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Certifiable Ground Control Station (CGCS)

Software (GCS/Autonomy/Mapping)

Description

GA-ASI's Certifiable Ground Control Station (CGCS) is a military-grade ground control system specifically designed for Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), particularly the MQ-9B SkyGuardian/SeaGuardian. It's the world's first RPA system designed to fly in non-segregated airspace, featuring certifiable Design Assurance Level software and separation between flight and mission critical functions. The system supports manual pilot-in-the-loop to fully automated operations, providing improved situational awareness through Common Operational Picture technology and reduced pilot workload.

About the Company

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.

A world leader in Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA), radars, and mission systems solutions. The company develops transformational technologies for long-endurance, mission-capable aircraft with integr...

Core Information

Serving industries
Air
Product categories
Ground Control Station (GCS) Mission Planning Autonomy/Navigation
Name
Certifiable Ground Control Station (CGCS)

Platform Compatibility

Deployment model
On-premises
UI modes
Desktop app
Mobile support
None
System requirements
Features Pro Line Fusion® integrated avionics system from Collins Aerospace, Abaco FORCE2C flight computer, five 24" high-definition (1080p) touch-screen displays, F-35/F-16 inspired Hands on Throttle and Stick (HOTAS) controls

Vehicle & Protocol Support

Vehicle types supported
Fixed-wing UAV
Autopilots supported
Custom/Proprietary
Communication protocols
Proprietary
Controller hardware supported
PC/Laptop

Sensors & Payloads

Sensors supported
RGB Thermal
Payload control capabilities
Gimbal control Camera trigger Zoom/Focus Custom payloads

Autonomy & Safety

Autonomy levels
Teleoperated Assisted (stabilize/position hold) Waypoint/semi-autonomous Fully autonomous
Control modes
Manual Assisted Waypoint Return-to-Home Loiter/Hold
BVLOS features
Detect-and-avoid integration C2 link monitoring Lost-link procedures Redundant comms
UTM/Remote ID support
ASTM F3411 EU Remote ID FAA Remote ID U-space/UTM integration
Failsafes supported
RTH Land Hover Loiter
Redundancy features
Dual IMU Dual GNSS Dual link
Geofencing

Integration & Extensibility

Third-party integrations
Collins Aerospace Pro Line Fusion Abaco FORCE2C

Deployment, Licensing & Pricing

License model
Proprietary perpetual
Hardware requirements
Certifiable flight computer, Pro Line Fusion avionics system, Abaco FORCE2C flight computer, multiple high-definition displays, HOTAS controls
Edge processing
Offline mode

Security & Compliance

Certifications & compliance
ITAR/EAR
Data residency options
On-premises
Audit logging

User & Support

User roles
Admin Operator Viewer Analyst
Training resources
Documentation
Support channels
Email Ticketing Phone

Version & Release

Release date
January 01, 2019