ArcGIS Field Maps 26.3.0 adds dynamic choice forms, utility locators and satellite sharing

Esri has released the November 2026 update to ArcGIS Field Maps (version 26.3.0), the third and last major release of the year. Esri says the app is approaching one million unique monthly active mobile users.

A new dynamic choice form input builds pick-lists from an Arcade expression, drawing on layers or tables, and it works offline if the referenced data is in the offline map area. RTK-capable utility line locators from Radiodetection and Subsite can now act as location providers, with a new Line Locate map template that records depth and signal metadata; Vivax-Metrotech support is due later. Trimble, Leica and Bad Elf receivers can connect through their companion apps, exposing extra metadata such as tilt, antenna height, orthometric height and correction source. Eos support is expected. Offsets can be captured with a LaserTech TruPulse rangefinder through Trimble Mobile Manager.

On phones with carrier-provided satellite connectivity, Field Maps sends the last known location every minute and track history every 10 minutes. Other changes include subtype group tables, multiple-choice support in Edit Multiple, and updated transformations including CSRN Epoch 2025.0. Release 26.3.1 will widen location-sharing licensing: all user types, including Viewer, can share location, and Creator and Professional users can share history. Three major releases are planned for 2027.

Why it matters: Teams collecting utility, cadastral or infrastructure data across Africa gain offline-capable smart forms and richer GNSS metadata, and satellite-linked location sharing helps where cellular coverage is poor. Existing layers may need GPS metadata fields added to benefit from the new capture options.

Sources: Esri ArcGIS Blog