diff --git a/src/main/navigation/navigation_fixedwing.c b/src/main/navigation/navigation_fixedwing.c
index f05e5fc0f4..2c721f4f00 100755
--- a/src/main/navigation/navigation_fixedwing.c
+++ b/src/main/navigation/navigation_fixedwing.c
@@ -600,7 +600,7 @@ bool isFixedWingFlying(void)
 #ifdef USE_PITOT
     airspeed = pitot.airSpeed;
 #endif
-    bool throttleCondition = rcCommand[THROTTLE] > currentBatteryProfile->nav.fw.cruise_throttle;
+    bool throttleCondition = getMotorCount() == 0 || rcCommand[THROTTLE] > currentBatteryProfile->nav.fw.cruise_throttle;
     bool velCondition = posControl.actualState.velXY > 250 || airspeed > 250;
     bool launchCondition = isNavLaunchEnabled() && fixedWingLaunchStatus() == FW_LAUNCH_FLYING;