2025-10-03 –, Workshops
This hands-on workshop will guide participants through the complete geospatial data pipeline, starting from drone imagery generation to processing high-precision imagery, generating building predictions using AI, and validating results via field mapping tools.
Participants will work through:
Setting up a drone mission to generate high precision imagery
Using OpenDroneMap (ODM) for imagery post-processing
Uploading results to OpenAerialMap
Applying fAIr to generate predicted buildings
Running a field mapping exercise using FMTM (Field Mapping Tasking Manager) and ODK
Participants will leave with the knowledge and open-source tools needed to replicate similar workflows in their own communities.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this workshop, participants will:
Understand the components of a high-precision drone mapping setup
Learn how to plan drone flights using Drone Tasking Manager
Gain hands-on experience with ODM, OpenAerialMap, and fAIr
Practice setting up and using FMTM with custom GeoJSON extracts
Explore form configuration and field data collection via ODK / KoboCollect
Target Audience
Humanitarian mappers
drone pilots
Disaster response and planning teams
Educators, researchers, and technologists
Open-source mapping practitioners
field mapping, drone, openaerialmap, imagery
Workshop requirements:Some familiarity with OSM editing will be helpful in following along.Participants must bring their own laptops to the session.
Affiliation:Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team
Sponsors:Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team
Ramya leadsthe product development at the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT), focusing on open mapping tools that enhance community resilience. With over a decade of experience in geospatial technologies, she has spearheaded global deployments of platforms like the Tasking Manager, and Field Mapping Tasking Manager (FMTM). Ramya is passionate about building inclusive, open-source solutions that empower local communities
Honey is a GIS Specialist for the Asia Pacific Hub of the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team. She is focused on the application of geospatial solutions to critical needs of frontline responders and communities, especially in the areas of climate and urban resilience. Recognizing the value of equal access to geospatial technology, she firmly advocates for free and open-source applications to close the gaps that usually hinder access to GIS. Her field of expertise lies in the adaptation of open mapping technologies for various stakeholders and in the development of scalable and localized geospatial solutions.