Ultra-compact GNSS receiver boosts accuracy
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Septentrio, part of Hexagon, has unveiled the mosaic-G5 modules, its smallest GNSS receivers yet, measuring only 23 mm by 16 mm and weighing as little as 2.2 grams.
The ultra-compact form factor and reduced power consumption of mosaic-G5 receivers enable reliable, high-accuracy positioning without compromising performance for commercial UAVs, robots, and many other size- and power-constrained industrial high-volume applications. High-performance GNSS technology provides enhanced positioning availability even in challenging environments where GNSS signals are degraded or obstructed.
“The new receivers answer the growing demand for precise and reliable positioning and GNSS heading in high-volume drone and robotic applications,” explained François Freulon, Director of Product Management at Septentrio.
The broad mosaic product portfolio enables users to select the receiver that best suits their specific needs. Entry-level, high-performance positioning is offered by the triple-band mosaic-G5 P1, which is ideal for high-volume applications such as inspection drones or robotic mowers. The quad-band mosaic-G5 P3 and the triple-band heading module mosaic-G5 P3H offer robust positioning reliability in challenging environments and are designed for applications such as delivery or light show drones. Moreover, the mosaic-G5 P3H module can calculate heading with a uniquely small distance between two GNSS antennas (known as baseline), enabling use cases such as accurate navigation of small autonomous devices.
The new modules complement the mosaic product line, where the renowned mosaic-X5 receiver remains the benchmark for world-leading GNSS open signal anti-jamming and anti-spoofing resilience in a small form factor.
Similar to mosaic-X5, the new modules are compatible with widely used open-source autopilots such as PX4 and ArduPilot, reducing development time and complexity. The evaluation kit, called Mosaic-Go G5, simplifies testing with direct autopilot connections, while the free RxTools user interface aids in setup and evaluation.
Samples of the new mosaic-G5 P1, mosaic-G5 P3, and mosaic-G5 P3H modules are now available, with volume orders available for delivery later this year.
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