Test Methods for Evaluating Aerial Drones

Safety | Capabilities | Proficiency

RobotTestMethods.nist.gov

Installation: 

PAY6 

Perch

PAY9 

Alley PAY10 Post

PAY7 

Wall PAY8 Ground

1

Straight White Bucket 

Attach bucket with a single center screw before applying this sticker to 

the inner base. After installation, rotate so sticker is upright.

Rail 1 Top/Left(Perch, Wall, Ground, Alley, Post)

Initial Assembly: 

OBSTRUCTED LANE, Black and White

Compiled 

2022-08-21 23:43

(White Bucket) STICKER AFTER ATTACHING BUCKET!

1
Test Methods for Evaluating Aerial Drones

Safety | Capabilities | Proficiency

RobotTestMethods.nist.gov

Installation: 

PAY6 

Perch

PAY9 

Alley PAY10 Post

PAY7 

Wall PAY8 Ground

4

Angled White Bucket 

Attach bucket with a single center screw before applying this sticker to 

the inner base. After installation, rotate so sticker is upright.

Rail 1 Bottom/Right (Perch, Wall, Ground, Alley, Post)

Initial Assembly: 

OBSTRUCTED LANE, Black and White

Compiled 

2022-08-21 23:43

(White Bucket) STICKER AFTER ATTACHING BUCKET!

1A

1A

1A

1A

1A

2020B
Test Methods for Evaluating Aerial Drones

Safety | Capabilities | Proficiency

RobotTestMethods.nist.gov

Installation: 

PAY6 

Perch

PAY9 

Alley PAY10 Post

PAY7 

Wall PAY8 Ground

5

Straight Black Bucket 

Attach bucket with a single center screw before applying this sticker to 

the inner base. After installation, rotate so sticker is upright.

Rail 1 Bottom/Right (Perch, Wall, Ground, Alley), Rail 2 Bottom (Post)

Initial Assembly: 

OBSTRUCTED LANE, Black and White

Compiled 

2022-08-21 23:43

(Black Bucket) STICKER AFTER ATTACHING BUCKET!

2
Test Methods for Evaluating Aerial Drones

Safety | Capabilities | Proficiency

RobotTestMethods.nist.gov

Installation: 

PAY6 

Perch

PAY9 

Alley PAY10 Post

PAY7 

Wall PAY8 Ground

8

Angled Black Bucket 

Attach bucket with a single center screw before applying this sticker to 

the inner base. After installation, rotate so sticker is upright.

Rail 1 Top/Left (Perch, Wall, Ground, Alley), Rail 2 Top (Post)

Initial Assembly: 

OBSTRUCTED LANE, Black and White

Compiled 

2022-08-21 23:43

(Black Bucket) STICKER AFTER ATTACHING BUCKET!

2A

2A

2A

2A

2A

2020B
Test Methods for Evaluating Aerial Drones

Safety | Capabilities | Proficiency

RobotTestMethods.nist.gov

Installation: 

PAY6 

Perch

PAY9 

Alley PAY10 Post

PAY7 

Wall PAY8 Ground

9

Straight White Bucket 

Attach bucket with a single center screw before applying this sticker to 

the inner base. After installation, rotate so sticker is upright.

Rail 2 Top/Left (Perch, Wall, Ground, Alley), Rail 3 Top (Post)

Initial Assembly: 

OBSTRUCTED LANE, Black and White

Compiled 

2022-08-21 23:43

(White Bucket) STICKER AFTER ATTACHING BUCKET!

3
Test Methods for Evaluating Aerial Drones

Safety | Capabilities | Proficiency

RobotTestMethods.nist.gov

Installation: 

PAY6 

Perch

PAY9 

Alley PAY10 Post

PAY7 

Wall PAY8 Ground

12

Angled White Bucket 

Attach bucket with a single center screw before applying this sticker to 

the inner base. After installation, rotate so sticker is upright.

Rail 2 Bottom/Right (Perch, Wall, Ground, Alley), Rail 3 Bottom (Post)

Initial Assembly: 

OBSTRUCTED LANE, Black and White

Compiled 

2022-08-21 23:43

(White Bucket) STICKER AFTER ATTACHING BUCKET!

3A

3A

3A

3A

3A

2020B
Test Methods for Evaluating Aerial Drones

Safety | Capabilities | Proficiency

RobotTestMethods.nist.gov

Installation: 

PAY6 

Perch

PAY9 

Alley PAY10 Post

PAY7 

Wall PAY8 Ground

13

Straight Black Bucket 

Attach bucket with a single center screw before applying this sticker to 

the inner base. After installation, rotate so sticker is upright.

Rail 3 Right (Perch), Rail 2 Bottom/Right (Wall, Ground, Alley), Rail 4 

Bottom (Post)

Initial Assembly: 

OBSTRUCTED LANE, Black and White

Compiled 

2022-08-21 23:43

(Black Bucket) STICKER AFTER ATTACHING BUCKET!

4
Test Methods for Evaluating Aerial Drones

Safety | Capabilities | Proficiency

RobotTestMethods.nist.gov

Installation: 

PAY6 

Perch

PAY9 

Alley PAY10 Post

PAY7 

Wall PAY8 Ground

16

Angled Black Bucket 

Attach bucket with a single center screw before applying this sticker to 

the inner base. After installation, rotate so sticker is upright.

Rail 3 Left (Perch), Rail 2 Top/Left (Wall, Ground, Alley), Rail 4 Top (Post)

Initial Assembly: 

OBSTRUCTED LANE, Black and White

Compiled 

2022-08-21 23:43

(Black Bucket) STICKER AFTER ATTACHING BUCKET!

4A

4A

4A

4A

4A

2020B
Test Methods for Evaluating Aerial Drones

Safety | Capabilities | Proficiency

RobotTestMethods.nist.gov

LANE CENTER

LANDING

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SPONSORED BY THE

Science and Technology Directorate

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

RobotTestMethods.nist.gov

LAUNCH/LAND PLATFORM 

ORIENTED TO READ CORRECTLY WHEN FACING CENTER OF 

LANE

Place at bottom of panel, beyond landing circle if there is room.

OBSTRUCTED LANE, Black and White

Compiled 

2022-08-21 23:43

(White Panel)
Test Methods for Evaluating Aerial Drones

Safety | Capabilities | Proficiency

RobotTestMethods.nist.gov

LANE CENTER

LANDING

18

STANDARDTEST METHODS

RESPONSE ROBOT CAPABILITIES

AERIAL

• GROUND • AQUATIC

C

HALLENGE • TRAIN • EVALUAT

E

LAUNCH/LAND PLATFORM 

ORIENTED TO READ CORRECTLY WHEN FACING CENTER OF 

LANE

Place at top of panel, beyond landing circle if there is room.

OBSTRUCTED LANE, Black and White

Compiled 

2022-08-21 23:43

(White Panel)
Test Methods for Evaluating Aerial Drones

Safety | Capabilities | Proficiency

RobotTestMethods.nist.gov

LANE CENTER

LANDING

19

LAUNCH/LAND PLATFORM 

ORIENTED TO READ CORRECTLY WHEN FACING CENTER OF 

LANE

Place in middle of panel.

OBSTRUCTED LANE, Black and White

Compiled 

2022-08-21 23:43

(White Panel)

L

L

L

L

L

2020B