How will maximum altitude capability be affected by being overweight?

• A. Unlimited
• B. Limited
• C. Enhanced
• D. Unchanged

Answer: (B)

Being overweight lowers the drone’s thrust-to-weight ratio, which limits how high it can climb. When a drone is heavier, the motors must produce more thrust just to stay aloft, leaving less extra thrust available for upward acceleration. As you try to ascend, the required thrust increases, and at some point the motors can’t supply enough to keep climbing, so the altitude limit is reached sooner. Added weight also drains the battery faster, reducing the energy available for a climb. All of this means the maximum altitude capability is reduced, not unlimited, not enhanced, and not unchanged.