--- product_id: 27180132 title: "FlightAware Pro Stick® USB ADS-B Receiver" brand: "flightaware" price: "£0.50" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/27180132-flightaware-pro-stick-usb-ads-b-receiver store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Range Increase 20-100% 20dB Amplifier Boost USB Powered FlightAware Pro Stick® USB ADS-B Receiver **Brand:** flightaware **Price:** £0.50 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🚀 Elevate Your Flight Tracking Game! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** FlightAware Pro Stick® USB ADS-B Receiver by flightaware - **How much does it cost?** £0.50 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/27180132-flightaware-pro-stick-usb-ads-b-receiver) ## Best For - flightaware enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted flightaware brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Unleash Your Range:** Experience a 20-100% increase in ADS-B reception with our integrated 20dB amplifier. - • **Compact & Efficient:** Lightweight design at just 0.5 ounces, making it perfect for on-the-go aviation enthusiasts. - • **User-Friendly Setup:** Simply plug in via USB and enjoy enhanced tracking without complicated configurations. - • **Powerful Performance:** Powered by advanced R820T2 RTL2832U chips for superior signal processing. - • **Seamless Compatibility:** Effortlessly connects with PiAware and other compatible devices for a hassle-free setup. ## Overview The FlightAware Pro Stick® USB ADS-B Receiver is a cutting-edge device designed for aviation enthusiasts and professionals. With a powerful 20dB integrated amplifier, it significantly boosts your ADS-B range by 20-100%, ensuring you never miss a flight. Compatible with PiAware and featuring advanced R820T2 RTL2832U chips, this USB-powered receiver is lightweight and easy to set up, making it the perfect tool for anyone looking to enhance their flight tracking capabilities. ## Description desertcart.com: FlightAware Pro Stick® USB ADS-B Receiver : Electronics Review: Even without considering the low cost, this may well be your best SDR dongle for ADS-B reception! - This is a gem if you want to decode ADSB signals. FlightAware has taken a R820T2 and added a LNA (low noise amplifier) in one slim trim USB package. This unit is capable of working with software such as SDR# and can be used to listen to FM radio stations etc. Since many folks will be using this to feed data to FlightAwares website they are selling these near cost and have designed them to work best as an ADSB receiver. You have many options you can use. FlightAware has its own software that you can install on a SDHC memory stick and be up and running within minutes. You can also choose to feed Flightradar24, PlaneFinder or the ADSB Exchange. There are also similar builds you can download and install and be up and running on your Pi in a few minutes. The best solution is likely to run the software for the ADS-B Receiver Project made by jprochazka. This of course takes a little longer to set up and asks more questions but the install script is really polished and runs well. It also uses a more advanced and tweak able demodulator. The easiest way to get going with the ADS-B Receiver Project is to use a freshly formatted SDHC card. Download NOOBS and install a fresh copy of Debian. Update the build using the sudo apt-get update & sudo apt-get upgrade commands. Once you have this you can go ahead and install the ADS-B Receiver Project. If you make a mistake or it doesn't work you can re install NOOBS and start from scratch with not too much of a hassle. The ADS-B Receiver Project will give you more stats on signal strength, CPU usage, memory usage, max distance, etc. Others have mentioned the lack of a temperature controlled crystal. Since ADS-B is a digital form of modulation that uses 2MHZ bandwidth being a little off in either direction wont affect your signal. If you are someone who likes to tweak you can adjust the PPM center it. Once the device warms up it doesnt seem to vary too much and I have mine in a uninsulated garage attic. Review: Better alternative to the RTL-SDR - I have owned the standard RTL-SDR and used it for a Pi-Aware station prior to purchasing this. Without digging into stats for proof, my subjective look at the live data says that they are about the same, although the preamp built into this one might give it a slight edge. I rate the FlightAware Pro Stick a 5 star SDR, because it has an SMA connector, and is about $5 cheaper than the RTL-SDR which makes it a no-brainer purchase. Combine it with a Raspberri Pi, a 1090MHz band-pass filter, and an antenna and you have a ridiculously easy to make ADS-B receiving station. Band Pass Filter: ADS-B 1090MHz Band-pass SMA Filter Antenna: Build one or buy one: 1090MHz ADS-B Antenna - 66cm / 26in Optionally you might consider a lightning arrestor if mounting outdoors, antenna fee line, and a USB extension cable. ----------- Pros: *Cheap *Works Great *SMA port Cons: *None Bottom Line: Buy this unless you want to spring for an Airspy or something in that higher-priced category. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B01D1ZAP3C | | Audio Output Mode | Stereo | | Audio Output Type | 3.5mm Stereo Jack or RCA | | Brand | FlightAware | | Color | Orange | | Compatible Devices | Personal Computer, Single-Board Computer | | Connectivity Technology | USB | | Connector Type | USB | | Control Method | Touch | | Controller Type | Hand Control | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 431 Reviews | | Format | WAV, WMA | | Item Weight | 0.5 Ounces | | Manufacturer | FlightAware | | Model Number | FA-PROSTICK-1 | | Number of Channels | 1 | | Other Special Features of the Product | 20 dB integrated amplifier | | Output Power | 75 Watts | | Output Wattage | 75 Watts | | Special Feature | 20 dB integrated amplifier | | Supported Internet Services | Spotify | | Surround Sound Channel Configuration | 5.1 | | Total HDMI Ports | 2 | | Total Number of HDMI Ports | 2 | | UPC | 613617943365 854848005068 | | Wattage | 75 watts | | Wireless Technology | USB | ## Product Details - **Brand:** FlightAware - **Connectivity Technology:** USB - **Compatible Devices:** Personal Computer, Single-Board Computer - **Total HDMI Ports:** 2 - **Connector Type:** USB - **Audio Output Mode:** Stereo - **Surround Sound Channel Configuration:** 5.1 - **Item Weight:** 0.5 Ounces - **Output Power:** 75 Watts - **Wattage:** 75 watts ## Images ![FlightAware Pro Stick® USB ADS-B Receiver - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/614Tb5X1CNL.jpg) ![FlightAware Pro Stick® USB ADS-B Receiver - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51llGF84LbL.jpg) ![FlightAware Pro Stick® USB ADS-B Receiver - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71rQaCQUqkL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Is an antenna included?** A: The FlightAware Pro Stick doesn't include an antenna. **Q: Can it used on the plane? as other adsb ?** A: Can this be used on a commercial flight by a passenger for informational purposes, probably NO as most airlines ban transmitters or receivers running, at the local osculator could potentially interfere with the aircraft navigation and communication signals. WiFi has undergone substantial compatibility testing on most larger commercial aircraft types and is usually an exception to the ban - However: WiFI & mobile phones is usually required to be turned off below 10,000 ft as it might still interfere with approach signals. Would this technically function on a commercial aircraft, probably, yes for other plane's signals, although the signal from the plane your on might be unreadable as your own plane's signal would be so strong that it might saturate the receiver. Can this be used as a navigation device on a plane, NO, it is not FAA approved for avionics use - at least not on a commercial plane. **Q: Is a powered USB hub recommended?** A: The FlightFeeder Pro Stick gets its power from the connected RPi which requires a suitable power supply. **Q: What is the antenna connector on the Pro Stick so I can order correct cables?** A: The FlightAware Pro Stick has an SMA Female connector. You can view more information here:https://flightaware.com/adsb/prostick/ ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Even without considering the low cost, this may well be your best SDR dongle for ADS-B reception! *by M***E on September 25, 2016* This is a gem if you want to decode ADSB signals. FlightAware has taken a R820T2 and added a LNA (low noise amplifier) in one slim trim USB package. This unit is capable of working with software such as SDR# and can be used to listen to FM radio stations etc. Since many folks will be using this to feed data to FlightAwares website they are selling these near cost and have designed them to work best as an ADSB receiver. You have many options you can use. FlightAware has its own software that you can install on a SDHC memory stick and be up and running within minutes. You can also choose to feed Flightradar24, PlaneFinder or the ADSB Exchange. There are also similar builds you can download and install and be up and running on your Pi in a few minutes. The best solution is likely to run the software for the ADS-B Receiver Project made by jprochazka. This of course takes a little longer to set up and asks more questions but the install script is really polished and runs well. It also uses a more advanced and tweak able demodulator. The easiest way to get going with the ADS-B Receiver Project is to use a freshly formatted SDHC card. Download NOOBS and install a fresh copy of Debian. Update the build using the sudo apt-get update & sudo apt-get upgrade commands. Once you have this you can go ahead and install the ADS-B Receiver Project. If you make a mistake or it doesn't work you can re install NOOBS and start from scratch with not too much of a hassle. The ADS-B Receiver Project will give you more stats on signal strength, CPU usage, memory usage, max distance, etc. Others have mentioned the lack of a temperature controlled crystal. Since ADS-B is a digital form of modulation that uses 2MHZ bandwidth being a little off in either direction wont affect your signal. If you are someone who likes to tweak you can adjust the PPM center it. Once the device warms up it doesnt seem to vary too much and I have mine in a uninsulated garage attic. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Better alternative to the RTL-SDR *by J***E on September 4, 2016* I have owned the standard RTL-SDR and used it for a Pi-Aware station prior to purchasing this. Without digging into stats for proof, my subjective look at the live data says that they are about the same, although the preamp built into this one might give it a slight edge. I rate the FlightAware Pro Stick a 5 star SDR, because it has an SMA connector, and is about $5 cheaper than the RTL-SDR which makes it a no-brainer purchase. Combine it with a Raspberri Pi, a 1090MHz band-pass filter, and an antenna and you have a ridiculously easy to make ADS-B receiving station. Band Pass Filter: ADS-B 1090MHz Band-pass SMA Filter Antenna: Build one or buy one: 1090MHz ADS-B Antenna - 66cm / 26in Optionally you might consider a lightning arrestor if mounting outdoors, antenna fee line, and a USB extension cable. ----------- Pros: *Cheap *Works Great *SMA port Cons: *None Bottom Line: Buy this unless you want to spring for an Airspy or something in that higher-priced category. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Instant improvement. *by H***Y on April 1, 2016* I received this yesterday and swapped in in place of the un-amped SDR that I had been using. I also changed out the feed line to regular coax in stead of running a long USB like I had been to keep the SDR close to the antenna. Without any other adjustments I turned the server back on, and instantly noticed a difference. Old radio was seeing just 6 ADS-B targets and 8 Mode-S. Keep in mind the antenna is just in the attic for now until I can mount it outside. New radio: 30+ ADS-B, and 20+ Mode-S, and distance increased by almost double for consistent hits. The difference is truly incredible. I did notice installing it that with the feed point being SMA and not having a swivel connection like the older ones there is a lot of weight on the end of the device. I plan to buy a few more for a project and will be buying short USB headers as well to allow flexibility and take the strain off the built-in USB connector. I am impressed with this little device though. ## Frequently Bought Together - FlightAware Pro Stick USB ADS-B Receiver - 5DBi 1090MHz Antenna SMA Male Plug Indoor ADS-B Aerial with Magnetic Base RG174 Extension Cable 3M for Software Defined Radios (SDRS) ADS-B USB Stick Dongle Tuner Receiver - Raspberry Pi 4 Model B (4GB) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/27180132-flightaware-pro-stick-usb-ads-b-receiver](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/27180132-flightaware-pro-stick-usb-ads-b-receiver) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*