Get all aux channel to flight mode mappings (which switch activates which mode)
AI agents call get_aux_modes to retrieve information from Betaflight MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
This tool queries current switch-to-mode assignments on the flight controller. It has no side effects, cannot modify drone behavior, and poses minimal risk if called by an AI agent. Misuse would only retrieve information already accessible through normal device interaction.
From the tool's definition Tool description explicitly states 'Get all aux channel to flight mode mappings' — retrieves existing configuration data without modification. The verb 'Get' and absence of any modification language confirm read-only operation.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
Get all aux channel to flight mode mappings (which switch activates which mode). It is categorised as a Read tool in the Betaflight MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Betaflight MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_aux_modes: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Betaflight MCP Server. Nothing to install.
get_aux_modes is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_aux_modes rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for get_aux_modes. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.
get_aux_modes is provided by the Betaflight MCP Server MCP server (jir13/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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