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Honest comparisons with the apps drone pilots already use, checked October 2026.

iOS 27 gave Apple Weather a Wind view with hourly gusts. Here's what it covers for drone pilots, and where wind at 30–120 m and a METAR check help.

Drone Buddy pairs weather with airspace maps and flying spots. Altiwind focuses on wind at 30–120 m, estimated gusts and a METAR-checked forecast.

Drone Forecast is an iOS app with subscriptions, fly zones, Kp and wind by height. Altiwind is a free web app with a METAR-checked wind forecast.

Dronecast's free plan shows 4 hours and Pro shows 7 days. See how Altiwind's free 24-hour forecast, METAR check and estimated gusts compare.

UAV Forecast has had no free live forecast since 2024. Compare price, wind at altitude, gusts, Kp and METAR checks with Altiwind's free tier.

Windy is a superb weather map with 15+ models and METARs. Altiwind turns the forecast into wind at 30–120 m, estimated gusts and a per-drone verdict.