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ARK V6X Flight Controller

ModalAI Starling 2

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Latest Releases

PX4 v1.16 Stable Release

PX4 v1.16 reimagines rover support with dedicated firmware for Ackermann, differential, and mecanum drive types, all built on the same pure-pursuit guidance library for smooth, reliable path following. Simulation gets a major stability boost with the move to Gazebo Harmonic LTS, and flight controllers can now take advantage of bidirectional DShot for real-time motor feedback. Developers will benefit from the new ROS 2 Message Translation Node for handling message versioning on the fly, as well as built-in log encryption that stores keys alongside the log file for better security. Add in new sensor drivers, expanded hardware support, and improvements across control, estimation, and safety systems, and you have a release that delivers both big features and solid polish. Thanks to every contributor, tester, and community member who made v1.16 possible.

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Dronecode Foundation Members

ARK Electronics officially joined Dronecode in 2023 after many years of working with the community. Participating in open standards committees and PX4 firmware development has enabled us to grow and support drone manufacturers in the USA and around the world. We look forward to continued collaboration and seeing where open source can take the drone industry.

Alex KlimajCEO & Founder

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News

December 9, 2025 in Announcements

Dronecode Welcomes Applied Aeronautics as a Silver Member

The Dronecode Foundation is excited to announce that Applied Aeronautics has joined the foundation as a Silver Member. With over a decade of experience designing and manufacturing long-range fixed-wing UAVs,…
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December 4, 2025 in Announcements

Dronecode 2026 Membership Renewals and Board Elections

As we close out 2025, it's time for our annual membership renewal cycle and board elections. This post covers everything you need to know about maintaining your membership, participating in…
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December 3, 2025 in Announcements, Events

Dronecode + Septentrio Meetup: Leuven, Belgium

If you're heading to FOSDEM at the end of January or are local to the area, join us for a half-day PX4 meetup in nearby Leuven. Sponsored by Septentrio, this…
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November 24, 2025 in Announcements, Events

PX4 Developer Summit 2025 Recap

Atlanta delivered! The community delivered! And this summit showed once again that open-source robotics is advancing faster than anyone expects, driven by developers who show up ready to build! This…
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