Inertial Navigation Systems (INS) for Drones and Other Unmanned Platforms

Inertial navigation systems (INS) are a key component in enabling autonomous navigation in drones and other unmanned systems. By continuously measuring rotation and acceleration, INS enables precise tracking of position, velocity, and orientation, even when GPS or other external signals are unavailable. As unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), unmanned surface vehicles (USVs), and other platforms become increasingly autonomous and deployed in complex environments, the importance of robust INS solutions cannot be overstated.
Overview Inertial Navigation Systems (INS) for Drones and Other Unmanned Platforms
By Staff Writer Last updated: July 3rd, 2025

Inertial navigation systems (INS) empower drones, unmanned vehicles, and maritime platforms with precise positioning, even when GPS fails.

By fusing gyroscope, accelerometer, and magnetometer data through robust filters, such as the Kalman algorithm, INS enables reliable navigation under GNSS-denied conditions. While MEMS‑based INSs are well suited to compact RPAs, navigation‑grade systems serve tactical, maritime, and defense needs.


How Inertial Navigation Systems Work?

Inertial navigation system from Honeywell.

Inertial Navigation System, HGuide o480 Inertial/GNSS Navigator, from Honeywell.

An INS relies on a network of inertial sensors, gyroscopes, accelerometers, and often magnetometers, to compute real-time position and orientation through dead reckoning. Gyroscopes measure angular velocity (heading, roll, pitch), while accelerometers record linear acceleration in multiple axes. Magnetometers provide heading references aligned with Earth’s magnetic field to mitigate drift.

These raw measurements are processed through computational algorithms, such as Kalman filters, which fuse sensor readings, reference inputs (like GNSS when available), and inertial dynamics, yielding refined estimates of navigation states. This continuous sensor fusion corrects biases, minimizes drift, and improves accuracy.


Core INS Components

Gyroscopes (gyros)

Gyroscopes are essential to inertial navigation systems, measuring angular velocity along the platform’s axes: pitch, roll, and yaw. In unmanned platforms, particularly drones, MEMS gyroscopes are often used due to their compact size and low power consumption. For higher accuracy applications, such as in tactical UAVs or underwater vehicles, fiber-optic or ring-laser gyros provide significantly greater stability and lower drift rates. Fiber optic gyroscopes (FOG), in particular, are valued for their rugged design, long-term reliability, and absence of moving parts, making them well suited to harsh or dynamic environments.

Accelerometers

Inertial Navigation System from GuideNav

MEMS Inertial Navigation System from GuideNav.

Accelerometers detect linear acceleration across multiple axes, allowing the INS to estimate changes in velocity and displacement. Inertial navigation systems double-integrate acceleration data to compute position; however, this process can introduce errors over time. Advanced filtering and bias correction are used to mitigate drift. MEMS accelerometers are commonly used in lightweight platforms, while high-performance systems benefit from more sensitive and lower-noise variants.

Magnetometers

Magnetometers measure the Earth’s magnetic field to provide heading information. These sensors act like digital compasses, offering a global reference point to help mitigate yaw drift in inertial calculations. However, they are sensitive to magnetic interference, particularly in electrically noisy environments or near ferrous materials. Despite this, magnetometers remain a key component in many small and mid-size drone navigation systems.

GNSS receivers

When available, GNSS receivers significantly enhance INS performance by correcting accumulated errors in position and velocity estimates. Many INS configurations use tightly coupled GNSS/INS integration, with RTK corrections or dual-antenna GNSS modules enabling high-precision navigation. This is especially valuable in applications requiring centimeter-level accuracy, such as surveying or precision agriculture.

Barometric altimeters

For vertical positioning, barometric altimeters offer an alternative or supplement to GNSS-derived altitude. These sensors infer elevation by measuring atmospheric pressure, which changes with height. While subject to drift and weather variability, barometric data can be stabilized through periodic calibration or fusion with GNSS and inertial estimates.

Embedded computational software

INS systems rely on embedded software to process sensor data in real time. Kalman filters—particularly Extended Kalman Filters (EKF)—are the most common fusion algorithms, combining inertial data with external inputs to refine navigation estimates. Software must account for sensor drift, environmental changes, and real-time processing constraints, especially in high-dynamic or GNSS-denied environments.


Types of INS for Unmanned Platforms

Navigation-grade INS

Navigation-grade INS (also known as conventional or standalone INS) utilizes high-grade sensors, such as ring laser gyros (RLG) or fiber optic gyros (FOG), and precision accelerometers. These systems are capable of delivering highly accurate position and orientation data over extended periods without external input; however, they are typically large, expensive, and power-hungry. They are used in aerospace, submarines, and other mission-critical platforms where long-term reliability is essential.

Standalone MEMS INS

MEMS INS uses microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) gyroscopes and accelerometers. These systems are significantly smaller, lighter, and more energy-efficient, making them ideal for drones, consumer electronics, and portable platforms. However, they typically suffer from higher drift rates and lower accuracy over time compared to navigation-grade systems.

Tactical/military INS

Tactical-grade INS bridges the gap between MEMS and navigation-grade systems. They utilize higher-grade inertial sensors with enhanced bias stability and reduced drift. These systems are used in military UAVs, ground vehicles, and certain industrial applications that require better accuracy without the cost or bulk of full navigation-grade INS.

GNSS-aided INS (GNSS/INS) systems

GNSS/INS or integrated INS fuse inertial data with GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) input to correct for drift and improve accuracy over time. These hybrid systems are common in both commercial and military applications, especially where intermittent GNSS signal loss is expected, such as urban canyons, under canopy, or in contested environments.


Other Unmanned Vehicles

UGVs (Unmanned Ground Vehicles)

INS supports odometry in conditions where wheel encoders become unreliable, such as during slippage or terrain transitions. It works in conjunction with cameras, computer vision systems, LiDAR, and vehicle management systems to enhance overall navigation and autonomy.

USVs & autonomous surface vessels

INS provides heading and position in maritime environments. Coupled with GNSS and compass systems, they support deep-sea navigation, offshore surveys, and vessel stabilization.

UUVs & AUVs (Underwater Vehicles)

Often operate submerged where GNSS is unavailable. INS is essential, using inertial sensors, DVL (Doppler velocity log), depth sounders, sonar, and pressure altimeters for underwater navigation.


INS Performance

The performance of an inertial navigation system is typically evaluated by its attitude accuracy, position drift, and stability over time. High-end systems, such as those used in tactical UAVs or maritime platforms, can maintain orientation within 0.1 degrees and limit position drift to under a meter per hour. In contrast, compact MEMS-based systems for small drones are generally accurate within 0.5 to 1 degree, although they exhibit higher drift rates. Other important factors include the system’s update rate, bias stability, and ability to maintain accurate altitude, especially when GNSS signals are weak or unavailable. These metrics are critical when selecting an INS for applications that demand precise, uninterrupted navigation.


Integration Challenges & Best Practices

Sensor selection must balance size, weight, power, and cost based on platform constraints. Smaller UAVs typically use MEMS sensors, while larger or mission-critical systems may incorporate tactical-grade IMUs. Calibration is essential to correct for temperature drift, mechanical misalignment, and vibration influences. Software must be robust, capable of running high-frequency filtering (e.g., EKF) in real-time to combine data from inertial sensors, GNSS, and optionally, vision or LiDAR systems.

For GNSS-denied operations, systems must be capable of autonomous mode-switching and error handling, while long-duration missions require exceptionally low-drift navigation and precise modeling of dynamic conditions. Regulatory considerations may also require system certification, especially in defense, aerospace, or maritime applications.


INS vs GPS

GNSS/INS systems offer optimal performance by fusing satellite positioning with inertial estimates, correcting for drift, and increasing reliability. Pure INS, while resilient to jamming and obstructions, suffers from error accumulation over time. Hybrid approaches, particularly tightly coupled architectures, enable the simultaneous processing of raw GNSS data and IMU data within filtering algorithms, resulting in improved performance in challenging environments.


Computational Considerations

Inertial navigation software must process sensor inputs with minimal latency to ensure accurate navigation. Real-time Kalman filtering, typically running at 50 to 200 Hz, is required to maintain responsive navigation. Advanced systems integrate additional sensors, such as LiDAR, vision, and radar, to enhance spatial awareness and precision, particularly in GNSS-denied or low-featured environments. The choice of onboard processor and system architecture has a significant influence on system performance, particularly when computational overhead must be kept low.


Applications

Inertial navigation is essential in precision mapping and aerial surveying, where GNSS-aided INS systems with RTK deliver centimeter-level accuracy. In drone-based delivery and inspection, robust INS maintains stability and flight control even in cluttered or obstructed areas. In the maritime domain, USVs and AUVs rely on INS for reliable heading, depth, and stabilization in dynamic sea conditions. Tactical and defense applications require high-accuracy, jam-resistant systems that can maintain orientation and position with minimal external input.


Mission-Grade Performance

While GNSS integration improves overall performance, INS alone is essential for operations in GNSS-denied environments, such as indoors, underwater, urban canyons, or under jamming conditions. INS systems scale from cost‑effective MEMS solutions in small drones to highly stable navigation-grade units used in defense, maritime, and tactical applications. Understanding sensor specs, drift behaviors, filtering algorithms, and integration strategies is key to achieving mission‑grade navigational performance.


 

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HGuide o480 Inertial/GNSS Navigator

Compact Inertial Navigation System for GNSS-Denied Environments

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...ghly resilient inertial navigation system engineered for use in lightweight autonomous platforms...
FOG Inertial Navigation Systems

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NAUTILUS

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...y of FOG-based inertial navigation systems is designed for naval applications, providing scalable...
PETRA 3000

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PETRA

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MIMU-M

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Compact GNSS-aided MEMS INS & AHRS for navigation & stabilization
...gh-performance inertial navigation system (INS) and attitude and heading reference system (AHRS)...
ARGO

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FOG-based INS/AHRS for airborne navigation & stabilization
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ARGO 4000

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ANELLO Maritime INS

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Ultra-reliable maritime navigation for USVs & AUVs
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Applanix POS LV

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...nd orientation system designed for UGVs (unmanned ground vehicles) and land-based autonomous...
INS-DM-FI GPS-Aided INS

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IP68-rated dual-antenna FOG GNSS-INS
...art GNSS-aided inertial navigation system (INS) that incorporates tactical-grade fiber optic...
ANELLO Evaluation Kit

Reference-grade evaluation kit for GNSS-INS technology

Reference-grade evaluation kit for GNSS-INS technology
...cal Gyroscope) inertial technology. Providing sustained centimeter-level accuracy in conditions such...
ANELLO GNSS INS

High-precision navigation for GPS-denied environments

High-precision navigation for GPS-denied environments
...level accurate navigation for drones and robotics operating under GNSS-denied conditions such as...
Certus Mini N & Mini D MEMS GNSS/INS

SWaP-optimized single- and dual-antenna GNSS/INS

SWaP-optimized single- and dual-antenna GNSS/INS
...ature Advanced Navigation’s revolutionary AI-powered fusion algorithm that delivers accuracy... ... wide range of drone and robotics applications, and are seamlessly compatible with industry-standard...
Marins M7 INS

Military & strategic grade inertial navigation system

Military & strategic grade inertial navigation system
...-the-art naval inertial navigation systems which are designed to meet the demands of the navies for...
Marins M5 INS

Military-grade FOG inertial navigation system

Military-grade FOG inertial navigation system
...-the-art naval inertial navigation systems, designed to meet the demands of the navy for the highest...
Marins M3 INS

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Phins Compact C7 INS

Most Compact lnertial Navigation System for AUV’s

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Phins INS

FOG based high-performance inertial navigation system

FOG based high-performance inertial navigation system
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INS-FI GPS-Aided-INS

Dual-antenna tactical-grade FOG-based GNSS-INS

Dual-antenna tactical-grade FOG-based GNSS-INS
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3DM-CV7-INS

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Tactical-Grade Embeddable INS
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Air Data Computer (ADC)

Air data parameter calculations for UAV flight control

Air data parameter calculations for UAV flight control
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INS-U

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GPS-Aided INS with Air Data Computer - Single Antenna
...s a GNSS-aided inertial navigation system that also provides AHRS and ADC (air data computer)...
INS-BU

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...ade GNSS-aided inertial navigation system featuring an advanced single-antenna multi-constellation...
INS-B

Basic Single GNSS Antenna Inertial Navigation System

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...ion GNSS-aided inertial navigation system featuring an advanced single-antenna multi-constellation...
INS-DU

Dual-antenna GNSS-aided INS with u-blox receiver

Dual-antenna GNSS-aided INS with u-blox receiver
...NSS-aided MEMS inertial navigation system featuring an advanced dual-antenna multi-constellation...
AHRS-10

High-accuracy heading, pitch & roll data for static & dynamic applications

High-accuracy heading, pitch & roll data for static & dynamic applications
Inertial Labs Attitude and Heading Reference System, AHRS-10 is a high-performance strapdown system... ...of UAVs, UGVs (unmanned ground vehicles) and land vehicles, and USVs (uncrewed surface vessels). It...
AHRS-II-P

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...ding Reference System that utilizes precision 3-axis accelerometers and gyroscopes as well as an...
miniAHRS

Miniature low-SWaP AHRS for air, sea and land applications

Miniature low-SWaP AHRS for air, sea and land applications
...the success of Inertial Labs AHRS is its use of mini Fluxgate Magnetometers which has distinct...
OptoAHRS-II – Optical AHRS

Optically-enhanced AHRS for antenna and platform pointing & stabilization

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... that combines inertial sensing with optical image tracking, providing a robust orientation data...
RMCU

Railway Motion Control Unit

Railway Motion Control Unit
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Two & Three Axis Gyroscopes (TAG)

Tactical-grade multi-axis gyros for stabilization & pointing

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MRU-E

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...such as survey platforms and autonomous and unmanned vessels. Featuring advanced MEMS accelerometers...
MRU-B

Basic Motion Reference Units (MRU) for naval and marine applications

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...such as survey platforms and autonomous and unmanned vessels. Featuring advanced MEMS accelerometers...
MRU-PD

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...such as survey platforms and autonomous and unmanned vessels. Featuring advanced MEMS accelerometers...
MRU-P

Advanced Motion Reference Units (MRU) with DGPS & RTK capabilities

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WOM3

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...ety of weapons platforms, from small arms to towed artillery, with specific functions to suit each...
OptoWOM-II

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Phins Subsea

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......ssembled DVL-aided version is also available, providing even more precise navigation...
Rovins

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......on, heading and attitude data for offshore survey and construction and other ROV/UUV...
Rovins Nano

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... high-accuracy navigation data for ROVs. Featuring autonomous external sensor management, it can be...
Phins Surface

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Hydrins

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Inertial navigation system for hydrographic & multibeam surveys
......aintenance. The system outputs high-accuracy real-time position, heading, attitude and speed... ... high accuracy platform stabilization...
HGuide n580 Inertial-GNSS Navigator

Compact GNSS-aided INS for continuous navigation capabilities

Compact GNSS-aided INS for continuous navigation capabilities
...ust continuous navigation capabilities and can be interfaced with a wide variety of external aiding...
HGuide n380 Inertial-GNSS Navigator

Lightweight highly configurable GNSS-aided INS

Lightweight highly configurable GNSS-aided INS
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HGuide o360 Inertial-GNSS Navigator

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......ideal for space-constrained drones and robotics that require robust and high-precision...
HGuide n500 INS

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Ekinox Micro GNSS/INS

Compact high-performance GNSS-aided INS for drones & robotics

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...gh-performance Inertial Navigation System (INS) featuring a quad-constellation, multi-frequency...
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3DM-GQ7-GNSS/INS Inertial Navigation System

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INS-DM

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Rugged IP68 dual-antenna GNSS-aided INS
...standards. The system is available with a variety of options for IMU, GNSS receiver and...
Boreas D90 Digital FOG INS

The World's First Fully Digital FOG

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...ing allows the system to determine a highly accurate heading of 0.01 degrees secant latitude without...
Spatial FOG Dual GPS-Aided INS/GNSS

Rugged FOG INS with dual antenna heading

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...ture satellite navigation systems, as well as the Omnistar service for even higher accuracy...
Subsonus USBL Underwater Acoustic Positioning System

High accuracy, miniature USBL for AUVs, ROVs

High accuracy, miniature USBL for AUVs, ROVs
...ic positioning system combining an industry-leading eight channel factory calibrated hydrophone...
GNSS Satellite Compass

Plug & play, fully integrated GPS/INS navigation and heading solution

Plug & play, fully integrated GPS/INS navigation and heading solution
...n one GNSS/INS navigation and heading solution. It provides accurate dual antenna GPS based heading...
VN-210E – Tactical-Grade Embedded GNSS/INS

Miniature inertial sensors with a RTK and PPK-capable multiband GNSS receiver

Miniature inertial sensors with a RTK and PPK-capable multiband GNSS receiver
...ines miniature inertial sensors with a RTK and PPK-capable multiband GNSS receiver to enable...
VN-310E – Tactical-Grade Embedded Dual-Antenna GNSS/INS

High-precision pointing, stabilization and direct georeferencing

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3DM-CX5-GNSS/INS Inertial Navigation System

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Miniature industrial-grade multi-constellation GNSS-INS in OEM package
...gh-performance inertial navigation solution with integrated multi-constellation GNSS receiver for...
INS-P

Professional tactical-grade multi-constellation GPS-aided INS for UAV, UGV, AGV and GPS-denied

Professional tactical-grade multi-constellation GPS-aided INS for UAV, UGV, AGV and GPS-denied
...UGVs, USVs and other vehicles to provide high-accuracy position, velocity, heave and absolute...
INS-D

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...UGVs, USVs and other unmanned vehicles.... ......Antenna Pointing; Low Cost Position and Velocity; Industrial Navigation
INS-DL

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...UGVs, USVs and other unmanned vehicles, and can be fitted with an external magnetic compass....
Certus GNSS-aided INS & AHRS

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...asurements for drones and unmanned systems even in magnetically problematic environments....
Certus Evo GNSS-aided INS/AHRS

Ultra-High Accuracy Dual-Antenna GNSS-aided INS/AHRS for UAVs and unmanned systems

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...ing and static unmanned systems even in magnetically problematic environments....
3DM-GX5-GNSS/INS

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Miniature, industrial-grade GNSS-INS for Unmanned Systems
...nce GNSS-aided navigation solution with a multi-constellation receiver that is compatible with GPS,...
Apogee-E INS

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...ighly accurate Inertial Navigation System that connect to a SplitBox GNSS or any survey grade...
Apogee-D INS/GNSS

High performance and high accuracy Inertial Navigation System

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Ekinox-E GNSS/INS

Externally-aided tactical-grade MEMS INS for UAVs and unmanned systems

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...ternally-aided Inertial Navigation System (INS) for drones and robotics, with a low SWaP footprint...
Ekinox-D GNSS/INS

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Ellipse-D Dual Antenna GNSS/INS

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...D is a compact Inertial Navigation System with integrated dual-antenna RTK GNSS receiver for...
Ellipse-E Miniature Inertial Navigation System

Miniature INS with external GNSS receiver connectivity for UAVs and robotics

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...gh performance Inertial Navigation System. It provides Roll, Pitch, Heading, and Heave, and computes...
Ellipse-N GNSS/INS

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VN-300 Rugged Dual Antenna GNSS/INS

Dual antenna GNSS-aided Inertial Navigation System in protective machined aluminium enclosure

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...NS (GNSS-Aided Inertial Navigation System) module for UAVs, drones and robotics, enclosed in a...
VN-200 SMD Surface Mount GPS/INS

Compact industrial-grade GPS-aided MEMS INS for drones and robotics, with SMD form factor

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...ance GPS-Aided Inertial Navigation System (GPS/INS) in a compact surface mount package for direct...
VN-200 Rugged GPS/INS

Compact industrial-grade MEMS GPS/INS for UAV/drones, packaged in machined aluminium enclosure

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...ance GPS-Aided Inertial Navigation System (GPS/INS) in a plug-and-play enclosed package milled from...
VN-300 SMD Surface Mount Dual Antenna GNSS/INS

Dual antenna GNSS-Aided Inertial Navigation System in single surface-mount package

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...ade GNSS-Aided Inertial Navigation System (GNSS/INS) in a directly embeddable surface mount package...
FOG Inertial Navigation Systems

Advanced FOG-based GNSS-aided INS for drone & autonomous vehicle navigation

Advanced FOG-based GNSS-aided INS for drone & autonomous vehicle navigation
...also ideal for drone and autonomous vehicle navigation in GPS-denied environments or during jamming...
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... GEO-FOG 3Dâ„¢ inertial navigation system (INS) is a commercial off-the-shelf navigation and control... ...ture satellite navigation systems including GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, and BeiDou. It also offers data...
SDN500 GPS/INS

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...led GNSS-aided inertial navigation system (INS) that provides high-precision navigation capabilities...
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Sensing & data acquisition solutions for drones and robotics

Sensing & data acquisition solutions for drones and robotics
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Honeywell Launches Multi-System Navigation Software for INS

Honeywell is launching a software platform that merges alternative navigation systems with inertial navigation systems (INS), offering improved accuracy and resilience when GNSS signals are compromised or unavailable

Jun 09, 2025
Inertial Labs Launches VINS to Counter Rising GPS Threats for UAV Navigation

Inertial Labs has unveiled a visual-aided inertial navigation system (VINS) that enables UAVs to maintain precise navigation during GPS-denied missions, addressing rising jamming threats in global airspace

Jun 03, 2025
Enhancing INS with Wheel Speed Sensor Integration

Explore how Micro Magic integrates wheel speed sensors into Inertial Navigation Systems (INS) to boost accuracy and maintain performance when GNSS signals are lost

May 26, 2025
New Single-Card Resilient INS from Honeywell

Honeywell Aerospace Technologies has released the low-SWaP HGuide o480 INS featuring anti-jamming and anti-spoofing capabilities and available with single- or dual-antenna GNSS

May 21, 2025
Learn About ANELLO’s SiPhOGâ„¢ Gyros for GPS-Challenged Environments at XPONENTIAL

Dr. Mario Paniccia, CEO at ANELLO Photonics, will present at XPONENTIAL 2025 on the company's SiPhOG-based inertial navigation technology for GNSS-denied environments

May 08, 2025
VectorNav Technologies Co-Develops Iridium® STL INS for GNSS-Denied Environments

NAL Research and VectorNav Technologies are co-developing Iridium® STL-aided inertial navigation systems (INS) to support resilient PNT in GNSS-denied conditions

May 08, 2025
Advanced Navigation Tests LVS Performance in GNSS-Denied Environments

Advanced Navigation outlines the design, operating principles, integration, and real-world testing of the Laser Velocity Sensor (LVS) for GNSS-denied navigation scenarios

Apr 08, 2025
Industrial & Automotive-Grade Inertial for Drones & Autonomous Vehicles

Micro-Magic's product portfolio offers high precision and reliability with low SWaP footprints

Apr 08, 2025
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