Drone exam · UAS general knowledge

A battery shows 100 percent charge but delivers noticeably shorter flights than it did when new. What does that suggest?

Answer

The battery may be fully charged relative to its current capacity while its state of health has declined. Check capacity, cell balance, cycle history, internal resistance or other health indicators provided by the manufacturer.

Explanation

Charge percentage tells how full the battery is now. It does not tell how much usable capacity the battery has retained over its life.