Kolida K1 Pro Product Review

Featuring a  336 channel or 672 channel GNSS board which is powered by Maxwell 7 Technology, K1 can track and process all the existed satellite constellations. With the utility of BEIDOU (COMPASS) signal, the data acquisition speed and GNSS signal stability are greatly improved from old generation technology. More than 10 programs or functions were re-designed to make your work flow simpler and smoother, let you to work easier and comfortable, help you to get more reliable working result. K1 is fully sealed, has a IP 68 level proof.  The built-in battery has 10,000 mAh capacity and can work 8 to 14 hours as RTK rover, with only one recharge.

See what it’s like to work with the Kolida K1 PRO here!

What can you expect with the Kolida K1 PRO

Improved Reliability Under Challenging Environment

with 336 GNSS channels solution, the usability of Glonass & Galileo satellites is greatly improved, so in harsh environment K1 PRO is able to track more satellite than other receivers and provide more reliable positioning result. (672 channels optional)

Work Faster, Wait less

The Maxwell 7 GNSS engine inside K1 PRO provides an ultra-fast positioning speed, typically it starts tracking satellite signal within 5 seconds after turning on, coordinate can be acquired within 10 seconds.

This new function will let you continue working a few minutes when radio or mobile signal is becoming very poor or even lose in blind area, the accuracy is down to 2cm.

Inertial Measurement, Fast and Flexible

The newly developed inertial tilt survey is no more affected by the earth’s magnetic field and requires no correction. The maximum tilt angle has been improved to 60 °, measurement speed is increased by over 30%.

How to set Tilt Sensor in Field Genius Android.

Increase Your Efficiency with 10 Innovative Designs!

• Quickly check system information on receiver screen, no need of other device

• Quickly launch PPK measurement program, without handheld controller.

• Precisely display self-check status on receiver screen, save time, never miss information.

• Quickly switch working mode & data link, without handheld controller and mobile phone

Make you work easier and comfortable

• Re-designed self-check program, only one press to activate it.

• Two steps to restore factory default setting, operation in WebUI is not needed.

• Menu display and voice guide in 8 languages, no problem to work in foreign countries.

• RTK Enabled for 1-2cm accuracy. Compatible with RTK FIX
• 336 / 672 channels
• All constellations supported
• 4G Mobile data
• UHF radio on 410-470Mhz frequency for rover/base setup at 1,2 or 3 Watt output
• IMU for 60 degrees tilt surveying
• WiFi
• Bluetooth
• RS-232
• Technology iVoice: K1 supports voice messages about the operating status of the receiver and operations. It is possible to select the language of voice messages
• IP68

This receiver can be used in all applications where a centimetre accurate position is needed:

• Surveying
• GIS applications
• Earthworks
• Roadworks
• Construction
• Agriculture
• Mapping
• Landfill
• Hydrographic
• UAV Base Station

Rover setup

When using this device in a rover configuration you may need the following accessories besides the receiver itself

• RTK Correction service. To achieve centimetre accuracy your receiver will need RTCM correction data so it can calculate your exact position. Without an RTK provider your receiver won’t be able achieve a 1-2 centimetre accuracy.
• Surveying software. Your receiver provides you with the coordinates you need but you still need surveying software in order to process this information. Which software you need depends on your needs. We recommend keeping it simple and don’t pay for things you don’t need. Having that said, if you do have to do complicated surveying work make sure you get the right software. Some recommended options are Carlson, Aplitopand FieldGenius. If you need help, feel free to contact us by phone or via the chat below!
• Data collector. You might need a tablet or controller to run your software on. The type of tablet depends on which software you have choosen as some are Android based and some are Windows.
• Bracket and Holders. These are used to connect your tablet to your surveying pole so the whole set is easier to handle.
• Surveying pole. In order to get the best performance out of your receiver you want to minimise the disturbances around you and give it a clear sight to the satellites above. That why its recommended attaching your receiver on a 2 meter minimum surveying pole. These come in fixed rods and in telescopic rods.

Rover Base setup

When you don’t have access to an  RTK network you might have to setup your own base station in order to receive corrections. These are the accessories you might need besides the receiver itself:

• A second RTK GNSS receiver. preferably from the same brand. If you already have another one, then make sure they run on the same frequency.
• Surveying software. Your receiver provides you with the coordinates you need but you still need surveying software in order to process this information. Which software you need depends on your needs. We recommend keeping it simple and don’t pay for things you don’t need. Having that said, if you do have to do complicated surveying work make sure you get the right software. Some recommended options are Apglos, Carlson, Aplitop and FieldGenius. If you need help, feel free to contact us by phone or via the chat below!
• Data collector. You might need a tablet or controller to run your software on. The type of tablet depends on which software you have choosen as some are Android based and some are Windows.
• Bracket and Holders. These are used to connect your tablet to your surveying pole so the whole set is easier to handle.
• Surveying pole. In order to get the best performance out of your receiver you want to minimise the disturbances around you and give it a clear sight to the satellites above. That why its recommended attaching your receiver on a 2 meter minimum surveying pole. These come in fixed rods and in telescopic rods.
• Tripod and Tribrach. These are needed to setup your base station with the second receiver. The Tripod gives good stability so errors in sudden movements of the base station are avoided.
• External Radio. Most RTK GNSS receiver have an internal UHF radio build in. However, sometimes the power output is not strong enough to give you the workable distance you need and an external radio required. Internal radios can go up to 3 Watts that can work up to 8km. External radios can easily achieve 35 Watt outputs, thereby increasing your working range.

Global GPS Systems is currently in the process of independantly testing every single receiver on the market. In collaboration with an highly recognised surveying company we will be testing all receivers on its performance in increasingly more difficult environments, accuracy claims, Time to first fix, cold start and more. Want to know more about this? Please Contact us.

Kolida K1 Pro Specification