Drone Flight Calculator

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

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Updated May 25, 2024

Blackhawk 2

Feature-rich consumer drone with 12MP camera, 4K video, and 3-axis gimbal stabilization. Offers up to 35 minutes of flight time and 5-mile range.

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Price

$499.99

Market price

Weight

543 g

Total weight including battery

Flight Time

35 mins

Average flight time in normal conditions

Wind Resistance

8/12

Ability to handle wind conditions

Maximum Altitude

15,000 m

Maximum operating altitude

Temperature Range

0°C to 40°C

Operating temperature range

Maximum Wind Speed

36 mph

Maximum recommended wind speed

Performance Analysis

Overall Performance
Comprehensive performance score
78.1/100
Grade: C+
Power Efficiency
Flight time per weight
0.064 min/g
A+
100/100
Acceleration Score
Speed & agility capability
63.3/100
D
63.3/100
Weather Versatility
All-condition capability
77.3/100
C+
77.3/100
Mission Endurance
Long-mission capability
94.2/100
A
94.2/100
Portability Index
Travel & setup friendliness
83.7/100
B
83.7/100
Precision Control
Stability & control precision
70.3/100
C
70.3/100
All-Weather Capability
Performance across conditions
77.1/100
C+
77.1/100
Range Efficiency
Distance per weight
9.21 km/kg
D
30.7/100

Performance Insights(12 insights)

8 strengths! 1 areas to consider4 recommendations
  • Exceptional power efficiency (100/100) - excellent for extended missions and battery life optimization
  • Exceptional mission endurance (94.2/100) - perfect for long-duration professional operations
  • Outstanding value for money (100/100) - exceptional performance-to-price ratio
  • Excellent performance per dollar (200.004/k$) - top-tier performance value in its price range
  • Low cost per flight hour ($0.86/hr) - economical for frequent use and commercial operations
  • Exceptional performance for consumer category (78.1/100) - rivals many professional drones
  • Great portability for everyday use (83.7/100) - perfect for casual photography and travel
  • Strong mission endurance capability (94.2/100) - can handle demanding commercial operations
  • High altitude capability (15000m) - suitable for mountainous regions and high-elevation operations
  • Excellent for professional surveying and mapping - combines long endurance with weather reliability
  • Great entry-level choice - offers good performance and efficiency at an attractive price point
  • !Multiple performance limitations - achieves only average grades in 3 key areas

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