Professional aerial mapping
Collects aerial photography of 1-10sqkm in a single flight at down to 5cm precision.
The eBee has a flight time of up to 45 minutes allowing to cover areas of up to 10sqm in a single flight. With it's 16MP camera it can shoot aerial imagery at down to 3cm/pixel resolution. The images can then be used to create maps and elevation models with a precision of 5cm.
Inherently safer design
Exceptionally lightweight
At less than 700g the eBee is one of the lightest drones on the market. Its flexible foam airframe and rear-mounted propeller are designed to ensure the safety of both the drone and the people on the ground.
Aerodynamic profile
Maximum flight stability and endurance
Its aerodynamic profile allows the eBee to fly up to 45 minutes with a single battery reaching cruising speeds of 36-57km/h (10-16m/s). The eBee can resist winds of up to 45km/h (12m/s).
Detachable wings
Replaceable, very small packaging
The eBee has a modular design, allowing the wings to be disassembled and stored with the central body and all its accessories in a small case.
Carry-on sized case
Easy to transport, all in one box
The case is so small that you can even take it as cabin baggage*. The eBee will accompany you on all your projects.
*IATA guidelines
Hand-launched
No additional equipment required
The eBee is light enough to be launched by hand. After its preflight checks just shake it three times to start the engine and it's ready for take-off. It's as simple as that, the eBee does not need any external element to fly.
Intuitive planing & control
Quick to learn, easy to use
senseFly's intuitive ground station software eMotion 2 lets you plan, simulate, monitor and control the trajectory of the eBee both before and during flight. Get your eBee and download the software without extra charge.
Artificial Intelligence
No piloting skills required
The eBee takes off, flies and lands autonomously. The artificial intelligence incorporated in the senseFly autopilot continuously analyzes data from the Inertial Measurement Unit and the onboard GPS and takes care of all aspects of the flight mission.
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Fallback procedures
Special attention to critical situations
If the eBee's sensors detect a critical situation a warning will be emitted through the ground control software. The eBee will automatically initiate a safety procedure, such as returning to its landing point when low battery or strong wind is detected.
Electric powered
Green technology
Powered by a re-chargeable lithium-polymer battery the eBee has a low noise level and is environmental friendly.
Flight data logging
Direct interface
The eBee autopilot saves all flight and image data on-board. This data can be downloaded via USB-cable and is directly compatible with Postflight Terra 3D-EB.
Professional mapping software *
Postflight Terra 3D-EB allows automatic processing of geo-referenced orthomosaics and digital elevation models (DEM) with down to 5cm accuracy (relative accuracy). Ground control points can be used to increase global precision. The final result can be increased by seamline editing and luminosity adjustment functions.
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*Get your eBee and download the software without extra charge.
Their opinion
Los Angeles Times
"so small it can fit into a case the size of a carry-on bag, can be launched by hand"
Engadget
"Shake it to start the motor and then toss it off like a paper airplane"
Gim International
"eBee, combines technology, aerodynamic expertise and innovative design"
Robohub
"eBee meets the special needs of mining and surveying professionals"
eBee, the professional mapping tool
- 96cm wingspan
- less than 700g take-off weight
- 16MP camera, electronically integrated and controlled
- Lithium polymer battery
- 45 minutes of flight time
- 36-57km/h (10-16m/s) cruise speed
- Up to 45km/h (12m/s) wind resistance
- Up to 3km radio link
- Covers up to 1.5-10km2
- Linear landing
- Image resolution of 3-30cm/pixel (depending on flight altitude)
1x carrying case with foam protection
1x eBee central body
1x pair of wings
1x spare propeller
10x spare propeller attachment rubber bands
2x Lithium-Polymer battery packs
1x Lithium-Polymer battery charger
1x 2.4 GHz USB radio modem
1x remote control
1x still camera
1x USB cable for interfacing with camera and on-board autopilot
1x EPP glue
1x eBee user manual
Autonomous landing procedure
1. Aproach Linear landing waypoint
2. Descend to 75m
3. Circle to measure wind and calculate best approach direction
4. Fly in calculated direction
5. Glide with controlled angle and speed
6. Start level out at 20m
7. Final brake at 3m
8. Deep stall to ground
Central body: This is the core of the eBee and includes all the electronics, actuators and communications hardware on-board the drone.
Wings: The two wings of the eBee are detachable for storage and replacement. Each wing has two wing struts and two clips to hold it in place within the central body.
The eBee's ground sensor is composed of a high-speed optical sensor and lens assembly that can estimate the distance to the ground with high accuracy. This sensor helps the eBee land softly, in more varied terrain and with more precision than is possible by using only GPS.
