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MobileMapper 6, first impressions

6 mobilemapper After working with the MobileMapper Pro, of which we have some satisfactions (not all), this year we will be working with the evolved model (0 redesigned) of Magellan called MobileMapper 6. Let's see the first impressions:

What makes it different from Pro

The main thing is that it already comes with Windows Mobile 6, which completely changes the scenario because the previous one had its own menu closed to the functionalities of the equipment for data capture purposes.

imageHaving Windows Mobile implies that it has the functionality of a Pocket, supporting commonly used programs such as Word, Excel, virtual keyboard, (Includes Office Mobile) Internet, third-party software, such as ArcPad or GIS functionalities such as Mobile Mapping.

It also includes a 2 Megapixel camera, touch screen, USB connection, electronic compass, microphone, speaker, LED flashlight, Bluetooth connection, among others. As software it comes with Mobile Mapping, in this case version 2.0. The combination of these features could lead you to better results or at least avoid the first trend: that part becomes more important than data.

Disadvantages

Post processing accuracy decreased, this I have to see. With the Pro it was possible to make differential correction and find radial accuracies that ranged between 40 and 80 centimeters; It is assumed that with this one could have between 1 and 2 meters, it is still good for cadastral surveying at low cost at a price of around $ 2,000 including post-processing software. Although it is best seen for non-cadastral purposes or to combine it with other direct or indirect methods.

Mobile mapper 6 Another disadvantage is that these can not function as a base, but it is possible to do post-processing with base data captured with a MobileMapper Pro.

The fact that it comes with Windows adds a series of risks, especially due to misuse, such as greater vulnerability to viruses and shorter battery life. Of course, it is necessary to make the staff more aware that it is not an instrument to listen to music, videos or to be taking photographs of the half-naked bride. Nor is it a PocketPC for browsing the Internet in areas where there is wireless access.

It should be more fragile than the Pro, although they suggest that it can withstand 1 meter drops to pavement, which I am not in a position to test. It also does not come with an SD card, you have to buy it separately unless negotiated with the seller.

 

Expectations

Many, I will tell you as we implement it in combination with the miserable Garmin Legend for rural use, the MibileMapper Pro and total station for urban use; ah, we will also apply photointerpretation where there is coverage Google speaking.

At least, Pro's headache, which started from the SD card could be removed, although it was a factory error caused by the Magellan trade unionists, the support always attributed it to viruses.

You also have to break the habit of not reading the manual, because at the beginning I realize that the shutdown button, if it is not held for several seconds, only suspends the system (or turns off the screen); this will cause the battery to discharge.

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Golgi Alvarez

Writer, researcher, specialist in Land Management Models. He has participated in the conceptualization and implementation of models such as: National Property Administration System SINAP in Honduras, Management Model of Joint Municipalities in Honduras, Integrated Cadastre-Registry Management Model in Nicaragua, Territory Administration System SAT in Colombia . Editor of the Geofumadas knowledge blog since 2007 and creator of the AulaGEO Academy that includes more than 100 courses on GIS - CAD - BIM - Digital Twins topics.

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  1. Good day, I would like to know if you can help me start my mobila mapper 6, thanks

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