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8.1
Drone loses control when switching modes in certain situations
CVE-2026-26741
Summary
Drone users who switch from Auto to Manual mode while armed may experience uncontrolled ascent and loss of control, potentially causing damage. Affected versions of PX4 Autopilot are 1.12.x through 1.15.x. To mitigate this, update to a fixed version of the software or configure your drone to disarm automatically after landing.
What to do
No fix is available yet. Check with your software vendor for updates.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fix available |
|---|---|---|---|
| dronecode | px4_drone_autopilot | > 1.12.0 , <= 1.16.0 | – |
Original title
PX4 Autopilot versions 1.12.x through 1.15.x contain a logic flaw in the mode switching mechanism. When switching from Auto mode to Manual mode while the drone is in the "ARMED" state (after landin...
Original description
PX4 Autopilot versions 1.12.x through 1.15.x contain a logic flaw in the mode switching mechanism. When switching from Auto mode to Manual mode while the drone is in the "ARMED" state (after landing and before the automatic disarm triggered by the COM_DISARM_LAND parameter), the system lacks a throttle threshold safety check for the physical throttle stick. This flaw can directly cause the drone to lose control, experience rapid uncontrolled ascent (flyaway), and result in property damage
Vulnerability type
CWE-862
Missing Authorization
Published: 10 Mar 2026 · Updated: 13 Mar 2026 · First seen: 10 Mar 2026