A new Elite Dangerous commander experienced a sudden drop in their ship's jump range from about 30 light years down to just 3-5 light years. After ruling out fuel and cargo weight, the player identified the cause as an incompatible Frame Shift Drive (FSD) upgrade. Reverting to the default FSD restored normal jump distances. This incident highlights a common issue for newer commanders who upgrade modules without fully checking compatibility, which can severely limit exploration and travel options. Sharing these experiences helps the community avoid similar costly mistakes and better optimize ship builds.
- Incompatible FSD upgrade caused drastic jump range reduction.
- Reverting to default FSD restored normal jump capabilities.