diff --git a/examples/telemetry_takeoff_and_land.py b/examples/telemetry_takeoff_and_land.py
index 0cb35247..081a7958 100755
--- a/examples/telemetry_takeoff_and_land.py
+++ b/examples/telemetry_takeoff_and_land.py
@@ -51,9 +51,10 @@ async def run():
     await drone.action.arm()
 
     print("-- Taking off")
+    await drone.action.set_takeoff_altitude(10.0)
     await drone.action.takeoff()
 
-    await asyncio.sleep(5)
+    await asyncio.sleep(10)
 
     print("-- Landing")
     await drone.action.land()