From 69bea3a3af5fd3755c1f7b2005b130e0085aa02b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Hamish Willee Date: Fri, 26 Sep 2025 06:41:42 +1000 Subject: [PATCH] [Docs] PX4 v1.16 Add warning for RTL mode issues in return.md (#25623) * [Docs] PX4 v1.16 Add warning for RTL mode issues in return.md Added a warning about known issues with RTL mode during fixed-wing approaches and landings. * Apply suggestion from @hamishwillee * Apply suggestion from @hamishwillee --- docs/en/flight_modes_fw/return.md | 5 +++++ 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs/en/flight_modes_fw/return.md b/docs/en/flight_modes_fw/return.md index 393d1c6a13..de204f4147 100644 --- a/docs/en/flight_modes_fw/return.md +++ b/docs/en/flight_modes_fw/return.md @@ -25,6 +25,11 @@ The default type is recommended. ::: +::: warning +There is a known issue ([PX4-Autopilot#25633](https://github.com/PX4/PX4-Autopilot/issues/#25633)) with fixed-wing approaches and landings while in RTL mode. +Please review the issue and verify in simulation that the behavior you get is safe in an RTL landing scenario (if not, consider using rally points). +::: + ## Technical Summary Fixed-wing vehicles use the _mission landing/rally point_ return type by default.