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Feature List | Version 2

Features

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Advantages

Intuitive user interface

The workflow-oriented user interface displays the functions you need, where and when
you need them.

Click and drag to define mission area

No need to manually create waypoints; set the ground resolution then click and drag a
box over your area of interest and eMotion automatically places home, start and all mission
waypoints.

Polygonal mission areas

Increase efficiency by precisely shaping the mission polygon to match the area of interest.

Automatic 3D flight planning

With the SRTM elevation dataset provided, or one you have added, terrain is automatically
taken into account, simplifying mission planning.

Automatic calculation of flight altitude

Built-in algorithms calculate the ideal altitude for the ground resolution you need.

Flight simulator

Put your mind at ease with the built-in flight simulator. Using the same physics engine as
the drone, it represents your flight with a high level of fidelity.

Google EarthTM visualisation

Sanity check mission plans to make sure you are following, and avoiding terrain, and track
flight progress with a 3D representation in Google EarthTM.

Oblique imagery

Click and drag to identify targets and set parameters in eMotion (for example, the targets
altitude) and the drone will autonomously engage manoeuvers that enhance the coverage
of any vertical surfaces.

Automated camera support

eMotion automatically detects your drones camera and optimises mission parameters to
match its characteristics.

Custom base maps

Import custom KML files and TMS*-compatible base maps, including those created
previously using your senseFly drone, for accurate and intelligent mission planning.
*the OSGeos Tile Map Service protocol

Import custom elevation data

Fine-tune your flights altitude: import custom geoTIFF-format elevation data for precision
terrain-following and avoidance.

Adapt waypoint positions and actions

Take full control of waypoint characteristics and actions. Altitude, transition mode, turn
direction, radius and more can be edited before and during flight. Drag and drop waypoints
or enter latitude and longitude to change their positions, before or during the mission.

Directional take-off

Set the drones take-off and climb-out direction to avoid obstacles.

Independent take-off and landing


points

Simplify flight planning: direct the drone to land as close to, or as far away from the take-off
location as you need, and at a different altitude if necessary.

Edit mission plans in-flight

Modify the flight plan at any time during a flight by assigning a new mission area or
manually editing mission waypoints, landing area and approach sectors.

Save flight plans

Save time by saving complex or often-used flight plans to disk, or even on the drone.

Customise waypoint transition

Manage how the drone moves between waypoints: have it fly in a straight line, in steps
(straight up or down, then across), or have it decide how to fly the highest possible flight
path to reduce the risk of colliding with tall objects.

Download maps for offline use

Take the maps you need into the field. Click and drag to define an area and eMotion loads
the offline map tiles you will need.

Load mission area from KML

Conveniently create your mission area directly from a polygon in a KML file, such as those
created by Google EarthTM.

Real-time flight status

Keep informed: key flight parameters, including drone position, altitude, attitude, airspeed,
windspeed, status, autonomy and mission progress are all available on screen in real time.

Multiple drone operation

Complete large and complex missions in a fraction of the time by flying several senseFly
drones simultaneously, and with peace of mind, thanks to eMotions automatic collision
avoidance.

One-click emergency manoeuvres

In case of trouble, such as a bird attack or landing zone intrusion, trigger an emergency
manouevre with a single click and the drone will immediately climb, swoop, roll, land itself
or abort a landing. Trouble avoided.

Tight integration with the drone

Intervene easily during an autonomous mission: respond to warnings and change drone
behaviour (for example, what it does if its camera malfunctions, if it leaves the working area,
gets close to the ground or loses the comms link).

Resume incomplete missions

If a mission is interrupted, after the next take-off the drone will conveniently resume where
it left off.

Network drone feature

Coordinate and collaborate: view the position, status and parameters of real and simulated
drones across the local area network. Control your drones using several computers, or
allow others to monitor and control them remotely. Synchronise multi-drone coordination
preferences across the network.

Base station integration

Work seamlessly with RTK-capable base stations: eMotion can receive and process
corrections through standard RTCM and leading base station brands proprietary data
transmission protocols, passing them on to the drone.

Switch map source during mission

Plan and monitor your mission over different background maps, switching between them
while the drone is in the air.

Image footprints

Track mission progress effectively and get immediate feedback on image overlap with an
on-screen representation of the coverage of each image captured.

Manual photo control

Instruct the drone to capture extra images at any time during the mission, or override the
automatically calculated distance between photos.

Intelligent landing

The drone automatically chooses the best approach vector for the wind conditions. Leave
it free to decide, or restrict it to one or more landing corridors, as narrow or wide as you
wish.

Return to home in case of trouble

The drone automatically returns to the home waypoint if, for example, battery charge level
is too low, wind has pushed the drone outside the working area, or in the rare case of a
malfunction.

Integrated data processing

Import and process flight data (geotag and treat images) simply and effectively with
the built-in and easy to use Flight Data Manager.

Re-use your flight plans

Save flight plans you want to use again, share with colleagues or use in multiple drones.

Raw image development

Create images tailored precisely to your professional application. eMotion develops


the raw camera output with proprietry algorithms specifically designed to optimise
reflectance maps.

Launch Postflight Terra 3D

Click in eMotion and Postflight Terra 3D launches, then automatically zooms in and
indicates your mission area, ready for processing.

View trajectory in Google EarthTM

Use Google EarthTM to view, present or analyse the exact path your drone flew.

Refine drone position

For operational efficiency, place your base station on an unknown point, fly your eBee
RTK, then have eMotion post-process drone, base and reference station logs to calculate
precise base position.

Automatic updates

eMotion notifies you when updates become available, then downloads and installs
them in a few clicks.

Drone firmware management

Trouble-free firmware updates: eMotion notifies you when an update is needed. Connect
the drone and eMotion manages the process for you.

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Windows 7 or later
Windows 8.1 Pro or later

Hardware specifications:
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Minimum requirements: Windows 64bit / Vista, 7, 8, Server / 2-Core CPU / 4GB RAM
Recommended: 6-Core CPU i7 or Xeon / 32GB RAM (or more depending on dataset size)

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