Editing UAV ground control station (section)

=== Fixed Installation and Vehicle Mounted GCS ===
[[image:Bayraktar TB2 of UAF, 2019, 04.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Two ground control stations of [[Ukrainian Air Force]] [[Bayraktar TB2]]]]
Larger military UAVs such as the [[General Atomics MQ-1 Predator]] feature what resembles a "virtual cockpit". The pilot or [[Airborne Sensor Operator|sensor operator]] sits in front of a number of screens showing the view from the UAV, a map screen and aircraft instrumentation. Control is through a conventional aircraft-style joystick and throttle, possibly with Hands on Throttle and Stick (HOTAS)<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.ga-asi.com/advanced-cockpit-gcs|title=Advanced Cockpit GCS|newspaper=General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc.|access-date=2016-11-17}}</ref> functionality.

In addition, the GCS consists of satellite or long-range communication links that are mounted on the roof or on a separate vehicle, container or building.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://defense-update.com/products/p/predator.htm|title=RQ-1A/MQ-1 Predator UAV|website=defense-update.com|access-date=2016-11-17}}</ref>