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Update 1.0.7 released!

[p][/p][p]Happy New Year from the entire team! 🎉
We hope you’re kicking off 2026 with fully charged batteries and smooth lines.[/p][p]We’ve got a lot of exciting things planned for this year, and we can’t wait to start rolling them out.[/p][p][/p][p]For our very first update of 2026, we tackled something many of you asked for: improved camera noise. We’ve improved both the analog and digital degradation to make those visuals feel even better and more immersive.[/p][p][/p][p]Looking a bit further ahead, you can also expect Physics 6.0 to land in Liftoff: Micro Drones later in 2026, now available for testing in Liftoff: FPV Drone Racing. Curious to try it out or want to know more? Hop into our Discord and join the discussion![/p][p]We also want to take a moment to say a huge thank you to all of you. Your creativity and passion, especially through the track editor continue to make Liftoff: Micro Drones an amazing place to be. To show our appreciation, we’ve put together a compilation featuring some awesome community-created tracks.[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]And we’re not stopping there! Our roadmap includes an expansion of this idea with a drawing board–style environment, making it even easier (and more fun) to bring your creative ideas to life.[/p][p]Thanks for flying with us—2026 is just getting started![/p]

2025 Belgian Game Awards nomination!

[p][/p][p]We’ve just been nominated for the Belgian Game Awards, a big milestone for us!
[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink] [/p][p]There’s also an Audience Award, and your vote could tip the scales! [/p][p]Just two clicks (and a small scroll adventure) stand between us and eternal bragging rights. With the Liftoff franchise turning 10, this would be the perfect cherry on top of a decade of hard work.[/p][p]Your vote would mean the world to us!


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Update 1.0.6 released!



The Mach 500 is a tough, beginner-friendly drone, by our friends at Hisingy, that’s ready to fly out of the box, durable, stable, and packed with fun features like one-key flips and takeoff. It’s now also available in Liftoff: Micro Drones, letting new pilots practice and enjoy it virtually.

Enjoy!

[h2]Changelist[/h2][p][/p]
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  • [p]Added Hisingy Mach 500 frame and blueprint[/p]
  • [p]Fixed an issue on the Fractal Design 75 and 65 frames[/p]
  • [p]Fixed an issue with the environment selection in the Track Builder menu[/p]


Trick or Treat

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Get ready to uncover all the hidden treats in our Halloween challenge, but beware, some surprises might scare more than they share! Dive into our spooky Trick or Treat mini-game and test your luck.[/p][p]Have a spook-tacular Halloween! May your night be full of tricks, treats, and micro drones buzzing with eerie delight![/p]

Update 1.0.5 released!

[p]Today marks a truly special moment for Liftoff: Micro Drones, a worldwide first! We're unveils a brand-new drone by CADDXFPV to the world, debuting in the simulator and reality at the same time. A rare moment where virtual flight and real innovation lift off together. [/p][p][/p][h2]Changelist[/h2][p][/p]
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  • [p]Added the CADDXFPV PROTOS drone setup[/p]
  • [p]Updated Unity game engine to mitigate a code execution vulnerability[/p]
  • [p]Fixed issue in the track and race editor menu, where both menu's could be active at the same time[/p]
  • [p]Fixed third person camera issue in the tutorial, and third-person spectating of replays and other pilots in multiplayer[/p]
  • [p]Fixed some lighting issues in several environments[/p]
  • [p]Fixed menus reacting to controller input when it wasn't expected[/p]
  • [p]Fixed camera part on Fractal Design drone setups[/p]
[p] [/p][p][/p][h2][/h2][p][/p][p][/p][p]"PROTOS is a digital HD FPV drone independently developed by CADDXFPV. It weighs just over 100 grams and has powerful performance. It also features a highly, integrated true HD digital Ascent system, which is rare on the market. Whether flying indoors or outdoors, it offers a smooth and immersive flight experience." - Leo Liu-Caddx [/p][p][/p][p] [/p][p][/p][p][/p]