Belgium company Agilica is offering a GNSS-independent onboard positioning system using ultra-wideband (UWB) technology. The system enables precise, autonomous drone navigation and landing, even in dynamic, GNSS-denied environments or on moving targets.
The company says the system achieves centimeter accuracy in real time, enhancing safety and precision. It supports multiple drones and mobile assets in dynamic conditions.
Developed in 2018 as a research and development initiative at the Royal Military Academy in Brussels, Agilica has evolved into a company focused on developing high-accuracy positioning and navigation solutions for drone and robotic applications.
On Feb. 19, the Finnish government submitted a legislative proposal to parliament to criminalize possession and import of radio-frequency jammers and spoofers, including those blocking GNSS signals
According to Ministry of Transportation and Communications, the amendments would be made to the Act on Electronic Communications Services. The government proposes to amend the provisions on equipment that jam or spoof radio communications.
Unauthorized use of jammers is already banned. The government proposes to criminalize unauthorized possession of jammers, enabling confiscation and improving the authorities’ ability to intervene in the unauthorized possession and import of such devices. The proposal would introduce a distinct definition for jammers, separate from radio equipment, allowing for stricter regulation.
The amendment would set clearer conditions for the use and possession of jammers for the authorities and other authorized parties. The possession and use of jammers for research and product development would be permitted under a license if certain conditions are met.
The proposal would also introduce exceptions for NATO and its member states regarding the right of the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency (Traficom) to check radio equipment or jammers and confiscate them for inspection.
Parliament will first hold a debate on the government proposal in a plenary session. The proposal will then proceed to a committee reading. Following the committee report, the debate will continue in a plenary session.
The Act is scheduled to enter into force on July 1.
Viavi Solutions Inc. has launched the patent-pending Cesium-less ePRTC360+ holdover solution to safeguard at-risk critical power grids, transportation, aviation and public safety systems, 5G mobile networks and AI data center infrastructure against the increased threat of GNSS timing disruptions. It is the only alternative to Cesium clocks to meet ITU-T G.8272.1 standards.
The international ITU-T G.8272.1 standard stipulates that Enhanced Primary Reference Time Clock (ePRTC) holdover must have short-term drift of less than 30 ns when entering into holdover and a long-term drift of less than 100 ns over 14 days, all traceable to UTC. Previously achieved only by Cesium atomic clocks, VIAVI’s ePRTC360+ now also meets this standard.
The ePRTC360+ has been successfully tested across a range of live-sky defense and commercial jamming/spoofing environments, and has been integrated into VIAVI’s SecurePNT 6200 product series. The technology can maintain 100 ns accuracy during GNSS-denied threats through the resilient altGNSS GEO-L service with no time limit.
It also combines an augmented VIAVI SecureTime GEO anti-jamming antenna and an enhanced GNSS anti-spoofing antenna that also receive eGNSS GEO service with GPS/GNSS-NMA authentication for spoofing detection and mitigation.
Unlike conventional GNSS omni-directional signals, which can be drowned out by low-power interference, VIAVI’s GNSS-independent GEO-L service leverages encrypted and highly directional L-band signals transmitted from geostationary satellites. Coupled with the augmented VIAVI SecureTime GEO antenna, the altGNSS GEO-L service provides enhanced anti-jamming protection and a resilient timing reference for the ePRTC360+’s internal Rubidium holdover oscillator and enables smooth multi-orbit source switchover, even when primary GNSS frequencies are jammed, spoofed or subject to sophisticated meaconing attacks.
The affordability of ePRTC360+ clocks compared to Cesium clocks enable operators to deploy them beyond the core and across the network. They also complement non-RF Cesium clocks at the core. This boosts end-to-end sync network robustness and holdover reliability through meshed network PTP feeds as backup between the clocks, especially in case of local or regional jamming and/or spoofing threats.
In addition, the ePRTC360+ addresses constraints posed by the use of Cesium clocks for holdover timing. These include sensitivity to shock, delicate and multi-stage startup procedures that take days to complete, the need for ECCN 3A001.i licenses for export, long GNSS learning period of up to 40 days, as well as strict shipping and storage protocols. In addition, Cesium tubes need to be replaced approximately every seven years, and the dismantling and disposal of Cesium clocks are classified as a hazard due to their material content.
The ePRTC360+ eliminates these hurdles and has been designed for rapid and easy integration into any vendor’s grandmaster clock system. It enables operators to meet stringent ePRTC requirements while reducing total cost of ownership.
The ePRTC360+ will be demonstrated at VIAVI’s Stand 5B18 at Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona 2026, March 2-5, in Barcelona, Spain.
ArkEdge Space Inc. has formed a consortium with General Incorporated Association Cross U, Axelspace Corporation, and Double Feather Partners to promote co-creation in the African space market. The four organizations entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Feb. 18 to establish a framework for collaboration.
ArkEdge Space is a Tokyo-based space start-up delivering micro-satellite constellations from design to operations.
The consortium seeks to move beyond conventional official development assistance frameworks by directly connecting Japan’s advanced space technologies with the private-sector dynamism of African nations. It will embed Japanese digital infrastructure, including satellite systems, data platforms, and space-enabled services, into Africa’s social and economic foundations.
Through this approach, the initiative aims to operationalize within the space domain the principles of Japan’s “Free and Open Indo-Pacific” vision, originally advocated by the Japanese government in 2016 under then-Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
Sustainable co-creation model Across Africa, countries face urgent challenges, including climate change-driven droughts and floods, food security risks, and growing infrastructure demands from rapid urbanization. Satellite data and space-based technologies offer concrete tools to address these issues; however, limited local infrastructure, institutional readiness, and operational know-how continue to constrain practical implementation.
Through the Cross U Africa Initiative Working Group established in November 2025, the four organizations collaborated with more than 20 Japanese partners across industry, academia and government to explore concrete models for co-creation with African nations.
In January, the parties established the consortium to move beyond the cooperation phase and enter an implementation phase, driving concrete, private-sector-led business across the continent, following participation in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan’s Public and Private Joint Mission for Promoting Trade and Investment in Africa.
The consortium seeks to bring to life, within the space industry, the principle of “co-creation of innovative solutions” set forth in the Yokohama Declaration adopted at TICAD 9. Rather than simply transferring technology, it aims to build genuine partnerships with African business counterparts and cultivate a space industry ecosystem that drives economic growth for both Japan and African nations.
Co-creation in Ethiopia using satellite data A pilot project was launched in Ethiopia in Ethiopia in January when Axelspace and Ethiopian technology company Jethi Software Development PLC signed a MoU to collaborate on the use of satellite data to address pressing social challenges. Ethiopia will serve as a reference model for future expansion across the continent.
By integrating Axelspace’s expertise in high-frequency satellite data analytics with Jethi’s local network and software development capabilities, the partners will develop solutions targeting Ethiopia’s most pressing priorities, including agricultural productivity, forest conservation, and urban planning optimization.
The project aims to establish a sustainable business model in which local enterprises independently operate and monetize satellite-enabled services. Through this model, Japanese space technologies can be embedded into Ethiopia’s social and economic infrastructure, enabling both sustained business growth and measurable social impact.
Outlook In April, consortium members will return to Africa to engage in discussions with local public institutions aimed at forming additional implementable projects and advancing new co-creation models.
As a key year for translating TICAD 9 commitments into tangible action, the consortium will present progress updates at Nihobashi Space Week 2026 in November, one of Asia’s largest space business events.
The consortium will continue expanding partnerships across African nations, with the goal of embedding space-based technologies into local economies and fostering industries that endure beyond any single project or funding cycle.
A roundup of recent products in the GNSS and inertial positioning industry from the January-February 2026 issue of GPS World magazine.
Autonomous
1. Delivery Drones
Volatus deploys medical supplies in Canada
Image: Trimble
Volatus Aerospace has integrated the Trimble PX-1 RTX solution into its commercial delivery drone service to achieve accurate and robust positioning and heading. The Trimble module provides Volatus’ clients with a turnkey solution for highly accurate aerial data acquisition and fully remote drone operations in real-world missions, including beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS). The PX-1 RTX uses Trimble’s CenterPoint RTX corrections along with compact, high-performance GNSS-inertial hardware to deliver real-time, centimeter-level positioning and highly precise inertial-derived true heading measurements. This technology reduces operational risks associated with poor sensor performance or magnetic interference by providing enhanced positioning redundancy.
For border protection and long-range surveillance missions
Image: CopterPIX
The ERE95 Mini by CopterPIX operational platform is fully capable of GNSS-denied missions and integrates a long-range, anti-jamming communication system supporting distances of more than 20 km. It has an endurance of 2 hours and can carry up to 5 kg of payload for up to 1 hour. It also has integrated daylight and thermal imaging for advanced surveillance. With a fully foldable frame, the platform collapses into a backpack-sized kit, making it suitable for rapid mobility and field operations. Its modular “puzzle” architecture allows quick adaptation of SDR modules, optical payloads, and navigation solutions, enabling mission-specific configurations. To support rapid field deployment, the ERE95 Mini features a mechanical and electrical quick-connect interface, allowing operators to switch payloads in seconds and maintain continuous operational readiness across all missions.
Integrated into long-endurance unmanned aircraft system
Image: AeroVironment
AeroVironment has integrated its visual navigation system (VNS) kit with the Puma Long Endurance (LE) small unmanned aircraft system, delivering GNSS-denied navigation capability. The VNS kit uses advanced computer vision and onboard processing to deliver precise, GNSS-independent navigation. Using a suite of downward-facing sensors, cameras and onboard computing, the VNS kit performs visual inertial odometry to capture and analyze terrain imagery, estimating true aircraft position in real time. The system fuses continuous visual data from the cameras with motion inputs from onboard inertial sensors to calculate precise position, velocity and orientation — allowing the aircraft to know where it is and where it is going when GNSS is not available. It automatically transitions between GNSS-enabled and GNSS-denied modes with zero pilot input, ensuring uninterrupted mission continuity in contested environments.
Low power, small footprint setup for close-airspace awareness
Photo: MatrixSpace
The Portable 360 Radar is a rugged, easily transportable radar kit that delivers reliable close-airspace awareness with panoramic coverage for rapid-response counter-drone operations, from safeguarding stadiums and large public gatherings to border security and battlespaces. The MatrixSpace platform unifies threat awareness across multiple networked Portable 360 Radar systems and other sensors, without compromising local operation. By combining AI edge processing with MatrixSpace AiCloud Enterprise software, central command centers get an enhanced common operating picture and deep airspace activity analytics to assure public safety.
The SatLab SL8 Laser RTK GNSS receiver combines dual cameras, GNSS, an IMU and visible laser technology to make surveying faster and easier. With non-contact measurement, image-assisted targeting, CAD live-view stakeout, and a built-in LoRa radio. It ensures smooth, reliable work even in complex or GNSS-limited environments. The SL8 achieves 2 cm accuracy within 10 meters and enables efficient data collection across bridges, tunnels, riverbanks, and other sites where traditional GNSS methods are restricted. It features image-assisted targeting through SatSurv software, displaying laser points directly on real-time images for quick and precise aiming. Its automotive-grade IMU requires no manual calibration or initialization and enhances measurement accuracy by up to 40% in GNSS-challenged areas. A built-in multi-protocol LoRa transceiver provides stable transmission beyond 15 km and compatibility with multiple RTK brands. The integrated CAD and visual stakeout functions combine live imagery with CAD data, allowing users to visualize target points on site and increase layout efficiency by up to 50%.
A complete precision mapping solution for the utility and critical infrastructure industries worldwide is the goal of a partnership between ProStar Holdings and Tersus GNSS. The partnership will integrate Tersus’s survey-grade GNSS receivers with ProStar’s PointMan Underground Utility Mapping Software, providing an affordable, field-ready solution. The partnership will use ProStar’s LinQD open API integration platform, which is designed to enable seamless interoperability between emerging technologies and legacy systems, creating a robust global ecosystem for geospatial intelligence, uniting equipment manufacturers and service providers under the initiative.
The MVP S1 RTK-SLAM handheld 3D laser scanner 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 accuracy outdoors and maintains performance indoors or underground through SLAM processing. TimeSync 3.0 synchronizes the hardware, aligning sensor data at the microsecond level and supporting consistent datasets and reliable post-processing. A mobile application provides users with real-time feedback, including previews of colorized point clouds while scanning, as well as basic scan reports on site. This feature helps operators verify data completeness and quality before leaving the field, reducing the need for repeat visits. The MVP S1 supports 3D gaussian splatting (3DGS), enabling creation of textured, photorealistic 3D models. This capability is useful for building information modeling, construction progress monitoring, underground surveys, forestry analysis and industrial site documentation.
The MALÅ GeoDrone 600 and Zond Aero 600 NG are two new high-resolution ground-penetrating radar (GPR) systems for UAVs. They significantly enhance high-resolution subsurface investigations with drones, supporting applications in engineering surveys, utility mapping, archaeology, environmental studies and geophysical research. They enable surveyors to capture consistent, high-quality subsurface data in areas difficult, slow or unsafe to access with traditional ground instruments. Operating at 600 MHz, the antennas offer a balance between penetration depth and fine near-surface resolution. Typical penetration from the drone is up to 2 meters, depending on surface conditions, while SPH Engineering’s True Terrain Following ensures stable antenna height to maintain data quality and repeatability.
For high-precision surveying, photo surveys and 3D modeling
Image: Aurora Navigation
The Astra1 Mobile Visual RTK is a professional-grade GNSS receiver engineered to redefine high-precision mobile data acquisition. It is built to meet the demand for highly portable, reliable, high-precision tools that simplify complex field operations. At 60 grams, the Astra1 is an ultra-compact solution designed to deliver reliable, centimeter-level positioning and advanced 3D mapping capabilities through seamless integration with a smartphone and the proprietary Anypos App. Accuracy is RTK 8mm+1PPM horizontally, 15mm+1PPM vertically, photo survey <4 cm (2-15 m distance). The Astra1 allows users to capture photos with precise RTK coordinates, enabling the creation of accurate 3D models for detailed construction verification and digital twinning applications.
The AR588MA is a 5G-advanced (5G-A) automotive-grade cellular module that integrates dual-band GNSS supporting both L1 and L5 bands with up to 30 Hz output. Based on MediaTek’s latest-generation MT2739 platform, the AR588MA supports 5G-A communication technology and complies with the 3GPP R18 standard protocol. It features both NB-NTN and NR-NTN satellite communication capabilities and supports dual-SIM dual-active (DSDA) technology, offering improved stability and reliability on cellular connections. It also includes intelligent driving scenario recognition. Designed in compliance with the AEC-Q104 Grade 2 automotive standard, it delivers fast, stable connectivity and reliable security for in-vehicle communication and benefits on-roof applications, such as smart antennas for automotive, with higher-temperature support.
A firmware upgrade to the Xsens Sirius and Xsens Avior IMUs delivers centimeter-level vertical displacement measurements for marine stabilization and control systems. The new Heave feature enables real-time stabilization and wave compensation in a wide range of marine applications. Marine engineers can access comprehensive motion data — roll, pitch, yaw and heave — from a single compact sensor, eliminating the need for external processing or oversized tactical-grade systems while maintaining the precision required for offshore platforms, vessels, docking systems, marine robots, buoys and surveying equipment.
The InnovizThree is fully colored long-range lidar with camera that creates a compact sensor-fusion module designed to reduce OEM integration complexity. The solution combines lidar and RGB sensing in a single compact perception module, purpose-built for behind-the-windshield installations, drones, micro-robotics and humanoids. The consolidation of an RGB camera inside InnovizThree reinforces Innoviz’s commitment to scalable, OEM-friendly sensor-fusion perception solutions designed for series production and long-term deployment, with the potential to enable faster deployment and cost savings. The RGB sensing capabilities are factory-aligned with the lidar, enabling precise and consistent visual-to-lidar geometry across production units. This alignment, combined with hardware-synchronized capture, will enable reliable multi-modal sensor-fusion data correlation while reducing calibration effort during vehicle integration.
High-integrity GNSS integration for autonomous driving
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Swift Navigation is collaborating with Nvidia to enable a scalable, cost-effective approach to autonomous driving by integrating the Nvidia Drive AGX platform with Swift’s globally referenced, centimeter-accurate GNSS positioning. Swift Navigation offloads absolute localization to the GNSS sensor stack using its Swift Automotive Suite. The suite is a complete, modular software solution for safe, high-integrity precise vehicle localization that combines the centimeter-level Skylark Precise Positioning Service with the Starling positioning engine, software that fuses raw GNSS data and corrections with IMU and wheel odometry to deliver high-integrity, centimeter-accurate positioning (PVT). By using Swift’s high-precision stack for lane-level positioning, the vehicle’s optical sensors focus on obstacle detection and safety, lowering system cost and complexity.
Sinclair’s new SM 5G Family Tier features the SM714 and SM2601 series antennas. The multi-band, multi-port antennas are engineered to deliver superior connectivity, reliability and versatility for GNSS and other mission-critical wireless transportation applications. The SM714 is a 4-in-1 low-profile customizable transit antenna that combines 5G/LTE, Wi-Fi and tri-band GNSS coverage in a single compact form. Supporting 617–5925 MHz, it enables seamless operation across all major 5G and LTE bands. It is suitable for vehicles, fleet systems and connected mobility applications requiring a discreet, high-performance solution. The SM2601D is a 5-in-1 low-profile customizable antenna that features five independent ports: one for PTC (219–223 MHz), one for Wi-Fi (2400–6000 MHz), one for GNSS, and two full-band cellular ports (694–2700 MHz) that support diversity and MIMO operation for multi-radio systems. This dual-cell configuration offers greater throughput, flexibility, and redundancy in complex communication environments.
High-precision depth sensing and real-time velocity measurement
Image: Voyant Photonics
New versions of the Carbon lidar platform add 32-line and 64-line variants for compact, cost-sensitive and compute-limited systems. The new models complement existing 128-line configurations and are optimized for industrial autonomy, robotics, drones and smart infrastructure applications. They offer lower data rates and simplified integration while maintaining core FMCW advantages including velocity measurement, interference immunity and high dynamic range. With line resolutions spanning 32, 64 and 128, original equipment manufacturers and system integrators can tailor performance, bandwidth and compute load to specific use cases, from robotics and automated guided vehicles to drones and embedded edge platforms. The Carbon family’s silicon-photonics architecture integrates beam steering and coherent detection on a single photonic chip. The new variants include high-precision depth sensing and real-time velocity measurement, exceptional ambient light immunity and compact design for industrial and mobile environments.
For automotive track and varied environment testing
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The NTRIP Base Station from VBOX Automotive combines a multi-constellation, multi-frequency GNSS engine with a built-in networked transport of RTCM via internet protocol (NTRIP) server. The equipment transmits real-time kinematic corrections over radio and cellular or Wi-Fi networks, supporting accurate real-time positioning across wider areas in varied environments compared to traditional radio-only systems. The base station launches in three models, with specifications designed to fit users’ needs. All systems combine quad-constellation, dual-frequency GNSS technology with built-in cellular and Wi-Fi connectivity. Compatible with VBOX 4, VBOX 3iS and external GNSS rovers, the new NTRIP Base Station supports both MSM4 and MSM7 RTCM formats, has up to 24 hours of battery life and is rated to IP67 to handle the demands of long outdoor test sessions. Models include Internal GNSS antenna and 2.4 GHz radio (quick to deploy for short-range applications, for temporary or mobile testing); Internal GNSS antenna, no radio (compact and simple, suitable for NTRIP or semi-permanent installations with external high-power radio masts); and External GNSS antenna, no radio (optimized for permanent installations with tripod-mounted antennas for maximum satellite visibility, supporting NTRIP or external radio).
Topcon Positioning Systems has introduced the CR-S1, a handheld scanning system that combines ldar, panoramic cameras, visual SLAM cameras, and a GNSS antenna in a single device.
The CR-S1 expands the company’s Capture Reality portfolio as a higher‑performance option alongside the CR‑S2. It offers increased point‑cloud density, extended scanning range, and upgraded panoramic imaging.
The CR-S1 uses Topcon’s Collage mass-data software ecosystem central to a connected workflow.
For added positioning accuracy, the CR‑S1 can be connected to the Topnet Live RTK GNSS corrections service.
The system is primarily intended for surveying and construction. It is also well-suited for applications such as land surveying, tunnel surveying and modeling, forestry analysis, mining operations, utility mapping, and powerline inspection.
“Customers are looking for flexibility and efficient workflows, and our scanning portfolio and software are designed to support these needs through simplified processes, open integrations and mixed‑fleet compatibility,” said Ron Oberlander, head of the Topcon Geomatics Platform. “With Collage serving as the central data hub supporting inputs from multiple sensors, users can obtain accurate, detailed information for decision‑making.”
Software support includes MAGNET Flow for Android and iOS devices, MAGNET Bridge for SLAM data desktop processing, and Collage Web.
Topcon Collage Web is a cloud‑based platform for fast visualization, exploration, and sharing of 3D point‑cloud data directly in a web browser. It enables users to easily view and inspect datasets while supporting efficient collaboration across projects. Through the Collage Cloud Connector desktop application, projects are seamlessly synchronized with Collage Web, allowing smooth integration with Autodesk and ClearEdge3D software. This workflow supports mixed fleets and diverse industry systems, ensuring efficient data exchange and consistent project access across desktop and cloud environments.
Mounting options include backpack and front‑pack configurations for hands-free, load-bearing scanning while walking, as well as rover–pole operation. An adapter for mounting the CR-S1 on a vehicle for mobile mapping is also available.
The CR‑S1 is being showcased at Geo Week 2026, Feb. 16–18, in Denver, Colorado. It will be available through the Topcon dealer network with training and support.
UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía, a provider of flight control systems for unmanned aerial vehicles, will collaborate with Poland-based Ekolot Aerospace and Defense (EAD) to integrate its advanced flight control system into Zeus, Ekolot’s new fixed-wing vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) platform.
The collaboration brings together UAV Navigation’s guidance, navigation and control solutions with Ekolot’s vision to create a new generation of VTOL aircraft. The result is Zeus, a family of platforms in a maximum take-off weight (MTOW) range from 100 to 250 kg that combines the aerodynamic efficiency of a fixed-wing design with the versatility of vertical take-off and landing. These features make it useful for civil, defense and security missionsin remote or challenging environments.
The Zeus family aims to fill the gap between small tactical UAVs and heavy MALE-class systems. Zeus is a modular and convertible concept. A single base airframe
accepts VTOL or conventional take-off and landing conversion kits
supports multiple MTOW (150kg, 200kg, 250kg for VTOL and 250kg – 350kg for conventional)
allows for payloads of 30 – 120kg on VTOL versions and up to 150 kg on conventional; Zeus G variant
delivers exceptional endurance of 12–24 hours and a modular, payload-agnostic configuration.
integrates UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía’s advanced autopilot systems, which provide precise flight control and a wide range of advanced capabilities for dual-use unmanned missions, including robust performance in GNSS-denied environments through high-precision inertial navigation and the visual navigation system.
The companies aim to reinforce their presence in the Polish market and support Ekolot Aerospace & Defense’s expansion across the Latin American region. EAD emphasizes the importance of partnering with a company that not only provides critical systems such as flight control, but also offers a team of highly qualified experts in the unmanned industry.
UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía reaffirms its commitment to driving innovation in navigation and flight control systems for unmanned aircraft, consolidating its position as a benchmark in guidance, navigation and solutions for UAS executing complex operations in hostile environments and high-demand missions.
EUSPA has signed a Framework Contract with Thales Alenia Space to build the European GNSS Service Demonstrator (ESD), a centralized modular platform advancing EU Space services like EGNOS, Galileo, Copernicus, and GOVSATCOM/IRIS2.
This EGNSS Service Demonstrator is a key innovation accelerator for EUSPA, paving the way for large-scale end-to-end testing future Galileo and EGNOS augmentation services through both geostationary satellite and internet-based dissemination.
The system will serve as the backbone of pre-operational EGNSS service validation, anticipating future positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) user needs across critical markets, support standardization activities, and sustain EUSPA’s commitment to service excellence.
Building on Thales Alenia Space’s track record in PNT satellite-based services, the EGNSS Service Demonstrator project inherently anchors Thales Alenia Space at the forefront of the new generation of GNSS-based applications and services for millions of European and global users.
Capabilities
The ESD will comprise modular and flexible ground and support segments to handle a diverse number of reference stations and data. It will be able to compute corrections, messages or data that will be disseminated in real-time via different means such as GEO SiS and the internet.
It centralizes EGNSS demonstrations, incorporating future services like high accuracy (HAS), authentication (OSNMA, SAS), maritime/rail DFMC safety, space weather and emergency warning via scalable infrastructure.
Strategic role
The ESD will facilitate the seamless rollout of new/improved services without disrupting operations of current EGNSS services, emulating signals for realistic testing to support future prototyping and standarization of receivers (such as for rail safety or automotive high-accuracy units), and app development. It will refine user needs across sectors while engaging users and developers.
Key use cases
The main use cases that the ESD will cover are:
Early Open Service signals, such as pre-operational EGNOS DFMC SBAS or Galileo HAS integrity, to accelerate user readiness.
Service consolidation for evolutions like enhanced HAS via E-GSC interface, OS-NMA/SAS testing, and sector-specific apps (maritime, rail).
Standardization support for receivers like MUGG, EDG2E and Fundamental Elements projects; SBAS promotions and demos.
With the European GNSS Service Demonstrator, EUSPA strengthens Europe’s ability to test, evolve and deploy future EU Space services, supporting innovation, standardization and market uptake while ensuring service continuity and resilience.
“Topcon provides high-precision GNSS positioning technologies for geomatics, construction and agriculture applications worldwide,” explained Ron Oberlander, head of the Topcon Geomatics Platform. “Working with companies such as Fixposition — specialists in visual RTK (real-time kinematic) and visual-aided positioning — helps create added value for our customers.
According to Topcon, its customers are increasingly working in environments where satellite connection can be challenging, such as dense urban environments, and need consistent, reliable positioning to maintain productivity. Fixposition offers technology that augments satellite positioning, beneficial for users even while working inside structures and in indoor-outdoor transitions, without disrupting workflows by combining RTK GNSS with artificial intelligence to ensure position accuracy. “We see this AI-enabled technology as an innovative integration with our next-generation GNSS solutions,” Oberlander said.
“We’re proud to supply Fixposition’s xFusion, vision and multi-modality fusion positioning technology to support Topcon’s next-generation GNSS solutions,” said Zhenzhong Su, CEO and co-founder of Fixposition. “We look forward to bringing this new solution to market — helping surveying professionals across geomatics, construction and agriculture deliver faster results and get more done without compromising quality, even in GNSS-challenging environments.”
Fixposition has been integrating Topcon RTK corrections into its Vision-RTK sensors since 2023, when the companies announced an agreement providing Fixposition customers in North America and Europe with access to the Topnet Live RTK corrections service network.
GeoCue has announced the upcoming release of the TrueView GO NEO, a handheld SLAM lidar system that expands the company’s TrueView handheld lidar product lineup.
Unveiled at Geo Week 2026 in Denver, The TrueView GO NEO adds a smaller, lighter, more portable option designed to make handheld mapping easier, more flexible, and more affordable, especially for indoor capture. It pairs with a smartphone, keeping the workflow streamlined and the total cost of ownership low.
Since introducing the original TrueView GO 116S and TrueView GO 132S handheld systems, GeoCue has seen rapid adoption of handheld mapping workflows across surveying, construction, public safety, facility documentation, and more. The new TrueView GO NEO extends that momentum with a rugged design and high performance for teams who need dense data and dependable SLAM in corridors, stairwells, mechanical rooms, and other GNSS-challenged environments.
Indoor mapping
The TrueView GO NEO was designed as a complete, end-to-end workflow, helping teams move quickly from data acquisition to usable results in complex indoor environments. At its core is a new high-rate scanning engine capable of capturing up to 1.15 million points per second, delivering dense detail while improving field efficiency. An ultra-wide field of view (360° × 189°) increases coverage overhead and helps reduce missed areas, so users can capture complete scenes faster without “painting” every surface.
The NEO also introduces Deep INS + SLAM Fusion, pairing SLAM mapping with a high-grade inertial navigation system to improve stability in feature-poor environments where typical consumer-grade navigation can struggle. The result is more reliable trajectories and improved point cloud integrity in challenging scenarios, such as long corridors and multi-floor stairwells, where drift and misalignment can degrade results.
To enhance interpretation and deliverables, the TrueView GO NEO includes HD colorization and advanced image capture to support panoramic imagery and detailed colorization even in low light. Users can also leverage these images to create visual outputs such as mesh models and high-fidelity reality renderings for downstream documentation and visualization workflows.
Paired with LP360 Land
TrueView GO NEO is paired with LP360 Land, GeoCue’s software for handheld lidar processing, QA/QC, visualization and deliverable creation. LP360 Land enables users to generate detailed point clouds from raw data, validate coverage and quality, and produce outputs aligned to project workflows without unnecessary complexity.
The NEO is also designed to keep workflows streamlined, pairing conveniently with a phone and supporting device-to-cloud options through the LP360 Cloud platform. Users can upload captured data over Wi-Fi or hotspot for automated post-processing or use an LTE-based workflow to upload data.
Highlights
Smaller, lighter handheld SLAM lidar designed to “complete the range” of the TrueView GO lineup
High-speed point capture for fast, dense indoor reality capture
Ultra-wide field-of-view scanning to improve coverage and reduce blind zones
Precision IMU for low-drift SLAM, supporting reliable results over longer sessions even in typical SLAM challenging conditions
Integrated HD imaging for spherical capture and high quality colorization
Built-in GNSS for georeferencing workflows when GNSS is available (RTK/PPK capable)
“Smart Handle” integrating the battery with hot-swap battery capability for continuous scanning
Taoglas has launched its AI-driven Antenna Product Recommendation Engine, a platform that helps engineers and organizations select the company’s antennas and RF components.
Available worldwide, the tool provides both seasoned RF engineers and non-technical decision-makers with intelligent guidance to make informed choices.
Early-stage antenna decisions can disproportionately impact system performance, cost and time to market. Yet engineers often rely on datasheets, parametric searches, or manual cross comparison, a process that can consume hours or days amid the growing complexity of modern RF systems.
The new recommendation platform embeds two decades of Taoglas expertise into a digital tool, applying AI trained on real-world design knowledge to scan, filter and refine suitable products in minutes, drawing on insights from tens of thousands of projects worldwide.
The tool is the newest addition to the AntennaXpert ecosystem, complementing Taoglas’ Antenna Builder and Cable Builder for configuration, as well as the Antenna Integrator for PCB placement. Together, they enable a seamless path from initial selection to integration, Taoglas said.
Autonomous mapping company Emesent has launched the Emesent GX1, an integrated simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) and real-time kinematic (RTK) scanner. The company is exhibiting the GX1 at Geo Week 2026 (booth #911).
The product achieves 5-10mm global accuracy to deliver high precision for topographic surveying and building and infrastructure construction. It can reduce the time required to survey a site by up to 95% with a single day of scanning replacing weeks of work, Emensent stated in a press release.
The GX1 is an integrated, all-in-one system where lidar, RTK, cameras and software work together seamlessly from capture to validated deliverable. Its SLAM technology was proven in the world’s most challenging environments to everyday surveying applications, but it also eliminates the longstanding trade-off faced by survey firms and the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry between mobile scanning speed and dependable survey-grade accuracy.
Suited for use cases across topographic and road survey, scan to building information models (BIM), construction progress tracking and more, the GX1 is simple enough for junior surveyors to train on and deploy in a matter of days yet powerful enough to meet the needs of experts in the field.
Accuracy. GX1 is the only SLAM-based mobile scanner system delivering 5-10mm global accuracy combined with rapid scanning capabilities. Incorporating client-first design, integrated RTK and Emesent’s proprietary SLAM algorithm, GX1 offers repeatable results survey firms can rely on.
Proven SLAM algorithm: Emesent’s SLAM technology, which powers its award-winning Emesent Hovermap product, was developed and validated in some of the most extreme real-world environments, includidng GPS-denied underground locations. It delivers repeatable accuracy both indoors and out.
Versatile deployment: GX1 has four purpose-built deployment modes: backpack, survey pole, vehicle mount, and supported handheld. Flexible georeferencing minimizes the risk of having to return to a site for redo – surveyors can capture with RTK in the field or with ground control points and checkpoints in post-processing.
The GX1 is being launched at a pivotal moment for survey firms and the AEC industry, which are grappling with a shortage of experienced surveyors, Emensent stated. At the same time, firms face mounting pressure from clients demanding faster, cheaper and better results without quality compromise, alongside the diminishing competitive advantage of adopting basic mobile scanning technology.
“With the introduction of the GX1, we’ve answered the call we’ve heard echoing throughout the surveying industry to end the tug-of-war between fast and accurate,” said Stefan Hrabar, chief strategy officer and co-founder of Emesent. “By putting the power of SLAM into the hands of the everyday surveyor, the GX1 raises the bar for mobile scanning accuracy and keeps critical projects on track.”
Technical Features
Independently validated 5-10mm global accuracy
Integrated RTK georeferencing with real-time quality monitoring
4 x 20MP cameras for 360° panoramic imagery
Emesent SLAM algorithm
Four deployment modes: backpack, survey pole, vehicle mount, handheld
Integrated batteries for cable-free management
Rapid accuracy validation reports in Aura processing software.
