wind with the Mini 5

[Landshark99]

Flew mine for a little bit in the desert on Sunday evening, at Sunset, wind was blowing 10 to 20 mph, the drone was pretty stable going up, flew into the wind ok, came back pretty fast with the tail wind, but it had more issues landing than flying. Nothing bad it just seemed to be fighting the wind more on the way done trying to hold position. It may have been windier close to the ground.

 

[Bad Santa]

Wind can be more turbulent closer to the ground.

 

[Daniel Mclean]

Yes, I would agree with @Bad Santa on the turbulence being higher near ground than high in the sky where there are less obstacles.

 

[GadgetGuy]

Flew mine for a little bit in the desert on Sunday evening, at Sunset, wind was blowing 10 to 20 mph, the drone was pretty stable going up, flew into the wind ok, came back pretty fast with the tail wind, but it had more issues landing than flying. Nothing bad it just seemed to be fighting the wind more on the way done trying to hold position. It may have been windier close to the ground.

It is harder to maintain position, and more apparent when it doesn't maintain position, while descending through turbulent air than just flying around within it.

It is also unlikely that it was windier close to the ground. Just more apparent. Winds tend to increase with altitude, not decrease, which is why descending is recommended whenever encountering a headwind that is making it difficult to to return. Fly against the wind on the out-leg, and with the wind on the return whenever possible. You'll regret doing the opposite!

 

[Daniel Mclean]

It is harder to maintain position, and more apparent when it doesn't maintain position, while descending through turbulent air than just flying around within it.

It is also unlikely that it was windier close to the ground. Just more apparent. Winds tend to increase with altitude, not decrease, which is why descending is recommended whenever encountering a headwind that is making it difficult to to return. Fly against the wind on the out-leg, and with the wind on the return whenever possible. You'll regret doing the opposite!

About wind directions: I can be VERY risky when you fly out away from you with a strong tailwind, as depending on the strength of the wind, it can become very tricky to bring it back safely. One of my cousins learnt that one the hard way. Also remember that the strength and direction of the wind can change very rapidly and with little warning. Better safe than sorry!

 

[GadgetGuy]

About wind directions: I can be VERY risky when you fly out away from you with a strong tailwind, as depending on the strength of the wind, it can become very tricky to bring it back safely. One of my cousins learnt that one the hard way. Also remember that the strength and direction of the wind can change very rapidly and with little warning. Better safe than sorry!

Isn't that exactly what I just posted?

 

[Daniel Mclean]

Isn't that exactly what I just posted?

Maybe I should read your post it again. I skim read it and must have accidentally repeated what you said. Just looking now, I did notice that I repeated you. Opps I can be very dumb sometimes.......

 

[Dbez1]

I think you’re both right. It’s been my experience that there’s GENERALLY more wind at higher altitudes, but obstacles on the ground (like buildings etc.) can cause turbulence. Have a great day and fly safe.

 

[Bad Santa]

Wind speed and wind turbulence aren't the same thing.
A steady 20mph wind is easier to maintain position than a 10mph turbulent wind.
Turbulence requires more adjustments per second.