Plan mission with the lowest possible number of turns – energy losses during this maneuver are up to 15%, so the fewer turns are put in the route, the more energy-efficient will be.
Consider the weather conditions. A strong wind will use the battery faster than flying in calm weather. On average, the difference during flights of identical missions in calm and with an average wind speed of 15 m/s is up to 35%.
Consider the power consumption of payload when calculating flight times. For example, a switched-on SONY A6000 camera uses about 5-7% of the total energy supply. Consumption will vary depending on image overlap settings and individual camera settings.
The fewer altitude differences, the more energy efficient is flight. When flying in mountainous areas, for example, flight performance can be improved by starting the mission from the top point of the route and landing at the bottom. In this case, the increase in energy efficiency can be up to 35%.