What does the flight range of your drone mean and what should you keep in mind?
What does the flight range of my drone mean?
The flight range tells you how far and how long you can fly with your drone. With the specifications of the drone, you'll find two things that determine the flight range. The first one is the maximum flight time. This indicates for how many minutes you can fly with your drone with a fully-charged battery. In addition, the flight distance is important. How far you can fly your drone with a fully-charged battery is indicated in meters.
Which effect does the weather have on my flight range?
The weather conditions are crucial for the maximum flight range of your drone. That's because the weather affects your flight time. If there's a lot of wind, the motors have to work harder. As a result, the drone will use more energy than when there's no wind at all. The battery also drains faster when it's cold out. That's because a battery has to be warm enough to be able to supply energy. When it's cold out, the battery needs to work harder.
Are there other elements that affect the flight time?
Everything you do with a drone affect the energy consumption. The gimbal of the camera uses power too, for example. If you move the camera a lot while flying, the battery will drain faster too. The same goes for performing various flying tasks. In addition, the drone has a maximum hover flight time. This indicates how long the drone can hover before running out of battery.
What else should I keep in mind with the maximum flight distance?
According to the European laws and regulations, it's mandatory to keep your drone in sight. That's why you shouldn't let your drone fly too far away. You should always be able to see your drone flying. In addition, the signal between the drone and the controller isn't endless. Of course, this also affects the maximum distance you can fly with your drone. Luckily, many drones return automatically in case they lose signal.
