Academy / Drone Piloting: Getting Started
Fundamental Concepts: Drone Basics
Battery Flight Time
Battery life is crucial to determining how long your drone can stay in the air. Various factors influence this:
- Drone weight: Heavier drones need more power, draining the battery faster.
- Wind resistance: The drone uses more power to compensate for wind, shortening flight time.
- Flight style: Aggressive flying, with sharp turns and high speeds, will reduce the battery's endurance.
Example:
If you're flying in GPS mode with stable conditions and minimal wind, you may get the full 20-25 minutes of flight time advertised. However, if you're racing or flying in windy conditions, that time can be cut in half.