DJI Inspire 3 wind limit and weather limits

The DJI Inspire 3 handles wind up to 50 km/h (13.9 m/s, Beaufort 6) and -20 to 40 °C. See when it is safe to fly and check the forecast for your spot.

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The DJI Inspire 3 is rated for wind up to 50 km/h (13.9 m/s · 31 mph · 27 kn), which is Beaufort 6 — Strong breeze, and for temperatures from -20 °C to 40 °C (-4 °F to 104 °F). It positions itself with GPS, Galileo, and BeiDou.

Weather limits of the DJI Inspire 3

LimitValue
Maximum wind resistance50 km/h · 13.9 m/s · 31 mph · 27 kn
Beaufort scale6 — Strong breeze
Operating temperature-20 °C … 40 °C (-4 °F … 104 °F)
Satellite systemsGPS, Galileo, and BeiDou

When is it safe to fly the DJI Inspire 3?

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

  • Green — wind and gusts up to 45 km/h (90 % of the limit).
  • Yellow — between 45 and 50 km/h: fly with caution, a gust can push the drone past its limit.
  • Red — above 50 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 3 is rated down to -20 °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

GPS and satellites

The DJI Inspire 3 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

Similar drones

ModelMax windTemperature
DJI Inspire 136 km/h-10 … 40 °C
DJI Inspire 236 km/h-20 … 40 °C
DJI FPV49 km/h-10 … 40 °C
DJI Air 343 km/h-10 … 40 °C
FIMI X8 SE 202050 km/h0 … 40 °C
Parrot Anafi50 km/h-10 … 40 °C

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Frequently asked questions

How much wind can the DJI Inspire 3 handle?

Up to 50 km/h (13.9 m/s, 31 mph), Beaufort 6. Above that it may not hold its position or fly back against the wind. Drone Weather Forecast starts warning at 45 km/h.

Can the DJI Inspire 3 fly in 35 km/h wind?

Yes. 35 km/h is below its 50 km/h limit and below the 45 km/h caution threshold, so the app shows green — as long as the gusts also stay below 45 km/h.

Can the DJI Inspire 3 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 3 manual for its water resistance before flying in wet weather.

What is the minimum temperature for the DJI Inspire 3?

-20 °C (-4 °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 Inspire 3 forecast for your location

Pick the DJI Inspire 3 in the app's drone list and every forecast hour is judged against these limits. Free on Android and iOS, no ads.