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1.8.171 - April 15, 2024
This update includes a new flyable drone, new UI features, and a multitude of bug fixes.
New Features:
New UI
Gimbal Crosshair
Added a Gimbal Crosshair as a togglable UI element. It is disabled by default and can be enabled from the Settings menu.
New Flyable Drones
Skydio X2D
The rugged and portable X2D was designed with reconnaissance in mind. The impressive camera ensemble and 35 minutes of flight time make the X2D a desirable option for inspection and patrol tasks.
Updated Features:
Scenario Updates
Updated the drone rosters of modules sim-wide
Feature Previews:
Thermal Vision
Thermal Vision drone camera view is now available as a feature preview. Toggling thermal vision is mapped to Ctrl + T by default.
Bug Fixes:
Fixed an issue impacting controller mapping where attempting to remap certain commands would freeze the simulator
Fixed an issue impacting Xbox One controller usage on Mac systems
Fixed lighting in the Bridge Inspection scenario
Fixed issue where controller UI could disappear
Fixed an issue with the description for the Autel Evo II
Fixed a lighting issue in all scenarios causing discrepancies between weather and non-weather
Fixed missing collision on ceiling windows in Warehouse
1.8.155 - January 19, 2024
This hotfix addresses a bug that appeared after the 1.8.54 update.
Bug Fixes:
Fixed an issue preventing some users from logging in to Zephyr.
1.8.154 - January 18, 2024
This update includes a rework to the Tutorial scenario, a new flyable drone, and multiple squashed bugs.
New Features:
Updated Scenarios
Tutorial
We split the Tutorial scenario into four smaller modules instead of one enormous module. This greatly improved performance and will allow users to access desired sections of the tutorial quicker.
We updated the environmental art of the tutorial, switching from an empty void to a furnished gymnasium. Even if you completed the original tutorial before, it is worth checking out the new flyable area.
We updated the scenario and module selection art to reflect the environmental art changes.
New Flyable Drones
DJI Matrice 30
The Matrice 30 from DJI is respected and trusted commercial drone model. Portable, rugged, and powerful, the Matrice 30 (M30) has nearly as many use cases as it does users.
New Authorization System
Integrated Zephyr’s authorization system with new authorization system featured on the Zephyr website.
Bug Fixes:
Fixed an issue preventing modules in the Kids with Drones scenario from launching.
Fixed an issue with the implementation of the DJI Matrice.
Fixed an issue where Signal Feed Loss modules in the Tower Inspection scenario were not functioning properly.
1.8.138 - October 04, 2023
This update includes several bug fixes.
Bug Fixes:
Fixed an issue where the gimbal was unresponsive on the Skydio 2.
Fixed several configuration issues with the Skydio 2 and Autel Evo 2 that caused the drones to perform below real world performance.
Fixed several issues with the Tower Inspection scenario.
Fixed an issue where grass would clip through landing pads in certain modules.
1.8.129 - August 15, 2023
This update includes several bug fixes and a new performance feature.
New Features:
Added a “Clear Drone Debris” option to the pause menu to aid sim performance and clear potentially pesky drone debris minefields.
Bug Fixes:
Fixed an issue where drone debris would persist on launch pads.
Fixed an issue where experimental features were unintentionally displaying on the LIVE version of the sim.
Fixed an issue that was resulting in incorrect Line of Sight violation in multiple scenarios.
1.8.127- July 28, 2023
This update includes various bug fixes.
Bug Fixes:
Fixed an issue where controller disconnect or course completion would cause the drone to automatically lift off with no user input.
Fixed an issue in the Community Park scenario where flying too low to the ground would cause the out of bounds timer to go off.
Fixed an issue where the Orqa controller would disable certain keyboard controls when plugged in.
Fixed an issue where the roof boundary in the Yard scenario was at the incorrect height.
Fixed an issue with the tutorial text.
Fixed an issue where drone select would sometimes break when changing modules within a scene.
Fixed an issue where drone debris persisted between modules.
Fixed several Obstacle Avoidance issues and completed a minor refactor of the system.
Fixed several minor graphical issues.
1.8.110 - May 18, 2023
This update includes various bug fixes.
Bug Fixes:
Fixed the text description for the Autel Evo II.
Fixed a visual bug with the box truck in the NIST Park scenario.
Fixed an issue with the Allowed Drones list in the Kids With Drones scenario.
Fixed a visual bug in the Pass Through the Wall module in the Kids With Drones scenario.
Fixed an issue preventing report submissions.
Fixed an issue with grading in the Flight Path Practice scenario.
1.8.101 - April 21, 2023
This update features the new NIST Park scenario, the new Arrowhead flyable drone, and quite a few squashed bugs.
New Features:
New Flyable Scenarios
NIST Park
The NIST Park scenario features a lovely neighborhood park populated by a plethora of flight environments and NIST test setups.
List of Modules
Free Flight - Explore the various flight environments and NIST test setups at your own pace.
New Flyable Drones
Arrowhead
The rugged Arrowhead from Uniform Sierra is designed to meet the needs of First Responders. Versatile and speedy, the Arrowhead's top feature is its powerful video system.
Updated Flyable Scenarios
Sim-wide update to add grading criteria to module descriptions.
Bug Fixes:
Controller trim/deadzone settings have been updated to be more consistent.
Fixed a bug where previous scores were displaying incorrectly on the module selection screen.
Fixed a bug where drone audio would continue to play after the drone crashed.
Fixed a bug where the onscreen controller would not remain hidden.
Fixed various foliage colliders throughout the sim.
Updated code for enabling and disabling drones in a module.
Updated module drone availability rosters throughout the sim.
Fixed a bug where drone debris was displaying incorrectly after a crash.
Fixed a bug in the Parking Lot scenario where a drone could be out of bounds while on the ground.
Fixed a bug where NIST buckets had no collider.
Fixed a bug where quickly changing altitude direction with some drones could result in the sim crashing.
Fixed collision for the Phantom 3 and Phantom 4.
1.8.64 - February 6, 2023
This update adds support for new Xbox controllers both wired and with Bluetooth on Mac OS and includes several bug fixes.
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