Key Applications
- Ancient Site Discovery
- Subsurface feature detection via infrared/thermal imaging
- Cropmark/soil variation analysis for hidden structures
- 3D Site Documentation
- Centimeter-accurate LiDAR modeling of ruins/artifacts
- GIS integration for UNESCO heritage site preservation
- Underwater Archaeology
- Coastal ruin mapping with blue-spectrum penetration (optional sonar payload)
- Shipwreck identification in shallow waters
- Restoration Monitoring
- Time-lapse erosion tracking with AI change detection
- Damage assessment post-natural disasters
Proprietary Technologies
- HeritageLiDAR™:
Dual-frequency (1064nm + 1550nm) scanning for vegetation-penetrating scans
- AI Artifact Recognition:
Trained on global artifact databases to flag potential finds in real time
- Multi-Spectral Fusion:
Combine visible, IR, and UV bands to reveal faded murials/inscriptions
Competitive Edges
- Military-Derived Durability:
Operates in deserts, jungles, and -20°C to 50°C extremes (GJB certified)
- Modular Payload System:
Swap between LiDAR, ground-penetrating radar (GPR), or gas sensors
- Ethical Compliance:
Non-destructive methods aligned with ICOMOS archaeological standards
Technical Specifications
- Flight Time: 90 mins (extendible via hydrogen fuel cells)
- Scanning Precision: 1cm LiDAR resolution @ 100m altitude
- Sensors: 61MP full-frame camera + live hyperspectral feed
2024 Innovations
- “Time Layer” AI:
Automatically stratifies findings by historical period using spectral signatures
- Blockchain Provenance:
Tamper-proof metadata logging for artifact discovery records
- Collaborative Swarming:
3+ drones synchronize scans for large sites (e.g., Angkor Wat-scale)
Global Case Studies
- Silk Road Caves (China): Mapped 200+ undocumented grottoes in 2023
- Maya Forest (Belize): Discovered 3 ceremonial platforms via LiDAR
- Mediterranean Shipwrecks (Greece): Identified 5 wreck sites >30m depth
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