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		hackcasual on Aug 31, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: DJI Drone Flies over the Top of Mount Everest It's an interesting question. Radiant heating from the sun should be improved, and the lower air density should slow heat loss due to conduction

Maursault on Aug 31, 2022 [–]

> the lower air density should slow heat loss due to conduction

Also, propellers have to work harder with less air density. More work, more heat.

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