Physical FPV racing
Real aircraft, a physical course and environmental conditions.
Physical FPV or simulator?
Two ways to race. Different conditions, equipment and viewing experiences.
Simulator racing
A human pilot, software and a virtual course.
Human-piloted simulators
A simulator uses software and controls to let a pilot fly a virtual course; this is not autonomous drone racing.
How equipment changes
Physical FPV requires aircraft, radio equipment and protective procedures. Simulator racing uses a suitable computer and controls.
What the result means
A virtual result is a result in the competition that produced it. It should not be relabelled as a physical race result.
Choose a viewing format
Watch physical FPV for aircraft and track conditions; watch simulation for a clear view of repeatable virtual courses.
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