Lost signal - RTH - Will it take off?

[rabidhyena]

Hi
I've been flying over a derelict building quite far off. I want to get much closer but potentially run the risk of it landing on the flat roof to catch the shot I need-its unlikely but possible. This closeness to the building could finally cause a break in the already low controller signal.
If it had landed, and controller signal is lost, will it take off and do the RTH? I predict not. But just wondered.
I still haven't got comfortable with how close the drone is to the deck based on the video feed. It always looks so much closer than it really is. I have nearly touched the tips of trees on screen, but when I look up at the mavic it is still 10m above. I suppose I'm over cautious

 

[jackgarner]

If the drone is not in an airborne state, it will not attempt to return to home - however, if you do get it stuck on the roof without signal you should be able to move closer and just take off again

 

[HumanShield]

Keep being cautious. Once it has landed it cannot RTH. As Jack said, get close enough to regain signal and take off.

 

[cobra46]

It would be a fun challenge to go do a sling load recovery mission with another drone.

 

[rabidhyena]

Thanks. So as I thought then. I'll just have to make sure I don't hit the deck. There is always that pause before it descends the last bit so I should be able to tell when its a few feet away. Main problem is that there is a big river between me and the target so I wont be able to get any closer!