Subscription-based GNSS Positioning Service

Trimble Catalyst

High accuracy GNSS positioning-as-a-service for Android and iOS mobile apps

Introducing Trimble Catalyst

Trimble® Catalyst™ is a revolutionary GNSS concept delivering positioning-as-a-service to Android™ and iOS devices. With the addition of the simple, lightweight Trimble DA2 GNSS receiver and an on-demand accuracy-based subscription, turn your smartphone or tablet into a precision mapping, navigation, and measurement tool you can use with any location enabled app or service.

Industries & Workflows
How it Works
Features & Benefits

GIS Mapping & Data Collection

From Archaeology to Zoology, Catalyst delivers cost-effective positioning for any industry. Smarter data collection, easier.

GNSS Land Surveying

When accuracy matters most, trust Catalyst for survey-grade positioning performance at an affordable price for everyday operation.

Mobile GIS Applications

With full support for iOS and Android, Catalyst enables precision mobile GIS workflows—including full integration with Esri's ArcGIS Field Maps.

Land & Cadastral Management

Precise land parcel and boundary mapping begins with accurate and affordable positioning. Trimble Catalyst delivers.

Utilities & Public Administration

Map and maintain critical utility and public administration infrastructure through the precise positioning capabilities of Catalyst.

UAV

Catalyst takes aerial mapping to the next level, helping deliver precise, streamlined ground control point capture for UAV mapping workflows.

Choose Your Precision

From centimeters to sub-meter, simply pick the Catalyst subscription level to suit your needs.

Purchase Your Subscription

Pay per hour, per month, or per year. Catalyst subscriptions deliver GNSS performance and corrections as an all-in-one service.

Grab a Catalyst DA2 Receiver

Lightweight, inexpensive and precise, the DA2 for Catalyst works with every Catalyst subscription level.

Connect and GO!

Connect your DA2 to your phone or tablet, launch your app, sign-in to Catalyst, and away you go!

Catalyst is Simple

Any location-enabled app, on any Android or iOS device, Catalyst delivers precision positioning without the hassle.

Catalyst is Flexible

Easily modify your accuracy level and team size as your requirements change.

Catalyst is Affordable

Once you have the powerful, yet low cost, Trimble DA2 receiver, only pay for the desired accuracy and time your projects require.

Catalyst is Precise

No matter what the task, Catalyst delivers Trimble precision and position quality to any location-enabled workflow.

Trimble DA2 GNSS Receiver: Simply Precise

The engine at the heart of the Catalyst positioning service is the Trimble DA2 receiver. Don't be fooled by its small size and even smaller price tag. Built using Trimble ProPoint™ GNSS technology, DA2 delivers survey-quality RTK positioning to location-enabled Android or iOS apps. Its lightweight, compact size makes it easy to carry and stow anywhere, so the DA2 is ready to go whenever you need it.

Choose Your Subscription

Catalyst subscriptions are available at a range of accuracy levels to suit your particular job requirements.

Catalyst 1 = Centimeter-level (1 cm)
Catalyst 10 = Decimeter (10 cm)
Catalyst 30 = Sub-foot (30 cm)
Catalyst 60 = Sub-meter (60 cm)

Whether you're carrying out mapping or mobile GIS data collection projects, Catalyst has the positioning accuracy for every workflow.

Catalyst monthly and annual subscriptions are ideal for seasonal, project-based, and predictable usage.

Purchase a subscription for one month-at-a-time, multiple months-at-a-time or annually for a fixed number of users, at the level of accuracy you and your teams require

Catalyst On-Demand hourly usage plans are perfect for unpredictable and fluctuating usage and team sizes.

Purchase from as little as 10 hours at a time for use by any number of users, and receive centimeter-level accuracy for your workflows

You’re always in complete control over how much you spend and when you spend it. What could be simpler?

Catalyst subscriptions include worldwide and configuration-free access to Trimble correction services through the Trimble Corrections Hub (TCH) which bundles access to Trimble VRS Now and Trimble RTX services for every subscriber at no extra cost.

TCH dynamically selects the appropriate correction service based on the environment, availability, and your subscription level. Or, use your own local correction sources if you prefer.

View detailed Trimble VRS Now & RTX Coverage Maps >