Dear Unreal Engine Team,
My name is Rodrigo Bouvier, an avid FPV freestyle drone pilot. Have you ever experienced the rush of FPV freestyle at 90 FPS? The intense and exhilarating challenge of navigating a drone through complex aerobatics pushes the limits of any physical simulation. It’s in this high-octane scenario that I see an opportunity for Unreal Engine to shine — a chance to demonstrate its unparalleled physics in a realm where no current simulator has achieved a truly satisfactory “feel” for experienced pilots.
In the world of surfing, the simulation of a perfect wave, mathematically calculated and rendered in real-time, is a testament to the power of physics engines. Similarly, an authentically simulated FPV drone that responds to the pilot’s intricate inputs could serve as the definitive proof of Unreal Engine’s superiority. It’s not just about the flight; it’s about capturing the very essence of freestyle movement, the dance between gravity, momentum, and aerodynamics.
While perfection may be an ever-evolving target, striving for it in FPV drone physics simulation can yield valuable insights that could advance the state of physics engines overall. Developers continually refining these simulations in harmony with athletes who “feel” the physics, much like a surfer intuitively understands a wave, can offer feedback that’s invaluable for real-world applications.
We propose a collaboration to create a targeted freestyle drone flight experience within Unreal Engine. This would not only push the envelope in simulation realism but also help Unreal Engine’s physics engine evolve through rigorous testing by pilots like myself.
Thank you for considering this proposition. I am looking forward to potentially setting a new standard in physics simulation together.
Warm regards,
Rodrigo Bouvier