Land measurement app for area, perimeter, coordinates, KML and reports
A land measurement app should do more than show GPS. It should connect area, perimeter, coordinates, KML, DXF, photos and reports.
Field takeaways
- MapLab Survey supports points, lines and polygons.
- It supports field calculations such as area, perimeter, slope, profile and volume.
- KML, DXF, GeoJSON and CSV serve different delivery needs.
- Phone GPS is approximate; external RTK is for precise work.
- Layers, photos and notes make the data understandable.
Beyond the number
Measuring is easy. Remembering six months later what was measured, by which method and in which coordinate system, is what separates a field app from a calculator with a map.
Structure from the start
Create layers by feature type, give them understandable names, and attach a short note to anything ambiguous. A minute in the field saves hours in the office.
Photos make it defensible
A measurement with a photograph of the location survives a dispute; one without usually does not.
Finish with the export
Export in the format the recipient needs and put the coordinate system in the filename.
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 a land measurement app do?
It captures area, distance, coordinates, photos, notes and exports.
Can MapLab Survey open KML?
Yes.
Can it export DXF?
Yes.
What is needed for precision?
External RTK/GNSS and control.
Technical references
The field guidance in this article is aligned with the technical and official references below.
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