Preserving history is no easy feat — especially when it’s carved into a 200-foot-tall rock formation like the Namakkal Fort. When the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) wanted to document this iconic site, they faced a daunting challenge — a process that would typically demand 14-18 personnel working for an exhausting 30 days.
But at SKYX Aerospace, we believe in smarter solutions. We set out to prove that with drone technology, this seemingly impossible task could be done faster, better, and with incredible precision.
With every parameter dialed in and pre-flight checks passed, our drone soared into the sky, following an autonomous flight path designed to capture the fort in stunning detail.
It didn’t just hover and snap pictures — it executed complex flight patterns for maximum coverage:
In less than half a day, the drone had gathered every detail that would’ve otherwise taken a manual team 30 long days.
With data securely copied from the drone’s SD card, our field team relayed the files back to our Data Processing Team in Coimbatore. While our data experts took over, the field team moved to their next mission — knocking out three sites in just one day.
Meanwhile, our GIS analysts began stitching the captured data into a highly accurate Digital Twin of the fort.
They meticulously processed:
By the end of Day 2, ASI had everything they needed – clear, precise, and powerful documentation – in their hands.
Our solution included a range of comprehensive outputs for ASI’s long-term use:
What once took 30 days was now achieved in just 2 days.
A team of 2 people replaced the need for 18 manual surveyors.
ASI gained faster approvals, reduced errors, and significant cost savings.
The results weren’t just faster — they were better, sharper, and more insightful than ever before. The ASI team now had powerful tools that helped them inspect, analyze, and plan with ease — transforming how heritage preservation is done.
At SKYX Aerospace, we don’t just fly drones — we deliver solutions that break barriers. Our Namakkal Fort project didn’t just save time — it gave ASI a new vision of what’s possible with technology.
History deserves precision. Innovation makes it possible.
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