View Real Time Aerial Video

Using the DraganView software, you can view real time video streamed from the Draganflyer X8 UAV on your computer. Using this feature, photographers and cinematographers can see exactly what the helicopter camera is recording in real time, and obtain exactly the pictures and video needed for their specific projects.

View Real Time Telemetry

The DraganView software receives instrument readouts from the helicopter and displays them in real time, in a format similar to that found on full scale, piloted aircraft. Telemetry displayed includes:

• Draganflyer X8 Helicopter Battery Voltage
• Data Link Quality
• Number of GPS Satellites Locked On
• GPS Reception Quality
• Heading
• Bearing
• Climb Rate
• Speed
• Attitude (Roll, Pitch, Yaw)
• Magnetometer Readings (Right, Forward, Down)
• Velocity (North, East, Down)
• Temperature
• Throttle
• GPS Latitude & Longitude
• Altitude (GPS & Barometric)
• GPS Accuracy & Position Errors

     

Draganflyer X8 Configuration and Diagnostics

The DraganView software allows you to remotely configure the Draganflyer X8 UAV helicopter, and run diagnostic tests and preflight checks. Every user accessible maintenance function is available through the DraganView software, including:

• Calibrating the onboard magnetometer for different geographical locations
• Uploading firmware updates to the helicopter

Quickly diagnose and fix any issues with the included diagnostic tests. The DraganView software and Telemetry Transceiver require one free USB port and a computer running Windows XP or later.