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- 7. Global Navigation Satellite System
- 9. This Washington State company is a leading manufacturer of camera movement systems, unique camera drones, and camera stabilizers for cinematography.
- 12. It is a collaboration between the FAA and and private companies in support of UAS integration into national airspace.
- 13. A procedure to link the drone to the controller.
- 14. The sole company in the world producing aerial, water-surface, and underwater robotic devices.
- 15. Cinematic move; raising or lowering altitude in a straight line, typically no side-to-side motion. Slowly tilting to keep common target centered in frame.
- 17. TFR
- 19. A method used to control a drone from the pilot's perspective, as if they were onboard.
- 21. An unmanned aircraft that can fly autonomously or be controlled remotely.
- 24. The combined amount of force from a propeller and a motor which generates lift.
- 25. A remote sensing technology that measures distance by illuminating a target with laser light and analyzing the reflected light.
- 27. In photography refers to the camera's sensitivity to light, impacting the brightness of photos.
- 28. A notice provided to warn aircraft and pilots of any possible hazards or flight restrictions at a specific location or along a flight route.
- 29. Maker of MicroSD cards for media storage in drones.
- 30. Small (nano/micro ) sized quadcopters, Inexpensive and a good size to start with for most beginners.
- 34. Mode allows the DJI drone to fly and maneuver twice as fast as normal and w/o obstacle avoidance.
- 36. The capability of a drone to operate and navigate without direct human input.
- 37. An area where drone flights are restricted or prohibited.
- 44. A format for reporting weather information, typically, data for temperature, dew point, wind direction and speed, precipitation, cloud cover and heights, visibility, and barometric pressure.
- 45. Unintended flight outside of operational boundaries (altitude/airspeed/lateral), often the result of a failure of the control element or onboard systems, or both.
- 46. Drone manufacturer located in Redwood City, California.
- 47. Distinctive color of this drone's EVO models.
- 48. A multirotor drone with six motors
- 50. Tripod mode
- 51. NFL team whose game was disrupted by a legally prohibited flight of an unregistered drone during a December National Football League (NFL) playoff game. Pilot has been sentenced to a fine and placed on probation for his smorgasbord of offenses.
- 52. Established in 2011 in France, one of the top drone companies in the world, providing innovative drone technology and services for commercial and industrial use.
- 53. Kind of drone than can detect and photograph heat. Used for Search & Rescue.
- 55. A satellite navigation technique used to enhance the precision of position data derived from satellite-based positioning systems (like GPS).
- 56. Where Autel drones are manufactured.
- 58. A specific geographical location, defined by coordinates, that a drone is programmed to fly to as part of a predetermined flight path.
- 61. State readying paint spraying drones to fight grafiti.
- 62. A vision system that allows UAVs to detect obstacles in its path and avoid collisions.
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- 1. This app will help you with weather conditions, no-fly zones, air traffic info and so much more.
- 2. Global Navigation Satellite System
- 3. A crew member who assists the UAS pilot in the duties associated with collision avoidance.
- 4. A standard rating that defines the levels of sealing effectiveness of electrical enclosures against intrusion from foreign bodies and moisture.
- 5. A virtual geographic boundary, defined by GPS or RFID technology, that enables software to trigger a response when a drone enters or leaves a particular area.
- 6. A type of airspace of defined dimensions within which ATC services are provided.
- 8. DJI's top of the line model.
- 10. This app tells you everything you as a drone photographer could ever need to know about the weather conditions.
- 11. The US company’s main focus is on providing unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for military and commercial applications.
- 15. The person responsible for the operation and safety during flight of an unmanned aerial vehicle.
- 16. Dà Jiāng Chuàngxīn
- 18. A type of battery favored by most drone manufacturers due to its low weight and maximized charge capacity and power.
- 20. A comprehensive program aimed at evaluating and integrating commercial unmanned aerial systems (UAS) technology for the Department of Defense (DoD) use.
- 22. Beyond VLOS
- 23. A permit/waiver issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) allowing a public operator to perform specific UAS operations.
- 26. Yaw: the ________ of a drone around its vertical axis.
- 31. A California-based technology solutions company that has been developing and manufacturing defense and public safety drones for over four decades.
- 32. A device used to measure the drone's velocity, orientation, and gravitational forces, utilizing a combination of accelerometers and gyroscopes. Essential for flight stability and navigation.
- 33. Swiss company that manufactures heavy-lift drones for industrial applications. Wingtra drones are capable of carrying up to 60 kg of payload, making them ideal for tasks such as surveying, mapping, and inspection.
- 35. Aquila16 1S Brushless Quadcopter with Altitude Hold Function, 8 Mins Flight, 200m Distance, 3 Flight Speed Modes, Built-in Propeller Guard, for Teens Adults FPV Beginner to Fly Indoor Outdoor
- 38. A drone that generates lift through rotor blades instead of wings.
- 39. "Small" unmanned aircraft, such as drones, controlled by an operator on the ground.
- 40. Motors that have permanent magnets that rotate around a fixed armature, eliminating problems that could be associated with connecting current regarding a moving part.
- 41. The requirement for drone operators to maintain direct visual contact with their aircraft during flight.
- 42. A well-known French drone company that has a range of drones for various applications, including aerial photography, videography, racing, agriculture, construction, and public safety.
- 43. URL of Drone Racing League website.
- 49. The regulatory requirement and feature for drones to broadcast identification and location information while in flight.
- 54. The ability to change a critical component of a drone (such as batteries or storage media) without shutting down the system, allowing for extended operational time and flexibility.
- 57. These Swiss-made drones are also known for their high-precision aerial surveying capabilities and their long flight times.
- 59. State which recently busted 150 people in a huge drone contraband prison operation.
- 60. These Texas-made drones are used for precision agricultural spraying - are crop dusters going to be obsolete?