Tag: Drones

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.

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

Drone imagery analysis is a complex undertaking. Believe me, I would know — I spent 23 years doing it for the United Kingdom’s Royal Air Force (RAF). But, with the right tools and expertise to ensure it’s done well, it’s an incredibly useful skill.

For tomorrow's businesses that depend on precise location, traditional GNSS falls short.
That's where Point One's Polaris RTK Network comes in.

When it comes to robotics & AV solutions, many developers have a strong opinion on using absolute vs relative navigation. We're here to say you actually need both.

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 […]

Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) technology enhances GPS accuracy to centimeter-level precision. From automotive and delivery systems to mobility, and robotics, this precision location data is critical.  One of the major avenues in which businesses and developers can access this technology is through RTK rentals. RTK rentals could offer a convenient solution for those needing temporary access […]

As once inconceivable technologies like self-driving cars become a reality, Inertial Navigation Systems (INS) are becoming increasingly essential and indispensable. INS helps vehicles and devices know their position, direction, and speed without needing external signals like those from GPS. This makes them incredibly useful in places where GPS can't reach or isn't reliable. The growing […]

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 […]

Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) corrections are redefining the capabilities of Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) with unprecedented accuracy. A substantial advancement in precision positioning, RTK corrections are essential to a wide range of applications where even minor discrepancies in location data can have significant impacts.  Understanding RTK corrections is crucial for professionals in geospatial sciences, surveying, […]