Can You Fly Your Drone in EXTREME Cold? 5 Tips!
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- čas přidán 12. 06. 2024
- Cold weather is already here, and there are some important things you should know before you attempt to fly your drone in freezing temperatures. Here are 5 of the most important ones.
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I believe you suggested that the colder it gets, the thinner the air. Actually, it's the other way around. The warmer or hotter the air gets, the thinner the air. I am a Part 107 pilot and also a Private Pilot. The science of thick and thin air is called density altitude. It is important to know how to calculate density altitude because it could kill you.
You have the same Refection RV I have.
My dropped out of the sky when the motors were too cold. A DJI
Cold typically gives you thicker air (lower density altitude) not thinner, but they affect on the battery life is much greater, so that’s why you’ll see shorter run times.
I like the idea of putting the drone in a plastic bag as it warms. The lower humidity inside a sealed bag, will minimize the condensation issue. This is probably a better solution than the slow warming.
As always, thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and experience!
Russ is the dense one in this case.
@kchappelle no heart for your comment I see
@@jeremyscloset life’s a bit-ch sometimes. Happens. :”
Hahahaha
Russ is a pretty sensitive guy I’m finding out.
Can dish it out… but that’s about it.
My Mini 3 pro was attacked by a hawk, "line of sight" is my new credo.
Same thing happened to me first time I flew mine
That is one of my fears! Did it sustain any damage?
@@Deweycox710 No damage, I got lucky.
10:45 you seem to have misunderstand the meccanism of condensation. That's the exact opposite !
@@gamma161any damage?
thanks Russ, we just experienced a flash of winter here in Oklahoma and the tip on winter flying is timely for sure. I'm still flying the Mini 2 and looking to upgrade to the Mini 4 Pro so I watched your video on that drone following this video. Put me in your drawing if you please. I always appreciate how you do your videos, feels like you genuinely understand how to effectively communicate the things we novices need to know. Thanks again and keep up the fantastic work.
@51 Drones, Thanks for this advice... For me you are my go to for anything and everything DJI. I finally purchased the DJI Mini 2 over 2 years ago and with all your advice and experience I have made only 1 mistake that almost costed me the drone but I was fortunate to be able to retrieve it after replacing it.
Thanks Russ. My favorite part was about allowing the drown to acclimate going from cold to warm. I'm putting that into the knowledge base to use.
Your videos are the first I began watching when I became interested in drones. Learned a lot from watching. I will continue to do so.
I watched the video about creating business, and it was great. I really enjoyed what you had to say about pounding the pavement. I have been in business for 2 years now, and though it is slow, I am enjoying my career path and have been able to make some great friends, memories and income. You have a new subscriber!
I am so loving your new word “in its photality”..super cool..photography-oriented videos in their totality!! Great cold weather tips. I do the bag trick in the car at events for regular cameras..and the batteries go in my parka when I leave the house..
Thanks for the tips! As the proud new father of a 3 week old mini pro 4 and in WY, I was wondering about flying during frigid winter weather so now feel better about it. Now on to dealing with the regular 40+ mph winds…
Best video I’ve ever seen for flying in cold weather. Thanks.
Thanks Russ, watched and learned a lot from the waypoints video.
Thanks for the tips Russ, you’ve helped me a lot recently when getting used to my Air 3
Thanks for the tips.
I watched this and your video on starting a drone business. With winter coming hard and fast here in Wyoming, I thought this video worked for me the most. Not that I learned a lot of new info, but the validation of my own cold-weather drone operation.
Somewhat related to the business angle, I had an exhibit at the local library a few years back (Cody, Wyoming). I think that really put me on the map as a local “drone guy.”
Good idea... I'm starting myself in East Tennessee...
Nice presentation Russ. I like the information on flying in the cold temps. I flew my DJI in freezing temps in NM. Another point to emphasize in keeping the line of site is the surprising wind gust. White background, fog or low ceiling and a white drone will disapear quickly. Look forward to watching your dji mini 4 video. Thanks for all the videos.
Thanks for the video! Good tip regarding the condensation, I'm going to try the bags or ziplocs.
I have been a subscriber and watching your content for years. I think you’re fantastic so, please take this with the upmost respect regarding warming up your gear and deadly condensation. You are 100% right about not warming your equipment up too quickly. As a professional, photographer, and drone pilot, who is very conscious of this, I only take exception to the comment you made about “don’t just leave it in its case and bring it inside.” To be very honest, keeping it in its case and bringing it inside and not opening it for a couple of hours is the most amazing way to slowly warm up your gear. With my drone I pop out the memory card so I can get right to looking at my footage, and while I’m still outside, put my drone, controller and batteries back in my case, close it tight and leave it inside for at least three hours before I open it up. With my camera gear and expensive lenses, I take my coat off outside, wrap my coat around my camera and lens and bring it inside and don’t look at it for a couple of hours. Anyway, just my two. Cents. Keep up the amazing content. I really enjoy your stuff.
Great tips, especially the rewarming to avoid condensation.
Thanks for sharing!
Good information thank you
Just watched your DJI waypoint tutorial! Great info on all of your videos. Keep it up bro.💪🏻
great video that goes with the season!
Great video Russ. Take care.
I live in Canada, so have done many sub-zero (Celsius) flights. One suggestion you missed is to avoid cold fingers, use a stylus for screen interactions (and keep your gloves on!).
what is a stylus?
It's pen with a rubber tip that mimics a finger tip when pressed on a phone or tablet screen. Here they are widely sold in dollar stores.
@@orentorngat713 great tool, thank you
@orentorngat713 what would u suggest for a 12km radius at absolute max in -18 if not colder? Like what drone?
Thanks for the weather report. I need to come up to Minot soon.
Nice video and good call on the moisture. One time about 10 seconds in and barely 50 ft up, I got an immediate critical warning. Came down right away to find the propellers encased in ice. I had no idea that would happen.
Have flown many times in freezing weather. After a flight, I pack everything in the case while still outside. Since it's zipped cold, the case prevents it all from warming up too fast. Never had a condensation problem
Thanks Russ for the winter tips. 1st winter as a drone operator.
Great information about flying in cold temps.
Great tips, thanks for that, I especially appreciate the condensation tip going from cold to warm. I would bank most people would not even consider that.
Right... in sales, we call that a pearl...👍
Thanks Russ! In upstate NY, it's very cold but no snow yet but there is no doubt it's coming!
Ahh Here we go. This helped with my condensation question from earlier. Thank you.
Interesting video! As a new pilot, you answered my questions regarding flying in cold climates. I live in Northern Indiana. Thanks again!
Just watched your video on DJI mini 4 drone ! Excellent
Perfect timing! We have had about 6 inches so far and i was wondering what flight feasability would look like. Thanks for the video!
Cool videos I always learn something from the viedo
Hi Russ, I just watch another informative video of yours. Z-Rid broadcast module. Always learned a lot from watching your videos. Thanks
DJI Mini 4 Pro Drone - The ONE Reason You Need to Buy It! great videos love all your videos.
Living in Fargo, I fly my drone inside my car all the time in Winter! 🙂
Great tips! Like the video!!!
In the car is the way to go 🙂
Not very much room in there. 😂
Good winter tips. Related the gloves I bought Wind Pro Liner from the heatcompany, you can put warming pads inside the gloves, very effective and keeps your hand and fingers into warm condition. Last winter I had that issue with more or less suddenly frozen fingers and I was annoyed that I hadn't sat relaxed in the car. After that event I bought the new gloves. I think for the battery flight time you have to take 4k with 60fps instead of 1080p 24fps😉…
Living in northern British Columbia, I really needed to hear your advice. Thanks!
Thanks Russ. I also watched - Your Greatest Fears as a Drone Pilot & How to Overcome Them
Love the tips THANK YOU ! AND THE I.D. WILL HELP!,! cool videos . Just finished the other cold flying video. It snowed here in Rochester, NY yesterday!,,
Hey Russ! Thanks for the reminders. Sorry about your weather. We're just 3 states west of you and I hope it's not on its way here yet. Last winter was brutal!
I've used the ziplock bag trick. It doesn't have so much to do with warming it up gradually, it's more about keeping the higher humidity away from the drone while it's still cold.
I watched the Zing RID video - appropriate for this giveaway!
Thanks for all your great content!
Merci 🙏 très intéressant 🎥
hey, it WORKED !! Sorry about the 2 comments, but I used "embed" for one and "copy/paste" for the other !! Thanks again, Charlie in Central Ohio
Hi Russ you do a great job reviewing. I'm looking forward to the mini 4 pro. Thanks for your review. I like your content no B's just great info....
You are appreciated
Thanks
Great video! Greetings from Omaha. I need to head up to Minot one day. Thanks for all your great videos
Great info!
My tips-
1. Wrap up warm including hat and gloves, wear multi layers.
2. Pre-warm your batteries, ie keep them in an inside coat pocket. Don't leave them out in the cold air.
3. I recommend gloves with finger tips that fold back, that way you can still use a touch screen and your control sticks.
4. Carefully monitor your battery temps, in the Fly app, it will warm up as it discharges.
5. Also monitor battery level as a Lipo generally discharges faster in cold temps.
6. Monitor ice build up on your props⚠️😲😳
I’m getting the mini 4 pro in a couple weeks. I’m from Minnesota so this definitely helps
I watched this video in fulltality. Initially I thought many points made were obvious, but of course they are all relevant and not everyone has the common sense to fly safely and responsibly. Nicely done.
Thanks for the tips on cold flying. I'm here in Virginia it's pretty dang cold here now. Trying to get get some color shots with my fimi x8 mini pro v1. Thanks again an keep on flying
We got our first snow here in Colorado. I'll be spending time in Alaska this winter as well. I store my equipment in a warm location until I'm going to use it and have not had any significant issues. Sometimes moisture buildup on the perimeter sensors. I'm and Alaskan fisherman, but I can get chilly some times, when I'm posted up flying my drone around.
Very informative about battery depletion during cold weather. Pretty obvious but sometimes we need a reminder.
Thank you for your advice on getting a Mavic air 3 or the mini 4 pro, Getting the 3. Also I just watched your video on the Zing RID. Thanks again for the help!
It is so much nicer running a drone business in the summer! I’m not quite ready for all of the extra steps for winter drone flights!
I just did an all day gig at a farm in the 20's. I put all my batteries in a little cooler with a couple hand warmers and they stayed warm all day.
Hi Russ as usual great info from your videos, even though I live in South Florida, cold not a big problem, however I was in Kentucky last year Christmas it was 0 degrees, been in Vermont other Christmas, and yes cold temps,, I learned quickly you need good gloves , fingers can GO NUMB QUICKLY, and battery times are greatly affected, I have watched particular all your videos, but recently watched the one on Tripltrek Mini Smartphone , look forward for great videos, thanks again
RemoteID modules are amazing. I watched your NYC drone flight video.
I have the DJI air 3 👍 I just watched your video on the zing air module. Would love to have one of those for my Air 3 , thank you very much for all your videos. They’re very helpful. Have a great day.
Dennis
Very good info, Russ. I don't really fly in the cold, I don't like being cold 🤧 but you can get some beautiful videos in the snow 😏
Don't need the remote ID mod, I'll wait for something I might need :) but a great video. I'm a new drone pilot here in Alaska and just got my Part 107. This was the advice I needed, thank you. Very happy to learn about the condensation, seems obvious now but I never thought of that. I'm sure you saved me from many headaches that could have come without that advice.
I can't believe you have all that snow already where you live. I'm buying myself a mini 4 pro for Christmas. I love your videos. You seem like a person I'd be friends with. I'm in East Tennessee on a lake over looking the smokes. Every day offers a different spectacular view. I can't wait to learn through your video series. Happy Thanksgiving...👍
Excellent video it’s - 35 degree windchill in Chicago I appreciate your insight
I will take my Pennsylvania Weather with snow maybe in a month. Crazy man!
I flew my Mavic 2 Pro in Fairbanks 5 years ago when it was around -17° F out. It seemed to do ok. Only problem with flying a drone that close to the polar region is the GPS accuracy is not nearly as good. Some days were better than others. Some days I would fly, the drone would drift all over the place. Other days, it flew just fine. I'm still flying my Mavic 2 Pro with that same battery and haven't had any issues with it.
This is great timing. My mini 2 did an auto shutdown across the field from me. Landed it near a landmark ( gate ) but wasn’t happy about the situation.. especially since I had my batteries in my warm pockets
Brrr! Nice one Russ! ;-) Enjoy your winter wonderland! T
Great vid - in Poland now is 15 degrees
Great info!. I've had my DJI mini 2 for almost a year and I haven't flown in Winter yet.. and I live in Idaho where it get's cold and snowy. just watched the Z RID Module video. also great info.
Freezing cold is the smoothest air I've ever flown my Piper Arrow in and think it would be the same for a drone. Cold air thick air, hot air thin air.
I watched the Zing Remote ID Broadcast Module video. Since I have an older Mavic Pro drone, I will be needing one of these.
Nice 🤝
I just watch your full review of the Mini 3 Pro! Super vidéo!
A lot of people loved that video!
I live in Chicago and I have the air 3 and the temperatures is cold here also!the air 3 performs very well so far at 35 degrees.so far so good !
i live i florida but still loved this vid
Just one thing Russ, air doesn't get thinner in cold. It gets more dense. I've flown ultralites for years as well as paragliders and the best flying conditions is in cold air. When air gets hot it expands making it thinner. The air is very thin in hot temps.
Can you do a video on the care refresh plan and talk about what it covers. And tell us if you would recommend getting it for new drone pilots?
Great presentation...🎃
Tak!
Possible to get some tips on dew point and some general rules to avoid frost? Amazing video, thank you!
Even with precision landing features I find I need a landing pad larger than what you recommend here. To that end I went to my local Target and bought a black outdoor welcome mat, a super cheap paint brush and a bottle of red RIT dye. I poured the dye into a disposable tray (from a TV dinner). I painted a nice big red H on the mat. It works perfectly. It has enough weight that the wind rarely moves it and the drone's precision landing system can clearly see the H on it. It's about 3x the size of that little landing pad in the video so you get great protection for landing and takeoff. Total cost was $13.00 USD.
Nice video. I watched DJI Mini 4 Pro Drone - The ONE Reason You Need to Buy It!
I also just watched your flying over private property video, and it was very informative! But I do like this one a little better for the great cold weather advice. I am on my phone and can't figure out how to share the link, but id like to be considered for your giveaway of the RID module. Great content by the way!!!
this video and the one on the mini 4 was very interesting .trying to find your video on drone video editing
I living in mountains and winter is my primary time to fly drones for catching the winter snow views. Most time I have no problem with my Mavic Pro, Mavic 2 Pro. But once when the temperature was around single digit F, the battery in iPad mini that on the controller froze very quickly, just in a few minutes the battery in iPad dropped from 90% to 0, and shutdown the iPad. Fortunately the controller was still function well, I got the drone landed back home.
👍👍✌️ I’ve always been wary of flying in the cold.
When I was flying in -15c, I added masking tape to the front vent of my mini 3P. I wasn't sure if it would stick well (surface area/cold tape), It worked perfectly. It was a dry climate, so no issues with condensation.
HI Russ, I've just found your Channel, I fly a mini 2 and won't fly in winter time, I've Subscribed to you thanks for sharing 👍🏻
Hello from your neighbor to the west (Montana) ! This video couldn't have come at a better time! I was wondering what precautions I needed to take for the up coming season and you covered it all perfectly, thank you! By the way......where can I get one of your caps?
Lived in "COLD" like you now I hang my hat in Texas. Good advice !
ice fishing gloves work well too. most of them have the finger tips removable
Russ great video. Can't find the link for the gloves in the comments. Love your insight as a beginner. Very helpfL
Love the video! Hey everyone! New Pilot here!
I watched the Zing remote I’d module video. That would go great with my old Phantom 3 Standard. Yes.. I have had this drone now for over 6 years. I would love to keep flying this drone legally if possible. Thank you.😀
Everyone should have a 5v fan on their charging station, it helps with downloads, updates, and for condensation- pull the battery and blow from behind into the cavity. We got the same dusting, that doesn't look like 12 inches...
Okay, I'm hooked. 🔔
I loved it when the railroad gave you a hard time. I fly around BNSF facilities all the time and have several hoops to jump through....