Stonex S1000 GNSS First Look: 3-Camera Rover Revealed at Intergeo Frankfurt 2025

Stonex quietly dropped a glimpse of its next-generation GNSS rover at Intergeo Frankfurt 2025 the new Stonex S1000 GNSS Receiver, featuring an upgraded three camera system that could change how surveyors capture data in the field.

What is the Stonex S1000 GNSS Receiver?

The Stonex S1000 GNSS Receiver is the latest rover in the Stonex lineup, first shown to the public at Intergeo 2025 in Frankfurt, Germany. While the full official spec sheet has not yet been released, early previews point to a high-performance RTK GNSS receiver designed for professional surveyors who need speed, accuracy and rich visual context on today’s demanding job sites.

Stonex already has a strong presence in the GNSS market, with popular models like the S990+ and S980 used for topographic surveys, construction layout and boundary work. The S1000 appears to build on that foundation with upgraded imaging and smarter field workflows.

What’s new on the S1000 vs previous Stonex GNSS?

The headline change is the three camera system. Previous Stonex imaging-enabled receivers typically used dual cameras. By moving to a 3-camera configuration, the S1000 is positioned to offer:

• Wider field of view for visual stake-out and feature capture.
• Better visual context around each measured point, helping with QA/QC back in the office.
• Improved positioning workflows in tight, complex or partially obstructed environments.

In addition to the camera upgrade, the S1000 is expected to retain (or improve on) core Stonex strengths:

• Multi-constellation GNSS support (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou and others).
• RTK-level accuracy suitable for high-precision surveying and construction layout.
• Rugged housing for real-world job sites – not just lab conditions.

As more official information is released, we’ll update this post with confirmed specs and options.

Why the S1000 matters for modern surveyors

Survey projects are getting more complex, not less. Tight urban corridors, crowded construction sites and aggressive timelines are now the norm. A receiver like the S1000 aims to solve several pain points:

• Faster field workflows: Tilt compensation, advanced cameras and powerful GNSS mean fewer setups, less time “fighting” for a solution, and more time capturing usable points.
• Better documentation: High-quality imagery tied to GNSS positions creates a visual audit trail that can save you on disputes, change orders or questions from clients.
• Future-proofing your gear: As BIM, digital twins and 3D deliverables become standard, a camera-rich GNSS rover helps bridge classic surveying with modern 3D workflows.

If you’re currently working with older GNSS gear, you can check out our GNSS buyer’s guide for land surveyors to see where a receiver like the S1000 would fit into your upgrade path.

Specs and features we expect to see

Until Stonex publishes the full spec sheet, many details are still under wraps. Based on the current Stonex GNSS family and the early S1000 previews, here are features we expect (but cannot yet confirm):

• Multi-constellation, multi-frequency GNSS for robust RTK performance.
• Integrated IMU / tilt compensation for fast pole-tilt measurements without level bubbles.
• Triple-camera array for expanded visual coverage and more flexible AR/visual stake-out.
• Rugged IP-rated housing designed for dust, rain and rough handling.
• Base / rover flexibility depending on bundle configuration (rover-only, base + rover, etc.).

If you’re comparing this to existing models, our Stonex S990 overview and S980 vs S990 comparison are a good starting point.

How the S1000 could compare to existing Stonex receivers

Here’s a high-level look at how the S1000 is likely to sit next to other popular Stonex GNSS receivers in the field. Exact numbers will depend on the final spec sheet, but this gives you a sense of positioning:

If you’re currently running older hardware, you can see our full lineup of Stonex GNSS receivers to understand where the S1000 is likely to slot in once it officially ships.

How to prepare your crew and workflow for the S1000

You don’t have to wait for the official release to start getting ready. Here are some practical steps you can take now:

1. Audit your current GNSS gear: Identify which receivers are nearing end-of-life or limiting productivity on complex jobs. Note which crews and services would benefit most from a camera-rich rover.
2. Review your software stack: Make sure your field software and office processing tools can handle image-linked GNSS data and 3D deliverables.
3. Plan your 2026 equipment budget: If you’re budgeting for new GNSS hardware, pencil in a “next-gen Stonex rover” line item so you can move quickly once pricing and bundles are announced.
4. Update internal training: Start drafting SOPs for working with image-enhanced points, visual stake-out and QA/QC processes that take advantage of camera data.
5. Talk with your dealer early: Get on the list for updates, demos or pre-orders so you’re not waiting behind the crowd when the S1000 launches.

If you’d like help deciding when and how to upgrade, you can always reach out to us via our contact page for guidance on Stonex GNSS options and bundle recommendations.

Final thoughts and next steps

The Stonex S1000 GNSS Receiver is shaping up to be one of the most interesting GNSS releases in years, especially for surveyors who want to connect traditional RTK workflows with camera-rich, 3D-ready data.

While we’re still waiting on the full official spec sheet, the move to a three-camera system and the positioning of the S1000 within the Stonex family suggest a rover built for the next generation of surveying and geospatial work.

We’ll keep this page updated as Stonex releases more details on the S1000’s channels, battery life, bundle options and pricing. In the meantime, explore our current GNSS and GPS surveying equipment or check out our latest surveying tech articles to stay ahead of the curve.