 with IOS 17.3.xx and the gps unit worked on this also. It was faster on the later iPad but I guess processor speed. I tested with Waze navigation by programming a destination on wifi and then going out of wifi range and it still updated tracking for where I was on the map. Great product that will allow me to use my wifi iPAD for navigation when travelling. Great product, fast delivery & works.
Using an Apple iPad Pro 9.7 model A1673 1st gen 2016. IOS 16.7.4
It did not work with Hema 4x4 Explorer app.
It worked with these apps
Hema 4WD Maps ( an old Hema app )
Sygic
Pocket Earth
Exploroz Traveller
Memory Maps.
Other units tested:
Ipad mini 1st generation 2012 - Does not work.
iPad mini 4 - OK iPad mini 5 - OK
iPad 11 pro - USB C input will need a lightning to USB-C Adaptor
Other apps tested:
Navionics ( Boating App ) Not on a customers iPad 8, but did give position data on my iPad 8.
iPad Air 3 - Does not work
iPad 6th & 8th Gen. Does not work with Memory maps for all.

[@davidpatrick1813]

Thanks, apple told me my new to me iPad Pro 12.9 WiFi only does have built in gps … apparently they are wrong. Thanks to farmed out phone service support

[@Padygy]

Could you not download the apples maps section your expecting to travel as offline, and use the gps receiver then?

[@alexisfenoglio3991]

Can I use another phone as a GPS receiver by connecting it via Bluetooth? Since here in Argentina the GLO is very expensive

[@myprado4x455]

The link doesn’t work, what is the name of the gps device

[@shameemferdous1054]

Is it VK-162 gps receiver module?

[@shameemferdous1054]

Luke this one?

[@johnnytam544]

Does it mean that if I download the maps in advance, then use the adaptor to connect the GPS module with the iPad, the iPad will work perfectly for navigation and logging the track without any internet connection?

[@southsidecbradios8690]

It does work with Google maps with downloaded maps, but the position is a bit off. In Australia though, Google maps for the outback are pretty basic I've been told.

[@kamilwrobel1613]

does this solution work with Apple Maps online? I have an iPad without cellular and I would like to use it as a navigation device, and the germin solution is too expensive by Polish standards

[@southsidecbradios8690]

Not Likely. As in the video, the Apple maps app shows you the position but there is no map behind it because it uses its internet connection to populate the maps.

[@kamilwrobel1613]

So if I connect the module via USB and connect the iPad with a hotspot there is no chance it would work? I am looking for some cheaper option than the germin glo 2 as it is just terribly expensive by Polish standards

[@southsidecbradios8690]

If you connect your iPad to hotspot it will find location through that alone. No need for the Module.

[@kamilwrobel1613]

@@southsidecbradios8690 I tested it, on the hotspot it works with a huge delay of 1-2 minutes and with an accuracy of 25 to 100 meters and this in the city. On the road it doesn't work either at all or with even less accuracy and more delay

[@janpaulnicart6578]

Hey Brother. Have you tried it while driving?

[@southsidecbradios8690]

Yes. On the Hema 4WD app it tracks well.

[@stevenbakenhester]

Actually just did my whole state of Ohio. Then your gps module would be handy

[@ritagislason]

Promo SM 😋

[@BradIngram-jq6ux]

Was wondering what Name GPS module is used?