Key Features:
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UDP Packet Rate Control
Reduce bursty network behavior by smoothing the transfer of RTP/UDP packets. -
Bandwidth Optimization
Lower bandwidth usage significantly without altering the encoding or content—ideal for constrained environments. -
No Protocol Modifications
Packets remain fully standard and compliant—no receiver-side changes needed. -
Lightweight Integration
Acts as a drop-in GStreamer element at the end of the streaming pipeline—independent from prior processing. -
Compatible with Standard Streaming Setups
Works with MPEG-TS, RTP, and UDP GStreamer sinks.
Use Cases:
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Wireless cameras and embedded streaming over 4G/5G or Wi-Fi
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UAVs, drones, and robotics with real-time telemetry
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Satellite or long-range radio video transmission
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Remote surveillance and edge AI platforms
Example Use Case:
A remote AI camera system on a drone streams video via a 4G connection. To ensure smooth, low-latency video under variable signal conditions, the pipeline includes GstNetBalancer before the RTP sink. The result? Reduced drops, reduced jitter, and bandwidth-efficient streaming during network fluctuations or signal degradation.
What’s Included:
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GstNetBalancer GStreamer plugin - License.
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Documentation and sample pipelines
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Optional 11-hour Embedded Software Support package for integration or customization
Supported Platforms:
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NVIDIA Jetson (Nano, TX2, Xavier, Orin)
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x86-64 Linux
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Texas Instruments.
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NXP i.MX6 / i.MX8
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Qualcomm RB5, RB6, C8550
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Any embedded Linux device using GStreamer for streaming
Why RidgeRun?
With over 19 years of experience in Embedded Software Consulting, RidgeRun specializes in real-time multimedia systems. GstNetBalancer helps engineering teams improve streaming quality and reduce networking overhead, especially for bandwidth-constrained and mission-critical applications.
Read our developer wiki
See usage instructions and integration guide
Read our blog article on GstNetBalancer
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Drones and Robotics