# Safe Piloting During Automated Missions ## General Guidelines * Always check your failsafes and RTL altitude in the IGC Safety Tab. * Be aware of your altitude and surroundings, double check your mission plan when you arrive at the mission location and set your altitudes accordingly. * Confirm your mission time and give yourself enough time to RTL and land without stressing the batteries. ## GS-ONE * Be ready to take manual control of the vehicle by changing the Flight Mode rocker. ![](/files/UpZWLexfjYMV61b3ZjgQ) {% hint style="warning" %} Note: If the rocker is on the desired flight mode when the mission is started, the pilot will need to first switch to a different flight mode, then switch back to the desired flight mode. For more information on flight modes, see the [Flight Modes](/inspired-documentation/products/inspired-suite/inspired-ground-control-igc/flight-modes.md) page. {% endhint %} ## Herelink * Be ready to take manual control of the vehicle by pressing the 'A' button (Loiter Mode) on the controller.
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