Inertial Navigation System Market Trends

The proliferation of autonomous vehicles including Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), autonomous cars, and unmanned maritime vessels requires highly accurate and reliable navigation systems for various autonomous operations. GPS and GNSS-enabled INS systems play a vital role in autonomous vehicle navigation by providing accurate position, velocity, and orientation information, enabling safe and efficient autonomous navigation. GPS and GNSS-enabled INS systems are widely used in surveying, mapping, and geospatial applications, where accurate positioning and navigation are essential. These systems enable precise terrain mapping, infrastructure monitoring, land surveying, and geodetic measurements, supporting various industries such as construction, mining, agriculture, and urban planning.

For instance, in January 2023, Inertial Labs, a developer of GPS-Aided Inertial Navigation and Measurement Units, released an upgraded version of the INS-U GPS-aided navigation system, a revolutionary unit due to its extended version of differential pressure sensor and embedded air data computer, which allows to measure airspeed with up to 600 KNOTS to enhance high dynamic applications.

The global increase in air travel and the expansion of commercial and defense airline fleets necessitate advanced navigation systems to ensure safety, efficiency, and precision in aircraft operations. INS provides reliable navigation data, particularly in environments where GPS signals may be compromised, such as during takeoff, landing, and flight over polar regions. For instance, in January 2023, the U.S. Army completed the first flight of Honeywell’s Embedded Global Positioning System/Inertial Navigation System (EGI) equipped with M-Code for the U.S. Army’s EAGLE-M program.