US Introduces Simulator That Recreates FPV Drone Ops in Detail

A US firm is pairing a high-end gaming laptop with a handheld controller to create a new first-person view (FPV) drone simulator aimed at giving troops a “highly-realistic” training experience.

MVRsimulation’s FPV system combines its Virtual Reality Scene Generator (VRSG) with high-fidelity flight models from Virginia-based Bihrle Applied Research to mimic the visual and cognitive demands of using drones in combat.

Trainees step into a realistic FPV world modeled on actual locations, with virtual military vehicles, weapons, and other equipment appearing in real time.

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