Silhouette of an unmanned aerial vehicle flying above clouds - drone keyboards
Silhouette of an unmanned aerial vehicle flying above clouds - drone keyboards

Rugged Keyboards for Drone Operators

Rain. Mud. Gloves. Night operations.

iKey rugged keyboards deliver dependable control for tactical UAS and drone ground control systems when capacitive screens can't.

Key Advantages for Drone Operators

Glove-Friendly Control

High-force silicone keys (~135g actuation) ensure reliable operation even with thick tactical gloves.

Weatherproof Operation

NEMA 4X sealed design protects against rain, dust, and mud.

Night Operations Ready

Optional NVIS Green B backlighting maintains visibility without creating glare or visible light signatures.

Compact Mobile Control

At just 9.27" × 3.87", the keyboard integrates easily into portable drone ground control systems.

Built for Harsh Environments

Tested for vibration, shock, and extreme temperatures.

SLK-79-FSR Product Features

  • Sealed silicone rubber keys (>10M cycles)
  • Integrated Force Sensing Resistor (FSR) pointer
  • NEMA 4X sealed
  • 100% humidity resistant
  • Operating temperature: -20°C to +60°C
  • Shock resistant up to 50g
  • Optional NVIS Green B backlighting
  • Compact footprint: 9.27" × 3.87" × 1.00"
  • Weight: ~1 lb
  • Low power consumption

Designed for Drone Operators in the Field

Applications

  • Tactical UAS ground control systems
  • Military drone operators
  • Mobile command vehicles
  • Portable GCS systems
  • ISR drone operations
  • Disaster response drone teams
  • Law enforcement UAS units

Whether mounted inside a vehicle, integrated into a rugged case, or attached to a plate carrier, iKey keyboards give operators precise, dependable control.

Trusted in the World's Harshest Environments

iKey has engineered rugged keyboards used in:

Military vehicles

Aircraft systems

Industrial automation

Emergency response platforms

Field-deployed computing systems