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RTK GNSS Receiver for Drones & UAVs — Centimetre Accuracy for Aerial Operations

High-precision RTK GNSS for drone mapping, inspection, LiDAR, and autonomous UAV operations. Septentrio-powered receivers with AIM+ anti-jamming deliver reliable positioning even in RF-congested airspace.

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<1 cm
RTK Accuracy
100 Hz
Update Rate
60 dB
AIM+ Anti-Jam
50 g
Board Weight
Overview

Precision GNSS for Professional Drone Operations

Modern UAV operations demand centimetre-level positioning accuracy for photogrammetry, LiDAR mapping, inspection, and autonomous navigation. Standard GPS-only receivers provide 2-5 metre accuracy — insufficient for precision drone workflows. RTK GNSS receivers deliver sub-centimetre accuracy by using real-time correction data from a base station or network.

Eview GNSS offers a complete range of RTK solutions for drones: lightweight OEM boards for direct integration into UAV payloads, smart antennas for drone ground stations, and GNSS receiver boxes for base station deployments. All powered by Septentrio technology with AIM+ anti-jamming to maintain lock in challenging RF environments.

Drone GNSS Requirements
Photogrammetry: 1-2 cm GSD accuracy at 100 m AGL
LiDAR: Sub-5 cm point cloud registration
Inspection: 1 cm relative positioning for defect detection
Autonomous Nav: 10 cm absolute accuracy for BVLOS
Delivery: 30 cm landing accuracy for package delivery
eVTOL: 10 cm with integrity monitoring for UAM

Drone GNSS Products

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OEM GNSS Boards for Drones
Lightweight mosaic-X5 and mosaic-G5 OEM modules for direct integration into drone flight controllers. Multi-constellation RTK with AIM+ anti-jamming. Ideal for custom UAV builds and professional drone manufacturers.
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RTK Base Station
GNSS Receiver Box configured as RTK base station broadcasting corrections via NTRIP or radio link. Provides real-time centimetre corrections to one or more drones simultaneously within 20 km range.
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PPK Post-Processing
Post-Processed Kinematic (PPK) workflow for drone mapping without real-time correction link. Log raw GNSS data on the drone and base station, then process after the flight for survey-grade accuracy.

UAV Applications

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Drone Mapping & Photogrammetry
RTK GNSS eliminates the need for ground control points in drone mapping. Achieve 1-2 cm GSD for topographic surveys, construction progress monitoring, and stockpile volume calculations.
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Infrastructure Inspection
Precise positioning for power line, pipeline, bridge, and wind turbine inspection. RTK accuracy enables repeatable flight paths and precise defect geo-tagging for maintenance workflows.
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Precision Agriculture
Multi-spectral drone mapping for crop health analysis, variable rate application, and yield estimation. RTK accuracy enables field boundary mapping and treatment zone generation.
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Drone Delivery & Logistics
BVLOS drone delivery requires reliable GNSS positioning for safe navigation. AIM+ anti-jamming ensures position integrity in urban delivery environments with RF interference.
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eVTOL & Urban Air Mobility
Electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft need guaranteed positioning with integrity monitoring. Multi-constellation RTK with anti-spoofing is essential for UAM operations.
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Cinematography & Survey
RTK-enabled drones for film production, construction surveys, environmental monitoring, and search-and-rescue operations requiring precise GPS-denied positioning.

Drone GNSS — Frequently Asked Questions

What accuracy does RTK GNSS provide for drone mapping?

RTK GNSS provides 1-2 cm horizontal accuracy at the drone level. For photogrammetry, this translates to 1-2 cm ground sampling distance (GSD) at 100 m altitude, eliminating the need for ground control points in most mapping projects.

What is the difference between RTK and PPK for drones?

RTK (Real-Time Kinematic) provides real-time centimetre corrections via radio or NTRIP link during flight. PPK (Post-Processed Kinematic) logs raw data and processes after landing. RTK is ideal for real-time applications and BVLOS. PPK is preferred when a reliable correction link cannot be maintained, as it avoids the risk of RTK fix loss mid-flight.

Can Eview GNSS receivers integrate with DJI drones?

Yes. Eview GNSS receivers output RTCM 3.x correction data compatible with DJI RTK modules (D-RTK 2, Zenmuse P1, L1) via NTRIP. For third-party drones, our OEM boards support MAVLink and direct UART/SPI integration with Pixhawk, CUAV, and other open-source flight controllers.

What weight are the OEM GNSS boards for drones?

Septentrio mosaic-X5 OEM boards weigh approximately 50 g including shielding, making them suitable for lightweight drone payloads. The board dimensions are 71 x 47 x 17 mm, designed for integration into compact UAV airframes.

How does anti-jamming help drone operations?

Drones operate near RF interference sources including power lines, cell towers, and radio transmitters. AIM+ anti-jamming suppresses interference up to 60 dB, maintaining RTK lock and preventing fly-away or loss of navigation in urban or industrial environments where standard GNSS receivers would fail.

What is the maximum range for RTK correction link?

With a 1 W radio modem and clear line of sight, RTK corrections can be transmitted up to 20 km. Using NTRIP over 4G/LTE, coverage extends as far as the cellular network. For missions beyond radio range, PPK mode logs raw data for post-processing and has no range limitation.

RTK GNSS for Your Drone Operations

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