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Old 03-21-2018, 06:36 AM   #12 (permalink)
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I would assume a quad-copter has similar aerodynamic forces to a helicopter. A helicopter can get it's most distance at about 80% max speed. This is where the induced drag is least and the parasitic drag is starting to climb too quickly. You could reduce parasitic drag by shrinking the camera gimble or removing the landing gear. That would both increase the speed and endurance.
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