Inertial Navigation Systems, INS/GPS, AHRS, and IMU Sensors for Unmanned Systems

SBG SYSTEMS is a leading supplier of MEMS-based ITAR Free inertial motion sensing solutions. From miniature inertial navigation systems to high accuracy INS GPS, SBG SYSTEMS sensors offer a unique balance of price – size – performance for unmanned systems navigation.

SBG Systems offers a complete line of inertial sensors based on the state-of-the-art MEMS technology, such as Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS), Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), and embedded GPS Inertial Navigation System (INS/GPS). Combined with cutting-edge calibration techniques and advanced embedded algorithms, our inertial sensors are ideal solutions for unmanned vehicle control, antenna tracking, camera stabilization, and surveying applications.

Micro Inertial Navigation Systems

Ellipse 2 Micro Series – IMU, AHRS, INS

Smallest Size High-Performance IMU, AHRS and INS for Unmanned Applications

High accuracy (0.1° Roll/Pitch) industrial grade micro inertial sensors with the smallest form factor:

• Extremely light weight at 10 grams
• Industrial grade high-end gyroscopes and accelerometers
• Extended calibration, from -40 to +85°C for constant behaviour in a wide range of environments
• Fusion with GNSS receiver for robust and accurate position, heave and heading output
• Specific motion algorithms fine-tuned for land systems such as UGVs and autonomous driving
• Cost-effective – designed for volume projects.

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Miniature Inertial Navigation Systems

Ellipse Series – Industrial-Grade Inertial Sensors

Robust, high-performance inertial sensors for small unmanned systems

3rd Generation, ITAR-free miniature inertial sensors with an extremely rugged design, cutting-edge sensors, and advanced algorithms:

• 0.05° RMS accuracy
• Very Low Noise Gyroscopes
• Embedded 64Bit microprocessor
• Integrated GPS + GLONASS/BEIDOU receiver
• Accepts DGPS corrections and Odometer inputs
• High-level algorithms for vibrations and magnetic disturbances handling.

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Quanta UAV Series

High-accuracy INS/GNSS for UAV-based Surveying Solutions

The Quanta series is a high-accuracy GNSS-aided Inertial Navigation System designed for UAV and land-based surveying solutions.

• Lightweight and low-power
• Extended Kalman Filter fuses inertial and GNSS data for the highest performance in the most challenging conditions
• Direct geotagging of point cloud in real time for more accuracy in post-processing
• Direct georeferencing eliminates need for ground control points and reduces need for overlapping
• Also ideal as a high-end navigation solution for UAV autopilots.

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Tactical-Grade IMU

Pulse-40

Miniature tactical-grade 6 DoF IMU for UAVs & unmanned systems

The Pulse-40 is a tactical-grade inertial measurement unit designed to provide robust high-precision stabilization and navigation under even the harshest of conditions. Incorporating state-of-the-art MEMS three-axis accelerometers and gyroscopes in a unique redundant design, it features extremely low VRE (Vibration Rectification Error), and is ideal for high frequency dynamics and high-vibration environments.

Weighing just 12 grams and drawing 0.3W, the Pulse-40’s extremely low SWaP footprint makes it ideal for a variety of drones and robotic platforms. The unit features redundant sensor integration and embedded Continuous Built-In-Test, providing the utmost in data reliability for critical applications.

Main Features:

• Best SWaP-C: 12 grams, 0.3W Power consumption
• Ultra-Low Noise Gyro (0.08°/√h) and excellent Gyro Bias Instability (0.8°/h)
• High-precision Accelerometers (6µg)
• Low Vibration Rectification Error: Shocks and vibrations MIL-STD 810 qualified
• High Bandwidth (480Hz) and High data rate (2KHz)
• Highly Tested and Calibrated from -40°C to 85°C
• No export restrictions

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Mid Accuracy Small INS

Ekinox Series

Mid Accuracy AHRS and INS/GNSS for High Performance Unmanned Systems

Mid accuracy (0.02° attitude) in a cost-effective and compact package:

• Fusion with Odometer, GNSS and DVL for the best accuracy
• Internal L1/L2 Survey-grade GNSS receiver
• Low latency, high output rate for demanding applications
• Post-processing feature for Surveying applications
• Motion profiles tuned for UAVs, UGVs, and UUVs specific dynamics

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High Accuracy INS

Apogee Series

High-accuracy AHRS and INS/GNSS for Survey Unmanned Systems

The Highest accuracy (0.005° orientation) in a cost-effective, small INS package:

• Fusion with Odometer, GNSS and DVL for the best accuracy
• Internal L1/L2/L5 Survey-grade GNSS receiver
• Low latency, high output rate for demanding applications
• Post-processing software for Surveying applications
• Motion profiles tuned for UAVs, UGVs, and UUVs specific dynamics

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Post-Processing Software

Qinertia

INS/GNSS post-processing software

Qinertia is our next-generation GNSS/INS post-processing software, with access to offline, always up-to-date RTK corrections from more than 7,000 base stations located in 164 countries.

Designed to support all GNSS receivers and third-party IMUs, it features an advanced proprietary tight coupling algorithm designed to deliver the highest accuracy and maximize RTK availability.

The software also features Virtual Base Station (VBS) functionality, creating a virtual network around your project and providing centimetre-level accuracy even for corridor mapping, locations far from base stations, and in poorly covered RTK areas.

Qinertia is available in four different tiers:

• Qinertia Pro – full-featured GNSS/INS post-processing solution supporting all SBG sensors and third-party IMUs
• Qinertia Lite – economical solution for UAV and land-based projects, supporting all SBG sensors
• Qinertia UAV – designed for UAV-based surveying and photogrammetry applications
• Qinertia GNSS – static and kinematic GNSS data processing only, supporting any receiver

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