Join the Network

Help us build the best open aviation and maritime tracking network in Vietnam.

Ways to contribute

📡 Host a Station

Got rooftop access in Vietnam with a clear view of the sky? We'll help you set up an ADS-B or AIS receiver. You provide the location and internet — we provide guidance and hardware recommendations.

Cost: ~$50–150 USD for hardware

🖥️ Share Your Data

Already running readsb or AIS-catcher? Point your data feed to our aggregator and get featured on the HP Radar network with attribution.

Cost: Free

💰 Sponsor a Station

Want to support the network without running hardware? Sponsor a station build. We'll name it after you or your organization and send build progress updates.

Cost: $100–300

🔧 Code Contributions

Our entire stack is open-source. Backend (Go), frontend (HTML/CSS/JS), and infrastructure (Docker, Caddy) all welcome pull requests.

Cost: Your time

Why contribute?

🛰 Fill coverage gaps. Vietnam has very few public ADS-B feeders. Every new station dramatically improves tracking in Southeast Asian airspace.
🚢 Maritime safety. The Gulf of Tonkin is one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world. More AIS receivers mean better vessel tracking for everyone.
🌏 Open data. We believe tracking data should be free. Your contribution helps keep it that way — no subscriptions, no paywalls.

Ready to get started?

Email us and tell us what you're interested in.

info@hpradar.com

What you'll need (ADS-B)

Minimum hardware: RTL-SDR dongle ($25), basic 1090MHz antenna ($15), Raspberry Pi or Orange Pi ($35), coax cable, rooftop or balcony with sky view.
Recommended: RadarBox FlightStick ($40), tuned 1090MHz antenna with filter ($50), quality coax like LMR400 or Messi Ultraflex, dedicated SBC with PoE.

Existing Contributors

HP Radar started with one station and grew to 8. Our current network covers Hai Phong and surrounding areas with 4 ADS-B + 4 AIS receivers. We're looking to expand into:

📍 Hanoi
Major air traffic hub — zero coverage
📍 Da Nang
Central Vietnam — zero coverage
📍 Ho Chi Minh City
Busiest airport in Vietnam — zero coverage
📍 Nha Trang / Cam Ranh
Coastal coverage gap