Aerial Twin VR: Real-time cloning and telemetry control of a physical drone (UAV) in a simulated environment using Unreal Engine 5

This Bachelor’s Thesis presents an innovative application developed in Unreal Engine 5 for virtual reality, aimed at significantly improving the remote control of drones through the generation of a virtual clone positioned within a realistic threedimensional environment created using Cesium. The system implements real-time communication via WebSockets, enabling efficient transmission of telemetry and GPS positioning with minimal latency. In addition, it features an advanced visual collision prevention system that provides the pilot with adaptive graphical alerts based on the risk of impact. The interface, specifically designed for virtual reality, offers floating screens with clear and interactive data, real-time graphs, and an intelligent notification system. This modular solution opens up future possibilities for integration, including AI-powered voice command control.