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If you own a recent-model Mac and iPad, you can now use the iPad as a portable, secondary display for your computer using a feature called Sidecar. This is a great way to use software, such as a drone simulator, on an iPad, even if there isn’t a mobile version of the program. Here’s how I used Sidecar to get my favorite simulator, DRL Sim for Mac, running on an iPad.
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Essentially, the computer is handling all the processing, and the iPad is just mirroring the display. Combine that with a wireless controller, such as the Taranis QX7 (plus the wireless transmitter dongle), and you are liberated from your desktop or laptop.
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You need fairly recent Apple hardware, such as an iMac or MacBook Pro from at least 2017 and a 6th generation iPad or newer. Check Apple’s Sidecar support page for the specific models supported. You also must be running the latest version of macOS, Catalina, along with iPadOS 13.
Aside from being on the same Wi-Fi network, make sure you are signed into the same iCloud account on both devices for this to work. If you have a 5 GHz network, that should provide plenty of speed for low-latency gameplay. However, if you still can’t get a great wireless connection, you can plug the iPad into the computer via USB for a direct link and essentially no lag. (But you won’t be able to get too far away from the computer if you are tethered.)
To activate Sidecar, simply head up to the AirPlay logo (third icon from the left in the above image) on the top right of your Mac screen and select your iPad as the display.
Once you tap on that, a dropdown menu allows you to adjust the Sidecar Settings and Display Preferences for the iPad display. Check out our sister-site 9to5Mac’s full Sidecar tutorial for more information.
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Then take your iPad and controller anywhere you want to enjoy your sim. Apple says that Sidecar works with the Mac and iPad within 30 -100 feet of each other. With my computer in the office on the main level, I was able to use my iPad upstairs in my bedroom, outside on the patio, downstairs in the basement, and pretty much anywhere else I had a solid Wi-Fi connection. I wasn’t able to transfer the sound to my iPad, but If you are using Bluetooth headphones, audio shouldn’t be an issue.
Though there is a little bit of latency, everything seems fluid enough to fly for fun. I continue to hope for a native iPad OS version of DRL Sim. But in the meantime, this is a good workaround.
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So, it's cold, windy, and snowing outside. What are you supposed to do with that fancy drone of yours? Considering it's hard to fly most drones inside, DRL Simulator is game for PC or MAC that you can use to practice flying.
For a few months now, I have been glued to DRL Simulator. Believe it or not, this has not only helped me learn to fly drones, but it's taught me to learn how to learn. This game is a simulator for FPV drones or racing drones, and you can fly with an Xbox controller, PS4 controller, or an FPV controller. With a huge lack of weather inside, you are left at peace to learn/practice your control with these drones. You have the option to race through a bunch of different courses, or you can simply just go out and freestyle for fun.
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I was drawn to this game because it is right up my alley. I've been flying DJI drones a long time, yet these FPV drones have taught me so much that I didn't know before. In DRL, you can build your own drones with parts that are currently on the market and also build your own custom maps. You can change your camera angle and field of view, and on the computer, those graphics! Surprisingly, for a simulator, the graphics and performance while playing are very enjoyable. With all that said, you can do plenty more within the sim, but the multiplayer and leader board features will continue to remind you there are some very good pilots out there.
For fine tuning and a lot more technical knowledge, DRL Simulator allows you to control your physics to understand how the drone's flight will be affected in certain circumstances. I have not yet jumped into this, because I don't understand it enough yet, and I also don't mind crashing and not having to get up to go get my drone to find out what broke on it. It's a game, and you are able to just reset when you need to.
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The best part about this game is that everything relates directly to FPV. For me, this simulator has gone such a long way in helping me understand how much control I actually have when it comes to flying. Through hours of practice (82 hours sim time), I have gone from getting super stressed and not being able to complete a race to being able to stay calm while racing and place on the leader boards. Though my controls are slightly altered from a DJI with all the rolling and fast flying, DRL has become a game that I play for fun and use to train.
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For $19.99 on Steam, you wont be finding a much better indoor flying solution. If you are looking to connect a drone controller you already have, this adapter will allow you to bind to it so you can fly with that.