Author: Chris Dima

Whether navigating drones over vast agricultural landscapes or guiding survey robots through intricate urban environments, the accuracy provided by RTK-enabled devices is unmatched.  In the realm of precision location and navigation, RTK (real-time kinematic positioning) has emerged as an indispensable technology, revolutionizing our ability to navigate with unparalleled accuracy.  In this guide, we’ll take a […]

Survey poles and range poles are tools used to ensure that the survey team can obtain location data more precisely while out in the field. These poles come in different lengths, are made of different materials, and are usually painted brightly for visibility over a distance.  In this article, we’ll share how survey sticks and […]

Precision agriculture (also called precision farming) is disrupting the traditional farming industry. In fact, according to precision agriculture studies, precision farming technologies have already increased farmers’ production by 4%, reduced fertilizer use by 7%, decreased herbicide applications by 9%, lowered fossil fuel use by 6%, and gained 4% savings in water. Whether you’re a small-scale […]

See why dead reckoning and inertial sensors are essential components of high-precision positioning tech stacks for AVs, navigation systems, fleets, & more.

RTK, or Real-Time Kinematic positioning, is a highly specialized technique that is revolutionizing geospatial positioning. Applications that depend on precise positioning, from land surveying to advanced robotics, are benefitting from RTK and the unprecedented accuracy in real-time location data that the technology offers. This article explains what RTK is, how it works, what the benefits […]

With recent developments in automation and machine learning, robotics has increasingly made its way into various sectors, helping to maximize efficiency and productivity.  In land surveying, robotics growth is on the rise, and the industry stands to change dramatically thanks to the many versatile applications of survey robots. However, many surveying teams still experience challenges […]

When we think about construction projects, our minds are inclined to jump straight to the process of building. However, before a single brick is laid, there is a tremendous amount of work that goes into construction. The work that goes into mapping and staking out a construction site prior to laying any foundation is known […]

Global Positioning Systems (GPS) are all around us, from within our phones and cars to our aircraft and space shuttles. However, Forbes reports that GPS has significant problems, including with accuracy, that will need to be addressed for the next generation of autonomous applications. However, GPS is only one type of Global Navigation Satellite Systems […]

RTK GPS, or Real-Time Kinematic Global Positioning Systems, represent a significant leap in geospatial positioning technology. Known for exceptional accuracy and real-time capabilities, Using RTK services for GPS is becoming a cornerstone in a wide range of applications, from precision agriculture to advanced robotics. With RTK and GPS, kinematic measurements have entered a new era […]

Networked Transport of RTCM via Internet Protocol (NTRIP) is a cornerstone technology in geolocation and surveying. From precision agriculture to construction, land surveying, and autonomous vehicle navigation, a variety of businesses can use NTRIP to access real-time, high-accuracy location data essential for their operations’ efficiency and accuracy.  But most organizations simply aren’t equipped to set […]