Which action most reliably improves climb performance and endurance for a routine flight?

• A.Removing unnecessary payload weight
• B.Flying with a partially charged battery to save weight
• C.Disabling the aircraft's battery level warnings

Why

Every unnecessary gram raises power demand for the entire flight. Removing unneeded equipment is the simplest way to restore climb margin and flight time.

Source: FAA-G-8082-22 Ch. 4 · ACS knowledge area: sUAS Loading and Performance · From the Loading, Performance & Airport Operations practice bank (PER-020).

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