S2E63 - Flying Blind? 🌧️ The Hidden Dangers of Rain, Snow & Low Visibility for Drone Pilots

What you can’t see can crash your mission.
In this critical episode of Sky Commander Academy, we dive deep into the unpredictable world of rain, snow, and poor visibility—and how they can ground your drone or worse, destroy it mid-flight.

Whether you're preparing for your Advanced RPAS Certificate or planning commercial drone operations in tough Canadian weather, understanding how moisture and visibility affect flight safety is essential.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why visibility isn’t just about what you can see, but what your drone sensors can detect

• How rain and snow compromise aerodynamics, GPS, altimeters, and return-to-home systems

• Legal visibility minimums under VLOS rules and SFOCs

• How icing, moisture, and fog interfere with electrical systems and flight stability

• Risk mitigation tips for optical sensors, obstacle detection, and camera payloads

• Pro tips on weather forecasting, real-time monitoring, and risk-based go/no-go calls

• Best practices for safe ops during low-light, heavy cloud, or precipitation-heavy conditions

This is the episode that helps you fly when the weather doesn’t want you to.

🎧 Available now on all major podcast platforms
🌐 Visit SkyCommander.ca to access weather tools, visibility checklists, and our Advanced RPAS study guide

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