During a GPS outage, which statement describes how the drone should be operated?

During a GPS outage, which statement describes how the drone should be operated?

• A. Automatically switch to manual control mode.
• B. Certain modes or controls may change when GPS is lost.
• C. No mode changes occur.
• D. The drone will land immediately.

Answer: (B)

When GPS data is lost, the flight controller typically shifts to a non-GPS stabilization mode. The drone remains stabilized by the IMU, but it no longer holds position or altitude using GPS and can drift with the wind. Because of this, some modes or controls may change when GPS is lost. You can’t assume it will automatically switch to manual, and you shouldn’t expect everything to behave the same as with GPS. Features that rely on GPS, like precise position hold or return-to-home, may be degraded or unavailable, and landing is not necessarily immediate. Stay ready to fly manually, maintain a safe altitude, and land when you can under direct control.

When GPS data is lost, the flight controller typically shifts to a non-GPS stabilization mode. The drone remains stabilized by the IMU, but it no longer holds position or altitude using GPS and can drift with the wind. Because of this, some modes or controls may change when GPS is lost. You can’t assume it will automatically switch to manual, and you shouldn’t expect everything to behave the same as with GPS. Features that rely on GPS, like precise position hold or return-to-home, may be degraded or unavailable, and landing is not necessarily immediate. Stay ready to fly manually, maintain a safe altitude, and land when you can under direct control.