In today's episode, we discuss the best apps that will help you determine where you can fly. Which are some reliable applications for checking airspace restrictions? How do you check for NOTAM's and TFR's? Which are some important weather parameters that you should check?
Is Skyward.io a better resource for checking NOTAM's than Airmap? Which is a good resource for checking TFR's? You also need to know how to read airspace maps. How can Drone U help you better understand airspace?
Be sure you check weather or you will crash your bird. Tune in to find out the importance of monitoring KP-index and dew point spread. We thank Houston for the question. Fly safe!
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App for checking general airspace - https://skyward.io/
App for checking airspace maps - https://skyvector.com/
Website for checking NOTAM's and TFR's - http://tfr.faa.gov/tfr2/list.html
Timestamps
Today's question is about the information that you need to check before you fly your drone
What are the advantages of using Skyward.io? How does Skyward compare to Airmap?
Discussing the importance of correctly reading sectional maps
How can you check for TFR's?
Why should you refer Skyvector before setting flight?
How can Drone U help you get better at reading sectional maps?
Which app can you use to check weather?
Learn why the dew point spread is really important
What is KP-index? Why should you monitor this parameter?
Discussing the importance of record keeping