![]() Stream from multiple sourcesįor a whole new level of professional drone work, it’s possible to broadcast a livestream from multiple drones through a multi-channel video encoder like this one from OriVision. For professional coverage of large events, this streaming setup seems like the most appropriate. The use of a capture card also makes it possible to switch between different cameras so that you’re not restricted to streaming exclusively from your drone’s camera. You can choose to stream through popular streaming platforms or a private channel with a link that only you can distribute. The benefit of this approach is that it gives you more options for streaming. Not only do you need to bring along a capture card and a laptop, but you will also need to be tethered to the capture card for the whole duration of the drone operations. This is a much more logistically complicated solution. Obviously, such a setup would not be practical if you wanted to stream videos from the beach or up a mountain. The streaming software will take of encoding the video for streaming, or you may stream directly to sites like Twitch. The capture card then receives the input data and transmits it to a PC for encoding. The remote controller will output a live video feed via HDMI to the capture card. ![]() You can also upgrade your controller with an HDMI module, such as this module designed by DJI for the Phantom series. If your remote controller has HDMI output, then you can use it to stream via a capture card and streaming software. Right now, DJI Fly does not have any sort of live streaming features, although there’s always the possibility of it being included in firmware updates. A particularly interesting case is the new DJI Fly app which was designed for the newly released Mavic Mini and Mavic Air 2 drones. The problem with this approach is that not all drone flight apps have native support for livestreaming. The biggest limitation of the approach is that the livestream video resolution is often restricted to only 720p. Livestreaming through the mobile app is the most convenient option, especially for those who are on the go or don’t have special streaming equipment. Nowadays, a stream encoded through RTMP can be played back through popular platforms like Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch. It was once a proprietary format accessible only through the Adobe Flash Player but can now be openly used in any platform. RTMP stands for “Real-Time Messaging Protocol” and is a more generic method for delivering livestreams. You can also choose if you want to broadcast publicly, only to your contacts, or to keep the video feed completely private. To broadcast in any of these platforms, simply click the appropriate options, log in to your account, and give the app permission to broadcast on your profile. For those flying in the US, drone pilots should have sufficient options between just YouTube and Facebook Live. QQ Zone and WeiBo are Chinese social media platforms, so we won’t bother delving into those. ![]() This will bring you to a window where you can select between five live broadcast platforms: All you need to do is to make sure that the app is connected to a mobile 4G network and enable live broadcast. The DJI GO 4 app is an excellent example of a companion flight app that was designed for easy live streaming. The bad news is that it’s still quite a rare feature, even for recently released drones. BY far, this is the most convenient livestreaming solution. If you’re extremely lucky, then the companion mobile app of your drone model may support livestreaming.
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