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Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)

An electronic device that uses accelerometers, gyroscopes, and sometimes magnetometers to measure and report specific force, angular rate, and magnetic field of the drone in flight.

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Anna Palaiologk

06/11/2025
Founder & Head of Research, Future Needs
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  1. Source: SBG Systems

    An Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) is a sensor that measures both acceleration and rotational movement.

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