— DEFENSE & AEROSPACE

Tactical-Grade IMU Sensors
For Defense.

Inertial Sense delivers tactical-grade IMU, INS, and GNSS/RTK sensors engineered for the demands of modern defense systems — at up to 80% less cost than legacy suppliers. Trusted by Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, L3Harris, RTX, and Elbit Systems across more than 30,000 deployed platforms worldwide.

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IMX-5 — Key Specs

Gyro Bias Stability	1.5 °/hr
Dynamic Roll/Pitch	0.04 °
Dynamic Heading	0.13 °
RTK Position (CEP)	3 cm
Data Rate	1 KHz
Weight	0.8 g
Operating Temp	−40 to +85 °C

— By The Numbers

Field-Proven
at Global Scale.

30K+

// deployments

Inertial systems deployed globally across defense and commercial platforms

80%

// cost reduction

Less than competing tactical-grade systems — without sacrificing performance

3cm

// rtk precision

Centimeter-level position accuracy via onboard Real-Time Kinematic GNSS

1KHz

// output rate

High-frequency data for rapid-response navigation and targeting systems

— Why Defense Programs Choose Us

Precision That
Performs Under
Pressure.

Defense programs can no longer afford sensors that force a tradeoff between cost and performance. Inertial Sense’s patented IMU/INS technology delivers tactical-grade accuracy at a fraction of legacy pricing — enabling high-volume deployments in attritable systems, unmanned platforms, and next-generation munitions programs without blowing the cost structure.

Our sensors are engineered for environments where failure is not an option: GPS-denied theaters, high-vibration airframes, shock-intensive ground vehicles, and RF-contested battlespaces. Every unit is factory-calibrated and fully tested before shipment.

GNSS-Denied Performance

Maintains navigation accuracy when GPS is jammed, spoofed, or unavailable — critical for contested operations.

MIL-Ready Durability

Shock, vibration, and extreme thermal resistance. −40°C to +85°C range with ruggedized enclosure options.

SWaP-C Optimized

0.8 g weight and sub-110 mW power draw. Built for size, weight, power, and cost-constrained platforms.

Rapid Integration

Full SDK, open API, and hands-on engineering support. Our team works directly with yours to accelerate deployment.

— Technical Specifications

IMX-5 Platform —
Tactical IMU / INS

Inertial Performance

Gyro Bias In-Run Stability< 1.5 °/hr

Gyro Noise (ARW)0.16 °/√hr

Accel Bias In-Run Stability< 19 μg

Accel Noise (VRW)0.02 m/s/√hr

Gyro Operating Range±4,000 °/sec

Accel Operating Range±16 g

Output Data Rate1 KHz

Navigation Accuracy

Dynamic Roll/Pitch (RMS)0.04°

Static Roll/Pitch (RMS)0.1°

INS Dynamic Heading (RMS)0.13°

Dual GNSS Heading (RMS)0.4°

RTK Position (CEP)3 cm

Physical & Environmental

Module Weight0.8 g

Operating Temperature−40°C to +85°C

Supply Voltage3.0 – 3.6 V

Power (IMU @ 1 KHz)~95 mW

Power (AHRS/INS)~100 mW

Interfaces & Communications

IMX-5 InterfacesUSB, UART ×3, SPI

RUG-3 InterfacesUSB, RS232, RS485, CAN

Max SPI Data Rate10 Mbps

Sensor DOF10 DOF

Onboard FusionAHRS + INS + RTK

Full datasheet, ICD, and integration documentation available upon request. Engineering support is included with all evaluation kits.

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— Defense Applications

Engineered for the
Most Demanding
Platforms.

01

UAS / UAV

Attritable Drone & Unmanned Aerial Systems

Cost-optimized tactical-grade navigation for attritable and expendable UAS platforms. Low SWaP-C profile enables high-volume production without navigational compromise. RTK precision supports autonomous waypoint navigation, loitering, and precision strike applications.

02

Ground Vehicles

Autonomous UGV & Ground Maneuver Systems

Robust IMU/INS fusion for unmanned ground vehicles operating in degraded or GPS-denied environments. High-shock and vibration tolerance for off-road platforms. Dual GNSS compassing eliminates magnetometer dependency in magnetically hostile environments.

03

EO/IR & SATCOM

Gimbal Stabilization & Antenna Pointing

Sub-0.04° dynamic roll/pitch accuracy enables precise stabilization for EO/IR sensors, radar pointing, and SATCOM antenna tracking on moving platforms. High-bandwidth 1 KHz output supports demanding control loop requirements.

04

Munitions

Precision Guided Munitions & Seekers

Tactical-grade bias stability and high-g accelerometer range support precision guidance. Miniaturized form factor integrates into space-constrained seeker and fuze assemblies. Contact our team to evaluate against your CEP requirements.

05

Maritime

USV & Subsurface Navigation Systems

Reliable heading, roll, pitch, and position for unmanned surface and underwater vehicles. Dual GNSS compass heading eliminates magnetic anomalies common in maritime environments. Proven in global marine navigation deployments.

06

C-UAS / ISR

Counter-UAS & ISR Platform Navigation

Stable and accurate heading for tracking, targeting, and sensor slewing in C-UAS and ISR applications. Sensor fusion output provides reliable orientation even in the presence of RF interference and electronic warfare environments.

FULL STACK

TACTICAL SOLUTIONS

IMX-5

When you only need raw motion data or don’t need GPS data fusion

10 DOF module sensor module consisting of a tactical-grade Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), magnetometer, and barometer.
Output includes angular rate, linear acceleration, magnetic vector, and barometric pressure and altitude.
Includes Attitude Heading Reference System (AHRS) sensor fusion to estimate roll, pitch, and heading.

IMX-5: IMU/AHRS
USE CASES

IMX-5-GNSS

When your deployed systems require GPS fusion

Everything in the IMX-5, plus:
IMU to GNSS sensor fusion enables enhanced accuracy to position and orientation estimations
Compensation for GNSS Signal Loss
Mitigation of Multipath and Noise Enhanced dynamic performance by providing precise velocity and acceleration information

IMX-5: GNSS
USE CASES

Mobile platforms and vehicles
Autopilots
UAV Navigation
Ground Vehicle Navigation
Marine Navigation System
Opto-electrical gimbal stabilization

IMX-5-RTK

When your solution requires centimeter-level accuracy

Everything in the IMX-5-GNSS, plus:
Centimeter level precision, thanks to Onboard Real Time Kinematics (RTK) GNSS
Delivers real-time positioning, allowing for immediate and continuous monitoring of precise locations
Sensor fusion for roll, pitch, magnetic heading, velocity, and RTK precision position

IMX-5: RTK
USE CASES

IMX-5-DUAL

Created for the most demanding, noisy applications

IMX-5: DUAL
USE CASES

— The Cost Advantage

Tactical Grade No
Longer Means
Budget-Breaking.

For years, tactical-grade performance meant million-dollar development programs or legacy sensor suppliers with price tags that killed program viability. Inertial Sense’s patented designs change that equation permanently.

01 //

Patented Architecture

Proprietary calibration and sensor fusion algorithms extract tactical-grade performance from cost-optimized hardware — a fundamental IP moat, not a cut-corner approach.

02 //

Scalable for High-Volume

Unit economics that support attritable and expendable platform programs at scale. Pricing available for OEM volume commitments from 100 to 100,000+ units.

03 //

No Compromise on Spec

Same gyro bias stability, same dynamic heading accuracy, same RTK precision — at a fraction of the cost. Every unit factory-calibrated and tested before shipment.

— Relative System Cost

Legacy Tactical IMU (Typical) $$$$$

Inertial Sense IMX-5 Up to 80% less

Comparable tactical-grade performance specification. Contact our team for a formal competitive pricing analysis tailored to your program.

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— From the Field

What Defense Teams
Are Saying.

"

Inertial Sense has been a game-changer for our new satellite products. We're getting the highest levels of accuracy and performance at an unbeatable price. Our hands-on partnership has been nothing short of phenomenal. Highly recommended!

Senior Program Manager

Intellian Technologies

"

Partnering with Inertial Sense has been an absolute success story. Our defense clients appreciate the tactical grade reliability and precision, enabling us to deepen our relationships and grow our business, and Inertial Sense's support team is always ready to go the extra mile for our customers' success.

VP of Sales

FMS

"

Finding sensors that support a commercial autonomy platform was hard enough, but we also need to integrate quickly and get to market as quickly as possible. Inertial Sense works hands on with our integration team and is never late on delivery.

Founder & CTO

RC Mowers

— Get Started

Ready to Evaluate
the IMX-5 for
Your Program?

Speak directly with our defense application engineers. We’ll assess your platform requirements, recommend the right sensor configuration, and provide a formal quote — typically within 48 hours.

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Founded in 2013, Inertial Sense is making precision and autonomous movement so easy it can be included in nearly any type of device. With an initial focus on small workhorse devices such as robotic mowers, last-mile delivery vehicles, precision agriculture, and consumer equipment, Inertial Sense is transforming how the world moves.

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