Coordinate navigation app for target points, distance, direction and tolerance
Navigating to a coordinate requires CRS, coordinate order, tolerance and field positioning source, not just an arrow on screen.
Field takeaways
- Targets can be entered as lat/lon or projected coordinates.
- Check X/Y order and zone before stake-out.
- Phone GPS is for reconnaissance; RTK is for precision.
- Tolerance depends on the job.
- MapLab Survey stores target, found point, photos and notes together.
Check the system first
A correct coordinate in the wrong system will take you confidently to the wrong place. Confirm it before you drive.
Distance beats a route line
Off-road, distance and bearing guidance is more useful than a road route. Walk the last metres slowly so the position settles.
Stop at the tolerance
Record the point you actually reached and its difference from the target, rather than waiting for a zero that GNSS noise will never hold.
Unstable readings
Near walls, trees and pylons the position jumps while you stand still. Step clear, let it settle, then return rather than chasing the number.
See it in action
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MapLab Survey handles RTK/GNSS point capture, drawing, area and volume calculations and coordinate conversion, then exports to DXF, KML/KMZ, GeoJSON, Shapefile, GeoPackage, NCZ or CSV. Capture, calculation and export work offline. Live NTRIP corrections and online basemaps need a connection.
Frequently asked questions
What does coordinate navigation do?
It guides you to a target coordinate.
Can I navigate to UTM?
Yes, with correct zone and datum.
Is phone GPS enough?
For reconnaissance, not precision stake-out.
Can differences be recorded?
Yes.
Technical references
The field guidance in this article is aligned with the technical and official references below.
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