1. Unit 2 Unmanned Aircraft
Module 2.1 – The Control Station Component

2. Module 2 – The control station component
2.1 – GCS Function
GCS Function
Link that connects crew to UAS
Can very depending on scale and complexity of UAS
Composed of input interface and software interface
Includes antennas and of other equipment needed to preform the operation
Internal
GCS enclosed within a shelter
Does not visual line of sight of UAS
Pilot is considered an internal pilot
Internal stations could be:
Building
Moveable Container
Truck
Part of a Vehicle, Aircraft or Ship

3. Module 2 – The control station component
2.1 – GCS Function
External
GCS is located outside, with direct visual line of sight
Medical Condition
No person may manipulate the flight controls of a small unmanned aircraft system or act as a remote pilot in in command, visual observer, or direct participant in the operation of the small unmanned aircraft if he or she knows or has reason to know that he or she has a physical or mental condition that would interfere with the safe operation of the small unmanned aircraft system.

4. Module 2 – The control station component
2.1 – GCS Function
Interfaces
The human machine interaction that controls the UAS
Various type of interfaces depending on the complexity of the UAS
Controller interface
Is the simplest interface
UAS is directly controlled by the human with low to no automation
Laptop interface
Slightly more complex
Moderate to full automation for the flight plan
UAS is controlled through the computer
Tablet interface
Similar to laptop interface
Controlled with just the tablet for user inputs

5. Module 2 – The control station component
2.1 – GCS Function
Computer Terminal interface
Combination of a controller and laptop interface
Allows the laptop to manually maneuver the flight controls and flight information
Flight Desk interface
Complete mockup of an aircraft flight deck
Dedicated systems and screens to control the UAS
These are internal GCS
Can be located on all types of vehicles

6. Module 2 – The control station component
2.1 – GCS Function
Software Interface
Based on the manufacture and autopilot onboard
All should have these common attributes
Payload Data – different values displayed based on load
Health – overall condition
Airspeed – airspeed of the aircraft
Altitude – provides pressure sensors, laser altimeters, or GPS altitudes
Heading – uses GPS, IMUs, Magnetometers to display compass heading
Telemetry – process of recording and transmitting the readings, and real time data
Moving Map – shows the position of the UAS and shows the path of travel
Flight Planning – uses moving map display to plan a flight operation
Status – what the UAS is currently doing