SingularXYZ Orion ONE Visual Laser RTK Rover Base Set

A complete local RTK base and rover solution

The SingularXYZ Orion ONE Rover and Base Set provides two compact GNSS receivers for professional RTK surveying. One receiver is configured as the base station and transmits correction data, while the second operates as the rover used to measure or stake out points across the site.

This arrangement gives surveyors and construction teams control over their own correction source. It is particularly useful on projects where a CORS or NTRIP service is unavailable, unreliable or unsuitable for the required workflow. The same equipment can also be used with compatible network corrections when local coverage is available.

The set is designed for land surveying, construction layout, civil engineering, utility work, GIS data collection and as-built documentation. Its visual, laser and tilt-assisted functions also help crews handle points that are awkward to measure with a conventional vertical survey pole.

Operate with your own base station

For local radio RTK, the base receiver is established over a known control point or assigned a project coordinate. It then broadcasts correction data to the rover through the internal UHF radio system. The rover applies these corrections to calculate a centimetre-level position in real time.

This workflow is practical for construction sites, road projects, earthworks, rural surveys and temporary control networks. Crews can work independently of mobile-data coverage and avoid relying on the distance or availability of an external reference station.

The base and rover must use compatible radio versions, frequencies and communication protocols. Their settings are matched in SingularPad before work begins. Available radio options can differ by regional configuration, so the intended operating country and existing equipment should be considered when selecting the set.

Visual guidance for easier stakeout

The Orion ONE includes a 2 MP starlight-grade camera for visual AR stakeout. Instead of relying only on arrows, bearings and numerical distances, the operator can see guidance overlaid on a live view of the working area.

This makes it easier to relate the design point to nearby features such as kerbs, foundations, road edges, piles or service routes. The visual workflow can be especially helpful for construction personnel and occasional GNSS users who find camera guidance easier to interpret than a conventional plan view.

The camera has a wide field of view and is intended to remain usable in weaker lighting conditions. Actual image quality will still depend on weather, available light and the surrounding site environment.

Non-contact laser measurement

The integrated laser allows selected points to be measured from a distance of up to 10 metres. The operator can stand where the rover has a suitable GNSS solution and aim at a target that cannot be occupied directly with the pole tip.

This is useful for points across trenches, beside moving traffic, near water, on steep slopes or close to unstable ground. It can also support measurements beneath obstructions, beside building façades and around utility features where normal pole placement would be inconvenient or unsafe.

Laser surveying expands the number of points that can be completed with the GNSS rover, although it does not replace every total-station or direct-contact workflow. Results depend on target visibility, surface characteristics, measurement distance, tilt angle and the quality of the active RTK solution.

60° IMU tilt compensation

The built-in IMU supports measurements with the survey pole tilted by up to 60°. This means the operator does not need to level the pole perfectly for every observation.

In everyday fieldwork, tilt compensation helps when working beside walls, fences, machinery, parked vehicles, material piles and excavation edges. It also reduces repeated pole-levelling during dense topographic surveys and construction checks.

The IMU can also support the laser workflow by accounting for the receiver orientation. Correct initialisation and a reliable fixed RTK solution remain important when collecting final survey coordinates.

Full-constellation satellite tracking

Each Orion ONE receiver uses a 1,408-channel GNSS engine and supports signals from GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou and QZSS, together with NavIC and supported SBAS services.

Tracking several constellations and frequencies gives the receiver access to more satellite observations across the sky. This can improve positioning availability around buildings, vegetation and partial overhead obstructions, although every GNSS system still requires an adequate view of the sky for dependable results.

Under suitable conditions, specified RTK accuracy is 8 mm + 1 ppm horizontally and 15 mm + 1 ppm vertically. Typical RTK initialisation is stated as less than five seconds. Actual performance depends on the base position, correction quality, radio link, baseline length, satellite geometry and the local environment.

Flexible field workflows with SingularPad

SingularPad is the Android field application used to configure the receivers, start base and rover modes and complete survey tasks. Supported workflows include point surveying, point stakeout, visual stakeout, laser surveying, CAD mapping, road stakeout, localisation, area calculations and static data collection.

For internal-radio operation, the base and rover are assigned the same frequency and protocol. The software then displays the rover solution status and correction age, helping the operator confirm that a fixed RTK solution has been achieved before recording a point.

The rover can also receive internet corrections through a connected Android controller using an NTRIP or CORS service. This provides an alternative to the local base when a suitable network is available.

Static observations and survey data

The receivers can record raw static observations to internal storage for later conversion to RINEX. This supports control surveys, post-processing and other work where field crews need more than real-time RTK coordinates.

Bluetooth, NFC, Wi-Fi and USB Type-C provide options for connecting controllers, managing receiver settings, charging and transferring data. A browser-based WebUI can also be used for receiver access and file management.

Compact equipment for demanding sites

Each receiver has a palm-sized body measuring approximately 107 mm in diameter and 58.7 mm high. The low-profile design keeps the equipment manageable on a survey pole and makes the pair easier to transport between projects.

The receiver housing is rated IP67 for protection against dust and temporary water exposure. Battery operation is specified at up to approximately 12 hours, depending on radio output, enabled sensors, temperature and working conditions.

For a base-and-rover crew, the compact format means the base can be established without transporting an unnecessarily large receiver, while the rover remains comfortable to use during a full day of point collection and stakeout.

Typical applications

• Topographic and cadastral field surveys
• Construction setting out and site control
• Road, rail and civil infrastructure projects
• Earthworks, grading and volume checks
• Utility and GIS asset mapping
• As-built surveys and progress documentation
• Remote measurements near inaccessible or hazardous points

Configuration and support from Global GPS Systems

The correct set configuration depends on the required UHF frequency range, radio protocol, controller, survey poles, tripod or base accessories and local correction workflow. Compatibility should also be checked when the equipment will be used with existing radios or third-party GNSS receivers.

Global GPS Systems can help select the appropriate base and rover configuration for the operating country, project coordinate system and intended field software. Support is also available for setting up the local base, matching radio settings and connecting the rover to an NTRIP or CORS service.