UF-104J "592" (piloted drone prototype) at Iwo Jima island


Remote control system, ground cockpit
In addition to the basic instruments, the ground cockpit contains various instruments and switches that allow remote control from the ground.
The pilot on the ground controls the aircraft by looking at the front monitor and instruments, which show the images transmitted by the aircraft.
Control command signals are transmitted via data link and reflected in the aircraft. The system is based on a fail-safe concept with two configurations that ensures a high level of safety
in autonomous flight mode even in the event of communication failures.
The monitor in front of the aircraft displays not only the images from the camera, but also various indicators that enable the pilot to steer the aircraft to a safe course during landing
by placing the leading indicators within the reference circle. Launch and landing maneuver assistance (LTO) is also provided to ease the pilot's workload.

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