> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://manual.fotokite.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://manual.fotokite.com/operational-guidelines/safety-landing.md). # Safety Landing The Fotokite system is capable of performing a Safety Landing, a priority landing that is twice as fast as a normal landing. A **Safety Landing** should take approximately 30 seconds from 150 ft (45 m). This event can be automatically triggered through multiple scenarios, including loss of power supply, overheating, sensor, motor or tether malfunction. Once the Fotokite enters a Safety Landing, the Ground Station LEDs will begin to Flash Red and an emergency buzzer will sound from the Ground Station. Once the system lands, a continuous buzzer will emit from the Ground Station and Kite. After 20 seconds the system will reset automatically. If it does not, **press the Kite Reset Button to clear the errors.** It is recommended to power cycle the full system by disconnecting the Ground Station from power (More detailed instructions on power cycle can be found in [Troubleshooting Checklists](/troubleshooting/troubleshooting-checklists.md#in-flight-troubleshooting-checklist)) after a **Safety Landing** occurs. In case the tether is cut or damaged, the kite will still undergo the emergency landing protocol, without a physical connection to the GS using its onboard battery.\ The Kite has a GPS module onboard and will try to lock its position and descend straight down.\ If no GPS signal can be obtained the kite will descend using onboard sensors. Without GPS it is common that the kite will drift due to wind conditions (Flat Attitude Descend). --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## 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, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://manual.fotokite.com/operational-guidelines/safety-landing.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. 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.