How ADS-B and Satellite Tracking Boost Flight Management, Safety, and Automation
In mission-critical aviation, blind spots and manual processes aren’t just frustrating, they create real risks.
Whether it’s a firefighting mission in remote terrain, a border patrol flight below radar coverage, or a medevac operation that can’t afford delays, every second of visibility matters. Gaps in tracking, missed alerts, and endless paperwork increase workload and reduce safety margins.
That’s why at SKYOPS, we deliver an integrated solution that combines ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance–Broadcast) tracking, satellite redundancy, and intelligent automation, so you never fly blind, and your team always stays ahead.
What Is ADS-B Tracking and Why Does It Matter?
ADS-B is a modern surveillance technology where aircraft automatically broadcast their position, altitude, velocity, and identification in real time. This data is received by ground stations and satellites, enabling precise aircraft tracking.
At SKYOPS, we leverage ADS-B data to provide:
Global real-time aircraft monitoring
Live airspace visibility
Immediate situational awareness
Optimized flight management
Whether you’re overseeing fleet operations, coordinating airspace usage, or managing specialized missions, ADS-B tracking enables faster and safer decisions.
Satellite Aircraft Tracking for Global Coverage, Even Without ADS-B
ADS-B has limitations: coverage gaps over oceans, mountainous regions, or when transponders are turned off. To solve this, SKYOPS enables integration with satellite-based aircraft tracking via trusted vendors like Skytrac and Spidertracks.
This ensures uninterrupted position tracking even when:
ADS-B coverage is unavailable (e.g., mountainous regions or ocean crossings)
Aircraft fly below radar coverage
Transponders are turned off intentionally
With SKYOPS, you always have redundant, reliable tracking — ensuring continuous automation and situational awareness, regardless of the environment.
Flight Automation That Saves Time and Increases Safety
At SKYOPS, we go beyond tracking. We transform real-time data into automated workflows that reduce administrative burden and increase flight safety.
Key SKYOPS Automation Features:
✅ Automatic Flight Following (AFF)
Real-time position updates are sent automatically to dispatch and command teams. No manual check-ins required.
✅ Auto-Registration of Flights and Missions
Flights are logged automatically based on entry and exit from geofenced zones — removing the need for manual input.
✅ Automated Aircraft and Pilot Logs
Flight data is used to generate aircraft and pilot logs the moment the mission ends. Perfect for compliance, billing, and recordkeeping.
This automation dramatically reduces time spent on admin tasks, minimizes human error, and ensures full traceability for every flight.
Proactive Situational Awareness: Smarter Airspace Monitoring
SKYOPS uses ADS-B and satellite data to provide predictive situational awareness that improves safety and decision-making. For example:
Pilots and operators receive real-time alerts when another aircraft is about to enter their mission area.
Teams get early warning of airspace intrusions, even when ADS-B is offline.
Custom geofencing keeps aircraft aware of restricted zones or hazards.
This allows crews to act early, avoid conflicts, and maintain safety, especially in complex or high-risk operations like firefighting, SAR, medevac, or border patrol.
Built for Scale: 15,000 Aircraft Positions Every Second
Our infrastructure processes over 15,000 live aircraft positions per second. That means:
Low-latency flight visualizations
Global fleet tracking in real time
Automation that triggers instantly on live data
Whether you manage a handful of aircraft or an entire fleet, SKYOPS delivers unmatched performance, without compromising speed, accuracy, or reliability.
What You Gain with SKYOPS
By combining ADS-B, satellite tracking, and automation, SKYOPS delivers what matters most to mission-critical operators:
Fewer blind spots → Continuous global tracking with redundancy
Faster, safer decisions → Real-time alerts and situational awareness
Less paperwork → Automated logs, reporting, and compliance
Scalability you can trust → Reliable performance from single missions to global fleets
Why Choose SKYOPS.com?
At SKYOPS.com, we’re trusted by operators who demand performance, safety, and automation in one integrated platform.
✅ ADS-B + Satellite Redundancy
✅ Mission-Aware Automation & AFF
✅ Real-Time Global Fleet Tracking
✅ Effortless Flight Logging & Reporting
✅ Enhanced Airspace Safety Through Alerts
No matter where or how you fly, SKYOPS ensures you always have a clear picture, and the tools to act on it!
SKYMAP showing live tracking using ADSB, airspaces, ground objects and much more
Ready to Elevate Your Operations with SKYOPS?
Discover how SKYOPS can transform your flight management and tracking workflows using ADS-B data, satellite tracking, and automation built for aviation.
About SKYOPS
SKYOPS is a European aviation software company offering comprehensive solutions for fleet management and flight operations. The company’s hybrid platform seamlessly integrates mission, aircraft, and data, ensuring secure and efficient operations for drones, helicopters, and fixed-wing aircraft across diverse industries. With real-time flight tracking, automated risk assessments, and maintenance status insights, SKYOPS’ SaaS solution simplifies and automates mission planning and documentation. ISO/IEC 27001 certified and trusted by clients in public safety, military, and critical infrastructure sectors, SKYOPS provides a secure, compliant foundation that also supports specialized operations—including covert deployments.
For more information, visit https://www.skyops.com or media@skyops.com