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Purpose
ODM turns point-and-shoot camera images into two- and three-dimensional geographic data and georeferenced maps and 3D models.Read 1 Oct 2026 · opendronemap.org
Audience
OpenDroneMap says its contributors include scientists, professionals, students, and hobbyists.Read 1 Oct 2026 · opendronemap.org
Founded
2014Read 28 Sep 2026 · opendronemap.org
Free access
The installer FAQ says there are no free installer trials, but WebODM can be installed manually as open-source software.Read 1 Oct 2026 · opendronemap.org
GPU support
NodeODM supports a CUDA-based GPU implementation that works with NVIDIA GPUs.Read 1 Oct 2026 · opendronemap.org
Hardware limit
With 8 GB of RAM, users will not be able to process more than 100 images.Read 1 Oct 2026 · opendronemap.org
Inputs
Supported inputs are JPEGs, 8- and 16-bit TIFFs, and Ground Control Points.Read 1 Oct 2026 · opendronemap.org
Installer support
Installer support covers getting OpenDroneMap installed and running, while dataset-processing and configuration questions are directed to the community forum.Read 1 Oct 2026 · opendronemap.org
Operating systems
ODM runs on Windows, Mac, and Linux when using Docker, and can also run natively on Windows.Read 1 Oct 2026 · opendronemap.org
Origin
The homepage says ODM has been the de-facto standard of open-source drone image processing since its creation in 2014.Read 1 Oct 2026 · opendronemap.org
Outputs
Supported outputs include orthorectified imagery, digital surface models, digital terrain models, textured 3D models, and classified point clouds.Read 1 Oct 2026 · opendronemap.org
Processing capacity
The installer FAQ says computers with the recommended RAM should easily process at least 100–300 images, while cloud processing can handle up to 3,000 images.Read 1 Oct 2026 · opendronemap.org
Python integration
PyODM is a Python SDK for adding aerial image processing capabilities to applications.Read 1 Oct 2026 · opendronemap.org
REST API
NodeODM is a standard API specification and reference implementation for processing aerial images with engines such as ODM.Read 1 Oct 2026 · opendronemap.org
Scaling
ClusterODM is a NodeODM API-compatible reverse proxy, load balancer, and task tracker for horizontal scaling.Read 1 Oct 2026 · opendronemap.org
Security statement
The community terms state that OpenDroneMap makes no warranty regarding the security, reliability, quality, accuracy, or availability of its website or services.Read 1 Oct 2026 · community.opendronemap.org

Plans and prices

Standard $64, paid once 1 Year Installation Support · Per-User License · Updates Included · 30 Days Money-Back Guarantee Read 1 Oct 2026 · opendronemap.org
Business $149, paid once 1 Year Priority Installation Support · Per-User License · Updates Included · 30 Days Money-Back Guarantee Read 1 Oct 2026 · opendronemap.org

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