Hello all,
I'm currently involved in a project to develop a drone for a University field station. I was gearing everything toward a plane for long range reconnaissance, but they are also interested in multirotors for observations under the canopy.
Along with viewing bird nests, they are wondering if they could use a multirotor for everything.
That leads me to the question, what are some ballpark figures for a multirotor's range? I know a lot depends on the configuration and payload, so assume an HD camera and FPV setup, running APM 2.5 with whatever power (quad/hex/oct and whatever motors) and battery setup that would give us the longest range (time in the air).
Is that specific enough, or do I need to asking other questions?
Thanks,
Michael
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I would say that conservatively expect 10 minute flight times with a Quad, There have been some larger multi rotors that get 20 minutes but it is a more thrust = higher payload = larger battery situation.