diff --git a/server/states/IdleState.js b/server/states/IdleState.js
index d5171dc..50c32a0 100644
--- a/server/states/IdleState.js
+++ b/server/states/IdleState.js
@@ -13,12 +13,11 @@ export class IdleState extends BaseState {
   }
 
   async *act() {
-    // Send periodic status updates while idle
+    // Periodic fuel check while idle (no scanning — avoids rotating turtle)
     while (!this.cancelled) {
       await this.checkFuel();
-      await this.scanSurroundings();
       yield;
-      await this._sleep(5000);
+      await this._sleep(10000);
     }
   }
 }