OpenDroneMap / OpenDroneMap/ODM

Handle Quad Bayer Sensors

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Description

Newer drones tend to use quad bayer sensors (discussion: https://community.opendronemap.org/t/real-difference-quality-between-a-drone-with-a-12mp-or-48mp-camera/7321/4) which create some memory usage issues for ODM in many scenarios.

ODM should have an option to automatically resize images from such sensors when necessary, probably via a camera database lookup, for the purpose of avoiding memory issues.

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Research direction

Start by locating ODM's image preprocessing and camera database entry points, then trace how image dimensions affect memory use. Define the quad Bayer detection and resizing behavior, including when resizing is necessary. Done means supported quad Bayer images avoid the reported memory issues without unnecessary resizing, with coverage for the relevant scenarios.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
computer-vision, performance
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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