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VTOL approach with rally point #18876

Open bendead opened 3 years ago

bendead commented 3 years ago

Feature request

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.

I am trying to trigger RTL near a rally point using STIL Quadplane 4.2.0 configured with Q_RTL_MODE=2, but if I am flying relative 100m and :

Describe the solution you'd like

I would like the VTOL to keep current height with ATL_HOLD_RTL=-1 or other value, then once at Q_FW_LND_APR_RAD start circling and descending, and finally when reaching Q_RTL_ALT, align with the wind and transition to QRTL

Describe alternatives you've considered

For the moment, the only way to do it safely is to use SET HOME HERE/SET HOME HERE on the DATA screen's map then trigger RTL

Platform [ ] All [ ] AntennaTracker [ ] Copter [ x] Plane [ ] Rover [ ] Submarine

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magicrub commented 1 year ago

Have you considered using a DO_LAND_START for your landing?