Our AutoPilot equipped system includes a Ground Control Station (GCS) for controlling the helicopter (MedRange Star), its payload and mission execution. The AutoPilot module is full featured for completely autonomous flights from start to landing. The MedRange Star can execute its programmed mission under the supervision and control of an operator or even without any control or data link to the ground. The autopilot module that we integrate in our UAV systems is one of the most mature and versatile autopilots available in the civilian market.

The GCS can be operated in three control modes:

• UAV: The MedRange Star is following a mission flight path/plan, and flies completely autonomously. The GROUND STATION-operator can take over the direct control, execute a flight pattern or alter the mission plan and Flight parameters at any time during the flight apart from following a flight path.
• RPV: Flying at heading, altitude and speed set by the operator.
• Fly by camera: Following the camera view.
• Go here: Going to a clicked point on the map.
• Look here: camera will look to the clicked point from any angel during the flight.
• Arcade Mode: Remotely command all flight functions of the fully stabilized MedRange Star using the ground control station flight controller.
• Manually override all autopilot function.

The GROUND STATION allows the operator to configure individually UAV sensor monitors and controls and access critical information in real-time mode. A combination of integrated mission simulator and user-friendly design will accelerate the learning curve for the UAV controller and simplify most applications.

Main features:

• Preflight mission planning and takeoff checklist.
• Mission simulation for verification and operator training.
• In-flight way path reprogramming and altitude and speed changes during navigational flight.
• Altitude and speed changing during navigational flight
• User definable flight patterns.
• Multiple UAV profiles.
• Flight data Communication, supporting a wide range of radio modems.
• Integrated payload operation.
• Remote flight via configurable Joystick control
• Video downlink and display with overlay of telemetry data fields (optional).
• Logging of flight telemetry data for post-flight analysis.
• Definition of emergency patterns or failsafe recovery.

Friendly GUI (Graphical User Interface):

• Point and click waypoint editor / mission planner.
• Mission simulator for testing and training purposes.
• User definable units (Metric / Imperial).
• Remote piloting mode overrides navigation for flexible reconnaissance.
• User friendly layout.
• Payload buttons and sliders can be configured to initiate flight patterns or control payloads prompt.
• Features can be enabled or disabled according to the application and user requirements.
• Large map screen.