Questions, answered
Everything you need to know.
From setup and Wi-Fi to live aircraft data, power and delivery, here are the essentials about My Flight Radar.
Which display sizes are available?
The original My Flight Radar has a 2.8-inch colour touchscreen and is £59.99. The MFR-50 has a 5-inch 800 × 480 IPS capacitive touchscreen. Its special introductory price is £119.99 when buying direct with PayPal, or £129.99 on eBay and Etsy.
What extra features does the MFR-50 offer?
The larger display adds full-screen aircraft details and available photographs, a filtered aircraft list, five display themes, up to five favourite airports, selected-airport information and manual screen sleep with touch-to-wake. Details and category information depend on available aircraft data.
Where do MFR-50 aircraft photographs come from?
Available images are sourced from Wikimedia Commons. The device shows photographer and licence credits, and a photo-credit page provides a QR link to the source. A suitable photo is not available for every aircraft, and loading can take several seconds.
Can I update the MFR-50 over Wi-Fi?
Yes. It has a built-in firmware-update feature for supported releases. Follow the instructions on the update screen and keep USB power connected throughout installation.
What does My Flight Radar do?
It connects to the internet through Wi-Fi and displays available aircraft data around a chosen radar centre on its built-in colour touchscreen.
Is the device supplied fully assembled?
Yes. It is supplied assembled, programmed and tested in a black enclosure.
Is the enclosure 3D printed?
Yes. The black enclosure and stand are manufactured using 3D printing. Fine layer lines and very small surface variations may be visible; these are normal characteristics of the manufacturing process and do not affect the device’s operation or performance.
What is included?
The original 2.8-inch package includes the device, a USB-C cable and quick-start instructions. The MFR-50 package includes the device, matching desktop cradle, a USB cable and a quick-start guide.
Is a mains power adaptor included?
No mains adaptor is listed as included. You will need a suitable USB power source for the supplied USB-C cable.
Do I need Wi-Fi?
Yes. The device requires a working Wi-Fi connection with internet access to obtain aircraft information.
How do I connect it to Wi-Fi?
On the MFR-50, enter your Wi-Fi details directly on the touchscreen; phone-based setup is a secondary option. For the original 2.8-inch model, follow the supplied quick-start guide. For phone-based setup, open your phone’s Wi-Fi settings and select My Flight Radar Setup. No password is required. Once connected, open 192.168.4.1 in your browser and enter your home Wi-Fi details.
What does the original 2.8-inch setup QR code do?
It helps a compatible phone join the device’s temporary My Flight Radar Setup Wi-Fi network. It does not contain your home Wi-Fi password. The QR code is intended for later setup or Wi-Fi changes because it becomes available from SET > CENTRE > SETUP after the main controls have loaded. First-time setup should use the manual Wi-Fi method above.
Do I need to install an app?
No dedicated app is required. The MFR-50 supports setup directly on its touchscreen. Phone-based setup uses a web browser.
Where does the aircraft data come from?
My Flight Radar uses live ADS-B aircraft data supplied by adsb.fi. Coverage and the aircraft shown can vary by area and data availability.
Can I use it anywhere in the world?
Yes. Worldwide delivery will be available, and the radar can be centred on a home location or an airport. Live aircraft coverage varies by location.
Can I change the radar location?
Yes. You can configure the radar centre and select supported airport locations through the device settings.
Can I change the displayed range?
Yes. The viewing range can be adjusted using the touchscreen controls.
How many aircraft can it display?
The radar can display up to 50 aircraft at a time, keeping busy skies readable and responsive.
Can I tap an aircraft for more information?
Yes. Tapping a visible aircraft can show the information currently available for that flight.
Does it show every aircraft?
No aircraft-data service can guarantee that. Coverage depends on the location, available receivers, aircraft broadcasts, network conditions and third-party data availability. Some aircraft may be delayed, incomplete, hidden or absent.
Why is an aircraft missing information?
Not every aircraft supplies the same fields, and some information may not be available through the online data source. The device displays what is available.
Does it use real radar?
No. It is a radar-style internet-connected display using available online aircraft data; it does not transmit radar signals or receive aircraft directly.
Is it suitable for real aviation or navigation?
No. It is an enthusiast product and must not be used for navigation, air-traffic-control decisions, emergency response or any safety-critical task.
Will the screen always look like the listing photographs?
The interface will be recognisable, but aircraft positions and quantities vary with location, time, selected range, coverage and current traffic.
Does it retain my settings after being unplugged?
Yes. Normal user settings are designed to persist after power-off.
How quickly will my order be dispatched?
Our units are made to order, so dispatch is usually within 2–5 working days. UK deliveries are sent via Royal Mail Tracked; worldwide orders use international tracked post. Dispatch time is separate from postal delivery time, which varies by destination. Check your listing or checkout for any order-specific estimate.
What should I do if the display says STALE or ACQUIRING?
Allow the device a little time to reconnect and obtain fresh aircraft data. Check that your internet connection is working. If the condition continues, restart the device by disconnecting and reconnecting USB power. Contact the seller if it still does not recover.
What if I change my router or Wi-Fi password?
Use the device’s Wi-Fi recovery/setup process to enter the new network details. The quick-start guide explains how to return to setup mode.
Can I give it as a gift?
Yes. The recipient will need access to Wi-Fi with internet service and a suitable USB power source.
Still have a question?
Email admin@myflightradar.co.uk and we will be happy to help.