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You add a sensor package that noticeably increases takeoff weight. What should you expect for your planned flight time?
- A.Plan for less usable endurance than with the lighter configuration
- B.Plan for the same endurance listed for the unloaded aircraft
- C.Plan for more endurance because the extra mass smooths out wind gusts
Correct answer
A. Plan for less usable endurance than with the lighter configuration
Why
Published endurance figures assume a specific configuration and weight. A heavier configuration draws more power, so the remote pilot should shorten the planned flight and keep a larger reserve.
Source: FAA-G-8082-22 Ch. 4 · ACS knowledge area: sUAS Loading and Performance · From the Loading, Performance & Airport Operations practice bank (PER-009).