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Appendix I 

senseFiy eBee RTK Product Features 
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3 reasons to 

choose 

the eBee RTK 

01. Survey-grade accuracy 

Absolute orthomosaic I Digital Elevation Model accuracy of down to 3 em 

(1.2 in) without the need for GCPs- meaning less time spent in the field 

and high precision in even the most inaccessible areas. 

02. Fully integrated workflow 

The eBee RTK's supplied flight planning & control software (eMotion) 

connects to the base station and broadcasts correction data to the rover 

(eBee RTK)- no additional logger or third-party software required. 

03. Compatible with existing base stations 

The eBee RTK is compatible with most leading brands of base station, 

working seamlessly alongside your existing portfolio of instruments. 
Out of the box and ready to tly 

The eBee RTK is supplied in its own carryon sized case, which contains all the 

components you need to take to the skies. 

This includes download keys for our eMotion 

flight planning software and Postflight Terra 

3D photogrammetry software. 

To launch the eBee RTK, simply attach 

its wings, shake it three times to start its 

motor, and throw it into the airl The artificial 

intelligence built into the senseFiy autopilot 

continuously analyzes data from the Inertial 

Measurement Unit and the on board GPS to 

control every aspect of its flight. 
Built-in GNSS/RTK receiver 

• L1/L2, GPS & GLONASS 

·On board RTK corrections at 20Hz 

• Upstream corrections at 1 Hz 

16 MP still camera 

·Controlled by eBee RTK's autopilot 

·Captures images autonomously 

• GSD of down to 1.5 em per pixel 

Green technology 

• Brc.sbless electric motor 

·Low noise, low pollution 

·Re-chargeable lithium-polymer 

battery 

Super lightweight 

·Durable EPP foam body & wings 

·Take-off weight: 0.73 kg (1.61 lbs) 

Inherently safe 

·Shock absorbent foam+ low weight 

=low impact energy 

·Minimal danger to people & property 

GNSS antenna 

·Receives corrections from most leading 

brands of base station 

·Absolute X,Y/Z accuracy down to 3 em I 5 em 

·No Ground Control Points necessary 

Pitottube 

·Measures dynamic & static pressure 

·Precisely calculates the drone's air speed 
3 ways of working with the eBee RTK 

The eBee RTK is a highly flexible system. It can 

be used in either of three ways, depending on 

how you prefer to work and your access to incountry correction data networks. 

Whichever method you choose, no additional 

base station purchase is necessary since the 

eBee RTK is compatible with most leading 

brands of survey-focused base station. 

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GNSS/RTK base station 

on known position 

GNSS/RTK base station 

on unknown position 

01 Local base, known position 

Place your base station on a known position 

Enter the base station's coordinates and 

characteristics into eMotion 

eMotion streams correction data to the 

drone via the ground modem 

02 Local base, unknown position 

Position your base station in a convenient 

location 

eMotion calculates your base's approximate 

position 

eMotion streams correction data to the 

drone via the ground modem 

Correct your base's position in postprocessing to achieve a high level of 

absolute accuracy 

03 Virtual reference station 

Configure your dror•e's eMotion software to 

receive VRS/NTRIP correction data (internet 

connection and VRS/NTRIP subscription 

required) 

eMotion streams correction data to the 

drone via the ground modem 
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Plan & control your fiight 

senseFiy's intuitive eMotion software makes 

it easy to plan and simulate your mapping 

mission. 

Plan: Import your preferred base map and 

define the area you want to cover. Then 

specify your required ground resolution (with 

a GSD of down to 1.5 em), and image overlap. 

eMotion automatically generates a full flight 

plan, calculating the eBee RTK's required 

altitude and displaying its projected 

trajectory. 

Configure: If you know your base station's 

coordinates, enter these into eMotion. 

If not, eMotion will calculate your base's 

approximate position. Or you can configure 

eMotion to receive VRS/NTRIP corrections. 

eMotion then streams correction data to 

the eBee RTK via the senseFiy USB ground 

modem. 

Simulate: To ensure your mission's success, 

run a virtual flight that simulates wind 

strength and direction. Then make any flight 

plan updates required and prepare to launch. 
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Create geo-referenced maps & models 

Process: Use Postflight Terra 3D professional 

photogrammetry software, supplied with 

every eBee RTK, to process your flight's 

photos into geo-referenced 2D orthomosaics, 

3D point clouds, triangle models and Digital 

Elevation Models (DEMs), in just a few clicks. 

Trust: With the eBee RTK's GSD of down to 1.5 

em, relative orthomosaic/3D model accuracy 

of l-3x GSD, and absolute horizontal/vertical 

accuracy of down to 3/5 em (without GCPs), 

you can have full confidence in the accuracy 

of the outputs you produce. 
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Technical specifications 

Hardware 

Weight (inc. supplied camera) 

Wingspan 

Material 

Propulsion 

GNSS/RTK receiver 

Battery 

Camera (supplied) 

Carry case dimensions 

Approx. 0.73 kg (1 .61 I b) 

96 em (38 in) 

EPP foam, carbon structure & composite parts 

Electric pusher propeller, 160 W brush less DC motor 

L: /L=, GPS & c;~::Nr\SS 

11.1 V, 2150 mAh 

55 x45 x 25 em (21.6x 17.7 x 9.8 in) 

Operation 

Maximum flight time 

Nominal cruise speed 

Radio link range 

Maximum coverage (single flight) 

Wind resistance 

Ground Sampling Distance (GSD) 

Relative orthomosaic/3D model accuracy 

Absolute horizontal/vertical accuracy (no GCPs) 

Multi-drone operation 

Automatic 3D flight planning 

Linear landing accuracy 

40 minutes 

40-90 km/h (11-25 m/s or 25-56 mph) 

Up to 3 km (1 .86 miles) 

8 km:! I 3 mi2 (at 0r~1. rr. ;-.l~19 ) ft alttiJdr /\CL..; 

Up to 45 km/h (12m/s or 28 mph) 

Down to 1.5 em (0.6 in) per pixel 

1-3x GSD 

Down to 3 em (1 .2 in) I 5 em (2 in) 

Yes (inc. mid-air collision avoidance) 

Yes 

Approx. 5 m (16.4 ft) 

Package contents 

eBee RTK foam body (inc. all electronics & built-in autopilot) 

Pair of detachable wings 

16 MP IX!JS/ELPH still ca,..,era (inc. 16GB SD card, battery, USB 

cable & charger) 

GNSS antenna 

2.4 GHz USB radio modem for data link (inc. '__;ss cable) 

Two Lithium-Polymer battery packs & charger 

Spare propeller 

Carry case with foam pro:ection 

Remote control & accessories (for safety pilots) 

User manual 

Software inciJded: eMotion (flight planning & co·1t;ol) & 

PostflightTerra 3D (professional photogrammetry) 
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senseFiy Ltd 

Route de Geneve 38 

1833 Cheseaux-Lausanne 

Switzerland 

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c.lankveld@geometius.nl 

+31 88 4366 300 

www.geometius.nl 

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