v2025.2.0

DroneTM Release Notes - v2025.2.0 🚀

Release Date: February 2, 2025

Overview

This release brings key updates to the Drone Task Management system, incorporating improvements and fixes from PR #458. All changes merged since the previous release (2025.1.0) have now been included, ensuring a clean and consistent production build.

What's New in This Release

Enhancements & Bug Fixes (PR #458)

• Improved Task Processing:
  Refactored portions of the task management logic to boost performance and reliability under load.

• Error Handling Improvements:
  Enhanced error reporting and recovery mechanisms to reduce downtime and simplify troubleshooting.

• Code Quality & Maintainability:
  Consolidated code structure with minor refactoring, making the codebase easier to maintain and extend.

Video Tutorials

• New Tutorial Section:
  A comprehensive set of video tutorials has been added to the release. These tutorials are now accessible from the home page under the Tutorials section.
• Content Overview:
  The videos provide step-by-step guides on setting up, configuring, and using the Drone Task Management system effectively. They are designed to help both new and existing users quickly get up to speed with the platform.
• Improved User Support:
  These tutorials aim to enhance user experience by offering visual and practical assistance, complementing the written documentation.

v2025.1.0

DroneTM Release Notes - v2025.01.0 🚀

We are excited to announce the latest update to DroneTM, packed with new features and improvements to enhance your drone mapping experience!

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Key Features and Updates

1. Precise Georeferencing with Ground Control Points (GCPs)

• Achieve higher mapping accuracy by incorporating GCPs during the image processing for the drone imagery you have collected.

2. Adjustable Flight Plan Orientation

• Modify flight plan orientations in the field for better alignment with real-world conditions, ensuring optimal image capture.

3. Enhanced Image Processing Workflows

• Separate workflows for:
  • Individual image processing.
  • Batch processing using OpenDroneMap (ODM).
• Provides greater flexibility based on your project needs.

4. More Optimized Image Processing Using ODM

• Experience faster and more efficient image processing with improved optimization in the OpenDroneMap (ODM) integration.

v2024.11.0

New Release to Production Server - DroneTM 🚀

We are excited to announce a new update for DroneTM, now live on the production server! This release introduces several significant enhancements and bug fixes to improve functionality and user experience.
Note: This update may have temporarily impacted users who were logged in.

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🛠 Key Updates in This Release

1. Enhanced Image Management

• Users can now add or replace drone images in cases where image processing fails.

2. Re-run Image Processing

• A new Re-run button has been added to retry failed image processing attempts.

3. Role Updates

• Enhanced roles for:
  • Drone Operators
  • Project Creators
• These updates improve permissions and workflow management.

4. Task Display Fix

• Resolved an issue where tasks were not displayed as squares in specific areas.

5. Orthophoto Preview

• Introduced a map interface feature to preview orthophotos, enabling better visualization and analysis.

6. Take-off Point Adjustments

• Extended take-off point distances to a maximum of 350 meters for more flexibility.

7. New Task Statuses

• Added new task statuses for better tracking:
  • Processing Started
  • Processing Failed
  • Finished Tasks

8. Other Fixes

• Addressed minor issues identified during training and testing in the Caribbean region.