I am running my files through AgiSoft Metashape. I'm not 100% sure I'm doing it right. The software is quite a bit more sophisticated than the stuff I was using so definitely not a 1-click solution (which is fine).
I have a few more questions:
When I flew my test I did not point the camera straight down. Should I have pointed the camera down or did Pix4D do that for me?
I selected raw format before I switched to Pix4D but ended up with jpg's. Is that the default format for Pix4D or did I miss something in the settings?
I have a private pilot license so I did the Drone pilot add-on to my license. It was pretty easy compared to what it took to get my ticket. Basically my two drones are registered and I'm licensed. However, I don't have enough time on the sticks to do commercial work and I really don't know if I would want to do commercial drone work.
I have some mapping projects in mind but they are for personal use (and to share with educational concerns if they are interested). I just checked the location for one of the sites on Air Map and it doesn't show that its restricted in any way. It's not feasible to map it in the winter. Access is only possible with a 4WD truck, lots of clearance, and chains for mud and I'm not really up for the challenge (already went there once this winter and it was an ordeal). I'll have to wait for late spring.
The following is one of many sites that I'd like to map. Again, yes, I checked and it's not restricted. No hash marks, no warnings. I guess they aren't old enough (occupied in the mid-1800's). There are plenty of sites in the general area (think 200 mile radius) that are restricted that I'd like to get permission to work in but I'm not optimistic that it's even doable. Some are NPS sites. Some are National Monuments. All have a nice red hash marks over them in Air Map. I kind of get it. Prior to owning a drone I might've been opposed to drones being allowed in NPS system or at National Monuments (due to some of the dumb things people have done in the past) but now it's a little frustrating (perspective and all that jazz).