A fully operational system consists of four sensor/weapon-equipped aircraft, ground control station, Predator Primary Satellite Link, and spare equipment, along with operations and maintenance ...

On 18 March 2025, the United States Army’s Future Tactical Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (FTUAS) program began developmental ...

with MPS pneumatic and hydraulic checkouts demonstrating that the stage’s mechanical systems worked within operational limits as commanded via the ground control system. The big tests that ...

Ground support equipment plays a crucial role in aviation operations by ensuring aircraft functionality during non-flight periods. Without proper ground support infrastructure, aircraft cannot safely ...

The Stage Controller is the ground control system that manages vehicle and facility activities for most of the test operations. For the WDR and hot-fire tests, the Stage Controller will conduct ...