Fotokite Streaming

The Fotokite Sigma can stream to DroneSense using several methods.

Mobile Streaming and Tracking (MSAT)

Media Sharing

Direct Integration

Mobile Streaming and Tracking (MSAT)

Requirements:

• MSAT is active on your account
• Android device which supports capturing video
• Android Capture Card dongle
• Display Extender dongle

Steps:

1. Prior to deploying the Fotokite Sigma
   • Connect the Display Extender dongle to the blue USB port on the (bottom left side) of the Fotokite Sigma tablet and install the correct drivers. You will need an internet connection to download the drivers.
   • Under System Settings, make sure the Multiple Displays dropdown is set to Duplicate these displays.
2. Install the DroneSense app on your Android device
   • Connect Android Capture Card to an Android device and open the DroneSense app and start Mobile Streaming and Tracking, select a mission, Call Sign, and Device Type.
   • Select the external video source on the DroneSense app. You should see color bars on the display.
   • Connect an HDMI cord from the Display Extender dongle to the Android Capture Card dongle.
3. You should see the screen from the Fotokite Live program displayed on the DroneSense app.

Media Sharing

Select on option:

Utilizing Fotokite Tablet

Utilizing Separate Computer

Requirements:

• Advanced Video Sharing is active on your account
• Secondary internet connection to Fotokite Sigma tablet
• Capture Card dongle this is the same one used for capturing video with Android
• USB to Ethernet adapter for Fotokite tablet
• If you are using a separate computer to capture media
  • Display Extender dongle
  • HDMI Cable

Steps:

Utilizing Fotokite Sigma Tablet:

1. Connect the Fotokite Sigma tablet to an internet connection using the USB to Ethernet adapter or the docking station.
2. Utilizing Chrome or Edge browser log into your DroneSense account and navigate to Operations Hub
3. Select a mission and click the Share Media to Mission icon
   
4. Fill in the Call Sign and Display Name fields. They can be the same thing.
   
5. Click Video Source and select Desktop Window from the list
   
6. Clicking on Desktop Window will open a new window where you can select to share your Entire Screen, a specific Window, or a specific Chrome Tab
   
    
7. Clicking on Window will bring up a list of available windows to share. Select the Fotokite Live program window and your screen will switch to that window. Go back to your web browser and click the SHARE button.
   
8. The Fotokite Live program should now be shared through Operations Hub.

Utilizing a Separate Computer:

1. Before deploying the Fotokite Sigma
   • Connect the Display Extender dongle to the blue USB port on the (bottom left side) of the Fotokite Sigma tablet and install the correct drivers. You will need an internet connection to download the drivers.
   • Under System Settings, make sure the Multiple Displays dropdown is set to Duplicate these displays.
2. Connect the Capture Card dongle to a separate computer.
3. Log in to your account and navigate to Operations Hub
4. Select a mission and click the Share Media to Mission icon
   
5. Fill in the Call Sign and Display Name fields. They can be the same thing.
   
6. Click Video Source and select the USB Video adapter (Capture Card dongle) from the list
   
7. Connect the HDMI cord from the Display Extender dongle to the Capture Card dongle.
8. You should see the screenshot of the Fotokite Live program displayed in Operations Hub.

Direct Integration

⚠️ Early Access Notice
This integration is currently in Early Access and is not accepting new users at this time.

The direct integration with Fotokite will automatically:

• Display Fotokite location in Ops Hub

• Stream live video into a mission

• Automatically generate flight records

Fotokite Sigma Streaming into Ops Hub

Fotokite Sigma Flight Records

Integration Steps

1. Navigate to the Hardware page and click Add Drone +
   
    

2. Fill in the fields as shown below:
   

   Use the numbered guide:

   1. Name: such as Fotokite Sigma
   2. Team: Select from the list
   3. Manufacturer: Fotokite
   4. Model: Sigma
   5. Remote ID: Should be the 16-character aircraft serial number
   6. Remote ID Type: Standard ID
   7. Aircraft Serial Number: This is the Serial Number of the Kite, which is usually five or more characters (e.g., A123BG)
   8. Unique Device ID: This is the Serial Number of the Ground Station, which is usually five or more characters (e.g., A123BG)
   9. Default Pilot: Select from the list and will be assigned to flights automatically.
   10. Default Mission: Recommend setting this to a Training mission for testing purposes. You can change this later on the Hardware page or the Ops Hub mobile app.
   11. Bitrate Ceiling: Leave set to 0
        
3. Click Save
4. Power on the Fotokite and the control tablet.
5. Open the Fotokite control program
   1. Select System Update
   2. Tap the ⋮ (three-dot menu) in the top-right corner
   3. Choose Change Channel.
      
6. Select DroneSense-Preview
   
7. An update will need to be installed.
   1. Click the refresh button.
   2. Update the sections if necessary.
      
8. After the update is installed, restart the kite and control tablet.
9. Launch the Fotokite, and you should now see the video stream in the mission you selected. The flight records will also be generated.
10. If you want to change the Default Mission or Default Pilot, go back to the Hardware page, select the Fotokite, and then Edit Details.
    
11. Select a different Default Pilot or Default Mission and click Save.
    
12. You can also use the Ops Hub mobile app to assign hardware. Check this guide for instructions.