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GNSS for eVTOL and Advanced Air Mobility

GNSS for eVTOL development needs integrity monitoring, protection against spoofing and fast, low-latency attitude data. Eview receivers powered by Septentrio modules combine RAIM+ integrity, Galileo OSNMA authentication, AIM+ anti-jamming and 100 Hz dual-antenna heading on the HB10 and HB59 board, with the EV108 aviation antenna for prototypes and large cargo UAVs.

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100 Hz
Output (HB10, HB59)
<10 ms
Latency (HB10, HB59)
0.15°
Heading at 1 m baseline
60 g
EV108 aviation antenna
What eVTOL programmes need

What an eVTOL or large UAV needs from its GNSS receiver

Integrity monitoring
Flight control must know when a position cannot be trusted. Septentrio RAIM+ checks measurement consistency and flags or excludes faulty satellites, giving the vehicle management system an integrity indication. See RAIM+ integrity.
Protection against spoofing
Urban air mobility routes cross busy RF environments where false signals are a real risk. Galileo OSNMA authenticates navigation messages on the HB10 and HB59, so spoofed data can be detected. See OSNMA anti-spoofing.
Resistance to jamming
City rooftops, telecom masts and on-board radios all create interference. Septentrio AIM+ detects and suppresses narrowband and wideband interference so RTK and heading stay available in flight. See anti-jamming receivers.
High rate, low latency
Hover, transition and landing control loops need fresh data. The AsteRx-m3 Pro+ in the HB10 and HB59 outputs up to 100 Hz with less than 10 ms latency. See 100 Hz native GNSS.
Dual-antenna attitude
High-current motors and battery packs disturb magnetometers. Dual-antenna GNSS gives a true heading of 0.15° at 1 m baseline, from standstill and independent of magnetic fields. See attitude from dual-antenna RTK.
Board-level integration
Avionics bays favour OEM boards over boxed receivers. The HB59 brings AsteRx-m3 Pro+ to a board with Ethernet, three UARTs and a 4.5–12 V supply for direct integration. See GNSS boards.
Recommended products

Eview receivers and antennas for eVTOL and large UAVs

ProductBest forKey specs
HB10Compact receiver for prototypes and flight testAsteRx-m3 Pro+, dual-antenna RTK, 0.15° heading at 1 m, 100 Hz, <10 ms latency, AIM+, OSNMA
HB59 OEM boardIntegration into avionics and vehicle managementAsteRx-m3 Pro+, Ethernet, 3 UART, dual-antenna heading 0.15°, 100 Hz, 4.5–12 V
HB56HFlange-mounted heading receiver with loggingmosaic-H, flange-mount metal housing, dual-antenna heading, SD card logging
HB6 ProLight heading and attitude for sub-scale demonstratorsmosaic-H dual antenna, heading 0.15° / pitch-roll 0.25° at 1 m, 45 g
EV108 antennaLow-profile aviation antenna60 g, flange mount, 36 dB LNA, IP67

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Use cases

eVTOL and advanced air mobility applications

Prototype flight test
Centimetre position, heading and raw data logging for envelope expansion and handling trials. See aviation GNSS.
Large cargo UAVs
Heavy-lift and long-range cargo aircraft that need authenticated, interference-resistant positioning. See drone GNSS.
Vertiport approach and landing
Centimetre RTK from a local base at the vertiport supports precise approach and touchdown trials. See RTK positioning.
Hover and transition
True heading from two antennas holds through hover and the transition to wing-borne flight. See dual-antenna heading.
Sensor fusion reference
100 Hz GNSS position and heading as a reference for inertial, vision and air data development. See multi-constellation receivers.
Spoofing resilience trials
Evaluate OSNMA alerts and RAIM+ flags as part of navigation safety testing. See detecting GNSS spoofing.
Integration

Easy to integrate

Flight control and VMS
UART and Ethernet output in NMEA and Septentrio SBF, with RAIM+ and OSNMA status available to the vehicle management system. ArduPilot and PX4 are supported over UART.
Corrections
RTCM v3 corrections from an NTRIP caster, a CORS network or a local base at the test site, such as the HB62 base station. See NTRIP and RTCM.
Logging and analysis
Raw SBF logging converted to RINEX for post-flight analysis. Firmware and manuals on firmware downloads.
FAQ

eVTOL GNSS: frequently asked questions

Which Eview receiver suits an eVTOL prototype?

The HB10 is a compact boxed receiver with AsteRx-m3 Pro+, dual-antenna heading of 0.15° at 1 m, 100 Hz output and less than 10 ms latency. For integration inside an avionics bay, the HB59 OEM board offers the same engine with Ethernet and three UARTs. Pair either with the EV108 aviation antenna.

Are Eview receivers certified avionics?

No. Eview receivers are commercial GNSS products, not certified avionics. They suit prototypes, flight test, research aircraft and large cargo UAV development. Certification of the aircraft and its navigation system remains the responsibility of the manufacturer and integrator, and we can supply datasheets to support your own assessment.

How does RAIM+ help an eVTOL?

RAIM+ uses redundant measurements from multiple constellations to check that the position solution is consistent. It flags and can exclude faulty satellites and reports an integrity indication, so the flight control software can decide when to trust GNSS and when to rely on other sensors.

Why is OSNMA important for urban air mobility?

Galileo OSNMA lets the receiver confirm that navigation messages come from Galileo satellites, which helps detect spoofing over cities and near busy infrastructure. OSNMA is available on the HB10, HB59 and mosaic-X5 and mosaic-G5 receivers; it is not available on mosaic-H products such as the HB6 Pro and HB56H.

Which antenna should I use on an eVTOL?

The EV108 is a 60 g, low-profile aviation antenna with a flange mount, 36 dB LNA and IP67 rating. For dual-antenna heading, mount two antennas as far apart as the airframe allows; 1 m spacing gives 0.15° heading, and a longer baseline improves it further.

What GNSS does an autonomous air taxi need?

An autonomous air taxi or eVTOL needs multi-band, multi-constellation GNSS with RTK or PPP accuracy, dual-antenna heading, integrity monitoring and strong protection against jamming and spoofing, combined with inertial sensors for continuity.

Can RTK be used for autonomous aircraft and cargo drones?

Yes. RTK gives centimetre positioning for precision landing, vertiport approaches and cargo drop-off. Production aircraft combine it with inertial navigation and integrity checks required by aviation authorities.

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