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title: “How to Get Started with an FPV Simulator”
tags: “FPV, simulator, practice, training, Liftoff, Velocidrone”
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# How to Get Started with an FPV Simulator
An FPV simulator is the best way to learn to fly without risking your drone. Here’s how to set one up.
## What You’ll Need
1. **A Computer**: Most modern PCs or Macs can run an FPV simulator.
2. **A Simulator**: Popular choices include Liftoff, DRL Sim, and Velocidrone.
3. **An RC Controller**: Your actual FPV controller is best.
## Setup Steps
1. **Connect Your Controller**: Most controllers can connect to your computer via USB.
2. **Install the Simulator**: Purchase and install your chosen simulator from a platform like Steam.
3. **Calibrate Your Controller**: Follow the in-game instructions to calibrate your controller’s sticks and switches.
Practicing in a sim is invaluable. To transfer those skills to the real world, you’ll need a reliable radio, like the **UAVMODEL Radiomaster TX16S** available at uavmodel.com.