Accelerometer

Accelerometers are used to determine the orientation of the drone in flight.

Accelerometer measures the proper acceleration.

Accelerometer values help determine the roll and pitch movements of the drone.

Accelerometer measures the change in the acceleration due to gravity along X axis (forward and backward) or along the Y axis(sideward).

The accelerometer uses the above data to calculate roll and pitch of the drone.

One type of technology senses the micro movement of very small structures embedded in a small integrated circuit.

The movement of these small ‘diving boards’ changes the amount of electrical current moving through the structure, indicating a change of position relative to gravity.

Another technology used in accelerometers is thermal sensing, which offers several distinct advantages.