# Streaming Cloud vs Streaming Engine **URL:** \ **Category:** Wowza Streaming Engine\ **Created:** [July 9, 2019, 10:36pm UTC](https://community.wowza.com/t/streaming-cloud-vs-streaming-engine/53629 "2019-07-09T22:36:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Manny\_Lewis](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/4da419/32.png) [@Manny\_Lewis](https://community.wowza.com/u/Manny_Lewis)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2019, 10:36pm UTC](https://community.wowza.com/t/streaming-cloud-vs-streaming-engine/53629/1 "2019-07-09T22:36:38Z")
I am documenting a 10K with a drone and will be using a RTMP stream to send the footage to the finish line. Would it make sense to use the Streaming Cloud with the 30 second latency or try bringing a laptop and using the Streaming Engine? ---
**Author:** ![Rose\_Power-Wowza\_Com](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/community.wowza.com/rose_power-wowza_com/32/431_2.png) [@Rose\_Power-Wowza\_Com](https://community.wowza.com/u/Rose_Power-Wowza_Com)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2019, 10:39pm UTC](https://community.wowza.com/t/streaming-cloud-vs-streaming-engine/53629/2 "2019-07-09T22:39:50Z")
That sounds cool @Manny Lewis. How important is low latency? Is the drone coverage a determining factor in the runner’s final time? Also, what kind of network conditions do you anticipate? ---
**Author:** ![Manny\_Lewis](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/4da419/32.png) [@Manny\_Lewis](https://community.wowza.com/u/Manny_Lewis)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2019, 12:34am UTC](https://community.wowza.com/t/streaming-cloud-vs-streaming-engine/53629/3 "2019-07-10T00:34:48Z")
Low latency is more about image then the actual time. Drone coverage will not affect the final runner’s time. Today I tested the Cloud offering and I saw 15-25 seconds of lag. Is that normal. Edit: coverage from the drone will be cellular (LTE). Coverage at the finish will be broadband (cable)