After testing a lot of combinations of sensors, we settled on the following devices that we think offer the best results and the least amount of hassle:
LSM303DLHC – a 3-axis accelerometer (up to +/-16g) and a 3-axis magnetometer (up to +/-8.1 gauss) on a single die
L3GD20 – a 3-axis gyroscope (up to +/-2000 dps)
BMP180 – A barometric pressure sensor (300..1100 hPa) that can be used to calculate altitude, with an additional on-board temperature sensor
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