Website

RobotTestMethods.nist.gov

Test Director

Adam Jacoff

Intelligent Systems Division

National Institute of Standards and Technology

U.S. Department of Commerce

Sponsor:

Systems Engineering & Standards Division

Science and Technology Directorate 

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Email

RobotTestMethods@nist.gov

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Scorable Open Scenarios

Day and Night Trials

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Figure 11) The Open Test Lane has related operational scenarios including wide area search, urban area 

search, and vehicle identifications either alone or as part of larger scenarios.

The Open Test Lane evaluates flight paths to identify objects from safe altitudes in open 

environments. Related scenarios include wide area searches such as a simulated plane crash site

that uses all the same omni bucket stands from the lane embedded in the scenario near objects 

of interest. Every scenario has 20 targets overall, each with 5 increasingly small features to 

identify, for a total of up to 100 points available for a complete trial. This enables comparison of 

scores for pilots and aircraft that can reliably perform the various bucket alignments and identify 

the smallest visual/thermal acuity features across all available acuity targets. The trial time limit 

is typically set to 15-20 minutes for scenarios to remain within one battery charge and to 

maintain a schedule throughout the day for multiple pilots. Time limited trials also enable direct 

comparisons of scores for completeness and efficiency. Only scores using similar aircraft and 

trial times are directly comparable to evaluate pilot proficiency, but a variety of different aircraft 

can be used to compare overall scores and ease of use across larger populations of responders.

Open Area Search Scenario

Figure 12) LEFT: This simulated plane crash scenario across several acres is an example of a wide area 

VEHICLE INSPECTION DHS Responder Familiarization Exercise

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correctly. RIGHT: A 6 m (20 ft) lane spacing set up to be more relevant for some scenarios.

Open Scenario: Wide Area Search

Quad Screen Trial Video Example - Wide Area Search

The Open Test Lane evaluates flight paths to identify objects from safe altitudes in open environments. 

Related scenarios include wide area searches such as this simulated plane crash site that used all the same 

omni bucket stands from the Open Test Lane. There are 20 targets overall, each with 5 increasingly small 

features to identify for a total of up to 100 points available for a complete trial. This enables comparison of 

scores for pilots and aircraft that can reliably perform the various bucket alignments and identify the smallest 

visual/thermal acuity features across all available acuity targets. The trial time limit is typically set to 20 

minutes to remain within one battery charge and to maintain a schedule throughout the day for multiple 

pilots. Time limited trials also enable direct comparisons of scores for completeness and efficiency. Only 

scores using similar aircraft and trial times are directly comparable to evaluate pilot proficiency, but a variety 

of different aircraft can be used to compare overall scores and ease of use.

 

Figure 10) LEFT: The wide area search was this simulated plane crash site across several acres. RIGHT: There 

was also a separate vehicle identification scenario on a dirt road near trees.

WHITE BUCKET ALIGNMENTS

BLACK BUCKET ALIGNMENTS

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search scenario with resulting trial score for identifying the most features on objects of interest from a 

chosen orbit altitude.

Figure 13) LEFT: Overview of a drone performing the Wide Area Search Scenario on an embedded black 

omni bucket stand. RIGHT: Finding a thermal target (hand warmer) in one of the buckets. The acuity 

targets also work as evaluations of thermal acuity when used in sunlight. A target is partially visible 

behind the hand warmer.

Open Vehicle Identification Scenario

The Open Test Lane leads pilots toward object identification scenarios from safe hover 

altitudes above nearby obstacles. Each side of the vehicle has 5 exterior visual/thermal targets 

to identify from the chosen radius, altitude, and perch positions. There are 20 targets overall, 

each with 5 increasingly small features to identify for a total of up to 100 points available for a 

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Figure 11) The Open Test Lane has related operational scenarios including wide area search, urban area 

search, and vehicle identifications either alone or as part of larger scenarios.

The Open Test Lane evaluates flight paths to identify objects from safe altitudes in open 

environments. Related scenarios include wide area searches such as a simulated plane crash site

that uses all the same omni bucket stands from the lane embedded in the scenario near objects 

of interest. Every scenario has 20 targets overall, each with 5 increasingly small features to 

identify, for a total of up to 100 points available for a complete trial. This enables comparison of 

scores for pilots and aircraft that can reliably perform the various bucket alignments and identify 

the smallest visual/thermal acuity features across all available acuity targets. The trial time limit 

is typically set to 15-20 minutes for scenarios to remain within one battery charge and to 

maintain a schedule throughout the day for multiple pilots. Time limited trials also enable direct 

comparisons of scores for completeness and efficiency. Only scores using similar aircraft and 

trial times are directly comparable to evaluate pilot proficiency, but a variety of different aircraft 

can be used to compare overall scores and ease of use across larger populations of responders.

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 Figure 9) LEFT: An Open Test Lane with 3 m (10 ft) spacing and alternating white and black omni bucket 

stands for the Payload Functionality variant of the tests. RIGHT: Multiple test lanes set up to be managed by 

a single Proctor helping teams of pilots and their visual observers learn to fly the paths and fill out the forms 

correctly. RIGHT: A 6 m (20 ft) lane spacing set up to be more relevant for some scenarios.

Open Scenario: Wide Area Search

Quad Screen Trial Video Example - Wide Area Search

The Open Test Lane evaluates flight paths to identify objects from safe altitudes in open environments. 

Related scenarios include wide area searches such as this simulated plane crash site that used all the same 

omni bucket stands from the Open Test Lane. There are 20 targets overall, each with 5 increasingly small 

features to identify for a total of up to 100 points available for a complete trial. This enables comparison of 

scores for pilots and aircraft that can reliably perform the various bucket alignments and identify the smallest 

visual/thermal acuity features across all available acuity targets. The trial time limit is typically set to 20 

minutes to remain within one battery charge and to maintain a schedule throughout the day for multiple 

pilots. Time limited trials also enable direct comparisons of scores for completeness and efficiency. Only 

scores using similar aircraft and trial times are directly comparable to evaluate pilot proficiency, but a variety 

of different aircraft can be used to compare overall scores and ease of use.

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Tests and Scenarios

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Scalable for Indoor/Outdoor Use

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Open Area Test Lanes and Scenarios

Evaluate safety, capabilities, and proficiency

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participate in each test and scenario objective for three trials to practice roles as Pilot, Visual 

Observer, and Proctor.

Figure 1) The Open Test Lane and related scenarios use designated altitudes, positions, and 

orientations to perform Basic Maneuvering trials or Payload Functionality trials using 5 different flight 

paths.

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smallest size lane fits on an indoor basketball or tennis court for small drones and/or novice pilots to 

practice safely without flying in the national airspace.

Figure 4) The standard tests use well defined altitudes, positions, orientations, and perches to evaluate both 

Maneuvering and/or Payload Functionality.

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Scalable Test Lanes for Various Sizes of Aircraft

Project Overview

EVALUATE SENSORS

SMALL SYSTEMS LARGE SYSTEMS

INTERFACES PROCEDURES

SENSORS MANEUVERING

MEASURE & COMPARE

1A

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• Hazardous tanker truck accident and fire

• Suspicious vehicle takedown

• Bus hostage situation

• Collapsed structure search

• Subway terrorist attack

• Flooded house rescue with delivery of personal floatation devices

• Flash flood bridge collapse with school bus and vehicle rescue

OPEN TEST LANES

The Open Test Lanes evaluates 5 different flight paths to identify objects from safe altitudes in open 

environments. These tests are scalable for all sizes of aircraft to demonstrate positive control at all times 

with accurate perches. They can be performed outdoors or indoors to control lighting and weather. The 

smallest size lane fits on an indoor basketball or tennis court for small drones and/or novice pilots to 

practice safely without flying in the national airspace.

Figure 4) The standard tests use well defined altitudes, positions, orientations, and perches to evaluate both 

Maneuvering and/or Payload Functionality.

Standard Test Methods for Response Robots ASTM International Standards Committee on Homeland Security Applications; 

Response Robots (E54.09) | Website: RobotTestMethods.nist.gov

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Scalable Test Lanes for Various Sizes of Aircraft

Project Overview

Introduction

Remotely operated aerial systems enable emergency 

responders to perform extremely hazardous tasks from 

safer stand-off distances. The U.S. National Institute of 

Standards and Technology is leading an international effort 

to develop standard test methods to help manufacturers, 

procurement professionals, and users objectively evaluate 

system capabilities and remote pilot proficiency to align 

with mission requirements. Thisimproves the safety and 

effectiveness of emergency responders as they save lives 

and protect property in our communities

The first step toward credentialing remote pilots is to get 

everybody onto the same measuring stick. That’s where 

standard test methods can play a key role. These test 

methods for Basic Maneuvering (MAN 1-5) and Payload 

Functionality (PAY 1-5) are being replicated across the 

country and internationally to focus training with 

quantitative measures of remote pilot proficiency. They are 

low cost and easy to replicate so everyone can measure 

their own progress over time and compare their proficiency 

to regional or national averages on similar 

systems. Concurrent test lanes can be set up to enable 

multiple systems and pilots to train or evaluate 

simultaneously. 

They are being standardized through the ASTM 

International Standards Committee on Homeland Security 

Applications; Response Robots (ASTM E54.09). They are also 

referenced as Job Performance Requirements in 

the National Fire Protection Association Standard for Small 

Unmanned Aircraft Systems Used For Public Safety 

Operations (NFPA 2400) and the ASTM Standard Guide for 

Training for Remote Pilot in Command of Unmanned 

Aircraft Systems Endorsement (ASTM F38.03 F3266-18). 

These suites of standard test methods provide common 

measures of capabilities with quantitative results. They can 

be conducted individually, in sequences, or embedded into 

operational training scenarios as repeatable and 

reproducible tasks with scores to augment qualitative 

assessments. Organizations using these tests set their own 

thresholds of acceptable system and pilot performance to 

align with their airspace, environment, and mission 

complexities. But those decisions are easier to make and 

trust when they’re based on quantitative performance data 

captured within standard test methods.

Basic Maneuvering (MAN 1-5) and Payload Functionality (PAY 1-5)

Safety | Capabilities | Proficiency

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SMALL SYSTEMS LARGE SYSTEMS

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SENSORS MANEUVERING

INTERFACES

SMALL DRONES

MEASURE & COMPARE SCALABLE TEST LANES (ALTITUDE = SPACING)

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The Open Test Lanes evaluates 5 different flight paths to identify objects from safe altitudes in open 

environments. These tests are scalable for all sizes of aircraft to demonstrate positive control at all times 

with accurate perches. They can be performed outdoors or indoors to control lighting and weather. The 

smallest size lane fits on an indoor basketball or tennis court for small drones and/or novice pilots to 

practice safely without flying in the national airspace.

Figure 4) The standard tests use well defined altitudes, positions, orientations, and perches to evaluate both 

Maneuvering and/or Payload Functionality.

Standard Test Methods for Response Robots ASTM International Standards Committee on Homeland Security Applications; 

Response Robots (E54.09) | Website: RobotTestMethods.nist.gov

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Scalable Test Lanes for Various Sizes of Aircraft

Project Overview

INSIDE EACH BUCKET

EVALUATE SENSORS

SMALL SYSTEMS LARGE SYSTEMS

INTERFACES PROCEDURES

SENSORS MANEUVERING

MEASURE & COMPARE

1A

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Open Test Lane and Related Operational Scenarios 

The Open Test Lanes and related scenarios are scalable to 

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Open Test 

5

1

PARTIAL

PARTIAL

ALIGNED

POINTS

POINTS

POINTS

1

1A

1A

BROKEN

BROKEN

5

1

1

ALIGNED

5(S)

MAXIMUM TEST 

ALTITUDE 2(S)

HIGHER ALTITUDE 

HOVERS AND ORBITS

IN EVERY LANE

MEASURING TAPE CENTERLINE

OPEN SCENARIO | SEARCH ALIGNMENT ACUITY 

START TIMER. 

CAPTURE PRE-LAUNCH IMAGE OF CLOCK.

ALIGN 

BUCKET

IMAGE 

POINTS

CORRECT GAPS 

(1 POINT EACH)

1 HOVER OVER STAND #1 AT CHOSEN ALTITUDE 1 5 1 T BL R BR L

2 PITCH BACKWARD 1A 5 1 TR B TR L BR

3 ORBIT LEFTWARD 90° 1B 5 1 R TL T BL B

4 ORBIT LEFTWARD 90° 1C 5 1 BR R TL L BR

5 ORBIT LEFTWARD 90° 1D 5 1 B TL R BL T

6 HOVER OVER STAND #2 AT CHOSEN ALTITUDE 2 5 1 BL T BR R TL

7 PITCH BACKWARD 2A 5 1 L BR T TL R

8 ORBIT RIGHTWARD 90° 2D 5 1 TR B TL B BL

9 ORBIT RIGHTWARD 90° 2C 5 1 T BL R TL B

10 ORBIT RIGHTWARD 90° 2B 5 1 TL R TR L BR

11 HOVER OVER STAND #3 AT CHOSEN ALTITUDE 3 5 1 R TL B BL R

12 PITCH BACKWARD 3A 5 1 BR T TL R BL

13 ORBIT LEFTWARD 90° 3B 5 1 B TR R BL T

14 ORBIT LEFTWARD 90° 3C 5 1 BL R BL T BR

15 ORBIT LEFTWARD 90° 3D 5 1 L TL R BR T

16 HOVER OVER STAND #4 AT CHOSEN ALTITUDE 4 5 1 TL B TR R BR

17 PITCH BACKWARD 4A 5 1 T BL B TR L

18 ORBIT RIGHTWARD 90° 4D 5 1 BR B TL B TR

19 ORBIT RIGHTWARD 90° 4C 5 1 R BL T TR B

20 ORBIT RIGHTWARD 90° 4B 5 1 TR L BL R TL

STOP TIMER. 

RECORD SCORES AND ELAPSED TIME. /100 /100

ELAPSED TIME (MM:SS) TOTAL SCORE LEFTWARD RIGHTWARD LEFTWARD RIGHTWARD

OPEN SCENARIO | SEARCH

START TIMER

STOP TIMER

PASS | FAIL

(CIRCLE ONE)

PASS | FAIL

(CIRCLE ONE)

ELAPSED TIME

( MM : SS )
22 3

OPEN AREA SEARCH

SCENARIO

10 FT

20 FT

30 FT

40 FT

7 of 11

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Maintain Physical Distancing and Wear Face Coverings

Participants are not required to wear face coverings when working alone outdoors, except when others are 

present. Participants will carry face coverings and wear these when others approach. Minimum physical distances 

of 2 m (6 ft) will be maintained at all times.

Wash Hands Often and Disinfect Surfaces

Participants will wash their hands at the outdoor hand-washing station set up for the event. They should also 

disinfect commonly touched surfaces before initial use and after.

Safety Briefings and Other Gatherings

Safety briefings will be conducted each morning in the outdoor pavilion with physical distancing and mask wearing. 

Any gathering of people on the site should include physical distancing and masks. 

 Figure 1: LEFT) The outdoor pavilion will be set up for physical distancing. RIGHT) It can contain at least 14 people 

seated and 14 more standing in the designated surrounding locations. All are more than 2 m (6 ft) apart.

Pilot Stations:

Each test lane and scenario distributed across the site will have an EZ Up tent which is 3 m (10 ft) square to provide 

shade as a pilot station. There will be no more than four people at any single EZ Up.

Figure 2: Each pilot station typically includes a Pilot, Proctor, and Videographer. All will remain at least 2 m (6 ft) 

apart.

3 m (10 ft)

3 m (10 ft)

TEST LANE or SCENARIO

VIDEOGRAPHER PROCTOR PILOT

PILOTS

15

h Scenario

ue

• Teams concurrently fly separate objectives set up at 

safe distances and/or altitudes apart (with a clearly 

designated and safe return path).

• Each pilot flies for 15 minutes across 3 different 

objectives for 5 minutes each. Teams move as 

necessary to maintain sight lines and communication.

• Scenarios restart with a different rotation of Pilot, 

Proctor, and VO.

POSITION

MAN/PAY 1

TRAVERSE

MAN/PAY 2

ORBIT

MAN/PAY 3

INSPECT

MAN/PAY 4

RECON

MAN/PAY 5

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1

2

3

FLIGHT LINE

4

10FT 10FT 10FT 10FT

50FT

ALTITUDE 2(S)

START | END

ALTITUDE S

ALTITUDE 7(S)

ALTITUDE 5(S)

ALTITUDE 6(S)

7(S)

6(S)

5(S)

2(S)

me Lane Supports Other Flight Paths

Open Test Lane

• 7(S) altitude

• 6(S) altitude 

• 5(S) altitude 

• 2(S) altitude 

• S altitude 

5 Different Orbits in Every Lane Spacing

(S) = 10ft, 20ft, 30ft, or other

12

1

2

3

4

z

z

FREE FLIGHT

z z

z

CW

CCW

CW

CCW

LAND

S

S S S S

FLIGHT LINE

1

2

3

FLIGHT LINE

4

START | END

S

S S S S

5(S)

ALTITUDE S

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1

2

3

FLIGHT LINE

4

ALTITUDE S

START | END

5(S)

S

S S S S

Traverse 

(MAN 2 | PAY 2)

1

2

3

FLIGHT LINE

4

z

z

ALTITUDE X

FLY STRAIGHT AND LEVEL OVER THE LANE CENTERLINE

START | END

ALIGN

NON-STOP

NON-STOP NON-STOP

NON-STOP

NON-STOP

NON-STOP

z

S

S S S S

5(S)

S

ALIGN CW

CCW

FLIGHT LINE

4

z

z

z

ALTITUDE S

START | END 3

2

1

5(S)

ALTITUDE 2(S)

S

S S S S

1

2

3

4

z

z

FREE FLIGHT

z z

z

CW

CCW

CW

CCW

LAND

S

S S S S

FLIGHT LINE

Recon

Spiral 

Orbit 

Traverse

Position

1

2

3

FLIGHT LINE

4

z

z

ALTITUDE S FLY STRAIGHT AND LEVEL OVER THE LANE CENTERLINE

START | END

ALIGN

NON-STOP

NON-STOP NON-STOP

NON-STOP

NON-STOP

NON-STOP

z

S

S S S S

5(S)

S

ALIGN CW

CCW

RECON

MAN/PAY 5

FLIGHT LINE

4

z

START | END 3

2

1

5(S)

S

S S S S

ALTITUDE 1⁄2( S) 2

3 4

5

1 2

5 4

3

CW

CCW

1

CCW

1 2

5 4

3

2

3 4

5

CW INSPECT

1

MAN/PAY 4

1

2

3

FLIGHT LINE

4

ALTITUDE S

START | END

5(S)

S

S S S S

1A

1B

2B

3B 3C

3D

2D

1D

TRAVERSE

MAN/PAY 2

FLIGHT LINE

4

z

z

z

ALTITUDE S

START | END 3

2

1

5(S)

ALTITUDE 2(S)

S

S S S S

POSITION

MAN/PAY 1

1

2

3

FLIGHT LINE

4 ALTITUDE 2(S)

START | END

S

S S S S

5(S

)

ALTITUDE S

#2 & 3A

3B 3C

3D

#1 & 3A

3B

3C

3D

ORBIT

MAN/PAY 3

Bucket Alignments Define Flight Paths

Designated altitudes, positions, and orientations

SEQUENCE DOWN RANGE

RETURN OVER ROAD

Open Area Search Scenarios

Day and Night Trials

ALTITUDE 2(S)

ALTITUDE S

ALTITUDE S

ALTITUDE 2(S)

ALTITUDE (S)

ALTITUDE 1⁄2(S)

ALTITUDE S

1

2

3

FLIGHT LINE

4 ALTITUDE 2(S)

START | END

S

S S S S

5(S)

ALTITUDE S #1 & 2A

2B 2C

2D

#1 & 3A

3B

3C

3D ALTITUDE 2(S)

ALTITUDE S
OPEN SCENARIO | VEHICLE ALIGNMENT ACUITY 

START TIMER. 

CAPTURE PRE-LAUNCH IMAGE OF CLOCK.

ALIGN 

BUCKET

IMAGE 

POINTS

CORRECT GAPS 

(1 POINT EACH)

ALIGN OVER OMNI BUCKET – START TIMER # DESCRIPTION:

1 A1 - FRONT SIDE - ROOFTOP OMNI BUCKET A1 5 1 T BL R BR L

2 A2 - FRONT SIDE - WINDSHIELD CENTER A2 5 1 TR B TR L BR

3 A3 - FRONT SIDE - VIN # A3 5 1 R TL T BL B

4 A4 - FRONT SIDE - LICENSE PLATE A4 5 1 BR R TL L BR

5 A5 - FRONT SIDE - PERCH UNDERBODY BUCKET A5 5 1 B TL R BL T

6 B1 - PASSENGER SIDE - ROOFTOP OMNI BUCKET B1 5 1 BL T BR R TL

7 B2 - PASSENGER SIDE - FRONT WINDOW B2 5 1 L BR T TL R

8 B3 - PASSENGER SIDE - REAR WINDOW B3 5 1 TL R TR L BR

9 B4 - PASSENGER SIDE - EXTERIOR FEATURE B4 5 1 T BL R TL B

10 B5 - PASSENGER SIDE - SURROUNDING GROUND B5 5 1 TR B TL B BL

11 C1 - REAR SIDE - ROOTOP OMNI BUCKET C1 5 1 R TL B BL R

12 C2 - REAR SIDE - WINDOW CENTER C2 5 1 BR T TL R BL

13 C3 - LICENSE PLATE C3 5 1 B TR R BL T

14 C4 - EXTERIOR FEATURE C4 5 1 BL R BL T BR

15 C5 - PERCH UNDERBODY BUCKET C5 5 1 L TL R BR T

16 D1 - DRIVER SIDE - ROOFTOP OMNI BUCKET D1 5 1 TL B TR R BR

17 D2 - DRIVER SIDE - FRONT WINDOW D2 5 1 T BL B TR L

18 D3 - DRIVER SIDE - REAR WINDOW D3 5 1 TR L BL R TL

19 D4 - EXTERIOR FEATURE D4 5 1 R BL T TR B

20 D5 - SURROUNDING GROUND OBJECT D5 5 1 BR B TL B TR

STOP TIMER. 

RECORD SCORES AND ELAPSED TIME. /100 /100

ELAPSED TIME (MM:SS) TOTAL SCORE

4 

Metrics to Track Over Time 

Measure System Capabilities and Pilot Proficiency

Completeness: Align with every bucket in the sequence 

and land accurately according to the procedure. The 

objective is scoring ALL points possible for your aircraft 

without making mistakes.

Score: For complete trials, track your scores over time. 

The average of your last five trials is an excellent measure 

of your proficiency on the aircraft and interface used. 

Efficiency (Optional): For complete trials with maximum 

scores for a particular aircraft, the elapsed time can help 

identify the most efficient systems and techniques. Time 

limited trials can be used across multiple tests to maintain 

a schedule and similarly fatigue novices and experts. 

OPEN SCENARIO | VEHICLE

FRONT PASSENGER REAR DRIVER

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A 3-4 person team completes all 5 tests in 2 hours.

Four person teams always have one person getting their 

aircraft ready to launch right after the previous lands.

Three person teams work too, but require some time 

between each rotation to prepare the next aircraft.

PILOT

• Maintain control of the aircraft.

• Call out each intention of movement before doing so.

• Call out each bucket alignment and acuity target gap.

PROCTOR

• Fill in the form header.

• Read the test procedures to the Pilot.

• Confirm, record, and attest to scoring after the trial.

VISUAL OBSERVER (VO)

• Maintain sight with the aircraft and surroundings.

• Repeat the Pilot’s intention of movement to confirm.

• Call out corrections and warnings as necessary. 

TEAM ROTATIONS

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e VO role going last in the rotation because as soon as the previous 

dy their aircraft to Pilot the next flight. The Pilot can put their aircraft 

ke a minute to review and attest to the trial score just completed.

PILOT PROCTOR VO

Visual Observer 

Pilot

Proctor

3 PERSON TEAM ROTATION

ON DECK

GET DRONE READY TO FLY

VO PILOT FACING AWAY FROM

THE TEST LANE

PROCTOR

WHITE BUCKETS

ILLUMINATED WITH 

RED HEADLAMPS

WHITE BUCKETS STANDS

ILLUMINATED WITH 

RED HEADLAMPS

ALTERNATING BLACK BUCKET

STANDS LEFT DARK

1

2

3

FLIGHT LINE

4

10FT 10FT 10FT 10FT

50FT

ALTITUDE 2(S)

START | END

ALTITUDE S

ALTITUDE 7(S)

ALTITUDE 5(S)

ALTITUDE 6(S)

7(S)

6(S)

5(S)

2(S)

• 7

• 

• 5

• 

• S 

5 Different Orbits in Every Lane 

(S) = 10ft, 20ft, 30ft, or ot

DATE/TIME

PILOT CODE

48IN SQUARE LANDING WITH

12IN CENTER RADIUS TARGET

100-300 FT MEASURING TAPE

(4) OMNI STANDS

1–4

TOP

FRONT 1A

LEFT 1B 1C BACK

1D RIGHT “A” BUCKET

ALWAYS POINTING 

TOWARD THE 

LAUNCH/LAND

PLATFORM

HANDLE

CENTERLINE

LAUNCH / LAND PLATFORM

DIGITAL CLOCK

DATE & TIME

WHITEBOARD INFO

PILOT & AIRCRAFT

(4) OMNI 

BUCKET STANDS

CENTERLINE 

MEASURING TAPE

OBSTRUCTED WALL TEST OBSTRUCTED POST TEST

45 50 65 70 70 70 75 80 80 80 81 100 100 27 36 34 45 54 41 20 21 46 44 49 52 55 0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Position Test Scores (Autels Only)

50 -- -- -- -- --

30 -- -- -- -- --

Separate Scores for ALIGNMENT and ACUITY

Track your own scores over time and/or compare to others using the same drone. 

A B C D E F G H I J K L M

EXAMPLE PASS/FAIL SCORES

SCORE

ALIGNMENT

ACUITY

Separate Scores: ALIGNMENT and ACUITY

Track and Compare Scores Using the Same Drone

START TIMER

STOP TIMER

PASS | FAIL

(CIRCLE ONE)

PASS | FAIL

(CIRCLE ONE)

ELAPSED TIME

( MM : SS )

13 ORBIT LEFTWARD 90° 3B 5 1 B TR R BL T

14 ORBIT LEFTWARD 90° 3C 5 1 BL R BL T BR

15 ORBIT LEFTWARD 90° 3D 5 1 L TL R BR T

16 HOVER OVER STAND #4 AT ALTITUDE 1/2(S) 4 5 1 TL B TR R BR

17 PITCH BACKWARD 4A 5 1 T BL B TR L

18 ORBIT RIGHTWARD 90° 4D 5 1 BR B TL B TR

19 ORBIT RIGHTWARD 90° 4C 5 1 R BL T TR B

20 ORBIT RIGHTWARD 90° 4B 5 1 TR L BL R TL

STOP TIMER. 

RECORD SCORES AND ELAPSED TIME. /100 /100

ELAPSED TIME (MM:SS) TOTAL SCORE

START TIMER. 

CAPTURE PRE-LAUNCH IMAGE OF CLOCK.

ALIGN 

BUCKET

IMAGE 

POINTS

CORRECT GAPS 

(1 POINT EACH)

1 HOVER OVER STAND #1 AT ALTITUDE 1/2(S) 1 5 1 T BL R BR L

2 PITCH BACKWARD 1A 5 1 TR B TR L BR

3 ORBIT LEFTWARD 90° 1B 5 1 R TL T BL B

4 ORBIT LEFTWARD 90° 1C 5 1 BR R TL L BR

5 ORBIT LEFTWARD 90° 1D 5 1 B TL R BL T

6 HOVER OVER STAND #2 AT ALTITUDE 1/2(S) 2 5 1 BL T BR R TL

7 PITCH BACKWARD 2A 5 1 L BR T TL R

8 ORBIT RIGHTWARD 90° 2D 5 1 TR B TL B BL

9 ORBIT RIGHTWARD 90° 2C 5 1 T BL R TL B

10 ORBIT RIGHTWARD 90° T 2B 5 1 TL R TR L BR

11 HOVER OVER STAND #3 AT ALTITUDE 1/2(S) 3 5 1 R TL B BL R

12 PITCH BACKWARD 3A 5 1 BR T TL R BL

13 ORBIT LEFTWARD 90° 3B 5 1 B TR R BL T

14 ORBIT LEFTWARD 90° 3C 5 1 BL R BL T BR

15 ORBIT LEFTWARD 90° 3D 5 1 L TL R BR T

16 HOVER OVER STAND #4 AT ALTITUDE 1/2(S) 4 5 1 TL B TR R BR

17 PITCH BACKWARD 4A 5 1 T BL B TR L

18 ORBIT RIGHTWARD 90° 4D 5 1 BR B TL B TR

19 ORBIT RIGHTWARD 90° 4C 5 1 R BL T TR B

20 ORBIT RIGHTWARD 90° 4B 5 1 TR L BL R TL

STOP TIMER. 

RECORD SCORES AND ELAPSED TIME. /100 /100

ELAPSED TIME (MM:SS) TOTAL SCORE

5 ORBIT LEFTWARD 90° 1D 5 1 B TL R BL T

6 HOVER OVER STAND #2 AT ALTITUDE 1/2(S) 2 5 1 BL T BR R TL

7 PITCH BACKWARD 2A 5 1 L BR T TL R

8 ORBIT RIGHTWARD 90° 2D 5 1 TR B TL B BL

9 ORBIT RIGHTWARD 90° 2C 5 1 T BL R TL B

10 ORBIT RIGHTWARD 90° T 2B 5 1 TL R TR L BR

11 HOVER OVER STAND #3 AT ALTITUDE 1/2(S) 3 5 1 R TL B BL R

12 PITCH BACKWARD 3A 5 1 BR T TL R BL

13 ORBIT LEFTWARD 90° 3B 5 1 B TR R BL T

14 ORBIT LEFTWARD 90° 3C 5 1 BL R BL T BR

15 ORBIT LEFTWARD 90° 3D 5 1 L TL R BR T

16 HOVER OVER STAND #4 AT ALTITUDE 1/2(S) 4 5 1 TL B TR R BR

17 PITCH BACKWARD 4A 5 1 T BL B TR L

18 ORBIT RIGHTWARD 90° 4D 5 1 BR B TL B TR

19 ORBIT RIGHTWARD 90° 4C 5 1 R BL T TR B

20 ORBIT RIGHTWARD 90° 4B 5 1 TR L BL R TL

STOP TIMER. 

RECORD SCORES AND ELAPSED TIME. /100 /100

ELAPSED TIME (MM:SS) TOTAL SCORE

11 HOVER OVER STAND #3 AT ALTITUDE 1/2(S) 3 5 1 R TL B BL R

12 PITCH BACKWARD 3A 5 1 BR T TL R BL

13 ORBIT LEFTWARD 90° 3B 5 1 B TR R BL T

14 ORBIT LEFTWARD 90° 3C 5 1 BL R BL T BR

15 ORBIT LEFTWARD 90° 3D 5 1 L TL R BR T

16 HOVER OVER STAND #4 AT ALTITUDE 1/2(S) 4 5 1 TL B TR R BR

17 PITCH BACKWARD 4A 5 1 T BL B TR L

18 ORBIT RIGHTWARD 90° 4D 5 1 BR B TL B TR

19 ORBIT RIGHTWARD 90° 4C 5 1 R BL T TR B

20 ORBIT RIGHTWARD 90° 4B 5 1 TR L BL R TL

STOP TIMER. 

RECORD SCORES AND ELAPSED TIME. /100 /100

ELAPSED TIME (MM:SS) TOTAL SCORE

#4 TOP TARGET: 

A

B

C

D
Day and Night Operations

Evaluate using repeatable hovers and orbits

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Open Vehicle Identification Scenarios

Day and Night Trials

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perches evaluate landing accuracy along with the functional pan-tilt-zoom capabilities of the 

aircraft while landed at the chosen orbit radius. Perching demonstrates the aircraft’s capability 

to maintain surveillance while conserving battery. The perch targets are buckets under the 

vehicle that represent operationally significant underbody objects in shadow (bucket targets 

A5, C5). 

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objects. All targets are on the exterior of the vehicle to eliminate potential variations in scoring due to

interior target obstructions, window glare, tinting, etc. Interior target identifications can be considered 

bonus points because they are less comparable across trials due to changes in sunlight. 

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A1 – FRONT SIDE OMNI B1 – PASSENGER SIDE OMNI

D1 – DRIVER’S SIDE OMNI C1 – REAR OMNI

REAR PERCH

FRONT PERCH

ROOF OMNI BUCKET TARGETS

(A1, B1, C1, D1) 

5 TARGETS TO IDENTIFY ON EACH SIDE = 20 TARGETS = 100 POINTS

STICKERS ON ALL SIDES OF THE VEHICLE 

AND SURROUNDING GROUND

PERCH BUCKETS TARGETS

FRONT AND REAR

1 A1 – FRONT SIDE – ROOFTOP OMNI BUCKET 

2 A2 – FRONT SIDE – WINDSHIELD CENTER FOR INTERIOR OBJECTS 

3 A3 – FRONT SIDE – VIN # 

4 A4 – FRONT SIDE – LICENSE PLATE 

5 A5 – FRONT SIDE – PERCH POSITION UNDERBODY BUCKET 

6 B1 – PASSENGER SIDE – ROOFTOP OMNI BUCKET 

7 B2 – PASSENGER SIDE – FRONT WINDOW FOR INTERIOR OBJECTS 

8 B3 – PASSENGER SIDE – REAR WINDOW FOR INTERIOR OBJECTS 

9 B4 – PASSENGER SIDE – EXTERIOR FEATURE OR SURROUNDING GROUND 

10 B5 – PASSENGER SIDE – EXTERIOR FEATURE OR SURROUNDING GROUND 

11 C1 – REAR SIDE – ROOFTOP OMNI BUCKET 

12 C2 – REAR SIDE – WINDOW CENTER FOR INTERIOR OBJECTS 

13 C3 – REAR SIDE – LICENSE PLATE 

14 C4 – REAR SIDE – EXTERIOR FEATURE OR SURROUNDING GROUND 

15 C5 – REAR SIDE – PERCH POSITION UNDERBODY BUCKET 

16 D1 – DRIVER SIDE – ROOFTOP OMNI BUCKET 

17 D2 – DRIVER SIDE – FRONT WINDOW FOR INTERIOR OBJECTS 

18 D3 – DRIVER SIDE – REAR WINDOW FOR INTERIOR OBJECTS 

19 D4 – DRIVER SIDE – EXTERIOR FEATURE OR SURROUNDING GROUND 

20 D5 – DRIVER SIDE – EXTERIOR FEATURE OR SURROUNDING GROUND 

WHITE BUCKETS STANDS

ILLUMINATED WITH 

RED HEADLAMPS

ALTERNATING BLACK BUCKET

STANDS LEFT DARK

1

2

3

FLIGHT LINE

4

10FT 10FT 10FT 10FT

50FT

ALTITUDE 2(S)

START | END

ALTITUDE S

ALTITUDE 7(S)

ALTITUDE 5(S)

ALTITUDE 6(S)

7(S)

6(S)

5(S)

2(S)

Same Lane Supports Othe

Open Test Lan

5 Different Orbits in Every 

(S) = 10ft, 20ft, 30ft, o

DATE/TIME

PILOT CODE

48IN SQUARE LANDING WITH

12IN CENTER RADIUS TARGET

100-300 FT MEASURING TAPE

(4) OMNI STANDS

1–4

TOP

FRONT 1A

LEFT 1B 1C BACK

1D RIGHT “A” BUCKET

ALWAYS POINTING 

TOWARD THE 

LAUNCH/LAND

PLATFORM

HANDLE

CENTERLINE

LAUNCH / LAND PLATFORM

DIGITAL CLOCK

DATE & TIME

WHITEBOARD INFO

PILOT & AIRCRAFT

(4) OMNI 

BUCKET STANDS

CENTERLINE 

MEASURING TAPE

OTHER OBJECT

< 10 FT ALTITUDE AND RADIUS

10 FT

1

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overings

orking alone outdoors, except when others are 

e when others approach. Minimum physical distances 

ing station set up for the event. They should also 

after.

oor pavilion with physical distancing and mask wearing. 

distancing and masks. 

al distancing. RIGHT) It can contain at least 14 people 

locations. All are more than 2 m (6 ft) apart.

ave an EZ Up tent which is 3 m (10 ft) square to provide 

ople at any single EZ Up.

 and Videographer. All will remain at least 2 m (6 ft) 

3 m (10 ft)

TEST LANE or SCENARIO

PILOT

TS

A

B C

D

INSPECT 

< 50 FT ALTITUDE AND RADIUS

OVERWATCH 

< 200 FT ALTITUDE AND RADIUS C

D

B

A

LAUNCH/LAND

CENTER

OVERWATCH

INSPECT

OBJECT

VEHICLE

STRUCTURE

ANYTHING OTHER OBJECT

< 10 FT

ALTITUDE AND RADIUS

10 FT

C

D

INSPECT 

< 50 FT

ALTITUDE AND RADIUS

CH 

T

ADIUS C

D

R

OVERWATCH

INSPECT

OBJECT

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ROTATION

Open Scenarios

EA SEARCH URBAN AREA SEARCH VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION

VEHICLE INSPECTION DHS Responder Familiarization Exercise

ROOTOP 

FLUSH

OBSTACLE / SUNNY

RECESSED

OPEN / SUNNY

OPEN / SHADY

CONFINED

EA SEARCH BUILDING EXTERIOR SEARCH

REMOTE PILOT TRAINING – CANADIAN POLICE COLLEGE, ONTARIO, CANADA

RGETS = 100 PTS 20 EXTERIOR/INTEROR = 100 PTS 20 DOWNWARD 20 FORWARD

21

SPECTION DHS Responder Familiarization Exercise

ROOTOP 

FLUSH

OBSTACLE / SUNNY

RECESSED

OPEN / SUNNY

OPEN / SHADY

CONFINED

BUILDING EXTERIOR SEARCH

AN POLICE COLLEGE, ONTARIO, CANADA

EROR = 100 PTS 20 DOWNWARD 20 FORWARD

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All scenarios have 20 targets for up to 100 pts each

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Figure 16) A panel truck version of the Vehicle Identification Scenario includes all the same exterior 

targets plus a set of bonus targets inside the rear cargo space.

 Figure 17) Any size vehicle or mulit-car wreck can be used with the exact same target set up, procedure, 

and scoring.

Obstructed Test Lanes and Related Scenarios

Obstructed Test Lanes

CARGO BAY EXTRA 10 TARGETS

VIN NUMBER, INTERIOR 

UNDERBODY

LICENSE PLATES

*If your training aircraft camera has a limited range of motion, align with as many buckets as possible. 

Pilot proficiency should only be compared using similar systems. 

Shown with all white bucket stands for 

Basic Maneuvering (MAN).

Alternating black and white buckets 

stands for Payload Functionality (PAY).

CONCURRENT OBJECTIVES

FOR 3 TEAMS TO FLY

g p

A 3-4 person team completes all 5 tests in 2 hours.

Four person teams always have one person getting their 

aircraft ready to launch right after the previous lands.

Three person teams work too, but require some time 

between each rotation to prepare the next aircraft.

PILOT

• Maintain control of the aircraft.

• Call out each intention of movement before doing so.

• Call out each bucket alignment and acuity target gap.

PROCTOR

• Fill in the form header.

• Read the test procedures to the Pilot.

• Confirm, record, and attest to scoring after the trial.

VISUAL OBSERVER (VO)

• Maintain sight with the aircraft and surroundings.

• Repeat the Pilot’s intention of movement to confirm.

• Call out corrections and warnings as necessary. 

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he VO role going last in the rotation because as soon as the previous 

ady their aircraft to Pilot the next flight. The Pilot can put their aircraft 

ke a minute to review and attest to the trial score just completed.

PILOT PROCTOR VO

Visual Observer 

Pilot

Proctor

3 PERSON TEAM ROTATION

ON DECK

GET DRONE READY TO FLY

VO PILOT FACING AWAY FROM

THE TEST LANE

PROCTOR

WHITE BUCKETS

ILLUMINATED WITH 

RED HEADLAMPS

WHITE BUCKETS STANDS

ILLUMINATED WITH 

RED HEADLAMPS

ALTERNATING BLACK BUCKET

STANDS LEFT DARK

1

2

3

FLIGHT LINE

4

10FT 10FT 10FT 10FT

50FT

ALTITUDE 2(S)

START | END

ALTITUDE S

ALTITUDE 7(S)

ALTITUDE 5(S)

ALTITUDE 6(S)

7(S)

6(S)

5(S)

2(S)

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

5 Different Orbits in Every Lan

(S) = 10ft, 20ft, 30ft, or o

DATE/TIME

PILOT CODE

48IN SQUARE LANDING WITH

12IN CENTER RADIUS TARGET

100-300 FT MEASURING TAPE

(4) OMNI STANDS

1–4

TOP

FRONT 1A

LEFT 1B 1C BACK

1D RIGHT “A” BUCKET

ALWAYS POINTING 

TOWARD THE 

LAUNCH/LAND

PLATFORM

HANDLE

CENTERLINE

LAUNCH / LAND PLATFORM

DIGITAL CLOCK

DATE & TIME

WHITEBOARD INFO

PILOT & AIRCRAFT

(4) OMNI 

BUCKET STANDS

CENTERLINE 

MEASURING TAPE

OBSTRUCTED WALL TEST OBSTRUCTED POST TEST

45 50 65 70 70 70 75 80 80 80 81 100 100 27 36 34 45 54 41 20 21 46 44 49 52 55 0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Position Test Scores (Autels Only)

50 -- -- -- -- --

30 -- -- -- -- --

Separate Scores for ALIGNMENT and ACUITY

Track your own scores over time and/or compare to others using the same drone. 

A B C D E F G H I J K L M

EXAMPLE PASS/FAIL SCORES

SCORE

ALIGNMENT

ACUITY
OPEN LANE | RECON TEST ALIGNMENT ACUITY 

START TIMER. 

CAPTURE PRE-LAUNCH IMAGE OF CLOCK.

ALIGN 

BUCKET

IMAGE 

POINTS

CORRECT GAPS 

(1 POINT EACH)

1 FLY AT ALTITUDE S TO STAND #4 4 5 1 TL B TR R BR

2 YAW LEFT 180° 5 1 BR T BL L TL

3 FLY TO THE LAUNCH AND YAW RIGHT 180° L 5 1 B TR L BL T

4 HOVER IN PLACE CHECK ALTITUDE S 1A 5 1 TR B TR L BR

5 FLY AT ALTITUDE S TO STAND #4 4 5 1 TL B TR R BR

6 YAW LEFT 180° 5 1 BR T BL L TL

7 FLY TO THE LAUNCH AND YAW RIGHT 180° L 5 1 B TR L BL T

8 HOVER IN PLACE CHECK ALTITUDE S 1A 5 1 TR B TR L BR

9 FLY AT ALTITUDE S TO STAND #4 4 5 1 TL B TR R BR

10 YAW LEFT 180° 5 1 BR T BL L TL

11 FLY TO THE LAUNCH AND YAW RIGHT 180° L 5 1 B TR L BL T

12 HOVER IN PLACE CHECK ALTITUDE S 1A 5 1 TR B TR L BR

13 FLY AT ALTITUDE S TO STAND #4 4 5 1 TL B TR R BR

14 YAW LEFT 180° 5 1 BR T BL L TL

15 FLY TO THE LAUNCH AND YAW RIGHT 180° L 5 1 B TR L BL T

16 HOVER IN PLACE CHECK ALTITUDE S 1A 5 1 TR B TR L BR

17 FLY AT ALTITUDE S TO STAND #4 4 5 1 TL B TR R BR

18 YAW LEFT 180° 5 1 BR T BL L TL

19 FLY TO THE LAUNCH AND YAW RIGHT 180° L 5 1 B TR L BL T

20 HOVER IN PLACE CHECK ALTITUDE S 1A 5 1 TR B TR L BR

STOP TIMER. 

RECORD SCORES AND ELAPSED TIME. /100 /100

ELAPSED TIME (MM:SS) TOTAL SCORE

Scoring Alignment Points

Capture images of alignment rings to verify

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Figure 3) LEFT: Basic Maneuvering trial scores are based on bucket alignment images showing the 

inscribed ring around the inside perimeter of the bucket. RIGHT: This course focuses on Payload 

Functionality trials that add a modest operational workload at each bucket alignment by zooming into 

the acuity targets in the center of the bucket to correctly identify increasingly small features. The pilot 

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INTERNAL TEAM ROTATION

THE PILOT’S 

R

(V

4) Select pilot view:

– Line of Sight or BVLOS

5) Select lighting (indoor or outdoor) for 

daylight or night credentials:

– Lighted/Daylight or Dark

ADDITIONAL

INT

IN 

TRIA

US

ONLY 

TRI

DE

CON

YOU

SC

[5] Acuity targets A-B-C-D inside bottom of all

[2] Perch acuity targets inside and bottom of A

.

The bucket stands are adjusted to vertical using the slotted leg extensions so the angled buckets are at 45 degrees.

Stickers inside each bucket have a GREEN INSCRIBED RING 

to guide alignment and a visual acuity target with 

increasingly small Concentric Cs gaps to identify the 

correct (1 of 8) orientations.

TOP

( T )

( B )

BOTTOM 

( TR ) TOP RIGHT

( R ) RIGHT

( BR ) BOTTOM RIGHT

TOP LEFT ( TL )

LEFT ( L )

BOTTOM LEFT ( BL )

A

Gap size (mm) Gap size (inches) Equivalent Avg. Human vision at 6 m (20 !)

40 mm 1.58 in 4.5 %

16 mm 0.63 in 11 %

6.4 mm 0.25 in 28 %

2.6 mm 0.10 in 70 %

1.0 mm 0.04 in 180 %

0.41 mm 0.016 in 440 %

For accurate calibration, the outer diameter of the largest Landolt C optotype should be 200 mm (7.9 in). 

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48IN SQUARE LANDING WITH

12IN CENTER RADIUS TARGET

100-300 FT MEASURING TAPE

A

D

C

B 1, 2, 3, 4

LAUNCH

AD

PERCH 

ACUITY

P1

P1

LEAVE CARRY HANDLE ON TOP BUCKET

1A

1A 1A ALIGNED (5 PTS)

PARTIAL (1 PT)

Align with each bucket long enough to capture a 

single alignment image (NO ZOOM) showing the 

green ring inside the bucket. Score 5 points for a 

continuous green ring or 1 point for a partial. Similar 

scoring for accurate or partial landings.

Align with each bucket long enough to capture a 

single alignment image (NO ZOOM) AND a single 

acuity image of each target (MAX ZOOM). Score 1 

point for each correct identification of the 5 

increasingly small Concentric C gap directions.

ALIGN WITH BUCKETS AND LAND ACCURATELYALIGN AND IDENTIFY ACUITY TARGETS

20 ALIGNMENTS TOTAL UP TO 100 POINTS 20 TARGETS TOTAL UP TO 100 POINTS

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B

LENGTH: 30/60 M (100/200 FT)

E

OBSTRUCTED TEST LANE

DUAL BUCKET 

ALIGNMENTS

AT 2 M (6 FT) 

PROXIMITY TO 

OBSTACLES

LENGTH: 15 M (50 FT) LENGTH: 

ACCURATE (5 PTS)

Align with each bucket long enough to verify the 

inscribed ring and declare as many of the 5 Concentric 

C gap directions as possible to score 1 point each. Use 

video or zoomed in images after the trial to score 

yourself, although scores may differ from live trials. 

6 

BROKEN (1 PT)

• Align with each bucket to capture a SINGLE IMAGE 

of the inscribed alignment ring. Only the first 

image is scored.

• Score captured images as: 

– UNBROKEN RINGS (5 points)

– BROKEN RINGS (1 point)

– NO RINGS (0 points, strike through line)

• Score accurate landings as:

– CENTERED (5 pts) with the aircraft center 

point inside the 60 cm (24 in) diameter circle. 

– OFFSET (1 pts) with at least one propeller 

motor inside the circle.

• Verification of captured alignment images can be 

during the trial when obvious or after the trial to 

eliminate discussions during the trial. Images can 

also be stored for documentation.

OPEN TEST LANE | RECON

4

4

4

4

4

LAP 1 LAP 2 LAP 3 LAP 4 LAP 5

ALIGN WITH BUCKETS AND LAND ACURATELY

START TIMER

STOP TIMER

PASS | FAIL

(CIRCLE ONE)

PASS | FAIL

(CIRCLE ONE)

ELAPSED TIME

( MM : SS )
Scoring Acuity Points

Identify increasingly small visual acuity targets

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Figure 3) LEFT: Basic Maneuvering trial scores are based on bucket alignment images showing the 

inscribed ring around the inside perimeter of the bucket. RIGHT: This course focuses on Payload 

Functionality trials that add a modest operational workload at each bucket alignment by zooming into 

the acuity targets in the center of the bucket to correctly identify increasingly small features. The pilot 

Version 2022A 

INTERNAL TEAM ROTATION

4) Select pilot view:

– Line of Sight or BVLOS

5) Select lighting (indoor or outdoor) for 

daylight or night credentials:

– Lighted/Daylight or Dark

ADDITIONAL

[5] Acuity targets A-B-C-D inside bottom of all

[2] Perch acuity targets inside and bottom of A

.

The bucket stands are adjusted to vertical using the slotted leg extensions so the angled buckets are at 45 degrees.

Stickers inside each bucket have a GREEN INSCRIBED RING 

to guide alignment and a visual acuity target with 

increasingly small Concentric Cs gaps to identify the 

correct (1 of 8) orientations.

TOP

( T )

( B )

BOTTOM 

( TR ) TOP RIGHT

( R ) RIGHT

( BR ) BOTTOM RIGHT

TOP LEFT ( TL )

LEFT ( L )

BOTTOM LEFT ( BL )

A

Gap size (mm) Gap size (inches) Equivalent Avg. Human vision at 6 m (20 !)

40 mm 1.58 in 4.5 %

16 mm 0.63 in 11 %

6.4 mm 0.25 in 28 %

2.6 mm 0.10 in 70 %

1.0 mm 0.04 in 180 %

0.41 mm 0.016 in 440 %

For accurate calibration, the outer diameter of the largest Landolt C optotype should be 200 mm (7.9 in). 

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48IN SQUARE LANDING WITH

12IN CENTER RADIUS TARGET

100-300 FT MEASURING TAPE

A

D

C

B 1, 2, 3, 4

LAUNCH

AD

PERCH 

ACUITY

P1

P1

LEAVE CARRY HANDLE ON TOP BUCKET

1A

1A 1A ALIGNED (5 PTS)

PARTIAL (1 PT)

Align with each bucket long enough to capture a 

single alignment image (NO ZOOM) showing the 

green ring inside the bucket. Score 5 points for a 

continuous green ring or 1 point for a partial. Similar 

scoring for accurate or partial landings.

Align with each bucket long enough to capture a 

single alignment image (NO ZOOM) AND a single 

acuity image of each target (MAX ZOOM). Score 1 

point for each correct identification of the 5 

increasingly small Concentric C gap directions.

ALIGN WITH BUCKETS AND LAND ACCURATELYALIGN AND IDENTIFY ACUITY TARGETS

20 ALIGNMENTS TOTAL UP TO 100 POINTS 20 TARGETS TOTAL UP TO 100 POINTS

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COOPEN TEST LANE

B

LENGTH: 30/60 M (100/200 FT)

E

OBSTRUCTED TEST LANE

DUAL BUCKET 

ALIGNMENTS

AT 2 M (6 FT) 

PROXIMITY TO 

OBSTACLES

LENGTH: 15 M (50 FT) L

ACCURATE (5 PTS)

Align with each bucket long enough to verify the 

inscribed ring and declare as many of the 5 Concentric 

C gap directions as possible to score 1 point each. Use 

video or zoomed in images after the trial to score 

yourself, although scores may differ from live trials. 

18 7

1

2

3

FLIGHT LINE

4

z

z

ALTITUDE S

FLY STRAIGHT AND LEVEL OVER THE LANE CENTERLINE

START | END

ALIGN

NON-STOP

NON-STOP NON-STOP

NON-STOP

NON-STOP

NON-STOP

z

S

S S S S

5(S)

S

ALIGN

CW

CCW

RECON

MAN/PAY 5

FLIGHT LINE

START | END

1

S 

Recon (MAN/PAY 5)

Open Test Lane

• Fly straight and level at a sustainable speed directly 

over the lane centerline to establish a stable hover 

over an object and perform quick reconnaissance 

tasks. 

• Maintain altitude (S) throughout starting over the 

launch/land platform to align with the designated 

targets at both ends of the lane.

• A complete trial totals a distance of 80(S).

• Accurate landings are not included. 

• Alignment Points: Capture a SINGLE IMAGE of each 

alignment ring throughout 5 laps with 20 buckets to 

score up to 100 alignment points. 

• Acuity Points: While aligned with each bucket, 

identify as many acuity target gaps as possible to 

score up to 100 acuity points.

REPORT GAP DIRECTIONS RELATIVE TO THE BUCKET NUMBER (TOP)

ALTITUDE S

ALIGN THEN CONTROL ZOOM AND EXPOSURE

• While aligned with each bucket, IDENTIFY ACUITY 

TARGETS using camera zoom and exposure controls. 

• Verbally call out as many of the Concentric C gap 

directions as possible (1 pt each) with a Proctor.

• Fly facing away from the test lane or scenario

(with a Visual Observer) to evaluate flying interface 

only as if beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS).

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as many of the ts when correctly identifying scores poin and when they are aligned res the verbally decla

center acuity target. directions in the gap 5 increasingly small Concentric C 

. Alternating black trials Figure 4) All white omni bucket stands are used to evaluate Basic Maneuvering

. The visual acuity targets inside are trials omni bucket stands evaluate Payload Functionality and white 

Alternating either black on white or white on black to maintain the intended contrast with the buckets. 

e points. forces control of exposure to score all availabl buckets 

11/9/21 5 Page 

Figure 5) There are two ways to conduct test trials in the most basic Open Test Lane. LEFT: Basic 

ite buckets to guide alignments with to capture NO ZOOM images. RIGHT: Maneuvering trials use only wh

Payload Functionality trials add some operational workload to each bucket alignment task by capturing 

hite and black buckets MAX ZOOM images of the visual/thermal acuity targets. They also use alternating w

to maximize exposure control.

Figure 6) Open test lanes with all white buckets are used to evaluate basic Maneuvering trials only, which is 

buckets are used to the typical starting point for novice pilots. Test lanes with alternating white and black 

evaluate operational readiness and system capabilities.

Conduct Tests Two Ways

Open Test Lane

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the angled buckets are at 45 degrees. so extensions leg slotted The bucket stands are adjusted to vertical using the 

Stickers inside each bucket have a GREEN INSCRIBED RING 

to guide alignment and a visual acuity target with 

increasingly small Concentric Cs gaps to identify the 

correct (1 of 8) orientations.

TOP

( T )

( B )

BOTTOM 

( TR ) TOP RIGHT

( R ) RIGHT

( BR ) BOTTOM RIGHT

TOP LEFT ( TL )

LEFT ( L )

BOTTOM LEFT ( BL )

A

) ! Equivalent Avg. Human vision at 6 m (20 Gap size (inches) Gap size (mm) 4.5 % 1.58 in 40 mm

11 % 0.63 in 16 mm

28 % 0.25 in 6.4 mm

70 % 0.10 in 2.6 mm

180 % 0.04 in 1.0 mm

440 % 0.016 in 0.41 mm

For accurate calibration, the outer diameter of the largest Landolt C optotype should be 200 mm (7.9 in). 

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48IN SQUARE LANDING WITH

12IN CENTER RADIUS TARGET

300 FT MEASURING TAPE - 100

A

D

C

1, 2, 3, 4 B

LAUNCH

DA

PERCH 

ACUITY

P1

P1

LEAVE CARRY HANDLE ON TOP BUCKET

1A

1A 1A PARTIAL (1 PT) ALIGNED (5 PTS)

a enough to capture each bucket long Align with 

the showing (NO ZOOM) single alignment image 

bucket. Score 5 points for a ring inside the green 

continuous green ring or 1 point for a partial green 

ring. Similar scoring for accurate or partial landings.

Align with each bucket long enough to capture a 

of each bucket ) single alignment image (NO ZOOM

of each MAX ZOOM) single acuity image ( AND a 

target. Score 1 point for each correct identification of 

. directions increasingly small Concentric C gap 5 the 

) Basic Maneuvering (MAN

ALIGN WITH BUCKETS AND LAND ACCURATELY

Payload Functionality (PAY) 

ALIGN AND IDENTIFY ACUITY TARGETS

UP TO 100 POINTS TARGETS TOTAL 20 20 ALIGNMENTS TOTAL UP TO 100 POINTS

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I

CONFINED TEST LANE

GPS DENIED

d an

DARK (<1 LUX)

DUAL BUCKET 

ALIGNMENTS

AT 1 M (3 FT) 

PROXIMITY TO 

OBSTACLES

LANE OPEN TEST 

B

FT) LENGTH: 30/60 M (100/200 

E

OBSTRUCTED TEST LANE

DUAL BUCKET 

ALIGNMENTS

(6 FT) AT 2 M

PROXIMITY TO 

OBSTACLES

FT) LENGTH: 7.5 M (25 FT) LENGTH: 15 M (50 

ACCURATE (5 PTS)

BLACK BUCKETS & COLOR RINGS 

EMBEDDED INTO SCENARIOS

1

TOP

1A FRONT 

BACK 1C 1B LEFT 

RIGHT 1D 

ALL “A” BUCKETS

POINT TOWARD THE 

LAUNCH LAND /

HANDLE

CENTERLINE

ONLY THE NUMBERS 

CHANGE FOR EACH 

OMNI BUCKET STAND

1A

BROKEN INNER BLACK EDGE

IS THE JUDGEMENT POINT

POST

LEGS 

FLUSH WITH TOP

SHOWN ALIGNED ALIGNED NOT SHOWN 

BUCKETS & GREEN RINGS WHITE 

STANDARD TEST LANES IN 

ings for Different Flight Credentials

d Evaluate Proficiency for Credentialing

Night Ops BVLOS Daylight/LOS CREDENTIALS

Standard Lane 

(Indoor or Outdoor)

Pilot’s Eyes On 

(Available)

Pilot’s Back Turned

(Interface Only) Lights Out, Buckets Lit

Embedded Scenario

(Indoor or Outdoor)

Pilot’s Eyes On 

(Available)

Pilot’s Back Turned

(Interface Only) Lights Out, Buckets Lit

ILLUMINATED BUCKETS PROVIDE 

POSITIONING AIDS LIKE STRUCTURE 

BVLOS

BACK TURNED

Line of Sight FACING LANE OR

THE PILOT’S BACK TURNED TO THE LANE FORCES 

t: 

h) 

 

als:

Line of SightE LAN FACINGInstruments Only D TURNE BACK

Interface

Only

BACK TURNED

Line of

Sight

FACING LANE

TEST OR 

SCENARIO

Pilot with Interface

FACING AWAY

Visual Observer

FACING AIRCRAFT
OPEN LANE | INSPECT TEST ALIGNMENT ACUITY 

START TIMER. 

CAPTURE PRE-LAUNCH IMAGE OF CLOCK.

ALIGN 

BUCKET

IMAGE 

POINTS

CORRECT GAPS 

(1 POINT EACH)

1 HOVER OVER STAND #1 AT ALTITUDE 1/2(S) 1 5 1 T BL R BR L

2 PITCH BACKWARD 1A 5 1 TR B TR L BR

3 ORBIT LEFTWARD 90° 1B 5 1 R TL T BL B

4 ORBIT LEFTWARD 90° 1C 5 1 BR R TL L BR

5 ORBIT LEFTWARD 90° 1D 5 1 B TL R BL T

6 HOVER OVER STAND #2 AT ALTITUDE 1/2(S) 2 5 1 BL T BR R TL

7 PITCH BACKWARD 2A 5 1 L BR T TL R

8 ORBIT RIGHTWARD 90° 2D 5 1 TR B TL B BL

9 ORBIT RIGHTWARD 90° 2C 5 1 T BL R TL B

10 ORBIT RIGHTWARD 90° T 2B 5 1 TL R TR L BR

11 HOVER OVER STAND #3 AT ALTITUDE 1/2(S) 3 5 1 R TL B BL R

12 PITCH BACKWARD 3A 5 1 BR T TL R BL

13 ORBIT LEFTWARD 90° 3B 5 1 B TR R BL T

14 ORBIT LEFTWARD 90° 3C 5 1 BL R BL T BR

15 ORBIT LEFTWARD 90° 3D 5 1 L TL R BR T

16 HOVER OVER STAND #4 AT ALTITUDE 1/2(S) 4 5 1 TL B TR R BR

17 PITCH BACKWARD 4A 5 1 T BL B TR L

18 ORBIT RIGHTWARD 90° 4D 5 1 BR B TL B TR

19 ORBIT RIGHTWARD 90° 4C 5 1 R BL T TR B

20 ORBIT RIGHTWARD 90° 4B 5 1 TR L BL R TL

STOP TIMER. 

RECORD SCORES AND ELAPSED TIME. /100 /100

ELAPSED TIME (MM:SS) TOTAL SCORE

Teams Rotate Through Each Role

Each Pilot flies a 5-minute trial with help from others. 

A 3-4 person team completes all 5 tests in 2 hours.

Four person teams always have one person getting their 

aircraft ready to launch right after the previous lands.

Three person teams work too, but require some time 

between each rotation to prepare the next aircraft.

PILOT

• Maintain control of the aircraft.

• Call out each intention of movement before doing so.

• Call out each bucket alignment and acuity target gap.

PROCTOR

• Fill in the form header.

• Read the test procedures to the Pilot.

• Confirm, record, and attest to scoring after the trial.

VISUAL OBSERVER (VO)

• Maintain sight with the aircraft and surroundings.

• Repeat the Pilot’s intention of movement to confirm.

• Call out corrections and warnings as necessary. 8 17

OPEN TEST LANE | INSPECT

TEAM ROTATIONS

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 breaks together because all three roles are essential for safe trials, so 

ardware, software, and personal issues that might happen.

VO role going last in the rotation because as soon as the previous 

y their aircraft to Pilot the next flight. The Pilot can put their aircraft 

 a minute to review and attest to the trial score just completed.

PILOT PROCTOR VO

Visual Observer 

Pilot

Proctor

3 PERSON TEAM ROTATION

ON DECK

GET DRONE READY TO FLY

VO PILOT

FACING AWAY FROM

THE TEST LANE

PROCTOR

ALT 1⁄2(S) – LEFTWARD ALT 1⁄2(S) – RIGHTWARD ALT 1⁄2(S) – LEFTWARD ALT 1⁄2(S) – RIGHTWARD

START TIMER

STOP TIMER

PASS | FAIL

(CIRCLE ONE)

PASS | FAIL

(CIRCLE ONE)

ELAPSED TIME

( MM : SS )
Teams Sequence Through Scenarios

Each Pilot flies a 15-minute scenario, sequencing 

through 3 objectives for 5 minutes each.

OTHER OBJECT

< 10 FT

ALTITUDE AND RADIUS

10 FT

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Maintain Physical Distancing and Wear Face Coverings

Participants are not required to wear face coverings when working alone outdoors, except when others are 

present. Participants will carry face coverings and wear these when others approach. Minimum physical distances 

of 2 m (6 ft) will be maintained at all times.

Wash Hands Often and Disinfect Surfaces

Participants will wash their hands at the outdoor hand-washing station set up for the event. They should also 

disinfect commonly touched surfaces before initial use and after.

Safety Briefings and Other Gatherings

Safety briefings will be conducted each morning in the outdoor pavilion with physical distancing and mask wearing. 

Any gathering of people on the site should include physical distancing and masks. 

 Figure 1: LEFT) The outdoor pavilion will be set up for physical distancing. RIGHT) It can contain at least 14 people 

seated and 14 more standing in the designated surrounding locations. All are more than 2 m (6 ft) apart.

Pilot Stations:

Each test lane and scenario distributed across the site will have an EZ Up tent which is 3 m (10 ft) square to provide 

shade as a pilot station. There will be no more than four people at any single EZ Up.

Figure 2: Each pilot station typically includes a Pilot, Proctor, and Videographer. All will remain at least 2 m (6 ft) 

apart.

3 m (10 ft)

3 m (10 ft)

TEST LANE or SCENARIO

VIDEOGRAPHER PROCTOR PILOT

PILOTS

A

B C

D

INSPECT 

< 50 FT

ALTITUDE AND RADIUS

OVERWATCH 

< 200 FT

ALTITUDE AND RADIUS C

D

B

A

LAUNCH/LAND

CENTER

OVERWATCH

INSPECT

OBJECT

VEHICLE

STRUCTURE

ANYTHING OTHER OBJECT

< 10 FT

ALTITUDE AND RADIUS

10 FT

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Maintain Physical Distancing and Wear Face Coverings

Participants are not required to wear face coverings when working alone outdoors, except when others are 

present. Participants will carry face coverings and wear these when others approach. Minimum physical distances 

of 2 m (6 ft) will be maintained at all times.

Wash Hands Often and Disinfect Surfaces

Participants will wash their hands at the outdoor hand-washing station set up for the event. They should also 

disinfect commonly touched surfaces before initial use and after.

Safety Briefings and Other Gatherings

Safety briefings will be conducted each morning in the outdoor pavilion with physical distancing and mask wearing. 

Any gathering of people on the site should include physical distancing and masks. 

 Figure 1: LEFT) The outdoor pavilion will be set up for physical distancing. RIGHT) It can contain at least 14 people 

seated and 14 more standing in the designated surrounding locations. All are more than 2 m (6 ft) apart.

Pilot Stations:

Each test lane and scenario distributed across the site will have an EZ Up tent which is 3 m (10 ft) square to provide 

shade as a pilot station. There will be no more than four people at any single EZ Up.

Figure 2: Each pilot station typically includes a Pilot, Proctor, and Videographer. All will remain at least 2 m (6 ft) 

apart.

3 m (10 ft)

3 m (10 ft)

TEST LANE or SCENARIO

VIDEOGRAPHER PROCTOR PILOT

PILOTS

A

B C

D

INSPECT 

< 50 FT

ALTITUDE AND RADIUS

OVERWATCH 

< 200 FT

ALTITUDE AND RADIUS C

D

B

A

LAUNCH/LAND

CENTER

OVERWATCH

INSPECT

OBJECT

VEHICLE

STRUCTURE

ANYTHING

16 9

1

2

3

FLIGHT LINE

4

z

z

ALTITUDE S

FLY STRAIGHT AND LEVEL OVER THE LANE CENTERLINE

START | END

ALIGN

NON-STOP

NON-STOP NON-STOP

NON-STOP

NON-STOP

NON-STOP

z

S

S S S S

5(S)

S

ALIGN

CW

CCW

RECON

MAN/PAY 5

FLIGHT LINE

4

z

START | END

3

2

1

5(S)

S

S S S S

ALTITUDE 1⁄2( S) 2

3 4

5

1 2

5 4

3

CW

CCW

1

CCW

1 2

5 4

3

2

3 4

5

CW INSPECT

1

MAN/PAY 4

1

FLIGHT LINE

START | END

S S

Inspect (MAN/PAY 4)

Open Test Lane

• Fly around objects in close proximity to inspect 

detailed features on the top and all four sides. 

• Maintain altitude 1/2(S) throughout starting on top 

of each omni stand then rotate around all four omni 

bucket stands in alternating clockwise (A-B-C-D) and 

counter clockwise (A-D-C-B) directions. 

• Accurate landings are not included. 

• Alignment Points: Capture a SINGLE IMAGE of each 

alignment ring throughout 4 omni stands with 20 

buckets to score up to 100 alignment points. 

• Acuity Points: While aligned with each bucket, 

identify as many acuity target gaps as possible to 

score up to 100 acuity points.

• This scenario mechanization enables embedded 

bucket scoring tasks to be performed similarly by all 

participating Pilots. So the results are comparable 

within the same scenario layout. Additional tactics 

can be overlayed onto these scenarios at your facility.

• Up to 3 teams concurrently fly different scenario 

objectives from safe distances and altitudes apart.

• Teams move as necessary to maintain sight lines with 

their aircraft and communications with other teams. 

The overwatch team leads communications. 

• Scenarios restart every 20 minutes with a different 

rotation of Pilot, Proctor, and VO.

ROTATION

ALTITUDE 1⁄2(S)
OPEN LANE | ORBIT TEST ALIGNMENT ACUITY 

START TIMER. 

CAPTURE PRE-LAUNCH IMAGE OF CLOCK.

ALIGN 

BUCKET

IMAGE 

POINTS

CORRECT GAPS 

(1 POINT EACH)

1 ALIGN OVER STAND #1 AT ALT 2(S) CHECK RADIUS 1 5 1 T BL R BR L

2 ALIGN WITH BUCKET 3A CHECK ALTITUDE 3A 5 1 BR T TL R BL

3 ORBIT LEFTWARD 90° 3B 5 1 B TR R BL T

4 ORBIT LEFTWARD 90° 3C 5 1 BL R BL T BR

5 ORBIT LEFTWARD 90° 3D 5 1 L TL R BR T

6 ALIGN OVER STAND #1 AT ALT 2(S) CHECK RADIUS 1 5 1 T BL R BR L

7 ALIGN WITH BUCKET 3A CHECK ALTITUDE 3A 5 1 BR T TL R BL

8 ORBIT RIGHTWARD 90° 3D 5 1 L TL R BR T

9 ORBIT RIGHTWARD 90° 3C 5 1 BL R BL T BR

10 ORBIT RIGHTWARD 90° 3B 5 1 B TR R BL T

11 ALIGN OVER STAND #1 AT ALT S CHECK RADIUS 1 5 1 T BL R BR L

12 ALIGN WITH BUCKET 2A CHECK ALTITUDE 2A 5 1 L BR T TL R

13 ORBIT LEFTWARD 90° 2B 5 1 TL R TR L BR

14 ORBIT LEFTWARD 90° 2C 5 1 T BL R TL B

15 ORBIT LEFTWARD 90° 2D 5 1 TR B TL B BL

16 ALIGN OVER STAND #1 AT ALT S CHECK RADIUS 1 5 1 T BL R BR L

17 ALIGN WITH BUCKET 2A CHECK ALTITUDE 2A 5 1 L BR T TL R

18 ORBIT RIGHTWARD 90° 2D 5 1 TR B TL B BL

19 ORBIT RIGHTWARD 90° 2C 5 1 T BL R TL B

20 ORBIT RIGHTWARD 90° 2B 5 1 TL R TR L BR

STOP TIMER. 

RECORD SCORES AND ELAPSED TIME. /100 /100

ELAPSED TIME (MM:SS) TOTAL SCORE

10 15

mal acuity and identify color shifts, hazardous

ns from the intended flight paths or contact with

CCW

1

2

3

FLIGHT LINE

4

ALTITUDE S

START | END

5(S)

S

S S S S

1A

1B

2B

3B 3C

3D

2D

1D

TRAVERSE

MAN/PAY 2

FLIGHT LINE

4

z

z

z

ALTITUDE S

START | END

3

2

1

5(S)

ALTITUDE 2(S)

S

S S S S

POSITION

MAN/PAY 1

1

2

3

FLIGHT LINE

4 ALTITUDE 2(S)

START | END

S

S S S S

5(S

)

ALTITUDE S

#2 & 3A

3B 3C

3D

#1 & 3A

3B

3C

3D

ORBIT

MAN/PAY 3

Position (MAN/PAY 1)

Open Test Lane

• Demonstrate positive aircraft control using basic flight 

maneuvers between designated hover positions, 

orientations, and altitudes along the lane centerline. 

• Perform a series of maneuvers including climb, 

descend, yaw, pitch, and roll to simultaneously align 

with downward and forward buckets in each position. 

• Land accurately on the platform with the chassis 

CENTERED (5 pts) within the 60 cm (24 in) diameter 

circle, or OFFSET (1 pt) at least one motor in the 

circle.

• Alignment Points: Capture a SINGLE IMAGE of each 

alignment ring throughout 1 lap through 10 positions 

with 20 buckets and accurate landings to score up to 

100 alignment points. 

• Acuity Points: While aligned with each bucket, 

identify as many acuity target gaps as possible to 

score up to 100 acuity points.

ALTITUDE 2(S)

ALTITUDE S

OPEN TEST LANE | ORBIT

ALT 2(S) – LEFTWARD ALT 2(S) – RIGHTWARD ALT S – LEFTWARD ALT S – RIGHTWARD

START TIMER

STOP TIMER

PASS | FAIL

(CIRCLE ONE)

PASS | FAIL

(CIRCLE ONE)

ELAPSED TIME

( MM : SS )
OPEN LANE | POSITION TEST ALIGNMENT ACUITY 

START TIMER. 

CAPTURE PRE-LAUNCH IMAGE OF CLOCK.

ALIGN 

BUCKET

IMAGE 

POINTS

CORRECT GAPS 

(1 POINT EACH)

1 LAUNCH AND HOVER OVER STAND #1 

ALIGN WITH BOTH BUCKETS 

CAPTURE ONE IMAGE DOWNWARD THEN ONE IMAGE FORWARD

1 5 1 T BL R BR L

2 2A 5 1 L BR T TL R

3 YAW LEFT 360° OVER STAND #1 

ALIGN WITH BOTH BUCKETS 

CAPTURE ONE IMAGE DOWNWARD THEN ONE IMAGE FORWARD

1 5 1 T BL R BR L

4 2A 5 1 L BR T TL R

5 YAW RIGHT 360° OVER STAND #1 

ALIGN WITH BOTH BUCKETS 

CAPTURE ONE IMAGE DOWNWARD THEN ONE IMAGE FORWARD

1 5 1 T BL R BR L

6 2A 5 1 L BR T TL R

7 CLIMB VERTICALLY OVER STAND #1 

ALIGN WITH BOTH BUCKETS 

CAPTURE ONE IMAGE DOWNWARD THEN ONE IMAGE FORWARD

1 5 1 T BL R BR L

8 3A 5 1 BR T TL R BL

9 DESCEND VERTICALLY OVER STAND #1 

ALIGN WITH BOTH BUCKETS 

C CAPTURE ONE IMAGE DOWNWARD THEN ONE IMAGE FORWARD

1 5 1 T BL R BR L

10 2A 5 1 L BR T TL R

11 PITCH FORWARD TO STAND #2 

ALIGN WITH BOTH BUCKETS 

CAPTURE ONE IMAGE DOWNWARD THEN ONE IMAGE FORWARD

2 5 1 BL T BR R TL

12 3A 5 1 BR T TL R BL

13 PITCH BACKWARD TO STAND #1 

ALIGN WITH BOTH BUCKETS 

CAPTURE ONE IMAGE DOWNWARD THEN ONE IMAGE FORWARD

1 5 1 T BL R BR L

14 2A 5 1 L BR T TL R

15 PITCH FWD TO STAND #2 THEN YAW LEFT 180° 

ALIGN WITH BOTH BUCKETS 

CAPTURE ONE IMAGE DOWNWARD THEN ONE IMAGE FORWARD

5 1 TR B TL L BR

16 1C 5 1 BR R TL L BR

17 PITCH FWD TO LANDING THEN YAW RIGHT 180° 

ALIGN WITH BOTH BUCKETS 

CAPTURE ONE IMAGE DOWNWARD THEN ONE IMAGE FORWARD

L 5 1 B TR L BL T

18 1A 5 1 TR B TR L BR

19 LAND IN CIRCLE CENTERED (5 PTS) OR OFFSET (1 PT) 

COUNT SINGLE LANDING TWICE FOR ALIGNMENT SCORE 

CAPTURE ONE IMAGE OF P1 AND P2 ACUITY TARGETS

P1 5 1 BL R TL L BL

20 P2 5 1 L BR T TL B

STOP TIMER. 

RECORD SCORES AND ELAPSED TIME. 

/100 /100

ELAPSED TIME ( MM:SS ) TOTAL SCORE

1

2

3

FLIGHT LINE

4 ALTITUDE 2(S)

START | END

S

S S S S

5(S)

ALTITUDE S #1 & 2A

2B 2C

2D

#1 & 3A

3B

3C

3D

14 11

Orbit (MAN/PAY 3)

Open Test Lane

• Orbit an object at an equal altitude and radius while 

looking inward to identify features on four sides. 

• Each orbit includes 5 bucket alignments: 1 downward 

radius check plus 4 angled buckets all around.

• Start aligned over omni stand #1 at altitude 2(S) to set 

the orbit radius around omni stand #3. Orbit both 

directions ending at the start point.

• Descend over omni stand #1 to altitude S to set the 

orbit radius around omni stand #2. Orbit both 

directions. Accurate landings are not included. 

• Alignment Points: Capture a SINGLE IMAGE of each 

alignment ring throughout 4 orbits (leftward and 

rightward at each altitude) with 20 buckets to score up 

to 100 alignment points. 

• Acuity Points: While aligned with each bucket, identify 

as many acuity target gaps as possible to score up to 

100 acuity points.

ALTITUDE 2(S)

ALTITUDE S

OPEN TEST LANE | POSITION

HOVER YAW L-360 YAW R-360 CLIMB DESCEND FWD BKWD FWD-L180 LAND FWD-R180

2

START TIMER

STOP TIMER

PASS | FAIL

(CIRCLE ONE)

PASS | FAIL

(CIRCLE ONE)

ELAPSED TIME

( MM : SS )
OPEN LANE | TRAVERSE TEST ALIGNMENT ACUITY 

START TIMER. 

CAPTURE PRE-LAUNCH IMAGE OF CLOCK.

ALIGN 

BUCKET

IMAGE 

POINTS

CORRECT GAPS 

(1 POINT EACH)

1 HOVER OVER THE LAUNCH AT ALTITUDE S 1A 5 1 TR B TR L BR

2 ORBIT 90° LEFTWARD AROUND STAND #1 1B 5 1 R TL T BL B

3 ROLL LEFTWARD TO STAND #2 2B 5 1 TL R TR L BR

4 ROLL LEFTWARD TO STAND #3 3B 5 1 B TR R BL T

5 ORBIT 90° LEFTWARD AROUND STAND #3 3C 5 1 BL R BL T BR

6 ORBIT 90° LEFTWARD AROUND STAND #3 3D 5 1 L TL R BR T

7 ROLL LEFTWARD TO STAND #2 2D 5 1 TR B TL B BL

8 ROLL LEFTWARD TO STAND #1 1D 5 1 B TL R BL T

9 ORBIT 90° LEFTWARD AROUND STAND #1 1A 5 1 TR B TR L BR

10 LAND IN CIRCLE (5 PTS CENTERED, 1 PT OFFSET) P1 5 1 BL R TL L BL

11 HOVER OVER THE LAUNCH PLATFORM 1A 5 1 TR B TR L BR

12 ORBIT 90° RIGHTWARD AROUND STAND #1 1D 5 1 B TL R BL T

13 ROLL RIGHTWARD TO STAND #2 2D 5 1 TR B TL B BL

14 ROLL RIGHTWARD TO STAND #3 3D 5 1 L TL R BR T

15 ORBIT 90° RIGHTWARD AROUND STAND #3 3C 5 1 BL R BL T BR

16 ORBIT 90° RIGHTWARD AROUND STAND #3 3B 5 1 B TR R BL T

17 ROLL RIGHTWARD TO STAND #2 2B 5 1 TL R TR L BR

18 ROLL RIGHTWARD TO STAND #1 1B 5 1 R TL T BL B

19 ORBIT 90° RIGHTWARD AROUND STAND #1 1A 5 1 TR B TR L BR

20 LAND IN CIRCLE (5 PTS CENTERED, 1 PT OFFSET) P2 5 1 L BR T TL B

STOP TIMER. 

RECORD SCORES AND ELAPSED TIME. /100 /100

ELAPSED TIME (MM:SS) TOTAL SCORE

12 13

Traverse (MAN/PAY 2)

Open Test Lane

z

CCW

FLIGHT LINE

4

z

START | END

3

2

1

5(S)

S

S S S S

ALTITUDE 1⁄2( S) 2

3 4

5

1 2

5 4

3

CW

CCW

1

CCW

1 2

5 4

3

2

3 4

5

CW INSPECT

1

MAN/PAY 4

1

2

3

FLIGHT LINE

4

ALTITUDE S

START | END

5(S)

S

S S S S

1A

1B

2B

3B 3C

3D

2D

1D

TRAVERSE

MAN/PAY 2

FLIGHT LINE

ALTITUD

START | END

2

1

S S S

1

2

3

FLIGHT LINE

4 ALTITUDE 2(S)

START | END

S

S S S S

5(S

)

ALTITUDE S

#2 & 3A

3B 3C

3D

#1 & 3A

3B

3C

3D

ORBIT

MAN/PAY 3

• Fly sideways parallel to objects while looking forward 

to identify features as if along a road, truck, bus, 

building, fence, tree line, etc. 

• Maintain altitude (S) throughout to complete two laps 

in both directions around the first three omni stands. 

• Land accurately on the platform with the chassis 

CENTERED (5 pts) within the 60 cm (24 in) diameter 

circle, or OFFSET (1 pt) at least one motor in the circle.

• Alignment Points: Capture a SINGLE IMAGE of each 

alignment ring throughout 2 laps with 20 buckets and 

accurate landings to score up to 100 alignment points. 

• Acuity Points: While aligned with each bucket, identify 

as many acuity target gaps as possible to score up to 

100 acuity points.

ALTITUDE S

OPEN TEST LANE | TRAVERSE

ALT S – LEFTWARD ALT S – RIGHTWARD

START TIMER

STOP TIMER

PASS | FAIL

(CIRCLE ONE)

PASS | FAIL

(CIRCLE ONE)

ELAPSED TIME

( MM : SS )