Hi. It is currently snowing in Canada Toronto and I am trying fly my drone. Is it ok to fly my drone in the snow?

Hi, Hello1130. Thank you for reaching out. Flying in the snow actually depends on the weather condition and temperature. Please check below some of the safe flight environmental requirements and operational temperature of the Mini 2 and the remote controller:

Safe flight environmental requirements
• Severe weather conditions, like wind speed exceeding 10m/s, snow, rain, and smog may affect the aircraft's performance. To fly safely, please do not fly in such circumstances.

• The performances of the aircraft and battery are subjected to environmental factors, such as air density and temperature. Please be cautious when flying 14700 feet (4500 meters) or more above sea level as the performances of the battery and aircraft may be reduced.

Operating Temperature
• Aircraft
0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F)

• Remote Controller & Video Transmission
-10° to 40° C (14° to 104° F)

Operating Environment
• Downward Sensing System
Non-reflective, discernable surfaces
Diffuse reflectivity (> 20%,such as cement pavement)
Adequate lighting (lux > 15, Normal exposure environment of indoor fluorescent lamp)

We hope that the information above helps. Have a safe flight!

I have flown in snow without issues.
Mild snow that was.

Mild snow should be fine,  make sure you keep your batteries warm though.

DAFlys Posted at 11-16 00:50
Mild snow should be fine,  make sure you keep your batteries warm though.

Snow?  What's that?    Just kidding.  

DowntownRDB Posted at 11-16 04:00
Snow?  What's that?    Just kidding.

Here’s a good one for you.  Snow in IR.

DAFlys Posted at 11-16 04:04
Here’s a good one for you.  Snow in IR.

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Man that IR shot is spectacular!  

DowntownRDB Posted at 11-16 04:07
Man that IR shot is spectacular!

Its always a bit hairy strapping the IR camera to the Mavic 2 Pro,  one time I managed to cover the bottom sensor and it did not want to reduce its altitude to land.

DAFlys Posted at 11-16 04:37
Its always a bit hairy strapping the IR camera to the Mavic 2 Pro,  one time I managed to cover the bottom sensor and it did not want to reduce its altitude to land.

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Set up like that you must hand launch and recover it.  I do like the configuration.  

DowntownRDB Posted at 11-16 11:06
Set up like that you must hand launch and recover it.  I do like the configuration.

Yes,   but there is a good handle.

DAFlys Posted at 11-17 00:37
Yes,   but there is a good handle.

Definitely a good handle.  Did you 3D print that mount?

DowntownRDB Posted at 11-17 03:00
Definitely a good handle.  Did you 3D print that mount?

Yes,  thats 3d printed,  a very simple design but I have to be careful not to cover the downward sensors.

DAFlys Posted at 11-18 00:53
Yes,  thats 3d printed,  a very simple design but I have to be careful not to cover the downward sensors.

No doubt covering the downward sensors would be a non-starter.  It's amazing what you can do with a 3D printer.  

DowntownRDB Posted at 11-18 03:36
No doubt covering the downward sensors would be a non-starter.  It's amazing what you can do with a 3D printer.

Mines a bit special,    something I designed and built myself.

DAFlys Posted at 11-18 03:47
Mines a bit special,    something I designed and built myself.

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Man that is an interesting design.  Looks very functional.