Drone Flying Conditions in Cody

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. Cody sits at the eastern entrance to Yellowstone in the Shoshone River valley — wind funnels strongly through the canyon corridor and weather can change rapidly from the mountains to the west.

Yellowstone National Park prohibits drones entirely. Shoshone National Forest west of Cody requires a special use permit for drone use. Open BLM land in the Bighorn Basin east of town and along the Shoshone River below the canyon offer more accessible options. Yellowstone Regional Airport (Class D) restricts airspace over Cody — always verify with FAA B4UFLY before 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. The Shoshone River canyon west of Cody is notorious for funneling and amplifying wind — conditions in town can significantly understate what you'll encounter near the canyon entrance.

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.