Flyover Country is a National Science Foundation-funded mobile app that provides offline geologic maps and interactive points of interest for travelers. It uses GPS tracking to display fossils, core samples, and georeferenced Wikipedia articles along flight paths, hiking trails, and road trips.
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The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
For Travelers, geoscientists, and outdoor enthusiasts interested in educational data discovery while in transit.
What does it look like?
Key features
Tracks user location during flights, hikes, or road trips to provide context for the surrounding landscape.
Provides access to geological data and maps without requiring an active internet connection.
Displays location-specific information including fossils, core samples, and georeferenced Wikipedia articles.
How much does it cost?
Velocity
Dormant developmentShow more...
5 versions in history. Development pace: zombie.
Who built it?
Regents of the University of Minnesota
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UMD Bon AppUser Sentiment
What do users think recently?
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
Not enough recent reviews to extract reliable themes yet.
Read the full review analysisCompetition
Competitive landscape for Flyover Country
How's the Travel market?
The rivals identified
The Analyst's Read
Key takeaways for Flyover Country
Where is it heading?
Bottom line
While the app offers unique educational value for travelers, recent user feedback indicates significant technical issues with GPS functionality and path creation.
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