Real-time tactical map collaboration for ATAK teams. Plan missions together, markup live situations, and conduct after-action reviews — all synchronized via standard CoT multicast messaging.
The Collaborative Whiteboard transforms ATAK from an individual tool into a team coordination platform. Multiple users can simultaneously draw on the map, seeing each other's annotations in real-time. No special servers, no cloud dependencies — just pure ATAK CoT networking.
When your team lead draws a route on their device, it appears on everyone's map within milliseconds. Planning a patrol route, marking danger areas, or coordinating a search pattern — everyone sees the same picture, instantly.
Every whiteboard session operates in one of three modes, each optimized for different phases of tactical operations.
| Mode | Use Case | Key Features |
|---|---|---|
| PLANNING | Pre-mission preparation | Scenario layers, asset placement, unlimited time |
| LIVE | Real-time operations | Instant sync, minimal latency, auto-save |
| AAR | After Action Review | Timeline replay, stroke-by-stroke playback |
Comprehensive annotation tools designed for tactical map markup:
The whiteboard uses standard ATAK CoT (Cursor on Target) messaging. No special infrastructure, no additional protocols to configure. If your ATAK team can communicate, your whiteboard works.
| Stroke Type | CoT Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Freehand | a-u-W-f |
Freeform drawing |
| Line | a-u-W-l |
Straight line segments |
| Arrow | a-u-W-a |
Directional movement indicator |
| Rectangle | a-u-W-r |
Box shape |
| Circle | a-u-W-c |
Radial shape |
| Polygon | a-u-W-p |
Custom multi-point shape |
| Text | a-u-T |
Text annotation |
| Measurement | a-u-X |
Distance/area measurement |
Keep complex plans organized with multiple layers per session. Toggle visibility, lock layers from editing, and assign different colors to different teams or purposes.
In PLANNING mode, create separate layers for each contingency: Primary Route, Alternate Route, Emergency Exfil. Toggle between them during briefings, or overlay all options to compare. When you go LIVE, the active plan syncs to the whole team.
The AAR mode transforms your collaborative annotations into a powerful debriefing tool. Every stroke is timestamped, allowing timeline replay of how the operation unfolded.
Like everything in Tactical AI DuckDB, the whiteboard works without internet. All data is stored locally in DuckDB, synchronized only via local mesh networking. Perfect for DDIL (denied, degraded, intermittent, limited) environments.