Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) on Monday launched the D2 Mach 1, the latest model in its series of smartwatches designed for pilots. The new watch includes a touchscreen that can make switching among functions faster and easier than before.
The watch aids flight planning by tracking weather and receiving alerts about changing conditions. It aids navigation with a built-in moving map and an instrument-like HSI screen that shows the aircraft’s position relative to the desired course. The D2 Mach 1 also has a range of functions for monitoring the wearer’s health and tracking exercise and other activities, making it a useful electronic companion in the airplane and on the ground.
