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 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.
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
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