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Is roll rate, pitch rate and yaw rate same as gyro data along y-axis, x-axis and z-axis

As per the title, I want to understand if the roll rate/pitch rate/yaw rate are same as the data obtained from mpu9250 gyro sensor along y-axis, x-axis and z-axis? If not then how to calculate roll ...
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Is there an open source video processing/sensor based follow me technology?

I'm constructing a multirotor drone and want to introduce follow me feature, are there any open source solutions I can use for that purpose? Please note that I want the tracking algorithm to be ...
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What is the frame system defined for Orientations comptutation using Quaternions [Madgwick filter/ Mahony filter]?

I am working with MPU9250 and I have implemented attitude & heading reference system based on Madgwick/Mahony filter. I capture the raw data [accel, gyro, mag] and pass to the Madgwick filter in ...
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Using MPL3115A2 to get relative altitude of a drone

I am using MPL3115A2 Altimeter to get the accurate relative altitude of my drone. I am getting an error of 30-60 cm without even moving the sensor. I have used several averaging and filtering methods ...
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What does the full scale range in a IMU MPU9250 datasheet signify?

I have MPU9250 IMU, which I am working on to get orientations from the sensor output data. While exploring the MPU9250 (also other sensor such as BNO055) datasheet I came across the full scale range ...
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Difference between a 3 and 6 axis gyro

When shopping for drones, I see a 3 and 6 axis gyro available, what is the difference between the two? Does one have a advantage when flying over another?
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Optical sensors vs Ultrasonic sensors on a drone

Are there any performance differences between optical sensors and ultrasonic sensors? How do I make the right choice for my drone? I will be using them in a object detection system for collision ...
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What are the usual engineering considerations for a UAV current sensor?

Current sensors are a popular feature in both multicopter and fixed wing flight control stacks. Most of them are analog, i.e. convert the current into a voltage using a small-value shunt resistor (...