Quick battery test

davedrone 178 · 2025-10-04T14:10:51-0400

Just did a quick battery test with my 5Pro with the standard battery. Weather conditions were good: sunny, very light wind, temperature about 70 degrees. Ran the battery fully charged (100%) to well depleted (8%).
Put her in normal mode, cruise control on, brought her back to hover for half the time. Total time 17:08. Rather disappointed to say the least.

msinger · 2025-10-04T14:30:31-0400

Not too bad considering the advertised specs.

Have you considered upgrading to a Plus Battery to maximize the flight time?

MS Coast · 2025-10-04T14:33:05-0400

davedrone 178 said:
Just did a quick battery test with my 5Pro with the standard battery. Weather conditions were good: sunny, very light wind, temperature about 70 degrees. Ran the battery fully charged (100%) to well depleted (8%).
Put her in normal mode, cruise control on, brought her back to hover for half the time. Total time 17:08. Rather disappointed to say the least.

Hovering is less efficient than forward flight for flight endurance. That explains part of the shortfall.

From the DJI specs:
This measurement was obtained by testing the aircraft in a windless, sea-level environment. The drone flew forward at a constant speed of 21.6 kph in photo mode, with the Obstacle Avoidance Action set to Brake, until it was forced to land due to low voltage.