Since 2016, OSA has utilized small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (sUAV), aka drones, for site identification, preservation monitoring, and multi-spectral analysis to survey large areas for cultural resources. OSA's FAA-licensed pilots offer drone flight services to collect data for any profession or scientific field. In addition to photos and video, OSA drones can capture data using thermal imaging and aerial lidar. Post-processing services include photogrammetry, 3D modeling, and data processing and analysis.

OSA conducts 3D scanning, printing, and photogrammetry of objects and artifacts for research and educational purposes. Staff members have the artistic ability to transform 3D-printed objects into replica artifacts for teaching, exhibits, and displays.

The Research Technology team has experience building and hosting web portals. Education and interpretation staff frequently collaborate with the technology staff to create audience-focused website content and digital interpretive media. A portfolio of web-based projects is available upon request.

OSA has experience designing and building both mobile and web applications. When possible, OSA provides mentorship or internships to students seeking more experience in mobile application development.

OSA staff are experienced in the preparation, maintenance, and analysis of geodatabases, and contract these services. Their expertise also lies in Enterprise-level services connecting the front and back end of GeoServer and ESRI SDK using SQL and PostgreSQL. We build servers that run web-based GIS on local and cloud-based servers.