> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://theiotlearninginitiative.gitbook.io/bitol/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://theiotlearninginitiative.gitbook.io/bitol/hybrid-drone-solution/ground-control-station.md).

# Ground Control Station

> A ground control station (GCS) is a land- or sea-based control centre that provides the facilities for human control of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs or "drones"). [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ground_control_station)