Sign up to save your podcasts
Or
Share S2E63 - Flying Blind? đ§ď¸ The Hidden Dangers of Rain, Snow & Low Visibility for Drone Pilots
Share to email
Share to Facebook
Share to X
Share to email
Share to Facebook
Share to X
Or
S2E63 - Flying Blind? đ§ď¸ The Hidden Dangers of Rain, Snow & Low Visibility for Drone Pilots
What you canât see can crash your mission.
In this critical episode of Sky Commander Academy, we dive deep into the unpredictable world of rain, snow, and poor visibilityâand how they can ground your drone or worse, destroy it mid-flight.
Whether you're preparing for your Advanced RPAS Certificate or planning commercial drone operations in tough Canadian weather, understanding how moisture and visibility affect flight safety is essential.
In this episode, youâll learn:
Why visibility isnât just about what you can see, but what your drone sensors can detect
How rain and snow compromise aerodynamics, GPS, altimeters, and return-to-home systems
Legal visibility minimums under VLOS rules and SFOCs
How icing, moisture, and fog interfere with electrical systems and flight stability
Risk mitigation tips for optical sensors, obstacle detection, and camera payloads
Pro tips on weather forecasting, real-time monitoring, and risk-based go/no-go calls
Best practices for safe ops during low-light, heavy cloud, or precipitation-heavy conditions
This is the episode that helps you fly when the weather doesnât want you to.
đ§ Available now on all major podcast platforms
đ Visit SkyCommander.ca to access weather tools, visibility checklists, and our Advanced RPAS study guide
#SkyCommander #DroneWeather #VisibilityLimits #RPASCanada #DroneFlightSafety #AdvancedRPAS #TransportCanada #DroneTraining #FlySafeFlySmart
View all episodes
By SkyCommander.caWhat you canât see can crash your mission.
In this critical episode of Sky Commander Academy, we dive deep into the unpredictable world of rain, snow, and poor visibilityâand how they can ground your drone or worse, destroy it mid-flight.
Whether you're preparing for your Advanced RPAS Certificate or planning commercial drone operations in tough Canadian weather, understanding how moisture and visibility affect flight safety is essential.
In this episode, youâll learn:
Why visibility isnât just about what you can see, but what your drone sensors can detect
How rain and snow compromise aerodynamics, GPS, altimeters, and return-to-home systems
Legal visibility minimums under VLOS rules and SFOCs
How icing, moisture, and fog interfere with electrical systems and flight stability
Risk mitigation tips for optical sensors, obstacle detection, and camera payloads
Pro tips on weather forecasting, real-time monitoring, and risk-based go/no-go calls
Best practices for safe ops during low-light, heavy cloud, or precipitation-heavy conditions
This is the episode that helps you fly when the weather doesnât want you to.
đ§ Available now on all major podcast platforms
đ Visit SkyCommander.ca to access weather tools, visibility checklists, and our Advanced RPAS study guide
#SkyCommander #DroneWeather #VisibilityLimits #RPASCanada #DroneFlightSafety #AdvancedRPAS #TransportCanada #DroneTraining #FlySafeFlySmart