Drone avionics
RTK GPS Explained: Centimetre Accuracy for Drones and Robots
How RTK works and why mapping drones and robots need it.
· 3 min read
Key takeaways
- Normal GPS drifts by metres.
- Base and rover.
- RTK base station.
- RTK modules for enterprise drones.
Why it's trending
Normal GPS drifts by metres. RTK corrects it in real time down to centimetres — the secret behind accurate mapping and precision landing.
Base and rover
A base station sends corrections to the drone, which becomes the rover.
RTK base station
Your own base works anywhere, even without network corrections.
RTK modules for enterprise drones
Plug-in modules add RTK to compact mapping drones.
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