Independent LiDAR projects enabling rapid global archaeological scanning

Independent LiDAR projects enabling rapid global archaeological scanning. LiDAR technology costs dropped from $150,000 per flight to $60,000 per drone Independent initiative launching in US, South America, and Polynesian world within 5 years Plans for largest independently funded LiDAR archaeological project ever

LiDAR technology costs have dropped dramatically, enabling independent researchers to launch the largest independently funded archaeological scanning project ever planned. Initiatives are launching across the US, South America, and Polynesia, with proposals for the largest Amazonian scan ever attempted. Researchers say they can move faster than traditional institutions and will share data with local indigenous communities.

Key Facts

• LiDAR technology costs dropped from $150,000 per flight to $60,000 per drone
• Independent initiative launching in US, South America, and Polynesian world within 5 years
• Plans for largest independently funded LiDAR archaeological project ever
• Proposed Amazonian scan would be the largest ever conducted
• Independent researchers can move faster than traditional academic institutions
• Data will be shared with local indigenous communities

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