OpenDroneMap
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About
OpenDroneMap is ranked #2 of 33 in photogrammetry software on Inferse. It runs on API, Linux, macOS, Self-hosted, Windows.
Compared on photogrammetry software
- Free plan
- Yesopendronemap.org
- API access
- Yesopendronemap.org
Facts
- Purpose
- ODM turns point-and-shoot camera images into two- and three-dimensional geographic data and georeferenced maps and 3D models.opendronemap.org · 1 Oct 2026
- Inputs
- Supported inputs are JPEGs, 8- and 16-bit TIFFs, and Ground Control Points.opendronemap.org · 1 Oct 2026
- Outputs
- Supported outputs include orthorectified imagery, digital surface models, digital terrain models, textured 3D models, and classified point clouds.opendronemap.org · 1 Oct 2026
- Operating systems
- ODM runs on Windows, Mac, and Linux when using Docker, and can also run natively on Windows.opendronemap.org · 1 Oct 2026
- REST API
- NodeODM is a standard API specification and reference implementation for processing aerial images with engines such as ODM.opendronemap.org · 1 Oct 2026
- Python integration
- PyODM is a Python SDK for adding aerial image processing capabilities to applications.opendronemap.org · 1 Oct 2026
- Scaling
- ClusterODM is a NodeODM API-compatible reverse proxy, load balancer, and task tracker for horizontal scaling.opendronemap.org · 1 Oct 2026
- GPU support
- NodeODM supports a CUDA-based GPU implementation that works with NVIDIA GPUs.opendronemap.org · 1 Oct 2026
- Installer support
- Installer support covers getting OpenDroneMap installed and running, while dataset-processing and configuration questions are directed to the community forum.opendronemap.org · 1 Oct 2026
- 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.opendronemap.org · 1 Oct 2026
- Hardware limit
- With 8 GB of RAM, users will not be able to process more than 100 images.opendronemap.org · 1 Oct 2026
- Free access
- The installer FAQ says there are no free installer trials, but WebODM can be installed manually as open-source software.opendronemap.org · 1 Oct 2026
- Audience
- OpenDroneMap says its contributors include scientists, professionals, students, and hobbyists.opendronemap.org · 1 Oct 2026
- Security statement
- The community terms state that OpenDroneMap makes no warranty regarding the security, reliability, quality, accuracy, or availability of its website or services.community.opendronemap.org · 1 Oct 2026
- Origin
- The homepage says ODM has been the de-facto standard of open-source drone image processing since its creation in 2014.opendronemap.org · 1 Oct 2026
Company
- Founded
- 2014opendronemap.org · 28 Sept 2026
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Sources
- opendronemap.org/odm/· checked 1 Oct 2026
- opendronemap.org/nodeodm/· checked 1 Oct 2026
- opendronemap.org· checked 1 Oct 2026
- opendronemap.org/download/· checked 1 Oct 2026
- opendronemap.org/get-involved/· checked 1 Oct 2026
- community.opendronemap.org/tos· checked 1 Oct 2026






