Is Skyward.io a better resource for checking NOTAM’s than Airmap? Which is a good resource for checking TFR’s? You also need to know how to read airspace maps. How can Drone U help you better understand airspace?
Be sure you check weather or you will crash your bird. Tune in to find out the importance of monitoring KP-index and dew point spread. We thank Houston for the question. Fly safe!
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Timestamps
- [03:28] Today’s question is about the information that you need to check before you fly your drone
- [04:50] "]What are the advantages of using Skyward.io? How does Skyward compare to Airmap?
- [07:07] Discussing the importance of correctly reading sectional maps
- [08:32] How can you check for TFR’s?
- [08:47] Why should you refer Skyvector before setting flight?
- [09:08] How can Drone U help you get better at reading sectional maps?
- [09:58] Which app can you use to check weather?
- [10:50] Learn why the dew point spread is really important
- [11:11] What is KP-index? Why should you monitor this parameter?
- [12:40] Discussing the importance of record keeping
