mapbox / mapbox/mapbox-maps-ios

3D Polyline Using Lat, Lon, Altitude MSL (Feature Request)

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Description

## New Feature

It would be great to have the ability to create a 3D polyline using latitude, longitude, and altitude (MSL). This would let us display flight tracks in 3D, making it easier to visualize paths with elevation changes, like when tracking flights or other altitude-related data.

Is there any way to do this currently?

## Why
Being able to see flight paths in 3D gives a clearer view of altitude changes and how they affect the route. It's especially useful for aviation and tracking any data where altitude matters.

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by identifying the existing polyline API and how coordinates are represented, then clarify the supported altitude and 3D rendering behavior; done requires an agreed API and validated flight-track visualization.

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Assessment

Tech stack
ios, swift
Domain
computer-graphics, mobile-dev
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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