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FlightAware Pro Stick Plus FA-PROSTICKPLUS-1 ADS-B USB Receiver with Built-in Filter

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  • Builds on the popular Pro Stick by adding a built-in 1090 MHz bandpass filter
  • Increases range 10-20% over a Pro Stick in environments where filtering is beneficial
  • Over 40% less expensive then buying a Pro Stick v1.1 and an external filter
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    Product Description

    The FlightAware Pro Stick Plus improves on the revolutionary Pro Stick high-performance SDR USB dongle ADS-B/MLAT receiver by adding a built-in 1090 MHz bandpass filter. The filter, when combined with built-in self-powered amp, provides improved reception of Mode S/ADS-B signals for users in areas where filtering is beneficial. By building the filter into the dongle we are able to significantly reduce the total cost when compared with buying a Pro Stick and an external filter.


    A 1090 MHz bandpass filter (whether built-in or a separate external part) is generally recommended for users in urban environments or with known high power radio transmitters nearby such as cell phone towers. Filtering is generally not recommended for users in rural environments. Filtering benefits may vary and are dependent on the installation location.


    Specifications:
    • Filter: 1,075 MHz to 1,105 MHz pass band with insertion loss of 2.3 dB; 30 dB attenuation on other frequencies
    • Amp: 19 dB Integrated Amplifier which can increase your ADS-B range 20-100% more compared to dongles from other vendors which can increase range 10-20% over a Pro Stick in environments where filtering is beneficial
    • Native SMA connector
    • Supported by PiAware
    • R820T2 RTL2832U chips
    • USB powered, 5V @ 300mA

    Other product data:
    • Weight: 17 g / 0.6 oz
    • Dimensions: 95 mm x 32 mm x 13 mm
    • UPC: 00854848005082

    Customer reviews

    4.7 out of 5 stars
    4.7 out of 5
    557 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the value, performance, reception, quality and ease of setup of the dongle. For example, they mention it works great, it's worth the money, it improves reception over the previous receiver and that it'll integrate smoothly with their Pi. That said, opinions are mixed on durability.

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    62 customers mention56 positive6 negative

    Customers are happy with the value of the tuner. They mention that it works well, it works great for local traffic, and it seamlessly works with popular ADS-B tracking software. They are impressed with the performance so far, and say that the preamp and filters make a huge difference.

    "...It seamlessly works with popular ADS-B tracking software, allowing me to easily integrate it into my existing setup...." Read more

    "...It was fun and interesting and the V3 worked very well but I wanted to improve my range and reception...." Read more

    "...Very impressed with the performance so far (which has only been, say, 20 minutes by now.)..." Read more

    "...Search for it on amazon. It works very welll. You could add a low cost amplifier and bandpass and it will perform just as good...." Read more

    51 customers mention42 positive9 negative

    Customers like the performance of the tuner. For example, they mention it's fantastic, worth the money, and has good results from the vendor. Some say that it doubles their stats and is a nice upgrade.

    "...hours of data it's awful early to be conculsive but I'm very impressed with the improvement and very pleased with this little receiver...." Read more

    "...Couldn't be simpler, and the price is tough to beat for the capability provided...." Read more

    "...Performance is superb - this is the radio portion of things and with my altitude here, I can receive as far as about 250 nautical miles, and 200..." Read more

    "It's a little bulky but I am very impressed with its performance, in the middle of a living room. First floor in a 2 story house...." Read more

    34 customers mention29 positive5 negative

    Customers like the reception of the dongle. They say it works out of the box and improves reception over the previous receiver. Customers also say it's an effective ADS-B receiver, with great range and performance. They also mention that it picks up ADSB signals well, even using a simple, non-tuned SDR bunny ear antenna.

    "...With its built-in filter, ADS-B data reception, software compatibility, and trust in the FlightAware brand, this USB receiver has become an..." Read more

    "...So clearly the receiver is great, along with the filtering. Very happy with it...." Read more

    "This is a great dongle for ADS-B reception. I replaced a standard RTL-SDR with this and my viewable planes nearly tripled...." Read more

    "...an actual add on outboard LNA, but it does give the device a nice little range boost that the orange Pro Stick might not have...." Read more

    16 customers mention14 positive2 negative

    Customers like the quality of the tuner. They mention it's a top-notch choice, and a good device.

    "...Pro Stick Plus is designed for ADS-B data reception, making it a top-notch choice for capturing and decoding signals from nearby aircraft, enhancing..." Read more

    "Good device. Stable, does precisely what it says it will do. Good results from the vendor. I like this price/feature set...." Read more

    "...I recommend this unit and a good quality antenna and cable." Read more

    "This is a good product, prize it's correct." Read more

    15 customers mention15 positive0 negative

    Customers find the setup of the tuner to be easy. They mention that the instructions are simple and easy to follow. They also appreciate the smooth integration with the Pi and Windows box.

    "...with a Raspberry Pi (I'm using a Pi 3 Model B), it was pretty effortless to set up and start using it to feed FlightAware along with local display..." Read more

    "...They make it super simple, just copy and paste the commands in the tutorials." Read more

    "This thing is stupid easy to set up. Just follow the instructions on the PiAware website and you’re up and running in 15 minutes...." Read more

    "Seems to be working pretty well. The instructions were easy enough to follow. It's been beavering away for two days now without any trouble." Read more

    10 customers mention10 positive0 negative

    Customers like the built-in filter of the ADS-B receiver. They mention that it has SAW filters that increase the signal strength. They also appreciate the amplifier and band filter, which makes setup easy. Customers also mention that the built in filter helps them pick up aircraft signals up to a couple hundred feet away.

    "...With its built-in filter, ADS-B data reception, software compatibility, and trust in the FlightAware brand, this USB receiver has become an..." Read more

    "...It has a built in amplifier and band filter.*****..." Read more

    "...Foremost, a 1090 mhz filter is inside the case...." Read more

    "This is quite a good receiver, with built-in SAW filters that give increased performance over standard RTL-SDR tuners...." Read more

    8 customers mention8 positive0 negative

    Customers find the radio fun to play with, a great hobby, and a good buy. They also mention it's a fun little toy when you see big planes. However, some customers feel the radio is not fun as a pilot tool.

    "...It was fun and interesting and the V3 worked very well but I wanted to improve my range and reception...." Read more

    "...Sits in a window and works beautifully. A great project for a youngster or a oldster." Read more

    "...BUT it is fun when you see big planes. Maybe not so fun as a pilot tool." Read more

    "...Lots of fun to play with." Read more

    10 customers mention4 positive6 negative

    Customers are mixed about the durability of the tuner. Some mention it's reliable, well engineered, and stable, while others say that it failed after a year, runs very hot, and the construction material is very poor.

    "...Unfortunately the RTL chipset is probably not the most durable item, and it failed after a year...." Read more

    "...The FlightAware brand is renowned for its commitment to quality and reliability, and the Pro Stick Plus lives up to that reputation...." Read more

    "Fat and flimsy. If you are using the Raspberry , a keyboard and mouse , there is not room for this stick, too fat! It feels very flimsy...." Read more

    "Good device. Stable, does precisely what it says it will do. Good results from the vendor. I like this price/feature set...." Read more

    This is a great dongle for ADS-B reception
    5 Stars
    This is a great dongle for ADS-B reception
    This is a great dongle for ADS-B reception. I replaced a standard RTL-SDR with this and my viewable planes nearly tripled. It has a built in amplifier and band filter.*****ONE THING TO BE AWARE OF******** The Orange (non Pro) FlightAware dongle does NOT have a band pass filter built in, so it can be used to receive other frequencies besides 1090Mhz (like an RTL-SDR). The Pro stick (this one) has a band pass filter in addition to the amp, so it will not receive anything except 1090Mhz. So, if you buy this you should only plan to use it for ADS-B reception*********If you want a good "all-around" RTL-SDR based stick to work with ADS-B and a ton of other stuff, i suggest the RTL-SDR (.com) stick. Search for it on amazon. It works very welll. You could add a low cost amplifier and bandpass and it will perform just as good.As far as performance goes, this stick is as good as it gets. Pair it up with a semi-decent antenna (literally anything that will recieve 1090mhz, even a scanner antenna will give you great results). If you buy an antenna tuned specifically for 1090mhz, it will be unbeatable performance-wise.Good luck!!!!!
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    John E.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent performance
    Reviewed in Canada on October 31, 2022
    shishir c.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Works best for adsb
    Reviewed in India on December 26, 2019
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