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Desert Rotor

Drone Ground Control Stations (GCS) & Portable GCS for UAV, Drones and UGV

Desert Rotor is a leading portable GCS manufacturer suppling professional, drone ground control stations (GCS) for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), and unmanned ground vehicles (UGV). Our complete drone GCS solutions are compatible with almost any fixed-wing or multirotor UAV and many drone autopilots.Desert Rotor

Our-easy-to-use ground control station platform utilises the HOTAS (Hands On Throttle And Stick) layout, an intuitive set-up used in defense and manned aviation that provides a high degree of flight control and versatility.

Unmanned Ground Control Stations

MIRA X HOTAS Portable UAV GCS

MIRA X Ground Control StationThe MIRA X is our latest generation of single-screen unmanned ground control station, featuring a sunlight viewable 19″ HD touchscreen and an integrated head-up display. Based around the OnLogic HX500 Embedded PC platform, the powerful GCS includes a choice of Intel i5, i7 and i9 processors with upgraded PC options available upon request.

The switch array allows users to fully customize I/O functions and physical switching to exact requirements. The system also features a full-sized keyboard with international options, as well as a large multi-gesture trackpad for easy and intuitive interaction.

The radio bay is optimized for internal space, and is compatible with a wide range of radio modules, digital IP modems, video receivers and third-party accessories.

Base System Specifications:

Channels 12 Channel Functionality
Display Single LG Display 19″ HD Wide 1440×900 – 1200NITS (Touchscreen option available)
Battery 4S Li-Ion 6.6Ah (parallel ports for 13.2Ah or more)
Flight Joystick APEM 55 Hall Effect 3-Axis w/ 2 Top Button
Aux Joystick 2-Axis Payload & Gimbal Controls w/ Dial
Throttle Machined Precision Slider w/ Detent
Wireless Intel 8260 M.2 Wi-Fi AC, Bluetooth 4.0, vPro
Case Pelican 1510 (22”x13.81”x9” LxWxD, 28 lbs)

Embedded PC Options:

Processor RAM HD OS GPU
Intel Comet Lake Core i5 8GB 512GB Win 10 Intel UHD Graphics 630
Intel Comet Lake Core i7 16GB 1TB Win 10 Intel UHD Graphics 630
Intel Comet Lake Core i9 32GB 2TB Win 10 Intel UHD Graphics 630
Intel Alder Lake Core i7-1270PE 32GB 2TB Win 10 / 11 Intel Iris Xe
Intel Core Ultra 9 185H 65GB 4TB Win 10 / 11 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070

COMMAND XD GCS for Command Centers and Workstations

GCS command desk

The COMMAND XD is a next-generation ground control station that has been specifically designed to be installed into command centers as well as mobile command vehicles such as vans and trucks. With a high degree of modularity, the versatile GCS allows you to easily switch between control of different UAV configurations as well as UGVs and USVs.

ground control stationEasily integrated into any workstation, the COMMAND XD can be connected to up to 3 monitors, providing all the displays and information you need at a glance. I/O panels are fully customizable and USB hubs and Ethernet switches can be easily added, allowing you to tailor controls and peripherals to your exact requirements.

COMMAND XD is based around an industrial-grade embedded PC with a choice of Intel i5, i7, and i9 CPUs. The RF expansion bay gives users the ability to cycle between up to six different radio systems.

Collapsible Rugged Field Stands

Collapsible Rugged GCS Field Stands

Our lightweight, heavy-duty field stands have been custom-engineered to fit all Desert Rotor HOTAS Ground Control Stations, providing rapid deployment and ease of UAV operation in even the most rugged and remote locations. The hard-wearing design features quick setup, requiring you only to drop the GCS Pelican case into the cutout, with collapsible legs mounted under the field stand.

Collapsible Rugged GCS Stands

Products

Collapsible Rugged Field Stands

Quick-setup field stands for Desert Rotor GCS

MIRA X

Portable HOTAS UAV Ground Control Station

COMMAND XD GCS

Versatile GCS for command centers, vehicles and workstations

Articles

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Desert Rotor & Harris Aerial: Evolving UAV Applications

Desert Rotor and Harris Aerial’s collaborative work takes heavy-lift drones and equips them with advanced ground control systems, elevating mission capabilities across sectors

Jul 01, 2025
Desert Rotor’s Ground Control Solutions Support Skyfront’s Long-Endurance UAVs

Desert Rotor’s delves into their partnership with Skyfront and how the company's drone ground control stations are supporting long-endurance hybrid-electric UAVs

Jun 05, 2025
Desert Rotor & Carbonix: Elevating UAV Performance

Desert Rotor’s latest feature delves into their partnership with Carbonix, a developer of high-performance fixed-wing UAVs that are tailored for long-range, large-scale operations

Nov 05, 2024
Desert Rotor Enhances Velos Rotors’ UAV Operations with Custom Ground Control Solutions

Desert Rotor provides Velos Rotors with specialized ground control systems, boosting the performance and safety of their advanced UAV helicopters

Oct 08, 2024
New Ground Control Stations in Development

Desert Rotor are developing a new portable GCS the FENNEC 12X, and a desktop mounted GCS the COMMAND 12XD

Nov 08, 2022
Desert Rotor Releases Next-Generation Ground Control Station

The MIRA 12X is equipped with an all new powerful PC, SmartView Touchscreen HUD, and customizable I/O hardware interface

Jun 23, 2022
Desert Rotor Develops Rugged Field Stands for UAV GCS

Desert Rotor has introduced a new rugged collapsible field stand designed to support all of the company’s HOTAS (hands on...

Sep 07, 2020
Desert Rotor Develops Portable Ground Control Stations for UAVs and UGVs

Desert Rotor, a leading manufacturer and supplier of professional, portable ground control stations (GCS) for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), drones...

May 20, 2019
Regional Offices & Locations
Desert Rotor United States of America 7302 E. Helm Drive, Suite #2004, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 USA +1 888 938 8470 Contact Website
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