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Unlock the full potential of your PIX4Dcatch projects with RTK



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What is RTK?

Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) is a GPS technology that enhances positioning accuracy from meters to centimeters by correcting GPS signals in real time.

RTK applications by industry

Surveying and mapping

Surveying and mapping

RTK boosts mapping precision, enabling the creation of detailed and georeferenced 3D models and maps

Construction

Construction

Ensures projects match designs with exact alignment and positioning, facilitating seamless execution.

Subsurface utilities

Subsurface utilities

Accurately locate underground utilities, preventing costly mistakes during excavation.

Forensics & public safety

Forensics & public safety

Enhances CSI analysis and accident reconstruction with precise and court-ready evidence.

Excavation & groundworks

Excavation & groundworks

Accurate volume calculations, extraction planning and improved efficiency for mining operations.

How does Pix4D leverage RTK technology?

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Precision and efficiency in data collection

PIX4Dcatch with RTK delivers centimeter-level 3D accuracy by using real-time geolocation, enhancing model precision and speeding up data capture while ensuring absolute accuracy.

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Enhanced georeferencing

RTK greatly enhances PIX4Dmatic's accuracy, ensuring high-precision georeferencing essential for achieving absolute accuracy in project deliverables.

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Easily process and share your data

RTK enhances PIX4Dcloud's accuracy, providing precise georeferenced data access for stakeholder analysis. It also improves DXF and IFC visualization with AR, offering accurate as-built previews in real time.

Compatible RTK devices

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Emlid
Reach RX

  • Weight: 250 g
  • Size: 172 mm x 51 mm x 51 mm
  • Temperature range: -20 to +65 °C (-4 to 149 °F)
  • IP rating: IP68 (dust proof, water proof)
  • Battery: (5200mAh) 16 hours of work
  • RTK precision:
    • Horizontal: 7 mm + 1 ppm
    • Vertical:  14 mm + 1 ppm
  • Signal tracking:
    • GPS: L1C/A, L2C
    • QZSS: L1C/A, L2C
    • GLONASS: L1OF, L2OF
    • BeiDou: B1I, B2I
    • Galileo: E1-B/C, E5b
  • Data protocols: NTRIP, RTCM 3.3, VRS
  • Position output: NMEA

Important: Emlid Reach RX is not yet available for purchase in Taiwan and Japan through Pix4D.

Trimble Catalyst

Trimble® Catalyst™
DA2

  • Weight: 330 g
  • Size: (Diameter x Depth) 128 x 55 mm
  • Temperature range: -20 to +65 °C (-4 to 149 °F)
  • IP rating: IP65 (dust proof, rain proof)
  • Battery: Powerbank (sold separately)
  • RTK precision:
    • Horizontal: 1 cm + 0.5 ppm RMS
    • Vertical: 2 cm + 0.5 ppm RMS
  • Signal tracking:
    • GPS: L1C/A, L2C, L5
    • GLONASS: L1C/A, L2C/A
    • SBAS: L1C/A, L2C, L5
    • BeiDou: B1L, B1C, B2A
    • Galileo: E1, E5A
    • QZSS: L1C/A, L2C, L5
    • NavIC (IRNSS): L5
  • Data protocols:
    • NTRIP, VRS, RTCM 3.2 MSM, CMRx, DCOL
    • NMEA (LLH), DCOL

Important: This product is available exclusively in the EU, UK, Switzerland, and Norway.

Bad Elf Flex

Bad Elf
Flex®

  • Weight: 854 g
  • Size: 254mm x 70mm
  • Temperature range: -20 to +55 °C (-4 to 131 °F)
  • IP rating: IP65
  • Battery: (12000mAh) up to 11h
  • RTK precision: Horizontal: 8 mm + 1 ppm
  • Signal tracking:
    • GPS: L1CA, L1P, L1C, L2P, L2C, L5
    • GLONASS: G1/G2/G3, P code (P1/P2)
    • SBAS: L1C/A, L2C, L5
    • BeiDou: B1i, B2i, B3i, B10C, B2A, B2B, ACEBOC
    • Galileo: E1BC, E5a, E5b, E6BC, ALTBOC
    • QZSS: L1CA, L2C, L5, L1C, LEX
    • NavIC (IRNSS): L5
  • Data protocols: Hemisphere GNSS’ ROX, RTCM v2.3 (DGPS), RTCMv3 (RTK), CMR, CMR+, Atlas

Important: This product is available exclusively in the USA.

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Leica
Zeno FLX100 plus

  • Weight: 319 g
  • Size: 139 mm x 80.6 mm x 31 mm
  • Temperature range: Operating: –40 to 65 °C Storage: –40 to 80 °C
  • IP rating: IP67 (Proof against water, sand and dust)
  • Battery: Internal (3.8 V / 6120 mAh)
  • RTK precision:
    • Horizontal:(Multi-frequency): 2 cm + 1 ppm*
    • Vertical: (Multi-frequency): 3 cm + 1 ppm*
  • Signal tracking:
    • GPS (L1 C/A, L2C)
    • Glonass (L1OF, L2OF)
    • BeiDou (B1l, B2l)
    • Galileo (E1B/C, E5b)
    • QZSS (L1C/A, L2C)
    • SBAS: WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, GAGAN (L1 C/A)
  • Data protocols:
    • RTCM 3.0, RTCM 3.1, RTCM 3.2, RTCM 3.3, RTCM MSM

Important: Restrictions may apply.

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Topcon
HiPer CR

  • Weight:440 g
  • Size:47 × 47 × 197 mm
  • Temperature range:-40ºC to 60ºC (-40ºF to 140ºF) with external power
  • IP rating:IP67 (Dust and Water)
  • Battery:Li-ion 5,800 mAh, 3.6 V
  • RTK precision:
    • Horizontal: 10 mm + 0.8 ppm
    • Vertical: 15 mm + 1.0 ppm
  • Signal tracking:
    • GPS L1 C/A, L1C, L1P, L2P, L2C
    • GLONASS L1 C/A, L1P, L2C/A, L2P, L2C
    • Galileo E1
    • BeiDou B1, B2
    • SBAS
    • WAAS/EGNOS/MSAS/GAGAN
    • QZSS L1 C/A, L1-SAIF, L1C, L2C
    • Universal Tracking Channels™: Topcon’s patented GNSS signal tracking technology
    • GNSS Antenna: Integrated helical antenna
  • Data protocols:
    • TPS, RTCM, CMR/CMR+, BINEX, NMEA

Important: Coming soon.

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More RTK devices will be available soon.

Learn how RTK helped our users


PIX4Dcatch application: from field survey to as-built

PIX4Dcatch application: from field survey to as-built

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Inspecting an as-built bridge abutment with PIX4Dcatch

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Learn how RTK helped our users

Bowman consulting

“The combination of PIX4Dcatch, viDoc, and PIX4Dcloud has enabled us to create high quality 3D scans that are geospatially accurate and easy to share with stakeholders. Not only is the workflow intuitive and seamless, but it is also at a fraction of the cost of other multi-part solutions available on the market.”


Shane Shi HSC Pipeline Engineering Pte Ltd (Singapore)
GeoDrone Survey

“I didn’t need to use any other software for processing. PIX4Dmatic automatically identifies project data and uses depth maps from PIX4Dcatch which provides very useful outputs.”


Yiğit Yüksel Atay (Turkey)
Biodrone

“Combining PIX4Dcatch with RTK rovers, such as viDoc, and drone footage has really tackled those tricky areas where drones can't reach, like railway underpasses. Knowing that the accuracy is spot on gives us the confidence we need. It's made a huge difference in how we handle complex sites”

Gabriele Ruggiero Fieldwork AG (Switzerland)
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