Waveshare ZED-F9P GPS-RTK HAT for Raspberry Pi Centimeter Level Accuracy

Description

Waveshare ZED-F9P GPS-RTK HAT is a high-precision GPS-RTK HAT built around the u-blox ZED-F9P GNSS module. It is designed for Raspberry Pi, Jetson Nano, Arduino, and STM32 projects that need centimeter level accuracy, RTK positioning, and reliable multi-band GNSS reception for robotics, surveying, mapping, precision agriculture, and navigation systems.

The official Waveshare Wiki highlights the ZED-F9P as a dual-band, multi-constellation GNSS solution with RTK convergence in seconds, support for reference station and positioning terminal roles, and moving base RTK support for heading and attitude applications. That makes this Waveshare ZED-F9P GPS-RTK HAT especially valuable for users searching for a Raspberry Pi RTK GPS HAT, u-blox ZED-F9P board, or centimeter level GNSS module.

Features

• Centimeter level accuracy: supports RTK positioning with 0.01m + 1ppm CEP horizontal and vertical accuracy.
• u-blox ZED-F9P onboard: built around the ZED-F9P GNSS module for high-precision positioning and timing.
• Multi-constellation GNSS: supports GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, and SBAS-related augmentation workflows.
• Dual-band reception: supports multi-band GNSS operation for stronger reliability in demanding environments.
• Moving base RTK support: useful for heading, attitude, and moving vehicle guidance applications.
• Multiple interfaces: supports USB, UART, I2C, and SPI for Raspberry Pi and embedded development.
• PPS timing output: configurable PPS frequency from 0.25Hz to 10MHz.
• U-Center support: can be configured with the official u-blox U-Center software workflow.
• Geo-fencing and anti-jamming capabilities: highlighted by the official Waveshare materials for advanced GNSS projects.

Specifications

Applications

• Autonomous robots and drones: precise navigation and path planning with RTK positioning.
• Precision agriculture: accurate vehicle guidance and field mapping using centimeter level GNSS.
• Surveying and GIS: high-accuracy land measurement, mapping, and geospatial data capture.
• Fleet management and asset tracking: better location precision for mobile tracking systems.
• Industrial automation: machine guidance, alignment, synchronization, and timing applications.

Product List

Other Content

RTK note: the official Waveshare material explains that the ZED-F9P GPS-RTK HAT can be used either as a reference station or a positioning terminal for centimeter level results.

Moving base note: the official Wiki also highlights moving base RTK for heading and attitude scenarios such as vessel heading, heavy machinery control, and precision agriculture vehicles.

Software note: the board supports the official U-Center configuration workflow, which is important for users tuning GNSS, PPS, protocols, and RTK settings.

Resources

• Waveshare Wiki: ZED-F9P GPS-RTK HAT
• u-blox ZED-F9P Module Overview
• u-blox U-Center
• OpenELAB: What is Raspberry Pi 5?

FAQ

What makes this Waveshare ZED-F9P GPS-RTK HAT different from a normal GPS board?
The key difference is RTK positioning. This ZED-F9P GPS-RTK HAT is designed for centimeter level accuracy, while ordinary GPS boards usually stay at meter-level positioning.

Can this board be used with Raspberry Pi only?
No. The official material also mentions Jetson Nano, Arduino, and STM32, although Raspberry Pi is the main HAT-style target.

Does it support moving base RTK?
Yes. The official Waveshare Wiki specifically highlights moving base RTK for heading and attitude use cases.

Does it support U-Center?
Yes. U-Center is one of the official software workflows for configuring the u-blox ZED-F9P module.

What kind of projects is it best for?
It is best suited to RTK positioning, precision agriculture, robot navigation, surveying, GIS, and other high-accuracy GNSS applications.