1. What is a task map? What is a VRA map?
1. What is a task map? What is a VRA map?
A task map is a digital plan used to define specific tasks, like spraying, across different field zones. It includes details on where, when, and how to perform those tasks.
A VRA (Variable Rate Application) map is a type of task map that breaks the field into zones, each with different input application rates. This helps optimize resources and minimize environmental impact.
2. What are the benefits of spraying with task maps?
2. What are the benefits of spraying with task maps?
Precise input application: Sprays only where needed
Better crop health: Prevents under- or over-application
Environmental sustainability: Reduces waste and runoff
Increased productivity: Ensures optimal growing conditions
Improved planning & logistics: know exactly how many liters are needed
Read here all benefits of plant precision spraying.
3. How do I upload a task map?
3. How do I upload a task map?
Log in to Leapspace and go to Task Maps
Click [New Task Map] and drag & drop your shapefile or zipped shapefile
Click [Submit] and wait (processing may take up to 5 minutes)
Supported formats:
.shp,.shx,.dbf,.prj(must be uploaded together).zipcontaining all required shapefile components
⚠️ Make sure projection is set to EPSG:3857
4. How do I assign a task map to a machine?
4. How do I assign a task map to a machine?
You have two options for assigning a task map to a machine:
Option 1 – Assign during upload. After converting the task map to a grid, you can immediately select one or more machines and click [Assign now]. The task map will be sent directly to the selected machine(s).
⏱ It will take about 5 minutes before it appears in the Virtual Terminal (VT).
Option 2 – Assign later from the overview. After uploading, you can reopen the task map anytime from your Task Map Overview in Leapspace. From there, click [Assign] to select and send the task map to one or more machines.
💡 If you plan to reuse the task map (especially with relative maps), check the box [Keep task map on Leapbox] so it doesn’t disappear after execution.
5. How do I execute a task map with my machine?
5. How do I execute a task map with my machine?
All the following actions are performed within the BBLeap Virtual Terminal (VT):
Open the task map selection screen
Press and hold the [Task map] button (drone icon) to open the selection page.
Choose the spraying method
Select whether you want to spray using an ISOBUS task control server or LeapCat task maps.
✅ LeapCat spraying enables ultra-precise application at the individual nozzle level - ideal for plant-level targeting.
Select the desired task map
Pick a task map from the list and press the [✔ Check] button to start spraying.
📍 Only task maps within the 9 closest locations to the machine’s GPS position will appear.
6. How do I complete a task map and access as-applied data?
6. How do I complete a task map and access as-applied data?
To access as-applied data, you must start and complete the task map — both actions must be done within the BBLeap Virtual Terminal (VT).
Start the task map
Press and hold the [Task map] button (drone icon) to enter the task map selection screen.
Select your desired task map and press [✔ Check] to start spraying.
Complete the task map
After spraying, reopen the task map list in the VT.
Select [ISOBUS task control] and press [✔ Check] again to finish the task map.
Once completed, the as-applied data will automatically be synced and made available in Leapspace.
7. How can I delete a task map?
7. How can I delete a task map?
From the machine:
Go to Leapspace > Task Map Overview
Open the related task map and click the [x] next to "Ready to Spray" to unassign this task map from the machine
From Leapspace:
Go to Leapspace > Task Map Overview
Click the waste bin icon
❌ You can only delete task maps with the status Failed or Completed
8. What do the different task map statuses mean?
8. What do the different task map statuses mean?
Uploading Statuses
Status | Meaning | Color |
In Progress | Processing map | Light Blue |
Failed | Upload error | Red |
Completed | Upload successful | Green |
Assignment Statuses
Status | Meaning | Color |
Assigned | Sent to machine, not yet loaded | Yellow |
Ready to Spray | Loaded on machine and available in VT | Light Blue |
Failed | Assignment failed | Red |
9. What’s the difference between absolute and relative task maps?
9. What’s the difference between absolute and relative task maps?
An absolute task map assigns specific input rates (e.g. liters per hectare) to each cell of the field.
A relative task map assigns percentage values (e.g. 50%, 300%) to each cell.
In this case, 100% represents the rate you manually enter into the BBLeap Virtual Terminal (VT).
💡 Example:
If you set the rate in the VT to 150 L/ha, that becomes 100%.
A cell marked 50% will apply 75 L/ha
A cell marked 300% will apply 450 L/ha
🧠 Relative task maps are especially useful for repeated applications on the same field, where spatial variation remains the same but input rates may differ each time.