Drone flight time
Calculate Drone flight time instantly with the exact formula and a worked example.
Drone flight time
Battery capacitymAh
Average current in flightA
Usable discharge%
Cell count (S)
Flight time
12min
Energy
74.0Wh
Average power
296W
More about: Drone flight time
What it calculates
The “Drone flight time” calculator computes Flight time in min from 4 parameters: battery capacity (mAh), average current in flight (A), usable discharge (%), cell count (s).
A handy everyday calculator for daily tasks.
Example calculation
With parameters Battery capacity = 5,000 mAh, Average current in flight = 20 A, Usable discharge = 80 %, Cell count (S) = 4 the result is 12 min (Wind, cold and aggressive flying shorten the time).
How to use
- Enter battery capacity, average current in flight, usable discharge and cell count (s) — each field above is adjustable with a slider.
- Flight time (min) is calculated automatically as you type.
- Check the worked example below to see the formula applied to real numbers.
- Copy the result or bookmark this calculator.
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FAQ
How is Drone flight time calculated?
The Drone flight time calculator computes Flight time (in min) from battery capacity, average current in flight, usable discharge, cell count (s). Enter your values above and the exact formula is applied instantly; a worked example with real numbers is shown below.
Is the Drone flight time calculator free?
Yes. It is completely free, needs no signup, runs entirely in your browser, and sends no data to any server.
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