Drone Flight Calculator
The most advanced web drone flight calculator available - 100% for free. Make informed decisions about flight conditions using real-time environmental analysis in a few clicks.
Safety First
Environmental analysis for drone operations
Precision
Integrates 8 physics calculations
Global Support
Presets and custom parameters for any location
Drone Selection
We currently support some of the most popular drones available. We'll be adding more, send us an email with a request for yours.
Wind Resistance
Level 5
Max Wind Speed
24 MPH
Weight
249g
Max Altitude
400ft
Environment
Flight Time Estimate
Here's our most accurate estimate of your drone's performance in these specific conditions. Please note that real-world conditions are constantly changing, and this calculation should not be the only data point used in your flight planning.
Estimated Flight Time
-8 minutes reduction due to:
- Wind speed at altitude (15.9 MPH)
- Humidity at altitude (75%)
- Air density at altitude (1.021 kg/m³)
Flight Altitude Conditions
Based on your ground level weather and environmental factors, we'll calculate what they will be at your flying altitude and determine how your drone will perform in them.
Ground Level (5 ft)
12.0 MPH
Level 3 - Gentle Breeze
Temp
18.0°C
Humidity
75%
Density
1.205
At 30 ft
15.9 MPH
Level 4 - Moderate Breeze
Temp
17.9°C
Humidity
75%
Density
1.204
Understanding the Science
Advanced environmental factors affecting drone flight performance
Wind Changes with Height
Wind typically gets stronger as you fly higher, and the increase depends on your surroundings - from smooth water surfaces to rough urban areas
Temperature Impact
Air gets colder as you ascend, affecting how well your drone's propellers can generate lift and how efficiently the batteries perform
Air Density Effects
Temperature, humidity, and altitude all affect how thick the air is - thinner air means your drone has to work harder to stay airborne
Terrain Influence
Different environments create unique wind patterns - from steady flows over water to turbulent conditions around buildings and hills
Altitude Challenges
Higher flights face stronger winds and thinner air, requiring more power and potentially reducing your drone's stability and control
Battery Performance
Flight time varies significantly based on how hard your drone needs to work against wind, temperature, and altitude conditions
Scientific Principles & Laws
Our drone performance calculations integrate fundamental principles from thermodynamics, atmospheric physics, and fluid dynamics.
Ideal Gas Law
Fundamental for calculating air density, directly influencing drone aerodynamics and performance.
Barometric Formula
Essential for determining atmospheric pressure changes with altitude, affecting air density and drone stability.
Adiabatic Lapse Rates
Critical for modeling temperature variations with altitude, impacting air density and drone energy efficiency.
Power Law for Wind Speed
Helps estimate how wind speed varies with altitude based on different terrain roughness coefficients.
Exponential Scaling
Ensures that wind impact is scaled appropriately as wind speeds approach operational thresholds.
Humidity Correction
Adjusts air density based on relative humidity, accounting for moisture's effect on air mass and buoyancy.
Exponential Decay in Pressure
Provides a nuanced model of pressure decrease with altitude, enhancing air density estimations.
Density Ratio Calculation
Facilitates comparative analysis of air density between ground level and altitude for flight metrics.
Open Source Calculations
We're committed to transparency and accuracy in our calculations. Soon, we'll be open-sourcing our scientific formulas and methodology, allowing the drone community to review, validate, and contribute to creating the most accurate flight calculations possible - all achievable without specialized equipment.