Joystick drift has become an increasingly common discussion point for many gamers as a result of the return of controller gaming. It's an understandable concern given the popularity of the likes of the Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch, and platformer games. Joystick drift can be eliminated though, by purchasing a good game controller that utilises hall-effect sensors.https://www.notebookcheck.net/3-of-the-best-game-controllers-for-PC-and-console-that-eliminate-joystick-drift-with-hall-effect-sensors.715286.0.html
The Stratus+ doesn't have hall effect sensors in the joysticks, they use standard alps. The triggers use hall effect sensors, but that doesn't prevent stick drift.