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Evolve User Manual V1.0 by XDynamics Limited
Flight Operations Section
Weather Limitations
Although the Evolve is a high performance drone, weather can be a crucial factor to flight performance
and safe operations. Caution must be observed when it comes to weather planning. Effective weather
planning breaks down to these criteria:
Below is the weather limitation of the Evolve:
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Weather information gathering – This can be achieved be watching your local news weather
station and by using the web and APP tools like The Weather Channel and NOAA
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Knowledge of weather patterns in your operational area – Search for local weather patterns
with similar APP tools for forecasting weather
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Executing flight plan and go or no go situations based on the weather information – Be sure
to make informed decisions based on accurate weather information and remember no flight
is too important to ignore safely hazards created by inclement weather.
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Wind speed - 25 mph for maximum safe operations
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Outside temperature - 104°F hottest recommended / temperature 32°F for the coldest tem-
perature
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Visibility – At least 5 statute miles of clear visibility and a minimum cloud cover ceiling of
400ft
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Fog – Not Recommended to Fly
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Rain – Do Not Fly
If these criteria are met the chances of a crash or close calls are substantially reduced.
