Orion Technology

Here are some tips to boost drone battery life and speed:

• Use a lighter drone. The heavier the drone, the more power it requires to stay airborne and accelerate. So choose a drone frame and components that are as light as possible for your needs. Every 100 grams of weight reduction can improve flight time by up to 10%.
• Use efficient motors and propellers. Higher kV rated motors and propellers can provide more power and speed. But they also reduce efficiency. Choose motors and props that provide the performance you need without being oversized.
• Improve propeller efficiency. Well-designed propellers can improve efficiency by up to 20%. Choose high-quality propellers that are well-matched to your motors.
• Reduce drag. Things like smoothing out surface imperfections, rounding edges, and removing unnecessary parts can help. Even small aerodynamic improvements can translate to meaningful gains.
• Increase battery capacity. The most straightforward way to boost flight time is to use a larger battery. Higher mAh rating batteries can provide significantly more power for longer flights.
• Reduce electronics power draw. Things like LED lights, cameras, and processors draw power even when not in use. Minimize them when not needed or during cruising flight.
• Improve battery health. Properly charging, discharging and storing lithium-ion batteries helps maximize their lifespan and capacity. Avoid draining batteries too frequently or fully discharging them often.
• Use a more efficient flight control board. Some flight controllers are more efficient than others and require less power to operate the motors, sensors, radios and more. Higher efficiency boards can improve flight time.
• Depending on conditions, lower flight speeds can also slightly improve efficiency. But more speed usually means lower flight time, so it’s a trade-off. Optimize based on your specific needs.