How to fly a drone safely: the practical side of flight
Wind, batteries, pre-flight checks, keeping visual line of sight, return-to-home and signal loss. What actually decides whether your drone comes back.
Guides, regulations and news, from your first flight to advanced operations.
Wind, batteries, pre-flight checks, keeping visual line of sight, return-to-home and signal loss. What actually decides whether your drone comes back.
How GPS jamming and interference affect drones, how to recognise it, and how to fly safely when your positioning is unreliable. Practical safety guidance.
How much wind is too much for a drone, how to read conditions, and safe techniques for gusty flying. Concrete wind speed guidance and forecast tips.
How cold weather affects drone batteries, flight time and safety. Concrete temperature limits, warm-up tips and condensation advice for winter flying.
How EASA rules allow night drone flights, why a green flashing light is required, and how to plan safe operations after dark for professional work in 2026.
How to fly drones responsibly around animals and birds, the distances and behaviours that reduce disturbance, and the rules that protect wildlife.
A complete pre-flight checklist for drone pilots covering aircraft, environment, airspace and settings so every flight starts safe and legal.
How to fly a drone safely near power lines: magnetic interference, invisible cables, inspection rules and EASA obligations for pilots in 2026.
How to fly a drone in the mountains: altitude density, wind, cold batteries, terrain-relative height and EASA rules for high-terrain pilots in 2026.
How to fly a drone over lakes, rivers and the sea safely: GPS, wind, return-to-home and rescue risks for EASA pilots, plus the rules that apply in 2026.