Reliable real-time video for constrained environments
Unmanned systems in GPS-denied spaces depend on operator video for safe control. When RF conditions degrade — bandwidth drops, interference increases — conventional video systems fail at the point they are needed most.
LLRC-1 is a low-latency video system that dynamically adapts encoding to available network capacity, maintaining operator video when conditions deteriorate.
Who LLRC-1 Is For
UAV Integrators
Build and configure unmanned platforms for deployment in GPS-denied environments.
→ Needs a video subsystem that works across diverse radio hardware without custom integration for each deployment.
UAV Operators
Pilot unmanned vehicles through tunnels, pipes, and confined spaces using live video feeds.
→ Needs low-latency, reliable video to maintain situational awareness and safe control when RF degrades.
System Engineers
Design and validate comms architectures for unmanned inspection platforms.
→ Needs a video pipeline that adapts to variable bandwidth without manual tuning during operations.
Capabilities
Flexible Radio Networking
Operate across multiple radio links and network topologies. Adapts to available RF infrastructure rather than requiring specific hardware configurations.
Ultra-Low Latency Video
Deliver real-time video with minimal delay even when RF bandwidth fluctuates — critical for maintaining safe operator control of unmanned systems.
Dynamic Video Optimisation
Automatically adjust encoding parameters as network conditions change. Prioritise frame rate, resolution, or quality based on what the operator needs most.
Edge Processing Ready
Process video on-device to reduce bandwidth demand and enable analytics at the edge — designed for platforms operating in degraded networks.
Radio Network Visibility
Monitor the underlying radio network alongside video feeds. See link quality, bandwidth availability, and network health in real time.
Multi-Camera Support
Manage simultaneous video feeds from multiple camera sources. Operators can switch views or monitor all feeds for complete situational awareness.
How It Works
From raw environment data to actionable outcomes in three steps.
Encode
Capture Video at the Edge
Camera feeds are encoded on-device with parameters tuned for constrained bandwidth. Edge processing reduces raw data before transmission.
Adapt
Respond to Network Changes
As RF conditions shift — bandwidth drops, interference increases — encoding dynamically adjusts to maintain the best possible video within available capacity.
Deliver
Stream to the Operator
Low-latency video arrives at the operator station with minimal delay — maintaining the situational awareness needed for safe control in GPS-denied spaces.
Why We Built LLRC-1
This product exists because conventional approaches fail in the environments where it matters most.
GPS-denied environments break autonomy
When GPS is unavailable, unmanned systems depend entirely on operator control via video. Losing video in these conditions means losing the ability to operate safely.
Latency degrades operator control
Even small increases in video delay reduce an operator's ability to react to obstacles and changing conditions. In constrained environments, this becomes a safety issue.
Existing systems assume stable networks
Most video systems are designed for reliable, high-bandwidth connectivity. In real-world subterranean deployments, these conditions rarely exist.
Part of a Larger System
LLRC-1 operates as one layer in an integrated stack. Each product strengthens the others.
HALO
Video captured by LLRC-1 feeds into HALO as spatial overlays, connecting visual observations with 3D survey environments.
Learn more →Radio Visualiser
Monitors the radio networks that carry LLRC-1 video. Provides real-time visibility into the link conditions affecting stream quality.
Learn more →Inspection Services
Every field deployment relies on LLRC-1 for operator video. Mission success depends on maintaining visual contact in constrained spaces.
Learn more →Deployed With
"Subterranean has really helped us to achieve predictable and controllable flights in really tough conditions"
"Subterranean provides us with accurate survey data that has enabled us to deliver a reliable inspection service for our customers"
"Subterranean enables us to understand the condition of our Victorian-era sewer system so we can deliver reliable services for our customers"
See LLRC-1 in Action
Talk to our team about integrating LLRC-1 into your unmanned platform, or request the technical specifications.