# Improvements to Go To Location (GTL) : Task Altitude ## Introduction We’re excited to introduce Task Altitude—a powerful addition to the Go To Location feature that brings smarter, safer navigation to your autonomous flights. This parameter lets operators define a dedicated cruising height between takeoff and destination, simplifying altitude planning and improving obstacle clearance in complex environments. Whether you're flying over varied terrain, near infrastructure, or operating BVLOS, Task Altitude adds a new layer of confidence and control to your drone missions.

Task Altitude Setting during Go To Location (GTL)

## Key Features * Maximum Altitude Priority: The drone will always ascend to the highest of Safe Takeoff Altitude or Task Altitude before horizontal travel. * Task Altitude settings only affect flight paths when the drone would otherwise descend below the threshold. * Mid-mission changes to Task Altitude apply only to subsequent navigation commands, maintaining route stability.

Behavior of Task Altitude Settings

## Benefits * Enhanced Safety: Maintain safe clearance from obstacles and terrain throughout missions. * Greater Control: Define precise flight paths when navigating complex environments. * Reduced Risk: Avoid tall structures by setting appropriate cruising altitudes. ## Configuring Task Altitude: * Task Altitude can be set in the Go To Location (GTL) configuration window (alongside Safe Takeoff Altitude and Waypoint Altitude). * Additionally it can also be defined in the Device Settings page for configuring default values that persist across flights. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://releases.flytbase.com/may-2025/improvements-to-go-to-location-gtl-task-altitude.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.