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The North American Datum of 1983, or NAD83, is a crucial system used for mapping and navigation across North America. It was developed to replace the older NAD27 and marked a significant upgrade by integrating modern satellite technology.  This change completely revolutionized fields like construction surveying and geospatial analysis. Before NAD83, professionals relied on traditional […]

The International Terrestrial Reference Frame (ITRF) is a reference frame for earth sciences and global positioning derived from the International Terrestrial Reference System (ITRS). The ITRF is approved by the International Association of Geodesy (IAG) to serve as a stable reference to measure Earth's deformation and crustal motion. The IAG also recommends ITRF as the […]

In the utility industry, accurately locating and mapping underground utilities is crucial to prevent costly damages and ensure safety. With critical infrastructure like water, electric, gas, and oil pipelines hidden underground, any accidental damage can lead to catastrophic outcomes. The need for precision locating tools that can efficiently detect and map underground assets with survey-grade […]

How Point One cut Calian’s time to market for its new smart antenna by two-thirds with Polaris’ industry-leading RTK network and ease of integration.

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 […]

Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) technology is one of the few technologies that has drastically improved how people accurately determine position, velocity, and time for both machines and humans. An important component of this technology is the GNSS receiver that directly receives signals from satellites to provide precise geospatial positioning. Currently, GNSS receivers are used […]

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 […]

Over the past few months, we’ve talked to many of you in the survey market – from those in survey robotics and precision mapping to those who are product creators. Universally you’ve told us – Polaris is the easiest RTK network to use, the most accurate, the simplest to integrate with, and the only one with […]

A quick demo of how to access Point One Navigation's RTK corrections (Polaris) on a DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise.