New FPV RC aircraft puts pilots inside the cockpit during flight

At CES 2026, Flywing Aero Technology introduced the X-Wing Fighter, a VTOL radio-controlled aircraft designed to immerse pilots inside a virtual cockpit rather than focusing on cinematic aerial footage. Unlike typical consumer drones that prioritize stabilized scenery capture, this aircraft streams live video from a forward-facing camera directly to FPV goggles, allowing pilots to experience first-person flight with natural head movement tracking. The design emphasizes situational awareness and engagement, offering multiplayer functionality for formation flying and simulated combat, supported by a functional radar system to detect and track other aircraft. Controlled via a standard RC transmitter with familiar stick inputs, the X-Wing Fighter targets hobby-grade users seeking a realistic piloting experience rather than casual toy users. Development has spanned several years with iterative refinements, and Flywing plans to launch the product on Kickstarter soon. Future updates aim to enhance the competitive aspect by adding visible hit points and on-screen scoring to create structured air-battle scenarios. Overall, Flywing’s approach marks a shift in