Would you call this a windy day? :)

[28wins]

Accuracy and reliability are essential. Add up the prices of the crappy ones you'll go through when buying the cheaper ones and you arrive at something that works at it should.

That's what I did until I got the Vaavud devices.
Love the companion app which keeps a log with geolocation and a time-stamp.

 

[CardiacKid]

Maybe I'm the odd ball and won't spend cash on an Anamometer. If it's too windy I just don't bother flying

 

[Heff]

Some would find it fun. I am with you. I carry an anemometer with me now so I get measurements.

I have a question please. How does something like that measure the wind speed at say 300ft above you?

 

[28wins]

It doesn't.
I would love to see DJI build a solution right into the craft though and make the data avail right in the DJI Go app.

Say the wind is blowing at a certain speed where you are, does it mean the wind is blowing with the same intensity 300 feet higher? Sometimes yes, others no: it depends on how the mass of air is moving between areas with different air pressure.

 

[Wibble]

Your $30 unit is £64 ($85) here in the UK...

On Amazon UK for £8!!!

 

[Wibble]

I find the best ones are the traditional rotating cups. Otherwise you get varying results depending on which way you hold the meter.

 

[Heff]

It doesn't.
I would love to see DJI build a solution right into the craft though and make the data avail right in the DJI Go app.

Say the wind is blowing at a certain speed where you are, does it mean the wind is blowing with the same intensity 300 feet higher? Sometimes yes, others no: it depends on how the mass of air is moving between areas with different air pressure.

Thank you

 

[Numone]

On Amazon UK for £8!!!

Really?
Ambient Weather WM-2 Handheld Weather Meter w/ Windspeed, Temperature, Wind Chill by Ambient Weather: Amazon.co.uk: Kitchen & Home

 

[Numone]

Get one of these. It's excellent...
GM816 Anemometer

And the same unit is £22 on Amazon UK...

 

[Wibble]

YES REALLY!
Do you think I would make a statement like that without the facts?
GM816 LCD Digital Wind Speed Temperature Measure Gauge Anemometer / LED Back Light Design for Operation under Poor Illumination--Ideal Tool for Windsurfing, Sailing, Fishing, Kite Flying and Mountaineering: Amazon.co.uk: Garden & Outdoors

£8.06 with free delivery

 

[Numone]

YES REALLY!
Do you think I would make a statement like that without the facts?
GM816 LCD Digital Wind Speed Temperature Measure Gauge Anemometer / LED Back Light Design for Operation under Poor Illumination--Ideal Tool for Windsurfing, Sailing, Fishing, Kite Flying and Mountaineering: Amazon.co.uk: Garden & Outdoors

£8.06 with free delivery

Ahh, right, I was confused as you replied to my post re the WM-2, which IS $85?
Yep that's a good price; it's £6.93 on GearBest today which, having checked my order is actually what I paid too.
Incidentally, which cup unit do you have Wibble?

 

[John McLean]

Had a scare just yesterday here in Devon. I was showing my in law the P3A and could tell it was ' on the windy side' on a hilltop. I sent it up and the wind immediately took it out and away from launch. Best thing I found was to gain height away from all trees etc and then try a return. It couldn't fight the wind and was drifting away so I took a deep breath, realigned the drone using the red triangle and slowly edge forward until I got it above me. Never been so glad to get my hands on it!