Arcus is a cutting-edge, proprietary solution that revolutionizes how ADS-B data integrates with ATAK and Android devices. Designed for seamless performance, Arcus bridges the gap by receiving and feeding ADS-B data to enhance situational awareness like never before.
A cutting-edge, proprietary solution that revolutionizes how ADS-B data integrates with ATAK and Android devices. Designed for seamless performance, this compact receiver bridges the gap by receiving and feeding ADS-B data to enhance situational awareness like never before.
Arcus redefines portability and efficiency in ADS-B receivers. Its innovative design, unmatched safety features, and seamless ATAK integration make it the ideal tool for professionals who demand reliable situational awareness without added complexity.
Take your mission to the next level with Arcus: Bridging ATAK and ADS-B with ease and reliability.
Purpose-built for professionals operating in dynamic, high-stakes environments, this ADS-B receiver redefines portability and efficiency. Its innovative design, unmatched safety features, and seamless ATAK integration make it the ideal tool for those who demand reliable situational awareness without added complexity.
Whether you’re coordinating law enforcement operations, managing search and rescue assets, directing wildland firefighting resources, or supporting military missions, having real-time aircraft visibility can be the difference between a successful operation and a critical gap in awareness. The solution works entirely offline — no cell signal, no WiFi, no subscription required — drawing position data directly from GPS and ADS-B equipped aircraft, including ParaTrax-equipped platforms.
Take your mission to the next level: bridging ATAK and ADS-B with ease and reliability.
The Arcus receiver connects directly to your ATAK or CivTAK-enabled device via a fixed USB-C connection, instantly activating the ADS-B plug-in without additional configuration. Once connected, Arcus begins passively receiving ADS-B position broadcasts from equipped aircraft within range, displaying their location, altitude, callsign, and movement trends directly on your TAK map in real time.
Unlike subscription-based tracking services that depend on cellular infrastructure, Arcus operates as a fully standalone unit — functional in remote terrain, austere environments, and communications-degraded scenarios where conventional tracking tools fail. Its sealed, waterproof housing and sub-1oz weight mean it adds virtually no burden to existing kit, while Molle and Velcro attachment options keep it accessible and snag-free during active operations.
From the moment it’s connected, operators gain a significant tactical advantage: knowing where aircraft are, where they’re going, and how fast — without ever needing to look up from the mission.
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*Additional filters may be selected, Above/Below a Specific Altitude; Jump Plane Only, ParaTrax Only, All Aircraft, etc.
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Includes built-in firmware for the ADS-B plug-in. The plug-in filters air traffic by altitude and callsign, offering real-time trends and airspeed data similar to ForeFlight and FlightAware. An ATAK/Samsung phone requires an external receiver to detect ADS-B signals — and there is currently no approved COTS receiver for ATAK — Arcus is the solution, now advancing to Gen2 following successful proof of concept. For more on ADS-B standards and airspace requirements, visit the FAA ADS-B requirements page.
