diff --git a/flix/safety.ino b/flix/safety.ino
index 855e3d1..4e7e9dc 100644
--- a/flix/safety.ino
+++ b/flix/safety.ino
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ void descend() {
 // Allow pilot to interrupt automatic flight
 void autoFailsafe() {
 	static float roll, pitch, yaw, throttle;
-	if (roll != controlRoll || pitch != controlPitch || yaw != controlYaw || abs(throttle - controlThrottle) > 0.05) {
+	if (abs(roll - controlRoll) > 0.05 || abs(pitch - controlPitch) > 0.05 || abs(yaw - controlYaw) > 0.05 || abs(throttle - controlThrottle) > 0.05) {
 		// controls changed and mode switch is not configured
 		if (mode == AUTO && invalid(controlMode)) mode = STAB; // regain control by the pilot
 	}