The Zone - FPV Drone Simulator

A good FPV Simulator needs3 things
1 Accurate and realistic physics
2 Good maps that replicate real-life conditions
3 A fun multiplayer because flying alone is boring
There are other simulators that do1 or2 of those quite well but none really do it all for me
So in2024 I started with a little prototype to see if it s possible and quickly had something that already felt better than most other simulators
At the start of this year I decided to go all-in and actually try to make it happen.Current state of the game
1 Physics
I ve replicated my own itsFPV ERA5 quot quad mostly based on feel and every time I compare it to real-life footage or Blackbox logs it s within a few percentage points
The map choice is also very intentional with it being my home spot where I ve flown more than1000 packs so I can compare it11 to real-life
All my Pro-pilot friends who tried it so far can also fly as well as in real-life without having to get used to the Sim first or spending hours dialing in the settings
The default settings are my personal settings but you can change the Weight and Power to your liking
2 Maps
There is currently one map a replica of my home spot It s still missing some finer details and a proper surrounding environment which is actively being worked on
Going forward most official maps will be replicas of real spots and there will be a Custom map builder and Steam Workshop support for whatever crazy training parks you want to build
3 Multiplayer
The best way to get better and find inspiration is by spectating other pilots With picture-in-picture spectate mode you can spectate multiple other pilots on the side while still flying yourself You can also switch to fullscreen at any time of course
The multiplayer currently supports up to32 players on a single server.Near-term roadmap
Drift cars
Proper environment around the map
Fixed-wing and another special drone that doesn t exist in any Sim yet
A second map with a real spot
Custom map editor
The game is far from finished but development is very quick with big features being added every couple of days And it s only getting quicker as I get more comfortable with3 D modeling and game development in general
By buying the game in the early stages you can support the development in a huge way and hey maybe you ll get a little something in return at some point
Keep up with the latest updates on Instagram thezonefpv or on the community Discord server
Everything in the game is designed and programmed by sponsored freestyle pilot nils vo
A game controller or RC Plane Radio is required to play this game For the best experience use a RC Radio
Disclaimer for new Pilots
Learning the basic controls takes about25 hours and it takes1020 hours before you can fly with any accuracy This is a simulation and training tool not a fun game you can just pick up and play without practice