FlightAware Pro Stick USB ADS-B Receiver SDR

Description

Revolution in USB ADS-B/Mode S Receivers
FlightAware has revolutionized the world of USB SDR ADS-B Receivers with the FlightAware Pro Stick and Pro Stick Plus, high-performance USB R820T2 software defined radios (SDR) with a built-in RF amp for maximum ADS-B/MLAT performance. The first of its kind, FlightAware's Pro Stick is compatible with PiAware or any other device that supports USB RTLSDR receivers, and is less expensive than any other RTLSDR USB receiver in the world. The Pro Stick Plus adds a built-in 1090 MHz bandpass filter for increased performance and range of reception in areas with moderate RF noise as is typically experienced in most urban areas.
The Pro Stick and Pro Stick Plus are roughly the size of a traditional USB stick and require no external power. There are no moving parts.
Features
Pro Stick
R820T2 Chip
Yes
On Board Amplifier
Yes
SMA Female Connector
Yes
USB Pro Stick with SMA F Connector
Pro Stick Features
Higher Performance for ADS-B and MLAT
20-100% range improvement vs traditional USB SDR sticks
R820T2 SDR combined with FlightAware RF Amplifier (USB powered)
Native SMA connector yields reduced loss due to antenna cabling/adapters
Easier to Setup
SMA F connector for easy connectivity to high-performance antenna
No MCX adapters required
No external amplifier required
Less Expensive
30% less expensive than alternative receivers
Lower shipping costs due to no unnecessary parts (e.g., remote control)
Pro Stick Specifications
Chip
: R820T2
Amplifier
: 19dB with 0.4dB noise figure and OIP3 +39dB
TCXO
: 0.5 ppm
Power Draw
: 300mA
Weight
: 17g / 0.6oz
Dimensions
: 95mm x 32mm x 13mm
Antenna Port
: SMA female (requires SMA antenna cable and optionally N-male adapter for large antenna)
Range
: Over 275nm/500km depending on installation quality
Performance
: 20-100% range improvement for Mode S message vs traditional RTL SDR
Computer
:
Raspberry Pi 3 running PiAware recommended