❓ How do I calculate the required battery capacity for my drone?

To calculate the required battery capacity:

1. Determine your motor's current draw using this formula:

Current Draw = Motor Power (W) ÷ Battery Voltage (V)

2. Multiply the total current draw by desired flight time in hours:

Capacity (mAh) = Current Draw × Flight Time × 1000

For example, if your drone's four motors each draw 10A at 14.8V, and you want 15 minutes of flight time:

• Total Current = 40A (4 × 10A)
• Capacity = 40A × 0.25h × 1000 = 10000mAh

Add 20% capacity for safety margin and consider environmental factors like wind and payload weight.