Camcopter Unmanned Aerial Vehicle System

Ground Station

The CAMCOPTER Control Station is mounted in a ruggedized container and consists of a dual Pentium based computer system with detachable 18 inch monitor and keyboard. It provides:

 

·          -Waypoint Mission Planning

·          -Flight Control

·          -Payload Control

 

The mission planning and preparation is done with the Mission Control Program, generating mission data based on a Geographical Information System (GIS). The large computer screen displays the actual location of the Aerial Vehicle on a digital map as well as the programmed route, waypoints, mission data, and real-time video.

 

A variety of digital map mediums may be used ranging from detailed maps to aerial photographs. The Pilot Control Unit provides the operator a computerized checklist and control of the Aerial Vehicle. It consists of a control stick and a control panel that is used to select the flight mode, i.e. Vertical Take-Off and Landing, Automatic Mode, Manual Mode, and Homing. Selected flight, performance and warning data are displayed on the control panel. Payload sensor information in addition to flight control information may be displayed real-time on the Control Station. Data may be recorded for later playback and review. Additionally, all flight parameter data is automatically recorded in computer files for review.

 

Ground Station

Technical Data