Flight Controllers Quiz

________________ is a device which measures the barometric pressure or air pressure.

________ ________ is a mini-computer which usually has numerous sensors such as a gyroscope, accelerometer, magnetometer, barometer and a GPS sensor making it possible for a drone to fly by keeping it stable.

________________ is a reference point in physical space used for purposes of navigation, otherwise known as a landmark.

________________ is the total area which can be captured by a movable sensor.

________________ is a pressure sensor used to measure the aircraft’s altitude.

___________ ________ refers to being navigated and maneuvered by a computer, without a need for human control or intervention under normal conditions.

________________ is a feature in a software program which uses the global positioning system or radio frequency identification to define geographical boundaries.

________________ is the angular cone perceivable by a sensor at a particular time instant.

What is the purpose of an altimeter in drone technology?

• measuring air pressure

• capturing images

• communicating with other drones

• controlling flight direction

What does autonomous flight refer to in the context of drones?

• Flying in a group formation

• Being navigated by a computer without human intervention

• Being controlled by a human pilot

• Following a predetermined flight path