Photo: Rx Networks Rx Network has launched TruePoint | REACH, an advanced, hardware-agnostic, cloud-based correction service designed to deliver centimeter-level location accuracy worldwide for various professional applications. TruePoint | REACH offers precise centimeter-level positioning to enhance GNSS receivers’ performance in applications such as precision agriculture, machine control, mining, marine operations, UAV, GIS and more. The service is compatible with leading commercial off-the-shelf receivers using the RTCM 3.3 SSR and the 3GPP LPP SSR format. The company said key hardware partnerships are in the planning stages and will […]

September 27, 2024 Once a niche market, electric bikes — or eBikes — have become a popular choice for both recreational riders and fitness enthusiasts. Whether it’s a smooth commute to work, a ride with friends or a quick jaunt to the convenience store, an eBike provides a more efficient and eco-friendly way to travel. And it just so happens that Garmin products work just as seamlessly for eBike riders as they do for traditional […]

“Seen & Heard” is a monthly feature of GPS World magazine, traveling the world to capture interesting and unusual news stories involving the GNSS/PNT industry. FAA Greenlights Life-Saving UAV BVLOS Operations Photo: photovs / iStock / Getty Images Plus / Getty Images The Northern Plains UAS Test Site (NPUASTS) has assisted the Grand Forks, North Dakota, Fire Department in obtaining a Tactical Beyond Visual Line of Sight waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration, allowing first […]

September 24, 2024 Six Garmin products earn Product of Excellence honors at the National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) annual conference. The Garmin marine team has done it again. For the 10th consecutive year, Garmin has been named the NMEA Manufacturer of the Year in the large manufacturer category at the organization’s 2024 conference and awards banquet. The honor is given to the most recognized company in the industry for both support in the field and […]

Photo: GMV The European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) has awarded a contract to a consortium led by GMV to design, develop and deploy the communications hub for the Governmental Satellite Communications (GOVSATCOM) programme. This contract, valued at up to €107 million ($119 million), is a critical component of the European Union (EU) satellite communications initiative. GOVSATCOM is one of the five main components of the EU Space Programme, alongside Copernicus, Galileo, EGNOS […]

Photo: Safran Navigation and Timing Safran Navigation and Timing has unveiled its latest GNSS simulator, the Skydel GSG-8 Gen2, an evolution of its GSG-8 simulator. This new positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) test solution is part of Safran’s family of Skydel-based simulators. The GPU-based GSG-8 Gen2 simulator delivers high-end GNSS signal testing capabilities in a user-friendly, turnkey package. It seeks to support the growing demand for location-aware applications and systems requiring navigation or timing. It […]

September 18, 2024 One thing remains constant at Garmin: technological evolution. The introduction of inReach® Messenger Plus is no exception. Chip Noble, Garmin inReach product manager, has worked toward this day since 2011 when, on a media trip showcasing the first generation inReach satellite communicator, an editor asked a simple question: “Texting is great, but can it send a picture?” It could not. Noble jokes, “No product manager wants to be asked about a feature […]

Photo: Leica Geosystems Leica Geosystems, a part of Hexagon, has introduced the Leica iCON trades solution, which includes the iCS20 and iCS50 sensors designed for construction layout tasks. This solution integrates with existing Leica iCON build portfolio tools, offering tailored workflows for construction industry users. The solution features the Leica vPole, allowing free movement during measurements. It works with the iCS50 to lock to the vPole using a unique combination of dot and stripe patterns. […]

September 19, 2024 Garmin offers personalized, free training plans for cyclists looking to crush their next goal. So you want to hit a goal — whether it’s bringing home some hardware at your next race or simply achieving a personal milestone on your own time. You’re here because you’ve probably figured out it takes a little more than simply getting on your bike and pedaling. But have no fear — Garmin has cycling down to […]

Photo: Adtran Adtran has launched its Oscilloquartz Time Scale System, designed to meet the precise timekeeping requirements of national metrology institutes, scientific research facilities and other applications demanding the highest levels of accuracy and traceability. The comprehensive system integrates Adtran’s Oscilloquartz grandmaster clocks, GPS/GNSS receivers, and high-performance optical cesium atomic clocks alongside a combination of the phase comparator, reference generator, and time interval counter. This ensures synchronization with coordinated universal time (UTC) and provides robust protection against […]