[ANN][ICO] BoatPilot - integrated marine Navigation Service with AR capabilites

[ripthesystem]

What is the basic difference in principles of working between BP and Navionics, for example?

The most important, as I see it, is the fact that Navionics is adapted military/commercial system - I never used it, but I imagine that the UI can hardly be called user friendly.
It`s also focused on information related solely to navigation with no attention paid to marinas, fueling stations and services. BP looks much more user oriented and convenient.

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[Becksinsky]

What is the basic difference in principles of working between BP and Navionics, for example?

Actually, BoatPilot is chartplotter. A chartplotter is similar to a paper map that displays the coordinates of a vessel on a map using GLONASS or GPS system, the vessel's draught, and the route. Modern products like Navionics is close to a car navigator on the principle of working that is additionally able to lay a route and the deviations from the route will be displayed on the monitor. BoatPilot team is working on the function of deviation, though it might be seen soon.

Yes, I think the main difference is that the bot pilot is more focused on yachts. There more useful and necessary information.

[Marsel12]

What is the basic difference in principles of working between BP and Navionics, for example?

Yes, I agree about the point that the botpilot is more focused on yachts.

[Amadeo33]

What is the basic difference in principles of working between BP and Navionics, for example?

The most important, as I see it, is the fact that Navionics is adapted military/commercial system - I never used it, but I imagine that the UI can hardly be called user friendly.
It`s also focused on information related solely to navigation with no attention paid to marinas, fueling stations and services. BP looks much more user oriented and convenient.

Hmm .. I see. This is of course interesting. The only thing I fear is that this user focus will turn into advertising for users.

[SinarG]

What is the basic difference in principles of working between BP and Navionics, for example?

The most important, as I see it, is the fact that Navionics is adapted military/commercial system - I never used it, but I imagine that the UI can hardly be called user friendly.
It`s also focused on information related solely to navigation with no attention paid to marinas, fueling stations and services. BP looks much more user oriented and convenient.

Hmm .. I see. This is of course interesting. The only thing I fear is that this user focus will turn into advertising for users.

Don't worry about it.
Advertising will not be intrusive. Just the app will indicate additional information about restaurants, shops, etc.

[HobbitMud]

What is the basic difference in principles of working between BP and Navionics, for example?

The most important, as I see it, is the fact that Navionics is adapted military/commercial system - I never used it, but I imagine that the UI can hardly be called user friendly.
It`s also focused on information related solely to navigation with no attention paid to marinas, fueling stations and services. BP looks much more user oriented and convenient.

Hmm .. I see. This is of course interesting. The only thing I fear is that this user focus will turn into advertising for users.

I don't think that heavy advertising is in their interest - after all, this project is well monetized by the ICO, and tokens will provide further monetization.

[primer61]

I don't think that heavy advertising is in their interest - after all, this project is well monetized by the ICO, and tokens will provide further monetization.

Same here, I also think that extensive ads are more common for free apps, this is basically the only way to monetize the app - apart from selling premium features.

[ylius]

I don't think that heavy advertising is in their interest - after all, this project is well monetized by the ICO, and tokens will provide further monetization.

Selling more ads never hurt any company, it is more marketing converting to actual users after all. It people like the app (and judging by the amount of active users and downloads people do), then people will use it regardless of high amount of ads.

[ripthesystem]

Hmm .. I see. This is of course interesting. The only thing I fear is that this user focus will turn into advertising for users.

I understand your concern. This may be the case, but as others said it`s unlikely to happen - this project doesn`t need additional monetization through in-app advertisement.
They even refuse to implement premium features, it means something.
Basically, I`m sure that no blockchain based project that has its own token really needs traditional monetization methods - token does this job just fine.

[Becksinsky]

Guys, does anyone know what is the cost for BoatGod going to be?

[Amadeo33]

Guys, does anyone know what is the cost for BoatGod going to be?

BoatGod is under development right now. No precise information yet ...
I think it will be known by the end of the year.

[primer61]

As far as I remember, they should be supplying BoatGod to corporate customers at the moment. Hopefully we`ll receive some news, or even feedback from actual users soon.

[ylius]

As far as I remember, they should be supplying BoatGod to corporate customers at the moment. Hopefully we`ll receive some news, or even feedback from actual users soon.

Yep, you`re right - according to the RoadMap, it should be happening since Q2 of 2018. It should mean that the module is finished, if only the RoadMapis up to date.
BTW, I really doubt that corporate clients will share any info - it may be covered by an NDA between the devs and clients. BTW x2, judging from your post you consider corpotates as some sort of beta-testers that will have the first-hand experience of the module operation and provide the feedback to the devs in order to improve. I disagree that this is the case, you just can`t supply equipment to your main customers just for testing and providing feedback.

[ripthesystem]

Guys, does anyone know what is the cost for BoatGod going to be?

Not stated yet, but technically the cost doesn`t matter: you`re going to get the money back for GeoData you gather during travelling, so basically it is not a purchase per se - it is rather an investment.

[Marsel12]

As far as I remember, they should be supplying BoatGod to corporate customers at the moment. Hopefully we`ll receive some news, or even feedback from actual users soon.

Yep, you`re right - according to the RoadMap, it should be happening since Q2 of 2018. It should mean that the module is finished, if only the RoadMapis up to date.
BTW, I really doubt that corporate clients will share any info - it may be covered by an NDA between the devs and clients. BTW x2, judging from your post you consider corpotates as some sort of beta-testers that will have the first-hand experience of the module operation and provide the feedback to the devs in order to improve. I disagree that this is the case, you just can`t supply equipment to your main customers just for testing and providing feedback.

What about token holders? Are there any bonuses for them? I would really like to get BoatGod in the near future.

[Amadeo33]

But how will the company make a profit?After all, the app is free, and you don`t need to buy tokens for using it. Where can the dividends for the holders of tokens take?

[primer61]

But how will the company make a profit?After all, the app is free, and you don`t need to buy tokens for using it. Where can the dividends for the holders of tokens take?

Hm, that is actually a good question. Token commission fee? Income from selling boxed BP version? The main income source, I believe, is still advertising - but as we have a very narrow market with very specific needs, its easy to sell ads to the companies related directly to yachting. That way it won't annoy users, as only the relevant ads will be shown. That's just a theory, but I believe this is how it's going to be realized - community satisfaction is a very big deal for this project.

[ripthesystem]

As far as I remember, they should be supplying BoatGod to corporate customers at the moment. Hopefully we`ll receive some news, or even feedback from actual users soon.

Yep, you`re right - according to the RoadMap, it should be happening since Q2 of 2018. It should mean that the module is finished, if only the RoadMapis up to date.
BTW, I really doubt that corporate clients will share any info - it may be covered by an NDA between the devs and clients. BTW x2, judging from your post you consider corpotates as some sort of beta-testers that will have the first-hand experience of the module operation and provide the feedback to the devs in order to improve. I disagree that this is the case, you just can`t supply equipment to your main customers just for testing and providing feedback.

What about token holders? Are there any bonuses for them? I would really like to get BoatGod in the near future.

AFAIK, there are only the bonuses for early investors. There were two tables describing bonuses, one for pre-sail and one for main sale.
In was included in token policy document, you can find the link in the WP I guess.

[SinarG]

And how do users get tokens NAVY when using BoatPilot? Somebody knows?Besides the fact that you can buy it.

[Marsel12]

And how do users get tokens NAVY when using BoatPilot? Somebody knows?Besides the fact that you can buy it.

I read the White Paper today. Everything is written in detail. If you send geodata, you are given tokens.
It can be considered a mining of NAVI tokens. You go on a yacht, collect geo-information, and get tokens.