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Navy Seeks One System To Replace Myriad UAS Ground Stations

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Monday, May 3rd, 2010

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By Geoff Fein The Navy is studying efforts to develop a single ground station for unmanned air systems (UAS) as well as a common command and control (C2) architecture for all unmanned systems, according to a top service official. As the demand for unmanned aircraft grows, and as more companies enter the field, developing everything from man-portable to larger long-endurance platforms, the number of ground control stations is increasing, Rear Adm. William Shannon, program executive officer (PEO) unmanned aviation and…

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