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I know this has been discussed before but I want to "restate" that it is OK for all the "with it" members but I just wish they would have some consideration for a lot of members who are new to this "drone world" and spell out the abundance of "with it acronyms" that are constantly used in the discussions. I now await the "attacks". Happy New Year
 
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Your point is very valid. I myself was lost in the sea of acronyms (some are not even relevant to my area) and had to look it up.

But for the more experienced and seasoned posters, it does help with shortening the messages.

In time, we too will be experienced and seasoned posters and these acronyms will just flow off our minds and messages like butter on a hot plate ;)
 
The information is here at the top of the General Discussions.



 
I know this has been discussed before but I want to "restate" that it is OK for all the "with it" members but I just wish they would have some consideration for a lot of members who are new to this "drone world" and spell out the abundance of "with it acronyms" that are constantly used in the discussions. I now await the "attacks". Happy New Year
IMHO, acronyms are SOP. So ☺
 
I agree. Years ago, I remember looking for an ESC (escape) key on my controller, and went for months trying to locate the IMU in my iPad settings! ?
 
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The information is here at the top of the General Discussions.

But its missing a lot of them, don't ask how I know...
 
But its missing a lot of them, don't ask how I know...

The list is four years old.

Maybe you could make a list of the ones that are missing pertaining to drones and send it to the Administrators of Mavic Pilots.

Perhaps the list would be updated. ?
 
The list is four years old.

Maybe you could make a list of the ones that are missing pertaining to drones and send it to the Administrators of Mavic Pilots.

Perhaps the list would be updated. ?
So when I first came here I left that page open to go back and forth to to figure out what stuff was, so now I don't remember what those were as I have learned their meaning.?
 
so now I don't remember what those were

Here's another one to add...

CRS = Can't Remember Shi Stuff. :D

We all suffer from it time to time.
 
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Here's another one to add...

CRS = Can't Remember Shi Stuff. :D

We all suffer from it time to time.
Ahh, just the fact that now I know what they mean.. I cant remember all the things I have learned he in such a short time.
And yes, very familiar with CRS!! ?
 
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There is a tradeoff between writing quickly and writing clearly. Quick writing is supported by using acronyms throughout while clear writing is supported by using the complete phrase initially with the acronym in parentheses.

Assuming a complete thread makes up an article, then the original post (OP) could set the tone. Acronyms in the OP would establish the baseline and subsequent posts introducing new acronyms would define them. Of course that assumes that all posters would read the whole thread!

Established members of the forum may feel that the forum itself is a volume and defining acronyms in each thread (article) is a waste of time - thus favoring initial use of acronyms within threads. I doubt there is a correct answer! Personally, I see no problem with someone seeking clarification by simply posting the unclear acronym followed by a “?”. Then another can just post the complete phrase as a reply.

My favorite personal acronym confusion comes from being someone who has used public lands within the the United States across two centuries - I was initially confused by the new definition of the Bureau of Land Management’s traditional acronym!

Howard (a retired university professor with too much time on his hands....)
 
One type of acronym often used incorrectly, though usually understood by context is for the different models.

Often the Mavic Mini 2 is written as M2. I realize DJI doesn't have Mavic in the name printed on the drone, but since we have the Mavic 2, also written as M2, there's ambiguity. There are submodels in the Mavic 2 (M2) family, such as Zoom (M2Z), Pro (M2P), Enterprise (M2E), but since they all have the same body and function (ok, Enterprise has differences), we often address the entire M2 family.

So, don't forget the first M is for Mavic. The second letter is for the model. Then the generation.

M1, MP = the first ever Mavic
M1P, MPP = the Platinum revision of the M1 with quieter props and more efficient ESC
MA1 = first generation Air
M2 = second generation Mavic with two consumer versions, and a few commercial "Enterprise" versions.
MM1 = first Mavic Mini
MA2 = second generation Air
MM2 = second generation Mini
 
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One type of acronym often used incorrectly, though usually understood by context is for the different models.
You are right there ... often used incorrectly. Like in your post.

For instance; while there is a Mavic Air 2 (MA2), there was never a Mavic Air 1 (MA1). Only a Mavic Air (MA). The first generation of each model wasn't designated with a "1".

But as you said, "... usually understood by context ..." ;)
 
True, there wasn't a '1' on any of them, but once a new generation of that model comes out, a '1' can be implied, thus avoiding ambiguity with the model in general or between generations.
 
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I know this has been discussed before but I want to "restate" that it is OK for all the "with it" members but I just wish they would have some consideration for a lot of members who are new to this "drone world" and spell out the abundance of "with it acronyms" that are constantly used in the discussions. I now await the "attacks". Happy New Year
Cant argue a fraction. Ive several pet-peeves and acronyms is right up there with the number zero being spoken as "oh". Seems pure laziness to me; but, Ive come to realize decades ago Capt Kirk was an early offender of this latter disgrace. Shame on him.
There was a time, in the long past , when in written conversation the full meaning of an acronyms to be later used was required before the (acronym was introduced). Seems thats too much trouble this day in age and consideration for the unanointed is of no concern as well. I worked in the scientific community for years. Many years ago, in the long past, the rule was strictly followed. Forget about becoming educated via scientific white papers any longer. Pure laziness again.
Who'd have guessed there was a Acronyms page on this site. Its news to me; and, shame on me.
 
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Cant argue a fraction. Ive several pet-peeves and acronyms is right up there with the number zero being spoken as "oh". Seems pure laziness to me; but, Ive come to realize decades ago Capt Kirk was an early offender of this latter disgrace. Shame on him.
There was a time, in the long past , when in written conversation the full meaning of an acronyms to be later used was required before the (acronym was introduced). Seems thats too much trouble this day in age and consideration for the unanointed is of no concern as well. I worked in the scientific community for years. Many years ago, in the long past, the rule was strictly followed. Forget about becoming educated via scientific white papers any longer. Pure laziness again.
Who'd have guessed there was a Acronyms page on this site. Its news to me; and, shame on me.
That would be the GREAT Captain Kirk to you! ?
 

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