Magellan® is the consumer brand of Thales Navigation, one of the world's leading innovators of navigation and positioning solutions with operations worldwide. Magellan was the brand that introduced the first consumer handheld GPS solution in 1989, and it has maintained its place as a leading global GPS brand for consumers.
Thales Navigation markets its Magellan brand GPS solutions in the consumer electronics, outdoor, and automotive markets. From entry-level handheld GPS products to premium vehicle navigation systems, Magellan products give individual consumers the security of knowing where they're going and how to get there.
Thales Navigation, headquartered in San Dimas, Calif. with European sales headquarters in Carquefou, France, is a subsidiary of Thales, a leading professional electronics company headquartered in Paris, France, with activities in aerospace, defense and technology.
