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What happens to a multirotor sUAS as its total takeoff weight increases?
- A.It becomes less responsive and its inertia increases
- B.It becomes more agile because momentum improves control
- C.Its maneuverability is unchanged if the battery is fully charged
Correct answer
A. It becomes less responsive and its inertia increases
Why
Added mass increases inertia, so the aircraft needs more force to start, stop, and change direction. The result is slower, less crisp maneuvering and greater stress on the propulsion system.
Source: FAA-G-8082-22 Ch. 4 · ACS knowledge area: sUAS Loading and Performance · From the Loading, Performance & Airport Operations practice bank (PER-001).