M8 rover base Set Review

The M8 RTK GNSS Receiver

KQ-geo M8 mini IMU RTK GNSS receiver is equipped with a 555 channel NovAtel 729 GNSS board. In combination with an RTK Subscription this receiver is capable of providing centimetre accuracy in real time. Because the M8 supports GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Beidou and SBAS satellite constellations it is capable of achieving this centimetre accuracy in tough conditions. Down below you can find which frequencies it supports. Magnesium Alloy+Dual-color mould, compact and rugged. Supports GPS, GLONASS, GALIEO, BDS, SBAS. Supports 60° tilt survery and electronic bubble calibration. FieldGenius9 data collection software. Dual power supply, 23 hours for static while 16 hours for RTK.

Channels	555 – 220
IMU Tilt Sensor	60°
Internet Modem	None
UHF Radio	410 – 470MHz
GPS	L1 C/A, L1C, L2C, L2P, L5 – L1 C/A, L2E, L2C, L5
GLONASS	L1C/A, L2C, L2P, L3, L5 – L1C/A,L1P,L2C/A,L2P
GALILEO	E1, E5, AltBOC, E5a, E5b, E6 – L1BOC, E5A, E5B, E5AltBOCi
BEIDOU	B1, B2, B3 – B1, B2

Measure directly into your coordinate system with the FieldGenius Software

With field genius you can Measurement and layout in your coordinate system. With its many features, FieldGenius is one of the most advanced software packages on the market that is, however, very user-friendly! Export your data directly from the software to the CAD or GIS package. It supports files as .DXF .CSV . TXT .SHP and many more!

K9D Data collector

The thunder K9 industrial handheld, integrated a dedicated GNSS receiver card, a combination of connectivity options and standard features, including DB9 series port, LRBT, NFC, WI-FI and 3G, provides complete solutions for high accuracy GIS applications. The fully rugged IP rate is designed for use in the field. The Thunder industrial K9 handheld comes ready for you with application possibilities in energy companies, agriculture and geological industry, forestry, field service and GIS/surveying.

GPS Survey pole

Make it easy to carry by mounting everything on a GPS Survey Pole. Recommended length is over 2 metres to minimise interference to your GNSS receiver and improve performance.

Data collector bracket

This is needed to ensure that your data collector stays firmly in place. It prevents it from being damaged unnecessarily and you don’t have to hold it in your hand all day.

Tripod

Used to set up your base receiver. The 3 legs provide great stability to prevent it from falling or moving.

Tribrach

This is used as a mounting platform for your receiver on your tripod. It also requires an adapter which you can choose in the next step.

Adapter

This is the connection between your tribrach and receiver. You can screw your receiver to the adapter and then place the adapter in your tribrach.