Here's a quick update on what's happening with UAV Toolbox.
The next release includes two very big features, and the foundations for some major developments going on. Getting this stuff right takes a little time, which is why I've been relatively quiet. However, we're getting close, so here's what to expect.
The first new feature is equipment management. This allows you to track what you flew and when - you can identify the batteries you fly with, and for professional users, which drone, camera or controller you used for each flight. The equipment database allows you to track how batteries are performing, and later it will be possible to get stats on typical lifespans, expected flight times and the difference between manufacturers.
The second feature is online share and sync. Flight summaries will now identify what photos and video you took, your route and all of the current stats on flight time, radio signal, distance and so on. You will be able to upload these to the UAV Toolbox website where you can share them and review flights along with Google Maps and synchronized photos and video. It makes a world of difference to be able to show people a flight on a big screen, and to be able to see where you were when a particular image was captured.
Online sync is a big deal - this opens up all sorts of features, such as editing missions on your PC and having them automatically available on your ST-16, being able to share missions between controllers and being able to generate reports and presentations for clients and friends. There has been some discussion lately about planning grids for survey missions, and this is how I can deliver a truly powerful tool for professional use.
There are a few other tweaks and changes that hopefully will make it to this release, but I'll announce those later on.
Now, in order to make this all possible the price of the app is going to go up a small amount. This weekend is probably going to be the last chance to get it at the current price, so don't miss out. If you want to help me pay my bills, give it a few days
All of the current users will be able to upgrade without paying any more. However for all users who wish to use the online services, I will need to charge a fee to cover ongoing server costs - hosting gigabytes of photos and videos online is not free. When these facilities are fully online, I'll share some more about how that might work.
In the short term, the upgrade may mean the registration server is offline for a few short periods. Check the website for any service reports. I'll be sharing early builds with a few beta testers over the next few days - drop me a message if you're interested. The final release should be coming out around the end of the month. It's going to be fantastic!
The next release includes two very big features, and the foundations for some major developments going on. Getting this stuff right takes a little time, which is why I've been relatively quiet. However, we're getting close, so here's what to expect.
The first new feature is equipment management. This allows you to track what you flew and when - you can identify the batteries you fly with, and for professional users, which drone, camera or controller you used for each flight. The equipment database allows you to track how batteries are performing, and later it will be possible to get stats on typical lifespans, expected flight times and the difference between manufacturers.
The second feature is online share and sync. Flight summaries will now identify what photos and video you took, your route and all of the current stats on flight time, radio signal, distance and so on. You will be able to upload these to the UAV Toolbox website where you can share them and review flights along with Google Maps and synchronized photos and video. It makes a world of difference to be able to show people a flight on a big screen, and to be able to see where you were when a particular image was captured.
Online sync is a big deal - this opens up all sorts of features, such as editing missions on your PC and having them automatically available on your ST-16, being able to share missions between controllers and being able to generate reports and presentations for clients and friends. There has been some discussion lately about planning grids for survey missions, and this is how I can deliver a truly powerful tool for professional use.
There are a few other tweaks and changes that hopefully will make it to this release, but I'll announce those later on.
Now, in order to make this all possible the price of the app is going to go up a small amount. This weekend is probably going to be the last chance to get it at the current price, so don't miss out. If you want to help me pay my bills, give it a few days
All of the current users will be able to upgrade without paying any more. However for all users who wish to use the online services, I will need to charge a fee to cover ongoing server costs - hosting gigabytes of photos and videos online is not free. When these facilities are fully online, I'll share some more about how that might work.In the short term, the upgrade may mean the registration server is offline for a few short periods. Check the website for any service reports. I'll be sharing early builds with a few beta testers over the next few days - drop me a message if you're interested. The final release should be coming out around the end of the month. It's going to be fantastic!
! I recently registered with you and was very pleased with your app but have been trying to figure out how to sync Google maps and GPS telemetry with video footage on a Mac. Since you are moving into the cloud this sounds as though it will solve my problems without me having to do any coding. Also means I can use my Mac for it
