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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.
by Anna Moroz January 21, 2026 Tags: GNSS, Products, Reach RS2+, Reach RS3, Reach RS4, Tutorials
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.
Every survey team has a different idea of the perfect setup. Let’s compare the Reach RS4, Reach RS4 Pro, Reach RX2, and Reach RS3 receivers—what’s new, what they share, and how to choose the one that fits your workflow best.
by Natalia Botygina November 20, 2025 Tags: GNSS, Reach RS3, Reach RS4, Reach RS4 Pro, Reach RX2, RTK, Tutorials
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.
by Anna Moroz August 27, 2025 Tags: GNSS, PPK, Reach RS3, RTK
What does it really take to launch your own surveying company? Beyond tools and technical skills, success hinges on strategy, confidence, and continuous learning. We spoke with Stefan Niculescu, a land surveyor in Scotland, and Jon Moraglia, a drone service provider from New Jersey, who both made the leap to independence.
by Anna Moroz July 10, 2025 Tags: Drone Mapping, Land Surveying, Reach RS2, Reach RS3
The Reach Firmware 33 introduces new features and improvements to refine Reach RS3 compatibility over UHF and allows you to stream corrections from your Reach base using two output channels at the same time. This update is available for Reach RS3, RS2/RS2+, RS+, M2, and M+ devices.
by Anna Moroz June 10, 2025 Tags: News, Reach RS3
Accurate GNSS data is essential for reliable GIS results. Reach receivers bring centimeter-level precision to your GIS apps like ArcGIS, enhancing field data collection and powering smarter decisions. Learn how to integrate them and see real-world use cases in action.
by Natalia Botygina June 5, 2025 Tags: Agriculture, Construction, GIS, GNSS, Reach RS3, Reach RX
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.
by Kirill Pavlyuchuk April 30, 2025 Tags: Drone Mapping, PPK, Reach RS3, RTK
A correctly set-up base station is essential for accurate GNSS surveys in RTK. Since your rover’s coordinates are only as accurate as the base’s placement, any shift in the base will directly affect the rover’s measurements. Learn the key steps for setting up a base.
by Natalia Botygina April 15, 2025 Tags: Emlid Flow, Industries, Land Surveying, Reach RS3, RTK, Tutorials
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.
by Anna Moroz March 31, 2025 Tags: Customer story, Industries, Land Surveying, Reach RS2+, Reach RS3
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