AsteRx-m2 UAS ultra-low powered GNSS receiver offers unmatched jamming robustness

May 8, 2017 – Septentrio, a leading manufacturer of accurate and reliable GNSS solutions, announced the release of the AsteRx-m2 and AsteRx-m2 UAS OEM boards.

These OEM boards bring the latest in GNSS positioning to the market with unmatched interference mitigation technology all on ultra-low-power.

Septentrio will showcase these OEM boards in Dallas, Texas at AUVSI’s Xponential 2017.

Centimeter-level RTK position accuracy, and more

The credit-card sized AsteRx-m2 and the AsteRx-m2 UAS offer all-in-view multi-frequency, multi-constellation tracking and centimeter-level RTK position accuracy for the lowest power of any comparable receiver. Additionally, the AsteRx-m2 and the AsteRx-m2 UAS can receive TerraStar satellite-based correction signals for PPP positioning.

Also, both boards feature Septentrio’s AIM+ interference mitigation system: the most advanced on-board interference mitigation technology on the market. It can suppress the widest variety of interferers, from simple continuous narrowband signals to wideband and pulsed jammers.

Increased levels of radio frequency pollution coupled with the intrinsic danger of self-interference in compact systems such as UAS, makes interference mitigation vital to any UAS GNSS system.

AsteRx-m2 UAS for unmanned systems

The AsteRx-m2 UAS is designed specifically for unmanned systems. It brings plug-and-play compatibility for autopilot software such as ArduPilot and Pixhawk. And event markers can accurately synchronize a camera shutter with GNSS time.

In addition, the board can receive power directly from the vehicle power bus via its wide-range power input. The AsteRx-m2 UAS works seamlessly with GeoTagZ software and its SDK library for RPK (ReProcessed Kinematic) offline processing to provide RTK accuracy without the need for ground control points or a real-time datalink.

“The market demands increasingly accurate and reliable GNSS positioning systems for inspection, mapping and aerial survey” stated Gustavo Lopez, Product Manager at Septentrio. “Septentrio’s answer is the AsteRx-m2 and the AsteRx-m2 UAS. They offer multi-frequency and multi-constellation tracking as well as robust interference protection all for the lowest power on the market.”

If attending XPONENTIAL, find out more about the AsteRx-m2 UAS by stopping by Septentrio’s booth, #749, or Unmanned Systems Source at booth #325.

About Septentrio

Septentrio designs, manufactures and sells high-precision multi frequency multi constellation GPS/GNSS equipment. Receivers, designed by Septentrio, deliver consistently accurate GNSS positions scalable to centimeter-level. They perform solidly even under heavy scintillation or jamming. Receivers are available as OEM boards, housed receivers and smart antennas.

Shop Septentrio’s line of GNSS receiver solutions at Unmanned Systems Source.