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QuadPlane_Low_Alt_FW_mode_prevention

This script prevents inadvertent switching into a fixed wing flight mode at low altitude. Its behaviour is controlled by Q_LOW_

Version 1.0.0
Date 2026-05-18
Min firmware 4.5
Vehicle plane
/lua_ardupilot_scripts/applets/QuadPlane_Low_Alt_FW_mode_prevention.lua Download .lua

Quadplane low altitude forward flight mode prevention

This script prevents inadvertent switching into a fixed wing flight mode at low altitude. Its behaviour is controlled by Q_LOW_ALT_* parameters.

  • Q_LOW_ALT_ENABLE: Enable script. 1: switch to Qland instead of fixed wing mode. 2: Switch back to previous mode instead of fixed wing mode.

  • Q_LOW_ALT_ALT: Altitude threshold in meters above home. If vehicle is above this altitude the script will not take action

  • Q_LOT_ALT_RADIUS: Radius threshold in meters from home. If vehicle is outside this radius the script wil not take action

Note: vehicle is always allowed to switch into auto mode or guided mode.

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