ADSBee 1090U [Preorder]

Description

The ADSBee 1090U is an updated version of the ADSBee 1090 with hardware for dual-band ADS-B reception, receiving both 1090MHz Mode S and 978MHz UAT messages.

THIS PRODUCT IS CURRENTLY AVAIALBLE AS A PREORDER ONLY. DEVICES ARE ESTIMATED TO SHIP IN LATE MAY 2025.

NOTE: UAT receiver will be enabled in a future firmware update (firmware is a work in progress).

Features:

• Mode S Packet Decoding (DF 4, 5, 11, 17)
• Reporting protocols (provided over USB and UART, * = available over WiFi)
  • RAW (bit values from validated decoded packets)
  • MAVLINK1
  • MAVLINK2
  • CSBee (custom ASCII protocol that provides details about each aircraft and overall decode statistics)
  • GDL90 (Garmin binary protocol that reports details about each aircraft)*
  • Mode S Beast (binary protocol used to feed online exchanges with raw packet data)*
• Operational modes (all of these modes can be used simultaneously)
  • Serial receiver: Transmit raw packet data or aircraft information over USB or UART, for use with devices such as drone autopilots, computers ingesting data with pyserial, etc.
  • WiFi Access Point: Hosts its own WiFi network that you can join with a phone, tablet, or computer to receive GDL90 aircraft information on Port 4000 (works with Foreflight and Avare).
  • WiFi Station: Joins an existing WiFi network to report raw packet information to online exchanges via the Mode S Beast protocol.

NOTE: This unit is in Beta. There will be bugs, but the firmware will be steadily improved, hopefully with the assistance of helpful issue reports from enthusiasts like you.