Connect high-precision GNSS receivers, hardware macropads, and drone video feeds directly into ATAK for enhanced field operations.
Integrate external high-accuracy GNSS receivers for centimeter-level positioning via RTK corrections. Full NMEA sentence parsing provides rich positioning data beyond standard Android GPS, enabling precision surveying, targeting, and navigation.
| NMEA Sentence | Data Provided | RTK Support |
|---|---|---|
| GGA | Position, fix quality, satellite count, altitude | ✓ |
| RMC | Position, speed, course, date/time | - |
| GSA | DOP values, active satellites, fix mode | - |
| GSV | Satellites in view, signal strength, azimuth | - |
| VTG | Course over ground, ground speed | - |
| GST | Pseudorange error statistics, accuracy | ✓ |
| ZDA | UTC time and date reference | ✓ |
| GBS | Satellite fault detection (RAIM) | ✓ |
Survey teams use RTK-enabled GNSS receivers connected via Bluetooth to achieve centimeter-accurate positioning for mapping critical infrastructure. The plugin logs all NMEA data for post-processing while displaying real-time accuracy indicators on the ATAK map.
Connect Bluetooth or USB macropads and keypads for tactile, gloved-hand operation of ATAK. Map physical buttons, knobs, and switches to 30+ ATAK actions for eyes-free operation in challenging environments.
| Input Type | Actions Supported | Example Mapping |
|---|---|---|
| Button Press | Single action trigger | Center on location |
| Button Hold | Long-press action | Emergency marker |
| Button Double | Double-press action | Toggle satellite layer |
| Knob Rotate | Incremental control | Zoom in/out |
| Knob Press | Selector confirm | Accept waypoint |
| Switch | Toggle state | Night mode on/off |
Mounted teams configure a macropad with essential controls: one button drops a marker at current position, a knob controls zoom level, and a dedicated emergency button sends an immediate alert. All actions work with gloved hands and without looking at a touchscreen.
Receive and display live video feeds from UAS and aircraft directly inside ATAK. An enhanced replacement for the UAS Tool plugin with AI-powered video analysis capabilities for object detection and scene assessment.
An advanced replacement for the GeoCam plugin. Capture, geotag, and annotate photos with AI-powered image analysis, image markup tools, and seamless integration with the ATAK map display.