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Is there a simulator in which you can test your own helicopter model?
RC Desk Pilot is a simple, free, open source RC simulator that has an aircraft editor where you can create your own models, or modify an existing model.
If you really want to get into this, X-Plane is ...
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What is the advantage of using more motors?
Adding more motors will generally give you more power, meaning you can lift more. You will however need a bigger battery to get the same hover time, since more motors will use more power as well. So ...
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Drone simulators for designing and flying aircraft?
I am not quite sure what kind of drone you'd like to build. However, here are the ones I use for a variety of multirotor and fixed-wing drones:
I love CoppeliaSim (formerly V-REP) for multitorotors. ...
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Free simulators to use when actual RC flying is not possible
For quadrotors, there are simulators for racing drones, such as the DRL one Velocidrone.
For camera platform drones you have droneSimPro, Liftoff or DJI's own one. There are loads of them, and the ...
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How to use real DJI controller in simulator
The transmitter needs to appear as a USB joystick to the computer. This is often displayed as 'HID' (human input device). At least, that's for desktops, I don't know if Android is the same.
I've no ...
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Is there a simulator in which you can test your own helicopter model?
A quick search does not show anything on the Mac except maybe some games.
Instead of a program built for a Mac how about an emulator instead?
Wine provides a compatibility layer to run Windows ...
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Free simulators to use when actual RC flying is not possible
For FPV drones you could try FPV Freerider (https://fpv-freerider.itch.io/fpv-freerider). The free version includes only a map and has some limitations about setting rates, but for some training it ...
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How can I learn to fly RC planes using a simulator?
I've enjoyed the Great Planes RealFlight simulator for a number of years. It has lasted well and I like the included transmitter controller. It is not free nor cheap, but it will save you a lot more ...
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What is the advantage of using more motors?
Contrary to the other answer, a single larger propeller is more efficient than multiple smaller propellers. Adding motors (especially in a coaxial configuration) to achieve a required lift should be ...
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Drone/Quadcopter sim that allows custom building/editing of (large) quads?
I don't know about a simulator. However, often in motor's datasheets it will say power consumption and expected thrust under different conditions. Keep in mind that things aren't 100% efficient and ...
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How can I learn to fly RC planes using a simulator?
Most people start in 'chase plane' mode, where the virtual camera follows the model. This lets you get a feel for the controls. Once you've got the basics, switch to a camera on the ground because the ...
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How can I learn to fly RC planes using a simulator?
My go-to simulator is the free CurryKitten FPV Sim, but I’m biased as I helped with the asset design.
Another good option is RC Plane 3 on Steam, and it’s also free!
To control it, it’s recommended ...
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DJI Go Android App Flight Simulator
I have found where the simulator went, no where. The problem I was having was related to a common theme I'm seeing with many drone apps.
The simulator seems to be available only with iOS versions of ...
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