A 480g falcon can reach high speeds near the ground after vertically diving from heights approaching 200m after starting with a zero (vertical) speed.
Like all other flyers, falcons do happen to generate drag, particularly during high-speed diving. Estimate the average drag generated after reaching a speed of 55m/s while vertically diving over the same height – and with the same weight above. (Here
there is no wing flapping for propulsion).
