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The Avenza Maps Pro mobile mapping app is widely used in forestry, logging and other areas where remote field workers need accurate information about their location. Avenza Maps Pro works with your smartphone or tablet’s GPS capability to locate yourself on digital maps in the app, even without internet or cell network connectivity.

Most smartphones and tablets have GPS capability, however, their ability to obtain accurate GPS fixes varies greatly between devices. As a result, the average smartphone or tablet is only capable of GPS accuracy in the range of 5-10 meters. While this is sufficient for some applications, many users need greater accuracy in order to collect better data and record their location more precisely.

Trimble's precise positioning enables greater location accuracy

Recently, Avenza Systems, the developer of Avenza Maps, has joined Trimble’s GIS Business Partner Program. As part of the program, Avenza has implemented the Trimble Precision SDK (Software Developer Kit) to integrate high-accuracy positioning capability in its Avenza Maps Pro app running on smartphones or tablets using Trimble GNSS receivers. This allows app users to benefit from greater location accuracy while offline. Depending on the Trimble receiver or device used, GPS accuracy within centimeters can be achieved. Better accuracy improves the quality of data collected or added to maps and can help to enhance safety by providing more accurate positioning information.

Trimble GPS devices including the Trimble® R1 and R2 GNSS receivers can be paired directly with iOS and Android phones and tablets running the Avenza Maps Pro mobile app. Trimble handhelds including the Trimble TDC100, TDC600, TDC150 and Trimble Nomad® 5 can also be used with Avenza Maps Pro. The pairing allows location information from the Trimble device to flow into Avenza Maps Pro where it can be applied to functionality within the app including self-location, dropping placemarks, measuring lines, navigating and more. Avenza Maps Pro users can take advantage of the Trimble integration at no additional cost with their current subscription.

Avenza Maps Pro workflows empowered by high accuracy positioning

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“We are excited to be working with Avenza Systems to combine high-accuracy GPS data collection devices with simple, easy-to-use GIS workflows in Avenza Maps,” said Stephanie Michaud, Strategic Marketing Manager, Trimble Surveying & Mapping Field Solutions. “Creating a seamless integration with Trimble high-accuracy receivers and the Avenza Maps software will empower customers with a comprehensive and precise field data collection solution that delivers high-quality, reliable data.”

“In working together with Trimble, we are holding true to the mission of Avenza Maps, which is to simplify and improve the experience of mobile mapping at every level from recreational users to GIS professionals,” says Ted Florence, President of Avenza Systems, Inc. “Trimble products are well-known and well-respected in the industries we mutually serve. Forest management, logging, and exploration organizations as well as search-and-rescue and emergency response agencies now have a better way to leverage these ‘tools of the trade’ for even better results.”

Use cases tell success story

To learn more about Avenza Maps Pro + Trimble, visit here and check out Avenza's blog for stories on professionals who are already using Avenza Maps Pro and Trimble devices together for greater productivity and accuracy in the field.

The Avenza app is a free download and can be found in the:

• Google Play Store.

Note: Many of the Department's maps are available for free from the Avenza store as well. To find them search 'ndgf' while in the Avenza store.

Avenza-Geospatial PDF App

Geospatial PDF maps can be very useful when hunting, fishing or hiking in North Dakota where many areas do not have good cell reception. These maps can be downloaded and saved on a smartphone prior to going into the field. Once in the field, the phone’s GPS can be used to display the user’s current location on the map. No cell service is required since the map is already stored on the phone.

Using the Avenza Maps Mobile App

After installing the Avenza application, maps can be added in a few different ways. The example below shows how to load a map from a URL on an iPhone. This process will look somewhat different on an Android.

Load Map from URL Example (iPhone)

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Step 1

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To add a map (limit 3 maps in free version), click on the + sign at the top of the app screen.

Step 6

If you have your phone's location services turned on and you are within the map's boundries, a blue dot will show your location.

Step 8

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Use the pin icon to drop a pin/bookmark onto the map.