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Voltage sag and low-battery warnings

How can voltage sag mislead a pilot who relies only on the displayed battery voltage?

  • A.It can trigger an early low-voltage warning during a climb even though charge remains
  • B.It makes the battery appear fuller than it is during heavy climbs
  • C.It has no effect on any battery indication
Correct answer

A. It can trigger an early low-voltage warning during a climb even though charge remains

Why

Because the display reflects the sagging voltage under load, a hard climb can briefly look like a nearly empty battery. Pilots should interpret warnings together with throttle demand and elapsed consumption.

Source: FAA-G-8082-22 Ch. 8 · ACS knowledge area: Determining the Performance of an sUAS · From the Loading, Performance & Airport Operations practice bank (PER-040).

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