18.1.3.2 - GPS and IMU systems
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What does GPS stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about how it helps with locations.
What information does an IMU provide?
💡 Hint: Consider what keeps a drone stable.
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What is the primary function of a GPS in aerial surveying?
💡 Hint: Think about what helps place the UAV in a geographic context.
True or False: IMUs are only used for navigation.
💡 Hint: Consider additional applications of IMUs.
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Analyze a situation where a UAV loses GPS signal during data collection in a crowded urban area. Discuss how it can still function effectively through IMU.
💡 Hint: Consider how different sensors can support each other.
Design a protocol for conducting aerial surveying in a dense forest where GPS reception is problematic. How would IMUs facilitate this process?
💡 Hint: Think about how you would ensure accurate results despite signal loss.
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