True low temp flying M2P

[Aikidoamigo]

What’s the lowest temp you’ve flown in without issue?

Appreciating flight times are reduced has anyone flown circa -10 or lower?

We have a trip to Sweden this next month so would like to get some great footage with our M2P

 

[PhantomPilotuk]

What’s the lowest temp you’ve flown in without issue?

Appreciating flight times are reduced has anyone flown circa -10 or lower?

We have a trip to Sweden this next month so would like to get some great footage with our M2P

About minus 4 Inthink but had to warm battery up in my pocket first as Dji GO kept warming that battery was too cold. I seem to recall I did lose flight time, was down by maybe 15 percent.

 

[Vitamin-J]

Hi! I’ve flown in -20 F with batteries warmed by remaining in my coat pocket. Keeping the batteries warm & not at ambient temperature is the key. No issue & no appreciable decline of flight time.

The draw of the batteries will be enough to keep them warm during flight.

 

[Aikidoamigo]

Great thanks it’s the kind of info I was hoping for, if we keep the batteries warm then at least we can get some shots?

 

[PhantomPilotuk]

Great thanks it’s the kind of info I was hoping for, if we keep the batteries warm then at least we can get some shots[emoji106]

Yes keep them in your pocket and take them out last minute and you should be fine. Keep a close eye on the app for any warnings and be aware you will likely get decreased flight time and you should be fine.

 

[Bobaterra]

I have flown at -20 c many times. Keep MP2 warm and batteries warm. One important thing to remember is when you bring the drone back into a warm environment there could be condensation collect on all the surfaces. I take the battery out right away and leave the gimbal cover off for a while to let the drone normalize to the inside temp. Light rub with a dry cloth - good for next flight.

 

[offtheback]

I have flown at -20 c many times. Keep MP2 warm and batteries warm. One important thing to remember is when you bring the drone back into a warm environment there could be condensation collect on all the surfaces. I take the battery out right away and leave the gimbal cover off for a while to let the drone normalize to the inside temp. Light rub with a dry cloth - good for next flight.

The method I've used for regular camera equipment is to put camera bag+all into a trash bag ,seal it,and let it warm for an hour+.Then you can remove it without condensation being an issue.

 

[Tbredhed]

Being from northern Ontario I fly in the cold quite a bit. My coldest flight has been -36 C/-32 F. I have noticed only a very slight reduction in flight time at this temp.
My best recommendation is to make sure your batteries are warm before takeoff. When I've finished flying I usually put the drone into a ziplock bag and suck all the air out before I bring it inside, this prevents condensation on the craft.
Cheers.