homing device

• Dispositif qui peut guider un objet ou un véhicule vers une cible ou un lieu, généralement en détectant et en suivant un signal ou une balise.

A device that can guide itself or a vehicle toward a target or destination, typically by detecting and following a signal or beacon.

1. Guidance mechanismC1formal

   A device that enables a vehicle, missile, or animal to find its way to a specific target or location.

   dispositif de guidage

   • The missile uses a homing device to track its target.
   • Pigeons have a natural homing device that helps them find their way home.
   • The drone's homing device guided it back to the base.