A weather drone, or weather-sensing uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV), is an unmanned aircraft carrying sensors that collect thermodynamic and kinematic data from the mid and lower atmosphere (e.g. up to 6 km).

Weather drones are not yet used to support National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHS) due to ongoing negotiations on UAVs' access to airspace and compliance with airspace regulations and technological development needed to meet