Choose Between GNSS and RTK Precision for Mission-Specific Requirements

Introduction

We’re excited to add the Positioning Accuracy settings in Mission Planning — empowering drone operators with the ability to fine-tune how drones determine their location during missions. Whether you're surveying expansive fields or conducting high-precision infrastructure inspections, this update brings flexibility and control tailored to your operational needs.

Key Features

• Configurable Positioning Accuracy: Choose between GNSS and RTK based on the precision requirements of your mission.
  • GNSS Mode: Utilizes satellite-based positioning with standard accuracy levels.
  • Horizontal Accuracy: ±1.5 m
  • Vertical Accuracy: ±0.5 m
  • Best suited for: General surveillance, site overview, and missions where sub-meter precision is not critical.
  • RTK Mode: Engages Real-Time Kinematic corrections for ultra-precise localization.
  • Horizontal Accuracy: ±0.1 m
  • Vertical Accuracy: ±0.1 m
  • Recommended for: High-resolution inspections, photogrammetry, and mapping missions demanding centimeter-level accuracy.
• Seamless Integration: Easily select your preferred positioning mode while creating or editing missions—no extra steps required.

How to Access

• Navigate to Mission Planning on the FlytBase Dashboard.
• Create or edit a Path or Grid Mission.
• Under Mission Parameters, locate the Positioning Accuracy section.
• Select either GNSS or RTK based on your requirement.

Benefits

• Mission Flexibility: Adapt your missions depending on the operational context—no need for one-size-fits-all precision.
• Improved Inspection Quality: RTK ensures accurate station-keeping, especially critical in close-quarters or detailed inspection environments.
• Operational Efficiency: Avoid unnecessary setup when GNSS is sufficient, and switch to RTK only when accuracy demands it.