{"product_id":"freefly-rtk-gps-ground-station","title":"FreeFly RTK GPS Ground Station","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFreefly RTK GPS Ground Station\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Freefly RTK GPS Ground Station is a high-precision positioning accessory designed to enhance the GPS accuracy of compatible Freefly professional drones, including the Astro and Alta X. Using Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) technology, the ground station provides real-time GPS correction data to help achieve centimeter-level horizontal and vertical positioning accuracy when used with a compatible onboard RTK GPS module.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for professional aerial operations that demand precise positioning, the Freefly RTK GPS Ground Station supports improved navigation accuracy, reliable geolocation, and more precise data collection. It is an ideal solution for applications such as aerial mapping, surveying, inspection, and other workflows where accurate aircraft positioning is essential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCentimeter-Level Positioning Accuracy:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Uses RTK correction technology to improve positioning accuracy from several meters to a few centimeters under suitable operating conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReal-Time GPS Corrections:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Supplies correction data from the ground station to the aircraft's onboard RTK GPS receiver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMulti-Band GNSS Technology:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Uses Freefly's RTK GPS platform featuring a u-blox ZED-F9P multi-band receiver for enhanced satellite positioning performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessional Drone Integration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Designed for use with compatible Freefly Astro and Alta X aircraft configurations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConvenient Computer Connectivity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Connects to a compatible ground station computer through the included USB cable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlexible Mounting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Includes a magnetic mounting system with a standard 1\/4\"-20 tripod interface for stable ground installation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImproved GPS Performance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The multi-band receiver can provide enhanced satellite reception and faster satellite acquisition, including when operating without RTK corrections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessional-Grade Design:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Manufactured and assembled in the United States.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReal-Time Kinematic (RTK) Technology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRTK technology improves satellite positioning accuracy by using correction data from a stationary ground reference receiver. The Freefly RTK GPS Ground Station operates as the base station, while a compatible GPS module installed on the aircraft acts as the rover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe base station establishes its position through a survey-in process and supplies GPS correction data through the ground station computer and a compatible communications link. The aircraft's onboard receiver uses these corrections to calculate a more precise position in real time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen properly configured and operating under suitable satellite and communications conditions, this system can deliver centimeter-level positioning accuracy in both horizontal and vertical dimensions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Freefly RTK GPS Ground Station is designed for compatible Freefly drone systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFreefly Astro:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Supports full RTK capability when used with the appropriate onboard RTK GPS hardware and compatible ground station setup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFreefly Alta X:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Supports RTK functionality with compatible GPS configurations. Additional hardware requirements depend on whether the aircraft uses the F9P or Here2 GPS configuration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatibility Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Freefly's RTK system is not compatible with Alta X DIU Blue and NDAA configurations that use the RFD900 radio link. The ground station is also not suitable for providing the GPS band coverage required by Freefly Flux LiDAR payloads. Verify aircraft configuration and system requirements before purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApplications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Freefly RTK GPS Ground Station is suitable for professional drone operations where improved positioning precision is important, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAerial mapping and geospatial data collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLand surveying and site documentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInfrastructure and industrial inspections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrecision aerial photography and mapping workflows\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction progress monitoring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResearch and technical data acquisition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessional drone navigation and positioning applications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstallation and Operation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ground station module should be mounted securely on a stable tripod or other suitable support with a clear view of the sky. It connects to a compatible ground station computer through the supplied USB cable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce the appropriate ground station software and aircraft communications link are configured, the system performs a survey-in process to establish the base station position. After survey-in is complete, correction data can be transmitted to the aircraft's onboard RTK GPS receiver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor optimal performance, the ground station should remain stationary throughout the survey-in process and subsequent operation. Moving the module requires restarting the survey-in process to establish an updated reference position.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional equipment, including a compatible computer, software, and communications hardware where required, must be supplied separately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 × Freefly RTK GPS module\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 × Multi-band RTK GPS antenna\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 × Magnetic mounting kit with 1\/4\"-20 tripod interface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 × M3 × 6 countersunk mounting screws for the magnetic mounting kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 × USB Type-C to Type-A cable, approximately 3 m (9.84 ft)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 × M3 × 16 socket-head mounting screws for Alta X rover installation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e RTK GPS ground station module\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePositioning Technology:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Real-Time Kinematic (RTK)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGPS Receiver Platform:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e u-blox ZED-F9P\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReceiver Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Multi-band L1\/L2 GNSS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePositioning Accuracy:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Centimeter-level horizontal and vertical accuracy under suitable RTK operating conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComputer Connection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e USB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMounting Interface:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1\/4\"-20 tripod interface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrimary Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Freefly Astro and compatible Alta X configurations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Freefly Systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry of Manufacture and Assembly:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e United States\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer Part Number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 910-00659\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Compatibility and Setup Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Freefly RTK GPS Ground Station is one component of a complete RTK positioning system. 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Confirm the requirements for your specific aircraft before ordering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe system's actual positioning performance depends on satellite visibility, base station setup, survey-in accuracy, communications reliability, and the configuration of the aircraft's onboard GPS receiver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose the Freefly RTK GPS Ground Station?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Freefly RTK GPS Ground Station provides a practical way to add high-precision positioning capabilities to compatible Freefly drone systems. 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