I (Piero) founded UAV4GEO in 2014. The company is located in St Petersburg, Florida. I'm a computer vision, UX design and GIS specialist, with a passion for flying robots.
Prior to 2019 the company was called MasseranoLabs. I've adopted a new name to better reflect the focus on drone software.
I contribute to OpenDroneMap, the leading open source ecosystem for processing aerial data. I created WebODM, NodeODM, ClusterODM CloudODM and PyODM. I've been a major contributor and core maintainer to the ODM engine and I actively contributed to several libraries the project depends on, such as OpenSfM, PDAL, mvs-texturing, MVE and dem2mesh. I also wrote OpenDroneMap: The Missing Guide, a comprehensive book on using OpenDroneMap.
I fight to reduce the digital divide that still exists in the world. I think software should be affordable, freely (as in freedom) available and fully controllable by its users.
I think everyone deserves to be treated with respect and kindness, no matter the circumstances. I listen and repay that trust.
I also believe in sound business. I don't spend more than I make and don't waste cash on unnecessary purchases. I don't burn cash and then figure out how to be profitable. I'm here to stay for the long term to serve you, not some private equity firm.