Aeroscout GCS
Ground Control Station for the Scout B1-100 UAV Helicopter
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GENERAL The Aeroscout Ground Control Station (GCS) provides all capabilities in order to operate the Aeroscout unmanned autonomous helicopter systems, in particular the Scout B1-100 UAV helicopter. This includes mission planning, mission control, display of UAV status information, and UAV performance monitoring.
FEATURES The Aeroscout GCS features include easy transportability required for outdoor operations, a single source power supply (220V), two sunlight readable displays, one touch screen for main UAV commands selection, the computer display or video display mode, a water-resistant keyboard, and two intelligent joysticks. The GCS also provides stabilized voltages for field operation, e.g. for system startup or for the GCS data link modules.
OPERATION The Aeroscout GCS allows both assisted flight mode (velocity control by joystick input) and fully autonomous mode (GPS waypoints). The ruggedized computer keyboard allows all mission planning and modifications on the field. In addition, several USB ports are available for mission download or data upload. The main screen shows all UAV status information, while the second touch screen allows the selection of major UAV commands such as take-off, landing, or engine shutdown.
INFORMATION For further information please contact Aeroscout GmbH, Switzerland.
TECHNICAL DATA
| Operating system | Windows XP/VISTA |
| Main monitor | sunlight readable 14" TFT |
| Touch screen monitor | sunlight readable 8" TFT |
| Number of joysticks | 2 |
| Keyboard | water-proof keyboard |
| Mouse | optical USB mouse |
| Interfaces | USB Hub, RS-232 |
| Network | Ethernet (optional) |
| Video (computer/video selector) | Video In/Out |
| Stabilized voltages | 5V and 12V (standard) |
| Temperature range | 0 - 40 °C |
| Weight | 19 kg (approx.) |
| Dimension (length x width x height) | 0.58 x 0.44 x 0.35 m |
| Power supply | 110 - 220 V |
MISSION CONTROL DATA
- Startup features: automatic UAV mode
- FCS control: standard weGCS interface
- Data link modules: 2x RS232 available
FEATURES
- Easy transportability
- Standard FCS software packages (e.g. weGCS provided by weControl)
- Customized software installations
- Customized hard disk selection
- Assisted and waypoint UAV mode
- RS-232 data communication for UAV data communication
- RS-232 UAV data downloading (e.g. black box data logger)
- Computer display or video display (e.g. onboard camera view) mode selector
- Dust and spray water protected active air cooling system
- Free-programmable joystick buttons, e.g. onboard photo triggering
- Built-in locks for secured storage and transportation
- Durable materials
