Skypatrol

GPS Tracking & Fleet Management Telematicsskypatrol.com

Skypatrol is a Miami-based GPS telematics company founded in 2002 that designs proprietary tracking hardware and three verticalized software platforms (Fleet Command, DefenderGPS, ProtekGPS+) serving commercial fleets, BHPH/auto finance lenders, car dealerships, and powersports dealers worldwide.

Company typePrivate
Founded2002
HeadquartersMiami, United States
Headcount51–100
GTM typeB2B
OfferingHardware or Manufacturing

What Skypatrol does

Skypatrol LLC is a Miami-based, privately held GPS telematics company founded in 2002 that designs, manufactures, and supports an integrated stack of proprietary hardware devices and cloud-based software platforms for tracking vehicles, mobile assets, and people. The hardware portfolio spans at least nine certified devices — including fleet trackers (SP4824, SP6824, SP1824), personal and portable asset trackers (SP8703, SP8824, SP9824), a powersport tracker (SP5824), an electronic GPS lock (SPL1204 SkyOne), and a parolee ankle tracker (SP1604) — operating across 4G, 3G, 2G, and Iridium satellite networks. On the software side, the company operates three verticalized platforms: Fleet Command (commercial fleet management, powered by Verizon), DefenderGPS (BHPH dealers, auto finance companies, and credit unions for subprime loan management and repossession), and ProtekGPS+ (car dealership inventory and lot management), supplemented by iOS and Android mobile apps.

The business model combines one-time hardware sales with recurring subscription software revenue. Pricing is quote-based, delivered through consultative enterprise field sales to fleet operators, finance companies, and dealership groups, complemented by a self-serve mobile app channel for mid-market dealerships and a client portal (track.skypatrol.com) for existing customers. Customers span commercial fleet management, vehicle finance (including Buy Here Pay Here dealers and credit unions), automobile dealerships, powersports, mobile asset tracking, law enforcement/corrections, and workforce management. Distribution leverages a strategic Verizon network partnership for North American fleet coverage and direct sales for enterprise accounts, with cumulative device shipments exceeding 1.5 million units over the company's 20+ year operating history.

The company is led by CEO Matthew Cordis and CIO/COO Javier Montero, operates from Doral, Florida, and is privately held with no disclosed institutional funding or parent company. Its strategic positioning emphasizes patented technologies such as Repo Mode (5-minute reporting for up to 72 hours during repossession), a Data Verification Tool for subprime portfolio management, and AI-assisted driver behavior scoring for fleet safety and risk management.

Skypatrol firmographics

Firmographics

Name: Skypatrol
Legal name: Skypatrol LLC
Website: https://skypatrol.com
Company type: Private
Founded year: 2002
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 51–100 employees
Short description: Skypatrol is a Miami-based GPS telematics company founded in 2002 that designs proprietary tracking hardware and three verticalized software platforms (Fleet Command, DefenderGPS, ProtekGPS+) serving commercial fleets, BHPH/auto finance lenders, car dealerships, and powersports dealers worldwide.
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Skypatrol industry classification

Industry

Product category: GPS Tracking & Fleet Management Telematics
NAICS: Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)
SIC: Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Computer Communications Equipment (3576)
akta.pro primary industry: Fleet, Asset Tracking & Telematics Location Platforms (BPAMANAF)
akta.pro secondary industries: Telematics Hardware, Sensors & Installation Services (TLABAJAL), Powersports Electrical & Electronics Manufacturing (ECUs/BMS/Sensors/Wiring/Lighting) (IMACAEAL)

Keywords

GPS vehicle tracking
Fleet management software
Asset tracking devices
Vehicle recovery solutions
Telematics hardware

Where Skypatrol is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Miami
HQ country: United States
HQ region: North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

Skypatrol business model

Business model

GTM type: B2B
Offering type: Hardware or Manufacturing
Cost components: Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

GPS Hardware Device Sales: Sale of proprietary GPS tracking hardware devices including fleet trackers (SP4824, SP6824, SP1824), personal asset trackers (SP8703, SP8824, SP9824), motorcycle/powersport trackers (SP5824), electronic locks (SPL1204), and parolee trackers (SP1604). Devices are sold as one-time purchases with various cellular network capabilities.
Fleet Management Software Subscription: Fleet Command platform provides subscription-based access to commercial fleet management software with real-time tracking, custom alerts, maintenance tracking, and reporting capabilities powered by Verizon network.
DefenderGPS Software Platform: Award-winning platform subscription for BHPH dealers, auto finance companies, and credit unions providing locate-on-demand, breadcrumb trails, unlimited geofences, repo mode, payment reminders, and remote auto-payment features.
ProtekGPS+ Dealership Management: GPS-based inventory management solution for car dealerships offering locate features, battery monitoring, breadcrumb tracking, speeding alerts, stolen vehicle alerts, and easy registration/bill of sale creation capabilities.

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Subscription	Multi-year contract	Custom enterprise pricing based on fleet size and selected solutions

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Skypatrol product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Skypatrol designs and manufactures proprietary GPS tracking hardware devices (fleet, asset, powersport, electronic lock, and parolee trackers) and operates integrated cloud-based software platforms (Fleet Command, DefenderGPS, ProtekGPS+) for real-time vehicle and asset monitoring, fleet management, repossession, and dealership inventory management. The company sells both hardware and subscriptions across commercial fleet, BHPH/auto finance, car dealership, powersports, and law enforcement verticals.

Product overview

Skypatrol offers an integrated GPS tracking ecosystem combining proprietary hardware devices with cloud-based software platforms. The hardware portfolio includes twelve GPS tracking devices spanning fleet trackers (SP4824, SP6824, SP1824), personal asset trackers (SP8703, SP8824, SP9824), specialty trackers (SP5824 for powersports, SPL1204 SkyOne Lock, SP1604 for parolee monitoring). The software portfolio centers on three platforms: Fleet Command for commercial fleet management, DefenderGPS for BHPH/finance portfolio management and repossession, and ProtekGPS+ for car dealership inventory management. These products serve commercial fleet management, vehicle finance, mobile asset tracking, automobile dealerships, power sports, and workforce management markets globally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

Fleet Command: A fleet management software platform for commercial fleet managers to track and analyze vehicles in real-time.
DefenderGPS
ProtekGPS+

Products and services

Fleet Command Web-based fleet management software platform powered by Verizon providing real-time GPS tracking, driver behavior monitoring, route optimization, maintenance scheduling, and fuel consumption analysis for commercial fleet managers.
DefenderGPS
ProtekGPS+
ProtekGPS Mobile App Mobile application released in May 2023 for car dealerships, enabling real-time vehicle location monitoring, battery alerts, breadcrumb trail tracking, and speeding threshold alerts from iOS and Android devices.
SP4824 Fleet Tracker High-performance 4G/2G fleet tracker with high-precision GPS, ignition detection, panic button, three digital outputs, three negative digital inputs, 12V analog input, embedded accelerometer for driver behavior monitoring, 1-Wire support for temperature and driver ID via iButton, optional two-way audio, and RS232.
SP6824 Compact Fleet Tracker
SP1824 Economical Fleet Tracker
SP8703 Personal Asset Tracker
SP8824 Next Gen Personal Asset Tracker
SP9824 Portable Asset Tracker
SP5824 Motorcycle & PowerSport Tracker
SPL1204 SkyOne Lock
SP1604 Parolee / Offender Ankle Tracker

Quantifiable outcome

80% of car dealers have encountered dead battery when attempting to take test drive - ProtekGPS+ provides proactive battery alerts
+4 more outcomes

Companies that use Skypatrol

Customer profile

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Skypatrol technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature11 records

Skypatrol partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

VerizoncoreTechnology or IntegrationFleet Command platform is powered by Verizon network infrastructure, providing enhanced cellular connectivity, coverage reliability, and network stability for commercial fleet tracking operations. This partnership leverages Verizon's #1 rated network for improved tracking performance and customer value proposition in North America.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Skypatrol competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Broad incumbents

Webfleet (Bridgestone): Established European fleet telematics platform from Bridgestone with global reach. A broader incumbent offering commercial vehicle tracking comparable to Skypatrol's Fleet Command.
Verizon Connect: Fleet and asset management SaaS from a Tier-1 carrier. Both a partner (Fleet Command runs on Verizon network) and a broad incumbent competing for the same commercial fleet accounts.

Direct peers

Geotab: Leading commercial fleet telematics platform offering GPS tracking, driver behavior analytics, and route optimization. Closest direct competitor to Skypatrol's Fleet Command offering for commercial fleet operators.
Samsara: IoT-based fleet management and asset tracking platform with strong AI/dashcam and telematics capabilities. Competes with Skypatrol across commercial fleet and asset monitoring use cases.
PassTime GPS: Specialist GPS provider for BHPH dealers, auto finance, and subprime lenders. Most direct competitor to Skypatrol's DefenderGPS line in the vehicle finance vertical.
Spireon (LoJack / GoldStar): GPS-based asset tracking and stolen vehicle recovery platform with strong dealership and auto finance footprint. Directly comparable to Skypatrol's ProtekGPS+ and DefenderGPS products.
CalAmp (now Roper Technologies / fleet business): Telematics hardware and SaaS provider supplying GPS devices and fleet/asset platforms. Comparable on the hardware stack (SP-series trackers) and software subscription model.
Motive (formerly KeepTruckin): AI-powered fleet management platform combining telematics, dashcams, and compliance. Competes with Skypatrol's Fleet Command for mid-market and enterprise commercial fleet customers.
Azuga (Bridgestone): GPS fleet tracking and driver behavior platform owned by Bridgestone, focused on SMB and mid-market fleets. Overlaps with Skypatrol's commercial fleet customer segment.
GPS Insight: GPS fleet tracking and management software for commercial and government fleets. Closely comparable solution set to Skypatrol's Fleet Command offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Skypatrol financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Skypatrol leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Skypatrol funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Skypatrol M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Skypatrol

What does Skypatrol do?

Is Skypatrol a public or private company?

Skypatrol is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.

When was Skypatrol founded?

Skypatrol was founded in 2002. It employs 51 to 100 people.

Where is Skypatrol based?

Skypatrol is headquartered in Miami, United States, in the North America region.

How does Skypatrol make money?

Four revenue lines are on record. GPS Hardware Device Sales are the primary driver. The others are fleet Management Software Subscription, defenderGPS Software Platform and protekGPS+ Dealership Management.

Who are Skypatrol's main competitors?

Broad incumbents on record are Webfleet (Bridgestone) and Verizon Connect. Direct peers are Geotab, Samsara, PassTime GPS, Spireon (LoJack / GoldStar), CalAmp (now Roper Technologies / fleet business), Motive (formerly KeepTruckin), Azuga (Bridgestone) and GPS Insight.

Does Skypatrol have an API?

No public API is recorded for Skypatrol.

What industry is Skypatrol in?

Skypatrol's product category is GPS Tracking & Fleet Management Telematics. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAMANAF, Fleet, Asset Tracking & Telematics Location Platforms, with a secondary code of TLABAJAL, Telematics Hardware, Sensors & Installation Services. Its NAICS code is 334511 and its SIC code is 3812.