Mapping Meshtastic Nodes Worldwide

I recently came across a map of Meshtastic nodes worldwide, created by receivers sharing packets they see with a central database.

Because volunteers around the world have set their meshtastic nodes to forward packets over MQTT, a distributed, historical map of nodes can be created! This map shows GPS coordinates of nodes, including one I placed at Null Space Labs. It also shows historical temperature and location data going back a week!

Looking at location data allowed me to map the path of a flight I took via the nodes on the ground receiving my packets and adding them to the map.

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[olafcreed]

Very scary. I thought watching this I could set these up in my area. Now no way haha

[TheTubejunky]

so basically you found a potential flaw in the node network that could allow outsiders to trace and locate you! scary