We are thrilled to announce significant updates for DroneDB Registry (v1.4.4) and DroneDB (v1.2.5)! These versions deliver major performance improvements, enhanced reliability, and smarter processing capabilities to elevate your aerial data management experience.
Smart Build System & Transparent Processing
DroneDB Registry now features intelligent checksum-based change detection that prevents redundant processing. The system only processes files when actual modifications occur, dramatically improving efficiency.
Key improvements include:
- Smart Processing: Checksum-based change detection and enhanced caching strategies
- Transparent Build Tracking: Monitor builds with detailed logging and dataset views
- File Transfers: Move files easily between organizations and datasets
- Configurable Schedules: Control cleanup, sync, and build processing with cron settings
Enhanced Media & Performance
- WebP Support: Faster thumbnails and tiles with modern WebP format
- Vector Files: Full support for GeoJSON, SHP/SHZ, KML/KMZ, GPKG, FGB with chunked uploads
- Redis Caching: Improved file caching for better performance
- Optimized Queries: Faster database operations with better indexing and memory management
Security & Management
- Organization Users: New endpoints for user management
- User Deactivation: Enhanced access control
- Health Monitoring: Token-based authentication for system health checks
- Modern Stack: Upgraded to .NET 9 with latest Nuget packages and MySQL/MariaDB compatibility
Critical Coordinate Fixes
We’ve resolved critical coordinate transformation issues for better data accuracy:
- Fixed axis ordering in spatial reference transformations
- Corrected PROJ handling for improved projection accuracy
- Enhanced WKT parsing with better memory management
Enhanced Point Cloud Processing
- Elevation-based coloring for point clouds without RGB data
- Improved EPT generation and LAZ file support
- Better thumbnails with automatic color handling
Smart COG Optimization
- Auto-detection: Skips re-processing of already-optimized files
- Fast-path copying for significant speed improvements
- Enhanced compression and tiling parameters
Concurrent Processing & Reliability
New cross-process build locking prevents race conditions with automatic stale lock detection, platform-specific implementations, and robust error handling for 3D mesh generation.
Check the Updated Roadmap
We keep on improving and innovating the DroneDB ecosystem, our next update will focus on supporting gltf/glb files. Explore our updated roadmap to see what’s next and how we’re planning to further enhance your experience.
Your feedback is crucial! We thank you for your continued support and valuable suggestions. Stay tuned for more exciting updates and developments.
Explore our new plans here: https://dronedb.app/plans/. Your first month is always free!
Happy flying!
The DroneDB Team