Ground Control Software

Find Ground Control Software manufacturers and suppliers developing for unmanned systems, UAVs, UGVs, USVs, including GCS software for drones and robotics.
Overview Ground Control Software
By Staff Writer Last updated: October 8th, 2024

GCS Software for Drones & Unmanned Systems

Drone Ground Controller with Software by Auterion

Drone Ground Controller with Software by Auterion

Ground control station (GCS) software for UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles), UGVs (unmanned ground vehicles) and other robotic platforms provides pilots and payload operators with a wide range of command and control functions. It may be installed on an Android, Windows or Linux-based device such as a smartphone, tablet or laptop, or on specially developed GCS hardware. Software used for sensitive or mission-critical applications may be certified to NATO STANAG 4586 standard.

GCS software can allow an operator to control a drone or robot directly, and many UAV software platforms are set up as “virtual cockpits” with representations of actual instruments and displays that may be encountered in aircraft. The software may also overlay real-time feeds from sensors and payloads such as video cameras and EO/IR gimbals, as well as provide indicators of critical parameters such as altitude, battery life, and fuel remaining.

Autonomous & Real Time Control Software

In addition to real-time control, GCS software may allow the operator to set parameters for autonomous operation, and provide compatibility with leading drone autopilots. Capabilities can include defining flight plans and setting waypoints or specific areas to be surveyed. GCS mission planners may be based around a 2D or 3D map, which in addition to altitude and topography may provide other information such as no-fly zones and temporary restrictions.

SwiftCore UAV GCS Software by Black Swift Technologies

SwiftCore UAV GCS Software by Black Swift Technologies

Once autonomous behaviours have been defined, drone ground control software can provide a real time picture of the vehicle’s status and its progress through the mission. The software may be specialized for particular applications, such as mapping, surveying or search and rescue, or specific payloads such as LiDAR, other imaging systems, or environmental sensors that detect gases and chemicals, magnetic flux and other parameters. A telemetry player feature may be available that allows operators to replay the mission for further insights and analysis.

Ground Control Software Integration

UAV ground control station software may also allow geotagging of images captured by the drone, using information from the vehicle’s onboard GNSS receiver. The GCS software may also be integrated with post-processing software, allowing operators to quickly produce deliverables from the captured data.

Products (7)

TrakkaMaps

Mission mapping & video management software for GCS

Mission mapping & video management software for GCS
...ide variety of ground control station (GCS) and computer hardware such as tablets and ruggedized...
beXStream Remote Control & Management Software

Cloud-based remote control platform for drone fleets

Cloud-based remote control platform for drone fleets
...ou to remotely control and manage your drones from anywhere in the world. The versatile all-in-one...
IRIS GCS

Ground control station software for complex BVLOS UAS

Ground control station software for complex BVLOS UAS
... full-featured ground control station software package that provides vital situational awareness for... ... allowing full control of fleets of fixed-wing and multirotor UAS directly from the console, and...
VGroundControl

AI-enhanced multi-UxV and PTZ control software

AI-enhanced multi-UxV and PTZ control software
...f the popular QGroundControl drone software, customised for Defence and Security applications....
Visionair GCS Software

Ground control station software for mission planning & analysis

Ground control station software for mission planning & analysis
...on's Visionair ground control station software offers an intuitive all-in-one solution for UAV...
Botlink Capture App

Drone flight planning and control app

Drone flight planning and control app
......landing, flight and data capture, the software enables you to plan missions with just a few taps.... ...ghly intuitive software provides adjustable survey templates to suit a range of mission...
Auterion Mission Control

Standardized control for every Auterion-powered autonomous vehicle

Standardized control for every Auterion-powered autonomous vehicle
...terion Mission Control allows users to plan and execute autonomous missions for any Auterion-powered... ...terion Mission Control also provides a set of comprehensive safety features for the utmost in peace...

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