eBee X
eBee X Series
Lightweight mapping drone for large coverage and sharp data
eBee X offers 90-minute flights, RTK, PPK, online training, eMotion flight planning software, and more.
Perform professional mapping operations, including flying safely over people and BVLOS, with the NDAA-compliant eBee X drone.
Fly, map and process. That easy.
Features
Map smarter and safer
3D, RGB, multispectral and thermal cameras
eBee X is compatible with a wide range of interchangeable photogrammetry cameras that capture reliable aerial imagery – from 3D models to orthomosaics – to suit every mapping job.
1.5 cm / 0.6 in absolute accuracy
With the on-demand RTK / PPK capabilities of survey drone eBee X, you can gather data without ground control points (GCPs) while maintaining a GSD down to 1.5 cm / 0.6 in.
1.6 kg / 3.6 lbs takeoff weight
Operate safely within more regulatory frameworks thanks to the eBee X’s light weight, which extends your operational possibilities – BVLOS and flights over people – and range.
eBee X has the best ratio energy / MTOW compared to heavier VTOLs.
90 minutes flight time
Efficiently map up to 500 ha / 1,235 ac while flying at 120 m / 400 ft eBee X flight time of up to 90 min* makes it the perfect drone for covering large areas.
*With endurance battery and S.O.D.A. camera.
RTK / PPK available
Shock absorbent
Our R&D engineers have designed a shock absorbent drone fuselage with an underbelly made of reinforced polypropylene woven mesh.
Remote ID, C2 and C6
We’ve prepared for U.S. and European drone regulations with eBee X, featuring built-in FAA-approved Remote ID and EU C2 and C6 labeling.
Why eBee X
Regulatory advantages
eBee X operators benefit from regulation advantages not available to heavier drones above 2 kg / 4.4 lbs.
Advanced
operations
The eBee X surveying drone meets the highest possible quality and ground risk safety standards, and thanks to its lightweight design, the effects of ground impact are reduced.
BVLOS approved
- eBee X granted Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations permission in Brazil.
- eBee X achieved the European C6 marking, for BVLOS within the STS-02 Standard Scenario.
Flights Over People
- eBee X approved to run Operations Over People (OOP) in Canada and United States, essential for city mapping and cadastral surveying.
- eBee X Remote ID approved by the FAA.
SORA process
- eBee X first drone to receive M2 Mitigation Design Verification for SORA process from EASA, essential for BVLOS and OOP authorization in the European Union, Australia, and New Zealand.
Safety as a priority
Successful impact tests to demonstrate operational safety around people.
Why eBee X
Increase the quality, efficiency and safety of your data collection
Easy to use
The eBee X and its eMotion flight planning software are beginner-friendly, yet packed with advanced features to tackle the toughest jobs. Definitely a smarter way to map.
Easy hand-launch
3 minutes deploy
Operated by one user and easily transported in a backpack with all your gear in one spot.
Automated flight
Automated flight and landing with eMotion mission planning software, which is included.
Proven reliability
eBee fixed-wing drones are proven for their unmatched operational safety and ability to deliver high-quality data, from simple to complex missions.
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) drone registration data from 2016 to 2021 confirms that the eBee is the most used fixed-wing drone in the United States.
Preflight checks
Automated quick self-diagnosis before every flight
Why eBee X
Less time spent on site
Efficiency is crucial for every mapping project. By using the eBee X aerial photogrammetry drone, you can get the precision you need in a fraction of the required time compared to terrestrial methods or other drones, such as quadcopters.
eBee X drone
500 ha / 1,235 ac*
2.9 cm / 1.14 in per pixel
* with senseFly S.O.D.A. 3D nadir imagery
Multicopter drones
Up to 40 ha / 99 ac
3.6 cm / 1.41 in per pixel
Terrestrial tools
8 ha / 19 ac
Field-ready
Safely store and transport everything you need to operate your eBee X in the included backpack.
The ergonomic drone backpack comes with a rain cover and a laptop pocket. It weighs 4.6 kg / 10 lbs empty and 10 kg / 22 lbs when fully loaded.
In the field
Operate in harsh terrain
The eBee X is designed for continuous belly landings without damaging the drone.
Our R&D engineers have created a shock absorbent construction UAS with an underbelly made of reinforced polypropylene woven mesh, able to operate in harsh terrain.
Modular design
Reduce downtime and maintenance costs
eBee X’s modular design reduces both delays and repairs.
Swap out accessories or make in-field repairs with ease, minimizing downtime.
Maintenance is also easy thanks to our global network of authorized service centers, where you can get your eBee X professional drone serviced locally.
At the office
Compatible with most processing software
The eBee X fixed-wing drone data is compatible with:
PIX4Dmapper, PIX4Dmatic, PIX4Dcloud, PIX4Dreact, PIX4Dfields, PIX4Dsurvey, Agisoft Metashape, DroneDeploy, Bentley ContextCapture, SimActive, Esri ArcGIS Drone2Map and Trimble Business Center.
Increase ROI
Fly multiple eBees simultaneously
eMotion drone flight management software supports up to 4 eBees mapping simultaneously from the same ground station.
Multi-drone flights increase the efficiency of time-sensitive missions, advanced operations, quick situation assessment, data integrity preservation and daily business activities.
eBee X customer reviews
What our users say
Interchangeable sensors
Drone cameras available for eBee X
Choosing the right mapping camera for the proper mission plays a big part. eBee X versatile design suits every job thanks to its range of groundbreaking and interchangeable mapping drone sensors.
S.O.D.A. 3D
Generate stunning 3D reconstructions with this unique photogrammetry camera that changes orientation during flight.
Aeria X
Optimize exposure time under numerous light conditions with this compact drone photogrammetry camera. For those who demand the highest quality RGB outputs.
S.O.D.A.
Capture sharp aerial images and translate them into detailed orthomosaic maps with this robust and efficient photogrammetry camera.
Corridor
With its portrait camera position, senseFly Corridor requires 30% fewer images to map the same linear route. This, in turn, means 30% shorter processing times.
Duet T
Create high-resolution, geo-accurate thermal maps with senseFly Duet T, a rugged dual RGB and thermal drone camera.
Duet M
Capture geo-accurate multispectral maps and digital surface models quickly and easily with this RGB and multispectral camera.
eBee X Kit
RTK / PPK
90 minutes flight time
Endurance batteries
Drone backpack
Flight management software
6 months online training
Battery charger and discharger
USB ground modem
Spare propellers and pitot kit
eMotion flight planning software
Plan your mission
Planning your project is as easy as selecting the flight block type and the area you want to map, and the software generates the eBee X flight plan. You can choose your mission settings, like GSD and overlap, or let eMotion automatically optimize them.
Monitor and adjust your flight
From automating single flights to flying multiple eBees simultaneously, eMotion’s 3D environment helps you control the drone’s trajectory. You can easily activate the safety features in a single click or adjust the flight path and landing spot during flight.
Gather data with geotagged images
eMotion includes all the functionality you need to collect the geospatial data you require, such as automatically geotagged images, custom background maps, safety features, live air traffic, RTK / PPK, and weather forecast.
Export your mission for post-processing
The drone managing software connects wirelessly to your UAS, industry cloud solutions, base stations, and airspace data. Furthermore, eMotion prepares the images for post-processing software, reducing third-party software compatibility issues.
Extensions
Extended warranty
Fly with confidence with this one-year warranty extension.
Hard case
GeoBase by Septentrio Altus NR3
Enable high-accuracy workflow with this plug-and-play GNSS.
Ping USB
Increase your airspace awareness by viewing live air traffic data directly within eMotion.
Radio tracker
Safeguard against unexpected aircraft signal loss while flying in high winds, mountainous areas or very large areas out of line of sight.
Spare and maintenance kits
Wings, pitot tube, vertical surfaces and propellers.
Remote control
Operate your eBee X drone manually.
Always On
Worry-free drone service package (available U.S. and Canada).
