DJI Inspire 1 wind limit and weather limits

The DJI Inspire 1 is rated for wind up to 36 km/h (10.0 m/s · 22 mph · 19 kn), which is Beaufort 5 — Fresh breeze, and for temperatures from -10 °C to 40 °C (14 °F to 104 °F). It positions itself with GPS, Galileo, and BeiDou. It came out in 2014.

Weather limits of the DJI Inspire 1

When is it safe to fly the DJI Inspire 1?

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

• Green — wind and gusts up to 32 km/h (90 % of the limit).
• Yellow — between 32 and 36 km/h: fly with caution, a gust can push the drone past its limit.
• Red — above 36 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 Inspire 1 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 Inspire 1 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 18 minutes the DJI Inspire 1 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 32 km/h caution mark, plan for about 14 minutes and turn back early.

GPS and satellites

The DJI Inspire 1 uses GPS, Galileo, and BeiDou. 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

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Frequently asked questions

How much wind can the DJI Inspire 1 handle?

Up to 36 km/h (10.0 m/s, 22 mph), Beaufort 5. Above that it may not hold its position or fly back against the wind. Drone Weather Forecast starts warning at 32 km/h.

Can the DJI Inspire 1 fly in 25 km/h wind?

Yes. 25 km/h is below its 36 km/h limit and below the 32 km/h caution threshold, so the app shows green — as long as the gusts also stay below 32 km/h.

How much does the DJI Inspire 1 weigh?

2,935 g (103.5 oz) ready to fly, which is above the 250 g threshold used by most national drone rules.

How long does the DJI Inspire 1 fly?

Up to 18 minutes in still air. Expect less in wind and in the cold — nearer 14 minutes once the wind approaches its limit.

Can the DJI Inspire 1 fly in the rain?

Drone Weather Forecast treats rain above your precipitation limit as a no-fly condition for every model. Check the DJI Inspire 1 manual for its water resistance before flying in wet weather.

What is the minimum temperature for the DJI Inspire 1?

-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.