Mobile GIS data collection apps with Leaflet and PostGIS

Develop powerful HTML5 GPS data collection applications tailored to your exact needs! This course empowers you to build mobile apps that function seamlessly like native applications on any mobile device.

While readily available mobile data collection solutions exist, crafting your own application can be significantly more cost-effective. Consider the recurring costs of commercial platforms – many require monthly per-user subscriptions ranging from $30-$50. For teams of 50 or more, the savings from building your own application quickly become substantial.

Unlock unparalleled customizability. Forget the limitations of "one-size-fits-all" solutions. With this course, you have the freedom to implement any functionality you can imagine. Often, building a custom solution can be faster than adapting a pre-built application, even if the desired feature appears to be available elsewhere.

Experience the power of real-time data access. We'll teach you how to directly access a PostGIS database, ensuring immediate availability of data updates across all connected applications. This eliminates time-consuming data transfers between devices and servers, saving valuable man-hours and minimizing errors in large-scale data collection projects. Access data from desktop GIS software like ArcGIS and QGIS, other web applications, and even spreadsheet programs.

We also address the potential drawbacks of HTML5 web applications for this type of work and provide practical solutions. Learn to build robust and efficient GPS data collection tools that meet your specific requirements.