The DJI Phantom 4 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.
Weather limits of the DJI Phantom 4
| Limit | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum wind resistance | 36 km/h · 10.0 m/s · 22 mph · 19 kn |
| Beaufort scale | 5 — Fresh breeze |
| Operating temperature | 0 °C … 40 °C (32 °F … 104 °F) |
| Satellite systems | GPS and GLONASS |
When is it safe to fly the DJI Phantom 4?
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 4 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
GPS and satellites
The DJI Phantom 4 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
Similar drones
| Model | Max wind | Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ | 36 km/h | 0 … 40 °C |
| DJI Phantom 3 4K | 36 km/h | 0 … 40 °C |
| DJI Phantom 3 Advanced | 36 km/h | 0 … 40 °C |
| DJI Phantom 3 Professional | 36 km/h | 0 … 40 °C |
| Holy Stone HS720 | 36 km/h | 0 … 40 °C |
| FIMI Mini 3 | 38 km/h | 0 … 40 °C |
Drone wind limits: max wind speed of 77 drones
Frequently asked questions
How much wind can the DJI Phantom 4 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 4 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.
Can the DJI Phantom 4 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 4 manual for its water resistance before flying in wet weather.
What is the minimum temperature for the DJI Phantom 4?
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.