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I can see something like this being able to work without paying for access to a flightaware api or something similar as ADS-B rolls out fully. A lot of aviatio
by therockspush 11y ago
I can see something like this being able to work without paying for access to a flightaware api or something similar as ADS-B rolls out fully. A lot of aviation companies still pay hefty fees to tap into ATC data, that will essentially be made free. ADS-B Out broadcasts identification, position, altitude...
With more aviation geeks out there supplying the data, people won't be reliant on centralized sources of info.
http://www.aopa.org/Advocacy/Air-Traffic-Services-,-a-,-Technology/Air-Traffic-Services-Brief-Automatic-Dependent-Surveillance-Broadcast-ADS-B http://www.aopa.org/Advocacy/Air-Traffic-Services-,-a-,-Tech...
- Veratyr 11y agoInterestingly, "aviation geeks out there supplying the data" are how the FlightAware API you mention gets much of its data: https://flightaware.com/adsb/coverage#data-coverage https://flightaware.com/adsb/coverage#data-coverage https://flightaware.com/adsb/piaware/ https://flightaware.com/adsb/piaware/ With a bit of promotion your idea could work and in fact... It does! http://www.adsbexchange.com/ http://www.adsbexchange.com/ http://global.adsbexchange.com/VirtualRadar/desktop.html http://global.adsbexchange.com/VirtualRadar/desktop.html Also, ADS-B rollout isn't entirely necessary. It's possible to triangulate places with the older Mode-S transponder through MLAT as long as you have enough receivers in the area.
- yitchelle 11y agoThanks for sharing this. This looks like a really good alternative to flightaware, if the data is accurate.
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