Would you call this a windy day? :)

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This is my flight path after a somewhat windy day. Moral of the story. Don't fly when it is windy. :)
 

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Some would find it fun. I am with you. I carry an anemometer with me now so I get measurements.
 
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It wasn't fun at all. It was sort of scary and very hard to land. The wind was forcing it down, and left or right. I was never more happy to just get the thing on the ground and packed up to go home. It was simply a mess. I might post the actual flight data if I can find a way to get it off of my iPad. I was also getting engine at max speed warnings as the drone was fighting to stabilize itself.
 
I believe it. The engine can only do so much. And that with the full Auto mode I would imagine. I can't believe some people are able to fly in ATTI mode! Maybe I'll get there in time. :)
 
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I am a big fan of auto-mode flying. I have nothing to prove. I fly it manually and then have it return automatically if it disconnects. While my insurance will cover it for lose or damage, I still take care of it as best I can.
 
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Looks like the tracks of a Phantom which lost a motor or prop.
 
Looks like the tracks of a Phantom which lost a motor or prop.

Nope. Lost to the wind. It took off fine and after a few mins of shear panic it landed fine. All props and motors were spinning like normal. To test it, I landed, took off, went up about 40 meters and let it hover. Immediately the wind started pushing it left and then right. Brought it back down.
 
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I believe it. The engine can only do so much. And that with the full Auto mode I would imagine. I can't believe some people are able to fly in ATTI mode! Maybe I'll get there in time. :)

What kind of meter do you use? A basic handheld unit? I am thinking go to get one today. Thanks in advance.
 
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What kind of meter do you use? A basic handheld unit? I am thinking go to get one today. Thanks in advance.


I highly recommend the Vaavud Sleipnir (wind speed and direction) and Vaavud Mjolnir (wind speed only). I have both and use them with my iPhone 6 (they plug into the phone jack). The value is in the precision and the meter + companion app combo.
 
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Don't you even try to use an app like Hover or UAV Forecast to see what the weather report and wind speed is?


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Don't you even try to use an app like Hover or UAV Forecast to see what the weather report and wind speed is?


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Nope, hence me purchasing an anemometer. Considering I am in Finland, not sure if those sites would work, and having the device in my bag is always handy.
 
I use UAV Forecast in the UK, recently it has been wrong with both wind speeds and precipitation. :0( Think I'll buy an anemometer


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I'm pretty amazed what these Phantoms can fly in. I recently flew the No. Calif coastline in 25mph winds, which was against my instincts for safe flight. But there was a kite surfer tearing up the ocean jumping waves at ~40mph (my estimate) that was too tempting to pass up. I flew it with no problem. After viewing the video I was blown away how good it was, steady as a rock. You couldn't even tell I was struggling to go 5mph at times (P3P craft). Landing went well with a hand catch, no problem. I think a wind meter is essential tool in the bag, mine cost $30. Once the wind gets above 20 mph, without a wind meter it's difficult to determine if it's 20 or 30mph by feel. The meter helps to sway me if the flight is reasonably safe or not. Fortunately I rarely need to use it, living on So. Calif.
 
I'm pretty amazed what these Phantoms can fly in. I recently flew the No. Calif coastline in 25mph winds, which was against my instincts for safe flight. But there was a kite surfer tearing up the ocean jumping waves at ~40mph (my estimate) that was too tempting to pass up. I flew it with no problem. After viewing the video I was blown away how good it was, steady as a rock. You couldn't even tell I was struggling to go 5mph at times (P3P craft). Landing went well with a hand catch, no problem. I think a wind meter is essential tool in the bag, mine cost $30. Once the wind gets above 20 mph, without a wind meter it's difficult to determine if it's 20 or 30mph by feel. The meter helps to sway me if the flight is reasonably safe or not. Fortunately I rarely need to use it, living on So. Calif.
Your $30 unit is £64 ($85) here in the UK...
 

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