Transform any TV or projector into a mission command display. Real-time situational awareness with live map sync, video feeds, alerts, chat, and documents — served directly from your ATAK device.
When ATAK runs on tablets or Android TV boxes connected to large displays, you need more than a mirrored screen. The Operations Dashboard provides a purpose-built web interface optimized for big screens, delivering all critical information in one unified view. Multiple operators can view the same dashboard from any browser on the network.
Connect an Android TV box to a 65" display in your TOC. The dashboard shows real-time map positions, incoming alerts, team chat, active tasks, and drone video — all updating live from ATAK. No additional hardware or software required.
The dashboard uses a responsive 12-column grid with modular widgets. Each widget provides a specific capability, and the entire layout adapts to your screen size. Configure which widgets to display through the ATAK plugin settings.
| Widget | Description | Data Source |
|---|---|---|
| Map | Real-time ATAK map state with markers, layers, and team positions | MapLibre GL + WebSocket sync |
| Video | UAS/drone feeds with RTSP and HLS streaming support | HLS.js / Native video |
| Alerts | Active notifications sorted by priority with visual indicators | WebSocket push |
| Chat | Messages from XMPP, Slack, Teams, Signal, WhatsApp gateways | MessagingManager |
| Tasks | Active assignments with status and priority tracking | TaskService |
| Documents | Mission documents with PDF, EPUB, Office preview | DocumentService |
| External | Embed web pages from other systems (weather, Intel, logistics) | HTTPS iframe |
The map widget stays synchronized with your ATAK map view. Pan, zoom, and layer changes in ATAK are instantly reflected on the dashboard. Team member positions, markers, routes, and AOIs update in real-time via WebSocket.
Display live drone feeds or surveillance cameras directly in the dashboard. Support for RTSP streams via HLS transcoding, with automatic reconnection and stream selection. Fullscreen mode for detailed inspection.
During a drone reconnaissance mission, operators in the TOC watch the live feed on the main display while simultaneously tracking the drone's position on the map widget. The feed persists even when the tablet is used for other tasks.
The chat widget aggregates messages from all configured gateways. See Slack messages from HQ, Signal chats from field teams, and XMPP CoT alerts in one unified stream. Messages are enriched with entity extraction and geolocation when coordinates are detected.
| Gateway | Use Case | Features |
|---|---|---|
| XMPP | Tactical team chat | CoT integration, presence tracking |
| Slack | Enterprise coordination | Channel monitoring, thread support |
| MS Teams | Government/defense users | Teams channel integration |
| Signal | Encrypted comms | End-to-end encryption |
| Civilian coordination | Group chat monitoring |
View mission documents without leaving the dashboard. PDF.js enables in-browser PDF viewing with page navigation. EPUB.js powers electronic publication viewing. Office documents are served for download when preview isn't available.
The dashboard runs as a local web server from your ATAK device. Built on Javalin, it serves the SPA and provides REST/WebSocket APIs. The server runs entirely on-device with no external dependencies, making it suitable for air-gapped networks.
Access the dashboard in multiple ways depending on your operational setup. The responsive design adapts from phones to ultra-wide monitors.
| Setup | Connection | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Same Device | localhost:8085 | Tablet with second screen |
| LAN Access | [device-ip]:8085 | Multiple viewers on network |
| Android TV | Browser on TV | TOC main display |
| Mirrored | Chromecast/Miracast | Ad-hoc projector display |
The dashboard uses a carefully designed dark theme optimized for tactical operations centers and nighttime use. Low contrast backgrounds reduce eye strain while maintaining readability. The color scheme matches ATAK's visual language for seamless transitions.