Best desktop path
Use Chrome or Edge on Windows, macOS, Linux, or ChromeOS with a radio in USB joystick, HID joystick, gamepad, or simulator mode.
acroFPV
Compatibility
FPV simulator compatibility for browsers, operating systems, and radios.
acroFPV runs in the browser. The simulator can render anywhere WebGL works, but real radio input depends on the browser, operating system, USB cable, and controller mapping.
Quick answer
Android path
Use Android Chrome, then confirm Gamepad Tester sees throttle, roll, pitch, and yaw. EdgeTX may need Advanced USB Joystick mapping.
Safari and Firefox
The sim may run, but controller/radio mapping can vary. If a radio is missing axes, use Chrome or Edge for the first calibration pass.
iPhone and iPad
Use iOS and iPadOS mainly for reading docs or trying touch/browser behavior. USB FPV radio input is not a supported setup path right now.
Operating systems
| Search term | Status | Recommended browser | Controller note |
|---|---|---|---|
| FPV simulator Windows | Recommended | Chrome or Edge | Use a data USB cable and calibrate after the browser sees the radio. |
| FPV simulator Mac | Recommended | Chrome or Edge first; Safari can be tested | If Safari misses a radio axis, calibrate in Chrome or Edge. |
| FPV simulator Linux | Supported with browser/controller variation | Chrome, Chromium, or Edge | USB HID and gamepad mapping can vary by distro and browser build. |
| FPV simulator ChromeOS | Supported with controller variation | Chrome | Confirm all axes in Gamepad Tester before acroFPV calibration. |
| FPV simulator Android | Works when four axes are exposed | Android Chrome | EdgeTX radios may need Advanced USB Joystick and yaw on rotZ/RZ. |
| FPV simulator iPhone / iPad | Not recommended for real radio input | Safari for docs; desktop or Android Chrome for flying with a radio | USB FPV radio/controller setup is not a supported iOS path right now. |
Browsers
| Browser | Best use | Radio/controller guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | Primary recommendation for desktop and Android | Use this first when setting up a real FPV radio. |
| Edge | Primary desktop alternative | Good desktop path because it uses Chromium browser controller behavior. |
| Safari | Can be tested on macOS | Use Gamepad Tester first. If calibration is incomplete, switch to Chrome or Edge. |
| Firefox | Can be tested on desktop | Controller IDs and axis mappings may differ from Chromium browsers. |
| Samsung Internet / other Android browsers | Not the primary support path | Use Android Chrome for radio setup and troubleshooting. |
Controller acceptance test
- Connect the radio with a data-capable USB cable.
- Select USB joystick, HID joystick, gamepad, or simulator mode on the radio.
- Open Gamepad Tester in the same browser/device.
- Move throttle, roll, pitch, and yaw one at a time.
- Continue to acroFPV only after all four controls move as axes.
- If Android Chrome misses yaw on EdgeTX, use the Android setup guide.
Radio and gamepad support
EdgeTX radios
Recommended for FPV simulator practice. Desktop browsers usually work with normal USB joystick mode. Android Chrome may need Advanced USB Joystick with yaw mapped to rotZ/RZ.
OpenTX radios
Often work as fixed USB joystick devices on desktop. OpenTX may not expose the EdgeTX Advanced USB Joystick settings needed for Android remapping.
Generic gamepads
Gamepads can work for quick testing, but a real FPV radio gives better stick feel and transfers better to freestyle practice.
Charge-only cables
If the radio never appears in Gamepad Tester, try a known data cable before changing simulator or radio settings.
FAQ
Does acroFPV work on Windows, Mac, and Linux?
Yes. acroFPV runs in a modern browser. Desktop Chrome or Edge are the recommended paths for real FPV radio/controller input on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Which browser works best for acroFPV?
Desktop Chrome or Edge are the safest choices for controller/radio input. Safari and Firefox may run the simulator, but controller mappings can vary by device and operating system.
Can I fly acroFPV on Android?
Yes, Android Chrome can work when the phone, browser, cable, and radio expose four usable gamepad axes. EdgeTX radios may need Advanced USB Joystick mapping.
Does acroFPV require a download or signup?
No. acroFPV runs in the browser, does not require a native app download, and does not require an account to fly.