Free WebODM processing

[microlinux]

I've started getting into mapping and am working my way up to a personal 80+ acre project that will involve a large number of images. I picked up a real beefy server on the cheap to run WebODM at scale. I'm interested in putting it through the paces. If anyone has anything they want to run though WebODM, I have 16 cores and 256GB of RAM to tackle everything from a garden to the State of Texas ...

The results I've been able to get with free/low-cost software, a consumer drone and virtually zero expertise are pretty dang good.

 

[xrubio]

What make and model of server are you using?

 

[microlinux]

What make and model of server are you using?

I am running a Dell R630. Dirt cheap on eBay!

 

[pearsonnel]

That’s awesome — sounds like you’ve got a serious setup there. WebODM is pretty impressive once you give it enough horsepower, and with 16 cores and 256GB RAM you’re definitely in business. I’ve only dabbled a bit with smaller projects, but even then the results blew me away considering it’s all from free/low-cost tools and a basic drone. Kind of wild how accessible this has become. I actually scored some of my gear through flexshopper when I was piecing together my own rig — made it easier to upgrade without dropping all the cash upfront. Would love to see how your system handles a big dataset, like a full neighborhood or even something on the Texas scale.

 

[AMann]

What OS are you using for WebODM on your 630? I’m assuming a version of Linux? I’m Interested and was looking into one myself but wasn’t sure what I can run with it.