FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

(Please check back, as this page is being updated regularly)

  • What are the flight controls available?
    • Here are the controls available on the Xbox controller. They are similar for all the devices.
  • What USB controllers are supported?
    • The following controllers have been tested:
      • Xbox One
      • Xbox 360
      • Xbox 360 (Gamestop brand)
      • Playstation 3
    • The following controllers should work, but have not been tested:
      • Executioner X
      • Hama Black Force
      • Logitech F310
      • Logitech F510
      • Logitech F710
      • Logitech WingMan
      • MaxFire Blaze5 on Windows
      • Moga Pro
      • Natec Genesis P44
      • OUYA controller
      • PlayStation 4 controller
      • Speedlink Strike
      • SteelSeries Free
  • What keyboard controls are available?
    • W/S = altitude
    • A/D = yaw
    • Up/down arrows = Pitch
    • Left/right arrows = Roll
    • Page up/down = Camera pitch (fn up/down arrow on Mac)
  • How realistic are the flight controls?
    • The model was built using real world physics incorporated in to the simulator engine. The aircraft motors reflect the actual performance of the real motors. The drone will handle and respond in the same way the real one does.
  • What happens when new aircraft or scenarios are added?
    • Through the end of 2016, new aircraft and scenarios will be added to the existing package free-of-charge. This will require a new download, but the existing license will work with these additions.
  • How do I use my PS3 controller on Windows?
    • Read this file for instructions on how to install the drivers needed to use the PS3 controller.
  • How do I use my Xbox controller on a Mac?
    • To use an Xbox controller on a Mac requires a 3rd party driver. We had have success with the one from Tattiebogle.net.
  • What do I do if I lost my license key?
    • You can go to the lost license page and request your license be emailed to you again.
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