diff --git a/api.lua b/api.lua
index dc3d3f6..554bfff 100644
--- a/api.lua
+++ b/api.lua
@@ -154,7 +154,7 @@ end
 
 function object_fly(entity, dtime, speed, shoots, arrow, moving_anim, stand_anim)
 
-	if entity and not entity.driver then return end
+	if entity and not entity.driver:get_look_dir() then return end
 
 	local ctrl = entity.driver:get_player_control()
 	local velo = entity.object:get_velocity()