SingularXYZ Orion One AR Visual RTK GNSS Rover Base Set

A complete local RTK base and rover system

The SingularXYZ Orion One AR Rover Base Set provides two compact GNSS receivers for independent centimetre-level positioning. One receiver is installed over a known or temporarily established point and configured as the RTK base. It calculates correction data and transmits it to the second receiver, which is used as the rover for surveying and setting out points across the site.

This arrangement is useful where no suitable correction network is available, where mobile coverage is unreliable or where a project requires its own local base station. It gives surveyors and site teams direct control over the correction source while retaining the flexibility to use network RTK when the project and controller configuration support it.

Visual AR stakeout for clearer point navigation

The Orion One AR includes a 2 MP starlight-grade camera with a global shutter, 30 fps image rate and 75° field of view. During compatible stakeout workflows, augmented-reality guidance places the direction of the target point over the live camera image.

This helps the operator understand where to walk and where the design point lies within the real surroundings. It can simplify the setting out of foundations, columns, kerbs, drainage features, utility routes, road elements and landscape points, especially for users who find a conventional plan view or direction arrows less intuitive.

The camera is designed to maintain a usable image in weaker light, which can be helpful beside structures, under tree cover or during early and late working hours. The specified AR stakeout accuracy is 8 mm + 1 ppm horizontally and 15 mm + 1 ppm vertically under suitable RTK conditions.

Survey with the pole tilted by up to 60 degrees

An integrated IMU provides tilt compensation across a stated range of up to 60°. The pole therefore does not need to be held perfectly vertical for every observation. This can reduce levelling time and makes it easier to record points beside buildings, beneath vegetation, close to machinery or along the edge of excavations.

Tilt measurement is particularly practical for construction workers and GIS crews who need accurate coordinates but may not use traditional optical surveying techniques every day. The stated tilt accuracy is better than ±2.5 cm within the supported range, although results remain dependent on the RTK solution, satellite visibility, pole height and correct field procedures.

Full-constellation GNSS tracking

Each receiver uses 1,408 channels to track supported signals from GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS and NavIC, together with SBAS services. Multi-constellation and multi-frequency tracking gives the system access to more satellite observations as conditions change across the site.

This is useful near buildings, trees and other partial obstructions where sections of the sky may be blocked. Typical RTK initialisation is specified at under five seconds, with stated initialisation reliability above 99.9% under suitable operating conditions.

Internal radio corrections without constant internet access

In local radio mode, the base sends correction data directly to the rover through the built-in UHF system. The operating frequency range is 410–470 MHz, with selectable transmission power and a stated working distance of up to 15 km in optimal conditions.

Actual radio range varies with terrain, antenna height, nearby structures, interference, legal transmission limits and the selected radio power. Open and elevated sites generally provide better performance than urban areas, forests or deeply excavated locations.

The base and rover must be configured with the same frequency, channel and supported protocol. Radio versions and compatibility can differ, particularly when connecting the Orion system to receivers from another manufacturer. The required protocol and regional frequency setup should therefore be confirmed before ordering.

Flexible survey and correction workflows

Alongside internal-radio base and rover operation, the receivers support network-based correction workflows through a connected Android controller or mobile device. Supported communication options include Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC and USB Type-C, while correction and communication protocols include NTRIP client, NTRIP server, NTRIP caster, TCP and UDP.

This allows the rover to be used with a suitable RTK network where coverage is available, while the second receiver remains available for base-station work, static observation or another compatible task. The set can therefore adapt to projects that combine local radio corrections and internet-delivered corrections.

Practical applications

Land and engineering surveyors can use the system for topographic surveys, detail collection, control work, boundary measurements and construction stakeout. Having a dedicated base is especially valuable on remote projects or sites where the team needs a consistent local correction source.

Construction and civil-engineering crews can use the rover to position foundations, drainage, utilities, kerbs, roads, earthworks and structural elements. Visual guidance makes design coordinates easier to relate to the actual site, while tilt compensation supports measurements in congested working areas.

GIS and asset-management teams can record accurate locations for pipes, inspection chambers, cables, street furniture, signs, trees and other assets. Drone operators can use the equipment to establish or verify ground-control points and independent checkpoints for mapping and photogrammetry projects.

Static recording and data management

Each receiver provides 8 GB of internal storage, with expansion availability dependent on configuration. Static observations can be recorded in the manufacturer’s binary XYZ format and converted to RINEX for compatible post-processing workflows. Supported output formats include NMEA-0183 and RINEX 3.02 or 3.04, with selectable position update rates from 1 to 50 Hz.

A built-in web interface can be accessed over Wi-Fi for receiver configuration, status checking, file transfer, storage management and system updates. This gives users another way to manage the receivers without relying solely on the field software interface.

Compact receivers for demanding site conditions

Each Orion One AR measures approximately 107 mm in diameter and 58.7 mm in height and weighs around 547 g. The compact format reduces the weight carried on the rover pole and makes the base receiver easier to transport between projects.

The magnesium-aluminium housing is rated IP67 for dust and water protection and is designed to survive a 2 m drop onto concrete. The specified operating range is −40°C to +65°C. Each receiver uses a 4,200 mAh internal battery with up to 12 hours of stated operation and approximately three hours of charging time. Battery life varies with radio transmission, camera use and other active functions.

Field software and controller compatibility

The receivers are designed to work with SingularPad field surveying software on a compatible Android controller. Typical functions include project and coordinate-system management, point surveying, point stakeout, AR visual stakeout, CAD-based workflows and static data recording.

The controller, software licence, poles, tripods, tribrachs, antennas and other accessories supplied with a package may vary by selected configuration. Buyers should confirm the exact set contents and whether any existing field controller or software is compatible with the required workflow.

Buying and support from Global GPS Systems

Global GPS Systems can help configure the Orion One AR set for the intended country, radio requirements and field application. This includes checking the UHF version, supported protocols, controller choice, field software, base accessories and rover-pole setup.

Discussing the expected site size, terrain, correction method and existing equipment before ordering helps ensure that the rover and base communicate correctly and that the supplied package contains the accessories needed for practical field deployment.