Sensor Panel (Scanner) | Ship Interface Elite: Dangerous Guide

Scanner is simply a radar, which shows every object in its range. Using the scanner properly is a key to success and to survive in the crowded areas. Everything matters and it is described in the attached key. Quality of the scanner is dependable of the quality of its component on the ship. Usual scanners that you will be getting with your ships have the range of about 4 kilometers and in order to increase it you will have to spend some money. The scanner also shows the temperature of the ship and the indicator of its speed. Its appearance changes drastically while docking, but this matter is further expanded in the Docking and start chapter.