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Drone-Engage Glossary
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.. glossary::

    GSC
        This is referred to Ground Control Station. GCS can applications such as `Mission Planner <https://ardupilot.org/planner/>`_ and `QGroundControl <http://qgroundcontrol.com/>`_.


    Andruav_AP
        `Andruav-App <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=arudpilot.andruav&hl=en&gl=US>`_ is an Android-based companion computer system. Drone-Engage is the next version and the linux-based alternative of it. Still Andruav_AP is an active system and super flexible for those who have mobiles to mount on drones.


    FCB
        Flight Control Board; This is `PixHawk <https://pixhawk.org/>`_ or simillar boards that run `Ardupilot firmware <https://ardupilot.org/>`_.


    Access Code
        The Access Code, also known as the password, is a system-generated password that is used in conjunction with your email account to authenticate your device on the Andruav Server. 
        Sharing your access code with others will allow them to join their devices to your Andruav account, which is useful when you want someone to enter as a GCS and share your flight with you. 
        The WebClient now refers to it as a password, as it is a more intuitive term.


    JSON
        The JSON syntax is derived from JavaScript object notation syntax, but the JSON format is text only.
    
    Comm Module
        A Drone Engage main module that communicates to server over Internet and manage communication with other modules such as the :term:`Mavlink Module`.
    
    Mavlink Module
        This module communicates with flying board :term:`FCB` directly via serial port or udp.