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QuadcopterFx Simulator app for iPhone and iPad


4.4 ( 1904 ratings )
Games Simulation
Developer: Prabhjot Singh
4.99 USD
Current version: 1.77, last update: 7 years ago
First release : 14 Jun 2014
App size: 77.14 Mb

A Quadcopter / Multirotor RC Drone simulator with First Person View (FPV), HUD, Return Home, Course Lock, Home Lock, Camera Gimbal, Acro mode, Acro 3D mode and more..

Now Google Cardboard VR is also supported for immersive flying and FPV experience.

Support for Controllers

Please note that this a simulator and Not a game. It is designed for RC enthusiasts to practice Flying skills.
Basic Tutorial for beginner is in the above description video.

Features:

1) Based on real physics Model of Quadcopter

2) Interactive selection of different cameras modes:
* Eye level Camera
* First Person View Camera
* Stabilized Gimbal Camera
* Follow Camera
You can walk around while flying, looking at the quad either by dragging the middle of screen or by enabling accelerometer button on the left side in the Eye level Camera Mode..

3) Return to Location (RTL)
When on the Quad will automatically Return and Land back in its Landing Position. It will Automatically switch on when the Quad goes out of range.

4) Position Hold
When ON the Quad will try to Hold its position when both control sticks are released.

5) Course Lock
When ON the Forward, Backward, Left and Right will remain same regardless of orientation of Quad. e.g. Moving Right stick Forward will always make the Quad go forward in East Direction even if its pointing towards north.

6) Home Lock
When ON the Forward will always be Away from you and Backwards will always be towards you regardless of Quads Orientation.

7) Heads up Display(HUD)
Displaying real-time Pitch, Roll, Heading, Altitude and Speed.

8) Adjustable Control sensitivity Settings

9) Auto Stabilizing adjustable

10) Altitude Hold Switch
If ON the quad will try to maintain the altitude when it was switched on.

11) Advanced Settings
If enabled users can change the Total Weight, Static / Dynamic thrust, PID setting and Aerodynamic Drag values.

12) Multiple Quad / Scene Selection / Some basic Challenges for Time Pass..

13) Multiple mode Input Support.
Now it supports mode1, mode2. mode3, mode4 and accelerometers. You can change via settings page

14) Camera rotation in FPV and Gimbal camera.
Click and Drag from center of screen on FPV or Gimbal camera. Double click in center to reset.

15) Dynamic Wind
Wind effect will reduce when behind the building.

16) Google cardboard Support for immersive virtual reality and FPV experience.
Make sure that you have a controller attached to the device because the only way you can control the quadcopter is by controller once the Cardboard VR is enabled. After enabling you have to gaze at the buttons on the UI and press the trigger button on the cardboard to click it. Once you are flying then pressing the trigger anywhere will open the settings page. You can also touch on screen anywhere to execute trigger event instead of pressing the trigger button.

17) Max Tilt Angle / Auto Stabilize Sensitivity Slider
In Normal Mode the slider changes the Maximum Tilt angle setting. This settings determines the maximum roll / pitch angle the quadcopter will tilt. In Sports Mode it changes the Auto Stabilize sensitivity. The higher the settings the more force is applied to stabilize the quadcopter.

18) Acro / Acro 3d mode for expert flying
Auto stabilize will not be applied in these modes. You need to be expert to fly in this mode.In 3D Mode is mode in which the Quadcopter can fly upside down also. The throttle sticks will produce reverse thrust when moved down from the center position.

Enjoy Flying..
Credits: Some Arteria content is in use.

Pros and cons of QuadcopterFx Simulator app for iPhone and iPad

QuadcopterFx Simulator app good for

A Phantom is easier to fly but the cheaper copters behave very similar to this simulation - great practicing app! Even the sound of the 4 motors with differing speeds depending on the action is changing realistically - love it! I reduced some of the settings to adapt the dynamic behavior to my expectations, then it felt like the real thing.
I purchased this to practise before my phantom 2arrives. Its better than I expected. Even better with the last update!
This is the best Quad practice tool I have found as as app so far. Well done , and looking forward to further versions.
After I get used to really good sims for desktop. This app makes up lost time when youre away from computer. Whats awesome - it lets you control the quad using MFi controller. There is a Google Cardboard support that simulates FPV experience using your iOS device in goggle. Im giving it a four stars rather than five stars due to broken VR function in iOS 9.
This is the only one really can take the roll of the most realistic quadcopter simulator. There is nothing else.
This simulator is completely awesome! Pls pls pls add more locations with objects to fly between and moving objects for filming training! This would be priceless!!! Thanks again!

Some bad moments

Just bought it and it crashes every 30 seconds.... I want my money back!!!!!!
IPad mini. This application dose not work because it crashes every few seconds. I want my money back
Positives: 1) Someone finally attempted a quadcopter simulator for iOS. 2) Physics are pretty accurate. 3) Ability to practice FPV in your downtime without ruining your $1000 bird. Downfalls: 1) Only two flight modes available (alt hold and acc walk) and no basic RTL option. 2) Paradise flight setting doesnt work worth beans on my iPhone. 3) No gimbal maneuverability for practicing AP. Overall: It was worth the measly $3 I spent on this app.
This is exactly what I wanted. A perfect simulator so I can learn the basics of FPV flying. The challenges are fun. Well made. A few interface and spelling inconsistencies. The flying is fun and quite challenging. Seems realistic enough.
Probably worth $1. Physics are pretty accurate. Lots of limitations. Alternate scene doesnt work well on ipad2. Id ask for my money back.
Before the app coaches its just like flying my drone. But the app seems to crash every time I use it. Hope they fix it soon.