> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://manual.fotokite.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://manual.fotokite.com/fotokite-live-walkthrough/control-handoff.md).

# Control Handoff

It is possible to control the system from multiple tablets and even from other clients using the Fotokite API. Control Handoff ensures that only 1 client has control over the Fotokite system.

## **Control mode**

When a tablet connects to the Fotokite system it is automatically configured to enter Control Mode.

* Allows the user to have full control over the system.
* Control can be released by pressing the Release Control button.

<figure><img src="/files/V8VusoAT82Hsnqmw1xG0" alt=""><figcaption><p>Control Mode</p></figcaption></figure>

## **Passive mode**

When a second tablet connects to the Fotokite system, it is automatically configured to enter Passive Mode.

* Allows the user to view the Thermal- and Color-Video Feed, flight information, and recorded video footage without having control over the flight.&#x20;
* A tablet is passive mode can request control.

<figure><img src="/files/3iElxlsgadlDukECKhWN" alt=""><figcaption><p>Passive Mode: Another tablet is in control</p></figcaption></figure>

## Request Control from another tablet

If control is occupied by another Tablet, a user can request control.

<figure><img src="/files/i0hawgz0XEJQXjkzYlRX" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

A request will always show an alert where the user can decide to allow the request or to cancel it.

<figure><img src="/files/1CS6cTJLTXCL4b7SRCiG" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

## Request Control from another client using the API

If control is occupied by another client using the Fotokite API, the Fotokite Live user can directly take control.

<figure><img src="/files/Wmsr2INacqHZLWbp41hJ" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>


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