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Flags: How To Use Quick Drop Mode

The Fastest Way to Place Multiple Flags in OnStation!  When you're moving fast in the field, you don’t always have time to open a full flag menu for every mark you need to make. That’s why OnStation now includes Quick Drop Mode—a streamlined way to place one or multiple flags in seconds.

Quick Drop is perfect for field crews who need to rapidly document locations, defects, materials, utilities, or any item that needs quick mapping.

Quick Drop Mode gives you a fast, flexible way to:

  • Drop multiple flags
  • Use recent or project icons
  • Auto‑generate form‑ready flags
  • Speed up documentation
  • Pair with Bulk Updates for end‑of‑task cleanup

It’s built for real field workflows—helping crews capture accurate data without slowing down.

How to Enter Quick Drop Mode

You can activate Quick Drop in two easy ways:

Option 1: Long‑Press the Flag Button

  • Press and hold the Flag button on the right side of the screen
  • The Quick Drop menu will appear instantly

Option 2: Tap the Flag Button → Select “Quick Drop”

  • Tap the Flag button
  • Choose Quick Drop from the menu

Either method takes you directly into Quick Drop mode so you can start placing flags immediately.

Choosing Your Flag Icons

Quick Drop allows you to choose one or multiple flag icons before dropping.

Your icon list is built from:

  • Recent icons you've used (stored locally on your device)
  • All icons used on the current project

Just like Bulk Flag Update, the icon list dynamically changes depending on the project—making it faster to work with the flags that matter most.

To choose or change icons:

  • Tap the flag icon on the Quick Drop menu bar

  • The full Quick Drop icon list appears

  • Select you preferred icon

How to Drop Flags in Quick Drop Mode

Once you’ve picked your icon:

  1. Move the crosshair to the location on the map
  2. Tap Drop Flag to place it

You can repeat this as many times as needed to create a quick sequence of flags.

When you're done, just tap Save. 

To exit Quick Drop mode, tap the "X".

Flag Titles & Editing

Flags created in Quick Drop Mode will be automatically named:

Quick Drop 1, Quick Drop 2, Quick Drop 3, and so on.

After they’re created, you can open and edit them just like any other flag:

  • Add notes
  • Chat
  • Apply tags
  • Update hazard status
  • Add photos
  • Complete forms
  • Include them in Bulk Flag Updates

 

To learn how to View/Edit a flag tap here.

To learn about Bulk Flag Updates click here.

Why Quick Drop Is So Useful

1. Perfect for Rapid Field Documentation

If you're walking or driving a site and need to quickly mark:

  • Potholes
  • Cracks
  • Utilities
  • Signage
  • Safety concerns
  • Asphalt defects
  • Material drop locations

Quick Drop lets you place flags instantly without breaking workflow.

2. Great for Flags That Trigger Forms

OnStation forms are tied to specific flag icons configured for your organization.

That means: When you Quick Drop using the correct icon, the form automatically appears inside the flag—ready to complete.

This is a huge time‑saver for:

  • Inspection checklists
  • Material tickets
  • Safety forms
  • Work verification forms
  • Load tracking
  • Crew task logs

Drop first → Form appears → Fill it out later or on the spot.

3. Ideal for Bulk Updates Later

Quick Drop pairs perfectly with Bulk Flag Update.

You can:

  1. Rapidly drop multiple flags
  2. Select them using Bulk Update
  3. Apply:
    • Tags
    • Notes
    • Hazard statuses
    • Icons
    • Share options

This keeps your workflow clean and efficient.

4. Excellent for Fast, Repetitive Tasks

If you're flagging a series of:

  • Core locations
  • Survey points
  • Guardrail segments
  • Repair locations
  • Crack sealing marks
  • Sign installations

Quick Drop keeps you moving without having to open the full flag editor each time.

Any questions?

Reach out to OnStation Customer Support.

We're here to help!