Understand remote viewing, recording without internet, and agency-specific same-Wi-Fi viewing.
AlphaRelay Operator presents one Start Mission action. When the device has working internet, it creates the mission online and automatically starts remote live video. The app labels this Live stream (WebRTC); officers do not need to configure WebRTC.
If internet is unavailable, Start Mission still begins supported local recording and event logging. Remote live cannot start, and saved items wait on the device. When internet returns, Android footage, mission details, and events retry automatically.
The standard public Operator app does not show a Local Network mission button. Some older or agency-specific Android versions may show Local Network and Live Overwatch Screen for viewing over the same Wi-Fi. In those versions:
The pilot and Mission Overwatch devices must share a reachable Wi-Fi network.
Live Overwatch Screen connects to the pilot device using the address shown on the same Wi-Fi network.
Remote viewing and sending saved mission information use separate internet connections inside AlphaRelay. One may continue if the other has a problem.
Start Mission; save supported work on the device and send it later
Remote viewers need live video
Keep the pilot device online and open Live stream (WebRTC) in Mission Overwatch
A second licensed Android or iOS device needs a compact live view
Open Mission Viewer; internet is required for the mission list, timeline, alerts, events, and video
Flight controller supports DJI RTMP or Skydio RTSP External Server but cannot install AlphaRelay
Create Controller Livestream from a licensed Android/iOS device or Command Center New Livestream; internet is required on the setup surface and controller
Flight controller has HDMI output
Connect a USB HDMI capture card to Android, USB-C iPad, or a laptop; the laptop path starts with New HDMI mission
Your agency’s build shows Local Network
Follow its same-Wi-Fi connection instructions
Remote live and upload use internet. An agency-specific Local Network option uses the same Wi-Fi and is a separate connection path.
See Connectivity for what requires internet vs local Wi‑Fi.
On supported Android drone controllers, AlphaRelay enters Controller Screen Capture after Start Mission. When a compatible direct DJI connection is available, Controller Screen Capture remains the recommended choice beside optional Pilot mode. It lets the normal flight app keep control.In this mode, the controller’s usual flight app controls the aircraft while AlphaRelay captures the controller screen, streams it to the mission, records screen footage, and logs events.→ Controller Screen Capture
These workflows keep aircraft control on a separate flight controller. Controller Livestream can be configured from Android/iOS Operator or New Livestream in the browser Command Center. HDMI can be received by Android, USB-C iPad, or directly in Mission Overwatch on a laptop. Browser HDMI begins with New HDMI mission.→ Controller Livestream and HDMI Capture
Video Link leaves aircraft or camera control on the original device. Operator scans or accepts an authorized video QR code or web link, and AlphaRelay brings that video into the mission without recording the phone or tablet screen. This requires internet and a link AlphaRelay can open from outside the controller’s private network.→ Use a Video Link
Goggles Mode requires internet for remote viewing and sending mission information to the agency account. On a prepared Android device, a wired connection to compatible DJI Goggles turns on the mode automatically, but the operator still taps Start Mission. AlphaRelay then skips ordinary scenario selection and starts remote viewing from the DJI Fly goggles view.→ DJI Avata with DJI Goggles
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