Small Tactical Ground Control Station
Command and control multiple uncrewed systems from a single, small, expeditionary workstation.
Small footprint
Operate from a laptop with short, medium, and long-range options including vehicle- and tripod-mounted antennas.
Open Systems Design
Open architecture and fully supported Software Development Kit (SDK). Controls all Insitu platforms as well as non-Insitu UxS.
Expeditionary
Small and lightweight, requiring only a 1-person carry. Pack in and pack out quickly, and fly from stationary or moving platforms.
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Specifications



Software/Hardware Support
- I-MUSE, INEXA (fmr. ICOMC2) / INEXA 9.x
- Insitu & STANAG 4586 compliant aircraft/UxS.
Operational Range Configurations
- Short-range antenna: >16 km (8.5 nm)
- Medium-range antenna: 78 km (42 nm)
- Long-range antenna: 130 km (70 nm)
Radio Options
- Silvus StreamCaster
Frequency Bands
- S-band, C-band, L-band
- SATCOM PLEO
Industry-Standard Protocols and Hardware
- STANAG 4586, 4609, 3607
- IEEE 802.3ab (1000BASE-T Ethernet)
- Motion Imagery Standards Board (MISB)
- Cursor on Target (CoT)
Power and Comms
- Power input: 20-35V DC
- Max RF output: 10 W
Base Components





Operator Laptop
Scalable end-user device. Single operator for multiple aircraft.
Device Control
Central hub for network and power distribution.
Fiber Extension
Optional Kit. Up to 500m between devices.
GPS Enclosure
GNSS and SAASM.
Radio Handhelds
Multiple options available.
Compact Design
GCS components (radio, computing, networking, power) are physically small for ease of use, transport, and compact installation spaces.
Modular Architecture
Component configurations can be tailored for specific applications, enabling easy and rapid integration of new hardware like radios, GPS modules, antennas, and computers.
Scalable Operations
Adjustable from a minimal single-laptop system to a full multi-computer peripheral set including networked payload data routing and a large backup power supply.
Flexible Deployment
Ranges from lightweight backpackable options to vehicle-mounted and one-person-carry mid-range setups — or long range solutions with expeditionary tripods or permanent marinized installations. Supports line of sight and SATCOM over-the-horizon operations.
Advanced Radios
Features MANET radios using Silvus StreamCaster architecture for resilient communication in a unitary data link configuration. Architecture supports integration of alternate radios.
Rugged Durability
Operates in extreme environments (-32°C to +49°C), glove-compatible, and resistant to harsh electromagnetic interference (EMI).
System Compatibility
Fully supports I-MUSE, INEXA, and other STANAG 4586 compliant uncrewed platforms, ensuring cross-compatibility with both legacy and next-gen UxS technology.
Operational Efficiency
Enables launching and operating multiple UxS from a single hub, with seamless transfer to mobile spoke using the same hardware.
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