Frequently asked
Is it safe to fly a drone in Hurricane 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. Hurricane sits in Utah's Dixie at 3,250 feet between Zion and St. George — high desert heat in summer and strong canyon wind from the nearby Virgin River Gorge make checking conditions before every flight essential.
Where can I fly a drone in Hurricane?
Zion National Park to the northeast prohibits drones entirely. BLM land in the Hurricane Cliffs area and open desert south and west of town offer accessible legal flying. Sand Hollow State Park and Quail Creek State Park — verify current state park drone rules before flying. St. George Regional Airport to the south creates some airspace consideration — 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. The Hurricane Cliffs and Virgin River corridor can channel and amplify wind — conditions in town may not reflect what you encounter near cliff edges.
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.
