The Most Trusted

Balloon Instrument

FAA & EASA approved instrument.

Altimeter, variometer, GPS.

All in 1 device.

FAA approved       |       EASA approved       |       2500+ devices sold

Why Choose DBI3U?

New Generation with Improved Features.

  • Integrated Antenna GPS and BT unit.
  • Improved battery time - 26 hours.
  • Rotary switch on the back side and USB C connector.
  • Charging lamp in all modes.
  • Preflight planned, dew point calculator RH and ambient temperature

All functions of previous devices.

Altimeter, variometer, and temperature indicating displays, as well as a flight timer, audio alarms, and an integral GPS showing ground track and speed.

On board flash memory capable of storing up to 10,000 hours of recoverable flight data. If you need more, we can arrange that too.

Ask your insurance company if they demand a certified balloon instrument.

Most instruments and apps are not certified. DBI3 products are all approved by the FAA and EASA.

THE NEWEST MODEL IN THE DBI FAMILY

Temperature & Ambient

Sensors

The top sensor have approved bluetooth communication operated with a unique code.

Choose your Color

Black, Red, or Blue

The DBI3U starter kit includes a special carrying bag, USB C cable, top sensor ready to mount. Inbuilt pre-flight planner, ambient temp, RH and dew point calculator.

2.500 INSTRUMENTS SOLD        |        FULLY APPROVED BY FAA & EASA        |        PROVEN RELIABILITY

What do our customers say?

Read about the experience of our long-standing customers' from all over the world who have trusted the DBI3 instruments.

Germany

German Pilot

"Thank you very much for your service and for making everything run so smoothly.

I really appreciate your support and the seamless process."

Brazil

Brazilian Pilot

"Thanks Digitool for helping me to purchase my DBI3U while traveling in Europe. A quick and elegant solution

Poland

Polish Pilot

Thank you Digitool for the excellent delivery time. Within 3 days I had my DBI3U in my hands flying. Easy to handle and top notch quality.


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Have more questions?

The first Digitool Balloon Instrument model 3 prototype of the DBI3, made its debut during the 2017 Albuquerque International Balloon festival. First sales during Albuquerque 2018. The concept is a sturdy but user- and ballooning-friendly, multifeatured FAA/EASA approved unit with an affordable price tag.

Does the DBI3U have a flight recorder?


Yes,  there is a flight recorder inside the instrument, you can set it for automatically take off or manual set. You can also turn the flight recorder OFF if not needed.

You also have a preflight calculator if you are on a remote take off place to help you to plan your flight before take off.

Do Digitool have an app to connect the instrument to?


Yes, we have supported Balloonradar, it is the ONLY app that can connect the DBI3U to an app. More information is available outside our webpage at https://www.balloonradar.com/


How easy is it to mount and use in-flight?


The DBI3U is designed for quick mounting and operation. Every instrument is delivered with different values, if you want to change meters to feet or Fahrenheit to Centigrades it is very easy to do that.