XIRO Mini

XIRO Mini is an Android app from a major Chinese drone manufacturer. The description emphasizes that this is exactly a simulator, there is no control of the physical device.

Start flying

The utility allows you to learn all the features of control and subtleties of flight without buying a quadrocopter. Before starting a flight, there is an opportunity to change the type of aircraft. Next, the screen will display a virtual joystick with the desired set of buttons to which the virtual drone reacts. In the right side is a classic joystick, which is responsible for the current direction of flight. By selecting one of the four sides you can set a new course. The left panel provides the ability to change altitude and rotate around the vertical axis. This allows you to quickly turn in the desired direction to view the surroundings and avoid obstacles. Two flight modes are provided. To switch between them uses a separate button at the top of the screen. The program allows you to perform a full-fledged landing of the drone. To do this, it is enough to find a flat area and activate the corresponding button on the panel.

Flight information

An information panel is also provided at the top of the display. The current airspeed, altitude, distance traveled, and other important information is displayed. Units of measurement can be changed in the program settings. There you can also specify the difficulty level.

Features

• Drone control simulator for training;
• two flight modes, landing function, altitude and airspeed information;
• possibility to choose the type of device and the level of difficulty;
• virtual joystick and information about flight parameters;
• the program can be downloaded for free.