Category: Articles
Guides and background on ATAK, TAK Server, mesh radio and Cursor on Target, from installation to securing the server.
Articles
- Articles · 19 min
TAK Glossary: The Most Important Terms from ATAK to Federation
If you are new to ATAK and TAK Server, you quickly hit a wall of abbreviations: CoT, EUD, PLI, Federation, Data Sync. This glossary …
Articles · 12 minEl Niño 2026: What Matters Now for Disaster Preparedness
El Niño 2026 is shifting the risks of flooding and drought worldwide. The article explains what this means for Germany and Europe and uses …
Articles · 17 minMesh Radios for ATAK: The Ultimate Comparison for Europe
We compare mesh radios for ATAK, including Meshtastic, Doodle Labs and Braver Systems, and explain which of them you can legally operate in the …
Articles · 6 minThe All-Seeing Eye – Evolution of Operations Management: Professional Video Streaming and Dashboards in the TAK Ecosystem with MediaMTX & HLS
We show how live video from body cameras and drones reaches the TAK ecosystem through MediaMTX and HLS and comes together in a dashboard …
Articles · 25 minATAK & CoT: A Technical Deep Dive into the Heart of Modern Situational Awareness Systems
This analysis uses code examples to show how ATAK and CivTAK are built. It covers system architecture, APIs, plugin development, security and the Cursor …
Articles · 5 minTAK for Large-Scale Events: Fascinating Real-World Insights
At TAK Offsite 2024, Greg Albrecht showed how responders use TAK at large-scale events, such as the Baker to Vegas desert run or a …
Articles · 6 minATAK Tutorial for Beginners: Step-by-Step Guide to Installation and Basic Features
This guide walks you through installing and setting up ATAK step by step. You then connect with other TAK users and learn the basic …
Articles · 7 minIntroduction to the Android Team Awareness Kit (ATAK): An Overview
ATAK is an Android map app on which responders share positions, markers and messages in real time. This overview covers its origins, variants, features …
Articles · 5 minTAK Server Security: The Practical Guide (2026)
We show you step by step how to secure your TAK Server, covering ports and certificates, QR enrollment, updates, federation and backups.
Articles · 3 minRevolutionary TAK for Public Safety: Groundbreaking Insights from TAK Offsite 2024
In his keynote at TAK Offsite 2024 in Denver, Cory of the South Orange Rescue Squad showed how emergency services and agencies use TAK, …
Talk to our experts
Thinking about introducing ATAK, or have a question about an article? We will get back to you with a suggested appointment. The first consultation is free.