# TCDS R00033LA: Airobotics Inc.

- Type: Type certificate data sheet
- Status: Current
- Holder: Airobotics Inc.
- Revision: 0
- Revised: September 5, 2023
- Product: Aircraft, Unmanned Aircraft System
- Certification basis: Part 21
- Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/b0/65/b0655a6d8ba49dbba66c14137148280513355f5baf090747197ad62515c32d1f
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID174550037420230906222851.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/R00033LA

## Models (1)

As the data sheet lists them.

- OPTIMUS 1-EX

## What the data sheet says

Some pages are OCR from the scanned FAA data sheet. OCR can misread letters and numbers.

```text
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION 
 
 
 
 
 
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. R00033LA 
 
 
This data sheet, which is part of Type Certificate No. R00033LA, prescribes conditions and limitations under 
which the product for which the type certificate was issued meets the airworthiness requirements of the Title 14, 
Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR). 
 
Type Certificate Holder Airobotics Inc.  
411 Waverley Oaks Rd Suite 114 
Waltham, MA 02452 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Page No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7    8 
Rev. No.  0  0  0  0 0  0  0  0 
R00033LA 
Rev. 0 
Airobotics Inc. 
OPTIMUS 1-EX 
September 5, 2023

R00033LA                           Page 2 of 8                                                                                        
 
 
 
I. Model OPTIMUS 1-EX (Special Class) Approved September 5, 2023 
 
 
Low Risk UA This is a low risk Unmanned Aircraft (UA) comprised of the aircraft, 
the removable battery, and the removable sensors/payloads. 
UA Configuration Rotorcraft 
Unmanned Aircraft Dimensions Dimensions (without propellers): 29.9 in. x 29.9 in. x 15.2 in. 
(with propellers): 49.6 in. x 49.6 in. x 15.2 in. 
 
Battery 8S 23.2 Amp Hour (Ah) LiPo type battery 
The max voltage is 33.6 Volts, Nominal voltage 29.6 Volts (VDC) and 
the capacity is 23.2 Ah or 686.72 Watt hours 
Battery ambient operating temperature = 39.6-97.2degF” (4.2° – 36.2 °C) 
 
 
Motor Manufacturer: T-Motor 
Part Number (P/N): AU05529-CW/AU05530-CCW 
Type: Permanent magnet brushless DC 
Number of Motors: 4 
 
 
Motor Limits Max Thrust: 11.9 lbs. /axis is at 24V (4 total 47.6 lbs.) 
 
 
Propeller Manufacturer: T-Motor 
Propeller P/N: 001310-CW/001311-CCW 
Number of Blades: 2 per propeller 
Diameter: 28 in. 
Type: Fixed Pitch (9.2 degrees pitch) 
 
 
Propeller limits Approved Optimal operational 1500 – 3700 rpm 
 
 
 
Groundspeed Limits Vno Maximum cruise groundspeed: 27.2 knots 
 
 
Center of Gravity (C.G.) Range X (forwards/aft)  +1.18 in. to -1.18 in. 
(+ 3.0 cm to – 3.0 cm) 
Y (port/starboard) + 0.39 in. to - 0.39 in. 
(+ 1.0 cm to – 1.0 cm)

R00033LA                           Page 3 of 8                                                                                        
 
 
 
Empty Weight C.G. Range N/A 
 
The UA is authorized to fly with the approved Payloads only. 
The above-stated C.G. Range covers all payload configurations. 
Flights without a payload are not authorized. 
 
 
 
 
Figure 1: C.G Range 
 
Datum of the OPTIMUS 1-EX UA at Winch Ball Center 
 
 
  
 
 
 
Figure 2: UA Dimensions-1

R00033LA  Page 4 of 8
Measurements - Motor to Motor  Measurements - Prop Tip to Prop Tip
29.9 in (760 mm)
49.6 in (1260 mm)
70.2 in (1783 mm)
Figure 3: UA Dimensions-2
1020 PR
Figure 4: UA Axes Origin

R00033LA                           Page 5 of 8                                                                                        
 
 
 
Leveling Means Place the aircraft (with landing legs installed) on a flat level surface. 
Maximum Weights Max gross takeoff weight: 23.1 lbs. ± 0.4 lbs. (10.5 ± 0.2 kg.) 
Empty Weight Empty weight (with battery, no Pl): 18.9 lbs. ± 0.4 lbs. (8.6 ± 0.2 Kg.) 
(Pl – Payload) 
Payload Capacity Up to 3.3 lbs. (1.5 kg.) 
Command and Control Information Cellular connectivity to Airobotics Cloud for automated operations. 
Flight Termination System (FTS) using Lora transmitter and 
Manual Control of the UA using Futaba RC with Lora transmitter. 
 
Command and Control Frequencies 4G/LTE cellular bands: B2 (FDD 1900), B4 (FDD 1700/AWS) B12 
(FDD 700ac), B13 (FDD 700c), B14 (FDD 700PS), B66 
(FDD1700/AWS-3), B71 (FDD 600) 
LoRa Transmitter on 902 to 928 MHz 
 
Minimum Crew One UA Pilot 
Max. Operating Altitude 1404 ft (429 m) ASL 
Min. Operating Altitude 107 ft. AGL (does not include takeoff and landing phases of flight) 
Flight Endurance In accordance with Unmanned Aircraft Flight Manual (UFM) for 
specific environment (US-OPT2-O-003 Rev. IR dated August 
29, 2023). 
Flight Limitations This UA must be operated in accordance with an FAA approved UFM 
(US-OPT2-O-003 Rev. IR dated 29-August-2023) 
 
Serial Numbers Approved UA 354 to UA 358 
Reliability Category RC-B 
Certification Basis 14 CFR 21.17(b). The certification basis is documented in Federal 
Register Notice 2022-06380. 
Date of Application for Type Certificate September 25, 2019 
TC Issue Date September 5, 2023 
Production Basis Production Certificate NONE.   
Note: because the FAA has not issued a Production Certificate, before original 
airworthiness certification of each aircraft (UAS) an FAA representative must 
perform a detailed inspection for workmanship, materials, conformity with the 
approved technical data, and check of the flight characteristics.  In the event of 
an application for a standard airworthiness certificate or, if an applicant intends 
to produce a new aircraft under 14CFR 21.183(d), and the applicant is 
manufacturing, building of assembling to another person’s type certificate, the 
applicant must provide written evidence of permission from the type certificate 
holder.  Conduct for such activity without written evidence of permission may 
be a violation of 49 U.S.C. 44704(a)(3).

R00033LA                           Page 6 of 8                                                                                        
 
 
 
Environmental Environmental compliance in accordance with the published Rule of 
Particular Applicability, “Final Rule for Airobotics Model Optimus 1- 
EX (July 3, 2023)” [July 3, 2023], which can be found through the 
Noise page in the FAA’s Office of Environment and Energy webpage, 
or using the following URL: 
https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/apl/aee/nois 
e/uas_noise_certification 
 
 
Type Design The UA Type Design consists of the aircraft, payloads (sensors), and 
battery. See Optimus 1-EX UAS MDL and Type design Data, 
OPT2.TC-M-167, Rev. 06 dated 02-August-2023. 
 
 
Associated Elements (AE) The AE identified in document, Airobotics AE Interface Document 
OPT2.TC-P-459, Rev. IR dated 04-May-2023, was used during type 
certification. All AE, including those identified in the AE interface 
document, require FAA approval for operations and must not 
invalidate the type certification. 
 
FAA Flight Standards may coordinate any AE changes proposed by an 
operator with the appropriate AIR Certification Branch in order to 
determine any potential effects to the TC or UFM.

R00033LA                           Page 7 of 8                                                                                        
 
 
 
NOTES: 
NOTE 1 A current weight and balance report, including a list of equipment 
included in the certificated empty weight and loading instructions, 
when necessary, must be provided for each aircraft at the time of 
original certification. 
 
NOTE 2 All placards required by either the FAA-approved Unmanned Aircraft 
Flight Manual, the applicable operating rules, or the Certification 
Basis must be installed as specified. 
 
NOTE 3 This aircraft shall be maintained in accordance with the Airobotics 
Optimus 1-EX UA maintenance manual, or other methods approved or 
accepted by the FAA (UMM OPT2-M-004 Rev IR, dated 01-August- 
2023). 
 
NOTE 4 UA shall be operated under 14 CFR part 91 or 107, operating 
requirements, as mitigated. Operations shall be conducted in 
accordance with authorizations, exemptions or waivers of flight 
regulations applicable to the operation, including but not limited to 14 
CFR § 91.113, issued by the Administrator and specific to the intended 
operation, including geographical and environmental limitations. 
 
NOTE 5 This UA is considered a ‘Low-Risk UA’ based on its design and 
Concept of Operations (CONOPS); the type certificate was issued 
accordingly using durability and reliability testing. 
 
NOTE 6 Any change to the operating limitations must be evaluated by the FAA 
Aircraft Certification Service’s Certification Branch for this TC to 
determine whether it is a major change per § 21.93. 
 
NOTE 7 This UA has not been shown to meet the requirements of the applicable 
comprehensive and detailed airworthiness code as provided by Annex 8 
to the Convention on International Civil Aviation. 
 
NOTE 8 The FAA Flight Standards will grant operating approvals based on the 
CONOPS and the reliability category achieved by demonstrations 
conducted during the UA’s type certification testing. 
 
NOTE 9 All Associated Elements must be evaluated and receive an FAA 
operational approval. 
 
NOTE 10 Operations of this aircraft over human beings are prohibited unless 
such operations are approved by the FAA. (i.e. 14 CFR 107.140) 
 
NOTE 11 The Approval of the Type Design is applicable to these aircraft 
serial numbers only.  The Type Design as defined in the MDL 
(OPT2.TC-M-167 Rev. 06, dated 02-August-2023), to include 
drawing revision levels, may not be used for any further 
certification or manufacturing purposes.

R00033LA                           Page 8 of 8                                                                                        
 
 
 
NOTE 12 These unmanned aircraft must be Part 89 Compliant at issuance of 
an Airworthiness Certificate. 
 
 
END
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