High-Performance UAV GNSS Antennas – Precision Flight
In the rapidly changing world of drone operations, every pixel on a map, every centimeter in crop monitoring, and every second in delivery time counts – reliable positioning is essential for success. Whether mapping rugged terrain, inspecting infrastructure, or delivering critical payloads, drones require GNSS antennas that meet their agility, endurance, and accuracy requirements. Our high-performance drone GNSS antennas are designed to redefine airborne positioning, combining multi-constellation accuracy, interference immunity, and a lightweight design to elevate your drone's performance.
Why they're the ultimate drone navigation partner
1. Multi-band GNSS Coverage: Precise Positioning, Everywhere
Designed to leverage the full capabilities of global satellite constellations, this antenna captures the following signals:
GPS (L1/L5), GLONASS (G1/G2), Galileo (E1/E5), BeiDou (B1/B2), and QZSS – ensuring uninterrupted positioning even in remote areas or urban canyons where single-constellation coverage is insufficient.
RTK/PPK Ready: When used with real-time kinematic (RTK) or post-processed kinematic (PPK) systems, it delivers sub-centimeter horizontal accuracy (≤1 cm), critical for precision mapping, 3D modeling, and agricultural yield analysis.
Fast Signal Lock: Time to First Fix (TTFF) is 40% faster than standard drone antennas, minimizing takeoff downtime and ensuring rapid signal reacquisition after signal obstructions (e.g., tree canopy, buildings).
2. Interference-Resilience Design: Eliminating Noise
Drones operate in cluttered RF environments—from 5G towers to industrial machinery—making interference mitigation crucial:
Active Filtering Technology: An embedded low-noise amplifier (LNA) and bandpass filter suppress up to 50dB of out-of-band interference, ensuring clear signal reception even near power lines or urban infrastructure.
Multipath Mitigation: An advanced ground plane design reduces signal reflections from terrain or buildings, eliminating positioning drift during low-altitude flight (≤50 meters)—critical for crop scouting or rooftop inspections.
Anti-jamming: Withstands accidental or intentional signal jamming, ensuring mission continuity for security drones or search and rescue operations.
3. Drone-Optimized Engineering: Lightweight, Rugged, and Efficient
Every gram and every millimeter counts in drone design—this antenna is designed to enhance drone performance:
Ultralight: Weighing only 28 grams, it minimizes payload burden and extends flight time by up to 10% compared to bulkier antennas.
Compact Form Factor: Measuring 50 mm x 50 mm x 15 mm, it seamlessly mounts to a drone frame, gimbal, or payload bay without compromising aerodynamics or camera field of view.
Rugged: With an IP67 waterproof rating and an operating range of -40°C to +85°C, it withstands rain, dust, and extreme temperatures—ideal for industrial, agricultural, or maritime drone missions.
4. Plug-and-Play Integration: Ready for Your Drone Ecosystem
Designed for use with leading drone platforms and payloads:
Universal Compatibility: Compatible with DJI Matrice, Autel EVO, Yuneec H520, and custom drone interfaces, supports NMEA 0183/2000 protocols, and seamlessly integrates with flight controllers such as Pixhawk and CubePilot.
Flexible Mounting: Includes adhesive-on, screw-on, or gimbal-compatible mounts for mounting fixed-wing, multirotor, or vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drones without structural modifications.
Low Power Consumption: Consuming less than 35mA, it extends battery life for extended missions—critical for remote mapping or delivery flights.
Trusted Drone Applications
Precision Agriculture: Guide drones to map crop health, apply pesticides, or monitor irrigation with sub-meter accuracy, reducing waste and increasing yields.
Mapping: Collect high-resolution 3D terrain data for construction sites, mines, or disaster zones, ensuring survey-grade results in hours, not days.
Industrial Inspection: Enable drones to accurately locate themselves and inspect power lines, wind turbines, or bridges, identifying defects and preventing casualties.
Search and Rescue: Guide drones through dense forests or urban ruins to find survivors, achieving reliable positioning even in areas with poor signal quality.
Last-Mile Delivery: Ensure drones land precisely at their delivery locations, even in windy weather or crowded neighborhoods.
Global Flight Certification
FCC, CE, and ISED Compliant: Meets global RF exposure regulations for deployment in North America, Europe, and beyond.
ISO 9001 Manufacturing: Each unit undergoes vibration, temperature cycling, and signal performance testing to ensure consistent mass production.
Boost Your Drone Missions
Don't let poor positioning performance limit your drone's potential. Our high-performance GNSS antennas provide your drone with exceptional accuracy, stability, and efficiency.
Flight-Tested Samples: Valida uses sample antennas to test performance, including reports on RTK accuracy in specific environments.
Custom Solutions: Customize cable lengths (0.5 to 3 meters) or connector types (IPEX, SMA) based on your drone payload design.
Expert Drone Support: Our team of drone experts can assist with integration, calibration, and mission optimization.
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"Fly farther, map smarter, and land more precisely."
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