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Zephyr Simulator v1.8.171

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This update includes a new flyable drone, new UI features, and a multitude of bug fixes.

New Features ✨

  • New UI
    • Gimbal Crosshair
      • Added a Gimbal Crosshair as a togglable UI element. It is disabled by default and can be enabled from the Settings menu.
  • New Flyable Drones
    • Skydio X2D
      • The rugged and portable X2D was designed with reconnaissance in mind. The impressive camera ensemble and 35 minutes of flight time make the X2D a desirable option for inspection and patrol tasks.

Updated Features ⚙️

  • Scenario Updates
    • Updated the drone rosters of modules sim-wide

Feature Previews 👓

  • Thermal Vision
    • Thermal Vision drone camera view is now available as a feature preview. Toggling thermal vision is mapped to Ctrl + T by default.

Bug Fixes 🪲

  • Fixed an issue impacting controller mapping where attempting to remap certain commands would freeze the simulator
  • Fixed an issue impacting Xbox One controller usage on Mac systems
  • Fixed lighting in the Bridge Inspection scenario
  • Fixed issue where controller UI could disappear
  • Fixed an issue with the description for the Autel Evo II
  • Fixed a lighting issue in all scenarios causing discrepancies between weather and non-weather
  • Fixed missing collision on ceiling windows in Warehouse
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