DJI Virtual Flight Reviews

by ManchesterNH

I am incredibly dissapointed in this! I recently purchased the DJI FPV and because it’s difficult to fly, I wanted to use the simulation to get the hang of it before I actually used the aircraft outside.

I can start at the different scenes but I can’t accelerate nor can I move the drone from left to right. I’m using the motion controller if that makes any difference.

Based upon the other reviews here, this used to be a good app until something happened which screwed it up.

DJI: Can you fix DJIVirtualFlight so that we can get practice on how to use this FPV which we purchased from you before we go out on our own and probably end up crashing it. Oh wait...then we buy another one from you - $$ out of us and $$ to you.

Not sure if you read these comments anymore. I know that you used to. I’m probably just another voice in an endless sea of people asking you to fix this.

by ToTheMoon1282021

I understand it’s just a simulation but it really is bad. I’ve actually been flying with it for the last few months and the drone actually is way more responsive then in the simulation. The only reason for downloading it was to actually learn how to fly FPV and learn how to do flips, rolls, and dives. I’m going to try and find a different simulation because this just isn’t cutting it. It may be good for somebody to fly on here before you actually fly the drone but if you’ve already been flying it then it won’t do you much good. Granted it did give me some pointers that I didn’t know about but still pretty trashy for the amount of money you spend on the drone. One would think DJI would put more effort into making a more realistic simulation with all the money they make from it.

by XTwoEdgedSwordx

At first DJIVirtualFlight worked great. Now it is very very jittery and very very slow. The simulator does not act anything like the actual drone now that they’ve done an update.I would definitely not recommend this simulator to anybody getting into FPV for the first time it will not do you any good it will just cause you more issues down the road. I would download steam and use the DLR simulator. You’re going to get more training out of it then you will the DJI simulator. Don’t get me wrong I like the DJI FPV drone it’s the simulator it isn’t good at all. All.

by OnlyWilliamDoesMyHair

I follow all the directions. Spent a lot of $$$ for something that literally crashes and won’t even connect half the time…
I cannot get the DJI motion controller to even connect.
When I do get the regular controller to connect going through the “controller manuals” it crashes and the goggles reset, the controller disconnects.
I’ve tried it over a dozen times, searched the web for anything, everything is up to date so I am lost as where to go from here, as getting my money back I’m sure won’t be an option.

by Thebiggestdique

I loved DJIVirtualFlight when I first got my fpv which is why I’m giving it the one star which is one more than it deserves, but now it’s absolutely useless. The screen on the goggles when connected to my iPhone become scrambled and unviewable. This isn’t happening on my phone. Then the screen goes black. But the session is still going. When viewing through the drone during flight I have no such problems so I don’t think it’s the goggles. Seems to be some problem with DJIVirtualFlight.

I expected so much better from the company that has has brought drones into the hands of so many of us who enjoy the hobby so much. I think the glory days are starting to slip for DJI.

by Farrelfour20

When connected to controller and goggles app continually flashed and glitched. I uninstalled reinstalled and tried many different fixes. Changed from wifi to 5g and used other wifi to see if it was my signal. It wasn’t. ended up with major lcd damage. Now I have permanent green lines in my goggles due to the faulty app. $600 goggles just trash now. Did some research this problem has happened to people because of light exposure but I was sitting in my living room no light exposure at all. The only thing I was doing was trying to run this simulator and the continually flashing/glitching broke the lcd. Very irritating. Very disappointed.

by Nategear

I have an iPad Pro 2021 and dji digital fpv system (not the dji fpv, yeah confusing, I know) and I cannot get the goggles and controller connected. I understand this is for the dji fpv drone but the dji digital system uses the same goggles so I would think it would work. But apparently not. So I am stuck using the goggles with a traditional sim and clunky converters because dji doesn’t allow video-in over USB-C, but that’s a whole different issues.

by Massivescholng101

DJIVirtualFlight actually has a ton of potential. It’s simple to get going and get flying. It feels good overall when using the controller. It’s definitely enough to get you used to the feeling of manual mode. The issue I have is the same as many others. With this latest edition of iOS 15.4 DJIVirtualFlight isn’t usable with the goggles. The goggles glitch and show graphical anomalies constantly. They lag and don’t allow you to see anything essentially. Then the goggles shut down and restart. This is definitely DJIVirtualFlight and iOS having issues. Not hardware related. Just waiting for a fix to update the review. This can be awesome way to practice eventually.

by NuttyNet

So I’ve connected the motion controller and googles (and FPV drone) updated the firmware, updated apps... but there is a crazy lag of like 6 seconds every time I start the first timed trail before the simulation of the drone even starts moving forward... it starts engines, rises, and then finally shows the circular site guide and moves forward... as I lay on the trigger. I can’t get past a slower speed range... so I’ve only getting one star on the first sim at best and can’t move to any of the other sim scenes because you need a certain level of star points to unlock them... what’s up with this thing.

by Shamana244

I used to love DJIVirtualFlight and spent 10+ hours in it. It really helped me learn how to fly! However after the latest update I noticed two major issues: 1) the right controller stick is no longer functional in the menu selection (keeps getting brought down to bottom of the screen even when stick is centered). 2) in manual mode, the way the drone now handles in DJIVirtualFlight is way to sensitive compared to real life in. Yes I changed some of the controller settings from default, but the way the simulation flies is way too sensitive.

by David2938

How do you get stars to unlock additional time trials? App doesn’t offer any assistance, nothing obvious when I search the internet. Some pretty poor UX design, for sure. I’ll keep playing a few more days, but its utility will probably fade fast… and then I’ll delete it.

by Jay Dog Oh Yeah

I have no idea what is going on. But I recently tried to go in DJIVirtualFlight and continue practicing and now I can barely see from the goggles because of the glitched screen & the controller keeps disconnecting. It hasn’t happened at all before but two days ago it has. I connect to my iPhone 11 Pro. Help, thank you.
-Aren

by Floridaman Strikes Again

DJIVirtualFlight is only for FPV drone users and is not compatible with the mavic pro. I hoped that it would help me become more comfortable using the remote control in a virtual setting instead of learning by flying the actual aircraft. Due to regulations, FPV isn’t an option for me flying alone- I have to keep it in line of sight or have a spotter while I fly, so I did not buy the FPV goggles for my drone. Unfortunately, DJIVirtualFlight requires the use of goggles to get past a certain point so I was never actually able to use DJIVirtualFlight . This is a good idea though- I wish that it would accommodate older remotes and drones and that I didn’t have to buy new equipment to practice flying virtually.

by STI_Driver

Just bought a DJI FPV drone and thought I’d practice before going out to fly. Unfortunately as others have mentioned there seems to be a connectivity issue with the latest release of iOS 15.4 that results in a scrambled DJI goggle display and repeated disconnects. So you’re left to either use the touchscreen joysticks 🙁 or attempt to fly the drone without any prior practice and hope for the best 😐. Hope DJI can provide an update soon 🤞

by Dsdrum

I really enjoy DJIVirtualFlight . And flying virtually in DJIVirtualFlight . But it seems a bit weird to fly the first 2 pre-unlocked time trial maps when you first get DJIVirtualFlight . The you gain what I can assume are propellers as you master them, but then need Stars to unlock other time trials?! Where are the stars? I have enough propellers to unlock more time trials but I need Stars not Props.

Is this just broken? Or am I missing something?

Thanks for your time! -Dan

by Chopper2006

Overall DJIVirtualFlight is great for its intended purpose, but it’s still a simulation so it may not be exactly what the real life experience is like. With that this is a great tool to get your muscle memory started, learning how to do coordinated turns and such.

As for the cons, this version every once and a while will just stop. Not the whole program, just the drone. It’s like it hits something mid-air, but there is nothing nearby. The drone feels a little “floaty” sometimes. Also it seems to fly slow. In real life I fly with ~20 degree camera angle, but in the simulator I run ~35 to get the same speed.

Overall I highly recommend this for anyone starting to fly their DJI FPV before going in manual in real life.

by Stone Cold607

RE: UPDATING worked! I wish the Virtual Flight app told me that though. 4/5 until they add a update controller pop up to the VR Flight app.

I can’t get through basic Training because my joysticks won’t do anything. It shows both my googles and controller are connected, but when it’s showing me how to fly up nothing happens. I have tried every Controller configuration (1,2&3) still no luck. I just bought this drone yesterday and I wanted to put a couple hours on the VR before my first real flight please help!

Actually the joysticks don’t work in any menu but the other buttons do! Why?!?

by Narottam G

This is an awesome app with quite a few features but the only two thing I miss is PID tuning for super fine tuning and a track builder for practising basic moves and custom practices. I hope DJI sees this and possible starts working on it then I will even start recommending this to my friends

by Carlthewinner

This works extremely well and I have loved using it.

I let my 5 year old practice flying with the motion controller and she had a great time.

I practiced enough manual flight that I am able to fly in real life because of DJIVirtualFlight. I loved being able to practice without destroying my drone. Highly recommended!

by Blitherin Idjit

I was hesitant to take the plunge on the DJI FPV system because of cost and durability concerns but I’ve fallen in love with this beast for its overall versatility and power. I have a number of other quads I can bando bash all day. I won’t be doing that with this qwad. Turns out this thing is just fun easy and a pleasure to fly. The range is a whole new dimension for me and I’m still blown away by the clarity and quality of the v2 goggles. That combined with a high end DJI camera drone that happens to do ACRO? Yeah I’m glad I pulled the trigger. Haven’t crashed yet. So far am having a ball!

by Joe Hates This Sh It

Like the other reviews said this needs the options for all 3 stick modes that work with the DJI FPV. I fly mode 3 so DJIVirtualFlight is worthless to me as I’m not going to practice in mode 2.
Developer I saw your comment on the other review, stick modes are not the same as sport mode and M mode, stick modes are 3 options for which controller stick does what, it’s an industry standard, not just DJI.

by Skater Cali

Does this work with dji goggles v1 and remote?

Downloaded app but no login screen. Cannot login with app. Trying to test with just phone and tablet?

No instructions. No guidance.

by 1slow3seven

I have redownloaded DJIVirtualFlight 3 times but every time I get past the agreements it’s just a white box in the middle of the screen with no touch option and the preview video just plays on in the background the only option I have is to switch language but it doesn’t even let me do that the screen goes white. PLEASE FIX THIS IS A VERY FRUSTRATING ISSUE.

by Omfgus

I don't know if you can use MODE 1 with the controller, but I'm using the smartphone controls and the gimbals are locked on MODE 2.
Having experience flying with Mode 1, I just can't fly with the throttle on the left. I've tried switching my hands on the sticks, but it's just impossible.

I imagine most new pilots that have experience with video games would find much easier to have pitch and roll on the left stick. I've tried adapting to Mode 2 when I was starting out with FPV, but I just couldn't do it.

I fly quads with DJI air units and a DJI controller. It would be really cool if DJIVirtualFlight would enable Mode 1, and maybe the option to use other bluetooth controllers like an Xbox one.

And where is the option to adjust RATES and EXPO??? It's impossible to fly in manual mode (acro) without adjusting them!

by A.W.E.S.O.M.-O

I searched for the option to change to stick mode 3 but cannot find it . Please dev add this! Thanks

Stick control mode 3. (Left stick control pitch and roll)(right stick control throttle and yaw)
There are other configuration. 1,2,3 and 4
That isn’t included in your mobile sim.

by Noah Willson

DJIVirtualFlight only allows mode 2. Why can’t you change the button configurations?

by Steve Drake

I’d like to try DJIVirtualFlight, and I have a DJI account, but I can’t sig in because the email field only allows 30 characters, and my log in email is 31 characters. Bummer.

by Tell Me More Oh Oh Or

iPad support need to be added I’m sick of this it looks realy bad on iPad but good on iPhone.

by Cskeller07

Getting ready for my DJI FPV drone to arrive, which I could change the controller settings though not a fan of the defaults

by J j y y j j y y j j y y

If ur getting a fpv and never flown it before you need DJIVirtualFlight. It’s highly accurate and is also free. If you fly fpv you need one of these or your definitely gonna crash and waste a lot of money so just use it lol

by SnipesYT

DJIVirtualFlight is awesome. It works great with an Xbox controller and everything works perfectly. It seems great for a beginner and my only complaint is that there are not enough maps to fly in!

by Zane Shaw25

So DJIVirtualFlight is great for beginners it helps you get the fundamentals down, the thing I would add is a way to change your rates and speed.

by Mark Alsendi

I wish I could connect my mavic mini controller to DJIVirtualFlight just so I can feel how it behaves with it

by Qwertgvvnjhcvh

I crashed a lot, but had lots of fun! Great game. Please also let us use other controller like mini 2.

by POP POP Brumm Brumm

This is an absolute killer application. The graphics are top notch in the feel is the closest I felt to real flying. Thank you again DJI for knocking it out of the park with not only a good product but an excellent application..

Mikey aka PhillyDroneLife