Ryan Doughtery

A line drawing shows a construction site with a crane, drone, signal tower, and a laptop displaying site data, illustrating wireless technology and remote monitoring in construction surveying.

What Is Construction Surveying & How Does RTK Improve It? [2026]

February 9, 2026

TL;DR: Construction surveying is the process of staking out a site, establishing control points, and verifying as-built work before and during a build. Standard GPS is only accurate to a…

A line drawing shows people using drones and radio towers in a mountainous area. Dotted lines connect drones, towers, and an RTK rental unit, with a 10 KM Max label indicating the drone’s range limit.

RTK Rentals: Should You Rent an RTK System in 2026?

February 4, 2026

TL;DR: RTK rentals let you temporarily lease drones, rovers, GNSS receivers, or base stations instead of buying them outright. Renting hardware can make sense for short-term projects or equipment testing,…

A portable equipment case, showcased at CES, contains electronic components, circuit boards, cables, and two antennas, with a labeled white device inside. The case is open on a white surface.

Sub-Lane-Level Navigation Accuracy at CES 2026 with ST Micro and Point One

January 15, 2026

For decades, the promise of centimeter-level precision for dynamic navigation applications has been blocked by a series of high hurdles. You could have accuracy, provided your application could justify the…

A truck drives on an overpass with connected icons overhead labeled Device and Base Station, illustrating wireless communication between the truck and multiple network points.

What is RTK (Real-Time Kinematic) Positioning? [2026]

January 9, 2026

RTK (Real-Time Kinematic) positioning is a satellite-based technique that achieves centimeter-level accuracy by using correction data from reference stations to eliminate GNSS errors in real time. Where standard GNSS positioning…

A green tractor in a wheat field is connected wirelessly to a base station and four remote devices, represented by icons and dashed lines overhead, illustrating smart farming technology.

What is NTRIP?

January 3, 2026

Why is NTRIP Important?
High-precision location is essential for industries like surveying, construction, precision agriculture, robotics, autonomous vehicles, and mapping. Standard GNSS receivers provide meter-level accuracy, but applications demanding centimeter-level…

A silver tripod with a GNSS receiver stands on a grassy field, framed by rolling hills and a line of trees under a clear blue sky.

How to Choose the Best RTK for Location Precision in 2026

January 1, 2026

TL;DR: Choosing an RTK network comes down to eight factors: network density and correction type, positioning accuracy, protocol compatibility, satellite constellation support, ease of integration, service reliability, data security, and…

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What Is Construction Surveying & How Does RTK Improve It? [2026]

RTK Rentals: Should You Rent an RTK System in 2026?

Sub-Lane-Level Navigation Accuracy at CES 2026 with ST Micro and Point One

What is RTK (Real-Time Kinematic) Positioning? [2026]

What is NTRIP?

How to Choose the Best RTK for Location Precision in 2026

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