Uploading Data
Your Bee's AI starts mapping automatically as soon as you drive, capturing street-level imagery, video, and GPS data of the roads around you. This data is uploaded to Bee Maps where it is used to build and update maps and is made available to Bee Maps customers through our data APIs. Data can be uploaded in three different ways, managed through the Upload Mode setting in the Bee Maps App.
Step One: Connect your wallet (required)
Connect your Bee Maps app to your wallet.
- Open the Bee Maps App
- Go to Settings
- Tap Connect Wallet
- If you do not have a Wallet, create one using Breeze or Phantom.
You only need to do this once. After your wallet is connected, all future uploads (LTE or WiFi) will be credited automatically.
Step Two: Choose Upload Mode
Go to Settings -> Data -> Upload Mode. Here, you'll see three options to choose from:
| Upload Mode | 100% Passive | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Bee LTE | Yes | Uploads directly from the Bee LTE device via SIM connection. |
| WiFi Connect | Yes | Uploads when Bee connects directly to a trusted WiFi network. |
| Bee Maps App | No | Uploads via your phone when connected to Bee. |
Step Three: Check your uploads
To see how much data your Bee has uploaded:
- Open the Bee Maps App.
- Go to Settings -> Data.
- Review recent and past uploads (e.g., last hour, today, this period) by type (e.g., WiFi, App, LTE).
