Theta offers OpenAthena™, an open-source software platform that utilizes a terrain-raycast technique to enable drones to pinpoint precise geodetic locations from a single image. This technology simplifies mapping tasks, significantly reducing the time and effort required compared to traditional methods that rely on multiple images.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Determining the precise geodetic location of objects within drone imagery traditionally requires multiple overlapping images and complex processing techniques, increasing the time and effort required for mapping and analysis. Existing methods often lack the speed and simplicity needed for rapid situational awareness in fields like agriculture, search and rescue, and environmental monitoring.
Solution
OpenAthena™ is an open-source software platform that enables drones to pinpoint precise geodetic locations from a single image using a terrain-raycast technique. By combining drone sensor metadata with digital elevation data, OpenAthena™ instantly calculates the location of any pixel within a drone image. This simplifies complex mapping tasks, providing a quick and efficient solution for various applications. The software supports a range of common drone models and offers multiple output modes for target calculation, including Latitude/Longitude, UTM, and MGRS.
Target Audience
The primary users are professionals in agriculture, search and rescue, public safety, and land management who require rapid and accurate geodetic location data from drone imagery.
Features
- Utilizes a novel terrain-raycast technique for processing UAS imagery
- Instantly obtains the exact location of any pixel within a single drone image
- Calibrated with over 45 models of DJI, Skydio, Parrot, and Autel Robotics drones
- Offers multiple output modes, including Latitude/Longitude, UTM, MGRS, and CK-42
- Supports distance unit selection between Meter and US Foot
- Allows manual azimuth correction for drones with uncalibrated compass sensors
- Automatically selects and downloads Digital Elevation Models (DEM) for the area around the selected drone image
- Sends Cursor on Target multicast UDP packets to ATAK (Android Team Awareness Kit)