Strategic partnership includes joint development and commercialization of two professional-grade flight tracking nodes for global Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN) deployment

Commercial UAV Expo ––Wingbits, a decentralized flight-tracking network service, is announcing a partnership with the GEODNET Foundation, the web3 organization governing 8000+ global Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) network, to develop and commercialize professional-grade terrestrial flight tracking nodes.

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GEODNET and Wingbits' new device (Graphic: Business Wire)

To date, the Wingbits network has grown to over 2000 ADS-B stations globally, and it is a rapidly growing Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN) targeted at providing high-quality Automatic Dependent Surveillance–Broadcast (ADS-B) and other flight tracking data products. Unlike hobbyist driven ADS-B networks, Wingbits station hosts receive blockchain-based financial incentives in exchange for the maintenance and operation of flight tracking hardware.

Under the partnership agreement, GEODNET and Wingbits will jointly qualify new professional-grade flight tracking nodes to provide reliable and trusted ADS-B and RemoteID tracking data. The two nodes each are outdoor-qualified with multiple networking options as described below:

“The ADS-B standard is a critical element of modern air traffic monitoring and Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations; however, today’s terrestrial ADS-B networks rely on crowdsourced data with limited coverage. For the past year Wingbits has been rapidly expanding a web3 token-incentivized network of almost 2000 ADS-B stations, and this partnership represents a major step forward for secure and professional ADS-B infrastructure,” said Robin Wingardh, CEO of Wingbits.

“We are thrilled Wingbits has decided to partner with the GEODNET Foundation for accurate Proof-of-Location services and is pleased to partner on the development of new professional-grade ADS-B and ADS-B plus RTK nodes,” said Mike Horton, Project Creator of GEODNET.

Wingbits anticipates the nodes to be available for purchase on October 1^st, 2024, and it aims to grow its network to over 10,000 stations by the end of 2025.

About GEODNET

GEODNET is a highly reliable, Web3 RTK Network that uses DePIN principles. Using only a low data rate network connection, Real-Time Kinematics enables a 100x improvement in position accuracy as compared to standalone GPS. GEODNET's global network of RTK stations complement on-device sensors such as Cameras, LiDAR, and IMU's to power AI-based Autonomous Systems with accurate real-time 3D localization.

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Geodnet White Paper

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About Wingbits

Wingbits is a pioneering decentralized flight tracking network that utilizes the DePIN model to enhance global aviation safety and efficiency. By rewarding data providers through a performance-based model, Wingbits fosters rapid coverage growth and improved data reliability. The network ensures data authenticity with cryptographically signed transmissions and proof-of-location, creating a secure, transparent, and community-driven ecosystem. Wingbits aligns the interests of its users and the aviation industry, making the skies safer and flight information more accessible to everyone.

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