Definition DRO, or Disaster Response Operations, refers to the coordinated use of personnel, technologies, and procedures to respond to emergencies such as natural disasters, industrial accidents,...
Definition DOD, or Department of Defense, is a federal agency responsible for managing and coordinating all national military operations and defense-related efforts in the United States....
Definition DHS, or the Department of Homeland Security, is a United States federal agency responsible for safeguarding the country from a wide range of threats, including...
Definition COTP, or Certificate of Transport Permit, is a formal authorization that allows drones or their payloads to be legally transported or operated for specific purposes—often...
Definition CBRN refers to the classification of hazardous materials and environments involving chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear threats. In the context of drone operations, CBRN typically...
Definition AIM, or Aeronautical Information Manual, is an official publication issued by aviation authorities (such as the FAA in the United States or Transport Canada) that...
Definition RCS, or Radar Cross Section, is a measure of how detectable an object is by radar. It quantifies how much electromagnetic energy is reflected back...
Definition PLD, or Payload Data, refers to the information collected by a drone’s onboard sensors or instruments during flight. This can include visual images, thermal readings,...
Definition OOP, or Operations Over People, refers to a set of FAA regulations that allow drones to fly directly over individuals who are not participating in...
Definition NDAA, or National Defense Authorization Act, is an annual piece of United States federal legislation that specifies the budget, expenditures, and policies for the U.S....
Definition ML, or Machine Learning, is a subset of artificial intelligence (AI) focused on the development of algorithms that allow computers to learn from and make...
Definition MAC, or Mid-Air Collision, refers to an incident where two or more airborne objects—such as drones, helicopters, airplanes, or birds—physically collide while flying. In drone...
Definition LOS, or Line of Sight, refers to the direct, unobstructed visual connection between the drone and the operator during flight. Maintaining visual contact ensures that...
Definition ICS, or Incident Command System, is a standardized approach to the command, control, and coordination of emergency response. It provides a clear structure for organizing...
Definition HOGE, or Hover Out of Ground Effect, refers to a drone’s ability to maintain a stable hover at an altitude high enough that it no...
