AeroVironment Introduces Crysalis, A Next-Generation Ground Control Solution Designed for Collaboration Across Today’s Dyna...
July 07 2021 - 9:10AM
Business Wire
- Provides a standardized user experience (UX) across multiple
air vehicles, communication platforms and end-user devices for
streamlined operation and deployment
- Improves battlefield communication and collaboration by
enabling users to easily share real-time information and coordinate
mission-critical decisions
- Builds upon AeroVironment’s legacy ground control system (GCS)
and adapts to today’s network-centric battlefield environment
AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in
intelligent, multi-domain robotic systems, today introduced
Crysalis™, the company’s next-generation ground control solution.
Crysalis is an integrated hardware and software-based ground
control system (GCS) that provides command and control of
compatible AeroVironment unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and their
payloads, through an intuitive user experience (UX).
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AeroVironment’s new Crysalis Ground
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Built around three core elements – software, hardware, and
antennas – Crysalis was designed to make operating robotic systems
easier than ever before. Crysalis offers complete
interchangeability, either as modular elements or turnkey systems,
both adaptable to meet specific mission requirements. Crysalis is
cross-platform compatible with Android, Microsoft Windows and Linux
operating systems. The new GCS is available in multiple
configurations ranging from lightweight and wearable to mobile and
command center systems that are modular and scalable.
Crysalis was designed with the operator in mind, featuring an
intuitive user interface (UI) to reduce cognitive load and training
burden while enhancing situational awareness and battlefield
collaboration. Through the easy-to-use Crysalis Control app, users
can plan and execute flight missions as well as navigate and
control UAS assets and payloads with one-click access to critical
information, modes and telemetry meta data. Additional operational
participants can gain enhanced situational awareness, share
information and collaborate on tactical decisions by accessing
telemetry and downlink data through remote video terminals, while
also allowing them to capture data directly on their devices.
Crysalis standardizes the user experience across all AeroVironment
small UAS platforms, simplifying the training requirements and
operation of Puma™, Raven® and Wasp®.
“With the introduction of Crysalis, we are streamlining command
and control of our small UAS and empowering warfighters with
actionable intelligence at the speed of war to increase their
tactical decision making,” said Wahid Nawabi, AeroVironment
chairman and chief executive officer. “Crysalis can be integrated
into our portfolio of intelligent, multi-domain robotic systems and
deliver easy-to-use, yet powerful new capabilities that enable our
customers to succeed in full spectrum operations.”
The Crysalis GCS is available in scalable hardware
configurations with all necessary software components
pre-configured for quick mission deployment. These range from the
Crysalis Ultralight GCS that provides full control of UAS and
payloads through virtual control or tactile joysticks on a wearable
smartphone configuration to Crysalis Command GCS – a command center
configuration featuring a ruggedized laptop. Every Crysalis GCS
configuration is natively compatible with AeroVironment’s Digital
Data Link™ (DDL™) radios and antennas, is designed for
plug-and-play compatibility with Nett Warrior and can integrate
with both third party command and control and battlefield
management applications.
“As a software-based ecosystem, Crysalis will continue to
develop and evolve based on customer needs and front-line user
feedback with expanded aircraft command and control capabilities,
software features and IoBT compatible functionality,” said Tom
Vaneck, AeroVironment vice president of solution strategy.
For more information on AeroVironment’s Crysalis next-generation
ground control solution, visit www.avinc.com/crysalis.
ABOUT AEROVIRONMENT UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SOLUTIONS
AeroVironment’s portfolio of intelligent, multi-domain robotic
systems includes small footprint, runway-independent unmanned
aircraft systems. The JUMP® 20, T-20™ and Puma™ LE provide extended
range, multi-payload capabilities, and the Puma™ RQ-20, Raven®
RQ-11B, Wasp® RQ-12A, VAPOR® Helicopter and automated Quantix™
Recon deliver highly tactical, frontline situational awareness.
These solutions deliver increased, multi-mission capabilities and
the option of selecting the appropriate aircraft based on the type
of mission to be performed. These capabilities have the potential
to provide significant force protection and force multiplication
benefits to small tactical units and security personnel, as well as
greater safety, scalability and cost-savings to commercial
operators. AeroVironment provides turnkey ISR and support services
worldwide to ensure a consistently high level of mission success.
AeroVironment has delivered tens of thousands of new and
replacement unmanned air vehicles to customers within the United
States and to more than 50 allied governments. For more
information, visit https://www.avinc.com/uas.
ABOUT AEROVIRONMENT, INC.
AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) provides technology solutions at
the intersection of robotics, sensors, software analytics and
connectivity that deliver more actionable intelligence so you can
Proceed with Certainty. Celebrating 50 years of innovation,
AeroVironment is a global leader in intelligent, multi-domain
robotic systems and serves defense, government and commercial
customers. For more information, visit www.avinc.com.
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