General Atomics MQ-9 Block 30 Reaper

The General Atomics MQ-9 Block 30 Reaper refers to a version of the MQ-9 Reaper Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) that uses the Block 30 Ground Control Station (GCS), a key component of the overall system for controlling sensors and weapons on the remotely piloted aircraft. The MQ-9 Block 30 GCS is part of the U.S. Air Force’s evolutionary acquisition approach for the MQ-9 program, focusing on integrating and evolving the capabilities of the aircraft and its control stations over time.