Stream live video from drones, surveillance cameras, and body cameras directly in ATAK. Support for RTSP, HLS, and RTMP protocols with AI-powered object detection and seamless map integration.
The Video Streaming module brings live video feeds into your tactical workflow. View drone reconnaissance, security cameras, and body-worn cameras alongside your map display, with automatic georeferencing and AI analysis.
During a search operation, a drone operator streams live video to all team members. The video appears in ATAK with the drone's position marked on the map. AI detects a heat signature, automatically creates a marker, and alerts nearby ground teams.
The module supports industry-standard streaming protocols, ensuring compatibility with most video sources from consumer drones to enterprise surveillance systems.
| Protocol | Use Case | Features |
|---|---|---|
| RTSP | IP cameras, professional drones | Low latency, TCP/UDP options |
| HLS | Web streaming, CDN delivery | Adaptive bitrate, broad compatibility |
| RTMP | Live broadcasting | Push streaming, encoder support |
| WebRTC | Real-time communication | Ultra-low latency, browser support |
Optional AI analysis processes video frames in real-time to detect objects, track movement, and identify points of interest. Detections are converted to map markers for team visibility.
Video from drones and other georeferenced sources includes metadata about camera position, orientation, and field of view. The module extracts this data to overlay the camera footprint on the map.
| Metadata Element | Source | Map Display |
|---|---|---|
| Camera Position | Drone GPS | Drone marker on map |
| Gimbal Orientation | Drone telemetry | Camera look direction |
| Field of View | Camera specs + altitude | Viewshed polygon |
| Target Coordinates | Calculated from center pixel | Point of interest marker |
View multiple video streams simultaneously in a grid layout. Perfect for TOC displays monitoring several feeds at once, or for comparing different angles of the same incident.
Capture video streams for after-action review or evidence documentation. Recordings include metadata for playback with synchronized map view.
Capture still images from video streams and create map markers with a single tap. The snapshot is attached to the marker for later reference or team sharing.
While reviewing drone footage of a suspicious vehicle, an operator pauses the video, taps "Create Marker from Frame," and the system captures the image, calculates the ground coordinates based on drone position and camera angle, and creates an intelligence marker visible to the entire team.
Video streaming adapts to available bandwidth. On limited connections, the system can reduce resolution or frame rate to maintain stream stability while preserving critical visual information.