ODM Cloud
Set Up WebODM on AWS Spot Instances for Cheap Processing
Rent a 64 GB cloud server for about $0.13/hour. Launch an AWS EC2 spot instance, install WebODM 3.3.0, and process 500 images for under $1 before downloads.
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cloud processing
5 articles on cloud processing. Field-tested methodology from a GIS scientist with M.S. GIS, FAA Part 107, and 10+ years of geospatial work.
ODM Cloud
Sizing Your Instance: CPUs, RAM, and When to Use Spot
Match AWS EC2 instances to your WebODM image count. RAM is the binding constraint, not CPU. ClusterODX sizing, spot vs on-demand, GPU realities.
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ODM Cloud
S3 + WebODM: Upload Images, Download Results
Organize drone images in S3 for WebODM: folder structure, presigned URLs for client delivery, lifecycle policies to control storage costs. CLI included.
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ODM Cloud
Reading Your First AWS Bill (Don't Panic)
Your first AWS bill says $47.23 when you expected $2. What happened, why egress dominates, and three simple practices to prevent bill shock.
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Processing & Software
Why Move WebODM to the Cloud? (And When Not To)
WebODM cloud vs local: AWS spot costs ($3-5/job), egress surprises, decision framework for when cloud wins vs when your workstation is better.
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