Use of Drones and Photogrammetry for Rapid Documentation of Archaeological Sites

EasyChair Preprint 14269

Abstract

The integration of drones and photogrammetry has revolutionized the documentation of archaeological sites, providing a rapid, accurate, and cost-effective method for recording and analyzing heritage landscapes. This abstract explores the current methodologies, technological advancements, and applications of drones and photogrammetry in archaeology. Drones, equipped with high-resolution cameras and advanced sensors, offer unparalleled aerial perspectives, enabling the capture of extensive and detailed site data. When combined with photogrammetry—a technique that generates precise 3D models from 2D photographs—these aerial surveys facilitate comprehensive site documentation, mapping, and monitoring.

The use of drones significantly reduces the time and labor traditionally required for ground-based surveys, while photogrammetry enhances the precision of the captured data, supporting the creation of high-fidelity digital models of archaeological features. These models serve as valuable tools for site analysis, interpretation, and preservation, allowing archaeologists to virtually explore and assess sites with a level of detail previously unattainable. Additionally, the digital archives generated through this technology ensure that fragile sites can be preserved digitally for future research and education.

Keyphrases: Rapid Documentation, Use of Drones and Photogrammetry, archaeological sites

@booklet{EasyChair:14269,
  author    = {Ralph Shad and Axel Egon and Kaledio Potter},
  title     = {Use of Drones and Photogrammetry for Rapid Documentation of Archaeological Sites},
  howpublished = {EasyChair Preprint 14269},
  year      = {EasyChair, 2024}}