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Drone Lingo Simplified: Acronyms Every Pilot Needs To Know

Pilot Institute

AGL is important for drone pilots as the regular ceiling for drone flight is defined as 400 feet AGL. This means that, in most cases, a drone pilot flying in FPV will need a visual observer nearby. This is a general aviation term that also applies to drone flight. Thus, interpreting a TAF may take some practice.

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