Xsens Avior Dual Antenna RTK GNSS/INS

 The Xsens Avior Dual Antenna RTK GNSS/INS is a compact OEM navigation solution delivering centimeter-level positioning, true heading at standstill and reliable orientation data for drones, robotics and autonomous platforms.

 Designed for low-SWaP embedded integration, Avior delivers accurate navigation without relying on magnetic measurements or vehicle motion. 

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Precise navigation without magnetic heading limitations

Sensor fusion algorithms

True heading at standstill



Xsens Avior provides accurate, north-referenced true heading during standstill and low-speed operation, without relying on magnetic measurements or requiring the platform to move.

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Centimeter-level RTK positioning


Advanced sensor fusion and RTK corrections deliver centimeter-level positioning, precise orientation and reliable navigation output for demanding autonomous applications.

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Compact OEM for embedded integration


With a compact 36.8 × 40 × 15.7 mm form factor, 35.2 g weight and typical power consumption below 0.5 W, Avior is built for low-SWaP integration into embedded drone, robot and vehicle platforms.

Specifications

Sensor fusion performance

Roll, Pitch
0.2 deg RMS
Yaw/Heading (0.5 m baseline)
Yaw/Heading (1 m baseline)
Yaw/Heading (2 m baseline)
0.2 deg RMS

0.1 deg RMS

0.05 deg RMS

Position
0.6 cm + 1 ppm CEP
Velocity
0.03 m/s RMS
Heave
< 5cm for Heave periods up to 29s
< 6cm for Heave periods up to 40s
Strapdown Integration
Yes

Sensing components

Gyroscope
Standard full range
300 deg/s
In-run bias stability
8 deg/h
Noise density
0.003 °/s/√Hz
Accelerometer
Standard full range
8 g
In-run bias stability
15 µg
Noise density
15 µg/√Hz
Magnetometer
onboard
GNSS Receiver
Brand
u-blox
Model
External
Correction services/protocols
External GNSS receiver dependent

System specifications

Mechanical
IP-rating (equivalent)
IP51
Dimensions
36.8 × 40 × 15.7 mm
Weight
35.2 g
Electrical
Input voltage
3.2 V to 5.1 V
Power consumption (typ.)
<0.5 W
Interfaces/IO
Interfaces
UART, SPI, I²C, CAN, CAN-FD
Extended interfaces
USB, RS232, RS422 with Xsens Avior DK or external transceiver
Protocols
Xbus, ASCII (NMEA), CAN, CAN-FD
Sync Options
SyncIn, SyncOut, ClockSync
Clock drift
1 ppm with GNSS time reference
10 ppm without GNSS time reference
Output frequency
Up to 2kHz, 400 Hz SDI
Built-in self test
Gyr, Acc, Mag, Baro, GNSS

Complete and detailed specifications are available at mtidocs.xsens.com

 

Free to download MT Software Suite

The MT Software Suite provides seamless access to the Xsens Avior Dual Antenna RTK and includes a dedicated, user-friendly graphical interface, along with drivers for multiple operating systems. In addition, it offers a range of helpful resources such as source code and detailed documentation.

The suite is delivered with comprehensive documentation. If you have any questions, our technical support team is always available to assist.

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The MT Software Suite includes different software programs, such as:

MT Manager (GUI)

MT Manager (GUI)

This provides you with convenient access to all functionalities of your Xsens Avior module directly from your workspace. MT Manager allows you to record and replay data, monitor real-time outputs with graphical visualization, and easily adjust device settings.

MT SDK

MT SDK

This tool is intended for developers who want to build their own software to interface with the sensor. It includes programming examples for C, C++, C#, MATLAB, Python, ROS, and Nucleo/STM platforms.

Magnetic Field Mapper

Magnetic Field Mapper

The Magnetic Field Mapper (MFM) is a calibration utility designed for performing magnetic calibration. It is available both as a Windows-based GUI and as an SDK for integration into custom workflows.

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