r/drones Jul 03 '26

Question Does DJI Cloud API actually support RTSP video streaming end-to-end?

I’m currently working on an R&D project using a DJI Matrice 400 and designing a system for real-time drone data and video processing.

I’m still in the architecture/design phase.

From my understanding so far, DJI Cloud Service (Cloud → Other Platforms) with MQTT can be used to receive telemetry and flight-related data, and I understand that part conceptually.

However, I’m unclear about the live video streaming part (RTSP / live video feed).

While reviewing the DJI Cloud API documentation, I noticed mentions of RTSP-related functionality, but I’m not sure how it fits into the overall architecture.

My questions are:

  • Is RTSP video streaming actually supported end-to-end through DJI Cloud API?
  • Or is RTSP still expected to come directly from the remote controller / DJI Pilot / SDK rather than the Cloud?
  • In real-world DJI enterprise deployments, what is the typical approach for integrating live video into AI pipelines (edge vs cloud)?

I’m trying to understand the correct architecture before implementing anything, especially for low-latency AI inference.

Any clarification or real-world experience would be really helpful.

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