1.8.59 - January 4, 2023

This update includes the full release of the Island scenario, the addition of the Alta X as a flyable drone, and controller support for the ORQA FPV.Ctrl.

New Features:

• Updated Flyable Scenarios

  • The Island Scenario - Full Release

    • Island Tour Module: Take a leisurely, self-guided tour of several of the Island's major points of interest.

      Island Circuit Module: Our biggest racing circuit to date! How fast can you navigate this course covering the entire island?

      Boat Landing Module: Several boats are adrift in the waters surrounding the island. Find and land on each boat.

      Tower Ascent Module: Fly through and around the supports of a power station tower until you reach the top.

      Power Line Run Module: Test your ability to hold a straight line as you navigate your drone though the tight confines of this power line course.

      Dock Shuttle Module: How quickly can you safely navigate through all the checkpoints on this shuttle course with your yaw locked?

      Lighthouse Ascent Module: Pilot your drone up the spiral staircase of the lighthouse. How hard could it be?

      Rubber Duck Scavenger Hunt Module: Ten rubber ducks are scattered around the village grounds. Can you find them all? This module is endlessly replayable, as the ducks will be in different locations each time!

• New Flyable Drones

  • Alta X

    • The Alta X from Freefly Systems is a payload-carrying powerhouse featuring proprietary technology like ActiveBlade rotors and an integrated quick release system. Introduced in 2019, the Alta X features a top speed of over 60 mph and a flight time of around 25 minutes with the MōVI Carbon payload.

• New Supported Controllers

  • ORQA FPV.Ctrl

Bug Fixes:

• Corrected inconsistencies in module timers

• Fixed a backend grading issue for NIST scenarios

1.8.43 - October 3, 2022

This hotfix addresses a few bugs that appeared after the 1.8.40 update.

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