Drone Vocab 1

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An unmanned aerial vehicle is an aircraft without a human pilot and a type of unmanned vehicle.

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drone

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Altitude above ground under UAV.

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AGL

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Service by FAA-certified personnel for monitoring and controlling air traffic in a specific area, needed for larger drones.

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ATC

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Operating an unmanned aircraft beyond the pilot’s line of sight requires a special FAA permit and usually a spotter.

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BVLOS

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Agency under US DOT regulating civil aviation safety.

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FAA

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Remote controller of the drone sends inputs to speed controls and motors for movement.

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flight controller

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Vision system for UAVs to detect and avoid obstacles. Used in Parrot Mini Mambo Drones to prevent collisions.

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obstacle avoidance

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UAV or drone for mass market.

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hobby drone

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High-end UAVs with advanced tech and separate camera sales.

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professional drone

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Drone's front moves up and down.

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pitch