PROTOCOL: MQTT
DEVICES: 500+
STATUS: STREAMING
SENSOR & IOT INTEGRATION

Real-Time Device Integration

Connect IoT devices, sensors, and telemetry systems directly into TAK platforms. Real-time data streaming from drones, weather stations, vehicle trackers, and field equipment for enhanced operational awareness.

500+
Devices Supported
<100ms
Latency
24/7
Monitoring
SENSOR TYPES

What We Integrate

Comprehensive sensor and IoT device integration capabilities

Unmanned Systems

UAV, UGV, and USV telemetry and control integration

Telemetry Streaming Real-time position, altitude, speed, and heading data
Video Feed Integration Live video streams with metadata overlay
Status Monitoring Battery, fuel, and system health tracking
Control Integration Mission commands and waypoint management

Environmental Sensors

Weather, air quality, and environmental monitoring

Weather Stations Temperature, humidity, wind, and precipitation data
Air Quality Monitors Pollution, particulate matter, and gas detection
Radiation Detectors Geiger counters and dosimetry integration
Water Quality Sensors pH, conductivity, and contamination monitoring

Vehicle Tracking

Fleet management and vehicle telemetry systems

GPS Tracking Real-time location and route history
Vehicle Diagnostics Speed, fuel, engine status, and maintenance alerts
Fleet Management Multi-vehicle coordination and dispatch
Alert Systems Geofencing, speed limits, and emergency alerts

Surveillance Systems

Camera networks and motion detection integration

IP Camera Networks Multi-camera streaming and recording systems
Motion Detection Automated alerts and event triggering
Object Recognition AI-powered detection and classification
Video Storage Recording, archiving, and retrieval systems
PROTOCOLS

Communication Standards

Support for industry-standard IoT and sensor protocols

MQTT

Lightweight pub/sub messaging protocol ideal for IoT devices with limited bandwidth and battery constraints.

  • QoS levels 0-2
  • Retained messages
  • Last will and testament
  • TLS encryption

CoAP

Constrained Application Protocol for resource-constrained devices in low-power networks.

  • UDP-based
  • RESTful interface
  • Multicast support
  • DTLS security

Modbus

Industrial communication protocol for connecting electronic devices in automation systems.

  • TCP/IP and RTU
  • PLC integration
  • SCADA systems
  • Legacy support

LoRaWAN

Long-range, low-power wireless protocol for wide-area IoT networks.

  • Long range (km)
  • Low power consumption
  • Star topology
  • End-to-end encryption

Bluetooth/BLE

Short-range wireless communication for wearable devices and proximity sensors.

  • Low energy
  • Mesh networking
  • Beacon support
  • Mobile integration

REST APIs

HTTP-based APIs for cloud-connected devices and web services integration.

  • JSON payloads
  • OAuth authentication
  • Webhook support
  • Rate limiting
ARCHITECTURE

Integration Architecture

Scalable architecture for connecting devices to TAK platforms

Device Layer
Drones
Sensors
Vehicles
Cameras
Protocol Adapters (MQTT, CoAP, Modbus, etc.)
Integration Gateway
IoT Gateway
Protocol Translation • Data Normalization • CoT Conversion
TAK Protocol (CoT Messages)
TAK Platform
ATAK
TAK Server
WinTAK
DATA PROCESSING

Real-Time Processing

Transform raw sensor data into actionable tactical intelligence

Data Filtering

Remove noise, outliers, and invalid readings to ensure data quality and reliability.

  • Statistical filtering
  • Range validation
  • Outlier detection
  • Data smoothing

Data Aggregation

Combine data from multiple sensors to create unified situational awareness.

  • Time-based aggregation
  • Spatial clustering
  • Multi-source fusion
  • Trend analysis

Alert Generation

Automated alerts based on thresholds, patterns, and anomaly detection.

  • Threshold monitoring
  • Pattern recognition
  • Anomaly detection
  • Priority escalation

Analytics & Visualization

Transform data into visual representations and actionable insights.

  • Real-time dashboards
  • Historical trends
  • Heat maps
  • Predictive analytics

Ready to Connect Your Devices?

Whether you need to integrate drones, sensors, vehicles, or custom IoT devices, we can connect them to your TAK platform for real-time operational awareness.

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