Flying Magazine

JULY 22, 2025

Full-fuel payload is a whopping 1,150 pounds, and max landing weight is 7,600. The yaw damper automatically activates when 250 feet up on takeoff and deactivates at 200 feet agl on landing. Other relevant numbers for the E1000 AX are its max cruise speed of 333 knots, max operating altitude of FL 340 and NBAA range of 1,560 nm.

Rudder

Pilot Institute

MAY 21, 2025

With support for a wide variety of payloads like LiDAR, IRi, and optical gas imaging, this drone is ready for everything from mapping to inspections. Payloads: Visual, IR, Zoom, LiDAR, Optical Gas Imaging, Magnetometer, Radiation Detection Weight / Max Takeoff Weight: 14 lbs / 20 lbs Price: $10,000 Use Case: Multi-use heavy lift aircraft.

Payload

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 14, 2024

Maximum altitude : Drones must be flown at or below 400 feet Above Ground Level (AGL). Some exceptions exist when flying around buildings, but 400 feet AGL is a good number to remember. Operational Limits Weight limit : Drones must weigh less than 55 lbs (25 kg), including payload at takeoff.

Pilot

Pilot Institute

MARCH 25, 2025

Payload Capacity for Additional Sensors Some mapping tasks require specialized equipment, such as LiDAR scanners or thermal imaging cameras. Always guarantee the drone can handle additional payload weight without compromising flight performance. The payload used will depend upon the operational requirements. Phantom 4 Pro V2.0

Payload