S3E3 – Weather Watch: Meteorology for RPAS Pilots

Weather isn’t just background—it’s the single biggest factor that decides whether your mission succeeds or fails. In S3E3 of Sky Commander Academy, we dive into the fundamentals of Meteorology for RPAS, focusing on winds and weather hazards that every drone pilot in Canada must understand.

In this episode:
🌬 Winds explained – surface winds, gusts, and shear, and how each affects drone stability
⚡ Weather hazards – thunderstorms, turbulence, icing, and why drones are uniquely vulnerable
🌫 Visibility and ceiling limits – how fog, haze, and low clouds impact line-of-sight operations
❄️ Seasonal challenges in Canada – from winter cold and snow to summer convective storms
🎯 Exam essentials – the meteorology knowledge Transport Canada expects for Basic, Advanced, and Complex operations
💡 Pro tips – using free aviation weather tools (METARs, TAFs, NAV Drone) to plan smarter flights and avoid hidden risks

Mastering meteorology isn’t about guessing—it’s about predicting. Learn how to read the sky, interpret the data, and make the weather work for you instead of against you.

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