PlaneTracker App

Elevate airport security with an automated PTZ tracking solution that delivers continuous, real-time visual
monitoring of aircraft during take-off and landing.

Automatic visual tracking of aircraft via a PTZ camera

Aircraft and flight information displayed directly in the video

Recordings uploaded to the Video Management System (VMS)

Secure offline mode available within a closed internal network

What is
PlaneTracker App?

PlaneTracker App is an innovative ACAP application designed for Axis cameras, providing airports with a sophisticated automated tracking system to monitor aircraft during their most safety-critical maneuvers: take-off and landing. This ensures enhanced visual control in critical airport operations.

How does
PlaneTracker App work?

PlaneTracker App receives and filters ADS-B data, calculates the flight path, and adjusts the camera to ensure continuous monitoring of the aircraft. Simultaneously, the app displays the received information in the video feed and stores it, along with the recording, in the VMS.

Interested? Ready for departure?

PlaneTracker App is adaptable to any air traffic environment. Learn about its benefits here or explore more details on our blog. Contact us directly to discuss your needs and expectations—we will be happy to provide specific answers.

planetracker@camstreamer.com

What are the key benefits of PlaneTracker App?

Aircraft tracking

PlaneTracker App provides real-time visual monitoring of aircraft within the runway perimeter, helping identify potential risks such as bird collisions, runway obstacles, or mechanical issues. The camera delivers a crisp, detailed image of the aircraft continuously throughout take-off and landing.

Metadata for VMS

PlaneTracker App uploads recordings and related metadata to the VMS, providing critical input for comprehensive incident investigations and legal evidence. This data—including timestamps, aircraft registration, model, and flight details—is securely stored, easily searchable, and readily retrievable.

Marketing potential

Live video streams and recordings of arriving and departing aircraft offer engaging and dynamic content that can be leveraged for marketing—from driving website traffic and boosting social media reach to enhancing digital displays at the airport with real-time runway footage.

Read further information about the technical solution on our blog.

Features

Minimal hardware

PlaneTracker App is installed directly in the camera, relying solely on its computing power. This setup eliminates the need for extra hardware, reducing potential failure rates and minimizing the risk of errors.

24/7/365

Camera positioning adjusts continuously based on highly accurate ADS-B data. Regardless of obstacles, weather conditions, or time of day, aircraft tracking is always on a rock-solid autopilot.

Whitelist/Blacklist

PlaneTracker App offers flexible tracking options: use the blacklist to exclude specific aircraft from tracking or apply the whitelist to focus only on selected aircraft.

Tracking prioritization

Set up distinct tracking zones, such as the runway, taxiways, or airspace, and assign priority levels to each. If multiple aircraft are within the monitored area, the camera will focus on the one in the highest priority zone.

Application interface

The intuitive application interface of PlaneTracker App allows for easy manual selection of specific aircraft to track.

Exceptional coverage

With the Axis camera's superior image quality and up to 30× zoom, aircraft can be tracked up to 15 km around the runway perimeter, providing a first-class view of air traffic.

Adding audio

An audio track of control tower communications can be integrated with the video feed to ensure all essential information is in one place, eliminating the need to search across multiple sources.

Offline mode

An offline mode enables PlaneTracker App to operate without internet access. All activity occurs within a single internal LAN connecting the ADS-B receiver, Axis camera, control tower, and VMS, ensuring complete data security.

Marketing potential

The camera is equipped to stream video, complete with overlay graphics displaying aircraft and flight information, to any platform. This content can be leveraged across digital channels or via FlightRadar, taking your marketing to new altitudes.

Visit our Support Zone for PlaneTracker App tutorials and FAQs.