UAV-based Survey
An Inertial Navigation System (INS) delivers motion and position information. It is used to precisely synchronize and stabilize camera and LiDAR mounted onto the UAV.
It is also used for accurate data georeferencing in real-time or at the office using the post-processing software.
Recommended products
Ellipse2-D
Motion & RTK Position
Ellipse2-D is a compact Inertial Navigation System with integrated RTK GNSS receiver for centimeter-level position. Robust to vibrations, This INS provides Roll, Pitch, Heading and Navigation data in real-time and post-processing using Qinertia.
Dual Antenna RTK GNSS INS
Externally-aided INS
Ekinox2-D is an all-in-one Inertial Navigation System with integrated RTK GNSS receiver ideal for applications where accuracy is critical. This advanced INS/GNSS comes with one or two antennas and provides orientation and centimetre-level position.
Ellipse 2 Micro INS
Volume Application
The Ellipse 2 Micro Series is a new product range reducing size and cost of high performance inertial sensors for volume projects. Ellipse 2 Micro INS delivers 360° orientation, and connects to a GNSS receiver to provide navigation data.
Case studies
UAV-based Surveying by Hypack
New UAV-based Surveying Solution The NEXUS 800 powered by HYPACK is a full end-to-end solution that represents a new paradigm in Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) data collection by seamlessly harmonizing LiDAR data with photogrammetry. Powered by HYPACK-HYSWEEP mapping software, the operator can plan, acquire, and process the LiDAR and Photogrammetry data onboard a high powered Windows … Continued
BOE UAV-based Surveying
Versatile Solution for LiDAR data acquisition The ELV16 Scanner includes a complete drone-based aerial LiDAR data collection and control system. BOE scanner’s success centers around a superbly integrated Velodyne LiDAR sensor, Ellipse2-D inertial navigation system, GNSS antennas, an onboard computer, communication equipment, and a dedicated power supply. UAV Motion Compensation & Georeferencing The Ellipse2-D … Continued
UAV Flight Analysis
MASC UAV MASC is a small UAV developed for atmospheric boundary layer research. The IG-500N has been chosen to record the UAV position, ground speed, and attitude angles. Wind speed and direction can be accurately calculated by taking into account the airflow. In-flight wind computation might be tricky because airspeed and incident angles, measured by the embedded … Continued
Tips
One or Two Antennas for Accurate Heading?
A single antenna is good enough for accurate heading in high dynamics UAV applications while a 2 antenna GNSS receiver will provide a faster initialization as well as a more precise heading. When the UAV is in slow motion, dual antenna is highly recommended.
How to Obtain a Centimetric Position?
Several SBG sensors, such as the Ellipse2-D or the Ekinox2-D, integrate a RTK capable GNSS receiver. Performance can be greatly improved after the mission, using Qinertia, SBG in-house Post-processing software.
Installation Tips
SBG sensors should be installed in strap down configuration. The antennas and the IMU should operates with fixed lever arms.
