Showerthought: The shift from hands-on digs to remote sensing in archaeology has me feeling nostalgic for the old surprises, lol.

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Reminds me of when we started using drones for roof inspections instead of always climbing up there. At first, I missed the tactile feel and the unexpected finds, like spotting a hidden leak by hand. What worked for me was blending both methods, using tech for the broad scan but saving the close-up work for hands-on. That way, you still get those little surprises while being efficient. It's about finding a balance between the old ways and the new tools.

butler.joel1h ago

Yeah, that's exactly it... we went through the same transition in our crew. Using drones for the initial sweep lets you identify broad patterns quickly, but I always schedule time to climb up and touch the critical areas. Found that moisture meters and thermal cams from the drone can flag spots, but you still need to feel the shingle grit or check flashings by hand. That blend cuts down on missed details and keeps the job from feeling too sterile, you know? Lets you catch those subtle signs that tech might overlook.