DTFF Module 5: UAS Flight Fundamentals

Front

Pitch

Back

The forward and backward tilt of a drone, controlled by the right stick on a Mode 2 controller.

Front

Roll (Bank)

Back

The side-to-side tilt of a drone, also controlled by the right stick; used for lateral movement.

Front

Yaw

Back

The rotation of the drone left or right while staying in place, controlled by the left stick.

Front

Throttle

Back

The control that increases or decreases altitude by adjusting motor power, typically managed with the left stick.

Front

Mode 2 Controller

Back

The standard drone controller layout where the left stick controls throttle and yaw, and the right stick controls pitch and roll.

Front

Trim

Back

Small controller adjustments used to stabilize a drifting drone during hover.

Front

GPS (Global Positioning System)

Back

Satellite-based navigation used in many drones to maintain stable, automated positioning during flight.