Sense Aeronautics has expanded its innovative approach to real-time drone video analytics by integrating its advanced software with DJI’s FlightHub 2 platform.
This development enables seamless real-time video analytics in the cloud, enhancing drone-based operations with a plug-and-play solution. Building on its earlier success with DJI Livestream, Sense Aeronautics leverages the FlightHub Sync API to bring new capabilities to operators seeking centralized control and analytics in diverse applications.
DJI FlightHub 2: Centralizing Drone Operations
DJI FlightHub 2 serves as a cloud-based command center for managing DJI drone operations in real-time. This multifunctional platform offers a suite of APIs for third-party integrations, making it an essential tool for organizations managing extensive drone fleets. Key features of FlightHub 2 include:
- Media File Transfers: Efficient management and sharing of captured content.
- Telemetry and Livestream Access: Real-time data collection from drones.
- Mapping and Route Synchronization: Tools for detailed operational planning.
- Cross-Platform Notifications: Seamless updates to keep teams informed.
These features enable organizations to manage drone missions remotely, and Sense Aeronautics’ integration adds a critical layer of real-time video analytics to the platform’s existing capabilities.
Seamless Integration: Setting Up Sense Aeronautics with FlightHub
The integration of Sense Aeronautics’ video analytics with DJI FlightHub 2 has been designed for ease of use, requiring no advanced programming knowledge. The process is broken down into simple steps:
Setting Up the Integration
To integrate cloud-based Sense Aeronautics’ video analytics platform with DJI FlightHub 2, follow these simple steps:
1. Configure FlightHub API
1.1. Log in to FlightHub and navigate to the “My Organization” menu.
1.2. Enable API access by generating an organization key.
2. Set Up SenseAPI
Accessing the integration front page — designed to simplify the process without requiring any programming expertise — can be done by following these steps:
Step A: Enter your API key (provided by Sense Aeronautics) into the designated field on the integration front page.
Step B: Input your organization key, which you can find in the FlightHub API settings.
Step C: Once your organization key is entered, the page will display available projects. Select a project, then choose the specific drone and camera to be used. Click “Start Forwarding” to direct the video stream from DJI’s cloud to Sense Aeronautics’ cloud to be processed.
Step D: After Stream Forwarding begins, a new video source will appear. Press “Start” to initiate the video analytics process.
Step E: Finally, click “Display” to view the processed video, enhanced with Sense Aeronautics’ advanced analytics.
The Sense API Key and DJI Organization Key will be securely stored in the browser, so steps A and B only need to be completed the first time.
Once configured, API keys are securely stored, eliminating the need to repeat steps A and B for subsequent uses.
Bridging Technology for Simplified Operations
Sense Aeronautics’ integration page acts as a bridge between DJI’s REST API and Sense’s REST API. This approach simplifies traditionally complex setups, offering FlightHub users a powerful analytics tool with minimal effort. By removing the need for custom development, the solution is accessible to operators seeking precision and efficiency in drone-based operations.
Whether operators rely on the cloud-based FlightHub setup or an on-site configuration, Sense Aeronautics’ platform ensures that actionable insights are delivered efficiently and reliably.
Expanding Horizons with On-Premises Solutions
While the current integration focuses on cloud-based analytics, Sense Aeronautics is also developing an on-premises solution for scenarios where connectivity or data security concerns prevent cloud deployment. This future offering will cater to organizations that require localized data processing, ensuring the same high standard of video analytics in restricted environments.
By combining DJI’s FlightHub 2 platform with Sense Aeronautics’ advanced video analytics, operators gain a centralized, intuitive, and highly capable tool for drone operations. This integration marks a significant step forward in harnessing drone technology for streamlined workflows and improved decision-making.
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