readsb
readsb is a program that receives aircraft position signals from a cheap radio receiver and decodes them so you can see planes nearby. It is aimed at hobbyists and people who run their own receiver or feed a flight map site.
How hard it is to start using it. Easy: install it like a normal app, or use it in your browser. Advanced: you run it on your own server, use the command line, or it is a tool for developers.
Features
Tracks planes
SourceYes
Live map in browserMap needs tar1090 or a separate web interface
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Keeps a historySaves traces to disk only with extra options set up
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Shares to tracking sitesFeeds aggregators via extra connector setup, not built-in sharing
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Works with many radiosMainly RTL-SDR; others need optional build libraries
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No commands neededInstall and setup require terminal commands and config files
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Listed in
Decodes aircraft signals and keeps history; ships are not mentioned in the material.
How to help
AI contributionsNot stated
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