How to use ATAK offline with Skydio X2D
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Skydio Enterprise Controller-S software version | 20.2.11 |
Integrating the Skydio Enterprise Controller and the Android Team Awareness Kit (ATAK) app allows you to seamlessly monitor your Skydio fleet. ATAK provides geospatial information about your drones and controllers for increased situational awareness in the field.
[caution]To access the Skydio ATAK offline integration, ensure that you use the correct Enterprise Controller-S. Look for the Model on the sticker located on the back of the Enterprise Controller the model number will have SBR or S at the end.[/caution]
Radios that have been tested with Skydio ATAK offline integration include:
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- Silvus
- TrellisWare
- Persistent Systems
[info text="Your radio must include Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). Refer to your specific radio's user manual for configuration guidance."]
Adding a TAK server
Step 1 - Save any required SSL Trust Certificates files onto a USB-C external storage device | |
Step 2 - Turn on the Enterprise Controller |
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Step 3 - Plug the external storage device into the USB-C port on the Enterprise Controller | |
Step 4 -Select the device settings menu |
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Step 5 - Select Start ATAK App and the Network Connections submenu | |
Step 6 - Select Add a Server | |
Step 7 - Enter the Server Name, IP Address and Port information
Step 8 - Select Advanced Options |
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Step 9 - Select SSL and Configure Trust Store and Configure Trust Store (again)
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Step 10 - Select the Configure Client Certificate and Configure Client Certificate (again)
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Step 11 - Scroll to the bottom and select Add Server | |
Step 12 - Remove the external storage device | |
Step 13 - Connect to your network using a USB-C Ethernet cable ( WiFi connections are not supported) |
Enable Live Streaming
Real-Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP) is a network protocol that coordinates media streaming between two devices. Before flying, you must enable streaming to view the live stream. You must have a TAK or RTSP server running on your network to stream video. Without this, you will only receive COT data. |
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To configure your RTSP settings: Step 1 -Select the device settings menu Step 2 - Navigate to the ATAK menu tab and select Start ATAK App |
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Step 3 - Select Live Streaming | |
Step 4 - Toggle on Stream Enabled Step 5 - Enter the Stream Name, IP Address, and Port |
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[note text="The Stream Name is unique to you and cannot be duplicated. Stream Names with special characters and spaces are not supported. Choose an alphanumeric name, such as the name of your drone, when creating your stream. You may edit your Stream Name at any time."] |
Connecting to a TAK server
Step 1 - Connect your controller to the TAK network using a USB-C Ethernet cable (WiFi connections are not supported) |
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Step 2 - Select the Device Settings menu
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Step 3 - Select Network Connections Step 4 - Select the name of the server
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[note]Refer to the ATAK User Guide for more detailed information about adding or searching for a video stream. [/note] |
Removing a TAK server
Step 1 - Select the Device Settings menu
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Step 2 - Under Known ATAK Servers, select the name of the server you want to delete | |
Step 3 - Select Delete Server | |
Step 4 - Confirm you would like to permanently delete the selected server |
Publishing telemetry data
Step 1 - Select the Device Settings menu
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Step 2 - Select Publish Telemetry |
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Step 3 - Toggle ON to enable Publish Telemetry |
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Step 4 (optional) - Enter the Vehicle Call Sign and Operator Call Sign |
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[note text="the default Vehicle Call Sign will display the serial number of your drone. The default Operator Call Sign will display the unique ID of your Enterprise Controller. Call Signs with special characters and spaces are not supported."] |
[accordion heading="What should I do if my stream isn't working?"]
Navigate back to the RTSP menu. Toggle Stream Enabled off, then on again, and retry streaming.
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[accordion heading="What should I do if I can't see the telemetry information?"]
If your telemetry information is not publishing to your connected TAK server, ensure you have Publish Telemetry enabled by navigating to the Device Settings menu> ATAK > Publish Telemetry. Toggle ON Publish Telemetry to enable. If enabled and you still do not see your telemetry information, toggle the Publish Telemetry off and then on again. Check your stream to see if the issue has been resolved.
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