Terms, Acronyms, Abbreviations
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AGL
Above Ground Level.
ATS
Autonomous Triggering System that is independent of any flight critical system of the DJI M30/T. Used to initiate parachute deployment upon detection of a critical failure of the DJI M30/T during flight.
Authorized Dealer
An AVSS approved distribution partner who sells the PRS-M30.
Drone
When referring to a DJI M30/T, other relevant terms include Aircraft, RPAS, sUAS, UAS, and UAV.
End-User
The owner of the PRS-M30 who had purchased the system from an AVSS Authorized Dealer.
FTS
Flight Termination System is a device that will disable the propulsion system of the DJI M30/T.
IP Rating
Ingress Protection Rating.
MTD
The manual triggering device, initiated by arming the PRS through the DJI M30/T Drone Transmitter, Allows for manual deployment of the PRS-M30 system and is accessed through the Transmitter PSDK Interface.
MDA
The Minimum Deployable Altitude is the lowest altitude at which the PRS-M30 is rated to deploy successfully.
Parachute Pod™
This refers to the non-replaceable Parachute Pod™ that contains the parachute of the AVSS PRS-M30.
PSDK
Payload Software Development Kit. This is the software application between the drone and the PRS-M30.
Normal Mode
The PRS-M30 shall be used only in N-mode (Normal) or in Mission mode: N-mode works best when the GPS signal is strong. The DJI M30/T utilizes GPS and Forward and Downward Vision Systems to locate itself, automatically stabilize, and navigate between obstacles. Complete details can be found at .
PRS
As per ASTM F3322, a PRS is a "summation of the components of a parachute recovery system that work to reduce descent velocity."
Shall and Must
“shall” and/or "must" versus “should” versus “may”, v—use of the word “shall” and/or "must" implies that a procedure or statement is mandatory and shall be followed to comply with this specification. “should” implies that this procedure/statement is recommended, and “may” implies that it is optional at the discretion of the supplier, manufacturer, or operator.