Drones, Drones, Drones

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  1. 2. A satellite navigation technique used to enhance the precision of position data derived from satellite-based positioning systems (like GPS).
  2. 3. A type of battery favored by most drone manufacturers due to its low weight and maximized charge capacity and power.
  3. 4. 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.
  4. 6. TFR
  5. 7. Global Navigation Satellite System
  6. 8. 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.
  7. 9. State readying paint spraying drones to fight grafiti.
  8. 10. Motors that have permanent magnets that rotate around a fixed armature, eliminating problems that could be associated with connecting current regarding a moving part.
  9. 12. This Washington State company is a leading manufacturer of camera movement systems, unique camera drones, and camera stabilizers for cinematography.
  10. 13. URL of Drone Racing League website.
  11. 15. The sole company in the world producing aerial, water-surface, and underwater robotic devices.
  12. 16. "Small" unmanned aircraft, such as drones, controlled by an operator on the ground.
  13. 19. These Swiss-made drones are also known for their high-precision aerial surveying capabilities and their long flight times.
  14. 21. An area where drone flights are restricted or prohibited.
  15. 22. Yaw: the ________ of a drone around its vertical axis.
  16. 25. Maker of MicroSD cards for media storage in drones.
  17. 27. A drone that generates lift through rotor blades instead of wings.
  18. 28. The capability of a drone to operate and navigate without direct human input.
  19. 30. 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.
  20. 32. Small (nano/micro ) sized quadcopters, Inexpensive and a good size to start with for most beginners.
  21. 34. A procedure to link the drone to the controller.
  22. 35. 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.
  23. 36. Distinctive color of this drone's EVO models.
  24. 39. The person responsible for the operation and safety during flight of an unmanned aerial vehicle.
  25. 40. A multirotor drone with six motors
  26. 43. A remote sensing technology that measures distance by illuminating a target with laser light and analyzing the reflected light.
  27. 45. Where Autel drones are manufactured.
  28. 46. Dà Jiāng Chuàngxīn
  29. 49. This app will help you with weather conditions, no-fly zones, air traffic info and so much more.
  30. 51. Tripod mode
  31. 52. A standard rating that defines the levels of sealing effectiveness of electrical enclosures against intrusion from foreign bodies and moisture.
  32. 55. A notice provided to warn aircraft and pilots of any possible hazards or flight restrictions at a specific location or along a flight route.
  33. 56. Unintended flight outside of operational boundaries (altitude/airspeed/lateral), often the result of a failure of the control element or onboard systems, or both.
  34. 57. A type of airspace of defined dimensions within which ATC services are provided.
  35. 58. The combined amount of force from a propeller and a motor which generates lift.
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  1. 1. A California-based technology solutions company that has been developing and manufacturing defense and public safety drones for over four decades.
  2. 4. In photography refers to the camera's sensitivity to light, impacting the brightness of photos.
  3. 5. 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.
  4. 7. Global Navigation Satellite System
  5. 9. A specific geographical location, defined by coordinates, that a drone is programmed to fly to as part of a predetermined flight path.
  6. 10. Beyond VLOS
  7. 11. 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.
  8. 14. 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.
  9. 17. Drone manufacturer located in Redwood City, California.
  10. 18. 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
  11. 20. 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.
  12. 23. The requirement for drone operators to maintain direct visual contact with their aircraft during flight.
  13. 24. An unmanned aircraft that can fly autonomously or be controlled remotely.
  14. 26. DJI's top of the line model.
  15. 29. This app tells you everything you as a drone photographer could ever need to know about the weather conditions.
  16. 31. A method used to control a drone from the pilot's perspective, as if they were onboard.
  17. 33. A vision system that allows UAVs to detect obstacles in its path and avoid collisions.
  18. 34. A comprehensive program aimed at evaluating and integrating commercial unmanned aerial systems (UAS) technology for the Department of Defense (DoD) use.
  19. 37. State which recently busted 150 people in a huge drone contraband prison operation.
  20. 38. A crew member who assists the UAS pilot in the duties associated with collision avoidance.
  21. 41. These Texas-made drones are used for precision agricultural spraying - are crop dusters going to be obsolete?
  22. 42. Mode allows the DJI drone to fly and maneuver twice as fast as normal and w/o obstacle avoidance.
  23. 44. 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.
  24. 47. The US company’s main focus is on providing unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for military and commercial applications.
  25. 48. It is a collaboration between the FAA and and private companies in support of UAS integration into national airspace.
  26. 50. Kind of drone than can detect and photograph heat. Used for Search & Rescue.
  27. 53. The regulatory requirement and feature for drones to broadcast identification and location information while in flight.
  28. 54. A permit/waiver issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) allowing a public operator to perform specific UAS operations.