The FlightFeeder is a device designed and manufactured by FlightAware, a company that operates the world's largest flight tracking and data platform.
Here are key descriptions and features of the FlightFeeder:
Function: It is a ground-based receiver that listens for radio signals from aircraft transponders using Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) technology and decodes them to determine aircraft positions.
Data Contribution: Data received by the FlightFeeder is transmitted over the internet to FlightAware's platform, contributing to the global flight tracking network.
Hosting Program: FlightAware provides these receivers free of charge to qualified individuals who agree to host them, requiring an antenna installation with a clear view of the sky and an internet connection.