The meiliGPS Blog: from testing in the Arctic, and Skiing the Alps, to DofE GPS Tracking!
DofE Safeguarding and GPS Tracking: Risk Assessment, Remote Supervision and Data Security Explained
DofE Safeguarding and GPS Tracking: Risk Assessment, Remote Supervision and Data Security Explained
GPS tracking is increasingly used to support DofE expeditions — but most risk assessments overlook a critical safeguarding issue: who can access live location data of minors?
This guide explains the GDPR, remote supervision and access control risks schools must assess when choosing a GPS tracking system for DofE.
Skiing with Kids and Groups: How GPS Trackers Like MeiliGPS Keep Everyone Safe and Connected
Skiing with kids or in a group should be about fun and freedom — not constant worry. GPS trackers like MeiliGPS help families and group leaders stay connected on the mountain, even in low-signal areas. With live tracking, offline ski maps, multi-parent monitoring, long cold-weather battery life, and an instant SOS feature for lost or distressed children, MeiliGPS delivers peace of mind without limiting adventure.

A GPS Tracker for a Person? GPS Trackers for Families? Meili GPS.
Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast seeking solo adventures or a parent aiming to enhance your child's safety without introducing them to smartphone-related pressures, Meili GPS trackers offer a reliable and secure solution. Stay connected, stay safe, and provide peace of mind for yourself and your loved ones with Meili GPS.
Risk Assessments and GPS Trackers for Expeditions
Is your DofE GPS tracking system exposing live location data via open links? Discover the safeguarding and compliance risks schools must assess — and the essential features of a secure expedition-ready system.
GPS Trackers for Ski Trips
Smartphones rely on cellular networks, which can be spotty or nonexistent in mountainous or remote ski areas. MeiliGPS trackers, using advanced NB-IoT technology, offer superior signal coverage compared to smartphones. This means you’ll have a much higher likelihood of maintaining connectivity in areas where traditional cellular service might fail, ensuring accurate location tracking for everyone in the group.

May Meili Trials: Iceland
Nothing prepares you for the landscape of Iceland. Nothing. 1 hour in I knew that there was no way this was going to be an 8 hour drive, it would be more like 11. I had to stop every time a rise gave way to vistas that I did not know existed. Like an enormous AI had been asked to 3D print it's version of Mordor meets North of the Wall.
Simon Purves, the genius, is a very happy Head of R&D because Meili is awesome.
Real time location tracking everywhere.
Literally everywhere. 💥 And 48 hours in of real time tracking 365/24/7 and the battery is still at 75%

May 2023 Meili Trials: Norway Fjords & Mountains

June 2023 Meili Trials: Lofoten Archipelago & the Arctic Circle
The Meilis worked perfectly, reporting our locations all week on a single charge, long after our phones had run out of juice! This was the point, yes, you can take £1000+ iPhones along with you. But good luck keeping them charged for days on end.
Even with several mobile battery banks and mini solar panels our phones were out of charge within 36 hours.
Our concept: keep your phone in airplane mode, use it for photos and videos, but let the Meilis do the hard work, tracking your route, reporting your location, keeping you connected so that if the need arises, the phone can be turned on and used as an emergency comms device. And if the the phone is out of charge, don't stress, use the FindMe/SOS button on the Meili.

*The summit of Ryten, overlooking Kalvika beach, Lofoten, Norway. Our campside was on the North side of the bay, unserved by roads this super isolated spot was only accessible by an all-day hike.
