News & Updates
An overview of the latest news and updates.
Stay up-to-date
Below you will find a list of recent updates and important news about the HoverGames and this GitBook, but there are also some other platforms that you should keep a close eye on:
May 2025
The update MR-HGK-RT is available , but the docs here still need updating with new images and some details.
Please note the following:
Need to update docs to show the new MR-VMU-RT1176 flight controller, however the connections / names of where wires and peripherals should connect are the same
Archived updates
A page about has been added.
Five HoverGames/PX4 example labs have been added. You learn step-by-step how to create a basic PX4 module/application. The following labs are currently available:
The section in the developer guide has been updated. Because of changes in the and some information and screenshots were outdated.
Note that the preconfigured has not yet been updated, but it can still be used without any issue in its current state. However, it should now also be a little bit more straightforward to install your own VM from scratch!
We added . It shows you step-by-step how to flash the bootloader and PX4 firmware binary on the FMUK66 when you take it out of the box for the first time. Keep in mind that you can also after the bootloader has been programmed!
HoverGames Challenge 2 has been ! More information is available on and . The top 100 project proposals on Hackster.io will receive a $400 discount on the complete drone kit with the new .
This GitBook is now synchronized with a . Feel free to open an issue if you find an error or if anything is unclear. You can also open a pull request if you want to contribute yourself.
GitBooks added for NXP's new HoverGames add-on boards:
: Also known as NavQ. Companion computer with i.MX 8M Mini running Linux.
: Smart battery management system with the S32K144 Automotive MCU.
This page was created. From now on we will try to provide a short update here when there are any significant changes made to this GitBook. Important news about the HoverGames might also be shared here, but will usually be published first on or .
The NavQ companion computer was added to list of add-on components.