* AWS is way too expensive, and in most places where aerial mapping happens, you can't upload 30 Gigabyte to the internet faster than you can process it locally

* AWS is way too expensive, and in most places where aerial mapping happens, you can't upload 30 Gigabyte to the internet faster than you can process it locally on a gaming PC. * Smartphone cameras are almost sufficient, but mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras save the day. Completely agree on the rest btw.