In Season 2 Episode 62 of Sky Commander Academy, we expose one of the silent killers of drone performance: temperature.Whether you're flying in -30°C Canadian winters or under the blazing summer sun, your battery life, sensor performance, and flight time are taking a hit — sometimes without warning.
And if you’re preparing for your Advanced RPAS Certificate, understanding how temperature affects your drone’s battery is not just exam material — it’s mission-critical knowledge that can prevent sudden shutdowns or emergency landings.
You’ll learn:
Why cold weather slashes your available flight time — and how to counter it
How heat impacts battery chemistry, lifespan, and inflight safety
What Transport Canada wants you to know about safe temperature operating ranges
How to use temperature monitoring tools and set realistic mission limits
Field-tested strategies for pre-heating, mid-mission cooling, and post-flight storage
The impact of temperature on charge rates, voltage sag, and discharge curves
Battery tips for both multirotor and fixed-wing RPAS systems in extreme conditions
Before you fly in the cold or the heat, make sure you’ve mastered how weather affects your power systems — because temperature doesn’t just change your numbers, it changes your risk.
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