Drone Flight Calculator

Calculate accurate flight times for your drone based on real-world conditions including wind, temperature, altitude, and terrain.

Safety First

Environmental analysis for drone operations

Precision

Integrates 8 physics calculations

Global Support

Presets and custom parameters for any location

Drones Regulators Environmental Factors
Wind Analysis
Battery Estimation
Temperature Impact
Humidity Effects
Terrain Factors
Altitude Adjustment
Updated August 16, 2025
DRONEDELIVERYCANADA

Cardinal

Heavy-duty cargo delivery octocopter designed for industrial logistics with advanced weather resistance and autonomous flight systems

EnterpriseProfessionalHeavy

Price

$55,555.56 (est.)

Market price

Weight

12,000 g

Total weight including battery

Flight Time

90 mins

Average flight time in normal conditions

Wind Resistance

9/12

Ability to handle wind conditions

Maximum Altitude

600 m

Maximum operating altitude

Temperature Range

-40°C to 60°C

Operating temperature range

Maximum Wind Speed

38 mph

Maximum recommended wind speed

Performance Analysis

Overall Performance
Comprehensive performance score
40.9/100
Grade: D
Power Efficiency
Flight time per weight
0.007 min/g
D
12.5/100
Acceleration Score
Speed & agility capability
21.3/100
D
21.3/100
Weather Versatility
All-condition capability
74/100
C
74/100
Mission Endurance
Long-mission capability
100/100
A+
100/100
Portability Index
Travel & setup friendliness
31/100
D
31/100
Precision Control
Stability & control precision
88/100
B+
88/100
All-Weather Capability
Performance across conditions
76.4/100
C+
76.4/100
Range Efficiency
Distance per weight
4.17 km/kg
D
13.9/100

Performance Insights(10 insights)

✓ 3 strengths! 5 areas to consider→ 2 recommendations
  • ✓Exceptional mission endurance (100/100) - perfect for long-duration professional operations
  • ✓Excellent performance per dollar (0.167/k$) - top-tier performance value in its price range
  • →Strong mission endurance capability (100/100) - can handle demanding commercial operations
  • →Heavy drone (12000g) - requires careful attention to local regulations and may need special permits
  • ✓Wide temperature range (100°C span) - can operate in both cold and hot climates reliably
  • !Below-average overall performance (40.9/100, Grade D) - consider if this meets your specific needs
  • !Lower power efficiency (12.5/100) - consider shorter flights or frequent battery changes
  • !Premium pricing relative to performance (2.4/100) - evaluate features vs cost for your use case
  • !Multiple performance limitations - achieves only average grades in 3 key areas
  • !Premium pricing concerns - performance may not justify the high price point compared to alternatives

Ready to Calculate Flight Time?

Use our advanced calculator to determine the exact flight time based on your specific conditions, including wind speed, temperature, and altitude.