GA-ASI Releases New TacSit-C2 for Payload Command and Control | General Atomics

GA-ASI Advances Unmanned Aircraft Capabilities with New Command and Control Software

March 19, 2025

SAN DIEGO — General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) unveiled its latest innovation in unmanned aircraft technology today with the release of TacSit-C2, an advanced payload command and control software designed to streamline drone operations and reduce manpower requirements.

The new system, part of GA's Quadratix software enterprise, represents the culmination of more than two decades of experience in developing control systems for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). According to company officials, TacSit-C2 will significantly enhance operational capabilities by allowing operators to view and manage multiple sensor feeds simultaneously.

"We've integrated Multiple Intelligence Signal Processing into a single application," explained Darren Moe, GA-ASI's senior director for Automation, Autonomy and Artificial Intelligence. "This includes radar, Electronic Intelligence, Communications Intelligence, and Electro-optical/Infrared sensors all working together seamlessly."

The system's Multi-Mission Controller (MMC) feature represents a major advancement in UAV operations, enabling a single operator to control multiple unmanned vehicles at once—a capability that could dramatically reduce staffing requirements for drone missions.

Industry analysts note that as military and civilian applications for unmanned aircraft continue to expand, the ability to efficiently control these systems becomes increasingly critical. TacSit-C2 appears positioned to address this need with its scalable architecture that can adapt to missions of varying complexity.

The software is designed to run on commercial off-the-shelf hardware, from laptops to servers, making it accessible across a range of operational environments. Additionally, GA-ASI has included a Software Development Kit that will allow third parties to expand the system's capabilities with custom additions.

GA-ASI, widely recognized as a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems, has accumulated over 8 million flight hours with its Predator line of UAVs. The company's systems include the MQ-9A Reaper, MQ-1C Gray Eagle 25M, MQ-20 Avenger, and MQ-9B SkyGuardian/SeaGuardian, which have been deployed in various military and civilian operations worldwide.

The company expects TacSit-C2 to be fully deployed before the end of 2025, potentially setting a new standard for unmanned aircraft control systems in both military and commercial applications.

For defense contractors and military organizations looking to enhance their unmanned capabilities, this latest advancement from GA-ASI offers promising new options for more efficient and effective drone operations.

GA-ASI Releases New TacSit-C2 for Payload Command and Control | General Atomics