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
View all regulators
Aviation regulations by region
Updated August 16, 2025
FLIR

Black Hornet PD-100

World's smallest military nano-helicopter drone. Used by special forces worldwide for close-range reconnaissance and surveillance in urban environments.

MilitaryEnterpriseTactical

Price

$195,000

🇺🇸 USD • Local market price

Weight

33 g

Total weight including battery

Flight Time

25 mins

Average flight time in normal conditions

Wind Resistance

4/10

Ability to handle wind conditions

Maximum Altitude

500 m

Maximum operating altitude

Temperature Range

-10°C to 43°C

Operating temperature range

Maximum Wind Speed

15 mph

Maximum recommended wind speed

Performance Analysis

Overall Performance
Comprehensive performance score
65.8/100
Grade: D
Power Efficiency
Flight time per weight
0.758 min/g
A+
100/100
Acceleration Score
Speed & agility capability
60/100
D
60/100
Weather Versatility
All-condition capability
61.7/100
D
61.7/100
Mission Endurance
Long-mission capability
65.2/100
D
65.2/100
Portability Index
Travel & setup friendliness
101.6/100
A+
101.6/100
Precision Control
Stability & control precision
57/100
D
57/100
All-Weather Capability
Performance across conditions
61.7/100
D
61.7/100
Range Efficiency
Distance per weight
60.61 km/kg
A+
100/100

Performance Insights(11 insights)

✓ 5 strengths! 5 areas to consider→ 1 recommendations
  • ✓Exceptional power efficiency (100/100) - excellent for extended missions and battery life optimization
  • ✓Outstanding portability (101.6/100) - excellent for travel, hiking, and quick deployment scenarios
  • ✓Excellent performance per dollar (0.513/k$) - top-tier performance value in its price range
  • ✓Sub-250g weight advantage - fewer regulatory restrictions in most countries, easier registration and operation
  • ✓Wide temperature range (53°C span) - can operate in both cold and hot climates reliably
  • !Below-average overall performance (65.8/100, Grade D) - consider if this meets your specific needs
  • !Limited wind performance (61.7/100) - best suited for calm weather conditions
  • !Premium pricing relative to performance (0.3/100) - evaluate features vs cost for your use case
  • →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
  • !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.