What is an ADS-B flight tracker?
ADS–B is a performance–based surveillance technology that is more precise than radar and consists of two different services: ADS–B Out and ADS–B In. ADS-B Out works by broadcasting information about an aircraft’s GPS location, altitude, ground speed and other data to ground stations and other aircraft, once per second. Our satellite-based receivers enable us to capture data, via ADS-B signals, in remote areas that terrestrial data services cannot, such as large bodies of water or mountain ranges. This means we can provide more complete global coverage, 24/7.
Where can you fly without ADS-B?
I don’t have ADS-B Out, where can I fly? Without ADS-B Out, you can fly in any airspace except the ADS-B rule airspace defined by FAR 91. Note that ADS-B is not required in Class D airspace, or under a Class B or Class C airspace shelf, unless it lies within a Mode C veil. The FAA requires ADS-B Out capability in the continental United States, in the ADS-B rule airspace designated by FAR 91.ADS-B Out is only mandatory for aircraft flying within certain airspace. For example, in the US the requirements are as follows: Class A airspace where Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) flights only are permitted. Class B and Class C airspace where IFR and Visual Flight Rules (VFR) flights are permitted.The Mandate By the year 2020, all commercial aircraft and aircraft flying in Class A, B & C airspace are required to be equipped with transponders having ADS-B out capability. Read on to find out more about compliance and how this will affect the aviation industry in the near future.
Can ADS-B be used for drone tracking?
Many small drones that have been fitted with ADS-B functionality are equipped with ADS-B In only, allowing them to receive information in real time about nearby drones and other aircraft and act on this information as part of a sense-and-avoid strategy. Types of ADS-B Transponders in Military Use Mode S transponders with ADS-B Out: Standard in many military aircraft, these provide essential tracking data to air traffic control and nearby aircraft.Generally, if military aircraft are playing nice, they will participate in ADS-B out. However, if military aircraft do not want to be tracked, they will not make it easy by using ADS-B out. Note that US military aircraft are not required to abide by FAA regulations, including those involving ADS-B use.