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QField for Transportation (Roads, Rail, Airports, Signage)

Mobile GIS for transportation asset mapping, inspections, and construction QA across roads, rail, and airports.

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Map and maintain transport networks efficiently

Capture assets, inspect conditions, and sync updates from the field with QField and QFieldCloud.

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Field-ready transportation asset management

QField helps teams inventory roads, rail assets, airport infrastructure, and signage. Collect geospatially accurate data, photos, and conditions even without connectivity.

Typical workflows

  • Road furniture and pavement condition surveys
  • Rail corridor asset inspections and clearances
  • Airport signage, lighting, and safety inspections

Built for collaboration

Prepare in QGIS, collect in QField, and sync through QFieldCloud so office and field stay aligned.

Why this matters

  • Dispersed assets and long routes complicate data capture
  • Offline areas and poor connectivity
  • Slow QA and handover to asset systems

Trusted results

  • Widely used for road, rail, and airport operations
  • Integrates with QGIS and enterprise GIS databases

FAQ

Does QField support high-accuracy GNSS?
Yes. Use external receivers and see live accuracy to meet compliance tolerances.
Can we structure inspections and condition ratings?
Yes. Build smart forms in QGIS with domains and constraints for consistent inspections.

About QField

QField is the leading professional fieldwork app used in enterprise settings for efficient geospatial data collection and management. As a Digital Public Good, QField not only excels in enterprise and professional applications but also contributes significantly to advancing at least six of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting a more sustainable and equitable future.

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Credits

QField, QFieldCloud and QFieldSync are developped by OPENGIS.ch. OPENGIS.ch offers consulting, development, training and support for open-source software including QField, QGIS and PostGIS.