Obara no Kiritsu: UAV Practical Simulator

Obara no Kiritsu: UAV Practical Simulator simulates the practical tests for drone pilot certification. It offers courses for both the first- and second-class categories, covering the basic test items.

Practical test courses

The simulator has eight courses: three first-class items and a mock assessment, plus three second-class items and a mock assessment. You can adjust wind strength to practise in different flight conditions. The simulator also includes audio and evaluates a wide range of deductions, using published assessment criteria as a reference.

Practice and controls

You can practise procedures, get a sense of the spoken exchanges used in the test and identify areas you find difficult. The simulator is intended for training institutions, people taking or preparing for drone training, and experienced drone pilots. It can be used when you cannot secure a place to fly or want to practise conveniently, such as during spare time at home or while waiting for a lesson. The description notes that practising with a real drone is best for improving practical handling skills and judging distance.

The controls support modes 1 and 2. With a separately sold Futaba WSC-1, you can also use compatible Futaba transmitters and control the simulator with the kind of sticks used for piloting drones rather than a gamepad. The WSC-1 and Futaba T10J are listed as tested.