In Eastern Finland, GNSS interference has made satellite-based positioning systems like GPS increasingly unreliable. Kelluu’s unmanned airships provide a new way to gather accurate geospatial data in these conditions.
Kelluu’s airships operate at lower altitudes, around 100 meters, and move slowly, making them less sensitive to signal disruptions. Onboard systems and physical shielding help recognize and filter out interference.
As part of aerial monitoring and data collection, Kelluu and the National Land Survey of Finland are also developing tools to detect GNSS jamming during flight. Currently, many receivers detect interference only after the flight is complete. Real-time detection helps minimize disruption and enables faster response.
This collaboration proves that innovation can overcome today’s growing challenges. Airships are opening up a new path for collecting reliable geospatial data, even in areas where GNSS-reliant systems are disrupted.
Operations continue this summer in Eastern Finland, where interference is strongest. The data collected supports not only the National Land Survey, but also agencies like the Finnish Defence Forces and the Finnish Food Authority.