Telemetry Video for Trails, ATV and UTV Rides
Trail rides, ATV and UTV outings, and snowmobile runs put a phone through real vibration and speed changes. VelocityCam records the video alongside GPS-derived speed so climbs, descents, and long stretches show up in session highlights and Pro Performance Analytics, not just in your memory. The app does not measure rollover risk and does not guarantee vehicle safety.
GPS data for uneven terrain
A secure phone mount matters most for stable video and a reliable GPS speed reading through vibration and washboard.
- Performance HUD (Pro): a GPS performance HUD for any rider, mounted or not
- GPS-derived speed, resilient through vibration and rough terrain
- Session activity types, including Off-Road and Trail (Pro)
- Route Trace overlay for playback and exports, GPS-only (Pro)
- Performance Analytics: GPS-estimated speed, distance, and sustained-speed tests (Pro)
- GPX and KML route export (Pro)
Trails, dunes, and winter runs
Riders record trail loops for reference, review climbs and descents afterwards, and share segments to social. Snowmobile and side-by-side operators use the same recording pipeline; Route Trace and Performance Analytics summarize what actually happened on the ride, with GPS-estimated speed and distance figures.
Ride-day setup
- 1
Mount for vibration
Use a mount rated for vibration and secure the phone so it can't rattle loose. A stable mount improves the video and the recorded GPS speed data.
- 2
Wait for GPS and record
GPS lock is required before recording begins.
- 3
Review the ride
Session Details shows peak speed, duration, and (with Pro) Performance Analytics and Route Trace playback so you can scrub through the ride with position visible.
Free for trails
- Video with a synchronized GPS speed HUD and recorded telemetry
- Minimal HUD — clean, speed-focused, no external hardware
- Synchronized playback and Session Details
- Original, landscape, vertical, and square exports
- Android share sheet for compatible social apps
Pro for off-road
- Performance HUD profile for any rider, mounted or not
- Session activity types, including Off-Road and Trail
- Route Trace overlay for playback and exports
- Performance Analytics: GPS-estimated speed/distance tests, attempt history, and personal bests
- GPX and KML route export
- CSV telemetry export
No account, no upload
Recordings and route data stay on the device. Route Trace works offline. Nothing is uploaded until you explicitly share or export.
Device and mount
- Android 10 or newer
- Compatible rear camera (front-camera switching before recording, where supported)
- GPS hardware
- Free storage for recording and export
- Vibration-tolerant phone mount (recommended)
Frequently asked questions
What does the live HUD show while riding?
GPS-derived speed on the Minimal HUD, or the full Performance HUD on Pro with readouts like Max Speed, Best 10s, Best 30s, and Distance From Start.
Can it record ATV or UTV rides?
Yes. Any securely mounted Android phone can capture the video and GPS speed, and sessions can be tagged with an ATV/UTV or Off-Road activity type in Pro.
Does it work without cellular coverage?
Yes. Recording, playback, Route Trace, and export are all offline. GPS is a satellite signal.
Can I export the trail route?
Yes, with Pro. GPX and KML route exports work from any session that includes GPS data.
Does it support snowmobiles?
Yes. Tag the session with an appropriate activity type in Pro and keep the phone within its operating temperature range as specified by the phone manufacturer.
Does the application require an external action camera?
No. VelocityCam uses the phone's rear camera. External action cameras are not supported.
Install VelocityCam and start recording
VelocityCam runs on any Android 10+ phone with a rear camera and GPS. Record a session, review it with synchronized telemetry, then export and share it.
Using an iPhone? VelocityCam for iPhone is coming soon.
Learn about VelocityCam for iPhone →Related VelocityCam pages
Cage mounting, vibration, and articulation.
How GPS speed is captured and rendered into the export.
Marine setup with Route Trace and the Marine Blue theme.
Two-wheel recording with clean HUDs and social exports.
GPS-estimated tests, attempt history, and personal bests for off-road runs.
Vibration and orientation considerations that apply on trails.