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Spectra MobileMapper 50 Combines Smartphone with GNSS Capabilities

By [email protected] - 29th June 2016 - 09:25

Spectra Precision MobileMapper 50 Combines Smartphone Design with Professional GNSS Capabilities - Slim and Rugged Handheld Device for GIS and Survey Data Collection

Spectra Precision announced today its new MobileMapper 50 GNSS handheld device for simple GIS data collection or for use as a data controller for Spectra Precision SP60 and SP80 GNSS receivers. Available with an Android OS, the MobileMapper 50 combines smartphone capabilities with a ruggedized design to improve positioning accuracy.

Together with the MobileMapper 50, Spectra Precision also introduced two new software applications: an Android OS version of MobileMapper Field software for GIS professionals and Spectra Precision Survey Mobile software to control SP60 and SP80 GNSS receivers.

“In today’s market, GIS and survey professional users are looking for a smartphone device experience, but still require a professional, rugged and waterproof design,” said Olivier Casabianca, general manager of Trimble's Spectra Precision Division. ”With the MobileMapper 50 we can address all these requirements and more—real-time accuracy, the latest connectivity capabilities and a rugged compact design.”

The MobileMapper 50 is available in two versions: both with Android OS and Wi-Fi, and with optional 4G LTE cellular module. The rugged, smartphone-like device is IP67 rated, thin (14.6 mm) and lightweight (300 grams or 10.6 ounces). It also features a 1.2 GHz quad core processor, 5.3 inch sunlight readable display, large memory (8 or 16 GB, depending on the version) and a high-resolution, built-in camera (8 or 15 MP, depending on the version). As a professional device, the MobileMapper 50 provides accurate GNSS positioning, supporting SABS, GPS, GLONASS and BeiDou constellations as well as post processing for improved accuracy.

Availability

The MobileMapper 50 is expected to be available early August 2016 through the Spectra Precision global reseller network.

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