Garmin Ltd. Unveils D2 Mach 2 Pro Aviator Smartwatch with Inreach Technology

Published: 2026-04-14 12:21:20 ET GRMN

Published on 04/14/2026 at 12:21 pm EDT

Garmin Ltd. announced D2 Mach 2 Pro, the ultimate aviator smartwatch equipped with inReach technology for two-way satellite and cellular connectivity between flights ? giving aviators access to text messaging, voice calling, SOS capabilities and more without a cell phone connection. Boasting a sunlight readable 1.4" AMOLED touchscreen display, D2 Mach 2 Pro includes a suite of aviation tools including advanced aviation maps, pilot health monitoring features, aviation weather reports, PlaneSync compatibility and more.

Available in a 51mm case, D2 Mach 2 Pro includes a Carbon Gray diamond-like carbon titanium bezel, Chestnut Leather and Silicone QuickFit watch bands, built-in speaker and microphone and superior battery life. Designed for those moments where a phone is out of reach, D2 Mach 2 Pro has built-in inReach technology for satellite and cellular connectivity. LTE connectivity provides phone-free access to features like voice calls and messaging, LiveTrack location sharing, text messaging and more.

With a satellite connection, users can send messages and location check-ins as well as keep an eye on latest weather forecast. In the event of an emergency, SOS capabilities can be triggered right from the wrist to get help from the Garmin Response coordination center, where skilled emergency response coordinators are ready at any time. D2 Mach 2 Pro is designed for life both in and out of the cockpit, boasting on-device navigation, advanced aviation maps, avionics connectivity, on-device voice commands and more.

The built-in LED flashlight features variable intensities of white light and a red light, plus the Red Shift Mode changes the entire watch interface to shades of red to help preserve night vision for pilots during nighttime flight operations. With 24/7 health monitoring and in-flight biometrics tracking, as well as more than 100 activities, D2 Mach 2 Pro enables pilots to stay on top of their well-being. Created for the most demanding pilot lifestyles, D2 Mach 2 Pro gets up to 24 days of battery life in smartwatch mode.

D2 Mach 2 Pro will debut in the Garmin exhibit at the SUN 'n FUN Aerospace Expo, held April 14-19 in Lakeland, Fla. The smartwatch is available now to purchase on Garmin.com and has a suggested retail prices of $1,549.99.