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Drone weather: can I fly today?

Pick a city for its drone flying forecast: the verdict now, the flyable windows of the next two days and the reason behind every amber or red hour. 201 cities, checked against the limits of DJI Mini and Air class drones.

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What the verdict checks

FactorCautionNo-goWhy it matters
Wind at 10 m> 28 km/h> 38 km/hA Mini-class drone is rated to hold about 38 km/h (10.7 m/s). Past that it drifts, and on a low battery it may not make it back upwind.
Gusts> 30 km/h> 38 km/hGusts push a light airframe off position faster than the flight controller corrects, worst around buildings, trees and cliffs.
Rain> 0.05 mm/h> 0.2 mm/hNo DJI Mini, Air or Mavic is water-sealed: even drizzle on the motors and the gimbal can do damage.
Visibility< 3 km< 1 kmMost rules require visual line of sight. Fog and mist also blind the obstacle sensors.
Cloud base< 150 m< 60 mThe legal ceiling is 120 m (400 ft) in most countries; a cloud base below it means flying into cloud and losing sight of the drone.
Temperature< 0 °C · > 40 °C< −10 °C · > 45 °CDJI rates its drones from −10 to 40 °C. Cold drops LiPo voltage, so flights end early and without much warning; heat cooks motors and battery.
Kp index (NOAA)≥ 5≥ 7A geomagnetic storm (Kp 5 is a G1) disturbs the compass and degrades GNSS: expect a drifting hover and an unreliable return-to-home.
GPS interference≥ 10%≥ 50%Share of aircraft within ~100 km broadcasting a degraded position fix, measured live. Under jamming a drone drops to attitude mode with no position hold.

Wind limits by drone class

The verdict uses the limits of the most common consumer drone, the sub-250 g Mini class. Heavier aircraft hold more wind, but gusts and rain hit them just the same.

ClassExamplesRated windHow to read the verdict
Mini (under 250 g)DJI Mini 2, Mini 3, Mini 4 Pro10.7 m/s · 38 km/h · 24 mphAs it is: caution means short flights close to you, no-go means stay on the ground.
Air (about 700 g)DJI Air 3, Air 3S12 m/s · 43 km/h · 27 mphA caution for wind alone is usually flyable with margin; a wind no-go just above 38 km/h is at the edge of what it can hold.
Mavic (about 900 g)DJI Mavic 3, Mavic 3 Pro12 m/s · 43 km/h · 27 mphAs the Air class for wind; the bigger battery copes better with cold.
FPV and cinewhoopDJI Avata 2, 3–5" quads10.7 m/s or lessRead it as the Mini class: small props and short packs leave little margin.

Wind is forecast 10 m above the ground. At 120 m it is usually 30–50% stronger, and stronger still over ridges, coasts and between tall buildings: when the forecast is close to a limit, fly lower or not at all.