Currently, updating an Oriented Imagery Dataset in ArcGIS Online requires republishing the service, which generates a new Item ID. This breaks references in Dashboards, web maps, and apps, forcing users to rebuild connections. The only workaround is to maintain a local OID dataset and republish — but even then, any dependent applications have to be reconfigured.
A more efficient approach would be to allow:
Appending new images to an existing OID service while preserving the Item ID.
Overwriting the dataset (similar to hosted feature layers) so that downstream apps remain connected.
Support for local image storage references in addition to web-accessible URLs.
This would make managing and scaling OID services much more practical for real-world projects.
