"Taking Flight for Heritage Preservation: Drones as the Answer"
Malcolm Afonso
Founder @ Spatialcraft | Smart Interactive Digital Maps | Drone technology and GIS Applications
I am writing this post in response to today's article in the Herald Goa titled "Govt to preserve historical sites: Phal Desai."
Our heritage is a precious treasure that links us to our past and defines our cultural identity. However, many historical monuments and places of archaeological importance face threats of degradation and neglect, especially when situated on privately owned lands. In response to these pressing concerns, I am excited to introduce the transformative potential of Geosensitive Drone Services for heritage preservation. By harnessing the power of drone technology, we can create digital twins and mapping of our historical structures, enabling comprehensive documentation, accessibility, and collaboration among stakeholders.
Drone Services offer a groundbreaking approach to preservation by capturing high-resolution aerial surveys of historical sites. These detailed digital twins provide an exact replica of the monuments, ensuring precise documentation and real-time monitoring of any changes or damages. By preserving the essence of these heritage structures in a digital form, we can overcome challenges posed by privately owned lands and focus on safeguarding the essence of our history.
Our heritage is rich and diverse, often found in remote or challenging terrains. Drones can reach areas that are difficult to access through traditional means, allowing archaeologists and researchers to study and analyze historical monuments with unprecedented ease. This accessibility empowers experts to conduct thorough research, unraveling hidden stories, and shedding light on the significance of these structures in our shared history.
Traditional methods of acquiring privately owned lands for preservation purposes can be prohibitively expensive and time-consuming. Drone Services offer a cost-effective alternative, as the emphasis shifts towards preserving digital representations of the monuments. This efficiency ensures that resources are channeled into the actual preservation and restoration efforts, expediting the process of safeguarding our heritage.
The data captured by drones fosters collaboration among the Archaeology Ministry, local authorities, experts, and stakeholders. By sharing the digital twin data, we can collectively work towards the preservation of our historical sites. Moreover, the comprehensive documentation strengthens the case for government support and funding, underscoring the urgency and importance of preserving our heritage for future generations.
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Drones offer an exciting opportunity to engage the public with our heritage. Through virtual tours and interactive platforms, individuals can immerse themselves in the rich history of our monuments. Heightened public awareness fosters a sense of ownership and responsibility for preserving our cultural legacy, encouraging collective efforts to protect these invaluable treasures.
As we embrace innovative solutions to preserve our heritage, drones offer a transformative approach to safeguarding historical monuments and places of archaeological importance. By creating digital twins and mapping our heritage structures, we can ensure comprehensive documentation, accessibility, cost-effectiveness, collaboration, and public engagement. Together, we can create a future where our heritage stands as a testament to our shared history and cultural identity.
Geosensitive is at the forefront of drone technology innovations in Goa and can offer cutting-edge drone solutions for the preservation of heritage.
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