The scorching heat of summer cannot stop drone enthusiasts' enthusiasm for flying, but as temperatures rise, flying drones in hot weather requires special attention to equipment safety, flight environment selection, flight operation adjustments, and heatstroke prevention for operators. This blog will give you specific preventive measures.
1. Drone Equipment Protection
A. Battery Management: Before flying, check the storage temperature of the battery. It should be below 35 degrees. If it exceeds 40 degrees, it may swell or catch fire. Avoid high-temperature exposure. At the same time, you should also control the flight time. At high temperatures, the battery discharges faster, and the battery life is shortened by 20%~30%. Plan the return power (it is recommended to return with 30% power).
B. Heat Dissipation of Equipment: Don't fly the drone for a long time. After each battery flight, let the drone cool down for 5 to 10 minutes to dissipate heat.
2. Flight Environment Selection
A. Flight Time and Weather: The best time to fly is in the early morning or evening, because the temperature and light at that time are suitable for shooting. When the temperature is above 40 degrees, be alert to hot weather, and it is recommended to suspend flying.
B. Flying Field: Avoid taking off and landing on hot surfaces such as asphalt roads and concrete floors (which may burn the battery or trigger sensor failures). Choose grass or flat areas with shadows.
3. Flight Operation Adjustments
Avoid aggressive actions, such as rapid acceleration or climbing, which will increase the heating of the motor and battery. Also shorten a single flight. In a high-temperature environment, it is recommended that a single flight be ≤15 minutes.
4. Heatstroke Prevention for Operators
The operator should wear a sun hat and sun-proof clothing and carry electrolyte drinks. Try to avoid high-temperature flight environments. Also, carry a portable fan/cooling patch to assist in heat dissipation.
Summary
In hot weather, although flying a drone is really exciting, you should prevent heatstroke and put safety first. If the temperature exceeds the limit marked in the instruction manual (usually 104°F), you need to stop flying. Rest assured that the exceptional 7/24 Ruko customer service always guarantee a smooth and wonderful flight experience with Ruko drones.
