How drones are helping archeologists reveal the hidden features of archeologist sites
Archaeologists
have always known the importance of thermal imagery for gathering information
about the archeological sites and artifacts. But as the traditional method of capturing thermal imagery was time-taking,
risky and costly so they were always looking forward to using Drones in Archaeology.
There are many reasons behind choosing drones in their archeological projects
and some of them are the accuracy, preciseness, time saving, cost saving,
speedy and less risky. Archaeologists have already begun the use of drones and
have successfully gained the required results. Drones are remotely operated and
due to this, they have increased their
reach to difficult to access areas, giving archeologist a full view of the site
and its features.

Archaeologists
are utilizing aerial mapping drones
mounted with magnetometers, barometers,
GRS, sensors and cameras to capture the aerial imagery that can easily let them
see what lies beneath the sites. The various ways in which drones are used
include aerial photography, aerial videography, aerial mapping, reconnaissance,
thermal imagery, and photogrammetry. Drones are also used for site preservation,
site monitoring, and sensing. All thanks
to the latest technology and innovations that drones are changing the way
archeologist previously do their survey. Drones are used for capturing low
altitude aerial images of rock alignments, hidden features, and artifacts to accurately map sites.

One
of the advantages of using drones for capturing thermal imagery at different
spectrum is that they provide high-resolution
data and better depth models with preciseness and accuracy. They act as a
reliable and robust solution to the surroundings where access is difficult. Not
only has this but drones also had the ability to keep an eye on the trespassers
or threats that can bring loss to the archeologists. They have the capability
to generate on-demand and high-resolution
images from elevated positions. When the aerial images of archeological sites
captured by drones are processed further for mapping then they give the
detailed information about the hidden facts about the sites.
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