Major update1 Jun 2026Milestone 1.1.0 releasedMilestone 1.1.0 Has Arrived! Pilots, Today we’re rolling out Milestone 1.1.0, a major update focused on refining how microdrones behave in flight. This update brings a broad set of improvements to core flight simulation, alongside a leaderboard reset, new content, and several usability fixes. Physics 6.0 This release introduces a significant overhaul of the underlying flight model. The goal has…
Over the past few weeks, our team has been hard at work bringing Liftoff: FPV Drone Racing’s Physics 6.0 to Liftoff: Micro Drones . After receiving a lot of positive feedback on the new Physics 6.0 system, we decided it was time to implement it in Liftoff: Micro Drones as well. As of today Physics 6.0 is available for testing on the Experimental Branch. This first iteration introduces several i…
Happy New Year from the entire team! 🎉 We hope you’re kicking off 2026 with fully charged batteries and smooth lines. We’ve got a lot of exciting things planned for this year, and we can’t wait to start rolling them out. 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 visu…
We’ve just been nominated for the Belgian Game Awards , a big milestone for us! There’s also an Audience Award , and your vote could tip the scales! 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. Your vote would mean the world to us! VOTE FOR US
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! Changelist · Added Hisingy Mach 500 frame and blueprint · Fixed an issue on the Fractal Design 7…
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. Have a spook-tacular Halloween! May your night be full of tricks, treats, and micro drones buzzing with eerie delight!
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. Changelist · Added the CADDXFPV PROTOS drone setup · Updated Unity game engine to mitigate a code execution vulnerability · Fixe…
Say Hello to My Little Friend: the Carambola, a shiny new 1.8-inch digital FPV quad. Oh, and for anyone running their local community-drone racing micro drones competition 😉, the track builder just got some new goodies. Changelist · Added the Carambola W1.8 Pro drone and blueprint, · Added the Blast 1003 14800KV motors, · Added the ability for pilots to remove their time on a leaderboard, · Ad…
A fresh batch of little tweaks and thoughtful touches, shaped by the voices of our community. Changelist · Added icons on the leaderboards to show Steam friends. · Updated the environment, track and race selection in most places to allow to click on the selectors to show a large grid of the available content. · Updated the race builder to set for which type of drone the race is compatible. This…
A fresh update with a few handy fixes, it’s all about making your experience even more seamless. Thank you for the continued feedback and suggestions! Changelist · Added the option to hide the default drone spawn point in an environment in the track builder. · Updated the multiplayer lobby game headers for improved readability. · Updated the encoding of several level selection images to be more…
What a launch! We've been smiling non-stop all week thanks to the incredible response and support from all of you. V1 was a major update, and we’re thrilled with how smoothly everything went. Of course, there are always a few final touches to polish, but that’s part of the journey. This marks our first post-launch update, and we’re just getting started! Changelist · Added quick Steam Workshop a…
When we launched the Early Access of Liftoff: Micro Drones back in late 2021, we made a bold promise: to deliver the ultimate simulator for the micro drone class . Today, we’re proud to say, we’ve kept that promise. And it’s all thanks to you . Your passion, feedback, and unwavering support have shaped every update, every feature, every line of code. TL;DR The changelist below is massive—packed…
Liftoff: Micro Drones is officially leaving Early Access on August 4th ! Thanks to years of incredible community feedback, the sim has grown from a modest start into a full-featured experience. What began with just 3 drones and 3 locations now features 24 drones , 7 locations with 14 level variations , including a new skate park version of Melon Pan Park and the all-new bouldering gym in Silver…
Only 5 days left of egg-streme fun! 🐰🍫 In Liftoff: Micro Drones, every level hides a sweet surprise, tucked away by our cheeky bunny buddy. Follow the trail of fluff to uncover your hidden treats. But hop to it, this egg-venture wraps up on April 20th!
'The Air 65 desperately needs to be in this sim!' 'The Air 65 would be an amazing addition!' 'Oh yeah, Air 65, please!' 'I own the Air65. I totally agree' 'Just got mine, would love to practice in the sim!' 'Are you planning to add the Air65 ?' .... These are just a few of the many requests we've received over the past few months. Well, we heard you, and we teamed up with BetaFPV to make it hap…
Sometimes, we stumble upon FPV community projects that truly spark the imagination. Like many in the hobby, we’ve been captivated by FPV Geek's latest drone project. His goal? To create a 3D-printed, foldable, long-range drone... but nothing went quite as planned. It's a fun watch! After watching his video, we couldn’t help but imagine how amazing it would be to fly his creation in Liftoff: Mic…
Fly with us! Adorned with wreaths, they rise so high, Micro drones grace the winter sky. In quiet hums, their paths unfold, A dance of wonder in the cold. Enjoy the winter season and try out our festive wreath mini-game!
The reviews are in: the brand-new Hisingy Firefly is being praised as the ultimate starter micro drone! We’re thrilled to announce the launch of its virtual counterpart in Liftoff: Micro Drones at the same time! Thinking about gifting a Firefly this Christmas? Let them take it for a virtual spin in Liftoff: Micro Drones before they take to the skies! Changelist: · Added Hisingy Firefly drone (…
Get ready to hunt for all the sneaky treats in our Halloween challenge, but watch out—some surprises might give you more of a fright than a bite! Join our ghoulishly fun Trick or Treat mini-game. Wishing you a spook-tacular Halloween! May your night be filled with treats, tricks, and micro drones buzzing around with frightful fun!
We are excited to introduce the Mobula 7 micro drone by HappyModel to Liftoff: Micro Drones. It’s a fan favorite, and now it has a virtual twin ready to zip through your screen as part of this update. Enjoy! · Added Mobula 7 frame · Added Happymodel RS 0802 Motor 20000KV We are on Reddit too! Hey Redditors! Many of you know the r/Liftoffgame subreddit, created by passionate fans nearly a decade…
Each time we make a new level, we do it with the believe that we are crafting our best level yet. It’s only when it’s in your hands that we find out if we’ve actually succeeded. Your response to Melon Pan Park has been immense, thank you for making us feel on top of the world! Melon Pan Park stands as a shining example of what community support can achieve. Your wish for a simulator completely…
For months, the whispers have spread like the warm scent of fresh-baked melon pan, and now, the gates to the park are open. Get ready for the sweet new Melon-Pan Park level! Changelist · Introduced Melon-Pan Park - Playground level. · Added 3 official racetracks, 1 hoverdrone track, and 3 item collection setups. · Added bots for the Silverscreen races. · Updated some old track items to be bette…
It's been a few months since our last update, and we're excited to bring you up to speed on all the exciting new developments! First of all, we're thrilled to announce that our team has moved into a brand new studio! After eight years in our previous rental space, we spent two months working from home while our new studio was being set up. Now, we're fully up and running in our very own studio…
Similar to its sibling, the Stargazer, the new Hisingy Sunray is designed as an amazing beginner drone and as a guilty pleasure for more experienced pilots! It's good looking, super fun to fly and even comes with its own backstory ! Drones like this help make the hobby more appealing to a wider audience, and we're excited to feature it in Liftoff: Micro Drones. Changelist · Added Hisingy Sunray…
Introducing the highly anticipated Aquila16, brought to you by our partners at BETAFPV! Enjoy the flight! Changelist: · Added BETAFPV Aquila16 drone · Added Beta-45mm 3-Blades Propellers · Updated: complete revamp of the battery simulation system · Fixing some much needed back-end functionality (sorry for the big download) Battery simulation We have enhanced the battery simulation for increased…
Prepare yourselves for 9 days filled with egg-citement! Each level of Liftoff: Micro Drones holds a delightful surprise, concealed by a playful bunny. Follow the trail left behind by this mischievous rabbit to find your chocolate treasure. Hurry, for this egg-stravaganza ends on the 20th of April! Update 0.6.8 changelist · Introducing new time-based events that will be featured annually. · Inco…
We've just released a quick update that improves a few things in Silver Screen and adds a missing tri-blade propeller for the Explore Blazer. We truly appreciate the tremendous enthusiasm you've shown over the past few days. Rest assured, we're hard at work to bring you more exciting features in the near future! Changelist · Added Hisingy 60mm Triblade propeller. · Updated the Silver Screen lev…
This update provided an answer to the age-old question: why is Silver Screen named that way? Get those motors spinning and explore a massively upgraded Silver Screen level, making the biggest Liftoff: Micro Drones environment even bigger. Don't forget to grab some popcorn for the ride! Changelist: · Updated the Silver Screen level · Added 2 more races to Silver Screen. · Updated values for the…
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