Case Study: Overwatch Imaging achieves accurate georeferencing with VectorNav VN-200 GNSS/INS

Overwatch Imaging boosts aerial mapping coverage 4x with VectorNav VN-200

Overwatch Imaging, a company specializing in precision aerial photography for unmanned aircraft, faced a challenge in developing their advanced TK-series camera systems. They required a highly accurate, small-form Inertial Navigation System (INS) to enable a unique step-stare scanning feature, which would allow for greater area coverage and image resolution. This system needed to provide low-latency, precise attitude data to reduce complexity and improve their workflow.

VectorNav Technologies provided their VN-200 GNSS/INS solution, which surpassed other products in size, cost, and performance. The VN-200's high output rate and accuracy allowed Overwatch's system to maintain precise attitude estimates during dynamic scanning motions. As a result, the TK-series payload achieved its design goals, enabling applications from wildfire mapping to infrastructure inspection and setting it apart from the competition. VectorNav's technology was integral to the system's successful integration and deployment.

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