gyropilots

/ˈdʒaɪroʊˌpaɪləts/
noun
  1. Plural of gyropilot; automatic pilot systems that use gyroscopes to keep vehicles on course.
    • Older ships often had mechanical gyropilots that required frequent calibration.
    • Engineers tested several gyropilots to find the most reliable model for the drone fleet.
    • The airline installed new gyropilots in all its long-haul planes.
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