UAV

- IQ LLC Ph: 310

- 497

- 9389 Email: info@uav

- iq.com APPENDIX C

TRAINING PROGRAM

UAV

- IQ’s training program capitalizes on experience gained from civilian as well as multiple

US Air Force flight training progra ms. SenseFly, the manufacturer of the eBee Ag, has designed

a comprehensive flight training program that it provides to its customers. This flight training

includes academic study, simulated flight and supervised training flights. UAV

- IQ personnel

have completed this training program and will adopt and augment it to train any and all of its

future additional pilots.

UAV

- IQ will not permit any PIC to operate the UAS unless that PIC has demonstrated through our

training program that the PIC is able to s afely operate the UAS in a manner consistent with how the

UAS will be operated under this exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and

maintaining appropriate distances from persons, vessels, vehicles and structures. In accordance with

our tra ining plan, a ll PICs will pass a written test of standard operating procedures as well as

emergency actions, perform a simulated flight, and fly with a UAV

- IQ evaluator pilot until

endorsed for PIC duties.

Any UAV

- IQ, manufacturer, or FAA issued safety bulletins will be maintained in a Flight Crew

Information File and signed off by the PIC prior to their next flight. If changes to operating

procedures are mandated, the new procedures will be fully instructed to all pilots and observers

and simulated flights will be performed to verify that the procedures are understood. In addition

to initial and update training, UAV

- IQ’s training program includes annual refresher training as

well as refresher training for PICs who have gone 90 days since their last flight.

Pilots wishing to advance to the ranks of instructor pilots will undergo additional training.

Instructor candidates will demonstrate their suitability for the increased level of responsibility

through written examination testing their knowledge and verbal evaluation of their teaching

ability. They will first be supervised while instructing until endorsed by an evaluator pilot to

assume full instructor pilot duties.

Evaluator pilots will be hand

- picked from the ranks of instructor pilo ts and will be endorsed for

evaluator duties by UAV

- IQ’s chief pilot. Evaluator pilots can perform spot checks to ensure

that flight operations are conducted according to standards, and they can prescribe additional

training for individual pilots or issue Flight Crew Information File bulletins to address the entire

crew force.

Training records will be tracked and maintained electronically by UAV

- IQ and will be furnished

for evaluation if requested.

A co py of the documentation for the eBee training program is included in this appendix, and

UAV

- IQ requests the FAA treat the eBee Training Manual as proprietary under 14 C.F.R.

11.35(b) and does not include the s e document s in the public docket

.

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# eBee Training documentation

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## Table of content

INTRODUCTION

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1 MODULE A: OFFICE TRA INING (4 HOURS)

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1.1 F UNDAMENTALS (30 MINUTE S )

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1.1.1 UAV and fixed wing technology

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1.1.2 Basics: flight dynamics

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1.1.3 eBee technical parts

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1.2 S OFTWARE AND FIRMWARE INSTALLA TION AND USE (3 HOURS )

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1.2.1 Download of eMotion 2 and Postflight

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1.2.2 Mission planning and flight simulation

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1.2.3 Plan and save locally different missions

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1.3 W EATHER AND TECHNICAL LIMITATIONS (30 MINUTES )

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2 MODULE B: FIELD BASE TRAINING (5 HOURS)

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2.1 C HECKING THE WEATHER CONDITIONS OUTSIDE (10 MINUTES )

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2.2 S ET

- UP AND TAKE

- OFF PHASES (30 MINUTES )

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2.3 “L IVE ” MISSIONS WITH DIFFER ENT SCENARIOS (4 HOURS )

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2.4 M ISSION C ONTROL AND ABORT TEC HNIQUES (10 MINUTES )

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2.5 I N

- FLIGHT ERRORS AND CR ITICAL WARNINGS (10 MINUTES )

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3 MODULE C: ADVANCED T ECHNIQUES AND MAINTE NANCE (2 HOURS)

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3.1 A DVANCED FLIGHT PLANN ING IN 3D (40 MINUTES )

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3.2 M ANU AL CONTROL OF THE E B EE (20 MINUTES )

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3.3 P RE /P OST

- FLIGHT INSPECTION AN D PREVENTIVE MAINTEN ANCE (20 MINUTES )

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3.4 R ECOVERING THE E B EE (20 MINUTES )

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3.5 R EPLAY A FLIGHT WI TH E M OTION 2 (20 MINUTES )

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4 MODULE D: REGULATORY FRAMEWORK (1 HOUR)

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5 MODULE E: POSTFLIGHT DATA PROCESSING (2 H OUR AND 30 MINUTES)

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5.1 D ESCRIPTION OF THE E M OTION 2 FL IGHT DATA MANAGER (30 MINUTES )

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5.2 U SING P OSTFLIGHT (2 HOUR )

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6 MODULE F: QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (1 HOUR)

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6.1 Q UESTIONS ASKED BY TH E TRAINER TO THE AUD IENCE (15 MINUTES )

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6.2 Q UESTIONS ASKED BY TH E AUDIENCE (45 MINUTES )

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## Introduction

The Se nseFly eBee training is a 2 days training based on 6 different modules

. The se module s will

allow any future eBee operator to learn the essential information to conduct a mission safely with

the eBee , and to process the data efficiently to create accurate 2D orthomosaics and 3D Elevation

Models. Moreover, the current UAV regulations in the country of operation will be explained and the

different parameters to configure in eMotion 2

- in order to comply with those rules

- will be

reviewed.



## 1 Module A : Office training (4 hours)

1.1 Fundamentals ( 30 minutes)

1.1.1 UAV and fixed wing technology

Introduction to the UAV te chnology, the different categories and architectures of UAVs and the main

differences between them (ability to glide, stationary flights

... )

Figure 1: SenseFly fixed

- wing eBee and Parrot AR Drone quadcopter

1.1.2 Basics: flight dynamics

How and why does the eBee fly and glide ? Focus on the propulsion and control surfaces.

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During that module, the SenseFly trainer will describe every component of the global system ( eBee

+ ground station) and its specific role.

Figure 3: eBee parts



### 1.2 Software and firmware installa tion and use (3 hour s )

1.2.1 Download of eMotion 2 and Postflight

- Demonstration on how to install the updated firmware in the eBee autopilot.

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1.2.2 Mission planning and flight simulation

This part of the training will be performed by using the simula tion tool of eMotion 2. That feature

allows anyone to prepare, manage and control a mission. I t allows any operator to learn how to use

advanced functions such as in

- flight way point editing and camera control . When eMo tion 2 is

connected to a simulated eBee an extra set of buttons appears in the Toolbar:

Figure 5 : eMotion 2 simulation toolbar

The operator can set the take

- off location of the eBee by clicking on the dedicated icon and placing

the point on the map. It si mulates the action of switching

- on the real eBee and letting it acquire a

GPS position

. The operator can test the flight plan by clicking the related icon, simulating a take

- off

manoeuvre. The eBee will then go through its flight plan in the same way it would in a real mission

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and the Status Panel

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Figure 6 : eMotion 2 simulation tool main screen

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Note : The simulator is a tool designed to aid in flight planning and to familiariz e the operator with the

advanced functions of the eBee. The simulat ed physics, however, are basic and do not always

accurately reflect the true behaviour of the eBee in flight. In particular, estimation of battery level and

reactions to wind are difficult to simulate with high accuracy.

1.2.3 Plan and save locally different mi ssions

During that pa rt, the attendees will plan and simulate the missions that will be done in “live ” during

the second part of the training

. Every mission will be reviewed and analysed by the SenseFly trainer

and then saved locally on the computer used for the live demo flights.

- Mission 1: 5 to 8 waypoints with parallel flight lines

.

- Mission 2: 10 to 18 waypoints with perpendicular flight lines

.



### 1.3 Weath er and technical limitations ( 30 minutes)

- Rain (light rain), wind (< 27 mph), heat limitations (< 95 degrees Fahrenheit)

.

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## 2 Module B : Field base training (5 hours)

2.1 Checking the weather c on ditions outside (10 minutes)

- Learn how to “read the weather conditions outside ”, especially wind direction

– for take

- off and

landing operations

.

- Learn in eMotion 2 how to detect

- during the flight

- the wind conditions with the eBee

.



### 2.2 Set

- up and take

- off phases (30 minutes)

- Set up phase: description of the workflow to prepare the aircraft for a mission

.

- Description of the pre

- flight tests sequence and how to interpret the related errors:

- Launch technique :

Figure 8 : Take

- off procedure



### 2.3 “ Live ” missions with different scenarios (4 hour s )

The following missions will be done in an open area in compliance with the flight regulations of the

country of operation:

1. Take

- off + wind detection + linear landing using the “Go land” option

. 2. Take

- off + 5

- 8 waypoints mission (parallel flight lines) + circular landing

. 3. Ta ke off + 5

- 8 waypoints mission (parallel flight lines) + linear landing

. 4. Take off + 10

- 18 waypoints mission (perpendicular flight lines) + linear landing + monitoring the

evolution of the battery life

. 5. Take

- off + 5

- 8 waypoints mission (parall el flight lines) + emergency landing procedure

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### 2.4 Mission Control and abort techniques (10 minutes)

During that part, the SenseFly trainer will show t he operator how to monitor and control the eBee

whi le in

- flight through eMotion 2 using the Map Area and the Flight Monitoring tab in the Sidebar.

The Map Area displays the current position of the eBee. It is updated live as the eBee executes its

flight. A small arrow and info box show s the speed and direction of t he wind as measured by the

eBee . The Status Panel that follows the position of the eBee displays basic flight information

including battery charge, flight time and height, both above the take

- off l ocation (ATO) and from

mean sea level (MSL). This same information is reproduced in the Flight Monitori ng tab, along with

other useful flight data.

At the top of the Map Area is the Control Bar, which can be used at any time to send commands to

the eBee as well as to acknowledge warning and failure messages if they occur.

Figure 9 : eMotion 2 manual controls

The eBee will control its flight autonomously from take

- off to landing and the operator do es not need

to use any of the control buttons. The control buttons can however be useful in case of unexpected

situations to temporarily ho ld position by pressing the ‘HOLD POSIT ION’ button or to send the eBee

to the Home or Start waypoints with the ‘GO TO HOME WPT’ or ‘GO TO START WPT’ buttons,

respectively.

Note : During the flight simulations (see Module A ), w e will use the simulator to s how to the

operators the effects of the buttons on the eBee

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### 2.5 In

- flight errors and critical warnings (10 minutes)

- Description of the different failures that can occur and how to react in that specific case.



## 3 Module C : Advanced techniques and maintenance (2 hour s )

3.1 A dvanced flight planning in 3D (4 0 minutes)

The senseFly trainer will show the ability to take into account elevation data to set the altitude of

mission waypoints and the resulting flight lines of a mapping mission. This not only improves the

resulting ground resolution but also increases mission safety (particularly in uneven terrain) by

keeping a more even distance between the eBee an d the ground.

The operator can activate the 3D mission planning feature by selecting the ‘Use elevation data to

set absolute waypoint altitudes’ parameter in the ‘Mission Planning’ tab. Once activated, eMotion 2

will download elevation data for the missio n area that is currently defined. Elevation data is

displayed in the Map Area above the current map using a range of colou rs based on the legend in

the bottom

- right corner of the Map Area

.



### 3.2 Manual control of the eBee (2 0 minutes)

- Full Manual Mode

.

- As sisted Manual Mode

.



### 3.3 Pre/Post

- flight inspectio n and preventive maintenance (2 0 minutes)

Before a new mission and after every flight

, the trainer will teach that the pilot in charge, or one of

the observers

, shall make a visual inspection of the eBee to look for cracks or damages.

T he following components of the UAV shall be inspected :

(a ) Body : Fabric and skin

- for deterioration, distortion, and other evidence o f failure;

( b ) Flight controls

- for deterio ration or improper installation;

(c ) Batteries

- for improper installation ;

(d) Engine section

- for improper installation;

(e) Propeller section (blades and rubber bands)

- for cracks, nicks, binds or deterioration;

(f) All components of the wings, body

- section assembly and flight surfaces for poor general

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attachment;

(h ) Radio and electronic equipme nt

, sensors (Pitot, optical ground sensor)

- for improper

installation and/or cracks/obstructions

.



### 3.4 Recovering the eBee (2 0 minutes)

- Write the address and phone number of the operator on the eBee in case it gets lost and

subsequently found by a third party.

- In case the operator loses its eBee in the field, whether fr om a loss of communications, a c ritical

failure or an accidental collision, the trainer will teach the operator how to recover it:

(a) . Do not disconn ect the connection in eMotion 2 ! If it is simply out of communication range the

eBee should reconnect automatically as it returns to the Home waypoint after completing its

mission.

(b) . Note the l ast known location of the eBee in eM otion 2 by printing the screen or writing down the

location displayed in the Flight Monitoring tab.

(c) . Move towards this last known direction wi th the computer running eMotion 2 i n the hope of

regaining a connection. Be sure to take the remote control with you as well.

(d)

. If you have reached the last known location of your eBee and have not yet found it, turn on the

remote control.

(e) . Try moving both the cont rol sticks around. If the eBee is within range it may start making noise

with its main motor or servo s

.

(f) Try moving downwind from the last known location in case the eBee was pushed by the wind

while still in the air.



### 3.5 Re play a flight with eMotion 2 (2 0 minutes)

Using eMotion 2 and the flight log of the eBee allow the operator to replay a flight . It can be useful to

understand the cause of an issue with the eBee and is also useful to gain ex perience in flying the

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## 4 Module D: Regulatory framework (1 hour )

- Regulations in the country of operation

.

- H ow to find the mission area on an aeronautical chart and dete ct the proximity with airports

.

- Configure eMotion 2 in order to comply with the regulations

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## 5 Module E : Postflight data processing (2 hour and 30 minutes )

5.1 Description of the e Motion 2 flight data manager (30 minutes)

A fter completing a flight, the next step is to import the raw images and log files to a computer. The

eBee records flight data onboard in a special Drone Flight Log file. The Drone Flight Log tracks

important information throughout a flight, such as sensor data, GPS location and control inputs. The

file is required for assigning GPS location information t o the images taken by the eBee. The file is

also required and must be sent to senseFly in case an issue occurred during the flight. A similar

eMotion Flight Log file is created within eMotion 2 during a flight and serves as a backup in case the

Drone Flight Log file cannot be recovered. T he log file is compulsory for any warranty cover to be

ap plied.

eMotion 2 features a Flight Data Manager to help the operator transfer and consolidate all the data

related to a mapping mission

.



### 5.2 Using Postflight (2 hour)

1. How to import the pictures and the flight log in order to do the geo

- tagging

. 2. How to create a Postflight project.

3. How to process data, how to select the output formats and d efine the processing parameters.

4. How to post

- process the data and interpret them

.



## 6 Module F : Questions and Answers (1 hour )

6.1 Questions as ked by the trainer to the audie nce (15 minutes)

- How to react after a take

- off crash?

Answer : Disconnecting the battery + visual inspection of the motor and propeller + check that the

sensors (Pitot, optical ground sensor) are not obstructed

.

- How to react if a m anned/unmanned aircraft enters in the flight envelop ?

Answer : Depending on the case, Hold position OR modify in real time the position of the next

waypoint OR Go Land OR Emergency landing procedure

.

- How to react after a computer crash ?

Answer : Do not pa nic! Restart your computer. Since the flight path of the eBee is recor d ed into the

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, the observer or additional person attending should

maintain visual lock on the drone with the RC controller in hand ready to take control in case of

emergency whilst the operator is rebooting the laptop

.

- How to react when there is only 30% battery rema ining?

Answer : Go land

.

- How to react if you want to land on a landing zone with discontinuous elevation ?

Answer : Deactivating the optical ground sensor

.

- How to react if a person or an object enters in the landing zone during the approach?

Answer : Abo rt Landing!

- How to react if the wind conditions change during a flight?

Answer : Readjust manually the landing approach or set a new approach sector.

- How to react if it starts raining?

Answer : Go Land or Emergency landing depending on the distance of the eBee to the Home Point

and the t ype of rain ( drizzle , rain showers, rain )

.

- How to make sure that the right flight path is loaded into the drone?

Answer : Click on “set flight plan as default in drone” and not on “upload” again!

- How to orient my flight lines according to the wind direction?

Answer : Flight lines and the wind direction should be as crossed as possible to keep the needed

longitudinal overlap.

- How to react if there is a problem with your eBee ?

Answer : If there is a pr oblem with your eBee, whether it i s a software malfunction, damaged

airframe or any other problem, we recommend the following actions:

a . If there is an error message displayed in eMotion 2, begin by checking section ‘Troubleshooting’

on page 101 of the user manual to see if there is a solution to the particular message.

b . Check the on

- line Questions & Answers section on SenseFly’s website to see if ther e is a solution

to your problem: htt p://www.sensefly.com/faq.html

c . If you have still not found a solution, contact your eBee reseller. Please include the following

information with the inquiry:

- The serial number of the eBee.

- A short description of the problem.

- The Drone Flight Log f ile of the flight that had a problem, if available.

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### 6.2 Que stions asked by the audie nce (45 minutes)

To be determ ined

...