First-Person-View (FPV) Test Pilot Station

FPV Test Pilot Station
The First-Person-View (FPV) Test Pilot Station offers a realistic and safe flight testing of aircraft systems beyond visual line of sight.

Safe Flight Testing from a First-Person Perspective

The First-Person-View (FPV) Test Pilot Station of the Unmanned Aircraft Department at the DLR Institute of Flight Systems offers a modern infrastructure for realistic and safe flight testing of experimental unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Through immersive FPV operation, new technologies, innovative configurations, and complex missions can be precisely tested – right up to the limits of flight behaviour.

The system offers an optimal test environment, especially for larger drones and mission-critical scenarios. High-resolution displays, Virtual-Reality (VR) support, telemetry integration, and flexible interfaces enable precise control, improved situational awareness, and efficient real-time visualisation of flight data.

Advantages of the FPV Test Pilot Station

  • Immersive FPV control – Direct cockpit perspective for maximum control, reduced workload, and precise manoeuvres.
  • Realistic boundary testing – Safe testing of innovative configurations and complex mission scenarios.
  • High modularity – Adaptable to different drone classes, control systems, and research requirements.
  • Integration of modern sensors – Real-time visualisation of flight data, video streams, and telemetry with VR support.
  • Seamless integration – Compatible with DLR’s own ground control stations, mission planning tools, and open interfaces.
  • Flexible applications – For multicopters, fixed-wing aircraft, rotorcraft, special configurations, and certification trials.
  • Modular, mobile, and portable architecture – Easily adaptable to different test environments and new technologies.

Kontakt

Dipl.-Ing. Johann Dauer

Abteilungsleitung
Institut für Flugsystemtechnik
Unbemannte Luftfahrzeuge
Lilienthalplatz 7, 38108 Braunschweig