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Weathernews begins providing drone-specific weather data to private-sector companies and government agencies, supporting safe operations

Weathernews has begun providing low-altitude weather forecasts and real-time analysis data via API for drones and next-generation air mobility. The service supports understanding weather conditions along entire flight routes, operational decisions for beyond-visual-line-of-sight flights, and flight planning.

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Announced details

Low-Altitude Weather Data APIHigh-Resolution Weather ForecastsReal-Time Analysis Data
Applicable field (uses covered by this announcement)
Drone operationsNext-generation air mobilityBeyond-visual-line-of-sight flightsRemote operationsUnmanned aircraft traffic management systems (UTM)Autonomous aircraft controlDemonstration projectsSystem DevelopmentResearch projects
Launch date20 August 2026 (service launch, actual)
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Data provided at 10-meter altitude increments and on a 250-meter grid; real-time analysis data updated every 10 minutes, with forecasts provided at 10-minute intervals up to 15 hours ahead

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Source (materials cited by the company)

The Japan Meteorological Agency's local model, “Pinpoint LFM,” Automated Meteorological Data Acquisition System (AMeDAS), real-time and forecast data from airports, and weather radar

Announced details
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Names of Products / Services CoveredLow-Altitude Weather Data API, High-Resolution Weather Forecasts, Real-Time Analysis Data
Launch date20 August 2026 (service launch, actual)
Applicable areaDrone operations, Next-generation air mobility, Beyond-visual-line-of-sight flights, Remote operations, Unmanned aircraft traffic management systems (UTM), Autonomous aircraft control, Demonstration projects, System Development, Research projects
Quantitative EffectsData provided at 10-meter altitude increments and on a 250-meter grid; real-time analysis data updated every 10 minutes, with forecasts provided at 10-minute intervals up to 15 hours ahead
SourceThe Japan Meteorological Agency's local model, “Pinpoint LFM,” Automated Meteorological Data Acquisition System (AMeDAS), real-time and forecast data from airports, and weather radar
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Data covering weather conditions along entire flight routes, rather than only takeoff and landing sites, is increasingly needed for beyond-visual-line-of-sight flights, the operation of multiple aircraft from remote locations, and the commercial operation of flying cars.

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