SingularXYZ Orion ONE Visual Laser RTK GNSS Rover Set

A versatile RTK GNSS rover for modern fieldwork

The SingularXYZ Orion ONE Rover Set combines high-precision GNSS positioning with visual guidance, laser measurement and IMU tilt compensation. It is built for surveyors, construction professionals, civil engineers, utility crews and GIS users who need an adaptable rover for both routine measurements and more difficult points.

During conventional RTK work, the Orion ONE can be used for topographic surveys, construction layout, control checks, utility mapping and as-built recording. When a point cannot be occupied normally, its camera, laser and tilt functions provide alternative ways to complete the work without immediately changing equipment.

Visual guidance makes stakeout easier to follow

The integrated 2 MP starlight-grade camera supports visual AR stakeout through SingularPad. Instead of working only from arrows and numerical distances on the controller, the operator can see the target direction within a live view of the site.

This makes it easier to relate a design point to nearby ground features, structures and working areas. It can be especially useful for construction workers, engineers and occasional GNSS users who prefer direct visual guidance while locating foundations, kerbs, utilities, road features or other design positions.

The global-shutter camera has a 75° field of view and is designed to provide usable images in weaker lighting conditions. This supports stakeout around buildings, below structures and during early or late working hours, although visibility will still depend on the actual site conditions.

Measure selected points without occupying them

The Orion ONE includes a laser module for non-contact surveying at distances up to 10 metres. This allows the operator to aim at a point from a position where the GNSS receiver has a suitable solution, rather than placing the survey-pole tip directly on the feature.

Laser measurement can be useful for points across trenches, beside busy roads, near water, on steep ground or close to hazardous working areas. It can also help with measurements beneath eaves, beside façades and around objects that obstruct normal pole positioning.

This capability is intended to extend the rover workflow rather than replace every conventional measurement method. The achievable result depends on the target surface, measurement distance, tilt angle, GNSS conditions and correct field procedure.

60° IMU tilt compensation

The integrated IMU supports pole measurements at tilt angles up to 60°. The operator can therefore collect points without holding the pole perfectly vertical for every observation.

In practical fieldwork, tilt compensation is useful beside walls, fences, machinery, material stacks and excavation edges. It also reduces the repeated effort required to centre and level the pole during dense topographic surveys or construction checks.

The IMU must be correctly initialised and used with a fixed RTK solution. Following the software status and field procedures remains important when accurate coordinates are required.

Full-constellation GNSS tracking

The Orion ONE uses 1,408 GNSS channels and tracks signals from GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou and QZSS, with additional NavIC and SBAS support. Access to multiple constellations and frequencies gives the receiver more satellite observations to work with across the sky.

This is valuable near buildings, vegetation and partial overhead obstructions, where parts of the satellite view may be blocked. No GNSS receiver can guarantee a fixed solution in every environment, but broader signal tracking can improve availability when site conditions become less favourable.

Under suitable operating conditions, the specified RTK accuracy is 8 mm + 1 ppm horizontally and 15 mm + 1 ppm vertically. Typical RTK initialisation is listed as less than five seconds, with actual performance depending on correction quality, satellite visibility, baseline length and the surrounding environment.

Connect to an RTK correction source

As a rover, the Orion ONE can receive corrections from a compatible base station through its internal 410–470 MHz UHF receiver. It can also connect to an NTRIP or CORS correction service through an internet-enabled Android data collector running SingularPad.

This gives crews the flexibility to work with an existing local base, a compatible third-party transmitter or a network RTK service. Radio frequencies and protocols must match the correction source, so the required setup should be confirmed before ordering.

The Orion ONE rover does not contain its own cellular internet modem. Mobile-network corrections are supplied through the connected field controller or another suitable internet connection.

SingularPad field surveying software

SingularPad provides the field interface for configuring the rover, connecting to correction services and carrying out survey tasks. Available workflows include point surveying, point stakeout, visual stakeout, laser surveying, CAD mapping, road stakeout, DSM stakeout, localisation and area or volume calculations.

The software can display project data and mapping on an Android controller, while Bluetooth and NFC simplify the connection to the receiver. Wi-Fi and the receiver WebUI can be used for settings, stored files and data management.

Supported output and correction formats include commonly used NMEA, RINEX and RTCM data. This helps the rover fit into established survey and post-processing workflows.

Compact and rugged for everyday site use

The receiver measures approximately 107 mm in diameter and 58.7 mm high, giving it a compact, palm-sized body. Its low profile reduces the weight and leverage at the top of the survey pole, which can make a noticeable difference during a full day of fieldwork.

The housing is rated IP67 for protection against dust and temporary water immersion. It is also designed to survive a drop of up to two metres onto concrete. These specifications make it suitable for active construction sites, infrastructure projects and changing outdoor conditions, provided the equipment is used and maintained correctly.

Its internal battery supports up to approximately 12 hours of operation, depending on the enabled functions, radio use, temperature and working conditions. USB Type-C, Bluetooth, NFC and Wi-Fi provide several options for charging, connecting and transferring data.

Typical applications

• Topographic and land surveys
• Construction layout and site control
• Road and civil infrastructure projects
• Utility, asset and GIS data collection
• As-built surveys and progress checks
• Measurements near inaccessible or hazardous points

Rover-set configuration and support

The exact rover-set contents can be configured around the required field controller, survey pole, mounting accessories and correction method. The selected UHF version must be compatible with the base station or radio network used on the project.

Global GPS Systems can assist with choosing the correct configuration for local CORS or NTRIP services, existing base stations, coordinate systems and field-software requirements. This helps ensure that the rover set is supplied for the way the crew actually intends to work.