Streaming Service:
The InsightRT1 is simple to use.
After selecting the appropriate wifi connection and entering its password, the unit will power on and is ready to stream. The InsightRT1 will operate over any internet connection, either wifi adapter, a bonded cellular system or via ethernet connector.
The Operator (drone pilot, by way of example) connects the video feed from his/her display device (Crystal Sky) and attaches it to the InsightRT1 with a standard HDMI cable.
On powerup the device defaults to the “Start Stream” page. The Operator starts the stream by selecting “Start Stream”.
On the receive side, the streams can be viewed on any computer or Android device using the “Chrome” browser, or on iOS iPad or iPhone Safari will operate.
Upon engaging the “Start Stream” button all authorized users will be able to log in to the supplied login site with their user name and password. The screen provides quick indicators as to the status of the screen. If the stream indicator is solid red, it means the pilot has not yet powered up the device.
If the background is green and the letters are red, it means the InsightRT1 is powered on but not yet streaming. When it changes to Green and White, it means the device is powered on and streaming.
The user can click to view the stream and enlarge to full screen if desired.
The system administrator has the ability to add users with varying capabilities.
Admin User Viewer Plus User Viewer User
The “Viewer User” has no external control capability. Viewer Users only have access to view the stream on their selected device.
The Viewer Plus User has the ability to change the bit rate or the frame rate being transmitted from the InsightRT1. The importance of this control should not be underestimated. If an operator is in the field and the wifi signal is weak, AMV is allowing the viewers with permissions to change the bit rate of the signal allowing the stream to be more viewable (less pixilated) at their end. Generally, it should
be the incident commander that can make the bit rate change to the incoming signal, however, there may be incidents where a SWAT team commander may need to have priority over the administrator. This feature alleviates the pilot in the field from needing to make a change if requested by a commander.
The Administrator User has the ability to change bit rate and/or frame rate as well as the ability to create additional users and allow their privileges.
The Stream itself is delivered with less than one second of latency. Each site location will vary depending on the cellular service utilized, but generally speaking, we have found approximately ½ second of latency is the average. Additionally, if the viewer is experiencing drop outs or impaired quality, stream settings can be adjusted an either end to help in making the signal viewable.
Version.5 software is being released with all new units.
Version.5 includes a “Bandwidth Speed Test”, allowing a user in the field the ability to see what the wifi connection is providing in available bandwidth.
Optional:
The USB ports are now available to record the incoming video feed.
Simply install a USB thumb drive in one of the slots and press the “Start Record” button.
It is important to hit “Stop Record” in order to SAVE the recording. That should take about 2-5 seconds. (IMPORTANT- If the thumb drive is removed without saving the recording will not be recoverable)
The recording will autosave should the available space reach 1% of space left on the drive.
