The AUS Command & Control Vehicle Support & Transport Vehicle System
Command Station Features
Outward facing command station with bench seat & table for up to 3 air vehicle operators: Ground Control System (GCS) consisting of Air Vehicle Interface electronics, Toughbook CF30 laptop computer running the Ground Control Software & Independent link with hand controller for safety pilot.
Helicopter transport is accommodated with a heavy duty cargo trailer outfitted with parts & supplies and ground team tools & equipment for helicopter maintenance & support
Command & Control logistics for the Guardian Unmanned Helicopter are carried out inside a heavy duty van designed to be a self-sufficient, mobile ground control vehicle
The heavy duty passenger van serves as a self-sufficient mobile ground control vehicle and also as a tow vehicle. The trailer serves as a hauler but also as a field garage for helicopter maintenance and repairs. The trailer also functions well as a base camp for the unmanned helicopter team.