Digital Mapping Group launches high-precision GNSS mapping app FastXY

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Digital Mapping Group, a pioneer in high-accuracy GNSS solutions for more than two decades, has released FastXY, a powerhouse mapping application for iOS and Android.

FastXY is designed to transform standard mobile devices into professional-grade data-collection tools for geospatial information system (GIS) and architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) professionals.

As the industry shifts away from bulky, proprietary hardware, FastXY offers professionals the ability to collect point, line and polygon data with the devices already in their pockets. Unlike “lite” mapping apps, FastXY delivers advanced capabilities including 3D basemaps, construction staking, topographic surveying, on-the-fly datum transformations, and survey-grade elevations.

One of FastXY’s most disruptive features is its built-in Bluetooth data parser. This allows users to configure the app to collect data from virtually any instrument supporting BLE Bluetooth or RS-232 — including echosounders, radiation sensors, laser rangefinders, barcode scanners and more — and marry that data instantly with precise GNSS coordinates.

“Our goal to create the most useful GNSS field data collection software for iOS/Android that uses the latest software tools,” said Ryan Skeele, software engineer. “The power of iOS/Android mobile devices increases every year, and we intend to iterate quickly to provide users more powerful solutions in the field.”

Available in two versions: Free and Premium

Essentials (free version)

• High-accuracy ready. Works with device internal GNSS or Eos Positioning Systems’ Bluetooth receivers.
• Offline-first approach. No internet connection required for field editing/data collection.
• Rich visualization. 3D basemap featuring satellite, terrain and building overlays.
• Smart logic. Attribute picklists with computational operations.
• Survey-grade datum support. Real-time horizontal and vertical datum transformations.

Professional powerhouse (premium version)

• Advanced point staking, auto-topographic data collection and cross track navigation.
• Hardware integration. Full support for Eos Positioning Systems’ Skadi Tilt compensation and Smart Handle hardware.
• Sensor hub. Connect to echosounders, laser rangefinders, barcode readers, radiation sensors, and other instruments with the external instrument configurator.
• Advanced field workflow. Import Trimble Data Dictionaries, CAD/GIS files, KMZ/KML, and drone-captured raster imagery.
• Post-processing. RINEX data collection and direct OPUS submission for static post-processing.

“We’re excited to offer an app for high-precision AEC users that runs on the mobile device in your pocket,” said Eric Gakstatter, principal GNSS consultant and former GPS World survey editor. “Separately, the unique Sensor Hub feature allows FastXY to consume data from almost any external instrument, combining it with high-precision GNSS data.”

FastXY is available for download today on the Apple App Store and Google Play. For more information, visit fastxy.com.

Digital Mapping Group

Founded 24 years ago, Digital Mapping Group has deployed tens of thousands of high-accuracy GNSS solutions globally. Their expertise spans utilities, public works, AEC, environmental, transportation and government sectors.