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# Fotokite API

## What is the Fotokite API?

The Fotokite API is a software interface that allows external applications or systems to interact with the Fotokite system in a programmatic way. It exposes the core capabilities of the Fotokite but in a form that enables integration, automation or remote control by other software.

<figure><img src="/files/kWiD69Yo0k6loVofcTKS" alt=""><figcaption><p>The Fotokite system can be easily controlled from any computer.</p></figcaption></figure>

A detailed overview of all functions and a getting started guide can be found in our Developer Portal: <https://developer.fotokite.com>

## What are the possibilities?

Using the Fotokite API opens up several advantages for organizations beyond manual operation with a tablet:

**Seamless integration into existing workflows / software systems**\
For example: security, incident management, or dispatch systems can embed real-time aerial video, telemetry or control directly into their dashboards.

**Automation & scalability**\
Rather than manual launch + monitor + land, operations can be scripted. Drones can be automatically deployed on certain triggers (incident alerts, alarms, security breaches), or integrate with infrastructure monitoring systems.

**Flexibility for custom use-cases**\
Organizations with special needs (e.g. custom reporting, data logging, remote-control workflows, or cross-system coordination) can build those on top of the API — without waiting for dedicated features.

**Future-proof & partner-ready**\
Partners, integrators or third-party vendors (e.g. video-management systems, command-and-control platforms, security-software providers) can adopt Fotokite as part of larger systems.

## What can the Fotokite API be used for?

* Receive video feeds
* Read system data
* Receive system notifications
* Read flight telemetry (GPS, flight altitude, rotation, etc.)
* Start and stop video recording
* Read recorded videos
* Control the drone (take-off, flight altitude, and landing)
* Control the camera (rotation, zoom)

## What are the key features of the Fotokite API?

* The API is designed as a high-level API. It provides access to the essential functions of the Fotokite system.
* The API is fail-safe. Nothing can go wrong. The system decides whether the various commands can be allowed or not.
* We follow the Open API specifications. Any software developer will quickly become familiar with it.
* The API is accessible in the local network.
* The API uses the HTTP (HTTPSsecure communication) protocol. Simple commands can be sent via GET and POST requests. Web sockets can be used to subscribe to telemetry data.
* The Fotokite API also supports HTTPS, enabling secure communication.
* The Internet connection from the Fotokite system can also be used for any API applications.

## How to get access?

The Fotokite API must be activated by Fotokite for a system. We are happy to provide detailed information and ensure quick onboarding.

Please get in contact by using our contact form <https://fotokite.com/contact/contact-form/>


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