Xsens inertial modules provide UAV developers with precise orientation data, stable flight-control inputs, and reliable navigation support for drones operating in demanding environments.
Unmanned aerial vehicles used for inspection, delivery, mapping, and defense must remain stable during turbulence, high-dynamic maneuvers, and missions in cluttered or harsh operating areas. To support these requirements, Xsens offers industrial-grade IMUs, AHRS solutions, and GNSS/INS + RTK modules that deliver high-frequency orientation and state-estimation data for in-flight stabilization, positioning, and navigation.
With orientation output rates of up to 400 Hz, Xsens modules provide low-latency motion data that can support responsive control loops and accurate aircraft behavior. Advanced onboard sensor fusion helps combine inertial and positioning inputs, while compact OEM designs allow the technology to be integrated into space-constrained UAV platforms. Development is also supported through SDKs and compatibility with ROS, Pixhawk, and ArduPilot.
For UAVs operating in challenging environments, Xsens inertial modules can help maintain steady orientation during turbulence and rapid movement. In GNSS and RTK-based navigation systems, high-rate AHRS data can enhance positioning performance by providing complementary motion information at up to 400 Hz. The technology can also support drone launcher systems by helping determine heading and launch angle for repeatable trajectories.
The Xsens portfolio includes compact, embedded, and ruggedized options for different UAV architectures. The MTi 1-Series is an ultra-compact 12 × 12 mm surface-mount module designed for lightweight, low-power applications with limited installation space. It provides onboard sensor fusion and is available in AHRS, INS/GNSS, and INS/GNSS + RTK configurations, with module variants suited to rapid prototyping.
The MTi 600 OEM-Series provides a compact embedded form factor with orientation output rates of up to 400 Hz. It is available in AHRS, INS/GNSS, and INS/GNSS + RTK versions. The MTi-680 can also be used with a Septentrio Development Kit featuring the Mosaic-X5 for anti-jamming and anti-spoofing in critical GNSS applications.
For demanding motion dynamics, the Xsens Avior AHRS offers a premium low-SWaP-C OEM solution with broad interface support, including UART, CAN, I2C, SPI, RS232, RS422, and optional EtherCAT. The MTi-680G provides GNSS/INS + RTK functionality in an IP68-rated rugged housing, with an integrated GNSS receiver and time-synchronized orientation and positioning data.
By combining compact hardware, high-rate orientation output, rugged options, and developer-ready integration, Xsens supports UAV manufacturers requiring dependable inertial sensing for stable and mission-ready drone performance.
