Advisory only. All ratings are guidance only — not official aviation advice. Always verify airspace and NOTAMs independently before flying.
You are responsible. The pilot in command is solely responsible for safe and lawful operations at all times, including holding a valid CAA Operator ID and Flyer ID where required.
No liability. DroneChecker accepts no liability for any loss, damage or legal consequence from reliance on this app.
Data. Free users: no personal data stored on our servers. Plus and Pro subscribers: email and flight data stored securely. See Privacy Policy & Terms.
Fly Rating Thresholds
DroneChecker Plus
DroneChecker Plus
Plan your flight. Know your window. Never waste a trip.
Pro is recommended for UK pilots — Live NOTAMs help you stay legally compliant with CAA restrictions
£2.99/ month
Cancel anytime · Secure payment via Stripe
Always free
Fly rating & full weather dashboard
Live conditions calibrated to your drone model
6-hour forecast & wind map
Live conditions, hourly outlook and wind radar — no account needed
Pre-flight checklist
Full CAA-aligned checklist with progress tracking
15-minute nowcast
Minute-by-minute fly rating and rain timing for the next 2 hours
Restrictions map
Airspace, schools, railways, National Trust land & more overlaid live
Today's conditions summary
Plain-English daily verdict with rain & wind trends
Drone & Flyer ID reminders
Renewal-date nudges for your CAA Operator and Flyer IDs
Included
Unlimited saved locations
Free includes 2 saved spots — Pro removes the limit and adds a live fly rating dot to each one
DroneChecker gives you a clear fly rating based on live weather, wind, precipitation and geomagnetic conditions — tailored to your exact drone model. See your best flight window at a glance.
✓ Good to Fly⚠ Fly with Caution✕ Do Not Fly
Search your flying spot
Type any UK postcode or town to get live conditions for your exact location. Save up to 2 spots as favourites for one-tap access. Plus and Pro users get unlimited saved locations with live fly rating dots at a glance.
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Plan the perfect flight
Check the 6-hour forecast with per-slot fly ratings before you head out — free for every pilot.
Upgrade to Plus for the 72-hour forecast, 7-day best day planner, and the Golden Hour tab — precise sunrise, sunset and golden hour times with live countdowns, calculated astronomically for your exact location, no internet required.
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Know where you can fly
Check the UK airspace and ground hazard restrictions map free — flight restriction zones, danger areas, schools, hospitals, railways and more, all live on an interactive map.
Upgrade to Pro for live NOTAMs and to see planned flights shared by nearby pilots.
Always verify airspace and NOTAMs independently before flying.
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Log every flight
Record your flights with date, location, drone, duration and conditions — great for insurance records and your personal flight history. Weather data is auto-filled from your current session.
Upgrade to Plus for cloud sync across all your devices and export to Excel.
Discover flying spots
Browse flying spots shared by other pilots — with photos, access notes and legality info — and share your own favourite locations to help others find great spots.
This permanently cancels any active subscription and erases your cloud data — flight log, alerts, saved locations, drone IDs and planned flights. This cannot be undone.
Operator & Flyer ID
Store your CAA IDs and we'll send a push reminder before each renewal.
Operator ID
Renews on
Remind me
Flyer ID
Expires on
Remind me
Share a Planned Flight PRO
Let other pilots know where and when you'll be flying. Visible to other Pro users on the Restrictions map.