IFT-01 User Manual
Rev A · November 4, 2026 · Pre-release review copy
IFT-01 is in development. Instructions describe the current development software; controls may differ by installed version.
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User Manual
Portable dual-band ADS-B In receiver
Setup, operation and troubleshooting
What IFT-01 does
IFT-01 receives 978 MHz UAT and 1090 MHz traffic, receives available FIS-B weather broadcasts, obtains GPS/GNSS position and altitude, and sends data to compatible electronic flight bag (EFB) applications over its own Wi-Fi network.
All antennas are internal, including the separate traffic-band antennas. Use the complete enclosed receiver; no antenna installation is required.
Power requirement
Regulated 5 V DC, 3 A USB power through the USB-C connector. Use a reliable cable with secure connections. A 3 A supply rating is available capacity; it does not mean IFT-01 constantly consumes 3 A or 15 W.
Before use
Inspect the enclosure, USB-C socket and cable. Secure the unit so it cannot move into aircraft controls or obstruct visibility. Keep it dry and keep ventilation openings clear. Protect it from excessive heat; a final operating-temperature range has not yet been published.
How to start
1. Position the complete unit with clear sky visibility.
2. Connect USB-C power and allow startup to complete.
3. Connect your phone or tablet to IFT-01 Wi-Fi.
4. Remain connected if warned that the network has no Internet.
5. Open the EFB and confirm its external receiver connection.
IFT-01 does not require Internet, an account, a subscription or the optional Companion app. It is powered externally and has no internal battery.
Connection & status
Connect your EFB
Some EFBs detect IFT-01 automatically; others require selecting an external ADS-B/GDL90 receiver. Follow the EFB's receiver-setup instructions and allow any local-network permissions it requires. IFT-01 supplies GDL90 over Wi-Fi on UDP port 4000.
Avare and iFly have been tested with IFT-01. The optional Android IFT-01 Companion has also been tested. Individual functions and app versions can differ; this is not a claim that every EFB or every weather feature has been validated.
Open the optional browser interface
Join IFT-01 Wi-Fi, then open http://ift01.local/. If local-name discovery is unavailable, open http://192.168.10.1/. Enter the complete address in the browser address bar.
| Overall status | Meaning / action |
|---|---|
| STARTING | Services are initializing. Allow startup to complete. |
| READY | Required hardware and monitored services are available. This does not guarantee RF coverage, a GPS fix or complete traffic. |
| DEGRADED | Useful operation may continue, but hardware or monitored information is missing or unavailable. Check individual cards and connection details. |
| FAULT | A service/connection failure or configuration-integrity problem is reported. Record the details and follow troubleshooting. |
Understand the individual cards
978 UAT / 1090 ES: Receiving means current messages are arriving. Waiting means the receiver is available without current messages. Unavailable means the hardware or its operating state cannot be confirmed.
GPS: 3D Fix provides a three-dimensional solution; 2D Fix has reduced information. No Fix means no usable solution yet; Disconnected means the GNSS device is not being seen.
Connected Devices counts observed Wi-Fi associations, not running EFB applications. A dash means the value is unavailable. Temperature is the processor reading, not ambient cabin temperature.
Traffic & weather
Traffic page
The browser Traffic page provides radar and list views. The radar is north-up, centered on the receiver's valid GPS position. The list can include reports that cannot be placed on the radar.
Range selections extend through 100 nautical miles. They change the display scale and do not specify a guaranteed reception distance. Read the units displayed: radar range is NM; some list distances are shown in miles (mi), and altitude is shown in feet.
Bearingless and last-known reports
Some received reports contain identity or altitude without a usable position. They can appear as bearingless reports in the list; the receiver cannot establish their direction from those messages alone.
On software that displays EST or a faded last-known symbol, the position is historical and its age is shown. The v0.5.7 candidate briefly retains a previously valid position for up to ten seconds; it does not predict motion or invent a position for never-positioned traffic. Treat it as a last-known location, not a current bearing.
Weather page
FIS-B weather requires reception of a usable 978 MHz ground station. The unit can receive 1090 traffic while weather remains Waiting. Ground reception may be limited by terrain and tower visibility.
The Weather page shows reception state, ground stations and available product information. Weather products and their presentation depend on reception and EFB support. A total counter records activity since startup; it does not prove that a displayed product is current.
Reception has limits
Aircraft altitude, terrain, installation position and local RF conditions affect reception. Not every aircraft transmits compatible position reports. Traffic may be absent, incomplete or delayed; never treat a clear display as proof that the surrounding airspace is clear.
GPS placement
Move the entire enclosed unit to improve sky visibility. Allow time for a fix, especially after a long move or first startup. Do not open the enclosure to adjust antennas.
Controls & daily use
Optional own-aircraft identification
In About / Support, enter the U.S. N-number or six-character hexadecimal ICAO/Mode-S address of the aircraft you are flying. Save it and check the displayed confirmation. If an entry is saved but not active, follow the displayed retry/reboot guidance.
A U.S. N-number converts offline to its standard assigned ICAO address. This does not verify the address actually programmed into the aircraft's transponder. For non-U.S. registrations or privacy addresses, use the actual applicable ICAO address.
The saved identity is used by the receiver's own-aircraft filter and remains stored after power removal. When changing aircraft, use Clear or Change aircraft, as offered by the installed version, and enter the correct identity. Do not enter another aircraft's address.
Reboot IFT-01
The About / Support page provides a guarded reboot control. Read the warning, open the confirmation and hold the confirmation button for two seconds. Cancel to abandon the request. Reboot interrupts Wi-Fi and receiver data; reconnect after the network returns.
Rebooting is not necessary for normal stopping. Avoid interrupting receiver data during flight; any loss of data must be handled using your other approved information sources and normal procedures.
Stopping and restarting
Remove USB-C power when finished. No Linux command or orderly software shutdown is required in normal use. To restart, restore power and let the unit boot; your phone or tablet may need to rejoin IFT-01 depending on its Wi-Fi settings.
Diagnostics and support
If the installed software offers health details, open them to inspect the reported condition. If About / Support offers a diagnostic-report download, save it for support. Availability depends on the installed software version. Reports can contain GPS position and nearby traffic information; review before sharing.
Care
Keep liquids, metal objects and debris away from the power connector and vents. Stop using a damaged cable or enclosure. Internal switches, SDRs, mounting screws and eMMC programming are assembly/service items; customer setup does not require opening the unit.
Troubleshooting
| Symptom | What to do |
|---|---|
| IFT-01 Wi-Fi missing | Check the 5 V, 3 A supply and cable. Allow startup to finish and refresh the Wi-Fi list. If still absent, disconnect power, wait ten seconds, reconnect and try once more. |
| Connected, but page will not open | Confirm you are still on IFT-01 Wi-Fi. Keep the connection despite a no-Internet warning. Try http://192.168.10.1/ directly. Check whether the device has switched networks. |
| Browser works, EFB does not | Check the EFB external ADS-B/GDL90 option and local-network permissions. Reopen the EFB while connected to IFT-01. Check receiver status. |
| GPS No Fix | Give the complete unit clear sky visibility and allow acquisition time. An indoor location may prevent a fix. |
| GPS Disconnected | This differs from No Fix. Power-cycle once. If persistent, contact support; do not open the unit. |
| 978/1090 Waiting | This can be normal without current signals on that band. Check placement and local coverage. |
| Weather Waiting | A usable 978 MHz FIS-B ground station may be out of range. This alone is not a hardware fault. |
| Receiver unavailable / persistent FAULT | Record the exact message and software version. Power-cycle once. If it persists, contact support. Lack of RF signals alone does not explain a missing USB receiver. |
| Repeated resets / heat concern | Check power and cable connections. Move the unit to a cooler location and clear its vents. If instability or a temperature warning continues, disconnect power and contact support. |
Contact support
Visit inflighttraffic.com. Include the displayed software version, exact status/error, EFB and device versions, power supply/cable details, and what happened before the issue. Supply a screenshot or diagnostic report if available.
Operating limitation: IFT-01 is advisory ADS-B In equipment. It does not transmit ADS-B Out or replace visual traffic avoidance, certified collision-avoidance equipment, or approved navigation and weather sources.