Software & Processing
WebODM 3.3.0 and COLMAP 4.2.0: What Shipped, Who Upgrades
WebODM 3.3.0 adds Gaussian splat viewing and automatic datum grid downloads. COLMAP 4.2.0 reworks the global mapper, and 4.2.1 already patches it.
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ODX
4 articles on ODX. Field-tested methodology from a GIS scientist with M.S. GIS, FAA Part 107, and 10+ years of geospatial work.
Software & Processing
WebODM 3.2.8 and ODM 3.6.2: What Actually Shipped in August 2026
WebODM 3.2.8 adds DXF export for permanent overlays. OpenDroneMap's ODM 3.6.2 fixes a bug that could silently drop GPS telemetry. Two forks, one week — what shipped.
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Software & Processing
ODM vs ODX: The April 2026 Fork, Explained for Drone Operators
In April 2026 WebODM forked the OpenDroneMap stack and renamed it — ODM became ODX, NodeODM became NodeODX. Which one you actually install, and why.
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Software & Processing
OpenDroneMap, WebODM, NodeODM & ClusterODM Explained
OpenDroneMap, WebODM, NodeODM, ClusterODM and the ODX fork explained: what each does, which you actually need, and how the free stack compares to Pix4D.
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