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AirSim

A realistic 3D simulator for testing self-flying drones and self-driving cars before trying them in the real world.

Research-backed

What it does

AirSim is a simulator for drones, cars and more, built on the Unreal Engine game engine. It creates realistic virtual worlds, so researchers can test vehicles safely.

Its goal is to be a platform for AI research in computer vision, deep learning and reinforcement learning (learning by trial and error). Programs can control vehicles and collect camera images and sensor data, for example to train AI models.

You can also fly or drive manually with a remote control or keyboard, and change the weather.

Who it's for

Researchers, students and engineers working on drones, self-driving cars and robotics.

Can I use it without coding?

With some setup. Ready-made downloads exist for Windows and Linux. Most uses involve programming. New to this? Start here.

Can I run it?

Cost
FreeNothing to pay or sign up for.
Runs on
Windows, Linux, Mac
Privacy
Runs on your own device: your data stays with you
API key
Not needed

Try it

  1. Download the ready-made program for Windows or Linux from the project's releases page.
  2. Start the simulator and drive a car with the arrow keys, or fly a drone with a remote control.
  3. Read the documentation to control vehicles and collect data from code.
Official download page

Using Claude Code, Cursor or another AI coding assistant? Paste the prompt and it will walk you through the setup.New to this?

Before you install

  • Only download from the official GitHub page or the official download page above. Copies with similar names exist for many popular projects.
  • No standard license listed. Check the GitHub page before using it for business.
  • More on staying safe

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