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title: "Flags: How To Use Quick Drop Mode"
description: Learn how OnStation’s Quick Drop mode lets you rapidly place multiple flags, choose project‑based icons, auto‑trigger forms, and streamline field documentation.
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March 24, 2026
# 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**.
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**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.
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#### **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
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#### **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".
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#### **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](https://help.onstationapp.com/knowledge/new-flag-experience?hsLang=en).
To learn about Bulk Flag Updates click [here](https://help.onstationapp.com/knowledge/onstation-bulk-flag-update-faster-group-editing-tools?hsLang=en).
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#### **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.
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### **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.
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### **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.
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### **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.
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