Category Archives: Control Stations & Remote Video Terminals

Simlat POLARIS UTM Simulation Suite Now Supports AirMap

Simlat POLARIS and AirMap Enterprise Dashboard running a simulated session in Salt Lake City, UT with numerous delivery drones and other aircraft

Simlat’s POLARIS provides simulated UAS traffic at scale, simulating the behavior of “rogue” or malfunctioning UAS while also generating the clutter made by thousands of automated flights. Continue reading

Viasat’s 18-Inch Ka-band In-Flight Connectivity Antenna

Viasat Inc., a global communications company, today announced the availability of its new Ka-band Global Aero Terminal (GAT-5518) to provide in-flight connectivity (IFC) services on government and business aviation aircraft — from government-focused Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) and fixed-wing military platforms to VIP business and corporate jets. Continue reading

GA-ASI Certifiable Ground Control Station Controls First End-to-End Flight

The Certifiable Ground Control Station (CGCS) from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) was used to control the complete flight of an MQ-9B SkyGuardian – including takeoff and landing – on March 12th. This is the first time the CGCS has been used to control an entire end-to-end flight of a Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA). Continue reading