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Version: 4.x

VPN

UAVcast currently supports Zerotier and OpenVPN without the need for any additional software running on the Raspberry Pi.

VPN page Overview 'VPN'

Zerotier

Zerotier establishes a direct connection between the connected devices, even if they are behind a NAT.

note

Depending on your cellular providers NAT policy - if you are having issues with video streaming over UDP, try using a TCP for your connections or try OpenVPN.

OpenVPN

OpenVPN connects devices togheter using server in-the-middle principle. Many cloud services has prebuildt servers with openvpn for easy startup.

When you have started your vpn access server, login and add a user / client. For the user you want to asign to UAVcast, make sure you have ticked the auto-login box.

'Autologin'

Now, login with your newly created user https://your_openvpn_ip:943/

Download the (Yourself- Autologin profile)

'Autologin'

Drag this file into UAVcast-Pro => vpn page and hit connect.

For more information about setting up OpenVPN, please see the Open VPN Wiki.