The FIMI X8 Pro is rated for wind up to 40 km/h (11.1 m/s · 25 mph · 22 kn), which is Beaufort 6 — Strong breeze, and for temperatures from 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F). It positions itself with GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and BeiDou.
Weather limits of the FIMI X8 Pro
| Limit | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum wind resistance | 40 km/h · 11.1 m/s · 25 mph · 22 kn |
| Beaufort scale | 6 — Strong breeze |
| Operating temperature | 0 °C … 40 °C (32 °F … 104 °F) |
| Satellite systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and BeiDou |
| Takeoff weight | 760 g (26.8 oz) |
| Max flight time | 38 min |
When is it safe to fly the FIMI X8 Pro?
Drone Weather Forecast compares every hour of the forecast with these limits and gives one colour:
- Green — wind and gusts up to 36 km/h (90 % of the limit).
- Yellow — between 36 and 40 km/h: fly with caution, a gust can push the drone past its limit.
- Red — above 40 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 FIMI X8 Pro 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 FIMI X8 Pro 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.
Flight time in wind
The 38 minutes the FIMI X8 Pro 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 36 km/h caution mark, plan for about 29 minutes and turn back early.
GPS and satellites
The FIMI X8 Pro uses GPS, GLONASS, 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
| Model | Max wind | Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| FIMI X8 Mini | 38 km/h | 0 … 40 °C |
| FIMI X8 Mini 3 | 38 km/h | 0 … 40 °C |
| FIMI X8 Mini 3 SE | 38 km/h | -10 … 40 °C |
| FIMI X8 Mini V2 | 38 km/h | 0 … 40 °C |
| DJI Air 2S | 38 km/h | 0 … 40 °C |
| DJI Avata | 38 km/h | -10 … 40 °C |
Drone wind limits: max wind speed of 77 drones
Frequently asked questions
How much wind can the FIMI X8 Pro handle?
Up to 40 km/h (11.1 m/s, 25 mph), Beaufort 6. Above that it may not hold its position or fly back against the wind. Drone Weather Forecast starts warning at 36 km/h.
Can the FIMI X8 Pro fly in 30 km/h wind?
Yes. 30 km/h is below its 40 km/h limit and below the 36 km/h caution threshold, so the app shows green — as long as the gusts also stay below 36 km/h.
How much does the FIMI X8 Pro weigh?
760 g (26.8 oz) ready to fly, which is above the 250 g threshold used by most national drone rules.
How long does the FIMI X8 Pro fly?
Up to 38 minutes in still air. Expect less in wind and in the cold — nearer 29 minutes once the wind approaches its limit.
Can the FIMI X8 Pro fly in the rain?
Drone Weather Forecast treats rain above your precipitation limit as a no-fly condition for every model. Check the FIMI X8 Pro manual for its water resistance before flying in wet weather.
What is the minimum temperature for the FIMI X8 Pro?
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.