NAVCON

This is our first project that MSRTK are undertaking. We are currently looking for new team members. If you are interested in further developing NAVCON by becoming a part of our team please visit Join Us.

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What is Navcon?

Small, inexpensive and power efficient multisensory platform, designed to stabilise, and provide navigation and communication for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV).

The system is highly accurate and reliable with an integrated GPS receiver with Real Time Kinematics (RTK), Accelerometer, Magnetometer, Gyroscope and Pressure Sensor.

Why Navcon?

  • Centimetre level of accuracy
  • Low Power Consumption (2.5 W)
  • Wireless Communication (for both PC and RC)
  • Real-time Data Logging
  • Powerful Computing Capabilities (32 bit fixed/floating-point DSP)
  • Supports the addition of modules, sister boards and parts

What Applications?

  • UAV Controller
  • Precise Navigation
  • Indoor Positioning
  • Formation Flying
  • Autonomous Vehicles (Planes, Cars, etc.)
  • Surveying
  • Structural Monitoring
  

What is Inside NAVCON?

Hardware Block Diagram of Navcon

Summary of NAVCON's Technical Specification

Where is NAVCON at?

NAVCON is still undergoing development. The next stages are to finish the control portion to NAVCON and upgrade the hardware to further reduce NAVCON’s size.

What is in NAVCON's Future

Our vision is to make NAVCON into a small packageable device that can be used to navigate and control UAVs and be easily adapted for other applications.