Drone Vocabulary Part 1

An instrument within the drone’s central processing unit that measures acceleration. This is primarily used for flight stabilization purposes.

• Throttle

• (Sport Mode)

• Throttle Sensor

• Accelerometer:

In aviation, AGL refers to the height or altitude of the drone as compared to the ground surface. If a drone is flying 250 feet above a 100-foot building, the AGL is 350 feet.

• Above Ground Level

• (About Ground Level)

• {Almost Ground Level}

• (Altitude Grade Level)

In this flight mode, the drone maintains a consistent altitude through its onboard barometric pressure sensor. However, the pilot can still control the roll, pitch, and yaw in this setting.

• Pitch Stabalizer

• Altitude Adjustment knob

• Altitude Hold Function

• Aviation Senor

A nonprofit, self-supporting organization that promotes model aviation, including drones, and drone use as a recreational activity.

• Academy of Drone Aviation

• Academy of Model Aeronautics

• DroneDeploy

• Aeronautical Institute

Abbreviation for Atti or Attitude Mode, wherein the drone will maintain a consistent altitude.

• (C Mode)

• Altitude up Mode

• B Mode

• A mode

The standard for drone operations, drones that are pre-built, or require minimal assembly before flying

• (Model Drone

  MD)

• BNR (box and Ready)

• (Pre Packaged Drone)

• Almost Ready to Fly

A service in which air traffic controllers on the ground direct traffic within controlled airspace, and advise those in non-controlled airspace. These individuals are trained and administered by the FAA.

• KFC

• TCA

• NBA

• ATC

The maximum weight of the drone, including batteries and other add-ons.

• All Weight up

• Max Load

• Overload

• Weight Limit

The International Civil Aviation Organization classifies autonomous aircraft as, “unmanned aircraft that does not allow pilot intervention in the management of the flight.”

• Aerospace flight

• Autonomous Aircraft

• Unidentified Flying Aircraft

• VR Aircraft

Drone feature that allows the flight to continue without manual control by the pilot.

• Autopilot

• Manuel Override

• Single Operator

• PIC (Pilot In Command)