# Sentinel Drone's Actual Payload Capacity

Source: https://forum.modalai.com/topic/2562/sentinel-drone-s-actual-payload-capacity
Category: General Questions (https://forum.modalai.com/category/2/general-questions)
Posted: 2023-08-14 15:28:54 UTC by SMRazaRizvi
Replies: 1 · Views: 578

## SMRazaRizvi · 2023-08-14 15:28:54 UTC

My team has recently purchased a Sentinel drone and we are in the process of procuring a suitable gimbal payload to enhance its versatility. While reviewing the product datasheet available [here](https://docs.modalai.com/sentinel-functional-description/), we noted that the specified payload capacity for the Sentinel drone is **1kg**.

To ensure seamless integration and optimal performance, I am reaching out to kindly request clarification on the practical payload capacity that the Sentinel drone can effectively accommodate. Specifically, I am interested in understanding whether it is advisable to attach a payload nearing the 1kg limit (as the Gimbal we are looking at is ~900g), or if there are certain considerations or precautions that we should be mindful of during this process.

Looking forward to your support.

## Reply by Moderator (ModalAI staff) · 2023-08-15 05:15:27 UTC

@SMRazaRizvi You will obviously lose flight time and may need to retune the PID for the drone, but it should fly