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MEMS gyro for fly-by-wire airplane using “ clever sensor fusion math” does not sound reassuring

At $500,000 why not use the laser-ring gyros that’s hardly cost prohibitive

One expensive laser-ring gyro, or 3+ independent MEMS gyros?

I’ll take the multiple independent gyros, thanks.

What vibration rating do those MEMS gyro stay functional, is it airplane adequate?

Well, some are rated to be able to sustain shocks of 10,000g while powered, and maintain accuracy through lesser shocks that would still vaporize the rest of the airframe, so yes.

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