The design also assumes that the life of the battery can handle the required current that it will take to lift ~25lbs off the ground. This includes the electronics, battery, motors, and "bumpers".
There's a reason Quadrotors became more popular among hobbyists
after LiPo batteries became mainstream.
Each year I've tried to figure out how to incorporate a quadrotor into the game. Alas, it hasn't been pragmatic enough for 4 years. Maybe next year
.