> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://support.senterasensors.com/home/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://support.senterasensors.com/home/fieldagent-mobile-ios/60-second-guides/ground-scouting.md).

# Ground Scouting

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## Motivation

I want to scout my field, find points of interest, and attach information to those points.

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## Requirements

You must have an [Apple Device](/home/fieldagent-mobile-ios/requirements/apple-devices.md) with GPS capability.

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## Steps

From the Home Screen:

1. Tap on your field.
2. Tap the "Ground Scout" button to begin a new survey.
3. Optionally enter a name and notes for the survey.
4. When a Point of Interest is found then tap the "Record" button.
5. Optionally enter notes and/or snap a photo.
6. Tap "Save".
7. Repeat until all the points have been surveyed.
8. Tap the Save button on the top right.

{% hint style="success" %}
The app has saved the data locally to your Apple Device.

You can either upload later or start the upload now.
{% endhint %}

From the Field Point Details screen:

1. Tap the Upload button.
2. Verify your network connectivity by reviewing the network indicators.
3. Tap the Upload button to start processing.

Once the upload has been completed, tap the Done button.

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## Video Guide

{% embed url="<https://youtube.com/shorts/NyjcuSko75o?feature=share>" %}

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## Related Topics

Learn more about accessing your [local surveys](/home/fieldagent-mobile-ios/60-second-guides/local-data.md) for upload.

Your previously uploaded surveys are accessible from your field's [details screen](/home/fieldagent-mobile-ios/app-guide/field-details.md#surveys) under Surveys.