LightNews — News, ranked by scholars

OpenDroneMap

@opendronemap.bsky.social

We've got some consequential new updates in WebODM, with object detection now built in.

This also launches a new utility (GeoDeep).

OpenDroneMap/WebODM
V2.6.0

github.com/OpenDroneMap...

Release 2.6.0 · OpenDroneMap/WebODM

What's Changed Update gunicorn to 19.8.0 fixing #1586 by @hauke96 in #1587 AI Object Detection by @pierotofy in #1589 Add point cloud resampling export by @pierotofy in #1590 Add worker max thread...

github.com

February 12, 2025 at 9:38 PM

Hans van der Kwast

@qwast-gis.com

#WebODM has officially split from #OpenDroneMap.

I made a short video showing the full workflow from installation to 2D/3D visualisation.

🎥 Video: videos.qwast-gis.com/w/2KjiiJtEXE...

Official announcement from WebODM: webodm.org/blog/announc...

Open‑Source Drone Mapping for Everyone: WebODM’s New Chapter

WebODM has officially decoupled from the OpenDroneMap organisation, and this marks a huge step forward for anyone who wants a powerful, open‑source, and user‑friendly alternative to proprietary dro...

videos.qwast-gis.com

April 16, 2026 at 11:26 AM

OpenDroneMap

@opendronemap.bsky.social

OpenDroneMap/WebODM
V2.7.0

---

New Feature:
- Simultaneous map items display and swipe view

Bug fixes:
- Fix contours, objdetect plugins
- Handle PIL decompression bomb error

---

#OpenDroneMap #WebODM #ODMUpdatesBot

github.com/OpenDroneMap...

Release 2.7.0 · OpenDroneMap/WebODM

What's Changed Simultaneous map items display and swipe view by @pierotofy in #1597 Fix contours, objdetect plugins by @pierotofy in #1604 Handle PIL decompression bomb error by @pierotofy in #160...

github.com

February 18, 2025 at 4:43 PM

pierotofy

@piero.dev

WebODM now has a LinkedIn page! www.linkedin.com/company/webo... follow for updates.

WebODM | LinkedIn

WebODM | 4 followers on LinkedIn. Free and open source drone mapping software 🚀 | WebODM generates maps, point clouds, DEMs, 3D models and gaussian splats from aerial images. Runs on your computer, ev...

www.linkedin.com

September 22, 2026 at 11:59 PM

pierotofy

@piero.dev

This one took a while, but finally found the time. Compare layers in WebODM (works also across tasks). github.com/OpenDroneMap... Time to update!

February 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM

pierotofy

@piero.dev

WebODM 3.2.6 is out, now shipping with ODX 3.8.0! Brings significant speed improvements in the structure from motion pipeline thanks to OpenSfM 1.0 webodm.org/download/

Download WebODM - Drone Mapping Software

WebODM - Free and Open Source Drone Mapping Software. Generate maps, point clouds, DEMs and 3D models from aerial images.

webodm.org

July 13, 2026 at 2:37 AM

OpenDroneMap

@opendronemap.bsky.social

Introductory thread of GeoDeep here:
community.opendronemap.org/t/geodeep-li...

GeoDeep - Lightweight AI Object Detection Library

edit: now integrated in WebODM! AI Object Detection by pierotofy · Pull Request #1589 · OpenDroneMap/WebODM · GitHub Hey all 👋, as part of Idea: Implement raster vision module/plugin for AI object ...

community.opendronemap.org

February 12, 2025 at 9:55 PM

Koen Hufkens, PhD

@koen-hufkens.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy

Setup the open source WebODM mapping software on my workstation for the processing of field work drone images. This was all pretty painless. Setting up GPU acceleration was also a breeze. They can expect a generous donation to continue their work.

#WebODM #drone #mapping

WebODM interface showing a 3D point cloud

September 7, 2026 at 5:06 PM

pierotofy

@piero.dev

Object Detection coming soon to WebODM: github.com/OpenDroneMap...

AI Object Detection by pierotofy · Pull Request #1589 · OpenDroneMap/WebODM

Adds support for performing AI Object Detection. Closes #792 Still TODO: Progress display for async tasks

github.com

January 24, 2025 at 5:31 PM

pierotofy

@piero.dev

This has been implemented in ODM for years, but finally made it into WebODM: auto alignment. youtu.be/S1LtOxdI73g

📍 WebODM Auto-Alignment: Align & Compare Maps from Different Dates with Ease 🗺️

YouTube video by Avios Media

youtu.be

March 22, 2025 at 12:53 PM

Tom Dörr

@tom-doerr.bsky.social

https://github.com/OpenDroneMap/WebODM

March 7, 2026 at 7:35 AM

🦝 —> heterocroNIA! ((Fael's mother

@niaisshifting.bsky.social

Credo ta parecendo webodm

June 29, 2025 at 9:44 PM

pierotofy

@piero.dev

WebODM Lightning walkthrough: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwOo...

Yates - WebODM Lightning Walkthrough

YouTube video by Texas Drone Company

www.youtube.com

November 5, 2025 at 7:41 PM

pierotofy

@piero.dev

Continuing the saga of feature implementations themed "we want WebODM to do stuff that QGIS already does", we now have non-destructive, interactive cropping.

March 31, 2025 at 7:42 AM

OpenDroneMap

@opendronemap.bsky.social

Continuing the heavy hits on WebODM updates. This list looks short, but it's substantive:

OpenDroneMap/WebODM
V2.7.1
---
- Geolocation file download
- Task thumbnails
- Task alignment support

Screen shot of WebODM interface with new feature: previews of orthophotos on right hand side. Orthophotos include a gravel pit and a park with houses.

Screenshot showing updated interface with new "Alignment" option, here with a dataset titled "Brighton Beach" highlighted. Map at top with image locations shown as dots, and Name, Processing Node, Options, Alignment, and Resize images in interface below.

February 21, 2025 at 10:32 PM

Gonzos Bruder

@gonzosbruder.bsky.social

Arbeitet jemand mit
WebODM
OpenDroneMap

Erfahrungen/Info/Austausch …
Ich würde mich sehr freuen.

Bevorzugt aus dem BOS/NGO Bereich.

December 22, 2023 at 10:22 PM

Guda's World

@gudasworld.bsky.social

🌎 Primeiro mapa com webodm | Guda's World Arquivo Este vídeo é uma das melhores do arquivo de Guda's World, não é sobre tendências atuais ou notícias. Eu usei Dronelink e minha 2s para capturar isso.

#gudasworldhighlights #guda #gudasworld

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8MeIhxN-U0

First map with webodm

I used Dronelink & my 2s to capture this.

www.youtube.com

September 21, 2026 at 4:35 AM

David Booth

@listerofsmeg.bsky.social

Another area of interest, #drone #photography combined with #photogrammetry.

A 3D and georeferenced model of a farm made from 90 photos from a standard dji mini 2 drone, processed and displayed in WebODM on a @raspberrypi.bsky.social Pi5.

October 16, 2024 at 1:38 PM

pierotofy

@piero.dev

Gaussian splatting landed in WebODM 🎉 docs.webodm.org/gaussian-spl... This was a major effort. Really happy with how it turned out. Docker only, Windows release by early next week.

September 4, 2026 at 7:36 PM

Sarah Dalrymple

@sarahdalgulls.bsky.social

Geodeep - an implementation of object detection on geotiffs in #OpenDroneMap. Looking forward to playing with this later

community.opendronemap.org/t/geodeep-li...

GeoDeep - Lightweight AI Object Detection Library

Hey all 👋, as part of Idea: Implement raster vision module/plugin for AI object detection · Issue #792 · OpenDroneMap/WebODM · GitHub today I’ve released the first version of GeoDeep, a new lightweig...

community.opendronemap.org

January 24, 2025 at 8:25 AM

pierotofy

@piero.dev

#WebODM: The Missing Guide 3rd Edition now also available in paperback format. webodmbook.com

June 11, 2026 at 12:44 AM

Hans van der Kwast :qgis:

@hansakwast.fosstodon.org.ap.brid.gy

#WebODM has officially split from #opendronemap.
Official announcement from WebODM https://webodm.org/blog/announcement/

I made a short video showing the full workflow:
💻 Install WebODM with the new native installers
📸 import drone images
⚙️ process (orthomosaic, DSM, point cloud, 3D model)
🖼️ […]

Original post on fosstodon.org

fosstodon.org

April 16, 2026 at 11:16 AM

Tomasz Nycz

@sq9nit.bsky.social

Bydliński zamek to wdzięczny obiekt do ćwiczeń z obsługi #OpenDroneMap #WebODM - obsługa wirtualnej taśmy mierniczej to cenna umiejętność. Ilustracji do podręcznika ciąg dalszy ;)