In our latest update, were excited to introduce something special for the first time ever, a community-created track is officially part of the simulator! Recently, we kicked off a Discord initiative where pilots can submit their custom tracks. Not only can your creation get featured in front of a massive audience, but you could also win cool content rewards. Were proud to present the very first selected track, created by @Ryder on Discord a thrilling micro drone track, now available to all players. You can find it by heading to CONTEST in the main menu. Give it a go and see if you can beat the best times! Preview of a track is available at this link. But thats not all Update 2.7.1 also brings fresh content to keep your propellers spinning:

• 3 new regular drone challenges on the Oil Rig map
• 3 new micro drone challenges also on Oil Rig
• 3 new micro drone challenges in the Japanese Garden map (Japan Pack)

Were excited to introduce the Micro Drone Edition DLC that replaces NewBee x IRC Whoop DLC, which is the most comprehensive expansion for micro FPV drone pilots! Designed to enhance every aspect of micro drone flying, this DLC brings new maps, drones, tracks, and an optimized experience like never before. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2384660/FPV_SkyDive__Micro_Drone_Edition/ This major change is part of the overall 2.7 update along with other improvements you can read more below: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1278060/view/534344040319026826

Important Notice

Highlights

• ORQA Whoop
• 8x racetracks in Gym map (day version)
• Gym map (day version)

• Japan Pack 4 racetracks + Garden map, created in collaboration with WTW https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1278060/view/572625355297260730
• Night Gym Tracks Neon-lit racing with glowing gates & stunning effects
• New Micro Drones: Bolt & Cloud Speed-focused racing & agile freestyle options
• ORQA Whoop for All The base micro drone, now free for every player

Hello, Pilots! To celebrate crossing the million-user milestone, weve prepared something never seen before in 2.7 version of the simulator. Highlights are:

NEW ORQA WHOOP & FREE CONTENT

NEW OIL RIG MAP

DLC REFRESH: MICRO DRONE EDITION

• Two new micro drones Bolt and Cloud have been added, each offering a unique flying experience.
• 4 new night-themed tracks for a fresh challenge and immersive experience.
• Japan Pack extension brings the distinct atmosphere of Japan and its culture, perfectly optimized for Whoops.
• Parking garage remains part of the DLC

JAPAN PACK

• Performance boost up to x2*
• Optimized UI logic for better game performance and reduced system load
• 8 racing tracks, Day Gym, and ORQA Whoop now free for all players
• User settings no longer stored in local files
• NewBee x IRC Whoop DLC renamed and redesigned as Micro Drone Edition DLC
• Added Japan Pack with 4 racetracks and a Garden map
• New content added to Micro Drone Edition DLC, with standalone item purchases now available
• Two new micro drones added: Cloud and Bolt
• New Oil Rig map addedfree for all drone types (regular and micro)
• Updated Error debugger which will show blinking red square in top left corner of the screen in case of critical error. In case you are experiencing red blinking square in the top left corner of the screen, make sure to rapidly click on the square and open Console list and send us bug report in Discord with a screenshot of console with visible error title and message.

Dear SkyDive players, We are thrilled to partner with WTW (Wednesday Tokyo Whoopers), one of the most active communities of Japanese FPV drone pilots, to bring you an exclusive in-game experience! WTW is a vibrant community that brings drone enthusiasts together, hosting micro-drone races every Wednesday at various locations around Japan. In this collaboration, weve created a unique Japan-inspired environment tailored for micro FPV drones. Explore a specialized map and race on brand-new tracks, designed to reflect the spirit and energy of WTWs weekly races.

How to unlock the Japan Pack

Dear Pilots, The Spring Sale is active! We have decided to treat you all with up to 50% off on all our DLCs and items for FPV SkyDive! This is the perfect time to upgrade your experience and unlock new features in the game. But dont wait too long the sale is only here for a week. Check all prices in detail on our Steam or in simulator store menu.

SALE HIGHLIGHT: TRACK BUILDER ON 50% DISCOUNT

SAVE EVEN MORE WITH COMPLETE EDITION BUNDLE

Hello Pilots! The newest update is here, bringing new content, optimisations, and important fixes to enhance your experience. This update focuses on expanding the Airport map with new exciting spots, improving overall performance, and fixing gameplay issues. Get ready to explore, fly, and enjoy a smoother experience! Airport upgrade highlights include:

• A baggage room with a moving system
• Open aircraft sections
• A fire station
• Many more additions for you to discover
• Additionally, the map has been optimised and reduced for better performance

• Gym map: Fixed lighting issues
• Flight School: Bug fix for gamepad support

Dear players, This festive season, we want to express our gratitude for your support and passion for our game. As a special gift, weve prepared some exciting updates and events that youre going to love!

Airport Remake: A Brand-New Look and Experience!

Xmas Contest: A Festive Race in Winter Wonderland

Improved Whoop Physics: A Game-Changer

Holiday Effects and Music

Get ready to level up your experience! For a limited time, enjoy up to 50% off on all downloadable content (DLCs) and in-app purchase items across your favourite titles. Whether you're looking to unlock premium environments, drones, or content, this is the perfect opportunity to enhance your gameplay without breaking the bank. Dont miss outthis deal wont last forever! Stock up on your must-haves and take your gaming to the next level. Sale ends soon, so grab your favourites now!

GRAB ADDITIONAL 25% OFF WITH BUNDLE PURCHASE

Snowy Greetings to All Our Players, We're bringing you the new patch 2.6.6(e), featuring refreshed Construction Site map with expanded scenery and new post-processing, additional UI/UX improvements, and various bug fixes.

Construction Site view Change log:

• Refreshed and upgraded Construction Site
  • Expanded flying bounds
  • Optimised light map size
  • Added forest scenery
• Backend improvements on Winter Wonderland
• Fixed issue with the track builder (un)loading screen being black
• Added a tooltip to the main menu's top-right buttons
• Added a new loading screen related to Micro Racing
• Added joystick count next to the connection indicator in the top-right corner

Hello from Orqa Game dev team, we're excited to share that weve been working on refreshing and remaking one of our oldest DLC maps: Midnight Airport. Looking at the numbers, its clear that this map has been a fan favourite, and with the complete overhaul, were confident itll become even more engaging. The Airport is getting upgrades across the board, from the terminals to the scenery. Everything is being taken to the next level! Plus, like every other map DLC, this one will feature its own unique challenges for both regular and micro drones.
Main terminal Stay tuned for more updates, as we have lots in store for the holiday season! Were not even sure if well manage to deliver everything weve planned for you (just kidding or are we? ).

Join Our Discord Giveaway!

Patch notes:

• Drone Selector functionality revamp and minor visual improvements
• Added additional graphics settings as sliders between minimum and maximum value for:
  • View distance setting
  • Tree render distance setting
  • Grass density setting *Maps with available grass and trees will be included in this setting.
• Drone Selector functionality revamp and minor visual improvements
• Fix for minor news visual bug

Dear Pilots, The Steam Autumn Sale is here, and weve decided to treat you all with 30% off on all our DLCs and in-app purchases (IAPs) for FPV SkyDive! This is the perfect time to upgrade your experience and unlock new features in the game. But dont wait too long the sale is only here for a short time! We also want to invite you to join our growing Discord community, where you can: Get the latest news and updates from Orqa. Take part in giveaways and win awesome prizes. Become a beta tester and help us improve our games. Click here to join and connect with other FPV SkyDive fans!

Patch notes:

• Fix Spooky Island map appearing in multiplayer lobby settings
• Fix drone selection not working from pause menu
• Fix issue where witch can be caught immediately from above (Halloween Challenge)
• Fix alignment of main menu top buttons
• Fix issue where witch would disappear on second entry
• Fix issue with Halloween leaderboard view

Halloween has arrived!

The task is simple catch the witch as fast as you can!

Dont miss out! This challenge is only available for the next two weeks.

Patch notes:

• performance optimisation and decor addition to Abandoned Factory
  • FPS is higher by 30% on average
  • added decor vines
  • fixed colliders below train wagons
• fixed multiplayer spawn positions on Abandoned Factory
• fixed arm/disarm background in challenge mode
• rearranged order of maps in choose map section
• fixed different speed of props rotation for the Racer drone in drone selector
• optimised loading (initialisation) process
• fixed missing textures on Red Canyon
• fixed lightmap settings which caused poor performance

Greetings Pilots! In the rest of this article, we bring you the key highlights from the new update along with a full list of changes.

Abandoned Factory Remastered

• New underground sewer tunnels, specially designed for whoop drones, offering tight, technical spaces for precision flying.
• Expanded scenery with more greenery and variety in the surroundings for a richer, more immersive environment.
• Rework of the main building and its immediate surroundings to enhance detail and flow.
• New props added to enhance the map's backdrop and create a more dynamic flying space.

Physics Improvements & Auto-arm option

More Challenges

• Three challenges on the Winter Wonderland map
• Three challenges on the Abandoned Factory map
• Two challenges on the Construction Site map

Other update notes:

• Map boundaries fix
• "Default" drone now is called "Racer"
• PID tweaks (should get realistic flying feeling on all drone models)
• "Video" settings renamed to "Graphics"
• Restart screen in fly mode is now black instead of game background
• When loading time is too long player will see that information
• If you are experiencing network problem and simulator cannot be connected to the server you will be automatically enter into the simulator in offline mode
• No internet connection text is visible in main menu ads position when offline mode is on
• Disarmed notification now blinks until drone is armed
• Instruction how to arm the drone are now visible on centre of the screen

Patch notes:

• fixed issue where the game would throw telemetry errors in offline mode
• fixed issue where props of Dream X were spinning in the wrong direction
• fixed issue where scrolling wouldnt work properly in the challenges menu
• fixed issue where controller data wasnt loaded properly if the controller was connected before the game was launched
• fixed issue with calibration timeout animation not working
• loading of the game will now differ for each user based on their connection (replaced fixed loading time with dynamic loading)
• fixed issue with the game getting stuck on loading if setting files were in a non-standard format
• fixed issue with calibration pop up where calibrate button werent working

We're excited to unveil a refreshed and improved version of the Red Canyon DLC map, offering a more immersive and visually stunning environment. Alongside this, we've added new challenges to keep you on your toes. We've also improved the visuals for race tracks and challenges, making them more attractive and inviting you to give them a try.

Red Canyon Refresh

New Racing & Challenge Screens

FPV SkyDive fans, now's your chance to save big! Until September 14th, enjoy a 50% discount on all DLCs, available on Steam and in-game. Whether you're aiming to refine your skills or explore new content, this limited-time offer is perfect for expanding your simulator experience at half the price.
Plus, you can save even more with our complete edition bundle deal, which lets you purchase all DLCs at an additional discounted rate. https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/35439/FPVSkyDive__Complete_Edition/ But that's not all enjoy an additional 20% discount on all in-app purchases, including drones and the Titanic map. Take your flying adventures to new heights with these exciting in-game upgrades. Hurry, these deals wont last long! https://store.steampowered.com/itemstore/1278060/

FPV SkyDive fans, now's your chance to save big! From September 2nd to 9th, enjoy a 50% discount on all DLCs, available on Steam and in-game. Whether you're aiming to refine your skills or explore new content, this limited-time offer is perfect for expanding your simulator experience at half the price.
Plus, you can save even more with our complete edition bundle deal, which lets you purchase all DLCs at an additional discounted rate. Don't miss outthis deal won't last long! https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/35439/FPVSkyDive__Complete_Edition/

With the release of Patch 2.6.3, were excited to bring you a host of new features and improvements that will elevate your FPV SkyDive experience:

Dream X drone

New In-Game News System

Additional Physics Tuning

Upcoming Update Announcement

• Bug fix preventing the drone from taking off in U1L8 in Flight School.
• Unit 2 in Flight School adjusted to match new rates profiles and logic.
• Implementation of the Dream X freestyler drone.
• New in-game news system.
• Ability to browse ads & messages in the main menu.
• Dream X becomes a standard option for in Flight School regular drone edition.

Hello everyone, The new update brings a wide range of improvements to our core features and introduces a new STORE section in the simulator!

In-Game Store

New Rates Profiles

Flight School Enhancements

Physics Improvements

• Limited propeller spinning in the menu, resulting in a calmer and more visually pleasing drone preview.
• Updated Cinewhoop physics for better consistency.
• Various UI/UX improvements.

We are excited to introduce Patch 2.6.1, bringing a wide range of enhancements to the simulator. Here are the highlights:

Offline Mode

Micro Drone Lessons in Flight School

Improved Flight Point Progress in Flight School

Multiplayer Enhancements

• Fixed the appearance of caps in the track builder
• Bug fix for assigning axes and switches in calibration
• Contest and challenge modes now work as expected
• Expansion of Flight School for micro drones
• Multiplayer expansion with drone selection, pilot name display, and category-colored trails
• Offline mode for the simulator
• Adaptable UI with a blue accent for micro drones and red for regular drones
• Settings default button now functions correctly, applying only to the current settings section (e.g. Video settings) rather than all simulator settings
• Added a new Flight Point progress screen at the end of Flight School lessons
• Added option to retake lesson in Flight School

Greetings, Pilots! We're here to ''analyze'' the Track Builder and give you some more juicy details. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3007600/FPV_SkyDive__Track_Builder/ So, let's start where we left off. If you're coming here from the 2.6 article, then you'll remember that one introduction where you can choose the map/drone type before entering the Track Builder. If not, well, you've just been spoiled. Here we go! Once your chosen map has finished loading you will automatically engage with the Tutorial section! The layout has been designed to be as friendly as possible to our users, so follow the tutorial and get creative! ;) Place the launch pad, place the gate, and stick the flag!
Oh, want to see the gates that we've made specifically for Whoops? Check this scaling feature.
Alright, I'll stop with the lollygagging, let's be serious. These here are the gates that we've designed for Track Builder tool:
Pretty neat huh? But, yeah, once you have completed the tutorial, and you've assigned the pathways
You will be ready to go! P.S. Your tracks will be saved and you can find them inside the racing category, they will be marked with the red color. One more thing, how would you like for your racing track to end up becoming one of our official race courses within the game? Soon we will have more information for you on our Discord channel, make sure to be there! https://discord.gg/g5dvZS6neu
Now for the more technical heavy side of things, there is a limit of 30 'visual' gates that you can place on one track, but for their waypoints, there is a cap of 50 detections 'gates', and of course as for the limit of how many tracks you can create, that number is eight. Keep in mind that each edit of track (click on edit) erases personal best time because each entry in edit mode can result with change in flying path and placement of gates.

Where is the achievement, though!!!??

Hello, Pilots! We are introducing our biggest update yet, focusing on improving the UI, more fixes, but the most exciting, the track builder! So let's not dwindle much longer, let me show you what the team has been working on.

Track Builder

• 8x Micro Tracks
• Gymnasium
• Specially designed obstacles for micro drones

• UI changes based on the drone type selection i.e. regular/micro drone
• Titanic is now a part of the regular map selection and subsequently, the special menu has been removed
• The calibration part has been improved, prompting to assign axis/switches if the user has not done so
• There is now a notification if two or more controllers are connected

Titanic announcement

Update notes

• Track Builder
• UI and game changes based on the drone type
• Whoop DLC is getting a name change and a new content update
• Titanic is now a part of the regular map selection
• You're no longer able to purchase Titanic with flight point
• Trial whoop drone is no longer a part of the Titanic map
• The special menu no longer exists
• Calibration looks tweaked, buttons that are not assigned will now blink
• Free Trial integrated
• Notifications if one or more controllers are connected
• The price of Titanic has been lowered from $3 to $2
• The price of Cinewhoop and Pure Racer has been lowered from $3 to $1.5
• Fixed choose map scroll and changed the order of maps
• Optimized steam-related stuff to be more efficient
• Racing mode will be now disabled if trying to play with freestyle
• Fixed issue where drones were wrongfully forced into challenge mode
• Drones would now auto unlock/lock if FPV.Ctrl is being connected
• After exiting to the main menu, the default drone won't be forced anymore

Pilots! I am more than happy to reveal that our team will be releasing in a few days... wait for it...
Track Builder! This is a long-awaited request that we can't wait for you to try... and let me tell you, this is perhaps the biggest update that we've had the pleasure of releasing, and there will be even more things coming with it, so stay tuned and keep your eyes on our newsletter, because the big is yet to come... soon... in a few days! ;)

We're enhancing your gameplay experience with the introduction of the Drone Market and Selector in our latest update. From the start screen of the simulator, you'll now find animated drones, detailed view and a fluid overview of our entire drone lineup. The unified interface allows you to select and collect drones seamlessly, with any paid acquisitions facilitated intuitively through the Steam overlay so make sure that you have enabled it. More information on Market elements:

Drone Market in action

Attributes and Performance

Division of Micro and Regular FPV Drones

Attribute Scales

• Drone Market & Selector introduction
• Minor change in Pure Racer visual model
• Reduction of prop wash intensity on Cinewhoop and Whoop drones which caused strong shakiness between 30-40% of throttle

Hello, Pilots! FPV SkyDive stands out as the premier free FPV simulator, boasting a user base of almost one million passionate drone enthusiasts. Our commitment has always been to enhance the simulator experience and provide exceptional value for money. Every dollar earned goes directly into improving FPV SkyDive, ensuring that users receive top-notch content and features!

New Content and Features Arriving This Summer

Enhanced User Experience and Game Division

More Maps and DLC Packs

Free Trials and Initial Discounts

Conclusion

For the next week, all in-game items are available at a 50% discount! Enjoy thrilling adventures with the Titanic, race with the brand new Pure Racer, and capture fluid shots and frames with the Cinewhoop designed specifically for freestyle. Purchase is available in-game or on our Steam item store. This special offer lasts until the release of next regular update which brings the highly anticipated Drone Market, set to enhance the experience for all users. But that's not all! Following the launch of the Drone Market, all users will receive a new drone added to the game for free during a limited-time free trial! Don't miss out on these exciting opportunities!

Patch changelog:

• Bug fix for "New Text" in game settings
• Bug fix for settings adjustment and save
• Settings bug that caused calibration problems is now fixed

To address the initialisation issues affecting a small group of users, we have reset all settings except for calibration for all users, as the potential problem lies in loading the settings. Please reconfigure your settings upon entering the simulator. We ask all users who still experience game initialisation issues after the update to contact us in the Discord channel. This patch brings more realistic Whoop physics and we hope that you will enjoy it even more than before! Whoop physics improvements list:

• Re-tuning of PIDs
• Re-tuning of motor graphs and parameters

Hello, Pilots! I've got some news for you! Since you're all probably busy expanding your drone fleet, the team has decided to make the entire process of purchasing and selecting drones more streamlined and more pleasing to the eye. There is no more drop-down menu for selecting the desired drone, it is all about the visuals now, having the drone be the focus. I mean, it's even got a pedestal beneath it, and simple pleasing stats to look at... To allow everyone the opportunity to try out the new drones, after the introduction of the drone market (which will also serve as the drone selector initially), all drones will have min. 24-hour free trial option. We are committed to giving all users the chance to experience and enjoy the latest features. Our goal is to continually improve the simulator while keeping it free-to-play. But no more praises from me, you will get to see this for yourselves, soon! ;)

To address the initialisation issues affecting a small group of users, we have reset all settings except for calibration for all users, as the potential problem lies in loading the settings. Please reconfigure your settings upon entering the simulator. We ask all users who still experience game initialisation issues after the update to contact us in the Discord channel. Patch 2.5.8(a) changelog:

• Fixed issue when player couldn't properly apply settings after factory settings reset
• Replaced resolution scaler slider with resolution selector
• Revert of throttle super rate
• Ads, when clicked, would now select the drone if its accessible instead of start purchase action
• Potential fix for users that stuck on initialisation screen

Pilots! We've prepared some quality rewards for SkyDive's fourth anniversary, the rewards that you've automatically entered the raffle for, but only if you have bought our Pure Racer. You're eligible to enter the raffle with the purchase of Pure Racer. We will draw three winners on Tuesday, the 14th of May. [olist]

It's here everyone! Pure Racer is coming to our simulator!
Now, you might have noticed that the original racer got renamed to 'default' in the previous patch, and well, the reason for that is because the previous racer... although it did have a close resemblance to the Racer drone, its specifications were more akin to that of a combination between the freestyle/racer drone, but being true to the neither, and that makes it a pretty good default drone. That is why we came up with the new drone that is 'true' to the Racer drone characteristics, it's fast and it's agile. You can get this PureRacer for the price of $2.99! This is the second brand-new drone that we have introduced so far, can you guess what will be the next one? Since we're celebrating the 4th anniversary of the game, buying a pure racer can bring you a lot, lot more. More information next week! P.S. The Dev Team is apologizing for the inconsistency regarding the physics problem, we are fully committed to solving this! Patch 2.5.8 changelog:

• New drone 'Pure Racer' added as an inventory item
• Increased frame colliders to prevent camera clipping
• Whoop physics improvement
• Added option to race, participate in contest & challenges with various drones.
• Calibration will be saved immediately after calibration process

Hi all! This patch consists of the following... Patch 2.5.7

• Replaced Racer model with new more appropriate one
• Racer drone is now called Default drone
• Whoop physics have been optimized and are now more stable at high speeds and less "floaty" during free falls
• Added a Display Mode option to the video settings; you can now choose between fullscreen, windowed borderless, and windowed

Hello, everyone! As promised, the first out of three is here! THE CINEEWHOOP!
Are you ready for some smooth flying, pilots? Look no more, for Cinewhoop is here to capture that steady footage you have always wanted to show on your social media. You will be able to get this little fella for the price of $2.99! And you will be able to do so by simply going to the drone selector, and choosing the Cinewhoop option. This is the first out of three drones that we are releasing, can you guess what the other two will be? But enough about drones, you are probably waiting for that Titanic challenge, right? Well, here it is! The Challenge!
Show your skills, let's see who is worthy of being called the Ace. Below is a ranked timer for collecting all tokens inside the challenge mode.

• Bronze - 80s
• Silver - 75s
• Gold - 70s

New Content
• New Drone Cinewhoop
• Added challenge mode on the Titanic map
• Added won flight points in Challenges

Bug Fixes
• Buggy Visuals / Textures on the Titanic are no more.
• Clipping through certain walls on the Titanic is no longer possible.
• Audio settings are now working as intended.
• You can no longer go slightly underwater on the Titanic map.
• Multiplayer lobby creation bugfix.

Greetings, dear folk! We're happy to inform you that the Titanic has successfully embarked! But, that's not what we're here for, no, we're here to tell you that more content is coming, sooner than you think. Contents will be spread across three weeks, and by the end of this week, we're not only going to reveal the content of the first week, but we're also launching it! Stay tuned, pilots!

Warm greetings to you, folk. This morning it dawned on me that we're launching the Titanic map today. Yes, you've heard me right, like literally right now, it's going to be launched!
As an avid reader of our news, you have probably read our previous article on the new concept of acquiring and using flight points...? No worries if you have not. All I will say is this - If you have accumulated 2500 flight points, you can unlock our new Titanic map! Your points will stay as they are, and you won't de-rank and such. This is a reward after all, not a sale. But, now that we've mentioned a sale, you will be able to get it alternatively and avoid the 'grind' for a mere price of $2.99 :) For people who like challenges, and no, I am not daring you to do something, it's one of those things where you fly around the map and collect inanimate objects before you run out of time, that kind of challenge. Yeah, that is going to come a bit later, we're not including it yet, but it will be available for this map soon. Oh, one more thing, let's address the elephant in the room, what is that whoop doing on the banner, and why does it say included, are my eyes deceiving me? No my friends, whoop is indeed included with this map, but the catch is that it will be included only in this map. If you want to fly Whoop on any other map, you will still need to buy it separately. Now onto the more serious matters at hand, the update notes. Update Notes 2.5.5

• Titanic Map
• News & Notification System on main menu screen
• Drone selector in Special Titanic map

Hello to you, the one reading this. Do you remember the P.S. that I dropped in our Titanic reveal, the one about flight points? The time has come to reveal the new concept fully.
We all like collecting points, don't we not? Not too long ago, we released flight points, a way for our players to be able to metrically show off their flight skills, but this shouldn't only serve as a tool to ''show-off'' no, we are going to expand upon this, more information down below.
Once you start collecting flight points, you will notice at the top right corner that there is a bar that is filling up every time you collect points, and once it fills up, you will rank up, and the process begins anew, until you climb to the top of the hierarchy, to become the Ace.

• No Rank 0 - 49
• Cadet 50 - 249
• Pilot 250 - 1,249
• Amateur 1,250 - 6,200
• Underdog 6,250 - 12,499
• Prospect 12,500 - 24,999
• Competitor 25,000 - 49,999
• Challenger 50,000 - 99,999
• Master 100,000 - 249,999
• Grandmaster 250,000 - 624,999
• Ace 625,000+

Hi everyone! This patch consists of the following...

Patch 2.5.4.
• - Multiplayer fixes (sound, spawn, DLC)
• - Flight Points UI improvements
• - Addition of Specials screen
• - Changed background image

Hi, folks! I'm here to bring you the freshest news to the market. I spotted developers doing some alchemy, and to me, It looks like they are brewing some new content. Far away on the horizon a ship can be seen, her silhouette is betraying her features... she is a ship built for the rough seas. I am more than thrilled to announce to you a new concept in the works, and this time we'll be giving homage to an ocean liner that was to rule the sea, but instead was lost to it. We'll have more information for you very soon, so be on the lookout, and come over to our Discord channel, there's always something going on in there, whether that be a giveaway or the good ol' contest with fellow players. P.S. I'll have to be honest with you, I'm thinking of stocking up on some flight points, I've a feeling they will soon come in handy.

New Module: Getting Started with FPV

Flight School Improvements

Abandoned Factory Challenges

Update notes:

Patch notes:

Patch notes:

Patch notes:

Welcome to our grand winter update, introducing an exciting new game mode! This expansive release brings a seasonal map for all users, along with general simulator improvements to enhance your overall gaming experience.

Challenge

Seasonal map

Happy holidays!

Update notes:

• FPV.Ctrl controller grants access to all DLCs
• Fixed ads system issue
• Added new Winter wonderland map
• Fixed scrollbar issue
• Flight School improvements & bug fix
• Replaced dynamic background with static one
• Added new Challenge game mode
• Replaced old achievement design
• Racing layouts moved from Racecourse to Stadium

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2511190/FPVSkyDive__Flight_School/
With the use of FPV.Ctrl within the simulator, users get the entire DLC activated for free. *Users using FPV.Ctrl within the simulator do not have the DLC in their Steam inventory; instead, the DLC is unlocked during the session in which FPV.Ctrl is in use and connected to a computer via cable.* BUY FPV.CTRL

FOR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

ABOUT FLIGHT SCHOOL

Unit 1: FPV Basics

INCLUDED FOR FREE

Unit 2: Acro Mode Basics

Unit 3: FPV Advanced Concepts

Unit 4: Maneuvers

Unit 5: Tricks

Introducing our most extensive regular update, packed with a wealth of new features and enhancements to take your FPV experience to the next level. In the following sections, the main features of this update are as follows:

Flight School DLC

Rank system

Stadium refreshment

Whoop physics improvement

Update notes:

• Improved angle & horizon behavior of Racer and Whoop
• Improved Whoop physics
• Velocity replaced with throttle percentage
• Stadium scenery improvements and overall map optimization
• Included rank system with flight points
• Introduced Flight School DLC
• Minor bug fixes and optimization

THANKS TO THE COMMUNITY

We're excited to roll out our newest update, the result of a lot of hard work, all aimed at giving our users the best possible experience. While the changelog is quite extensive, we'll be highlighting the most exciting features of this update in the sections below:

Improved flight physics

Drone selector

Rates configuration changes

Update notes:

• light and environment rebake of all maps
• fixed issue when restarting from the in-game menu was disabled
• new physics calculations
• improvement of detection colliders on racing gates
• fixed colliders on all maps
• separated racing tracks for each of the available drones
• minor bug fixes

ADDITION: AUTUMN #DEV_PLANS

THANKS TO THE COMMUNITY

After extensive preparations, FPV.SkyDive is finally getting its long-awaited second drone, a faithful replica of the physics of a real drone born from the collaboration between Newbee and IRC companies. The drone is already available IRL, but before making the purchase, try it out in the simulator on all of our maps, including a specially crafted map for this type of drone, the 'Parking Garage'. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2384660/FPVSkyDive__NewBee_x_IRC_Drone/

DLC PACKAGE INCLUDES

PARKING GARAGE

NEWBEE X IRC DRONE

SPECIAL MICRODRONE TRACKS

As we bid farewell to a busy summer, marked by dedicated development efforts, we are thrilled to unveil our latest additions.

Introducing the Whoop Drone and the Exciting World of Indoor FPV

Flight School Program: Unleash Your Potential

Today marks an exciting milestone in FPV.SkyDive as we proudly unveil Flight School - the latest addition to Orqas leading free-to-play simulator! The world of FPV has a noticeably high entry barrier, especially when it comes to more advanced concepts and flying techniques. So far, our free-to-play simulator has offered pilots to practice and improve their skills in an immersive & crash-free environment that directly translates to the real world flying experience. However, in the entire FPV community there have been very few structured, focused and curriculum-driven programmes aimed at introducing FPV concepts & learning more advanced techniques...until now.

About Flight School

First unit - FPV.Basics

There is more to come

Update notes:

• adapted recent steam security changes
• fixed issue with control when application was out of focus
• fixed issue with rate graphic not being properly shown on various resoultions
• calibration now save and load from local directory
• calibration profile is saved on quit
• implemented Flight School that replaces Training
• implemented achievements for Flight School

In an ongoing effort to enhance gameplay and unify the visual experience, the FPV.SkyDive is undergoing a map rework. Today, we're thrilled to release the highly anticipated update, featuring a full rework of the most popular map: Construction Site! Following the successful rework of Red Canyon, Construction Site is the second map to receive a comprehensive makeover. The aim is to achieve a consistent art style across all maps, providing players with a seamless and immersive gaming experience. The reworked Construction Site map offers strategic enhancements, improved textures, and captivating details.

Patch notes:

• Construction Site rework
• Angle flight mode is default mode
• Enabled advanced debugging - contact our developers on discord
• Fixed issue with keyboard controls view
• Added new June contest

Patch notes:

• Disabled camera noise for the first time users
• Minor translation adjustments
• Added debug log for bug detection

Hello, FPV enthusiasts! We can't wait to unleash a wave of thrilling experiences that will take your FPV journey to new heights. First up, we're introducing an all-new whoop drone that will revolutionize your flying experience. Packed with cutting-edge technology and enhanced maneuverability, this little beast is designed to bring out the daredevil in you. Design team was diligent and we've also been working on our maps to deliver even more breathtaking locations for you to explore.
In addition, we've been listening to your feedback and have completely revamped our training module. We understand that mastering FPV flying takes practice, and our improved training system will guide you every step of the way. From beginner-friendly tutorials to advanced challenges, you'll sharpen your skills and become a true FPV ace. But that's not all! We can't disclose all the surprises just yet. It's up to you to join us on this incredible journey and experience firsthand the excitement and wonders that await in the world of FPV.SkyDive. Trust us, you won't want to miss out on what's coming next! Stay tuned and be a part of the adventure with us. Until then, we invite you to join our passionate community on Discord. Connect with fellow FPV enthusiasts, share your experiences, and stay updated on all the latest news and announcements. Our Discord community is the perfect place to meet like-minded individuals, exchange tips and tricks, and build lasting friendships. Don't miss out on the chance to be a part of our growing FPV.SkyDive family. Join us on Discord today and be part of the excitement! Greetings from ORQA.

IMPROVED CALIBRATION SYSTEM

NEW CONTESTS

Update notes:

• Stadium map performance optimisation
• Improved calibration system reverted
• Multiple controller selection reverted
• Overall performance improvements
• Default drone settings changed (only for new users)
• Racetrack ghost visibility fix
• Stadium map added to Multiplayer mode
• Keyboard controls info pop-up bug fix
• Translations adjusted

Procedure for successful calibration:

FPV.CTRL CONTROLLER

GAMEPADS

FPV TRANSMITTERS

We are thrilled to announce that our game has been breaking records since the release of our biggest update almost a month ago, but we're not stopping there! Get ready for more thrills as we introduce a new update and continue to create exciting content for our players!

NEW MAP

ORQA ACHIEVEMENTS

Update notes:

• New map "Red Canyon" available as DLC
• Added news section in the main menu
• Stadium and Racecourse maps are available in Freestyle mode
• New Orqa Racing Contest opened
• First Orqa Special Contest available on Red Canyon
• First part of official Orqa Achievements introduced
• Lighting and map bounds fix on Stadium
• LinuxOS support
• Minor gameplay improvements

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2376830/FPVSkyDive__Red_Canyon/ A brand new map arrives to FPV.SkyDive - Red Canyon! FPV enthusiasts, get ready for a thrilling adventure as the latest map, "Red Canyon," has just been released! This new addition to the game boasts an impressive size, making it the largest map yet in the simulator. The Red Canyon map features a meandering river, waterfall, and a series of interconnected caves that offer endless possibilities for stunts. With its picturesque landscape and stunning visuals, this map promises to be a feast for the eyes and a challenge for the most experienced pilots. So, if you're up for a new challenge, connect your controller, and take the drone to the skies in the Red Canyon! Get ready to experience the thrill of a lifetime in this breathtaking new map. Official in-game screenshots:

Attention all FPV drone enthusiasts! We are excited to announce the upcoming release of our new DLC, the "Red Canyon" map, coming soon to Steam. This exciting new DLC takes you on an adventure through a stunning canyon environment, where you'll have to navigate through narrow canyons, steep cliffs, exciting caves and other challenging obstacles. Stay tuned for more information on the release date, and get ready to experience the thrill of the canyon!

Patch notes:

• Fixed issue with arming in Training mode
• Fixed issue with update of the Contest leaderboard

Patch notes:

Revert of joystick calibration system

• Added button invitation to our discord server in Main Menu
• Adjusted map bounds on Racecourse map
• Fixed issue with missing miniature map picture and name in Contest menu
• Fixed issue where keyboard controls would be displayed on every restart in Contest and Training
• Fixed issue with post-processing effect on MacOS on all maps
• Adjusted default audio settings
• Fixed issue where username overlap with score on leaderboards in Racing menu
• Fixed issue where wrong arm key would be displayed in Training
• Correction of few typos
• Fixed issue when drone rotates to infinity in air when disarming with full speed
• Fixed issue when drone is flyable as disarmed after escape from pause menu/settings
• Fixed issue when disarmed drone autoflip
• Removed Recently Played option
• Added Calibration button in Main Menu for (old) Joystick Calibration system
• Reverted main menu background shader instead of video loop
• LZ4HC compression used for build

After several months of active development, we're excited to share a new and improved FPV.SkyDive version 2.0 with you - bringing a completely new atmosphere, better performance and newly added features available to everyone!

MULTIPLAYER

CONTEST

NEW MENU LAYOUT

CONTROLLER CALIBRATION IMPROVEMENTS

REDESIGNED MAPS

REDESIGNED IN-GAME OSD

HATS OFF TO YOU!

We hope you had a fantastic holiday season and are ready to tackle the new year with all the excitement and determination it brings. Over the past year, we have been hard at work on some major updates and improvements for the game. We have listened to your feedback and have implemented a number of new features and content that we believe will greatly enhance your gaming experience. As we look back on the past year, we are grateful for the opportunity to continue creating simulator that bring joy and entertainment to players around the world. We are constantly inspired by the passion and support of our community, and we look forward to continuing to create and innovate in the year ahead. Also, some sneak peek screenshots are below!

Orqa presents a new Racecourse map, bringing exciting new features! Racecourse map opens the possibility of practicing on a large open area next to the river, forest and the hippodrome.
The map also features environment sounds and, for the first time, water effects! The new map will be updated over time with additional objects and animations! It offers 4 brand-new tracks specifically optimized for FPV Pilots. The stadium map and all tracks from the stadium are temporarily removed from the simulator. Racecourse also becomes map that is used in Training. The new update includes: - New Racecourse map with 4 racing tracks - Fixed problem where multiple number of batches in maps led to poor performance - LZ4 build compression, enabling reduced simulator size - New analog video effect (Camera Noise) - Map borders fix - Track fix on Midnight Airport DLC Map - Refactored Reset option that resets map faster - Minor changes in Video Settings WARNING: A somewhat lower performance on the Racecourse map is possible in the initial phases of release. The overall performance will, however, be improved in the upcoming updates. Also, we advise you to use the new analog effect with Resolution scaler above 0.7 for a better look. BECOME A PART OF OUR COMMUNITY Let us know your impressions, discuss the game freely with other players, and be among the first ones to find about the newest updates on the official FPV.SkyDive Discord channel. Make sure to follow us on Instagram - we often feature prize games where you can win DLC maps!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1966060/FPVSkyDive__Neon_Island/ A brand new map arrives to FPV.SkyDive - Neon Island! The map features an imaginary Asian City in a night scenery that is filled with flashy neon lights illuminating the citys darkest corners, as well as four racing tracks that are waiting to be ripped. We announce that the Neon Island map will be constantly upgraded with new elements over time. The new update contains the following: - Optimised lighting for better performance in our main four maps: Stadium, Abandoned Factory, Construction Arena and Red Valley; - Fixed colliders on airplane in Midnight Airport DLC map; - Reduction of the build-size simulator due to DLC maps contained in this update being separate and downloaded only upon purchase; - Prototype bug fix of issue when previous calibration is not saved; - Fixed problem with light probes loading that caused brighter object than usual; Warning- Neon Island map contains photosensitive elements that may affect and cause discomfort to certain people. In case youre at risk of such elements, make sure to disable the Post-Processing option in the simulator settings.

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We are proud to inform you that we are continuing to upgrade the simulator. This time we are adding a new night map.
In brief, a brand-new, flashy cyber-themed map arrives to FPV.SkyDive - Neon Island as a DLC package! Keep following us on the Discord channel to be among the first to find out this kind of information! Fly high and stay safe, Orqa.

The new update contains the following:

• Improved lighting in the Abandoned Factory and Midnight Airport (DLC) maps
• Fixed certain objects in Midnight Airport (DLC)
• Fixed issue where ads in the menu menu don't appear in certain instances
• Introduced the first version of the achievement system
• Implemented custom Steam DRM (you won't be able to play game without Steam client)

Happy Easter to all our pilots from the Orqa FPV.SkyDive team!

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As many of you have been expecting for a long time - FPV.SkyDive is now available on mobile devices! From today, Orqa FPV.SkyDive is available for download on Android and iOS app stores. After immensely successful, best free-to-play desktop FPV simulator, with more than 100.000 downloads and thousands of daily users - we are going mobile. Flying FPV was never so easy!
Grab your Orqa FPV.Ctrl radio controller, connect it with your mobile device, download and start FPV.Skydive, and you are ready to fly - safe and high! For all those who are about to try out FPV.SkyDive for the first time: FPV.SkyDive is and will stay a free-to-play; FPV.Ctrl is the only real drone controller natively compatible with mobile phones over Bluetooth; After launch of FPV.SkyDive for mobile, our simulator and game development teams focus is on FPV.SkyDive 2.0, a complete upgrade to FPV.SkyDive with new game mods, contests, awards, education, maps and features to be released in 2H 2022. Orqa will be partnering with some of the biggest names and brands in Drone and Entertainment industry globally with the goal of reaching new customers and future pilots. We are excited to show you everything new we are working on, in typical Orqa fashion. FPV.SkyDive is an invitation, not only for those who enjoy flying a drone but also for all those who plan to become a part of this big family and prepare for a real-life experience. Orqa FPV Team Download FPV.SkyDive for Android | iOS Buy FPV.Ctrl

We are sorry if you have had problems with the simulator since the last update. The new quick fix brings:

• Disabled UI navigation with controller due issues releated with various range of gamepads and transmitters

We are sorry if you have had problems with the simulator since the last update. The new quick fix brings a solution to problems related to:

• No action after clicking on the ad
• Issue with menu navigation due to controller calibration

The new update contains the following additions and bug fixes:

• Added keyboard and controller menu navigation options
• Notification near map borders
• Analog signal option during flight (Camera Noise option in General Settings)
• Training mode optimisation and error fixes
• Arm/Disarm function in training mode

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DLC contains a huge airport map including hangars, airplanes, terminal and additional objects that you can fly through - all under the guise of night! The night map brings about a completely new atmosphere when flying and, in addition to line assist option, elevates the experience to a whole new level. Four racing maps and a freestyle option are ideal for skill honing and can be adjusted for veterans, as well as new pilots. Make sure to find everything there is on this exciting new map, and if you manage to fly through those tricky objects (especially the airplane), send us a video of your flying endeavour on our discord channel. Store page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1838190/FPVSkyDive__Midnight_Airport/ Stay safe and fly high.

Orqa presents a special Christmas update v1.2, adding new functionalities such as Line assistance, enabling display of the shortest route on racing maps, additional switches, enabling drone arm/disarm via joystick input, and predefined rates specifically adjusted to beginner, intermediate and professional pilot levels!

The update contains the following improvements and bug fixes: - Added Line assist - Added arm/disarm and flight mode switches in the joystick calibration Keyboard key for arm/disarm: "P" Keyboard key for flight mode: "F" - Added 3 predefined rates in Rates Settings - UI FIX: Arrows removed in certain places in settings - UI FIX: Apply/Revert button places reversed - UI FIX: Aspect ratio - UI FIX: Disabled scrolling by pressing the mouse Keep on following us and review us with a postive review. We would like to thank everyone for valuable feedback and support, keep on going. Our goal is to constantly improve the gameplay and physics of the Simulator by working closely with the community. We strongly encourage everyone to leave your comments, ideas and suggestions in our [url=https://discord.gg/5qVjqhgbjK]discord channel. Merry Christmas!

Orqa presents the new simulator update v1.1.5! The update includes additional game improvements and bug fixes: - Fixed the joystick bug related to calibration memory which caused each new joystick to become decalibrated once connected - Fixed lighting on certain maps - Automatic calibration of the Dualshock controller without the need for manual calibration - Texture and file size optimization Keep on following us and review us with a postive review. We would like to thank everyone for valuable feedback and support, keep on going. Our goal is to constantly improve the gameplay and physics of the Simulator by working closely with the community. We strongly encourage everyone to leave your comments, ideas and suggestions in our [url=https://discord.gg/5qVjqhgbjK]discord channel. Stay safe and fly high!

Orqa announces a rollback version with features from version 1.1. and an additional Frame Limiter option in the Settings menu. The reason behind the rollback is the fact that the version 1.1 had a problem with the drone physics and overall performances on the new image rendering system that we are trying to correct. Consequently, a new, improved rendering system with enhanced performance and new maps is coming soon. In this version (1.1.1), we brought back the Construction site map and replaced the Polygon map with the Stadium. Update includes additional game improvements and bug fixes: - Frame Limiter - Fixed boundaries in maps - Changes in map tracks

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Update includes game improvements and bug fixes: - Fixed time management in racing tracks - Added info about the racing tracks - Faster loading and resetting - Fixed sliders bug in Settings menu Keep on following us and review us with a postive review. We would like to thank everyone for valuable feedback and support, keep on going. Our goal is to constantly improve the gameplay and physics of the Simulator by working closely with the community. We strongly encourage everyone to leave your comments, ideas and suggestions in our discord channel. Stay safe and fly high!

Introducing a new Automatic Joystick Calibration 2.0!

Update includes game improvements and bug fixes: Removed mouse from Game mode Disabled ESC button in the Main Menu Map reset affecting map loading and HUD visibility bug fix Added resolution scale from 30% to 100% Added debug mode raw input display capability by pressing the CTRL + D Added manual axis calibration Redesigned Rates Settings Keep on following us and give us a review. We would like to thank everyone for valuable feedback and support, keep on going. Our goal is to constantly improve the gameplay and physics of the Simulator by working closely with the community. We strongly encourage everyone to leave your comments, ideas and suggestions under Discussion tab. Also, join us on the discord channel. Stay safe and fly high!

Update includes game improvements and bug fixes: New Map "Abandoned Factory" Keyboard flying ability Map behavior fix "R" key/button to reset the map Keep on following us and give us a review. We would like to thank everyone for valuable feedback and support, keep on going. Our goal is to constantly improve the gameplay and physics of the Simulator by working closely with the community. We strongly encourage everyone to leave your comments, ideas and suggestions under Discussion tab. Also, join us on the discord channel. Stay safe and fly high!

Join the discord server via the following link: https://discord.gg/WpXZAPQu Communicate, send feedback, and participate in faster support. Orqa

We are proud to inform you that we are continuing to upgrade the simulator. This time we are adding a new map. The new map has the character of an abandoned factory. You will fly in ruined spaces and chimneys, abandoned wagons and everything else you will discover.
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We are proud to inform you that we are fully publishing our own, ultra realistic drone racing and freestyle simulator. After a long and successful development and gathering feedback from the community, we are moving from the Early Access phase to a full release and still remain a free drone simulator. Some of the new features in v.1.0.0 version we present are:

• More intuitive and redesigned menu and settings
• New in-game screen
• Joystick Calibration
• Drone model in Fly mode

Orqa is now ready for more prompt answers in discussion. We want to inform you how you can send us suggestions, compliments and comments so that we can build the best possible simulator and we will try to respond on every request. Try to post all requests related to the simulator in the discussions instead of email support@orqafpv.com. And last, don't forget to leave a review of the game. That really helps us.

Orqa just released another regular update with new flight modes and physics improvements for Orqa FPV.SkyDive, Drone racing and freestyle simulator. Update includes game improvements and bug fixes: New flight modes: Angle and Horizon Linux executable fix Language saving fix Reset option in Rates Configuration Physics improvements in floating and rotating. Keep on following us and give us a review. We are preparing something big. We would like to thank everyone for valuable feedback and support, keep on going. Our goal is to constantly improve the gameplay and physics of the Simulator by working closely with the community. We strongly encourage everyone to leave your comments, ideas and suggestions under Discussion tab.

Orqa just released regular update for Orqa FPV.SkyDive, Drone racing and freestyle simulator. Update includes following updates and bug fixes:

• Game Settings
• Multi-Language option in settings menu Languages added: French, German, Spanish, Italian and Chinese

Orqa just released minor update for Orqa FPV.SkyDive, Drone racing and freestyle simulator. Update includes:

• In-game menu added
• Transparency added when changing in-game FOV and camera angle settings.
• Minor performance and stability improvements

Orqa just released minor update for Orqa FPV.SkyDive, Drone racing and freestyle simulator. Update includes UI and performance improvements and bug fixes:

• Audio settings fixed
• Joystick view added
• Minor UI updates
• Performance updates

Orqa released first major update for Orqa FPV.SkyDive, Drone racing and freestyle simulator. Update includes physics improvements and bug fixes:

• New motor data
• Throttle issue fixed
• Throttle curve in the rate settings is flattened
• Better motor date
• Default quad is running 4S battery (instead of 6S in previous built)
• Drag updates
• Overall improvement of the physics experience

Hi everyone, Earlier today Orqa released first minor update for Orqa FPV.SkyDive, Drone racing and freestyle simulator. Update includes following improvements and bug fixes:

• audio mixer panel in Game settings;
• invert throttle button in Calibrate Joystick menu in Game settings;
• input controller notification in the bottom right corner of the screen;
• minor physics improvements.

Hi all, This is Ivan from Orqa. I am proud to announce release of early version of Orqa Simulator on Steam. FPV.Skydive. Orqa FPV.Skydive is realistic drone racing and freestyle simulator. Our main focus here is drone physics engine with capabilities of becoming a digital twin of your physical drone that can be put in any game environment, map or scenario. In the Early Access phase, we need your feedback to improve our simulator and widen our views. Your help and input is valuable and it will directly impact in creating and launching a full version with more maps, multiplayer, community-created maps, tunes and much more. The first version of FPV.SkyDive comes with a default racing drone, tuned by one of the fastest pilots in the world. It comes with 3 maps with up to 10 different tracks. During first month, you can expect constant updates and improvements that will be reflecting your feedback and inputs. We wish you many, many fun hours in the sim.and, dont forget. This is not The Game. Wash your hands and fly safe, -Ivan