As GNSS signal disruptions continue to proliferate on a global scale, a Montreal-based company has taken a decisive step forward in autonomous navigation technology. OSCPS Motion Sensing Inc., operating under the name OSCP, officially launched on September 1, 2026, its new product NavigationGate: a processing unit designed to transform any of its inertial measurement units (IMUs) into a complete inertial navigation system (INS), enabling platforms to maintain precise position awareness even when satellite signals are unavailable. Pre-orders for the first production batch are now open.
A Growing Threat to GNSS Reliability
The launch of NavigationGate comes at a particularly timely moment. According to EUROCONTROL, up to 38% of European en-route air traffic now passes through zones regularly affected by radio interference. In July 2026, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) published the fourth revision of its guidelines on GNSS outages, characterizing these incidents as more severe and disruptive than at any previous point in time.
This phenomenon is not limited to aviation. Operators of maritime, rail, robotic, and autonomous ground systems face the same challenges: in increasingly electromagnetically contested environments, reliance on GNSS represents a critical point of vulnerability. NavigationGate is designed precisely to address this gap, ensuring navigation continuity regardless of satellite signal availability.
An Onboard Sensor Fusion Solution
NavigationGate transforms an OSCP IMU into a complete INS by combining multiple data sources: inertial data from the IMU, a dual-antenna RTK-compatible GNSS system, and customer-specific auxiliary sensors. The data fusion is performed entirely onboard the processing card — not on the host computer — before continuously transmitting position, velocity, and attitude data via CAN and RS422 communication buses.
This embedded architecture offers several strategic advantages for system integrators: reduced computational load on the mission computer, minimal latency, and simplified integration into existing system architectures. NavigationGate also accommodates customer-specific auxiliary sensors, providing considerable integration flexibility to meet the most varied operational requirements.
« Our customers don't have a sensor problem. They have a continuity problem. NavigationGate closes that gap, right at the board level. » – Kazem Zandi, Founder and CEO, OSCP
Compatibility with OSCP's MK2 Product Line
NavigationGate is designed to integrate seamlessly with OSCP's MK2 IMU product line. Two performance levels are available to match different operational requirements:
• The photonic MK2E2 model, delivering tactical-grade performance, suited for aeronautical, defense, and advanced robotics applications;
• The MK2Z model, delivering navigation-grade performance, for the most demanding precision applications.
This modularity enables customers to tailor their inertial navigation solution to their specific operational needs without changing their hardware ecosystem — a significant advantage for programs with long development cycles where hardware platform stability is a strategic concern.
Real-World Performance Validated Without GPS
OSCP published the results of a highly revealing road test: during a 21-minute test conducted entirely without satellite positioning, relying solely on the gyroscope without any filtering, OSCP's photonic IMU finished just 5.7 meters from the reference position. Under the same aiding conditions, an equivalent MEMS device finished 20.5 meters from the reference position — an error more than three times greater.
These results highlight the fundamental advantage of photonic gyroscopes over traditional MEMS sensors in terms of inertial drift, and validate NavigationGate's relevance for mission-critical applications where any loss of precision can have serious operational consequences — whether for a military drone, an autonomous vehicle, or a maritime navigation system.
Technical Specifications
NavigationGate stands out for its compact form factor and specifications adapted to demanding embedded environments:
• Dimensions: 75.5 × 58.5 × 30 mm — ultra-compact format suited to volume-constrained platforms;
• Power supply: 12 to 34 V — compatible with most embedded electrical architectures;
• Output interfaces: CAN and RS422 — widely adopted industrial standards in aerospace and defense;
• OEM variant: available at the board level for maximum integration into customer systems;
• ITAR compliance: product not subject to ITAR restrictions, facilitating international exports;
• Manufacturing: fully designed and manufactured in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
NavigationGate's ITAR-free status is a significant commercial and logistical advantage for international customers, who can procure and deploy the system without the administrative constraints associated with dual-use U.S. equipment.
OSCP: A Quebec Pioneer in Photonic Inertial Navigation
Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Montreal, OSCPS Motion Sensing Inc. specializes in the design and manufacture of photonic gyroscopes and inertial measurement units. OSCP's mission is to develop inertial sensors with tactical-grade precision while maintaining the advantages of MEMS sensors in terms of size, weight, power consumption, and cost — the SWAP-C trade-off that sits at the heart of modern embedded system design.
Its customers operate across diverse and demanding sectors: aerospace and defense, marine and underwater operations, rail, robotics, and autonomous ground systems. The Canadian manufacture of its products, combined with their ITAR-free status, makes OSCP a strategic supplier for integrators seeking to diversify their supply chains outside of U.S. regulatory constraints. Pre-orders are now open at oscp.com. Media contact: Alex Lintott, Director of Operations, [email protected], +1 (438) 383-6727.
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