How Weather resistant?
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tonycorsoimages
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I'm thinking I know the answer to this...but anyone fly there rig in a very light snowfall?  Not a good idea?
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gnixon2015
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we've seen a number of people do it.  we've also seen a number of people recommend against it.  ive not seen any 'direct' evidence that snow CAUSED an issue with a phantom.  having said that, i would not fly mine in snow (as in FALLING snow, not clear weather with just snow on the ground).  i say that because as you move through the air, air passes into the cooling vents.  as we all know, the phantom (motors, batteries, ESCs, etc) get warm with use.  my phantom is always warm to the touch after a flight (particularly around the motor and end of the arms).  my concern would be snow going into the vent, melting (which it clearly would do as it is never below freezing inside my phantom) and that moisture causing damage to the electronics.  is it a certainty, absolutely not as people have done it.  is it too risky for my >$1000 investment?  for me it is.  hope that helps some, im sure others will reply as well.
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tonycorsoimages
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yeah....thanks for the input.  I wouldn't fly it in rain...so why fly in snow because it's still moisture that I don't need.  
It should be done here shortly...anxious to get some pics from above with it...first time to try that ....here in Texas.
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fhagan02
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Be careful in cold temperatures. I fly in the cold BUT only if the sky and atmosphere have clear visibility. Check this video out. The cause is speculative but given the incredible amount of fog and moisture this wasn't a smart flight. In these conditions you can imagine how props can ice up and loose lift sending the bird to the ground.

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rzxrey
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I fly in subzero temps, heavy snowfall, but only in light rain... no crashes.
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