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DRONE GLOSSARY

ACCELEROMETER: An electronic instrument used for measuring acceleration on a given path.

ATTITUDE: If you’re new to flying, don’t mix this up with altitude (height). Attitude is the orientation of the UAV, whether it’s tilting forward or flying upside down.

Not subject to outside control, this refers to when a drone is flying by itself on a set

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