Weather

Weather can have a significant effect on drone performance, including;

• Battery life
• Flight time
• Visibility 
• Connectivity 

Before flying, it is important to check the weather in your area. Below are some of the weather data layers included in the SkyGrid Flight Control app and how they can adversely affect your flight

Cloud Cover	The heatmap represents the fraction of the sky obscured by clouds.  LAANC rules require operators to stay a certain distance below the cloud base.
Fire Index	Indicates the level of risk relative to conditions that play a major role in fires.
Humidity	Percent relative humidity.  When flying on humid days, the drone’s GPS signal may degrade and negatively affect the drone’s positional accuracy.
Precipitation	Precipitation intensity.  Be careful when flying smaller drones in precipitation as it can ruin electrical components.
Temperature	Be careful when flying at extreme temperatures as the effects on battery and electronics can negatively impact small drone’s performance.
Visibility	Visibility distance.  Low visibility makes for dangerous flying conditions as the operators surrounding awareness decreases. LAANC flights have a minimum visibility requirement.
Wind Direction	When flying near structures, be aware which direction the wind is coming from as it could cause dangerous flying situations. The direction of the wind can affect flight time as well as maneuverability.
Wind Speed	This can be significant for smaller drones as the battery life and performance can be negatively affected at higher wind speeds.

Do not fly in adverse conditions that include strong winds, rain, fog, lightning, snow or hail.