Do you ever feel like you're being watched? Do you worry that your every move is being monitored by the government or other entities? Unfortunately, in today's world, these fears are not unfounded. We are constantly being monitored, tracked, and surveilled, whether we realize it or not.
But what can we do about it? How can we protect ourselves and our privacy in a world where surveillance is the norm? The answer lies in taking matters into our own hands and finding ways to track the trackers.
One way to do this is by tracking airlines and their flights. While this may seem like an odd solution, it can actually be quite effective in helping you stay aware of potential surveillance activities in your area. And the best part? You can do it all on your own, with just a cheap $5 server and a few other tools.
What You'll Need
- Raspberry Pi (RPI)
- RTL-SDR
Installation Steps
Step 1: Install Raspbian on your Raspberry Pi
To get started, you'll need to install Raspbian on your Raspberry Pi. This is the operating system that will allow you to run the necessary software for tracking flights.
Step 2: Install dump1090
Next, you'll need to install dump1090, which is a software package that allows you to receive and decode ADS-B signals from airplanes. This will enable you to track flights in your area.
To install dump1090, open up a terminal window on your Raspberry Pi and enter the following commands:
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install dump1090-mutability
Step 3: Install RTL-SDR
RTL-SDR is a software-defined radio that allows you to receive and decode radio signals. You'll need this tool to receive the ADS-B signals from airplanes.
To install RTL-SDR, enter the following commands in your terminal window:
sudo apt-get install rtl-sdr
sudo apt-get install librtlsdr-dev
Step 4: Configure dump1090
Once you have dump1090 and RTL-SDR installed, you'll need to configure dump1090 to work with your RTL-SDR dongle. To do this, open up the dump1090 configuration file by entering the following command in your terminal window:
sudo nano /etc/default/dump1090-mutability
In this file, you'll need to change the following lines:
# RTLSDR device for dump1090
# If unset or left blank, defaults to "0"
# RTLSDR_DEVICE="0"
Change the "0" to "1" to indicate that you're using the RTL-SDR dongle.
Next, you'll need to change the following line:
# Receiver options
# Format: --gain receiver-gain [--ppm receiver-ppm-error] [--net]
# RECEIVER_OPTIONS="--gain -10 --net"
Change the "--gain -10" to "--gain 49.6" to set the gain for the RTL-SDR dongle.
Save the changes and exit the file.
Step 5: Start dump1090
sudo systemctl start dump1090-mutability
sudo apt-get install piaware sudo piaware-config feeder-id [YOUR-FLIGHTAWARE-FEEDER-ID] && sudo systemctl restart piaware
You can check that dump1090 is running by opening up a web browser and navigating to http://localhost:8080. You should see a map with planes flying over it.
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