Equipment: SenseFly eBee Ag is a fixed-wing agricultural drone. It has a camera, Duet M, that captures RGB and multispectral images to help you determine the health and status of your crops and field. The eBee Ag drone has RTK (Real-Time Kinematics) available for precision in mapping projects.
Software: It includes SenseFly’s flight planning software, eMotion, for creating flight survey missions. The data it collects is compatible with most of the mapper software.
Remote ID and C2 Label: The eBee Ag has Remote ID identification built-in to it. This is a drone regulation system that has been approved by the FAA in the US. Thus, it will be compliant with upcoming US regulations pertaining to flying drones.
Pros: SenseFly eBee Ag is designed to withstand extreme environments and it is considered a durable drone that can stand up to the harsh demands of commercial and industrial usage. It is considered to be a good choice for those who need their drone to perform intensive and recurring mapping missions. This drone is capable of flight times of up to 45 minutes. It is possible to increase flight time by up to 55 minutes if equipped with an endurance battery. The senseFly eBee’s are also compatible with the Parrot Sequoia+ multispectral sensor. It is a small and light multispectral sensor on the market. It captures images across four spectral bands (visible/non visible). It also captures RGB imagery as well. It is considered to be a competitive alternative to MicaSense’s RedEdge-MX.
Price (as of March 2023): The price for this drone is $12,000+.
(Last Edit: 1 March 2023, Kellee)