Our Rapier Systems EDGE ATAK Server-as-a-Service provides a hardened, mission-ready backbone for real-time coordination across ATAK, WinTAK, iTAK, and WebTAK clients. Every customer is deployed on dedicated, partitioned virtual machines, fully isolated and secured with VPN tunnelling to guarantee privacy and control.
Your data remains exclusively under your ownership, safeguarded from third-party access or exploitation. Designed for teams that demand absolute security, reliability, and autonomy, our service delivers enterprise-grade situational awareness and mission hosting on a flexible monthly subscription, without the complexity of running your own infrastructure.
Rapier EDGE or BYOD
Use your own device (BYOD) or deploy a purpose-built Rapier EDGE EUD, fully integrated into a scalable, mission-ready ecosystem.
Encrypted Team Comms
Encrypted communications in ATAK ensure all messages, chat, and mission data are securely transmitted, protecting sensitive information and maintaining operational integrity.
ISR Mission Mapping
ISR mapping in ATAK lets teams visualize and share sensor, UAV, and reconnaissance data in real time, providing a unified operational picture for enhanced situational awareness and mission coordination.
UAV & Video Streams
UAV and video streams in ATAK allow teams to receive, view, and share live aerial and sensor feeds in real time, enhancing situational awareness and mission decision-making.
Intelligence & API Feeds
Intelligence and API feeds in ATAK enable teams to integrate external data sources, sensor inputs, and analytics directly into the operational map, supporting informed, real-time decision-making.
Offline Map Support: Use maps in disconnected environments.
Custom Map Imports: Load GeoTIFF, MBTiles, shapefiles, KML/KMZ, and other formats.
Routing & Waypoints: Plan and navigate using routes, checkpoints, and rally points.
Compass & GPS Tools: Built-in tools for azimuth, distance, and grid references (MGRS, Lat/Long, UTM).
Chat & Messaging: One-to-one or group chat within the app.
Mission Channels: Organize communication by task, team, or mission.
Data Over IP: Works over cellular, Wi-Fi, radio networks, and satellite.
Voice/Video Integration (with plugins): Can be extended with VoIP/video support.
Points of Interest (POIs): Drop pins with metadata (photos, notes, attachments).
File Sharing: Send images, PDFs, documents, and mission packages to teammates.
Sensor & UAV Feeds: Integrates with external sensors, video feeds, and drones.
Mission Packages: Bundle maps, overlays, and data for offline team use.
Category
Commercial tracking app
Rapier EDGE ATAK Server
Encryption
Uses TLS for transmission, but constant background tracking
End-to-end security possible with VPN + self-hosted server
Metadata Collected
Extensive – device IDs, GPS, motion data, advertising IDs, usage logs
Minimal – only what your server is configured to log
Data Sharing
Shares/sells aggregated location & behavioural data to third parties (insurers, marketers)
No third-party sharing: data stays under your organizational control
Account Linking
Requires personal identifiers (phone number, email, account)
No personal data required beyond what the organization enforces
Open Source
Proprietary, closed-source app owned by Life360
ATAK is open-source (CivTAK/ATAK-CIV); auditable, modifiable
Ownership
U.S. company (Life360, Inc.), data subject to commercial use
Self-hosted by your organization; full data sovereignty
Enterprise Features
Family location sharing, crash detection, driving reports
Enterprise-grade: mapping, secure comms, plugin architecture, mission planning
Jurisdiction
U.S. jurisdiction; subject to data requests & monetization practices
Your chosen hosting jurisdiction: VPN can route securely worldwide
User Base
Mass-market (tens of millions of families)
Specialized (defence, emergency services, private organizations)
How long will my order take?
Connect all off your existing devices from android and apple smartphones, tablets, drones, laptops and desktops.
You may also order purpose built End-User-Devices (EUDs) from us directly and have them preprogrammed to your server.
What devices do I need to use this?
Premium Support gives you and your team untethered access to our experts during business hours and a 1 on 1 consultation with our experienced team in getting your devices provisioned and setup for TAK.
We can help you setup users, enroll devices, connect drones and more. We are here to assist Monday through Friday 9-5PM, if you require a 24/7 SLA please contact us for additional pricing.
Can I connect my video feeds and drones?
GovTechCon is designed for cleared professionals, career changers, government employees, veterans, recruiters, federal contractors, and anyone looking to grow their career in the federal tech space.
How many users or devices am I limited to?
GovTechCon is designed for cleared professionals, career changers, government employees, veterans, recruiters, federal contractors, and anyone looking to grow their career in the federal tech space.
Where are TAKOS-CIV servers hosted?
GovTechCon is designed for cleared professionals, career changers, government employees, veterans, recruiters, federal contractors, and anyone looking to grow their career in the federal tech space.
What do I need to connect to TAKOS-CIV?
GovTechCon is designed for cleared professionals, career changers, government employees, veterans, recruiters, federal contractors, and anyone looking to grow their career in the federal tech space.
How do I get support for my organization?
GovTechCon is designed for cleared professionals, career changers, government employees, veterans, recruiters, federal contractors, and anyone looking to grow their career in the federal tech space.
