Definition ANSI stands for the American National Standards Institute, a private non-profit organization that oversees the development of voluntary consensus standards in the United States. It...
Definition TTP stands for Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures. It is a structured framework used in military, security, and drone operations to standardize mission execution. In the...
Roger Luo played a pivotal role in DJI’s rise from a niche drone startup to the world’s leading manufacturer of consumer and enterprise UAVs. As President...
Definition SOPMOD stands for Special Operations Peculiar Modification. It refers to a modular accessory system primarily developed for U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF), enabling soldiers to...
Definition OSD stands for Operational Safety Document. It is a comprehensive report or manual that outlines all the safety protocols, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies associated...
Gregory Crutsinger is advancing how drones are used in scientific research, agriculture, and environmental monitoring. As the founder of Scholar Farms, he helps transform complex aerial...
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...