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Does the extra capacity make up for the incresed consumption due to extra weight?
You could get the same battery capacity in a smaller and/or more aerodynamic drone body, which would make it more efficient.
Also, the battery itself could be used to supply rigidity, meaning less devoted support structures are needed.
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Yes, if battery density wasn't enough to overpower the weight of the batteries, it would t fly to begin with.
Like, you didn't even have to click the article or even be able to understand that, it's me tioned in OPs summary