Real-Time Video Streaming Solutions for UAVs & Unmanned Systems

Videosoft Global is a world-leading provider of ultra-low bandwidth video streaming technology for UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) and robotics. UST is delighted to welcome Videosoft on board as a supplier partner, and we will be highlighting their unique solutions and capabilities across our channels over the next 12 months.

We’ve just launched Videosoft’s UST supplier profile, which has been written and built by our team in collaboration with the company. The Gold profile showcases their adaptive video compression and transmission technology, which offers streaming from 1kbps up to multi-Mb/s full HD, and provides the ability to deliver high-quality video at any given bitrate over wireless networks including satellite, mesh and cellular.

Read on to find out more:

The FireLight video platform provides real-time low-latency transmission video surveillance for ISR and other mission-critical UAS and UxV operations. Utilizing sophisticated encoding and bandwidth management, it works at ultra-low bitrates of down to 1kbps and all the way up to full HD, and is suitable for use over cellular, SATCOM or mesh RF networks.

FireLight goes beyond streaming by empowering mission-critical remote operations with its indispensable features. It delivers real-time information to enable informed decision-making, enhancing surveillance and defence operations with precision and efficiency.

The Edge Gateway software is the main video and data processing component of the FireLight solution and is the powerhouse of the system. All Videosoft hardware gateways come complete with Edge Gateway software, and it can also be sold separately for integration into many other hardware platforms such as Raspberry Pi, embedded computers and third-party equipment such as routers.

FireLight allows users to monitor multiple areas of interest simultaneously for a comprehensive view of operations. Connect multiple cameras and other devices to the edge gateway which will then record video, audio and data locally in full quality and on-demand (or alarm-activated), stream live to the remote user or Video Management System over networks such as 3G/4G/5G, satellite and wireless.

The FireBird F-100 is Videosoft’s smallest hardware video gateway, with a compact footprint of just 105 x 47 x 25 mm and designed for the most SWaP (size, weight and power)-limited applications. The unit is capable of outputting up to four simultaneous streams at full HD to command centers or vehicle operators in the field, and also includes built-in local storage, a GPS receiver, and a 3G/4G cellular modem.

The F-300 is a rugged video gateway offering four PoE ports for direct connection of IP cameras, and delivering up to four simultaneous streams at full HD. Rated to MIL-STD-810G, it is ideal for demanding UAV and unmanned systems deployments in harsh environments. The unit provides local storage for recording, as well as a GPS receiver and a 4G LTE cellular modem.

The F-600 is Videosoft’s most powerful video recorder, offering four direct IP camera inputs or up to eight with a switch, and delivering up to eight simultaneous streams at full HD bitrate. Featuring a suite of NVR capabilities, it also offers a local user interface option for easy viewing, control, and review of cameras and recordings through a connected monitor. The rugged unit is MIL-STD-810G-rated for operation in harsh field environments.

The easy-to-use FireFly software app allows live audio and video to be streamed from any Android-based mobile phone or tablet, providing a highly portable capability that utilizes Videosoft’s state-of-the-art bandwidth-efficient encoding and transmission.

The FireFly app can be installed on your personal devices, or Videosoft can provide a modified smartphone with the camera relocated to the end of the device.

To find out more about Videosoft Global and their video streaming technology for UAVs and unmanned systems, please visit their profile page:
https://www.unmannedsystemstechnology.com/company/videosoft-global/

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