Season 2 · Episode 328
Eyes in the Sky: The Secrets of Global Flight Tracking
Ever wonder why military planes show up on public maps? Herman and Corn dive into the world of ADSB data and the democratization of intelligence.
My Weird Prompts · Daniel Rosehill
January 28, 202625m 4s
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Show Notes
In this episode of My Weird Prompts, Herman and Corn peel back the curtain on the world of flight tracking to explain how a global network of hobbyists using inexpensive radio equipment can monitor everything from billionaire private jets to high-stakes military maneuvers. They break down the mechanics of ADSB technology—a system built for safety that has inadvertently birthed a new era of open-source intelligence—while exploring the fascinating tension between aviation transparency and national security. From the strategic "saber rattling" of doomsday planes to the digital detective work used to uncover secret flight paths, this discussion reveals why the sky is far less private than we might imagine.