VEX AIR: Where Precision Meets Purpose
It’s about more than flying. It's about becoming the kind of person your team can count on when everything's on the line.
Some people think competition is about winning. It's about who you become in the process. The new VEX AIR Game puts you in the pilot's seat, literally and figuratively. You'll navigate real airspace, write real code, and make split-second decisions that matter to your whole team. But more than that, you'll discover what you're made of when the pressure's on and everyone's counting on you. This is where future leaders take flight.
VEX AIR is a comprehensive STEM learning solution with customizable drone, coding software, and curriculum for hands-on STEM education in grades 9–12. Students explore the principles of flight, coding, and real-world problem solving through engaging, project-based activities that bring drone technology into the classroom.
The drone and its controller are fully programmable using VEXcode Blocks, Switch, Python, and a Microsoft Visual Studio Code extension.
Learn more: VEX Library for AIR
Drone Physical
- Compliance: Section 889 Compliant (more info)
- Size: 190mm (length) x 220mm (width)
- Weight: 249g (Max)
- Power Source: 7.4v Lithium Polymer Battery
- Motors: Brushless DC
- Propeller Guards: Permanent 360 degree propeller duct
Drone Electronics
- Forward facing camera – first person flight view.
- Downward facing camera – Landing and object detection.
- Optical Detection: Color and AprilTags
- Flight: Optical position stabilization and navigation.
- Inertial: Gyroscope and accelerometer.
- Altitude: Bottom rangefinders for up to 5 m altitude.
- Obstacles: Forward obstacle detection and avoidance.
- Connectivity: Dual Band WiFi, Bluetooth, and USB.
- Storage: 2 GB storage for images or video.
- Firmware Security: Hardware-enforced firmware verification
Drone Modules
- Module 1: Passive object manipulation.
- Module 2: Motorized object manipulation.
- Module 3: Magnetic object pickup and drop-off.
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Controller
- Controls: Dual joysticks and configurable buttons.
- Screen: 5” LCD Color
- Video: Views cameras on screen for first-person flying, landing and alignment.
- Data: View telemetry data on screen.
- Audio: Speaker for audio feedback.
- Connectivity: Dual Band WiFi, Bluetooth, and USB.
Coding
- Languages: Graphical blocks and Python.
- Platforms: Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Tablet, and Browser.
- Software: VEXcode and Microsoft Visual Studio Code
Content
- Drone Curriculum
- Professional development
- Documentation
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Item No: 737-9000
