Look for human1. Prepare a shared search
Name and describe the search, then invite approved participants by code or link. Grant co-coordination only to people who should edit the map. Agree a separate communication channel and sector naming scheme. A shared search does not upload local drone photos; an optional local layer is visible only on that device.
2. Draw sectors and assign teams
Draw clear polygons and check boundaries and hectares. Add team type, headcount, call sign and assignment. Agree the operational meaning of To search, In progress, Searched and On hold. Sector area alone cannot describe terrain difficulty, visibility or expected work time.
3. Test phone reporting
Connect Traccar Client using the URL and secret identifier, allow background location and remove battery restrictions. Test map reporting with the screen locked under controlled conditions. Browser sharing is only a fallback with an open page. GPS sharing needs participant awareness and internet access.
4. Review progress and close
Check report age, battery and track. The first assigned team’s entry may suggest In progress but requires coordinator confirmation. Track length within a sector does not prove every part was observed. Export KML or GeoJSON and close the search to stop GPS ingestion; positions then fall under the 30-day retention rule.