The drone for 

precision agriculture

If precision technology has driven the farming revolution of 

recent years, monitoring crops from the sky will drive the next.

With a drone or UAV you can capture highly accurate images 

of your fields, covering hundreds of hectares/acres in a single 

flight. Without the cost and hassle of manned services. And at 

a greater resolution than satellite imagery typically provides. 

By using image processing software you can then transform 

these shots into one large ‘orthomosaic’ image. Apply 

algorithms like Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) 

to this and you create a reflectance map of your crop.

This map is the key to boosting yields, cutting costs, and 

driving your business forwards. It highlights exactly which 

areas of crop need closer examination – for less time spent 

scouting, and more time treating the plants that need it.

Reap the benefits of scouting 

crops from above 
4 reasons to 

choose 

the eBee Ag

01. Versatile 

With its four different camera options 

the eBee Ag suits numerous agricultural 

applications. Use the NIR camera supplied 

or add one of our red-edge, RGB or 

multispectral sensors.

02. Reliable 

The eBee Ag’s artificial intelligence 

and robust lightweight construction 

ensure it will survive numerous flights 

(and landings), thus safeguarding your 

investment.
03. Easy to use 

The eBee Ag is a fully automonous drone. 

Just select the area you want to map 

using our eMotion software, throw your 

drone into the air, and the eBee Ag will fly, 

acquire images and land itself.

04. Complete solution

The eBee Ag is supplied with a sturdy 

carry case and two advanced software 

packages: eMotion 2 for flight planning 

and monitoring; and Postflight Terra 3D 

for post-flight image processing and 

analysis.
Ground sensor

• Highly accurate

• Allows eBee Ag to land softly & more precisely 

than GPS alone

Wide camera choice

• 4 sensor options: NIR, red-edge, RGB, multispectral

Onboard artificial intelligence

• Analyses data from Inertial Measurement

Unit & onboard GPS

• Optimises all aspects of every flight

Electric

• Brushless electric motor

• Low noise

• Environmentally friendly
Reliable

• Onboard artificial intelligence

• Robust lightweight construction

• Able to survive numerous flights

Super lightweight

• Durable EPP foam body & wings

• Take-off weight: 0.71 kg (1.56 lbs)

Fully automated

• Create your flight plan

• Throw eBee Ag into the air

• Flies, acquires images & lands itself

Onboard eBee Ag

The eBee Ag is an artificially intelligent, fully 

autonomous drone. It is designed with safety 

in mind and contains numerous built-in failsafe systems. 

Thanks to its modular design, its wings can 

be easily disassembled and stored with its 

central body in a convenient carry-on sized 

case (supplied).
Plan & control your flight

senseFly’s intuitive eMotion software makes 

it easy to plan and simulate your scouting 

mission.

Plan: Import your base map of choice and 

define the area you want to assess. Then 

specify your required ground resolution, with 

a GSD of down to 2 cm per pixel, and image 

overlap.

eMotion automatically generates a full flight 

plan, calculating the eBee Ag’s required 

altitude and displaying its projec ted 

trajectory.

Flying over uneven terrain? Use eMotion’s 3D 

mission planning feature to take into account 

elevation data when setting the altitude of 

mission waypoints and the resulting flight 

lines - improving ground resolution and 

increasing mission safety.

Simulate: To ensure your mission’s success, 

run a virtual flight that simulates wind 

strength and direction. Then make any flight 

plan updates required and prepare to launch.
Create maps to assess crop health

Process: Once the eBee Ag has landed, use 

its supplied Postflight Terra 3D software to 

process your flight’s photos. 

In just a few clicks you can transform 

this imager y into geo -referenced 2D 

orthomosaics and 3D digital elevation 

models. 

Analyse: Postflight Terra 3D includes a 

handy index computation tab - just select a 

band from your near infrared or multispectral 

camera and calculate NDVI to assess plant 

health. 

You can also input custom formulas and 

customise colours to create exactly the map 

you require.
S110 NIR Supplied

Example applications: biomass indication, growth monitoring, 

crop discrimination, leaf area indexing.

Like all eBee Ag cameras, this customised 12 MP model has been 

adapted so that it can be controlled by the drone’s autopilot. It acquires 

image data in the near infrared (NIR) band, the region where high plant 

reflectance occurs. Its exposure parameters can be set manually and its 

RAW files are fully supported by the eBee Ag’s software.

S110 RGB

Example applications: real colour 2D and 3D visual rendering, 

chlorophyll indication, drainage evaluation.

The 12 MB S110 RGB acquires regular image data in the visible 

spectrum. Like the cameras above, its exposure parameters can be 

set manually and its RAW files are fully supported by the eBee Ag’s 

software.

S110 RE

Example applications: plant stress assessment, chlorophyll 

indication, senescence analysis, drought assessment.

Unlike the NIR camera above, the 12 MB S110 RE acquires data in 

the red edge band, the region where a plant’s reflectance changes 

from low to high. The S110 RE’s exposure parameters can also be 

set manually and its RAW files are fully supported by the eBee Ag’s 

software.
Applications: water distribution management, irrigation checking, 

alternative method of plant stress analysis.

Example applications: biomass indication, leaf area indexing, 

nitrogen recommendation, phenology and many more.

With thermoMAP you can literally take your crop’s temperature, 

capturing thermal video and/or still images to create full thermal 

maps of your fields. 

If your region is prone to sudden gusty winds, or you plan to fly out 

of line of sight, this accessory can serve as a useful extra safeguard 

against unexpected aircraft loss. It comprises a small transmitter 

that fits snugly next to the eBee Ag’s battery bay, plus a portable 

handheld receiver.

The multiSPEC 4C is a cutting-edge sensor unit developed by 

Airinov’s agronomy specialists and customised for the eBee Ag. It 

contains four separate 1.2 megapixel sensors that are controlled 

by the eBee Ag’s autopilot. These acquire data across four highly 

precise bands, plus each sensor features a global shutter for sharp, 

undistorted images.

Radio tracker

thermoMAP

Choose your accessory
Biomass & yield 

estimation

Plant 

counting
Plus...

... and much more. 

Stress assessment

Senescence analysis

Leaf area indexing

Phenology

Growth monitoring

Crop discrimination

Weed detection

Tree classification

Drainage planning

Chlorophyll 

indication
• eBee Ag body (inc. all electronics & built-in autopilot) 

• Pair of detachable wings 

• 12 MP S110 NIR still camera (inc. 16 GB SD card, battery, USB 

cable & charger) 

• 2.4 GHz USB radio modem for data link (inc. USB cable) 

• Two Lithium-Polymer battery packs & charger

• Spare propeller

• Carry case with foam protection 

• Remote control & accessories (for safety pilots)

• User manual 

• Software included: eMotion (flight planning & control) & 

Postflight Terra 3D (image processing & index calculation)

Technical specifications

Package contents

Weight (inc. supplied camera)

Wingspan

Material

Propulsion

Battery

Camera (supplied)

Cameras (optional)

Carry case dimensions

Hardware

Operation

Approx. 0.71 kg (1.56 lbs)

96 cm (38 in)

EPP foam, carbon structure & composite parts

Electric pusher propeller, 160 W brushless DC motor

11.1 V, 2150 mAh

12 MP S110 NIR

S110 RE, S110 RGB, multiSPEC 4C, thermoMAP

55 x 45 x 25 cm (21.6 x 17.7 x 9.8 in)

45 minutes 

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

Up to 3 km (1.86 miles) 

1,000 ha / 2,470 ac (at 974 m / 3,195 ft altitude AGL)

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

Down to 2 cm (0.79 in) per pixel

1-3x GSD

Down to 4 cm (1.5 in) / 7 cm (2.75 in)

1-5 m (3.3-16.4 ft)

Yes (inc. mid-air collision avoidance) 

Yes

Approx. 5 m (16.4 ft)

Maximum flight time

Nominal cruise speed

Radio link range

Maximum coverage (single flight)

Wind resistance

Ground Sampling Distance (GSD)

Relative orthomosaic/3D model accuracy

Absolute horizontal/vertical accuracy (w/GCPs)

Absolute horizontal/vertical accuracy (no GCPs)

Multi-drone operation

Automatic 3D flight planning

Linear landing accuracy
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your nearest distributor.

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1033 Cheseaux-Lausanne

Switzerland 

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About senseFly: senseFly designs, assembles and markets autonomous mini-drones and 

related software solutions for civil professional applications such as precision agriculture, land 

surveying, GIS, construction, environmental conservation and more. 
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