u-blox

u-blox develops positioning and wireless communication modules, chips and services for connected machines. Its GNSS, cellular, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi products are used in drones, robots, vehicles, industrial equipment and IoT systems that need reliable localization and connectivity.

Facts

Segment: Localization
Country: Switzerland
Founded: 1997
Website: https://www.u-blox.com/

Market context

u-blox matters to robotics as a positioning and connectivity supplier. GNSS modules, RTK receivers and correction services are recurring components in drones, mobile robots and field autonomy systems that need reliable outdoor localization.

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Products

ZED-F9P GNSS Module

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Supply

DJI - Outbound - Positioning & Navigation - u-blox GNSS receiver is used in DJI Mini 3 positioning stack - source: ifixit.com
Freefly Systems - Outbound - Positioning & Navigation - u-blox F9P RTK GNSS receiver is used in Freefly Astro precision positioning stack - source: freeflysystems.com
DJI - Outbound - Positioning & Navigation - u-blox GNSS receiver hardware is used in DJI's Mavic 3 Pro drone positioning stack - source: ifixit.com

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Timeline

2026-03-05 - Product Launch - u-blox launches ZED-X20D all-band dual-antenna GNSS heading module - u-blox announced the ZED-X20D on March 5, 2026 as an all-band dual-antenna GNSS heading module. The company said the module targets UAVs, autonomous machinery, marine, and robotics navigation with centimeter-level RTK positioning and motion-independent… - source: eqs-news.com
2023-07-01 - Research Publication - u-blox ZED-F9P paper investigates low-cost GNSS PPP-RTK capabilities - The paper studies low-cost GNSS and PPP-RTK using the u-blox ZED-F9P module. The evaluation examines whether low-cost dual-frequency receivers can support high-precision positioning workflows. - source: doi.org
2022-10-12 - Research Publication - u-blox ZED-F9P real-time PPP paper assesses kinematic monitoring precision - The paper evaluates low-cost GNSS and real-time precise point positioning for kinematic monitoring. The u-blox ZED-F9P is the receiver assessed for data quality and positioning precision. - source: doi.org

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Team

Matthias Poppel - Chief Executive Officer - Poppel leads u-blox as it supplies positioning and wireless modules for robotics, autonomous vehicles, drones, industrial automation, and connected asset workflows.
Andreas Thiel - Chief Technology Officer, Co-Founder u-blox AG - Thiel provides founder-level technical leadership for u-blox positioning and connectivity modules used in robotics, autonomous vehicles, drones, and…
Jean-Pierre Wyss - Head of Production and Logistics, Co-Founder u-blox AG - Wyss leads production and logistics for u-blox modules, supporting the manufacturing and supply-chain side of its robotics-relevant…

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