Frequently asked
Is it safe to fly a drone in Alpine today?
The live score above pulls today's forecast and scores wind, gusts, visibility, precipitation, and temperature into a single flight verdict. 90+ is ideal. Below 60, conditions require caution or postponement. Alpine sits at 4,480 feet in the Davis Mountains foothills — the highest elevation of any Texas city of its size. Wind across the open Trans-Pecos desert can be relentless, and afternoon convective storms develop in summer.
Where can I fly a drone in Alpine?
Open private ranch land and BLM land surrounding Alpine offer accessible flying in one of the least densely populated regions of the US. Big Bend National Park to the south prohibits drones. Davis Mountains State Park has its own rules — verify before flying. Alpine-Casparis Municipal Airport (Class E) has limited airspace impact but always verify with FAA B4UFLY before flying.
What wind speed is too high for drone flying?
Above 10–12 mph sustained, footage quality degrades. Above 20 mph or with gusts 15+ mph above sustained wind, most consumer drones are at risk. Alpine's exposed Trans-Pecos position means wind is a near-daily factor — DroneCast helps identify the morning windows before afternoon conditions deteriorate.
What is DroneCast by LightCast Suite?
DroneCast scores flight conditions using wind, gusts, precipitation, visibility, and temperature. GoldCast (same app) scores golden hour quality and timing. Free on web at
lightcastsuite.com/dronecast, full features in the
LightCast iOS app. $2.99/month after a 7-day free trial.
