UAVcast-PRO. Professional Software for Companion Computer based UAV`s

Sinamics

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**UAVcast-Pro is now available here. **
https://uavmatrix.com/uavcast-pro/

UAVcast-Pro Documentation
https://docs.uavmatrix.com/

I will post installation videos and how to`s very soon.

**What is UAVcast **
UAVcast is complete package of software tools that allow users to build a companion computer based on UAV`s using the most popular micro-computers and Mavlink based autopilots.
The Software is designed to help to establish 4g/LTE communication between the UAV and the Ground Control Station software without any additional tools. The software is also made to simplify the process of using companion computers with built-in web interface UAV managing panel. The idea is to have a simple web page for end users to configure the companion computer with a few simple steps and without any UNIX knowledge.

**Whats New **

You can now connect your flight controller to RPI by using USB => USB connection.
More options for camera, such as custom pipelines, TCP/UDP and pre defined resolution from dropdown box.
Multiple Telemetry destinations supported.
Both UDP and TCP Supported.
Responsive web interface, fits all devices.

**What you need **
Mostly all Autopilots using Mavlink protocol are supported:

APM 2.x
APM 3.x
Pixhawk
Navio+
Navio2

NOTE! DJI systems ( like Naza or A2 etc. are not supported )

** Raspberry Companion Computer: **

Model Pi0w - (with Raspian **Buster lite ** or **desktop ** image)
Model Pi2 - (with Raspian **Buster lite ** or **desktop ** image)
Model Pi3 - (with Raspian **Buster lite ** or **desktop ** image)
Model Pi4 - (with Raspian **Buster lite ** or **desktop ** image)

**Modem for cellular connection (3g/4g) or Wi-fi router **

Supported Cellular Modems

Hi-link USB modem (Integrated connection software)
Regular USB dial-in modem (See link above for supported devices)

**Installation video **
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tbuUO63gU0by81wyijbuWI1duRYaILXS/view?usp=sharing

UAVcast-Pro Web interface

Sinamics

New version avaiable, v1.0.4

Whats new

Added installation progress-bar.
Added validation check after installation completes.

NOTE!
You dont need to update if you have a working 1.0.3 version.

Sinamics

UAVcast-Pro can now be ordered from the new Products page.
There will be an download link on the order confirmation page.

https://uavmatrix.com/uavcast-pro

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Sinamics

New version avaiable, v1.0.5

Whats new

Fixed an issue where Raspberry Pi disconnected during installation if you were connected by WiFi
Fixed an small bug in the camera section if C920 or C615 was chosen.

Sinamics

New version avaiable, v1.1.0

This version is a total rebuild of the web server installation. Server is now pre-bundled within the package and will not require any dependencies to be downloaded.

Whats new

Improved Telemetry startup, both UDP and TCP.
Improved functionality when switching between UDP and TCP telemetry.
Improved camera startup, both UDP and TCP
Fixed an issue where telemetry would`t autostart on TCP
Fixed an issue where status LED was not updated when using OpenVpn
Added functionalities to run the installer with -f option, this will force the install if any issues.
Added more items to the final installation validation of UAVcast-Pro.
UAVcast-Pro has now web server pre-bundled, this will reduce the installation time by approx 50%, and there is no dependencies that needs to be installed.

Roadmap

Implement "Check for updates" within the application.
More documentation.
Add option to have custom overlay text in video.

Sinamics

New version v1.1.1

Whats new

UAVcast-Pro and Basic now supports global installation. /home/pi is not required anymore.

New version v1.1.2

Whats new

Updated Header link for Documentation and Community

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New version v1.1.3

Whats new

Fixed an bug where TCP Telemetry would not start if USB was selected.
Added "Check for update" functionality, and self installation
feature.

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New version v1.1.4

Whats new

Added gstreamer Vertical Flip and Horizontal Flip options. (PiCam Only)

New version v1.1.5

Whats new

Fixed an issue when uploading openvpn (ovpn) file.
Fixed an issue where auto-update hangs on "restarting server"

From version 1.1.3 you can install this version from the application itself. Press the version number in the menu and press check for updates.

NOTE! If the update hangs on "restarting server" for more than 10sec, then just refresh the browser and you are all set. This bug is fixed in version 1.1.5

Sinamics

New version v1.1.6

Whats new

Fixed an issue when downloading logfiles from UAVcast Diagnostic page
Added more documentation
Improved styling

From version 1.1.3 you can upgrade from the application itself. Press the version number in the menu and press check for updates.

NOTE! Reboot RPI after upgrade is complete.

Sinamics

New version v1.1.7

Whats new

Users can now select between Hilink or stick modem.
General styling improvement.

Improved Ground Control management.

You can now give destinations a unique name.
Options to disable or enable a destination. Convenient if you want to save a destination for later usage.
You can choose which destination to send video and telem to by simple switch.
Added video port. (Moved from video page)

Sinamics

New version v1.1.8

Whats new
- Fixed anbug where Logitech C920 & C915 did not work. (Bug arrived in v1.1.7)
- GCS page styling and layout improvement.
- Now possible to rollback to previous UAVcast-Pro versions.

Sinamics

New version v1.1.9

Whats new

Added support for Navio+ and Navio2 Flight Controllers

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New version v2.0.1

Whats new

Added more options to establish modem connetion. Users can choose between Modem Manager or Network Manager to manage the connetion. Some users experienced issues with certains modems.
Fixed issue where Application page was not accessable. This bug was implemented in Version 2.0.1.

Those of you that updated to version 2.0.1, and cannot access application page, please contact me at uavmatrix@uavmatrix.com, or send me a private PM on discord (menu chat link) and you will get new UAVcast-Pro download link.

Sinamics

New version v2.0.4

Whats new

Telemetry or video will restart / start automatically when users toggle the switch in Ground Control Page. (Feature request from Discord user smee56)
General code imporvement. Added more tools
Raspberry diagnostic page. Changed Toaster layout. (notification message)

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New version v2.0.5

Whats new

Added network stats overview on dasboard.
Improved dashboard styling.
Added Dark theme option.
New Application options page to the main menu

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New version v2.0.6

Whats new

Added Navio Launch option. (-B, -E, -F) https://docs.emlid.com/navio2/common/ardupilot/installation-and-running/#specifying-launching-options
Improved Navio startup sequence. Now possible to add 16 UDP destionations for Navio.
Fixed an issue with setting static IP for eth0 interface in /etc/dhcpcd.conf => Issue reported by @Abraxas
Fixed an issue when using video custom commands. => Issue reported by @ed209
Added do-timestamp=1 to the default UDP video pipeline. This in collaboration with rtpjitterbuffer seems to solve the UDP (grey laggy overlay) issue some people has experienced when using Zerotier VPN. Fix reported by @Snick

Receiver / GCS Example:

gst-launch-1.0 -v udpsrc port=5600 caps="application/x-rtp, media=(string)video, clock-rate=(int)90000, encoding-name=(string)H264" ! rtpjitterbuffer ! rtph264depay ! avdec_h264 ! videoconvert ! autovideosink sync=false