Septentrio’s GNSS/INS Receiver for UAS
Recently, Septentrio introduced the AsteRx-i S UAS to their product line. This GNSS/INS receiver’s design is specifically for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS).
AsteRx-i S UAS combines GNSS technology with an industrial-grade inertial sensor. It provides high-accuracy, reliable positioning and 3D orientation (heading, roll, pitch) to aerial drones and other compact robotic systems.
Septentrio’s AsteRx-i S UAS builds on the success of their existing UAV products, AsteRx m2 and m2a UAS.
Designed for UAS
This credit card sized receiver easily integrates into any UAS and is compatible with popular autopilots such as Pixhawk and ArduPilot.
Plus, its light weight and low power consumption optimizes UAV battery life. The result? Longer flight times and improved productivity.
It is a single-package GNSS/INS product, with an on-board IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) and standard connectors allowing flexibility of sensor choice.
“Quick receiver integration makes the lives of our customers easier. It also speeds up their system’s time-to-market,” said Danilo Sabbatini, Product Manager at Septentrio.
“Our goal was to combine a high-performance product with a simple and flexible plug-and-play integration design, suitable for any aerial system.”
Designed to Excel
Septentrio reliable centimeter-level positioning is based on multi-frequency, multi-constellation GNSS technology (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS).
AsteRx-i S UAS combines a GNSS receiver with a high-quality IMU to deliver reliable positioning together with 3D orientation.
Septentrio’s unique GNSS – IMU integration algorithm provides continuous positioning during short GNSS outages (coasting) which can happen in flight near high structures, under bridges or during banking turns.
AsteRx-i S UAS comes with built-in industry leading Advanced Interference Mitigation (AIM+) technology.
In aerial drones, where lots of electronics are crammed into a small space, neighboring devices can emit electromagnetic radiation which interferes with GPS and GNSS signals.
AIM+ offers protection against such interference resulting in faster set-up times and robust continuous operation. A built-in power spectrum plot allows users to analyze interference, helping locate its source and mitigating it.
Shop Septentrio’s complete line of UAS receivers at Unmanned Systems Source.
About Septentrio
Septentrio provides high-precision, multi-frequency, multi-constellation GPS/GNSS positioning technology for use in demanding applications. Reliable centimeter-level positioning enables machine autonomy and ensures operational continuity, efficiency and safety. Septentrio provides positioning solutions for professional applications in such industries as autonomous vehicles, robotics, construction, mapping, marine, logistics and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
