DJI Phantom 3 SE wind limit and weather limits

The DJI Phantom 3 SE 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 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F). It positions itself with GPS and GLONASS. It came out in 2017.

Weather limits of the DJI Phantom 3 SE

When is it safe to fly the DJI Phantom 3 SE?

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 Phantom 3 SE is not rated for flight below 0 °C. Near that limit batteries deliver less energy: keep them warm until take-off and plan shorter flights.

→ Flying a drone in cold weather

Weight and registration

The DJI Phantom 3 SE 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 25 minutes the DJI Phantom 3 SE 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 19 minutes and turn back early.

GPS and satellites

The DJI Phantom 3 SE uses GPS and GLONASS. 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 Phantom 3 SE 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 Phantom 3 SE 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 Phantom 3 SE weigh?

1,236 g (43.6 oz) ready to fly, which is above the 250 g threshold used by most national drone rules.

How long does the DJI Phantom 3 SE fly?

Up to 25 minutes in still air. Expect less in wind and in the cold — nearer 19 minutes once the wind approaches its limit.

Can the DJI Phantom 3 SE fly in the rain?

Drone Weather Forecast treats rain above your precipitation limit as a no-fly condition for every model. Check the DJI Phantom 3 SE manual for its water resistance before flying in wet weather.

What is the minimum temperature for the DJI Phantom 3 SE?

0 °C (32 °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.