Ground Control Station (GCS)
Products | GCS
Description:
Who can use the GCS?
Who is this product for? The GCS is designed for anyone who wants to integrate a high-quality GCS system into their own custom or purchased aircraft. The HCS GCS offers high-quality connectivity, full telemetry, and/or video streaming to any Android based tablet or Windows PC.
GCS details & what does it include?
The GCS comes as a stand-alone product usually tailored for custom integration into customer aircraft. An HCS Companion Computer can be purchased with the pMDDL version to allow easier integration into aircraft with the provided hardware, cabling, and proprietary software.
Where would someone use the GCS?
This product is designed to be used in the field with any sUAS that uses a Pixhawk flight controller or any flight controller that uses Mavlink and PPM/S.BUS.
When should someone use the GCS?
The GCS should be used when any customer is looking for a professional grade, USA designed/manufactured GCS. The compatibility and ease of programming makes it one of the most versatile Ground Control Stations on the market.
Why is the HCS GCS useful or better than its competitors?
This product is a USA designed and manufactured product that offers full connectivity to any aircraft using Mavlink and PPM/S.BUS control. It will work with most sUAS manufactured today. The GCS is easy to transport which allows for quick deployment with no setup of wiring, antennas, etc.
How does the GCS work?
The GCS can work one of a few different ways. You can purchase the GCS with RFD900x for simple telemetry when video streaming is NOT needed. It will easily connect to any aircraft using 900mhZ telemetry now. If you are looking for video streaming, you can use the 2.4GHz pMDDL version for high quality streaming capabilities. The pMDDL version will require some software and hardware integration, however, Hitec Commercial Solutions has taken it a step further by offering a Companion computer to be used with the pMDDL GCS and matching air side radio. The Companion Computer provides the necessary hardware and software for high quality video streaming through HCS proprietary software when using Sony UMC-R10C or QX-30 sensors.
HCS GCS
Overview
Brand: Hitec Commercial Solutions
Pricing: Inquire
Demo: Inquire for on-site demonstration pricing
Specifications / Features
Dimensions: 340 x 200 x 50mm plus sticks, 2.7 lbs plus Tablet
Materials: 3D printed body with high quality hardware
Product features & functions: Features either RFD900x for telemetry ONLY or Microhard pMDDL 2.4GHz for telemetry and high-bandwidth data streaming capabilities
128-bit AES data encryption on both RFD900x and pMDDL versions
Works with Pixhawk or other flight control systems that allow Mavlink and PPM/S.BUS
Features 12 channels for programming different flight control and sensor integration
HCS Companion Computer offers all the hardware and HCS proprietary software for aircraft integration using the pMDDL GCS and Picoradio
Supports up to an 8” tablet on the GCS
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average flight time?
Depends on the aircraft
What battery does it use?
6-7 hours of continuous use with the internal Li-Po battery
How high can it go?
Depends on the aircraft
What is the heaviest payload/camera?
Depends on the aircraft
What camera(s) can you use?
Sony UMC-R10C and Sony QX-30 if used with HCS companion computer hardware/software. Virtually any UDP video stream if performing custom integration.
Do I need a license to fly this?
Part 107 may be required to operate sUAS for commercial use.
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