How does the FLX100 achieve centimeter-level accuracy in mobile GIS data collection?

The FLX100 enables centimeter-level accuracy in mobile GIS data collection by combining high-precision GNSS technology with advanced correction methods and seamless integration with field applications. This capability is essential for professionals requiring reliable and accurate location data for mapping, surveying, and construction tasks across varied environments.

Technical Foundations of Centimeter-Level Accuracy with the FLX100

The FLX100 is designed for robust mobile GIS data collection where precise positioning is required. It utilizes a multi-constellation GNSS receiver that tracks major satellite networks, such as GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and BeiDou. By capturing signals from multiple constellations, it ensures higher reliability and minimizes signal loss in challenging urban or forested locations.

To achieve centimeter-level accuracy, the FLX100 supports real-time differential correction sources like RTK (Real-Time Kinematic) and SBAS (Satellite-Based Augmentation Systems). RTK corrections, transmitted via internet or radio links, refine the GNSS signals and dramatically increase positional accuracy from several meters to just a few centimeters. Effective performance is also linked to proper antenna placement and workflow, both of which can be optimized by following best practices outlined for surveying equipment.

Modern field applications—such as Esri’s Collector for ArcGIS or Leica Zeno Mobile—work seamlessly with the FLX100, leveraging Bluetooth connectivity for real-time data synchronization. Many professionals using precision construction site tools have integrated GNSS data collection to enhance project efficiency and documentation.

What types of projects benefit the most from centimeter-accurate mobile GIS?

Applications that demand precise geolocated data—such as utility mapping, asset inventory, archaeological surveys, and cadastral boundary documentation—have the most to gain from centimeter-level positioning, particularly when using advanced receivers like the FLX100. Complex urban or infrastructure projects often require this level of detail.

MeasureTools Expertise: A Key Asset in Choosing and Deploying Your GNSS Solutions

The expertise available at MeasureTools provides added value far beyond the supply of cutting-edge instruments. With a rich portfolio of major brands, including Leica, Topcon, and GeoFennel, the company can guide professionals through the selection of GNSS solutions tailored precisely to their project needs. The team assists in setting up workflows and resolving integration challenges, supporting every step from purchase to deployment and after-sales care.

For instance, complex geospatial applications demanding real-time centimeter positioning may require not just the right receiver, but also appropriate field controllers and software packages. The Leica GS07 GPS receiver with CS20 field controller is one such integrated system recommended for demanding mapping environments. By relying on MeasureTools’ seasoned specialists, field teams can maximize the performance and reliability of their GIS data collection efforts throughout Europe.