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How to set up a permanent base station with Reach

How to set up a permanent base station with Reach

Long-term projects need long-term accuracy. This article explains when to use a permanent GNSS base station, how it works, and how to set it up for reliable positioning over days, weeks, or years.

Cyber Week 2025: get 10% off previous-gen Reach models

Cyber Week 2025: get 10% off previous-gen Reach models

This year, Black Friday at Emlid turned into something better: a full Cyber Week of discounts on Reach devices. From December 1 to 8, get 10% off previous-gen Reach models.

Protecting wildlife with ArcGIS apps and high-accuracy GNSS

Protecting wildlife with ArcGIS apps and high-accuracy GNSS

Escambia County’s conservation team swapped tape measures and phone GPS for Emlid Reach receivers—boosting accuracy, saving time, and protecting wildlife.

Mapping Corsica’s highest peaks with Emlid GNSS receivers

Mapping Corsica’s highest peaks with Emlid GNSS receivers

The Sostremetries team set out to fix Corsica’s outdated mountain lists using high-precision GNSS technology. By combining Emlid Reach RS2+ and RS3 receivers with LiDAR and digital terrain models, they redefined what counts as a summit.

What is NMEA and how to feed data from Reach to third-party device?

What is NMEA and how to feed data from Reach to third-party device?

You’ve probably heard of the NMEA data format. We’ve explained what it means and how Reach receivers transmit data in NMEA format to GIS apps and various devices.

Integrating Reach receivers with autonomous data collection devices

Integrating Reach receivers with autonomous data collection devices

Mobile or robotic mapping and surveying solutions are evolving to enable rapid data collection over large areas. Read how Reach integrates seamlessly with different types of machinery, how it enables mobile mapping and robotic surveying, and how it can elevate your operations.

Drone mapping 101: a step-by-step guide to aerial surveying with Tim Durham

Drone mapping 101: a step-by-step guide to aerial surveying with Tim Durham

Despite the accessibility of drone photogrammetry, the technology remains a complex field with many nuances. In this blog post, we’ll walk you through the entire RTK drone mapping workflow from scratch.

Precise drone mapping with Emlid gear setup: GNSS base station, GCPs, and more

Precise drone mapping with Emlid gear setup: GNSS base station, GCPs, and more

Achieve centimeter-level precision in drone mapping with Reach receivers. Explore the ultimate RTK mapping setup with a GNSS base station, ground control points, and more.

Reach Firmware 32 enhances Reach RS3 compatibility with surveying software

Reach Firmware 32 enhances Reach RS3 compatibility with surveying software

The firmware update ensures seamless integrations of Reach RS3 across various surveying apps and enhances the performance of Reach receivers.

Optimizing drone mapping using Reach RS2+/RS3 as an RTK base station

Optimizing drone mapping using Reach RS2+/RS3 as an RTK base station

Check out our guide on how to set up Reach RS2 / RS2+ as a base for the Autel Enterprise drone. And see how Emlid user perform drone mapping with Reach RS2 and the Autel EVO II Enterprise.