What happens if the home point is unsafe for return?

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What happens if the home point is unsafe for return: If the home point recorded on the DJI Mavic 4 Pro is unsafe for return, there is a risk that the drone could attempt to land in a location with obstacles, water, or other hazardous conditions. In these situations, it is the pilot's responsibility to take manual control during the return and steer the drone to a safe area before allowing it to land. Failure to do so could result in damage to the equipment or total loss of the equipment.
When the system detects that the home point is in a difficult area, such as over water or in very tight spaces, the auto-landing function may not execute correctly. The drone could descend to a dangerous point without considering the surrounding conditions, as its priority is to comply with the return command. Therefore, pilot supervision remains essential even when using RTH.
One way to avoid this problem is to update the home point during the flight, selecting a clear and accessible location before the return is necessary. This allows the drone to have a safer reference point closer to the pilot's location in the event of an emergency. Anticipation is key to ensuring a safe landing.
In critical or professional operations, it is advisable to conduct a prior visual assessment of the flight area and consider possible alternate landing zones. This ensures that, in the event of any eventuality, the return takes place in optimal conditions. A safe home point is an essential component of flight planning and should be managed with the same importance as battery monitoring or weather forecasting.