FOSS4G 2022 general tracks

OpenDroneMap is an ecosystem of free and open source software to collect, process, analyze and display aerial data. In this talk we will present an exciting overview of what's new in the ecosystem, where the project is headed and how you can benefit from using it. In particular, will first provide a brief overview of the ecosystem, what the tools are and how you can start making maps in minutes. A short introduction to the "magic" of the processing pipeline will be presented. We will then touch on state-of-the-art advancements in photogrammetry technology within ODM, how we benefit from a global team of researchers and how that has allowed us to match (and often times exceed) proprietary software results. After a presentation of the technological advancements, we will discuss the importance of people, or how prioritizing people over code and investing into the community has affected both participation and adoption.