If GPS signal is weak or lost, what should you do?

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Multiple Choice

If GPS signal is weak or lost, what should you do?

Explanation:
GPS helps the drone know where it is and stay steady in the air. When that signal is weak or lost, the aircraft may drift or behave unpredictably because stabilization and position hold rely on GPS data. The safest course is to stop flying, land safely, and reassess before trying again. After landing, check why GPS disappeared—orientation, interference, or sky visibility—and address those issues before resuming. Trying to continue flight by climbing higher won’t guarantee GPS return, and switching to manual control can be risky if you’re not fully prepared to handle a without-GPS aircraft.

GPS helps the drone know where it is and stay steady in the air. When that signal is weak or lost, the aircraft may drift or behave unpredictably because stabilization and position hold rely on GPS data. The safest course is to stop flying, land safely, and reassess before trying again. After landing, check why GPS disappeared—orientation, interference, or sky visibility—and address those issues before resuming. Trying to continue flight by climbing higher won’t guarantee GPS return, and switching to manual control can be risky if you’re not fully prepared to handle a without-GPS aircraft.

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