Feature
GPS proof of delivery app
If you distribute door hangers or flyers, your clients want proof. 'We delivered 5,000 hangers' isn't proof — it's a claim. GPS proof of delivery means every single hanger is recorded with a GPS coordinate, a timestamp, and a photo. When a client asks 'did you cover my neighborhood?' you hand them a report with per-door evidence. The dispute ends before it starts.
What it is
The capability
A GPS proof of delivery app records the delivery person's GPS position, the time, and a photo at every individual door. Each delivery becomes a data point: address, GPS coordinates, timestamp, photo reference, and worker name. The data aggregates into a proof-of-delivery report that can be exported as CSV and shared with the client.
Why it matters
The problem it solves
Distribution companies live and die by client trust. When a client pays for 5,000 door hangers and drives through the neighborhood to find only 60% coverage, the relationship is damaged. With GPS proof of delivery, the client can see exactly which doors received a hanger, when it was placed, and a photo of it on the door. This isn't just about disputes — it's about selling your service. 'We provide GPS proof of delivery on every hanger' is a competitive advantage that wins contracts.
How it works
Step by step
- 01
Define the delivery zone
Search for the target neighborhood and draw a boundary. FlyerBuddy detects every building inside from OpenStreetMap and creates a target for each door. You and the client are looking at the same map.
- 02
Record each delivery
At each door, the worker taps 'delivered' and snaps a photo. The app records the GPS position and the time. If the worker is standing too far from the address, the drop is flagged for review. Works offline — syncs when reconnected.
- 03
Monitor coverage live
The manager's dashboard shows every delivery as a pin on the map. Completed doors dim out. Gaps are visible immediately. You can redirect crews to uncovered streets while they're still in the field.
- 04
Export the proof-of-delivery report
Export a CSV with every delivery: address, GPS coordinates, timestamp, photo reference, and worker name. Hand it to the client as proof. Pay contractors based on verified drops, not claimed counts.
Use cases
Who uses this
Door hanger distribution
A distribution company delivers 10,000 door hangers for an HVAC company across Charlotte. The client demands proof of delivery. The company exports a CSV with GPS coordinates, timestamps, and photo references for all 10,000 doors. The client verifies coverage by spot-checking addresses. The contract renews.
Political campaigns
A campaign pays for 50,000 lit drops across Wake County precincts. The compliance team requires documentation of voter contact. The campaign exports a coverage report with GPS per door, organized by precinct. The report satisfies compliance requirements.
Real estate
A real estate agent distributes 2,000 just-listed cards in a target farming neighborhood. The agent wants to know which streets were covered. The distribution company provides a coverage map showing every door that received a card, with GPS and timestamps.
Questions
FAQ
- What's included in the proof-of-delivery report?
- The report includes: total doors targeted, total doors delivered, coverage percentage, and a per-door record with address, GPS coordinates, timestamp, photo reference, and worker name. It exports as CSV and can be shared with clients directly.
- How accurate is the GPS?
- FlyerBuddy records the best available GPS fix at each door. In typical residential neighborhoods, GPS accuracy is within 5-10 meters. The app flags drops where the GPS fix is weak or the worker is standing too far from the address, so you can review them.
- Can I use this for non-door-hanger deliveries?
- Yes. The app works for any per-door delivery: flyers, samples, newspapers, product samples, political literature. If the unit of work is 'one item at one door,' FlyerBuddy tracks it.
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