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Measuring and Comparing Small Unmanned Aircraft


System Capabilities and Remote Pilot Proficiency
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Department of Commerce
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Acknowledgements
Acknowledgements Collaborators
This work was sponsored by Philip Mattson and Kai-Dee Chu from the Satoshi Tadokoro, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
Department of Homeland Security, Science and Technology Directorate, Tom Haus, Los Angeles Fire Dept. & CA-TF1, CA
through an interagency agreement with the National Institute of Tetsuya Kimura, Nagoaka Univ. of Technology, Nagoaka, Japan
Parry Boogard, Valley Regional Fire Authority & WA-TF1, WA
Standards and Technology (NIST). Bob Gann, CDPS COE for Aerial Technology Fire Fighting, CO
Clint Arnett, TEEX/Disaster City & TX-TF1, TX
The NIST Team includes: Andy Olesen, Canadian Explosives Technicians Assoc., Canada
George Hough, Fire Dept. of New York City & NY-TF1, NY
Adam Jacoff, Raymond Sheh, Kamel Saidi, Tom Prentice, Reveille Peak Ranch, Burnet, TX
Kenny Kimble, and Ann Virts. Jim Ingledue, Virginia Beach Fire Dept. & VA-TF2, VA
Michael Leo, Fire Department of New York City, NY
Mark Hundley, Virginia Beach Fire Dept. & VA-TF2, WA
Dozens more people have contributed to the development and Luke Bergan, New South Whales Police Dept., Sydney, Australia
validation of these test methods. They include FEMA urban search and Michael O’Shea, FAA UAS Integration Office (formerly U.S. DOJ)
rescue task force teams, firefighters, law enforcement, collaborating Katie Thielmeyer, Woodlawn Fire Dept. OH
Martin Hutchings, Sacramento Sheriff & IAB, CA
test facilities, other civilian and military organizations, and commercial Oliver Huke, RACE Test Facility, UKAEA, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
manufacturers. There are far too many to mention, but some of the John Delaney, Arlington County Fire, Dept., & IAB, VA
ongoing (non-commercial) collaborators are listed below, roughly in
Mike Marino, Prince George’s County Fire Dept. & IAB, MD
order of their involvement:
Coitt Kessler, Austin Fire Dept., TX
Disclaimer Chris Sadler, York County Fire Dept., VA
Commercial equipment shown in this document are for illustrative
Andy Moore, Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio, TX
purposes only. This does not imply recommendation or endorsement by
the National Institute of Standards and Technology, nor does it imply Al Frazier, Grand Forks County Sheriff’s Dept., ND
that the products identified are necessarily the best available for the
Ben Miller, CDPS COE for Aerial Technology Fire Fighting, CO
purpose.
Mark Blanks, Virginia Tech University, VA
Measurement Units Daniele Nardi, Sapienza Universita di Roma, Italy
The International System of Units (a.k.a. SI Units) and U.S. Customary
Units (a.k.a. Imperial Units) are used throughout this document. Max Delo, ESF-13, U.S. Marshals Service, DOJ
Approximate equivalents in each system of units enable use of readily Bryan Gillespy, ESF-13, U.S. Marshals Service, DOJ
available materials in different countries. This avoids excessive
purchasing and fabrication costs. The differences between the stated Gabriele Ferri, NATO CMRE, Italy
unit dimensions are insignificant for comparison of test method results, Howie Stockhowe, Virginia Beach Fire Dept, Virginia Beach, VA
so each set of units are considered standard for the purposes of these
test methods. Tony Galladora, Montgomery County Police, MD
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Table of Contents
Test Method Introduction Open Test Lane Usage Open Test Lane Fabrication
• Project Overview…………………. 4 • Omni Bucket Stands ……….… 52 • Stowing and Transport …. 79
• Ground Robot Tests ………..…. 8 • Bucket Alignments ………….… 53 • Omni Bucket Stands ……… 81
• Underwater ROV Tests ..……. 13 • Visual Acuity Targets ………… 54 • Washer Head Screws ……. 82
• Related Awards …………..……. 16 • Conduct Tests Two Ways …… 55 • White/Black Buckets ……… 83
• sUAS Open Test Lane…………. 17 • Easy Set Up ……………………… 57 • Sticker Acuity Targets ……. 84
• Fabrication & Stowing……. 21 • Choose Lane Spacing ………… 61 • Disk Inserts …………………… 85
• Circuit Training with Scores 24 • Various Flight Altitudes …… 62 • Leveling Feet …………..….… 86
• Concurrent Evaluations…. 29 • Position Test ……………………. 63 • Leg Extensions .……….….… 87
• sUAS Obstructed Test Lane …32 • Traverse Test ……………………. 64 • Launch/Land Platform …… 78
• sUAS Confined Test Lane …. 38 • Orbit Test …………………………. 65 • Sensor Panels …………….…. 91
• Sensor, Latency, Comms …… 40 • Spiral Test …………………………. 66 • Miscellaneous Items ……… 93
• Repeatable Scenarios ….…… 45 • Recon Test ………………………… 67 • Helpful Tools ………………… 94
• Comparing Scores……………... 46 • Point and Zoom Cameras ….. 68
• Minimum Thresholds…. 35 • Concurrent Lanes ……………… 69
• Standards Committees..36 • Related Scenarios ……………… 71
• Credentialing ……………. 37

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takeoff and landing systems with an
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onboard camera and remote pilot display. Some


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are also applicable to fixed wing systems when the

Project Overview lane dimensions are extended to accommodate


the orbit radius of forward flying systems.
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of the science by measuring progress and highlighting breakthroughs.

• Resulting quantitative performance data helps compare systems, specify


purchases, and train with measures of remote operator/pilot proficiency.

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takeoff and landing systems with an
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onboard camera and remote pilot display. Some


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are also applicable to fixed wing systems when the

Project Approach lane dimensions are extended to accommodate


the orbit radius of forward flying systems.
TRAVERSE TEST
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• Identify readiness issues with equipment and/or training through
comparisons with local, regional, or national averages.

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ICOR Caliber T5 Cobham Telemax ICOR Caliber MK3 Remotec HD-SEL iRobot 710 Kobra
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Ground Robot Clearance Apparatuses
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• 3 lanes between ISOs have higher arched canvas tarp covers secured to ISOs, good for
stairs, doors, taller dexterity test methods.
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• ISOs have easy lights out testing, radio attenuated, all weather.
• Lanes between ISOs have higher arched canvas tarp covers
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methods.
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Underwater ROV Test Methods


Safety | Capabilities | Proficiency

Aquatic
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Underwater ROV Test Methods


Safety | Capabilities | Proficiency

Aquatic
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Underwater ROV Test Methods


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Related Awards Our same process originally applied to


Project Recognition ground robots will work similarly for
sUAS and remote pilots.
2020 Presidential Gears of Government Award
Recognizing people across the Federal workforce whose dedication supports exceptional delivery of key outcomes for the
American people, specifically around mission results, customer service, and accountable stewardship.
For developing the first ever comprehensive suite of emergency response robot test methods and data collection tools
to evaluate and improve bomb-disposal robots and operators. These efforts led to enhanced testing and use of
advanced robot capabilities that enable emergency responders to perform extremely hazardous missions from safer
standoff distances.

2019 Secretary Ron Brown Excellence in Innovation Award, U.S. Department of Commerce
The most prestigious singular honor given by the Department, chosen from among the Gold Medal Awards each year.

2019 Gold Medal Award, U.S. Department of Commerce


The highest award given by the Department for extraordinary contributions that impact key mission objectives.
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Test Methods for sUAS


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Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS)

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Test Methods Being Developed


Safety | Capabilities | Proficiency
Sensing Purpose 20 FT (6 M)
Radio Communications
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• Hold Position and Rotate

• Visual Acuity • Line-of-Sight Range


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systems can be used to quantitatively evaluate • Climb and Descend ALIGNED


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Basic Pilot Proficiency Tests


when the lane dimensions are extended to
accommodate the orbit radius of forward flying
TRAVERSE TEST
BASIC MANEUVERING
• Impact Forces
• Lights and Sounds
Sideways Ovals (Rightward and Leftward)
aircraft. Flying safely in our national air space requires

Maneuvering & Payload Functionality Maneuvering & Payload Funct. (cont.)


10 FT (3 M)
ALTITUDE knowledge and skill. The FAA’s Part 107 written
test ensures remote pilots understand air space

Prop Guards
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restrictions and safety precautions. But there is


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demonstrate “positive aircraft control” at all times.


(A,B,C,D)

Avoid Obstacles
• Launch/Land platform to measure accuracy. Launch/Land FLIGHT LINE


12in (30cm) Radius Center SIGHT LINE

• Bucket stands with vertical and angled white These standard test methods provide a

• Hold Position and Rotate Lost Comms Behaviors


reproducible way to train and measure remote


buckets that can be stowed and transported . Test Director

• Ground, Post, Wall Tasks


pilot proficiency for hobbyists and licensed
• Optional outriggers that enable bucket stands to Adam Jacoff

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 professionals. This improves the safety of ground

• Climb and Descend be leveled on uneven terrain.


• Apparatus spacing is 10ft (3m).

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Durability
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• Fly Straight and Level


• Flight altitudes are 10ft (3m) and 20ft (6m).

• Map Wide Areas (Stitched Images)


• Overall length is 50ft (15m). DHS Point of Contact

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• Survey Acuity • Rain Tolerance


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2. Traverse Logistics
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5. Recon • Endurance (Mixed Use, High Speed) Packaging & Setup Time
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Precise Distance to Targets
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Omni Bucket Stands


Open Test Lane
1
TOP
WHITE BUCKETS & GREEN RINGS BLACK BUCKETS & COLOR RINGS
IN STANDARD TEST LANES LEFT 1B HANDLE
1C BACK EMBEDDED INTO SCENARIOS

FRONT 1A 1D RIGHT BROKEN INNER BLACK EDGE


IS THE JUDGEMENT POINT

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PO LA CEN

FLUSH WITH TOP POST


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LEG

SHOWN NOT ALIGNED SHOWN ALIGNED

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[15] 8in diameter weatherproof stickers


(see website to download the sticker files) Conduct Tests Two Ways
[4] Big numbers 1-1-1-1 inside the top bucket
[4] Big letters A-B-C-D around the top bucket Open Test Lane
[5] Acuity targets A-B-C-D inside bottom of all
Basic
[2] Perch acuity targets Maneuvering
insideBasic of A (MAN)
Maneuvering
and bottom Payload Functionality
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a single image UAzoom
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a continuous greena ring
zoom showing continuous C
capture a single image with no
inside green
each ring.
bucket.
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at full
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bucket identifiers. Concentric
ConcentricC gap directions
C gap 12 to
directions deep).
5 deep.

AD 1 point100-300 FT MEASURING
gap shown inTAPE
A 1 point per successfully aligned image
SCORE UP TO 20 POINTS
per correct
SCORE UP TO 100 POINTS
the image

D
CO

CO
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TOP

BR
M

P E R IT Y

M
P1

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(T)

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TOP LEFT ( TL ) ( TR ) TOP RIGHT

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ACU

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BL
1A
Nested Landolt C Vision Test Chart
GR

BL
NO

AC
CH A
EE

AC
1A 1A
N

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( R ) RIGHT
LA
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NE
D

BOTTOM LEFT ( BL ) ( BR ) BOTTOM RIGHT


D

Gap size (mm) Gap size (inches) Equivalent Avg. Human vision at 6 m (20 ft)
40 mm 1.58 in 4.5 %
16 mm 0.63 in 11 %
6.4 mm 0.25 in 28 %
2.6 mm 0.10 in 70 %

#3
1.0 mm 0.04 in 180 %
0.41 mm 0.016 in 440 %
For accurate calibration, the outer diameter of the largest Landolt C optotype should be 200 mm (7.9 in).

(B)
tickers inside each bucket have a GREEN
OMNI INSCRIBED RING
BUCKETS ALIGNED ALIGNED NOT ALIGNED BOTTOM
(PERFECTLY) (BARELY) 24
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(MAN 2 | PAY 2)
(MAN 1 | PAY 1)

Positive Aircraft Control (Part 107 Skills Test?)


Open Test Lane
Position S
Traverse 4
S

2(S)
4
MAN/PAY 1 MAN /PAY 2
DE
ITU
ALT
5(S)
z 5(S)

• Hover stably • Fly sideways along a line

z
S
3
S
z S
3 ITU
DE

• Basic maneuvers • Left and right directions


ALT
S S
ALT
ITU
DE
S
2 2
S
1
• Land accurately 1
• Land accurately
S
END
ND S RT |
S R T|E STA
STA FL
IG

• 20 Buckets in 1 lap • 20 Buckets in 2 laps


FL HT
IG LIN
HT E
LIN
E

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Circuit Training with Scores


Open Test Lane
BASIC MANEUVERING MAN 1-5 PAY 1-5 PAYLOAD FUNCTIONALITY
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1A 1A
Align with 20 buckets long enough to capture a single
Traverse green ring
Positionimage (NO ZOOM) showing a continuous
(MAN 2 | PAY 2) image (FULL ZOOM) showing a continuous green ring
(MAN 1 | PAY 1) inside to determine successful alignment. The AND the increasingly small Concentric C gap directions
numbers/letters are bucket identifiers. NOT ALIGNED BARELY ALIGNED ALIGNED up to 5 deep in 8 different orientations. z CCW
z
CCW

ALIGN
NO
N-S
TO
NE P
ERLI
ENT
NE C
S z CW S
VER
THE
LA S

TOP
S EL O
LEV
4

-S
4
S
z CCW ND
4 HT A

NON
P
AIG
4

-STO
STR NO
2(S)
4 z CW FLY

NON
N -S
DE 5(S)
ITU DE S CW TO
5(S)
z

TOP
ALT
5(S) ITU P
ALT NO

-S
z
N
-ST

NON
5(S) OP
S
z

T UDE
IGH
E FL z ALT
IT z 3

AL
3
S S S

IG
S S
3 3 FRE

N
DE
z

LAND
ITU
S
3 ALT
ITU
DE
S
S
S
2
S
2
S
2
S
2
ALT
2
S
1 END
S
1
S
1
S
1 S
1
S RT | S END S SS T| END
S RT |
END STA
STAR
T| STAR
STA FL
IG
HT FL FL FL
FL IG IG IG
IG LIN HT HT HT
HT E LIN LIN
LIN LIN
E
E E E

Position Traverse Orbit Spiral Recon


MAN/PAY 1 MAN/PAY 2 MAN/PAY 3 MAN/PAY 4 MAN/PAY 5

• Hover stably • Fly sideways along a line • Orbit to identify objects • Fly freely to inspect objects • Sustain speed over a line
• Basic maneuvers • Left and right directions • Left and right directions • Any proximity (use zooms) • Establish hovers over objects
• Landing accuracy • Landing accuracy • S and 2(S) altitudes • Any altitude • S altitude, 160(S) distance
• 20 Buckets in 1 lap • 20 Buckets in 2 laps • 20 Buckets in 4 laps • 20 Buckets in 1 lap • 20 buckets in 10 laps

MAN: Align only MAN: Align only MAN: Align only MAN: Align only MAN: Align only
5 minutes / 20 points 5 minutes / 20 points 5 minutes / 20 points 5 minutes / 20 points 5 minutes / 20 points 100 PTS
PAY: Align and Identify PAY: Align and Identify PAY: Align and Identify PAY: Align and Identify PAY: Align and Identify
10 minutes / 100 points 10 minutes / 100 points 10 minutes / 100 points 10 minutes / 100 points 10 minutes / 100 points
500 PTS
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Posit
DE
2(S)
4
Traverse
ITU
ALT

Open Test Lane


z 5(S)

z
(MAN 2 | PAY 2)
S
z S
3
DE
ITU S
ALT
2
S
1
END

• Test lanes are inexpensive and easy to replicate. Conduct alone or in groups with
S RT |
STA
FL
IG
HT
LIN
E

concurrent lanes. Compare results on similar aircraft in similar size lanes.


rse
S

e
4

Trav 5(S)

• Maneuvering and Payload functionality tests are all conducted in the same lane.
ALT
ITU
DE
S S
3
S
2
END
S
1
S RT |
STA
FL
IG
HT
LIN
E

• Maneuvering Tests (MAN): Align with 20 buckets along the flight paths. 5 minutes 4
S

per test in 30 minutes total time. Score up to 20 points each, 100 points total. Orbi
t ALT
ITU
DE S

S
5(S)

S
3
S
2
1

• Payload Functionality Tests (PAY): Align with 20 buckets and identify up to 5


S | END
START
FL
IG

CCW
HT zz
LIN
E CCW

increasingly small Concentric C visual acuity gaps. 10 minutes per test in 60 minutes zz CW
CW

total time. Score up to 100 points each, 500 points total.


SS
CCW
zz
CCW

l
44

Spira
zz CW
CW

T
IGHHT
FREEE
FR
FLIG
EFL
zz SS
33

LAND
LAND
• Twenty tests are being standardized through ASTM International (E54.09). They’ve
SS
22
SS
11
SS
z
CCW

been adopted in the NFPA 2400 Standards to evaluate Job Performance


FLFLIG
IG H
HT T L
LININE
E

ALIGN
NO

Requirements and the ASTM F38 Standard for Remote Pilot Endorsement.
N-S
TO
LINE P
TER
E CEN S
LAN
THE
VER

TOP
EL O

Reco
LEV
4

-S
ND
HT A

NON
P
AIG

-STO
STR N
FLY ON

z CW

NON
-S
TO 5(S)

TOP
NO P

-S
N
-ST

NON
OP

DE X
z

• Replicated internationally to support training and evaluations. Currently being


ITU
3

AL
ALT S

IG
N
S
2
S
1
END

validated as a quantitative scoring basis for remote pilot credentialing.


SS |
START

12
FL
IG
HT
LIN
E

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Posit
DE
2(S)
4
Traverse
ITU
ALT

Open Test Lane


z 5(S)

z
(MAN 2 | PAY 2)
S
z S
3
DE
ITU S
ALT
2

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S
1
END
S RT |
STA
FL
IG
HT
LIN
E

rse
S

e
4

Trav 5(S)

ALT
ITU
DE
S S
3
S
2
END
S
1
S RT |
STA
FL
IG
HT
LIN
E

4
t
Orbi
DE S 5(S)
ITU
ALT

S
3
S
2
1
S | END
START
FL
IG

CCW
HT zz
LIN
E CCW

zz CW
CW SS
CCW
zz
CCW

l
44

Spira
zz CW
CW

T
IGHHT
FREEE
FR
FLIG
EFL
zz SS
33

LAND
LAND
SS
22
SS
11
SS
z
FLFLIG
CCW
IG H
HT T L
LININE
E

ALIGN
NO
N-S
TO
LINE P
TER
E CEN S
LAN
THE
VER

TOP
EL O

Reco
LEV
4

-S
ND
HT A

NON
P
AIG

-STO
STR N
FLY ON

z CW

NON
-S
TO 5(S)

TOP
NO P

-S
N
-ST

NON
OP

DE X
ITU
z 3

AL
ALT S

IG
N
S
2
S
1
SS | END
START

12
FL
IG
HT
LIN
E

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Posit
DE
2(S)
4
Traverse
ITU
ALT

Open Test Lane


z 5(S)

z
(MAN 2 | PAY 2)
S
z S
3
DE
ITU S
ALT
2
S
1
END
S RT |
STA
FL
IG
HT
LIN
E

rse
S

e
4

Trav 5(S)

ALT
ITU
DE
S S
3
S
2
END
S
1
S RT |
STA
FL
IG
HT
LIN
E

4
t
Orbi
DE S 5(S)
ITU
ALT

S
3
S
2
1
S | END
START
FL
IG

CCW
HT zz
LIN
E CCW

zz CW
CW SS
CCW
zz
CCW

l
44

Spira
zz CW
CW

T
IGHHT
FREEE
FR
FLIG
EFL
zz SS
33

LAND
LAND
SS
22
SS
11
SS
z
FLFLIG
CCW
IG H
HT T L
LININE
E

ALIGN
NO
N-S
TO
LINE P
TER
E CEN S
LAN
THE
VER

TOP
EL O

Reco
LEV
4

-S
ND
HT A

NON
P
AIG

-STO
STR N
FLY ON

z CW

NON
-S
TO 5(S)

TOP
NO P

-S
N
-ST

NON
OP

DE X
ITU
z 3

AL
ALT S

IG
N
S
2
S
1
SS | END
START

12
FL
IG
HT
LIN
E

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Posit
DE
2(S)
4
Traverse
ITU
ALT

Open Test Lane


z 5(S)

z
(MAN 2 | PAY 2)
S
z S
3
DE
ITU S
ALT
2
S
1
END
S RT |
STA

BOUNDARY: ±15 m (45 ft) or +50% ERROR ALLOWED FL


IG
HT
LIN
E

BOUNDARY
RADIUS: 10 m (30 ft)
LANE SPACING
rse
S

e
4
10 m (30 ft)
Trav 5(S)

DE
S S
3
BOUNDARY (+50%)
ITU
ALT
S
2
S
1
± 15 m (45 ft) END

LANE 6
S RT |
STA
FL
IG
HT
LIN
E

ORBIT LANE LENGTH


TRAVERSE 100 m (300 ft) S

BOUNDARY 4
t
Orbi
DE S 5(S)
ITU
ALT

S
3
BOUNDARY

BOUNDARY

BOUNDARY

BOUNDARY

BOUNDARY
S

S
2
LANE SPACING S
START
| END
1

3 m (10 ft)
FL
IG

CCW
HT zz
CCW
BUFFER ZONE

BUFFER ZONE

BUFFER ZONE

BUFFER ZONE

BUFFER ZONE

BUFFER ZONE
LIN
E

BOUDARY (+50%) zz CW
CW SS

±5 m (15 ft) CCW


zz
CCW

l
44

Spira
zz CW
CW

LANE LENGTH IGHHT


T
FREEE
FLIG
EFL
zz SS
33
30 m (100 ft)
FR

LAND
LAND
SS
22
SS
11
SS
z
FLFLIG
CCW
IG H
HT T L
LININE
E

ALIGN
NO
N-S
TO
LINE P
TER

LANE 1 LANE 2 LANE 3 LANE 4 LANE 5 VER


THE
LAN
E CEN S

TOP
EL O

Reco
LEV
4

-S
ND
HT A

NON
P
AIG

-STO
STR N

PROCTOR TABLE / POWER / CHARGING / WATER FLY ON

z CW

NON
-S
TO 5(S)

TOP
NO P

-S
N
-ST

NON
OP

DE X
ITU
z 3

AL
ALT S

IG
N
S
2
S
1
SS | END
START

12
FL

ORBIT PATH AND PILOT, VISUAL OBSERVER,


IG
HT

SENSOR PANELS LAUNCH/LAND OMNI BUCKET STANDS


LIN
E

TRAVERSE PATH AND FORM FILLER


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Posit
DE
2(S)
4
Traverse
ITU
ALT

Open Test Lane


z 5(S)

z
(MAN 2 | PAY 2)
S
z S
3
DE
ITU S
ALT
2
S
1
END
S RT |
STA
FL

5 Different Orbits in Every Lane Spacing


IG
HT
LIN
E

(S) = 10ft, 20ft, 30ft, or other rse


S

e
4
v
1–4
LEFT 1B TOP
HANDLE
1C BACK
Tra 5(S)

FRONT 1A 1D RIGHT DE
S S
3
(4) OMNI STANDS
“A” BUCKET ITU
ALWAYS POINTING
ALT
S
TOWARD THE
2
(4) OMNI
LAUNCH/LAND
PLATFORM

END
S
1
LIN
E S RT |
TER STA

BUCKET STANDS
7(S)
CEN FL
IG
HT
LIN
E

6(S) t
4

Orbi
WHITEBOARD INFO DIGITAL CLOCK ALT
ITU
DE S 5(S)

DE
PILOT & AIRCRAFT DATE/&
DATE TITIME
T CO PILO M E 5(S) S
S
3
S
2
1
S | END
START
FL
IG

CCW
HT zz
LIN
E CCW

(S)
DE 7
ALT
ITU
zz CW
CW SS
CCW
zz
CCW

l
(S)
44

Spira
DE 6
ALT
ITU zz CW
CW
(S)
DE 5
ITU
ALT
T
IGHHT
FREEE
FR
FLIG
EFL
zz SS
33

LAND
LAND
LA

SS
22
UN

H SS
11
IT
W GET 2(S) • 7(S) altitude
SS
z
CH

FLFLIG
CCW
G R
IG H
HT T L
LININE
/L

IN TA
E

D
6(S) altitude
AN

S

ALIGN
N
LA DIU
NO
(S) N-S
D

DE 2
TO
LINE P
ITU TER

E
ALT
4 E CEN

A
PL

LAN S
THE

AR R R
VER

TOP
EL O

Reco
AT

5(S) altitude
LEV
4

-S
ND
HT A

NON
U DE S 50FT

P
E
AIG

-STO
ITU STR N
ALT

SQ NT
FO

FLY ON

z CW

NON
-S
TO 5(S)

TOP
P

IN CE
NO
RM

-S
N
-ST

NON
OP

8
2(S) altitude
10FT


4 2IN 3 ITU
DE X
z 3

AL
ALT S

IG
N
10FT

CENTERLINE
1 2 2
S

10FT
1 S
1
100-300 FT MEASURING TAPETAPE
MEASURING
• S altitude
END
10FT T| END SS
START
|
STAR

12
FL
FL IG
HT
IG LIN
HT E
LIN
E

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Evaluate Tasks in Proximity to Obstacles


Obstructed Test Lane

20 FT SPACING
(VARIABLE)

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Evaluate Tasks in Proximity to Obstacles


Obstructed Test Lane
SKS
• MAN/PAY 6 Avoid Obstacles or Pass Thru Doors/Windows
1A–HighFigure8–1A, 1B–LowFigure8–1B, REPEAT…
POST TA
KS
5 Laps – 10 Positions – 20 Buckets WALL TAS
4A 2A (HIGH) 2D 2C (HIGH)
4D 45
• MAN/PAY 7 Post Tasks °D
IA
GO
2A–2B–2C–2D, REPEAT… KET 1A
NA
DUAL BUC
L W
2.5 Laps – 10 Positions – 20 Buckets NT
IR
ALIGNME
E TO

SAFE PROXIMITY
2D (LOW) 2B (LOW)
AV
OI
D
• MAN/PAY 8 Ground Tasks
3A–3B–3C–3D, REPEAT… 4B N D TASKS
2.5 Laps – 10 Positions – 20 Buckets GROU 3B
3A
4C
• MAN/PAY 9 Wall Tasks UA L B UCKET 1B 3C
D ENT
4A–4B–4C–4D, REPEAT… ALIGNM 3D
2.5 Laps – 10 Positions – 20 Buckets T
20 F
• MAN/PAY 10 Sequence Tasks (Wall, Ground, Post)
1A–4A–4B-3A–3B–2A–2B–2C–2D–3C–3D–4C–4D Shown here set up in open space but can
10 Positions – 20 Buckets
be up against a structure to fly through
T doors/windows in a scenario as well.
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Advanced Outdoor and Indoor Lane Apparatuses


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Ground Task Apparatus


1
Obstructed Test Lane
• Performing detailed inspection tasks near obstacles requires precision movements at low altitude.
• The DUAL BUCKET ALIGNMENTS guide the aircraft to safe positions around the obstacles that the pilot can trust.
• These apparatuses are used as objects of interest or to evaluate degradation of maneuvering and payload functionality
in proximity to structures due
LEFT) This is close totolatency,
enough be certain ofloss of radio
a completely comms,
inscribed GREEN ringfewer GPSvisual
and the largest satellites, etc.
acuity gap orientation.
CENTER) The gaps can be in 1 of 8 directions and are randomized. RIGHT) The bucket target should appear to be at least
1/10 of the overall display width or larger.
7FT
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angled bucket pairs.
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6 FT
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Post Task Apparatus


C
Obstructed Test Lane
10 FT
(HIGH) A
(HIGH)
MODULAR POST WITH
START DUAL BUCKET ALIGNMENTS
ALTERNATING HIGH AND LOW

SHORT (24 INCH) LEVELING


STAND FOR INDOOR OR RELATIVELY
FLAT GROUND AND SMALL sUAS.
4 FT
D LOWER HOVERS AT 2 FT AGL.
B (LOW)
(LOW)
ALL TERRAIN (HEAVY DUTY) LEVELING BASE
WITH 2 x 4 x 48 INCH LEGS AND OUTRIGGERS
ALL TERRAIN (LIGHTWEIGHT) LEVELING
BASE WITH 2 x 2 x 36-48 INCH
LEGS AND OUTRIGGERS

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Wall Task Apparatus


Obstructed Test Lane
FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW
STRUCTURE
DUAL BUCKET ALIGNMENTS
1.5 M (5 FT)
ADJUSTABLE

1.5 M (5 FT)
ADJUSTABLE
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20
6 M(

POOL NOODLES ADD CONTRAST/BUMBERS


TO WALL AND REQUIRE SIMILAR OBSTACLE
AVOIDANCE WHEN SET UP IN A FIELD.

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Indoor Environments
Confined Test Lane
• Exact same Obstructed Test Lane at half scale. Uses 10 cm
(4 in) diameter, 1-quart cups fitted with stickers.

• The DUAL BUCKET ALIGNMENTS provide half the stand-off


distance at 1 m (3 ft) from the apparatus.

• They lead pilots to safe proximities from walls, ceiling, and


floor to help understand distortions in their views, prop
wash effects, and generally get comfortable operating in
confined spaces.

• Practice in open areas, evaluate inside shipping containers


within defined 2.4 m (8 ft) rooms.

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Indoor Environments
Confined Test Lane

SAFE DUAL BUCKET GPS DENIED DOOR/WINDOWS


ALIGNMENT POSITIONS PASS THROUGHS (POOL NOODLES)

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Indoor Environments
METAL BUCKETS
BLEND INTO THE ENVIRONMENT Confined Test Lane

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Evaluate Sensors
Precise Distance to Targets
DIFFERENT LEVELS OF ACUITY
Visual, Color, Motion, Thermal Acuity Interface Streamed Recovered
Measured as Interface (live), Streamed (delayed), and Recovered (removable media) LIVE BETTER BEST

ALIGN ALL THREE BUCKETS SIMULTANEOUSLY AND


YOU’RE AT EXACTLY THE RIGHT RANGE TO TARGET FOR
MEASUREMENT AND COMPARISON OF CAPABILITY

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Evaluate Sensors
Precise Distance to Targets
Heated reptile pads or hand warmers behind laser cut or drilled facades
(Indoor or outdoor use – typical sticker targets warmed by the sun also work)

An array of Concentric C thermal targets Concentric Cs laser cut into MDF with a reptile Drill Holes (1in, 1/2in, 1/4in) through plastic disks
placed throughout a scenario (needs power). heater. A metal backing helps diffuse the heat. with hand warmers heating a metal disk backing.
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Evaluate Latency, Radio Comms Degradation, 3D Mapping


Repeatable Tasks Embedded Into Various Environments
Latency test with flashing “SOS” beacon or other light 3D Range Imager (LIDAR/LADAR)
(High speed phone camera video captures field and display views simultaneously) Resolution and Mapping

LIGHTED IN FIELD

ROOTOP

OBSTACLE / SUNNY

RECESSED
OPEN / SHADY

FLUSH

NOT LIGHTED YET CONFINED


ON DISPLAY

OPEN / SUNNY

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Evaluate Night Operations


WHITE OR RED HEADLAMPS Precise Distance to Targets
WRAPPED AROUND BUCKETS POINTED INWARD

Thermal Acuity
Inside Buckets

Position accuracy for range to target Inspect objects of interest Identify objects Measure additional
using lighted buckets (red or white) using lighted buckets (red or white) lighted from the aircraft sensor capabilities
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Compare Repeatable Scenarios


Focus Training and Evaluate Proficiency for Credentialing

ROOTOP

OBSTACLE / SUNNY

RECESSED
OPEN / SHADY

FLUSH

CONFINED

OPEN / SUNNY

20 OMNI TARGETS = 100 PTS 20 EXTERIOR/INTERIOR = 100 PTS 20 DOWNWARD 20 FORWARD

WIDE AREA SEARCH VEHICLE INSPECTION BUILDING EXTERIOR SEARCH


DHS Responder Familiarization Exercise

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Simple Rules for Comparing Scores


Focus Training and Evaluate Proficiency for Credentialing
• Compare scores for similar aircraft in the same size lanes or embedded scenarios
Use ALL tests and scenarios that apply to that aircraft or to the intended missions.

• Compare scores with the same trial times


Trial time limits for MAN = 5 minutes and PAY = 10 minutes to help normalize fatigue across several tests, so
novices don’t get worn out unnecessarily. They provide enough time for an “expert” to perform a complete
trial with 20 tasks. Longer times can be used for scenarios with embedded test apparatuses.

• Compare scores to “average” or “best-in-class” pilots across organizations or regions


• ”Expert” pilots designated by the manufacturer are used to capture the system’s best possible
performance in each test. Those scores are considered the 100th percentile of remote pilot proficiency for
that system. Your score is some percentage of that “expert” score (1-100%).
• For training, use the entire time limit and track your scores. When they become repeatable, your learning
phase is over. The best indicator of your proficiency in each test is the average of your last 5 trials.
• We will post “average” and ”expert” scores and rates for each aircraft in each test as we collect them.
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Set Your Minimum Thresholds for Pass/Fail


Focus Training and Evaluate Proficiency for Credentialing
• Organizations can set their own threshold for pass/fail in these tests based on their tolerance for reliability
and/or efficiency. Complete trials are assumed.

• Measure everybody repeatedly over time and graph the results to help people understand their strengths and
weaknesses. Then set minimum thresholds relative to the average or “expert” scores. Or adopt other
organization’s thresholds as a central credentialing reference.

• At deployment time, each organization needs to consider their airspace restrictions, environmental variables,
and mission complexity (night ops, BVLOS, etc.) to select a pilot and aircraft that’s likely to succeed.

Average Military 66%


Average Civilian 55%

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Supporting NFPA 2400 and ASTM F38 Practical Skills Requirements


Focus Training and Evaluate Proficiency for Credentialing
“Standard Guide for Training for Remote Pilot in Command of UAS Endorsement”

Qualitative Task Performance Levels: Quantitative Measures Thresholds Set By Any Organization
Possible Examples Based on Airspace, Mission Complexity, Environment, etc.)
4) PROFICIENT
• Can do the complete task quickly and accurately. Organization or Mission “A” Pass/Fail
• Can tell or show others how to do the task. 80-100%
(maybe populated, obstructed area, windy, night, etc.)

3) COMPETENT
• Can do all parts of the task. Organization or Mission “B” Pass/Fail
• Needs only a spot check of completed work. 60-79% (maybe populated, open area, windy, daytime, etc.)

2) PARTIALLY PROFICIENT
• Can do most parts of the task. Organization or Mission “C” Pass/Fail
• Needs only help on hardest parts.
40-59% (maybe rural, open area, calm, daytime, etc.)

1) LIMITED
• Can do simple parts of task.
• Needs to be told or shown how to do most of task.
20-39%

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Select Trial Settings for Different Flight Credentials


Focus Training and Evaluate Proficiency for Credentialing
1) Select the test lane and scenarios based on the CREDENTIALS Daylight/LOS BVLOS Night Ops
intended environment and aircraft capabilities:
Standard Lane Pilot’s Eyes On Pilot’s Back Turned Lights Out, Buckets Lit
– Open, Obstructed, or Indoor (Indoor or Outdoor) (Available) (Interface Only)

Embedded Scenario Pilot’s Eyes On Pilot’s Back Turned


DAYLIGHT / LOS

Lights Out, Buckets Lit


(Available) (Interface Only)
2) Select the test procedure and time limit based (Indoor or Outdoor)

on the intended mission:


– MAN (5 min. each) or PAY (10 min. each)
BVLOS OR EYES ON
BACK TURNED AVAILABLE
3) Select the minimum proficiency based on
average or “expert” scores in the same trials:
– Example: 40%, 60%, 80% of “expert”

4) Select pilot view for BVLOS credentials:


– Eyes On or BVLOS
ADDITIONAL

5) Select lighting (indoor or outdoor) for daylight or


THE PILOT’S BACK TURNED TO THE LANE FORCES ILLUMINATED BUCKETS PROVIDE
night credentials: RELIANCE ON THE INTERFACE POSITIONING AIDS LIKE STRUCTURE
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Open Test Lane


Safety | Capabilities | Proficiency

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Omni-Directional Bucket Stands


Open Test Lane
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Bucket Alignments Define Points of View


Open Test Lane

COMPLETE GREEN RING PARTIAL GREEN RING BROKEN GREEN RING


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[15] 8in diameter weatherproof stickers


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Easy Fabrication
Open Test Lane
2 Gallon Buckets – Printed Stickers – Stowable and Transportable
1–41
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TOP
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HANDLE
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Easy Set Up – Step 2 ITUDE


5(S)
T
Open Test Lane
AL

SPACING = S ALTITUDES = S, 2(S), 5(S) LENGTH = 10(S)


1–4
LEFT 1B TOP
HANDLE
1C BACK S = 3 m (10 ft) 3, 6, 15 m (10, 20, 50 ft) 30 m (100 ft)
FRONT 1A 1D RIGHT
(4) OMNI STANDS
“A” BUCKET

S = 6 m (20 ft) 6, 12, 30 m (20, 40, 100 ft) 60 m (200 ft)


ALWAYS POINTING
TOWARD THE

(4) OMNI
LAUNCH/LAND
PLATFORM

E
LIN
TER

BUCKET STANDS
CEN

S = 9 m (30 ft) 9, 18, 45 m (30, 60, 150 ft) 90 m (300 ft)

WHITEBOARD INFO DIGITAL CLOCK


T CO
DE
PILOT & AIRCRAFT DATE/&
DATE TITIME
M UD ES
PILO T
ALTI
E
(S)
ALT
ITUDE 2
) AND SS

(S
AC ING 4
P
D ED S
INTEN 55((SS))
RLIN
E
ALT
ITU
DE S
S FOR T
CEN )
E
N APE 300 FT
ATIO
T
LA

G M(
RIN
C
UN

H ASU TO 90
zOTE LO
IT
W GET E
CH

M UP
G R
N
SS
3
/L

D IN TA
AN

N S
LA DIU DS
SS
2
D

E A S TAN
PL

T
AR R R CKE
AT

U
SQ NT
E SS
1 I BU B-C-D)
( S )
FO

N
IN CE OM (A-
10
RM

8
4 2IN SS
CENTERLINE
1 ND
H /L A
100-300 FT MEASURING TAPETAPE
MEASURING C
FL
N M
LAU ATFOR
IG
HT
LIN
E PL
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Easy Set Up – Step 3 ITUDE


5(S)
T
Open Test Lane
AL

SPACING = S ALTITUDES = S, 2(S), 5(S) LENGTH = 10(S)


1–4
LEFT 1B TOP
HANDLE
1C BACK S = 3 m (10 ft) 3, 6, 15 m (10, 20, 50 ft) 30 m (100 ft)
FRONT 1A 1D RIGHT
(4) OMNI STANDS
“A” BUCKET

S = 6 m (20 ft) 6, 12, 30 m (20, 40, 100 ft) 60 m (200 ft)


ALWAYS POINTING
TOWARD THE

(4) OMNI
LAUNCH/LAND
PLATFORM

E
LIN
TER

BUCKET STANDS
CEN

S = 9 m (30 ft) 9, 18, 45 m (30, 60, 150 ft) 90 m (300 ft)

WHITEBOARD INFO
DE
DIGITAL CLOCK
A NDS
T ST
PILOT & AIRCRAFT DATE/&
DATE TITIME
T CO PILO M E
K E
ITUDE 2
(S)
I B UC SS

MN
ALT

d O
M an 4
R
L ATFO
P 55((SS))
LINE
ALT
ITU
DE S
ND ING C
ER
ENT T)
/L A
E
TAP 00 F
LA

NCH RING 0 M (3
UN

H ASU 9
IT
W GET z E LAU ME UP TO
CH

G R
C
SS
3
/L

PLA
D IN TA
AN

N S
LA DIU DS
SS
2
D

E A S TAN
PL

T
AR R R CKE
AT

U I BU B-C-D)
SQ NT
E SS
1
FO

N
IN CE OM (A-
RM

8
4 2IN SS
CENTERLINE
1 ND
H /L A
100-300 FT MEASURING TAPETAPE
MEASURING C
FL
N M
LAU ATFOR
IG
HT
LIN
E PL
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Align To Buckets TITUDE


5(S)
AL
Open Test Lane
SPACING = S ALTITUDES = S, 2(S), 5(S) LENGTH = 10(S)
1–4
LEFT 1B TOP
HANDLE
1C BACK S = 3 m (10 ft) 3, 6, 15 m (10, 20, 50 ft) 30 m (100 ft)
FRONT 1A 1D RIGHT
(4) OMNI STANDS
“A” BUCKET

S = 6 m (20 ft) 6, 12, 30 m (20, 40, 100 ft) 60 m (200 ft)


ALWAYS POINTING
TOWARD THE

(4) OMNI
LAUNCH/LAND
PLATFORM

E
LIN
TER

BUCKET STANDS
CEN

S = 9 m (30 ft) 9, 18, 45 m (30, 60, 150 ft) 90 m (300 ft)

WHITEBOARD INFO DIGITAL CLOCK


DE
PILOT & AIRCRAFT DATE/&
DATE TITIME
T CO PILO M E
(S)
TUDE 2 S
I
ALT

4
5(S) E
DE S T E RLIN
ALT
ITU CEN )
T APE 300 FT
LA

G M(
RIN
UN

H ASU TO 90
IT
W GET z E
CH

M UP
G R S
3
/L

D IN TA
AN

N S
LA DIU DS
S
2
D

E A S TAN
PL

T
AR R R CKE
AT

U I BU B-C-D)
SQ NT
E S
1
FO

N
IN CE OM (A-
RM

8
4 2IN S
CENTERLINE
1 ND
/L A
100-300 FT MEASURING TAPETAPE
MEASURING FL
IG
HT
N C H
LAU ATFOR
M Altitudes = Ground Distance Between Stands
PL
LIN
E
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Choose Lane Spacing for Onboard Cameras


Open Test Lane
Alignments should be so S

obvious that a quick look at the DE 2


(S) 4
ITU
ALT
captured image thumbnails 5(S)
z TOP
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Nested Landolt C Vision Test Chart

3
S
A
S LEFT ( L ) ( R ) RIGHT
2
S
ND
1 BOTTOM LEFT ( BL )
Gap size (mm)
40 mm
16 mm
6.4 mm
Gap size (inches)
1.58 in
0.63 in
0.25 in
Equivalent Avg. Human vision at 6 m (20 ft)
4.5 %
11 %
28 %

( BR ) BOTTOM RIGHT
| LA
2.6 mm 0.10 in 70 %

#3
1.0 mm 0.04 in 180 %
0.41 mm 0.016 in 440 %
For accurate calibration, the outer diameter of the largest Landolt C optotype should be 200 mm (7.9 in).

S
NCH (B)
LAU
FL
IG
HT
BOTTOM
LIN
E

An appropriate lane spacing is when a 2(S) hover allows reading at least the outer concentric C target two stands away.

EXCELLENT VIEW OKAY VIEW USE SHORTER LANE


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Posit
DE
2(S)
4
Traverse
ITU
ALT

Open Test Lane


z 5(S)

z
(MAN 2 | PAY 2)
S
z S
3
DE
ITU S
ALT
2
S
1
END
S RT |
STA
FL

5 Different Orbits in Every Lane Spacing


IG
HT
LIN
E

(S) = 10ft, 20ft, 30ft, or other rse


S

e
4
v
1–4
LEFT 1B TOP
HANDLE
1C BACK
Tra 5(S)

FRONT 1A 1D RIGHT DE
S S
3
(4) OMNI STANDS
“A” BUCKET ITU
ALWAYS POINTING
ALT
S
TOWARD THE
2
(4) OMNI
LAUNCH/LAND
PLATFORM

END
S
1
LIN
E S RT |
TER STA

BUCKET STANDS
7(S)
CEN FL
IG
HT
LIN
E

6(S) t
4

Orbi
WHITEBOARD INFO DIGITAL CLOCK ALT
ITU
DE S 5(S)

DE
PILOT & AIRCRAFT DATE/&
DATE TITIME
T CO PILO M E 5(S) S
S
3
S
2
1
S | END
START
FL
IG

CCW
HT zz
LIN
E CCW

(S)
DE 7
ALT
ITU zz CW
CW SS
CCW
zz
CCW

l
44

Spira
(S)
ALT
ITU
DE 6 zz CW
CW
(S)
DE 5
ITU
ALT T
IGHHT
FREEE
FR
FLIG
EFL
zz SS
33

LAND
LAND
LA

SS
22
UN

H SS
11
IT
W GET • 7(S) altitude
SS
z
2(S)
CH

FLFLIG
CCW
G R
IG H
HT T L
LININE
/L

IN TA
E

D
6(S) altitude
AN

S

ALIGN
N
LA DIU
NO
N-S
D

(S) LINE
TO
DE 2
P
TER
ITU E CEN

E A
ALT
4
PL

LAN S
THE

AR R R
VER

TOP
EL O

Reco
AT

5(S) altitude
LEV
4

-S
ND
HT A

NON
U

P
E
AIG
DE S 50FT

-STO
STR N

SQ NT
ITU
FO

FLY ON
ALT
z CW

NON
-S
TO 5(S)

TOP
P

IN CE
NO
RM

-S
N
-ST

NON
OP

8
• 2(S) altitude
DE X

4 2IN
10FT
3 ITU
z 3

AL
ALT S

IG
N
CENTERLINE
1 10FT
2 2
S

10FT
1
S
1
100-300 FT MEASURING TAPETAPE
MEASURING
• S altitude
SS | END
END START
10FT T|
STAR
12
FL
IG
HT
FL LIN
IG E
HT
LIN
E

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Position Test
MAN/PAY 1
• Hover stably in designated positions and orientations 1A

• Align with two buckets simultaneously at each position 1A 1A

CO

BR
NT

O
KE
IN
UO

N
• Basic maneuvers between positions

US
• Altitude S and 2(S) ALIGNED ALIGNED NOT ALIGNED

• Landing accuracy counts


• 20 alignments and targets in 1 lap MAN 1-5 BASIC MANEUVERING
S
ALIGN WITH BUCKETS
Align with 20 buckets long enough to
AL TITUDE
2(S)
4 capture a single image (NO ZOOM)
showing a continuous green ring inside
z 5(S) to determine successful alignment. The
z

numbers/letters are bucket identifiers.

zS S
3 PAY 1-5 PAYLOAD FUNCTIONALITY
ITU
DE
S
IDENTIFY VISUAL ACUITY TARGETS
ALT
2 Align with 20 buckets long enough to
capture a single image (FULL ZOOM)
ND
S
1 showing a continuous green ring AND
S R T|E
STA the increasingly small Concentric C gap
FL
IG
HT directions up to 5 deep in 8 different
LIN
E orientations.
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(MAN 2 | PAY 2)
Traverse Test
MAN/PAY 2
• Fly sideways along a line or object 1A

• Leftward and rightward directions to align with angled buckets 1A 1A

CO

BR
NT

O
KE
IN
UO

N
• Altitude S throughout

US
• Landing accuracy counts ALIGNED ALIGNED NOT ALIGNED

• 20 alignments and targets 2 laps


MAN 1-5 BASIC MANEUVERING
S ALIGN WITH BUCKETS
Align with 20 buckets long enough to
4 capture a single image (NO ZOOM)
showing a continuous green ring inside
5(S) to determine successful alignment. The
numbers/letters are bucket identifiers.

PAY 1-5 PAYLOAD FUNCTIONALITY


AL TITUDE
S S
3 IDENTIFY VISUAL ACUITY TARGETS
S
2 Align with 20 buckets long enough to
capture a single image (FULL ZOOM)
ND
S
1 showing a continuous green ring AND
S R T|E
STA the increasingly small Concentric C gap
FL
IG
HT directions up to 5 deep in 8 different
LIN
E orientations.
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Orbit Test
MAN/PAY 3
• Orbit around a designated point 1A

• Leftward and rightward directions to align with angled buckets 1A 1A

CO

BR
NT

O
KE
IN
UO

N
• Downward radius checks at start of each orbit

US
• Altitude S throughout ALIGNED ALIGNED NOT ALIGNED

• 20 alignments and targets in 4 laps


MAN 1-5 BASIC MANEUVERING
S ALIGN WITH BUCKETS
Align with 20 buckets long enough to
4 capture a single image (NO ZOOM)
showing a continuous green ring inside
DE S 5(S) to determine successful alignment. The
L TITU
A
numbers/letters are bucket identifiers.

S PAY 1-5 PAYLOAD FUNCTIONALITY


S
3 IDENTIFY VISUAL ACUITY TARGETS

S
2 Align with 20 buckets long enough to
capture a single image (FULL ZOOM)
S ND
1 showing a continuous green ring AND
T|E the increasingly small Concentric C gap
STAR
FL
IG
HT
directions up to 5 deep in 8 different
LIN
E orientations.
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Spiral Test
MAN/PAY 4
• Fly freely to align all around downward objects
CCW
z 1A

• Rotate leftward and rightward directions alternately 1A 1A

CO

BR
NT

O
KE
IN
UO

N
• Any proximity is allowed

US
• Any altitude is allowed ALIGNED ALIGNED NOT ALIGNED

• 20 alignments and targets in 1 lap


MAN 1-5 BASIC MANEUVERING
z CW S ALIGN WITH BUCKETS
CCW
z Align with 20 buckets long enough to
z CW 4 capture a single image (NO ZOOM)
showing a continuous green ring inside
to determine successful alignment. The
numbers/letters are bucket identifiers.

T
FLIGH
z PAY 1-5 PAYLOAD FUNCTIONALITY
FRE
E S
3 IDENTIFY VISUAL ACUITY TARGETS
LAND

S
2 Align with 20 buckets long enough to
capture a single image (FULL ZOOM)
S
1 showing a continuous green ring AND
S
the increasingly small Concentric C gap
directions up to 5 deep in 8 different
orientations.
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Recon Test
MAN/PAY 5
z
• Sustain speed over a line to establish stable hovers over objects CCW 1A
1A 1A
Downward and angled alignments at each end

CO

BR
NT

O
KE
IN
UO

N
• S altitude throughout

US
• 8(S) distance each way for 10 lengths

ALIGN
ALIGNED ALIGNED NOT ALIGNED
NO
• 80(S) total distance for trial N-S
TO
LINE P MAN 1-5 BASIC MANEUVERING
TER
• 20 alignments and targets in 5 laps LAN
EC EN
S ALIGN WITH BUCKETS
E
R TH
OVE

TOP
EL Align with 20 buckets long enough to
LEV
4

-S
D
T AN capture a single image (NO ZOOM)

NON
P
IGH

-STO
RA
ST NO showing a continuous green ring inside
FLY
z CW
N -S NON
TO 5(S) to determine successful alignment. The
TOP

NO P
numbers/letters are bucket identifiers.
-S

N
-ST
NON

OP

DE X
ITU
z 3
PAY 1-5 PAYLOAD FUNCTIONALITY
AL

AL T S
IG
N

IDENTIFY VISUAL ACUITY TARGETS


S
2 Align with 20 buckets long enough to
capture a single image (FULL ZOOM)
ND
S
1 showing a continuous green ring AND
SS T|E
STAR the increasingly small Concentric C gap
FL
IG
HT
directions up to 5 deep in 8 different
LIN
E orientations.
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Procedure: Complete 20 targets from a single postion at 2X over Bucket 3, with 180° rotations between every
target identification. Start at 2X altitude centered overStandard
Stand 3 facing down range.
Test Methods Alternate
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Unmanned 180° Systems
Aircraft up-
range and down-range to identify each designated target at 2X (below, near), 4X (up-range, mid), and 6X
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(down-range, far). When facing up-range, simultaneously align with BOTH Bucket 3 and Bucket 1C to ensure
the correct location and altitude. Identify as many concentric C gap orientations as possible on each designated
Add Sensor Panels for Cameral Pointing and Zooming Test
target or the key features of the other targets. Stopping at each bucket alignment is expected. A single image of
each bucket alignment and landing should be captured for verification if necessary. Continue until the trial is
complete or the timer expires.
Training and Evaluation VIS
UA
L&
Form Fill-in: Circle the number, letter, or word (shown in green) for each successfully aligned bucket and CO
LOR
accurate landing, or strike through if missed. Circle a concentric C gap direction (shown in blue) for each ACU
successfully identified target, or strike through if missed. Circle a FAULT (shown in red) and strike through the ITY
entire lap if there is any contact with an apparatus or the ground, or if the drone leaves the lane for any reason.
M
z DE OT
TE IO
1. Visual Acuity
TUDE
2( S) D CT N
IO
2. Color Acuity TI N
AL LIC
) HA E
3. Hazmat Label Identification
= 6(S LA ZMA
P LA NSE
4. Motion Detection ANGE BE T TE
S

ALIGN
R LS
5. Thermal Acuity FAR OB
J
TH
E
IN ECT AC RM

B
N
3

IG
TE S

A
UI AL

AL
RE OF TY
ST
2
= 2(S)
NGE
1 1C R RA
NEA
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Nested Landolt C Vision Test Chart

C A
( R ) RIGHT
LICENSE OBJECTS OF THERMAL
LEFT ( L )
PLATES INTEREST HAND WARMER

= 4(S) BOTTOM LEFT ( BL ) ( BR ) BOTTOM RIGHT


Gap size (mm) Gap size (inches) Equivalent Avg. Human vision at 6 m (20 ft)
40 mm 1.58 in 4.5 %
16 mm 0.63 in 11 %
6.4 mm 0.25 in 28 %

GE
2.6 mm 0.10 in 70 %

#3
1.0 mm 0.04 in 180 %
0.41 mm 0.016 in 440 %
For accurate calibration, the outer diameter of the largest Landolt C optotype should be 200 mm (7.9 in).

(B)
RAN BOTTOM
MID
*If your training aircraft camera has a limited range of motion, align with as many buckets as possible.
Pilot proficiency should only be compared using similar systems.
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Indoor Layout on Basketball/Tennis Courts


Training and Evaluation

Ceiling height determines maximum safe hover altitude (2X)

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Posit
DE
2(S)
4
Traverse
ITU
ALT

Training and Evaluation


z 5(S)

z
(MAN 2 | PAY 2)
S
z S
3
DE
ITU S
ALT
2
S
1
END
S RT |
STA

BOUNDARY: ±15 m (45 ft) or +50% ERROR ALLOWED FL


IG
HT
LIN
E

BOUNDARY
RADIUS: 10 m (30 ft)
LANE SPACING
rse
S

e
4
10 m (30 ft)
Trav 5(S)

DE
S S
3
BOUNDARY (+50%)
ITU
ALT
S
2
S
1
± 15 m (45 ft) END

LANE 6
S RT |
STA
FL
IG
HT
LIN
E

ORBIT LANE LENGTH


TRAVERSE 100 m (300 ft) S

BOUNDARY 4
t
Orbi
DE S 5(S)
ITU
ALT

S
3
BOUNDARY

BOUNDARY

BOUNDARY

BOUNDARY

BOUNDARY
S

S
2
LANE SPACING S
START
| END
1

3 m (10 ft)
FL
IG

CCW
HT zz
CCW
BUFFER ZONE

BUFFER ZONE

BUFFER ZONE

BUFFER ZONE

BUFFER ZONE

BUFFER ZONE
LIN
E

BOUDARY (+50%) zz CW
CW SS

±5 m (15 ft) CCW


zz
CCW

l
44

Spira
zz CW
CW

LANE LENGTH IGHHT


T
FREEE
FLIG
EFL
zz SS
33
30 m (100 ft)
FR

LAND
LAND
SS
22
SS
11
SS
z
FLFLIG
CCW
IG H
HT T L
LININE
E

ALIGN
NO
N-S
TO
LINE P
TER

LANE 1 LANE 2 LANE 3 LANE 4 LANE 5 VER


THE
LAN
E CEN S

TOP
EL O

Reco
LEV
4

-S
ND
HT A

NON
P
AIG

-STO
STR N

PROCTOR TABLE / POWER / CHARGING / WATER FLY ON

z CW

NON
-S
TO 5(S)

TOP
NO P

-S
N
-ST

NON
OP

DE X
ITU
z 3

AL
ALT S

IG
N
S
2
S
1
SS | END
START

12
FL

ORBIT PATH AND PILOT, VISUAL OBSERVER,


IG
HT

SENSOR PANELS LAUNCH/LAND OMNI BUCKET STANDS


LIN
E

TRAVERSE PATH AND FORM FILLER


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Open Area Scenarios with Directed Points of View


Training and Evaluation

ROOTOP

OBSTACLE / SUNNY

RECESSED
OPEN / SHADY

FLUSH

CONFINED

OPEN / SUNNY

WIDE AREA SEARCH VEHICLE INSPECTION BUILDING EXTERIOR


DHS Responder SEARCH
Familiarization Exercise
(DOWNWARD OBJECTS) (EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR) (DOWNWARD OBJECTS)

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Vehicle Inspection
Training and Evaluation
Establish a hover aligned directly over 20 VISUAL / COLOR ACUITY TARGETS INTERIOR UNDERBODY
top of the omni bucket stand on the (100 POINTS)
roof. The top bucket contains a number,
visual acuity target, hazmat label, or DOWNWARD
other operationally significant object. ANGLE VIEWS

Based on that initial target determine if


further inspection is warranted. There
VIN #
could be several vehicles in the scenario. SUSPICIOUS FEATURES
LICENSE PLATES

Inspect the A-B-C-D sides of the vehicle


in order starting with the front (A) side
to identify 20 targets with 5 levels of
WHEELWELL OBJECTS
acuity (1 point each up to 100 points). LISCENSE PLATES
Each side has a rooftop angled bucket,
UNDERBODY OBJECTS
exterior, interior, and underbody
locations to identify targets.

Perch on the ground to identity A Side Targets (Front): Rooftop Omni, License, VIN#, Interior, Interior
B Side Targets (Pass): Rooftop Omni, Exterior Feature, Underbody, Interior, Interior
underbody targets if necessary. This C Side Targets (Rear): Rooftop Omni, License, Exterior feature, Interior, Interior
demonstrates ability to maintain the D Side Targets (Driver): Rooftop Omni, Exterior Feature, Underbody, Interior, Interior THROUGH WINDOW GLARE
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Box Truck Inspection


Training and Evaluation
Establish a hover aligned directly over VIN NUMBER UNDERBODY
top of the omni bucket stand on the
roof. The top bucket contains a number,
visual acuity target, hazmat label, or
other operationally significant object.

Based on that initial target determine if


further inspection is warranted. There
could be several vehicles in the scenario.
LICENSE PLATES
Inspect the A-B-C-D sides of the vehicle
in order starting with the front (A) side
to identify 20 targets with 5 levels of
acuity (1 point each up to 100 points).
Each side has a rooftop angled bucket,
exterior, interior, and underbody
locations to identify targets.

Perch on the ground to identity A Side Targets (Front): Rooftop Omni, License, VIN#, Interior, Interior
B Side Targets (Pass): Rooftop Omni, Exterior Feature, Underbody, Interior, Interior
underbody targets if necessary. This C Side Targets (Rear): Rooftop Omni, License, Exterior feature, Interior, Interior
demonstrates ability to maintain the D Side Targets (Driver): Rooftop Omni, Exterior Feature, Underbody, Interior, Interior REAR CARGO EXTRA 10 TARGETS (50 PTS)
view and assist ground robots coming
down range to deal with the object. NIST, Gaithersburg, MD 75
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Fuel Truck / Rail Car Inspection


Training and Evaluation
Establish a hover aligned directly over INTERIOR OBSTRUCTIONS
VIN NUMBER, INTERIOR
top of the omni bucket stand on the
roof. The top bucket contains a number,
visual acuity target, hazmat label, or
other operationally significant object.

Based on that initial target determine if


further inspection is warranted. There
could be several vehicles in the scenario.
TOP VALVES

Inspect the A-B-C-D sides of the vehicle


in order starting with the front (A) side
to identify 20 targets with 5 levels of
acuity (1 point each up to 100 points).
Each side has a rooftop angled bucket,
exterior, interior, and underbody
locations to identify targets.

Perch on the ground to identity A Side Targets (Front): Rooftop Omni, License, VIN#, Interior, Interior
B Side Targets (Pass): Rooftop Omni, Exterior Feature, Underbody, Interior, Interior UNDERBODY EXTRA 10 TARGETS
underbody targets if necessary. This C Side Targets (Rear): Rooftop Omni, License, Exterior feature, Interior, Interior (50 POINTS)
demonstrates ability to maintain the D Side Targets (Driver): Rooftop Omni, Exterior Feature, Underbody, Interior, Interior
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Exterior Structure Search


Training and Evaluation

DOWNWARD TARGETS
• 4 OMNI STANDS ROOTOP
• 20 BUCKETS
• 100 POINTS

FORWARD TARGETS OBSTACLE / SUNNY


• 4 OMNI STANDS
• 20 BUCKETS RECESSED SHADY
• 100 POINTS

FLUSH

CONFINED

OPEN SIDE OF BUILDING

OPEN / SUNNY

20 DOWNWARD = 100 PTS 20 FORWARD = 100 PTS

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Open Test Lane


Fabrication Overview
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HANDLE
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FRONT 1A 1D RIGHT
(4) OMNI STANDS
“A” BUCKET

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Open Test Lane


Fabrication Overview

1–4
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1C BACK
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FRONT 1A 1D RIGHT

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MEASURING PRINT TARGET STICKERS PERCH ACUITY TARGETS STOW LANES IN STACKS TRANSPORT IN GOLF BAGS
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Stowing and Transport


Fabrication Overview
Stacking Lanes and Scenarios in Sets Transporting Multiple Lanes Hinged Stands Fold Into Buckets for Golf Bag Storage and Transport
(Top Bucket Handles Ready to Grab) (Stands and Buckets Stacked Separately) (2 Golf Bags per Lane)

STAND CADDIES FOR TRANSPORT ONLY GATE HINGES

A
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1A

2A

3A

ALUMINUM LEG (2) GOLF BAGS NEEDED PER LANE


EXTENSIONS
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Omni Bucket Stands


Fabrication Overview
Fabricate Stand:
[1] POST 10 x 10 x 15cm (4 x 4 x 6in) FLUSH WITH TOP
POST
[4] LEGS 5 x 10 x 30cm (2 x 4 x 12) with 45-degree tapers on both ends 1
cut tall on the miter saw with opposing tapers. TOP
[8] 7.5cm (3in) screws to affix the legs flush with the top of the POST.
Use 2 screws per leg through the tapered top end.
LEFT 1B HANDLE
1C BACK
Sticker Buckets: (download the sticker files here) FRONT 1A 1D RIGHT
[5] White buckets 7.5-liter (2-gallon) or 20cm (8in) diameter.

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LEG
[15] 8in diameter matte weatherproof polyester stickers.
[4] Big numbers inside each top bucket 1111 , 2222, 3333, 4444. TS
CKE E
[4] Big letters around each top bucket ABCD, ABCD, ABCD, ABCD. ” BU D TH
“A AR ND
ONLY THE NUMBERS
[5] Acuity targets inside all bottoms 1-1A-1B-1C-1D, 2-2A-2B-2C-2D, etc. ALL TOW H/LA E
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[2]Perch acuity targets inside and under bucket 1A only (see picture).

Affix Buckets to Stand


• Leave the carry handle on top numbered buckets.
• Remove the handles from all angled lettered buckets.
[2] 7.5cm (3 in) screws with washer heads attach top buckets into the post end grain.
This enables the handled bucket to carry the entire weight of the stand.
Both screws should go through the largest Concentric C in the target.
[10] 4cm (1-1/2in) screws with washer heads to affix the angled buckets.
Angled buckets should be touching the top bucket to support stacking.
Both screws should go through the green inscribed alignment ring.

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Washer Head Star/Torx Bit Screws


Fabrication Overview
LIGHT DUTY – IF BUILDING ONLY SHORT OMNI-STANDS HEAVY DUTY – TALLER/LARGER/HINGING APPARATUS FABRICATION
AND SHORT OMNI-STANDS TO KEEP THE TOOL BITS THE SAME (PREFERRED)
(100) #8 x 1-1/2in screws with WASHER HEADS
FOR ATTACHING BUCKETS (WASHER HEADS ARE ESSENTIAL) (100) 1/4in x 1-1/2in screws (T25 BIT) with WASHER HEADS – FOR ATTACHING BUCKETS
$10 per 175 count box (WASHER HEADS ARE ESSENTIAL)
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(100) 1/4in x 2-1/2in screws (T25 BIT) with WASHER HEADS – FOR ASSEMBLY OF LEGS TO
(100) #10 x 2-1/2in screws with WASHER HEADS POSTS
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Head-Partial-Thread-Yellow-Zinc-Coated-Cabinet-Screw-75-per-Box- (100) 1/4in x 4in screws (T25 BIT) with WASHER HEADS – FOR ALL HINGE JOINTS IN
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or
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PowerLag-Screw-4581820701007/206680927
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Powerlag/dp/B018JQFDLM/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3REZPBUZV1C5T&dchild=1&keywords=spax
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White/Black Buckets
Fabrication Overview
• Any 7.5-liter (2-gallon) or 20cm (8in) diameter buckets fit the printed stickers and disk
inserts perfectly

• White buckets for standard lanes (using white printed sticker target files) and embedding
into scenarios as s more obvious scoring system among operational tasks.

• Black buckets for embedding into scenarios (using black printed sticker target files) to hid
better in shadows.

ULINE 7.5-liter (2-gallon) Pail, $3 each, Need 20 per standard lane or scenario
Part# S-9941W (WHITE) for standard test lanes or S-9941B (BLACK)

WHITE: https://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-9941W/Pails/Plastic-Pail-2-Gallon-White

BLACK: https://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-9941BL/Pails/Plastic-Pail-2-Gallon-Black

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Stickers for Acuity Targets and Others


Fabrication Overview
• Any 20cm (8in) round sticker can work.

• Polyester waterproof stickers are very forgivable at first placement. They


can be easily removed and placed again if not quite centered or oriented
correctly.

• They are also waterproof so can last a long time outdoors in rain and sun.

• 50 stickers needed for a basic Open Area Lane lane or scenario. More if you DOWNLOAD WHITE OMNI BUCKET
want to Disk Inserts with operational sticker targets to randomize. STICKERS FILE HERE

• See POINTERS to download various sticker files to print for standard lanes
and scenarios.

ONLINE LABELS – 20cm (8in) round, waterproof polyester/matte 1A


100 sheets, $50, 50 sheets needed for a basic open lane or scenario

Part#: OL3033LP for Waterproof Polyester for Laser Printers (preferred)


https://www.onlinelabels.com/products/OL3033

Part#: OL3033WJ for Waterproof Matte for Inkjet Printers


https://www.onlinelabels.com/products/OL3033

DOWNLOAD BLACK OMNI BUCKET


STICKER FILE HERE

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Disk Inserts
Fabrication Overview
• Any 20cm (8in) round disk insert can work.

• Affix the visual acuity target stickers permanently inside the buckets at fabrication
time. Then use disk inserts to enable randomization of various operationally
significant objects of interest. Make your own too.

• Wood disks appear to be cheapest, easiest, and durable enough even though they
are relatively thin. PVC foam, plastic and metal are options may also work. TEMPORARY EASY TO
RANDOMIZE
DROP-IN
DISK INSERT IN SCENARIOS
• Affix different types on BOTH sides of the disks to change themes easily.
DOWNLOAD VEHICLE SCENARIO STICKER FILE
• Use one disk per stand. So 10 per lane/scenario (20 stickers) is plenty.

Wood 8in round disk x 0.1in thick (preferred)


Amazon, Juvale Unfinished Wood 8" Circle 10-Pack for DIY Crafts, Item# B07C49QVWK, 10-pack, $13
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Wood 8in round disk x 1/8in thick


Amazon, Craft Parts Direct, Item# PC080010, 10-pack, $17.
https://www.amazon.com/Natural-Unfinished-Round-Circle-Cutout/dp/B00YYCVBS0

Aluminum 8in round disk


American Metalcraft, Item#18908. 24 pack, $2.30 each, 6lbs total
https://www.amnow.com/product-category/pizza-supplies/separators/round-separators/
https://www.amnow.com/product/18908/

DOWNLOAD SEARCH SCENARIO DISK INSERTS


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Leveling Feet (Optional)


Fabrication Overview
Optional:

[4] Adjustable foot inserts (plastic/felt)

- Can level to 5-10 degrees in uneven ABOUT 10 DEGREES OF VARIABILITY


parking areas or clump grass fields.

- Can protect improved flooring like


basketball or tennis courts.

- Can protect the roof of a rented vehicle


scenario.

PROTECTS FLOORS OR CAR ROOF IF NECESSARY

Swivel Furniture Leg


Levelers - Adjustable
Leveling Feet Glide
for Tables Chairs
Cabinets Workbench
DRILL HOLE NEAR INNER EDGE
Shelving Rack
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dp/B07RXHRKB7/ref=dp_ce
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Leg Extensions for Uneven Terrain (Optional)


Fabrication Overview

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Leg Extensions for Uneven Terrain (Optional)


Fabrication Overview
2.5 x 10 x 30cm (1 x 4 x 12in) wood
leg extensions can level in any terrain

A) WIDE VELCRO STRIPS STAPLED to the OPTIONAL


underside of the legs and one face of the ALUMINUM DRILL HOLE AT
EXTRUSION LEG CENTER OF LEG FIRST
extensions can provide enough strength
EXTENSIONS
and adjustment to level in ANY TERRAIN.

B) SLOTS can slide on hanger bolts twice as


thick as the wood extension and tighten
wing nuts on underside of legs. DRILL HOLE AT CENTER OF LEG FIRST

THEN DRAW CENTERLIN


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Launch/Land Platform
Any thin panel of PVC or wood laminates can be used. Need 2 sheets for
Fabrication Overview
landing.
24 INCH PLATFORM FOR SMALLER DRONES 1) Use a long straight
Home Depot, 1/4 in x 24 in x 4 ft White PVC Trim, 1 per, $16 each edge across both
https://www.homedepot.com/p/1-4-in-x-24-in-x-4-ft-White-PVC-Trim-1506278/301230763
diagonals to mark the
(4) OMNI STANDS panel center.
Amazon, Online Metal Supply, Expanded PVC Sheet 3mm x 24" x 48", White (3-Pack), $48,
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Y4495LS/?coliid=I39TE4NX5CNOQC&colid=24KBO1BGJ06L5&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov
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12 INC 2) Insert a short screw
[1] ROLL WHITE 2 IN WIDE DUCT TAPE FOR HINGE ON BOTH SIDES OF PANELS &
CABLE TIES at the intersection and
https://www.amazon.com/Gorilla-6025302-White-Tough-
Wide/dp/B07LFZF9KN/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=white+3in+duct+tape&qid=1585934432&sr=8-6 mark the 12 inch radius.
WHITEBOARD SYNCED
ATE/TI CLOCK
[1] ¼ IN DRILL BIT FOR ROPE HOLES IN FOLDING SENSOR PANEL A-FRAMES
CODE D
3) Loop and adjust a
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Yellow/dp/B0045PQ762/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=drill+bit+set&qid=1585934827&sr=8-5 series of cable ties
[1] ¼ IN POLY ROPE x 100 FT FOR A-FRAME BOTTOM TO LIMIT 90 DEGREE OPEN ANGLE (TIE around the screw while
KNOTS OUTSIDE HOLES) pulling the loop tight
https://www.amazon.com/Lehigh-Group-DF4100W-P-Df4100Hd-
Braided/dp/B000SKZND6/ref=sr_1_13?dchild=1&keywords=1.4in+poly+rope+100ft&qid=1585934671&sr=8-13 with the tip of the thick
ACUITY TARGET marker at the 12 inch
[1] SCISSOR TO CUT EXCESS POLY ROPE AND EXCESS DUCT TAPE
https://www.amazon.com/Acelone-Stainless-Multi-function-Scissors- radius.
Vegetables/dp/B07K72PHLS/ref=sr_1_8?dchild=1&keywords=scissors&qid=1588007052&s=industrial&sr=1-8
FOLDING 48 INCH LANDING
[1] 1-1/2 IN PADDLE BIT FOR CARRY THUMB HOLES ON TOP PLATFORM CAN BE CONSTRUCTED 4) Rotate the marker tip
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12 INCH RADIUS CIRCLE IT SAME AS SENSOR PANEL A-FRAME
Spade/dp/B0001LQYIU/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=paddle+bit+large&qid=1585935081&sr=8-5
W GET possible dimension.
ON G R BUT WITHOUT THE BOTTOM ROPE
[1] SHARPIE MAGNUM MARKER FOR 12IN RADIUS CENTER CIRCLE (USE A CENTER SCREW AND D IN TA
48 INCH PLATFORM N S CONSTRAINTS.
ADJUSTABLE LOOP OF CABLE TIES)
E LA DIU 5) Kneel on the landing
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QUA TER FOLD WITH STICKERS ON INSIDE as a counter-weight and
S N ACROSS THE TAPE HINGE SEAM push away from your
[1] WHITEBOARD AND THICK MARKERS
8IN CE
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1
STOWING AND TRANSPORT circular mark all the
[1] DIGITAL CLOCK SYNCED TO NIST TIME 100-300 FT MEASURING TAPE
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each bucket alignment and landing should be captured for verification if necessary. Continue until the trial is
complete or the timer expires.
Sensor Panels for Point and Zoom Camera Tests
Form Fill-in: Circle the number, letter, or word (shown in green) for each successfully aligned bucket and
Fabrication Overview
accurate landing, or strike through if missed. Circle a concentric C gap direction (shown in blue) for each VIS
UA
successfully identified target, or strike through if missed. Circle a FAULT (shown in red) and strike through the L&
entire lap if there is any contact with an apparatus or the ground, or if the drone leaves the lane for any reason. CO
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*If your training aircraft camera has a limited range of motion, align with as many buckets as possible.
Pilot proficiency should only be compared using similar systems.

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Sensor Panels for Point and Zoom Camera Tests


Fabrication Overview WATCH MOVIE OF ASSEMBLY PROCESS HERE
Any thin panel of PVC or wood laminates can be used, although the PVC will last longer.
CENTERS OF 8 IN
Home Depot, 1/4 in x 24 in x 4 ft White PVC Trim (the picture isn’t quite reflective of the product), $16 each CIRCLE STICKERS
Need 6 sheets for Sensor panels and 2 sheets for foldable 4ft landing per lane.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/1-4-in-x-24-in-x-4-ft-White-PVC-Trim-1506278/301230763

Amazon, Online Metal Supply, Online Metal Supply Expanded PVC Sheet 3mm x 24" x 48", White, 3-pack, $48, 8 in

7 in
Need 6 sheets for Sensor panels and 2 sheets for foldable 4ft landing per lane. LAY FLAT TO TAPE HINGE Diam
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Y4495LS/?coliid=I39TE4NX5CNOQC&colid=24KBO1BGJ06L5&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it_im ON UNDER SIDE FIRST. i n
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[1] ROLL WHITE 2 IN WIDE DUCT TAPE FOR HINGE ON BOTH SIDES OF PANELS i n
https://www.amazon.com/Gorilla-6025302-White-Tough- 24
Wide/dp/B07LFZF9KN/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=white+3in+duct+tape&qid=1585934432&sr=8-6 in
15 LEAVES 3 INCH TOP AND

7 in
[1] ¼ IN DRILL BIT FOR ROPE HOLES IN FOLDING SENSOR PANEL A-FRAMES n
https://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-DW1354-14-Piece-Titanium- 6i BOTTOM BORDERS FOR
Yellow/dp/B0045PQ762/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=drill+bit+set&qid=1585934827&sr=8-5 TAPE AND GRASS

[1] ¼ IN POLY ROPE x 100 FT FOR A-FRAME BOTTOM TO LIMIT 90 DEGREE OPEN ANGLE (TIE KNOTS OUTSIDE HOLES)
https://www.amazon.com/Lehigh-Group-DF4100W-P-Df4100Hd-
Braided/dp/B000SKZND6/ref=sr_1_13?dchild=1&keywords=1.4in+poly+rope+100ft&qid=1585934671&sr=8-13 ROPES LIMIT TO 90 DEGREES
THROUGH HOLES WITH
[1] SCISSOR TO CUT EXCESS POLY ROPE AND EXCESS DUCT TAPE KNOTS ON BOTH ENDS
https://www.amazon.com/Acelone-Stainless-Multi-function-Scissors-
Vegetables/dp/B07K72PHLS/ref=sr_1_8?dchild=1&keywords=scissors&qid=1588007052&s=industrial&sr=1-8
ROUTE ROPES THROUGH
[1] 1-1/2 IN PADDLE BIT FOR CARRY THUMB HOLES ON TOP TOP THUMB HOLE TO
https://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-DW1586-2-Inch-6-Inch- CARRY SEVERAL
Spade/dp/B0001LQYIU/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=paddle+bit+large&qid=1585935081&sr=8-5

[40] CHEMICAL HAND WARMERS 4X5IN (FOLD IN HALF TO MAKE THINNER TARGET)
https://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-14298B/Hand-and-Foot-Warmers/Super-HotHands-Hand-and-Body-Warmers-Bulk-Pack
OR MAKE IT ONE LONG ROPE WITH 4
[1] STAPLE GUN AND STAPLERS TO ATTACH THE THERMAL TARGETS TO THE PVC PANELS
https://www.amazon.com/Staple-Manual-Nail-1800-
KNOTS TO FUCNTION AS A CARRY
Staples/dp/B07HMY19D1/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=staple+gun&qid=1585942220&sr=8-6 HANDLE THROUGH THE THUMB HOLE

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Sensor Panels for Point and Zoom Camera Tests


Fabrication Overview

Thermal acuity circular hole patterns. The large holes are 1 inch
diameter and small holes are 1/2 inch diameter. One of the 8
directions is missing, like the gap on the visual acuity targets.
There is a sticker template to drill through in the Disk Insert file.

A simpler approach is to fold a hand warmer into roughly a line


and staple it to the panel vertical, horizontal, or diagonal

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Miscellaneous Items
Fabrication Overview
[1] 90M (300FT) MEASURING TAPE CENTERLINE - $30
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Stanley-300-ft-Tape-Measure-34-
762/100318954?mtc=Shopping-VF-F_D25T-G-D25T-25_90_Hand_Tools- S

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to end to ensure a straight line. These are also used to hold down the Sensor
A-Frame ropes, landing or banners.
https://www.amazon.com/Hikemax-7075-Aluminum-Tent-
Stakes/dp/B07H2WTZT5/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=1JW6IEQDW4IG7&dchild=1& S = SPACING 10(S) LENGTH S, 2(S), 5(S) ALTITUDES
keywords=tent+stakes+lightweight&qid=1585935504&sprefix=tent+stakes%
2Caps%2C413&sr=8-1- S = 3 m (10 ft) 30 m (100 FT) 3, 6, 15 m (10, 20, 50 ft)
spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyUklJNVRTUFg2UUx
S = 6 m (20 ft) 60 m (200 FT) 6, 12, 30 m (20, 40, 100 ft)
LJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNjQ3MzcwMktNT1Y2Q1ZWWDJTSSZlbmNyeXB0ZW
RBZElkPUEwNjQwMDc1MjgzTEFWWFlYMEM5TiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F S = 9 m (30 ft) 90 m (300 FT) 9, 18, 45 m (30, 60, 150 ft)
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Helpful Tools
Fabrication Overview

A miter saw with physical guides (2x4s or 4x4s) placed at the most used lengths (12in, 24in, 48in at least) provides quick and precise replication of cuts. Also, MEASURE AND MARK THE
MITER SAW to replicate the 45-degree taper cuts to coincide with the end cuts exactly. Cut blunt lengths then taper. When the tool is marked, its easier. Foldable table and wheels for
mobility are bonus features. The frame is screwed up from under the table. The strap shown stows the legs when folded for rolling. For several lanes, this is worth the effort.

FOR FASTENING BUCKETS

MISC TOOL CASE MISC TOOL CASE ROLLER BOX SQUARE 8-10 INCH BIT EXTENDER
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