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Is there a way to trigger/jump to a new navigation command based on a low MAH level or voltage drop?  I'm wondering about this as a safety measure for high altitude / long range flights over the corn fields here.  The type of behavior in which I'm interested can be described as follows:

For long range:

1:..

2:..

3: Go to waypoint B     // lets say 10 miles away

   - Conditional: If you reach 60% battery (consumed 40%), jump to step 6

4:..

5:..

6: Return home

For high altitude: similar check

1: Climb at efficient rate to 10,000 feet    // or more, whatever

   - Conditional: if you reach 60% battery OR if the voltage shows signs of dropping, jump to step 3

2:...

3: Motor off and glide back to home

The main reason I'm wondering is battery integrity.  If it gets cold and only provides 4000/5000 mah capacity, then the plane would endlessly try to climb (and crash with no motor), or keep heading to a distant waypoint even though the turnaround point has been passed.  The main culprit?  Cold, aging battery, whatever.

Thanks for your help!

  Adam