gyropilots
/ˈdʒaɪroʊˌpaɪləts/
noun
- 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.