# New Features and Improvements: Go To Safe Altitude (GTSA) and Control Panel Update

To help users conduct safe and reliable Drone-Dock operations while maintaining situational awareness and ease of use, FlytBase is pleased to launch an updated **Control Panel** with a refreshed user interface. In addition to this, a new feature, **Go To Safe Altitude (GTSA)**, is also being introduced. These improvements are designed to enhance the user experience by offering intuitive operational controls and the latest safety features, making it easier to manage flight operations while ensuring safety and compliance with regulatory standards.

Explore the details below to see how these features and updates can improve your experience:

1. **Update Control Panel**\
   The updated Control Panel has been divided into four sections:<br>

   <figure><img src="/files/IX9sH8ANJ3AwJfuUwEmw" alt=""><figcaption><p>Updated Control Panel</p></figcaption></figure>

   * **Launch Panel:** Start/Resume Missions or initiate a Go-To Location flight as per operational requirements. Information regarding the Mission progress is also displayed here.<br>

     <figure><img src="/files/mzX0e1u5Lq6XLuyvmHV5" alt=""><figcaption><p>Launch Panel</p></figcaption></figure>
   * **Visualization Panel:** The Operational and System states are displayed here, keeping users informed about tasks being executed and Device status.<br>

     <figure><img src="/files/aMGUMkadgSoy0z7yUbEP" alt=""><figcaption><p>Visualization Panel</p></figcaption></figure>
   * **Safety Panel:** This panel contains buttons to initiate critical actions such as **Return to Home (RTH)**, **Pause Flight (STOP)**, and **Go-To Safe Altitude (GTSA).**<br>

     <figure><img src="/files/hv4NRnp3DfazkdC5sOlE" alt=""><figcaption><p>Safety Panel</p></figcaption></figure>
   * **Manual Controls:** This section allows users to **lock/unlock manual controls** with a single click and **select their preferred input method** (keyboard, joystick, or gamepad). The **on-screen controls** have also been updated.<br>

     <figure><img src="/files/kll0G4JOe8jXcNGCzzDA" alt=""><figcaption><p>On-Screen Manual Controls</p></figcaption></figure>
2. **Go To Safe Altitude (GTSA)**\
   The **Go To Safe Altitude (GTSA)** feature ensures that in case of nearby air traffic, the drone can be commanded to stop current operations and descend to a preset safe altitude, where it will hover until further instructions are given. This feature not only improves operational safety but also ensures compliance with airspace regulations in areas where this functionality is required.<br>

<figure><img src="/files/sM0ECAPZyetUTweByfYB" alt=""><figcaption><p>Illustration of GTSA in Action</p></figcaption></figure>

To know more, please refer to our documentation.


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