Future of GPS/Sonar/Mapping?

It seems like every time I turn around I see some new breakthrough technology coming to market.

GPS was revolutionary back in the day. Color sonar units broke the mold. Side imaging technology changed the way we searched for fish. 360 imaging now is changing the game too. Recently the newest technology that I think could be the future of marine electronics is the use of Wifi to connect sonar with GPS units- such as the Vexilar Sonar Phone which allows users to have 2D color sonar on their phone or tablet, as well as being able to pair it with the Navionics mobile app. Though this is a new concept and geared more for the mobile sonar market, I think it will change the way we rig our boats.

What do you think is going to be the next big thing in GPS/Sonar/Mapping?

Drones

Eugene Stinson said:

Drones

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What type fishing rods will we use on our drones? What lures will troll well with them

Lordy what am I going to do with my old planer boards!!

Drones for Arial Survey, not fishing lol

Buzzword right now is chirp

Why would I want sonar on my phone when I have a 10 inch Lowrance? I don't get it.

Wireless aero/aquatic/underwater drone transducers w/wifi, under/above water camera and satcom tracking gps. Long range above and under water scouting. Sound and frequency travels much more efficient under water. It's just a matter of time.

I could launch it from my dock and look under every dock in the creek from the comfort of my living room and watch it all on my laptop via wifi. Nobody would even know the drone was there, only the bass....

The newest thing we are working with in positioning is CNS (celestial navigation software/system). No need for satellites and MUCH more accurate.

A remote drone in the shape of a honey of a male bass. With a program to fan a perfect bed. With build in smell and sound to entice a big mama to its bed located right where you put it. Five 5 pounders in the first 1hr of every tx.

LOL!! Great answers. Digg it!