INSTRUCTOR PILOT MANUAL

TRIMBLE UX5 AERIAL

IMAGING SOLUTION

1

Version 1.0

September 2014
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Contents

1 Obtaining the UX5 IP Certificate 4

Value of the UX5 Instructor Pilot certificate 5

Steps to obtaining a UX5 IP certificate 6

Requirements to apply for a UX5 IP certificate 7

Training and study materials 10

On-site training evaluation criteria 11

Certificate renewal 11

2 Training Remote Pilots 13

Training objectives 14

Trimble UAS training values 14

Responsibilities 15

Equipment 15

Suggested agenda 17

Recommended syllabus for training flights 17

Evaluation flight 23

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Obtaining the UX5 IP Certificate

n Value of the UX5 Instructor Pilot

certificate

n Steps to obtaining a UX5 IP certificate

n Requirements to apply for a UX5 IP

certificate

n Training and study materials

n On-site training evaluation criteria

n Certificate renewal

Congratulations on deciding to become a

Trimble-certified UX5 Instructor Pilot. This guide

is designed to help you obtain the Trimble UX5

Instructor Pilot (IP) certificate, and a useful

guide to refer to before every training event

you carry out as a certified Instructor Pilot.

This chapter explains how to become a

Trimble-certified UX5 Instructor Pilot and, once

you are certified, how to maintain your

certification status.

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Value of the UX5 Instructor Pilot certificate

The Trimble UAS Academy recognizes the need for appropriate training to ensure safe operation of

the UX5 and so has established the Trimble UX5 Instructor Pilot's network. This network recognizes

that only individuals who have undertaken specific, standardized training as an Instructor Pilot can

train other people to become UX5 Remote Pilots.

The UAS Academy is a group of UAS specialists, instructor pilots, and examiners within Trimble who

work to further develop the UAS solution for our end users. The group maintains the UAS Academy

website where UAS-specific information is shared with our UAS users, including training events,

product tutorial videos and FAQs. For more information, go to

http://uas.trimble.com/academy/events.

The Trimble UAS Academy works with the Trimble UX5 Instructor Pilot's network to develop and

continuously improve standardized training procedures that meet regulatory requirements. Our

training courses meet UAS accreditation standards from Civil Aviation Authorities around the world.

The UX5 Instructor Pilot certificate gives you access to the latest training materials from the Trimble

UAS Academy and allows you to train and evaluate individuals as UX5 Remote Pilots, according to

Trimble UAS Academy standards.

The Trimble UAS Academy offers the following certificates for the Trimble UX5 aerial imaging

solution:

l UX5 Remote Pilot certificate: a person qualified to pilot the UX5 system without supervision.

l UX5 Instructor Pilot certificate: a person qualified to train and to evaluate individuals who want

to become a UX5 Remote Pilot on the Trimble UX5 solution.

l UX5 Examiner: a person qualified to examine candidates for qualification as Trimble UX5

Instructor Pilots. An Examiner is always a member of the UAS Academy.

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Steps to obtaining a UX5 IP certificate

To become an Instructor Pilot, you will need to do the following:

1. Carefully read the Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution Instructor Pilot Manual (this guide).

2. Make sure you meet the initial requirements (see Requirements to apply for a UX5 IP

certificate, page 7).

3. Create a project file showing the flight area of the location you will use for flight training.

4. Send the following information to uas_training@trimble.com:

l your full name

l your personal pilot logbook in .xls format (refer to the Trimble UAS Remote Pilot Logbook

template)

l pictures of the classroom

l the .gwt file and some panoramic pictures of the flight training locations

5. You will receive email confirmation that this information has been received and if it meets

UAS Academy requirements, you will receive a link to access the training and study materials

available online. You will also receive a link to the online UX5 Instructor Pilot certification area.

You will have three months to successfully pass the online exam. You have two attempts to

pass the exam. The required passmark is 75%.

Note – If you do not passthe online exam within the 3 month period, or after two failed attemptsto

passthe exam, you will need to pay the UX5 Instructor Pilot certification fee to unlock the

certification.

6. On successfully passing the online examination, you will receive your UX5 Instructor Pilot

certificate through the online certification area. The UAS Academy contacts you to plan an onsite training evaluation by a UX5 Examiner during one of your first UX5 Remote Pilot training

events.

7. During the on-site training evaluation, the UAS Examiner will assess your classroom instruction

skills and your flight training skills. After the evaluation you will receive a feedback document

with a final grade of 'Pass' or 'Fail'. If you:

l pass the evaluation, you can continue organizing and providing Trimble-certified UX5

Remote Pilot training events.

l fail the evaluation, the UAS Examiner will provide you with information on the points that

need improvement and will ask you for a training organization improvement plan. In a

worst-case scenario, it is possible that you may lose your UX5 Instructor Pilot certification

for a period of time.

Note – The UX5 Examiner's expensesfor the on-site training evaluation (such as

accommodation, travel expenses) must be met by the student Instructor Pilot, or your

organization.

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Requirements to apply for a UX5 IP certificate

Review this section to ensure you meet the flight experience and training location requirements.

Flight experience requirements

To apply for a UX5 Instructor Pilot certificate, Trimble requires confirmation of a certain level of

practical flight experience:

Note – Any deviation from the practical experience requirements must be agreed by a Trimble UX5

Examiner.

Time period Basic requirements

Pre-requisites l Have an appropriate level of talking, understanding, reading

and writing of English and/or Spanish.

l Obtain the Trimble UX5 Remote Pilot certificate.

l Obtain, understand, and use the local UAS flight permission

regulations.

Time period Flight experience

Within 4 months of

obtaining your UX5 Remote

Pilot certification

Complete either a minimum of 40 flights or 20 hours flight time

where:

l the flights occurred at a minimum of four different flight areas

l five flights have a minimum duration of 40 min (long

endurance)

l five flights have a minimum duration of 30 min

l five flights have a minimum measured wind speed of 30 kph

(18.64 mph)

l one flight had a minimum programmed flight line distance of 1

km (if possible by CAA regulations)

l the flights occurred at a minimum of three different flight

heights where:

l five flights are at the minimum allowable height – check

what is allowed with your local aviation authority

l five flights are at the maximum allowable height – check

what is allowed with your local aviation authority

Note – The student Instructor Pilot isresponsible for any UX5 parts(such as UX5 bodies and spare parts)

that are consumed during the flight experience period.

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Training location requirements

This section describes the requirements for the location where you intend to conduct Remote Pilot

training when you obtain Instructor Pilot certification. Consider these carefully when selecting the

training location.

The training location will be assessed by the UX5 Examiner during your on-site training evaluation.

Classroom requirements

For the parts of the Remote Pilot training that you will conduct in the office, you will need the

following:

l Training room that has:

l adequate lighting and ventilation

l comfortable seating and lighting for the students

l enough space for showing the UX5 flight case and launcher bag

l Projector with good light output, with VGA and/or HDMI cable connection

l Projection screen that is easy to read and is not obstructed for any student

l White board(s) with markers and erasers

l Internet access for all people

l Adequate power access for each student

l During classroom training days, lunch for allstudents should be arranged by the Instructor

Pilot.

l During field training days, a 'takeaway' lunch for allstudents should be arranged by the

Instructor Pilot.

l Facility for coffee breaks

l Provide a training kit for each student. This could include:

l a printout of the Remote Pilot PPT slides, with space for notes

l a printed name plate so that you can read each person's name from where you are

standing in the room

l if the students are visitors to the training location, Trimble recommends providing a

location map and visitor information, as shown in the following example:

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Flight training areas

Note – Where possible, Trimble recommends using two different areasfor flight training. The second

area could be used for the student Remote Pilot's evaluation flights. If a second area is not available, you

are encouraged to select a different location within the same area and to simulate different weather

conditionsto encourage the student to reassessthe flight area, takeoff location, and so on.

Avoid choosing areas with highly congested zones, busy highways or national main roads, busy

railways, or waterways. Avoid any area close to any active airport or heliport. Be aware that

pipelines and high tension cables require helicopter inspection from time to time, which can

interfere with the UAS flights.

It can be useful to have a field office on-site or nearby. The field office would provide:

l Toilet facilities because you are outdoors all day

l Power supplies for charging all devices

l Shelter from cold, wet, or hot weather

Note – The student Instructor Pilot isresponsible for the legal and valid permission(s) needed to operate

the UX5 in the selected training areas.

Photogrammetry requirements

The surface at the training site should be fitted for several ground control point markers to allow

image processing.

Note – Keep in mind that while good aerial navigation skill and good airmanship isimportant for the

safety of people on the ground and in the air, the main purpose of the flight isthe sensor result. The

training should be set up to allow a student to learn to work with the resultsfor photogrammetry.

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Permissions

Any permission necessary must be obtained to allow training flights, including, for example:

l Aviation authority permission

l Landowner's approval

l Police, city council, prefecture or province approval

l Photography permission

l Privacy permission

Airspace

Training flights should take place in one of the following:

l Uncontrolled airspace

l Segregated airspace designed for that purpose only

l Any other airspace assigned by the civil aviation authority in accordance with the air navigation

service provider requirements

Note – If national regulationsrequire flightsto take place with an approval from an authority, then that

permission must be obtained beforehand.

Training and study materials

Once the Trimble UAS Academy has received your application for a UX5 IP certificate, your

application information is reviewed. If all the requirements are met, you will be given online access

to the UX5 Instructor Pilot training and study materials. Instructions on where to download this

information from will be emailed to you.

The training and study materials provided include:

l Presentations for Remote Pilot training with instructor notes and necessary background

information on the Trimble UX5 solution

l General UAS principles

l Tutorial videos for the Trimble UX5 solution and Trimble Business Center Processing Module

(TBC PM)software

l Templates for the training report, training course datasheet, training agenda, pilot logbook

l UX5 Remote Pilot Evaluation Form

l UX5 Training Event Checklist

l Spare Parts List for UX5 Remote Pilot Training

l The latest version of the Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide.

l The latest version of the Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution Maintenance Guide

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Use the training and study materials to prepare for the online Instructor Pilot examination and the

on-site training evaluation. You must sit the online Instructor Pilot examination within three

months. You have two attempts to pass the exam. The required passmark is 75%.

On-site training evaluation criteria

Once you have completed the online Instructor Pilot examination, the Trimble UAS Academy is

notified of your results. If you reach the passmark of 75%, you will receive your UX5 Instructor Pilot

certificate through the online certification area. The UAS Academy will contact you to plan an on-site

training evaluation during one of your first UX5 Remote Pilot training events.

During one of your first UX5 Remote Pilot training events, the UAS Examiner will join the training

event and will assess the training facilities and the training skills demonstrated by the UX5 Instructor

Pilot. To prepare for the evaluation, you should become very familiar with all of the training

materials made available to you as a student Instructor Pilot (see Training and study materials, page

10).

During the evaluation, the types of activities that will take place include:

l Assess the classroom's suitability for Remote Pilot theory training.

l Assess the Instructor Pilot's technical knowledge and competence to explain about the UX5

system.

l Assess the Instructor Pilot's training skill and competency when using different learning

methods.

l Assess the flight training location's suitability for Remote Pilot flight training.

Note – Trimble expectsInstructor Pilotsto be free of drugs, alcohol,stress, and any illnessthat would

restrict pilot duties. Instructor Pilots are responsible for assessing their own well-being, however the UX5

Examiner can prevent an Instructor Pilot from flying the UX5 if they believe the Instructor Pilot is medically

unfit. The Instructor Pilot can have this decision overturned by submitting a medical certificate to the UX5

Examiner.

Certificate renewal

Your Trimble UX5 Instructor Pilot certificate is valid for one year.

To maintain your status as a Trimble-certified UX5 Instructor Pilot, and to remain eligible to be

re-certified, you must meet and adhere to the following criteria:

l Maintain and demonstrate a proficient and up-to-date knowledge of the UX5 aerial imaging

solution. Proficiency will be demonstrated by:

l Successfully passing any updated exam(s) created during the validity period for each

certified product.

l Attending update webinars or online forums as provided by Trimble UAS Academy or

Trimble University.

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l Keep up to date with any product changes, hardware or software, and complete a flight

using the updated system before training any Remote Pilot with an updated system.

l Present, as a minimum, the training materials provided by Trimble as the course content for

each class. Additional information, as appropriate, can be provided by the Instructor Pilot, for

example, translated materials.

l Maintain a reasonable number ofstudents per trainer, per class.

Note – Trimble UAS Academy recommendsthat one certified Instructor Pilot can train and evaluate

a maximum of three student Remote Pilots with one UX5 system in two days of flight training.

l Submit a thorough training report after each training event, using the template provided.

l Submit evaluations from each student for each certified class.

l Allow Trimble or Trimble authorized representatives to audit any training class with or without

notice.

l Complete at least 25 flights or 12 hours of flying with the Trimble UX5 solution over the

previous 12 months of operation, where you are the pilot in command.

To renew your Instructor Pilot certificate:

1. Send the pilot logbook, covering the previous 12 months of operation, to the Trimble UAS

Academy one month before your Instructor Pilot certificate is due to expire.

2. You will receive email confirmation that this information has been received and if it meets

UAS Academy requirements, you will receive a link to the online UX5 Instructor Pilot

certification area. You have two attempts to pass the exam. The required passmark is 75%.

3. If the practical requirements are not met, or if you do not pass the exam, you will lose your

IP certification. To re-certify as a UX5 Instructor Pilot you will need to pay the UX5 Instructor

Pilot certification fee to unlock the online exam.

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Training Remote Pilots

n Training objectives

n Trimble UAS training values

n Responsibilities

n Equipment

n Suggested agenda

n Recommended syllabus for training

flights

n Evaluation flight

This chapter guides you through conducting a

training event for Remote Pilots. Use this

chapter along with the UX5 Instructor Pilot

Training: Training Event Preparation Checklist,

and the training materials provided.

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Training objectives

The objectives of each Remote Pilot training event are to:

l Understand the specifications and the functionality of the UX5 hardware and software

components.

l Operate the UX5 aerial imaging solution safely and with confidence.

l Obtain the highest quality aerial data possible.

By obtaining these objectives, you willsuccessfully train the students to become certified UX5

Remote Pilots.

Trimble UAS training values

When you deliver UAS training as an Instructor Pilot, you represent Trimble. By becoming a certified

UX5 Instructor Pilot, you are expected to uphold the values that Trimble UAS Academy promotes

whenever you deliver training or deal with Remote Pilots. These values are:

l Pride

Be proud to represent the Trimble brand and always maintain a positive attitude to the

product. Be enthusiastic so that others also want to take part.

l Openness and respect

Respect and appreciate all people you come in contact with. Take into account the different

ways of thinking, learning, and communication styles you encounter.

l Always keep learning

Value every training event as a learning opportunity, for yourself as well as others. Always look

for new challenges, reflection moments and remember that there is always something new you

can learn.

l Efficiency

Do what needs to be done, as efficiently as possible. Always do what you commit to. Keep calm

if unforeseen issues arise.

l Quality

Spend enough time preparing for every training event. Always make sure you have everything

you need and in good condition well ahead of time. Follow the UX5 Instructor Pilot Training:

Training Event Preparation Checklist for every training event to ensure high quality and

consistent training delivery.

l Team spirit

Cultivate a team spirit during each training event so that the training event is fun, interesting,

and participants are learning from each other as well as from you. Share your experiences,

ideas, and feedback to the Trimble UAS training team to help improve training in the future.

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Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the individuals involved in the training event are described below.

Instructor Pilot responsibilities

During the training event, the Instructor Pilot has the following responsibilities:

l Conduct the training event in accordance with the Trimble UAS training values, regardless of

their usual role at the company and/or relationship with the trainees.

l Must strive for well-trained UX5 Remote Pilots.

l Is responsible for the safety and security of allstudent Remote Pilots during the training event.

l Must be able to intervene or take over from a student Remote Pilot at any moment.

l Prevent Remote Pilots who are medically unfit from piloting the UX5.

l Must fairly and objectively evaluate student Remote Pilots.

Student Remote Pilot responsibilities

During the training event, the student Remote Pilot has the following responsibilities:

l Willingness to learn and use the system in the prescribed way.

l Must not damage the system on purpose.

l Must prepare and perform flights at the highest degree ofsafety wherever possible.

l Should not hesitate to contact the Instructor Pilot in case of any problems.

l Must comply with any instruction given by the Instructor Pilot.

l Trimble expects Remote Pilots to be free of drugs, alcohol, stress, and any illness that would

restrict pilot duties.

Note – Remote Pilots are responsible for assessing their own well-being, however the Instructor Pilot

can prevent a Remote Pilot from flying the UX5 if they believe the Remote Pilot is medically unfit. The

Remote Pilot can have this decision overturned by submitting a medical certificate to the Instructor

Pilot.

Equipment

Course materials

Course materials, including PowerPoint slides, should be obtained from Trimble (see Training and

study materials, page 10). Trimble does not approve any other course materials.

Because training materials are frequently updated, download the latest version of course materials

before each training event, allowing adequate time to review the materials to become familiar with

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new or revised material.

UX5 aerial imaging solution

You must have a UX5 aerial imaging solution system that you can use for training.

Before each training event, make sure that:

l All of your UX5 aerial imaging solution components are in good condition and are stored in the

flight case.

l All batteries are charged and the complete system is ready to use.

l All of the launcher components are in good condition and are stored in the launcher bag.

l You have a supply ofspare parts so that you can repair the UX5 as required during training

flights (refer to the section below).

Spare parts

In addition to a complete UX5 aerial imaging solution, for each training event you should have on

hand the parts specified in the UX5 Instructor Pilot Training: UX5 Spare Parts List. These parts

should be kept together in a spare flight case or similar box.

Other recommended equipment

Trimble also recommends having the following items on hand:

l A multi-tool, such as a Swiss army knife or similar, on-hand for cutting tape and so on.

l Two-way handheld radios for good communication between Instructor Pilots ifseveral teams

are trained at the same time at the same location.

Note – When more than one UX5 system is used at the same time at the same location, the systems

should be uniquely paired to prevent the systemsfrom interfering with each other. Interference can

result in accidents. Email uas_training@trimble.com for the pairing procedure.

l A tent for shade and protection against the rain. The advantage of a tent is that you can still

receive GPS signals while receiving shelter.

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Suggested agenda

A detailed suggested training agenda is provided as part of the UX5 Instructor Pilot training

materials. You should review this agenda before each training event and adjust it according to the

requirements of the event.

Remote Pilot training requires a minimum of two days in the classroom for theoretical training and

two days in the field for flight training. You may need to allow additional time, for example if:

l The training will be conducted in a language that is not the students' native language.

l The Remote Pilots, once trained, will be flying in particularly challenging environments and so

will need especially good situational awareness.

l The travel time to the flight training sites is particularly long.

l There will be more than three student Remote Pilots per system per Instructor Pilot during the

flight training.

Based on experience, Trimble UAS Academy recommends that one certified Instructor Pilot can train

and evaluate a maximum of three student Remote Pilots with one UX5 system in two days of flight

training.

Recommended syllabus for training flights

Use each training flight to teach and emphasize different aspects ofsafe UAS operation.

Operationalsafety is guaranteed by good airmanship. Student Remote Pilots gain good airmanship

through the process of flight training.

Note – Each student must complete a minimum of three training flights before they perform an

evaluation flight. If time permits, more training flightsshould be allowed.

Start and end each training flight day with a briefing session together with the students. During

these briefing sessions operationalsafety issues are raised, discussed, and practicalsolutions found

for improvement.

Pre-flight briefings can cover:

l Agenda of the training day.

l Practical arrangements like outdoor facilities, restroom, lunch and drinks.

l Flight locations (area, airspace, permission, obstacles).

l Weather update for the day.

l Instructor Pilot and Remote Pilots' responsibilities, division of group into teams per Instructor

Pilot, and define the verticalseparation of the UX5 systems if you train with more than one

system at the same time.

l Identification of an air chief, a person who is in charge for the general air operations safety

during the training event. It can be useful to define one person who has final responsibility for

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decisions.

l Communication amongst the teams at all times, especially before the moment of takeoff,

landing, and any other normal flight interruption.

l Pilot logbook.

Post-flight briefings can cover:

l Good moments of the day – learning points.

l Not-so-good moments of the day – improvement points.

l Personal feedback and group feedback on the product and the application – instructor can

collect product ideas.

l Collect feedback on the training organization.

Teaching the training flights should begin with a fully explained, basic flight and move toward flights

that encompass more complex issues such as manual interventions and fail-safes. As the student

progresses through each flight, you should adjust your teaching method from full explanation of

every step to asking questions of the student and then providing explanation.

Note – Keep in mind that while good aerial navigation skill and good airmanship isimportant for the

safety of people on the ground and in the air, the main purpose of the flight isthe sensor result. The

training should be set up to allow a student to learn to work with the resultsfor photogrammetry.

The following flight descriptions are examples that you can use during training. As you become a

more experienced Instructor Pilot, you may substitute some suggested flights with your own

scenarios.

Pilot logbook

It is important that student Remote Pilots keep good records of each UAS flight they command in

their pilot logbook. Trimble provides a pilot logbook template as part of the UX5 Instructor Pilot

training materials.

Flight 1

The student's first flight should emphasize the workflow of completing a successful flight. It should

be without any issues or simulated malfunctions, unless an unexpected issue arises. The data of the

first flight must be able to be used for data processing purposes. Preferably the flight covers a set of

ground control point markers.

The flight 1 exercise has been completed when the student Remote Pilot shows to the instructor the

.GWT file and the pictures on the laptop.

Objectives

The student understands the complete UX5 workflow in relation to safe flight operation and

qualitative data acquisition.

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Exercise duration

60 min – 90 min

Instruction level

Full explanation with every step of the workflow.

Flight planning

1. Emphasize the importance of the flight planning step in the UX5 workflow: "Plan your flight. Fly

your plan."

2. Explain the environment: ground obstacles, air obstacles, ground traffic, air traffic, weather

conditions and the associated aircraft effects.

3. Explain all equipment, including the functionality of the component in relation to the flight

performance and air safety.

4. Explain every step of the flight checklist in detail and provide background information about

the why's and the what if's of each child step.

Flight parameters:

l 15 min flight at an appropriate flight height and default picture overlap.

l Takeoff and landing should occur directly into the wind.

l All other flight parameters should be kept at the default settings as much as possible.

Flight execution

1. Check the ground traffic and the air traffic before takeoff.

2. Note the importance of clear communication before takeoff, inform and controlspectators and

other flying teams.

3. Train the student on reading the map (orientation and positioning).

4. Train the student to have a good balance between visual contact with the UX5 and checking the

position of the UX5 on the map and checking the current flight parameters.

5. Train the student to read and understand flight parameters such as airspeed, flight height,

throttle, communication link quality, GPS satellites, and UX5 battery level.

6. Note the importance of clear communication before confirming the landing, inform spectators

and other flying teams.

Post-flight

1. Explain and use the tracker device if applicable.

2. Explain GCS to retrieve aircraft by using the last shown UX5 location on the map.

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3. Check aircraft for damage and clean the aircraft.

4. Explain the file management of the .GWT and the pictures on the laptop.

5. Explain the use of the UX5 battery charger with the UX5 batteries.

Flight 2

The second flight should again emphasize the correct workflow to obtain usable flight data but

should include an explanation of the manual intervention buttons and the built-in fail-safe features

of the UX5. The student should also be questioned about the information provided in the flight

monitoring screen so that they get used to actively monitoring the performance of the UX5 as it

completes the flight.

The flight 2 exercise has been completed when the student Remote Pilot shows to the instructor the

.GWT file and the pictures on the laptop.

Objectives

l The student understands how to effectively monitor the UX5 during flight.

l The student knows the different manual interventions and the built-in failsafe features of the

UX5. The student can use the manual intervention buttons and understands the effect on the

flight behavior.

l The student understands when to change the flight height and/or overlap setting and why.

Exercise duration

60 min – 90 min

Instruction level

Supervision with verification after each step. Explanation can be given but should be in question

form.

Flight planning

1. The flight area should differ from the area flown in Flight 1.

2. Emphasize the wind direction and the effect it has on the flight parameters, such as the takeoff

and landing direction.

3. Discuss the effect of changing the overlap and/or the flight height on the flight behavior and on

the final data quality.

Flight parameters:

l 30 min flight at an appropriate flight height and a higher overlap than the first flight.

l Takeoff and landing should occur directly into the wind.

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l Ask the student to identify suitable takeoff and landing locations.

Flight execution

Before arming the system, make the student responsible for communication to others of the

complete flight operation.

During the flight, repeatedly ask the student to identify the location of the UX5 in the air, and

between these requests you can ask the student to read flight information from the monitoring

screen about the airspeed, flight height, throttle, comm link quality, GPS satellites, UX5 battery

level, and wind speed. You should explain the significance and normal operational range of these

characteristics and when reaction from the Remote Pilot might be needed.

Post-flight

Normal post-flight checks. The student Remote Pilot is responsible for inspecting the UX5 aerial

imaging rover for dirt and damage. Explain or show the service actions that the Remote Pilot can do

to return the aircraft to an airworthy state. For more information, refer to the Trimble UX5 Aerial

Imaging Solution Maintenance Guide.

Flight 3

The third flight should be another complete workflow to obtain usable data, but should include at

least two simulated scenarios that require the student to demonstrate sound judgment and to

select the correct manual intervention. The student must do the flight preparation themselves but

still under supervision.

The flight 3 exercise has been completed when the student Remote Pilot shows to the instructor the

.JXL file, the .GWT file and the pictures on the laptop.

Objectives

l The student demonstrates sound judgment in situations that risk general flight operation

safety.

l The student initiates the correct manual intervention within an appropriate amount of time.

l The student is able to create a .JXL file for further processing of the image dataset.

Exercise duration

60 min – 90 min

Instruction level

Supervision with verification after each step. Explanation can be given but must always be in

question form. Stimulate the reasoning of the student by asking difficult questions now and then.

Work out how distracted the student is when you ask questions or when you disturb their

operation of the UX5.

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Flight planning

Supervise and verify after each step.

Flight parameters:

l Flight area should differ from the area flown in Flight 1 and Flight 2.

l 15 min flight.

l Ask the student to identify a new takeoff and landing point.

l The student should define the flight height and picture overlap, based on the deliverable

expectations set by the Instructor Pilot. For example: you should explain "I want a 4 cm

Orthophoto and a DSM in Mapping accuracy, which correlates to a specific flight height and

picture overlap. I am particularly interested in the following types of features [and then identify

buildings, vegetation, or the ground surface]."

Flight execution

Before arming the system, make the student responsible for communication during the complete

flight operation.

During the flight, you can ask the student to read information from the flight monitoring screen and

alternately, you can ask the student to locate the UX5 in the air.

Provide a scenario to the student that requires immediate judgment and selection or activation of

the appropriate manual intervention to guarantee safe flight operation. Example scenarios include:

Scenario 1

Tell the student that a helicopter, glider, or hot-air balloon has entered the flight area.

The student must activate the correct manual intervention by pressing the correct button and have

a rapid reaction time.

Scenario 2

During the flight, tell the student you have noticed that the UX5 battery level indicator is showing

15% of battery capacity left.

The student must initiate the correct intervention.

Scenario 3

During the flight, tell the student you have noticed that the flight height is decreasing enormously

and the throttle percentage is showing 100%.

The student must show the intention to initiate the intervention, must explain the intervention they

would do, and must execute this if needed.

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Scenario 4

Note – You should take the comm timeout setting into account during thisscenario.

During the flight, tell the student that the comm link quality is very low. After some time the comm

link get lost, it recovers after 20 seconds. Next flight line the comm link get lost again for more than

30 seconds. On the next flight line, the comm link get lost again, and now for more than 1 minute.

The student must initiate the correct intervention when possible.

Scenario 5

Do one of the following:

l During the landing circuit, before confirming the landing, a car stops right on the landing spot.

The student must show the intention to initiate the intervention, must explain the intervention

they would do, and must execute this if needed.

l During the landing circuit, after confirming the landing, a truck passes the landing spot.

The student must initiate the correct intervention.

You should explain why the other buttons were alternatives, poor choices, or were not

available.

Post-flight

Normal post-flight checks. The student remote pilot is responsible for inspecting the UX5 aerial

imaging rover for dirt and damage. Any service repair on the UX5 must be executed by the student

and under supervision of the Instructor Pilot.

Ask for the .GWT file, the flight images and the .JXL file.

Evaluation flight

After completing their training flights, each Remote Pilot must pass one evaluation flight. Two

evaluation attempts per student will be allowed in one training day. Evaluation flights must be done

individually.

Note – The training schedule should allow enough time for a student to repeat their evaluation flight if

they fail it the first time.

If you have a second flight location for conducting flights during the training event, it's a good idea

to use the second location as a "new " location during the evaluation flight. If you do not have a

second flight location, try to select a different area within the flight location to encourage the

student to reassess the flight area, takeoff location, and so on.

The evaluation flight is the most important time to evaluate the student Remote Pilot's ability to

plan and execute a safe and successful flight that provides good photogrammetry data that is

suitable for their requirements.

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Objectives

During a practical flight evaluation, the Remote Pilot must:

l Show sufficient knowledge of all equipment involved in the operation.

l Show sufficient knowledge of all environmental issues.

l Show compliance to the checklist.

l Care for equipment.

l Distinguish air traffic to enable safe flight for all air traffic in the vicinity of the UX5.

l Be able to handle successfully any emergency as described in the syllabus.

l Complete flight logs.

l Show sufficient care for post-flight matters.

l Withstand stress sufficiently.

l Show interest in the system and improvements.

l Accept feedback.

l Be able to make the right decisions at the right time.

l Show initiative.

Evaluation duration

60 min – 90 min

Instruction level

Just before the start of the evaluation flight, you should explain the following:

l The evaluation flight is an official evaluation, defined by Trimble UAS academy, based on the

Trimble UAS training standards. The Instructor Pilot observes the student during the complete

evaluation flight and takes notes. At the end of the evaluation flight feedback is given to the

student about their performance, which will result in "Pass" or "Fail".

l Before the start of the evaluation, you can explain a little more about the evaluation method,

but do not show the evaluation form to the student nor share it with them.

l You must explain to the student beforehand that some simulations will be generated to

evaluate the good airmanship of the student. Emphasize to the student that performing an FTS

during any of the simulations is not recommended, though it can be required in real flight

interference situations.

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Flight planning

The student must do the flight preparation themselves, based on the end data quality requirements

specified by the Instructor Pilot.

When specifying the requirements the Instructor Pilot should assume the role of a client requesting

aerial imaging data to be obtained by the Remote Pilot, and communicate the requirements in a

format similar to the example given below:

I have an area measuring 200 m by 300 m (656 ft by 984 ft) for which I want a smooth 3 cm (1.2 ")

resolution orthomosaic and a perfect point cloud in mapping quality. I am especially interested in

the buildings/vegetation/ground surface of this area.

I am unfamiliar with aerial imaging technology and so I want you to show me the data after you

have finished the flight.

I am also nervous about the safety of this technology. While I observe the flight, please show me

how you set up the equipment, the flight plan, and explain each step you take in your operation.

Flight execution

During the flight you can ask for more information about the flight parameters and the flight

behavior.

During the evaluation flight, you must simulate different scenarios to check the student's reactions

and to see how well the student performs in unexpected situations.

Ground safety scenarios

To assess the Remote Pilot's ground safety awareness to avoid incidents and accidents, do one of

the following:

l Before the student completes the checklist, while unobserved you can take away some parts of

the system, to check if the student observes the missing parts at the moment of the needed

action.

l Prepare a pitot tube which is totally blocked inside, for example with glue (no air speed

measurement possible).

l Enter a different tracking frequency on the tracker receiver.

l Remove the battery of the tracker transmitter antenna.

l Change the camera settings to the wrong values.

l Loosen or remove some screws (for example, engine, wingtips, eBox).

l Distract the pilot's attention during some phase of the flight checklist and see how they react.

l Cross over the elastics after setup of the launcher and before tightening the launcher cord.

l Put your fingers between the elastics after the launcher is tightened.

l Remove the safety pin from the launcher.

l Ask them what they would do if they arm the UX5 and they hear no sound from the system.

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l Ask the student if they expect a left or right turn on passing the 75 m climbing point.

l Walk into the landing zone while the UX5 is descending for landing.

l Tell the student that the UX5 has landed and that you tapped Finish in the software but the

engine is still running on the ground.

Air safety scenarios

To assess the Remote Pilot's air safety awareness and cooperation to avoid incidents and accidents,

do one of the following:

Note – You should take the comm timeout setting into account during thisscenario.

l Tell the student that a helicopter, glider, or hot-air balloon has entered the flight area.

l During the flight, tell the student you have noticed that the UX5 battery level indicator is

showing 15% of battery capacity left.

l During the flight, tell the student that you noticed the battery is at 15% for more then ten

seconds and the UX5 is 2 km away from you and a very strong wind is blowing from the pilot's

position to the UX5 (strong headwind for UX5).

During the flight, tell the student that you can hear several aircraft but you cannot see them

yet.

l During the flight, tell the student you have noticed that the flight height is decreasing

enormously and the throttle percentage is showing 100%.

l During the flight, tell the student you can see a big dark cloud in the far distance and the wind is

getting stronger. Checking the battery, it shows 50% and the flight is estimated to be another

20 min.

l During the flight, tell the student that the mission has 35 scan lines total, but after completing

20 scan lines the battery shows 15% for more than 10 seconds.

l During the flight, tell the student that the comm link quality is very low. After some time the

comm link get lost, it recovers after 20 seconds. Next flight line the comm link get lost again for

more than 30 seconds. On the next flight line, the comm link get lost again, and now for more

than 1 minute.

l Walk into the landing zone seconds before the UX5 reaches the 75 m (246 ft) AGL holding circle.

l During the landing circuit, before confirming the landing, a car stops right on the landing spot.

l During the landing circuit, after confirming the landing, a truck passes the landing spot.

For any of these scenarios, the student must show the intention to initiate the intervention, must

explain the intervention they would do, and must execute this if needed.

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