Wingbits November/December Log

We celebrated the 1 year anniversary of our public beta launch on November 2nd. Here are some highlights from our network during that time: 

📡 More than 2100 stations are now actively running worldwide and sharing flight data in real-time

🌎 There are over 80 countries represented in the network, including exclusive regions and locations unavailable in any other network

✈️ 120,000 unique flights are being tracked per day, totaling tens of millions in the past year

📍 10 new stations joining the network per day 

🗺️ 60 million Km of geographic area covered (and growing)

⏱️ 2-sec latency for 95% of data

A huge THANK YOU from our team for your support, contributions, and feedback these past 12 months. Here’s to the next 12 months being even better. 

GeoSigner production is in full swing, with the first completed units rolling off the production lines. These finished and tested units were moved to our logistics center in Shenzhen and are ready for worldwide distribution.

For our BYOD station owners, please ensure you've provided your shipping information if you haven't already done so – you can find detailed instructions in our BYOD FAQ. 

Remember to use your Wingbits login email when submitting details, and note that shipping information must be submitted for each station you operate.

Shipping will proceed on a first-in-first-out basis, with tracking numbers provided via our shop system. We'll continuously send new batches to our logistics partner until all units are distributed. 

Watch for additional setup information coming shortly. Our team has put tremendous care into developing these units, and we're eager to get them into your hands.

Here’s a sneak peek of a preproduction sample and the enclosure design.

Speaking of hardware, sometimes we’re asked why we decided to introduce custom Wingbits stations as the standard device for our network, instead of continuing with the Build-Your-Own-Device approach we used when Wingbits first launched. 

We wrote a blog (which you can find a link to at the bottom of this page) detailing our decision to partner with leading manufacturers to produce custom hardware—and why this approach ultimately benefits the network and our community in the long run.

To celebrate the holidays and express our appreciation for the Wingbits community, we launched two festive giveaways on X (Twitter). Our Thanksgive-Away had participants pin their dream destinations on the Wingbits map, with the winner choosing between a HYFIX miner or holiday flight reimbursement up to $495.

We anticipated a big Thanksgiving holiday travel rush this year, so we captured some nice visualizations of our flight tracking network in action. 

Check out the activity for major airport hubs like Chicago, Las Vegas, and New York over the 24 hours of Thanksgiving on Thursday, the 28th. Full video on our Twitter.

We're consistently amazed by the creativity and dedication of Wingbits station operators. From rooftop setups with stunning city views to desert landscapes with clear skies for miles, you've shared some incredible photos of your Wingbits stations in action. 

As we close out this action-packed update, we're energized by the incredible growth and engagement from our global Wingbits community. From celebrating our 1-year beta milestone to shipping the new GeoSigner units and seeing your creative station setups worldwide, these past months showcase what we can achieve together.

Your continued support and enthusiasm drive us to push boundaries and expand our network's capabilities. Stay tuned for more exciting developments, and keep sharing your Wingbits stories – they inspire us and the entire community. 

Here's to reaching new heights together in 2025!