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FlyBeeper mini BT

Small but mighty vario. Bluetooth on board.

€75.65€89 −15% Free shipping

Sale price until 1 October·Previous lowest price in the last 30 days: €89

Open configurator
Ships from Slovenia
Cards · Apple Pay · Google Pay
Built in batches · in stock or ~3 weeks
Pilots in 20+ countries

What's in the box

FlyBeeper mini BT (with CR2032 battery)

12 mm Velcro mounting strip

Quick-start card with configurator URL

Key features

9 g

Including the CR2032 battery. The lightest BLE vario you can buy.

250 h

On a single CR2032 with BLE on, silent mode. 100 h at max volume.

±2 cm

Reacts to the smallest thermals before you feel them.

OTA + Web Config

Update firmware and tune every setting from the browser. No drivers.

Full specifications

Sensors

Sensitivity
±2 cm (±20 cm for hw < 1.6)
Climb-start latency
+2 m/s < 0.5 s · +20 cm/s < 1 s
Climb-end latency
+20 cm/s < 1 s

Power

Battery cell
CR2032 lithium, 210 mAh
Battery life
250 h silent · 150 h min vol · 100 h max vol
Power range
2.0 – 3.6 V
Current draw
1.3 mA at 3 V active · 0.2 µA off
Auto power-off
8 hours

Bluetooth

BLE pressure
0.1 Pa · 10 Hz subscribe · 60 Hz averaged
BLE altitude
1 cm at QNH 1013.25 · 1 Hz
BLE temperature
0.2 °C accuracy · 5 s subscribe
BLE battery
Yes

Mechanical

Buttons
4, act as HID wireless keyboard
Volume
3 levels + off
Silent on ground
Optional, default off
LED climb indicator
Optional, default off
Casing
Industrial nylon
Mount
12 mm Velcro strip through side eyelets
Dimensions
34 × 28 × 10 mm
Weight
9 g incl. battery

Software

Firmware updates
OTA DFU
Configurator
Web-based, no driver install
Compatible apps
xcTrack, SeeYou Navigator, FlySkyHy, xcSoar

Works with

Open configurator →

How ordering works here

Devices are built in batches

If your order lands on a unit that is already built, flashed and tested, it goes out within 1–3 business days.

If the batch is gone, yours is in the next one

Boards come from the factory, enclosures are printed and assembled here in Slovenia. Three to four weeks from payment — usually three.

You will know which one you are

I email you within a day of your order with the real date, and you can cancel for a full refund at any point before your device ships. No reason needed.

Payment is taken once, at checkout — there is no second charge later. This is a small workshop, not a warehouse: I would rather name a longer date and beat it than promise 1–3 days and go quiet.

FAQ

How do I update the firmware?
Over the air from the web configurator at config.flybeeper.com. No drivers, no cables, takes about a minute.
What's the battery life with Bluetooth on?
Up to 250 h with BLE on in silent mode, 150 h at minimum volume, 100 h at maximum volume. On a single CR2032.
Does it have GPS?
No — it's a dedicated variometer. For position data pair it with your phone or with an app like xcTrack, which adds GPS from the phone.
How much is shipping and how long does it take?
Shipping is free — it is already included in the price. Devices are built in batches: if your order lands on a unit that is already built, flashed and tested, it goes out in 1–3 business days; if the batch is gone, yours is built in the next one — three to four weeks from payment, usually three. Transit in the EU is typically 3–10 days; UK / CH / NO is 5–14 days.
What's the return policy?
EU consumer law: 14 days to return for any reason, refund within 14 days of receiving the device back. If you simply changed your mind, the return postage is yours; if the device is faulty, it is mine.
How long is the warranty?
2 years under Slovenian and EU law (ZVPot-1, Directive (EU) 2019/771). A faulty device is repaired or replaced free of charge, and “free” includes the postage both ways — that is the law, not goodwill. What it does not cover is damage you caused: a crushed case, water, a lost device. I will still repair those, but the parts and the postage are yours, and I name the price before I start.
Will I get an invoice? What about VAT?
Yes — a PDF invoice is generated automatically and emailed to you. We're a small Slovenian business not registered for VAT (Article 94(1) ZDDV-1), so no VAT is charged.

Pilots say

An independent editorial review, plus verbatim quotes from owners in our public Telegram chat.

8.38 / 10 TestFly.me · independent review · June 2024

Paired with XCTrack in the cockpit, the combination is rated noticeably faster and more responsive than most varios on the market. The reviewer notes that the sensor must be sheltered from raw airflow — placement matters.

Read the full review →

Pilots talking on Telegram

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Look at the SunVario → €84.15€99 −15%

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Order your FlyBeeper mini BT

Ships from Slovenia. 1–3 day handling. PDF invoice by email.

€75.65€89 −15% Free shipping

Sale price until 1 October·Previous lowest price in the last 30 days: €89

Ships from Slovenia

How it's built

Long technical write-ups from the workshop blog: measurements, dead ends and the reasoning behind the design.