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VCS, Alpha's Vessel-based Control Station

The Vessel-based Control Station (VCS) is a flexible UAV control solution for maritime  operations. Available in two main configurations: a radome version for vessel installation with full weather protection, and a transportable version that serves as a compact, easily deployable tracking antenna for use from ground stations in movement.

VCS includes a gyro-stabilized, tracking antenna array which can be connected to Alpha's Ground Control Station (GCS) via Ethernet.

  • Maintain accurate heading even after GNSS outage
  • Multiple datalink options with ranges up to 100 km
  • High accuracy RTK positioning
  • Fully encrypted communications
  • Built-in antenna stabilization
  • Optimal aiming angle calculation based on vessel and UXV GNSS position
  • High-end IMU and dual GNSS receivers for accurate heading in any conditions

Vessel-Based Control Station Features

Fully Portable

Radome or transportable versions.

Up to 100 km Range

Radio ranges tailored to your mission.

Encrypted Data

256 bit AES datalink encryption.

Gyrostabilized Antenna

Fully stabilized tracking for vessel operations.

Military-Grade Datalink

Frequency hopping spread spectrum radio.

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