Autopilots

The Piccolo Command Center

 (PCC) addresses the needs of an ever increasing Piccolo user community and provides a powerful flight planning support software solution.
Piccolo UAV Command Center Software Interface
  • Enhanced Flight Planning Support
  • Waypoint Insertion
  • Context Menus for common functions.
  • Route Copy between aircraft.
  • Multiple aircraft on single map.
  • 3-D Views. High performance smooth zoom 2D and 3D terrain mapping, easy to use like popular 3D mapping software.
  • Terrain database supporting DTED and SRTM.
  • Integration with web mapping servers for elevation and imagery.
  • Intuitive Primary Flight Display and graphical EFIS and ability to change airspeed, altitude, and heading commands from EFIS display.
  • User customizable dockable windows so displayed data can be configured per user requirements.
  • Status bar provides high-level alert interface.
  • Customization options available to meet specific user needs.
The PCC software can be used as a fully functional free software download, or a license can be purchased to enable a host of advanced features. The PCC Performance Features table defines the features that require a purchased license solution. Download the Piccolo Command Center Data Sheet for complete information.
PCC software supports a growing number of plug-in applications that can be purchased separately:

Optimum PC Requirements for Piccolo Command Center

  • Windows XP recommended (Vista optional)
  • Intel Core 2 Duo 2.40 GHz Processor
  • 2GB RAM
  • Upgraded 3D Video Card (NVidia Quadro)
  • PC-Card Slot

For flight testing and development Cloud Cap Technology recommends the Dell E6400 laptop computer*. This is the commonly available solution that CCT uses in the lab and the field. The backlit display is optimal for night/day viewing. If you’re really hard on electronics, try the Panasonic Toughbook CF-19 with Windows XP.

* PCs without serial ports are supported using a USB to serial adaptor. CCT recommends the PA088U USB-Serial adapter from Targus.

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