GPS & GNSS Navigation Systems for Unmanned Vehicles, UAVs, Robotics

NovAtel products are used by the Unmanned Systems industry when precision and robustness matter. NovAtel’s integrated GPS and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) high-precision positioning technologies deliver success time and time again on land, on the sea and in the air. As an OEM, we help some of the world’s leading companies stay in the lead. We can do the same for you.

Our products are used in a wide variety of unmanned systems applications, from military and security, to UAV and ground vehicle navigation. High-profile successes for the technology include the first ever unmanned airborne refueling test, DARPA’s first unmanned ground vehicle race and planning/testing for the Mars Rover expedition.

Read case studies on NovAtel’s technology in action: www.novatel.com/unmanned.

HIGH PRECISION GNSS RECEIVER BOARDS

Our low-power GNSS receiver cards offer multi-constellation and multi-frequency tracking. A variety of hardware and software configurations are available, and software is upgradeable in the field.

OEM7^TM RECEIVERS

High-precision, multi-frequency GNSS receivers with advanced interference detection and mitigation features, for enhanced positioning reliability, accuracy and availability. Each receiver includes L-Band and SPAN® GNSS+INS functionality.

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OEM6® RECEIVERS

The high-precision, high data rate OEM6 receiver boards offer scalable positioning, low latency and support for all current and upcoming GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and BeiDou satellite signals.

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OEMSTAR RECEIVER

The OEMStar is a low-cost single-frequency receiver with a small form factor (46×71 mm) and a low power consumption (< 500 mW). It features up to 14 channels of L1 GPS, GLONASS or combined GPS/GLONASS.

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SPAN® GNSS INERTIAL SYSTEMS

SPAN® systems combine GNSS positioning with an Inertial Navigation System. The two technologies together create a powerful system that compensates for the inherent weaknesses when just one system is utilized. Our systems deliver continuous reliable position, velocity and attitude data even during short periods of signal unavailability.

SPAN RECEIVERS

We provide GNSS/INS SPAN receivers at card level as well as fully enclosed ruggedized modules.

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SPAN IMUs

Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs) measure an aerial vehicle’s velocity, orientation and gravitational forces using a combination of accelerometers, gyroscopes and magnetometers. We provide a wide range of IMUs that can be coupled with a GNSS receiver to form a SPAN system.

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SPAN COMBINED SYSTEMS

We manufacture integrated GPS/INS systems, coupling both technologies together in one space-saving unit for optimal performance.

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GPS & GNSS ANTENNAS

We provide a wide range of GPS and GNSS antennas for maximum position efficiency whatever your application.

VEXXIS^TM SERIES ANTENNAS

The VEXXIS series of GNSS antennas feature a multi-point feeding network using patented phase reversal technology, which provides symmetric radiation patterns across all frequencies. This translates into excellent multipath rejection, and very small phase center variation and offset to generate better carrier phase measurements at the receiver.

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GPS ANTI-JAM TECHNOLOGY (GAJT®) ANTENNAs

The GAJT Anti-Jam Antenna nullifies jamming devices that try to block GPS satellite signals. Battlefield-tested and easily installed into existing vehicle navigation systems, the GAJT ensures that your vehicles are always able to access their positional measurement capabilities.

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COMPACT GNSS ANTENNAS

Our ANT series of compact antennas provides a wide range of options for space and weight-critical applications such as unmanned vehicle systems and other airborne systems.

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FIXED REFERENCE GNSS ANTENNAS

Our fixed reference antennas are optimised for applications requiring a reference station, providing high levels of accuracy and availability. A choke ring reduces the effect of any unwanted reflected signals.

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SMART ANTENNAS

Our high-precision SMART antennas combine a GNSS receiver board and GNSS antenna in a compact enclosure.

SMART6 Antenna

The SMART6 features our OEM6 receiver and Pinwheel antenna integrated into a rugged enclosure. Capable of tracking GPS, GLONASS and SBAS, and with 120 channels and dual-frequency capability, the SMART6 delivers smooth positioning and exceptional accuracy.

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AG-STAR Antenna

The AG-Star is designed to meet or exceed MIL-STD-810G, making it ideal for harsh environmental applications. 14 channels are available for GPS and GLONASS tracking, and two channels can be configured for SBAS signals.

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SMART 6-L Antenna

The SMART6-L features 120 channels and dual-frequency capability and is capable of tracking GPS, GLONASS and SBAS, as well as L-Band.

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NOVATEL CORRECT^TM WITH RTK

The NovAtel CORRECT solution is available on all our OEM7 and SPAN on OEM7 products. NovAtel CORRECT efficiently handles multiple tracking sources – whether from GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, L-Band or NTRIP – to give you decimeter-level or better positioning.

The Real Time Kinematics option is capable of providing centimeter-level positioning, delivering enhanced performance even in challenging environments.

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