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Drone Simulator

Postby RJ Johnston » Fri Sep 22, 2017 9:19 pm

I've been playing a drone simulator on my tablet, but the drone keeps flying behind the buildings or out of sight. It's hard to maneuver by rubbing my fingertips on a tablet. This might be the ticket. You get a real controller.

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Re: Drone Simulator

Postby sidd finch » Sat Sep 23, 2017 9:51 am

not sure what operating system you use but if you have iOS they have the Apple MIFI controllers:

https://www.amazon.com/Certified-Blueto ... controller

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Re: Drone Simulator

Postby RJ Johnston » Sat Sep 23, 2017 2:26 pm

I'm using Windows 10. Zephyr supports PlayStation and XBox controllers, but I would rather get a controller with sticks, like one of the FlySky controllers Zephyr packages with their simulator software. Among the drones they simulate are the DJI Mavic Pro, Inspire 1, Phantom 3.

I have a small inexpensive fold-up drone with camera, all weighing about 3.5 ounces, but it has a controller similar to a PlayStation controller. I've been looking for a good open area where I can fly it and find it easily. I was watching a YouTube video of the drone and it can take off like a rocket if not careful. The thing will be way gone before I realize that I need to push the emergency stop button. I'd feel better if I had practice first on a simulator.
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Re: Drone Simulator

Postby sidd finch » Mon Sep 25, 2017 10:17 am

I have to agree the controllers with sticks makes it feel much more natural to try and fly. I tried to fly with just the smart phone but the experience was lacking. Having that tactial feel really helps.

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