A standalone desk flight radar that runs on a single ESP32 board with a touchscreen, also available as an Android app, showing live aircraft positions, routes, airline logos, and alerts without requiring any server, subscription, or API keys.

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2026-07-27

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Why it is worth attention

It provides a fully self-contained, low-cost flight tracking station that works completely offline with a local ADS-B receiver, offers both an ESP32 hardware version and an identical Android app, and integrates free community data sources with automatic failover, all configured without external services.

Who it is for

  • Aviation enthusiasts who want a dedicated, always-on radar display
  • Makers and hobbyists interested in ESP32 touchscreen projects
  • Travelers or pilots who want a portable flight tracker on their phone or tablet
  • Self-hosted/home automation users looking to integrate flight data with Home Assistant

Use cases

  • Displaying real-time aircraft positions and details on a desk during work or hobby time
  • Monitoring nearby air traffic with alerts for flyovers, emergencies, or watchlisted planes
  • Using the Android app as a mobile radar while traveling or at airports
  • Integrating flight data into a smart home setup via MQTT or webhooks

Strengths

  • Zero recurring costs – no subscriptions, API keys, or server needed
  • Hardware is affordable (~$20–$35) and the single firmware supports multiple boards
  • Robust data pipeline with automatic failover between multiple free ADS-B sources
  • Rich feature set including maps, alerts, route history, and a full web panel with OTA updates

Considerations

  • Currently only supports two specific ESP32 touchscreen boards (Waveshare 7” and Guition 5”)
  • Wi-Fi is limited to 2.4 GHz; may not work on 5 GHz-only networks
  • Requires some initial setup (browser installer) and a USB cable for the first flash, though later updates are OTA

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Description

A standalone desk flight radar on a single ESP32 board with a 7" touchscreen.

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