Flight Distance Calculator
Longtail Cargo – AirDock Edition
Enter between 0–20 lb (0–9.1 kg)
40 mph (≈ 64 km/h)
Leave blank to skip route check
Estimated distance
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Estimated time (A → B)
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Max capability (weather-adj.)
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Cost-per-Delivery (CPD) & TCO Mini-Estimator
Defaults tuned to ≈$7 at 5 mi. CAPEX = drone only.
Inputs
CAPEX (editable)
CAPEX = drone only. Batteries are amortized in OPEX; dock/infrastructure excluded.
Calibrate to a target CPD
Results
Monthly deliveries
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Total CAPEX
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CPD (Cost per delivery)
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Monthly OPEX breakdown
| Category | Calc | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Labor | — | — |
| Energy | — | — |
| Maintenance (per mile) | — | — |
| Battery amortization | — | — |
| Other consumables | — | — |
| Total OPEX / month | — |
CAPEX breakdown
| Drone hardware | — |
| Total CAPEX | — |
Payback
Price needed for 12-month payback
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Estimated payback at your price
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Defaults: 1.0 min labor, 0.30 kWh, $0.44/mi maintenance, $3,000 battery with 700-flight life. CAPEX = drone only.