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# z~·.·**PH~RUIIS** September 22, 2015 U.S. Department ofTransportation DocketManagement System 1200 NewJersey Ave., SE Washington, DC 20590 Re: Exemption Request Under Section 333 ofthe FAA Reform Act and Part 11 ofthe Federal Aviation Regulations Dear Sir orMadam: Pursuant to Section 333 ofthe FAA Modernization and Reform Act of2012 (the "Reform Act") and 14 C.P.R. Part 11, Zephyr-UAS, Inc. ("ZEPHYR"), an operatorofthe eBee ("eBee) and eXom ("eXom") bothbeing Small UnmannedAircraft Systems (sUAS) manufacturedby SenseFly SA of Switzerland, seeks an exemptionfrom the Federal Aviation Regulations ("F ARs") listedbelow: 

# • 14 C.P.R. 

### 21, Subpart H 

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### 45.23 

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### 45.29 

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### 61.3 

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### 61.113(a)&(b) 

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### 61.133(a) 

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### 91.7(a) 

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### 91.9 

## • 14 C.P.R. 91.109(a) & 91.319 (a) (1) 

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### 91.119 

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### 91.121 

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### 91.151(a) 

## • 14 C.F.R. 91.203(a) & (b) 

## • 14 CFR Subpart E (91.401- 91.417) The requested exemption would authorize commercial operations using the eBee and eXom for mapping and survey support applications of railroad corridors and other infrastructure. These operations will be subject to strict operating requirements defined in the eBee and eXom user manual (ZEPHYR requests the FAA treat the eBee & eXom training program, user manual, maintenance manual & risk assessment as proprietary under 14 C.F.R. 11.35(b) and does not include this document in the public docket) and conditions defined by the Safety Code ofthe Academy ofModel Aeronautics (see Annex B), in order to ensure at least an equivalent level of safety to currently authorized operations using manned aircrafts. The aircraft carries an onboard geo-referenced still camera that allows it to conduct precision photogrammetry at the resolution necessary for highly accurate topographic mapping and modeling. This high-resolution data can be used for determining locations for track construction and reconfigurations. This data can also improve efficiency in engineering efforts for more accurately planning for increases in track infrastructure for the railroads and rail transit agencies. The use ofan airborne survey vehicle also prevents personnel from entering dangerous areas ofan operating railroad which is subject to strict FRA rules under 49CFR, Part 49-Transportation-213 5350 CAMINO DE BRYANT· YORBA LINDA, CA 92887 · TEL (714) 692-7728 · CELL (714) 658-4298

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### eXom (UAV's) will be operated inthe field with both a Pilot in Command (PIC) and a ground-based Visual Observer (VO) in accordance with FAA Policy N 8900.227 Section 14 "Operational Requirements for UAS" withthe following additional restrictions:
• All operations will occur in Class G airspace at no more than 400 ft. above ground level (AGL). • Operations will occur over railroadproperties with the permission ofthe owner. • All requiredpermits will be obtained from state and local government priorto operation. • The aircraft will notbe operated at air shows orover an open-air assembly ofpeople. • Operations will be limited to daytime and visual meteorological conditions (VFR flight rules) by an individual who fulfill the following requirements: o Aircraft will remain within Visual Line ofSight (VLOS) at no greater than 1/2NM from the PIC at all times o While the aircraft is airborne, the VO will be positioned within voice and/or radio distance from the PIC. o Has successfully passed a manufacturer's training program, for the UAV's; ZEPHYRrequests the FAA treatthe UAV's training program as proprietary under 14 C.P.R. 

### 11.35(b) and does not include this document in the public docket; \ o Has a Private Pilot license. ) • The PIC andVO will meetthe requirements outlined inFAAPolicyN 8900.227 Section 16 Personnel Qualifications. Additionally, the PIC and VO will perform maintenance on the system and will complete a course ofmaintenance instruction as partoftheirinitial training from the manufacturer. Due to the simplicity ofthe system, we do not anticipate the need for a supplemental pilot. Whileperforming sUAS mapping operations onactive railroad rights-of-way, the PIC andVO will be underthejurisdictionofthe Federal RailroadAdministration (FRA). Any personnel working on an active railroad line must obtain an initial 40 hours of safety training and an 8 hour annual refresher course. The operator ofthe sUAS must carry evidence ofbeing able to work on an active railroad inthe form on an ID detailingthe time and date ofthe training. While FRAregulations do not apply to the National Airspace System (NAS), we feel these added safety regulations further enhance our awareness and intent to operate a sUAS with the utmost care, attention, and responsibility. Furthermore, the use ofa sUAS will help eliminate the need for personnel to enter hazardous and dangerous operating railroad right-of-way to measure and collecttopographic data. A sUAS canhelppreventinjury andthe loss oflifewhile working on active railroadrights-of-way.
1. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE AIRCRAFT


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### Operating Overview: The sUAS utilized are either a fixed or rotary-wing aircraft constructed offoam orrugged polycarbonate materials. The aircraft are easy to assemble or come pre- assembled. The sUAS canbe operatedmanually or infully autonomous flight modes. Creating pre- planned flight paths in autonomous mode is as simple as clicking onreferencepoints on a georeferenced maps. Pre-mission waypoints, landing zones, and flight area dimensions canbe entered 5350 CAMINO DE BRYANT· YORBA LINDA, CA 92887 · TEL (714) 692-7728 ·CELL (714) 658-4298) during preflight planning ensuring the sUAS operates only within specified boundaries and predetermined flight parameters. The Sensefly eBee is a fixed wing drone while the SenseflyExom is a quad copter.

The eBee is a battery-powered drone allowing flight times up to 50 minutes. Its wingspan is 38 inches. Takeoff weight is 1.7 pounds.

The eXom is a battery-powered drone allowing flight times up to 22 minutes. Itmeasures approximately 7.0 H x 22 L x 32Winches. Rotor blade diameter measures 13 inches. Takeoff weight is 3.7 pounds.

) The eBee is made of flexible foam that performs pre-programmed precision aerial mapping missions dueto the on-board GPS andtherelatedflightmanagement software (eMotion)thatallows the operator to plan safely and efficiently a mission in 3D, and then monitor it inreal-time. Due to the embeddedcamera, protectedbya foam envelope, the eBeetakes a collection ofhigh-definition still images that are used laterto generate maps and contour lines ofthe surveyed area.

/ The four maincharacteristics ofthe eBee & eXom are:
a. Very light weight The eBee is so light that the operator can launch it by hand and let it land on almost any surface without requiring a parachute or landing net (belly land). Its low impact energy (38 J in case ofa controlled emergency landing) also significantly reduces the risk ofhazardous situations. Finally, the wings ofthe eBee are detachable and made offlexible foam with no sharp or hard edges and almost no internal strengthening structure. The eXom is also light weight and because it is a quadcopter canland andtake offfrom openor confined spaces alike. b. Electric-powered The eBee & eXomare electricpowered. A brushless enginetechnologymakes itsilentandreliable. The eBeepropeller is attached with a rubber bandto the body ofthe plane so that it caneasily flex away in case ofcontactwith any object.

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### eXom autopilot system continuously analyzes data from the Inertial Measurement Unit and from the onboard GPS and takes care ofall the aspects ofthe flight underthe supervision ofthe operator. d. Option for Manual control Additionally, the eBee & 

### eXom provides an override capability that allows the operator to take manual actions during the flight (Go to Home, Go Land, Hold and Resume the mission) and also suspend automated operations and take manual control ofthe aircraft should it become necessary to respond emergent circumstances, thanks to theremote controllerprovided with the system.
2. APPLICATIONS 

### The intended applications are specifically for aerial mapping ofrailroad corridors & 

### infrastructure that are heavily industrial in nature and away from the general public.
3. APPLICABLE LEGAL STANDARD UNDER SECTION 333



### a. Airworthiness assessment ofthe eBee & 

### eXom ZEPHYR notes that the airworthiness ofthe eBee & 

### eXom have already been demonstrated for differentprojects intheUnited States, involving state/federal agencies oruniversities (among others the New Mexico State University: https://newscenter.nmsu.edu/Articles/view/10208/nmsu-uasflight-test-center-conducts-ebee-airworthiness-assessment, and the USACE New Orleans, who coordinatedwiththe DepartmentofArmyandtheFAAto obtainall authorizationsrequiredinorder to operatethe eBee UAS). Moreover, SenseFly obtained flight approvals for the eBee (delivered by national civil aviation authorities) inmany countries, among others:
• Switzerland (flight approval for VLOS operations) • Canada (flight approval for VLOS operations) • Australia (flight approval for VLOS operations) • France (flight approval for Extended-VLOS operations) • Germany (flight approval for VLOS operations) • United Kingdom (flight approval for VLOS operations) • Norway (flight approval for VLOS operations) • Sweden (flight approval for VLOS operations) • Denmark (flight approval for VLOS operations) b. Operating requirements
Grant ofthe exemptionto ZEPHYRforthe eBee & 

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• Operations to be conducted over private, controlled-access, or public property where approved; • Permission from the land owner/authority requiredbefore commencing any flight; • Operations over congested areas shall be avoided; • Operations must not interfere with manned aircraft operations, must yield the right ofway to manned aircraft, and operators must See & 

### Avoid other aircraft and obstacles at all times • Operations limited to Visual Flight Rules Meteorological Conditions (VMC) and daylight hours • Aircraft operations must remain within Visual Line ofSight (VLOS) and will be visually monitored at all times; • VLOS guaranteedwith a GPS geo-fence around operator of0.5 miles • Flight ceiling pre-programed at 400 feet; • All operations conducted within 5 miles from an airport shall only be initiated after verbal coordinationwiththe airport authority, orair traffic control when a control tower is present atthe airport; • All operations shallcomplywithrequiredpermissions andpermitsestablishedby territorial, state, county orcityjurisdictions; including local lawenforcement, fire, orotherappropriate governmental agencies. • The eBee & 

### eXom operations will be compliant with existing safety procedures inherent to the activities ofthe related company.
c. OperatorRequirements The eBee & 

### eXom operator will have a Private Pilot license and will successfully have passed a manufacturer's training program for Sensefly products.
3. CONCLUSION 

### We submit that the combination of the aircraft's light weight, historically demonstrated flight performance, qualifiedflight crewand strictoperationunderthe guidelinesestablishedin 8900.227, the FAAcanhave confidencethatthe operationwill have an equivalent or greater level ofsafety to manned aircraftperforming the same mission. The name and contactinformation ofthe applicant are: Zephyr-UAS, Inc. Attn: Marc A. 

### Canas, GIS Professional President Phone: (714) 420-7238 Fax: (714) 480-1787 Email: macanas@jlpatterson.com
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# PH~RUJIS Jacqueline L. Patterson, PE Vice President/Principal Engineer Phone: (714) 658-4298 Fax: (714) 480-1789 Email:jlpatterson@jlpatterson.com Kyle C. Patterson, PE Vice President/Visual Observer (VO) Phone: (714) 866-7211 Fax: (714) 480-1789 Email: kcpatterson@jlpatterson.com Janelle M. Patterson Vice President/Visual Observer (VO) Phone: (714) 866-7074 Fax: (714) 480-1789 Email:jmpatterson@j1 patterson.com Sincerely, Zephyr-VAS, Inc. 

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### Canas, GISP President Appendices: A. ExemptionRequest and EquivalentLevel ofSafety B. Academy ofModel Aeronautics Safety Requirements C. Privacy Issues D. Safety Case

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### APPENDIXA: EXEMPTION REQUEST AND EQUIVALENT LEVEL OF SAFETY SHOWINGS UNDERAPPLICABLE RULES SUBJECT TO EXEMPTION ZEPHYR requests an exemption from the following regulations as well as any additional regulations thatmaytechnically apply to the operation ofthe eBee & eXam: 

### 14 C.F.R. Part21, Subpart H: Airworthiness Certificates 14 CFR § 

### 91.203(a)(1) Section 91.203 requires all civil aircraft to have a certificate ofairworthiness. Part 21, Subpart H, entitled Airworthiness Certificates, establishes the procedural requirements for the issuance of airworthiness certificates as required by FAR§ 91.203(a). Giventhe size ofthe eBee & eXom, its very light weight (the maximumtake-offweight is 1.7 pounds) (3.1 pounds for the eXom) and the limited operating area associated withits utilization, it is unnecessary to go through the certificate ofairworthinessprocessunderPart21 SubpartH inorderto achieve orexceedcurrent safetylevels. SuchanexemptionmeetstherequirementsofanequivalentlevelofsafetyunderPart 11 andSection 3 3 3 oftheReformAct. TheFederalAviationActand Section3 3 3 ofthe ReformActbothauthorize theFAAto exemptaircraftfromtherequirementfor anairworthiness certificate,uponconsideration ofthe size, weight, speed, operational capability, and proximity to airports and populated areas of the UAS involved. An analysis ofthese different criteria demonstrates that the eBee & eXom operatedwithout an airworthiness certificate, underthe conditionsproposedinthatexemption, will be at least as safe, or safer, than a conventional aircraft with an airworthiness certificate. A proprietary risk assessment for operations with the eBee & eXom, which demonstrates that assertion, is also being submittedto the FAAas partofthis application. ZEPHYRrequeststheFAA treatthe eBee & eXomrisk assessment as proprietaryunder 14 C.F.R. 11.35(b) andnotincludethis document inthe public docket. 

### 14 C.F.R. § 45.23 & 

### 14 C.F.R. § 45.29: Display ofmarks; size ofmarks These regulations provide that each aircraftmustdisplay "N" andthe aircraft's registrationnumber in letters at least 3 inches high. Additionally, the aircraft must display the word "EXPERIMENTAL" in letters atleast2 inches highnearthe entranceto the cabin, cockpit, orpilot station. Giventhe size ofthe eBee (wingspan of37.8 inches), this requirement is impossibleto match. 

### 14 C.F.R. § 61.3: Requirements for certificates, ratings and authorizations 14 C.F.R. § 61.113(a) & 

### (b); 61.133(a): Private PilotPrivileges and Limitations; Pilotin Command; Commercial PilotPrivileges and Limitations The regulation provides that no person may serve as a required pilot flight crewmember ofa civil aircraft oftheUnited States, unless thatperson: (1) Has apilotcertificate orspecialpurposepilotauthorizationissuedunderthispartinthatperson's physical possession orreadily accessible inthe aircraft whenexercisingthe privileges ofthat pilot certificate orauthorization. However, whenthe aircraftis operatedwithin a foreign country, a pilot license issuedbythat countrymay be used. The regulationprovides also that no personthatholds a private pilot certificate may act as pilot in

### ) command ofan aircraft for compensation orhire. Subparagraph (b) allows a privatepilotto act as pilot in command ofan aircraft inconnection with anybusiness or employment if: (1) The flight is only incidental to that business oremployment; (2) The aircraft does not carrypassengers orproperty for compensation or hire. Given the safety features ofthe eBee & 

### eXom and the fact that the missions are pre-programmed and monitored in real-time with a specific flight management software (eMotion), SenseFly proposes that operators ofthe eBee & 

### eXom should not be required to hold a commercial pilot certification. Instead, operators shouldbe requiredto: Have a privatepilotlicense andhave successfullypassed amanufacturer's trainingprogramfor the eBee. 

### 14 C.F.R. § 91.7(a): Civil aircraft airworthiness This regulation requires that no person may operate a civil aircraft unless it is in airworthy condition. Should the exemptionbe granted allowing commercial operation ofthe eBee & 

### eX om without an airworthiness certificate, no standardwill exist for airworthiness ofthe eBee & 

### eX om. Giventhe size ofthe aircraft and the previous airworthiness assessments givento the eBee, eXom, among others:
• New Mexico State University: https://newscenter.nmsu.edu/Articles/view/10208/nmsuuas-flight-test-center-conducts-ebee-airworthiness-assessment
• USACE New Orleans, who coordinated with the Department ofArmy and the FAA to obtain all authorizations required in order to operate the eBee UAS for levee system monitoring, documentation ofconstructionprogress, and extensive oblique photography of USACE structures & 

### activities An equivalent level ofsafety will be achieved by insuring compliance with the SenseFly manuals priorto each flight. 

### 14 C.F.R. § 91.9: Civil aircraft flight manual, marking, and placard requirements. This regulation provides that no person may operate an aircraft unless a current, approved flight manual is in the aircraft. ZEPHYR assumes that the intent ofthis requirement is to ensure that flightmanualinformationis availabletotheaircrewwhile operatingthe aircraft. ZEPHYRrequests an exemptionto this requirement since the aircraftis not onlytoo smallto carry documentation, the documentation would not be available to the crew. The equivalent level ofsafety will be achieved by keeping a hard copy ofthe flight manual inthe eBee & 

### eXomtransportationbox. 

### 14 C.F.R. § 91.109(a) & 

### 91.319(a)(1): FlightInstruction The regulation provides that "No person may operate a civil aircraft that is being used for flight instruction unless that aircraft has fully functioning dual controls." Flight instruction will be accomplished through an elaborated training program, using first the simulationmode ofthe flight management software eMotion. The equivalent level ofsafety during

### the training will be achieved by the manufacturer or authorized distributor providing the training \ andthrough the use ofexperienced and qualified operators familiar withthe eBee & 

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### 91.119: Minimum Safe Altitudes The regulation provides that over sparsely populated areas the aircraft cannot be operated closer than 500 feet to any person, vessel, vehicle, or structure. Since the aircraft will be operating at a maximum of400 feet AGL, the eBee & 

### eXom cannot comply withthis requirement. The equivalent level ofsafetywill be achievedbecausethe eBee & 

### eXomwill onlyfly overprivate property with the permission ofthe landowner. The operator will define before every flight a working arearadius and a flight area ceiling, preventing the eBee & 

### eXom to go beyond the flight area. The landowner and the persons who may be on the ground inthe flight area will be briefed ofthe expected route offlight and the associated risks to persons and property on the ground. Dueto the small size ofthe eBee & 

### eXom and the material with which the eBee & 

### eXom is built, the hazard to persons, vessels, vehicles, and structures is not comparable to manned aircraft and should be considered in granting the exemption. Moreover, the aircraft will not be operated over congested areas nor over any open-air assembly of persons. The aircraft will be operated at an altitude allowing, ifa power unit fails, an emergency landing without undue hazardto persons orproperty onthe surface. 

### 14 CFR91.121- Altimeter settings This section requires that each person operating an aircraft shall maintain the cruising altitude or flight level ofthataircraft, as the casemaybe,byreferenceto analtimeterthatis set, whenoperating below 18,000 feet MSL to:
• The current reported altimeter setting ofa station along the route and within 100 nautical miles ofthe aircraft; • Ifthere is no station within the area prescribed in paragraph (a)(l)(i) ofthis section, the currentreported altimeter setting ofan appropriate available station; • In the case ofan aircraftnot equipped with a radio, the elevation ofthe departure airport or an appropriate altimeter setting available before departure. Toprovide anequivalentlevel ofsafety, the eBee & 

### eXomautopilotcalculatesthereference altitude (ground level) with the on-board GPS during the pre-flight tests. The GPS and barometer data are merged withrespectto theirrespectiveprecisions. The GPS provides reliable informationto correct potential barometric bias, while rapid variations in altitude are detected through the barometer. Hence, barometric bias inducedby environmental factors is rejected. 

### 14 C.F.R. § 91.151(a): Fuel Requirements for Flight in VFR Conditions The regulationprovidesthatno personmaybegin a flight in an airplaneunder day-VFRconditions unless there is enoughfuel to fly to the firstpointofintended landing andto fly afterthat for at least 30 minutes. Given the area ofoperation for the eBee & 

### eXom, ZEPHYR believes that an equivalent level of safetyis already achievedwiththe specificprocedurepreventingthe eBee & 

### eXomto accept atakeofforder is the battery level is below a given value. Moreover, SenseFly has integrated "low" and

### "critical" battery level warnings and implemented a "return to Home" (and "Go Land") actions in ' these situations. )

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### (b): Carrying CivilAircraft Certification and Registration 

### This regulation provides as follows: • No person may operate a civil aircraft unless it has an appropriate and current airworthiness certificate. • No person may operate a civil aircraft unless the airworthiness certificate required by paragraph (a) ofthis section or a special flight authorization issued under §91.715 is displayed atthe cabin or cockpit entrance so that it is legible to passengers or crew. The eBee weighs only 1.7 pounds (maxtake-offweight) & 

### the eXom weighs 3.1 pounds. As such, there is no ability or place to carry certification and registration documents or to display them on the UAS. In addition, there is no pilot orpassengers on boardthe aircraft. To obtain an equivalent level of safety and meet the intent of 91.203, ZEPHYR propose that documents deemed appropriate for this aircraft bythe FAA will be co-located with the operator at the ground control stationin the eBee & 

### eXom box and available for inspection upon request 14 CFR Subpart E (91.401- 91.417)- Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, and Alterations 

### The regulationprovides that the operator is primarily responsible for maintaining the aircraft in an airworthy condition, including compliance with Parts 39 and 43. Paragraphs 91.407 and 91.409 require that the aircraft be "approved for return to service by a person authorized under 43.7" after maintenance and inspection. Section 91.409(a)(2) requires an annual inspection for the issuance of an airworthiness certificate. Section 91.417(a) requires the owner or operator to keep records showing certain maintenance work that has been accomplished by certificated mechanics, under Part 43, or licensed pilots and records ofapproval ofthe aircraft for return to service. ZEPHYR proposes that the maintenance of the eBee & 

### eXom will be accomplished by the owner/operator according to the maintenance manual, provided by SenseFly. ZEPHYR requests the FAA treat the eBee & 

### eXom training program as proprietary under 14 C.F.R. 11.35(b) and not include this document inthe public docket. An equivalent level ofsafety will be achieved because the eBee/eXom is small in size, it is not a complex mechanical device, it will carry no external payload, and it will operate only in restricted predetermined areas. Moreover, the operatoris thepersonmostfamiliar withthe aircraft andis best suited to maintainthe aircraft in an airworthy condition and to ensure an equivalent level ofsafety. Finally, before every flight, the eBee/eXom runs automatically a sequence ofpre-flight tests to make sure that every sensor and every critical partis runningproperly. Ifaproblemis detected, the eBee/eXom will notbe able to be switched-on and a message error is displayed onthe main screen of the flight management software. The operator can then refer to the maintenance manual to troubleshoot this issue. Several parts of the eBee/eXom are easily interchangeable (propellers, wings), which allows the operator to make sure the wings and propulsion system are always airworthy when a mission is initiated.

### APPENDIXB: ACADEMY OFMODELAERONAUTICS SAFETYREQUIREMENTS

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### Code Effective January 1, 2014 A. GENERAL: Amodel aircraft is anon-human-carrying aircraft capable ofsustained flight in the atmosphere. It may not exceed limitations ofthis code and is intended exclusively for sport, recreation, education and/orcompetition. All model flights must be conducted in accordance with this safety code and any**-~ditional** rules specific to the flying site.**;~odel** aircraft will not be flown:

(a) In acareless or reckless manner. (b) At alocation where model aircraft activities are prohibited. 2. Model aircraft pilots will: (a) Yield the right ofwayto all human-carrying aircraft. (b) See and avoid all aircraft and aspotter must be used when appropriate. (AMA Document #540-D.) (c) Notfly higherthan approximately 400 feet above ground level within three (3} miles of an airport without notifying the airport operator. (d) Not interfere with operations and traffic patterns at any airport, heliport or seaplane base except where there is amixed use agreement. (e) Not exceed atakeoff weight, including fuel, of 55 pounds unless in compliance with the AMA Large Model Airplane program. (AMA Document 520-A.) (0 Ensure the aircraft is identified with the name and address orAMA numberofthe owneron the inside or affixed to the outside ofthe model aircraft. (This does not apply to model aircraft flown indoors.) (g) Not operate aircraft with metal-blade propellers orwith gaseous boosts except for helicopters operated underthe provisions ofAMA Document #555. (h) Not operate model aircraft while underthe influence of alcohol orwhile using any drug that could adversely affect the pilot's ability to safely control the model. (i) Not operate model aircraft carrying pyrotechnic devices that explode or burn, or any device which propels aprojectile ordrops any objectthat creates a hazard to persons or property. Exceptions: • Free Flightfuses or devices that burn producing smoke and are securely attached to the model aircraft during flight. • Rocket motors (using solid propellant) up to aG-series size may be used provided they remain attached to the model during flight. Model rockets may be flown in accordance with the National Model Rocketry Safety Code but may not be launched from model aircraft. • Officially designated AMA Air ShowTeams (AST) are authorized to use devices and practices as defined within the Team AMA Program Document. (AMA Document #718.) 0) Not operate aturbine-powered aircraft, unless in compliance with the AMA turbine regulations. (AMA Document #51 0-A.) 3. Model aircraft will not be flown in AMA sanctioned events, air shows or model demonstrations unless: (a) The aircraft, control system and pilot skills have successfully demonstrated all maneuvers intended oranticipated priorto the specific event. (b) An inexperienced pilot is assisted by an experienced pilot. 4. When and where required by rule, helmets must be properly worn and fastened. They must be OSHA, DOT, ANSI, SNELL or NOCSAE approved orcomply \with comparable standards. B. ) RADIO CONTROL (RC)

1. All pilots shall avoid flying directly over unprotected people, vessels, vehicles orstructures and shall avoid endangerment of life and property of others. 2. Asuccessful radio equipment ground-range check in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations will be completed before the first flight of anewor repaired model aircraft. 3. At all flying sites asafety line(s) must be established in front ofwhich all flying takes place. (AMA Document #706.) (a) Only personnel associated with flying the model aircraft are allowed at or in front ofthe safety line. (b) At airshows ordemonstrations, astraight safety line must be established. (c) An area away from the safety line must be maintained for spectators. (d) Intentional flying behind the safety line is prohibited. 4. RC model aircraft must use the radio-control frequencies currently allowed bythe Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Only individuals properly licensed by the FCC are authorized to operate equipment on Amateur Band frequencies. 5. RC model aircraft will not knowingly operate within three (3) miles of any pre-existing flying site without afrequency-management agreement. (AMA Documents #922 and #923.) 6. With the exception of events flown under official AMA Competition Regulations, excluding takeoff and landing, no powered model may be flown outdoors closerthan 25 feet to any individual, exceptfor the pilot and the pilot's helper(s) located at the flightline. 7. Under no circumstances may apilot orother person touch an outdoor model aircraft in flight while it is still under power, exceptto divert it from striking an individual. 8. RC nightflying requires alighting system providing the pilot with aclearview ofthe model's attitude and orientation at all times. Hand-held illumination systems are inadequate for night flying operations. 9. The pilot of an RC model aircraft shall: (a) Maintain control during the entire flight, maintaining visual contact without enhancement otherthan by corrective lenses prescribed forthe pilot. (b) Fly using the assistance of acamera or First-Person View (FPV) only in accordance with the procedures outlined in AMA Document #550. (c) Fly using the assistance of autopilot or stabilization system only in accordance with the procedures outlined in AMA Document #560. C. FREE FLIGHT

1. Must be at least 100 feet downwind of spectators and automobile parking when the model aircraft is launched. 2. Launch area must be clear of all individuals except mechanics, officials, and otherfliers. '1An effective device will be used to extinguish any fuse on the model aircraft afterthe fuse has completed its function. D. ) CONTROL LINE

1. The complete control system (including the safety thong where applicable) must have an inspection and pull test priorto flying. 2. The pull test will be in accordance with the current Competition Regulations forthe applicable model aircraft category. 3. Model aircraft notfitting aspecific category shall use those pull-test requirements as indicated for Control Line Precision Aerobatics. 4. The flying area must be clear of all utility wires or poles and amodel aircraft will not be flown closerthan 50 feet to any above-ground electric utility lines. 5. The flying area must be clear of all nonessential participants and spectators before the engine is started.

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1. The primary means to avoid collisions between all aircraft flying within our National Airspace System (NAS) is "See and Avoid." 2. Vigilance must be maintained by each person operating an aircraft (whether model or manned) so as to "see and avoid" other aircraft. 3. Model aircraft must avoid manned aircraft. Our privilege to fly model aircraft in the NAS depends on our commitment to remain "well clear" of manned aircraft. 4. Simply avoiding an actual collision is not enough. A "near miss" is not acceptable. 5. Unless flying at a mixed-use site where manned and model aircraft routinely share airspace through their own site-specific rules, model aircraft must fly sufficiently far away from manned aircraft so as notto create a collision hazard. ) Model aircraft flying must not only be safe, it must be perceived to be safe by the greater manned aviation community. Modelers must continually demonstrate their respect for the safety of manned aircraft by remaining vigilant and well clear. 7. Whenever a potential conflict arises between model aircraft and manned aircraft, the pilot ofthe model aircraft must always give way to the manned aircraft. 8. The pilot of a model aircraft must never assume the pilot ofa manned aircraft can see the= model or will perform any maneuverto avoid the model's flight path. 9. Visual Line ofSight is required by the Safety Code. It means that visual contact with the aircraft must be maintained without enhancement other than by corrective lenses prescribed for the model aircraft pilot. All RC flying must remain clear ofclouds smoke or any other obstruction to the line ofsight. 10. "Blue Sky" is a term used to explain the method used to increase separation between a model and a manned aircraft in the same vicinity. The modeler should maneuverthe aircraft in such a way as to increase the amount of blue sky perceived between the model and the manned aircraft. By increasing the blue sky separation, the question about depth perception is taken out ofthe equation and the modeler need not worry whetherthe model is closer to him than the manned aircraft orfurther away. Increasing the blue sky between the model and the manned aircraft automatically increases separation between them. 

### >I Academy of Model Aeronautics 5161 East Memorial Drive Muncie, Indiana 47302 (800) 435-9262 1 

### Membership Services 1 

### www.modelaircraft.org

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ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 11. A modeler should never place any consideration for the well-being ofthe model aircraft above the safety of manned aircraft. Maneuvering to avoid the conflict may require that the model aircraft be sacrificed. 12. Free flight models should not be launched with relatively low altitude manned aircraft in sight and downwind or headed downwind from the launch site. 

## B. Spotters: 1. Before aflight, the pilot must insure that the spotter understands his/her duties and expectations. 2. A spotter should be used to assist in monitoringthe surrounding airspace for manned aircraft whenever a flight is expected td exceed 400 feet above the ground and that operation is expected to be in proximity to known manned aircraft traffic such as at a mixed-use facility or within three miles of an airport. The spotter must have sufficient visual acuity and be mature enough to take this responsibility very seriously. 3. A spotter should also be prepared to assist his/her pilot in the event that another model aircraft or spectators become endangered or in turn are perceived to be a danger to the pilot orthe pilot's model )rcraft. 4. Ifa model aircraft pilot experiences what he or she considers a near miss with a manned aircraft, that model aircraft pilot should notifyAMA Headquarters with a written report ofthe incident, including action taken by the model aircraft pilotto avoid the manned aircraft. This report is intended to help the modeler, the club, and the AMA capture as much detail as possible so that it may be used to assist all parties in recalling the particulars ofthe incident at a latertime. Call1-800-435-9262 {1-800-IFLYAMA} extension 230 or 251 for assistance with this report.



### Academy of Model Aeronautics 5161 East Memorial Drive Muncie, Indiana 47302 (800) 435-9262 I 

### Membership Services 1 

### www.modelaircraft.org

### AMA Document # 560

, SINCE 1936

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### Academy of Model Aeronautics AMA Advanced Flight Systems Committee amaflightsystems@gmail.com 

### Radio Controlled Model Aircraft Operation Utilizing Failsafe, Stabilization and Autopilot Systems )



### 1. DEFINITION OF TERMS: 

### Please refer to Page 3, section 7 which contains an alphabetical listing of the definitions of the terms in italics that are used in this document. 2. GENERAL: 

### All model aircraft flights utilizing stabilization and autopilotcontrol systems must be conducted in accordance with AMA's current National Model Aircraft Safety Code and any additional rules specific to a flying site/location. 3. OPERATIONS- REQUIREMENTS- LIMITATIONS: 

### a) 

### AMA members flying radio controlled model aircraft equipped with flight stabilization and autopilotsystems must maintain VLOS with the aircraft at all times including programmed autopilot waypoint flight. b) 

### AMA Pilots must be able to instantaneously deactivate programmed flight of autopilot systems at any time during flight and resume manual control ofthe model aircraft. c) AMA Pilots must perform an RIC Test Flightof a model aircraft before activating a newly installed autopilotor stabilization system and/or after any repairs or replacement of model aircraft essential flightsystems. d) 

### Model aircraft exceeding 151bs and/or 70mph may only use an autopilotfor a programmed "return to launch" (RTL) flight and not for programmed waypoint flying of a predetermined course. e) STABILIZATION & AUTOPILOT SYSTEMS MAY BE USED FOR/TO:


### • Stabilization/automatically stabilize aircraft to level flight when control sticks are centered. • Recovery/activate TRX switch to recover an out of control aircraft to level flight. • Heading/activate TRX switch to hold a model aircraft's heading for precision flight path. • Altitude/activate TRX switch to maintain fixed aircraft altitude while allowing directional control. • Return GPS/activate TRX switch to return aircraft via GPS to launch point. • Return FSS/failsafe activated from radio signal loss to return aircraft via GPS to launch point. • Fixed circle/activate TRX switch to circle aircraft at point of activation at fixed altitude. • Waypointlactivate TRX switch to initiate an autopilot programmed flight path via waypoints. • Fencing/autopilot programed to display site unique boundaries on video monitor/goggles.

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## ) 4. RANGE -ALTITUDE -WEIGHT- SPEED: 

### a) One ofthe requirements in Federal Law (Public Law 112-95 Sec 336 (c) (2) February 14, 2012) for model aircraft to be excluded from FAA regulations is that model aircraft be flown within VLOS 

### ofthe operator. b) 

### Model aircraft must be flown at or below 400 feet AGL when within 3 miles of an airport as stated in the AMA Safety Code. c) Model aircraft utilizing an autopilot

### for waypoint flying are limited to a maximum weight (including fuel, batteries, and onboard autopilot systems) 

### of 151bs and a speed of 70mph. 5. RECOMMENDATIONS & INFORMATION: a) 

### Ifyour radio system lacks failsafe 

### capability, consider using programmable digital servos or auxiliary failsafe 

### modules. In the event of a radio signal failure these components will activate desired safe servo settings or an autopilot

### for return to base/launch (RTL). b) 

### When using an autopilotsystem 

### the "return to launch" (RTL) feature should be programmed to return the aircraft to a safe location and safely terminate the flight should manual control of the aircraft be lost. When using RTL, pay particular attention to the manufacturer's throttle recommendations to prevent stalling. c) The use of stabilization systems 

### is recommended when flying FPV to improve flight stability and video quality. d) 

### Pilots usually choose to incorporate stabilization 

### and autopilotsystems 

### for model aircraft flying to enhance flight performance, correct bad tendencies ofthe model aircraft, maintain stability in windy weather, establish precision heading holds for takeoffs/landings, flight training for novice pilots, create a steady flight platform for cameras, and generallyjust to make an airplane easier and safer to fly. e) When purchasing stabilization 

### and autopilotsystems, 

### always try to select quality equipment from reputable dealers, ensure for compatibility with other onboard systems, and install components according to manufacturers' instructions. 6. PRIVACY PROTECTION SAFEGUARDS: 

### The use of imaging technologyfor aerial surveillance with radio control model aircraft having the capability of obtaining high-resolution photographs and/orvideo, or using any types of sensors, for the collection, retention, or dissemination of surveillance data or information on individuals, homes, businesses, or property at locations where there is a reasonable expectation of privacy is strictly prohibited by the AMA unless written expressed permission is obtained from the individual property owners or managers.

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### 7. DEFINITIONS OF TERMS: AMA Pilot is an AMA memberwho is capable of manually operating an R/C transmitter to control a model aircraft's flight path within its safe intended 

### flight envelope without losing control or having a collision. 

### AutopilotSystems incorporate programmable flight 

### stabilization with an altitude sensor and a GPS receiver for accurate positioning and to navigate/control a radio controlled model aircraft's flight path. Advanced systems offer software for entering navigable waypoints. The flight data waypoints may be saved to autopilot's/GPS memoryfor programmed flight.



### Essential Flight Systems are any systems or components necessary to maintain stable flight within a model aircraft's 

### flight envelope. (This includes primary R/C systems and any 

### stabilization or gyros required to maintain stability and heading in certain types of model aircraft that would be uncontrollable/unstable without their use). 

### Failsafe Systems are designed to minimize or prevent damage and safely terminate a flight when a radio controlled model aircraft loses radio signal. Modern radio systems can be programmed to position servos to a desired control setting in the event of radio signal failure. 

### FirstPerson View (FPV) refers to the operation of a radio controlled (R/C) model aircraft using an onboard camera's cockpit view to orient and control the aircraft. (AMA Document #550). 

### FlightEnvelope is defined as the range of airspeeds, attitudes and flight maneuvers which a model aircraft can safely perform/operate for its intended use. 

### Non-Essential Flight Systems are any systems or components that are not necessary to maintain stable flight within the model aircraft's intended flight envelope. (This includes 

### autopilotor 

### stabilization systems that can be activated and deactivated in flight bythe pilot without affecting manually controlled stable flight). 

### RIC Test Flight requires an AMA Pilot to manually operate an R/C transmitter to control a model aircraft's flight path and determine ifthe aircraft is capable of maintaining stable flight within its safe intended 

### flight envelope. 

### Stabilization Systems are designed to maintain intended model aircraft flight attitudes. The pilot can install, program and/or activate a system to stabilize yaw, pitch, or roll or any one attitude or combination of attitudes. Systems are often based on rate/heading hold gyros or inertial motion sensors utilizing multi-axis gyros and accelerometers for attitude stabilization. 

### Visual Line ofSight(VLOS) is the distance at which the pilot is able to maintain visual contact with the aircraft and determine its orientation and attitude without enhancements otherthan corrective lenses.

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### ) APPENDIX C: PRIVACYISSUES The eBee/eXom is proposed to be flown over sterile, unpopulated to lightly populated areas generally overprivate railroad property not open to the general public atthe direction ofthe ownerrailroad. In addition, we propose to obtain landowner permissionto fly overproperties as part ofour services and to notify non-landowners over which we will be flying. Finally, most ofour flights will be 300 to 400 feet above ground surface, making visual recognition ofpeople on the ground impossible. Because of the sterile environment and the pre-notification oflandowners and personnel on the ground, privacy compromises due to ZEPHYR activities are anticipated to be alleviated. Under no circumstances will ZEPHYR's aircraft be utilized to purposefully invade the privacy ofpeoples orproperties in areas within our studies or outside ofour study boundaries.\ ) APPENDIX D: SAFETY CASE Safety ofour flight crew, other aircraft, people on the ground, andpublic and private properties is of utmost importance to ZEPHYR. ZEPHYR's Pilot in Command (PIC) will be responsible for all safetyprocedures and protocols while on the ground. The Visual Observer (VO) will assistthe PIC in maintaining safetyprocedures throughout the course ofaproject. Safety procedures to be utilized in the filed include the following:

• A full diagnostic check ofthe aircraft by the PIC and VO using a pre-flight checklistwill be performed onthe groundpriorto commencement ofeach project;

• High visibility (day-glow orange or green) will be worn by the flight crew during each project. In addition, atthe ground station, a high contrast flag orbannerthat contains the words "Unmanned Aircraft Ground Station" will be placedpriorto any flights;

• Operations to be conducted overprivate orpublic controlled-access property where approved;

• Permission from the land owner/authority required before commencing any flight;

• Operations over congested areas shall be avoided;

• Operations will not interfere with manned aircraft operations, will yield the right ofwayto manned aircraft, and operators must See & A void other aircraft and obstacles at all times. Use ofan ADS-B receiver by the VO will assist in monitoringthe presence ofother proximal aircraft;

• Operations limited to Visual Flight Rules Meteorological Conditions (VMC) and daylight hours

• Aircraft operations will remain within Visual Line ofSight (VLOS) and will be visually monitored at all times;

• Use ofa high-definition first-person view from the aircraft will assist the PIC and VO identify potential flight conflicts and terminate or alter the pre-programmed flight plan;

• VLOS guaranteed with a GPS geo-fence around operator of0.5 miles

• Flight ceilingpre-programed at 400 feet;

• All operations conducted within 5 miles from an airport shall only be initiated after verbal coordination withthe airport authority, or air traffic control when a control tower is present at the airport;

• All operations will comply with required permissions and permits established by territorial, state, county or cityjurisdictions; including local law enforcement, fire, or other appropriate governmental agencies;\ ) • Post-flight inspection ofthe aircraft will be performed by the PIC and VO utilizing a postflight checklist;

• The eBee operations will be compliantwith existing safety procedures inherentto the activities oftherelated company.', )



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### I December 2014 Copyright© 2010-2015 senseFiy Ltd

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## GENERAL INFORMATION
READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING ASENSEFLY LTD PRODUCT. senseFly Ltd products are intended for professional use only. 

### Applicable Regulations senseFiy Ltd products are subject to Civil Aviation regulations. Regulations may vary depending on the country where you intend to operate your product. ANY USE OF SENSEFLY LTD PRODUCTS IN BREACH OFTHE LAW OFTHE COUNTRYWHEREYOU OPERATETHE PRODUCT IS UNDER YOUR SOLE RESPONSIBILITY. INFORM YOURSELF BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT. SOME COUNTRIES MAY HAVE LAWS THAT LIMIT THE USE OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFTTO 'LINE-OF-SIGHT' OPERATIONS AND/OR PROHIBIT THE USE OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT AT ALL OR IN SPECIFIC AREAS. 

### Privacy Recording and circulating an image ofan individual may constitute an infringement oftheir image and privacy for which you can be liable. Askfor authorization before taking pictures ofan individual, particularly ifyou want to keep your recordings and/or circulate images on the Web or any other medium. Do not circulate degrading images or ones that could undermine the reputation or dignity ofan individual. Check that your use ofthe cameras on board senseFiy Ltd products comply with the legal provision on privacy in the country where you operate your product. 

### Limited Warranty SenseFiy Ltd warrants that the productwill be free from defects in material and workmanship for aperiod oftwelve (12) months from the date ofdelivery. SenseFly Ltd further warrants that the product will perform substantially in accordance with its specification. During the warranty period senseFiy Ltd's sole liability shall be at senseFiy Ltd's sole option, eitherto repair orto replace the defective product with another product or aproduct with similar specifications, at no charge, orto reimburse the purchase price ofthe product, or ifrepair or replacement is not possible, issue acredit note; provided however, that the defect has been confirmed by senseFiy Ltd and that the defective product is returned to senseFiy Ltd in accordance with the support and repair form together with all required flight logfiles. Warranty does not apply, without limitation, in case: a) the products are not stored and used according to their specifications, b) the products are damaged due to carelessness, negligence, or wrong use by the user, and c) for defects due to normal wear and tear including, but not limited to, deterioration to the airframe after first flight, normal degradation, misuse, moisture or liquids, proximity or exposure to heat, accidents, excessive strain, abuse, neglect, misapplication, repairs or modifications made bythird party otherthan senseFiy Ltd, damage dueto manual operation, damage duetotake-offor landing location with obstacles, damage dueto lowaltitudeflight, damage due to loss ofdata radio connection, damage dueto strong wind, rain or humidity, orothercauses for which senseFiy Ltd has no control.THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE IN LIEU OF ALL WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND OF ANY OTHER OBLIGATION ON THE PARTOF SENSEFLY LTD. 

### Limitation of liability
TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENTWILL SENSEFLY LTD BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF PROFIT, LOSS OF DATA, OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF SENSEFLY LTD HAS BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, AND WHETHER THIS LIABILITY ARISES FROM A CLAIM BASED ON CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT OR OTHERWISE, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF GROSS NEGLIGENCE AND DEATH. YOU SHALL AT ALL TIMES OPERATE THE PRODUCT IN AREAS OR UNDER CIRCUMSTANCES SO AS TO GUARANTY SECURITY AND SAFETY OF PEOPLE, PROPERTY AND ANIMALS. 

### FCC and iC Compliance statement:

### ~ This device complies with part 15 ofthe FCC Rules and IndustryCanada License-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that maycause undesired operation. Changes or modifications notexpressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for aclass Bdigital device, pursuant to part 15 ofthe FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide a reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and uses in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guaranteethat interferencewill notoccur in aparticular installation. Ifthis equipmentdoes cause harmful interference to radio ortelevision reception, wich can be determined by turning the equipment offand on, the user is encouraged to tryto correct the interference by one or more ofthe following measures:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 2. Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver 3. Connect the equipment into aan outlet on acircuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 4. Consultthe dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help...

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### ) This Class Bdigital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. This equipment complies with FCC's radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment under the following conditions:
1. This equipment should be installed and operated such that a minimum separation distance of 20cm is maintained between the radiator (antenna) and user's/nearby person's body at all times. 2. This transmitter must not be co-located oroperating in conjunction with any other antenna ortransmitter. 

### Disposal ofthis product atthe end of its life**~** At the end of this product's life, please do not dispose ofthis product in your general household waste. 

## A Instead, in order to prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please dispose ofthis product separately in accordance with your local laws and regulation. For

- more information on the separate collection systems for waste electrical and electronic equipment that are available for consumers, nearyour home, free ofcharge, please contactyour local municipal authority. You can also contact senseFiy Ltd or the reseller from which you purchased your drone who may provide recycling services or be part ofarecycling scheme. 

### Copyrights senseFiy Ltd reserves the right to make changes to specifications and product descriptions contained in this document at any time without notice. Please consult www.sensetly.com for the latest release. Copyright©2015 senseFly Ltd. All rights reserved. REPRODUCTION, USE OR DISCLOSURE OF ALL OR IN PARTOFTHIS MANUAL TO THIRD PARTIES WITHOUTTHE PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION OF SENSEFLY LTD IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.) 

## Address

sensefly Ltd Route de Geneve 38 1033 Cheseaux-Lausanne Switzerland Website: http:/ /www.sensefly.com


## Technical support
Ifyou have questions about any ofyour senseFiy products:
• Try our Knowledge Base. You can find itwithin my.senseFiy (http://my.sensefly.com). • Send an email to support@sensefly.com.

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# Welcome to your 

# eBee

Congratulations on your purchase ofthe eBee, acomplex and powerful yet intuitive autonomous mapping system. We take great care to develop and design the best possible hardware and softwaretoolsfor quick, high-qualityand easy-to-use 20 and 30 aerial mapping.



# 0 Note: This manual referstotheversion 2.4 ofeMotion and version 3.2 of Postflight Terra 3D software. Checkthe software version included in your package and consult the Release Notes for potential changes included in more recent versions ofthe software.

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# Package contents

eBee battery

packs spare propeller

remote control, cables and

propeller attachment bands

ground modem



### EPP glue

wing eBee central body wing User manual battery charger

eBee battery charger cable

camera charger

camera\ 

### ) 

### The standard eBee package contains the following items:

• 1x carrying case with foam protection
• 1 x eBee central body with built-in autopilot
• 1xpairofdetachablewings
• 1 xspare propeller
• 1 Ox spare propeller attachment rubber bands
• 2x Lithium-Polymer battery packs
• 1x Lithium-Polymer battery charger (including cables)
• 1x 2.4 GHz USB ground modem (FCC ID: 2AC2VGMEBEE) for radio data link (including USB cable)
• 1x 2.4 GHz remote control (including including 3AA batteries)
• 1 xstill camera (including memory card, battery and charger)
• 1x USB cable for interfacing with camera and on-board autopilot
• 1xEPPglue
• 1x eBee User Manual
• 1x camera User Manual Depending on your order, your package may also include other items, such as additional payloads. Please verify upon delivery that your package is complete. In case ofamissing item, please contact your eBee reseller immediately. 

# 0 Note: 

### Camera user manuals are also available to download from our Knowledge Base, part ofmy.senseFiy*. * http://my.sensefly.com\.' / 

## Hardwarefeatures

data link antenna-----**----=:s~--** 

### battery compartment 

### "'/'""'14"-- pitot probe, status LED

Top face ofthe eBee



### ground sensor**-------;;.-;---,;..~~**



### Bottomface of the central body =:::::==::l§:==--**~~";-----** 

### central body**~--"k-** 

### camera compartment servo connection mechanism**~--->.,-------~--propeller --~---wing** 



### Detachable wing
The 

### eBee is an autonomousflying drone comprised ofthe following components:

• Central 

### body: This is the core ofthe 

### eBee and includes all the electronics, actuators and communications hardware on-board the drone.
• Wing: The two wings ofthe 

### eBee are detachable for storage and replacement. Each wing has twowing struts and two clipsto hold itin placewithin the central body.J / • Winglets: These structures add aerodynamic stabilitytothedronewhile it is in flight.
• Ailerons: Used to control the 

### eBeewhile in flight.
• Servo connection mechanism: The ailerons are connected to the servomotorswithinthecentral bodyofthe dronethroughthis connection mechanism.
• Propeller: Used to generate thrustwhile it is in flight.
Caution: When attached to the motor the propeller spins at high speeds and can be potentiallydangerous ifitcomes intocontactwith exposed skin. Be suretoalways keep your handsclearofthe propeller when the battery is attached tothe 

### eBee.

• Battery compartment: The 

### eBee is powered by a LiPo (Lithium Polymer) battery stored within the battery compartment. Caution: Proper care ofyour battery is essential. Please read section 'Proper batterycare' on page 140 before using yourdroneforthefirst time.

• Cameracompartment: The eBeefeatures abuilt-incamera fortaking aerial images stored within the camera compartment.
• Data LinkAntenna: Used by the droneto communicate with the eMotion software through the USB ground modem.
• Pitot probe: This is the sensor used by the 

### eBee to detect airspeed, wind and altitude. It must be kept clean and clear of obstructions to function properly.
• Status LED: This coloured LED displays the current state ofthe 

### eBee. It is housed underneath the pitot probe and thus illuminates the entire transparent probe in various colours depending on the drone's state.\) /

• Ground sensor: The ground sensor, composed of a high-speed optical sensor and lens assembly, is used to detectthe proximity ofthe ground.\


## Softwarefeatures
The 

### eBee package allows you to download and use 

### eMotion* and 

### Postflight Terra 30

### *

### t at no extra cost. 

# eMotion 2 sense

## Fly

eMotion is the integrated software package that allows you to interactwith your 

### eBee. Its easy-to-use interface allowsyou to plan a mappingflight intuitivelyfrom the comfort ofyouroffice or directly in thefield. Once the drone is launched, you can use 

### eMotion'swireless connection with your 

### eBeetotrack its position, monitor the progress ofyour mapping flight and send commands ifdesired. 

# Postfli ht 

# ,.1 1 ' Terra .. Powered

## byPix4D

# ~ Once your 

### eBee returns after an aerial mapping flight it is the turn of 

### Postflight Terra 30 to process the captured images fully automatically. 

### Postflight Terra 30 is afull-featured mapping solution: withjust afew mouse clicks it can create highqualitygee-referenced 2D and 3D orthomosaics and digital elevation/surface models (DEM/DSM). Whileyou are still in thefield 

### PostflightTerra 30analyses the qualityofthecaptured images and generates an easyto understand report, lettingyou know immediately ifthe data you captured meets your mapping requirements.

* Software access terms and conditions apply t Postflight Terra 3D works with eBee images only\

## Contents

Quick start guide 

### 19
1 Planning and simulating aflight 20 1.1 Installing 

### eMotion, Postflight Terra 30, and the ground modem drivers

. . . . . . . . 20 1.2 1.3 1.4 

### 1.5 

### 1.6 The 

### eMotion interface

.. Creating a newflight plan The mission phase ofaflight

. Simulating yourflight

... Getting ready for a mission 

### 2 Executing aflight 2.1 Weather check 2.2 Preparing the 

### eBee forflight 2.3 The setup phase ofaflight

. 2.4 Take-off

.......... . 2.5 In-flight monitoring and control

. 2.6 Landing

........ . 2.7 Potential in-flight errors 

### 3 Processing image data 3.1 Importing images and flight data 3.2 In-field image qualitycheck

... 3.3 Creating advanced mapping products 21 23 24 26 

### 27 29 29 30 39 43 46 48 48 

### 50 50 53 55

## II 

## Advanced functionalities
4 Understanding aerial mappingwith the 

### eBee 4.1 Waypoints and their properties

.. 4.2 Advanced polygonal mission area . 4.3 3D mission planning using elevation data

.. 4.4 Flight visualization in 

### Google EarthTM

. . .. 4.5 Autonomous controller and modes offlight

. 4.6 Linear landing

. . . . . . . . . . . ..... 4.7 Flying multiple drones atthe same time

.. 4.8 Individual phototargets and oblique imagery 

### 4.9 Emergency Manoeuvres 

### 5 

### eMotion in-depth guide 5.1 Toolbar

... 5.2 Simulator

. 5.3 Control Bar 5.4 Flight Monitoring tab 5.5 Setup Phase tab

. . . 5.6 Mission Planning tab

. 5.7 Mission Waypoints tab

. 5.8 Camera tab

. . . . . . 5.9 Flight Parameters tab 

### 6 Manual control ofthe 

### eBee 

### 6.1 6.2 Enabling manual control

. Pre-flight testing ofthe remote control 

## 57 58 58 

### 62 63 

### 66 68 72 77 

### 83 85 

### 89 

### 90 93 95 

### 98 

### 102 106 115 117 122 

### 126 

### 126 128

# ) 6.3 

### Full Manual mode

... 6.4 Assisted Manual mode

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### 129 130

### Situationalawareness & assistance Multidirectional video feed Source Navcams (visual sensor) Number 5

Video VGA (640 x480 pixels) Horizontal field ofview 100 degrees Availability One navcam at atime Object & range detection

Sensor Ultrasonic Number 5

Range Up to 6 m (20ft) Feedback Audio and visual object warning 

### Operational safety Shrouding Material I Carbon fibre Function Defines propeller rotation area Protects from damage at low speed Signalisation lights Navigation lights I 2green on the right, 2 red on the left Anti-collision lights 1top strobe, 1bottom strobe Ground proximity detection Avoidance procedure I Automatic stop (can be deactivated) Warning signals

. Audio &visual Flight assistance features (Interactive mode) Cruise control Maintains (low) constant speed in a given direction Distance lock Keeps distance to frontal objects 3 - 5 m (9.8- 16ft) Obstacle avoidance Depending on flight phase Safety procedures Automated failsafe behaviours Operator triggered Geofencing, return home, emergency stop, emergency landing Hold position, return home, go land, land now, emergency motor cut-off Autopilotfallback Type

. Manual RC control 

### I Independent low-level autopilot (backup for main autopilot) Independent RC controller (take manual control at any time) ---**-~-"--'-----'--'----**


### Ground statl6n software
Software application senseFly eMotion X(supplied) Mission planning Intuitive 3D user interface Click and drag to set mission blocks Automatic 3D flight planning Edit mission plans during flight Flying Automated system checks Automated take-off & landing Real-time flight status Main camera video feed integration Thermal video feed integration Navcam video feed integration Fully automatic flight Interactive ScreenFly Manual flight (with assistance functions) In-flight switch between flight modes Black-box recording ofall flight & ' mission parameters After your flight Project &data management Seamless interface to Postflight Terra 3D DNG to JPEG conversion 

### Image processing
Software application PostflightTerra 3D (supplied) Processing Rapid Check processing Quality Report Automatic Aerial Triangulation (AAT) and Bundle Block Adjustment (BBA) Automatic point cloud classification and DTM extraction Point cloud filtering and smoothing Automatic brightness and colour correction rayCioud Editor [ Point cloud viewing &editing Polyline, surface &stockpile measurement Digitisation tools/vector object editing Fly-through animation Mosaic Editor I Seamline editing Planar/ortho projection selection Mosaic colour/brightness editing Output results 2D and 3D (orthoimage, point cloud, vector data, etc.) Optimised camera position, external orientation and internal parameters, undistorted images nical specifications



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### Flight system

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Type V-shaped quadcopter Dimensions (ind shrouding) 56 x80 x 17 em (22 x32 x 7 in) Engines 4 electric brushless motors Propellers 4 Take-offweight 1.8 kg (3.91b) incl. battery, payload & shrouding Flight time (full system) Up to 22 min Max. climb rate 7 m/s (15 mph)

MaK airspeed Automatic flight: 8 m/s (18 mph) Manual flight:12 m/s (27 mph) Wind resistance Automatic: up to 8 m/s (18 mph) Manual: up to 10 m/s (22 mph) Autopilot &control IMU, magnetometer, barometer &GPS Materials Composite body, moulded carbon ·, fibre arms and legs, precisionmolded magnesium frame, precision-molded injected plastic Operating temperature -10 to 40° C(14°-1 04° F) 

### Wireless communication
Main communication link Type Digital, dual omnidirectional antennas, dual band, encrypted Frequency 2.4 GHz & 5GHz ISM bands (country dependent) Data transmitted Commands, main camera stream, navcam stream, sensor data, etc. Range Up to 2 km (1 .2 mi) RC (Remote control)

Type Digital Frequency I 2.4 GHz Range Up to 800 m (0.5 mi) 

### System power Technology Type Power level display Charging time Smart battery LiPo, 3cell, 8500 mAh LED display on battery, on-screen information 1 - 1.5 h 

### Integrate(( payloads

Main camera Still images 38 MP, mechanical shutter DNG (RAW image with correction metadata) Ground sampling distance (GSD): - 1mm/pixel at 6 m - 1em/pixel at 60 m Recorded on board Gee-referenced (position & orientation) Video HD (1280 x720 pixels) Recorded on board or streamed Horizontal field ofview 63 degrees Digital zoom 6x Thermal camera Still images/video Thermal (80 x60 pixels) overlaid on main camera stream Horizontal field ofview 50 degrees

Edge enhancement Yes Head navcam (visual sensor) Video Video live streaming range Horizontal field ofview VGA (640 x480 pixels) Up to 2km (124 miles) 100 degrees Lights Headlamp · Yes, used for video Flash I Yes (not active upon release)

Number 4 navcams Positions Left, right, rear, bottom

Video , VGA (640 x480 pixels) Horizontal field ofview 1100degrees Availability One navcam at atime Operational use Side views (w/o turning main camera) & parallel flight along objects Back-up safely &control in tight environments Landing &ground proximity 

### Flight modesTypes Automatic 'llllteractive ScreenFiy

Manual (RC) Availability Switch between modes at any time Automatic Control interface Mission planning Types ofmission blocks In-flight mission changes Mouse, keyboard or touchscreen Drag,and-drop mission blocks Horizontal mapping Around point ofinterest User,defined route Yes: manual waypoint changes and updates possible at any time Interactive ScreenFly Primary control interface Flight assistance (depending on the flight phase) Screen-based actions & USBjoypad Cruise control Distance lock Obstacle avoidance Manual (RC) Primary control interface 1 RC (remote control) 

### On-board computing Type 4on-board CPUs Quad-core processor ;, Pr'1nc·1pal autopilot & artificial intelligence Dual-core processor Video co-processing Single-core processor Low-level autopilot (safety fallback) and motor control Single-core processor Communication link management

The information contained in this brochure is for promotional purpo>es only and does not constitute an offer, warranty or contract.

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## GENERAL INFORMATION
READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING ASENSEFLY LTD PRODUCT. senseFly Ltd products are intended for professional use only. Always complywith Civil Aviation regulations, act responsibly and followthe instructions in this User Manual 

### Applicable Regulations senseFiy Ltd products are subject to Civil Aviation regulations. Regulations may vary depending on the country where you intend to operate your product. ANY USE OF SENSEFLY LTD PRODUCTS IN BREACH OFTHE LAWOFTHE COUNTRYWHEREYOU OPERATETHE PRODUCT IS UNDER YOUR SOLE RESPONSIBILITY. INFORM YOURSELF BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT. SOME COUNTRIES MAY HAVE LAWS THAT LIMIT THE USE OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT TO 'LINE-OF-SIGHT OPERATIONS AND/OR PROHIBITTHE USE OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT IN ALL OR IN SPECIFIC LOCATIONS. 

### Privacy Recording and circulating an image ofan individual may constitute an infringement oftheir image and privacy for which you can be liable. Askfor authorisation before taking pictures ofan individual, particularly ifyou want to keep your recordings and/or circulate images on the internet or any other medium. Do not circulate degrading images or ones that could undermine the reputation or dignity ofan individual. Check that your use ofthe cameras on board senseFly Ltd products complies with the legal provision on privacy in the country where you operate your product. 

### Limited Warranty
SenseFly Ltd warrants that the productwill be free from defects in material and workmanship for aperiod oftwelve (12) months from the date ofdelivery. senseFiy Ltd further warrants that the product will perform substantially in accordance with its specification. During the warranty period senseFiy Ltd's sole liability shall be at senseFiy Ltd's sole option, either to repair orto replace the defective product with another product or aproduct with similar specifications, at no charge, orto reimburse the purchase price ofthe product, or ifrepair or replacement is not possible, issue acredit note; provided however, that the defect has been confirmed by senseFly Ltd and that the defective product is returned to senseFly Ltd in accordance with the support and repair form together with all required flight log files. Warranty does not apply, without limitation, in case: a) the products are not stored, maintained or used according to theirspecifications, b) the products are damaged dueto carelessness, negligence, orwrong use bythe user, and c) for defects due to normal wear and tear including, but not limited to, normal degradation, misuse, moisture or liquids, proximity or exposure to heat, accidents, excessive strain, abuse, neglect, misapplication, repairs or modifications made bythird party otherthan senseFly Ltd, damage due to manual piloting in RC (remote controlled) or interactive flight, damage due to take-offor landing location with obstacles, damage due to low altitude or close-object flight,\ ! J

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# ) damage due to relying on visual or/and ultrasonic feedback and in more general terms on any kind of situational awareness assistanee, damage due to using any kind offlight assistance features including but not limited to cruise control, distance lock and obstacle avoidance, damage due to loss of data radio connection, damage due to strong wind, rain, water or humidity, or other causes for which senseFiy Ltd has no control. Battery cells are excluded from warranty afterfirst use. THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE IN LIEU OF ALL WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND OF ANY OTHER OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF SENSEFLY LTD. 

## Limitation of liability
TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENTWILL SENSEFLY LTD BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF PROFIT, LOSS OF DATA, OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF SENSEFLY LTD HAS BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, AND WHETHER THIS LIABILITY ARISES FROM A CLAIM BASED ON CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT OR OTHERWISE, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF GROSS NEGLIGENCE AND DEATH. YOU SHALLATALLTIMES OPERATETHE PRODUCT IN AREAS OR UNDER CIRCUMSTANCES SO AS TO GUARANTY SECURITYAND SAFETY OF PEOPLE, PROPERTYAND ANIMALS. IN THAT CONTEXTYOU MUST UNDERSTANDTHAT PRODUCT FEATURES SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, AUTOPILOT, GPS, WIRELESS COMMUNICATION LINK, MULTIDIRECTIONAL VIDEO FEED, ULTRASONIC SENSORS, SITUATIONAL AWARENESS, FLIGHT ASSISTANCE, CRUISE CONTROL, DISTANCE LOCK, OBSTACLE AVOIDANCE AND GROUND DETECTION CAN FAIL AND THAT YOU SHOULD AT NO MOMENT RELY SOLELY ON THEM. 

## Disposal ofthis product atthe end of its life "Q/ At the end ofthis product's life, please do not dispose ofthis product in your general household waste. 

## A Instead, in order to prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please dispose ofthis product separately in accordance with your local laws and regulation. For 

# - more information on the separate collection systems for waste electrical and electronic equipment that are available for consumers, nearyour home, free ofcharge, please contact your local municipal authority. You can also contact senseFiy Ltd or the reseller from which you purchased your drone who may provide recycling services or be part ofa recycling scheme. 

## Copyrights senseFiy Ltd reserves the right to make changes to specifications and product descriptions contained in this document at any time without notice. Please consult www.sensefly.com for the latest release. Copyright©2015 senseFiy Ltd. All rights reserved. REPRODUCTION, USE OR DISCLOSURE OF ALL OR IN PARTOFTHIS MANUALTO THIRD PARTIES WITHOUTTHE PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION OF SENSEFLY LTD IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

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## Technical support senseFiy and our distributors are dedicated to providing you with full professional product support. To submit asupport ticket and/or view your outstanding tickets, please use our customer portal at my.senseFiy.com. Log in with the same account details you used to download your drone's software (see the separate software information document in your eXom 's case). In addition to support access, my.senseFiy includes:
• Details ofall your senseFiy drones, including their serial numbers. • The Knowledge Base- packed full of helpful articles, tips, tutorials and webinars. • Download links for the latest versions ofeMotionXand Postflight Terra 3D software.

# Welcome to your 

# eXom

Congratulations on your purchase of the 

### eXom. This intelligent mapping and inspection drone (UAV, RPAS or UAS) offers TripleView imaging, advanced situational awareness, and a choice offlight modes: Autonomous mapping mode, Interactive ScreenFly mode, plus a Manual RC modefor experienced pilots.

At senseFiy we build our products to the very highest standards. Inspired by the aeronautical backgrounds of our founders, we test both individual components and finished drones extensively in order to achieve the highest possible level of safety and reliability.
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## Aboutthis user manual
A complete guidetoyour 

### eXom comprises:

• A user manual All you need to getyou intothe air safely and effectively.
• An extended guideto the eXom Completes and complements the user manual, giving you a full guide to using the 

### eXom. This document contains both. The user manual is also supplied on paper with youreXom. 

# 0 Note: This user manual refers to 

### eMotionXversion 1.0.0 and 

### Postflight Terra 3D version 4. You can always find the latest versions of these on my.senseFiy*. The 

### eXom requires 

### eMotionXto operate.

* http://my.sensefly.com

# Packagecontents
The standard eXom 

### package contains the following items:

• 1x eXom 

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• 1x Interactive ScreenFly Controller
• 1x 2.4 GHz Remote Control (for safety pilots)
• 1x 2.4 GHz 

### I 5GHz dual band USB radio modem
• 2x SD memory cards (32GB)
• 2x batteries
• 2x single battery chargers w/power supplies
• 1 xwheeled carry case
• 1x User Manual
• 1xUSBcableset
• 1 xspare leg set
• 1 xspare propeller set
• eMotion

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### Postflight Terra 30

### software* Depending on your order, your package may also include other items. Please verify upon deliverythatyour package is complete. In case ofamissing item, please contact senseFiy oryour eXom 

### reseller immediately.

* download from my.senseFiy at no extra cost

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