Hi guys, like the title says I new to the group from the Boise, ID area.
I am starting an aerial photography business and one of the catagories I would like to focus on is aerial mapping for construction/development. I am flying the new Mavic Air 2 and am looking to use ODM via Linux. Quite honestly, I am not the most computer/tech savy person in the world and usually just poke around until something works… So, if anyone can point me in the direction of a tutorial, or “starting point” to get it all set up on my machine it would be greatly appreciated.
Also, somewhat off topic, but I am currently using the Ubuntu distro, but am open to better options if there are any for ODM.
My eventual goal is to operate heavy drones for fast mapping/photo surveys without being tied to commercial programs.
Otherwise, the Docker install on Linux is generally considered the “easiest” route, especially over native install which can get tricky for some.
I ran OpenDroneMap quite easily via my Solus linux install, which I prefer to Ubuntu/Debian derivatives due to it having far more up to date kernel and packages.
My long-term goal is to get a native install of the ODM stack working on Alpine Linux
Hey, welcome. I have a friend from Denver who moved up to Boise in 2018 or 2019. He doesn’t do anything with ODM, but he has a lot of experience in the drone industry. Last I heard he was sick of drones and calling it quits. Probably trying to make a go at full-time fly fishing if I had to guess He’s a good guy and fun to talk with, anyway. I’d be happy to put you in contact if you like.
To stay more true to Alpine’s lightweight nature, I suppose. A minimal Alpine install with full ODM just sounds appealing to me instead of taking in docker and all its dependencies and then ODM stuff.
He’s a good guy and fun to talk with, anyway. I’d be happy to put you in contact if you like.