Mapping Mobile Survey Tersus offers handheld scanner with RTK-SLAM Published December 17, 2025 By Tracy Cozzens Join the Discussion Tersus GNSS has launched the MVP S1 RTK-SLAM handheld 3D laser scanner for mobile mapping and reality capture. The MVP S1 uses GNSS through an AI-driven RTK-SLAM workflow, as well as lidar data with imagery from dual 48-megapixel panoramic cameras. The combination provides survey-grade results in both GNSS-denied and open environments. The system achieves centimeter-level […] Read more » mobile mapper RTK sensor fusion SLAM Tersus GNSS
GNSS Galileo Galileo adds two new satellites Published December 17, 2025 By Tracy Cozzens Join the Discussion Europe has given fresh momentum to its Galileo navigation system following the successful Dec. 17 launch of two new satellites aboard an Ariane 6 rocket. The launch, the 14th of the program (L14), is one of the final three planned launches of first-generation (G1G) satellites. The two new satellites will strengthen the global positioning, navigation […] Read more » G2G Galileo GMV satellite launch
Receivers GNSS MAX 3 Click designed as a professional-grade receiver Published December 16, 2025 By Tracy Cozzens Join the Discussion A new GNSS board is available from Mikroe. The GNSS MAX 3 Click is a compact add-on board designed for low-power satellite positioning for embedded applications. It is based on the MAX-M10N-10B, a professional-grade standard-precision GNSS receiver from u-blox, built on the ultra-low-power u-blox M10 platform. Key Features Applications EmbeddedWiki Hundreds of ready-to-use embedded projects featuring this Click board […] Read more » GNSS receiver MIKROE tracking u-blox wearables
Autonomous Defense Opinions NASA preps Mars helicopter as war shapes defense tech future Published December 16, 2025 By Tony Murfin 1 Comment on NASA preps Mars helicopter as war shapes defense tech future From NASA's Death Valley tests for Mars helicopter replacements to Ukraine's interceptor drones, the rapid evolution of drone technology is reshaping both space exploration and modern warfare. Read more » Anduril electronic warfare Mars NASA Russia Ukraine
Defense Applications Inertial Safran Federal Systems selected by Moog for Hercules Avionics Suite Published December 15, 2025 By Tracy Cozzens Join the Discussion Safran Federal Systems, a provider of assured position, navigation and timing (APNT) solutions, has been selected by Moog Inc. to provide its Skynaute navigation solution as part of Moog’s Genesys Avionics Suite for the Lockheed Hercules platform (L-Series and C-130). Skynaute is a hybrid inertial/GNSS navigation system based on HRG Crystal technology. It will serve […] Read more » APNT inertial navigation solution Lockheed Hercules Moog Safran Federal Systems SkyNaute
Autonomous Mapping Robosat partners seek improved localization of autonomous machines Published December 15, 2025 By Tracy Cozzens Join the Discussion Researchers from Finland, Switzerland, Spain and Romania gathered at Tampere University in Finland for a workshop this month within the Robosat project focusing on localization of autonomous machines. Workshop participants discussed and demonstrated novel technical solutions to improve localization, particularly of autonomous machines operating in challenging and unconstrained environments, such as forests and mountainous regions. […] Read more » Finland GIS localization Robosat Romania Spain Switzerland
Transportation GNSS IATA sounds alarm over rising GNSS interference Published December 15, 2025 By Tracy Cozzens Join the Discussion Collated from various news reports The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called for vigilance following the increasing number of GNSS spoofing and jamming incidents worldwide. The growing interference poses a significant risk to flight navigation and pilot safety. Of note is a spike in incidents at major Indian airports. Almost 2,000 GNSS interference incidents […] Read more » GNSS interference IATA India jamming spoofing
Complementary PNT Defense Research & Development UK identifies issues in addressing PNT resilience Published December 12, 2025 By Tracy Cozzens Join the Discussion The United Kingdom has issued a summary of input it requested on positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) technologies. The UK deems PNT resilience critical for the UK’s economy. The 2023 Government Policy Framework for Greater PNT Resilience included an action to “develop a PNT growth policy, including R&D programmes, standards and testing, to drive innovation for PNT based productivity.” After a call for evidence, the […] Read more » critical infrastructure PNT resilience positioning timing Ukraine United Kingdom
Defense Complementary PNT US Army seeks sources for GNSS-denied optical tracking Published December 12, 2025 By Tracy Cozzens Join the Discussion The U.S. Army is starting market research for possible sources of an optical tracking solution for its test ranges to use in GNSS-denied environments. The Army Contracting Command – Orlando issued a Sources Sought Notice Dec. 11 on behalf of the Test Resource Management Center Test and Evaluation/Science and Technology (T&E/S&T) Program. The Army wants […] Read more » GNSS-denied environment optical tracking U.S. Army
Autonomous EUROCAE seeks input on use of GNSS in UAS Published December 12, 2025 By Tracy Cozzens Join the Discussion The draft EUROCAE document ED-348: Guidelines for the use of multi-GNSS solutions for UAS – Medium Risk is now open for comments. Between 2019 and 2022, EUROCAE group SG-6 developed guidelines for low risk operations Sail I and Sail II (ED-301) to support the use of GNSS and show compliance with previously established safety objectives […] Read more » ED-348 EUROCAE UAS
