- GCS03: with internal 900 MHz radio (up to 100 km range).
- GCS03-NR: (no radio) for connection to an external datalink.
- Bi-directional communications between Visionair (on the ground) and the onboard Autopilot (in the air).
- Connection point in the system for the Joystick to allow manual override by an External Pilot if necessary.
- GPS (to locate the GCS; the position is shown in the top right corner of the GCS Config Tool window). GPS information is also integrated to steer a pan and tilt antenna if it is used.
- Low-level message integrity verification.
- Built-in standby battery in case of external power failure (old version only).
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MANUAL CONTROL |
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For fixed wing aircraft, manual control acts on elevator, aileron, rudder and throttle. |
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For helicopters, manual control acts on cyclic, collective pitch, rudder and throttle. |
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Control rate |
50 Hz |
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Resolution |
1 mrad |
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Number of channels |
4 |
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COMMUNICATIONS (900 MHZ VERSION) |
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Baud rate |
115.2 Kb/s (full duplex) |
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Range |
100 km |
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Frequency |
902 - 928 MHz |
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Method |
Freq Hopping Spread Spectrum |
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Simultaneous, multiple UAVs |
Yes |
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ANTENNA STEERING |
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PWM rate |
50 Hz |
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PWM signal |
1 ms to 2 ms high, 1 μs steps |
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ELECTRICAL |
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Supply (unregulated) |
9V to 36V DC |
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Power consumption |
2.0W |
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MECHANICAL / ENVIRONMENTAL |
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Size (mm, H x W x L) |
30.0 x 103.0 x 123 mm |
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Weight |
196 g |
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System Connector |
Ethernet / DB-9 female |
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Joystick connector |
DB-15 female |
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Power connector |
Female 2.5 mm barrel jack (positive polarity) |
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Radio link RF connector (GCS03-NR version only) |
SMA female |
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GPS RF connector |
SMA female |
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Temperature range |
-40ºC to +85ºC |
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GPS |
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Channels |
12 |
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Differential |
Yes |
Where manual control of a UAV is required, UAV Navigation (UAVN) offers the JY02, an R/C style joystick, for use with its system. The Joystick connects via a cable to the Modem.
The Joystick requires no power supply as it is fed from the Modem.
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Description |
Twin gimbal joystick with three user-configurable two-position toggle switches on front face, plus one two-position toggle switch on upper left surface for selection of MANUAL mode |
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Weight |
950g |
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Material |
Extruded aluminium main chassis with impact resistant plastic side panels. Built in aluminium carry handle |
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Connector |
DB-15 Male |
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Cable |
Supplied as standard with 10' (3m) cable to connect to GCS03 or GCASE |
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Environmental |
Designed to comply with IP61 (complete protection against dust, dripping water shall have no harmful effect, 1mm rainfall per minute) |
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Power Supply Requirement |
Not applicable (JY02 is supplied with power via the included cable which connects it to the GCS) |
- 1/2 telemetry radio antenna.
- SMA bulkhead connector.
- SMA to SMA coax cable.
- GPS patch antenna.
- Power supply connector.
GCS03-NR INSKIT:
- Tx/Rx mini connector to DB9 cable.
- GPS patch antenna.
- Power supply connector.