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I added it because the most interesting part of the project to me was that I made the whole thing while on the plane without an internet connection :)
by notmysql_ 3y ago
I added it because the most interesting part of the project to me was that I made the whole thing while on the plane without an internet connection :)
- ryanschaefer 3y agoNice! Is there a way someone can hit the same endpoints while not on a plane? From an environment perspective it’s a great use of time if the API is only available while in the air.
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- notmysql_ 3y agoYou cant access these in flight APIs in exactly the same way as you can while on the plane, but the same information can be found for almost all flight in the air that use ADS-B, and there are many services that offer this as an API[1] [1]: https://opensky-network.org/ https://opensky-network.org/
- xur17 3y agoAnd if you want to have some fun, you can buy a SDR (software defined radio) for $20 or $30, and receive this signal from the airplanes flying over your house.
- notmysql_ 3y agoThis project actually inspired me to get one and I've had fun decoding satellite imagery from NOAA satellites too[0] [0]: https://www.rtl-sdr.com/rtl-sdr-tutorial-receiving-noaa-weather-satellite-images/ https://www.rtl-sdr.com/rtl-sdr-tutorial-receiving-noaa-weat...
- sixstringtheory 3y agoNice! Move over elevator pitches, now we've got mile-high hacks!