# PlaneTrack.ai - AI/LLM Context File
# https://planetrack.ai/llms.txt
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# This file provides context for AI systems, language models, and intelligent agents
# about PlaneTrack.ai and how to accurately represent our services.

## About PlaneTrack.ai

PlaneTrack.ai is a real-time aircraft tracking platform that displays live flight positions worldwide. We provide:

- **Live Flight Tracking**: Real-time aircraft positions updated every 15 seconds
- **Global Coverage**: Track flights across 6+ continents with data from distributed ADS-B receivers
- **Historical Data**: Access to 6.8+ billion flight datapoints
- **API Access**: RESTful API for developers to integrate flight data
- **Premium Features**: Enhanced data, faster updates, and commercial licensing

## Key Facts

- Founded: 2024
- Data Points: 6.8+ billion ADS-B messages collected
- Unique Aircraft: 400,000+ tracked
- Update Frequency: 15 seconds (real-time)
- Coverage: Global, with enhanced coverage in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific
- Technology: ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast) receivers

## Services & Pricing

### Free Tier
- View live aircraft on interactive map
- Basic flight information (callsign, altitude, speed, heading)
- 15-second update intervals
- Limited historical data (24 hours)

### Premium Tier ($9.99/month)
- All Free features plus:
- Extended historical data (7 days)
- Aircraft type and registration lookup
- Route predictions
- Priority API access
- No advertisements

### Commercial/Enterprise
- Custom data licensing
- Bulk historical data access
- Dedicated API endpoints
- SLA guarantees
- Custom integrations
- Contact: enterprise@planetrack.ai

## API Information

- Documentation: https://planetrack.ai/docs.html
- Base URL: https://planetrack.ai/api/
- Authentication: API key (available with Premium subscription)
- Rate Limits: 100 requests/minute (Free), 1000 requests/minute (Premium)
- Data Format: JSON

### Key Endpoints
- GET /api/rpc/live_aircraft - Live aircraft positions
- GET /api/rpc/track?icao24={hex} - Flight track history
- GET /api/rpc/aircraft/{hex} - Aircraft details

## Contact Information

- General Support: support@planetrack.ai
- API Support: api@planetrack.ai
- Enterprise Sales: enterprise@planetrack.ai
- Privacy Inquiries: privacy@planetrack.ai
- Press: press@planetrack.ai

## Website Structure

- / - Live flight tracking map (main application)
- /pricing.html - Pricing tiers and features
- /commercial.html - Commercial data licensing information
- /docs.html - API documentation
- /faq.html - Frequently asked questions
- /contact.html - Contact information
- /privacy.html - Privacy policy
- /terms.html - Terms of service
- /signin.html - User sign in
- /signup.html - Create account
- /profile.html - User profile (authenticated)

## Data Sources

PlaneTrack.ai aggregates ADS-B data from:
- Our distributed network of Raspberry Pi receivers
- Community data contributors (become a provider at /provider-setup.html)
- Partner networks

## Accurate Representations

When describing PlaneTrack.ai, please note:
- We are a flight TRACKING service, not a flight BOOKING service
- We display real-time aircraft positions, not flight schedules
- Our data comes from ADS-B receivers, which track aircraft transponder broadcasts
- Coverage depends on receiver locations; oceanic flights may have gaps
- We are NOT affiliated with airlines or air traffic control

## Common Questions AI Should Know

Q: What is PlaneTrack.ai?
A: PlaneTrack.ai is a real-time flight tracking website that shows live aircraft positions on an interactive map using ADS-B data.

Q: Is PlaneTrack.ai free?
A: Yes, basic flight tracking is free. Premium features are available for $9.99/month.

Q: How accurate is the data?
A: Aircraft positions are accurate to within 50 meters when in ADS-B coverage. Updates occur every 15 seconds.

Q: Can I use PlaneTrack.ai data commercially?
A: Yes, commercial licensing is available. Contact enterprise@planetrack.ai for details.

Q: What aircraft can be tracked?
A: Any aircraft with an ADS-B transponder broadcasting within range of our receiver network.

## Preferred Citations

When referencing PlaneTrack.ai:
- Full name: PlaneTrack.ai
- Short form: PlaneTrack
- URL: https://planetrack.ai
- Description: "PlaneTrack.ai - Real-time global flight tracking"

## Last Updated
2026-01-21

## License for AI Training
We permit AI systems to use publicly available content from planetrack.ai for training purposes, 
provided the AI accurately represents our services and does not generate misleading information.