Which Apps Do I Use Before Flying My Drone?

0:00 Introduction: Graham's question about drone apps 0:25 Clarifying the difference between flight apps and planning apps 0:58 Introducing NOTAM Info (notaminfo.com) 1:24 Drone Assist going into liquidation 1:55 Why NOTAM Info is more accurate and detailed 2:09 Understanding map markers: Blue vs. Red circles 2:32 How to check specific airport flight restrictions (e.g., Prestwick) 3:10 Using the Met Office website for weather planning 3:40 Reading wind speed, direction, and detailed forecasts 4:00 Summary of the two essential tools Before I ever take off, I run through a simple pre-flight workflow using a handful of apps. In this video I walk you through the ones I actually use — and why — so you can see how I check weather, wind, visibility, airspace/NOTAMs, ground hazards, and flight planning before putting a drone in the air. No hype. No theory. Just the real-world tools that help me decide if it’s safe, legal, and sensible to fly. In this video I cover: • The weather & wind tools I rely on • How I assess gusts, wind at altitude, and rain risk • The airspace/NOTAM apps I use before every flight • How I scout locations and spot potential problems • A simple pre-flight decision-making process anyone can follow If you’re new to flying, this will save you from nasty surprises. If you’ve been flying a while, you might still pick up a workflow tip or two. — ⚠️ Always follow the drone regulations where you live and stay within the law. Apps are a guide — you are responsible for your decisions. — ✈️ Subscribe for more drone knowledge, Scottish coastline flights, 360° & VR content 👍 Like & comment if this helped — it really supports the channel. — 👉 Related videos: • New UK CAA rules explained (Sub-250g & 250–900g) DJI Mavic 3 flights, DJI mini 3 Pro flights, DJI mini 2 flights, 360° tours, tutorials, how to guides, waypoints, special manouvres, parallaxes, spiral orbits, settings, ND filters, etc - all of this and more on the Windswept Robert YouTube channel! 🚗💨 Fuel the Next Adventure! If you’ve enjoyed this journey through Scotland with me and my drone crew, you can help power the next one by tossing a bit of fuel in the tank: 👉 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/WindsweptRobert Your support helps cover travel costs, gear upgrades, and time spent bringing these immersive experiences to life. Every bit is truly appreciated — and it means more content, more locations, and better sound with every upload! ⸻ 🎬 Want exclusive perks & behind-the-scenes access? Become a channel member for: • Early previews of upcoming videos • Outtakes & behind-the-scenes moments • Direct creator updates Join here 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@windsweptrobert/join ⸻ 📩 Business inquiries or collaboration ideas? Reach out: windsweptrobert@gmail.com