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Aeron’s micro-miniature Pollux 2 INS is a family of extremely compact Inertial Navigation Systems. The units run extended Kalman filter offering near tactical performance providing best estimates of navigation parameters including position, velocities, attitude and heading. Pollux 2 features tri-axial MEMS solid state accelerometers, tri-axial gyroscopes, magnetometer for heading measurement, barometer for pressure altitude, and an integrated multi-constellation GNSS.

 

Pollux 2 is designed for unmanned aerial vehicles (drones), unmanned robots and ground vehicles, unmanned underwater and surface vehicles and other autonomous applications. Pollux 2 can be easily integrated with a wide range of commercially available autopilot systems such as Pixhawk and Ardupilot. 

 

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Product Features

2 m CEP position accuracy and 0.2 m/s velocity accuracy with integrated multi-constellation GNSS for precision positioning of drones.

Tiny C-SWAP suitable for unmanned applications – Size - 45 mm (L) x 45 mm (W) x 20 mm (H) and Power < 2W.

Weighs just 80 gm, suitable for micro-UAV applications and yet ruggedized to meet tactical application requirements.

Uses high quality, MEMS gyros for near tactical performance for very usable GNSS denied performance in short term outages.

Tested as per MIL-STD-810 to perform in extreme outdoor environments of temperature and vibration.

High shock survival - tested up to 40g to survive real life landing shocks in unmanned applications such as quadcopters.

Offers near tactical performance providing best estimates of navigation parameters in short-term GPS outages.

IP65 compliant, can endure water spray and rain making it ideal solution even when externally mounted.

Comes with standard Serial RS422, RS232 and USB interfaces for interfacing with autopilot systems, controllers, and display devices.

Technical Specifications

  • Accelerometer
  • Angular Rate
  • Magnetometer
  • Barometer
  • Attitude
  • Heading
  • Position Accuracy
  • G P S / G N S S
  • Electrical Specifications
  • Communication Interfaces
  • Mechanical
  • Complied Qualification
Range
±16 g
Bias Stability
3 mg
Range
±450°/s (2000°/s Factory Configurable)
Bias Instability
3°/hr
Range
±8 gauss
Range
300 - 1200 hPa
Accuracy
±0.5 hPa
Roll Range
±180°
Pitch Range
±90°
Roll ,Pitch Accuracy
0.1° (static), 0.2° (dynamic)
Heading Range
±180°
Heading Accuracy
< 0.3° RMS with GNSS in Dynamic Conditions, < 0.5° RMS with Calibrated magnetometer
Angle Resolution
0.01°
Horizontal Position (Under good GNSS availability)
1.5 m CEP with GNSS
Vertical Position (Under good GNSS availability)
2 m CEP with GNSS
Velocity (50% at 30 m/s for dynamic operation)
0.1 m/s RMS for dynamic operation
Type
GPS L1, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, NavIC
Jamming & Spoofing Detections
YES
Timing Accuracy
60 ns (99%)
Connector
MMCX Male
TTFF Cold start
37 Sec
Power Consumption
< 2W
Input Voltage
5 V to 28V DC
Connector
Nicomatic E222V12E51
Update Rate
Up to 100Hz (Navigation Data), Up to 400 Hz (IMU Data)
Output parameters
Euler Angles (Yaw, Pitch, Roll), Quaternion, Position, Velocity, Accelerations, Angular Rates, Time
Interfaces
RS232, RS422, USB and 1PPS
Data Format
Binary and ASCII NMEA
Operating Temperature
-40 °C to +71 °C
Storage Temperature
-40 °C to +85 °C
Dimensions
45 mm (L) x 45 mm (W) x 20 mm (H)
Weight
80 gms
IP Protection
IP65
Environmental Test
MIL-STD-810G

Applications

Knowledge Articles

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by Aeron Systems

24 September, 2024

Gyroscopes And Their Types

Gyroscopes are the most important part of an inertial navigation system or any guidance system. Gyroscopes were invented a century ago and have been used as references to know the inertial state of a moving body. From Kettering bug to the Apollo spacecraft, the quality of gyro has determined the performance of the overall mission. It has been a factor behind ‘make or break’ of the many missions.

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by Aeron Systems

15 October, 2024

Inertial Navigation Systems (INS) For Unmanned Vehicles

An invention of fossil fuel powered vehicles brought about a big shift in our lives. Faster and convenient transportation has improved productivity and has led to accelerated growth in every sector. The focus is now shifting from manned to unmanned transportation. Research has really picked up in the past few years and unmanned vehicles are being used for a variety of critical applications. As the technology evolves, unmanned vehicles are expected to be replacing human-driven vehicles.

Documents & Softwares

Q & A

What interfaces are available on Pollux 2?

Pollux 2 features RS232, RS422 and USB interfaces.

What sensors are available on Pollux 2?

Pollux 2 is a complete sensor package with triaxial accelerometer, triaxial gyroscopes, magnetometer, barometer and a multi-constellation GNSS.

Does Pollux 2 have sensor-fusion onboard?

Yes, Pollux 2 has Aeron’s proprietary sensor fusion engine for attitude, position and velocity estimation.

Is Pollux 2 qualified?

Yes, Pollux 2 has qualified environmental tests as per MIL-STD-810G.

User Manual