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.
UAV Ground Control Station
MIRA 12X HOTAS Portable UAV GCS
The MIRA 12X is our latest generation of single-screen UAV ground control station, featuring an all-new full-colour 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 i3, i7 and i9 processors.
The redesigned switch array allows users to fully customise I/O functions to exact requirements. The system also features a full-sized keyboard with more international options, as well as a large multi-gesture trackpad for easy and intuitive interaction.
The radio bay has been optimized for more 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
Battery
4S Li-Ion 5.2Ah (parallel ports for 10.4Ah or more)
Flight Joystick
APEM 55 Hall Effect 3-Axis w/ 2 Top Button
Aux Joystick
2-Axis Payload & Gimbal Controls w/ Dial
Throttle
Delrin 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
256GB
Win 10
Intel UHD Graphics 630
Intel Comet Lake
Core i7
16GB
512GB
Win 10
Intel UHD Graphics 630
Intel Comet Lake
Core i9
16GB
1TB
Win 10
Intel UHD Graphics 630
The MIRA 12X HOTAS Portable Drone Ground Control Station is available with an optional Rucpac™ Backpack attachment, for a truly portable solution:
Other Options:
Analog Communications
868/915MHz TBS Crossfire™ – Air & Ground
RFD900X Radio Modem Set – Air & Ground
12PCX Adapter Dock & FTDI for RFD900X
12PCX HOTAS PPM Signal Cable to Radio
Digital IP Communications
2.4GHz MIMO 2×2 Picoradio™ – Air
2.4GHz MIMO 2×2 Microhard™ – Ground
Picoradio Cable Kit w/Serial to SBUS Converter
4G/LTE Microhard™ Cellular Radio – Ground
SkyHopper LTE/Combo
900MHz/Triband Picoradio™ MIMO Nx
Sky-Drones SmartAP AIRLink
Video Communications
Airborne Innovations Picocamera
Clearview HD Direct Video System
Antennas
868/915MHz TBS Diamond for Crossfire™
2.4GHz Pepperbox Antenna for Microhard™
2.4GHz RHCP Antenna for Picoradio™
Airborne Innovations Tracking Antenna
Field Accessories
Desert Rotor Field Stand
Desert Rotor GCS Panoramic Displays
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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