Drone Flight Time Analysis

A detailed breakdown of performance, energy efficiency, and endurance

Need to Perform Calculations

Every time the drone moves or changes direction, it calculates new vectors to figure out exactly where to go. It uses things like GPS and motion sensors to understand where it is in space and how fast it's moving. If it needs to speed up, slow down, or turn, it adjusts its direction and force using these vector calculations. thus performing these 3D vector calculations helps in selecting efficient propulsion system.

Calculation Considerations

Battery

27000 mAh, 25.2 V

Current Draw per motor

12.27 A (According to datasheet)

Estimated Flight Time

~33 minutes

Mass of the drone

7.8 Kg

Thrust per motor

> 22.066N

Drone calculation angle

30 degree

Step by Step Calculations

1. Weight calculation

Weight = Mass x gravitaional acceleration

Weight = 7.8 x 9.8 = 76.44 N

2. Component calculation (angle = 30 degree)

T x cos(angle) = Mass x g

T = 76.44/cos(30) = 88.265 N

Thrust per motor = 22.066 N

component calculation

Considering the atmospheric conditions and aerodynamic conditions for the maneuverability of the drone, buffer amount of motor thrust was taken into consideration.
Therefore the thrust per motor was taken to be 26.0175N.

3. Current Draw per motor

Find the value of the current draw from the datasheet given.

datasheet

Current draw per motor = 12.27 A

4. Flight Time

Time = (Battery capacity(Ah) / total current draw) × 60

Time = (27 / 4 x 12.27) × 60 = 33.007 minutes

flight time

Diagrams & Visuals

3d vector visualisation

References

Drone Battery Basics - Example.com