# Stewart Land Development, Inc.
14 September 2015 U.S. Department ofTransportation DocketManagement System 1200 NewJersey Ave., SE Washington, DC 20590 Re: Application for Issuance ofSection 333 Exemption Basedupon Exemption 11110 Issued to Trimble Navigation Ltd. Dear Sir or Madam, Stewart Land Development, Inc. ("SLD") herewith applies for the issuance ofan exemption under Section 333 ofthe FAA Modernization and Reform Act of2012 based upon Exemption 11110 issued to TrimbleNavigation Ltd. ("Trimble") on December 10,2014 in FAA Docket 2014-0367. The requested exemption would allow SLD to operate the UX5 aircraft manufactured by Trimble or other Trimble aircraft approved for commercial operations under Exemption 11110, as amended, such as the UX5hp for which an amendmenthas been filed. SLD notes that the FAArecently authorized use ofthe Trimble UX5 by a third party in ExemptionNo. 11257, Regulatory DocketNo. FAA-2014-0889, onApril2, 2015, underupdated conditions, and SLD hereby confirms that it will accept such conditions as well as those set forth inExemptionNo. 11240, Regulatory DocketNo. FAA-2014-0894. The name and contact information for the applicant are: Jeffrey Stewart Stewart Land Development, Inc. 2120 Quentin Road Magnolia, Mississippi 39652 Phone: (601) 248-8199 jeffrey@wb4me.com SLD intends to operate the UX5 orthe UX5hp from Trimble and will operate it in strict compliance with the conditions set forth inExemption 11110, as such conditions maybe amended or modified by the FAA from time to time, as was done inExemptionNos. 11240 and 11257, or such other conditions as the FAA shall specify, and the following manuals: 1) Trimble UX5 & 

## UX5 HP Data Sheets; and 2) Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide (User Guide) Copies ofthese manuals are attached. Page 1 of2 Jeffrey Stewart, PE, PLS Stewart Land Development, Inc. Professional Engineer #1 7697, Professional Land Surveyor #31 59

**~601.248.8199 ~jeffrey@wb4me.com**  

### tt12120 Quentin Road Magnolia, Mississippi 39652

# Stewart Land Development, Inc. U.S. Department ofTransportation 14 September 2015 Page 2 of2 These manuals are very similar to the manuals submitted by Trimble 

## in support ofthe issuance ofExemption 11110, updated to reflect changes reported in Trimble's March 4, 2015 amendment to Exemption 11110. The manuals will be updated by Trimble, as needed to reflect any changes to Exemption 11110, based on amendments thereto. SLD acknowledges that under current FAA guidance a separate Certificate ofWaiver orAuthorization ("COA'') is required to fly at altitudes in excess of200 feet AGL, and itwill apply for COAs where required. SLD hereby requests a blanket COA for flights up to 200 feet AGL inthe form approved by the FAA. SLD will also file NOTAMs for its flights, as required. To the extent necessary, SLD refers the FAAto the original exemption and the amended exemptionrequests submitted by Trimble inDocketFAA-2014-0367 for demonstration ofthe public interest and an equivalent level ofsafety. Becausethe UX5 and the UX5hp specified inthis request are the same or, essentially the same, as the craft already approved inExemption 11110, and SLD will operate the aircraft in strict compliance with the conditions in existing exemptions previously granted by the FAA, or as they maybe amended, notice need not be provided in the Federal Register nor public comment solicited. 1 

## Ifyou have any questions, please contact the undersigned.

Enclosure Very truly yours,
Jeffrey Stewart Stewart Land Development, Inc. 2120 Quentin Road Magnolia, Mississippi 39652 Phone: (601) 248-8199 jeffrey@wb4me.com

cc: Office File

1 

## Applicant reads Section 333 as placing the duty onthe Administrator not only to process applications for exemptions under Section 333 but, ifhe determines that the conditions set forth herein do not fulfill the statutory requirements for approval, to craft conditions for the safe operation ofthe UAS. Jeffrey Stewart, PE, PLS Stewart Land Development, Inc. Professional Engineer #1 7697, Professional Land Surveyor #31 59

**~601.248.8199** 

### "'Eljeffrey@wb4me.com Etl2120 Quentin Road Magnolia, Mississippi 39652

# Trimble UX5 Unmanned Aircraft System

THE STANDARD IN MAPPING AND SURVEYING The Trimble® UXS Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) sets the standard for fast and safe aerial data collection by offering a complete system with powerful technologies such as a robust design, a radically simplified workflow and reversed thrust & automatic failsafe procedures. The Trimble UXS offers a much safer method to collect data compared to traditional surveying methods. Featuring the Trimble Access'" Aerial Imaging application, flights are conducted in a fully automated manner, from launch to landing, and require no piloting skills. The Trimble UXS makes a once time consuming and complex process incredibly easy - no matter what the conditions. Superior Image Acquisition The Trimble UXS ensures optimal image quality along with maximum photogrammetric accuracy. The camera has a large imaging sensor that captures very sharp, color-rich images, even in dark or cloudy conditions. The 24 MP camera and its custom optics give the UXS the ability to capture data down to 2 em (0.79 in) resolution. Unrivaled Performance Based on a production method patented by Trimble, the Trimble UXS combines an impact resistant foam structure and internal and external composite elements that give the UXS its extreme durability and strength. Additionally, the design focus has been on delivering an easy to maintain airframe that can be renewed at users' discretion by a plug-and-play fitting of the protected internal electronics. The remarkable design of the Trimble UXS ensures employability nearly everywhere and in practically all weather conditions. Whether you choose to fly in rainy conditions along windy seashores, in hot deserts, or in a snowy, mountain terrain, the Trimble UXS is a dependable solution to gather high quality data without compromising coverage. Landings, less space- more accurate The Trimble UXS overcomes the limitations of traditional fixed wing UAS landings with the addition of an advanced control method. Based on reversed thrust, this improved altitude measurement results in accurate and predictable landings for landing confidence every time. For professionals working in small areas, the landing angle and trajectory is compact and allows for landings in confined spaces. Intuitive Workflows with Trimble Access The Trimble Access Aerial Imaging application loaded onto the Trimble Tablet Rugged PC operates the Trimble UXS and is a single software tool for planning your aerial missions, performing pre-flight checks and monitoring your flightsall with intuitive workflows that ensure reliable results. In the field, the operator is guided through the pre- and post-flight sequences with step-by-step digital checklists. The fast and intuitive workflow allows the Trimble UXS to be ready to fly in only 5 minutes ensuring minimal downtime. Valuable Photogrammetry Deliverables Optimized to process data from the Trimble UXS Unmanned Aircraft System, the Trimble Business Center Photogrammetry Module creates impressive deliverables. Produce point clouds, Triangulated Irregular Network (TIN) models and contour maps of the area flown. These can then be used to calculate volumes, excavation planning, drainage planning and many other functions. Trimble Business Center also produces a scaled orthophoto of the area that can be used to plan a project, define features of interest, identify property boundaries, or show construction progress by comparing orthophotos from different times.

# Trimble UX5 Unmanned Aircraft System

PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS • Maximized image footprint without compromising resolution, obtained with

a custom wide-angle lens and APSC-type sensor. • Maximized coverage per flight and per hour due to large image footprint.

sharp turning capability and high cruise speed. • Reversed thrust technology for a short and steep landing circuit. • Powerful propulsion system for steep climbs and high altitude flights. • High airframe service life due to wing robustness and maintainability. • Short setup time with automated procedures in Trimble Access field software. • Self-check and failsafe procedures for safe operation. • One-button export to Trimble Business Center to create deliverables. • Optimized data accuracy when processed with Trimble Business Center. HARDWARE Type
. . . . . ..Fixed wing Weight......
. . 2.5 kg (5.51 lb) Wingspan..
. . . . . .. 1 m (3.28 ft) Wing area . . . . . .. 34 dm Dimensions.
. . . . .. 100 em x 65 em X 10.5 em (39.37 in x 25.59 in x 4.13 in) Material
. . . EPP foam; Carbon frame structure; Composite elements Propulsion
. . . . . ... Electric pusher propeller; brushless 700 W motor Battery
. . . . . . . . . . . ......14.8 V, 6000 mAh Camera
. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 24 MP mirrorless APSC with custom 15 mm lens Controller.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Trimble Tablet Rugged PC SOFTWARE Trimble Access Aerial Imaging application • Project management • Mission planning with option for multiple flights • Automated pre-flight checks • Automatic take off, flight and landing • Autonomous camera triggering • Automated fail-safe routines • User controlled fail-safe commands • Automated data consistency checks • Export to Trimble Business Center and a generic format for image processing

© 2013-2015, Tnmble Navigation Umited. All rights reseJVed. Trimble and the Globe & Triangle logo are trademarks ofTnmble Navigation Limited, registered 1n the United States and in oth!"r**countr~.** Access is a trademark of Tnmble Nav1gation limrted. All other trademarks are the property of their respective ovmers. PN 022543-5768 (05/15)

TRIMBLE AUTHORIZED DiSTRIBUTION PARTNER OPERATION Endurance'
.. Range'
. Cruise speed
..... Maximum ceiling'. Pre-flight system setup time. Take off Type Angle
.. Landing

Type
.... Angle. Landing space (L xW)' 50 minutes 60 km (37.28 mi) 80 kmh (50 mph)

. ................ 5000 m (16,404 ft) 5 minutes

. ........Catapult launch 30 degrees

. .......... Belly landing 14 degrees Typical.
.20 m x 6 m (66ft x 20 ft) Recommended
. . . .... 50 m x 30 m (164ft x 98 ft) Weather limit
.........................65 kmh (40.39 mph) and light rain Communication & control frequency
. . ..... 2.4 GHz (FHSS) Communication & control range.. .Up to 5 km (3.10 mi) ACQUISITION PERFORMANCE Resolution (GSD)
... Height above take-off location (AGL). . 2.0 em to 19.5 em (.79 in to 7.67 in)

. ....75 m to 750 m (246ft to 2,460 ft) AREA COVERAGE TABLE

(1) For a 2:1 aspect ratiO, which is a flight block with length equal to 2 times the w1dth Th1s IS a good approx1mat1on of

the average flight block. (2) Assuming on average 5 mmutes pre-flight and 5 m1nutes post-fhght setup and recovery t1me and operat1on between

10 am and 4 pm.

ISO standard atmosphere conditions 1sigma for w1nd <30 kph (19 mph). Speof;cations subject to change w1thout not1ce. NORTH AMERICA Trimble Navigation Limited 10368 Westmoor Dr Westminster CO 80021 USA EUROPE Trimble Germany GmbH Am Prime Pare ·11 65479 Raunheim GERMANY 

# <EO
ASIA-PACIFIC Trimble Navigation Singapore Pty Limited 80 Marine Parade Road #22-06, Parkway Parade Singapore 449269**SI~IGAPORE**

# Trimble UXS HP Unmanned Aircraft System HIGH PRECISION MAPPING AND SURVEYING SOLUTION The Trimble® UX5 HP Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) is an easy to use, fully automated, high precision system capable of capturing aerial photography with resolutions down to 1 em. Featuring Trimble Access'" Aerial Imaging field software and Trimble Business Center office software, this complete system provides an intuitive workflow that allows you to quickly create the highest quality orthomosaics and 3D models for applications such as survey grade mapping, power line monitoring, field leveling, site and route planning, progress monitoring and asset mapping. Superior Image Acquisition and Accuracy The UX5 HP delivers precise data by integrating a high-performance Trimble GNSS receiver and a superior camera. Post-Processed Kinematic (PPK) GNSS technology is used to establish very accurate image locations in absolute coordinate systems, eliminating the need for ground control. As a result, less time is spent in the field and high precision results can be achieved even in the most inaccessible areas. With PPK, georeferencing aerial data is more robust and accurate than RTK, providing a superior level of reliability and accuracy. Use either your own base station or work with data from reference stations to georeference your deliverables with the highest accuracy possible. The Trimble UX5 HP features an industry-leading 36 MP full-frame sensor camera capable of capturing sharp, high resolution images. The camera achieves a leading level of image resolution--orthomosaics down to 1 em GSD and point clouds up to several thousands points per square meter. Configure for the Job No one project is ever the same, that is why you can select a camera and lens combination that match your project needs. You have the flexibility to choose between a near infrared or RGB sensor system, and a selection of lenses. The lenses include a 35 mm lens for high accuracy, a 15 mm wide angle lens for increased flight coverage or a 25 mm lens delivering both accuracy and increased flight coverage. Trusted Performance The Trimble UX5 HP is an extremely safe and durable system, made from impact resistant foam, that can withstand extreme temperatures, winds up to 55 kmlh, and light rain-making it ideal for use in conditions that most unmanned aircrafts struggle to operate in. Intuitive Workflows with Trimble Access The Trimble Access Aerial Imaging application loaded onto the Trimble Tablet Rugged PC operates the UX5 HP and is a single software tool for planning your aerial missions, performing pre-flight checks and monitoring your flights. Now you can map corridors, cover disconnected areas in a single flight, import multiple map layers, fly irregular shaped areas and heights, plan or change multiple takeoff and landing locations during flight, and perform flight simulations to confirm the plan. The export functionality gathers all required data into a single file that can be imported into Trimble Business Center. Valuable Photogrammetry Deliverables Optimized to process data from the Trimble UX5 HP, the Trimble Business Center Photogrammetry Module creates impressive deliverables. With a single drag-and-drop, imported GNSS information, base station or reference station data, and onboard images are processed in Trimble Business Center to produce a scaled orthophoto, point clouds, Triangulated Irregular Network (TIN) models and contour maps of the area flown. These can then be used in planning a project, calculating volumes, excavation planning, drainage planning and many other functions. Alternatively, lnpho UASMaster provides the power user or photogrammetrist with the right set of tools to use the full potential of aerial data. With featurebased seamline-finding, terrain editing capabilities, state-of-the-art DTM generation, classification and filtering, even the most challenging projects can be processed.PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS • Maximized image footprint without compromising resolution, obtained with

a custom wide-angle lens and full frame sensor. • Maximized coverage per flight and per hour due to large image footprint,

sharp turning capability and high cruise speed. • Reversed thrust technology for a short and steep landing circuit. • Powerful propulsion system for steep climbs and high altitude flights. • High airframe service life due to wing robustness and maintainability. • Short setup time with automated procedures in Trimble Access field software. • Self-check and failsafe procedures for safe operation. • One-button export to Trimble Business Center to create deliverables. • Optimized data accuracy when processed with Trimble Business Center or

Trimble lnpho UASMaster. • High Precision GNSS receiver to georeference deliverables accurately

and easily. HARDWARE Type
. . . . . . . . . . . . .Fixed wing Weight.
. . . 2.9 kg Wingspan.............

. ..... 1 m Wing area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............ 34 dm2 Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 em x 65 em X 10.5 em Material
. . . . . . . . .... EPP foam; carbon frame structure; composite elements Propulsion ............... Electric pusher propeller; brushless 1400 W motor Battery
. . . . .14.8 V, 6600 mAh Camera
.......36 MP mirrorless full frame with custom 15, 25 or 35 mm lens GNSS receiver ............. L1/L2 GNSS (GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galilee Ready) Controller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......... Trimble Tablet Rugged PC SOFTWARE Trimble Access Aerial Imaging application • Project management • Mission planning with option for multiple flights • Automated pre-flight checks • Automatic take off, flight and landing • Autonomous camera triggering • Automated fail-safe routines • User controlled fail-safe commands • Automated data consistency checks • Export to Trimble Business Center, Trimble UASMaster and a generic format

for image processing

© 2015, Trimble Navigation Um1ted. A!l nghts reserved. Trimble and the Globe & Triangle logo are trademarks of Trimble Navigation limited, regiStered in the United States and in other countries. Access is a trademark ofTrimble NavigatiOn Limited. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. PN 022516-1310 (08115)

TRIMBLE AUTHORlZED DISTRIBUTION P.A.RTNER 

# Trimble UX5 HP Unmanned Aircraft System
OPERATION Endurance'. Range'
.. Cruise speed
.. Maximum ceiling2 ........•..•. Pre-flight system setup time
. Take off Type. Angle. Landing

Type
.. Angle..
. ........ . Landing space (L x W)'

Typical.
... Recommended
. ... 40 minutes

. ... 52 km .85 kph

. 5000 m 5 minutes

. ..Catapult launch 30 degrees

. . Belly landing 14 degrees

. . 20m x 6 m

. . 50 m x30 m Weather limit
. . ..........55 km!h and light rain Communication & control frequency
. Communication & control range . ACQUISITION PERFORMANCE . .. 2.4 GHz (FHSS)

. . Up to 5 km Resolution (GSD)
. . . ...1 em to 25 em Height above take-off location (AGL).

. .. 75 m to 750 m Absolute accuracy (no ground control points)
.......... down to 2 em (0.8 in) Relative accuracy ("Xffl.)
. . . ... 1-2x/1-5x GSD AREA COVERAGE TABLE£11

Height GSD Area/ GSD Area/ GSD Area/ AGL 15 mm flight 25 mm flight 35 mm flight 35 lens 15 mm lens 25 mm lens mm lens lens lens 75 m 2.4 em 1.4km' 1.5cm 0.8km' 1.0cm 0.6 km'
120m 3.9cm 2.4km' 2.3cm 1.4km2 1.7cm l.Okm2
300m 9.8cm 6.5 km' 5.8cm 3.7km' 4.2cm 2.7 km'
[1] For a 5:1 aspect ratio of a single rectangular flight block, at 80% lateral overlap, includmg 5 m1n of traveling time

from take-off to the first waypoint and from the last waypo1nt to the landing.

ISO standard atmosphere conditions. Recommended; UXS-HP not tested above 5,000 m 1s1gma for wmd <30 kph. Specifications subject to change w1thout notice. NORTH AMERICA Trimble Navigation Limited 10368 Westmoor Dr Westminster CO 80021 USA EUROPE Trimble Germany GmbH Am Prime Pare 11 65479 Raunheim GERMANY ASIA-PACIFIC Trimble Navigation Singapore Pty Limited 80 Marine Parade Road #22-06. Parkway Parade Singapore 449269 SINGAPOREVersion 2.0 Revision A February 2015 

# USER GUIDE**~~Trimble**Legallnfonnation Trimble Navigation Limited 935 Stewart Drive Sunnyvale, California 94085 U.S.A. www.trimble.com Copyright and Trademarks © 2013-2015,Trimble Navigation Limited. All righ15 reserved. Trimble and the Globe andTriangle logoare trademarks ofTrimble Navigation Limited, registered in the United States and in other countries. Access is a trademark ofTrimble Navigation Limited. Microsoftand Windows are either registered trademarks ortrademarks of MicrosoftCorporation in the United States and/orothercountries. All othertrademarks are the property oftheir respective owners. COCOM limits The U.S. DepartmentofCommerce requires thataII exportable GPS produc15 contain performance limitations sothatthey cannot be used in a mannerthatcould threatenthe security of the United States. The following limitations are implemented on this product: -Immediate access to satellite measurements and navigation results is disabled when the receivervelocity is computed to be greaterthan 1,000 kno15, ori15 altitude is computed to be above 18POO meters. The receiverGPS subsystem rese15 until the COCOM situation clears. As a result, all loggingand stream configurations stop until the GPS subsystem is cleared. Notices United States Certification number: FCC I D HSW-DNT2400P. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limi15 for a Class A digital device, pursuantto part 15 ofthe FCC Rules. These limi15 are designed to provide reasonable protection againstharmful interferencewhen the equipmentis operated in a commercial environment This equipmentgenerates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation ofthis equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the userwill be required to correctthe interference at his own expense. Changes and modifications notexpressly approved by the manufacturer or registrantofthis equipmentcan voidyourauthority to operate this equipment under Federal Communications Commission rules. Canada UnderIndustry Canada regulations,this radiotransmittermayonly operate using an antenna ofa type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved forthe transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to otherusers, the antenna type and Its gain should be so chosen thatthe equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i. r. p.) is not more than that necessary forsuccessful communication. This device complies with Industry Canada license-exemptRSS standard (s). Operation is subjecttothe following two conditions: (1) this device may notcause interference, and (2) this device mustacceptany interference, including interferencethat may cause undesired operation ofthedevice. This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Certification number IC: 4492A-DNT2400P. This apparatus complieswith Canadian RSS-210. Conformement

### a Ia reglementation d'l ndustrie Canada, le present €metteurradio peutfonctionneravec uneantenne d 1un type etd'un gain maximal (au inferieur) approuve pour l'emetteur par lndustrie Canada. Dans le but de reduire les risques de brouillage radioelectrique

### a /'intention des autres utilisateurs, il fautchoisir le type d'antenne etson gain de sorte que Ia puissance isotrope rayonnee equivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne d€passepas l'intensite necessaire

### al'etab\issementd'une communication satisfaisante. Le presentappa reil estconforme auxCNR d'l ndustrie Canada applicables auxappareils radioexempts de licence. L'exploitation estautoris€eaux deuxconditions suivantes: (1) l'appareil ne doitpas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateurde l'appareil doitacceptertoutbrouillage radioelectrique subi, meme si le brouillage estsusceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. Cetappareil numeriquede Ia classe A estconforme

### aIa norme NMB-003 du Canada. Numerique de certification IC: 4492A-DNT2400P. Cetappareil estconforme

### aIa normeCNR-210du Canada. Europe The productcovered by this guide are intended to be used in all EU membercountries, Norway, and Switzerland. This equipmentis classifiedas Group 1, dassA equipmentaccording to EN 55011. Group 1 is applicable for all equipmentwithin the scope of EN 55011 that is notclassified as Group 2 equipment,which contains all ISM RF equipment Class A equipment is equipmentsuitable foruse in all establishments otherthan domestic. Using Class A equipment in domesticenvironments may cause difficulties ensuring electromagnetic compatibility. CE Declaration ofConformity Hereby,Trimble Navigation, declares thatthis product is ( 

# € in compliance with the essential requirements andother relevant provisions of:

- EMC Directive (2014/30/EU) -Radio Equipment Directive (2014/53/EU)

- RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU) -MachineDirective (2006/42/EC) Note-Deviation from Machine directive 2006/42/EC: The CE marking for the UXSsystemisplacedonthe Trimble UXSeBox andis only visible whentheeBox is removed from the Trimble UXS wing. Japan Certification numbers forthe DNT2400P RFM radio module: 007WWCUL0739 and 003UVA110681 Brazil Este produto esta homologado pela Anatel, de acordo com os procedimentos regulamentados pela

**Resolu~ao** n2. 242/2000e atende aos requisites tE!cnicos aplicados, incluindo as limites de

**exposi~o** da Taxa de Absorc,:iio Especifica referente a campos eletricos, magneticos e eletromagneticos de radiofrequencia de acordo com as Resoluc;:i'ies n2. 303/2002 e 533/2009. Manterdistancia minima de 2/5 em docorpo humane. Para maiores informap5es,consulte osite da ANATEL www.anatel.gov.br. Australia and New Zealand This product conforms with the regulatory requirements of theAustralian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) EMCframework,thus satisfying the requirements for C-Tick Marking and sale within Australia and New Zealand. Taiwan -Battery Recycling Requirements 

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The productcontains a removable Lithium polymerbattery. Taiwanese regulations require thatwaste batteries are recycled. ill!

**~JtlliiW** @I qj( Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) For productrecycling instructions and more information, please go to www.trimble,com/Corporate/Environmental_ Compliance.aspx. Recycling in Europe: To recycle Trimble WEEE (Waste 

# - Electrical and Electronic Equipment, produc15 that run onelectrical power), call +31497 53 2430,and ask forthe "WEEE Associate". Or, mail a request for recycling instructions to: Trimble Europe BV c/o MenloWorldwide Logistics Meerheide 45 5521 DZ Eersel, NL

Trimble UXS Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 2FCC Declaration ofConformity We, Trimble Navigation Umited. 935 StewartDrive POBox 3642 Sunnyvale, CA 94088-3642 United States +1-408-481-8000 Declare undersole responsibility that DoC productscomply with Part 15 ofFCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This device may notcauseharmful interference, and (2) This device mustaccept anyinterferencereceived, including interferencethat may causeundesired operation. 

# Environmental hazards The product complies with international RoHS regulations. 

# Toxic and hazardous substances and elements

Lithium polymer 

### X 0 0 0 rechargeable battery Power supply 

### X 0 0 0 Printed circuit board 

### X 0 0 0 assembly Radio module 

### X 0 0 0 Chassis 

### 0 0 0 0 Plastic enclosure 

### 0 0 0 0 Paper manual 

### 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Trimble UXS Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 3

# Contents

Environmental hazards ---------------------------------------------------- __________________________ 3 

### 1 Introduction ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 The UX5 aerial imaging rover-----------------------------------------------------------------------· 7 Parts ofthe UX5 aerial imaging rover-------------------------------------------------------------- 8 Solution components _______________________________________________________________________________ .10 Flight case contents -------------------- ____________________________________________________________ ..11 Inserting the eBox and camera ______ --------------- ______________________________________________ ..12 Installing the Aerial Imaging software -------------------------------------------------------------14 Projects, missions, blocks, and flights _____________________________ -------------- _______________ ...16 Project phases
_____ ---------------- ___________________________________________________________________ 17 Software overview
_ --------------- ___ ------------- ___________________________________________________ 18 Changing thesystem settings ______________________________________________________________________ 21 Performing maintenance 

### ---------------------------------------------------------------------------22 

### 2 Planning a Project --------------------------------------------------------------------------------24 Creating a project ______________________________________ ------------ __________________________________ 25 Preparing the project map __ ------------- ____________ -------------- ________________________________ .25 Defining the blocks _________________ -------------- __________ ------------------ ________________________30 Obstacle clearances ________________ -------------------- _____ ------------- ____________________________33 Defining theflights _____________ ---------------------- ____ ---------------------------- ________________ 37 Exporting the project ______________ -------------------------------------- ____________________________43 Checking flight permissions and conditions ------------------------------------------------------43 

### 3 Preparing Equipment ----------------------------------------------------------------------------48 Checking the launcher ______________________________________________________________________________ .49 Checking the UX5 aerial imaging rover ------------------------------------------------------------49 Charging the UX5 batteries -------------------------------------------------------------------------52 Charging theTablet batteries _______________________________________________________________________55 Charging the camera batteries ______________________________ ----------------- ______________________ 55 Checking the camera ________________________________________________________________________________ .55 Pairing thetransmitterwith the tracking receiver -----------------------------------------------60 Locating your equipment ___________________________________________________________________________ 60 

### 4 Completing a Flight ------------------------------------------------------------------------------·62 Importing the project _______________________________________________________________________________ .63 Validating the blocks _________________________________________________________________________________63 Validating the flights ---------------------------- _____________________________________________________ 63 Dealing with sudden weather changes -------------------------------------------------- __________64 Completing the flight checklist ______________ ---------- ___________ ------------- _____________________ 65 Monitoring the flight _________________________________________________________________________________79 Landing the UX5 ______________________________________________________________________________________ 89

Trimble UXS Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 4Contents
Completing the post-flight checklist ...............................................................91 Disassembling the launcher ......................................................................... 92 

### 5 Analysis and Export ..............................................................................94 Transferring the images .............................................................................95 Returning the project to the Aerial Imaging Desktop software ................................95 Exporting flight data for processing ................................................................ 96 

### 6 Troubleshooting ..................................................................................98 Errors and warnings .................................................................................. 99 Landing issues .......................................................................................104 Aerial Imaging software issues ....................................................................105 eBox LED status .....................................................................................106 Technical support ...................................................................................106 

### 7 Specifications and Settings .................................................................. 107 UX5 specifications ................................................................................... 108 Camera specifications ..............................................................................109 Camera settings .....................................................................................110 Battery charger settings ........................................................................... 121 UX5 battery safety ..................................................................................121 

### A Country-Specific Regulatory Information ...............................................131 FAA conditions and limitations ofoperation ....................................................132 

### Glossary .............................................................................................137

Trimble UXS Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 5

# Introduction

• The UXS aerial imaging rover • Parts ofthe UXS aerial imaging rover • Solution components • Flight case contents • Inserting the eBox and camera • Installing the Aerial Imaging software • Projects, missions, blocks, and flights • Project phases • Software overview 

## CHAPTER 

# 1

The Trimble UXSAerialImaging Solution User Guide provides detailed information about operating the components oftheTrimble® UXS aerial imaging solution. Even ifyou have used other unmanned aviation systems before, please read this userguide carefully to familiarize yourselfwith the UXS aerial imaging solution.

Trimble UXS Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 61 Introduction 

# The UXS aerial imaging rover The Trimble UXS aerial imaging rover is an unmanned aircraft (UA). An unmanned aircraft is a generic term, and refers to an aircraft that is operated with no pilot on board. Such an aircraft is commonly also referred to as a remotely-piloted aircraft (RPA). The UXS aerial imaging rover follows a pre-programmed path wheretakeoff, flight, and landing require minimal human intervention. If required, the crew operating the aircraft from the ground can intervene to change theflight path or to land. In some cases, such as communicationsfailure or loss ofGPS signal, a pre-programmed intervention is automatically activated to re-establish signal loss orto terminatethe flight early and complete a safe landing. The UXS aerial imaging rover holds a camera that takes aerial images overthe defined area. During the flight, all pictures are acquired at a specified height, along parallel lines with specified overlap between the image exposures. At the same time, position information ofthe pictures is recorded for further processing in image processing software such as Trimble Business Center software. 

# Typical applications Image acquisition can be used for:

• Orthophoto creation • Digital Elevation Model (DEM) or Digital Surface Model (DSM) • Photogrammetry The resulting data is useful for a range ofapplications, including:

• Topographical surveying, particularly in remote or difficultto access areas, typical in the mining and dredging industries • Vegetation monitoring • Infrastructure mapping 

# ISA conditions All operating specifications provided in this guide forthe UXS aerial imaging rover are determined using International Standard Atmosphere (ISA) conditions. The ISA conditions used to determine the specifications forthe UXS aerial imaging rover are:

Humidity Air pressure Tern perature Air density 0% 1013.25 hPa (760 mm Hg) 15

## oc (59 

### OF) 1.225 kg/m 3 (0.0761b/ft3 )

Trimble UXS Aerial imaging Solution User Guide 71 Introduction 

# Parts of the UXS aerial imaging rover The main parts ofthe UXS aerial imaging rover are shown below. 

## Top view 0



# 0 Aircraft body 

# 0 eBox 

# G> Download cable connector 

# • Leading edge 

# • Pitottube 

# CD Elevon servos 

# • Payload bay 

# • GPS antenna 

# CD Inboard elevon 

# 0 Battery 

# • Mode button 

# • Outboard efevon 

# e Camera

Trimble UXS Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 81 Introduction 

# Bottom view

0 

# • e 0 

# • Camera lens hole 

# • Motor 

# 0 Propeller 

# • Launcher slat 

# • Propeller nut 

# 0 Winglet

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# Solution components The UXS aerial imaging solution comprises thefollowing components:

• UXS aerial imaging rover • Camera • Ground control station • Launcher • Tracker (optional) 

## UXS aerial imaging rover The UXS aerial imaging rover consists ofthe wing kit (or body) and the eBox. The eBox is a removable boxcontaining 

### the computerthat

### controls the UXS. The eBox is connected to a GPS antenna and a radio antenna so that theground control station can communicatewith the UXS while it is in the air. 

## Camera The camera captures images duringtheflight. The camera has a large 24.3 megapixel (Sony a5100) or 16.1 megapixel (Sony NEX-5) APS-C sensor that provides sharp, detailed images. The standard RGB solution includes a UV HAZE 1 filter. The optional NIR (near infrared) solution is for use in specialized applications such as agriculture. 

## Ground control station The ground control station (GCS) is used to control the UXS aerial imaging roverfrom theground. It comprises theTrimbleTablet running theTrimbleAccess•M Aerial Imaging software. The Trimble UXS modem is connected to theTablet to enable radio communication to the unmanned aircraft. 

## Launcher The launcher is a mechanical device that provides a safe way to launch the UXS aerial imaging rover in the direction oftakeoff. 

## Tracker The tracker consists ofatransmitter inserted in the body ofthe UXS aerial imaging rover and a receiver. Ifrequired, the receiver is used to track the transmitter signal so the UXS can be located once it has landed. The exact type oftracker used depends on the country wherethe system is being used. Check with yourTrimble distributorwhat is available foryour location.

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# Flight case contents When you receive yoursolution components, unpack them and store them in the dedicated cavities in the flight case. Check offthe components against the illustration belowto ensure thatyou have all ofthe components you need for a successful flight:



# • Tablet, Tablet charger, modem and RF 

# • UXS battery charger and charge cable antenna, download cable 

# • UXS battery 

# • Spare camera battery and camera battery charger 

# • Tracker transmitter and receiver 

# 0 lens cleaning paper 

# e Power strip and power cable 

## f) Pre-moistened lens cloth 

# • UXS body, with camera, eBoxand top cover 

# G Pitot cover, tools and optional spare parts 

# 0 Extra parts such as winglets, propellers 

### Note- Some components are smallparts thatare easilylost. To avoid this, as soon as you unpack them:

- insert the camera batteryandSD cardinto the camera. -attachthe GPS andRFantennas to the eBox. See Inserting the eBoxand camera, page 12.

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### Note- According to ICAO/IATA regulations, Lithiumpolymerbatteriesmustbe carriedin handluggage whentransporting thesystem byair. 

### Note- ThefoJJowingpartsof the Trimble UXS aerialimagingsolution are considereddual-use: the eBox, Trimble Tablet andlauncher. Dual-use goods areproducts andtechnologies norma//y used for civilian purposes but which mayhave militaryapplications. Under EU regulations, contro//editemsmaynotleave the EU customs territorywithout an exportauthorization. Additionalrestrictions are also inplace concerningtheprovision of brokeringservices with regardto dual-use itemsandconcerning the transit of such items through the EU. The sameis true when exportinggoods from anycountryoutside the E Uto anyothercountryoutside the EU. 

# Inserting the eBox and camera The eBox and camera are stored inside the UXS body in the flight case.

1. Unpack the UXS body, the eBox, GPS antenna, RF antenna, and camera. 2. Attach the RF antenna to the underside ofthe eBox. 3. Attach the GPS antenna to the top side ofthe eBox.

4. Insert the eBox into the eBox cavity ofthe UXS body, sliding the bottom end into the cavity and then pressing down so that the connector on the rear plugs into the connector in the UXS body.

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WARNING- Always disconnect the batteryfrom the aircraft before inserting or removing the eBox from the UXS body. Ifthe battery is still connected, you risk damaging the electronics inside the UXS body. For information on disconnecting the battery, see Removing the battery, page 52. 5. Insert the screw into the hole ofthe eBox and screwthe eBox into place using aT10 Torx screwdriver. 6. Ifyou are using the: Sony a5100 camera Note- Make sure that the SonyNEX-5 adapterpieces and the /R LED triggercable are removed from the payloadbay. Do not use anysharp toolsfor this.

a. Insert theadapter piece into thecamera cavity of

### the payload bay ofthe UXS body. b. Connect the USB cable to the camera and to the connectorfrom the eBox. Insert the eBox connection vertically into the cavity.

c. Insert the camera into the camera cavity ofthe payload bay and secure it using theVelcro strap. Sony NEX-5 camera Note - Make sure that the Sonya5100 adapterpiece andthe USB triggercable are removedfrom the payloadbay. Do not use anysharp toolsfor this.

a. Insert thetwo adapter pieces into the camera cavity ofthe payload bay ofthe UXS body. b. Insert theIR LED cable into the cable duct: a. Without using any sharp tools, position the LED vertically in the round opening and gently push the cable into the duct. b. Connect theIR LED cable connectorto the connector from the eBox and insert the connection vertically into the cavity.

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c. Cover theIR LED with the protection cap. The cap should be flush with the surface.

c. Insert the camera into the camera cavity ofthe payload bay and secure it using theVelcro strap. 

### Note -Afterinserting andsecuring the camera, check theshutterspeedas thesettingscontrolmight have spun andchanged thesetting. 

# Installing the Aerial Imaging software Use the Aerial Imaging software to plan, manage, and monitoryourflights. The Aerial Imaging Desktop software is installed on an office computer. The field version ofthe Aerial Imaging software is installed on theTablet. The field software provides all ofthe functionality included in the office software. In addition, you can use the field software to monitorthe aircraft during flight. 

## Aerial Imaging Desktop installation

1. To install the Aerial Imaging Desktop software, use theTrimbleAccess Installation Manager. If you have:

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• not installed theTrimble Access Installation Manager before, go to www.trimble.com/taim for installation information. Make sureyou download and install theTAIM Online version. • previously installed the TrimbleAccess Installation Manager, you do not need to reinstall it because it updates itselfautomatically. 2. Make sure you 

### do not have aTablet orotherTrimble controller connected to the office computer. 3. Select Start

## I AllPrograms 

## I TrimbleAccess Installation Managerto start the Installation Manager. 4. Select the Trialsoftware tab. 5. Select theAerialImaging Desktop check box. 6. Click Create license. 7. The Trimble Access Installation Manager switches to the Licensed applications tab and shows the now licensed Aerial Imaging Desktop software. 8. Click Install. For further information on updating the software, refer to the Help file in theTrimble Access Installation Manager. To viewthe Help file, select theTrimble icon in the top left, and 

### then select Help. 

# Aerial Imaging Tablet installation When you first turn on theTablet, you must installtheWindows® 7 operating system. To do this you must set a user name and password fortheTablet. The installation ofWindows 7takes about 5 minutes.

1. To install the Aerial Imaging software 

### on theTablet, use theTrimble Access Installation Manager. lfyou have:

• not installed theTrimble Access Installation Manager before, go to www.trimble.com/taim for installation information. • previously installed theTrimble Access Installation Manager, you do not need 

### to reinstall it because it updates itselfautomatically. 2. Select Start

## I AllPrograms 

## I TrimbleAccess Installation Managerto startthe Installation Manager. 3. Make sureAerial Imaging is selected in the product bar. 4. In the Licensed applications tab, selecttheAerialImaging check box and then click Install. For further information on howto install or updateyour software and license file, referto the Help file in theTrimble Access Installation Manager. To viewthe Help file, select theTrimble icon in the top left, and then select Help.

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# Software notifications The software notification service is installed on youroffice computer orTrimbleTablet along with the TAIM software. The service uses the Windows notification area, which appears atthe far right of the Windows taskbar. The service notifies you when newerversions oftheAerial Imaging software are available. Notifications occur once aweek untilyou have updated your system. To run TAIM and install updates, click the notification message. Alternatively, click the ShowHidden Icons arrow in theWindows taskbar and then double-click theTrimble Access Installation Manager icon. To manually check for updates, click the ShowHidden Icons arrow in theWindows taskbar and then right-click theTrimble Access Installation Manager icon and select Checkfor updates. 

# Updating the eBox firmware The Aerial Imaging software automatically checks that the eBox firmware is up to date when the connection between the GCS and the UX5 is established during the flight checklist procedure. If firmware updates are availableyou are prompted to perform an update. Ittakes about 30 minutes to update the eBox firmware. To manually initiate afirmware update, tap Checking thefirmware version in the Maintenance screen. Ifthefirmware version is out ofdate, tap Update.

1. When the Updatefirmware checklist appears, do one ofthefollowing: • To dismiss the update checklist, tap 

# X.
• To start the firmware update, tap

# V. The update checklist appears. 2. When prompted, attach the modem. Tap )to updatethe modem firmware. 3. When prompted, connect the download cable. Tap )to update the eBox firmware. 4. The eBox firmware update consists ofseveral automaticsteps. When the firmware has finished updating, disconnect the download cable from the eBox and the modem. Depending on whetherthe Updatefirmware checklist was started automatically or manually, eitherthe start ofthe flight checklist orthe Maintenance screen appears. 

# Projects, missions, blocks, and flights A

### project consists ofone or more

### missions. Missions represent theareas to be aerially photographed. A

### mission area consists ofone or more

### blocks within the mission area. By default there is one block per mission area, but ifthe estimated flight time for a block exceeds 50 minutes then the mission area must be divided into smaller blocks. Blocks provideflexibility so thatthe mission areas in a project can be covered in the smallest numberofflights, because a 

### flight can cover one or more blocks, as long as the total flight time forthe blocks is less than 50 minutes. For example, afarmer wants to aerially photograph his potato fields. The farmer has two potato fields, located 500 m apart from each other. In his project, he creates a mission area for each field.

Trimble UXS Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 161 Introduction By default, each mission area consists ofone block. One field can be mapped in an estimated flight time of20 minutes. But one field is so large the estimated flight time is 70 minutes. It cannot be mapped in one flight. Therefore, the farmer splits the mission area into two blocks. He could split the mission area into two equal blocks of35 minutes, butthen that would result in three separate blocks that haveto be flown as three separate flights. Instead, thefarmer splits the large mission area into one 45 minute block and one 25 minute block. Then the farmer adds the new25 minute blockto the flight forthe existing 20 minute block. The farmer can now map both mission areas in two flights, each of45 minutes duration. Projects, blocks, and flights can be copied so it is easy to set up similar projects orflights. Copy blocks to easily repeat flights at different heights. Or copy flights to redo aflight regularly, for example to track changes or progress overthe mission area. 

### Note

- Projectplanning is usually done in the office. Block and flightplanning can beprepared in the office butmustbe validatedin the field aftercheckingactualconditions. 

# Project phases The typical phases ofa projectare:

• Project definition: In the office you can define one or more missions, adding details such as background maps, avoidance zones, and text fields ifrequired. The area, ground sample distance (GSD), and the amount ofimage overlap are defined for each mission. • Block definition: Depending on the size and nature ofa mission area, you can split a mission area into one or more blocks. In the office you can specify the wind and flight line direction. For each block you can customizethe GSD, height, and image overlap. In the field, you must validate the block properties to take into accounttheactual wind direction and environment. • Flight definition: In the office you can prepare one or moreflights to cover the block(s) and suggest the takeoffand landing locations. In the field you mustvalidate the flight properties, including the selected takeoffand landing locations. The flight checklist is completed to ensure thatthe system is ready forthe flight. • Flight scheduling: Flight scheduling is completed outside oftheAerial Imaging software. Checks forflight permissions, weather, and site suitability are completed and theflight is scheduled. Before heading to the site, all equipment is checked for any damage from previous flights and all batteries are fully charged. • Flight operation:After launching the UX5 aerial imaging rover, theflight is monitored using the ground control station. Afterthe UX5lands, the post-flight checklist is completed to transfer the flight data to theTablet. • Analysis and export: The flight and captured images are analyzed to make sure they are synchronized and the data is exported in the appropriatefile format for image processing. • Image processing: The data collected during the flight is processed using image processing software such as Trimble Business Center software.

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# Software overview

• The Home screen • The Projects screen • Software tabs 

### • Title barbuttons • Status icons 

# The Home screen When you open the Aerial Imaging software, the Home screen appears. The Home screen is shown below:

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# ~,.Trimbleo 

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### --- From this screen you can:

• Create a new project or importa project. Alternatively, browse to the 

### Projects screen to view available projects. See The Projects screen, page 19. • Change system settings. See Changing the system settings, page 21. • Access the

### Maintenance screen. SeePerforming maintenance, page 22 To return to the currentjob, click

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# The Projects screen To view the 

### Projects screen, click Dinthe

### Home screen. Existing projects are displayed in the thumbnail carousel on the left and in the list to the right. To search for a project, enterthe project name in thesearch bar above the list, or browse the projectthumbnails. To view project details, click
.. beside a project name in the list. You must select a project before any ofthefollowing buttons except



## ~ and

# 'EJ are enabled:

Create a new project. Import a project .gwtfile. 

### Note- Import is notbackwards compatible withprevious versions of theAerial imaging software. Export the project .gwtfile Creating a project, page 25 Importing the project, page 63

Exporting the project, page 43 Export project data as .jxl or .csv/.txt files for Exporting flight data for processing. processing, page 96 

### Note

- Export to .jxlor.csv/.txt

### is backwards compatible withprevious versions oftheAerial imagingsoftware. Copy the contents ofthe project. By default, the check boxto copy flights and flight data is selected, but ifyou do notwant to copy the project contents, clear the check box. Open the project. The 

### Map layers screen appears. Delete the project and associated flight data, including images. 

### Note- This behaviordiffersfrom previous versions of Aerial imaging, where deleting a projectdidnotdelete the imagesassociated with aproject. Creating the mission, page 27

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# Software tabs The Aerial Imaging software provides atabularworkflow. The tabs allow you to easily move between the different levels ofproject information and phases ofa project. Mostscreens in the software provide access to thefollowing tabs:



### !721 

### "CJ Map layers tab Blocks tab
Flights tab
Flight checklisttab Dashboardtab Post-flight checklisttab 

# Title bar buttons Add a map, and create a mission. Add blocks to the mission, and set block properties, such as the GSD and height forthe block. Add flights, and defineflight properties, such as thetakeoffand landing locations. Complete theflight checklist. Monitorthe UXS during flight. Transfertheflight data from the UXS to theTablet.

The title bar ofthe software includes the following buttons:



# B Save the project. 

# ? ViewtheAerialImaging Help and the software Aboutdialog
. 

# . X Close the software. [] Return to the Projects screen. 

# 1t Return to the Home screen.

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# Status icons Atthe bottom ofeach screen, the footershows the following information:


# ® GPS coordinates ofthe location ofthe cursor on the map. GPS coordinates ofthe location ofthe GCS. GPS coordinates ofthe location ofthe 

## uxs. The battery level oftheTablet. lfthe GCS has no GPS connection, this icon is red and thetext "not available" is displayed. Ifthe UXS has no GPS connection, this icon is not displayed. Ifyou are using the Aerial Imaging Desktop software, this icon is not displayed. During flight, thefollowing information is shown:

Ground speed. Distance between the GCS and the aircraft, projected perpendicular onto the GCS reference plane; azimuth from the GCS to the aircraft. Numberofflight lines flown versus total number offlight lines. 

# Changing the system settings To change settings forthe Aerial Imaging software, click the Settings button@ in the Home screen. After configuring the settings, do one ofthe following:

• Click

# V to accept the settings and then click

# 'fitto return to the Home screen. • Click 

## X to discard the changes you have made to the settings and return tothe Home screen.

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# General settings Use the settings in the 

### General group to specify:

• The language used fortheAerial Imaging software and help tile. • The source for online maps. 

### Note- Trimble does notguarantee the accuracy of anymapping datasource. It is your responsibility to double-check theprecision of thecoordinates. • Preferred units forspeed, distance, altitude, and area. • Automatic generation ofone flight. Select the check boxto enable "fasttrack", where a small mission area that can be covered by one block will automatically create one flight to cover the block. Fast track enables you to rapidly browse through the tabs. Experienced users may preferto clear this check box and create their own flights. 

# Network settings Use the settings in the 

### Network group to specify the proxy settings forthe Internet connection. Select the check boxto enable proxy settings forthe Internet connection and then enterthe settings to use. Ifyou change these settings, you are prompted to restart theAerial Imaging software. 

### Note- You mayneedto configure the Internetproxysettings beforeyou can view online maps. For the correctsettings to use, consultyournetworkadministrator. 

# Autopilot settings Use the settings in the

### Autopilotgroup to specify the communication timeout settings. Enter avalue between 20 seconds and 1800 seconds (30 minutes). The defaultvalue is 120 seconds (2 minutes). 

### Note- The countryyou are operating in mayhave regulationsprescribing theminimum communication timeoutsetting thatyoumust use. Make sure you are aware ofthese andthatyou use the regulated minimum setting foryourlocation. 

# Performing maintenance To perform maintenance on the body ofthe UXS or on the launcher,



## click~ in the

### Home screen to view maintenance procedures. Alternatively, refer to the 

### Trimble UX5AerialImaging Solution Maintenance Guide. The following maintenance procedures are available:

• Replacing the drive unit • Replacing a servo

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• Replacing a propeller blade • Replacing the camera filter • Replacing a winglet orwinglet screw • Checking the pitottube • Replacing the launcher cord • Replacing the wheels ofthe launcher dock Check the UXS and the launcher after each flight to ensure the equipment is in good working order. For more information, see Preparing Equipment, page 48. Perform any maintenance required using the procedures above. Ifyou noteany issues not covered by these procedures, contact yourTrimble distributor. In addition, the Maintenance screen allows you to check thefirmware version ofthe eBox, and if necessary updatethefirmware. For more information, see Updating the eBox firmware, page 16. To exit the Maintenance screen and return to the Home screen, click

# 1tin the title bar.

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# Planning a Project

• Creating a project • Preparing the project map • Defining the blocks • Obstacle clearances • Defining the flights • Exporting the project • Checking flight permissions and conditions 

## CHAPTER 

# 2

This chapter describes howto plan a project.

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# Creating a project To create a new project, do one ofthefollowing:

• in the Home screen, click [land enterthe name ofthe new project in the pop-up field. The Map layers screen forthe new project appears. • In the Projects screen,



## click~ and enterthe name ofthe newproject in the pop-up field. The :t new project appears in the Projects list. Click 

## B to open the project. The Map layers screen appears. Note- Names of projects, mission areas, blocks, andflights can contain thefollowing characters: A-Z, a-z, 0-9, dash (-),space (), and underscore (_). 

# Preparing the project map A project must have at least one gee-referenced background map and one mission. Objects within a gee-referenced map are associated with a unique geographical location. To prepare the project map, select the Map layers tab. See:

• Adding a background map, page 25 • Creating the mission, page 27 • Adding information to the map, page 29 

# Adding a background map You can use an online map, an offline map, oryou can add your own gee-referenced map.

• To use an online map: a. Make sure you have Internet access. b. Click{), on the map and then enterthe location ofinterest. The map shows the area around the location using your preferred online map provider (see Changing the system settings, page 21). c. Zoom in or out, orpan untilyou view the preferred map area. Note- The online map is always available as a layerandcannotbe deleted. You can have onlyone online map layerperproject. • To use an offline map, click.@ and then



## click~. Use the toolbarthat appears on top ofthe map to select the satellite map or road map for download. The current view ofthe online map, including two extra zoom levels, is downloaded as an offline map. The largest area you can download has zoom level10, which corresponds to approximately 95 m per pixel (0.06 miles per pixel).

Trimble UXS Aerial imaging Solution User Guide 252 Planning a Project The offline map layer ensures you will be able to viewthe map background during the flight, if you do not have an Internet connection in thefield. You can have multiple offline map layers in a project. • To use yourown map, add a GeoTifffile thatyou have prepared earlier using software such as Trimble Business Center software. The GeoTifffile must be georeferenced in theWGS84 UTM datum and be less than 120MB in size. It must use no compression or LWZ file compression only. To generate a background map using theTrimble Business Center AP module, create an orthomosaic selecting "Low" resolution and "TIFF" forthe file format. To add the GeoTifffile in Aerial Imaging,



# click~- Navigate to the location ofthe file, select it, and then click Open. The map shows the contents ofthe file you selected. You can 

### have multipleGeoTiffmap layers in a project. For more information on map layers, see Managing map layers, page 26. 

### Managing map layers



# Click~ to toggle between the map view and the satellite view ofthe online map. The "Online map" is the map's default layer. The online map is always the bottom layer and cannot be moved up. An offline or GeoTiff layer sits abovethe online map and belowany other layer, such as mission, avoidance zone, and KML file. New layers appear above a selected layer. Ifnothing is selected, it becomes the top layer. Layers at the top ofthe list appear as the top-most layers on the map. To hide a layer, click

# 0 next to the layer name. To show a hidden layer, click next to the layer name. To disable any manipulation ofa layer, click

# anextto the layer name. To remove a layer that is no longer required, select the layer in the list and then click 

## IlliJ belowthe list. You cannot delete the online map layer. To rename a layer, select the layer in the list and then click the layer's name. You can noweditthe name. The online map cannot be renamed. Use the 

# + and - buttons to zoom in and zoom out ofthe map. Click

# Illto display the map grid lines. I" "I Use the L
.. button, to zoom the map and all ofits layers to the best view. Ifyou are viewing the map on theTablet and it has a GPS connection, the® button is available. If you pan around the map, click®to center the map on the current GPS location.

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## A button is available. Click 

## A to center the map on the current UXSiocation. 

# Creating the mission A mission is the area to be flown over at a specified ground sample distance (GSD) and image overlap.

1. To createthe mission area: a. Click@and then click 

# Q. Atoolbar appears on top ofthe map, allowing you to add a polygonal or rectangular area. b. Click the appropriateshape on the toolbarand then draw the shape ofthe mission area on the map:

• For a polygon, click the mouse at each boundary point. • For a rectangle, click the mouse on the map. Astandard-sized shape appears. The location ofthe mouse click is the center ofthe shape. To stop drawing and confirm the shape, click

# V.The mission layer appears in the map layers list to the right. To clear the shape, click 

## X. c. To editthe mission area, select the area on the map or in the map layers list and then click 

## tf>.

• To resize or reshape the area, click and move the boundary points on the map. • To reposition the area, click and move it on the map . • To add or delete boundary points orto rotate the shape, use the toolbarthat appears on the map. To confirm yourchanges, click

# V, or click 

# X to undo your changes. 

### Note- It is notpossible to addorremove boundarypointsfor a rectangulararea. d. Repeat the steps aboveto add as many mission areas as required. 2. To edit the mission properties, dick
.. next to the mission name in the map layers list and then do the following:

a. Select thetype ofsensor thatyou will use to map the mission: Sony a5100 orSony NEX-5 b. Set the ground sample distance (GSD). The defaultvalue is the GSD value obtained by flying at a height of 100m 

### (328ft). For more information, see GSD and height, page 

### 28. c. Enter the image forward 

### (L:iiil) and side overlap



### (~1~. The defaultvalue is 

### 80"/o. For more information, see Image forward and side overlap, page 

### 28. The mission properties also showthe size ofthe mission area. 

### Note- It is notpossible to change themissionproperties when a mission is locked.

Trimble UXS Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 272 Planning a Project Tip- To disable editing ofthe mission area or mission properties, click

# anextto the mission name. 

### GSD and height The GSD (ground sample distance) field specifies the distance on the ground represented by each pixel. The default resolution is 2.6 em (1.0 ")when using the Sony a5100 sensor and 3.2 em {1.3 ") when using theSony NEX-5 sensor. The smallerthevalue in the GSDfield, the more detailed the images. You should always specify a value equal to or smaller than the resolution required in the final orthophotos, afterthe images are processed. Ifthevalue in the GSDfield is larger than thefinal resolution required, then the images acquired during the flight will not be detailed enough and the image processing software will need to interpolate additional pixels. This will result in images that do not have the expected resolution. The GSD field and the height at which the UX5 aerial imaging rover flies are linked. The higherthe unmanned aircraft flies, the larger the distance on the ground represented by each pixel in the images acquired during the flight:

Minimum: 75 m {246ft) 100 m (328ft) 150 m {492ft) Maximum: 750 m (2460ft) 2.0 em {0.8 ") 2.6 em {1.0 ") 3.9 em (1.5 ") 19.6 em (7.7 ") 2.4cm (0.9") 3.2 em (1.3 ") 4.8 em (1.9 ") 23.9 em (9.4") You will first specify the GSD value forthe mission when you create the mission area. This determinesthe default height used for all blocks in that mission. For example, ifyou enter4.8 em in the GSDfield when using the Sony NEX-5 sensor, the unmanned aircraft will fly at 150m (492ft). During block definition you can adjust the height for each block, taking into account the specific obstacles in the block. 

### Image forward and side overlap The defaultvalue ofthe overlap between images is 80"/o. Image overlap can range from 60"/o to 90"/o. 

### Note- Trimble does notrecommendusing an overlap of less than 80%, as itmayprevent (large) parts of the dataset being adjustable in the Trimble Business Centersoftware due to the lack of tiepoints, especially where the flight height was low or where the areacontains trees or othertall objects, or areas thatlack texture. By defaultthe forward



### (~)and side overlap



### (~II) values are linked, so that when one value changes, the othervalue changes accordingly. To "break" the link so thatthe overlap values can be set independently, click 

# 8
. To re-establish the link, click })
.

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**Ahigherove~lap** results in:

• better accuracy • a higher density offlight lines on the area • a higher number ofimages to process • longer processing times for images • longerflight duration forthe same area Select the overlap value foryour mission based on theaccuracy, flight duration, and the number of images you require. 

# Adding information to the map You can add the following types ofinformation to themap:

• avoidance zones • KML files containing lines, points, images, and polygons • .csv files containing ground control points (GCPs) 1. To create an avoidance zone: a. Click@ and then ®.Atoolbar appears on top ofthe map, allowing you to add a polygonal, rectangular, orellipsoidal area. b. Click the appropriateshape on the toolbarand then draw the shape ofthe avoidance zone on the map:

• For a polygon, click the mouse at each boundary point. • For a rectangle or ellipse, click the mouse on the map. Astandard-sized shape appears. The location ofthe mouse click is the center ofthe shape. To stop drawing and confirm the shape, click 

# V. The avoidance zone appears in the list to the right. To clear the shape, click 

## X. c. To edittheavoidance zone, select the zone on the map or in the map layers list and then click 

# t:.P.

• To resize or reshape the avoidance zone, click and movethe boundary points on the map. • To reposition the avoidance zone, click and move it on the map. • To add or deletethe boundary points orto rotate the shape, use the toolbarthat appears on the map. To confirm your changes, click 

# V. To undo your changes, click 

# X

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### Note

- It is notpossible to addorremove boundarypoints for a rectangularore/Jipsoidal zone. Tip- To disable editingofthe avoidance zone, click 

# i nextto the avoidance zone name. d. Repeat thesteps aboveto add as many avoidance zones as required. 

### Note- The mission areaandthe+!- 200m{+/- 656ft} required for turnsshouldnotoverlap any avoidance zone on themap. 

### If the mission area is orange, youmustmove the area outofthe avoidance zone. 2. Click !Jto add the following types offiles as layers: • A KML file thatyou have previously downloaded from Google Maps. • Ground control points (GCPs) contained in a .csv file. The formatforthe .csv file is: Identifier, Latitude, Longitude, Altitude. The coordinates must be in the WGS84 coordinatesystem and the altitude in meters. There should be no header. 

# Defining the blocks To define blocks, select the 

### Blocks tab. 

### Note- You mustvalidate in the field anyblocksyouhave defined in the office. Each mission area defined for a project is automatically covered by one block. The block appears in the list to the right and as ayellow shape on the map. The map does not contain any blocks ifyou have notyet defined a mission area in the

### Map layers tab. When you select the block, the blue flight lines that appear overthe block indicatethe direction the UXS will fly across the block. The unmanned aircraft should always fly perpendicularto the prevailing wind direction and all turns should be made into the wind. By default, the prevailing wind direction is a northerly wind. North is located atthe top ofthe map. Define more blocks as required to:

• Cover the entire mission area. You will need to add more blocks ifthe estimated time for a block exceeds 50 minutes. The flight time can be viewed in the block properties. • Cover different parts ofthe mission at different heights to deal with differences in terrain. • Easily repeat flights at different heights to obtain different results. You can combine and split blocks as required to fly the mission area in the most efficient number of flights.

Trimble UXS Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 302 Planning a Project The 

### Blocks tab, for an example mission and block, is shown below:

To edit blocks: 

### Note- Blocks with thestatusicon®or8have been flown and cannotbe edited. 1. To updatethe prevailing wind direction to match the expected conditions in thefield: a. Tap the wind direction arrow in the top right corner ofthe map and drag it so that it indicates the direction ofthewind atthe site. The flight lines rotate accordingly. 

### Note- To ensure smooth turns andlimitedheadwindand tailwindduringflight, itis important tocorrectlyindicate theprevailing winddirection. However, to disable the control of theflight lines bywinddirection, click$nextto the blockname in the list. To manuallyadjust the direction of theflight lines, tap the flight lines in themap androtate as required. Alternatively, enterthe rotation angle of the flight lines in the

# 0 field. This is useful when themission/block areais a narrowrectangle, in which case youshouldalwaysputthe flight lines along the longest side of the rectangle, independent from the winddirection. b. Ifthe flight lines change to red, this indicates that one or moreflight lines (including the additional+/- 200m (+/-656ft) required forturns) overlaps an avoidance zone. For more information, see Creating the mission, page 27. Once you have edited the mission area, the block and flight lines update automatically. 2. To viewthe properties ofa block, click



### ~ next to the block name. By default the block inherits the properties ofthe mission. Ifrequired, editthe height (or 

### GSD) and image overlap values for the block, taking into account specific obstacles in the block. Images are not acquired untilthe

Trimble UXS Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 312 Planning a Project unmanned aircraft climbs to the specified height. The software estimates thetotalflight time needed to cover the block. The estimated flight time does notindudethetimetogetto and from thetakeoffand landing locations. The block properties also showthe size ofthe block area and the mission to which the block belongs. 3. Ifthe estimated flight duration exceeds 50 minutes/ a warning indication

# A appears next to the block name in the list. lfthewarning appears then you mustsplit the block:

a. Select the block and then click 

# tf>. Atoolbar appears on top ofthe map that allows you to split the block. b. Click 

# Etl By defaultthe block is divided through the center ofthe rectangular boundary box surrounding the block areal perpendicular to the wind direction. c. To change the 

### cut1 manipulate the boundary points ofthedividing line. d. Click

# V to confirm splitting the block. The original block is divided in two and both blocks appear in the list. Note 

### -Splittingblockscan cause existing blocks to be renumbered. e. Repeat the steps above untiltheflight duration ofall blocks is less than 50 minutes/ because you need to also consider the takeoffand landing time. f. To undo a split1 select one ofthe blocks thatyou want to combine and click 

## tfl. From the toolbar thatappears on the map/ click 

# EE and then select the other block to merge. You can only merge adjacent blocks. Click

# V to confirm the merge. The properties ofthe first selected block are used forthe merged block. 4. To use a left turn or a right turn to enterthe block during flight 1 click



## ~or~- This setting also defines the firstwaypoint thatthe UX5 will fly to. 

# Managing blocks To hide a block1 click

# 0 next to the block name. To showa hidden block/ click next to the block name. To copy the default block ofa mission/ select the block in the list or on the map and then click

# EtJ belowthe list. The new block has the size ofthe original mission area and the properties ofthe selected block. Copying a block is useful ifyou need to scan the same mission area using different GSD and overlap values. To remove a block that is no longer required 1 select the block and then click 

# llliJ. Ifthe block was created by splitting a block1 all other blocks that were part ofthe splitting action are also removed. If those blocks were the only blocks that covered the mission area 1the software automatically creates a new block/ which has the size and properties ofthe mission.

Trimble UXS Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 322 Planning a Project To rename a block, select the block in the list and then click on the block's name. You can now edit the name. Note - 

### Blocks with thestatusicon®or.havebeenandcannotbe renamed, changed, orremoved. However, you can copythe blockandthen edit the copy. 

# Obstacle clearances When defining a flight, you must ensure that the selected takeoffand landing locations are clear of obstacles. Obstacle clearances for each stage ofthe flight are shown below. When you arrive atthe site, visually check thetakeoffand landing locations to ensure that the selected locations arefree ofobstacles. 

# Obstacle clearances for takeoff From 0 m (takeoff location) to SO m: Within the first 50 m (164ft), there must be a clear area free ofobstacles within 30° to the left and right ofthe launch direction. From 50 m to 280 m: From thefirst 50 m (164ft) and within 280m (919ft), obstacles must not appear above the safety line determined by a 15° safety angle and within 25m (82ft)to the left and right ofthe launch direction.

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## Obstacle clearances for cruise flight During cruise flight, no obstacles must appear between the cruise flight height and 25m (82ft) below

### it:



## Obstacle clearances for descent When entering the landing orbit, no obstacles mustappearwith a300m (984ft) radius ofthe center ofthe orbit. Once the UX5 has descended 25m from the cruise flight height, the required obstaclefree area has a radius of 150m (462ft).

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# Obstacle clearances for landing Once you confirm the landing, the UXS starts the final leg ofthe landing. Along the final leg ofthe landing, there must be a clear area free ofobstacles within 15m to the left and right ofthe landing direction.

In the final leg ofthe landing, no obstacles must appear in the yellow zone shown in the vertical cross section ofthe landing. In addition, the landing location must be free ofobstacles and meet the minimum size indicated:

• Linear landing

• Curved landing

Trimble UXS Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 352 Planning a Project During thefinal leg ofthe landing it is possible to click theAbort button (see Handling emergencies during flight, page 82). To successfully abort the flight, extra clearances should be taken into account:

• Linear landing abort clearance

• Curved landing abortclearance

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# Defining the flights To defineflights, select the

### Flights tab. 

### Note- You must validate in the field any flights you have defined in the office. The 

### Flights tab, for an example flight wheretakeoffand landing are planned but notfixed, is shown below:

Ifthe auto-generate flight setting is enabled in the

### Settings screen, the software automatically generates aflight including block 1 (the top-most block). A flight can cover morethan one block, and blocks can be linked to morethan one flight. Depending on the number and size ofthe blocks you have defined in the

### Blocks tab, you may need several flights to cover all the blocks defined forthe mission area(s). To add aflight, click .-..0. A newentry appears in the list. Aflight can have thefollowing status:

• No icon: Not flown 

# • <.!>: Flown and settings frozen 

# •0: Flown, log files downloaded and settings frozen To copy aflight, select the flight in the list or on the map and then click

# CtJ belowthe list. Copying a flight is useful ifyou wantto repeat aflight and keep the data ofboth flights. To remove aflight that is no longer required, select the flight and then click 

### IIiiJ belowthe list. 

### Note- This removes the flight datastoredon the Tabletforthisflight.

Trimble UXS Aerial imaging Solution User Guide 372 Planning a Project To rename aflight, select the flight in the list and then click theflight name. You can nowedit the name. To define aflight, see:

• Setting the takeoff parameters, page 38 • Setting the landing properties, page 39 • Adding blocks to the flight, page 41 • Managing the routes between blocks, page 41 • Simulating the flight, page 42 

### Note

- Flights with thestatus icon®or@have been flown andcannotbe renamed, changed, or removed. However, you can copythe flight andthen edit the copy. 

## Setting the takeoff parameters

1. To set the takeoffparameters, in the 

### Flight tab click



## ~ beside the flight and then click
.. beside 

### Takeoff. Atoolbar appears on top ofthe map. 2. To set the takeofflocation, do one ofthefollowing: • To add a new location without GPS: In theAerial Imaging Desktop orTablet software, click

## C§) and then click on the map to set the location. The takeoffpin appears on the map with an arrow indicating the takeoffheading and shows the "Planned and not active" status icon (.)_ You can add as many takeofflocations as you want. Click 

# V to confirm the added locations. • To add a new location using GPS: In theAerial Imaging Tablet software, physically go to thetakeofflocation and then



## click~), lfthe location you want to fix lies within 10m ofa planned pin, the planned pin is fixed. Otherwise, a new pin with the fixed status is added to the map. The takeoffpin appears on the map with an arrow indicating thetakeoffheading and shows the"Fixed and not active" status icon 

### («<J. You can fix as many takeoff locations as you want. • Click thetakeoffpin on the map or use the drop-down menu in the 

### Takeoff properties to select any defined location. The takeoffpin status changes to "Active"'* or lltJ. 

### Note- Each takeoff location comes with defaultparameters (for example, the heading is set into the winddirection). If you change theheading, the takeofflocation is updated accordingly. If

you use this location in another flight, the heading is setto the value of the latestchange in all flights where the location is used. 3. To set the takeoffheading, click the arrow next to the takeoff pin and rotate to change the takeoffdirection and avoid any obstacles. For more information, see Obstacle clearances for

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# •2 Planning a Project takeoff, page 33. By default, thetakeoff heading is set into the wind direction set in the Blocks tab. Alternatively, enterthe heading forthe selected pin in theefield. Note-Afways tryto takeoff into the wind. This prevents a higherfaunch speedanda higherrisk of launchfailures. 4. When theflight has a block linked to itorwhen the landing has been defined, thetakeoff route is displayed. To editthetakeoffroute, click and drag thewaypoints on the map. Tip- To use a leftturn or a rightturn to enterthe block, click



## ~ or§ in the block properties in the Blocks tab. This setting also definesthe first waypointthatthe UXS will fly to. The takeoffroute is updated to match the type ofturn selected. 5. To delete atakeofflocation, click@ in thetoolbar on top ofthe map and then from the map select thetakeoffpin thatyou wantto remove. You can delete as many takeofflocations as you want. Click

# V to confirm the deleted locations. 

# Setting the Ianding properties For additional safety, the Aerial Imaging software enables you to set alternative landing parameters. These alternative landing locations are useful if:

• The preferred landing location is suddenly unavailable dueto a sudden obstacle in the landing clearance zone. • The wind direction changes during theflight and the alternative landing location is bettersuited to the newconditions. To set landing properties:

1. In the Flighttab click



### ~ beside the flight and then click
.. beside Landing. Atoolbar appears on top ofthe map. 2. To set the landing location, do one ofthe following: • To add a new location without GPS: In theAerial Imaging Desktop orTablet software, click

# tQ) and then click on the map to set the location. The landing pin appears on the map with an arrow indicating the landing heading and shows the "Planned and not active" status icon •. You can add as many landing locations as you want. Click

# V to confirm the added locations. • To add a new location using GPS: In theAerial Imaging Tablet software, physically go to the landing location and then click

# cg:,. lfthe location you wantto fix lies within 10m ofa planned pin, the planned pin is fixed. Otherwise, a new pin with the fixed status is added to the map. A landing pin with fixed status has an arrow indicating the landing heading and shows the "Fixed and not active" status icon



## rf~J.

Trimble UXS Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 392 Planning a Project You can fix as many landing locations as you want. • Click the landing pin on the map or use the drop-down menu in the 

### Landingproperties to ,._;·=,

**~-·**.•. select any defined location. The landing pin status changes to "Active"'"; or

## tQ. Note- Each landing location comeswith defaultparameters (for example, the heading is set into the wind direction). If youchange the heading, the landing location is updatedaccordingly. If

you use this location in another flight, the headingisset to the value of the latestchange in all flights where the location is used. 3. To set the landing heading, tap the arrow next tothe landing pin and rotate to change the landing direction and avoid any obstacles. For more information, see Obstacle clearances for landing, page 35. Alternatively, enterthe heading forthe selected pin in the

# 6 field. By default, the landing heading is set into the wind direction set in the

### Blocks tab. To help you define the landing heading in the field, zoom in on the map to the most detailed zoom level and then walk into the heading with the GCS for about 20 to 30 meters. You will see the GCS location move on the screen. Now rotatethe arrowand position the final leg ofthe landing circuit overthe center ofthe GCS icon®on the map. 

### Note- Always tryto landinto the wind. Thisprevents a higherlanding speedandahigherrisk of damage to the UXS. 4. Set the landing zone offset. Valid values are from-25m to +25m (-82ft to +82ft). A negative value means thatthe landing location is lowerthan the takeoff location. The defaultvalue is 0 m, which means thatthe takeoffand landing locations are atthe same height. 5. Set the landing type to use a linear or curved landing, depending on the landing surface and available clearances.

• The linearlanding type requires less clearance and lands the UX5 on theground more quickly, but has a larger impact on the aircraft. • The curved landing type requires larger clearances but reduces the impact on the aircraft when it lands, and is especially suited for hard landing surfaces. For more information, see Obstacle clearances for landing, page 35. 6. When the flight has a block linked to it, the landing route is displayed: a. Set the landing entry to use a left or right turn, depending on which turning direction provides bettervisibility and is furthest away from any obstacles (see Obstacle clearances for landing, page 35). b. To edit the landing route, click and drag the waypoints on the map.

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7. To delete a landing location, click 1 

# :,§) in the toolbar on top ofthe map and then from the map select the landing pin thatyou want to remove. You can delete as many landing locations as you want. Click 

# V to confirm the deleted locations. 8. To set alternative landing parameters, repeat the steps above. Note - 

### To use a specific landingfor the flight, makesure thatthe landing is selectedin the dropdown menu. 

# Adding blocks to the flight

1. To add blocks, in the

### Flight tab click
.. besidetheflight and then click
.. besideS

### electblocks. All blocks defined in the project appear on the map and in the list to the right. Only the blocks that ifadded will keep theflight time less than 50 minutes can be selected. For each block the status is indicated on the map:

• No icon: Not scheduled
• (!)Scheduled
• ®Flown • @Flown and log files downloaded 2. From the map orthe list, select one or more blocks to link to the flight. Note- 

### The order thatyou select the blocks from the list defines thesequence thatthe blocks are flown, I. e. the first blockselectedisflownfirst, andso on. The selected blocks are highlighted, and the flight lines and connection routes appear on the map. Tip- To remove blocks from a flight, unselectthe block in the list or the map. 3. Click
.. to confirm the selection. The selected blocks appear in the list to the right between 

### Takeoff and 

### Landing, together with the default connection types. Note- A 

### blockcan be linked to more than oneflight. 

# Managing the routes between blocks Ifa flight will cover morethan one block, thesoftware automatically connects the last waypoint of one block with the first waypoint ofthe next block. By defaultthe connection is a straight line and is displayed between the blocks in the flight properties in the 

### Flights tab.

Trimble UXS Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 412 Planning a Project To change theconnection type between blocks, click



### ~ to the right ofthe connection type list entry and then:
Fly straightto thefirst waypoint ofthefollowing block. Ifit did not yet reach the height ofthis waypoint, itorbits up in 200m diameter circles until it reaches the height. Orbit up in 200m diameter circles until it reaches the height ofthe following block and then fly straight to thefirst waypoint ofthefollowing block. This works ifthe height of the next block is higherthan the previous block. Fly to the following block keeping the same height ofthe last waypoint ofthe previous block and then orbit up in 200m diametercircles until it reaches the first waypoint of the block. This works ifthe height ofthe next block is higherthan the previous block. Fly straightto thefirst waypoint ofthe following block. Ifit did notyet reach the height ofthis waypoint, itorbits down in 200m diameter circles until it reaches the height. Fly to the following block keeping the same height ofthe last waypoint ofthe previous block and then orbit down in 200m diametercircles until it reaches the first waypoint ofthat block. This works ifthe height ofthe next block is lowerthan the previous block. Orbit down in 200m diametercircles until it reaches the height ofthe next block and then fly straight to thefirst waypoint ofthat block. This works ifthe height ofthe next block is lowerthan the previous block. To edit the straight line between blocks, click and drag the waypoints on the map. 

### Note- The connection type cannotbechanged

### if sequentialblocks have thesameheight. 

## Simulating the flight After creating aflight, click® to simulatetheflight to check the following items:

• The UXS uses thecorrect takeoffdirection. • The flight height, route, and turns used are all correct. • The UXS does not enter any avoidance zones. • The UXS uses the correct landing circuit. 

### Note- Be aware that thesimulation is an estimate of the flightpath. This is because thesimulation cannot take into account the environmental factors, such as wind, during the actual flight.

Trimble UXS Aerial imaging Solution User Guide 422 Planning a Project Tip- The 

# (8 button is not available until you have exited the flight properties. To do this, clickthe arrow to collapse the flight. 

## Exporting to KML The flight simulation can be exported to a KML file and viewed in software such as Google Earth.



### 1. In the 

### Flights screen, select theflight forwhich you wantto export the simulation. 

### 2.



## Click~ ..... A message shows that the KMLfile is being generated. When the process is complete, the 

### Export wizard appears. 

### 3. Navigate to the folder whereyou wantto save theflight simulation, enterthe file name and then click Save. You can nowopen the KMLfile in software such as Google Earth to viewthe flight simulation in 3D. 

# Exporting the project Note- This step is required

### if you did theprojectplanning in theAerial imaging Desktop software. You mustcomplete thisstepso thatyou can import theproject into theAerial imagingsoftware on the Tablet.

1. In the 

### Projects screen, select the projectto export. 2.



## Click~ ..... The 

### Export wizard appears. 

### 3. Select the GWT outputformat. Click Next. 4. Navigate to the folder whereyou want to save the project, enterthe file name and then click Save. The exported project is saved as a .gwtfile in thefolderyou selected. 

### 5. Click Finish to close the 

### Export wizard. 6. If

### the folder

### you exported the mission to is nota networkfolder

### thatthe Tablet can access, transferthe exported mission to a USB stick and then transfer itto theTablet. 7. To importthe mission to the Aerial Imaging software on theTablet, see Importing the project, page 63. 

# Checking flight permissions and conditions In the days before the flight, completethe following checks to make sure the flight can proceed. 

### Note

- The use of unmannedaircraftin anynationalairspace system is regulatedbythe applicable NationalAviationAuthority. The regulations for flying unmanned aircraft are subjecttochange, sometimes without warning. It is the user's responsibilityto know andadhere to the current lawsfor

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### operating in the nationalairspace system. Trimble is notobligedto inform users of changes to unmanned aircraft laws. 

### Trimble andAuthorizedDistribution Partnersprovide comprehensivetrainingfor the unmanned aircraftsystem which includes recommendedprocedures to ensure thesafety for the remote crew members as well as thesurrounding environment. It is the user's responsibility to ensuresafe operations andadhere tosafetyandsecuritymeasures required bytheNationalAviation Authority. Trimble is notresponsiblefor ensuring safe andsecure operation of unmanned aircraft by the user. 

# Checking flight permission

• Check ifyou need a permitto operate an unmanned aircraft in the airspace above the site. • Makesure you understand the legal contextfor safe operation ofan unmanned aircraft. • Check for existing rules and standards with your local CivilAviation Authorities (CAA). • Make sure you have permission from the landowner. • Make sure you have all other relevant permissions required for photography flights using unmanned aircraft. In some countries you need permission from defense organizations, the police, ora national geography instituteto take pictures. 

# Checking weather

• In the days beforetheflight, check theTV weather broadcast orweatherwebsites. This gives you agood general idea ofthe weatherforthe next threeto four days. • For more accurate weatherforecasts, consult and interpret aviation weather data through various weather websites. You can also contact the national meteorological office or a local meteorology office at an airport nearby. • On the day ofthe flight, consult theTerminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) and METAR reports. These are meteorological reports used in aviation. • Make sure theweather conditions are within the operating and image acquisition limitations. See Operation limitations, page 45 and Image acquisition limitations, page 46.

Trimble UXS Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 442 Planning a Project The table below shows thewind speed expressed in different units:



### 1-5 

### 0.3-1.5 1-3 1-3


### 2 6-11 1.6-3.3 4-6 4-7
3 12-19 3.4-5.4 7-10 

### 8-12
4 

### 20-28 5.5-7.9 11-16 13-18 5 29-38 8.0-10.7 17-21 19-24
6 39-49 10.8-13.8 22-27 25-31
7 50-61 13.9-17.1 28-33 32-38



## v;~~~=; II 

### fr:l.ilJ Operation limitations The UXS aerial imaging rover cannot safely fly in all weather conditions. The following table shows the acceptable range for different conditions. 

### Note- Your countryof operationmayhave different oradditional operationalrequirements. Make sure you are familiar with the appropriate regulations for the countryyouare operating in. If you are flying in the United Statessee also FAA conditions and limitations of operation, page 132. If you areflying in France, see also 

# & CAUTION- If any condition does not meet the acceptable range stated, the pilot should abort the mission. Flying outside the acceptable range of conditions will void yourTrimble warranty.

Time Between sunrise and sunset Distance from clouds Clear ofclouds and always within line ofsight Flight visibility 

### 5000 m 

### (16,400 ft) Operator-UAS visibility Visual line ofsight Weather limitations Light rain is acceptable. Avoid hail, snow, and heavy

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showers Head wind Maximum 65 kph (40 mph) Cross wind Maximum 65 kph (40 mph) Gusts Maximum 15 kph (9 mph) Turbulence Avoid turbulence at all times Temperature -25 octo +55 oc (-13 oF to 131 OF) (excluding launcher) Maximum launch altitude (AMSL) 4250 m (13,493 ft) Maximum operational ceiling (AMSL) Tested at 5000 m (16,400ft) Endurance 50 mins 

### Image acquisition limitations Although the UXS aerial imaging rover itselfcan cope with heavy weather conditions, the main issue besides safety is the quality ofthe pictures acquired during the flight. The following table shows the maximum values for different weather conditions. 

# & CAUTION- If any condition does not meet the acceptable maximum value stated, the pilot should abort the mission. Trimble does not guarantee good picture qualitywhen flying in conditions beyond these limits.
Precipitation Light rain Wind 50 kph (31 mph) 

## Checking the site Note- When checking thesite youshouldrefer to the relevantAlPandNOT AMdocuments for your region.

• Identify the airspace and geographic environment ofthe site. • Check the relevant aviation charts and make sure the flight area is not near any ofthe following areas:

• Forbidden airspace • Airports, airfields (except with prior permission) • Power plants (except with prior permission)

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• Check the relevant aviation charts and take special care around: • Parachute and parasailingjumping areas • Winch areas • High-pressure gas-releasing units (documented in AlPs or NOTAMs) • Congested areas (for example, towns) • Check ifthere are other aerial or ground activities planned, for example major public events. 

# Checking the pilot

• Make sure the pilot is certified to operate the UXS. • Check ifthe pilot needs any additional permits, such as a remote pilot license, a radio certificate for use ofthe 2-way radio for communication with airtraffic control, and so on. • Be aware that the pilot has final responsibility forthe operation ofthe UXS and its components. • Make surethe pilot is in good condition, both physical and mental. • Keep log files ofthe pilot hours and equipment used for each flight. 

# Know your safe operating envelope

• Trimble recommends having a crew oftwo peoplethatwill control the UXS: the pilot and the observer. They must be ableto communicate at all times. Check your CAA regulations to see ifa two-person crew is mandatory. • Make sure the crew understands the purpose and the phases ofthis particular mission. • Make sure the crew understands all aspects ofsafe operation ofthe UXS. This includes: • Understanding all safety precautions described in the 

### Trimble UXSAeriallmaging Rover Safety Guide. • Understanding howto handle emergencies duringflight. See Handling emergencies during 

### flight, page 82. • Understanding the particular requirements ofthe project and site, including avoidance zones.

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# Preparing Equipment

• Checking the launcher • Checking the UXS aerial imaging rover • Charging the UXS batteries • Charging theTablet batteries • Charging the camera batteries • Checking the camera • Pairing the transmitter with the tracking receiver • Locating your equipment 

## CHAPTER 

# 3

As part ofyourflight preparation, make sure all equipment is in good condition and well-prepared.

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## Chec~ngthelauncher

1. Makesure the launch slider is in good condition, and the launch dock moves freely along the slider. Ifthe slider is damaged, contact yourTrimble distributor. 2. Check the launcher cord is notworn, and make surethere is enough elastic in the cord when it is stretched tight. Ifthe cord must be replaced,



## click~ in the Home screen, select Launcherin the listto the right and then select Replacing the launchercord or refer to the Trimble UX5 Aedallmaging Solution Maintenance Guide. 3. Makesure the launch dock is in good condition. Ifit is damaged, contactyourTrimble distributor. 4. Makesure the launch dock wheels are in good condition and movefreely. Ifthey are worn and must be replaced,



## click~ in the Home screen, select Launcherin the list to the right and then select Replacing the wheels of the launcherdockor refer to the Trimble UX5AerialImaging Solution Maintenance Guide. 

# Checking the UXS aerial imaging rover Thoroughly check the UX5 before each flight to make sure that it is undamaged from any previous flight. Referto thefollowing sections:

• Check the body, page 49 • Check the pitot tube, page 50 • Check the winglets, page 51 • Check the propellers, page 51 • Check the drive unit, page 51 • Check the 

### servos, page 51 

# Check the body The body ofthe UX5 must be clean forflight. Dirt and gravel on the body decreases the lift and increases the drag duringflight.



### 1. Clean the body with a damp cloth. CAUTION- Do not use high water pressure or a steel brush to clean the body ofthe rover. This can damage the surface ofthe UXS and affect the aerodynamics ofthe aircraft. Avoid the use of solvents to clean the surface ofthe UXS as they can negatively affectthe materials. Always use lukewarm water and a soft brush. 2. Check the bodyfor cracks. Ifthe body requires repair, contact yourTrimble distributor.

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3. Make sure there are no scratches on the camera filter. Ifthe camera filter is damaged,



# click~ in the Home screen, select UXS in the list and then select Replacing the camerafilteror refer to the Trimble UXSAeriollmoging Solution Mointenonce Guide. 4. Make sure thatthe camera filter is tightly screwed into the body. Ifnot, gently tighten it, taking care notto over-tighten it. 5. Using first the wet camera wipes and then the dry camera wipes, thoroughly clean the camera filter. Make sure there are no specks ofmoisture or dust, as these will affect the image quality. 

### Note- Only use wipes that are specificallyintendedforcleaning camera lenses. 

# Check the pitot tube The pitottube must be in perfect condition as it is used to measurethetotal air pressure during flight.

1. Remove the pitottube from the eBox.

2. Make sure the tube is not bent or broken. 3. Blow into the tube to make sure nothing is blocking it
. 

# .&. CAUTION -Only blow into the pitot tube after you have removed itfrom the eBox. Do not blow into the pitot tube when it is connected tothe eBox because this will damage the barometric sensors. 4. Ifthe pitottube is blocked or damaged,



## click~ in the Home screen, select UXS in the list to the right and then select Checking the pitot tube or refer to the Trimble UX5AerialImaging Solution Maintenance Guide. When in doubt, contact yourTrimble distributor.

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# Check the winglets To prevent roll stability issues, thewinglets must be firmly attached to the UXS body.

1. Make sure thewinglets are intact. 2. Make sure each winglet is firmly attached with two screws. 3. Ifthe winglets are damaged or notfirmly attached,



## click~ in the Home screen, select UXS in the listto the right and then select Replacing a wingletor refer to the Trimble UXSAerial Imaging Solution Maintenance Guide. When in doubt, contactyourTrimble distributor. 

# Check the propellers

1. Make sure the propeller blades are intact. 2. Makesure the propeller blades are well-positioned. 3. Make sure each propeller blade is firmly attached. 4. Ifa propeller blade is damaged or notwell-positioned,



## click~ in the Home screen, select UXS in the listto the right and then select Replacing a propellerblade or refer to the Trimble UXS AerialImaging Solution Maintenance Guide. When in doubt, contact yourTrimble distributor. 

# Check the drive unit Make sure the drive unit is:

• intact • firmly attached Ifthe drive unit is damaged or notfirmly attached,



## click~ in the Home screen, select UXS in the list to the right and then select Replacing the drive unit or refer to the Trimble UXSAerialImaging Solution Maintenance Guide. When in doubt, contact yourTrimble distributor. 

# Check the servos The servos must be in perfect condition as they steer the UAS. When checking the servos, make sure thatthe servos:

• respond as expected • are intact • are firmly attached and flush with the surface ofthe wing Ifa servo is damaged,



# click~ in the Home screen, select UXS in the list to the right and



# t~en select Replacing a servo or refer to the Trimble UXSAerialImaging Solution Maintenance Guide. When in doubt, contact yourTrimble distributor.

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# Charging the UXS batteries
WARNING -Lithium polymerbatteries are vofat11e. Failure to read and follow these instructions may result in fire, personal injury, and damage to property if charged or used incorrectly. To prevent injury or damage:

- Use onlythe charger specified to charge the battery. -If at any time you witness a battery starting to balloon orswell up, discontinue the charging process immediately. Disconnect the battery and place it in a safe observation area for approximately 15 minutes. Continuing to charge a batterythat has begun to swell will result in fire. -Charge in an isolated area, awayfrom flammable materials. -Never leave charging batteries unattended. When charging the batteries you should always remain in constant observation to monitorthe charging process and react to potential problems that may occur. WARNING- Always check that the settings on the charger are correct before charging the battery. Incorrect charger settings may result in damage to the battery, severe burning, and fire hazards. 

### Note- 8efore using the charger for the first time, carefullyreadthe userdocumentationfor the battery chargerandread all ofthe informationprovidedin the Batterysafetysection of this userguide (see UX5 

### batterysafety, page 121). 

## Removing the battery

1. Remove the top cover from the UXS body. 2. Disconnect the main power connector ofthe battery from the aircraft:

3. Loosen the Velcro straps and remove the battery from the battery compartment ofthe UXS.

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# Connecting and charging the battery

1. Connectthe Graupner Ultramat 14 plus charger to one ofthefollowing: • 12 Vvehide battery • 1Q0-240 VAC powersupply The charger powers on and displays thefollowing parameters forthe UXS battery:

• LiPo manual • C:S.OA 6000mAh 

### Note -If the chargerdoes notdisplay the defaultparameters, you 

### mustchange thesettings. For more information, see Battery chargersettings, page 121. WARNING- The maximum charging current forthe UXS battery is limited to 5 A. This value must be lower than the maximum permissible current (6 A) forthe battery. Incorrect battery charging parameters can destroyyour battery and cause it to catch fire or explode. 2. Connect the charge cable to the charger:

Trimble UXS Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 533 Preparing Equipment 3. Connect the balancer connector ofthe battery to the charger. Align the connectorto the right ofthe socket:

4. Connect the charger cable ofthe charger to the power connector on the battery:

5. On the charger, press and hold the Enter/Start key fortwo seconds. The battery starts charging. When a battery is fully charged, the charger produces an audible signal and stops charging automatically. The charger displays "END". At typical room temperature ittakes approximately 2 hours to charge a fully depleted battery. Charging time will vary depending on remaining battery life and ambient temperature. Note 

### -Make sure you charge both UXS batteriesbefore leaving the office for a flight. Trimble recommends always having aspare,fully-charged batteryonhand.

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# Disconnecting the battery

1. On the charger, press the Enter/Start key to putthe charger in standby mode. 2. Disconnect the charger cable ofthe chargerfrom the power connector on the battery. 3. Disconnect the balancer connector ofthe battery from the charger. 

# Charging the Tablet batteries Install the Tablet battery packs and charge the batteries according to the instructions provided in the 

### Trimble Tablet Rugged PC User's Manual. Note- Make sure youfully charge the Tablet batteriesbefore leaving the officefor a flight. 

# Charging the camera batteries Installthe camera battery and charge the batteries according to the instructions provided in the user documentation forthe camera. 

### Note- Make sure you charge both camerabatteriesbefore leaving the officefor a flight. Trimble recommends always having a spare,fully-chargedbatteryonhand. 

# Checking the camera

1. Make sure there are no scratches on the camera lens. Ifthe camera lens is damaged, contact yourTrimble distributor. 2. Your camera arrives with the appropriatesettings required to obtain good aerial images set by Trimble. However, before each flight, check the camera screen to make sure it displays the following icons. For more information, refer to the section foryour camera below:

• Checking the Sony a5100 camera display, page 56 • Checking the Sony NEX-5 camera display, page 58

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### Off. Battery icon shows 100%. Drive mode is set to Single Shooting. Metering mode is set to Multi (the default). Focus area is setto Center. Focus mode is set to Manual.

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### + 1.0forthe UV HAZE (orange) filter 

### + 2.0forthe Nl R(black) filter ISO is set to Auto (the default). 

### Setting brightness/color settings for the NIR camera To obtain best results from the camera and selected filter, Trimble recommends setting the brightness/color settings as follows:

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## I White Balance. Press the central button ofthe control wheel and then select Custom Setup. Press the central button ofthe control wheel to confirm. 2. Outdoors, in normal daylight conditions, hold thefilteryou will use in front ofthe lens, while aiming the central circle ofthe lens at a (nearly) white surface, such as a wall or blank piece of paper. 3. Press the central button ofthe control wheel. 4. The color infra-red (CIR) display on the camera appears. When using the: • UV haze (orange) filter: vegetation appears blue and the sky appears brown. • NIR-only (black) filter: vegetation appears white orslightly blue-grey and everything else appears grey to black.

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# Checking the Sony NEX-5 camera display Note

- Thefollowing image shows the main icons tocheckon the camerascreen to ensure thatyour camerasettingsarecorrectandyou will

### successfullycaptureimagesduring the flight. 

### If anyof these icons are notshown, or

## if you believe othercamerasettingshave beenchanged, adjust thesettingsback to the settings recommendedbyTrimble. For a list of all applicable camerasettings, see Sony NEX-5 camera 

### settings, page 115.



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### + 1.0forthe UV HAZE (orange) filter 

### +2.0forthe NIR (black) filter ISO is set to Auto (the default). 

### Setting brightness/color settings for the NIR camera To obtain best results from the camera and selected filter, Trimble recommends settingthe brightness/color settings as follows:

1. On the camera, select 

### Menu 

## I Brightness/Color

## I White Balance and then select 

### Custom Setup. Press the central button to confirm. 2. Outdoors, in normal daylight conditions, hold thefilteryou will use in front ofthe lens, while aiming the central circle ofthe lens at a (nearly) white surface, such as a wall or blank piece of paper. 3. Press the shutter button. 4. The color infra-red (CIR) display on the camera appears. When using the:

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• UV haze (orange) filter: vegetation appears blue and the sky appears brown. • NIR-only (black) filter: vegetation appears white orslightly blue-grey and everything else appears grey to black. 

# Pairing the transmitter with the tracking receiver Note- You mustcomplete this steponlyonce, before using the UX5 aerial imaging rover for thefirst time. To track down the UXS aerial imaging roverfitted with atransmitter, thetransmitter ID mustfirst be stored in the memory ofthe receiver.

1. Press and hold the Power key forthree seconds to turn on the receiver. 2. Press the MENU/OK key to enterthe menu. 3. Use the navigation keys to selectTRANSMITTER. Press the MENU/OK key to confirm. 4. Use the navigation keys to select ADD. Press the MENU/OK key to confirm. 

### 5. Use the navigation keys to enterthe missing digits ofthefrequency ofthetransmitter. Confirm each digit using the MENU/OK key. 

### 6. Followthe steps on the screen ofthe receiver to calibrate the transmitter. 

### 7. Once the calibration is done, you are prompted to enter a name forthetransmitter. 

### 8. Use the navigation keys to enterthe name you want to use forthe transmitter. Confirm each letter using the MENU/OK

### key. The receiver is now able to communicate with thetransmitter. 

# Locating your equipment Before you head outtothe field:

1. Make sure theflight case contains all ofthe required items. For more information, see Flight case contents, page 11. 2. Ifyou will be doing several flights before returning to the office, make sure you have one ofthe following:

• an external storage device such as a laptop fortransferring images to after each flight • a USB to SD card reader fortransferring images to theTablet after each flight • an SD card for each flight 

### Note- Trimble recommends using a San DiskExtremeSDHC UHS-1 cardwith a minimum write speedof 45MB/sanda minimum capacityof 16GB for theSonyNex-5 and32GBfor theSony a5200.

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3. Makesure the launcher bag contains the following items:

• safety pin • launch dock with lock pin • V-support • crank • launch slide with elastics • Trimble UX5 Launcher QuickStart Guide

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# Completing a Flight

• Importing the project • Validating the blocks • Validating the flights • Dealing with sudden weather changes • Completing the flight checklist • Monitoring the flight • Landing the UXS • Completing the post-flight checklist • Disassembling the launcher 

## CHAPTER 

# 4

This chapter describes thetasks required in the field to complete a successful flight with good image data.

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# Importing the project Note

- This step is required

### if you did theprojectplanning in theAerial Imaging Desktopsoftware and then exportedtheprojectso thatyou can view it on the Tablet.

1. In the

### Home screen orthe 

### Projects screen, tap

# fl 2. Navigate to the location ofthe .gwttile you exported from the Aerial Imaging Desktop software (see Exporting the project, page 43), select it and then tap Open. The project you imported is listed in the 

### Projects screenand the projectthumbnail appears. t 3. Select the project and then click 

## B to open the project and viewthe

### Map layers screen. 

# Validating the blocks Tap the 

### Blocks tab and make any changes to the blocks, ifrequired. Pay special attention to the actual wind direction, which will influence the wind direction you have set in thesoftware and possibly the flight time. For more information, see Defining the blocks, page 30. 

### Note- To change themission area, tap the Map layers tab and edit the appropriate area. For more information, see Creating the mission, page

### 27. When you editthemission area, the block(s) automatfcalfyadjust tothenewareashape. 

# Validating the flights

1. When you arrive on-site, examine theflight area to: • Check for obstacles in theflight area. Obstacles are objects such as trees, buildings, antennas, power lines, and waterthatthe UXS could fly into or land on. • Make sure you will be able to maintain avisual line ofsightto the UXS throughoutthe flight. • Identify agood takeoffand landing location. • Check the landing surface and obstacle clearances to make sure the most suitable landing type is selected. For more information, see Obstacle clearances, page 33. Repeat for each location thatyou consider as an alternative landing location. 

### Note

- If you choose to checkalternative landing locations during flight, be aware that this takes more time andkeepsyourattention from the flight. 2. Tap the

### Flight tab and make any changes to the flights, ifrequired. For moreinformation, see Defining the flights, page 37. 3. Make surethatthe selected takeoffand landing locations are fixed to GPS. To fixthe location, ;--;;:-. physically go to the location, tap



### ~ beside 

### Takeoff or

### Landing and then click



### t,~) in thetoolbar.

Trimble UXS Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 634 Completing a Flight Repeat for each landing location thatyou consider as an alternative location. Note - 

### If you choose to checkalternative landing locations duringflight, be aware that this takes more time andkeepsyour attention from the flight. 4. In the 

### Flights screen, select theflight you will complete and then tap the 

### Flight checklist tab. 

# Dealing with sudden weather changes On the day oftheflight, check that the current weather conditions are suitable forflight. Pay particular attention to the prevailing wind direction and speed. lfthere are sudden weather changes before or during the flight, you must act quickly. Different weather changes and the recommended action are described below.

The wind direction changes before theflight.

The wind direction changes during the flight.

One ofthefollowing weather phenomena occurs before orduring the flight:

• Strong wind • Heavy rain, hail • Hurricane, tornado, orany kind of whirlwind • Thunder and lightening • Snow Ifpossible, change thewind direction in the 

### Blocks tab to align the flight lines perpendicular to thewind direction. Reposition the launcher and then updatethe takeoffand landing heading in the flight plan. Change the landing heading in flight or select an alternative landing location, ifit is more suited. See Changing the landing parameters during flight, page 81. Cancel theflight. lfthe UXS is in the air, land as quickly as possible.

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# Completing the flight checklist The flight checklist starts with an overview oftheflight thatyou have selected and will execute. Use each step oftheflight checklist to prepare the equipmentforflight. The flight checklist guides you through each step. 

### Note- More information about thesteps that require special care is given in the following sections. Read thesesectionscarefully untilyouare familiar with all of the tasks required toperform thesesteps. • Connecting the GCS, page 65 • Connecting the battery, page 66 • Preparing the camera, page 66 • Inserting the tracker transmitter, page 68 • Attaching the top cover, page 69 • Covering the pitot tube, page 69 • Checking the elevon trim, page 69 • Checking the elevon response, page 69 • Assembling the launcher, page 69 • Placing the UX5 onto the launcher, page 74 • Transmitting the flight plan, page 74 • Initializing, page 75 • Removing the pitot cover, page 75 • Checking the airspeed response, page 75 • Positioning the propellers, page 75 • Tightening the launcher cord elastics, page 75 • Verifying the position ofthe aircraft on the launcher, page 76 • Removing the safety pin, page 76 • Arming the system, page 77 • Launching the UXS, page 78 

## Connecting the GCS Ifyou have not yet connected the GCS:



### 1. Attach the antenna to the modem. 2. Attach the modem and antenna to the back oftheTablet, underthe handstrap.

Trimble UXS Aerial imaging Solution User Guide 654 Completing a Flight 3. Insert the modem cable into the USB port on theTablet. 4. Tap)to promptthe softwareto check ifthe modem is connected. When the connection to the modem is established, the software automatically moves to the next step in theflight checklist. 

## Connecting the battery Ifyou have notyet connected the battery:

1. Insert afully charged battery into the battery compartment ofthe unmanned aircraft. Secure the battery using the Velcro straps. 2. Connect the main power connector on the battery to the power connector in the aircraft. Once the battery is connected, the eBox goes from Offmodeto On mode (see eBox LED status, page 

### 106). When the eBox starts booting up, the) button is enabled. 

### Note -If afterthisstepyou arepromptedto update the eBoxftrmware,see Updating the eBox firmware, page 16. 

## Preparing the camera

1. Using first the wet camera wipes and then the dry camera wipes, thoroughly clean the camera lens. Make surethere are no specks ofmoisture or dust, as these will affect the image quality. 

### Note

- Only use wipes thatare specificallyintended for cleaning cameralenses. 2. Make sure the camera filter in the UXS body is also clean and thatthe camera filter is tightly screwed into the body. If

### not, gently tighten it, taking care notto over-tighten it. 3. Insert an empty SO card into the camera. 4. Turn on the camera and check the camera screen to make sure itdisplays the icons described in Checking the camera, page 55. 5. Make sure the lens settings are appropriatefortheweather conditions:



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The focus ring should always be set to 3+ m.
· This is set and calibrated by the manufacturer and must not change. For your

·reference, this position corresponds with the white dot appearing belowthe right edge ofthe red 

### 0 in the 

### 10ft mark. 

### Note- Always take apicture before the flight to ensure that thepicture is notover- or underexposed. If thepicture does notlook right, adjust theshutterspeed first and then the aperture setting. 6. Ifyou are using the: Sony a5100 camera 

### Note -Makesure that theSonyNEX-5 adapterpieces andthe/R LED triggercable areremoved from thepayloadbay. Do not use anysharp toolsfor this.

a. Insertthe adapter piece into the camera cavity ofthe payload bay ofthe UXS body. b. Connect the USB cable to the camera and to the connector from the eBox. Insert the eBox connection vertically into the cavity.

c. Insert the camera into the camera cavity ofthe payload bay and secure it using the Velcro strap. Sony NEX-5 camera 

### Note -Makesure that the Sony a5100 adapterpiece andthe USB triggercable are removed from thepayloadbay. Do not use anysharp tools for this. a. Insert thetwo adapter pieces into the camera cavity ofthe payload bay ofthe UXS body. b. Insert theIR LED cable into the cable duct:

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a. Without using any sharp tools, position the LED vertically in the round opening and gently push the cable into the duct. b. Connect theIR LED cable 

### connectorto the

### connectorfrom the eBox and insert the connection vertically into the cavity.

c. Cover theIR LED with the protection cap. The cap should be flush with the surface.

c. Insertthe camera intothe camera cavity ofthe payload bay and secure it using the Velcro strap. 7. In the Aerial Imaging software, tap

### il@. Make sure thatyou hearthe trigger sound from the camera. When the test picture is taken, the) button is enabled. 

## Inserting the tracker transmitter

1. Turn on thetrackertransmitter. 2. Makesure thatyou can hearthetransmitter using thetracker receiver. 3. Insertthe trackertransmitter into the body ofthe unmanned aircraft.

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# Attaching the top cover Attach thetop cover to the unmanned aircraft and make sure it is secure. 

# Covering the pitot tube Put the pitottube coveron the pitottube. Check the value in the black arrowatthe left ofthe artificial horizon in the status panel oftheAerial Imaging software and make sure the current airspeed is below20 kph (12.4 mph). 

# Checking the elevon trim Make sure thatthe outboard elevons are leveled with the inboard elevons (the inboard elevons are fixed). The accuracy should be less than 1 mm. 

# &. WARNING -When handling the UXS, make sure that the elevons can move freely and are not obstructed in any way. Impaired movement ofthe elevons can cause the servo motorto burn up. 

# Checking the elevon response Tap the Move/Stop elevon button in the Aerial Imaging software and watch the elevons on the unmanned aircraft. Make sure the elevons move fluently and in unison. WARNING -When handling the UXS, make sure that the elevons can move freely and are not obstructed in any way. Impaired movement ofthe elevons can cause the servo motorto burn up. When the elevon response is checked, the)button is enabled. 

# Assembling the launcher

1. Unfold the launch slide. 

# & CAUTION- Take care when unfolding the launch slide as there are sharp edges that can cause finger cuts.

Trimble UXS Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 694 Completing a Flight 2. Secure each section ofthe launch slide by lifting the appropriate handle and hooking it into the next section ofthe launch slide. Close the handles.

Trimble UXS Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 704 Completing a Flight 3. Unfold and secure theV-support with the lock pin. To attach theV-support to the launch slide, make sure the knob is pointingto the left and then insert theV-support pins in the reserved holes, situated approximately 2/3 ofthe length ofthe launch slide. Turn the knob to the right to tighten.

Trimble UXS Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 714 Completing a Flight 4. Pull the ends ofthe launcher cord out ofthe launch slide so thatthe cord lies on top ofthe launch slide. 

### Note

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### thelaunchercordisblockedwhile the elastics arenottightened,pull thereleasehandles upwardto unblock them. CAUTION- Never push the release handles when there is tension on the launcher cord. You will damage the elastics. Ifthere is tension on the cord, insert the crank onto the nut located toward the front end ofthe launcher and use the crank to very gently release theforce. At the same time, pull the release handles gently upward.This is safest done with two people, with one person carefully winding the crank counterclockwise to counteract the force on the elastics. 

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5. Position the launch dock on the end ofthe launch slide with thetabs on the launch dock pointing toward the direction oflaunch.

6. Slide the launch dock overthe ends ofthe launcher cord.

Trimble UXS Aerial imaging Solution User Guide 724 Completing a Flight 7. To attach the ends ofthe launcher cord tothe launch dock, remove the lock pin from the launch dock and then slide the lock pin through the holes in the launch dock, attaching the ends ofthe launch cord as you do so. Secure the lock pin.

8. Slide the launch dock overthe launch hook atthe beginning ofthe launch slide, making sure the launch dock clicks into position. Make sure thetrigger is not blocked. 9. Insertthe safety pin into the launch dock.

WARNING -Always keep the safety pin inserted in the launch dock. Remove the safety pin onlyjust before launch. Early rem ova I of the safety pin can result in accidental release ofthe launcher, causing serious personal injury and damage to the UXS or launcher.

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CAUTION- Never launch without the UXS sitting on the dock as it will damage the launch dock. The design of the launchertakes into account the weight of the UXS sitting on the launch dock. 10. Position the launcher at the planned takeofflocation, with the launch direction pointing into the takeoffdirection you have indicated in the software. 11. Make sure thetakeofflocation is free ofobstacles. For more information, see Obstacle clearances, page 33. 

# Placing the UXS onto the launcher

1. Position the UXS atthefront ofthe launch dock and useyourfinger tips to guide the launcher slats on the underside ofthe UXS ontothe lips ofthe launch dock.

2. Use the artificial horizon indicator in theAerial Imaging software to check the pitch and roll of the UXS on the launch dock. The pitch angle should be between 20° and 30° and the roll angle should be between 

## -so and S 0 • The horizon should be positioned parallel to the UXS on the artificial horizon indicator. Ifyou need to adjust the horizon, reposition the launcher. 

# Transmitting the flight plan This step appears only ifthe software is still transmitting the flight plan to the eBox. Iftransmission ofthe flight plan is already complete, this step does not appear. The) button is available once flight plan transmission is complete.

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# Initializing At this step in theflight checklist, the eBox initializes. It must acquire lock on at least 4 usable GPS 

### satellites. The 

### GPS receiverin the eBox

### determines the 

### usability ofthe 

### satellites, based on the characteristics ofeach satellite. 

# Removing the pitot cover Remove the cover from the pitottube. 

# Checking the airspeed response Press and hold the pitottubefor no morethan 5 seconds. Make sure thatthevalue in the black arrowat the left ofthe artificial horizon in the status panel oftheAerial Imaging software changes. 

# Positioning the propellers

1. Check the position ofthe propellers on the unmanned aircraft and make sure they are pointing backward as shown in theAerial Imaging software. 2. Ifthe propellers are not positioned correctly, carefully adjustthem. WARNING- Always take care when touching the propeller blades. Ifthe unmanned aircraft receives a sudden shock while armed, the motor can unexpectedlystart causing the propeller blades to move. Contact with moving propeller blades can result in serious personal injury. 

# Tightening the launcher cord elastics

1. Insert the crank onto the nut located toward thefront end ofthe launch slide. 2. Stretch the launcher cord using the crank. ln normal circumstances, the node between the cord and elastic should be in the middle ofthe hole numbered "4" on the launcher.


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CAUTION- The launcher cord stretches with every launch. When you can easily reach the last hole when tightening the cord, replace the launcher cord to prevent unsuccessful launches and damage to the launcher orthe UXS. For more information,



## click~ in the Home screen, select Launcher in the list to the right and then select Replacing the launcher cord or refertothe Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution Maintenance Guide. 3. Remove the crank. 

# Verifying the position of the aircraft on the launcher 

# & WARNING- Take care to ensure the UXS is correctly positioned on the launch dock. An incorrect position can result in launch failure, causing serious personal injury and damage to the rover or launcher.



# Removing the safety pin To remove the safety pin, position yourselfbehind the launcher, reach carefully underthe UXS and then pull outthesafety pin. WARNING -Always take care to avoid contact with the propeller blades. If the UXS receives a sudden shock while armed, the motor can unexpectedly start causing the propeller blades to move. Contact with moving propeller blades can result in serious personal injury.

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# Arming the system This step oftheflight checklist shows a summary ofthe system status. lfthere is an issue with any of the launch values, then the value is shown in red.



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• the UXS battery life is less than 75%. lfthe battery level is low, the battery level line is red. • theTablet battery life is less than 90 minutes. • the numberofsatellites is between 4and 8. The system will notallowyou to launch the UXS ifthefollowing errors are reported:

• The eBox is not in the correct state. • GPS signal is not OK. • Takeoffsensor is not OK (this means thattheyaw, pitch, and roll values are notyet stabilized). • Datalogging has notstarted. • The GCS has no GPS connection.

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## Launching the UXS Once you have armed the system, thesoftware prompts you to launch the aircraft.

1. Just before launch, perform the following safety checks: a. Make sure there are no aerial objects inside the zone ofoperation. b. Make sure you have a clear line ofsight to the UXS. c. Make sure there are no obstacles or people nearthefront ofthe launcher. 

# & WARNING- Make sure you complete each of the safety checks listed at this step. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury and damage to the UXS or launcher. 2. When you have made sure that everything is clear in front of, above, and behind the launcher, stand behind the launcher and press the launch handleto launch the UXS. 

# & CAUTION- Never launch without the UXS sitting on the dock as it will damage the launch dock. The design ofthe launchertakes into account the weight ofthe UXS sitting on the launch dock. 

### 3. 1/an obstacle such as a person oranimal suddenlyappears in the obstacle clearance zone during takeoff, tap@ in the Aerial Imaging software. The UXS immediately powers down and returns to the ground. For more information, see Emergency software commands, page 84. After launch, the UXS flies to thefirst 

### waypoint, which is highlighted on the map 

### in the Dashboardtab. Ifthe UXS is notyet at the flight height when it reaches this point, it climbs in circles of 100m radius until it reaches the desired height. 4. After launch, release thetension on the launcher cord elastics. Leaving tension on the launcher cord elastics for extended periods can damage the elastics.

Trimble UXS Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 784 Completing a Flight To release thetension, release the force with thecrank very gently while pulling the release handles in the front ofthe launcher upward. This is safest donewith two people, with one person carefully winding the crank counter-clockwise to counteractthe force on the elastics. 

# I

Monitoring the flight
CAUTION -It is your responsibility totake action during flight when the safety ofthe UXS aerial imaging rover or its surroundings is compromised. To do this you must: -Have visual contact with the unmanned aircraft at all times. -Observethe zone of operation forthe unmanned aircraft and look out for other aerial objects.

- Ensure obstacle clearance. -Keep an eye on changing weather conditions. -Locate the unmanned aircraft on theTablet screen. -Monitorthe flight telemetry on theTablet screen. For information on the appropriate action to take ifyou see an oncoming aerial object at any point during theflight, see Handling emergencies during flight, page 82. Aftertakeoff, the UXS aerial imaging rover climbs to the specified cruise height. Once the unmanned aircraft has passed its first waypoint, the second waypoint is initiated. From this point, the unmanned aircraft follows the preprogrammed flight path.

Trimble UXS Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 794 Completing a Flight The Dashboardtab with an example flight is shown below:

5{)- 25- -175 -15J
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You must use the Aerial Imaging software on theTablet to monitorthe unmanned aircraft during the entire flight:

• The trajectory ofthe unmanned aircraft on the map must be close to the programmed flight path. • Monitorthe strength ofthe communication link

# .tiD.
• Monitorthe number of usable satellites 

# >\. • No signal: No GPS lock (Q-3 satellites) • 1signal line: 4-6 satellites • 2 signal lines: 7 or more satellites • Monitorthe level ofpower in the UXS battery. In the battery status bar 

### 1- :l, thevalue is expressed as a percentage and as time remaining in minutes. • Compare the actual flight height with the desired flight height set during mission and flight planning. • Compare the actual airspeed with the desired airspeed, which is 80 kph (49 mph) during cruise flight. The actual airspeed can be higherthan the desired speed when the UXS is coping with a high head wind. The maximum airspeed is 90 kph (56 mph). • Monitorthe throttle. The throttle should be around 30"/o during cruise flight in normal conditions.

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• Monitorthe software for in-flightwarnings and errors such as loss ofGPS lock and loss of communication link. For more information on these warnings and the appropriate action to take, see Failsafes during flight, page 81 and Errors and warnings, page 99. • Monitorthe numberofflight lines flown against thetotal number offlight lines (displayed in the status line belowthe map). The 

### Dashboardtab with an example flight is shown below: 

## Changing the landing parameters during flight Ifconditions change during the flight, it may be advisable to alterthe landing parameters set in the flight plan while the UXS is still in flight. 

### Note

- Once you confirm the landing, you cannotchange the landingparameters. To changethelanding parameters:

1. Select the 

### Flights tab. The 

### Flights tab appears to the left ofthe

### Dashboardtab. 2. Tap • beside 

### Landing. 3. Depending on the situation, do one ofthe following: • Ifthe wind direction has changed and the landing clearances are notjeopardized, rotate the landing heading ofthe current landing accordingly. • lfthere is a sudden obstacle in the clearance zone ofthe current landing and you have defined an alternative landing location that is clear from obstacles, tap the landing pin 

## 'Q) on the map or use the drop-down menu in the 

### Landingpropertiesto select this location. Adapt the landing heading according to the actual wind direction. 

### Note- For the current andanyalternative landingsetup, itispossible to change anyother parameters. However, this requiresmore effort and time which you maynothave. Make sure that 

### if you change the landing location, the location is GPSfixed. For more information, see Setting the landing properties, page 39. 

## Failsafes during flight The following failsafe mechanisms activate when atechnical issue occurs that reduces the safe behavior ofthe unmanned aircraft:

• Loss ofGPS lock during flight • Loss ofcommunication link during flight • Overspeed protection

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### Loss of GPS lockduringflight Ifthe unmanned aircraft does not receive GPS communications for a period of4seconds, then a 

### notification appears on theTablet, 

### and thefollowing 

### automaticfailsafe 

### mechanism is activated:

1. The unmanned aircraft banks at an angle of25°while orbiting at its current location for 20 seconds. Ifthe unmanned aircraft successfully reacquires GPS lock, then itflies to thespecified landing location and begins a normal landing sequence. 2. Ifthe unmanned aircraft is unable to reacquire GPS lock, then it activates the Flight Termination System (FTS). During FTS:

a. The motor powers down and the speed lowers to 70 kph (43 mph). b. The unmanned aircraft orbits down in 200m (656ft) diameter circles until it reaches a height of7 m (23ft). 

### Note- During FTS withoutGPSlock, the unmannedaircraftattemptsto circle butthe outcome is ellipticalcircles as the unmannedaircraft is subject to winddrift. c. The unmanned aircraft levels its wings, slows, and glides to theground. 

### Loss ofcommunication link duringflight Ifthe unmanned aircraft does not receive a communication packet forthetime specified in the 

### Communication timeoutfield in the

### Autopilotsettings group ofthe

### Settings screen, or ifthe communication link is poor and communication packets are being received intermittently, then a notification appears on theTablet and the unmanned aircraft flies to the specified landing location and begins a normal landing sequence. Unlike a normal landing, you are not promptedto confirm landing before thefinal leg ofthe landing. An audible sound indicates thatthe UXS is aboutto land. Ifcommunication resumes during this automaticfailsafe mechanism, the unmanned aircraft continues the landing sequence. 

### Overspeed protection Ifthe unmanned aircraft detects a steep and fast decline, itwill maximize drag to minimizethe impact on theground. The aircraft will descend in a "flat-spin"-likeflight trajectory. 

## Handling emergencies duringflight This topic describes typical emergency scenarios that may occur when the UXS is in flight. For all scenarios, you mustassess the situation before taking action. Take into account your location (that is, the location ofthe GCS) and the current location, course, and speed ofthe UXS. 

### Note -If the situation is 

### too critical (for example,Jast moving aircraft) tap

# 0 andwhenprompted confirm Flight Termination System {FTS} activation to 

### immediatelyabort theflight andputthe 

### UX5 in an orbit towardthe ground.

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### An approaching aircraft The most common emergencies involve another aircraft entering thevicinity at approximately the same heightas the UXS.

The approaching aircraft 

### 1. Assess the situation. Tap 

# X in the message 

### will

### notcross the flight 2. Tap@,



## ~~

# 0, or

# 0 to move the box on the map to cancel 

### path ofthe UXS. UXS to a safe position. the pattern and continue mapping. The flight path ofthe 

### 1. Assess the situation. Tap 

# X in the message approaching aircraft and 

### 2. Tap

# \D- to move the UXS to a safe box on the map to cancel the UXS are 

### converging. position. the pattern and continue mapping. The flight path ofthe 

### 1. Assess the situation. Tap 

# X in the message approaching aircraft is 

### 2. Tap@,

# 0,or

# 0 to movethe UXS box on the map to cancel 

### diverging from theflight to a safe position. the pattern and continue path ofthe UXS. mapping. The flight path ofthe 

### 1. Assess the situation. Tap 

# X in the message approaching aircraft is Tap

# 0 to move the UXS to a safe box on the map to cancel 

### intercepting theflight 

### 2. path ofthe UXS. position. (An aircraft intending to the pattern and 

### continue overtake an aircraft in front ofthem mapping. overtakes that plane on the right side.) The approaching aircraft 

### 1. Assess the situation. Tap 

## X in the message is approaching the UXS Tap@to move the UXS to a safe box on the map to cancel 

### head-on. 2. position. the pattern and continue mapping. The approaching aircraft A landing aircraft has priority over an UXS Tap 

# X in the message intends to land. at all times. Never assume thatthe box on the map to cancel aircraft has noticed the UXS. Take the necessary safety measures depending on the pattern and continue the situation. mapping. Occasionally other objects such as birds enterthe zone ofoperation. Assess the situation and try to avoid collisions using the methods described above. Ifa collision does occur, immediately tap@in the Aerial Imaging software and ifprompted, confirm FTS activation to aborttheflight. Oncethe UXS has landed, carefully check equipmentfor damage.

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### Other types of emergency In case ofothertypes ofemergency, take the recommended action.
Engine failure is rare but may occur. The following parameters in the Aerial Imaging software indicate engine failure:

• Altimeter decreases • Battery voltage increases • Throttle percentage increases untillOO"A> 1. Assess the situation. 2. Tap®to immediatelyterminatetheflight. Ifno button is tapped, the UXS glides downward, following theflight plan.

Aerial Imaging software freezes or Immediately restart the software. Ifyou are unableto crashes on the GCS when the UXS is in restartthe software, restart the GCS and then restart the the air. Aerial Imaging software. After restarting the software:



### 1. Go to the Projects screen and open the project for the flight in progress. 2. In the Flights tab, select the flight in progress. 3. Select the Flight checklisttab. When connecting to the autopilot, a message asks if the aircraft is already in the air. 4. Tap

# V to confirm. The Aerial Imaging software downloads the existing flight plan from the eBox and enables you to continue the flight. 

# Emergency software commands The Dashboardtab oftheAerial Imaging software provides several buttons that enableyou to manually interruptthe pre-programmed flight plan while the unmanned aircraft is in the air. Use these commands to take evasive action ifrequired. 

### Note- Tapping anybutton in this screen overridesanyprevious command. Note- The onlybutton available when the UXS is below50m (164ft) during takeoff is

# 0.

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## land Use the®button when theflight must be terminated and there is time and space for a pre-planned landing. When you tap®, the unmanned aircraft immediately terminates its flight plan and initiates a normal landing sequence. Itflies at the desired flight heightto the entry pointwhich is located 300 m (984ft) from the landing location. Ifthe 

### Landcommand is initiated duringthetransition between blocks which are at different heights, the 

### desiredflight heightis the height ofthe next block. Ifthe flight height ofthe next block is:



### • lowerthan the previous block, the aircraft flies to the landing entry pointwhile 

### descending. • higherthan the previous block, the aircraftflies to the landing entry pointwhile 

### ascending. When the aircraft has reached the landing entry point but is notyet at a height of75 m (246ft)+the landing offset, it starts circling downward in 200m (656ft) diameter circles until it reaches a height of 75 m (246ft)+the landing offset. The aircraftthen orbits until you do one ofthefollowing:

• To complete the landing, tap 

# V in the message box on the map. The aircraft finishes circling when all landing conditions are met and then itstarts thefinal leg ofthe landing. • To release the 

### Landcommand, tap 

## X in the message box on the map. The aircraft returns to the start oftheflight line itwas on when the flight plan was interrupted, and resumes mapping when it reaches the pointthat mapping paused. 

### Fly 

## to Use the

# 0 button to movethe unmanned aircraftfrom its current position to a location you choose. To enable the

# 0 button, tap the location on the map that you wantthe unmanned aircraft to move to. When you tap

# 0,the unmanned aircraftflies to the specified location and then orbits there at the desired flight height in 200m (656ft) diametercircles. Mapping is paused. Ifthe Fly

### to command is initiated duringthe transition between blocks which are at different heights, the 

### desiredflight heightis the height ofthe next block. Iftheflight height ofthe next block is:



### • /owerthan the previous block, the aircraft flies to the specified location while 

### descending. Ifthe desired height is notyet reached atthe specified location, the aircraft circles downward until the desired height is reached. 

### • higherthan the previous block, the aircraft flies to the specified location while 

### ascending. Ifthe desired height is notyet reached atthe specified location, the aircraft circles upward untilthe desired height is reached. When in the Fly

### to pattern, you can adjust the unmanned aircraft's desired flight height by 10m (32 ft) up or down, ifrequired. The software does not allowthe heightto be set lowerthan 75 m (246ft) or higherthan 750 m (2460 ft).

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To release the 

### Fly 

### to command, tap 

# X in the message box on the map. The unmanned aircraft returns to the desired flight height itwas at beforethe 

### Fly

### to pattern began. Itflies to the previous waypoint and resumes mapping when it reaches the pointthat mapping paused. 

### Note

- If you tap themap again while the unmannedaircraft is in the Fly topattern, tap 

# V in the message boxon themap to fly to thenewlocation on themap. 

### Hold Use the@ button when another aircraft in thevicinity is observed. When you tap@, the unmanned aircraft begins orbiting its current location atthe desired flight height in 200m {656 ftj diameter circles. Mapping is paused. Ifthe 

### Hold command is initiated during thetransition between blocks which are at different heights, the 

### desiredflight height is the height ofthe next block. lftheflight height ofthe next block is:



### • lowerthan the previous block, the aircraft circles downward until it reaches the height ofthe next block. 

### • higherthan the previous block, the aircraft circles upward until it reaches the height ofthe next block. When in the Hold pattern, you can adjustthe unmanned aircraft's height by 10m (32ft) up or down, ifrequired. The software does not allowthe height to be set lowerthan 75 m (246ft) or higher than 750 m (2460ft). To release theHoldcommand, tap 

# X in the message box on the map. The unmanned aircraft returns to the desired flight height itwas at before the Hold pattern began. Itflies to the previous waypoint and resumes mapping when it reaches the pointthat mapping paused. 

### Here Use



## the~ button when the unmanned aircraft must be removed from thegeneral area of mapping and you wantto have it within close sight. 

### 5 When you tap 

### Al.iia, the unmanned aircraft immediately flies to the location oftheground control station (GCS) and orbits there atthe desired flight height in 200m (656ft) diameter circles. Mapping is paused. Ifthe 

### Here command is initiated during thetransition between blocks which are at different heights, the

### desired flight heightis the height ofthe next block. Iftheflight height ofthe next block is:



### • lowerthan the previous block, the aircraft flies to the GCS location while 

### descending. Ifthe desired height is notyet reached atthe GCS location, the aircraft circles downward until the desired height is reached. 

### • higherthan the previous block, the aircraft flies to the GCS location while 

### ascending. Ifthe desired height is notyet reached atthe GCS location, the aircraft circles upward untilthe desired height is reached.

Trimble UXS Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 864 Completing a Flight When in the 

### Here pattern, you can adjust the unmanned aircraft's height by 10m (32ft) up or down, ifrequired. The software does not allowthe height to be set lower than 75 m (246ft) or higher than 750 m (2460 ft). To release the

### Here command, tap 

# X in the message boxon the map. The unmanned aircraft returns to the desired flight height itwas at before the 

### Here pattern began. Itflies to the previous waypoint and resumes mapping when it reaches the pointthat mapping paused. 

### Right Use the@ button when you want to move the unmanned aircraft rightward from its current position but have itclose to its current location. When you tap

# 0,the unmanned aircraft flies 300m (984ft) to the right ofthe current heading and then orbits there atthe desired flight height in 200m (656ft) diameter circles. Mapping is paused. If the

### Right command is initiated during thetransition between blocks which are at different heights, the

### desired flight heightis the height ofthe next block. lftheflight height ofthe next block is: 

### • lowerthan the previous block, the aircraft flies to the right while 

### descending. Ifthe desired height is notyet reached atthe orbit location, the aircraft circles downward untilthe desired height is reached. 

### • higherthan the previous block, the aircraft flies to the rightwhile

### ascending. Ifthe desired height is notyet reached atthe orbit location, the aircraft circles upward untilthe desired height is reached. When in the

### Right pattern, you can adjustthe unmanned aircraft's height by 10m (32ft) up or down, ifrequired. The software does not allowthe height to be set lowerthan 75 m (246ft) or higher than 750 m (2460 ft). To release the

### Right command, tap 

## X in the message boxon the map. The unmanned aircraft returns to the desired flight height itwas at before the Right pattern began. Itflies to the previous waypoint and resumes mapping when it reaches the pointthat mapping paused. 

## FTS Activate the FlightTermination System (FTS) when the UX5 must be removed from the air as quickly as possible. The® button can be used during takeoff, cruise flight, and landing. To activate the FTS, tap®and ifprompted, confirm FTS activation in the message box on the map. 

### Note- If you do not tap

# V in themessage box, the UXS continues the flight. Note- Confirmation is always required, except during takeoffwhen the UXS is still

### below25m {82ft}. The unmanned aircraft immediately aborts theflight. During cruise flight, this involves:

1. The motor powers down and the speed lowers to 70 kph (43 mph). 2. The unmanned aircraft orbits down in 200m (656ft) diameter circles until it reaches a height of

Trimble UXS Aerial imaging Solution User Guide 874 Completing a Flight 10m (33ft). 3. The unmanned aircraft levels its wings, slows, and glides to the ground. Ifyou activate FTS when the unmanned aircraft is at a height of less than 25m (82ft) -that is, during takeoffor landing -then the unmanned aircraft slows to 60 kph (37 mph) and flies downward in a straight line atthe current heading until itglides totheground. 

### Abort Note

-

**The~·** 

### button is available onlyduring the final leg of the landing when the aircraftis more than 15m(49ft) above ground. Make sure you consider the obstacle clearances for theAbortmanoeuvre beforeyou tap";.(/_ Formore information, see Obstacle clearancesfor landing, page35. Use

**the~** button to abortthe landing. When you tap 

### :-t._/, the unmanned aircraft climbs to 75 m (246ft) in the direction ofthe landing heading and then turns to the landing entry pointto startthe landing circuit again. To land you musttap 

# V in the message box on the map again. 

## Dealing with a crash Acrash is an accident associated with the operation ofan aircraft in which:

• a person is fatally or seriously injured • the aircraft sustains damage orstructural failure • the aircraft is missing or completely inaccessible 

### Note- A landing on the intendedlandingsite thatcauses damage to the aircraft due to the landing surface cannotbeseen as a crash.

1. Ifa crash occurs which causes injuries ordeath, you must: a. Contact the emergency services. b. Help where necessary, without risking your own life. c. Make a perimeter around the accident. Make sure no evidence disappears. d. Notify your civil aviation authority (CAA). 2. Ifa crash occurs which causes damageto anotherobject: a. Contact the emergency services when necessary (for example, ifgas, electricity, orwater supplies are affected). b. Contact the owners ofthe objectthat is hit. c. Notifyyour civil aviation authority. 3. Take pictures ofthe crash site. Download the data files from the GCS and send all data and pictures to yourTrimble distributor.

Trimble UXS Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 884 Completing a Flight 

# Landing the UXS 

# & CAUTION- It is your responsibility to ensure the safety ofthe unmanned aircraft during landing. To do this you must: -Have visual contact with the unmanned aircraft at all times. -Observe the zone of operation forthe unmanned aircraft and look out for other aerial objects. -Ensure obstacle clearance. -Locate the unmanned aircraft on theTablet screen.
WARNING- Make sure there are no people or obstacles nearthe landing zone. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury and damage to the rover. After passing the last waypoint on the scan lines, the UX5 terminates its flight plan and initiates a normal landing sequence. Itflies at cruise height to the entry pointwhich is located 300m (984ft) from the landing location. It starts circling downward in 200m (656ft) diameter circles until it reaches a height of75 m (246ft). It keeps circling in left or right circles, depending on the direction specified in the Aerial Imaging software, untilyou tap 

# V in the message box on the map. To complete the landing, tap Vin the message boxon the map. The UX5 finishes its current circle until it reaches the intersection with the landing direction and then it starts the final leg ofthe landing.

Trimble UXS Aerial imaging Solution User Guide 894 Completing a Flight The image belowshows the linear landing circuit using a landing orientation set to right turns.



## Locating the UXS after landing Ifthe UXS has landed somewhere in the field and you are not able to visually locate it, you can track it using the tracking system receiver.

1. On the receiver, press and hold the On/Off key forthree seconds to poweron the receiver. 2. Press the Menu/ OK key to enterthe menu. 3. Select the transmitteryou want to track down using theScan key and then press the Menu/OK key to confirm. 4. Fold outthe four antennas on the receiver and then place the receiver on the palm ofyour hand, taking care notto touch any ofthe antennas. 5. Increase the gain as much as possible using the Increase key. 6. To pick up the first signal pulses, hold the receiver in front ofyou at high level and slowly turn 360°, scanning the horizon with the antenna. Tip- Make sure the internal antenna is selected. The range ofthe receiver is wider ifyou track from an elevation. Always hold the receiver in front ofyou so thatthe receiver can distinguish between incoming signals from the front and the back.

Trimble UXS Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 904 Completing a Flight Each received signal pulse and its strength are shown on thetransmitter bar/received signal strength indicatorand indicated with an audible signal. 7. Scan the area to determinethedirection with the highestsignal strength. Ifthesignal strength is the same in all directions, reduce the gain using the Decrease key until the received signal strength is halfthetransmitter bar and then repeat the scan. 

### 8. Follow the determined direction. Repeat the scan at intervals to verify the direction you need to head in to locate the UXS. 

### Note

- lfyou experience difficulties finding the rover following one direction, trydoing thescan from a different location andlocating the cross-section between thenewandpreviously found direction. For more information on using thetracker system, refer to the user documentation forthe tracker transmitter and receiver. 

# Completing the post-flight checklist

1. Afterthe UXS has successfully landed, tap®. 2. A message warns thatthe UXS should be on the ground. Do one ofthefollowing: • Ifthe UXS is 

### noton the ground, tap 

## X. You will return to theflight monitoring screen. • Ifthe UXS is on the ground, tap

# V. The UXS goes into standby mode and the post-flight checklist appears. 

### 3. Remove the download port cap from theeBox and then attach the download cable to the eBox and the modem. 

### 4. Click). The software detects the cable connection and automatically starts downloading the log files from the eBox to theTablet. 

### Note -If there is an issue with the cable connection, thepost-flightchecklistreturns to theprevious screen. Detachandthen reattachthe cable and then click). 5. When prompted, disconnect the download cable and then reattach the download port cap to the eBox. 6. When prompted, remove the camera from the unmanned aircraft. Trimble recommends deletingthetest images taken on theground from the SD card. Verify thatthe numberof images taken during theflight are equal to the amount ofshutter commands recorded in the flight log. Ifyou have notdeleted thetest images from the SD card, there will be a mismatch between the number ofimages and the numberofshutter commands and you will need to correct this. For more information, see Exporting flight data for processing, page 96. 

### Note

- If you have images from more than one flight on thecamera, youmayneedto remove theSD card from the camera, insertitinto the Tablet, and then use Windows Explorertonavigate to the correct folder on theSD card to viewthenumberof images taken for the flight. To do this you wi/1

Trimble UXS Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 914 Completing a Flight need a USB to SD cardreader oran externalstorage device. Formore information, see Locating yourequipment, page 60. 7. Select the check boxfortheblock(s) thatweresuccessfully mapped during the flight. 8. Tap

# V to close the post-flight checklist and return to the Flights tab. The status oftheflight changes to:

# 0 Flown, log



## file~ downloaded and settings frozen. To redo this flight, make a copy ofthe flight. The settings ofthe newflight are editable. In the Blocks tab, one ofthefollowing icons appears nextto the block name in the block list:

• ®Successfully mapped and settings frozen. • • Notsuccessfully



# m~pped and settings frozen. lfthe log files were downloaded the

# 0 icon appears nextto the block numberon the map. Afrozen block can still be scheduled in otherflights. ltwill be flown again with the same settings. To map the block with differentsettings, make a copy ofthe block and change thesettings as required. 

# Disassembling the launcher For safe disassembly ofthe launcher, refer to the Trimble UXS Launcher Quick Start Guide.

1. Ifyou have notyet released thetension on the launcher cord, then do so now. To release thetension, release theforce with the crank very gentlywhile pulling the release handles in thefront ofthe launcher upward. This is safest donewith two people, with one person carefully winding the crank counter-clockwise to counteract theforce on 

### the elastics. 

# I

2. Removethe lock pin on the launch dock and detach the launcher cord. 3. Using the crank, tighten the launcher cord so that most ofthe cord is in the launch slide butthe end remains out. Remove the crank.

Trimble UXS Aerial imaging Solution User Guide 924 Completing a Flight 4. Slide the launch dock offthefront ofthe launch slide. 5. To detach the V-support, turn the knob upward and then slide the pins out ofthe holes in the 

### launch slide. 

### Removethe lock 

### pin on the V-support to fold 

### the legs 

### and then reinsert 

### the lock pin. 

# & CAUTION- Take care when folding the V-support legs not tojam or cut fingers. 6. Open 

### the handlefixes on 

### the launch slide and fold the launch slide. 7. Return thefollowing items to the launcher bag: • safety pin • launch dock with lock pin • V-support • crank • launch slide with elastics For more information, see Locating your equipment, page 60.

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# Analysis and Export

• Transferring the images • Returning the project to theAerial Imaging Desktop software • Exporting flight data for processing 

## CHAPTER 

# 5

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# Transferring the images Note - 

### If you alreadytransferred the images from the camera to an externalstorage device in the field, then transfer the images from thatdevice to a location on the computerrunning theAerialImaging Desktopsoftware, orto a networklocation. Ifyou have notalready transferred the images from the camera:

1. When you return to the office, remove the SD card from the camera. 2. Insert the SD card into an office computer and then transferthe images from the SD card to a location on the computeror a network location. 3. Delete the images from theSD card. 4. Replace the SD card in the camera. Note- 

### Because the camerahasno electronic communication with the external/ens, the image properties (exifdata) showa 0 valuefor theproperties linked to the lens. Theseproperties are: F-stop, focal length andmax. aperture. 

# Returning the project to the Aerial Imaging Desktop software Although you can use theAerial Imaging software on theTrimbleTablet to analyze and export the flight data for processing, itwill typically be done in the office using the Aerial Imaging Desktop software. To be ableto do this you must exportthe project from theAerial Imaging software on the Tablet and import itto theAerial Imaging Desktop software. To export the projectfrom theAerial Imaging software on theTablet:

1. In the 

### Projects screen, select the projectto export. 2.



## Click~ ... The Export wizard appears. 3. Select the GWT format. Click Next. 4. Navigate to thefolder where you wantto save the project. IftheTablet cannot access a network folder, then insert a USB stick and then navigate to afolder on the USB stick. 5. Enter thefile name and then click Save. The exported project is saved as a .gwtfile in thefolderyou selected. 6. Click 

### Finish to close the Export wizard. To importthe projectto theAerial Imaging Desktop software:



### 1. Start the Aerial Imaging Desktop software. 2. In the

### AerialImaging Home screen or

### Projects screen, tap

# tj,

Trimble UXS Aerial imaging Solution User Guide 955 Analysis and Export 3. Navigate to the location ofthe .gwtfile, select it and then tap Open. The projectyou imported is listed in the

### Projects screen and the projectthumbnail appears. 

# Exporting flight data for processing Note- You can export flight data from theAerialImaging Desktopsoftware, or from theAerial imaging software on the Trimble Tablet, if you have copiedtheimages tothe Tablet. 1. In the

### Projects screen, select the projectto exportflight data from. 2. Click

# C::-t. The 

### Exportwizard appears. 3. Select the format to export to: • To process theflight data usingTrimble Business Center software, select the .jxl option. • To process theflight data using other processing software, select the .csv/.txt option. 4. Click Next. 5. Select the flight to export and then select thefolder where you have stored the images forthat flight. The summary atthe bottom ofthe windowshows you the number ofcamera triggers in the flight log file and the numberofimages in the selected image folder. Ifthese numbers do not correspond, you have the option to correct it using theAerial Imaging software. For each scan line the software matches the shutter commands with the number of images. 

### Note- Thefiles mustbecorrectedbefore exporting to Trimble Business Center. Note -If there are more than three imagesmissing ormore than three additional images (excluding testimages orimages from another flight}, Trimble recommendsperforming the flight again. Ifthere are:

• Too many images, the automatic correction will delete test images or images from a previous flight. In any other case where scan lines have more images than shutter commands, the extra images are dropped atthe end ofthe scan line, regardless ofwhere in the scan linethe extra images occurred. • Not enough images, where scan lines have more shutter commands than images, the extra shutter commands are dropped atthe end ofthescan line, regardless ofwhere in the scan linethe extra shutter commands occurred. 

### Note -If themissing images are notdue to obvious reasonssuch as a depletedcamerabattery duringflight, anSD card with incorrectspecifications (see Locating your equipment, page 60), orincorrect camerasettings, contactyourTrimble distributor. A message appears, showing the correction results. 6. Click Next. 7. Enter afile name for the exported flight data and then click Save.

Trimble UXS Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 965 Analysis and Export By defaultthe exported file is stored in the same folderas the images forthe flight. This is required for processing .jxl files using Trimble Business Center. 

### 8. Click Finish 

### to dosethe Exportwizard.

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### CHAPTER 

# 6

Troubleshooting

• Errors and warnings • Landing issues • Aerial Imaging software issues • eBox LED status • Technical support

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# Errors and warnings This topic describes error messages orwarnings that may appear. Ifthe problem persists, contact yourTrimble distributor. 

## Low battery level
Pre-flight, beforeARM Pre-flight, after ARM

In-flight



## Loss of GPS lock
Pre-flight, before ARM

Pre-flight, afterARM

In-flight Replace the battery with afully charged battery and then redo the flight checklist.

1. Disarm the UXS via software. lfthat does notwork, disarm the UXS by pressing the Mode button once (one flash) taking care to avoid the propellers. 2. Replace the battery with afully charged battery and then redo the flight checklist. Ifthe landing location is nottoo far from the location ofthe UXS and the battery level is nottoo low, tap the® button. Otherwise, tap theQ9button.

You will not be able to ARM the UXS.



### 1. Press the Mode button once (one flash) to restart the eBox. 2. Redo the checklist. 1. Disarm the UXS via software. Ifthat does notwork, disarm the UXS by pressing the Mode button once (one flash) taking care to avoid the propellers. 2. Press the Mode button once (one flash) to restart the eBox. 3. Redo the checklist. The automaticfailsafe mechanism is activated. See Failsafes during flight, page 81.

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# Communication loss

Pre-flight, beforeARM
Pre-flight, afterARM

In-flight 

# Camera errors

The camera is taking a picture every 20 to 25 seconds. 

# eBox errors You will not be able to ARM the UXS. 1. Press the Mode button once (one flash) to restart the eBox. 2. Redo the checklist. 1. Disarm the UXS via software. Ifthat does notwork, disarm the UXS by pressing the Mode button once (one flash) taking care to avoid the propellers. 2. Press the Mode button once (oneflash) to restart the eBox. 3. Redo the checklist. The automaticfailsafe mechanism is activated. See Failsafes during flight, page 81.

1. Abort the checklist. 2. Disconnect the UXS battery. 3. Restart the checklist.

There are two types ofeBox errors that can occur:

• Autopilot errors • Miscellaneous eBox errors The appropriate action to take depends on the stage oftheflight thatthe error occurs. For more information, see:

• Taking action when an Autopilot error occurs, page 104 • Taking action when an eBox error occurs, page 104

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### Autopilot error message types The table belowexplains thetypes ofautopilot errorthat can occur.

2 There is an airspeed sensor hardware problem. 3 There is an autopilotconfiguration problem. 4 There is an autopilotconfiguration problem. 9 There is a pitch gyro sensor hardware problem. 11 There is a roll gyro sensor hardware problem. 13 There is ayaw gyro sensor hardware problem. 16 There is an autopilotconfiguration problem. 17 There is an invalid command in theflight plan. 18 There is an autopilotconfiguration problem. 19 There is an autopilotconfiguration problem. 20 There is an autopilotconfiguration problem. 21 There is an autopilotconfiguration problem. 22 There is agyro sensor hardware problem. 23 There is an accelerometersensor hardware problem. 25 The aircraft has flown past the 300 km limit. 26 The flight plan contains a waypoint that is outsideofthegeofence; orthe aircraft has flown outside ofthe geofence. 35 There is an autopilotconfiguration problem. 36 There is agyro sensor hardware problem. 37 There is an autopilotconfiguration problem. 38 There is an autopilotconfiguration problem. 39 There is an autopilotconfiguration problem. 40 There is an autopilotconfiguration problem.

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41 There is an autopilotconfiguration problem. 42 There is an autopilot configuration problem. 43 There is an autopilot configuration problem. 44 There is an autopilot configuration problem. 45 There is an autopilot configuration problem. 46 The flight plan contains awaypoint that exceeds the maximum allowed distance from thetakeofflocation. 47 The aircraft is close to the 300 km limit. 49 There is an autopilotconfiguration problem. 50 There is an autopilot configuration problem. 51 There is an autopilot configuration problem. 52 There is aGPS receiver hardware problem. 53 There is an autopilot configuration problem. 55 There is an autopilot configuration problem. 56 There is an autopilot hardware problem. 57 There is an autopilot hardware problem. 58 There is an accelerometer sensor hardware problem. 59 There is a GPS receiver hardware problem. 60 There is an autopilot configuration problem. 61 There is an airspeed sensor hardware problem. 63 There is an autopilot configuration problem. 64 There is an autopilotconfiguration problem. 65 There is an autopilot configuration problem. 66 There is an autopilotconfiguration problem. 67 There is an autopilot configuration problem. 68 There is an autopilot configuration problem.

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69 There is an autopilot hardware problem. 71 There is an accelerometer sensor hardware problem. 72 There are multiple errors. 73 There is an autopilot configuration problem. 74 There is an autopilotconfiguration problem. 77 There is an autopilot configuration problem. 78 There is an autopilotconfiguration problem. 79 There is an autopilot configuration problem. 80 There is an accelerometer sensor hardware problem. 81 There is an invalid command in theflight plan. 84 There is an autopilotconfiguration problem. 85 There is an autopilot configuration problem. 86 The aircraft is above the maximum altitude limit. 87 There is an autopilotconfiguration problem. 88 The flight plan contains a waypoint that is abovethe maximum allowed altitudefrom thetakeofflocation. 89 The flight plan contains awaypoint that is outside ofthegeofence. 90 There is a pitch gyro sensor hardware problem. 91 There is a roll gyro sensor hardware problem. 92 There is ayaw gyro sensor hardware problem. 93 There is an accelerometer sensor hardware problem. 94 There is an accelerometersensor hardware problem. 95 There is an accelerometer sensor hardware problem.

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### Taking action when an Autopilot error occurs

Pre-flight, beforeARM
Pre-flight, after ARM

In-flight You will not be able to ARM the UXS. 1. Press the Mode button once (one flash) to restart the eBox. 2. Redo the checklist. 1. Disarm the UXS via software. Ifthat does notwork, disarm the UXS by pressing the Mode button once (one flash) taking care to avoid the propellers. 2. Press the Mode button once (one flash) to restart the eBox. 3. Redo the checklist. Ifthe landing location is not too far from the location ofthe UXS and the battery level is nottoo low, , tap the® button. Otherwise, tap the@button. 

### Taking action when an eBox error occurs Miscellaneous eBox errors include eBox altitude pressure sensor errors. Pre-flight, beforeARM
Pre-flight, afterARM

In-flight 

# Landing issues You will not be able to ARM the UXS. 1. Press the Mode button once (oneflash) to restart the eBox. 2. Redo the checklist. 1. Disarm the UXS via software. Ifthat does notwork, disarm the UXS by pressing the Mode button once (one flash) taking care to avoid the propellers. 2. Disconnect and then reconnect the battery to restart the eBox. 3. Redo the checklist. Always use@.

lfthe unmanned aircraft does not automatically poweroffthe motorafter landing, Trimble recommends manually powering offthe motoras soon as possible to avoid motordamage. To

Trimble UXS Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 1046 Troubleshooting manually power offthe UXS, tap the@button in the Aerial Imaging software. Ifthat does not work, press and hold the Mode button on the eBox until the LED flashes 

### three times. 

# & WARNING- Always take care to avoid contact with the propeller blades. Contact with moving propeller blades can result in serious personal injury. 

# Aerial Imaging software issues IftheAerial Imaging software on the GCS freezes or crashes when the UXS is in the air, see Aerial Imaging software freezes or crashes, page 

### 1. Ifthe software crashes, a crash dump file is automatically created. You are prompted to select the crash dump location and you can then send thefile to TrimbleTechnical Support.

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# eBox LED status The diagram belowshows the status ofthe LEOs on the eBox.

J I ·, ' 

# •

•
Technical support Ifyou have an issue and cannot find the information you need in the product documentation, contact yourTrimble distributor.

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### CHAPTER 

# 7
Specifications and Settings

• UXS specifications • Camera specifications • Camera 

### settings • Battery 

### charger settings

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# UXS specifications The UX5 aerial imaging rover has the following specifications: 

## Power/battery
Battery type Nominal energy capacity Nominal voltage Battery charger settings for charging: -Maximum current -Voltage Battery charger settings for discharging: -Maximum current -Cut-offvoltage Battery charging time 

## Height

Minimum flight height Maximum flight height Maximum operational ceiling (recommended) Lithium polymer 

### 6000mAh 14.8V



### 6A 16.8

## v+/- 0.03

## v
40A 9V Maximum 2 hours iffully discharged.



### 75 m 

### (246ft) 750 m 

### (2460 ft) 5000 m (16,400 ft) Note - UXSnottestedabove 2500m (8202ft).

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# Dimensions

Maximum takeoffweight {MTOW) 2.5 kg {5.51bs) Wing span 100em (39.3 ") Length 65 em {25.6 ") Height 10.5 em (4.1") 

# &. CAUTION- Any deviation leading to a different maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) must be approved by Trimble. 

# Camera specifications The camera has thefollowing specifications:

Effective pixels 23.4 megapixels 16.1 megapixels Image sensor APS-C 23.5 x 15.6 mm (0.93 X APS-C 23.5 x 15.6 mm {0.93 X 0.61")CMOS 0.61") CMOS Focal length 15 mm {0.6") 15 mm {0.6") F-aperture 4.5-22 4.5-22 Shutterspeed 1/4000-60 1/4000-30 ISO sensitivity ISO 100-25600equivalent ISO 100-25600equivalent Display 7.5 em {3") 7.5cm (3") Dimensions 109.6 x 62.8 x 35.7 mm 110.8x58.8x32.5 mm {width x height x depth) {4.31 X2.47 X 1.41") {4.36 X 2.31 X 1.28 ") Weight 224 g {0.49lb) body only 218g (0.481b) body only Battery charging time Approximately 310 minutes Approximately 280 minutes when fully discharged when fully discharged

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# Camera settings The camera arrives with the appropriate settings required to obtain good aerial images set by Trimble. These settings are listed belowforthe:

• Sony a5100 camera settings • Sony NEX-5 camera settings, page 115 Note the following:

• Settings that are greyed out in the camera menus cannot be selected and so are not listed here. • Avalue of"-" in thetables below indicates thatthevalue forthat setting is not set and is not required. 

## Sony a5100 camera settings Menu settings



# ~ Camera settings

1 Shoot Mode Shutter Priority Image Size L:24M Aspect Ratio 3:2 Quality Fine 2 Movie File Format AVCHD Movie Record Settings SOi 17M (FH) Dual Video REC 

### Off Drive Mode Single Shooting Flash Mode Fill-flash 3 Flash Comp. ±0.0 Red Eye Reduction 

### Off Focus Area Center AF Illuminator 

### Off

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4 Exposure Comp. ±0.0 ISO ISO AUTO 

### 5 Metering Mode Multi White Balance Auto For the NIR camera, use custom brightness/colorsettings. See Setting brightness/color settings for the NIR camera, page 57 DRO/Auto-HDR O-Range Opt.- AUTO Creative Style Standard Picture Effect Off 

### 6 Focus Magnifier High ISO NR Normal Smile/Face Detect. Off 

### 7 Soft Skin Effect Off Color Space sRGB 8 Video Auto SlowShutter Off Audio Recording Off Wind Noise Reduct. Off ShootingTip List

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# 0 Custom settings

1 Zebra Off MF Assist Off Focus Magnif. Time No limit Grid Line Diag +squaregrid Movie Marker Display Off Movie MarkerSettings Center Off Aspect Off Safety zone Off Guideframe Off 

### 2 Auto Review Off DISP Button Display all info Peaking Level High Peaking Color Red Exposure Set. Guide Off 

### 3 Live View Display Setting effect ON Disp. Cont. AF Area Off Zoom Setting Optical zoom only Release w/o lens Enable AEL w/ shutter Off

Trimble UXS Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 1127 Specifications and Settings



### 4 Self portrait/ -timer Off Exp. Comp. Set. Ambient only Face Registration AF Micro Adj. AF Adjustment Set. Off Clear 5 Lens Comp. Shading Comp. Chro. Aber. Comp. Distortion Comp. Custom Key Settings Center Button MOVIE Button 

# •'if£\ Wireless
Airplane Mode 

# c• •c Application Off Off Off Change all items to "Not set" EXCEPT Focus Magnifier Movie mode only

On

There are no relevant settings set in theApplication menu. 

# [E] Playback
Display Rotation Off

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# ..ca..

..... Setup

1 Monitor Brightness Audio Signals Tile Menu Delete Confirm. 

### 2 Power Save StartTime PAS/NTSC Selector Touch Operation HDMI Settings HDMI Resolution HDMIInfo. Display CTRL FOR HDMI 3 USB Connection USB LUN Setting Language Date/TimeSetup Area Setting 4 Format File Number Folder name 

### 5 Version Setting Reset Manual Off Off "Cancel" first 30mins
Off
Auto Off Off Auto Multi English Set the correct date and time foryour location and the format used by yourorganization. Set the correct area for your location.
Series Date form

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## Sony NEX-5 camera settings Lens settings
Aperture ring Focus ring



### Menu settings 

### Shoot Mode

Shoot Mode



## camera

Drive Mode Flash Mode AF/MFSelect Autofocus Area Autofocus Mode Touch Shutter ObjectTracking 

## I Tracking Focus Zoom Face Detection Face Registration 

### f/4.5 3+m 

### Note- This is setandcalibratedbythe manufacturerandmust notchange. Foryourreference, thisposition corresponds with the white dot appearingbelow the right edge of the red0 in the 10ft mark.

S (Shutter priority) 1/1000or above

Remote Cdr.

Off

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SmileShutter Off Auto Port Framing Off Soft Skin Effect Off Shooting Tip List LCD Display DISP Button



### Image Size
Image Size Aspect Ratio Quality Movie File Format
Movie Record Setting 

### Brightness/Color Display All Info Enable thefollowing:

• Display All Info • Big Font Size Disp • Histogram

L:16M 

### 3:2 Fine NEXSR: N/A NEX ST: AVCHD NEXSR: N/A NEX ST: 25p 17M (FH)

Exposure Compensation 

### ± 0.0

ISO White Balance For the NIR camera: 

### + 1.0with the UV HAZE (orange) filter + 2.0with the Nl R(black) filter Auto AutoWB For the NIR camera, use custom brightness/color settings. See

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Metering Mode ORO/Auto HDR Picture Effect Creative Style 

### Playback Setting brightness/color settings for the Nl Rcamera, page 59 Multi O-Range Optimizer Off Standard

There are no relevant settings set in the Playback menu. 

### Application There are no relevant settings set in theApplication menu. 

### Setup Shooting settings

AElwith shutter On AF Illuminator Off live View Display Setting Effect On Auto Review Off Grid line Off Peaking level Mid Peaking Color Red Clear ImageZoom Off Digital Zoom Off Self-portrait Self-timer Off MF Assist On MF Assist Time 2Sec ColorSpace sRGB

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Release without Lens Front Curtain Shutter Long Exposure NR High ISO NR Lens Comp.:Shading Lens Comp.: ChromaticAberation Lens Comp.: Distortion Auto Slow Shutter MovieAudio Rec. Wind Noise Reduction AF Micro Adjustment 

### Main settings

Menu Start Function Menu Settings MOVIE Button Custom Key Settings Touch Operation Beep Language Date/TimeSetup Area Setting Help Guide Display Power Save Enable Off Off Normal Auto Auto Auto Off On On

NEX SR:Top NEX ST: Previous
Off
Off Off English Set the correct date and time foryour location and theformat used by yourorganization. Set the correct area foryour location. Off Standard

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Power Saving StartTime LCD Brightness Display Color Wide Image Playback Display HDMI Resolution CTRL for HDMI USB Connection Cleaning Mode Version Initialize Memory card tool

Format
File Number Folder Name New Folder Recover Image DB Display Card Space 30min Manual White Normal Manual Rotate Auto On Auto {Click to clean the sensor.) (Click to see thecamera and lens version.) (Click to reset settings.)

(Click to format acard.) Series Date Form (Click to create a folder.) (Click to recover the image database.) Click to viewcard space usage.)

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### Network settings

Access Point Settings Edit Device Name Display MAC Address
Reset View on Smartphone

## I SSID/PW Reset



### Reset Network Settings Airplane Mode (NEX ST only) (Click to viewthe MAC address.)
NEX SR: (Click to reset the remoteview.) NEX ST: (Click to execute smartphone connection SSID and password reset.) (Click to reset the network settings.) On

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# Battery charger settings When the charger power on, it displays thefollowing parameters forthe battery:

• LiPo manual • C:5.0A 6000mAh 

# & WARNING -Always check that the settings on the charger are correct before charging the battery. Incorrect charger settings may result in damage to the battery, severe burning and fire hazards. Ifthe settings are incorrect, correct them using the steps below:

1. To change the battery type, press and hold the Prog/Mode key fortwo seconds. Repeat the button press untilthe charger screen shows "LiPo manual" or "Lilo manual" or "LiFe manual". 2. Briefly press the Prog/Mode key (for less than two seconds). 3. To change the lithium type, press the DEC or INC key untilthe lithium type is set to "LiPo". 4. To change thevoltage per cell, press the Enter/Start key and then press the DEC or INC key untilthevoltage is set to "4.20V/C". 

### 5. Briefly press 

### the Prog/Modekey (for less than two seconds). 6. In the main screen, the "C:x.xA" entry is blinking. Press the DEC or INC key until it shows "5.0". 7. To change the battery capacity, press the Enter/Start key and then press the DEC or INC key untilthe battery capacity is setto "6000mAh". Your charger is nowset and should show:

• LiPo manual • C:5.0A 6000mAh 

# UXS battery safety The following information has been provided by the manufacturer ofthe UX5 battery. You should familiarize yourselfwith the information in this section so thatyou know howto look afterthe battery and can take fast, appropriate safety action 

### if required. This section contains the following:

• Hazards identification, page 122 • First aid measures, page 124 • Fire fighting measures, page 124 • Accidental release measures, page 125 • Handling and storage, page 125 • Exposure controls and personal protection, page 127

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• Physical and chemical properties, page 127 • Stability and reactivity, page 127 • Toxicological information, page 128 • Disposal considerations, page 128 • Transportation information, page 128 

# Hazards identification Emergency overview

• Do not open or disassemble. • Do not expose to fire or open flame. • Do not mixwith batteries ofvarying sizes, chemistries ortypes. • Do not puncture, deform incinerate or heat above 85 

### oc (185 

### oF). 

### Potential health effects The materials contained in this battery may only represent a hazard 

### ifthe integrity ofthe battery is compromised or ifthe battery is physically or electrically abused. (1) Physical: The Lithium ion polymer rechargeable batteries described in this Material Safety Data Sheet are sealed units which are not hazardous when used according to the recommendations ofthe Manufacturer. Under normal conditions ofuse, the solid electrode materials and liquid electrolyte they contain are non-reactive provided the battery integrity is maintained and seals remain intact. Risk ofexposure is only in case ofabuse (mechanical, thermal, electrical) leading to the activation of safety valves and/orthe rupture ofthe battery containers. Electrolyte leakage, electrode materials reaction with moisture/wateror battery vent/explosion/fire may follow, depending upon the circumstances. (2) Chemical: Classification ofdangerous substances contained into the product as per directive 67 /548/EEC:

473894-38-1 182442-95-1 LiCoo2 LiMnNiCo02 >lOOO 

### ·c N/A 0.1mg/m 3 as Co 1.0mg/m3 R22 R43 52 522 524 526 536

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EC: 96-49-1 EMC: 623-53-0

21324-40-3 Organic solvents (ECEMC)

liPF6

(1)- Nature ofspecial risks: EC: 38 

### oc (1oo OF) EMC: 4 

### oc (39 °F)

N/A (decomposes at

160 

### oc (320 °F))

R14 Reacts with water R21 Harmful in contact with skin R22 Harmful ifswallowed R41 Risk ofserious damage to the eye as Ni OSHA EC: 243 

### oc None (469 °F) established EMC: OSHA 90 

### oc (194 OF) N/A None established

OSHA

R42/43 May cause sensitization by inhalation and skin contact R43 May cause sensitization by skin contact (2) -Safety advice: 52 Keep out ofreach from children 58 Keep away from moisture 522 Do not breathe dust 524 Avoid contact with skin Flammable R21 52 524 R22 526 535 R41 537 545 R42/43
Irritant R14 52 58 522 Corrosive R21 524 526 R22 536 537 R41 545 R43

526 In case ofcontact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty ofwater and seek medical Protective clothing 536 Wear suitable protective clothing 537 Wear suitable gloves

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# First aid measures In case ofbattery rupture or explosion, evacuate personnel from contaminated area and provide maximum ventilation to clear 

### outfumes/gases. 

### In all cases wherefirst aid is applied, seekmedical attention. Eye contact

• Flush with plenty ofwater (eyelids held open) for at least 15 minutes. Skin contact

• Remove all contaminated clothing and flush affected areas with plenty ofwater and soap for at least 15 minutes. • Do not apply greases or ointments. Ingestion

• Dilute by giving plenty ofwater and get immediate medical attention. • Make sure thatthe victim does notaspirate 

### vomited material by use ofpositional drainage. • Make sure that mucus does notobstruct the airway. • Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Inhalation

• Remove to fresh air and ventilatethe contaminated area. • Give oxygen or artificial respiration ifneeded. 

# Fire fighting measures Fire and explosion hazard The battery can leak and/orspoutvaporized or decomposed and combustible electrolyte fumes in case ofexposure above 70 oc (158 oF) resulting from inappropriate use orthe environment. Cells or batteries mayflame or leak potentially hazardous organicvapors ifexposed to excessive heat orfire. Fire, excessive heat, or overvoltage conditions may produce hazardous decomposition products. Damaged or opened cells or batteries can result in rapid heating and the release offlammable vapors. Vapors may be heavierthan air and may travel along the ground or be moved by ventilation to an ignition source and flash back Fire, excessive heat, or overvoltage conditions may produce hazardous decomposition products.

Trimble UXS Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 1247 Specifications and Settings Use a positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus ifbatteries are involved in afire. Full protective clothing is necessary. During waterapplication, caution is advised as burning pieces of flammable particles may be ejected from thefire. 

### Extinguishing media Suitable: 

### C02 Dry chemical orfoam extinguishers Notto be used: TypeD extinguishers 

### Special exposure hazards Following cell overheating dueto external source or dueto improper use, electrolyte leakage or battery container rupture may occur and release inner component/material in theenvironment.

Eye The electrolyte solution contained in the battery is irritantto oculartissues. contact: Skin The electrolyte solution contained in the battery causes skin irritation. contact: Ingestion: The ingestion ofelectrolyte solution causes tissue damageto throat and gastro/respiratory tract. Inhalation: Contents ofa leaking or ruptured battery can cause respiratory tract, mucus, membrane irritation and edema. 

### Special protective equipment Use self-contained breathing apparatus to avoid breathing irritant fumes. Wearprotectiveclothing and avoid body contactwith electrolytesolution. 

# Accidental release measures The material contained within the batteries would only be expelled underabusive conditions. Using shovel or broom, cover battery orspilled substances with dry sand orvermiculite, place in approved container (after cooling ifnecessary) and dispose in accordance with local regulations. 

# Handling and storage The batteries should not be opened, destroyed or incinerated since they may leak or rupture and release in the environmentthe ingredients they contain.

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### Handling Batteries are designed to be recharged. However, improperly charging a cell or battery may cause 

### the cell orbattery toflame. Use only approved chargers and procedures. Never disassemble a battery or bypass any safety device. Do not crush, pierce, short(+) and (-)battery terminals with conductive (i.e. metal) goods. Do 

### notdirectly 

### heat orsolder. Do not throw into fire. Do not mix batteries ofdifferenttypes and brands. Do not mix newand used batteries. 

### Keep batteries 

### in non conductive {i.e. plastic) trays. 

### Storage Do not store batteries above 60 oc (140 oF) or below -20 oc (-4 OF). Store batteries in a cool (below 30 oC/86 OF)), dry area that is subjectto littletemperature change. Elevated temperatures can result in reduced battery service life. Battery exposure to temperatures in excess of 130 oc (266 OF) will result in the batteryventing flammable liquid and gases. Batteries should be separated from other materials and stored in a noncombustible, well ventilated, sprinkler-protected structurewith sufficient clearance between walls and battery stacks. Do not store batteries in a mannerthat allows terminals to short circuit. Extended short-circuiting creates high temperatures in the cell. High temperatures can cause burns in skin or cause the cell to flame. Avoid reversing battery polarity within the battery assembly. To do so may cause cell to flame orto leak. Do not place batteries near heating equipment, nor expose to direct sunlight for long periods. 

### Other Follow manufacturers recommendations regarding maximum recommended currents and operating temperature range. Applying pressure on deforming the battery may lead to disassembly followed by eye, skin and throat irritation.

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# Exposure controls and personal protection No engineering controls are required for handing batteries that have not been damaged. Respiratory protection:
Hand protection: Eye protection:

Skin protection: Not necessary undernormal use. In case ofbattery rupture, use selfcontained full-face respiratory equipment. Not necessary undernormal use. Use gloves ifhandling a leaking or ruptured battery. Not necessary undernormal use. Wear safety goggles orglasses with side shields ifhandling a leaking or ruptured battery. Not necessary undernormal use. Use rubber protective working in case ofhandling ofa ruptured battery. 

# Physical and chemical properties Temperature range:

In storage During discharge During charge +30

## oc {86 

### OF) max. -20 to +60

## oc {-4 to +140 

### OF) 0 to +45 

## oc {+32 to 113 

### OF) 

# Stability and reactivity Conditions to avoid Heat above 60

## oc {140 

### OF) or incineration. Deform, mutilate, crush, pierce, disassemble Short circuit Prolonged exposure to humid conditions. 

### Materials to avoid 

### N/A -20 to +60

## oc (-4 to+140 

### OF) -20 to +60

## oc (-4 to +140 °F) 0 to +45 

## oc (+32 to 113 °F)

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### Hazardous decomposition products Fire, excessive heat, or overvoltage conditions may produce hazardous decomposition products. 

# Toxicological information

1. Irritancy: The electrolytes contained in this battery can irritate eyes with any contact. Prolonged contact with the skin or mucous membranes may cause irritation. 2. Sensitization: No information is available atthis time. 3. Carcinogenicity: No information is available atthis time. 4. Reproductive toxicity: No information is available atthis time. 5. Teratogenicity: No information is available atthis time. 6. Mutagenicity: No information is available atthis time. 

# Disposal considerations Dispose in accordance with applicable regulations which varyfrom country to country. (In most countries, thetrashing ofused batteries is forbidden and the end-users are invited to disposethem properly, eventually through not-for-profit profit organizations, mandated by local government ororganized on 

### a voluntary

### basis by 

### professionals). Batteries should be completely discharged priorto disposal and 

## I ortheterminals taped orcapped to prevent short circuit. When completely discharged it is notconsidered hazardous. This product does not contain any materials listed bythe United Stated EPA as requiring specific waste disposal requirements. These are exempted from the hazardous waste disposal standards under Universal Waste Regulations. Disposal oflarge quantities ofLithium-lon batteries or cells may be subjectto Federal, State, or Local regulations. Consult your local, state and provincial regulations regarding disposal ofthese batteries. 

# Transportation information United Nations UN No.: 3480 Classification: No Individual Lithium-polymer cells and battery packs with respectively not morethan 20Wh (Cell) and 100Wh (Battery) ofwatt-hours are not restricted for transport. (5.0Ah ofNominal Capacity: 5.0Ah x 3.7V

## =18.5Wh) 

### Packing Packing Instructions 965 forAirTransport
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### International conventions Air lATAYes Sea IMDGYes Land ADR (road) Yes RID (Rail) Yes 

### Other In the USA Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR Ch. 1 § 173-185) 

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### APPENDIX 

# A

Country-Specific Regulatory Information

• FAA conditions and limitations of operation 

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Trimble UXS Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 131A Country-Specific Regulatory Information 

# FAA conditions and limitations of operation The United States ofAmerica Department ofTransportation Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) has granted Exemption No. 11110for operation ofTrimble unmanned aviation systems forthe purpose ofprecision aerial surveys in the United States. Failure to comply with any ofthe conditions and limitations of this grant of exemption will be grounds for the immediate suspension or rescission ofthis exemption. The conditions and limitations ofthis grant ofexemption are as follows:

1. Operations authorized bythis grant ofexemption are limited to thefollowing aircraft described in the operator's manual which is afixed-wing aircraftweighing less than 6 pounds: Trimble Navigation Limited UX5 UAS. Proposed operations ofany other aircraft will require a new petition or a petition to amend this grant. 2. The UA may not be flown at an indicated airspeed exceeding 74.5 knots. 3. The UA must be operated at an altitude ofno morethan 400 feet above ground level (AGL), as indicated by the procedures specified in the operator's manual. All altitudes reported to ATC must be in feet AGL. 4. The UA must be operated within visual line ofsight (VLOS) ofthe PIC at all times. This requires the PIC to be able to use human vision unaided by any device otherthan corrective lenses, as specified on the PIC's FAA-issued airman medical certificate. 5. All operations must utilize avisual observer (VO). The VO may be used to satisfy the VLOS requirement as long as the PIC always maintainsVLOS capability. The VO and PIC must be able to communicate verbally at all times. The PIC must be designated beforetheflight and cannot transfer his or her designation forthe duration oftheflight. The PIC must ensure thatthe VO can perform the functions prescribed in the operator's manual. 6. Provided the additional requirements identified in these conditions and limitations are added or amended, the operator's manual is considered acceptableto the FAA. The operator's manual and this grant ofexemption must be maintained and made available to the Administrator upon request. Ifa discrepancy exists between the conditions and limitations in this exemption and the procedures outlined in the operator's manual, the conditions and limitations herein take precedence and must be followed. Otherwise, the operator mustfollow the procedures as outlined in its operator's manual. The operator may updateor revise its operator's manual. Itis the operator's responsibility to track such revisions and present updated and revised documents to theAdministrator upon request. The operator must also present updated and revised documents ifit petitions for an extension or amendment ofthis exemption. Ifthe operator determines that any update or revision would affect the basis upon which the FAA granted this exemption, then the operator must petition foramendmentto its exemption. The FANs UAS Integration Office (AFS-80) may be contacted ifquestions arise regarding updates or revisions to the operator's manual. 7. Priorto each flight the PIC must inspect the UAS to ensure it is in a condition for safe flight. If the inspection reveals a condition that affects the safe operation ofthe UAS, the aircraft is

Trimble UXS Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 132A Country-Specific Regulatory Information prohibited from operating untilthe necessary maintenance has been performed and the UAS is found to be in a condition for safe flight. The Ground Control Station must be included in the preflight inspection. All maintenance and alterations must be properly documented in the aircraft records. 8. Any UAS that has undergone maintenance oralterations that affectthe UAS operation orflight characteristics, e.g. replacement ofaflight critical component, must undergo afunctional test flight in accordance with the operator's manual. The PIC who conducts the functional test flight must make an entry in the UAS aircraft records oftheflight. The requirements and procedures for afunctional test flight and aircraft record entry must be added to the operator's manual. 9. The preflight inspection section in the operator's manual must be amended to includethe following requirement: The preflight inspection must account for all discrepancies, i.e. inoperable components, items, or equipment, not covered in the relevant preflight inspection sections ofthe operator's manual. 10. The operator mustfollowthe manufacturer's UAS aircraft/component, maintenance, overhaul, replacement, inspection, and life limit requirements, with particular attention to flight critical components that may not be addressed in the manufacturer's manuals. 11. Trimble must carry out its maintenance, inspections, and record keeping requirements in accordance with the operator's manual. Maintenance, inspection, and alterations must be noted in the aircraft logbook, including totalflight hours, description ofwork accomplished, and the signature ofthe authorized UX5 technician returning the UX5 to service. 12. UX5 technicians must receive and documenttraining referenced in the operator's manual. 13. Each UAS operated underthis exemption must comply with all manufacturer System and Safety Bulletins_ 14. Trimble UX5 maintenance personnel must make a record entry in the UAS logbook or equivalent document ofthe corrective action taken against discrepancies discovered between inspections. 15. The PIC must possess at least a private pilot certificate and a third-class airman medical certificate. The PIC must also meettheflight review requirements specified in 14 CFR 61.56 in an aircraft in which the PIC is rated on his or her pilot certificate. 16. Priorto operating for hire, the PIC must have completed Trimble's five-day UX5 Training Syllabus as outlined in the Safety Checklist. The Training Manual mustalso be updated to reflect the specific five day Training Syllabus presented byTrimble. The Training Manual specifies the minimum flight and skill requirements forthe Remote Pilot, Instructor Pilot and Examiner. Those Manuals and records ofthose requirements must be documented and made available upon request by the Administrator. Those minimum flight requirements are repeated here as conditions and limitations: Remote pilot [PIC]

• Minimum 2flights on the UX5 as a remote pilot during theType Rating module • Minimum 2flights on the UX5 as visual observer duringtheType Rating module

Trimble UXS Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 133A Country-Specific Regulatory Information

• When failed:Minimum 4flights on the UX5 forthe failed part Instructor pilot

• A minimum of25 flights and 4 hours where: • The flights occurred on 4 different calendar days. • Two long enduranceflights that last nearthe maximum permissible endurance (40 min for operations conducted underthis exemption) or have a minimum duration of 45 min for previously Jogged flights orflights not conducted underthis exemption (per theTrimble operation's manual). • One flight with aminimum measured wind speed of30 kph (18.64mph). Ifthe wind speed cannot be measured, you can provide prooffrom METAR as close as 25km from theweather station. • One flight with a minimum programmed leg distance of1 km (ifpossible by CAA regulations, otherwise as long as possible.) • 11flights with a different selected height where: • 2flights are atthe minimum height • 2flights are atthe maximum allowable height Examiner

• 100flights and 20 hours (regardless ofaircraft type) or as approved by ateam of examiners. Prior documentedflight experience that was obtained in compliance with applicable regulations may satisfy this requirement. Training, proficiency, and experience-building flights can also be conducted underthis grant ofexemption to accomplish the required flights and flight time. 17. lfthe UAS loses communications or loses its GPS signal, the UA must return to a predetermined location within the private or controlled-access property and land or be recovered in accordance with the operator's manual. 18. The PIC must aborttheflight in the event ofunpredicted obstacles or emergencies in accordance with the operator's manual. 19. The PIC is prohibited from beginning a UX5 flight unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough powerto fly to the first point ofintended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly afterthatfor at least 10 minutes. 20. The operator must obtain an AirTraffic Organization (ATO) issued Certificate ofWaiver or Authorization (COA) priorto conducting any operations underthis grant ofexemption. This COA will also require the operatorto request a Notice to Airman (NOTAM) not morethan 72 hours in advance, but not less than 48 hours priorto the operation. 21. All aircraft operated in accordance with this exemption must be identified by serial number, registered in accordance with 14 CFR part 47, and have identification (N-Number) markings in accordance with 14 CFR part 45, Subpart 

### C. Markings must be as large as practicable.

Trimble UXS Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 134A Country-5 pecific Regulatory Information 22. Before conducting operations, the radio frequency spectrum used for operation and control of the UA mustcomply with the Federal Communications Commission {FCC) or other appropriate government oversight agency requirements. 23. The documents required under 14 CFR 91.9 and 91.203 must be available to the PIC at the Ground Control Station ofthe UAS any timethe aircraft is operating. These documents must be made available to the Administrator or any law enforcement official upon request. 24. The UA must remain clear and yield the right ofway to all other manned operations and activities at all times {including, but not limited to, ultralightvehicles, parachute activities, parasailing activities, hang gliders, etc.). 25. The UAS may not be operated bythe PIC from any moving device orvehicle. 26. UAS operations may not be conducted during night, as defined in 14 CFR 1.1. 27. All operations shall be conducted in Class Gairspace. 28. All operations must be conducted undervisual meteorological conditions {VMC). The UA may not be operated less than 500 feet below or less than 2,000 feet horizontally from a cloud or when visibility is less than 3 statute miles from the PIC. 29. During operations in Class Gairspace, the UA may not operatewithin 5 nautical miles ofthe geographic center ofan airport as denoted on a current FAA-published aeronautical chart unless a letterofagreement with that airport's management is obtained, and the operation is conducted in accordance with a NOT AM as required bythe operator's COA. The letter of agreement with the airport management must be made available to the Administrator upon request. 30. The UA may not be operated over congested or densely populated areas. These areas include but are not limited to the yellow areas depicted on World Aeronautical Charts (WAC), Sectional Aeronautical Charts (Sectionals), orTerminal Area Charts (TAC). However, aeronautical charts may not reflect pertinent local information. Ultimately, it is the PIC's responsibility to maintain theminimum safe altitudes required by§ 91.119. 31. Operation ofthe UA must be conducted at least 500 feet from all nonparticipating persons, vessels, vehicles, and structures. 32. Operations ofthe UA may be conducted at distances less than 500feetfrom participating persons, vessels, vehicles orstructures that perform an essential function in connection with these special purpose operations. Operations closerthan 500 feet from the PIC, VO, operator trainees and essential persons, are permitted when operationally necessary; but never so close as to present an undue hazard, per§ 91.119(a). 33. Operations ofthe UA may be conducted at distances less than 500 feet from unoccupied vessels, vehicles or structures owned by the land owner/controllerwhen the land owner/controller grants such permission and the PIC makes a safety assessment ofthe risk from operations closer to these objects.

Trimble UXS Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 135A Country-Specific Regulatory Information 34. All operations shall be conducted overprivate or controlled-access property with permission from the land owner/controller or authorized representative. Permission from land owner/controller or authorized representative will be obtained for each flight to be conducted. 35. Any incident, accident, orflight operation thattransgresses the lateral orvertical boundaries of the operational area as defined by the applicable COA must be reported to the FAA's UAS Integration Office (AFS-80) within 24 hours. Accidents must be reported to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) per instructions contained on the NTSB Web site: www. ntsb.gov. Unless otherwise specified in the list ofconditions and limitations above, the unmanned aircraft system (UAS), pilot in command (PIC), and operator must comply with all applicable parts ofTitle 14, Code of Regulations (14 CFR) including, but not limited to, parts 45, 47, 61, and 91.

Trimble UXS Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 136Glossary 

# Glossary
aerial imaging rover aerial photo station aeronautical information publication
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flight strategy GCP GCS The UXS aerial imaging rover is atype ofunmanned aircraft specifically designed for aerial photogrammetry. 

### An aerial photo station is created each time an aerial photo is taken during aflight. It defines a point and includes raw sensor values (orientation and tilt), coordinate data, and an image. A manual containing thorough details ofregulations, procedures and other information pertinentto flying aircraft in the particular country to which it relates. Itis usually issued byoron behalfofthe respective civil aviation administration. See aeronautical information publication. Avoidance zones are used in the mission map to indicate areas thatthe unmanned aircraft must notfly 

### over, such as airports and forbidden airspace. Contained within a mission, a block is intended to 

### cover a single polygonal area on the earth's surface. A mission contains one or more blocks. A block is defined by aflight plan. Civil Aviation Authority. Awind that blows from a sideways direction. The movable flap on the back edge ofeach wing. The elevons move up and down to create uneven lift, which controls the aircraft's rolling and banking movement. The motion ofthe aircraftthrough the earth's atmosphere. The main part ofthe flight records aerial photo station images ofone or more blocks. One flight can stretch over multiple blocks, depending on the area parameters. Aset ofparameters that defines the properflight path the unmanned aircraft mustfollow during a single flight. Parameters include the desired altitude ofthe side image overlap. A mission can include one or more blocks, each ofwhich is defined by aflight plan. Pre-defined sequence offlight lines that can be set per block. See ground control point. See ground control station.

Trimble UXS Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 137Glossary georeference
georeferenced image ground control point ground control station

ground sample distance

GSD head wind height

lATA ICAO launch launch dock

launcher
METAR The act ofpositioning an object at its true location (using two or more coordinates) in 2D or 3D space. Georeferencing is used, for example, to position an aerial photograph accurately in relation to other objects in a project. A photo taken from a ground- or aerial-based station that includes overlaid point coordinate data. See also georeference. An accurately surveyed coordinate location for a physical feature that can be identified on the ground and is used to georeference images. The ground control station (GCS) is used to control the unmanned aircraft from the ground. It comprises theTrimbleTablet running theTrimble Aerial Imaging software. A modem is connected to theTablet to enable radio communication to the aerial imaging rover. Although the unmanned aircraft flies following a preprogrammed flight plan, you need the GCS to manage the unmanned aircraft before, during, and afterthe flight. In the Aerial Imaging software, the ground sample distance (GSD) is the distance on the ground represented by each pixel. The GSD and the height at which the aircraft flies are linked. The higherthe unmanned aircraft flies, the largerthe distance on theground represented by each pixel in the images acquired duringtheflight. See ground sample distance. Awind that blows from the direction that the aircraft is flying toward. The height abovetheground thatthe unmanned aircraft flies. The rover does not begin taking photographs until it reaches the height specified for theflight. InternationalAirTransport Association International Civil Aviation Authority The process ofreleasing the rover from the launcher. Launch immediately preceeds takeoff. The platform that rests on the launcher. The unmanned aircraft sits on the launch dock. The launch dock moves forward along the launcher at speed when the unmanned aircraft is launched. The launcher is a mechanical device that provides a safe way to launch the unmanned aircraft in the direction oftakeoff. A routine aviation weather report issued at hourly or half-hourly intervals. It is a description ofthe meteorological elements observed at an airport at aspecific time.

Trimble UXS Aerial imaging Solution User Guide 138Glossary mission

mission area NOT AM
photogrammetry pitot tube
remote pilot station remotely-piloted 

### remotely-piloted aircraft remotely-piloted aircraft system

RPA RPA observer RPAS scan area segregated airspace TAF tail wind An interconnected series ofaerial photo station images recorded with an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) that are intended to be processed as a single unit and used for surveying purposes. A mission can include one or more blocks that cover asingle polygonal area to be flown over at a defined overlap and GSD. Asingle polygonal area that defines the geographical area to be photographed at a defined overlap and GSD during one or more flights. A noticefiled with an aviation authority to alert aircraft pilots ofpotential hazards along aflight route orat a location that could affectthe safety of the flight. The term NOT AM is commonly used ratherthan the more formal term Notice to Airmen. The use ofphotography in surveying and mapping to make measurements between objects. The sensor used bythe aircraft to detect airspeed. It must be kept clean and free ofobstructions to operate correctly. The station atwhich the remote pilot manages theflight ofan unmanned aircraft. Control ofan aircraftfrom a pilot station which is not on board the aircraft. An aircraft where the flying pilotis noton board the aircraft. This is a subcategory ofunmanned aircraft. A set ofcontigurable elements consisting ofa remotely-piloted aircraft, its associated remote pilot station(s), the required command and control links and any othersystem elements as may be required at any point duringflight operation. See remotely-piloted aircraft. A remote crew memberwho, by visual observation ofthe remotelypiloted aircraft, assists the remote pilot in the safe conduct ofthe flight. See remotely-piloted aircraft system. A polygonal area on the earth's surface where aerial images are recorded. Airspace ofspecified dimensions allocated for exclusive use to a specific user(s). See terminal aerodrome forecast. Awind that blows from the opposite direction to the direction thatthe aircraft is flying toward.

Trimble UXS Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 139Glossary takeoff terminal aerodrome forecast tiepoint

tracker



### UA UAS unmanned aircraft unmanned aircraft system visual line-of-sight operation waypoint
winglet The initial ascent ofthe unmanned aircraft. Takeoff immediately follows launch. Aterminal aerodromeforecast (fAF) is aconcise statement ofthe expected meteorological conditions at an airport during aspecified period (usually 24 or 30 hours). A point in a digital image or aerial photograph that represents the same location in an adjacent image or aerial photograph. Tie points are used to correctly orient aerial photo stations to each other and reference them to the ground based on autonomous GNSS positions recorded when the photo images are taken. The tracker consists ofatransmitter inserted in the body ofthe unmanned aircraftand a receiver. Ifrequired, the receiver is used totrack thetransmitter signal so the unmanned aircraft can be located once it has landed. See unmanned aircraft. See unmanned aircraft system. An aircraft which is intended to operate with no pilot on board. See also unmanned aircraft system (UAS). An aircraft and its associated elements which are operated with no pilot on board. An operation in which the remote crew maintains direct visual contact with theaircraft to manage its flight. Awaypoint is a point between major points on a route, as along atrack. In terms ofthe Aerial Imaging software, awaypoint is located at the beginning and end ofeach flight line in the scan area. The extreme edge ofthewing.

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