Telemetry tools for Insta360

Most of the recent Insta360 cameras can record GPS data if paired with a compatible GPS-enabled remote: One X5, Ace Pro 2, One X4, Ace / Ace Pro, One X3,, Go 3, One RS, One R, One X2, One X, Pro 2, Pro. Other models may also be supported. The GPS data is recorded if the setting is enabled and a compatible device is linked: the GPS Action Remote, GPS Preview Remote, the old GPS Smart Remote, the mobile app, one of the smartwatch apps...

If using a non-360 lens or shooting mode (4K, 1 Inch, Steadycam), note that the Insta360 app is only capable of recording the GPS data if the Pro mode (or Active HDR video) is enabled, not Basic or Quick. These modes can be changed from the camera itself (not the app) by clicking on the resolution. When using the GPS Remote, GPS data is recorded even if the Basic/Quick mode is selected. Another important limitation of the phone app is that the phone needs to have the screen on for the entire recording. Otherwise the data is not recorded correctly. For these reasons, the GPS Remote or even the smartwatch apps are recommended.

Some Insta360 models record the data to the LRV file instead of the main video. In those cases import the main video first and then the data by selecting the LRV from the Telemetry section.

Telemetry Overlay supports most video formats and dozens of embedded and external data formats.

Gauges can be customized to a great extent, but presets and defaults can make the user experience extremely easy.

Map and satellite imagery is available for representing GPS data.

Export formats for both professional and social use are available.

Lots of documentation, tutorials and an active community help achieve great results.

Telemetry Extractor can convert camera metadata (and other sources) to multiple professional data file formats, like GPX, CSV, KML, JSON, MGJSON...

This enables integration with software packages like Google Maps, Google Earth, Google Street View, Excel, Numbers, Google Sheets (and other spreadsheet programs), ArcGIS (and other mapping software), programming languages, Adobe After Effects, Kinomap, fitness websites and much more.

In addition to the raw recorded data, it can compute new streams by processing the existing data, like distance, bearing, or slope from GPS.

The data is presented in a visual and interactive way. You can click on customizable maps and charts to move the video to that position.

If recording GPS data with the Insta360 mobile app, be aware that the GPS Activity Stats feature does not send the data to the camera. It just keeps it on the phone. Make sure to go into the camera preview, enable GPS recording from the settings, start and stop the recording from the mobile app, and keep the phone screen on for the entire recording.

Additionally, accelerometer and gyroscope data are generally recorded when shooting in INSV format or Pro/FlowState stabilization. To read these streams, enable "Read accel & gyro" in the general Settings of Telemetry Overlay.