Polaris

Polaris RTK Corrections

The Polaris RTK corrections network delivers centimeter accuracy to your device, worldwide. Take advantage of our free 14-day trial where you can try both:

  • True RTK: Provides centimeter-level accuracy (1-3 cm) with immediate convergence times, ideal for high-precision tasks like surveying and construction. It is compatible with any dual-band GNSS receiver or NTRIP client, eliminating the need for a dedicated base station.
  • Virtual RTK: A scalable solution for wide-area coverage, offering ~10 cm accuracy with peak convergence in 30 seconds. Perfect for robotics, IoT, and agriculture where broad coverage is essential.
Specifications

  • Signal Tracking:
    • GPS (L1C/A, L2P codeless, L2C, L5)
    • GLONAS (G1, G2)
    • BeiDou (B1-I, B1-C, B2-I, B2a, B2b, B3I)
    • Galileo (E1, E5b, E5a)
    • QZSS (L1 C/A, L2, L5)
  • Data Format: RTCM v3.2 MSM4
  • Latency: <<5s
  • Station Survey Accuracy: H – <0.1 cm; V – <0.1 cm
  • Rover Accuracy: 1-3 cm horizontal and vertical accuracy

For more information, download the Polaris Datasheet

True RTK

Point One Navigation’s True RTK is a robust, reliable real-time correction service built for professionals who require uncompromising accuracy and efficiency. Powered by a secure and an extensive network of thousands of global reference base stations, True RTK delivers centimeter-level precision with unparalleled speed and consistency.

Features

  • 1–3 cm accuracy with instant fix times: Point One Navigation’s Polaris corrections network offers a dense reference network and advanced correction algorithms that provide horizontal and vertical accuracy within 1–3 cm, minimizing downtime and keeping crews productive in the field.
  • Quick and seamless integration: Compatible with any dual-band GNSS receiver or NTRIP client, no new hardware or platform lock-in required. Set’s up in minutes and gets an instant fix.
  • Eliminate infrastructure: By eliminating the need for a dedicated base station, True RTK reduces capital investment and long-term maintenance costs while saving you time.
  • Reliable uptime: True RTK corrections are sent via thousands of reference base stations that are installed to survey grade and monitored daily so you can enjoy 99.9% uptime reliability.
  • Transparent coverage: A public coverage map shows reference station locations relative to your jobsite, giving you confidence in correction quality and improving team coordination.
  • Global coverage: Work seamlessly across the US, UK, EU, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan, without the need for local infrastructure or complex setup. With True RTK, you get broad correction coverage that travels with you, enabling high-precision workflows in new regions without added operational overhead.
  • Includes Virtual RTK: Access advanced SSR technology to unlock continental coverage.
  • Reliable in challenging environments: True RTK is optimized for the environments where GNSS typically struggles:
    • Urban Canyons – Reduces multipath interference caused by tall structures
    • Dense Tree Cover – Maintains signal lock with a broader satellite array
    • Solar Activity & Atmospheric Interference – Real-time monitoring and network redundancy preserve correction stability

Coverage

Application and use cases

True RTK is the ideal solution for professionals in various fields, including:

  • Surveying: Topographic surveys, boundary surveys, and cadastral mapping.
  • Construction: Site layout, grading, and as-built surveys.
  • Utilities: Mapping and locating underground infrastructure and power lines.
  • Agriculture: Precision farming, crop mapping, and guidance systems.
  • GIS and Mapping: High-accuracy data collection for GIS databases and asset management.