RTKdata satellite tech promises precision in North Yorkshire

They are using a new service called rtkdata.com, which claims to strip away the cost and complexity that has long held smaller operations back.

For years, the gold standard for accuracy has been RTK (Real-Time Kinematic) technology.

It allows tractors and machinery to operate within a 1-2 cm margin of error, essential for modern farming.

However, the traditional hurdle was the base station, an expensive, stationary piece of hardware that businesses had to buy, install, and maintain themselves.

For many family farms and local contractors, the upfront investment of several thousand pounds was simply too steep.

German company RTKdata, which operates globally, says it has effectively removed this barrier.

Instead of requiring you to own a base station, the service provides correction data via the mobile internet.

By tapping into a global network of over 20,000 stations with dense coverage across the UK, RTKdata promises pinpoint accuracy directly to a user’s existing equipment using a standard SIM card or mobile hotspot.

Tom Henderson, who farms 280 acres of arable land near Malton, said: “We looked at buying our own base station three years ago, but the cost was prohibitive.

“With this service, I was up and running in twenty minutes. No installation, no fuss. It just works.”

RTKdata says it stands out by helping farms and other businesses focus on the bottom line removing the y removing the need for hardware maintenance and offering a setup that takes minutes rather than days.

Furthermore, the digital shift is no longer a luxury, the company adds, it is a survival tool. To help local businesses transition without risk, the service offers a 30-day free trial, allowing operators to prove the value on their own soil before committing.

Monthly plans start at $40 USD, with annual subscriptions also available. For details, go to: rtkdata.com