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KSI Data Sciences has unveiled MissionCaster video and data for commercial drones and other robotic platforms that can transfer drone data online.

The MissionCaster tool is said to work with any drone platform, and incorporates near zero latency and LTE integration capabilities to deliver near real-time video and data.

MissionCaster HD hardware component is designed to simultaneously handle two inputs of virtually inputs and includes storage of up to 512GB.

MissionCaster delivers received GPS and payload data in a standard MISP compliant format.

Mission management features for operators and pilots include email or SMS-based requests, real-time National Weather Service data, and integrated map views.

"MissionCaster allows you to complete the picture with video, telemetry, and payload data that can be securely shared with your users anywhere, any time."

KSI Data Sciences founder Jason Barton said: "The only reason to use a drone or robot is for the data they produce or the view they can give you.

"MissionCaster allows you to complete the picture with video, telemetry, and payload data that can be securely shared with your users anywhere, any time.

"For those wanting more, analytics, collaboration, chain-of-custody, and multi-feed fusion, all I can say is, watch this space."

The low latency capability is said to facilitate real-time voice communication between operator and remote viewers through the integrated audio channel.

MissionCaster also supports external web service interfaces to integrate with map tools such as ESRI or Google Earth, making missions searchable for archive playback through a web browser, the company said.

Image: The MissionCaster is designed to deliver near real time video and data from drones. Photo: courtesy of Victor Habbick / FreeDigitalPhotos.net.