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Drone Ground Control Stations (GCS) & Portable GCS for UAV, Drones and UGV United States of America
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.
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
The 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)
COMMAND XD GCS for Command Centers and Workstations
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.
Easily 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.
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.
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Desert Rotor, a leading manufacturer and supplier of professional, portable ground control stations (GCS) for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), drones...
May 20, 2019
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Desert Rotor
United States of America
7302 E. Helm Drive, Suite #2004, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 USA
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