Drone Flying Features Explained

How each part of DroneChecker's fly rating works, in more depth than the app has room for.

Wind at 10m, 80m and 120m

Ground-level wind is not what your drone flies in. Speed and direction at three working heights, plus gusts at 10m.

KP Index & Geomagnetic Activity

Live KP data from NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center, and what each level means for GPS accuracy and compass drift.

Golden Hour & Blue Hour Calculator

Astronomically precise golden hour, blue hour, sunrise and sunset times calculated from your GPS coordinates — no internet required.

Flying Condition Alerts

A free weekly notification naming your best weekend window, and configurable multi-location alerts on Plus.

Drone Flight Log

Every flight recorded with the conditions filled in automatically, plus Excel export and cloud sync on Plus.

Flying Spots

Places other UK pilots have flown, with photos, reviews and access notes.