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Can I fly today?
An hour-by-hour forecast made for flying: wind at ground level and at 120 m, gusts, rain, visibility, temperature, daylight and Kp index, with a verdict for your type of drone.
Forecast
How we decide whether you can fly
For every hour we look at wind, gusts, rain, visibility, temperature, whether it’s daylight and geomagnetic activity. The verdict is the worst of the reasons: a single “no” is enough to turn the hour red. The wind limits depend on the drone you choose:
| Drone | Wind: caution / no | Gusts: caution / no |
|---|---|---|
| Whoop (65–75 mm) | 10 / 15 km/h | 15 / 22 km/h |
| 2.5–3″ | 18 / 28 km/h | 25 / 38 km/h |
| 5″ freestyle | 25 / 38 km/h | 35 / 50 km/h |
| 7″ or larger (long range, wind at 120 m) | 30 / 45 km/h | 40 / 55 km/h |
- Rain: if rain is forecast, no. With a 50% chance or more, take care: bring a bag for the electronics.
- Visibility: below 1 km you won’t see the drone (nor will your spotter); below 3 km, watch out for fog.
- Temperature: below 6 °C LiPos deliver less and the voltage sags suddenly. Above 35 °C, let everything cool down between flights.
- Night: the FPV camera can’t see and the rules require a visible flashing green light.
- Kp index: measures geomagnetic storms. From 5 upwards, GPS can lose accuracy: don’t rely on GPS Rescue.
Before you go
- Check the spot isn’t in a restricted zone on ENAIRE’s official drone zones map.
- Charge the batteries on the day and, if it’s cold, carry them in a thermal bag.
- Check the real wind at the field: trees and buildings change it a lot compared with the forecast.
- Bring your spotter and go through the checklist and the field sheets.
It’s a forecast, not a guarantee. If you get to the field and it’s windier than expected, the final call is yours. There’s more in Safety and rules.