GIS For Biologists: Tip #21 – How To Record A Waypoint On A Smart Phone Using The GPS Essentials App

Collecting high resolution spatial data for use in biological research used to require the purchase and use of a dedicated GPS receiver. However, almost all modern smart phones contain GPS receivers, and by downloading and installing a suitable app, you can turn your smart phone into a fully functioning GPS receiver.

This video shows you how to record a waypoint using one popular smart phone GPS app, called GPS Essentials. While this is the GPS app that we, at GIS In Ecology, currently recommend, many other similar apps are available.

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