Stationary hover is modelled with an ideal actuator disk. Total rotor thrust balances vehicle weight.
Ideal induced power is corrected with rotor figure of merit and drivetrain efficiencies.
Usable battery energy is estimated from nominal voltage, capacity and a user-defined usable fraction.
| Quantity | Value | Unit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thrust per rotor | – | N | – |
| Total disk area | – | m² | – |
| Disk loading | – | N/m² | – |
| Induced velocity | – | m/s | – |
| Ideal induced power | – | W | – |
| Rotor shaft power | – | W | – |
| Electrical hover power | – | W | – |
| Current per motor | – | A | – |
| Thrust-to-weight ratio | – | – | – |
| Battery discharge rate | – | C | – |
| Estimated endurance | – | min | – |