IRIG-218 Compliant certified

IRIG-218 Compliant

Military Standard C-4150J certified

Military Standard C-4150J

IP-67 Rated certified

IP-67 Rated Enclosure

Military UAV Ground Control Stations

Lumistar's Military UAV Ground Control Station telemetry systems deliver fourth-generation Software-Defined Radio receivers, diversity combiners, and digital processing engines for real-time UAV telemetry reception, recording, and display. Available in rack-mount, portable IP-67, and modular configurations, these systems support multi-band, multi-mode operation from 200 MHz to 6 GHz at data rates up to 60 Mbps.

Lumistar Telemetry Receiver Systems
LS-28-DRSM Multi-Band Dual-Channel Receiver/Combiner
LS-28-DRSM Series Multi-Mode Multi-Band Receiver/Combiner/TM Processing Unit
LS-68 Series Digital Processing Engine
LS-28-DRSM Multi-Band Dual Channel Data Receiving/Combining/Recording/Processing System

Our Range of Products

Lumistar Telemetry Receiver Systems

Lumistar Telemetry Receiver Systems

  • 4th-gen SDR covering 200 MHz to 6 GHz
  • Up to 60 Mbps data rate, dual/quad channel
  • 64 GB/channel onboard solid-state recorder
LS-28-DRSM Multi-Band Dual-Channel Receiver/Combiner

LS-28-DRSM Multi-Band Dual-Channel Receiver/Combiner

  • Digital combiner, >50 KHz break frequency
  • 120 dB AGC range for robust signal reception
  • Software upgradeable for future waveform support
LS-28-DRSM Series Multi-Mode Multi-Band Receiver/Combiner/TM Processing Unit

LS-28-DRSM Series Multi-Mode Multi-Band Receiver/Combiner/TM Processing Unit

  • Complete ground station in one enclosure
  • 40,000 auto-optimized IF bandwidths (SAW+FIR)
  • TMoIP Ethernet streaming, no calibration needed
LS-68 Series Digital Processing Engine

LS-68 Series Digital Processing Engine

  • Full baseband TM processing in one module
  • 3 form factors: modular, lunchbox, 1U rack
  • Integrated IRIG time code and PTP sync
LS-28-DRSM Multi-Band Dual Channel Data Receiving/Combining/Recording/Processing System

LS-28-DRSM Multi-Band Dual Channel Data Receiving/Combining/Recording/Processing System

  • Multi-mode demod: PCM/FM, SOQPSK, BPSK, QPSK
  • Modular brick form factor at 2.1 lbs
  • IP-67 rated portable lunchbox available

Frequently Asked Questions

What RF frequency bands are supported by Lumistar UAV ground control station receivers?

Lumistar's LS-28-DRSM series supports RF reception from 200 MHz to 6 GHz across up to five selectable bands, including Lower L-Band (1435–1540 MHz), Upper L-Band (1710–1850 MHz), S-Band (2200–2400 MHz), NATO E-Band (2185–2485 MHz), C-Band (4400–4950 / 5091–5250 MHz), and P-Band (215–320 MHz), making them suitable for virtually all military UAV downlink frequencies.

What demodulation formats are supported for military UAV telemetry?

Are Lumistar ground station systems compliant with military and IRIG standards?

What form factors are available for UAV ground control station deployment?

How does diversity combining improve UAV telemetry link reliability?

Can Lumistar systems record UAV telemetry data for post-mission analysis?

What is the maximum data rate supported for UAV downlink telemetry?

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Industries We Serve

Defense & Military

Defense & Military

UAV ground station telemetry reception, real-time data monitoring, and diversity combining for military test ranges and operational UAV programs.

Aerospace Flight Test

Aerospace Flight Test

Real-time PCM telemetry acquisition, diversity combining, and data archiving for aerospace vehicle and UAV flight test programs.

Federal Test Ranges

Federal Test Ranges

Telemetry Ground Receiving Systems (TGRS) supporting range-wide diversity combining, TMoIP distribution, and multi-vehicle tracking.

Satellite & Space Operations

Satellite & Space Operations

Multi-band satellite ground station reception and CCSDS-compatible telemetry processing for satellite and space vehicle programs.

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Why Defense & Aerospace Programs Choose Lumistar

100+ Years Combined Engineering Depth

Lumistar's team brings over 100 years of combined telemetry engineering experience, ensuring technically sound solutions for the most demanding UAV ground station requirements.

Revolutionary Size & Weight Reduction

Lumistar transformed ground stations from 8-foot, 250 kg systems consuming thousands of watts into hand-held modular units under 1 kg and 50 watts without sacrificing capability.

Unlimited Post-Delivery Technical Support

Every Lumistar system is backed by unlimited post-delivery technical support, on-site firmware upgrades, and the finest warranty in the industry — keeping your GCS mission-ready.

Request a Quote for Your UAV Ground Station

Submit your requirements and a Lumistar Sales Engineer will respond with configuration options, pricing, and lead time within one business day.

Contact Us Today

For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at 760-431-2181. You can also send us a quick email at mmcwhorter@lumistar.net.