I am just realize I need your help for drone! When I bring the drone to Indiana and outside very cold like 37F temp! So my drone can run during 36F? Or must special keep warm? I want know before fly!  

Its not recommended to fly below 32F, but many have flown below that temp. Keep your AC and batteries warm, don't fly like a banchie, take it easy in the cold weather.

Yes, try to keep your intelligent flight batteries warm, before you take off. It's also advised to let the drone hover for a couple of short minutes, to be sure they are warm enough for a safe and enjoyable time aloft.

In summer we try to reduce the IMU warm up period, but in the colder winter months, it's Definately advisable, to make sure all has been sufficiently warmed up, before venturing off, into the great unknowns. Ha


It may seem like a waste of time, but bringing your craft home safely, is always going to make those mere moments, well worth while. Fly safe and be happy...
There are several forum members here, who live in the NWT of Canada, and some who are as far away north as Alaska, and they have had memorable experiences, flying in very cold weather, by following those simple rules.

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RedHotPoker Posted at 2016-11-19 15:16
Yes, try to keep your intelligent flight batteries warm, before you take off. It's also advised to l ...

Okay, mean my drone let warm low fly until enough get warm before go high?

RedHotPoker Posted at 2016-11-19 15:16
Yes, try to keep your intelligent flight batteries warm, before you take off. It's also advised to l ...

Maybe can use Original Battery Warmer Intelligent Heater/

You can keep them intelligent flight batteries warm, just holding them close to the body core heat. I use interior cargo pockets, and heat packs if I'm going to be outside for extended periods of time.
They will stay warm for up to six hours, once activated. Yes let it warm up, in the air too. So, once you lift off the ground, let the drone hover on the spot for a couple of minutes.
You should check your intelligent flight battery temperature, from right in the Go app. Check on it upon takeoff and wait for it to become warm enough for your safe flight.

A battery warmer would be a helpful tool, but so are those heat packs I mentioned, that we use in our boots and gloves when outside for extended periods of time. What ever works. ;-)

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RedHotPoker Posted at 2016-11-19 17:08
You can keep them intelligent flight batteries warm, just holding them close to the body core heat.  ...

What your suggest my drone fly low spot. how long taken to warm before fly?

weidji Posted at 2016-11-19 17:31
What your suggest my drone fly low spot. how long taken to warm before fly?

I don't know how you judge the temperature outside, & Well that's a big variable. So, You need to keep a check on your battery temperature, in the Go app. It will tell you by degrees, when the temperature is optimal. Just keep notice if it falls too low.

The members that have posted thus far have hit the nail on the head. Best of luck to you.

RedHotPoker Posted at 2016-11-19 19:36
I don't know how you judge the temperature outside, & Well that's a big variable. So, You need to  ...

oh well. will try that in tomorrow

DJI-Jamie Posted at 2016-11-19 19:55
The members that have posted thus far have hit the nail on the head. Best of luck to you.

Yeah, they they are great taught me as tip.

weidji Posted at 2016-11-19 19:05
oh well. will try that in tomorrow

Good stuff. Would you please post your cold temperature experience of the variables and tell us how it goes. Thanks


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RedHotPoker Posted at 2016-11-19 21:42
Good stuff. Would you please post your cold temperature experience of the variables and tell us ho ...

I will post in today ! But yesterday was little strong wind!  so

weidji Posted at 2016-11-19 23:03
I will post in today ! But yesterday was little strong wind!  so

It's wise and safer to fly on days that aren't too windy.  That can be a much more rewarding experience, than trying to fight the wind.  If you do fly in the wind, fly out against the wind, and with it when returning, as the wind will help you get back faster, and without too much extra battery use, like flying against it.


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RedHotPoker Posted at 2016-11-20 01:16
It's wise and safer to fly on days that aren't too windy.  That can be a much more rewarding exper ...

I did check battery's temp said 20C to F 68 Temp! So Can or can"t?

weidji Posted at 2016-11-20 10:49
I did check battery's temp said 20C to F 68 Temp! So Can or can"t?

Yes, but please let it warm up to an optimal temperature.

Have your drone hover for a few minutes while the reaction takes place.
Keep your battery packs warm, before you fly, when ever possible.


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RedHotPoker Posted at 2016-11-20 12:53
Yes, but please let it warm up to an optimal temperature.

Have your drone hover for a few minute ...

yes, did reach 29 C to 84.2F

You should be fine, just go easy, and enjoy the flight. ;-)


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RedHotPoker Posted at 2016-11-20 13:47
You should be fine, just go easy, and enjoy the flight. ;-)

or simple buy Intelligent Flight Battery Heater? safe Intelligent Flight Battery Heater will raise to 35C, 95F. Also They will automatic stop to 35C.

weidji Posted at 2016-11-20 13:21
or simple buy Intelligent Flight Battery Heater? safe Intelligent Flight Battery Heater will raise ...

Yes, if that is something that you could use. Sure. But I would need three of them, for my four flight batteries.

Hand warmers are much cheaper, and work just as well, for my needs. ;-)


You know, those battery warmers will drain the battery slightly  as they engage, right?


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Flew my P3 Pro, and Mavic in snow, no problems at all!

CW Hobbies Posted at 2016-11-21 08:15
Flew my P3 Pro, and Mavic in snow, no problems at all!

P3 Pro

Why have you disabled playback of those two clips except on Youtube?

CW Hobbies Posted at 2016-11-20 21:15
Flew my P3 Pro, and Mavic in snow, no problems at all!

P3 Pro

You can fly in colder weather, but not wet weather, you'll be lucky if neither of these machines has been damaged.

No problems at all, they still fly like new.

CW Hobbies Posted at 2016-11-20 16:24
No problems at all, they still fly like new.

Just beware of electric drones and water, do not mix...


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Aardvark Posted at 2016-11-20 18:02
You can fly in colder weather, but not wet weather, you'll be lucky if neither of these machines h ...

You said can fly cold weather! but what temp?

RedHotPoker Posted at 2016-11-19 17:08
You can keep them intelligent flight batteries warm, just holding them close to the body core heat.  ...

so you mean i should put heat packs on my drone or what?

RedHotPoker Posted at 2016-11-20 15:36
Yes, if that is something that you could use. Sure. But I would need three of them, for my four fli ...

You know, those battery warmers will drain the battery slightly  as they engage, right?

yes, but how much battery will drain. lost engery?

RedHotPoker Posted at 2016-11-20 18:29
Just beware of electric drones and water, do not mix...

http://wiki.dji.com/en/index.php/Phantom_3_Standard

look topic Aircraft will said Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C

weidji Posted at 2016-11-21 10:41
You know, those battery warmers will drain the battery slightly  as they engage, right?

yes, but  ...

The battery use is very minimal, but it's something to be aware of. ;-)
Perhaps not more than a few percent. Atleast you get safe flights.


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weidji Posted at 2016-11-21 11:43
http://wiki.dji.com/en/index.php/Phantom_3_Standard

look topic Aircraft will said Operating Tempe ...

Yes, but that's optimal temperature rating. There are phantom pilots living in Alaska and Canada's North West Territories that have flown, for short periods of time, in much colder weather. Just go easy, and have fun.

These drones are much more resilient, than you might think they are...


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