VARPLE
Education
Free · Designed for iPad
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VARPLE: Virtual Aerial Remote-Piloting Learning Environment
*** Please note VARPLE is designed for school teaching and a school key is REQUIRED to start the simulator, please contact CLST, CUHK for school key application ***
Description:
Dive into the future of drone piloting education with VARPLE! Designed with the budding drone enthusiast in mind, VARPLE is an innovative mobile drone simulator tailored for K-12 and higher education learners.
Key Features:
Authentic Drone Simulation: Experience drone flying in a realistic environment. VARPLE offers an authentic piloting experience, allowing learners to practice and perfect their skills.
Unique Pilot's View Angle: Complying with the Small Unmanned Aircraft (SUA) Order in Hong Kong, VARPLE provides a unique view angle feature that simulates the pilot's perspective, enhancing training realism and legal compliance.
VLOS Training and Local Law Compliance: Aligned with mandatory operational modes such as Visual Line of Sight (VLOS) in Hong Kong and other jurisdictions, VARPLE educates users on local drone-flying laws, including the SUA Order, ensuring safe and legal piloting experiences.
Controller Compatibility: VARPLE allows users to connect any Bluetooth game controller, offering a tactile experience that mimics real drone controllers.
Visual Cues and Indicators: VARPLE simulates front and back lights for visual orientation, as well as battery, speed, and displacement indicators to provide comprehensive flight information.
Self-Directed Learning and Pedagogical Affordance: VARPLE supports a self-directed learning approach and serves as a tool for drone-aimed learning (DAL), allowing students to learn at their own pace while expanding educational opportunities and applications.
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Information
- Seller
- Centre for Learning Sciences and Technologies, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
- Size
- 748.6 MB
- Category
- Education
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 11.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 11.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 11.0 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 11.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2023 CLST, CUHK