GNSS guide: precision agriculture
Learn which GNSS technologies are shaping the next generation of precision agriculture devices and enhancing productivity in smart farming
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New GNSS positioning capabilities are reshaping smart farming
GNSS solutions play a central role in precision agriculture by enabling farmers to determine the exact location of connected devices in real time. Accurate positioning allows agricultural machinery, robots, remote vehicles and monitoring systems to operate efficiently and repeat tasks reliably. Recent advances in high-accuracy techniques such as real-time kinematic (RTK) are now making such positioning more accessible. This supports delivery of cm-level accuracy for applications like auto-steering, precision spraying, and field mapping. Developers however face various challenges, including harsh operating environments, the need for fast convergence and dependable corrections, and pressure to shorten time-to-market.
Precision agriculture devices therefore require GNSS solutions that combine accuracy, robustness, flexibility, and strong technical support. Quectel provides a range of high-performance GNSS modules designed to meet the demanding requirements of smart agriculture applications. These modules support multiple global constellations and frequency bands, enabling reliable positioning even in challenging conditions. Additionally, with support for RTK and high update rates, they allow developers to achieve cm-level accuracy for machinery guidance, autonomous robots, land-levelling systems, and precision planters. Furthermore, the modules are designed for industrial environments, offering low power consumption, vibration resistance, and wide operating temperature ranges.
Centimeter-level positioning accuracy is now a reality in smart agriculture, and Quectel is ready to help you simplify and accelerate product iteration so you can reap the benefits in your deployments.
By offering different form factors and I/O configurations with consistent performance, we enable designers to select the most suitable solution without compromising accuracy or scalability. We also offer integrated GNSS receivers and smart antenna devices that simplify system design and deployment. Solutions such as the LR700A GNSS receiver combine GNSS reception with connectivity options such as cellular, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. This makes them well-suited for use as RTK base stations or high-precision receivers in the field. Smart antenna devices integrate the antenna, RF components, and receiver into a single rugged unit, enabling plug-and-play cm-level positioning. We also support developers with antenna selection, placement, and system integration to ensure that real-world performance matches design expectations.
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QLM29HxAA-GM GNSS smart antenna receiver
We complement our precision agriculture GNSS hardware portfolio with an RTK Correction Solution for reliable, cm-level positioning using the non-proprietary RTCM via NTRIP protocol. The service supports multiple frequency bands, features universal compatibility with any RTK receiver, and broad regional coverage with high availability. Quectel’s algorithm team has also developed advanced RTK and dead-reckoning (DR) technologies. These include industrial and automotive-grade two and four-wheel DR and IMU calibration algorithms for vehicles and a solution for the fusion of RTK and DR.
To help our customers move efficiently from concept to mass production, we also provide design review, antenna tuning, custom development, testing, and ODM support. Read this guide to gain a deeper understanding of how GNSS positioning underpins modern precision agriculture. Quectel’s GNSS offerings provide developers with a comprehensive toolkit – spanning high-precision GNSS modules, integrated receivers, antennas, RTK correction services, and advanced algorithms. Combined with extensive design and support services, these solutions help product developers overcome technical challenges and accelerate innovation.