Precise positioning: ways to evaluate

Precise Positioning Made Easy

The range of high precision navigation applications is expanding. In the future, we envision millions of devices will expect precise positioning solutions that are delivered economically in a simple, robust, and scalable way. Setting the pace to realize that vision are u-blox's high precision GNSS multi-band RTK receivers, such as the ZED-F9P, ZED-F20P, ZED-X20D and ZED-X20P. Adding one of u-blox's GNSS augmentation services like PointPerfect Flex, PointPerfect Live and PointPerfect Global, module and GNSS correction service work seamlessly together as a precise positioning solution to provide centimeter-level accuracy in seconds.

Ways to evaluate

PointPerfect GNSS correction services are natively supported with u-blox's high precision GNSS RTK receivers, vastly simplifying integration, so you can get started right away. Enabling you to get to market more quickly and to scale your high precision GNSS applications to their mass market potential.

Making it easy means giving you several ways to evaluate, including:

Evaluation kit

EVK-X20P

The EVK-X20P evaluation kit allows efficient evaluation of ZED-X20P, the u-blox all-band high precision positioning module. The ZED-X20P module provides all-band GNSS positioning and comes with built-in RTK technology providing centimeter-level accuracy to users. Augmentation services may be formatted as SPARTN 2.0 or RTCM 3.4 and a promotional trial of PointPerfect Flex is included in the kit.

EVK-F9P evaluation kit

The EVK-F9P evaluation kit allows efficient evaluation of ZED-F9P, the u-blox F9 high precision positioning module. The kit includes everything you need to experience u-blox GNSS performance, including a promotional trial of PointPerfect Flex.

Design partners

Nordian OEM Board

An advanced, high-precision Nordian board designed for OEMs seeking seamless integration of GNSS technology into their products. This versatile solution finds applications across various industries, enabling a faster time-to-market advantage.

Gateworks GW11048-6 High-Precision GPS Development Kit

The GW11048-6 is a development kit based on the Gateworks Venice GW7200 Single Board Computer (SBC) pre-loaded with an Ubuntu Linux 22.04 BSP and PointPerfect Flex GNSS Correction Service Software.

ARK X20 RTK GPS

The ARK X20 RTK GPS is a U.S.-built, NDAA-compliant DroneCAN navigation module designed for high precision, reliability, and security in professional UAV and robotics applications.

This compact, all-band GNSS module integrates advanced navigation, positioning, and safety capabilities into a single solution optimized for demanding mission profiles.

Built on u-blox’s ZED-X20P receiver and compatible with PX4, it supports u-blox PointPerfect correction services, RTK, PPP-RTK, and PPP to deliver centimeter-level accuracy and strong performance across all global satellite constellations.

SparkFun Allband GNSS RTK Breakout - ZED-X20P (Qwiic)

The SparkFun Allband GNSS RTK Breakout integrates the latest u-blox X20 engine, offering a compact, drop-in replacement for F9-based designs with support for multiple interfaces including USB, UART, SPI, and I2C.

Built around the ZED-X20P, this all-band GNSS receiver simultaneously processes signals from all major constellations and frequencies, enabling high-precision positioning with RTK, PPP-RTK, and PPP, while also supporting u-blox PointPerfect without additional hardware.

ArduSimple simpleRTK4 Optimum

simpleRTK4 Optimum is a u-blox ZED-X20P evaluation board. This board is ideal to start developing your own product with RTK technology inside. More details are available in the Specifications and Documentation tabs.

MikroE GNSS RTK Click

The MikroE GNSS RTK Click featuring the ZED-F9P is a compact add-on board used to enhance the precision of position data derived from satellite-based positioning systems. The uniform Click boards™ connection interface allows you to connect any Click board to a main board instantly.

Ardusimple simpleSSR – Basic Starter Kit

The Ardusimple simpleSSR – Basic Starter Kit includes u-blox F9 RTK engine, PointPerfect Flex GNSS augmentation service, and ArduSimple integration and pre-configuration. Just power up, wait 1-2 minutes, and enjoy centimeter precision.

Smart antenna kits

ANN-MB2

The u-blox ANN-MB2 multi-band (L1/L2/L5/E6/B3/L) active GNSS antenna is designed to reduce time-to-market for modern wide-frequency, multi-constellation, high precision GNSS applications. These require centimeter-level accuracy and a reliable RTK positioning fix even in challenging environments.

ANN-MB1

The u-blox ANN-MB1 multi-band (L1/L5/E5a/B2a/NavIC) active GNSS antenna is designed to reduce time-to -market for the new generation of high precision GNSS applications, which require highly accurate location abilities. The compact design, excellent price-to-performance ratio, and versatile mounting choices provide customers with fast, easy, and reliable multi-band antenna solutions.

ANN-MB

The u-blox ANN-MB multi-band (L1, L2/E5b/B2I) active GNSS antennas are designed to reduce time to market for the next generation of high precision GNSS applications, which require highly accurate location abilities. The compact design, excellent price performance ratio, and versatile mounting and connector choices provide customers with fast, easy, and reliable multi-band antenna solutions.

Calian TW5398 Smart GNSS Antenna SDK

Calian’s TW5398 Smart GNSS Antenna integrates the u-blox X20 (ZED-X20P) to deliver a plug-and-play, full-band + L-band solution with cm-level positioning performance. Combining Accutenna® technology with advanced filtering, it supports all major GNSS signals and enables high-accuracy services such as Galileo HAS and OSNMA, while providing a simple serial interface for seamless system integration.

The SDK includes PC connectivity, evaluation tools, a ROS2 driver, and trial access to correction services including u-blox PointPerfect Flex.

Taoglas® EDGE™ Locate 2 Smart Antenna

The EDGE Locate solution by Taoglas is a cost-effective and energy-efficient IoT platform tailored to meet the demands of diverse navigation and autonomous applications utilizing the u-blox PointPerfect Flex PPP-RTK GNSS augmentation data service. Designed for both large-scale and niche use, this compact solution integrates GNSS L1/L2/E5b/B2b antenna, RF electronics, and receiver technology into a single package, delivering consistently precise and centimeter-level positioning right out of the box. The integrated technology can cut out up to 18 months of development time due to the challenges of designing and testing high-precision antenna and module designs.

Platforms and software

u-center

u-center is a highly intuitive GNSS evaluation software that is easy to use, personalized, and compatible with leading u-blox technologies. The software enables easy setup and evaluation of u-blox GNSS services including PointPerfect.

Thingstream

Thingstream is a cloud-based delivery platform and administration interface for enterprise IoT services. The Thingstream platform comprises IoT communication and location services, enterprise-grade MQTT broker, visual programming, simple enterprise integration, with flexible pricing plans tailored to specific use cases and applications.