Your first broadcast
From connected to live.
A clear, step-by-step guide to preparing your compatible DJI drone, starting a live stream in Birvie, and sharing the view confidently.
Preflight checklist
What you’ll need
Set everything up on the ground. A few quiet minutes before takeoff are much easier than troubleshooting while your aircraft is in the air.
- Birvie installed on a compatible iPhone or iPad
- A supported DJI aircraft and controller
- Charged aircraft, controller, and mobile device
- A secure controller-to-device connection
- Reliable cellular or Wi-Fi upload capacity
- Permission and a safe place to fly
Before every flight
Birvie helps broadcast your camera feed; it does not replace good aeronautical judgment. Check local airspace and weather, maintain visual line of sight where required, protect people’s privacy, and follow every rule that applies to your flight.
Download and open Birvie
Install Birvie from the App Store on your iPhone or iPad. Open the app while you still have a strong internet connection, then complete the sign-in path shown on screen.
Prepare and connect your drone
Remove the gimbal guard, install your propellers, and complete your usual physical preflight. Then power on the controller and aircraft using the sequence recommended by DJI.
Connect the controller securely to your iPhone or iPad. Unlock the device and keep Birvie in the foreground while the aircraft connection is established.
Open the broadcast setup
In Birvie, choose the option to go live. Accept only the permissions needed for the features you intend to use. If you share a stream location, choose a level of detail that is appropriate for the place and people involved.
Keep sensitive locations private. Never reveal a home address, restricted site, or a precise position that could put people or property at risk.
Confirm the camera preview
Make sure you can see a stable image from the drone camera before taking off. Verify that the gimbal responds, the lens is clear, the horizon looks correct, and the aircraft reports a healthy connection.
If the preview is blank, stop here and work through the connection checks below. Do not rely on a live stream as your only way to monitor the aircraft.
Set the stream and its destinations
Add a short, specific title that tells viewers what they are about to see. When supported by your setup, Birvie can simulcast to as many as four compatible RTMP destinations in addition to Birvie.
If you use a custom RTMP destination, copy its server URL and stream key exactly. Treat stream keys like passwords: never show them on camera, publish them, or share them with someone you do not trust.
Start your broadcast
Start the stream and wait for Birvie or your destination platform to indicate that the broadcast is live. Watch the preview and connection state for a few seconds before takeoff.
During the flight, prioritize the aircraft—not the audience. If video freezes, upload quality drops, the controller disconnects, or any safety warning appears, follow your normal safe-flight procedure first.
End, land, and verify
End the live stream deliberately and confirm that the broadcast has stopped at each connected destination. Land safely, power down according to your usual procedure, and then review the stream or recording.
Avoid disconnecting the cable or closing the app before the stream has ended; an abrupt disconnect can leave an external destination waiting for more video.
Troubleshooting
Common setup questions
Birvie does not detect my DJI drone. What should I check?
Confirm the aircraft and controller are powered on and linked, reconnect the controller cable, unlock the iPhone or iPad, and reopen Birvie. Also verify that your exact aircraft/controller combination is compatible. If another DJI app is open, close it before trying again.
Why is the camera preview blank?
Check that the gimbal guard is removed, the controller link is healthy, and the cable supports data rather than charging only. Restart the aircraft, controller, and Birvie if the feed still does not appear.
My stream starts but keeps buffering.
Live video needs steady upload bandwidth, not just a strong signal icon. Move to a location with a more reliable connection, reduce other network use, and avoid beginning a flight until the preview and stream are stable.
Why is an RTMP destination not receiving video?
Recheck the server URL and stream key, confirm that the destination accepts RTMP or RTMPS, and make sure any scheduled live event is ready to receive a stream. Rotate the key if it may have been exposed.
Can I fly without sharing my location?
Use the privacy options presented in Birvie and disclose only what is appropriate. Location features and controls can vary by app version; when in doubt, do not publish a precise sensitive location.
Your next view could be live.
Install Birvie, run through the checklist on the ground, and give your first broadcast time to connect before takeoff.