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# Auterion Simulator

Build and run virtual flight-test scenarios with Auterion Simulator.

Auterion Simulator lets you test vehicle, camera, and operator workflows before flight.

Use it to build a virtual fleet, choose its environment, and fly from AMC.

### Install

Auterion Simulator runs on Ubuntu. Add the Auterion package repository, then install the stable package:

```bash
wget -qO- 'https://dl.cloudsmith.io/public/auterion/public/setup.deb.sh' | sudo -E bash
sudo apt update
sudo apt install auterion-simulator
```

Install AMC from [Auterion Suite](https://suite.auterion.com/store/amc).

Use the [Auterion Simulator reference](/app-development/simulation/auterion-simulator/auterion-simulator-reference.md) for supported Ubuntu versions, beta installation, and system requirements.

### How it works

1. Install a collection for the vehicle and environment you need.

   <figure><img src="https://3329189600-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FFW1Ge1p1f6WHyiYCb146%2Fuploads%2F0QRQqVZdovlxkY6rb7kz%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=30b23c5c-09b6-4c98-960b-3a8403d5fcc6" alt="Auterion Simulator collection browser"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
2. Choose the vehicles, fleet size, and simulation mode.

   <figure><img src="https://3329189600-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FFW1Ge1p1f6WHyiYCb146%2Fuploads%2FWT5YFyy7MNzcdAXDFZtx%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=2442ef46-728c-4fd4-8dfd-f04f1c50305a" alt="Vehicle and simulation-mode controls"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
3. Start the simulation and wait for it to become **Running**.

   <figure><img src="https://3329189600-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FFW1Ge1p1f6WHyiYCb146%2Fuploads%2FRzhcCVwYJeLfdHTk7L7Q%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=fcb9dfa2-564c-475d-8132-36b7b42414b2" alt="Simulator status"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
4. Open AMC and test the scenario from **Fly View**.

   <figure><img src="https://3329189600-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FFW1Ge1p1f6WHyiYCb146%2Fuploads%2FnSDf9L0zHpaPfZCUsCrU%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=5cefabc6-5b6f-423f-8ffb-09a9170bcdef" alt="Auterion Mission Control connected to a simulation"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

The first start takes longer while virtual vehicles prepare. Later starts use ready vehicles.

### Collections

A collection bundles compatible simulation content. It can include vehicle images, models, environments, and controls.

Install a collection before creating a scenario:

1. Open **File** → **Package Library**.
2. Select **Browse online** and sign in to Suite.
3. Install the collection you need.

The launcher installs the collection's packages together. Shared packages stay installed when another collection needs them.

### Next steps

Use the [Auterion Simulator reference](/app-development/simulation/auterion-simulator/auterion-simulator-reference.md) for installation, configuration, live controls, and troubleshooting.

Use [Hardware in the Loop](/app-development/simulation/auterion-simulator/hardware-in-the-loop.md) to run simulations with a physical Skynode.