# DIY Desk Radar Using ESP32 Tracks Nearby Aircraft

A maker has built a compact plane radar for their desk using an ESP32 microcontroller. It displays nearby aircraft positions, likely using ADS-B signals. This project demonstrates how affordable hardware can make air traffic monitoring accessible to hobbyists.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Technology
- [Hacker News](https://blog.ktz.me/esp32-plane-radar/) — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 02:35:43 +0000