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RPAS Ground Based Systems The ground station is the set of systems on the ground that allow the pilot to control the RPA, it typically consists of the following elements: Remote control Transmitter Antennas Electronic flight control screen Power source RPAS Ground Station Remote Controller Primary method for the pilot to control the aircraftPilot makes control movements which are then transmitted via radio signals to the RPA Transmitter Transmits the radio signal from the controller through the antennas Antennas Must be carefully positioned according to manufacturer's instructions and with unobstructed "line of sight" to the aircraft Display or Electronic Flight Control Screen This is the display of your "instruments" in the form of data that is transmitted to the pilot from the aircraft including critical information such as: Orientation Altitude Distance Speed Battery voltage Flight modes etc The pilot must have a good knowledge of the data presented on the electronic flight control screen. Common misinterpretations of data include: Change of units The display modes