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With drones now rapidly becoming mainstream, it's easy to get one. You can choose from an entire range and once you bring home a drone with all the excitement, it's time to get it up and flying. So, here are some common terms to bring you up to speed. Almost-Ready-to-Fly (ARF) A partially built drone that needs extra assembly before it is ready to fly Altitude Hold Maintaining height in flight mode Autonomous   A pre-programmed flight mode for a drone with no live input from pilot Bind Connecting a controller to the drone so it can pick up signals Build A completed, usually DIY, drone built from parts or a kit CAA Civil Aviation Authority Camera Drone A drone with a camera attached Drone A popularized term for all unmanned aerial vehicles FAA Federal Aviation Administration First Person View (FPV) Viewing the drone’s flight via a camera mount to goggles or a monitor, usually for racing Flight Controller Controls  the movement of the drone Gi