GoPro cameras create stunning, high-quality images. They are durable, easy to mount, and have a wide field of view that can capture up to two images per second. Recent GoPro Models (Hero 5 and newer, except GoPro Hero 7 White and GoPro Hero 12) have built-in GPS and can be used to easily upload imagery to Mapillary.
Recommended devices
- HERO 13 Black
- HERO 11 Black - note that the HERO 12 does not have built-in GPS, so we recommend sticking with the HERO 13, 11 or upgrading for 360 capabilities to the GoPro MAX.
*Older HERO cameras are also compatible with Mapillary, as long as they've got GPS.
Mounting recommendations
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For car mounting tips, see our GoPro HERO car mounting tutorial.
You may also choose to mount your GoPro to your bike helmet while biking. Any suction cup mount should work fine.
For walking, we recommend a selfie-stick. |
Comments
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Is the gopro hero 5 stand alone ready to upload images. So yes how.
Are there examples sequences to see the results of images.
It has now a gps onboard.
Your text above: https://help.mapillary.com/hc/en-us/articles/115001590645-GoPro
"A downside with GoPro for Mapillary is that the cameras lack built-in gps so you have to use an external GPS recorder in order to geotag the photos"
Specifications gopro hero 5 (scroll down)
http://shop.gopro.com/EMEA/cameras/
thx
Hi Frank,
Thanks for your question! It's a good point that the Hero5 is different since it has built-in GPS. Therefore, you can use it according to the same instructions as the Garmin Virb (see here). We haven't had the chance to properly test it via the Mapillary for iOS app integration yet, but theoretically, it should work as well.
I don't have an example sequence for you from the Hero5 specifically, but since the resolution is the same as for the older models, it's probably going to be just as great as this one with a GoPro mounted on bike handlebars.
I've edited this help article according to your notes.
Best,
Katrin
Hey,
I tried out today with my Gopro Hero5 Session and my GoPro+ LCD, both worked fine first they connected and shooted as intendent! But the result was wrong. I was going around several Blocks and the result was a straight line ,15 km away where I actually caputered the pictures. Is there anything I did wrong? I will try out the second way with the additional app and combine pics and coordinates as well, but the normal connection within the mapillary app is way more convinient. Thanks a lot!
Good afternoon, I wanted to connect the camera to the Mapillar "Xiaomi yi action camera" connected on the WiFi with the application "yi Action", got the connection but Mapillari could not see the camera help fix it.
There is no GPS, you need to communicate with a smartphone to get a position
link to the official website of the camera manufacturer
https://www.yitechnology.com/yi-action-camera
Hi,
We don't have support for the Xiaomi Yi action camera in our app so unfortunately, you can't use it for this. To capture with it, you should follow the instructions in the https://help.mapillary.com/hc/en-us/articles/115001590645?without-app section. I.e. record the GPS track separately with your phone or another device, and later combine it with the photos and upload.
Katrin
Могу ли я добавить поддержку?
Not at this stage, but keep an eye on our blog and announcements as we hope to make more things available in the future.
I work for a Dutch Mobile Mapping company. We create mapping software and turnkey mapping systems. For the GoPro Fusion 360 we created a plug-in which grabs the imagery data and GPS data. See a demo movie at our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OGJTB60y-M&t=14s
We did the same for the Garmin VIRB 360. See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlRJ-3RxY-o
Both cameras work well and can be used for mapping where the highest accuracy is not always needed.
Martin
Hi,
I have a GoPro Hero 5 with GPS.
In January 2020 I read through the instructions on this help page and set my camera up accordingly - mounted the camera to my bike, powered it up, enabled GPS, time lapse, 0.5s then cycled around town for 20 minutes.
At the end of the cycle I downloaded the file to my Mac then proceeded to try to upload via the Desktop Uploader - it´s not supported (I can´t remember why, this was in January). I then reverted to the command line utility and spent several hours reading the instructions before giving a go, to no avail.
I contacted the help desk and waited and waited for a response. When I eventually got one I replied and once more waited and waited. I contacted the help desk again and apparently my ticket was closed.
Anyway, I gave all the information I had to the person dealing with my case and again, waiting waiting waiting.
At the end of the day, we are nowhere near to a solution as my last email to them was never answered and I´m guessing because I communicated my frustration as the continual lack of actual help - I´m sure the agent helping me is a nice guy, but ultimately, was totally useless when it came down to getting a working solution. He was ultimately a middle man between a developer and I but communication was so slow and lacked any sort of assistance, always asking me to provide the same stuff I´d already provided.
This article is not helpful.
So just to be clear, the mapillary app is not compatible with the gopro 8 Black? I am able to connect to the camera via the gopro app but not with the mapillary app. Any input or help?
@Ian Van Giesen
Go Pro don't work with the Android App :-(
"This feature is currently not available on Android."
Are you using iOs or Android phone ?
I'm not clear from this article - is a GoPro Hero 3 still compatible with the Mapillary app? (I know it's old but it's what I have!). The opening para refers to Hero 4 or older with the app, but it's not in the list of recommended devices. Currently, the app crashes on me when connecting the camera - I'll stop trying if it's never going to work!
Looks like the feature of pairing the GoPro with the iPhone is not longer available?
Pairing GoPro with iPhone was a feature designed for older GoPro's which did not have GPS. The GPS from the phone would be used with the GoPro's camera. Given that GoPro's have GPS now, our recommend workflow is to capture on the GoPro and transfer the images/video to a computer, uploading with Mapillary's Desktop Uploader.
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