diff --git a/src/characteristics.rs b/src/characteristics.rs
index 8f98fb4..d63435e 100644
--- a/src/characteristics.rs
+++ b/src/characteristics.rs
@@ -20,3 +20,16 @@ pub struct Characteristics {
     /// The rate noise density is at 0.03 dps/√Hz.
     pub rate_noise_density: f32,
 }
+
+impl Default for Characteristics {
+    fn default() -> Self {
+        #[allow(clippy::excessive_precision)]
+        Self {
+            full_scale: 250,
+            sensitivity: 8.75,
+            zero_rate_noise: 10.0,
+            zero_rate_level_temp: 0.03,
+            rate_noise_density: 0.03 * 3.5355339059327378
+        }
+    }
+}