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Optical sensors vs Ultrasonic sensors on a drone

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Estimate position of a balloon attached to a quadcopter

The simple answer would be a potentiometer, as used for position feedback in a servo. You apply a voltage to the outer two contacts and measure the voltage at the moving, middle connection. The next ...
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Optical sensors vs Ultrasonic sensors on a drone

TL;DR: it depends entirely on the situation in which you intend to use the sensors. According to this article, it is entirely dependent on your application. You’ve mentioned you want to use it for ...
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