Miniature Inertial Navigation Systems

Miniature Inertial Navigation System manufacturers and suppliers of miniature INS Systems for unmanned technology; drones, UAV, UGV, AUV and robotics.
Overview Miniature Inertial Navigation Systems
By Technology Editor Last updated: August 8th, 2024

Miniature INS Systems for Drones & Unmanned Systems

Due to their small form factor, miniature Inertial Navigation Systems (INS) are ideal for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) such as multirotors, hybrid and fixed-wing UAVs with SWaP constraints. Miniature INS systems are incorporated into a wide variety of unmanned and autonomous systems including aerial drones, UGVs (unmanned ground vehicles), marine systems including AUVs (autonomous underwater vehicles) and other robotic platforms.

VN-100 Surface Mount Miniature INS

VN-100 Surface Mount Miniature INS

Micro INS & MEMS Technology

Micro INS often incorporate MEMs (microelectromechanical systems) such as MEMS accelerometers, gyros, and magnetometers, as well as other sensor data, including barometric pressure and GPS/GNSS, to deliver highly accurate estimations concerning attitude/orientation, velocity, and position. Real Time Kinematic (RTK) positioning can also be applied using RTK base station corrections data, to achieve even greater accuracy.

Rugged, Small GPS-INS

Spatial Miniature MEMS INS by Advanced Navigation

Spatial Miniature MEMS INS by Advanced Navigation

Suited to harsh environments a miniature inertial navigation system doesn’t emit detectable radiation, is not susceptible to jamming and is remarkably self-reliant. Available as either board-level units or self-contained modules, miniature INS modules for unmanned applications are usually encased in lightweight, ruggedized enclosures making them ideal for use in harsh environments. It is possible for micro GPS-INS to determine an accurate True North heading in challenging environments even with magnetometer interference.

SBG Systems Ellipse Micro 2 SBG Systems Ellipse Micro 2 INS

Ellipse 2 Micro INS for UAVs

Applications

Miniature INS are well suited to a broad range of unmanned and autonomous applications, including navigation, object tracking and platform stabilization, as well as directing antennas, radar and cameras. Sectors which utilize micro INS technology include; defense and security, aerial mapping and survey, and search and rescue.

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Certus Mini N & Mini D MEMS GNSS/INS

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

SWaP-optimized single- and dual-antenna GNSS/INS
The Certus Mini N and Mini D are low-SWaP-C GNSS-aided INS that provide accurate and reliable attitu...
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...
AHRS-II-P

Tactical-grade AHRS for air, sea and land applications

Tactical-grade AHRS for air, sea and land applications
The AHRS-II-P is a tactical-grade Attitude and Heading Reference System that utilizes precision...
OptoAHRS-II – Optical AHRS

Optically-enhanced AHRS for antenna and platform pointing & stabilization

Optically-enhanced AHRS for antenna and platform pointing & stabilization
The OptoAHRS-II is a low-SWaP AHRS solution that combines inertial sensing with optical image...
RMCU

Railway Motion Control Unit

Railway Motion Control Unit
The Inertial Labs RMCU utilizes 3-axes, each precision MEMS accelerometer, miniature Fluxgate...
MRU-PD

Motion reference, positioning and HDT solution for naval and marine applications

Motion reference, positioning and HDT solution for naval and marine applications
The MRU-PD is a three-in-one motion reference, DGPS/RTK positioning and HDT (true heading) solution ...
MRU-P

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

Advanced Motion Reference Units (MRU) with DGPS & RTK capabilities
The MRU-P is a high-performance motion reference unit that provides robust heave, surge, sway, pitch...
Rovins Nano INS

Compact INS for ROV navigation

Compact INS for ROV navigation
Rovins Nano is a compact solid-state FOG INS that provides high-stability and high-accuracy navigati...
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
The VectorNav tactical-grade embedded GNSS/INS combines miniature inertial sensors with a RTK and...
VN-310E – Tactical-Grade Embedded Dual-Antenna GNSS/INS

High-precision pointing, stabilization and direct georeferencing

High-precision pointing, stabilization and direct georeferencing
The VectorNav tactical-grade embedded dual-antenna GNSS/INS combines state-of-the-art inertial...
3DM-CX5-GNSS/INS Inertial Navigation System

Miniature industrial-grade multi-constellation GNSS-INS in OEM package

Miniature industrial-grade multi-constellation GNSS-INS in OEM package
The 3DM-CX5-GNSS/INS is an all-in-one high-performance inertial navigation solution with integrated...
3DM-GX5-GNSS/INS

Miniature, industrial-grade GNSS-INS for Unmanned Systems

Miniature, industrial-grade GNSS-INS for Unmanned Systems
The 3DM-GX5-GNSS/INS is a complete high-performance GNSS-aided navigation solution with a...
Ellipse 2 Micro INS

High-accuracy and smallest industrial-grade INS

High-accuracy and smallest industrial-grade INS
Ellipse 2 Micro Inertial Navigation System runs an Extended Kalman Filter to provide attitude,...
Ellipse-E Miniature Inertial Navigation System

Miniature INS with external GNSS receiver connectivity for UAVs and robotics

Miniature INS with external GNSS receiver connectivity for UAVs and robotics
Ellipse-E is a small-sized high performance Inertial Navigation System. It provides Roll, Pitch,...
VN-200 SMD Surface Mount GPS/INS

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

Compact industrial-grade GPS-aided MEMS INS for drones and robotics, with SMD form factor
The VN-200 SMD is a high-performance GPS-Aided Inertial Navigation System (GPS/INS) in a compact...
VN-200 Rugged GPS/INS

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

Compact industrial-grade MEMS GPS/INS for UAV/drones, packaged in machined aluminium enclosure
The VN-200 Rugged is a high-performance GPS-Aided Inertial Navigation System (GPS/INS) in a...
VN-300 Rugged Dual Antenna GNSS/INS

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

Dual antenna GNSS-aided Inertial Navigation System in protective machined aluminium enclosure
The VN-300 Rugged is an industrial-grade GNSS/INS (GNSS-Aided Inertial Navigation System) module for...
VN-300 SMD Surface Mount Dual Antenna GNSS/INS

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

Dual antenna GNSS-Aided Inertial Navigation System in single surface-mount package
The VN-300 SMD is a state-of-the-art aerospace-grade GNSS-Aided Inertial Navigation System...

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