Drone XC-LTE Dash Cam Installation Walkthrough

Doug from Firstech Technical Support walks through the installation of the all-new Drone XC-LTE Dash Cam. Drone XC-LTE is the first dash cam that integrates with aftermarket remote starters and alarms, giving users an all-in-one security solution for controlling and monitoring their vehicles.
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THIS VIDEO IS INTENDED FOR PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER USE ONLY. Firstech waives any and all responsibility for damages caused to a vehicle or individual during installation.

[@johnthebaptized27]

I’ll consider once they make a unit with a 3 camera system, dash, cabin and rear.

[@firebirdude2]

Great job, guys! Thank you for the detailed video. We needed this!

[@myFirstech]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mnsquatch1900]

Very Nice Team! Who's that super smart, informative, man! LOL Can't wait! (Jose from Minnesota LOL)

[@nandycanela6061]

I don’t like how it could be easily removed by a thief. At least with the X1, it's hidden inside the dash. But this makes it easier to identify if a car has an alarm system. A dash cam and a security system should be two separate devices.

[@Tierone1337]

Yes!! You’re right, makes me a bit hesitant buying this . Sucks I will have to remove the drone x1 module

[@drewcee7226]

Just ask for them to hardwire the dash cam separately from your existing X1. The only minor inconvenience is that you have to have 2 separate subscriptions. One for the X1 and one for the dash cam itself, but I only have the live stream service for the cam and it’s only $7 a month, plus I have the Premium Plus for $20, so $27 a month total. And in the Drone app you have to add the dashcam as its own vehicle, even though they are in the same vehicle. I named the “2 vehicles” as Dashcam and Compustar. So if I want to live stream the cameras I just click the Dashcam and livestream. For GPS and everything else I just click Compustar all in the same app. That way even if they rip out your camera you still have your X1 doing all the security work. Sorry for the long response, and idk if it even made sense… too lazy to reread what I just wrote 🤣

[@nandycanela6061]

@@drewcee7226 makes sense but is too much work! Is nice for the convenience but bad for security

[@drewcee7226]

@@nandycanela6061yeah, they should have just added a feature to disable the camera from doing all the Drone stuff and just act as a camera if you already have a X1 lol Would have made everyone’s life easier but oh well 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@RandyRancourtt]

@@drewcee7226 But if you already have the X1, you probably have the security system setup so even if someone gets in your car and rips out the cam to disable GPS they won't be able to start the car! Unless you have a real threat of your car getting broken into, cam ripped out and then stolen via flatbed/towtruck, the concerns about replacing the old X1 drone with the cam are way overblown imo. While you can hardwire the cam separately, running that and the drone will be a real drain on your battery if you aren't driving at least almost every other day.

[@ba929cbr]

In the video the guy says interior or rear view camera either or but the fine print in the video says it supports two video channels so what one is it? And I don’t understand why it wouldn’t have interior and rear plug? Do you guys have plans to make this an option in the future? If you can run two cameras off one input do you guys make a special adapter?

[@blackbushido]

Hello. Very informative and educational video. Can you tell me if it’s possible to have the camera facing inside the vehicle?? Thank you

[@brianflores3745]

If a customer already has a dronmobile subscription for their vehicle, do you need another subscription for the camera separately or does that tap into the vehicles subscription?

[@Columbuscaraudio]

The Drone XC Camera would replace the existing drone hardware in that situation. The subscription would need transferred/upgraded. The Camera has a Drone built in 👍

[@aDistantLight]

@@Columbuscaraudio No it doesn't and no it won't. The camera connects to the existing device. It says that in the first 30 seconds of the video.

[@mike67lego]

Does it have any cloud upload capabilities?

[@awetkibreab2033]

Are you guys have available in Canada

[@beatsnbeards5668]

Can you do rear and interior cam?

[@heyyouthere39]

Hold up so you can run both interior cam and rear camera?!

[@bearburgess6580]

Can this replace the memento m6/7, and can the rear cam from the memento plug into the xc?

[@myFirstech]

Yes, and yes, the rear cam for your Momento M6 or M7 will work. Any older Momento rear cam will not work.

[@BionicLabs]

What kind of options could I give my customer if they want the camera in there vehicle, but they already have an X1 installed?

[@myFirstech]

In that case, you would replace the existing X1 with the Drone XC, since they would occupy the same data port. The subscriptions are transferrable, so the customer could contact us to get the service transferred from the old X1 to the XC.

[@myFirstech]

What type of vehicle are you installing Drone XC-LTE on?

[@jlee2025]

2013 Audi A7!

[@mnsquatch1900]

My cabin??? And my truck, 01 Dakota LOL. 🤫

[@kameronselvey4723]

When will these be available to buy?

[@myFirstech]

Authorized dealers can pre-order now. Shipping in mid-March 2024.

[@kameronselvey4723]

@@myFirstech not at any authorized dealers near me I’ve been checking

[@mnsquatch1900]

Not sure if allowed... Don't just think Automotive!...😉