eBee Plus
The eBee Plus is a lightweight fixed-wing unmanned aerial system (UAS) developed by senseFly and launched in 2016, designed for automated mapping and surveying. It features RTK/PPK positioning for centimeter-level accuracy, a 59-minute flight time, and fully autonomous flight planning and execution via eMotion software. The platform has become one of the most-used commercial fixed-wing drones in the United States.
Overview and Use Cases
The eBee Plus is a hand-launched, fixed-wing mapping UAS developed by senseFly, a subsidiary of Parrot, and was introduced at INTERGEO 2016. The system is designed for autonomous survey-grade mapping and data collection across agricultural, environmental, and civil engineering applications. It executes its complete flight profile—from hand-launch through data collection to automated landing—without human piloting intervention.
Key Capabilities
- Autonomous Operation: Fully automated flight planning, execution, and landing via eMotion software with no human pilot control of the aircraft during flight
- Positioning Accuracy: RTK/PPK (Real-Time Kinematic/Post-Processed Kinematic) positioning enabling survey-grade accuracy to 3 cm without requirement for ground control points
- Flight Endurance: 59-minute maximum flight time
- Radio Link: Nominal range of 3 km, with extended range capability up to 8 km
- Sensor Flexibility: Equipped with S.O.D.A. RGB camera as standard; optional payloads include Parrot Sequoia (multispectral imaging) and thermoMAP (thermal infrared imaging)
Specifications
- Weight: 1.1 kg (2.4 lb)
- Cruise Speed: 40–110 km/h (11–30 m/s)
- Launch Method: Hand-launched
- Flight Configuration: Fixed-wing
- Primary Software: eMotion (autonomous flight planning and execution)
Applications
The eBee Plus has been deployed across surveying, agricultural monitoring, environmental assessment, and infrastructure inspection workflows. Its ability to operate autonomously and deliver centimeter-level positional accuracy makes it suitable for cadastral surveys, precision agriculture analysis, emergency response mapping, and volumetric measurements. According to FAA registration data, it ranks among the most-used commercial fixed-wing drones in the United States.
Manufacturer
The eBee Plus was developed by senseFly. The product has subsequently been integrated into the AgEagle/EagleNXT commercial drone family.
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