UAV Image-Based Plan Drawing Method in Submerged Terrestrial Archaeological Settlements: The case of Kibotos

Abstract

Documentation with drawing and photography is one of the most important stages in archaeological excavations and surveys. It takes a long time to draw walls by stone by stone during the excavations. Carrying out these studies on land that does not belong to human habitats, such as underwater, is an activity that requires extra effort, time, and experience. This article will examine the possibility of drawing the plans of the structures unearthed or detected in the archaeological underwater excavations and surface surveys in shallow waters with the help of aerial photographs in a shorter time and with less effort. The research results show that the photograph-based archaeological plan drawing is an excellent and suitable method for shallow water archaeological excavation and surveys. It reveals that it can save time and labour in surveys and rescue excavations where time is limited.

Performance Analysis of a Drone Development Kit-derived Digital Elevation Model

“…In recent years, a multitude of UAV platforms has been developed and made available for purchase, all tailored to fulfill this particular purpose. These platforms, commonly referred to as commercial UAVs, are equipped with supplementary hardware designed for accurate and realtime positioning, sophisticated camera systems, and stabilization mechanisms to ensure the stability of the UAV during operations (Kalacska et al, 2020;Bayırhan and Gazioğlu, 2020;Gündüz, 2023). Many professional users who aim to produce detailed and reliable DEMs prefer these UAVs (Deliry and Avdan, 2021;Wang and Shu, 2022).…”