DRONE FORECAST
Drone weather and flight planning guides
Practical guides to drone weather forecasts, wind and gusts, speed conversions and preflight checks.
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Drone wind and gusts: how to read the forecast
Learn to read wind speed, gusts, direction and altitude before flying a drone. Compare forecast values, use consistent units and recheck conditions on site.
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Wind speed units: m/s, km/h, mph and knots
Understand wind speed units for drone forecasts. Convert m/s, km/h, mph and knots using formulas and a worked example, then compare values in the same unit.
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Drone preflight checks: build a practical routine
Build a drone preflight routine for weather, batteries, equipment and the takeoff area. Learn to customise, save and print the browser checklist for your flight.
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Drone weather: plan an aerial photography flight
Plan drone photography with hourly weather, wind at altitude and map information. Learn which conditions to compare in Drone Forecast before heading to the site.