Fly is essentially Google Earth VR, now operating independently on Meta Quest headsets and Apple AR Pro.
On a quest to revolutionize augmented reality, On Quest Fly merges with Earth Quest, another app sharing an eerily similar concept. For the first time on Apple’s innovative Pro, users can now enjoy the immersive Google Earth VR experience directly on their device.
The apps leverage Google’s innovative Photorealistic 3D Tiles API to render realistic 3D terrain and structures, albeit at a reduced peak quality compared to the official Google Earth VR experience. While Fly and EarthQuest do share some similarities, their greatest advantage lies in their ability to operate independently of a PC, running natively on the VR headsets themselves.
Embark on a virtual odyssey with official Google Earth VR and EarthQuest, where you can explore every corner of the globe, discovering three-dimensional cityscapes and iconic landmarks at your fingertips.
Initially, in Fly, you’re situated within an expansive drone featuring an unconventional propulsion mechanism where you adjust your body’s position relative to the central hub of your play area to navigate laterally. This modification allows for alternative control configurations by adjusting the left thumbstick in settings, while the option to disable the drone model provides an unimpeded view of the landscape.
You won’t discover Google Avenue View or the ability to launch into 360-degree immersive images captured from vantage points along most streets globally within Fly. With its immersive capabilities, this could be a defining feature of both official Google Earth VR and potentially EarthQuest, setting them apart from other virtual reality experiences.
The critically acclaimed VR experience Fly is now available for purchase at an unbeatable price – just $10 on the Meta Quest Retailer and $15 on the visionary visionOS App Store. Alternatively, you can purchase EarthQuest for $9 on the Meta Quest Store.
