The ground control unit (GCS), is installed in a s-250 or s-280 type shelter, which can be carried onboard and pick-up truck or similarly sized vehicle. The shelter is air-conditioned and is fully functional with a modest 2.5 KVA generator. 24VDC back-up batteries provide up to 3 hours of operation in case of a generator failure. Also included in the GCS are the ground data-link components and a UAV tracking system. The unit is currently operational and is in use by the Israeli Ministry of defense.

Uplink
The primary uplink channel broadcasts on L/S/C/X/Ku bands (in accordance with customer's request) at 20 watts. Transmission is via an omni directional or directional antenna, mounted on an automatic tracking system. Data flow is at 9600 baud rate. The secondary uplink channel broadcasts in UHF (Narrow band) at 25 watts, with an omni directional antenna and 9600 baud data flow rate.

Downlink
This channel broadcasts on L/S/C/X/Ku bands (in accordance with customer's request). Video and telemetry are synthesized and the link is capable of frequency change as well as video encryption (optional).
 
Mission planning, execution and debriefing
Flight program - with up to a 100 waypoints, each point is configurable in position, altitude, velocity and task. Program can be created, modified saved and uploaded in mid flight.
Payload interface - the system provides an advanced control over a wide range of cameras, in which, first and foremost, the Microview, in addition to other manufacture's cameras. EMIT can also accommodate any particular request by client.
Payload control - includes rate-control (via joystick) as well as continuous pointing to a specific target. Camera footprint is presented on a digital map to assist in quick and precise intelligence gathering.
Mission debriefing - video from the mission is digitally recorded on cassettes. Flight data is also recorded, with high resolution, in files within the mission computer. Playback is immediate with slow/fast/step-by-step capabilities. 

Available flight modes

	External/internal pilot control (with gyro-stabilization).
	Knobs control (partial control loops available).
	Flight to coordinate.
	Flight program.
	Flight slaved to camera.
	Automatic holding pattern (figure 8) with selectable orientation and dimensions.
	Emergency mode (in case of prolonged uplink loss).