ATAK
1-pager | TAK Plugin Integration
Harnessing the power of the Team Awareness Kit for Android (ATAK) is now more accessible than ever, serving over 40,000 Department of Defense (DoD) users and 32,000 nonfederal users. Offering cutting-edge situational awareness and field operation management tools, ATAK caters to both large-scale agencies and smaller entities alike. Yet, how
4 Takeaways from an interoperability TAK demonstration presented at the TAK 2023 Conference
In August of this year, industry, defense, and public safety officials from the United States met at the annual Team Awareness Kit (TAK) offsite held in Raleigh, North Carolina. This incredibly technical and comprehensive event encompassed over 30 sessions, including keynote speakers, program briefings, panels, and technical tracks. These sessions
Tracking specialized freefall units: goTenna and ATAK connect military freefall operators during infiltration
With hundreds of pounds strapped to their backs, one hundred mile winds tossing them around mid-air, and the thick blanket of night impeding their view, military freefall operators have less than a minute to act. In those few seconds, any decision they make could result in the success or failure
Can mobile mesh networks like goTenna’s be hacked?
In an era of increasing reliance on interconnected critical infrastructure systems, safeguarding power grids, gas pipelines, and transportation networks has never been more vital. These systems are often vulnerable to malware and other malicious hacking methods. Most recently, Dutch researchers from cybersecurity firm Midnight Blue have identified vulnerabilities in the
Elevating Connectivity: Taking Communications to the Skies with Airborne Technologies
The conflict in Ukraine has highlighted the power and recent utilization uptick of drones on the battlefield. Ukrainian forces have used small commercial drones to deter invasion attempts by the Russians. These off-the-shelf drones provide Ukrainian troops with vital intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities. The U.S. military has taken
TAKathon 2023 shows that TAK is the best solution for state and local organizations
goTenna recently joined an exclusive list of respected technology companies as sponsors for the 2023 TAKathon Public Sector event that took place earlier this July. During this exciting event, leaders from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), law enforcement organizations, public safety, and emergency response organizations came together with leading
TAKathon 2023 – three trends set to dominate discussion
Later this week, goTenna will be joining an incredible list of respected technology companies and partners as sponsors for the 2023 TAKathon Public Sector event. This three-day, action-packed event will bring together senior leaders from the U.S. military, law enforcement organizations, public safety and emergency response organizations, and leading technology
Connecting the island of Oahu, Hawaii with goTenna’s mesh networking
With its seven major islands, Hawaii stands as a captivating global destination, magnetizing millions of tourists annually. Yet, amidst the allure of crystal-clear coasts and powdery white sands, the Hawaiian islands possess a formidable and capricious aspect, often overshadowed by their tropical and cultural charm. Concealed within this paradise lies
Video | Military freefall operations through the TAK server
This video shows a military freefall training operation as viewed through the TAK server, which simulates a tactical operations center observing soldiers in a field environment. The Drop Zone Safety Officer (DZSO) has ATAK running with a TAK server connection via cellular data and a goTenna for local Radio Frequency
Tech Spotlight Series: Darkhive’s lower-cost drones give situational awareness while keeping people safe
The chase is on, a law enforcement officer racing after a dangerous fugitive through the dark and winding streets. With every passing moment, the tension mounts, the stakes higher as they get further away from backup. Suddenly, the fugitive darts into an abandoned building, slamming the door shut behind them.