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Re: Exemption Request Under Section 333 ofthe FAA Reform Act and Part 11 ofthe Federal Aviation Regulations DearMadam, Sir, Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modemization and Reform Act of 2012 (the "Reform Act") and 14 C.F.R. Part 11, Bocook Engineering. ("Dewey L. Bocook III"), an operator ofthe eBee Unmanned Aircraft System ("eBee") seeks an exemption from the FederalAviation Regulations ("FARs") listedbelow: 

### • 14 C.F.R. 21 

### • 14 C.F.R. 45.23 

### • 14 C.F.R 45.29 

### • 14 C.F.R. 61.3 

### • 14 C.F.R. 61.113(a) & (b) 

### • 14 C.F.R. 91.121 

### • 14 C.F.R. 61.133(a) 

### • 14 C.F.R. 91.7(b) 

### • 14 C.F.R. 91.9(b)(2) 

### • 14 C.F.R. 91.109(a) 

### • 14 C.F.R. 91.119 

### • 14 C.F.R. 91.151(a) 

### • 14 C.F.R. 91.203(a) & (b) 

### • 14 CFR SubpartE (91.401- 91.417) The requested exemption would authorize commercial operations using the eBee for mapping and survey applications. These operations will be subject to strict operating requirements defined in the eBee user manual (Bocook Engineering requests the FAA treat the eBee training program as proprietary under 14 C.F.R. 11.35(b) and does not include this document in the public docket) and conditions defined by the Safety Code of the Academy of Model Aeronautics (see Annex B), in order to ensure at least an equivalentlevel ofsafetyto currently authorized operationsusingmanned aircrafts. The eBee will be operated by an individualwho fulfill the following requirements:• Has successfully passed a manufacturer's training program for the eBee and the written test of the Private Pilot's License; Bocook Engineering requests the FAA treat the eBee training program as proprietary under 14 C.F.R. 11.35(b) and does notinclude this documentin the public docket.
1. CHARACTERISTICS OFTHEAIRCRAFT The eBee is a small (37.8 inches wingspan) and ultra-light (maximum take-offweight of 1.7 pounds) platform made offlexible foam thatperforms pre-programmed precision aerial mapping missions thanks to the on-board GPS and the related flight management software (eMotion) that allows the operatorto plan safely and efficiently a mission in 3D, and then monitor it in real-time. Thanks to the embedded camera, protected by a foam envelope, the eBee takes a collection ofhigh-definition stillimages that are used laterto generate maps and contourlines ofthe surveyed area. The four main characteristics ofthe eBee are: a. Verylightweight The eBee is so light that the operator can launch it by hand and let it land on almost any surface without requiring a parachute or landing net (belly land). Its low impact energy (38 J in case of a controlled emergency landing) also significantly reduces the risk ofhazardous situations. Finally, the wings ofthe eBee are detachable and made of flexible foam with no sharp or hard edges and almost no intemal strengthening structure. b. Electric-powered The eBee is electric powered. A brushless engine technology makes it silent and reliable. The propeller is attached with a rubber band to the body ofthe plane so that it caneasilyflex awayin case ofcontactwith any object.
c. Semi-automaticflight The artificial intelligence incorporated within the eBee autopilot system continuously analyzes data from the Inertial Measurement Unit and from the onboard GPS and takes care ofall the aspects ofthe flight under the supervision ofthe operator. d. Optionfor Manual control Additionally, the eBee provides an override capability that allows the operator to take manual actions during the flight (Go to Home, Go Land, Hold and Resume the mission) and also suspend automated operations and take manual control of the aircraft shoulditbecome necessary to respond emergent circumstances, thanks to the remote controllerprovidedwith the system.2. APPLICATIONS The eBee will be used to map for natural resources, endangered species and plant life, topography, as-built construction conditions and progress, quarry and mining operations (non- congested areas). 3. APPLICABLE LEGAL STANDARD UNDER SECTION 333
a. Airworthiness assessment ofthe eBee Bocook Engineering notes that the airworthiness of the eBee has already been demonstrated for different projects in the United States, involving state/federal agencies or universities (among others the New Mexico State University: https:/jnewscenter.nmsu.edu/Articles/view/10208/nmsu- uas-flight-test-centerconducts-ebee-airworthiness-assessment, and the USACE New Orleans, who coordinated with the Department of Army and the FAA to obtain all authorizations required in orderto operate the eBee UAS). Moreover, SenseFly obtained flight approvals for the eBee (delivered by national civil aviation authorities) inmany countries, among others:
• Switzerland (flight approvalfor VLOS operations) • Canada (flight approval for VLOS operations) • Australia (flight approvalfor VLOS operations) • France (flight approval for Extended-VLOS operations) • Germany (flight approval for VLOS operations) • United Kingdom (flight approval for VLOS operations) • Norway (flight approval for VLOS operations) • Sweden (flight approval for VLOS operations) • Denmark (flight approvalfor VLOS operations) b. Operatingrequirements Grant of the exemption to Bocook Engineering for the eBee will be subject to the following operating conditions, based on the operating conditions set forth by the Academy of Model Aeronautics (see Annex B). The main restrictions are summarized below:
• Operations to be conducted over private, controlled-access, or public property where approved; • Permission from the land owner

### fauthorityrequired before commencing anyflight; • Operations over congested areas shallbe avoided; • Operations must notinterfere with manned aircraft operations, mustyield the right of way to manned aircraft, and operators must See & Avoid other aircraft and obstacles at all times. • Operations limited to Visual Flight Rules Meteorological Conditions (VMC) and daylighthours. • Aircraft operations must remain within Visual Line of Sight (VLOS) and will be visuallymonitored atalltimes; • VLOS guaranteedwith a GPS geo-fence around operatorof0.5 miles • Flightceiling pre-programed at400 feet;• All operations conducted within 5 miles from an airport shall onlybe initiated after verbal coordination with the airport authority, or air traffic control when a control towerispresent atthe airport; • All operations shall comply with required permissions and permits established by territorial, state, county or city jurisdictions; including local law enforcement, fire, or other appropriate governmental agencies. • The eBee operations will be compliant with existing safety procedures inherent to the activities ofthe related company. c. OperatorRequirements The eBee operator will have successfully completed the written test ofthe Private Pilot license. CONCLUSION Bocook Engineering is a Civil & Mining Engineering Company and the use of the eBee's technology will make our work more profitable, efficient and will enable us to deliver accurate results in nearreal time to our clients. This accuracy and time saving ability will allow the clients to make on-time decisions. The eBee is safer than having Bocook Engineering employees out in the field for specific projects, and also very safe for other aircrafts because of the mission specifications (below 400 ft.) and eBee integrated safetyfeatures. We are prepared to modify or amend any part ofthis request to satisfy the need for an equivalent level of safety. We look forward to working with your office. Please contact us at anytime ifyou require additionalinformation or clarification. Sincerely, Dewey L. BocookIII bo@bocook.com 606-789-5961 work 606-793-0015 cell BocookEngineering 312 lOth Street Paintsville KY 41240ANNEX A: EXEMPTION REQUEST AND EQUIVALENT LEVEL OF SAFETY SHOWINGS UNDERAPPLICABLE RULES SUBJECTTO EXEMPTION XXXX requests an exemption from the following regulations as well as any additional regulations thatmaytechnically applyto the operation ofthe eBee: 14 C.F.R. Part 21, SubpartH: Airworthiness Certificates 14 CFR § 91.203(a)(1) Section 91.203 requires all civil aircraft to have a certificate ofairworthiness. Part 21, Subpart H, entitled Airworthiness Certificates, establishes the procedural requirements for the issuance of airworthiness certificates as required by FAR § 91.203(a). Given the size ofthe eBee, its very light weight (the maximum take-off weight is 1.7 pounds) and the limited operating area associated with its utilization, it is unnecessary to go through the certificate of airworthiness process under Part 21 SubpartH in orderto achieve or exceed current safetylevels. Such an exemption meets the requirements ofan equivalent level of safetyunder Part 11 and Section 333 ofthe Reform Act. The FederalAviationAct and Section 333 ofthe Reform Act both authorize the FAA to exempt aircraft from the requirement for an airworthiness certificate, upon consideration of the size, weight, speed, operational capability, and proximity to airports and populated areas of the UAS involved. An analysis of these different criteria demonstrates that the eBee operated without an airworthiness certificate, under the conditions proposed in that exemption, will be at least as safe, or safer, than a conventional aircraft with an airworthiness certificate. A proprietary risk assessment for operations with the eBee, which demonstrates that assertion, is also being submitted to the FAA as part of this application. Bocook Engineering requests the FAA treat the eBee risk assessment as proprietary under 14 C.F.R. 11.35(b) and notinclude this documentinthe public docket.

14 C.F.R. § 45.23 & 14 C.F.R. § 45.29: Display ofmarks; size ofmarks These regulations provide that each aircraft must display "N" and the aircraft's registration number in letters at least 3 inches high. Additionally, the aircraft must display the word "EXPERIMENTAL" in letters at least 2 inches high near the entrance to the cabin, cockpit, orpilot station. Given the size ofthe eBee (wingspan of37.8 inches), this requirement is impossible to match. 14 C.F.R. § 91.7(a): Civil aircraft airworthiness This regulation requires that no person may operate a civil aircraft unless it is in airworthy condition. Should the exemption be granted allowing commercial operation of the eBee without an airworthiness certificate, no standard will exist for airworthiness ofthe eBee. Given the size ofthe aircraft and the previous airworthiness assessments given to the eBee,among others:
• New Mexico State University: https:jjnewscenter.nmsu.edu/Articles/view j 10208jnmsu-uas-flight-test-centerconducts-ebee-airworthiness-assessment• USACE New Orleans, who coordinated with the Department of Army and the FAA to obtain all authorizations required in order to operate the eBee UAS for levee system monitoring, documentation of construction progress, and extensive oblique photography ofUSACE structures & activities An equivalentlevel ofsafetywill be achievedbyinsuring compliance with the SenseFly manuals priorto eachflight. 14 C.F.R. § 91.9: Civil aircraftflight manual, marking, and placardrequirements. This regulation provides that no person may operate an aircraft unless a current, approved flight manual is in the aircraft. Bocook Engineering assumes that the intent of this requirement is to ensure that flight manual information is available to the aircrew while operating the aircraft. Bocook Enigneering requests an exemption to this requirement since the aircraft is not only too small to carry documentation, the documentationwould notbe available to the crew. The equivalent level of safety will be achieved by keeping a hard copy of the flight manualinthe eBee transportationbox. 14 C.F.R. § 61.3: Requirements for certificates, ratings and authorizations 14 C.F.R. § 61.113(a) & (b); 61.133(a): Private Pilot Privileges andLimitations; Pilotin Command; CommercialPilot Privileges andLimitations The regulation provides that no person may serve as a required pilot flight crewmember ofa civil aircraft ofthe United States, unless thatperson: (1) Has a pilot certificate or special purpose pilot authorization issued under this part in that person's physical possession or readily accessible in the aircraft when exercising the privileges of that pilot certificate or authorization. However, when the aircraftis operatedwithin a foreign country, a pilotlicense issuedby that country may be used. The regulation provides also that no person that holds a private pilot certificate may act as pilot in command of an aircraft for compensation or hire. Subparagraph (b) allows a private pilot to act as pilot in command ofan aircraft in connection with any business oremploymentif: (1) The flight is onlyincidentalto thatbusiness oremployment; (2) The aircraft does notcarrypassengers orpropertyfor compensation orhire. Given the safety features of the eBee and the fact that the missions are preprogrammed and monitored in real-time with a specific flight management software (eMotion), SenseFly proposes that operators of the eBee should not be required to hold a commercial or private pilot certification. Instead, operators should be required to:
• Have passed SenseFly's training program for operation of the UAS. The manufacturer's training program for operators has been already satisfactorilyreviewed through the Application for Airworthiness Qualification Level (AQL) 3 Airworthiness Release (AWR).• Has the written test ofthe PPL The equivalent level of safety will be achieved by having an operator trained by the AMA (or any FAA qualified entity) and SenseFly, and using the integrated features of the aircraft to maintain a high level ofsafety duringthe differentmissions.

14 C.F.R. § 91.109(a) & 91.319(a)(1): FlightInstruction The regulation provides that "No person may operate a civil aircraft that is being used for flight instructionunless that aircrafthas fully functioning dual controls." Flight instruction will be accomplished through an elaborated training program, using first the simulation mode of the flight management software eMotion. The equivalent level of safety during the training will be achieved by the manufacturer or authorized distributor providing the training and through the use of experienced and qualified operators familiar withthe eBee. 14 CFR § 91.119: Minimum SafeAltitudes The regulation provides that over sparsely populated areas the aircraft cannot be operated closer than 500 feet to any person, vessel, vehicle, or structure. Since the aircraftwill be operating at a maximum of400 feet AGL, the eBee cannot complywith thisrequirement. The equivalent level of safety will be achieved because the eBee will only fly over private property with the permission ofthe landowner. The operator will defme before every flight a working area radius and a flight area ceiling, preventing the eBee to go beyondthe flight area. The landowner and the persons who may be on the ground in the flight area will be briefed ofthe expected route offlight and the associated risks to persons and property on the ground. Due to the small size ofthe eBee and the materialwith which the eBee is built, the hazard to persons, vessels, vehicles, and structures is not comparable to manned aircraft and shouldbe consideredin granting the exemption. Moreover, the aircraft will not be operated over congested areas nor over any open-air assembly ofpersons. The aircraft will be operated at an altitude allowing, if a power unit fails, an emergency landingwithoutundue hazard to persons or property onthe surface. 14 CFR 91.121

- Altimeter settings This section requires that each person operating an aircraft shall maintain the cruising altitude or flight level ofthat aircraft, as the case may be, by reference to an altimeter thatis set, when operatingbelow 18,000 feet MSL to:
• The current reported altimeter setting of a station along the route and within 100 nautical miles ofthe aircraft; • If there is no station within the area prescribed in paragraph (a)(1)(i) of this section, the currentreported altimeter setting ofan appropriate available station;• In the case of an aircraft not equipped with a radio, the elevation of the departure airport oran appropriate altimeter setting available before departure. To provide an equivalent level of safety, the eBee autopilot calculates the reference altitude (ground level) with the on-board GPS during the pre-flight tests. The GPS and barometer data are merged with respect to their respective precisions. The GPS provides reliable information to correct potential barometric bias, while rapid variations in altitude are detected through the barometer. Hence, barometric bias inducedbyenvironmentalfactors isrejected.

14 C.F.R. § 91.151(a): FuelRequirements for FlightinVFR Conditions The regulation provides that no person may begin a flight in an airplane under day-VFR conditions unless there is enough fuel to fly to the first point of intendedlanding and to fly afterthatfor atleast 30 minutes. Given the area of operation for the eBee, Bocook Engineering believes that an equivalentlevel ofsafety is already achievedwith the specific procedure preventingthe eBee to accept a take-off order is the battery level is below a given value. Moreover, SenseFly has integrated "low'' and "critical" battery level warnings and implemented a "returnto Home" (and "Go Land") actions in these situations. 14 C.F.R. § 91.203 (a) & (b): Carrying Civil Aircraft Certification and Registration This regulation provides as follows: • No person may operate a civil aircraft unless it has an appropriate and currentairworthiness certificate. • No person may operate a civil aircraft unless the airworthiness certificate required by paragraph (a) ofthis section or a special flight authorization issued under §91.715 is displayed at the cabin or cockpit entrance so thatitis legible to passengers or crew. The eBee weighs only 1.7 pounds (max take-offweight). As such, there is no ability or place to carry certification and registration documents or to display them on the UAS. In addition, there is no pilotorpassengers on boardthe aircraft. To obtain an equivalent level of safety and meet the intent of 91.203, Bocook Engineering propose that documents deemed appropriate for this aircraft by the FAA will be located with the operator at the ground control station in the eBee box and available for inspectionupon request

14 CFR SubpartE (91.401- 91.417)- Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, and AlterationsThe regulation provides that the operator is primarily responsible for maintaining the aircraft in an airworthy condition, including compliance with Parts 39 and 43. Paragraphs 91.407 and 91.409 require that the aircraft be "approved for return to service by a person authorized under 43.7" after maintenance and inspection. Section 91.409(a) (2) requires an annual inspection for the issuance of an airworthiness certificate. Section 91.417(a) requires the owner or operator to keep records showing certain maintenance work that has been accomplished by certificated mechanics, under Part 43, or licensed pilots and records of approval ofthe aircraft for return to service. Bocook Engineering proposes that the maintenance of the eBee will be accomplished by the owner joperator according to the maintenance manual, provided by SenseFly. Bocook Engineering requests the FAA treat the eBee training program as proprietary under 14 C.F.R. 11.35(b) and notinclude this document in the public docket. An equivalentlevel ofsafetywill be achieved because the eBee is smallin size, itis not a complex mechanical device, itwill carry no external payload, and itwill operate only in restricted predetermined areas. Moreover, the operator is the person most familiar with the aircraft and is best suited to maintain the aircraft in an airworthy condition and to ensure an equivalent level of safety. Finally, before every flight, the eBee runs automatically a sequence ofpre-flight tests to make sure that every sensor and every critical part is running properly. If a problem is detected, the eBee will not be able to be switched-on and a message error is displayed on the main screen of the flight management software. The operator can then refer to the maintenance manual to troubleshoot this issue. Several parts of the eBee are easily interchangeable (propellers, wings), which allows the operator to make sure the wings and propulsion system are always airworthywhen a missionis initiated. ANNEX B: ACADEMY OFMODELAERONAUTICS SAFETY REQUIREMENTS http:/jwww.modelaircraft.orgjfilesjlOS.pdf http:/jwww.modelaircraft.orgjfilesj540-D.pdf http:jjwww.modelaircraft.orgjfilesj560.pdf·a ron East:ln.c .

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### Table ofcontent INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................................................................3 1 MODULEA: OFFICETRAINING ( 4 HOURS).......................................................................................3

1.1 FUNDAMENTALS (30MINUTES) ................................................................................................................. 3

1.1.1 UAVand fixedwingtechnology......................................................................................................... 3 1.1.2 Basics:flightdynamics ......................................................................................................................3 1.1.3 eBee technicalparts...........................................................................................................................4 1.2 SOFTWAREAND FIRMWAREINSTALLATIONAND USE (3 HOURS)................................................................4

1.2.1 Downloadof eMotion 2andPostflight..............................................................................................4 1.2.2 Missionplanningand flightsimulation............................................................................................. 5 1.2.3 Plan andsave locallydifferentmissions............................................................................................ 6 1.3 WEATHERAND TECHNICALLIMITATIONS (30MINUTES)............................................................................ 6 2 MODULEB: FIELD BASETRAINING(5 HOURS)..............................................................................7

2.1 CHECKINGTHEWEATHER CONDITIONS OUTSIDE (10 MINUTES) .................................................................7 2.2 SET-UPAND TAKE-OFFPHASES (30MINUTES) ...........................................................................................7 2.3 "LIVE"MISSIONS WITHDIFFERENT SCENARIOS (4 HOURS).........................................................................7 2.4 MISSION CONTROLAND ABORT TECHNIQUES (10 MINUTES)...................................................................... 8 2.5 IN-FLIGHTERRORS AND CRITICALWARNINGS (10

**MINUTES)·································-~---·······························** 9 3 MODULE C: ADVANCEDTECHNIQUESAND MAINTENANCE (2 HOURS)...............................9

3.1 ADVANCED FLIGHTPLANNINGIN 3D(40MINUTES) ..................................................................................9 3.2 MANUAL CONTROL OFTHEEBEE(20MINUTES) ........................................................................................9 3.3 PRE/POST-FLIGHTINSPECTION AND PREVENTIVEMAINTENANCE (20MINUTES) ........................................9 3.4 RECOVERING THEEBEE(20MINUTES) .................................................................................................... 10 3.5 REPLAYAFLIGHTWITHEMOTION2 (20MINUTES).................................................................................. 10 4 MODULED: REGULATORYFRAMEWORK(1 HOUR).................................................................. 11 5 MODULEE: POSTFLIGHTDATAPROCESSING (2 HOURAND 30MINUTES)........................ 12

5.1 DESCRIPTION OFTHEEMOTION2 FLIGHTDATAMANAGER(30MINUTES) ............................................... 12 5.2 USINGPOSTFLIGHT (2HOUR) .................................................................................................................. 12 6 MODULEF: QUESTIONSANDANSWERS (1 HOUR)...................................................................... 12

6.1 QUESTIONS ASKED BYTHE TRAINERTO THE AUDIENCE (15MINUTES) .................................................... 12 6.2 QUESTIONS ASKED BYTHE AUDIENCE (45 MINUTES)............................................................................... 14

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The SenseFiy eBee training is a 2 days training based on 6 different modules. These modules 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 20 orthomosaics and 30 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)
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This part of the training will be performed by using the simulation tool of eMotion 2. That feature allows anyone to prepare, manage and control a mission. It allows any operator to learn howto use advanced functions such as in-flight waypoint editing and camera control. When eMotion 2 is connected to a simulated eBee an extra set of buttons appears in the Toolbar:
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## 2 Module 8: Field base training (5 hours)
2.1 Checking the weather conditions outside (10 minutes)

- Learn how to "read the weather conditions outside", especially wind direction - for take-off and landing operations.

- Learn in eMotion 2 howto detect - during the flight - thewind conditions with the eBee. 

### 2.2 Set-up and take-off phases (30 minutes)

- Set up phase: description ofthe workflowto prepare the aircraftfor a mission.

- Description ofthe pre-flight tests sequence and howto interpretthe related errors:

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### 2.3 "Live" missions with differentscenarios (4 hours) The following missions will be done in an open area in compliance with the flight regulations ofthe country ofoperation: 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. Take off+ 5-8waypoints mission (parallel flight lines) +linear landing. 4. Take off + 10 - 18 waypoints mission (perpendicular flight lines) + linear landing + monitoring the evolution ofthe battery life. 5. Take-off+ 5-8waypoints mission (parallel flight lines)+ emergency landing procedure.

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### 2.4 Mission Control and aborttechniques (10 minutes) During that part, the SenseFiy trainer will show the operator how to monitor and control the eBee while in-flight through eMotion 2 using the Map Area and the Flight Monitoring tab in the Sidebar. The Map Area displays the current position ofthe eBee. It is updated live as the eBee executes its flight. A small arrow and info box shows the speed and direction of the 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 location (ATO) and from mean sea level (MSL). This same information is reproduced in the Flight Monitoring tab, along with other useful flight data. At the top ofthe Map Area is the Control Bar, which can be used at any time to send commands to the eBee as well asto acknowledgewarning and failure messages ifthey occur.

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The eBee will control its flight autonomously from take-offto landing and the operator does not need to use any ofthe control buttons. The control buttons can however be useful in case of unexpected situations to temporarily hold position by pressing the 'HOLD POSITION' 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), we will use the simulator to show to the operators the effects ofthe buttons on the eBee.

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### 2.5 In-flighterrors and critical warnings (10 minutes)

- Description ofthe differentfailures that can occur and howto react in that specific case. 

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### 30 (40 minutes) The senseFiy 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 and the ground. The operator can activate the 30 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 mission area that is currently defined. Elevation data is displayed in the Map Area above the current map using a range of colours based on the legend in the bottom-right corner ofthe MapArea. 

### 3.2 Manual control ofthe eBee (20 minutes)

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- Assisted Manual Mode. 

### 3.3 Pre/Post-flight inspection and preventive maintenance (20 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 ofthe eBee to lookfor cracks ordamages. The following components ofthe UAVshall be inspected: (a) Body: Fabric and skin- for deterioration, distortion, and other evidence offailure; (b) Flightcontrols -fordeterioration or improper installation; (c) Batteries- for improper installation; (d) Engine section -for improper installation; (e) Propellersection (blades and rubber bands) -forcracks, nicks, binds or deterioration; (f) All components of the wings, body-section assembly and flight surfaces for poor general condition, fabric or skin deterioration, distortion, evidence offailure, and insecurity ofattachment;

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### 3.4 Recovering the eBee (20 minutes)

- Write the address and phone number of the operator on the eBee in case it gets lost and subsequently found by athird party.

- In case the operator loses its eBee in the field, whether from a loss of communications, a critical failure or an accidental collision, the trainerwill teach the operator howto recover it: (a). Do not disconnect 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 last known location ofthe eBee in eMotion 2 by printing the screen or writing down the location displayed in the Flight Monitoring tab. (c). Move towards this last known direction with the computer running eMotion 2 in the hope of regaining a connection. Be sure to takethe remote control with you as well. (d). Ifyou have reached the last known location ofyour eBee and have not yet found it, turn on the remote control. (e). Try moving both the control sticks around. Ifthe eBee is within range it may start making noise with its main motor orservos. (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 Replay a flightwith eMotion 2 (20 minutes) Using eMotion 2 and the flight log ofthe eBee allowthe operatorto replay aflight. It can be useful to understand the cause of an issue with the eBee and is also useful to gain experience in flying the aircraft by doing post-flight analysis.

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## 4 Module D: Regulatory framework (1 hour) -Regulations in the country ofoperation.

- Howto find the mission area on an aeronautical chart and detectthe proximity with airports.

- Configure eMotion 2 in orderto comply with the regulations.

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## 5 Module E: Postflight data processing (2 hour and 30 minutes)
5.1 Description ofthe eMotion 2 flight data manager(30 minutes) After 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 to the images taken by the eBee. The file is also required and must be sent to senseFiy 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. The log file is compulsory for any warranty cover to be applied. 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. Howto import the pictures and the flight log in orderto do the gee-tagging. 2. How to create a Postflight project. 3. How to process data, howto selectthe outputformats and define the processing parameters. 4. How to post-process the data and interpretthem. 

## 6 Module F: Questions and Answers (1 hour)
6.1 Questions asked by the trainerto the audience (15 minutes)

- How to react after atake-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 ifa manned/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 panic! Restart your computer. Since the flight path ofthe eBee is recorded into the autopilot, the eBee will continue its mission. Restart eMotion 2 and you will retrieve the link with the

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- Howto react when there is only 30% battery remaining? Answer. Go land.

- Howto react ifyou wantto land on a landing zone with discontinuous elevation? Answer. Deactivating the optical ground sensor.

- How to react ifa person or an object enters in the landing zone during the approach? Answer. Abort Landing!

- Howto react ifthe wind conditions change during a flight? Answer: Readjust manually the landing approach or set a new approach sector.

- Howto react if it starts raining? Answer: Go Land or Emergency landing depending on the distance of the eBee to the Home Point and the type ofrain (drizzle, rain showers, rain).

- Howto make sure thatthe right flight path is loaded into the drone? Answer. Click on "setflight plan as default in drone" and not on "upload" again!

- Howto 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 ifthere is a problem with your eBee? Answer. Ifthere is a problem with your eBee, whether it is a software malfunction, damaged airframe or any other problem, we recommend the following actions: a. Ifthere is an error message displayed in eMotion 2, begin by checking section 'Troubleshooting' on page 1 01 ofthe user manual to see ifthere is a solution to the particular message. b. Check the on-line Questions &Answers section on SenseFiy's website to see ifthere is a solution to your problem: http://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 ofthe eBee. - A short description ofthe problem.

- The Drone Flight Log file ofthe flight that had a problem, ifavailable.

- The eMotion Flight Log file ofthe flight that had a problem.

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