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 Micro Series – IMU & AHRS

Smallest Size High-Performance IMU and AHRS 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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