Developers Build Compact Open Source Dual-Band ADS-B Aircraft Tracker

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A team of open source hardware developers has unveiled what they claim is the smallest dual-band ADS-B aircraft tracking receiver available. The project is the result of eight months of work focused on miniaturizing their existing receiver technology. The miniaturization was made possible by integrating a new chip from semiconductor company Semtech. ADS-B, or Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast, is a technology used to track aircraft positions in real time. The developers shared the project on Hacker News and invited questions about ADS-B technology and hardware manufacturing.

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