Complete Ground Control Hardware and Software Package

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The Botlink team has designed and built an all-in-one ground control station. Originally designed for the US Army in Africa, the Botlink GCS was required to enable communication up to 25km out, quick setup, easy-to-use MAVLink ground control software, while also staying within a tight budget.

Optimal design, rigorous tuning, and Botlink technology integration lead to an exceptionally powerful, yet very affordable complete ground control station.

Included:

  • Flat Patch Antenna (Primary Antenna)

  • Whip Antenna (Diversity Antenna)

  • Samsung Galaxy Tab A

  • Travel Tripod

  • Botlink Capture Flight App

  • Pelican 1550 Protector Case

Professional 900MHz UAS Ground Station Specs

  • Directional patch antenna:

    • 8 dBi gain

    • 75° horizontal beam width

    • 65° vertical beam width

    • Ball mount for aiming at drone

  • Omnidirectional diversity antenna

    • 2.5 dBi gain

    • Half wave dipole

  • Based on the RFD900 series radios

    • Available in encrypted, unencrypted, or FCC compliant versions

  • Dedicated battery for powering radio (doesn’t take power from tablet/computer)

  • USB Type C connector for tablet/computer communication.

  • Bracket for holding tablet

  • Packs into a crush proof, waterproof portable case

  • Weight (with tablet and case): 17.1 lbs

  • Operating temperature range: -20-65C

Patch Antenna Radiation Pattern

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