True dual-band reception
Receives ADS-B on both 978 MHz UAT and 1090 MHz Extended Squitter.
IFT-01 · IN DEVELOPMENT
A simple, dual-band ADS-B In receiver built to give general aviation pilots the information that matters—without unnecessary complexity.
Enclosure concept · final design may change
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IFT-01 focuses on dependable reception, simple data delivery, and a fast start to every flight—without piling on features that add cost or complexity.
Receives ADS-B on both 978 MHz UAT and 1090 MHz Extended Squitter.
Built-in positioning provides GPS data without relying on your tablet's internal receiver.
Sends standard GDL 90 data over its own local Wi-Fi network to a compatible EFB.
A complete, self-contained receiver with no antenna whips or loose RF cables to attach.
Runs continuously from an appropriate aircraft USB source or external battery pack.
Designed to start when power is applied and tolerate normal cockpit power removal.
Check receiver state, GPS, ADS-B activity, temperature, power health, and firmware from a browser.
No proprietary receiver app, cellular plan, or recurring subscription required.
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View the IFT-01 product page →THE INFLIGHT TRAFFIC PHILOSOPHY
A finished aviation tool—not another computer project.
We believe cockpit equipment should be easy to understand, dependable when needed, and honest about what it can and cannot do. IFT-01 is being developed around the traffic and position information pilots use most, with fewer failure points and less setup.
Every control and feature should solve a real pilot problem. If it does not improve the flight, it does not belong in the base model.
Dual-band reception, internal GNSS, Wi-Fi data, and clear diagnostics—packaged so ordinary pilots can use them without technical setup.
Thermal behavior, startup, power-loss recovery, antenna performance, and reconnection matter more than a long specification sheet.
Compatibility and performance claims will be published after repeatable testing on production-intent hardware—not before.
INTENTIONALLY LEFT OUT OF THE BASE MODEL
A DELIBERATE CHOICE
No internal battery means fewer heat, aging, charging, shipping, and replacement concerns.
Connect IFT-01 to an appropriate aircraft USB source or external battery pack. It is designed to start automatically with power and operate continuously while powered.
IFT-01 is currently in hardware and flight-validation development. We are testing the things that matter before making promises or accepting orders.
Target retail price: $249 · Final pricing and launch timing will be announced after validation.
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COMMON QUESTIONS
Clear answers now, with tested specifications added as development is completed.
IFT-01 is a portable ADS-B In receiver designed to receive 978 MHz and 1090 MHz broadcasts, determine its own position through internal GNSS, and send GDL 90 data over Wi-Fi to a compatible aviation app.
Connect USB-C power, join the IFT-01 Wi-Fi network from your tablet or phone, then open a supported electronic flight bag and verify the connection.
IFT-01 is being designed around GDL 90 and is intended for apps such as ForeFlight, Garmin Pilot, Avare, WingX, and FlyQ. Specific compatibility and supported data types will be published only after app-by-app testing.
Support for weather products depends on received broadcasts and how each EFB handles the implemented GDL 90 data. We will publish verified weather behavior after testing rather than promise it in advance.
External USB-C power avoids battery aging, added cockpit heat, charging complexity, shipping restrictions, and battery replacement concerns. Use an appropriate aircraft USB source or external battery pack.
No. The base-model direction uses internal 978 MHz, 1090 MHz, and GNSS antennas so the complete receiver stays self-contained. Final antenna performance will be validated in the production enclosure.
The supported simultaneous-device count is still being tested. Until repeatable mixed-device testing is complete, we are not advertising a specific number.
No receiver subscription or cellular plan is intended. IFT-01 creates a local Wi-Fi connection to your tablet or phone.
No. IFT-01 is a portable ADS-B In receiver for supplemental situational awareness. It does not satisfy ADS-B Out requirements and does not replace required installed equipment.
The planned package includes the IFT-01 receiver, a USB-C power cable, a suction mount, and quick-start information. Final package contents will be confirmed before launch.
Availability will be announced after dual-band, GNSS, app compatibility, power-loss, RF, antenna, thermal, and real-aircraft testing are complete.
Important: IFT-01 provides advisory information to support situational awareness. It is not a collision-avoidance system, does not replace required installed equipment, and is not a substitute for visual scanning, official weather sources, or pilot judgment. Displayed traffic and other data depend on aircraft equipment, reception, coverage, rebroadcast availability, software compatibility, and other conditions.