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Precise Positioning for Unmanned Vehicles: GPS & GNSS Receivers, Antennas & Inertial Systems

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Hexagon | NovAtel stands at the forefront of global technology innovation, delivering comprehensive solutions that guarantee precise positioning for unmanned systems across terrestrial, maritime, and aerial domains.For NovAtel, true positioning assurance means achieving precision, accuracy, dependability, availability, and authenticity in every request.

As the demand for location-based services surges across diverse industries, our cutting-edge technologies empower bright positioning frameworks essential for sectors facing the toughest operational environments.Our portfolio supports a broad spectrum of unmanned system applications, ranging from defense and security to UAV navigation and autonomous ground vehicles.Noteworthy milestones include enabling the inaugural unmanned aerial refueling, DARPA’s pioneering unmanned ground vehicle competition, and autonomous robotic fleets revolutionizing precision farming.

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Precision GNSS Receivers and Protective Enclosures

Our advanced GNSS receiver modules support multi-constellation and multi-frequency tracking, offering flexible hardware and software options with the convenience of field-upgradable firmware.

OEM7® Series GNSS Receiver Boards

Featuring high-precision, multi-frequency capabilities, these receivers incorporate sophisticated interference detection and suppression technologies to enhance positioning accuracy, reliability, and availability in unmanned systems. Each unit integrates L-Band and SPAN® GNSS+INS functionalities.

OEM7700

The OEM7700 is a compact multi-frequency GNSS receiver designed for robust positioning performance, streamlined integration, and extensive connectivity options.

OEM7720

The OEM7720 supports dual-antenna inputs and multi-frequency tracking, delivering precise positioning with integrated SPAN technology, ideal for compact unmanned platforms.

OEM719

The OEM719 offers multi-frequency precision positioning while maintaining compatibility with legacy OEM615â„¢ and OEM617â„¢ form factors.

OEM7600

The OEM7600 is a compact,multi-frequency GNSS receiver engineered for reliable positioning in applications with limited space.

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MarinePak7

The MarinePak7 is a marine-certified, multi-frequency GNSS receiver designed for scalability as operational demands increase.When paired with an IMU, it delivers precise attitude and heave data, ensuring dependable positioning at sea.

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Integrated GNSS and Inertial Navigation Systems

NovAtel’s SPAN technology tightly integrates high-precision GNSS receivers with robust Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs), delivering continuous and reliable 3D position, velocity, heading, and attitude data—even during brief GNSS signal interruptions.

Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs)

Our SPAN technology pairs NovAtel’s GNSS receivers with a selection of IMUs from top manufacturers, allowing customers to choose devices that best balance accuracy and cost for their unmanned system requirements.

ISA-100C Tactical Grade IMU

The ISA-100C is a high-performance tactical IMU that leverages NovAtel’s GNSS+INS SPAN technology to provide precise 3D position, velocity, and attitude solutions.

KVH1750 IMU

The KVH1750 delivers tactical-grade performance in a compact, ruggedized form factor, ideal for UAV applications.

LN200 Tactical Grade Fiber Optic Gyro IMU

The LN200 features low-noise fiber optic gyros and solid-state accelerometers,integrated with NovAtel’s SPAN technology to provide comprehensive 3D position,velocity,heading,and attitude data.

HG1700 AG58 Tactical Grade Ring Laser Gyro IMU

the HG1700 AG58 incorporates Honeywell’s HG1700 IMU with ring laser gyros and servo accelerometers, interfacing seamlessly with NovAtel’s SPAN GNSS/INS systems to deliver gyro performance of 1 degree per hour.

HG1700 AG62 Tactical Grade RLG IMU

Utilizing the same core technology as the AG58, the AG62 offers gyro performance rated at 5 degrees per hour.

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Integrated GNSS+INS solutions

We offer fully integrated GNSS+INS systems that combine both technologies within a compact enclosure, optimizing performance and space efficiency.

PwrPak7-E1 OEM7® Enclosure

the PwrPak7-E1 enclosure houses NovAtel’s advanced SPAN GNSS+INS technology, delivering reliable positioning and navigation.

PwrPak7D-E1 Dual-Antenna Enclosure

The PwrPak7D-E1 supports dual-antenna inputs and integrates SPAN GNSS+INS technology for enhanced navigation accuracy.

PwrPak7-E2

The PwrPak7-E2 is an advanced OEM receiver offering multi-frequency, all-constellation positioning capabilities.

PwrPak7D-E2

The PwrPak7D-E2 is a dual-antenna OEM7 enclosure featuring SPAN GNSS+INS technology, delivering enhanced performance and higher data throughput.

CPT7 Dual-Antenna Enclosure

The CPT7 is an ultra-lightweight, compact dual-antenna enclosure delivering 3D position, velocity, heading, and attitude data.

CPT7700 Single-Antenna Enclosure

The CPT7700 is a compact, lightweight single-antenna enclosure featuring SPAN GNSS+INS technology, capable of 3D positioning and velocity tracking with an internal OEM7700 receiver supporting multi-GNSS signals across all frequencies.

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GPS and GNSS Antenna Solutions

We offer an extensive selection of GPS and GNSS antennas designed to maximize positioning performance across all unmanned system applications.

VEXXIS® series GNSS Antennas

The VEXXIS series employs a patented multi-point feeding network with phase-reversal technology, delivering symmetrical radiation patterns across all frequencies. This innovation results in superior multipath mitigation, minimal phase center variation, and enhanced carrier phase measurement accuracy.

GNSS-800 Series Antenna

the VEXXIS GNSS-800 series antennas combine state-of-the-art technology with rugged, waterproof enclosures, delivering exceptional tracking performance for demanding environments.

GNSS-500 Series Antenna

The VEXXIS GNSS-500 series includes single and dual-frequency antennas capable of receiving GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, and L-Band signals.

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high-Precision GNSS & GPS Antennas

Our GPS-700 series antennas deliver choke-ring performance in a compact design, offering excellent phase center stability and minimal offset. These are ideal for surveying, mapping, agriculture, construction, mining, and both temporary and permanent reference stations.

GPS-700 Series Antennas

Featuring NovAtel’s patented Pinwheel® technology, the GPS-700 series offers rugged, OEM-grade GNSS antennas with superior multipath rejection and stable phase centers, all within a sleek, lightweight form factor.

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GPS Anti-Jam Technology (GAJT®) Antenna Systems

Our GAJT technology effectively neutralizes jamming attempts that disrupt GPS signals. Battle-proven and easily integrated into existing vehicle navigation systems, GAJT ensures unmanned and autonomous platforms maintain uninterrupted access to accurate position, navigation, and timing (PNT) data.

GAJT®-710ML anti-Jam Antenna

The GAJT-710ML is the first single-unit GPS anti-jam antenna tailored for military land vehicles, including unmanned ground vehicles (ugvs), network systems, and timing infrastructures.

GAJT®-710MS Anti-Jam Antenna

The GAJT-710MS is a compact, single-enclosure GPS Anti-Jam Technology antenna designed for marine environments, including unmanned sea vehicles (USVs).

GAJT®-AE-N Anti-Jam Antenna

The GAJT-AE-N integrates GPS Anti-Jam Technology electronics with controlled reception pattern antennas (CRPAs), optimized for size and weight-sensitive platforms such as small UAVs and ground robotics.

GAJT® 410-ML Anti-Jam Antenna

The GAJT-410ML is a low size, weight, and power (SWaP) GPS Anti-Jam Technology antenna designed for compact military land applications, network systems, and timing infrastructures.

GAJT® 410-MS Anti-Jam Antenna

the GAJT-410MS is a marine-hardened, low SWaP anti-jam antenna designed to ensure continuous, secure, and reliable PNT for maritime operations.

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Fixed Reference GNSS antennas

our fixed reference antennas are engineered to meet the stringent accuracy and availability demands of reference station applications. Each antenna incorporates a choke-ring design to minimize multipath effects caused by reflected signals, thereby enhancing position and timing precision.

GNSS-750 Wideband Choke Ring Antenna

the GNSS-750 features a 3D low-profile design optimized for tracking low-elevation signals, making it ideal for reference stations, geological monitoring, and other fixed-location uses.

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SMART GNSS Antennas

NovAtel’s SMART antennas integrate a board-level GNSS receiver with a precision antenna within a compact,rugged enclosure,ideal for applications where space is limited.

SMART7 Antennas

The SMART7 series combines NovAtel’s OEM7 receiver with a precision antenna in a waterproof, durable housing, making it perfect for precision agriculture, UAVs, and robotic platforms.

SMART2 Antenna

The SMART2 is a dual-frequency SMART antenna offering scalable positioning accuracy up to centimeter-level when used with TerraStar-C PRO PPP correction services. Optional features include Bluetooth connectivity and terrain compensation.

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GRIT – GNSS Resilience and Integrity Technology

Cutting-Edge Firmware Enhancements for PNT Security

GRIT (GNSS Resilience and Integrity Technology) is a comprehensive firmware suite designed to safeguard position, navigation, and timing (PNT) data against interference, jamming, and spoofing threats.


GRIT - GNSS resilience & Integrity Technology

These advanced interference detection and mitigation tools are adaptable across various platforms, including UAVs, UGVs, and robotic systems, ensuring robust PNT protection in challenging environments.

Key GRIT features include:

  • GNSS Spoofing Detection: Enables comprehensive monitoring of the RF habitat to identify potential threats to PNT integrity.
  • interference Toolkit: Detects and characterizes interference frequencies, protecting systems from both accidental and intentional disruptions.
  • Time-Tagged Digitized sampling: Provides time-stamped analog-to-digital snapshots for detailed RF environment analysis and custom interference localization.

GRIT is available as a firmware upgrade for all NovAtel OEM7 receivers and can be installed without requiring special export licenses.

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GNSS Post-Processing Software


GNSS Post-Processing Software

For missions demanding the highest accuracy in position, velocity, or attitude data, Waypoint post-processing software offers an optimal solution.

This software enhances accuracy by processing stored GNSS and INS data both forwards and backwards in time, combining results to produce smoothed position, velocity, and attitude outputs at customizable rates and coordinate frames. It also provides tools to evaluate solution reliability and precision.

Whitepaper: Comparing Near-Real-time GNSS Post-Processing with Common Correction Services

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NovAtel GNSS Correction Services

NovAtel receivers support a variety of correction inputs—including RTK, PPP, SBAS, and DGPS—to enhance GNSS accuracy and reliability. Our TerraStar® PPP correction services provide OEM7 users with precise positioning solutions ranging from 2.5 cm to 50 cm accuracy, suitable for both terrestrial and airborne platforms. TerraStar can function as a standalone PPP solution or as a backup to RTK systems.

With multiple correction options, users can select the method that best aligns with their application’s performance and operational needs. Below is an overview of key services.

Understanding Correction Services

TerraStar-C PRO

Unmanned and remotely operated vehicles—whether ground-based or airborne—depend on precise GNSS positioning to optimize navigation and execute critical maneuvers such as takeoff, landing, and complex path planning. TerraStar-C PRO delivers centimeter-level accuracy with 99.999% uptime and global coverage, achieving convergence times as fast as three minutes. powered by NovAtel’s innovative RTK From the Sky technology, TerraStar-C PRO offers unprecedented reliability and speed.

TerraStar’s scalable correction services provide a unified solution for managing fleets or multiple project sites. Supported by a robust, redundant global infrastructure, these corrections are secure and accessible via internet or satellite, ensuring dependable and accurate positioning for OEM7 receivers.

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RTK ASSIST

Leveraging terrastar PPP technology, NovAtel’s RTK ASSIST services provide correction data sourced from our extensive global reference station network, ensuring consistent centimeter-level positioning worldwide.RTK ASSIST acts as a vital backup, maintaining positioning availability during RTK correction outages.

Two service tiers—RTK ASSIST and RTK ASSIST PRO—allow users to select the correction augmentation best suited to their operational requirements.

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Circularly polarised, symmetric radiation patterns with superior multipath rejection performance
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