Nordian, a leading global provider of advanced GNSS and AI-enhanced positioning solutions, today announced the worldwide availability of its Precisio Smart Antenna Series  a next-generation platform engineered to bring centimeter-level positioning accuracy to application developers and system integrators across the most demanding industries. Designed for fast deployment, operational reliability, and multi-environment adaptability, the Precisio Smart Antenna Series marks a significant milestone in Nordian's mission to make precision location technology accessible at scale.

Redefining Positioning Performance: The Precisio Advantage
‍At the heart of the Precisio Smart Antenna Series is a commitment to real-world performance. The platform delivers a 50 Hz position update rate, providing fifty discrete location readings per second  which translates into the kind of smooth, low-latency guidance data that autonomous vehicles, drones, and precision machinery require. Critically, the system achieves centimeter-level absolute positioning accuracy within seconds of activation, eliminating lengthy initialization periods that traditionally slow down field deployment and reduce productive operating time.

This combination of speed and precision sets a new benchmark for smart antenna solutions. Whether mounted on an agricultural sprayer navigating crop rows at high speed, a UAV conducting aerial survey passes, or a robotic system operating in a GPS-challenged indoor-outdoor transition zone, the Precisio Series provides the resolution and refresh rates required for confident, autonomous decision-making.

Dual Correction Architecture: Satellite and IP, Together
‍A defining characteristic of the Precisio Smart Antenna Series is its dual-mode correction capability. The platform simultaneously supports both satellite-delivered correction signals and Internet Protocol (IP)-based correction services, providing application developers with unmatched flexibility in how they deploy and maintain positioning accuracy across geographies and connectivity environments.

This architecture integrates seamlessly with modern GNSS correction ecosystems, including support for PPP-RTK (Precise Point Positioning combined with Real-Time Kinematic) technologies. Specifically, the Precisio Series is designed to work in conjunction with u-blox's PointPerfect PPP-RTK correction service  a globally distributed correction network that enables fast convergence to centimeter-level accuracy without the need for local base stations. This approach dramatically reduces infrastructure requirements for customers operating across wide areas or in regions where traditional RTK base station networks are sparse or non-existent.

The ability to switch between satellite and IP correction pathways or operate with both simultaneously means that field operations are no longer constrained by single-point connectivity dependencies. Operators gain a resilient positioning backbone that maintains accuracy in diverse and challenging environments.

Purpose-Built for Multi-Industry Deployment
‍Nordian developed the Precisio Smart Antenna Series with a broad commercial mandate. The platform is designed from the ground up to serve the specific positioning requirements of four key industries: agriculture, mining, unmanned aerial systems (drones), and surveying. Beyond these primary sectors, the platform's architecture supports application in robotics, construction, autonomous ground vehicles, and other precision-dependent use cases where GNSS accuracy directly influences operational outcomes.

In agriculture, centimeter accuracy and high update rates enable precise implement guidance, variable-rate application, and autonomous machine operation that directly reduces input waste and increases yield consistency. In mining, reliable real-time positioning supports machine automation, haul road management, and safety-critical exclusion zone enforcement. For drone operators and developers, the 50 Hz update rate and rapid convergence time allow for accurate trajectory following, terrain mapping, and payload delivery with minimal position error accumulation. In surveying and geospatial applications, the platform's absolute accuracy eliminates the need for extensive post-processing, accelerating project timelines and reducing cost per deliverable.

Plug-and-Play Architecture: Accelerating Time to Market
‍Nordian's approach to hardware and software integration centers on removing friction from the development process. The Precisio Smart Antenna Series is engineered as a plug-and-play solution, meaning application developers can integrate the platform into their products and workflows without requiring extensive GNSS expertise or prolonged system configuration cycles. This design philosophy directly compresses time to market  a critical competitive advantage in industries where positioning capability is a primary product differentiator.

The Precisio Smart Antenna Series also complements Nordian's existing Precisio OEM module a high-precision GNSS board designed for manufacturers seeking embedded integration of positioning technology within their own hardware platforms. Together, the Smart Antenna Series and the OEM board give Nordian's customer base a complete positioning ecosystem spanning both development-ready integrated devices and deeply embedded OEM designs. This dual offering ensures that Nordian can serve application developers at every stage of the product lifecycle, from rapid prototyping through to high-volume production.

“As the global market for autonomous vehicles and devices gathers pace, the ability to precisely locate and position, down to centimeter level, becomes incredibly relevant. For application developers in the Agriculture, Mining, Drone and Surveying sectors, we enable cost-effective plug-and-play solutions to speed time to market.”— Michael Schramm, CEO and Founder, Nordian

Scalability, Reliability, and the Future of Intelligent Positioning
‍The global launch of the Precisio Smart Antenna Series positions Nordian as a key partner for organizations building the next generation of autonomous and precision-guided systems. As industries worldwide accelerate their adoption of machine automation, the demand for positioning solutions that are both technically capable and commercially viable has never been greater. Nordian addresses this need through a product family designed for scalable deployment  solutions that perform consistently whether deployed across a single test machine or an entire fleet operating across multiple continents.

Reliability is engineered into every layer of the Precisio platform. The dual correction architecture ensures continuity of positioning service in environments where single correction sources may be intermittent. The plug-and-play design reduces the likelihood of configuration errors during deployment. And the system's compatibility with established GNSS correction infrastructure means customers benefit from continuously improving global correction network coverage, without hardware replacement cycles.

Nordian's availability announcement signals not just a product launch, but a strategic commitment to empowering the global application developer community with the positioning tools required to build competitive, future-ready solutions. As autonomous systems become foundational to agricultural productivity, infrastructure development, and industrial operations, Nordian's Precisio Smart Antenna Series provides the precise, dependable, and deployable positioning layer these systems demand.

The Nordian Precisio Smart Antenna Series is available globally. For technical specifications, integration support, and purchasing information, visit www.nordian.com or contact Nordian's global application developer team directly.

References
This press release was developed based on publicly available information. The following sources were consulted for factual accuracy and contextual background:

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