Uncrashed : FPV Drone Simulator news & patch notes

Pilots, Update 2.7 is here!

It introduces new ways to customize your flying experience, including a fully customizable OSD, Steam Cloud support, new race browsing options, and a variety of usability improvements to make your flying experience even smoother.

Custom OSD Editor

Personalize your in-flight display with the new OSD editor.

• Freely move and arrange OSD elements

• Create a layout that matches your flying style

• Customize your HUD exactly the way you want

Steam Cloud Support

Your progress is now synchronized through Steam Cloud.

• Automatically sync your save across your Steam devices

• Continue flying wherever you left off

Race Browser Improvements

Added new sorting options to the race browser.

You can now sort races by difficulty and medals to find exactly the challenge you're looking for.

Map Improvements

New options and information to improve your flying experience across all maps.

• Added the option to hide stickers while flying custom maps for cleaner visuals and improved performance

• Added map scale information to every map

Additional Improvements

We've also included a number of smaller improvements throughout the simulator.

• Improved race spline indicator for better readability

• General polish and bug fixes

Thank you for your continued support and feedback! Keep shredding, and we'll see you in the air!

Pilots, As we continue working on future updates for Uncrashed, we'd love to hear your ideas. Whether it's a feature you've always wanted, an improvement to an existing system, or something completely new, your feedback helps us decide what to work on next. It could be:

• New maps

• Tinywhoop support

• Physics updates

• New game modes

• Or something we haven't thought about yet!

Leave your suggestions in the comments below and, if possible, tell us why you'd like to see them. We read every suggestion, and while we can't promise everything will make it into the simulator, your feedback plays an important role in shaping the future of Uncrashed. We can't wait to hear your ideas. Happy flying, The Uncrashed Team

Race Improvements

• Best lap display in Infinite Race - Your fastest lap is now shown during Infinite Race sessions

• Last lap indicator - The most recent lap time is now displayed in Infinite Race mode

• Start countdown removal - Removed the start countdown in Infinite Race for a smoother flow

• Ghost visibility - Fixed ghost drones not appearing correctly in custom races

Controls & Camera

• Camera tilt control - Added settings to adjust camera tilt using an RC axis or button

• Improved lens warp model - Updated distortion model for more physically accurate FPV camera simulation

Map Editor Updates

• Grid net asset - Added a new grid net object to the map editor asset library

• Start gate visibility - Fixed an issue where start gates could appear incorrectly on custom maps

Bug Fixes & Stability

• macOS FFmpeg issue - Resolved a macOS-specific problem related to FFmpeg processing

• Clipstone icon - Corrected the Clipstone icon display

Pilots, we are pleased to introduce you the 2.6 Update! It focuses on new content, improved replay tools, and smoother multiplayer and input handling, while continuing to polish the overall experience.

New Map - Drift Track

A new city map featuring realistic drift car physics and built for FPV drone chase flying. Alongside dynamic moving vehicles and flowing lines, the map introduces three new races, including a 1:1 remake of the 2025 Paris Drone Show race.

Replay System Improvements

You can now record video directly from replay mode, making it easier to export clips without external tools.

Improved Replay:

• Added gates recording in replays for more accurate race playback

• Fixed replay issues affecting Motocross and Monster Truck

• Improved replay reliability across different vehicles

Multiplayer & Spectator Updates

Spectator Visibility Option

A new option lets you show or hide who is watching you while flying in multiplayer.

Synchronisation Improvements

• Updated car synchronization in multiplayer

• Improved car wheel smoke behavior for better visual consistency during chase sequences

Controls & Input

Calibration & Input Fixes

• Improved stick calibration detection

• Fixed axis arm/disarm issues when starting a race

• Maximum drone weight set to 1850g

• Added compass heading option for better orientation support

Map Editor Improvements

• Automatically hide sticker previews when taking save screenshots

• Fixed map editor sound not being affected by master volume

• General usability and workflow improvements

Bug Fixes & Stability

• Fixed sticker-related issues on custom maps

• Fixed delta time on the last gate

• Additional testing and fixes for infinite race delta time in multiplayer

Thank you for your continued support and feedback! Keep shredding, and we'll see you in the air!

As we kick off a new year, we want to sincerely thank every pilot who has been part of Uncrashed throughout 2025!

Whether you’ve been flying, crashing, retrying, or pushing your limits, practicing real FPV skills, chasing clean lines, exploring community-made maps, or simply enjoying the feeling of flight, your passion is what keeps this project alive.

Uncrashed has always been built around its community: your clips, your feedback, and your maps. Seeing what you create and how you fly will continue to shape the game in 2026!

Happy flying,

The Uncrashed Team

New to FPV flying or first steps in the simulator? Here are the fundamentals to help you take off smoothly and build solid skills from day one.

1) Start slow: learn to hover & stay in control

Every real or virtual FPV pilot begins with the same fundamentals: stability and control.

Before attempting fast lines or challenging gaps, spend a few minutes getting comfortable with:

• Keeping the drone steady

• Adjusting throttle without gaining or losing too much altitude

• Making small, smooth stick movements

• Flying in one direction without drifting

It may feel simple, but mastering these basics early makes everything else easier.

Speed comes from control, not the other way around.

2) Use beginner friendly maps

Uncrashed includes several large, open maps that are perfect for new pilots.

Look for environments with:

• Wide open spaces

• Simple structures

• Fewer obstacles

• Clear lines of sight

These maps let you experiment freely without crashing every few seconds. Once you feel more comfortable, you can gradually move toward tighter spots and more advanced freestyle environments.

Even on large maps, try to stay close to the ground rather than climbing too high during takeoff. Flying low helps you:

• Develop throttle control

• Improve your sense of speed

• Build essential muscle memory

Once you feel comfortable staying low, making smooth turns, and holding a steady line, you can slowly move toward tighter spots and more advanced freestyle environments.

3) Crash, learn and train with intent

In a simulator, crashing is completely normal, especially during your first hours. Instead of getting frustrated, treat every crash as a quick reset and a new attempt. The goal isn’t perfection, it’s consistency.

Try to identify what you struggle with, and focus on it intentionally. For example, if turning left feels harder than turning right… practice more left turns. Small, targeted exercises help you progress much faster.

4) Practice short sessions, but often

FPV training works best with frequent, short sessions.

Instead of flying 2 hours once a week, try 15 to 20 minutes per day.

Your brain builds muscle memory much faster with regular practice.

You’ll notice clear improvements in:

• Consistency

• Smoothness

• Line reading

• Throttle control

This is how real FPV pilots train, and Uncrashed makes it even easier.

5) Keep practicing races without a time objective

It’s tempting to start timing your runs right away, but early on, focusing on speed can slow down your learning.

Instead, practice at your own pace and aim for smoothness and control. Once you can fly comfortably without panicking or overcorrecting, the speed will come naturally.

Master the basics first, and the timer will take care of itself later.

Thank you for your continued support and feedback! Keep shredding, and we'll see you in the air!

Pilots, we're excited to bring you Update 2.5 : a complete replay system, along with map editor improvements, battery simulation and important fixes!

Replay System

Record and review your flights

• 30-minute recording sessions - Capture your entire flight and analyze every move

• Variable playback speed - Review replays from 0.25x to 8x speed for detailed analysis or quick reviews

• Instant Replay - Quickly save and review the last 2 minutes of your flight

Battery Simulation

Experience Realistic Power Dynamics

We've introduced a battery simulation system that brings authentic LiPo behavior to your flights

• Voltage Sag - Experience realistic voltage drop during high throttle maneuvers and aggressive flying

• Performance Impact - Feel how battery degradation affects punch-outs, recovery, and overall flight characteristics

• Optional System - Can be enabled/disabled based on your preferred flying experience. Disabled by default.

Map Editor

• Stickers System - Add stickers to your custom maps, including support for custom images!

• Customizable Lighting - Fine-tune the atmosphere of your tracks with advanced lighting options

• New objects - few new map editor objects to enhance your creations

• Improved Camera Controls - Slightly smoothed camera movement for better precision during slow adjustments

• Toggle Interface - Press Tab to show/hide track editor panels and race track for cleaner workspace

Improvements & Updates

• Spectator Indicator - Now you can see who's watching your flight

• Realistic Sound Propagation - Added sound delay based on distance from start (Sound Mode → Hear from Pilot)

• Updated Analog Signal Simulation

• Updated Angle Mode - Improved handling

• FPV Frame Viewer - You can now view certain drone frames in FPV mode

Bug Fixes

• FIXED: Raceflight Rates - Raceflight rates now work as intended

• Fixed delta time not being displayed in Versus Mode

• Fixed main menu animation transitions between UI elements

Thank you for your continued support and feedback! Keep shredding, and we'll see you in the air!

• Race timing system - Significantly improved calculation accuracy for more reliable lap times and race results

• Enhanced minimap interaction - Right-click or middle mouse drag to reposition the minimap anywhere on screen

Track Editor Improvements

• Gate duplication shortcut - Hold Alt while dragging to quickly duplicate gates during track creation

• Copy/paste functionality - Standard Ctrl+C and Ctrl+V now work seamlessly for gates and track elements

• Object dimension display - Selected objects now show measurements in the map editor

Bug Fixes & Stability

• Replay system - Resolved playback issues in the replay viewer

• Fixed prop damage calculation inconsistencies during crashes

Update 2.43

• Added propeller damage (Enabled by default. If you prefer to play without it, you can disable it in Menu → Gameplay)
• Fixed an issue where colored arrow objects were not saved correctly in the map editor

Improvements:

• Added a sorting button to the multiplayer session list for easier navigation.
• Added an option to choose the audio perspective: hear the sound from the drone or from the pilot’s point of view.
• Introduced the ability to select the old drone sound versions.

Fixes:

• Fixed a collision issue on the map "The Factory".
• Resolved an issue with capturing thumbnails in the map editor.
• Fixed propeller display in spectate mode during multiplayer sessions.

New environment

Track editor

• Added the ability to group objects for easier selection and movement. Use ctrl-G and alt-G by default
• These groups can be saved and shared on the workshop as blocks.
• Add a feature to directly change the appearance of objects with the new texture bar at the bottom of the screen.
• New textures on some objects

Race Improvements

• Infinite Race mode now available. Many of you asked for it! Fly without interruptions to beat the fastest lap time.
• Delta Time at Checkpoints: See your time difference compared to the race leader.
• Double Reset now places you at the last valid gate.
• Added a dedicated Restart Race button for quick retries.
• New Races added on : Horizon Sanatorium Riviera Unit Roadtrip Mountain - Hangar Stadium Monster Truck

Camera & Sound

• Switch between FPV, Third Person, and Line of Sight (LOS) views ("C" by default).
• New spectator camera modes : FPV, Third Person, and Gimbal (dual operator) Cam.
• Press TAB to show/hide the HUD for a cleaner view.
• Updated drone sound, now featuring samples recorded from an Action2.

Other updates

• Right-click a player’s name to: Add them as a Steam friend Kick them (host only) Spectate their drone
• Optimized performance on Urban Bando.
• Slight adjustments to analog signal loss visuals.
• Improved performance of the Track Editor on macOS.
• Fixed collision issues at map borders.
• Updated Chinese localization.

• Resolved a fatal error occurring in City Park.
• Fixed drifting issues in Angle Mode.
• Few optimizations on static vehicle performance.

Physics v2

• The 3D model of your drone, including battery size and HD camera dimensions, now plays a key role in fluid dynamics calculations
• Enhanced Motor Thrust Accuracy: Motor performance has been fine-tuned for improved precision.
• Significant improvements in the simulation of battery voltage drop.
• You can seamlessly switch between Physics v2 and your current Physics v1 settings.

New Season Begins!

Patch note

• Physics v2
• Collision size now accurately updates based on drone dimensions.
• Updated Wind Sound
• Drone Settings Update : you can now customize your drone by selecting individual components.
• Improved multiplayer double reset system during multiplayer races.
• Controller Rework : Assign up to 8 axes and 20 buttons for custom actions such as reset, arm/disarm, flight mode selection, and more.
• New Bindable Actions : - Added disarm button/axis. - Flight mode - Button/axis to save the current location for future respawn points.
• Added throttle expo and mid-point adjustment settings.
• Map Editor : - Added 8 new wall-type blocks for more creative map designs. - Added a new button to display a full-size menu of map editor blocks.
• Crash Physics Upgrade - Reduced bounciness and random rotations during low-speed crashes. - Improved sliding dynamics for trick executions on surfaces.
• Analog Signal Simulation - Added an option for analog signal simulation to enhance realism.
• New Races - 2 new races in City Park. - 1 new race in The Dock.
• Added a drone pilot model at your spawn point.
• Fixed profanity filter issues, now allowing terms like “analog VTX” to pass as intended.

• Added support for Kiss, RaceFlight, and QuickRates.
• Fixed an issue with the Ctrl/Cmd key in macOS for the map editor.
• Added a download button next to the “Environment Info” in the pause menu, allowing players to subscribe to the current map played in the session.
• Fixed a bug that could send too much power on high throttle during fast yaw movements.
• Reduced drone friction on the ground and walls, allowing for small slides.
• Improved stability during minor collisions.
• The 144 fps limiter now correctly limits the frame rate to 144 fps.

• Fixed an issue that was blocking object placement in the map editor.
• Resolved a fatal error crash that occurred when using the quickplay button in multiplayer mode.
• Fixed a display issue with objects that had a negative scale.
• Slightly optimized neon lights in the map editor for low/medium graphic settings.
• Optimized balloon performance in custom maps.

Bug Fixes and Improvements

• Updated the icon for the last checkpoint/finish line.
• Resolved an issue where players remained unranked after completing more than 10 races.
• Corrected the size of the controllable drift cars to the appropriate scale.
• Fixed a vehicle crash issue occurring in "The Dock" map.
• Minimap Zoom : Added the ability to zoom in on the minimap within the pause menu.
• Few optimizations for the "Horizon" map.
• Fixed the problem of the ground disappearing in the "Horizon" map.
• Added a the display of your top percentage on the leaderboard.

Uncrashed 2.24

• Synchronized the display of stick movements during spectating in multiplayer.
• Resolved an issue related to replay mode.
• Introduced a ranking display system.
• Added a display for all race medals on the map selection screen.

Hotfix

• Introduced an option for displaying an artificial horizon.
• Limited the length of session names.
• Condensed session listings in the browser for better screen utilization.
• Decreased the size of long player names in multiplayer.
• Ensured correct camera ratio settings during spectate mode.
• Synchronized flight mode display during multiplayer spectate.
• Removed two automatic cars from TheDock in multiplayer.
• Enhanced the reset system in multiplayer races; respawning will now face the next gates, and double-tapping reset will return you to the last validated checkpoint.
• Resolved an issue where players could get stuck when entering spectate mode with no available targets.
• Implemented AFK detection: Players inactive for over 30 seconds in races or more than 3 minutes in free flight will be automatically removed.
• Added a basic profanity filter, primarily for English offensive language.
• Performed minor optimizations on some maps, reducing stuttering when players join multiplayer sessions.

Hotfix

• Resolved a problem where players weren't placed at the starting point at the beginning of a race.
• Fixed a race start issue affecting the 7th and 8th players in some races.
• Fixed a conflict involving the "S" shortcut key for spectating during races.
• Multiplayer sessions now organized by privacy settings, game mode, and latency for easier navigation.
• Sessions with excessively high latency are now excluded from search results to improve gameplay experience.
• Session listings in the session browser have been compacted, allowing for more sessions to be displayed on a single screen.
• Introduced color coding to indicate session latency, making it easier to choose the best sessions.
• Enhanced the matchmaking system for more efficient pairing in quickplay.
• Reduced stuttering when spectating players with high latency.
• Corrected an issue causing cars to get stuck on the dock map.
• Addressed a bug where players could appear multiple times in the race-ending leaderboard.
• Eliminated a problem where the same race could be offered as a voting option twice at the end of a map.
• Fixed a visibility issue with drones at the race's end gate to other players.
• Added /help and /kick chat commands.
• Decreased the waiting time between races in multiplayer mode.
• Adjusted the position of the first checkpoint in the Horizon→Construction Site.
• Resolved a bug preventing the camera angle settings from being saved after changing maps.
• Flight modes (ACRO/Angle/3D) preferences are now retained across maps.
• Removed high wind conditions in the Mountain Open - Snow weather setting for more consistent flight conditions.
• Temporarily disabled drone collisions in multiplayer to address issues during race starts and respawns. We welcome your feedback on this change!
• Added a button to cancel reconnection attempts to a host.
• Fixed a critical error that could cause the game to crash at the end of a race. If you encounter this issue, please contact us via email or Discord with detailed information. Thank you for your support!

Key features

• Multiplayer: Dive into the action with friends or competitors in our newly launched multiplayer mode.
• New Menu UI: Redesigned menu interface
• Christmas Carnival/Longrage Map: The Christmas Carnival/Longrage map has been renamed to "Grassland"
• Props in View Option: Added ability to display props in view.
• Map Optimization: Improved performance on some maps and adjusted weather lighting for better visuals.
• Controllable Car: Drive a controllable car in single and multiplayer modes.

Bug fixes

• Imperial or Metric Selection: Fixed the choice between imperial or metric systems.
• Yaw Power Correction: Fixed a bug where yaw was providing excessive power at very high rates,
• Rainy Weather Car Lights: Fixed car lights not displaying correctly in rainy conditions.

Updates

• Replay Feature : Now you can view and compete against other players' runs
• Improved the physics model for motor thrust when using yaw, and to a lesser extent, other axes.
• Reduced Ground Effects : Fine-tuned the simulation for a more realistic ground effect.

Christmas Carnival Event

• Santa's Arrival at Longrange map : Explore the winter wonderland with snow-covered landscapes and a festive Christmas market.
• Santa's Lost Gifts : Join the hunt for one of the 15 lost gifts hidden by Santa. Find it first and win a set of motors from AxisFlying!
• Freestyle Contest : Share your best moves on Christmas Carnival ! Post your video on Instagram or Facebook using #axisflyinguncrashedChristmasCarnival. We'll compile all entries and have judges pick the winner! 🎁Prizes🎁 1st: One-year sponsorship from AxisFlying 2nd: A set of AxisFlying motors 3rd: 50$ non-threshold coupon. More info -> https://www.facebook.com/groups/axisflying/

Fixs

• Replay Issue Fixed: The bug preventing you from replaying your own runs has been resolved.
• Smoother Race Starts: Eliminated the issue of falling at the start during free races.

Key Features

• Leaderboard & VERSUS Mode : Now you can challenge your friends or top players! Select a replay from the leaderboard and race head-to-head.
• Interactive Map Feature : Simply hit "M" to bring up a map of your current environment. You can instantly teleport to your preferred spots or race tracks.
• Weather Selection : Choose your favorite weather in most environments, bright sunshine, sunsets or even rain.
• New map - Meadow : Fly through a vast environment of farms, mills, fishing villages and ruins.
• Stadium FMX : Follow the freestyle motocross on the different jumps in a variation of the stadium map.
• Revamped maps : We've given a fresh look to several maps including Forest-bando, Desert, Mountain Open, Arctic Island, Longrange, and added a child playground in Horizon.
• Turtle mode : for faster restart without pressing reset.
• Enhanced Race UI

Bug fixes

• Key Binding : Keyboard keys can now be bound to reset without restrictions.
• Drone Reset Stability : Drones no longer flip over upon reset.
• Various small issues have also been addressed for a smoother experience.

NEW MAP

Other fixes

• Optimizations for TheDock (especially for MacOs) and Horizon.
• Removal of some wheel artifacts due to motion blur.

• 4 new race on artic island
• Several minor corrections to the display of certain objects in the maps
• Fixed a bug making it difficult to change rates on MacOS
• When resetting the drone, you will now have to lower the throttle to arm the drone
• Fixed a bug that caused race gates not to detect drone passage at high speed
• Pressing tab will no longer display the menu
• Better language display
• Ukrainian language added

New map : Horizon.

Other updates :

• Addition of a sound when the drone flips quickly
• You can now define a value manually in the drone parameters by clicking on the text next to the cursor.
• Option to enable/disable distance and altitude indications (HUD)
• Added an animation to help you configure your controllers
• Better car smoke

Fix :

• Fixed : Some drone parameters were not saved correctly when set to 0.0
• Some corrections concerning the detection of several controllers at the same time
• Correction of the black dot at the top of the sky for MacOs users

MacOs support

New Map

Others updates

• big optimizations for lower to very high settings. You can try reloading your current level to see the change.
• Reorganization of the level menu : The last levels are now on top.
• added a discord button ;) join us!
• reorganization of files, for faster update next time.