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Controller Flight

8 Units

Move from simulation to reality as you take the controls of your own VEX AIR Drone, putting your piloting skills to the test in the real world.

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Unit 1

Drone Safety and Setup

Prepare for takeoff with a pre-flight checklist, safe handling techniques, and the foundations of responsible drone piloting.

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Unit 2

Flight Control in Three Dimensions

Discover how pitch, roll, and throttle map to x-, y-, and z-axis movement while flying the VEX AIR Drone in 3D space.

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VEX AIR Drone from two perspectives with arrows indicating upward movement.

Unit 3

VEX AIR Drone from two perspectives with arrows indicating a turning motion and how the drone tilts based on propeller speeds.

Point & Pivot

Take control of orientation and heading as you use yaw, camera views, and instrument data to navigate with precision.

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Unit 4

VEX AIR Drone from two perspectives with highlights on the Front and Down cameras.

Eyes in the Sky

Capture photos and video during flight as you build your skills and add this visual feedback to evaluate and improve your piloting performance.

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Unit 5

Mission-Ready Modules

Explore how modules enable your drone to interact with its environment, and learn how module choices affect drone movement.

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Unit 6

VEX AIR Drone with cargo attached. A magnet module is to the side to show how the cargo is attached.

Magnet Moves

Pick up and transport cargo with the Magnet Module while managing balance and stability in flight.

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Unit 7

VEX AIR Drone with an orbit ball attached. A motorized hook module is to the side to show how the ball is attached.

Hook & Hover

Hook it, lift it, and land it! Use the Motorized Hook Module to move objects through the air with precision and purpose.

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Capstone

Drone Flight Challenge

Showcase your piloting prowess in a final competition where precision, creativity, and skill crown you a top aviator.

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