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Elevating the Excitement of Flight Tracking

By KE4BFI June 25, 2023ADSB ProjectsNo Comments

In the realm of aviation enthusiasts and technology enthusiasts alike, one activity that never fails to captivate is tracking flights using ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast). With its ability to provide…

What is MLAT and Why Is It Important?

By KE4BFI June 22, 2023ADSB ProjectsNo Comments

Multilateration (MLAT) is a technique used in aviation for tracking aircraft positions based on the time difference of arrival (TDOA) of their signals received by multiple ground-based receivers. MLAT is…

Enhancing Search and Rescue Operations: The Vital Role of ADS-B Data and Community-Based Receivers

By KE4BFI June 22, 2023ADSB ProjectsNo Comments

ADSB.fi and similar websites can aid in search and rescue (SAR) operations by providing real-time tracking and information about aircraft positions and movements. These websites rely on Automatic Dependent Surveillance–Broadcast…

Different ADS-B Antenna Options for Enhanced Reception

By KE4BFI June 21, 2023ADSB Projects, AntennasNo Comments

An ADS-B antenna is a critical component of an ADS-B system that directly influences the range, accuracy, and quality of received aircraft data. Choosing the right ADS-B antenna requires careful…

Empowering Aviation Enthusiasts: The Power of Feeding Data to Your Open Community

By KE4BFI June 21, 2023ADSB ProjectsNo Comments

In today's interconnected world, the aviation community thrives on the power of shared data. Every flight enthusiast has the opportunity to contribute and make a difference by feeding flight data…

Raspberry Pi and Single Board Computers: Empowering Enthusiast Tracking and Enhancing ADS-B with ADSB.fi

By KE4BFI June 20, 2023ADSB Projects, RPi Projects, SDR ProjectsNo Comments

Enthusiasts passionate about tracking aircraft have discovered the power of Raspberry Pi and other single-board computers in their endeavors. These affordable and versatile devices, in combination with Software-Defined Radios (SDRs),…

3D Printed ADS-B Antenna Roundup

By KE4BFI June 15, 2023ADSB Projects, AntennasNo Comments

So, you have a Pi or a Le Potato setup to receive ADS-B data and track aircraft locations in real-time. Now you need an antenna. Most SDR kits come with…

Build a ADSB.fi Community-Based Flight Feeder

By KE4BFI June 13, 2023ADSB Projects, RPi Projects, SDR Projects3 Comments

REAL-TIME ADSB AIRCRAFT MAP Adsb.fi is a community-driven ADSB flight tracker that runs on Raspberry Pi and other low-power devices utilizing affordable software-defined radio hardware. Adsb.fi provides open and unfiltered…