Small Tactical Ground Control Station
Command and control multiple uncrewed aircraft from a single, small, expeditionary workstation.
Small footprint
Operate from a laptop with short, medium, and long-range options including vehicle- and tripod-mounted antennae.
Open Systems Design
Open architecture and fully supported Software Development Kit (SDK). Controls all Insitu platforms as well as non-Insitu UAS.
Expeditionary
Small and lightweight, requiring only a 1-person carry. Pack in and pack out quickly, and fly from stationary or moving platforms.
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Specifications
Software/Hardware Support
- I-MUSE, INEXA (fmr. ICOMC2)
- Insitu & STANAG 4586 compliant aircraft.
Operational Range Configurations
- Short-range antenna: >17 km (9 nm)
- Medium-range antenna: 55 km (20+ nm)
- Long-range antenna: 130 km (70 nm)
Radio Options
- FreeWave, Bandit, Wave Relay 5
Frequency Bands
- S-band, C-band, L-band
Industry-Standard Protocols and Hardware
- STANAG 4586, 4609, 3607
- IEEE 802.3ab (1000BASE-T Ethernet)
- Motion Imagery Standards Board (MISB)
- Cursor on Target (CoT)
Power and Comms
- Power input: 20-35V DC
- Max RF output: 1W
- Range of RF output:
- L-band payload 1.625-1.85 GHz
- L-band C2 1.35-1.39 GHz
- S-band 2.2-2.5 GHz
Base Components
Operator Laptop
Scalable end-user device. Single operator for multiple aircraft.
Device Control
Software version depends on air vehicle.
Fiber Extension
Optional Kit. Up to 500m between devices.
GPS Enclosure
Standard and SAASM.
Radio Handhelds
Multiple options available.
Open Systems Design
Supports all Insitu platforms and ground control software and is expandable to non-Insitu UAS. Uses industry-standard protocols, hardware, and power sourcing for procurement flexibility, simplified cabling configuration, and operational compatibility.
Environmentally Rugged
Operates in extreme temperatures, from -32C to +49C, and supports operation with and without gloves. Hardened for harsh EMI environments.
Operational mobility
Launch multiple UAV types from a single hub and transfer to a mobile spoke/ forward operator, all using the same GCS hardware.
Backward and forward compatible
Bridges new and existing UAS, reducing operational personnel, equipment, and training costs.
Scalable and Expandable
Multiple radio and antenna options enable three system configurations: backpackable short-range; vehicle-mountable mid-range; and long-range with expeditionary tripod antenna. Supports different frequency bands and waveforms.
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