Wind app

[Rex Peters]

Good morning from Calgary, ALberta, Canada. My question this morning is: What is the best app for viewing wind conditions?
Thanks,

 

[BigAl07]

I use:

HOVER
UAV Forecast

and for on the spot (ground level) winds I have an Anemometer that connects via bluetooth to my phone.
Weatherflow WEATHERmeter

Amazon.com : WeatherFlow WEATHERmeter for Smart Phone with Bluetooth! : Garden & Outdoor

Amazon.com : WeatherFlow WEATHERmeter for Smart Phone with Bluetooth! : Garden & Outdoor

www.amazon.com

This unit goes with me on every flying site and gets used a LOT!!

 

[Rex Peters]

Thanks for the info. Much appreciated!
Cheers,

 

[dirkclod]

I use the one in my head.
I stick my head out the door, look at tree tops.

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[Rex Peters]

Using my head? What fun is that when I can spend money on gadgets lol. Seriously though, if there are no visual indicators around, it’s nice to know when your flying near the upper limit.
Cheers,

 

[old man mavic]

same as Dc watch the trees, used to use a wind strength device ,but discovered it was only good for a reading at ground level which is not where i would be flying,apart from observing trees and the speed of the clouds as they move across the sky,another method to try if you think its a bit marginal,is i take off go up too 20ft and observe how the drone is handling the wind,if it seems ok go up to40ft and so on till i get to 100ft, its best to go up wind at least 30ft from takeoff point before you do this and then you can be sure to get it back,at the end of the day its a judgment call that has to be made from previous experience

 

[Rex Peters]

This is why I love this forum. The positive and practical knowledge is what I look for as I am going to be flying my Mavic mini outside for the first time. It’s a bit chilly out there at the moment, 1degree C. But it’s going to warm up to 5. That’s a warm day here but a little breezy. We call this a Chinook wind bringing the warm winds over the Rockies. I’m looking forward to a positive experience today.
Wish me luck,
Cheers,

 

[Dsixty]

Good morning from Calgary, ALberta, Canada. My question this morning is: What is the best app for viewing wind conditions?
Thanks,

www.Windy.com

 

[Ralph thompson]

Since your in Canada like me, you should use the Aviation Weather regularly updated and accurate. METAR/TAF give you the actual weather at the nearest airport and the Graphical FA shows you what's going on with the weather around the Province.

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[Dsixty]

Since your in Canada like me, you should use the Aviation Weather regularly updated and accurate. METAR/TAF give you the actual weather at the nearest airport and the Graphical FA shows you what's going on with the weather around the Province.

SPACES - spaces

SPACES

flightplanning.navcanada.ca

I am not in Canada, I am in El paso Texas, I use SkyVector.com, I am a Commercial fixed wing Pilot by trade. But thank you anyway

 

[Chrislaf]

I am not in Canada, I am in El paso Texas, I use SkyVector.com, I am a Commercial fixed wing Pilot by trade. But thank you anyway

I think he was replying to the OP.

I use UAV forecast most of the time, but also use Ok To Fly by AirData and sometimes I’ll check Hover. Also WindCompass is good to.

Chris

 

[Thomas B]

Info above goes for me too.
Welcome to the forum from the deserts of Arizona! Enjoy.