Physics

To determine the total time for the drone to return to its starting altitude, we follow the same method as for objects in free fall. The time it takes for the drone to reach its highest point is calculated first, and the total time is twice that since the time to rise and fall are equal.

The formula for time to reach the highest point is:

Where:

v₀ = 30 m/s (initial velocity)

g = 10 m/s²

Substituting the values:

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