NV Magnetometry for Navigation & Security

Reliable navigation in GNSS-denied environments is critical for autonomous systems and infrastructure security. NV-based magnetometers enable robust magnetic anomaly navigation by providing compact, highly sensitive magnetic field measurements at room temperature. Integrated with inertial sensors, they deliver drift-free positioning for drones, vehicles, and critical infrastructure monitoring—even in electromagnetically challenging environments. Unlike classical systems, NV sensors combine miniaturization with quantum-level sensitivity, ensuring accurate navigation without reliance on external signals. This makes them ideal for defense, logistics, and industrial applications where GNSS is unavailable or compromised.
NV Magnetometry for Navigation  & Security

Key Insights & References

Value proposition

GNSS-independent, Drift-free, Compact, Autonomous, Critical infrastructure, Robust

Bottleneck of SOTA

Fluxgate and MEMS-based inertial sensors suffer from drift and low sensitivity, requiring frequent GNSS updates and bulky setups.

Year Published

2025

Application Area

General

Quantum Sensing & Imaging

Sensing/Imaging Type

Magnetic Field Sensing

Device Type

Quantum Magnetometers

Operating Environment

Room temperature

Performance Metrics

Dynamic Range

Sensitivity

pT/sqrt(Hz) - nT/sqrt(Hz)

Resolution

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