How do I calculate flight time from mAh?

Capacity (mAh) ÷ 1000 × 60 ÷ average current (A) ≈ minutes. The calculator applies this with a safety margin.

Drone flight time calculator — battery mAh

Estimate hover/cruise flight time from battery capacity (mAh) and average current (A). Indicative pre-flight calculator for UAV pilots.

Enter battery capacity (mAh) and average current (A) for an approximate hover/cruise time.

Capacity (mAh)

Average current (A)

Mission duration (min.) — optional

Result

Estimated flight time: 16 min (80% pack capacity, 15 A average draw).

Indicative only. Wind, payload and temperature change real endurance.

How do I calculate flight time from mAh?: Capacity (mAh) ÷ 1000 × 60 ÷ average current (A) ≈ minutes. The calculator applies this with a safety margin.