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Proposal · 2026

Preserving heritagewith AI technology

AI camera & drone solution for the Óc Eo – Ba Thê heritage site

A proposed AI camera and drone patrol system to help protect the heritage site with 24/7 monitoring, intrusion detection and early alerts, supporting the long-term preservation of Óc Eo – Ba Thê.

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Illustration of the Óc Eo – Ba Thê excavation site with a pole-mounted AI camera and a drone, artifact detection frames and an aerial map
Heritage site area
~433 ha
Proposed AI-enabled IP cameras
~200 cameras
Reference rollout timeline (subject to survey and approval)
12 weeks

Challenges

  • A large site (~433 ha) with many open areas.
  • Risk of intrusion, illegal digging and unauthorized activity.
  • Hard to monitor remote areas and complex terrain continuously.
  • Preservation must go hand in hand with sustainable tourism.

Proposed solution

  • About 200 AI-enabled IP cameras with NVIDIA Jetson Edge AI processing.
  • A central VMS for 24/7 centralized monitoring.
  • Automated drone patrols with DJI Dock 2 / Matrice 3TD.
  • AI-based early intrusion alerts and anomaly detection.

Expected outcomes

  • Stronger 24/7 protection and monitoring of the site.
  • Earlier detection of intrusion risks, reducing incidents.
  • More efficient use of management and operations resources.
  • Supporting the long-term preservation of Óc Eo – Ba Thê.

This is a proposal, not a confirmed deployment outcome. Site area, camera count and timeline must be confirmed after a site survey, approval and quotations.

Technology

AI cameras and drones for complete coverage

Fixed AI cameras at key locations and automated drone patrols, combined with a smart VMS platform, enable continuous monitoring, early intrusion detection, timely alerts and better support for heritage preservation.

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  • Fixed AI cameras
  • Automated drone patrols
  • 24/7 central VMS
Illustrative VMS interface — alert data is simulated.
Site gallery

The Óc Eo – Ba Thê heritage landscape

  • Illustration — overview of ancient brick foundations in the excavation area
  • Illustration — stone pedestal in the middle of an excavation pit
  • Illustration — corner of ancient brick walls next to trees
  • Illustration — protective roof over the excavation area and site office
  • Illustration — rice fields and Ba Thê mountain behind the heritage site

Illustrations derived from the proposal rendering — to be replaced with real photos of the site.

Looking ahead

Preserving heritage with modern technology

AI and drones do more than strengthen site protection — they help safeguard the historical and cultural value of Óc Eo – Ba Thê for future generations and lay the groundwork for sustainable tourism.

Modern technology will be an important tool to preserve and promote the heritage value of Óc Eo – Ba Thê, helping showcase the region and drive tourism built on sustainable preservation.
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