Frequently Asked Questions
Common inquiries from users
General Product Understanding
What is AlphaSight?
What is AlphaSight?
AlphaSight is an agentic geospatial intelligence system that serves as a universal remote for robotics systems, providing an end-to-end platform for autonomous operations, data collection, and real-time intelligence for enterprise decision support.
What is AlphaSight's core purpose?
What is AlphaSight's core purpose?
Its core purpose is to transform diverse data streams into comprehensive situational awareness, empowering businesses to make informed decisions and enhance operational efficiency through physical AI.
What does "agentic geospatial intelligence system" mean?
What does "agentic geospatial intelligence system" mean?
It means AlphaSight combines automated agents (like drones) with spatial data analysis, enabling intelligent data collection, processing, and actionable insights tied to specific geographic locations.
Is AlphaSight a hardware or software product?
Is AlphaSight a hardware or software product?
AlphaSight is primarily a software platform, but it integrates seamlessly with a wide range of drone hardware and other sensor systems to deliver its capabilities.
I already use DJI Flight Hub 2. Is there a reason to use Alphasight?
I already use DJI Flight Hub 2. Is there a reason to use Alphasight?
While you certainly can operate, command, and control DJI products with FlightHub2, Alphasight is designed to be manufacturer agnostic. The system is extensible through integrations with various providers.
The core focus resides in geospatial analytics post capture.
Capabilities & Features
What kind of operations can AlphaSight automate?
What kind of operations can AlphaSight automate?
AlphaSight can automate mission planning, scheduling recurring operations, executing complex flight paths, and performing automated data capture for various tasks like surveillance, inspection, and monitoring.
How does AlphaSight provide "situational awareness"?
How does AlphaSight provide "situational awareness"?
It fuses data from multiple sources (drones, satellites, CCTVs, mobile sensors, enterprise data) and layers it with deep learning algorithms to identify patterns, anomalies, and critical events, creating a holistic, real-time operational picture.
What kind of AI capabilities does AlphaSight offer?
What kind of AI capabilities does AlphaSight offer?
AlphaSight leverages deep learning for automated anomaly detection, object recognition and classification, and sophisticated change detection to identify critical insights from fused data.
Can AlphaSight detect changes or anomalies over time?
Can AlphaSight detect changes or anomalies over time?
Yes, its AI-powered change detection feature compares current and historical data layers to highlight subtle or significant changes, which is crucial for monitoring progress or identifying deviations.
Does AlphaSight provide reporting and analytics?
Does AlphaSight provide reporting and analytics?
Yes, the platform offers intuitive, customizable dashboards for real-time situational awareness and key performance indicators (KPIs), along with automated reporting functions for detailed analysis and compliance.
How does AlphaSight support mission planning and scheduling?
How does AlphaSight support mission planning and scheduling?
It provides intuitive tools to design complex flight paths, define specific mission parameters, and schedule recurring autonomous operations for various drone platforms.
Deployment & Setup
How is AlphaSight typically deployed?
How is AlphaSight typically deployed?
AlphaSight is typically deployed by our on-site teams, involving civil & infrastructure setup, sensor fusing, emergency control measures configuration, and comprehensive training.
What is the typical deployment timeline for AlphaSight?
What is the typical deployment timeline for AlphaSight?
Consultations & deployment proposals takes 1-10 days, depending on the simplicity or turnkey constraints defined by the user.
Physical installations generally range from 1 to 5 days, depending on specific site constraints, power access, network connectivity, and other environmental variables.
What infrastructure is required for AlphaSight deployment?
What infrastructure is required for AlphaSight deployment?
It requires robust power and network access. The recommended bandwith is 50Mbps for a delightful livestream experience. In remote regions, we can deploy solutions like Starlink networks and solar panels for uninterrupted connectivity and power.
Does AlphaSight provide training for users?
Does AlphaSight provide training for users?
Yes, comprehensive training is provided for operators, system administrators, and data analysts to ensure proficiency in operating the system, interpreting data, and managing contingencies.
What kind of emergency control measures are configured during deployment?
What kind of emergency control measures are configured during deployment?
This includes setting up automated failsafes, manual overrides, abort protocols, emergency communication channels, and real-time system health monitoring.
Security & Scalability
Is AlphaSight primarily a cloud-based solution?
Is AlphaSight primarily a cloud-based solution?
Yes, the simplest and fastest way to get started is via its cloud-based deployment, which offers high availability and global reach.
What are the security features of AlphaSight's cloud deployment?
What are the security features of AlphaSight's cloud deployment?
The cloud deployment includes stringent security controls such as advanced encryption, robust access management, and continuous threat detection to protect sensitive operational data.
Can AlphaSight be deployed on-premises?
Can AlphaSight be deployed on-premises?
An on-premises version of AlphaSight, deployable via intranet for businesses requiring a self-managed route or specific data sovereignty, is currently in our engineering roadmap.
How does AlphaSight ensure high availability?
How does AlphaSight ensure high availability?
Its cloud architecture is designed for high availability, minimizing downtime and ensuring continuous access to your operations and data from any location.
How does AlphaSight manage user access and permissions?
How does AlphaSight manage user access and permissions?
AlphaSight employs role-based access control, allowing granular management of user permissions for different features, data sets, and control functions based on organizational roles.
Operational Benefits & Use Cases
What are the main benefits of using AlphaSight for drone operations?
What are the main benefits of using AlphaSight for drone operations?
Benefits include optimized operational efficiency, enhanced safety, precise data collection, real-time situational awareness, and the ability to turn raw data into actionable intelligence.
How does AlphaSight contribute to regulatory compliance?
How does AlphaSight contribute to regulatory compliance?
AlphaSight aids compliance by facilitating meticulous airspace evaluations, ensuring adherence to regulations (like CAAM) through proper mission planning, and providing auditable data logs.
How does AlphaSight enhance security patrols?
How does AlphaSight enhance security patrols?
AlphaSight enables automated and scheduled drone patrols, providing comprehensive aerial surveillance of large perimeters or critical infrastructure, often more efficiently and consistently than traditional ground patrols.
Can AlphaSight assist in real-time incident response?
Can AlphaSight assist in real-time incident response?
Yes, it provides real-time aerial views and fused data from multiple sensors (drones, CCTV) to offer immediate situational awareness during security incidents, allowing responders to assess threats and coordinate actions effectively.
How does AlphaSight integrate with existing security systems like CCTV?
How does AlphaSight integrate with existing security systems like CCTV?
AlphaSight seamlessly integrates with existing CCTV networks, such as Hikvision cameras via RTSP/WebRTC, fusing live video streams with drone data and other intelligence for a unified security overview.
What role does AI play in security operations with AlphaSight?
What role does AI play in security operations with AlphaSight?
AI algorithms enable automated anomaly detection, object recognition (e.g., detecting unauthorized vehicles or individuals), and behavioral analysis, proactively alerting security teams to potential threats.
Can AlphaSight monitor large or complex sites for security?
Can AlphaSight monitor large or complex sites for security?
Absolutely. Its drone capabilities allow for rapid coverage and continuous monitoring of vast or challenging terrains, making it ideal for securing large industrial facilities, construction sites, or remote borders.
Does AlphaSight provide capabilities for night-time or low-visibility security?
Does AlphaSight provide capabilities for night-time or low-visibility security?
Many supported drones (e.g., Matrice series, Mavic 3T) can be equipped with thermal or low-light cameras, enabling effective security surveillance even in challenging lighting conditions.
How does AlphaSight help reduce human risk in security operations?
How does AlphaSight help reduce human risk in security operations?
By deploying autonomous drones for reconnaissance or hazardous area monitoring, AlphaSight minimizes the need to expose human personnel to dangerous situations or environments during security checks or incidents.
Can AlphaSight assist with post-incident security analysis?
Can AlphaSight assist with post-incident security analysis?
Yes, all collected data is stored in a centralized, geospatial-aligned repository, allowing security teams to conduct thorough post-incident analysis, review timelines, and identify patterns for future prevention.
Is AlphaSight suitable for critical infrastructure protection?
Is AlphaSight suitable for critical infrastructure protection?
Definitely. Its ability to conduct regular inspections, detect anomalies, monitor perimeters, and provide real-time situational awareness makes it an invaluable tool for protecting critical infrastructure like power plants, communication hubs, and transportation networks.