Open Source Photogrammetry Software

Hi All,

I'm searching for an open sourced photogrammetry software to swap out Pix4D/Agisoft/DroneDeploy. I've seen mention of OpenDroneMap, but I've struggled with getting it sorted out, and I'm wondering if there's a software that someone may have come across that may have some of the features.
I'm currently using a generic photostitching software (Microsoft ICE) to make my 2D imagery, but it does have limitations, particularly with larger batches.
The reason I'm not using Pix4D/Agisoft/DroneDeploy is due to my organization not qualifying for their discounts (which are mostly for education based orgs).

Thanks in advance for any guidance you may be able to offer.

Lindy

Tom Southworth

@TomRS

Arribada Initiative

Conservation Technologist, Hardware Tinkerer

17 June 2022 2:31pm

Hey Lindy,

Were you using Web ODM for OpenDroneMap? Have you tried looking for courses/tutorials? I'm not sure of any other software, I usually use Agisoft for Photogrammetry. I'm taking it the one off license fee version that they have isn't enough for your uses?

Carly Batist

@carlybatist | she/her

ecoacoustics, biodiversity monitoring, nature tech

18 June 2022 8:45pm

You might check out what's listed in the Directory - for example, DroneMapper, though this is paid (not sure if they'd give you any discount). The one I have heard most about is OpenDroneMap though. Or perhaps check out GeoNadir?

Sarah Dalrymple

@sarah_dalrymple | she/her

Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB)

28 June 2022 10:21am

Hi Lindy, ODM has a steep learning curve but is fantastic once you understand it. I have much better results than from commerical services, although we were just stitching fairly small (<10ha) areas.

Have a look at WebODM Lightning, this is a paid-for, but very cheap, processing service using ODM that is more similar to commercial services (upload your images, press go). You can upload using the web interface or a Windows app.

Steffen Döring

@steffnat

BSc Forest Engineering, MSc GIS Sciences, Drone researcher

7 February 2023 11:39am

Hi Lindy,

WebODM has now a native Windows installer version which costs around 147 $ once - https://opendronemap.org/webodm/download/.

Is has almost all the advantages of the high priced softwares and even presets for some use cases.

Best regards!

Steffen