The US Army is facing challenges with drone operations in the hot and humid conditions of the Western Pacific. Training exercises in the Philippines are aimed at adapting drone technology to these climatic challenges, where high temperatures and rainy weather affect battery life, limiting flight distance and endurance. Army Maj. Gen. Marcus Evans noted that local weather patterns, including heat and monsoon rains, complicate drone functionality. Solutions being explored include increasing the number of drones, employing drone swarms, and enhancing 3D printing capabilities for repair and innovation.
Generally, we've seen a reduction in the distance they can fly and the endurance for which they can fly.
Hot temperatures upward of 90 degrees Fahrenheit impact the function of drones, namely the battery power, meaning operators can't fly them as far or long.
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