Claimed Altitudes

[Thomas Cole]

Just checking to see peoples views. Both the new Karma and Mavic specs are showing 14000-16000 altitude rating. Are these operating altitudes?

I assume both new models are restricted to the 500 Metre (16,460 ft) fly to limit we experience on other drones.

I know people frown upon higher altitude flying, but i have seen the need as when flying in Europe and wanting to see the whole amazing layout of a fortified town.

Any input thx.

 

[tml4191]

If it get's disconnected ,when it's all the way up, does it return to home the same way?

 

[msinger]

The Mavic will be limited to 500M above the takeoff point.

 

[alokbhargava]

Though Mavic is restricted to 500m above take off point, its maximum flying height above sea level is 5000m:

Max Service Ceiling Above Sea Level 16404 feet (5000 m)

In short, if you live at an altitude of 16000 feet, you can safely fly at 400' above ground.

 

[kennedye]

If you had a really good battery and no wind (and if the firmware would let you do it), at max vertical acceleration you could get a P3 up to 6000 meters in 20 minutes. At which point you'd better have a parachute rigged up or something, because it will start descending a lot faster than three meters per second...