The X\-RPU \(Remote Piloting Unit\) is a safety\-critical command and control computer and I/O concentrator that enables reliable remote piloting for unmanned and optionally piloted aircraft systems\. It serves as the interface between ground\-based operators and the aircraft’s flight control and automation system, translating operator inputs into safe automated and/or real\-time fly\-by\-wire operation\.\ \
With its high\-performance x86 or ARM processing architecture, certified RTOS, onboard storage and an extensive range of configurable I/O interfaces, the X\-RPU supports advanced flight control, certified multifunction displays, hard I/O integration, and containerised or partitioned third\-party software applications\. It was developed in accordance with RTCA DO\-254 and DO\-178 and meets a comprehensive set of DO\-380G environmental specifications, making it certification\-ready\.\ \
The X\-RPU seamlessly integrates with S\-PLANE’s X\-Series and NX\-Series flight and mission computers, forming part of a certifiable, modular, scalable, and comprehensive safety\-critical flight control and automation architecture\. This architecture includes carefully crafted system\-wide redundancy, while maintaining optimal situational awareness, thereby ensuring uninterrupted and safe command and control for the most demanding applications\.\ - [TRACKER\+](https://s-plane.com/products/tracker/): \
TRACKER\+ builds on the proven capabilities of S\-PLANE’s TRACKER 100 product range\. It is a self\-contained antenna tracker and environmentally controlled radio enclosure, all in one\.\ \
Designed to carry high\-powered, long\-range datalinks, TRACKER\+ enables seamless Line of Sight Communication \(LOSCom\) between aircraft and ground control stations\. A backlash\-free two\-axis drive system delivers high torque and speed in a compact form, making it ideal for tracking mobile or stationary targets\. With its ability to dissipate 800W of radio heat and qualification to RTCA DO\-380 environmental specifications it ensures dependable operation of long\-distance radio links even in challenging environments\.\ \
Customers can safely choose to integrate multiple radio links of their choice, even in unpackaged OEM format\. Alternatively, they may select from standard primary and secondary radio links, including software defined MIMO mesh network radios\. To this end, the TRACKER\+ offers directional and omni\-directional antennas and RF switches across the UHF, L, S and C bands\.\ \
With MIMO mesh network radios, the TRACKER\+ supports the creation of reliable and flexible communication architectures across various environments\. Multiple units can be networked to extend coverage over large operational areas\.\ \
The rugged, mobile, and modular TRACKER\+ can be deployed in under 20 minutes on tripods, vehicles or masts\. Calibration is quick and requires no specialised tools, thanks to the onboard tracker control unit\.\ - [X\-CUBE](https://s-plane.com/products/x-cube/): \
The X\-CUBE is a rugged, high\-reliability avionics unit that combines high\-performance redundant flight control computers, power distribution, data concentration and data storage into a single device\. It offers a certification\-ready automation solution for managing all safety\-critical functions on MALE and HALE UAS, as well as on OPS and AAM aircraft\. With dual and triple internal redundancy and supporting COM/MON configurations for dual and triple modular redundancy, the X\-CUBE delivers the fault tolerance and system integrity required for certified aircraft systems\.\ \
As a core component of the X\-KIT, the X\-CUBE integrates seamlessly with S\-PLANE’s and third\-party modular automation and mission systems\. The X\-KIT delivers a complete set of capabilities for flight control and automation, payload and communications management, and integration with ground control and simulation environments\. The X\-CUBE is the hardware backbone of this ecosystem, hosting unparalleled I/O diversity, flexibility, and quantity, along with data concentration and the high\-performance multi\-core RTOS computing power required for comprehensive aircraft automation and fly\-by\-wire control, including execution of advanced autonomous operations\.\ \
The X\-CUBE reduces integration complexity while meeting rigorous operational demands\. Its rugged design and SWaP optimised configuration make it well\-suited for both new builds and upgrades, offering a straightforward and rapid path to evolve a manned or optionally piloted system into a fully autonomous system\. The X\-CUBE is available as target hardware that supports customer and third\-party software, as a complete appliance with S\-PLANE’s proven safety\-critical software, and as target appliance that supports a combination of S\-PLANE’s proven safety\-critical software as well customer software, allowing customers to focus on rapid development of their aircraft\-specific software\.\ - [X\-ADT](https://s-plane.com/products/x-adt/): \
S\-PLANE’s groundbreaking X\-ADT is a compact, all\-in\-one solution designed to optimise your airborne ISR operations\. This rugged, reliable, and self\-contained subsystem combines payload control, SDI video encoding, onboard storage, communications management, I/O concentration, encryption, video transcoding, and network switching into a single unit\. Qualified to RTCA DO\-160, the X\-ADT is engineered for the most demanding airborne environments\.\ \
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With its high\-performance onboard computer, the X\-ADT allows you to run S\-PLANE mission software, as well as your own or third\-party containerized software\. Seamlessly access high\-definition payload data streams, onboard storage, and external I/O, enabling unparalleled flexibility for mission\-critical tasks\.\ \
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Whether you’re managing ISR payloads from onboard or remotely, the X\-ADT ensures efficient and cost\-effective operation of RADAR, EO/IR, and SIGINT equipment\. When paired with S\-PLANE’s ParagonISR ISR Mission and ParagonC2 Command and Control Software, you unlock even greater mission effectiveness\.\ \
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The X\-ADT offers unparalleled airborne ISR capabilities in a single unit, all at a competitive price point\. No other product combines this level of integration, reliability, and performance in such a small form factor\.\ - [XSIM\-HILS](https://s-plane.com/products/xsim-hils/): \
XSIM\-HILS is the latest evolution of S\-PLANE’s hardware\-in\-the\-loop simulation \(HILS\) products\. Building on the proven reliability and performance of the HILS\-203R, XSIM\-HILS delivers even greater flexibility, enhanced configurability, and an unmatched quantity and diversity of I/O\.\ \
XSIM\-HILS is an advanced and comprehensive system\-wide hardware\-in\-the\-loop simulator engineered to meet the increasing complexity and performance requirements of modern airborne mission and flight\-critical systems through all stages of development, testing, and verification\. The XSIM\-HILS combines modular hardware, high\-performance simulation software and advanced processing power to create a real\-time testing environment that accurately replicates real\-world operating conditions\. XSIM\-HILS can be used for both subsystem and full system testing, verification and validation, qualification and integration, making it ideal for use throughout the development and maintenance life cycle\.\ \
The simulator integrates seamlessly with S\-PLANE‘s X\-Series and NX\-Series flight and mission computers, while also maintaining compatibility with third\-party equipment\. It thereby enables HILS of flight\-critical sub\-systems \(such as flight computers\) and mission\-critical sub\-systems \(such as ISR payloads and mission computers\)\. XSIM\-HILS is further supported by XSIM\-Workbench, a Windows\-hosted application which allows users to control simulations, monitor performance in real time, trigger events, and download log data after execution\. Users can simulate various operational scenarios including environmental disturbances and failure modes and conditions\. These events can be scripted or triggered live during simulations to evaluate system responses under challenging conditions\.\ \
XSIM\-HILS includes optional model libraries covering aircraft dynamics, sensors, actuators, propulsion systems, environmental effects and ISR mission payloads, enabling rapid builds of system and subsystem simulations\. Users can also develop and integrate their own custom models, offering flexibility for specialised hardware, software, or mission\-specific requirements\.\ \
XSIM\-HILS is available in both development and integration configurations, with each variant supporting desktop use and rack\-mounted installation\. The development version provides easy access to individual ports for engineering flexibility, while the integration version uses concentrated industry\-standard connectors for seamless application in integration and production facilities\. With support for up to four I/O port Expansion Units, XSIM\-HILS has unparalleled I/O quantity and diversity which can scale to meet the demands of increasingly complex systems, helping to reduce costs, improve safety, and dramatically reduce time to deployment\.\ ## Solutions - [COMMUNICATION SOLUTIONS](https://s-plane.com/solutions/communication-solutions/): Manned and Unmanned aircraft enjoy exceptional RF link connectivity - [GROUND CONTROL SOLUTIONS](https://s-plane.com/solutions/ground-control-solutions/): Robust and flexible Ground Control Station solutions - [AIRBORNE CONTROL AND AUTOMATION](https://s-plane.com/solutions/aircraft-automation-solutions/): Automation Solutions, airframes designed for Manned or Unmanned operations - [SIMULATION SOLUTIONS](https://s-plane.com/solutions/simulation-solutions/): Automation Solutions are supported by sophisticated Simulation Solutions ## Applications - [OPTIONALLY PILOTED SYSTEMS and UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS](https://s-plane.com/applications/optionally-piloted-systems/): Aircraft Automation, Communication and Ground Control Solutions - [MANNED ISR AIRCRAFT](https://s-plane.com/applications/manned-isr-aircraft/): Payload Management, Communication and Ground Control Solutions - [ADVANCED AIR MOBILITY AIRCRAFT](https://s-plane.com/applications/unmanned-aircraft-systems/): Communication and Ground Control Solutions ## Categories - [NEWS](https://s-plane.com/category/news-2/) - [Featured](https://s-plane.com/category/featured/) - [Uncategorized](https://s-plane.com/category/uncategorized/) ## Tags - [OPV](https://s-plane.com/tag/opv/) - [S\-PLANE](https://s-plane.com/tag/s-plane/) - [UAV](https://s-plane.com/tag/uav/) - [X\-KIT](https://s-plane.com/tag/x-kit/) - [Helix](https://s-plane.com/tag/helix/) ## Product categories - [AUTOMATION PRODUCTS](https://s-plane.com/product-category/automation-products/) - [VERIFICATION TOOLS](https://s-plane.com/product-category/verification-tools/) - [NX\-SERIES AUTOMATION SUBSYSTEMS](https://s-plane.com/product-category/nx-series-automation-subsystems/) - [ISR MISSION SOFTWARE](https://s-plane.com/product-category/isr-mission-software/) ## Featured - [Homepage](https://s-plane.com/featured/homepage/) ## Optional - [Sitemap index](https://s-plane.com/sitemap_index.xml)