Skadi Smart Handle with Extensible Virtual Range Pole for shooting assets at short distances with high accuracy (GNSS) for GIS applications, compatible only with Skadi Series GNSS receivers from Eos Positioning Systems

Skadi Smart Handle™

Make Your RTK-Enabled Skadi Series™ GNSS Receiver Even More Productive

Are you ready to equip your field crews with the ultimate handheld GNSS accessory? If you purchased a Skadi Gold™, Skadi 300™, or Skadi 200™ RTK GNSS receiver from Eos Positioning Systems®, you can upgrade your included Skadi Standard Handle™ to the Skadi Smart Handle™. Taking advantage of very accurate LiDAR and MEMS sensor measurements, the Skadi Smart Handle enables two core features: an Invisible Range Pole™ and Extensible Virtual Range Pole™. First, the Invisible Range Pole is designed to continuously provide you with elevations to the ground while holding your Skadi receiver in your hand. It does this with a gimbal technology that acts like a plumb, so that your receiver always computes its elevation to the ground, regardless of its attitude (angle toward the ground). Next, the innovative Extensible Virtual Range Pole™ extends the reach of your invisible range pole beyond the position you physically occupy. Take advantage of this LiDAR-based, distance-measurement sensor that lets you capture nearby assets on the ground and in trenches without having to climb down into them.

Smart Handle for Skadi Series High-Accuracy GNSS Receivers from Eos Positioning Systems

Built with Brains and Brawn

Ergonomically Engineered

The Skadi Smart Handle is designed with a comfortable grip that makes it easy to carry all day long and rugged enough for any field environment.

Invisible Range Pole™

An Invisible Range Pole lets you continuously know and capture your elevation to the ground — without having to carry a physical range pole or enter an antenna height into your data-collection app.

Extensible Virtual Range Pole™

Keep your crews out of the trench! This feature lets you “shoot” nearby assets on the ground and in trenches with RTK-level accuracy — all while standing safely to the side.

Available For These Skadi Series™ GNSS Receivers:

Skadi 200™

The dual-frequency Skadi 200™ with SafeRTK® is our entry-level RTK GNSS receiver for those wishing to upgrade their Skadi Standard Handle to the Skadi Smart Handle.

Learn about the Skadi 200 >

Skadi 300™

The Skadi 300™ is our robust mid-level RTK receiver in the Skadi Series™. It features a triple-frequency GNSS receiver and many more features that enhance field productivity.

Learn about the Skadi 300 >

Skadi Gold™

The Skadi Gold™ is our most robust RTK GNSS receiver in the Skadi Series™. With all the features of the Skadi 300, the Skadi Gold also features support for Galileo HAS.

Learn about the Skadi Gold >

Explore the Skadi Smart Handle in 3D

Bring the Skadi Smart Handle to life on your screen. Click the play button to launch the Skadi Smart Handle 3D model.

Skadi Smart Handle Technical Specifications

Distance Measurement Sensor

  • Type: Single-point LiDAR
  • Ranging Distance: 7 m (23 ft)1
  • Relative Error (Typical): 3%
  • Laser Wavelength (Typical): 905 nm (Infrared band)
  • Laser Power: 25 mW
  • Laser Safety: Eye-safe — FDA Class I IEC60825-12
  • Type: Single-point LiDAR

Visible Laser Pointer

  • Type: Visible green laser dot beam
  • Laser Wavelength (Typical): 520 nm
  • Laser Power (Max): 10 mW
  • Laser Safety: Class 3B3

Power Consumption

  • Battery Autonomy with Skadi Gold™ and Skadi 300™: 6+ hours minimum (continuous use)4, 5
  • Battery Autonomy with Skadi 200™: 6.5+ hours minimum (continuous use)4, 5

Environmental Details

  • Operating Temperature: -15° C to +50° C (5° F to +122° F)
  • Storage Temperature: -20° C to +70° C (-4° F to +158° F)
  • Humidity: 95% non-condensing
  • Compliance: FCC, CE, RoHS and lead-free

Mechanical Details

  • Enclosure Rating: Waterproof, designed to meet IP-67
  • Immersion: 30 cm, 30 minutes
  • Dimensions: 26.6 cm x 7.6 cm x 16.2 cm (10.5” x 3.0” x 6.4”)
  • Weight: 405 g (0.890 lb)
Smart Handle Specification Footnotes:
  1. Depends on target reflectivity
  2. Eye-safe under all conditions of normal use. The LiDAR has passed testing and conforms to Class I, 21 CFR parts 1040.10 and 1040.11 safety levels, except for IEC 60825-1 Ed. 3., as described in Laser Notice No. 56, dated May 8, 2019.
  3. Direct contact with the eye for over two minutes may cause serious damage to the retina.
  4. Worst-case scenario with LiDAR, laser pointer, and vibration motor continuously operating. Autonomy is greatly increased with typical usage (on-demand).
  5. Battery is rechargeable in the handle while inserted in the Skadi receiver (via receiver and supplied USB-C 20W power adapter).

Images from the Field: Skadi Smart Handle in Action