Ground Control Station

Autopilot

• Two operator stations
  • Primary: Commands and monitors aircraft
  • Secondary: Dynamic retasking and flight-plan adjustment
• Intercom for communication between operators, VHF radio for inter-team comms

Imagery

• Two operator stations
  • Primary: Monitors and controls imagery system state
  • Secondary: Examines images for targets and other items of interest
• Intercom for communication between operators, VHF radio for inter-team comms
• Auto-tracking antenna system for long-range 5.8GHz link

Safety Pilot

• Manual control transmitter
• VHF radio and earphone for inter-team communication
• Forward-looking video and telemetry console for long-range missions