VCSi Touch Overview
VCSi Touch is ground control station software that provides NATO interoperable command and control [C2) of Small Unmanned Air Systems (SUAS). This software is designed to be open and extensible, providing flexible options for UAS, radios and controller hardware. It operates the Lockheed Martin lndago and Condor SUAS and can also easily integrate with other systems that support NATO STANAG 4586 or MAVLink protocols.
Interoperable with industry leading radios including Trellisware TW-650, Persistent Systems MPU5 Wave Relay TM and Silvus Technologies StreamCaster™, VCSi Touch allows operators to choose the radio that best meets their mission needs. This software operates on Panasonic Toughpads and other ruggedized tablets or laptops that utilize Microsoft Windows or Linux Operating Systems and works with controllers that have integrated or external joysticks controls.
Flight Operations
Sensor Operations
Mission Planning
Preflight
Open Architecture
Features
Import and export polygons, points of interest, routes and annotations via either KML or GPX.
VCSi Touch's architecture supports the translation of the user interface into other languages, including non-latin scripts.
Whether it's a best-of-breed solution or custom developed capability, use the SDK to extend the functionality of the system.
Plan and update contigency routes for emergency situations such as unintentional loss of link or propulsion.
Easily navigate around the UI with large glove friendly controls and pan around the 3D map using multi-touch control.
Visualize your flight are in high detail with support for high-res maps and terrain resolution of up to 5m.
Define keep-in and keep-out zones to ensure the operator is aware of areas that are safe for flight.
Use the ADS-B or FLARM integration to track and be notified of other aircraft and potential collisions.
Tailor VCSI Touch for each vehicle's capabilities, including speed and altitude limits and custom autonomous flight modes.
Monitor, control and handoff a vehicle to any VCSi Touch control station or to other STANAG 4586 stations such as VCSi.
Plan routes and auto-generated area searches with detailed feature-rich tools that include built-in safety checks.
Monitor a unified location for audible alarms and notifcations so operators can stay focused on the mission instead of scanning panels.
Import from hundreds of supported mapping formats including GeoTIFF and CADRG maps.
Annotate the map view with points, lines and polygons to designate areas and features of interest.
Utilize the full functionality of your hand controller with the built-in joystick and auxiliary button support.
Utilize the full functionality of your hand controller with the built-in joystick and auxiliary button support.
Control layering of your maps to display the most pertinent information at any time.
Easily toggle between 3 layouts, Big Map, Big Video, Full-Screen Video.
Integrations and Specifications
Integrations
Radios
Silvus, Microhard, Persistent Systems, TrellisWare® , Ubiquity and more
Payloads
lndago DuoPlus, lndago 30-33X, lndago Noctis, WESCAMMX™, AVT, Trillium HD, PiccoloTM TASE and more
Autopilot Protocols
MAVLink, MicroPilot ®, Kestrel™ and Piccolo™
Transponders
FLARM, ADS-B
Ground-Based Sense & Avoid Radar
Canadian UAVS Sparrowhawk™ Radar
Joystick
Microsoft XBox, Logitech, Atmel®, Directlnput, XWindows and more
System Specifications
System Specifications
- Microsoft® Windows® 10 or CentOS 7 [or equivalent)
- Intel ® Core i5 CPU or greater Intel ® HD Graphics
- 8 GB DDR4 RAM [16 GB preferred)
Additional Information
Lockheed Martin Canada CDL Systems
a division of Lockheed Martin Canada Inc.
Harvest Hills Office Park, Building 5000. Suite 5301
333 - 96 Avenue NE
Calgary, AB T3K 0S3
Phone: 403.289.1733
Fax: 403.289.3967
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