In recent years, mobile GIS has evolved significantly from the image of a "special tool used only by experts" to a tool accessible to everyone. This article features two apps: Xplor used by the Ohio Department of Transportation and HemsWX developed by the Norwegian Air Ambulance Foundation, and introduces how ArcGIS Maps SDK for Flutter supports field operations in these cases.ArcGIS Maps SDK for Flutter.
■ Xplor: A Field App That Simplifies Complex Road Data Operations
Xplor is a field GIS app provided by Polygon Solutions that consolidates various information necessary for road asset management into an easy-to-use format on site. The Ohio Department of Transportation has implemented a customized version of this app, with thousands of workers using it over 2 million times annually.
By adopting Xplor, essential road management data such as linear referencing systems and asset data like bridges and signs can be intuitively viewed through the high-precision 2D rendering and smooth map interaction capabilities of ArcGIS Maps SDK for Flutter.
In the field, the same data can be accessed both online and offline, and the layout remains consistent regardless of device size, eliminating information gaps among workers. Additionally, secure and integrated data management via ArcGIS Online has facilitated smooth information sharing between office and field.
Details of this case study here: Real-World Impact with ArcGIS Maps SDKs for Native Apps:
https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/ae2e644171084bcdab718a342c506929
■ HemsWX: A Field App Supporting Air Ambulance Missions
Developed by the Norwegian Air Ambulance Foundation, HemsWX is an app that consolidates diverse information such as terrain, weather, and flight routes to support air ambulance medical missions.
日本の多くのフィールド業務でも GIS をもっと手軽に活用できるようになるきっかけとして、ArcGIS Maps SDK for Flutter を活用していただければ嬉しく思います。
さいごに：ArcGIS Maps SDK for Flutter を試してみたい方へ
SDK を使ってどんな感じで開発できるのか知りたいという方は、環境構築から簡易的な GIS 機能の実装を、順を追って紹介したブログ記事があるので、ぜひ試してみてください！
Flutter で地図アプリを作成してみよう：
https://community.esri.com/t5/a/a/ta-p/1546011
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