DJI FPV wind limit and weather limits

The DJI FPV handles wind up to 49 km/h (13.6 m/s, Beaufort 6) and -10 to 40 °C. See when it is safe to fly and check the forecast for your spot.

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The DJI FPV is rated for wind up to 49 km/h (13.6 m/s · 30 mph · 26 kn), which is Beaufort 6 — Strong breeze, and for temperatures from -10 °C to 40 °C (14 °F to 104 °F). It positions itself with GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo. It came out in 2021.

Weather limits of the DJI FPV

LimitValue
Maximum wind resistance49 km/h · 13.6 m/s · 30 mph · 26 kn
Beaufort scale6 — Strong breeze
Operating temperature-10 °C … 40 °C (14 °F … 104 °F)
Satellite systemsGPS, GLONASS, and Galileo
Takeoff weight795 g (28.0 oz)
Max flight time20 min

When is it safe to fly the DJI FPV?

Drone Weather Forecast compares every hour of the forecast with these limits and gives one colour:

  • Green — wind and gusts up to 44 km/h (90 % of the limit).
  • Yellow — between 44 and 49 km/h: fly with caution, a gust can push the drone past its limit.
  • Red — above 49 km/h, or rain, low visibility, too few satellites or a KP index above 4.

Gusts are judged against the same limit as the average wind, and the wind at your flying height is usually stronger than at ground level. The Pro wind profile shows the forecast from 10 m up to 4,200 m.

→ Wind at altitude: why it is windier up there

Cold and heat

The DJI FPV is rated down to -10 °C. Batteries deliver less energy in the cold: keep them warm until take-off and expect shorter flights below about 10 °C.

→ Flying a drone in cold weather

Weight and registration

The DJI FPV is above the 250 g line most countries use to decide whether a drone has to be registered and its pilot tested, so plan on registering it and carrying your operator number. That rule is national and it changes, so check the one for the country you fly in. The weight pays off once you are up: the same gust moves a heavier aircraft less than a sub-250 g model.

→ No-fly zones

Flight time in wind

The 20 minutes the DJI FPV is rated for are measured in still air. Wind takes a real bite out of that, and the way back is the expensive part: the drone drifts downwind for free and pays for the whole return. With wind near the 44 km/h caution mark, plan for about 15 minutes and turn back early.

GPS and satellites

The DJI FPV uses GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo. For your position, Drone Weather Forecast counts the visible satellites of these systems and warns when fewer than 9 are locked; a KP index above 4 (geomagnetic storm) can also disturb GPS and the compass.

→ How many satellites does a drone need?

→ The KP index explained for drone pilots

Similar drones

ModelMax windTemperature
DJI Inspire 350 km/h-20 … 40 °C
DJI Air 343 km/h-10 … 40 °C
DJI Air 3S43 km/h-10 … 40 °C
DJI Matrice 3043 km/h-20 … 50 °C
FIMI X8 SE 202050 km/h0 … 40 °C
Parrot Anafi50 km/h-10 … 40 °C

Drone wind limits: max wind speed of 77 drones

Frequently asked questions

How much wind can the DJI FPV handle?

Up to 49 km/h (13.6 m/s, 30 mph), Beaufort 6. Above that it may not hold its position or fly back against the wind. Drone Weather Forecast starts warning at 44 km/h.

Can the DJI FPV fly in 35 km/h wind?

Yes. 35 km/h is below its 49 km/h limit and below the 44 km/h caution threshold, so the app shows green — as long as the gusts also stay below 44 km/h.

How much does the DJI FPV weigh?

795 g (28.0 oz) ready to fly, which is above the 250 g threshold used by most national drone rules.

How long does the DJI FPV fly?

Up to 20 minutes in still air. Expect less in wind and in the cold — nearer 15 minutes once the wind approaches its limit.

Can the DJI FPV fly in the rain?

Drone Weather Forecast treats rain above your precipitation limit as a no-fly condition for every model. Check the DJI FPV manual for its water resistance before flying in wet weather.

What is the minimum temperature for the DJI FPV?

-10 °C (14 °F); the maximum is 40 °C (104 °F).

→ Can you fly a drone in the rain?

Limits from the manufacturer specifications, as set in the app's drone presets. Always follow your drone manual and local aviation rules.

Check the DJI FPV forecast for your location

Pick the DJI FPV in the app's drone list and every forecast hour is judged against these limits. Free on Android and iOS, no ads.