Definition RED stands for Rapid Extraction Device—a system built to swiftly remove a person or object from hazardous or inaccessible areas. In drone operations, REDs often...
Definition IED stands for Improvised Explosive Device. These devices are explosive weapons constructed using non-standard or repurposed materials. When attached to drones, IEDs become airborne threats,...
Definition BLOS stands for Beyond Line of Sight. It refers to drone operations where the pilot does not maintain visual contact with the aircraft. These flights...
Definition ATO stands for Authority to Operate. It is an official designation granted by a governing body—such as the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) or a defense...
Definition ALPA stands for the Air Line Pilots Association, the largest airline pilot union in the world. It represents over 60,000 pilots in the United States...
Definition AEHF stands for Advanced Extremely High Frequency, a secure satellite communication system operating in the 30–300 GHz range. Originally developed for military use, AEHF systems provide...
Definition TLM stands for Telemetry, which refers to the real-time transmission of data from a drone to a ground control system. This data includes critical flight...
Definition PTZ stands for Pan-Tilt-Zoom, a camera system that can rotate left and right (pan), move up and down (tilt), and magnify subjects (zoom). These functions...
Definition A Passive Acoustic Sensor (PAS) is a device that listens for environmental sound without emitting signals. It detects vibrations and acoustic patterns in the surrounding...
Definition Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) is a technology that uses infrared cameras to detect and visualize gas leaks that are invisible to the naked eye. It...
Definition Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) is a technology that converts standard fiber optic cables into dense arrays of vibration sensors. By sending laser pulses through fiber...
Definition A Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) is an aviation professional licensed to teach others how to fly. While traditionally associated with manned aircraft, the term also...
Definition The Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is the official civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force. It operates under a congressional charter and plays a...
Definition Systems Tool Kit (STK) is a modeling, simulation, and analysis software developed by AGI (Analytical Graphics, Inc.) that enables users to model complex systems—such as...
Definition A Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is a documented set of step-by-step instructions designed to guide consistent and compliant execution of specific tasks or operations. In...
