WaypointCam

Capture geotagged photos, video, and waypoints with map and AR-style overlays

Source available on GitHub: https://github.com/AlsatianConsulting/WaypointCam


WaypointCam is an Android field camera built for location-aware photo and video capture. It combines camera workflows, live telemetry overlays, waypoint mapping, and export tools in one app designed for real-world documentation.

Capture what you see and where you were, all in a fast camera-first interface.

Key features:

- Photo and Video capture
- Capture JPEG photos and videos with a clean, quick workflow
- Switch between Photo, Video, and Map modes
- Rear/front camera switching

- Live telemetry HUD overlays
- On-screen telemetry includes heading, pitch, yaw, roll, zoom, time, and coordinates
- Photo output includes embedded HUD text and EXIF GPS when location is available
- Video output includes a rendered HUD overlay and location metadata

- Waypoint workflow
- Create waypoints by long-press on the map
- Add waypoints manually using LAT/LON, UTM, MGRS, or Address entry
- View and manage waypoints alongside captured media markers
- Show waypoint markers in camera view as AR-style overlays

- Map tools
- OpenStreetMap-based map workspace
- Edit and remove waypoints
- Clear waypoints and media markers when needed

- Import and export
- Import waypoint files
- Export points as CSV, KML, or KMZ
- Useful for field handoff, reporting, and GIS workflows

- Camera and display controls
- Configurable coordinate format: LAT/LON, UTM, MGRS
- Measurement system options: Metric or Imperial
- Time zone display: System or GMT/Zulu
- Adjustable camera controls (where supported), including options like grid, timer, and stabilization
- Reticle visibility toggle

- Storage and output control
- Choose your save folder with Android document tree picker
- Default output path: DCIM/WaypointCam

Who it’s for:
WaypointCam is built for survey-style capture, field inspection, site documentation, operations, and any workflow where location context matters as much as the image itself.

Permissions:
Camera, microphone (for video audio), and location permissions are used to provide capture and geotagging features. You control permissions in Android settings at any time.