Hey there!
Jeff here. I'm glad you found Pelican, and I hope you enjoy driving with it as much as I've enjoyed making it.
I've been making software for over 25 years, during which I launched Google Maps for iOS, was Facebook's 3rd iOS engineer, and fell down the rabbit hole of SAE automotive standards. That love of maps, craft, and cars is why I went full-time on Pelican in 2024.
Pelican is designed to be a thoughtful tool that keeps you focused on the road, while quietly building a private, detailed record of your past. You're also joining a community of drivers that are working together to improve OpenStreetMap and alert drivers to road conditions around them, and we're happy to welcome you to the crew.
To many miles ahead,
Jeff
Welcome to Pelican
Your personal automotive assistant.
Let's get you set up.
Install Pelican
Download Pelican from the App Store. It’s free. Pelican runs on these devices:
- iPhone with iOS 18 or later
- Any CarPlay head unit
- Apple Watch with watchOS 11 or later
The first time you open Pelican, it shows a tour of its features. Then it asks for your location and your car:
- After the tour, tap Get started.
- Tap Allow location. iOS asks for location access. Tap Allow While Using App.
- Add a car.
- Add your home and work addresses.
- Pelican shows the membership offer and a letter from the founder. Continue to Pelican.
You’re ready to drive!
First steps
Pick where you want to start:
- Drive with CarPlayPelican is the perfect cruising companion.
- Navigate on the mapStart navigating to your first destination.
- Customize your widgetsBuild the perfect layout for how you drive.
- Add your carFill out your car registration to start your driver journey.
- Start OBD scanningRead live data from your car.
- Report hazardsDrivers helping drivers on the road.
Want a quick tour of the app first? See Getting around Pelican.