u-blox ZED-F9P GNSS module with OSNMA firmware update

u-blox has announced support for Galileo OSNMA (Open Service Navigation Message Authentication) in the latest firmware update of its ZED-F9P high-precision GNSS module. The enhancement advances the spoofing detection and jamming detection capabilities of the multi-band GNSS module, enabling robust performance for various applications such as robotic lawnmowers, unmanned aerial vehicles, and surveying and mapping.

The ZED-F9P-05B is the first u-blox product to adopt OSNMA, a cryptographically strong solution to spoofing that sets a high industry standard for GNSS security. The update helps continue the high performance of the device, with benefits including enhanced spoofing and jamming detection for end-product robustness against tampering and malicious attacks, as well as improved real-time kinematic (RTK) convergence to reduce the risk of incorrect readings important to surveying-related applications.

The addition of SPARTN Beidou satellite constellation support also enhances the capabilities of the GNSS receivers and boosts the performance of the u-blox PointPerfect GNSS correction service in some regions. As the receivers feature an advanced ionospheric model, they deliver a more robust performance during periods of elevated ionospheric activities.