Data Sources

 

No Fly Zone Map Data

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We take data privacy and accuracy very seriously at Drone Buddy. Our app uses a variety of data sources to provide accurate information about no-fly zones for drone pilots. Below is a list of the data sources we used to create the no-fly zone map:

• World-wide airport data from https://ourairports.com/data/

• US National park boundary data from https://public-nps.opendata.arcgis.com/maps/c8d60ffcbf5c4030a17762fe10e81c6a/about

• FAA flight restriction data from https://udds-faa.opendata.arcgis.com

• UK National Park data from https://naturalengland-defra.opendata.arcgis.com/datasets/d333c7529754444894e2d7f5044d1bbf_0/explore?location=52.943317%2C-1.215643%2C7.77

• Canada National Park data from https://hub.arcgis.com/datasets/dd8cd91871534c9aa34310eed84fe076/explore

 

We have taken every effort to ensure that our no-fly zone map is as accurate as possible. However, it's important to note that some no-fly zones may not be represented on the map, and drone pilots should always check the most up-to-date information from local authorities before flying.

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Weather Data

The weather data in the Drone Buddy app is sourced from WeatherKit, which uses data from multiple sources including National Weather Service/National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Environment and Climate Change Canada, Deutscher Wetterdienst, The Met Office/European Centre for Medium-range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF), Japan Meteorological Agency, and more. Weather data includes weather models, weather station data, radar, severe weather alerts, and more.

Weather Models

• National Weather Service/National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

• Environment and Climate Change Canada

• Deutscher Wetterdienst

• The Met Office/European Centre for Medium-range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF)

• Japan Meteorological Agency

Weather Station Data

• National Weather Service/National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

• Japan Meteorological Agency

Radar

• National Weather Service/National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

• The Met Office

Severe Weather Alerts

• National Weather Service

• Environment and Climate Change Canada

• Servicio Meteorológico Nacional

• EUMETNET - Meteoalarm

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Kp Index

The Kp index data used in the Drone Buddy app is sourced from the Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The Kp index provides information on geomagnetic activity and is used to determine the potential impact on GPS and other navigation systems.

 

Copyright © 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Apple Weather and Weather are trademarks of Apple Inc.

 

By using the Drone Buddy app, you agree to the use of these data sources and any related copyright information. If you have any questions or concerns about the data sources used in the app, please reach out to us at sayhi@dronebuddy.io.