What Tersus-GNSS does

Tersus GNSS Inc. designs and manufactures high-precision Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) hardware and supporting software for surveying, construction, precision agriculture, mobile mapping, UAV/robotics, marine, autonomous driving, and — more recently — utility/critical infrastructure and metaverse/spatial-computing applications. Its core technology stack is built in-house rather than on third-party OEM boards: a self-developed multi-constellation GNSS board and baseband IC with 1,792 channels, a patented "ExtremeRTK" engine featuring calibration-free tilt compensation and multipath mitigation, and visual positioning systems combining GNSS, IMU and HD cameras (e.g., Oscar Trek, TS21/TS20 TwinCam). Product lines span component-level OEM boards and smart antennas, complete survey receiver systems (Oscar, LUKA, David), rugged Android data controllers (TC20/TC40/TC50/TC80), and cloud correction services (TAP/PPP, Tersus Caster), with office and field software (TGO, Nuwa) offered free to drive hardware adoption.

The company monetizes primarily through hardware sales via a global dealer/reseller network (active in North America, Central America, Europe, Africa and Asia-Pacific) and direct enterprise inquiries, supplemented by a recurring-revenue positioning-correction service (TAP PPP) and supported by free software that creates ecosystem stickiness. Pricing is quote-based rather than publicly listed. While headcount is modest (51–100 employees) and financial data is undisclosed, dealer signals — including reported No.1 market share in Nigeria and the Philippines and unit-volume scaling among individual resellers — suggest the business is in active growth through channel rather than direct sales.

Tersus positions itself as a vertically integrated alternative to incumbents such as Trimble, building hardware, proprietary algorithms, and software end-to-end. Recent strategic activity — a November 2025 partnership with ProStar Holdings for utility precision mapping, the Metaverse Painter 100 product launch in late 2025, the TS21/TS20 dual-camera smart antenna rollout, and inclusion in a 2026 GPS World industry roundup — illustrates a focus on new verticals (utilities, metaverse), visual-sensor-driven differentiation, and continued geographic and channel expansion through its dealer program.

Name

Tersus-GNSS

Legal name

Tersus GNSS Inc.

Website

https://tersus-gnss.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Tersus GNSS designs and manufactures high-precision RTK GNSS receivers, smart antennas, OEM boards and field controllers for surveying, construction, precision agriculture, mobile mapping, UAV/robotics, marine, autonomous driving and utility applications, supported by free Nuwa/TGO software and TAP cloud correction services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

GNSS Positioning and Surveying Equipment

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

GNSS/GPS Navigation & Augmentation Systems (IMABAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Satellite, GNSS & Positioning RF ICs (HDAHAMAJ), Mobile & Wireless Connectivity SoCs (Modem/Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth/GNSS) (HDAHABAA)

Keywords

• GNSS positioning systems
• RTK receivers
• Surveying equipment
• Precision agriculture
• GNSS OEM boards

Headquarters

HQ city

Box Hill

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. GNSS Hardware Sales: Sale of GNSS receivers, smart antennas, sensors, OEM boards, and complete survey systems including David, Oscar, LUKA, and TS21/TS20 product lines. Hardware products are sold through dealer network and direct sales.
2. Accessories and Controllers: Sale of data collectors (TC50, TC80, TC40, TC20), GNSS antennas, and accessories including radio modules and mounting hardware.
3. PPP Correction Services: Tersus Advanced Positioning (TAP) service providing Precise Point Positioning corrections. Tersus Caster Service for cloud-based correction transmission over cellular networks is provided free for Oscar bases and rovers.
4. Free Software Ecosystem: Free software including NUWA Android survey application and TGO (Tersus Geomatics Office) post-processing software drive hardware adoption. Professional software creates ecosystem lock-in and supports hardware sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Tersus GNSS designs and manufactures high-precision GNSS RTK receivers, smart antennas, OEM boards, and visual positioning systems for surveying, mapping, construction, precision agriculture, UAV/robotics, marine and autonomous driving applications. The company develops its own proprietary GNSS boards and solutions from scratch and bundles them with free surveying software (Nuwa Android app and TGO post-processing) along with cloud-based PPP correction services (TAP).

Product overview

Tersus GNSS offers a comprehensive portfolio of high-precision GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) hardware and software solutions for surveying, mapping, construction, precision agriculture, UAV/robotics, marine, and autonomous driving applications. The product portfolio spans from component-level GNSS OEM boards and smart antennas to complete surveying systems. Core GNSS receivers include the Oscar series (Ultimate, Advanced, Basic variants) with calibration-free tilt compensation, the Oscar Trek visual RTK with integrated HD camera for instant visual surveying, the compact LUKA receiver, the cost-efficient David palm-sized receiver available in Base/Rover kit configurations, and the TS21/TS20 dual-camera smart antennas for visual positioning and AR stakeout. Field operations are supported by rugged controllers (TC80, TC50, TC40, TC20) running the free Nuwa Android survey app with CAD/road stakeout and multiple data format support. Office processing uses Tersus Geomatics Office (TGO) post-processing software. Positioning accuracy is enhanced through TAP PPP service and Tersus Caster cloud correction service. The company develops its own GNSS boards and solutions from scratch, following a 'build better, or don't build at all' philosophy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Oscar GNSS Receiver High-precision GNSS RTK receiver featuring Tersus's proprietary ExtremeRTK technology with 1792 channels and calibration-free tilt compensation. Available in Ultimate, Advanced, and Basic versions with full multi-constellation satellite tracking. Designed for professional surveying applications.
• Oscar Trek GNSS Receiver Premier Visual RTK product that integrates a high-definition camera, IMU, and GNSS for effortless non-contact measurement. Enables instant visual surveying with real-time image-to-coordinate conversion and calibration-free tilt compensation, with 2-4cm accuracy.
• TS21 GNSS Receiver Smart antenna with dual cameras (front and bottom) for visual positioning technology. Features point cloud measurement, TwinCam Visual Stakeout with AR overlays, and AR stakeout capability. Achieves 2-4cm accuracy with global shutter cameras and represents a 70% improvement in stakeout efficiency.
• TS20 GNSS Receiver Smart antenna with single bottom camera dedicated to AR stakeout. Identical form factor to TS21 but streamlined for point position marking with AR capability.
• LUKA GNSS Receiver Compact GNSS receiver that is smaller, lighter, and smarter than other Tersus models. Features calibration-free tilt compensation for improved field work efficiency.
• David GNSS Receiver Cost-efficient, palm-sized GNSS receiver designed for surveying UAVs, AGVs, and agricultural applications. Supports real-time RTK positioning and PPK data collection. Available in Base Kit and Rover Kit configurations with various radio power options. IP67-rated enclosure.
• TC80 Controller Rugged multifunctional wireless data controller with 5.5-inch sunlight-readable HD touchscreen and alphanumeric keypad. Powered by Android 11 with octa-core 2.0GHz CPU, IP68 rating, MIL-STD 810G certified, and 7700mAh battery providing 14 hours of continuous surveying.
• TC50 Controller Rugged multifunctional data controller with 5-inch HD touchscreen and alphanumeric keypad. Features octa-core processor, Android 8.1, 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM, IP68 certification, 7000mAh battery, and dual cameras (5MP front, 12MP rear).
• TC40 Controller Rugged smartphone-style controller with 8-inch IPS screen at 1280x800 resolution. Runs Android 8.1 with 8-core 2.0GHz processor, 9000mAh detachable battery, IP67 rating, and 8MP + 13MP cameras. Supports GPS, BDS, and GLONASS.
• Nuwa App User-friendly Android survey application designed for use with David GNSS receiver, Oscar GNSS Receiver, and other NMEA-0183 compatible receivers. Features include CAD stakeout, road stakeout, online/offline maps, AR stakeout, graphic measurement, cloud sync, and extensive data format support (KML/KMZ, SHP, DXF, XML, etc.).
• Tersus Geomatics Office (TGO) Free office surveying software suite for static data processing, baseline processing, analysis, adjustments, PPK and Stop&Go workflows, and report export capabilities.
• TAP (Tersus Advanced Positioning) Service Tersus Precise Point Positioning (PPP) service providing 5cm accuracy anywhere on earth through cloud-based correction service.
• PPP Service Precise Point Positioning service for global positioning accuracy without local base station requirements.
• Mobile Mapping System Complete mobile mapping solution combining GNSS receivers with cameras and sensors for dynamic surveying and mapping applications.
• GNSS OEM Boards OEM GNSS receiver boards for integration into third-party systems. Tersus develops their own boards and solutions from scratch rather than using third-party OEM boards.
• GNSS Smart Antennas Integrated GNSS smart antenna products combining receiver and antenna in compact form factors for various applications.
• GNSS Reference Networks Infrastructure solutions for establishing GNSS reference station networks for correction services.
• Marine System GNSS positioning solutions specifically designed for marine and hydrographic surveying applications.
• Total Station Total station products for integrated surveying solutions combining GNSS with traditional total station functionality.
• Precision Agriculture Solution Agricultural positioning solutions for precision farming, auto steering, and machine control applications.
• Metaverse Painter 100 Visual positioning solution for metaverse and spatial computing applications using GNSS and visual positioning technology.
• GNSS Accessories Supporting accessories including antenna cables, radio modules, mounting brackets, ranging poles, and other peripherals for GNSS systems.
• GNSS Antennas Standalone GNSS antenna products including AX3702 and other models for use with GNSS receivers.
• Controllers (TC series) Rugged field controllers (TC80, TC50, TC40, TC20, TC30) designed for surveying and construction applications with varying screen sizes, processing power, and durability ratings.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70% improvement in stakeout efficiency with TwinCam Visual Stakeout technology
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

AI capability6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ProStar Holdings Inc.coreTechnology or Integration · 17 November 2025Strategic partnership to deliver precision mapping solutions to the utility and critical infrastructure industries worldwide. The collaboration involves integrating Tersus's GNSS technology with ProStar's PointMan platform to offer a cost-effective, field-ready solution. ProStar is a precision mapping solutions provider for the utility industry.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Trimble: Global leader in GNSS surveying, construction hardware, and geospatial software (Trimble Access, Trimble Catalyst). Competes with Tersus across the surveying portfolio but at the high end and through enterprise/government direct sales rather than a dealer-led model.
• Hexagon (Leica Geosystems): Owns Leica Geosystems, a premium surveying and GNSS brand (Leica GS18 I, Captivate field software). Sets the technology benchmark for tilt-compensation and visual RTK that Tersus's Oscar Trek and TS21 compete against, particularly in enterprise and government accounts.
• Topcon Positioning: Major surveying, construction, and agriculture positioning vendor with a broad GNSS receiver and machine-control portfolio. Overlaps with Tersus in precision agriculture and construction stakeout but typically competes at a higher price/feature tier with bundled software.

Direct peers

• Emlid: Maker of Reach RS3 and other compact RTK GNSS receivers popular with drone, GIS, and surveying users. Competes head-to-head with Tersus's David and LUKA lines in the cost-efficient RTK segment, particularly among UAV integrators and tech-savvy surveyors.
• Stonex: Italian manufacturer of GNSS receivers, total stations, and mobile mapping systems distributed through a global dealer network similar to Tersus. Closely matched in product breadth (GNSS + total stations + controllers + software) and target market (mid-tier surveying firms).
• ComNav Technology: Chinese manufacturer of GNSS OEM boards, receivers, and surveying instruments with multi-constellation RTK. Directly comparable to Tersus on OEM board offerings and surveying RTK, often competing on price in similar dealer-led channels.
• Hi-Target Surveying: Chinese high-precision GNSS surveying company offering RTK receivers, GNSS antennas, and hydrographic systems. Competes with Tersus in price-sensitive markets across Southeast Asia, Latin America, and Africa with similar product economics.
• CHC Navigation: Chinese GNSS RTK and surveying instrument manufacturer with a comparable product portfolio (receivers, controllers, total stations, marine systems) and a strong presence in emerging markets. Directly competes with Tersus on price-sensitive GNSS RTK deals in Africa, Southeast Asia, and Latin America.

Emerging players

• Septentrio: Belgian high-precision GNSS receiver maker specializing in OEM boards and robust positioning for industrial, drone, and autonomous applications (recently acquired by Hexagon). Overlaps with Tersus's OEM board business and serves similar integrators in UAV and robotics.

Regional players

• South Surveying & Mapping: Chinese surveying instrument company with strong distribution across Asia-Pacific, Africa, and the Middle East. Competes with Tersus in similar emerging-market dealer channels with overlapping RTK and total-station product lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TersusGNSS
• Facebookfacebook.com/tersusgnss

Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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