Control Station PCS
RTK and Comms for drone operations
Veronte Control Stations PCS is an advanced ground station (GCS) optimized for the control of any Veronte Autopilot-powered vehicle. It contains all the necessary components for performing operations with UAVs and autonomous vehicles.
RTK & Sensors
Power Battery
Multiple GCS
IP54
UAV & Other Vehicles
Advanced Control Station
Ground control station (GCS) for drone and unmanned vehicle communications and RTK
Embedded Datalink
The expansion bay is designed for the installation of a wide variety of datalinks from any vendor. It significantly reduces losses in RF wiring at the time that permits to install the antennas at reasonable height. All this in an IP54 enclosure.
Backup Battery
PCS includes a power supply battery to be used as a backup or to operate without the need of a wired power source. This is an essential feature for outdoor operations permitting to ensure the reliability of the GCS, having a duration of 2h.
RTK Positioning and Relative Missions
Embedded Veronte Autopilot 1x, includes a dual GNSS module for enabling RTK – DGPS precision without needing to install additional hardware. In addition it allows net landing, relative missions and to operate / land from vessels or moving vehicles.
RTK & Sensors
Multiple GCS
Power Batttery
IP54
UAV & Other Vehicles
Advanced Control Station
Ground control station (GCS) for drone and unmanned vehicle communications and RTK
Embedded Datalink
The expansion bay is designed for the installation of a wide variety of datalinks from any vendor. It significantly reduces losses in RF wiring at the time that permits to install the antennas at reasonable height. All this in an IP54 enclosure.
Backup Battery
PCS includes a power supply battery to be used as a backup or to operate without the need of a wired power source. This is an essential feature for outdoor operations permitting to ensure the reliability of the GCS, having a duration of 2h.
RTK Positioning and Relative Missions
Embedded Veronte Autopilot 1x, includes a dual GNSS module for enabling RTK – DGPS precision without needing to install additional hardware. In addition it allows net landing, relative missions and to operate / land from vessels or moving vehicles.
Custom Installation
PCS Veronte Control Station contains all the necessary components to perform a wide range of operations with UAVs and other unmanned vehicles. The flexible architecture permits to adapt the GCS to the specific needs of the drone system.
Stand Alone Control Station
Veronte PCS is a rugged ground control station hardware designed for outdoors use, thanks to the aluminum enclosure with IP54 protection and the adjustable height mast
Multiple Control Stations
The system permits to simultaneously operate various drones and ground control stations. Control can be handed over to a separate GCS at any time during the flight.
Veronte T28 Tracking Antenna
Operations requiring outstanding communication ranges can combine the benefits of Veronte PCS with Veronte Tracker for enabling auto tracking of directional antennas.
Custom Installation
PCS Veronte Control Station contains all the necessary components to perform a wide range of operations with UAVs and other unmanned vehicles. The flexible architecture permits to adapt the GCS to the specific needs of the drone system.
Stand Alone Control Station
Veronte PCS is a rugged ground control station hardware designed for outdoors use, thanks to the aluminum enclosure with IP54 protection and the adjustable height mast
Multiple Control Stations
The system permits to simultaneously operate various drones and ground control stations. Control can be handed over to a separate GCS at any time during the flight.
Veronte T28 Tracking Antenna
Operations requiring outstanding communication ranges can combine the benefits of Veronte PCS with Veronte Tracker for enabling auto tracking of directional antennas.
Customizable Expansion Bay
The expansion bay enables the installation of datalinks or additional electronics and devices within the protective enclosure, compliant with IP54 standards.
Custom Datalink Installation
LThe expansion bay within Veronte PCS ground control station permits to install custom datalinks thanks to the available ports for communications and power. Typical radio installations are Silvus Technologies, DTC, Microhard or Veronte SDL modules.
Antenna Extension
Veronte PCSpermits to install a wide range of antennas, including single and double antenna configurations. It can be easily attached to the Veronte Tracker for directional antenna installation with auto-tracking capabilities.
Joystick & Peripherals
Easily enhanced Veronte PCS control station by connecting extra sticks and peripherals, avoiding connecting them through the non critical PC. It can be configured to trigger specific routines or for manual control of the aircraft.
Customizable Expansion Bay
The expansion bay enables the installation of datalinks or additional electronics and devices within the protective enclosure, compliant with IP54 standards.
Custom Datalink Installation
LThe expansion bay within Veronte PCS ground control station permits to install custom datalinks thanks to the available ports for communications and power. Typical radio installations are Silvus Technologies, DTC, Microhard or Veronte SDL modules.
Antenna Extension
Veronte PCSpermits to install a wide range of antennas, including single and double antenna configurations. It can be easily attached to the Veronte Tracker for directional antenna installation with auto-tracking capabilities.
Joystick & Peripherals
Easily enhanced Veronte PCS control station by connecting extra sticks and peripherals, avoiding connecting them through the non critical PC. It can be configured to trigger specific routines or for manual control of the aircraft.
High Reliability GCS
DO178C & DO254 Compliance
The embedded Veronte Autopilot 1x provides the control station with DO178C & DO254 certifiable software and hardware. It permits to manually control the drone and activate failsafe routines in the event of losing the main control station computer.
Robust Construction
The aluminum enclosure with IP54 protection allows the operation of the system in all weather conditions by protecting the electronics from light rain and harsh environments. Rugged connectors and a 2h backup battery is also included in the PCS.
Heat Dissipation
The control station’s aluminum construction allows the datalink and internal electronics to dissipate heat. It enables the use of a high power system for operation in extreme environments with the confidence that it will not fail due to high temperatures.
Long Range Communications
Veronte PCS is the perfect choice for long range communications. The adjustable height mast permits the antennas to be installed at an altitude of 3m to ensure a clear line of sight (LOS) among the ground control station and the drone. Furthermore, the optimized design permits to minimize the RF losses on the cable and to install the GCS in an open space far from the GCS laptop, this is achieved thanks to the ethernet and WIFI connectivity.
Veronte Tracker Integration
Long range drone operations requiring outstanding performance can make use of the Veronte Tracker. It enables the compatibility of the Veronte PCS with yagi or parabolic grid directional antennas. The PCS contains the datalink and all sensors needed to control the T28 tracking antenna solution to automatically point in the direction of the aircraft to maximize the communications range.
Long Range Communications
Veronte PCS is the perfect choice for long range communications. The adjustable height mast permits the antennas to be installed at an altitude of 3m to ensure a clear line of sight (LOS) among the ground control station and the drone. Furthermore, the optimized design permits to minimize the RF losses on the cable and to install the GCS in an open space far from the GCS laptop, this is achieved thanks to the ethernet and WIFI connectivity.
Veronte Tracker Integration
Long range drone operations requiring outstanding performance can make use of the Veronte Tracker. It enables the compatibility of the Veronte PCS with yagi or parabolic grid directional antennas. The PCS contains the datalink and all sensors needed to control the T28 tracking antenna solution to automatically point in the direction of the aircraft to maximize the communications range.
3D Model
Interact with the 3D model and explore every PCS detail.
Size
650 x 250 x 300mm
Weight
5,7kg PCS | 4,5kg pole
Temperature
-20º to 60ºC
Applications
Ground Control Station
Version
2.1
Power
30W (w/o radio) | 80W (w/ radio)
Specifications
Control Station | Long range LOS | Joystic interface |
Any Vehicle | UAVs | UGVs | USVs | Autonomous vehicles |
Installation | Mast | Table top | Wall | Van |
Embeeded Sensors | RTK | IMU | Barometer | QNH |
GCS Computer | Laptop | Tablet | PC |
GCS Interface | WIFI | Ethernet | USB |
Pheripheral I/O | CAN | PWM | PPM | ADCs | I2C |
RF Connectors | WIFI | LOS | GNSS | Aux |
Datalink Extension | Veronte Tracking System T28 |
Expansion Bay | Custom datalink & electronics installation |
Datalink Options | Embention | DTC | Silvus | Microhard | Others |
Frequencies | 400Mhz | 900MHz | 2.4GHz | Others |
Expansion Bay I/O | RS232 | CAN bus | Ethernet | GPIO | Power |
Expansion Bay size | 122mm x 213mm x 93mm |
GNSS 1 | Integrated antenna | 40dB gain |
GNSS 2 | SMA female connector |
IMU | 3x IMU |
Magnetometer | 3x Magnetometer |
Barometer | 2x Barometer |
PCS Material | Anodized aluminium enclosure | Plastic frames |
Waterproof | IP54 |
Temperature Range | -20 to 60oC |
Mast | Steel | 150 – 310 cm | 124 cm (folded) |
Weight | 4.5Kg PCS unit | 5.7Kg mast |
Transport Case | Rugged hard plastic | Wheeled |
Power Input | 14 to 24V DC |
Power Supply | 280W | 180-264 VAC 50-60 Hz |
Backup Battery | LiFePO4 | 10 Ah | 2h (typical) |
Magnetometer | 3x Magnetometer |
Power | 30W (w/o radio) | Up to 80W (with radio) |
Price
PCS 2.1 | 8000€ |
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