What's the coldest Wx you would fly in??

[Hillbilly Pilot]

Just curious. I know the batteries need to be heated up, along with me, but, how cold?? Thanx H.P.

 

[Glen_S]

I've flown in as cold as -20C, just acclimatize the aircraft to outside while you keep you batteries warm in your house/vehicle, and put them in as soon as you're ready to start flying.

 

[Hillbilly Pilot]

Thanx Glen_S. H.P.

 

[Chrislaf]

I’ve flown in weather as cold as -25C. Would have no problems in weather even colder. At cold temps beyond -30C, wind chill becomes a serious factor as any exposed skin will freeze in seconds so the risk of getting frost bite is high.

Chris

 

[Glen_S]

I’ve flown in weather as cold as -25C. Would have no problems in weather even colder. At cold temps beyond -30C, wind chill becomes a serious factor as any exposed skin will freeze in seconds so the risk of getting frost bite is high.

Chris

I usually fly from inside my truck anyways, can see the screen better and a lot easier on the fingers..

 

[solentlife]

About the coldest I've flown is ~ -25C ..... as another says - its the wind chill that gets you if not careful.

My P3P is IMU calibrated at -10C and I have warmsack for my batterys ... so it means I have minimal delay to actually initialise and fly. No need to hover after take-off ...

I do keep my flights to less than 15 mins though ... not because of battery ... I can still do 18mins or more ... but because of ME !!

 

[Rudder Bug]

Last year I did two 8 - 10 min Litchi missions @ 400 ft. Surface temp was -14C. I was sitting in the comfort of my warm car. I had plenty of battery left after each flight. Those flights were in thew wilderness and there was nothing at risk.

 

[The Famous]

Don't care how cold it is! My Titan Drones external antenna is the secret!!

 

[HWB]

60 degrees or above with clear, calm skies

 

[Osmosis]

I've shot some footage in NH's White Mountains last year at -13F (-25C). No issues whatsoever.

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[solentlife]

Quickie question ...

'Osmosis' ............. do you have a GRP Boat by any chance ? Its the name Osmosis that triggers that question ...

 

[Osmosis]

Quickie question ...

'Osmosis' ............. do you have a GRP Boat by any chance ? Its the name Osmosis that triggers that question ...

GRP? The fact that I question what a GRP is - I guess not.

 

[Hillbilly Pilot]

Haven't been on in awhile.
Thanks everyone for the info. you shared. Have not flown yet this year and the temps. here in Wisc., have been pretty mild, as of late. Again, thanks! H.P.

 

[Weston Ney]

Literally anywhere in Oregon is fine temperature! [emoji23]