Our Most Accurate, Productive, Flexible RTK GNSS Receiver
The Skadi Gold™ is the most advanced, accurate, and flexible receiver offered by Eos Positioning Systems®. With support for all GNSS constellations, frequencies, signals, and corrections, you obtain unmatched accuracy and productivity in the most challenging environments. Even in areas with poor cellular coverage and physical obstructions, the Skadi Gold retains its accuracy thanks to our SafeRTK® feature. The Skadi Gold GNSS receiver includes an integrated antenna and hot-swap, all-day battery.
To boost your productivity, take advantage of Skadi Tilt Compensation™ and collect points without “bubbling up” your survey range pole. Moreover, the Skadi Standard Handle™ can be upgraded to the Skadi Smart Handle™ for even more robust productivity and safety features, including the Invisible Range Pole™ for continuous elevations to the ground and the Extensible Virtual Range Pole™ for remotely capturing short-distance assets on the ground and in trenches.
Use with any Differential Correction Source
RTK Network & Base Station
The Skadi Gold provides an average 1 cm horizontal accuracy and 2 cm vertical accuracy with any RTK network or local base station. Moreover, if you temporarily lose connectivity to your corrections source, SafeRTK® will kickstart and retain your corrected accuracy level, giving you time to regain connectivity.
Galileo HAS
If no RTK network or base station is available, the Skadi Gold can provide 10-20 cm (around 6 inches) horizontal accuracy using the free Galileo High Accuracy Service anywhere in the world.
Atlas® Service
If Galileo HAS is not accurate enough, you can use the Skadi Gold with an Atlas subscription service, available from Eos. Compatible subscriptions are H10 (4 cm), H30 (15 cm) and Basic H50 (30 cm).
Skadi Gold Puts RTK In Your Hand™ with Advanced Mapping Features
The Skadi Gold is eligible for two exclusive upgrades: Skadi Tilt Compensation™ and the Skadi Smart Handle™ (an optional upgrade from the included Skadi Standard Handle™). Please note these features are available only for RTK-enabled Skadi Series™ GNSS receivers, including the Skadi Gold.
Skadi Tilt Compensation™
When you activate Skadi Tilt Compensation, you eliminate the need to level your antenna while performing RTK data collection on a range pole. With Skadi Tilt Compensation activated, you introduce only .3 mm (.01 inch) of inaccuracy per degree of tilt.
Skadi Smart Handle™
The Skadi Smart Handle is a physical upgrade to your included Skadi Standard Handle. The smart handle features two exciting and powerful features. These features include the following:
Invisible Range Pole™
The Invisible Range Pole is an innovative approach to bringing the benefits of a traditional survey range pole into your hand without the cumbersome physical weight. With the Invisible Range Pole feature, you carry a virtual gimbal that keeps you plumb to the ground. Raise, lower, or tilt the receiver, your elevation to the ground is continuously computed below the Skadi receiver in your hand, thanks to the exciting combination of LiDAR and MEMS technologies.
Extensible Virtual Range Pole™
This exciting and innovative feature allows you to extend the reach of your data collection beyond the position you physically occupy. Using a built-in green laser pointer, now you can “shoot” short-distance assets on the ground while retaining high accuracy. This is particularly useful for assets in trenches and similar environments. The Extensible Virtual Range Pole has an approximate range of about seven meters (23 feet) in bright sunlight conditions (performance may vary based on target reflectivity).
At a Glance: Discover the Skadi Smart Handle™
When you purchase a Skadi Series RTK-enabled GNSS receiver like the Skadi Gold, you may optionally upgrade your Skadi Standard Handle to a Skadi Smart Handle™. Learn more about the Skadi Smart Handle here:
Everything in One Receiver
Survey-Grade RTK Accuracy
The Skadi Gold provides centimeter-level accuracy when connected to an RTK network or base station and decimeter-level or better accuracy when connected to Galileo HAS or Atlas® satellite service.
Skadi Tilt Compensation™
The Skadi Gold may be purchased with optional Skadi Tilt Compensation™. Tilt compensation boosts your field productivity by allowing you to capture points without having to level your survey range pole.
Advanced Mapping Features
The Skadi Gold may be purchased with an optional Skadi Smart Handle™ upgrade. The Skadi Smart Handle offers two powerful RTK features. First, the Invisible Range Pole™ acts like a plumb for continuous ground-elevation measurements. Second, an Extensible Virtual Range Pole™ lets you shoot ground assets around you and in trenches.
What Do You Get with the Skadi Gold RTK GNSS Receiver?
What Do You Get with the Skadi Gold RTK GNSS Receiver?
Open the box of your new favorite survey-grade GNSS receiver!
The Skadi Gold RTK GNSS receiver comes as a complete survey-grade positioning kit. Included with this survey kit are the following:
- Skadi Gold™ GNSS Receiver with Integrated Antenna
- Pole Mounting Plate for Skadi Series™
- Skadi Standard Handle™ (upgradable to the Skadi Smart Handle™)
- Phone Mounting Bracket for Skadi Series Handles
- Tablet Mounting Bracket for Skadi Series Handles
- Skadi Series Li-Ion Battery Pack
- USB-C Power Adapter
- USB-C Cable
- Skadi Series Hardshell Case
- Access to Eos Tools Pro
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What Accuracy and Flexibility look like with the Skadi Gold
- 1 cm accuracy with RTK
- 20 cm accuracy with Galileo HAS
- 4 cm accuracy worldwide w/ Atlas® H10 subscription
- Retain RTK in poor cell areas with SafeRTK®
- Access all GNSS constellations and signals
- Easily integrate with any mobile app
- Compatible with all mobile devices
Skadi Gold Technical Specifications
Receiver Type
- All-frequency GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS receiver with integrated antenna
Channels
- 800+ channels
GNSS Signals Received
- GPS: L1CA, L1P, L1C, L2P, L2C, L5
- GLONASS: G1, G2, G3, P1, P2
- Galileo: E1BC, E5a, E5b, E6BC, ALTBOC
- BeiDou: B1i, B2i, B3i, B1C, B2A, B2B, ACEBOC
- QZSS: L1CA. L1C, L2C, L5, LEX
- IRNSS: L5
SBAS Support
- 3-Channel, parallel tracking (with SBAS ranging)
L-Band (Atlas®)
- 1-Channel
Accuracy
- RTK: 8 mm1+ 1 ppm horizontal, 2 cm1 + 1 ppm (RMS)
- Skadi Tilt Compensation™: RTK accuracy + 0.3 mm per degree of tilt
- Atlas®: 4 cm to 50 cm, depending on subscription
- H10: 4 cm HRMS1
- H30: 15 cm HRMS1
- H50 (Basic): 30 cm HRMS1
- Galileo HAS < 20 cm 2dRMS
- SBAS < 30 cm HRMS1, < 60 cm 2dRMS
- Autonomous: 1.2 meters HRMS1
Miscellaneous Specifications
- Standard Update Rate: Up to 10 Hz (20 Hz optional activation)
- Cold Start: < 60 seconds typical (no almanac or time)
- Reacquisition: < 1 second
- Maximum Speed: 1,850 kph (1,150 mph / 999 knots)
- Maximum Altitude: 18,288 m (60,000 ft)
Output Datum
- Autonomous Datum: WGS-84 (latest revision)
- SBAS and Atlas Datum: ITRF (current year epoch)
- Galileo HAS Datum: GTRF (latest implementation)
- RTK Datum: Same as RTK base station/network
Communication
- Ports: Bluetooth®, USB-C 2.0, serial
- Pre-Qualified Bluetooth: Dual-mode Bluetooth v4.2 BD/EDR - BLE (v5.1 tested)
- Supported Bluetooth Profiles: SPP, iAP2
- Bluetooth Transmission: Class 1 with 200 m typical range2
- Data I/O Protocol: NMEA 183, RTCM SC-104, binary
- Raw Measurement Data: Binary and RINEX
- Correction I/O Protocol: RTCM 2.x, 3.x, MSM, proprietary binary
- Timing Output: 1PPS, CMOS, Active High, Rising Edge Sync, 10 kΩ, 10 pF Load (via serial port)
- Event Marker Input: CMOS, Active Low, Falling Edge Sync, 10 kΩ, 10 pF Load (via serial port)
Skadi Receiver Power
- Battery Type: Field replaceable, 24 Wh rechargeable Lithium-ion pack (rechargeable inside the receiver or separately)
- Battery Autonomy (without tilt compensation): 9+ hours3
- Battery Autonomy (with tilt compensation): 8+ hours3
- Charging Time: 2.5 hours (with supplied 20W USB-C power adapter)
- Hot-Swap Back-up Battery Autonomy: 10+ minutes
Device Compatibility
- iPhone® and iPad®
- Android™ smartphones and tablets
- Windows®, Windows Mobile®
Environmental Details
- Operating Temperature: -40° C to +85° C (-40° F to +185° F)3
- Storage Temperature: -40° C to +85° C (-40° F to +185° F)
- Humidity: 95 % non-condensing
- Compliance: FCC, CE, RoHS and lead-free
Mechanical Details
- Enclosure Material: Xenoy® with TPU overmold
- Enclosure Rating: Waterproof, designed to meet IP-67
- Immersion: 30 cm, 30 minutes
- Receiver Dimensions: 14.2 cm x 9.5 cm x 6 cm (5.6″ x 3.7″ x 2.3″)
- Skadi Standard Handle™ Dimensions: 26.6 cm x 7.6 cm x 16.2 cm (10.5” x 3.0” x 6.4”)
- Weight with Battery: 610 g (1.34 lbs)
- Weight with Skadi Standard Handle: 935 g (2.06 lbs)
- USB Connector: USB type C receptacle
- Serial Connector: 5-pin circular jack
- External Antenna Connector: HD-BNC female
Included Accessories
- Skadi Gold™ GNSS receiver with integrated antenna
- Pole mounting plate for Skadi Series™
- Skadi Standard Handle™
- Phone mounting bracket for Skadi Series handles
- Tablet mounting bracket for Skadi Series handles
- Skadi Series Li-ion battery pack
- USB-C power adapter
- USB-C cable
- Skadi Series hardshell case
Optional Accessories
- Skadi Tilt Compensation™
- Skadi Smart Handle™
- 20 Hz data output rate
- External antenna and cable
- Spare Skadi Series battery pack
- Atlas® Satellite Correction Service
GNSS Receiver Specification Footnotes:
- Depends on multipath environment, number of satellites in view, satellite geometry, baseline length (for local services) and ionospheric activities. Stated accuracies for baseline lengths of up to 50 km
- Transmission in free space
- Lithium-ion battery performance degrades below -20° C (-4° F)
Resources for Skadi Gold Customers
Get Started
Ready to get started with your new Skadi Gold receiver? Follow along with this Quick Start Guide to power on, Bluetooth-pair, and mount your Skadi Gold GNSS receiver.
Check Your Firmware
The latest firmware for the Skadi Gold is 6.1Aa01. Check your firmware version in the “About” menu of Eos Tools Pro. If your firmware is not of the latest version, please contact our technical support team for instructions on how to upgrade your firmware.
Browse Resources
A variety of informative articles, how-to guides, and video tutorials are available in the Eos Knowledge Base. Browse content to make sure you’re getting the most out of your GNSS receiver.