Drones utilize various forms of energy to operate efficiently. Solar energy can be harnessed when panels are attached to drones, allowing them to charge their batteries. Chemical energy from fuels like gasoline or diesel is converted into mechanical energy within internal combustion engines.
only when the drone produces required upward thrust to act against the force of gravity
Magnetic Energy
Drones that have magnetometer, which part of the navigation system. This device checks for magnetic fields and also used as compass to see which direction the drone is going respective to the earth's magnetic field
Solar Energy
when solar panels are attached to the drone.
charge the drone batteries
Hydrogen Energy
Hydrogen fuel cells
hydrogen and oxygen to produce electricity, and water being a byproduct
Thermal Energy
Drones that have complex electronics
product of chemical reactions ( can also be called as combustion
Chemical Energy
Fuel ( Gasoline or Diesel)
mechanical energy, which happens in the internal combustion engine.
Electrical Energy
Batteries ( Lithium Polymer), and Lithium Ion. ) )
Power up the drone motors for propulsion
Kinetic Energy
rotors or engines
electrical or chemical energy into motion to lift up and propulsion