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:

• HoverGames.com

• HoverGames on Hackster.io

• NXP Mobile Robotics Community

• #HoverGames on PX4 Slack

• Dronecode.org

Recent updates

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

  • The updated kit uses larger "pancake style" motors.

  • The Pancake style motor ONLY have nuts threaded clockwise. This is OK. Just be certain to tighen well.

  • There is an "octopus wire harness" that is used instead of the power distribution board. The Board may still included, but not used. The board also may not have any connectors on it- but again it is unused.

  • There are extra short M3 screws to hold on the motors that SHOULD be in the soft shell case with the propellers and other accessories. The ones packaged with the motors themselves are a bit too long.

Archived updates

July 16, 2020

• A page about Git source code management has been added.

July 15, 2020

• 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:

  • HG-PX4 Example Lab 1: uORB Subscribe

  • HG-PX4 Example Lab 2: uORB Publish

  • HG-PX4 Example Lab 3: Building Code

  • HG-PX4 Example Lab 4: Running Code

  • HG-PX4 Example Lab 5: Build your own PX4 app

July 14, 2020

• The development tools section in the developer guide has been updated. Because of changes in the PX4 toolchain and MCUXpresso some information and screenshots were outdated.

• Note that the preconfigured virtual machine image 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!

July 6, 2020

• We added a video about programming FMUK66 for first use. 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 upgrade the PX4 firmware with QGroundControl after the bootloader has been programmed!

June 18, 2020

• HoverGames Challenge 2 has been announced! More information is available on HoverGames.com and Hackster.io. The top 100 project proposals on Hackster.io will receive a $400 discount on the complete drone kit with the new NavQ companion computer.

May 28, 2020

• This GitBook is now synchronized with a GitHub repository. 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.

May 26, 2020

• GitBooks added for NXP's new HoverGames add-on boards:

  • 8MMNavQ: Also known as NavQ. Companion computer with i.MX 8M Mini running Linux.

  • RDDRONE-BMS772: Smart battery management system with the S32K144 Automotive MCU.

  • UCANS32K146: UAVCAN V1.0 development board and generic CAN/CAN-FD node.

April 22, 2020

• 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 HoverGames.com or hackster.io.

• The NavQ companion computer was added to list of add-on components.