kilomikebravo
Well-Known Member
Just remember the higher you go, the less turbulence
I concur with those who tended to disagree with that statement. Turbulence is nothing more than moving air and when different currents interact horizontally or vertically, it disrupts the natural smooth flow causing "rough air." Temperature is a player as well but that isn't so much a factor in the drone "atmosphere." With few exceptions, all air is always moving but it's the higher velocities that get our attention. Hard to avoid turbulence but Lord knows every guy earning his living flying things around has asked ATC when they check in to a new frequency..."How's the ride?" And these are at Flight Levels..which start at 18,000', the base of Positive Control Airspace. So believe me when I say you can experience turbulence at any altitude.
Additionally, we all know that wind speed increases with altitude (generally,) and at Flight Level altitudes it can easily be 100kts + in the Winter. This fact makes the wind currents interactions even more violent.
(Gum flapping over)