Mapping Cameras with Vespucci for Android
Using the Vespucci Android App to Map CCTV cameras. Vespucci is the first OpenStreetMap editor for Android, continuously improved and developed since 2009. It supports the full OpenStreetMap data model including lots of less known quirks and can be used, if necessary, completely offline.
Setup
First, download it from any one of the following sources:
Next, you will need to create a user in Open Street Map. You can do so via the Open Street Map UI or, from the app by Registering a New Account:
- From a laptop browser: Click on the Sign Up button in the top right corner to display the Sign Up page. Follow the instructions to create a new account.
- From a mobile browser: Click the three lines in the top right corner and then click on the Sign Up button that appears to display the Sign Up page. Follow the instructions to create a new account.
Once you have created your account, login to it from Vespucci.
Let's Map!
In this example I mapped a camera on the corner of Hancock St and Whitney Rd in Quincy, MA
Get to where you are
Make sure your location services are turned on. Vespucci will not work unless it has access to GPS.
With the Vespucci app open select the Compass/Bullseye icon, next to Camera icon on the bottom
Select “Go to current location”
Move about the map
- To move your pointer, you can use one finger to drag the map and the yellow pointer where you want it to be. You can also use pinch to zoom gestures to zoom in and out.
Move to the area you want to update. Select the icon with the up and down arrows next to the Settings icon on the bottom
Select “Download current view”
Add a camera
Note: The Lock icon in the upper left lets you know if you are in edit mode. Select to toggle. It should be showing a while unlocked icon when in edit mode
Tap the green circle with the plus icon in the bottom right corner
Select “Add tagged node” from the list of options
Drag the map to the location that you want to mark the camera
Once in the correct area tap the location that you want to add the camera
From the menu that appears search camera at the top
Select surveillance from the list of options
Fill out the correct information about the camera
Once all of the information is filled out tap the check mark in the top left corner
You should now see the newly added camera on the map
Upload your edits
At the bottom of the screen there should be an icon on the Up and Down icon indicating there has been a change
Tap the Up and Down Arrow icon and select “Upload data to OSM server” from the list
Optionally, toggle the lock icon in the top left corner when you have finished editing the map
