Cloud Ground Control (CGC) is a state-of-the-art monitoring and management system for drones and autonomous vehicles, providing real-time browser-based control from anywhere in the world.
This unique drone networking solution has been developed by Advanced Navigation, a leading AI-based navigation and robotics systems manufacturer that supplies key industry players and government entities around the world including Boeing, Airbus, Tesla, Lockheed Martin and NASA.
CGC provides secure real-time command and control (C2) of multiple autonomous drones and robotic vehicles over 4G and 5G networks. The sensor- and platform-agnostic system is compatible with almost any UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle), UGV (unmanned ground vehicle) or USV (uncrewed surface vessel), as well as a vast array of sensors and payloads including GPS and GNSS receivers, cameras, LiDAR scanners and more.
The advanced SaaS platform enables users to easily configure and manage multiple types and brands of unmanned vehicle, and provides instant access to real-time telemetry, video and payload data. This unique ability allows you to harness the collaborative power of normally incompatible vehicles, streamlining interoperability and enhancing efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
CGC is highly secure, utilizing military-grade AES-256 end-to-end encryption as well as cellular connectivity authentication. It offers direct VPN access and can be easily integrated with existing security systems.
DJI drones can be connected via our mobile Android/iOS app, and other vehicles can utilize CGConnect – a miniature plug-and play cellular modem that weighs just 118 grams fully housed or 55 grams as an OEM board.
CGC is effortlessly scalable, supporting anything from a single vehicle up to a fleet of a thousand drones. The platform enables live streaming of telemetry, video and payload data from all vehicles simultaneously, with full control of all gimbals and payloads. This enhanced situational awareness results in superior decision-making, quicker response times, and vastly improved mission outcomes.
The all-in-one drone flight planning and management software provides a host of powerful features that simplify and streamline every step of the mission lifecycle. These include:
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Cloud Command and Control for Drone Networking
CGC can be easily integrated into a wide variety of new and existing unmanned vehicle designs, allowing you to add value to your products and unlock new applications and opportunities for your customers.
Our cutting-edge off-the-shelf cloud command system enables developers to cut down development time and costs and accelerate time to market, while providing an unprecedented ability to scale operations.
CGC operates on the MAVLink standard, eliminating interoperability issues and allowing diverse autonomous vehicles and payloads to operate as a coordinated fleet. The versatile open platform features an intuitive SDK that allows developers to create custom plugins.
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CGC is available in three tiers to suit a range of requirements:
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