ArduSimple introduces a new approach to high-precision GNSS surveying with its RTK Smart Antenna, a modular, configurable, and upgradeable positioning solution designed to adapt to changing user requirements.

Unlike conventional closed GNSS receivers, the RTK Smart Antenna allows professionals to choose their preferred GNSS receiver technology from u-blox, Septentrio, or Unicore, select the hardware configuration that best suits their application, add new capabilities, and replace individual components without replacing the entire device. This approach offers greater flexibility, simplifies maintenance, and extends the useful life of the equipment.

Designed for maximum versatility, the RTK Smart Antenna is compatible with any surveying or positioning application that supports its output and connectivity interfaces. Users can work with their preferred software without being locked into a specific application or software ecosystem. Optional tilt compensation is also compatible with any app, allowing users to benefit from tilted-pole measurements without requiring a dedicated surveying application.

Key features:

• High-precision RTK GNSS positioning for surveying and mapping.
• Three GNSS receiver brands to choose from: u-blox, Septentrio, or Unicore.
• Optional tilt compensation compatible with any app, enabling faster point collection without keeping the pole perfectly vertical.
• Optional radio links and 4G connectivity, with built-in Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.
• IP65-rated enclosure for outdoor operation.
• More than 12 hours of battery operation.
• Compatibility with iOS, Android, Linux, and Windows.
• No subscription fees.

Modular and Upgradeable design

The RTK Smart Antenna is designed to provide flexibility without unnecessary hardware costs. Users can choose their preferred GNSS receiver brand—u-blox, Septentrio, or Unicore—and select the appropriate GNSS configuration, from dual-band and triple-band options to all-band GNSS, depending on the available receiver options and their accuracy, performance, and budget requirements.

Its upgradeable architecture allows the device to be improved or adapted by adding or replacing specific components instead of buying a completely new system. This means users can start with the configuration they need today and adapt the device as their requirements change, helping extend its useful life and protect their investment.

The RTK Smart Antenna is designed to integrate with existing surveying workflows and is compatible with any surveying or positioning application that supports its interfaces and output formats. Users can continue working with their preferred software instead of being restricted to a proprietary application.

Tilt Compensation: Faster and More Convenient Surveying

The optional tilt compensation module makes field measurements faster and easier by allowing surveyors to collect points without keeping the surveying pole perfectly vertical.

This is particularly useful when measuring points near walls, fences, obstacles, or other hard-to-reach locations where positioning the pole vertically can be difficult. By reducing the need to level the pole at every measurement point, tilt compensation helps streamline fieldwork while maintaining high-precision positioning under suitable operating conditions.

Because the module can be added to a compatible RTK Smart Antenna, users can benefit from this functionality when they need it without replacing their existing device.

Build your own RTK Smart Antenna with the exact components you need.