A Google user 38
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
So this can be a very useful application for any large team whose members are deployed out in the field. It has a steep learning curve, though-unlike most mobile apps, this is a complete and feature-rich situational awareness system that has the capability of connecting to a dedicated server (probably necessary). I've only taken a cursory look and I already can see that this tool is complete and not at all watered down or simplified for mobile users. RTFM. You WILL need to. GREAT job on this. Edited
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Sunday, November 6, 2022
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William M. 57
Friday, April 8, 2022
Works well. The learning curve is steep. But even without a TAKserver, you can enjoy using the software. Version 4.5.1.8 still works with the Meshtastic forwarder from the Google drive. Loading maps takes time, but is easy enough with open source free options. It even works with some of the NOAA nautical maps. Love that this is available free and clear. Evidently source code is on Github. Edited
TAK Product Center
Friday, April 8, 2022
Thank you for your 5 star review! Please feel free to browse the source on github.
Dallas Clements 92
Thursday, September 2, 2021
An excellent tool for coordinating public safety agencies during planned events or emergencies. You have to do some work to tap the full potential of the product. For example, gathering links for better maps or importing Digital Terrain Elevation Data. However, once you do, it's gold. Fair warning, though... it will crush your battery. Be prepared.
TAK Product Center
Saturday, September 18, 2021
Thank you for your kind words. We strive in each release to continue improve batter life.
Wes Coleman 88
Friday, September 4, 2020
The learning curve for this software is much steeper than your typical "mobile app". You'll need to read the manual and train your team in how to use it. It takes a bit of work to get maps and elevation data imported. Once that's done the app's functionality in geospatial awareness is very deep and can be made to work offline. You'll have to run your own server to get the most out of the "Team Awareness" features of this software if your office doesn't already have one set up. It's not exactly turn-key in terms of ease of use, but ATAK can be a game changer for work and play with the right infrastructure. I mostly use it for measuring distances and altitudes on a map and keeping track of my team when out biking, so I'm only scratching the surface of ATAK's functionality.
Chris C 472
Thursday, April 28, 2022
This app is a huge security/opsec risk. App won't run without giving it full access to camera, microphone, gps location, management of all files and storage access, ALL THE TIME. Cannot set permissions to "Only while using the app." This allows for an unknown remote entity to have full control over your device at any time, even when not using the app. No thanks - deleted.
TAK Product Center
Monday, June 6, 2022
We are working on only requesting audio/camera/microphone permissions when the user actually goes into those workflows in the future. Unlike other android apps, our quit button is legit and the application does not continue running in the background. Additionally, we do not collect any data.
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