S2E54 - Wind Is Lying to You: The Turbulence Trap That Downs Drones

In Season 2 Episode 54 of Sky Commander Academy, we expose the invisible forces that steal your control and wreck your drone — wind and turbulence. You may feel a breeze at your feet, but what’s happening 50 metres up could flip your aircraft, drain your battery, or cause a catastrophic flyaway.

This isn’t just a weather lesson — it’s essential threat awareness for any RPAS pilot working toward their Advanced Certificate in Canada.

You’ll learn:

• The different types of wind (surface, aloft, gusts) and how they affect drone flight

• Why turbulence can occur even on calm days — and where it's most dangerous

• How terrain, buildings, and weather systems create unseen flight risks

• How to read signs of mechanical and thermal turbulence before they hit your drone

• What to do if you're caught in strong gusts mid-flight

• How Transport Canada expects you to assess and respond to wind threats as an Advanced RPAS pilot

You’ll walk away with a sharp eye for invisible air movement and the confidence to fly in marginal conditions — or make the call to wait it out.

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