WebODM Lightning product update

April Product Update

April 8, 2026
Support for 3D volume visualizations, external data imports, instant snapshots.

I've been adding some useful new features the past few weeks. Here's a recap:

Instant Snapshots


You can now take screenshots of your map views instantly. All layers and annotations are captured as well. No need to fiddle with external screen capture software.

Snapshot
Look for the snapshot button

Import External Data


You can now import orthophotos, DEMs and point clouds that have been processed outside of WebODM Lightning. Here's how.

This can be useful for migrating data from an existing solution, comparing outputs or just for sharing existing data products with third parties.

3D Volume Visualizations


I've added the ability to inspect volumes in 3D, directly from Map view. After you complete a volume measurement with the polygon tool, look for the 3D View button to instantly display a visualization of cut/fill as well as the base.

3D Volume
3D cut/fill/base visualization

This provides a useful check to make sure the volume was selected correctly and that the base was calculated appropriately.

Other Improvements


Added support for Autel EVO Lite Thermal cameras
Photogrammetry engine stability fixes
Imperial units support for PDF Reports. See report-units

Enjoy!

-Piero