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Life & fun · January 25, 2025

I built a DIY plane spotting system at home

DIY plane spotting with a Raspberry Pi and an Android phone

I built a DIY plane spotting system at home launched on January 25, 2025 with 207 votes, #187 of 6,141 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 1 year on.

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This project is a DIY plane spotting system built for home use. It allows users to track and identify aircraft in real-time from their own location. The system combines readily available hardware and software to detect and log flight data. It's designed for aviation enthusiasts and hobbyists interested in monitoring air traffic around their area without requiring professional equipment or subscriptions.

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