October Wingbits Updates

Ray Buckton

November 4, ‘24

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Dear Wingbits community,

Welcome to the first edition of our monthly updates, where we share updates and highlights from the network.

October has been a packed month. We’ve been working hard to bring both our data contributors and customers a first-class flight tracking experience.

Here’s the latest from our team.

📢 Wingbits x GEODNET hardware now available for Pre-Order

We teamed up with GEODNET and HYFIX to bring aviation and DePIN enthusiasts the latest innovation in flight-tracking devices. These hardware stations (also called nodes) are engineered to collect real-time ADS-B data and reward you for every bit you contribute to the network. 💸✈️

If you pre-order your device today, you will receive a $100 discount, exclusive to early adopters. Visit one of our trusted distributors below to reserve yours — delivery begins January 2025.

Make sure to check your preferred location is available before purchasing the hardware.

Map view of Wingbits network coverage around London showing pink hexagonal coverage areas concentrated around London with scattered coverage extending to surrounding areas like Oxford, Winchester, and Canterbury. Map includes city names and a legend showing toggle options for planes, antennas, and weather layers.

Where to buy:

  1. EasyNav — Worldwide

  2. TechnoStorex — Turkey

  3. FreshMiners — EU

  4. Hepta Networks — India

  5. CrypShip.io — EU, Worldwide

  6. Helium Deploy — North America

  7. Depinsa — Africa

  8. HYFIX — Worldwide

  9. Novyx.Tech — Worldwide

For more information, check out our latest article on Medium.

🎙️ Catch up on the AMA

We caught up with our partner GEODNET to host a live AMA on X, answering all of your questions about these devices, our future plans and more. If you didn’t get a chance to stop by, catch the recording here.

🚀 We reached 2,000 stations worldwide

Our network has now surpassed 2,000 active stations around the globe. Thank you to every person who has joined and supported our project so far. With your support, we’re setting the new standard in real-time aviation data.

Check out our new, upgraded network map to see all these stations and explore the aircraft layer.


🌐 Join the Ambassador Program

Are you a Wingbits fan with a superpower for networking?

We’ve launched an Ambassador Program on Zealy, inviting community champions to help spread the word about our disruptive DePIN project. Ambassadors are already receiving exclusive perks, connecting with like-minded innovators and contributing to our growing community. Jump into our Discord to become an ambassador today.

🎉 Winners announced for our global hardware giveaway

Our giveaway competition received incredible response and participation worldwide. Three lucky winners were chosen, and each will receive the first-ever Wingbits-approved flight-tracking devices when shipped in January. Check out our official announcement on X (Twitter) to see who won 🎊


📖 Read up: How to Track Aircraft Around the World

Did you know that over 30 million flights occurred globally in 2024 alone? With the power of ADS-B technology, tracking planes has become accessible to anyone with a smartphone or computer.

Learn how to get involved and track flights like a pro with our latest Medium article. It recaps the evolution of flight tracking and the importance of community-first solutions like Wingbits in enhancing real-time data accuracy.

✈️ Featured airports of the month

We showcased two major hubs making waves:

  1. Frankfurt — View on X

  2. Palma de Mallorca — View on X

View the stunning data visualization of these iconic airports, and revisit our X feed as we spotlight more locations each month.

📸 Sky sightings by You

We love seeing your photos, videos and Wingbits setups . Whether it’s a plane in action or your device at work, tag us on social media to be featured in our next newsletter 🌌✨

Here are our top 3 favorites from October:

Palm trees with ads-b antenna

@thegristleking

Wingbits ads-b antenna placement

Wingbits ads-b antenna placement rooftop

📬 Stay in the Loop

Want to keep receiving the latest news and updates from Wingbits? Join our community on Discord or X and stay informed about all things Wingbits, aviation and DePIN.

Thanks for being part of our community. Stay tuned for more news, milestones and announcements in November.

Until next month, happy tracking.

The Wingbits Team

Ray Buckton

Marketing

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