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AlphaRelay uses two kinds of connectivity during a mission:
  • Local relay connectivity between the pilot tablet and Mission Overwatch
  • Internet connectivity for sign-in, cloud sync, footage upload, and shared records
These can be the same network, but they do not have to be.

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Local relay connectivity

The pilot tablet and Mission Overwatch device must be able to reach each other on the same local network. Local relay connectivity powers:
  • Live video in Mission Overwatch
  • Telemetry display
  • Pilot quick events
  • Local event screenshots
  • Mission control handoff between the pilot app and browser
If Mission Overwatch cannot connect to the pilot relay:
  • Confirm both devices are on the same Wi-Fi network.
  • Confirm the pilot app shows the relay as running.
  • Use the IPv4 address shown on the pilot tablet.
  • Try Scan LAN when available.
  • Trust the relay certificate if the browser prompts for it.

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Internet connectivity

Internet connectivity is needed for cloud-backed work. Internet connectivity powers:
  • Operator sign-in
  • Mission sync
  • Uploaded mission footage
  • Playback links
  • Cloud evidence records
  • Organization data
  • Cross-device review
If internet is unavailable, AlphaRelay can still support local mission work, but cloud sync waits until the device is online again.

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What works offline or on local network only

Depending on the current mission state and device setup, AlphaRelay can continue to support:
  • Local relay viewing
  • Event logging
  • Screenshots captured from the pilot relay
  • Local mission state
  • Deferred footage queueing
Keep AlphaRelay open when possible so queued changes can sync when connectivity returns.

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What queued status means

You may see messages such as:
  • Queued for cloud sync
  • Loading playback link
  • A pending mission video count
  • A pilot tablet upload banner
These usually mean AlphaRelay has local mission data or footage that still needs to reach the cloud. When you see these states:
  1. Stay signed in.
  2. Keep the browser or pilot app open.
  3. Move the device to a network with internet access when practical.
  4. Use Upload now on the pilot tablet if it appears and the device is online.
  5. Wait for the upload and playback link to finish before final review.

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Switching networks after a mission

Field networks are often optimized for the pilot relay, not internet upload. After the mission:
  1. Land and close the mission.
  2. Confirm critical events and screenshots are present.
  3. Stop the relay when it is safe to do so.
  4. Move the device to an internet-connected network.
  5. Let cloud sync and footage upload complete.
If footage is queued locally, AlphaRelay retries upload when internet access returns.