Downloads

  • Visit our Downloads page often to get the latest software updates, product documentation, drawings, videos and other useful CCT tools and information.
  • CCT strives to provide complete system documentation to support customers in their in integration and use of our products. This documentation provides the backbone of our technical support.
  • As firmware version updates and associated documentation updates are created, they are posted on their respective Downloads page for customer access.
Piccolo Integrated Autopilot Systems

  • CCT Product Catalog – A complete list of Cloud Cap Technology UAS Autopilot, Payload and Sensor products.
  • Complete Product List – A complete list of integration, peripherals, and accessory items designed to optimize CCT products and systems.
  • Product Export Fact Sheet – A brief description of the regulatory processes required for Cloud Cap Technology to export its products.

  • Piccolo System History - A short developmental history of the Piccolo Autopilot.
  • Steps to Autonomous Flight – Outlines the steps involved in configuring, installing and operating the Piccolo autopilot system. It is very important to read this document first because it provides a guide through other system documentation required to properly set up and integrate the Piccolo system.
  • Piccolo Setup Guide – An overview of the Piccolo autopilot system components. Provides initial setup information for the hardware and software simulation environments to guide users to a functioning laboratory environment.
  • Piccolo Software-in-Loop Setup Guide – A comprehensive step by step guide to set up the Software-in-Loop (SIL) simulation environment.
  • SIL and HIL Checklists – A quick reference checklist for the Software-in-the-Loop and Hardware-in-the-Loop simulations.
  • Piccolo User’s Guide (v2.1.1) – Provides a basic description, interface guidelines, and setup information for the Piccolo autopilot system using version 2.1.1 software.
  • Piccolo User’s Guide Helicopter Supplement – Provides controller information and swashplate configurations for the Piccolo autopilot system used in helicopter and other rotary wing unmanned vehicle applications.
  • Moving Net Recovery – Information for setting up the Avionics and ground station for Moving Net Recovery.
  • Piccolo Simulator – A detailed user’s guide to the Simulator environment and software. Includes guidance on modeling and simulating customer aircraft which is a key element in the steps to autonomous flight.
  • Piccolo External Interface – Interface definitions and pin-outs for the Piccolo Plus, Piccolo II, Piccolo SL and Piccolo LT.
  • Piccolo Dev Interface – A quick introduction guide to the Piccolo Dev Interface application that provides tools useful for system data analysis.
  • Communications Troubleshooting – Covers basic testing procedures, information, and tools to help diagnose Piccolo radio communication problems.
  • Piccolo Software Update Guide - Covers how to update Cloud Cap Technology products with the latest software and firmware.

  • Piccolo Vehicle Integration Guide - Provides technical information for installing the Piccolo autopilot into an airframe.
  • Piccolo Servo Gimbal Integration Guide – How to setup and configure a non-stabilized, servo based gimbal–other than a Cloud Cap Technology gimbal–to the Piccolo autopilot using the pan and tilt servo connections available on the Piccolo autopilot.



  • Latest Piccolo Release – Includes all the Piccolo software applications, installers and related support documentation.
  • Aircraft Modeling Tools – Helps to model aircraft dynamics in the Piccolo System. Useful for developing a simulation model of your aircraft.
  • Flight Gear – A highly accurate software flight simulator that helps to provide visualization of the aircraft altitude.
  • Maps – A collection of various maps layers to use for visualization reference in the Piccolo Command Center and Gimbal UI.


  • Piccolo documentation downloads coincide with the latest Piccolo Software release. Previous software documentation downloads are available from the Piccolo Documentation page.

  • CCT Product Catalog - A complete list of Cloud Cap Technology UAS Autopilot, Payload and Sensor products.
  • Complete Product List - A complete list of integration, peripherals, and accessory items designed to optimize CCT products and systems.
  • Product Export Fact Sheet - A brief description of the regulatory processes required for Cloud Cap Technology to export its products.

  • Gimbal Integration Guide - Provides technical assistance for installing the TASE gimbal into an airframe.
  • Gimbal Communications - Describes the communications protocol used to talk to the TASE gimbal.
  • Gimbal Image Meta Data Format - Defines data format of TASE gimbal metadata that is included with image file recorded by the Gimbal UI application.
  • Gimbal UI-Interface Spec - Defines interface protocol for Gimbal UI application to support 3rd party applications that wish to extract data from or interface through that application.
  • Gimbal User Interface Roadmap 2008 - Provides a general idea of upcoming features that have been included and are going to be included in the baseline implementation of the Gimbal UI.
  • Piccolo System Software Update Guide - Covers how to update Cloud Cap Technology products with the latest software and firmware.



  • Gimbal System Software - Includes the Gimbal and Gimbal UI software applications, tools, installers and related support documentation.


  • CCT Product Catalog - A complete list of Cloud Cap Technology UAS Autopilot, Payload and Sensor products.
  • Complete Product List - A complete list of integration, peripherals, and accessory items designed to optimize CCT products and systems.
  • Product Export Fact Sheet - A brief description of the regulatory processes required for Cloud Cap Technology to export its products.



  • Crista IMU - Includes the tools, installers and related support documentation for the Crista IMU.
  • Crista Sensor Head - Includes the installers, documentation, and drivers for the Crista Sensor Head.

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