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How to choose a GNSS receiver for fleet compatibility and high performance across workflows

How to choose a GNSS receiver for fleet compatibility and high performance across workflows

Keeping your GNSS receiver current isn’t just about the latest tech—it impacts field efficiency and integration with modern tools like drones and laser scanners. The right receiver is an investment in productivity, seamless workflows, and long-term project success.

Photogrammetry vs. LiDAR accuracy in RTK drone mapping

Photogrammetry vs. LiDAR accuracy in RTK drone mapping

When accuracy matters in drone surveying, the key question is: photogrammetry or LiDAR? This article breaks down their differences, ideal use cases, and why pairing them with an RTK base station ensures reliable, high-precision results.

How accurate is GNSS vs. GPS, and what’s behind it? Emlid CEO Igor Vereninov explains centimeter-level positioning

How accurate is GNSS vs. GPS, and what’s behind it? Emlid CEO Igor Vereninov explains centimeter-level positioning

Igor Vereninov, CEO of Emlid, unpacks how high-precision GNSS has evolved from a niche to everyday technology, reveals what powers today’s compact receivers, and explores where GNSS is headed next.

How to choose an RTK base station for your drone: insights from an application engineer

How to choose an RTK base station for your drone: insights from an application engineer

If you’re working in construction, mining, or infrastructure and aiming for centimeter-level accuracy, adding a GNSS base station to your RTK or PPK drone setup is essential. Emlid application engineer Kirill Pavlyuchuk shares expert tips on how to choose the right base station to power your high-precision mapping workflows.

Eight common mistakes in GNSS surveying and how to fix them

Eight common mistakes in GNSS surveying and how to fix them

Modern GNSS surveying equipment goes a long way in helping you achieve high-accuracy data collection, but the human factor still plays a role. This article will walk you through eight GNSS surveying mistakes that can easily trip you up.

What is GNSS and how does it bring you precise positioning 

What is GNSS and how does it bring you precise positioning 

Wondering how to improve the precision of your mapping project with GNSS? Let’s explore what GNSS is and how it works to provide you with precise geopositioning data.

PPK vs RTK in drone mapping: choosing right technology for precision surveys

PPK vs RTK in drone mapping: choosing right technology for precision surveys

In aerial mapping, your workflow mainly depends on the technology your drone employs—PPK (Post-Processing Kinematic) or RTK (Real-Time Kinematic). Understanding how each approach works will help you achieve accurate and reliable mapping results.

RTK corrections explained: from base station to NTRIP service

RTK corrections explained: from base station to NTRIP service

Learn two methods for obtaining RTK corrections for surveying workflows: using an NTRIP service or your own base station. This information will help you choose the best method for your application.

What is PPK? Post-Processed Kinematic for remote surveying and drone mapping

What is PPK? Post-Processed Kinematic for remote surveying and drone mapping

Brush up on the PPK basics! We prepared a new educational video explaining how Post-Processed Kinematic works and what are the features of this technique.

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