A critical theory of the drone in archaeology: on space, epistemology, and automation
Daniel Carvalho
Abstract:This article seeks to establish a theoretical framework surrounding the drone and its use in archaeology. More than just a tool, this vehicle has revolutionized not only the practice of the discipline but also the way archaeologists approach their object of study. To highlight its theoretical components, we have established a dialog with the philosophy of technology and the archaeological dimension, to understand the implications and impositions that the drone implies for the activities of archaeologists. Pass… Show more
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