Whats New

ACS Releases ADS-B TAK Server Injector — Free Real-Time Airspace Awareness for TAK

What’s New · Adeptus Cyber Solutions

ACS Releases Free ADS-B TAK Server Injector.

Live aircraft tracks injected as CoT messages directly into your TAK Server — civilian and military, from the airplanes.live ADS-B network. Free, open source, MIT licensed. Built by ACS in Rome, NY and shared with the TAK community.

The Release

Real-time air picture in your TAK environment — free and open source.

Adeptus Cyber Solutions is releasing the ADS-B TAK Server Injector — a free, open source plugin that pulls live ADS-B aircraft data from the airplanes.live network and injects it as Cursor on Target (CoT) messages directly into any TAK Server 5.x deployment.

Civilian and military aircraft tracks appear as CoT icons in ATAK, WinTAK, and iTAK within seconds of installation. No client configuration required. Set your coverage area in a single YAML file, restart TAK Server, and you have a live air picture.

Built by the ACS engineering team in Rome, NY — the same team that builds custom TAK integrations and data pipelines for DoD and government programs. We built this for our own work and saw no reason not to share it with the community.

Quick Facts

✓  MIT License — free forever
✓  TAK Server 5.4, 5.5, 5.6
✓  Pre-built self-extracting installer
✓  Up to 250nm coverage radius
✓  Civilian & military CoT types
✓  YAML config — no code required
✓  Data: airplanes.live API

View on GitHub →

Installation

Live air picture in four steps.

01

Download

Grab the installer for your TAK Server version from the GitHub Releases page.
02

Install

Copy to your TAK Server and run the self-extracting installer script. Under a minute.
03

Configure

Edit one YAML file. Set center coordinates, coverage radius, and polling interval.
04

Fly

Restart TAK Server. Aircraft appear as CoT icons in ATAK, WinTAK, and iTAK immediately.

Get It Now

Free. Open source. No strings.

MIT licensed and freely available on GitHub. Questions or custom TAK integrations? Contact the ACS team in Rome, NY.

Services , Whats New

TAK for Public Safety

TAK Ecosystem · Adeptus Cyber Solutions

TAK for Public Safety.

Bring the same situational awareness technology used by the DoD to your law enforcement, fire, or EMS agency. ACS offers qualified public safety organizations a free two-month TAK Server trial to get started.

Why TAK

The same real-time awareness the DoD depends on, built for public safety.

Improved Coordination

Real-time location and data sharing across agencies. Faster response, fewer communication gaps, and a shared common operating picture for every unit in the field.

Enhanced Security

Encrypted communications on a platform built for mission-critical operations. TAK was designed for environments where insecure comms are not an option.

Cost Savings

Less time troubleshooting comms failures. Less duplication of effort. Better resource allocation in the field. TAK pays for itself in reduced operational friction.

Scalability

From a 5-person unit to a multi-agency operation. TAK scales to match your deployment, whether you’re testing with a small team or running a county-wide response.

The Challenge

TAK is free. Standing it up correctly is not simple.

The TAK ecosystem is largely open-source, but deploying it properly requires expertise in server administration, PKI management, device enrollment, and security hardening. Most public safety agencies don’t have that combination of skills in-house.

When TAK goes down during a critical operation, the cost isn’t just IT time. ACS eliminates that risk by handling the technical side so your team can stay focused on the mission.

How ACS Helps

We handle deployment, configuration, certificate management, updates, and support. You get a production-ready TAK Server without the learning curve. And with our free two-month trial, qualified agencies can experience the full capability before committing.

What’s Included

✓  Free 2-month TAK Server trial
✓  Full deployment & configuration
✓  PKI / certificate management
✓  Ongoing support & updates
✓  Basic TAK training for your team
✓  Expert consultation throughout

Trial available to qualified law enforcement, fire, and EMS agencies. Contact us to confirm eligibility.

Get Started

Request your free two-month TAK Server trial.

Fill out the form below and an ACS team member will reach out to confirm your eligibility and get your server up and running.

Name

Questions?

Talk to an ACS TAK expert.

Not sure if TAK is right for your agency, or want to talk through the trial before applying? We’re happy to answer questions.

Whats New

ALERT!! ATAK Plugin

ATAK Plugins · Adeptus Cyber Solutions

ALERT!! ATAK Plugin.

A configurable, mission-tailored enhancement to ATAK’s built-in alert system — developed in direct response to field user feedback. Send targeted alerts to specific groups with audible alarms and custom acknowledgment workflows.

ACS ATAK plugin development for DoD and government operators

The Problem

ATAK’s built-in alerts weren’t configurable enough for field operations.

While ATAK already has an alert capability, users in the field requested a more configurable solution — one that could target specific groups, trigger audible alarms, and persist until acknowledged. The default notification system didn’t meet the demand.

The ACS Solution

Adeptus Cyber Solutions collaborated closely with field users to develop ALERT!! — an advanced enhancement of ATAK’s existing alert system. By leveraging real-world feedback and operational insights, ALERT!! introduces greater customization, allowing users to tailor alerts to specific mission requirements and scenarios.

Built by the ACS engineering team in Rome, NY — the same team that develops ATAK plugins professionally for DoD and government programs.

Key Capabilities

✓  Send alerts to a select group — not everyone on the network
✓  Audible alarm on alert receipt
✓  Alarm continues until user interacts with EUD
✓  Configurable per mission requirements
✓  Enhances ATAK’s built-in alert system

Custom ATAK plugin development available. Contact ACS for a demo.

In Action

Send messages to a select group, not everyone on the network.

ALERT!! adds targeted group alerting with audible alarms and configurable acknowledgment to ATAK’s existing alert capability.

ALERT!! ATAK plugin showing targeted group alerting and audible alarm configuration

Get a Demo

Need enhanced alert capabilities for your TAK deployment?

Reach out to ACS for a demo of ALERT!! or to discuss custom ATAK plugin development for your organization.

ATAK Plugins , Whats New

openaddress ATAK Plugin

ATAK Plugins · Adeptus Cyber Solutions

openaddress ATAK Plugin.

Offline geocoding for ATAK — bring OpenAddresses.io address data directly into the field without network connectivity. Convert addresses to coordinates and back, seamlessly integrated into the standard ATAK coordinate entry display.

ACS ATAK plugin development for DoD and government operators

The Problem

Geocoding stops working the moment you lose network connectivity.

While ATAK excels as a moving map platform, its full capabilities depend on network connectivity. Without a network, critical functions like geocoding — converting addresses to coordinates or vice versa — are unavailable. In disconnected, intermittent, and low-bandwidth (DDIL) environments, that gap is a real operational problem.

The ACS Solution

ACS developed the openaddress plugin to bring OpenAddresses.io data directly into ATAK. Users can access address data offline through the standard ATAK coordinate entry display — quick, seamless, and requiring no network connection in the field.

Developed by the ACS engineering team in Rome, NY, where our engineers build TAK integrations daily for DoD and government programs operating in exactly these environments.

Key Capabilities

✓  Fully offline geocoding in ATAK
✓  Integrates with Coordinate Entry panel
✓  Imports JSON data from OpenAddresses.io
✓  Address → coordinate conversion
✓  No client configuration required
✓  Works in DDIL environments

Need a custom offline data integration? Contact ACS.

In Action

Geocoding inside the ATAK Coordinate Entry panel — no network required.

The openaddress plugin adds a geocoder to ATAK accessible directly from the Coordinate Entry panel, giving operators address data wherever they operate.

Image showing the openaddress geocoder converting the location of point on the map to a physical address

Get a Demo

Ready to bring offline geocoding to your TAK deployment?

Contact ACS for a demo of the openaddress plugin or to discuss custom offline data integrations for your ATAK environment.

ACS ATAK Plugin Safety Plugin
ATAK Plugins , Products , Whats New

Public Safety ATAK Plugin

ATAK Plugins · Adeptus Cyber Solutions

Public Safety Plugin
for ATAK.

ATAK was built for the battlefield. The Public Safety Plugin reshapes it for law enforcement, fire, and EMS, adding the roles, teams, and unit capabilities your operators actually use.

The Problem

ATAK’s default roles and teams were designed for military units, not public safety operations.

ATAK delivers powerful situational awareness, but its built-in organizational structure reflects its military origins. Roles like “Team Member” and rigid team structures don’t translate to how law enforcement, fire, and EMS agencies actually operate.

ACS engaged with a group of ATAK advocates in the public safety community to understand exactly where the gaps were. The result is the Public Safety Plugin, purpose-built to make ATAK work the way your agency works.

The ACS Solution

The plugin gives operators the ability to define custom roles, build named teams with identifying colors, and tag each EUD with its real-world capabilities. Every connected device becomes immediately identifiable: role, organization, and equipment at a glance.

Who Benefits

✓  Law Enforcement Agencies
✓  Fire Departments
✓  EMS & Paramedic Units
✓  SWAT & Tactical Teams
✓  Multi-Agency Operations
✓  Emergency Management

Default Roles Included

Team Lead, SWAT, Medic, K9, Fire Engine, Ladder, Rescue, Ambulance. All fully customizable to match your agency’s structure.

Need a custom public safety tool? Contact ACS.

Key Features

Three capabilities that change how public safety uses ATAK.

Built from direct feedback with public safety ATAK users. Use them individually or together.

01

Custom Roles

Define roles that match your agency. Ships with defaults like SWAT, Medic, K9, Fire Engine, and Ambulance. Every role is fully editable so the list fits your organization.

 User-definable roles in the Public Safety ATAK plugin
User-definable teams in the Public Safety ATAK plugin
02

Custom Teams

Name teams to reflect real agencies: “Myrtle Beach Fire” instead of “Blue Team.” Assign a color so personnel are visually identifiable at a glance, even in multi-agency operations.
03

Additional Capabilities

Tag each EUD with the capabilities it carries. A fire engine unit with Advanced Life Saving capability gets tagged accordingly, so when a medic needs ALS support in the field, they find the right unit fast.

 Extra capabilities feature in the Public Safety ATAK plugin

In Action

Role, organization, and capabilities visible from the TAK Server dashboard.

Without the plugin, connected devices show as generic “Team Members.” With it, every unit is immediately identifiable by role and agency.

GOTS TAK Server client dashboard showing role and team visibility from the Public Safety ATAK plugin

Get a Demo

Ready to put the Public Safety Plugin to work?

Contact ACS for a demo or to discuss a custom ATAK plugin tailored to your agency’s operations.

Products , Services

TSaaS — TAK Server as a Service

TAK Infrastructure Services · Adeptus Cyber Solutions

TAK Server as a Service —
Secure. Managed. Ready.

Need to connect ATAK, WinTAK, or iTAK End User Devices across different networks without the overhead of standing up and securing your own infrastructure? ACS handles the hard part so you can focus on the mission.

The Problem We Solve

Your mission needs TAK. Setting up a secure server shouldn’t slow you down.

Standing up a GOTS TAK Server in the cloud requires expertise in server administration, TAK configuration, PKI management, and ongoing security hardening. Most organizations, even those with strong technical teams, don’t have staff with that specific combination of skills readily available.

ACS fills that gap. We’ve deployed and managed TAK Server instances for clients worldwide across AWS, Azure, Digital Ocean, and other platforms. We handle the infrastructure so your operators can focus on what matters.

Quick Facts

✓  GOTS TAK Server 5.x support
✓  AWS, Azure, Digital Ocean & more
✓  Monthly OS & TAK Server updates
✓  PKI / certificate management
✓  Security hardening included
✓  Video server integration available
✓  Admin training through partners
✓  Clients worldwide
✓  Flexible — testing or production

Need a server just for testing? We can spin one up fast so you don’t waste time on setup.

What’s Included

Everything you need to run TAK in the cloud.

01

Platform Selection

We work with you to select the right hosting platform — AWS, Azure, Digital Ocean, or others — based on your budget, compliance needs, and performance requirements.
02

Deployment & Config

Full TAK Server installation, certificate authority setup, user enrollment configuration, and network security baseline. Ready for your EUDs on day one.
03

Ongoing Maintenance

Monthly OS and GOTS TAK Server updates sourced from tak.gov. Transparent version upgrade communication before any minor version transitions.
04

Security Hardening

Robust security measures for both the OS and TAK Server. Firewall rules, access controls, certificate lifecycle management, and security monitoring.

TAK Server Hardening

A compromised TAK server doesn’t just expose data.
It corrupts the picture your operators depend on.

Generic cybersecurity firms don’t know TAK. ACS does. Every TSaaS deployment includes TAK-native security practices, and we also offer standalone hardening engagements for organizations running their own infrastructure.

STIG / CIS Baseline

OS hardening aligned to STIG and CIS benchmarks. TAK Server configuration review. Deliverable: Security Assessment Report.

PKI & Cert Mgmt

TAK CA setup, P12 / truststore management, certificate lifecycle, and automated renewal. One-time or managed service.

TAK Pen Testing

CoT stream injection testing, unauthorized enrollment, certificate spoofing, plugin vulnerabilities. The only firm offering TAK-native pen testing.

Managed Monitoring

Log monitoring, anomalous CoT detection, unauthorized device alerts, monthly posture reporting. Incident response retainer available.

Add-On Services

Extend your TSaaS deployment.

Video Server

Integrate a secure video streaming server alongside your TAK Server for full ISR and operational video capability within your COP.

ADS-B Integration

Real-time aircraft situational awareness via the ACS ADSB TAK Server Injector. Civilian and military tracks as CoT messages.

ESRI Integration

Bridge your TAK Server to ESRI ArcGIS for a unified common operating picture across TAK and GIS ecosystems via TAK2ESRI.

Admin Training

TAK Server Administrator Training through trusted ACS partners. Equip your team to manage and operate the system independently.

Get Started

Ready for a secure TAK Server in the cloud?

Tell us about your organization, your network requirements, and what you’re trying to accomplish. We’ll recommend the right platform and get your server up and running.

Medical Incident Report ATAK Plugin
ATAK Plugins

Medical Incident Report (MIR) ATAK Plugin

ATAK Plugins · Adeptus Cyber Solutions

Medical Incident Report (MIR)
ATAK Plugin.

ICS 206-based medical incident reporting directly inside ATAK. Capture vital information at the point of care, generate a PDF report, and keep incident command informed without leaving the platform.

ACS ATAK plugin development for DoD and government operators

The Problem

In critical moments, documentation needs to happen at the point of care — not back at command.

When a medical incident happens, documentation needs to start immediately and stay accurate. A client brought the problem to ACS: field medical personnel needed a reporting tool they could use inside ATAK, with no system switching and no lost situational awareness.

The ACS Solution

The MIR Plugin puts ICS 206-based reporting directly inside ATAK. Field personnel capture vital information on the spot, generate a PDF record, and keep incident command informed, all without stepping out of the common operating picture.

Developed by ACS in Rome, NY, where our engineering team builds mission-critical ATAK tools for first responders, law enforcement, and DoD programs.

Who Benefits

✓  First Responders, EMTs & Paramedics
✓  Security Officers
✓  Medical Incident Technicians
✓  Unit Medics (military settings)
✓  Emergency Triage Teams
✓  Law Enforcement Medical Units

Key Feature

Complete the form in the field, generate an ICS 206 PDF, and send it to incident command. One workflow, no paper, no separate system.

Need a custom medical reporting tool? Contact ACS.

In Action

ICS 206 medical reporting, directly inside ATAK.

Fill out the form in the field, generate the PDF, and keep incident command informed without leaving the platform.

ICS 206 Medical Incident Report form displayed inside ATAK

Get a Demo

Ready to bring ICS 206 reporting into ATAK?

Contact ACS for a demo of the MIR plugin or to discuss a custom medical documentation solution for your organization.

ATAK Plugins

Custom ATAK Plugin Development

ATAK Plugin Development · Adeptus Cyber Solutions

Custom ATAK Plugin Development.

ACS builds custom ATAK plugins for DoD programs, government agencies, law enforcement, and commercial operators. From mission-specific data feeds and sensor integrations to full-featured plugins deployed on field EUDs — we deliver software that works in the operational environment.

ACS custom ATAK plugin development for DoD and government programs

Our Approach

We lead the frontier in ATAK plugin development — setting the standard for DoD and government programs.

ACS’s approach is defined by a commitment to agile methodologies, ensuring development processes are dynamic, responsive, and finely tuned to meet the evolving needs of our clients. From the outset, we conduct thorough requirements analysis — working closely with clients to gain a comprehensive understanding of their unique operational challenges and objectives.

Throughout the development lifecycle, we prioritize client engagement, fostering open communication and collaboration to ensure our solutions precisely align with operational needs. Our rigorous testing procedures are conducted at every stage to guarantee reliability, security, and performance.

As a trusted partner to government agencies, military organizations, and public safety entities — headquartered in Rome, NY, steps from the Air Force Research Laboratory — ACS continuously pushes the boundaries of what is possible within the TAK ecosystem.

What ACS Builds

✓  Mission-specific data feed plugins
✓  Sensor & device integrations
✓  Custom coordinate system support
✓  Medical & incident reporting tools
✓  CoT message engineering
✓  UI components & map overlays
✓  TAK Server extensions & data pipelines

Full lifecycle delivery — requirements through sustainment.

Existing Plugins

See what ACS has already built.

ACS has deployed plugins across DoD, law enforcement, and commercial operator environments. Browse the full library or contact us to discuss your requirements.

what3words

Three-word location system integrated into ATAK. Online and fully offline.

View Plugin →

Medical Incident Report

ICS 206-based medical reporting and PDF generation directly inside ATAK.

View Plugin →

SK42

Full SK42 coordinate system integration for operations in Eastern Ukraine and former Soviet bloc environments.

View Plugin →

openaddress

Offline geocoding using OpenAddresses.io data, integrated into the ATAK coordinate entry panel.

View Plugin →

Start a Project

Have an ATAK plugin requirement?

Tell us about your mission, the environment it runs in, and what you need the plugin to do. ACS will scope a delivery plan and get to work.

ATAK Plugins

what3words ATAK Plugin

ATAK Plugins – Adeptus Cyber Solutions

what3words ATAK Plugin.

Replace error-prone coordinate strings with three simple words. The what3words ATAK plugin brings the world’s most precise and human-readable location system directly into ATAK – online and fully offline.

ACS ATAK plugin development for DoD and government operators

The Problem

Coordinate strings are hard to remember, easy to transpose, and slow to communicate under pressure.

Traditional positional coordinates in numeral form can be challenging to remember and easily mixed up when entered into mapping systems, causing confusion and delays in exactly the moments when accuracy matters most.

The ACS Solution

The what3words ATAK plugin brings what3words location sharing directly into ATAK. what3words divides the globe into 3m x 3m grids, assigning each a unique set of three memorable words. All calculations use publicly available APIs from what3words or the offline library, making it fully accessible in disconnected environments.

Developed by ACS in Rome, NY where our engineers build ATAK integrations for military, law enforcement, and first responder programs.

See It In Action

Watch a live demo of the what3words ATAK plugin.

Display Options

Three ways what3words enhances your ATAK COP.

Entering Coordinates via what3words

The what3words ATAK plugin adds the w3w tab to the Coordinate Entry panel, allowing the user to enter the coordinates for any map item using a what3words address.

Demonstration of the integration of what3words into the ATAK coordinate entry dialog

My Location

By default, ATAK displays your location in the selected coordinate system. The plugin also displays your location in what3words format for easy reference and communication.

what3words displays my location on the screen

Map Item Location

When selecting any item on the map, the plugin displays that item’s what3words location alongside the standard coordinate system, making it easy to communicate precise positions to anyone in the field.

what3words plugin converts the selected markers coordinates on the screen

Get a Demo

Ready to simplify location sharing in ATAK?

Contact ACS for a demo of the what3words ATAK plugin or to discuss custom location integration for your deployment.

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Whats New

Adeptus Cyber Solutions, LLC Announces Launch of Innovative ATAK Plugin Training Course

News · Adeptus Cyber Solutions

ACS Announces Launch of Innovative ATAK Plugin Training Course.

Myrtle Beach, SC — April 22, 2024

Adeptus Cyber Solutions, LLC is excited to unveil its latest offering, a cutting-edge ATAK Plugin Training Course designed to equip professionals with essential skills in Advanced Team Awareness Kit (ATAK) plugin development.

ATAK, a widely-used geospatial and situational awareness platform, is revolutionizing mission planning and execution for defense and emergency response teams. To maximize the potential of ATAK, Adeptus Cyber Solutions, LLC has developed a comprehensive 3-day training program focused on hands-on plugin development.

“Our ATAK Plugin Training Course is tailored for individuals and organizations seeking to leverage ATAK’s capabilities through custom plugins. Participants will receive immersive training in plugin development, enabling them to create specialized tools and functionalities within the ATAK environment.”

— Timothy Reed, Managing Director, Adeptus Cyber Solutions, LLC

Course Highlights

What Participants Can Expect

  • In-depth exploration of ATAK plugin architecture and development principles.
  • Practical exercises and real-world scenarios to reinforce learning.
  • Guidance from industry experts with extensive experience in ATAK development.
  • Access to resources and support for continued learning and development.

The ATAK Plugin Training Course is ideal for software developers, engineers, and professionals involved in defense, public safety, and emergency response sectors.

“We are excited to empower participants with the skills to extend ATAK’s capabilities and adapt it to specific operational needs,” added Mr. Reed.

About Adeptus Cyber Solutions, LLC

Adeptus Cyber Solutions, LLC is a leading provider of cybersecurity and technology solutions, specializing in software development, consulting, and training services for defense, government and civilian agencies.

Learn More

Ready to build ATAK plugins?

For more information and registration details, visit the ATAK Plugin Development Training Course page or contact ACS directly.