Use Drone videos for Full Motion Video extension

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03-24-2019 05:16 PM
dilshandesilva
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Hi 

I tried to used drone video under full motion video extension to create map and conduct some distance measurements but it didn't  allow me to perform either one . Can any one explain workflow of using drone videos in Full motion video extension it will be great  

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MarkBarker1
Esri Contributor

Hi Dilshan,

Typically, the goal of users working with Full Motion Video is to multiplex their drone video with their metadata. This will create a MISB compliant video that can be used for further analysis. The cameras that natively record MISB format video are usually quite expensive and so these tools provide an option to get a similar output with consumer grade hardware.

It sounds like you may be having some trouble with the mensuration tools. I went ahead and included some relevant links below; the mensuration tools behave the same between ArcMap and ArcGIS Pro.

ArcMap- http://desktop.arcgis.com/en/arcmap/latest/manage-data/raster-and-images/making-measurements-from-im...

ArcGIS Pro- https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/help/data/imagery/making-measurements-using-imagery.htm

If you are using drone imagery in full motion video, you are not going to have any metadata attached to the videos until you multiplex them. You will want to do this if you are looking to use all the tools available in the FMV extension. This process requires that you have the relevant metadata fields listed in this documentation.

Video Multiplexer tool - https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/tool-reference/image-analyst/video-multiplexer.htm

We also have a great tutorial on the Full Motion Video extension that covers the basic usage as well as doing mensuration on your videos. I would highly recommend it if you have a current maintenance subscription to access the Esri training site.

Working with Full Motion Video in ArcGIS - https://www.esri.com/training/catalog/5806637ec82bd5746b9143dd/working-with-full-motion-video-in-arc...

Regards,

Mark

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DavidDenham
Occasional Contributor

Mark,

      Has the Full Motion Video add-in for Arc GIS Desktop been discontinued?  When I go to my.esri.com I cannot find the FMV add-in under the download tab.  

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MarkBarker1
Esri Contributor

Hi David,

Full Motion Video has not been discontinued for ArcGIS Desktop. You may just need to fill out the request for a license on the download page or contact your customer service representative to get setup with a license. I have posted a photo displaying where the request form should appear. 

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