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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Frequently Asked Questions About Remote GeoSystems Video Mapping Software and Hardware

LineVision Software Solutions

General LineVision FAQ

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How do I get my DJI drone to record and geotag video with SRT files for LineVision?

In the DJI Go App, choose the MENU option on the right side of the screen for Images and Video. Choose the Video icon and change file type from .MOV the default to .MP4. Choose the Option tool icon and TURN ON Video Caption. That option needs to be ON for the .SRT files to be saved with the .MP4 on your SD Card when you record during a flight.

Please note: you must have a DJI model that properly logs the GPS as an SRT file.

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Do you have a published standard CSV format so I can be sure my geospatial video GPS data companion files are compatible with LineVision?

Yes. LineVision accepts many different GPS Data companion file types and to make it easy we have a published very simple CSV spec for LineVision.

The format is as follows:

  • Column 1: Latitude
  • Column 2: Longitude
  • Column 3: Altitude
  • Column 4: UTC Time
  • Column 5: Speed
  • Column 6: Course
  • The 1st row MUST be the following:

    LATITUDE, LONGITUDE, ALTITUDE, UTCTIME, SPEED, COURSE

    From there, each additional row just needs to be the corresponding values.

    You can download the Simple CSV file format example by clicking on the document title below.

    Remote GeoSystems LineVision Sample CSV Format (Simplest)

    Categories: Drone & UAV FAQ, General LineVision FAQ, LineVision Desktop, LineVision Esri ArcMap Add-in, LineVision Google Earth Extension, LineVision Online for Enterprise, LineVision PLS-CADD
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    Is LineVision available for Mac?

    At this time, LineVision is only available for Microsoft Windows (7 or later).

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    How can I share the videos I will make with LineVision with my clients? Will they also have to buy the LineVision software to view my content?

    The geoProject format is the ideal way to deliver an interactive and immersive map-based deliverable to your client. (Click here for more on geoProjects.)

    However, to offer that type of functionality, requires software that make that all work together.

    If you are using the Remote GeoSystems geoProject format for your deliverable, then your client will need some sort of version of LineVision Basic edition or higher to view the saved geoProject.

    This can be any of the following LineVision versions: LineVision Google Earth Extension, LineVision Desktop, LineVision Esri ArcMap Add-in or LineVision Online for Enterprise.

    Since we do offer the monthly plans, so you could subscribe for your client and turn off their subscription for the months that its is not being used.

    Alternatively you could create screen capture of the LineVision running if you just needed to send your client a movie. There are also the automated reports that can be exported in Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as mission plans that can be exported as KML files. But again, the map interactivity with video requires the LineVision software currently.

    Categories: Drone & UAV FAQ, General LineVision FAQ, LineVision Desktop, LineVision Esri ArcMap Add-in, LineVision Google Earth Extension, LineVision Online for Enterprise, Marine & Subsea FAQ
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    What is a geoProject?

    Learn more about geoProjects on this page: About geoProjects

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    Can I save files or projects so that users do not have to manually select and add the videos, photos and other files needed to view a project?

    Yes. You can save your project as a geoProject. That way end user only needs to open the geoProject, view and interact with the project deliverable as you last saved it.

    Categories: General LineVision FAQ, LineVision Desktop, LineVision Esri ArcMap Add-in, LineVision Google Earth Extension
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    How do I get a single geotagged video to play in LineVision?

    To load a single geotagged video to LineVision go to File > Open Video then navigate to Windows folder where you downloaded the geotagged video AND GPS “companion” or “sidecar” files. This should load up the video and play with the clickable GPS track on the map.

    Check out this short tutorial:

    Categories: General LineVision FAQ, LineVision Desktop, LineVision Esri ArcMap Add-in, LineVision Google Earth Extension, LineVision PLS-CADD
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    How is your LineVision software licensed?

    LineVision Desktop, Add-ins, Extensions and Plug-in software is currently licensed to a specific PC as a monthly, annual or perpetual license plan.

    The perpetual and includes free updates for the first year and an optional 20% annually for upgrades in year 2 and beyond. Click here to see our pricing plans.  

    Categories: General LineVision FAQ, LineVision Desktop, LineVision Esri ArcMap Add-in, LineVision Google Earth Extension, LineVision PLS-CADD
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    What gas leak detection systems are compatible with the geoDVR and LineVision system?

    The geoDVR typically runs independently of the leak detection system. There are NO proprietary technology integrations or specialized post-processing services required! After the data collection step, the LDS operator and/or analysts simply import the data into our LineVision post-inspection reporting software for analysis and deliverable creation.

    We can modify LineVision to support data directly from most LDS manufacturers. We have worked with data from the Boreal Laser and Pergam LDS systems can usually add support for most other systems as well. Please let us know if you have some other specific direct integration requirements, it’s likely our professional service team could help devise a solution.

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    I need to be able to show video and my flight route on a Google Map or Google Earth in real time as the video plays. Is this something your software can do?

    Yes – Our LineVision software allows you to view video files with continuous GPS coordinates a map for dynamic an interactive playback along a flight route. The LineVision Google Earth Extension lets you do this with Google Earth and our LineVision Desktop lets you do this with Esri ArcGIS Maps.

    Categories: Drone & UAV FAQ, General LineVision FAQ, LineVision Desktop, LineVision Google Earth Extension
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    We use DJI drones for survey and inspection and want to overlay or embed kmz files, shapefiles, any line work into the video. Will LineVision support this?

    Yes – with some DJI models, and LineVision Desktop – Ultimate, you can use the data from the DJI Fight Record log TXT file to geotag the video so that an approximation of the “camera-target-footprint” shows on the map with this data. You can then enable the map overlay. But again remember this is really an approximation. Unlike the aircraft gimbal systems, the DJI’s do not have a laser rangefinder to get LineVision all the ideal metadata parameters to get the 4-corner information really accurate. Also at this time you cannot export a video file with the video overlaid, the client will at least need the LineVision Desktop – Basic edition to view the data overlaid on the video.

    Also, all versions of LineVision also allow you and clients to video player synced with a moving map flight route and data side by side.

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    Purchasing

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    How do I cancel a recurring license plan?

    You can cancel a recurring plan at any time, and will not be billed at the beginning of the next cycle. You will continue to have access to the software until the end of the current billing cycle. We DO NOT offer pro-rated refunds.

    PLEASE NOTE: The license and account management portal at LineVision.com will launch later this year, but in the meantime if you wish to cancel or otherwise change your subscription please send an e-mail to orders@remotegeo.com. Please include your License Code, Email, Name, Company Name and Phone Number.

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    How do your Enterprise Licensing Plans and pricing work for the desktop and extension software?

    Enterprise Licensing Plans are really just a way of providing your company or organization a custom pricing plan and proposal (with a discount off of retail) for perpetual licencing with annual upgrades and maintenance based on “maximum anticipated number of user deployments” at any given time.

    Enterprise Pricing will often optionally include the following:

  • End-user Training and/or “Train-the-Trainer” Training
  • Some type of Technical Support Agreement
  • Enterprise Pricing can also optionally include “Temporary Emergency Scaling” for emergency situations when more employees and/or contractors other than the usual number of users need temporary access (monthly or annual) to the LineVision software. For example, after a hurricane or wildfire, you may have search and rescue or outside “mutual assistance” power restoration teams that also need to temporary use the software in addition to the normal utility company linemen and inspectors.

    Contact Us to discuss your Enterprise licensing needs.

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    Trials & Support

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    How do I cancel a recurring license plan?

    You can cancel a recurring plan at any time, and will not be billed at the beginning of the next cycle. You will continue to have access to the software until the end of the current billing cycle. We DO NOT offer pro-rated refunds.

    PLEASE NOTE: The license and account management portal at LineVision.com will launch later this year, but in the meantime if you wish to cancel or otherwise change your subscription please send an e-mail to orders@remotegeo.com. Please include your License Code, Email, Name, Company Name and Phone Number.

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    “Registration server communication failed” when registering the software

    This error can occur if the software has a problem reaching the registration server when validating your license.

    If you are in a Corporate network environment, it is possible your IT department may have to allow access to the registration server by unblocking/whitelisting the address in the firewall.

    Hostname: remotegeosystems.com
    (Outgoing) TCP Port: 7777

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    LineVision Desktop

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    Do you have a published standard CSV format so I can be sure my geospatial video GPS data companion files are compatible with LineVision?

    Yes. LineVision accepts many different GPS Data companion file types and to make it easy we have a published very simple CSV spec for LineVision.

    The format is as follows:

  • Column 1: Latitude
  • Column 2: Longitude
  • Column 3: Altitude
  • Column 4: UTC Time
  • Column 5: Speed
  • Column 6: Course
  • The 1st row MUST be the following:

    LATITUDE, LONGITUDE, ALTITUDE, UTCTIME, SPEED, COURSE

    From there, each additional row just needs to be the corresponding values.

    You can download the Simple CSV file format example by clicking on the document title below.

    Remote GeoSystems LineVision Sample CSV Format (Simplest)

    Categories: Drone & UAV FAQ, General LineVision FAQ, LineVision Desktop, LineVision Esri ArcMap Add-in, LineVision Google Earth Extension, LineVision Online for Enterprise, LineVision PLS-CADD
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    How can I share the videos I will make with LineVision with my clients? Will they also have to buy the LineVision software to view my content?

    The geoProject format is the ideal way to deliver an interactive and immersive map-based deliverable to your client. (Click here for more on geoProjects.)

    However, to offer that type of functionality, requires software that make that all work together.

    If you are using the Remote GeoSystems geoProject format for your deliverable, then your client will need some sort of version of LineVision Basic edition or higher to view the saved geoProject.

    This can be any of the following LineVision versions: LineVision Google Earth Extension, LineVision Desktop, LineVision Esri ArcMap Add-in or LineVision Online for Enterprise.

    Since we do offer the monthly plans, so you could subscribe for your client and turn off their subscription for the months that its is not being used.

    Alternatively you could create screen capture of the LineVision running if you just needed to send your client a movie. There are also the automated reports that can be exported in Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as mission plans that can be exported as KML files. But again, the map interactivity with video requires the LineVision software currently.

    Categories: Drone & UAV FAQ, General LineVision FAQ, LineVision Desktop, LineVision Esri ArcMap Add-in, LineVision Google Earth Extension, LineVision Online for Enterprise, Marine & Subsea FAQ
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    Can I save files or projects so that users do not have to manually select and add the videos, photos and other files needed to view a project?

    Yes. You can save your project as a geoProject. That way end user only needs to open the geoProject, view and interact with the project deliverable as you last saved it.

    Categories: General LineVision FAQ, LineVision Desktop, LineVision Esri ArcMap Add-in, LineVision Google Earth Extension
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    How do I get a single geotagged video to play in LineVision?

    To load a single geotagged video to LineVision go to File > Open Video then navigate to Windows folder where you downloaded the geotagged video AND GPS “companion” or “sidecar” files. This should load up the video and play with the clickable GPS track on the map.

    Check out this short tutorial:

    Categories: General LineVision FAQ, LineVision Desktop, LineVision Esri ArcMap Add-in, LineVision Google Earth Extension, LineVision PLS-CADD
    Back to Top
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    How is your LineVision software licensed?

    LineVision Desktop, Add-ins, Extensions and Plug-in software is currently licensed to a specific PC as a monthly, annual or perpetual license plan.

    The perpetual and includes free updates for the first year and an optional 20% annually for upgrades in year 2 and beyond. Click here to see our pricing plans.  

    Categories: General LineVision FAQ, LineVision Desktop, LineVision Esri ArcMap Add-in, LineVision Google Earth Extension, LineVision PLS-CADD
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    Do I need to already have ArcMap or other Esri software to use LineVision Desktop?

    No – LineVision Desktop is a stand-alone desktop application that leverages Esri technology and map data so that anyone without any GIS experience can create enterprise-ready immersive map-based geospatial video and photo geoProject reports.

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    I need to be able to show video and my flight route on a Google Map or Google Earth in real time as the video plays. Is this something your software can do?

    Yes – Our LineVision software allows you to view video files with continuous GPS coordinates a map for dynamic an interactive playback along a flight route. The LineVision Google Earth Extension lets you do this with Google Earth and our LineVision Desktop lets you do this with Esri ArcGIS Maps.

    Categories: Drone & UAV FAQ, General LineVision FAQ, LineVision Desktop, LineVision Google Earth Extension
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    Does LineVision Desktop have the ability to also parse mission and security KLV metadata from MISB FMV extract into the .GPX file or just GPS-related data?

    There can be all kinds of keys in the MISB FMV so for the sake of making the software more usable for the vast majority of users, we currently only pull out GPS & related data.

    However, we certainly can parse all or some specific mission/security metadata and get that into a GPX or other file type. We work with customers on a case by case basis for this type of customization and are happy to explore what would be involved if you are interested.

    Contact us to learn more.

    Categories: Drone & UAV FAQ, LineVision Desktop, MISB FMV
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    We use DJI drones for survey and inspection and want to overlay or embed kmz files, shapefiles, any line work into the video. Will LineVision support this?

    Yes – with some DJI models, and LineVision Desktop – Ultimate, you can use the data from the DJI Fight Record log TXT file to geotag the video so that an approximation of the “camera-target-footprint” shows on the map with this data. You can then enable the map overlay. But again remember this is really an approximation. Unlike the aircraft gimbal systems, the DJI’s do not have a laser rangefinder to get LineVision all the ideal metadata parameters to get the 4-corner information really accurate. Also at this time you cannot export a video file with the video overlaid, the client will at least need the LineVision Desktop – Basic edition to view the data overlaid on the video.

    Also, all versions of LineVision also allow you and clients to video player synced with a moving map flight route and data side by side.

    Categories: Drone & UAV FAQ, General LineVision FAQ, LineVision Desktop
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    LineVision Esri ArcMap Add-in

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    Do you have a published standard CSV format so I can be sure my geospatial video GPS data companion files are compatible with LineVision?

    Yes. LineVision accepts many different GPS Data companion file types and to make it easy we have a published very simple CSV spec for LineVision.

    The format is as follows:

  • Column 1: Latitude
  • Column 2: Longitude
  • Column 3: Altitude
  • Column 4: UTC Time
  • Column 5: Speed
  • Column 6: Course
  • The 1st row MUST be the following:

    LATITUDE, LONGITUDE, ALTITUDE, UTCTIME, SPEED, COURSE

    From there, each additional row just needs to be the corresponding values.

    You can download the Simple CSV file format example by clicking on the document title below.

    Remote GeoSystems LineVision Sample CSV Format (Simplest)

    Categories: Drone & UAV FAQ, General LineVision FAQ, LineVision Desktop, LineVision Esri ArcMap Add-in, LineVision Google Earth Extension, LineVision Online for Enterprise, LineVision PLS-CADD
    Back to Top
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    How can I share the videos I will make with LineVision with my clients? Will they also have to buy the LineVision software to view my content?

    The geoProject format is the ideal way to deliver an interactive and immersive map-based deliverable to your client. (Click here for more on geoProjects.)

    However, to offer that type of functionality, requires software that make that all work together.

    If you are using the Remote GeoSystems geoProject format for your deliverable, then your client will need some sort of version of LineVision Basic edition or higher to view the saved geoProject.

    This can be any of the following LineVision versions: LineVision Google Earth Extension, LineVision Desktop, LineVision Esri ArcMap Add-in or LineVision Online for Enterprise.

    Since we do offer the monthly plans, so you could subscribe for your client and turn off their subscription for the months that its is not being used.

    Alternatively you could create screen capture of the LineVision running if you just needed to send your client a movie. There are also the automated reports that can be exported in Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as mission plans that can be exported as KML files. But again, the map interactivity with video requires the LineVision software currently.

    Categories: Drone & UAV FAQ, General LineVision FAQ, LineVision Desktop, LineVision Esri ArcMap Add-in, LineVision Google Earth Extension, LineVision Online for Enterprise, Marine & Subsea FAQ
    Back to Top
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    Can I save files or projects so that users do not have to manually select and add the videos, photos and other files needed to view a project?

    Yes. You can save your project as a geoProject. That way end user only needs to open the geoProject, view and interact with the project deliverable as you last saved it.

    Categories: General LineVision FAQ, LineVision Desktop, LineVision Esri ArcMap Add-in, LineVision Google Earth Extension
    Back to Top
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    How do I get a single geotagged video to play in LineVision?

    To load a single geotagged video to LineVision go to File > Open Video then navigate to Windows folder where you downloaded the geotagged video AND GPS “companion” or “sidecar” files. This should load up the video and play with the clickable GPS track on the map.

    Check out this short tutorial:

    Categories: General LineVision FAQ, LineVision Desktop, LineVision Esri ArcMap Add-in, LineVision Google Earth Extension, LineVision PLS-CADD
    Back to Top
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    How is your LineVision software licensed?

    LineVision Desktop, Add-ins, Extensions and Plug-in software is currently licensed to a specific PC as a monthly, annual or perpetual license plan.

    The perpetual and includes free updates for the first year and an optional 20% annually for upgrades in year 2 and beyond. Click here to see our pricing plans.  

    Categories: General LineVision FAQ, LineVision Desktop, LineVision Esri ArcMap Add-in, LineVision Google Earth Extension, LineVision PLS-CADD
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    Will your LineVision Esri ArcMap Add-in support videos with MISB compliant metadata?

    The LineVision Esri ArcMap Add-in does not currently support video with MISB-compliant metadata, however our stand-alone LineVision Desktop and Video GeoTagger PRO does support MISB Full Motion Video files.

    Remote GeoSystems LineVision Esri ArcMap Add-in is designed to let you analyze and manage georeferenced video with “companion” GPS data files in ArcMap. This differs from Esri’s FMV Add-in, which supports the MISB FMV standard. However you can install and use both the LineVision Esri ArcMap Add-in and Esri’s FMV Add-in in ArcMap.

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    LineVision Google Earth Extension

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    Do you have a published standard CSV format so I can be sure my geospatial video GPS data companion files are compatible with LineVision?

    Yes. LineVision accepts many different GPS Data companion file types and to make it easy we have a published very simple CSV spec for LineVision.

    The format is as follows:

  • Column 1: Latitude
  • Column 2: Longitude
  • Column 3: Altitude
  • Column 4: UTC Time
  • Column 5: Speed
  • Column 6: Course
  • The 1st row MUST be the following:

    LATITUDE, LONGITUDE, ALTITUDE, UTCTIME, SPEED, COURSE

    From there, each additional row just needs to be the corresponding values.

    You can download the Simple CSV file format example by clicking on the document title below.

    Remote GeoSystems LineVision Sample CSV Format (Simplest)

    Categories: Drone & UAV FAQ, General LineVision FAQ, LineVision Desktop, LineVision Esri ArcMap Add-in, LineVision Google Earth Extension, LineVision Online for Enterprise, LineVision PLS-CADD
    Back to Top
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    How can I share the videos I will make with LineVision with my clients? Will they also have to buy the LineVision software to view my content?

    The geoProject format is the ideal way to deliver an interactive and immersive map-based deliverable to your client. (Click here for more on geoProjects.)

    However, to offer that type of functionality, requires software that make that all work together.

    If you are using the Remote GeoSystems geoProject format for your deliverable, then your client will need some sort of version of LineVision Basic edition or higher to view the saved geoProject.

    This can be any of the following LineVision versions: LineVision Google Earth Extension, LineVision Desktop, LineVision Esri ArcMap Add-in or LineVision Online for Enterprise.

    Since we do offer the monthly plans, so you could subscribe for your client and turn off their subscription for the months that its is not being used.

    Alternatively you could create screen capture of the LineVision running if you just needed to send your client a movie. There are also the automated reports that can be exported in Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as mission plans that can be exported as KML files. But again, the map interactivity with video requires the LineVision software currently.

    Categories: Drone & UAV FAQ, General LineVision FAQ, LineVision Desktop, LineVision Esri ArcMap Add-in, LineVision Google Earth Extension, LineVision Online for Enterprise, Marine & Subsea FAQ
    Back to Top
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    Can I save files or projects so that users do not have to manually select and add the videos, photos and other files needed to view a project?

    Yes. You can save your project as a geoProject. That way end user only needs to open the geoProject, view and interact with the project deliverable as you last saved it.

    Categories: General LineVision FAQ, LineVision Desktop, LineVision Esri ArcMap Add-in, LineVision Google Earth Extension
    Back to Top
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    How do I get a single geotagged video to play in LineVision?

    To load a single geotagged video to LineVision go to File > Open Video then navigate to Windows folder where you downloaded the geotagged video AND GPS “companion” or “sidecar” files. This should load up the video and play with the clickable GPS track on the map.

    Check out this short tutorial:

    Categories: General LineVision FAQ, LineVision Desktop, LineVision Esri ArcMap Add-in, LineVision Google Earth Extension, LineVision PLS-CADD
    Back to Top
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    How is your LineVision software licensed?

    LineVision Desktop, Add-ins, Extensions and Plug-in software is currently licensed to a specific PC as a monthly, annual or perpetual license plan.

    The perpetual and includes free updates for the first year and an optional 20% annually for upgrades in year 2 and beyond. Click here to see our pricing plans.  

    Categories: General LineVision FAQ, LineVision Desktop, LineVision Esri ArcMap Add-in, LineVision Google Earth Extension, LineVision PLS-CADD
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    Does the LineVision Google Earth Extension work with both Google Earth Pro and Standard?

    Yes.

    Category: LineVision Google Earth Extension
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    I need to be able to show video and my flight route on a Google Map or Google Earth in real time as the video plays. Is this something your software can do?

    Yes – Our LineVision software allows you to view video files with continuous GPS coordinates a map for dynamic an interactive playback along a flight route. The LineVision Google Earth Extension lets you do this with Google Earth and our LineVision Desktop lets you do this with Esri ArcGIS Maps.

    Categories: Drone & UAV FAQ, General LineVision FAQ, LineVision Desktop, LineVision Google Earth Extension
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    LineVision PLS-CADD

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    Do you have a published standard CSV format so I can be sure my geospatial video GPS data companion files are compatible with LineVision?

    Yes. LineVision accepts many different GPS Data companion file types and to make it easy we have a published very simple CSV spec for LineVision.

    The format is as follows:

  • Column 1: Latitude
  • Column 2: Longitude
  • Column 3: Altitude
  • Column 4: UTC Time
  • Column 5: Speed
  • Column 6: Course
  • The 1st row MUST be the following:

    LATITUDE, LONGITUDE, ALTITUDE, UTCTIME, SPEED, COURSE

    From there, each additional row just needs to be the corresponding values.

    You can download the Simple CSV file format example by clicking on the document title below.

    Remote GeoSystems LineVision Sample CSV Format (Simplest)

    Categories: Drone & UAV FAQ, General LineVision FAQ, LineVision Desktop, LineVision Esri ArcMap Add-in, LineVision Google Earth Extension, LineVision Online for Enterprise, LineVision PLS-CADD
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    How do I get a single geotagged video to play in LineVision?

    To load a single geotagged video to LineVision go to File > Open Video then navigate to Windows folder where you downloaded the geotagged video AND GPS “companion” or “sidecar” files. This should load up the video and play with the clickable GPS track on the map.

    Check out this short tutorial:

    Categories: General LineVision FAQ, LineVision Desktop, LineVision Esri ArcMap Add-in, LineVision Google Earth Extension, LineVision PLS-CADD
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    How is your LineVision software licensed?

    LineVision Desktop, Add-ins, Extensions and Plug-in software is currently licensed to a specific PC as a monthly, annual or perpetual license plan.

    The perpetual and includes free updates for the first year and an optional 20% annually for upgrades in year 2 and beyond. Click here to see our pricing plans.  

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    How do I access the LineVision extension in PLS-CADD?

    Once you have installed our LineVision PLS-CADD extension first launch PLS-CADD. Next select Drafting > Attachments > LiDAR Video Setup > Remote GeoSystems LineVision PLS-CADD. LineVision PLS-CADD will not automatically appear. To view and work in LineVision simply “middle” click your mouse on a point in PLS-CADD and select Show LIDAR Video or press the L hot key.

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    What kind of files do I need to use LineVision PLS-CADD extension?

    You will need to have a PLS-CADD file plus a corresponding geotagged video file for that line segment. You may also want to have geotagged high resolution oblique photos for that line segment.

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    LineVision Online for Enterprise

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    Do you have a published standard CSV format so I can be sure my geospatial video GPS data companion files are compatible with LineVision?

    Yes. LineVision accepts many different GPS Data companion file types and to make it easy we have a published very simple CSV spec for LineVision.

    The format is as follows:

  • Column 1: Latitude
  • Column 2: Longitude
  • Column 3: Altitude
  • Column 4: UTC Time
  • Column 5: Speed
  • Column 6: Course
  • The 1st row MUST be the following:

    LATITUDE, LONGITUDE, ALTITUDE, UTCTIME, SPEED, COURSE

    From there, each additional row just needs to be the corresponding values.

    You can download the Simple CSV file format example by clicking on the document title below.

    Remote GeoSystems LineVision Sample CSV Format (Simplest)

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    How can I share the videos I will make with LineVision with my clients? Will they also have to buy the LineVision software to view my content?

    The geoProject format is the ideal way to deliver an interactive and immersive map-based deliverable to your client. (Click here for more on geoProjects.)

    However, to offer that type of functionality, requires software that make that all work together.

    If you are using the Remote GeoSystems geoProject format for your deliverable, then your client will need some sort of version of LineVision Basic edition or higher to view the saved geoProject.

    This can be any of the following LineVision versions: LineVision Google Earth Extension, LineVision Desktop, LineVision Esri ArcMap Add-in or LineVision Online for Enterprise.

    Since we do offer the monthly plans, so you could subscribe for your client and turn off their subscription for the months that its is not being used.

    Alternatively you could create screen capture of the LineVision running if you just needed to send your client a movie. There are also the automated reports that can be exported in Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as mission plans that can be exported as KML files. But again, the map interactivity with video requires the LineVision software currently.

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    Does your LineVision Online for Enterprise work with Esri’s ArcGIS Enterprise (formerly ArcGIS for Server)?

    You can stream imagery and vector data as background maps in LineVision Online for Enterprise from Esri’s ArcGIS Enterprise using Esri REST; SOAP and Open Geospatial Consortium, Inc.® (OGC®) standards. You can setup data layers from ArcGIS Enterprise using the LineVision Enterprise “Layer Browser” panel.

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    geoDVR Video Recorders & Mapping Systems

    geoDVR Gen3

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    What are the Ethernet ports used for?

    The Ethernet ports can be used for our geoDVR RAC (Remote Access Control) software in case someone wants to control the geoDVR via a laptop instead of touchscreen monitor. It can also be used to quickly remove video and other data from the geoDVR with a laptop (Instead of using the removable hard drive or USB ports.) The geoDVR also now supports some Ethernet-based cameras.

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    What kind of video files does the geoDVR record?

    The geoDVR records .AVI files (H.264 codec) with permanently embedded GPS data and .MP4 files (H.264 codec). With the optional geoDVR Module for Target Location & MISB FMV and a compatible gimbal, the geoDVR can also record MISB compliant Full Motion Video as .TS files.

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    What kind of Solid State Drives SSD does the geoDVR Gen2 use?

    The geoDVR SSDs have a special faceplate and actually have to be specially formated by Remote GeoSystems for the geoDVR. If you need extra drives let us know and we can include in your quote.

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    What are the USB ports used for?

    The USB ports are used for things like the Remote Start-Stop & Waypoint Trigger, USB connection to a touch screen monitor, connecting a keyboard and mouse for when setting up and configuring the geoDVR. Some customers also use the USB to move the still photos from a gimbal camera and put them on the geoDVR SSD.

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    What kind of monitors can I use with the geoDVR Gen3?

    The nice thing about the geoDVR is it does the video multiplexing at the geoDVR firmware/software level so you can use almost any monitors and the operator can arrange their video feeds and map panels however they like.

    We have seen clients have good luck with industrial options in the $500 – $2500 range. Given the value, many clients will go that way, unless it is a law enforcement or military aircraft.

    Some of the advantages to going MIL-STD spec is extra durability and serviceability and extra features like night vision and programmable buttons and Dzus mounting. Most commercial/consumer monitors when they break, they are done, but again the value can often justify that.

    We offer some 13.3 inch industrial monitors for around $500 USD and are also offering the mil-spec Viewpoint Systems displays (and others based on client request) and we are happy to help you select anything in between.

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    What are the power requirements for the geoDVR Gen3?

    The voltage input for the geoDVR Gen3 is variable and can be between 9V-32V DC. The average power consumption should be between 25 – 35 Watts depending on what additional optional modules are enabled on the unit. The max/peak power consumption is approximately 65 Watts.

    The geoDVR Gen3 is usually shipped setup to start on ignition (basically, when the IGN input gets voltage (between 9-32V) for more than a couple of seconds, the geoDVR powers on). The common way most customers wire this is to put a on/off switch between the positive terminal and IGN terminal. This way, once the switch is turned on, the geoDVR will start.

    IMPORTANT: If using the wall power adapter for testing do not use 220V (European, other standard for AC) directly – it will fry the unit. You will need a 110V converter. Once converted down to 110V AC, the power supplies we provided will then convert the voltages to do 12V DC which is the voltage the geoDVR requires.

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    I want to use a 12 volt consumer monitor in an aircraft with 24 volt system. What do I need?

    You will need a 24 volt to 12 volt step down converter. These can be found on Amazon and at many electronics parts suppliers.

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    Is there a way to tell if there are issues recording video while the DVR is running during “in-mission” data collection?

    The geoDVR Gen2/3 hardware has proven to be one of the most reliable commercial geospatial video recorders available and when properly configured and powered should provide you with dependable recording for years to come. However, the geoDVR does offer several ways to insure it is successfully recording video during flight (or not):

    With a Monitor Connected

    If using a monitor connected to the geoDVR there is a status indicator bar at the bottom of the primary geoDVR interface. In the status indicator bar is a section called “Is Recording.” These square icons indicate the recording status of each of the video channels going to the geoDVR:

  • Green squares indicates video IS successfully being recorded – All is good, but monitor status occasionally.
  • Red squares indicates NO video is being recorded – If this occurs while recording, investigate cause of issue as soon as possible.
  • Yellow squares indicates a potential issue or warning state such as lost GPS, and can proceed a Red square – If this occurs while recording, investigate cause of issue as soon as possible.
  • With this capability the geoDVR is constantly checking to make sure fields are being written to the geoDVR in real time.

    Also there is the System Output Status Panel. This panel displays a variety of system status such as the live status of the GPS connection, user actions and system errors (if encountered).

    You can see an example of the geoDVR successfully recording 3 channels of geospatial video in flight in this video:

    With Audio Connected

    Using the communications systems adapter for aircraft audio, or even just a simple speaker or ear bud for the observer, the geoDVR will provide audio warnings when it detects video is not being recorded.

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    What gas leak detection systems are compatible with the geoDVR and LineVision system?

    The geoDVR typically runs independently of the leak detection system. There are NO proprietary technology integrations or specialized post-processing services required! After the data collection step, the LDS operator and/or analysts simply import the data into our LineVision post-inspection reporting software for analysis and deliverable creation.

    We can modify LineVision to support data directly from most LDS manufacturers. We have worked with data from the Boreal Laser and Pergam LDS systems can usually add support for most other systems as well. Please let us know if you have some other specific direct integration requirements, it’s likely our professional service team could help devise a solution.

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    How much video can I record on my drive?

    The amount of video you can record depends on the bitrate of the video. This can vary depending on many factors:

    • Scenery (A complex scene of a city with many different colors can be compressed less than a pure blue sky for example)
    • Encoding quality (default is ‘High’ on the geoDVR)
    • Resolution, Framerate, and Color Depth
    • Number of channels you are recording
    • Codec (geoDVR uses H.264)
    • Camera Sensor/quality

    For a single HD 1080P30 channel on ‘High’ quality setting (the default in geoDVR) using the bullet cams we include in our geoDVR kits, we estimate the bitrate to be around 15mbps – or 37 hours of footage for a 250GB drive. Keep in mind this figure can vary significantly depending on the specific footage you are recording. To get a more accurate figure, we recommend recording your own sample footage to calculate the average bitrate with and extrapolating from there.

     

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    What is the accuracy of the geoDVR’s GPS?

    This will really depend on what GPS device you choose to use with the geoDVR. The geoDVR Mini ships with a Garmin 18x receiver and the geoDVR Gen3 features an internal GPS receiver and with that you can probably expect around 3 meter accuracy. The geoDVR Mini can connect to most NMEA-compliant GPS devices so if you have a high-end survey grade GPS unit with differential correction you can use that. In airborne applications, when connected to a compatible gimbal camera with the correct metadata parameters, the geoDVR Mini also can geotag where the camera is looking at the ground with great accuracy to display the “camera target footprint” on the map, or CTF as we call it.

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    geoDVR Mini

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    How many cameras will the geoDVR Mini record and geotag at once?

    Right now we offer the geoDVR Mini in a single-channel HD (high-definition) version.

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    What is the accuracy of the geoDVR’s GPS?

    This will really depend on what GPS device you choose to use with the geoDVR. The geoDVR Mini ships with a Garmin 18x receiver and the geoDVR Gen3 features an internal GPS receiver and with that you can probably expect around 3 meter accuracy. The geoDVR Mini can connect to most NMEA-compliant GPS devices so if you have a high-end survey grade GPS unit with differential correction you can use that. In airborne applications, when connected to a compatible gimbal camera with the correct metadata parameters, the geoDVR Mini also can geotag where the camera is looking at the ground with great accuracy to display the “camera target footprint” on the map, or CTF as we call it.

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    Platforms and Industry Solutions

    Drone & UAV FAQ

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    Is LineVision software compatible with video from DJI drones?

    Yes – All LineVision versions accept geotagged videos from certain DJI models that log the .SRT file with GPS data along with the video files.

    Based on internal research and customer feedback the following DJI models should support recording video with the .SRT file:

  • Mavic Pro
  • Inspire 1 & 2
  • Phantom 3 Pro
  • Phantom 4 Standard (for some reason it seems DJI did not include .SRT file logging capability with the Phantom 4 Pro.)
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    How do I get my DJI drone to record and geotag video with SRT files for LineVision?

    In the DJI Go App, choose the MENU option on the right side of the screen for Images and Video. Choose the Video icon and change file type from .MOV the default to .MP4. Choose the Option tool icon and TURN ON Video Caption. That option needs to be ON for the .SRT files to be saved with the .MP4 on your SD Card when you record during a flight.

    Please note: you must have a DJI model that properly logs the GPS as an SRT file.

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    Do you have a published standard CSV format so I can be sure my geospatial video GPS data companion files are compatible with LineVision?

    Yes. LineVision accepts many different GPS Data companion file types and to make it easy we have a published very simple CSV spec for LineVision.

    The format is as follows:

  • Column 1: Latitude
  • Column 2: Longitude
  • Column 3: Altitude
  • Column 4: UTC Time
  • Column 5: Speed
  • Column 6: Course
  • The 1st row MUST be the following:

    LATITUDE, LONGITUDE, ALTITUDE, UTCTIME, SPEED, COURSE

    From there, each additional row just needs to be the corresponding values.

    You can download the Simple CSV file format example by clicking on the document title below.

    Remote GeoSystems LineVision Sample CSV Format (Simplest)

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    How can I share the videos I will make with LineVision with my clients? Will they also have to buy the LineVision software to view my content?

    The geoProject format is the ideal way to deliver an interactive and immersive map-based deliverable to your client. (Click here for more on geoProjects.)

    However, to offer that type of functionality, requires software that make that all work together.

    If you are using the Remote GeoSystems geoProject format for your deliverable, then your client will need some sort of version of LineVision Basic edition or higher to view the saved geoProject.

    This can be any of the following LineVision versions: LineVision Google Earth Extension, LineVision Desktop, LineVision Esri ArcMap Add-in or LineVision Online for Enterprise.

    Since we do offer the monthly plans, so you could subscribe for your client and turn off their subscription for the months that its is not being used.

    Alternatively you could create screen capture of the LineVision running if you just needed to send your client a movie. There are also the automated reports that can be exported in Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as mission plans that can be exported as KML files. But again, the map interactivity with video requires the LineVision software currently.

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    I need to be able to show video and my flight route on a Google Map or Google Earth in real time as the video plays. Is this something your software can do?

    Yes – Our LineVision software allows you to view video files with continuous GPS coordinates a map for dynamic an interactive playback along a flight route. The LineVision Google Earth Extension lets you do this with Google Earth and our LineVision Desktop lets you do this with Esri ArcGIS Maps.

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    Does LineVision Desktop have the ability to also parse mission and security KLV metadata from MISB FMV extract into the .GPX file or just GPS-related data?

    There can be all kinds of keys in the MISB FMV so for the sake of making the software more usable for the vast majority of users, we currently only pull out GPS & related data.

    However, we certainly can parse all or some specific mission/security metadata and get that into a GPX or other file type. We work with customers on a case by case basis for this type of customization and are happy to explore what would be involved if you are interested.

    Contact us to learn more.

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    We use DJI drones for survey and inspection and want to overlay or embed kmz files, shapefiles, any line work into the video. Will LineVision support this?

    Yes – with some DJI models, and LineVision Desktop – Ultimate, you can use the data from the DJI Fight Record log TXT file to geotag the video so that an approximation of the “camera-target-footprint” shows on the map with this data. You can then enable the map overlay. But again remember this is really an approximation. Unlike the aircraft gimbal systems, the DJI’s do not have a laser rangefinder to get LineVision all the ideal metadata parameters to get the 4-corner information really accurate. Also at this time you cannot export a video file with the video overlaid, the client will at least need the LineVision Desktop – Basic edition to view the data overlaid on the video.

    Also, all versions of LineVision also allow you and clients to video player synced with a moving map flight route and data side by side.

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