High Lander Aviation has introduced Orion LIVE, a simple plug-and-play solution that lets any drone pilot instantly share their live video feed and flight data with any command center or team, from anywhere in the world; Just connect, fly, share. Orion LIVE converts any standard drone into a real-time intelligence asset without requiring pilots to alter their existing flight software.
The idea for Orion LIVE came from looking at both sides of the operation: the pilots in the field and the mission commanders in the control room. We understood that command centers require full situational awareness and immediate, high-fidelity access to oversee everything happening on the ground. Meanwhile, operators in the field require a distraction-free environment to ensure they can perform their tasks effectively.
Accelerating Field Intelligence
Traditional reconnaissance missions often require several days of preparation, involving manual data collection and pre and post-flight processing before intelligence can be shared. Field feedback has demonstrated that Orion LIVE eliminates these delays by allowing security forces and first responders to transmit live feeds as events unfold. This immediate transmission allows intelligence units to identify nuances in real time and provide instant guidance to teams on the ground, such as suggesting specific areas for closer inspection.
The product serves as an essential upgrade for professionals who need to share their perspective instantly without the technical friction of installing secondary applications on their controllers.
Seamless Integration and Scalability
Getting started with Orion LIVE takes minutes. Pilots simply plug into Orion LIVE alongside their existing OEM flight app. Orion LIVE runs in parallel, picking up the drone’s live video
and telemetry and broadcasting it securely to a remote command center or team. The pilot continues flying exactly as they always have, while their commanders get full situational awareness in real time.
Once connected, mission managers can view multiple live streams on a single dashboard, accompanied by real-time telemetry and status data. This consolidated view provides a comprehensive picture of any operation, ensuring that every second is utilized effectively when lives or assets are at stake.
This seamless integration is critical for first responders and security teams who cannot afford administrative delays when every second counts. By connecting local execution to central strategy, High Lander ensures that every team member has eyes on the objective, regardless of their physical location.
“Orion LIVE was developed with a clear focus on the people behind the technology. At High Lander, we make it a priority to truly see our users, from the pilot navigating the field to the commander overseeing the mission.” Said Alon Abelson, CEO and co-founder of High Lander. “Drones provide timely, reliable and accurate information, and this versatility enables decision-makers to benefit from complete situational awareness in real time.”
Transforming Command and Control with Real-Time Data
For command centers and control rooms, Orion LIVE provides a desktop-based live map and a dashboard capable of managing multiple drone streams simultaneously. This allows mission managers and intelligence units to observe nuances in real-time, providing immediate guidance to pilots in the field.
The practical benefits are significant. In public safety and defense contexts, teams no longer need to arrive at a scene days in advance to scout and process aerial imagery. Instead, they can gather intelligence and coordinate forces as events unfold.
High Lander’s development of this product reflects a commitment to hardware-agnostic solutions that support the growth of the global drone ecosystem. By removing the barriers to real-time data sharing, Orion LIVE ensures that any drone, at any scale, can become a vital part of a professional command and control network.
Versatility Across Industries
While Orion LIVE is built for professional-grade requirements, its accessibility extends to commercial drone pilots and hobbyists. Whether it is a business conducting infrastructure inspections or a traveler wishing to share a live aerial view of their journey with family, the platform provides a robust, rapidly deployable bridge for sharing aerial footage.
Orion LIVE is based on the Orion DFM (Drone Fleet Management) platform, a hardware-agnostic system used for professional drone operations at any scale. By offering this streamlined version, High Lander provides organizations with the essential visibility they need without the overhead of a full command center
About High Lander
High Lander was established in 2018 by aviation veterans and technology experts to enable a fully integrated sky where crewed and uncrewed aircraft operate in harmony. The company provides two scalable, software-only solutions: Orion DFM, a hardware-agnostic drone fleet management platform, and Vega UTM, a next-generation traffic management platform that supplies the infrastructure needed for safe, unified aviation.