diff --git a/libraries/AP_GPS/AP_GPS_Glitch.h b/libraries/AP_GPS/AP_GPS_Glitch.h
index d965a57a1d..a347f45dbd 100644
--- a/libraries/AP_GPS/AP_GPS_Glitch.h
+++ b/libraries/AP_GPS/AP_GPS_Glitch.h
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@
 #include <AP_Math.h>
 #include <AP_GPS.h>
 
-#define GPS_GLITCH_ACCEL_MAX_CMSS   500.0f  // vehicle can accelerate at up to 5m/s/s in any direction
+#define GPS_GLITCH_ACCEL_MAX_CMSS   1000.0f // vehicle can accelerate at up to 5m/s/s in any direction
 #define GPS_GLITCH_RADIUS_CM        500.0f  // gps movement within 5m of current position are always ok
 
 /// @class	GPS_Glitch