![]() However, just like the Mini, it was not meant to be flown in wet conditions. It includes intelligent flight control and an amazing camera. What makes the Spark stand out is that it comes with most of DJI’s signature features and technologies but comes in a package that is small and lightweight. The DJI Spark is another one of DJI’s smaller drones as it weighs 300 grams and is just a tad heavier than the Mini. However, as small and as light as they may be, neither the Mini nor the Mini 2 should be flown in the rain. These drones are great for hobbyists who want to carry drones that are light and small enough to fit inside pockets and smaller bags. ![]() The DJI Mavic Mini and Mini 2 are the smallest and lightest drones in DJI’s lineup, as they weigh under 250 grams and are not required under the law to be registered with the FAA. That means that there is still a good chance that it could end up getting damaged if flown in the rain. Still, DJI has not given an IP rating to the Mavic which would indicate that it can be flown in the rain. This drone might be able to do better than most other recreational DJI drones because there seems to be little to no openings where water can enter if you indeed fly it in rainy conditions. One possible exception where you might take a chance could be the DJI Mavic. Just one more reason that there is no point in flying a recreational DJI drone on a rainy day unless you really are determined to tempt fate. And if you want to take photos with your drone on a rainy day, expect the quality of the photos to be impacted, because the rain will leave drops and splatters on your drone’s camera. Of course, there is also the fact that the rainwater just simply makes everything more difficult for you and your drone. Again, this is because most recreational DJI drones that are meant for recreational purposes are not designed to be flown in inclement weather conditions. Because of that, you may have trouble flying your drone in the air against stronger winds. Often when it is raining, the rain is accompanied by winds that tend to be stronger than usual. Of course, other than water damage, there are also other factors you need to consider before you decide to fly your drone in the rain. The fact that DJI even recommends that you should not land your drone on anything with water on it is further evidence that these drones are not meant to handle even minor amounts of water. Of course, that’s because it is basic knowledge and common sense that water and electronics do not mix well together. The moment water enters the drone through such openings, you very well might end up seeing your drone shorting out in the middle of the air and crash down. They are designed in such a way that they do not have any protection in the small orifices and openings that rainwater can easily enter. In effect, what this means is that all of DJI’s consumer drones are meant for recreational flying, and are not meant to be flown during rainy conditions. ![]() However, this does not come from the people behind DJI themselves because there is no official word as to whether or not these drones are waterproof or, at the very least, water-resistant. The bad news here is that it is that DJI’s line of consumer drones such as the Inspire, Phantom, Spark, and Mavic lines are not meant to be flown in the rain. Some of these can be flown for commercial and industrial purposes but are typically too expensive for casual recreational flying. However, if you really want to fly a drone in the rain, you can go for the more expensive industrial drones. This is not just DJI drones either, as most consumer drones of any brand are not waterproof. Only certain industrial drones that are meant for site mapping are built to be able to fly in the rain, as well as a few other specific waterproof drones.Īs popular as DJI’s consumer drones may be, one weakness is that they are not meant to be flown during the rain. So, can you fly your drone in the rain?Ĭonsumer drones such as the ones that are popular among DJI drones are not meant to be flown in the rain because they are not waterproof. ![]() While most electronics are not built to get wet, you might be thinking that your drone is different. If you’re an avid drone flyer, there are some cases where you might want to fly your drone in the rain for a variety of different reasons. ![]()
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