Wingbits operates a secure terrestrial ADS-B network that cryptographically signs data transmissions to ensure authenticity and precise location tracking. This system enhances aviation safety and efficiency by providing reliable, up-to-date flight data while rewarding community contributors based on their impact.
Funding
$5.6M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Traditional aviation surveillance systems face vulnerabilities in data integrity and security, making it difficult to ensure the authenticity and precise location of flight data. This lack of trust can compromise safety, efficiency, and transparency in air traffic management.
Solution
Wingbits operates a secure, terrestrial ADS-B network that cryptographically signs data transmissions, ensuring the authenticity and precise location tracking of aircraft. This system enhances aviation safety by providing reliable, up-to-date flight data. The network utilizes high-end, secure devices to validate the origin and location of each data transmission. A blockchain-based system rewards community contributors transparently based on their actual impact on the network.
Target Audience
The primary users are aviation stakeholders who require secure and reliable flight tracking data, including air traffic controllers, airlines, and aviation data analytics providers.
Features
- Cryptographic signing of ADS-B data transmissions for enhanced security
- Proof-of-location included with each data transmission
- Blockchain-based reward system for community contributors
- Real-time flight tracking data
- Global network of ADS-B stations