Today's summary
FreeA plain-English briefing: verdict, rain timing and wind trend. Plus adds the best flying window, golden hour, battery notes and an optional daily push.
For UK drone pilots. Free, no account needed.
Can you fly your DJI Mini 4 Pro today?
DroneChecker
Example conditions
✓ Good to Fly
Conditions look good for your DJI Mini 4 Pro.
Next 10 hours
Hourly14:0019:0000:00
✓ Flyable until 18:00
Wind by altitude
Max sustained 39 km/hWeather verdict only. The app also shows airspace and restrictions for your exact spot. Always check before you fly.
One clear answer for your exact drone. Wind at height, gusts, rain, visibility and the Kp index, checked against that drone's own published limits rather than a generic number.
Free on iPhone, Android and the web.
How the verdict works
One answer before you leave the house
Calibrated to your drone
DroneChecker checks seven factors at once and compares them with your drone's published specifications. A DJI Mini 4 Pro and a Mavic 3 Pro have different wind limits, and DroneChecker knows the difference.
Wind speedGustsVisibilityWeatherRain & snowFogKp index
30 drone models built in. Plus lets you add your own, with your own thresholds.
Good to Fly
All conditions within safe limits for your drone.
Fly with Caution
One or more factors are marginal. Take care.
Do Not Fly
Conditions exceed safe limits for your drone.
Features
Everything you need, before every flight
The data that matters, in one pre-flight check. Core features are free with no account needed. Paid plans from £2.99 a month, or £22.99 a year.
Can I fly right now?
The verdict, and what's behind it.
Next 2 hours
FreeA 15-minute nowcast: fly rating and rain timing for the next 2 hours, so you know when a shower is about to roll through.
Wind by altitude
PlusIt's often calm on the ground and much windier at 120 m. See speed at 10, 80 and 120 m, plus an interactive wind map.
Wind at altitude →Kp index
FreeLive geomagnetic data from NOAA. High activity can cause GPS inaccuracy and compass drift, so it's part of your fly rating.
About Kp →Where can I fly?
What's overhead, and where other pilots go.
Restrictions map
FreeSchools, railways, military airfields, helicopter routes, airfields and gliding sites, nature reserves and ground hazards, free for everyone. Live NOTAMs and community Planned Flights come with Pro.
Restrictions map →Flying spots
PlusPlaces to fly shared by other pilots, with photos, access and parking tips, and reviews.
Flying spots →When's the best time?
Plan ahead and get told when it's on.
7-day planner
PlusCan't fly today? See the best day this week for your drone at a glance.
Golden hour
PlusGolden hour, blue hour, sunrise and sunset from your GPS, with live countdowns.
Golden hour →Fly window alerts
PlusA notification when conditions turn flyable at up to three saved locations, so you stop checking by hand.
Alerts →Before and after the flight
Stay legal and keep a record.
Pre-flight checklist
FreeA 29-point checklist to run through before every flight.
Checklist →Operator & Flyer ID
FreeSave your CAA renewal dates and get a reminder before they lapse.
Flight log
PlusEvery flight with its date, location, drone and conditions. Export to Excel or Google Sheets.
Flight log →See it in action
The real app, on a real phone
Dashboard
Your fly rating, next 2 hours and best flight window on one screen.
Wind Detail Plus
Speed and direction at 10, 80 and 120 m, gusts at 10 m, and an hourly breakdown.
Restrictions Map
Airspace, schools, railways and ground hazards, free for everyone. Live NOTAMs with Pro.
Golden Hour Plus
Blue hour, golden hour, sunrise and sunset, calculated from your GPS.
72-Hour Forecast Plus
Tap any hour for the full breakdown and plan days ahead.
Flight Log Plus
Every flight logged, with stats, top locations and monthly trends.
Pricing
Start free. Fly further with Pro.
No credit card for the free tier. Upgrade any time, cancel any time.
Essential
No account needed. No card required.
£0 free forever
- Fly rating calibrated to your drone
- Live weather dashboard
- 6-hour hourly forecast
- 15-minute nowcast for the next 2 hours
- 29-point pre-flight checklist
- KP geomagnetic index
- Restrictions map: schools, railways, airfields, military zones, nature reserves and more
- Operator & Flyer ID renewal reminders
- Today's conditions summary: verdict, rain and wind
- 2 saved locations
- UK drone law & rules
- Works offline with cached weather data
Plus
Built for pilots flying outside the UK: everything Pro has, minus the UK-only NOTAMs & Planned Flights layers.
£2.99 / month
Or £22.99/year Save 36% · Cancel anytime.
- Everything in Essential
- 72-hour hourly forecast
- Wind detail map
- 7-day best day planner
- Golden Hour tab
- Flying Spots: community-shared locations with photos & reviews
- Flight Log + cloud sync
- Export to Excel & Google Sheets
- Unlimited saved locations with live ratings
- Custom drone profiles with adjustable wind thresholds, synced across devices
- Today's conditions summary: best window, golden hour & battery notes, plus an optional daily push
- Fly window alerts (up to 3 locations)
Flying in the UK? Plus doesn't include live NOTAMs, so you'll need to check restrictions yourself before every flight.
Pro
Best for UK pilotsLive NOTAMs show temporary restrictions and no-fly notices on the Restrictions map, refreshed hourly from NATS.
£3.99 / month
Or £29.99/year Save 37% · Cancel anytime.
- Everything in Plus
- Live NOTAMs & community Planned Flights: real-time UK airspace restrictions on the Restrictions map
Get the app
On Android and iPhone
Free on every platform. No account needed. Paid plans from £2.99 a month, or £22.99 a year.
Android
Install DroneChecker from Google Play, or open it in any Android browser.
iPhone
Download DroneChecker from the App Store, with sign in with Apple and push notifications built in.
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