FPV SplatFly360
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Quick Start Guide

Everything you need to know to start flying FPV through 3D worlds

📖 What is fpvSplatFly360?

fpvSplatFly360 is a web-based FPV drone simulator that lets you fly through photorealistic 3D environments captured with Gaussian Splatting technology. Real locations around the world — from Norwegian fjords to Japanese lighthouses — are available to explore.

No downloads, no installations. Just a browser, a gamepad controller, and a passion for flight.

🚀 Getting Started in 5 Steps

1

Register an Account

Click Register in the top right corner. Enter your email, a password, and your pilot name. Registration is free and gives you access to free flight scenes.

2

Browse the Map

The world map shows all available flight sites. Green markers are free scenes you can fly immediately. Cyan markers require a coupon code or purchase to unlock.

3

Connect Your Controller

Connect your remote controller via USB to your computer. It will be recognized as a gamepad. We support Mode 2 controllers (Throttle, Yaw, Pitch, Roll). Popular controllers like Radiomaster TX12/TX16, FrSky Taranis, BetaFPV, and Jumper work out of the box.

4

Click Fly Now!

Click on a flight site marker, view the details, and click Fly Now! The viewer opens in your browser — no popups, no new tabs.

5

Arm and Take Off

In the viewer, switch to Fly Mode (click the fly icon in the bottom bar). Arm your drone using Channel 5 on your controller (throttle must be at minimum). Raise the throttle and fly!

🎮 Controller Setup

Mode 2 Channel Mapping

ChannelControlStickAction
1RollRight HorizontalBank left/right + strafe
2PitchRight VerticalNose up/down + forward/backward
3ThrottleLeft VerticalAltitude up/down
4YawLeft HorizontalRotate left/right
5ARM SwitchSwitchArm/Disarm motors
6Flight Mode3-Pos SwitchACRO / HORIZON / ANGLE
💡 Tip: For EdgeTX/OpenTX radios, the default USB mode already sends channels as a gamepad. No special configuration needed. Just plug in and fly!

🎯 Flight Modes

ACRO (Magenta)

Full manual control. Sticks control rotation rate. The drone does NOT auto-level. This is the mode used by experienced FPV pilots for freestyle and racing. Allows full flips and rolls.

HORIZON (Orange)

A hybrid mode. At small stick deflections, the drone auto-levels like ANGLE mode. At full stick, it allows flips like ACRO. Great for learning acrobatics with a safety net.

ANGLE (Green)

Sticks control the tilt angle of the drone (max ~60°). Release the sticks and the drone returns to level. Best for beginners. No flips possible.

🖥️ The Viewer Interface

Bottom Bar (left to right)

ButtonFunction
Orbit CameraFree-look around the scene (no flight)
Fly CameraFPV drone flight mode
Walk ModeGround-level walking (if collision mesh available)
AR/VREnter Augmented or Virtual Reality mode
InfoKeyboard and touch controls reference
Settings ⚙️Opens the settings panel
FullscreenEnter fullscreen mode

Settings Panel

⚙️ Drone Settings

The settings panel (⚙️ gear icon) lets you fine-tune your drone's behavior. Changes take effect immediately.

📷 Camera Angle

Simulates the physical camera tilt on a real FPV drone. 20-30° is typical for cruising. Higher angles (40-60°) are for fast racing. When the drone tilts forward to fly, the camera angle keeps the horizon visible.

🎯 Rates & Expo

SettingWhat It DoesRecommended
Center Sensitivity How fast the drone rotates with small stick movements near center. Higher = more responsive. 80-100
Max Rate Maximum rotation speed at full stick deflection (degrees per second). 670-720
Expo Curves the stick response. Lower (0.1-0.3) = softer center, precise hovering. Higher (0.5-0.7) = more aggressive, faster flips. 0.3

🚀 Throttle Settings

SettingWhat It DoesRecommended
Throttle Mid The throttle position where the drone hovers (no climb, no descent). Typically around 30% on a real drone. 0.3 (30%)
Throttle Expo Curves the throttle response around the hover point. Lower = finer control near hover. 0.3

💥 Collision Settings

SettingWhat It DoesRecommended
Bounce (Restitution) How much energy is retained when hitting a surface. 0.3 = gentle bounce. 1.0+ = aggressive bounce like an FPV drone. 0.8-1.2
Friction How much the drone slides along surfaces. Lower = slides more, like ice. Higher = grips and stops. 0.5-0.7

🔊 Sound Settings

SettingWhat It Does
Volume Master volume of the 4-motor drone sound. The pitch changes with throttle — just like a real drone!
Max Distance Distance at which the drone sound fades to zero. Simulates flying far away. Default: 250m.
💡 Pro Tip: Your settings are saved to your pilot profile. When you fly from a different computer, your settings follow you! Adjust them in the Pilot Dashboard or directly in the viewer.

⌨️ Keyboard Controls (No Controller)

You can fly without a controller using your keyboard:

KeyAction
W / SPitch forward / backward
A / DRoll left / right
Q / EAltitude down / up (Throttle)
Arrow Left / RightYaw left / right
MouseLook around
1 / 2 / 3Orbit / Fly / Walk mode
FFrame scene
RReset camera
VToggle collision overlay
HHelp panel
💡 Tip: Keyboard flying is harder but great for testing. For the real FPV experience, a gamepad or RC controller is highly recommended.

🔓 Unlocking Scenes

Some scenes are free and available immediately. Others require unlocking:

Once unlocked, the scene appears in your Pilot Dashboard under "My Scenes".

💡 Pro Tips

🗺️ Go to Map 🛸 Pilot Dashboard ❓ FAQ