Try having ChatGPT write the Python code for you, it actually works pretty good.
I just asked it to write a calibration tool for replacing a gimbal, and here’s where it started:
(Example Only - Has not been tested)
USB-C Connection (Windows)...
PG&E WILL send you a bill if you damage their property or cause an outage...So I am sure other power companies would do the same.
If you cause damage to other peoples property or equipment because of the outage or incident, You can probably...
I don't want to discourage you from writing the software you proposed. There may be some who, for whatever reason, do not have easy access to their log files. Your solution might be what they need.
Now I’m totally convinced that whatever idea someone has, someone else has already put it out there! This is a lot better than what I was thinking of doing, conserving the flight path between the photo points is one of the issues I was concerned...