capnjackcanon
Observer
Hey folks, I'm deployed for a year at the moment in Afghanistan. In my down time I am trying to write/co-write an app for 4x4 overlanding.
I would like to be able to open up an app on my phone/tablet and be able to have a google maps like map show me what 4x4 trails are near me and then show me the trail and give me turn by turn to reach the trail. I think a tool like this would make it easier to find trail heads for drivers and also make it so that it's easier to tread lightly and stay on established trails.
My main question to the group here is, what apps are out there already like this, and what do they do well, or not well.
The first goal of my app is to make it easier for folks to get into 4 wheeling, but the second will be as a way to generate donations to a veteran's charity. The goal is to basically to offer free mapping that is community based and community enhanced, but then when you choose to download an offline map, or extra layers it will give the user an option to donate to a local veteran charity based off of geo-location. IE if you are in Arizona and want the offline Arizona maps a prompt will come up offering you the chance to donate to XXXX Arizona Veterans Fund. No one will be required to donate to receive the service, because after all it's a community based app/system but the opportunity to donate will come up every time you download a new map.
Alright I've rambled enough here, any ideas?
Thanks for your time.
I would like to be able to open up an app on my phone/tablet and be able to have a google maps like map show me what 4x4 trails are near me and then show me the trail and give me turn by turn to reach the trail. I think a tool like this would make it easier to find trail heads for drivers and also make it so that it's easier to tread lightly and stay on established trails.
My main question to the group here is, what apps are out there already like this, and what do they do well, or not well.
The first goal of my app is to make it easier for folks to get into 4 wheeling, but the second will be as a way to generate donations to a veteran's charity. The goal is to basically to offer free mapping that is community based and community enhanced, but then when you choose to download an offline map, or extra layers it will give the user an option to donate to a local veteran charity based off of geo-location. IE if you are in Arizona and want the offline Arizona maps a prompt will come up offering you the chance to donate to XXXX Arizona Veterans Fund. No one will be required to donate to receive the service, because after all it's a community based app/system but the opportunity to donate will come up every time you download a new map.
Alright I've rambled enough here, any ideas?
Thanks for your time.