NTI PD-1 Operator Controller

Outline

Console-style ergonomics with field-grade armored build.

Engineered for long shifts and harsh environments, PD-1 delivers glove-ready inputs, precise low latency response, and robust feedback for drones and mission systems, integrating easily with NTI GCS.

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Rugged, field-ready housing

Impact-resistant shell engineered for real field work and long service life in harsh environments. Shrugs off bumps, drops, dust, vibration, and everyday abuse, with reinforced mounting points and tight panel seams—made to be issued, not babied.

Console ergonomics

Natural, console-style grip tuned for long shifts and mission focus. Optimized hand angles, balanced weight, and intuitive control spacing reduce fatigue, improve accuracy, and keep operators comfortable in vehicles, on foot, or in static posts.

Precision thumb controls

Tuned travel, centering, and hysteresis for fine maneuvering and smooth tracking. Delivers predictable, repeatable inputs for delicate corrections—ideal for drone piloting, payload slewing, and robotic tele-operation when precision under pressure matters.

Glove-friendly inputs

Raised, tactile buttons and triggers designed for confident use with duty gloves. Generous spacing, firm detents, and textured surfaces reduce mis-presses in wet, dusty, or low-visibility conditions, while maintaining crisp feedback and control feel.

Cross-platform compatibility

Works via standard USB HID on Windows, Linux, Android, and macOS—no special drivers required. Simple plug-and-play recognition speeds setup across field laptops, tablets, and embedded hosts, supporting mixed fleets and rapid deployments.

Ruggedized connector & cabling

Field-rated panel connector and secure tether options for harsh environments. Ships with 0.5–5 m cables and your choice of USB Type-A, customer-specified ruggedized/locking interfaces, or pigtail; optional fixed exit cable with strain relief and sealed gland for connector-free use, plus overmolded or braided jackets for long service life.

Profiles & NTI GCS integration

Customizable mapping with save/recall profiles to match missions, platforms, and operators. Seamless interoperability with NTI Ground Control Systems and common control protocols streamlines commissioning, training, and fleet-wide upgrades.

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Why NTI Electronics?

Field-proven control systems for real missions

Mission-Grade Quality

Built, tested, and verified in-house

Fast Customization

From connectors to firmware, tailored to your platform

Lifecycle Support

Spares, repairs, and documentation for long service

Rugged specs

MIL-STD-810H Complies

Drop, Shock, Vibration, Rain, Dust, Altitude, Freeze/Thaw, High/Low Temperature, Temperature Shock, Humidity, 4′ drop 26 faces

MIL-STD-461G Complies

Conduction, Radiation, Conducted Susceptibility, Radiated Susceptibility

IP 66 Complies

dust-tight and protected against powerful water jets for reliable outdoor use

Tech specs

Controllers

2× 2-axis Hall-effect joysticks (castle-style) — optional stick extensions on request

2× 2-axis Hall-effect thumbwheel switches

2× red guarded push buttons (with protective covers)

1× red push button; 3× black push buttons — colors customizable on request

1× 5-way navigation switch

1× 3-way control switch

LED indicator — color and function customizable

Interface Specifications

USB 2.0 HID, wired/plug-and-play, compatible with Windows/Linux/Android/macOS

Connectivity Specifications

Wired USB 2.0 tether (no RF) with EMI-resistant, shielded path; ruggedized/locking connector or sealed fixed-exit cable

Operating voltage

5 V (USB 2.0) Onboard regulation and filtering isolate the electronics from supply fluctuations, ensuring stable operation

Warranty

2-year limited warranty standard

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