This document details the hardware required to setup a compatible GNSS receiver to collect RTK data via vehicle for future processing in Emesent Aura.
Vehicle RTK kit

1 |
RTK Vehicle Mount (w/ magnetic feet) |
Mechanical mount to secure the Hovermap to the vehicle with the GNSS receiver and battery mount. |
2 |
Vacuum grip feet (x4) |
Replace the magnetic feet with the vacuum mounts to attach the vehicle mount to non-magnetic surfaces. |
3 |
100mm GNSS Spacer pole |
The extension pole attaches to the RTK Vehicle Mount for mounting the GNSS receiver. |
4 |
Spanner |
Used to interchange between the magnetic and vacuum grip feet |
5 |
GNSS cable |
Lemo to Lemo GNSS cable suitable for your Emlid, Trimble, or Leica receiver |
6 |
Hovermap cable |
Cable for connecting the Hovermap ST/ST-X to the Vehicle RTK Mount |
* |
GNSS receiver |
The Emesent Hovermap is currently compatible with several Emlid, Trimble and Leica receivers:
The Emlid RS2+ GNSS receiver can be optionally included in the Vehicle RTK kit purchased from Emesent. |
Other required hardware
1 |
Hovermap ST/ST-X |
Emesent Mapping payload |
2 |
V-mount Battery + Battery Charger |
Main power source for the Hovermap and the GNSS receiver. |
3 |
Base Station setup |
Includes your Emesent-compatible GNSS receiver and surveying tripod. This is only required if you do not wish to use CORS networks. |
4 |
Phone/Tablet |
Used to configure GNSS receiver settings (via the receiver's own software or app) and check RTK status (via the Emesent Commander app) |
Computer |
|