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Checking the air

Reading wind at every height, rain, cloud, light and satellites for your spot.

Your best flying windows

Working it out…

7-DAY FLIGHT PLANNER

Pick your day. Find your hour.

Choose any day, then tap an hour to check wind, rain and flying conditions.

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Pick a time below. We’ll show you what the conditions look like.

Swipe sideways for the full day. Green hours look more favourable; amber means take care; red means conditions may be unsuitable.

Your best times

MADE FOR REAL-WORLD PILOTS

So… can you fly?

Start with the big verdict, then tap an hour to see if conditions improve. Green means conditions look more favourable, amber means take care, and red means conditions may be unsuitable. Always check airspace and use your own judgement.

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Your flying conditions

A simple breakdown of what matters for your flight.

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Wind at your flying height

Wind can change as you climb. Check the height you plan to fly at.

Next 48 hours

At your flying height, against your drone's limit.

Wind at your height Gusts at your height Wind at 10 m Your drone's limit

Wind as you climb

A simple guide to how wind may change above the ground.

Why it matters
Wind can be stronger higher up, and gusts can push your drone beyond its limits.

Height figures are estimates from the forecast, not live measurements. Conditions can differ at your actual flying location.

Air and lift

Thinner air means less lift and shorter flights.

How reliable is this forecast?

Forecasts can change. We compare models and nearby real-world observations.

Weather models compared

Four separate forecasts for wind at 10 m. When they agree, trust it more.

Measured right now

Real readings from the nearest airport weather station.

Rain, daylight and GPS

Useful before you leave home: rain, filming light and estimated satellite visibility.

Rain radar

Live radar over the last two hours around your spot.

Light

Sunrise, sunset and the best light for filming.

GPS satellites

Satellites above 10° from your spot at the hour you've picked.

Solar activity (Kp)

Geomagnetic storms make GPS less accurate. Kp 5 or more is a storm.

The week ahead

Flyable daylight hours each day for your drone.

Your pre-flight checklist

Weather is half of it. Check the airspace and your kit too.

Where are you flying?

Your drone

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