Receiver Selection

Choose one of Bad Elf’s GNSS receivers:

• Bad Elf the Bad Elf GNSS Surveyor
• Bad Elf the Bad Elf Flex Standard
• Bad Elf the Bad Elf Flex Extreme

It helps to understand what type of data you intend to collect and what types of associated spatial accuracy you need to achieve. If you need guidance in making a selection, a pre-sales consultation is available. Depending on the receiver you choose, the Pioneer Package comes with either a mono-pod or a field-pole.

App Consultation

The software you select depends on what type of field data collection you intend to do. Bad Elf receivers work great with many different apps on iOS, Android, and Windows. Specifically, Bad Elf offers custom training for the Esri ArcGIS ecosystem of software, Prostar Pointman, MicroSurvey FieldGenius, and Apglos Survey Wizard. Training is customizable to your software of choice and fitted for your organization’s needs. And don’t worry, we can help you purchase your app of choice and correctly install it on your phone or tablet. Please note: application cost is not included in the Pioneer Package and is paid for separately. Our goal is your total success. We leave no stone unturned.

Training & Support

Next, it is time to schedule your included training and support. All Pioneer Packages come with associated training. For the Bad Elf GNSS Surveyor, one hours of training and one hour of follow-up support is included. For the Bad Elf Flex and Extreme Flex, two hours of training and one hour of follow-up support is included. We start with a questionnaire that helps us tailor training to your specific needs and team skills. Based on your specific requirements, training includes an interactive lesson plan, with every resource needed for high proficiency field data collection with a Bad Elf receiver. We conduct all lessons virtually via Zoom and record them for your convenience. Invite as many people from your team as you would like from your local office. We’ll also provide an education certificate for any attendee who successfully completes the training session. Be a proud geospatial pioneer!

Results

Your skills upon the conclusion of the Pioneer Package training include the following.

1. collecting high-accuracy GNSS data with your Bad Elf receiver and the app of choice
2. understanding and applying the fundamentals of geodesy for your field data collection
3. authoring best management practices (BMP) and workflows specific to your organization's needs
4. troubleshooting potential issues while collecting data
5. instructing others in your organization with the knowledge gained during the training

Lastly, we need your head size so we can fit your awesome Bad Elf hat! With the right hardware, software, training, and cool gear, you’ll be well prepared for any geospatial job that may come your way!

See our pricing breakdown below for the Bad Elf Pioneer Packages.