From 8625a902f7a50bb0cd27381dc8f91abda66699ba Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Matthew Berk <8104397+msberk@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2025 18:11:53 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Add warning for known issue in FW RTL landings (#25587) * Add warning for known issue in FW RTL landings Currently there is an issue in 1.15.0...main which causes a FW aircraft to veer off course during the final approach on landing. This could cause a personnel safety risk and should be noted. * Update docs/en/flight_modes_fw/return.md * Update docs/en/flight_modes_fw/return.md --------- Co-authored-by: Hamish Willee --- 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..01ceafe6a4 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#25436](https://github.com/PX4/PX4-Autopilot/issues/25436)) 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.