How accurate is AgOpenGPS? Do I need an expensive annual RTK subscription?
AgOpenGPS represents the pinnacle of technology and is capable of ±2.5 cm (RTK) accuracy. This requires an RTK correction signal. The great news is that you are not required to pay for expensive annual subscriptions! You can use the free state or community networks available in many countries (e.g., Centipede network in France/Europe, SAPOS in […]
Why is it worth buying my own RTK base station? How does it work?
The base station should be placed at a point in the farm where there is fixed 230V power and wired internet (LAN/Ethernet cable), and the antenna should be placed on the roof (even glued to the roof tiles) so that it has a clear view of the sky. The base sends the correction over the […]
What kind of internet connection is required in the tractor?
RTK correction is received in the tractor via the internet (NTRIP). Data traffic is minimal, only 1-2 GB per month. There are two options: You simply share the Wi-Fi hotspot from your mobile phone to the tractor’s tablet. You purchase our 4G LTE Router with external antennas for the set. This provides a stable signal […]
Does the system work without internet (RTK correction)?
Yes! The latest Unicore UM982 (3-band) antennas built into our control boxes are capable of receiving the free HAS (High Accuracy Service) correction from Galileo satellites in space. This means you can work with approx. 20 cm accuracy without internet and a base station, which is perfect for soil work or fertilizer spreading. (Setting this […]