Welcome to the VEX AIR Virtual Flight Course, where you will begin learning how drones work, and how to control them safely and confidently. In this course, you’ll use the VEX AIR Flight Simulator in VEXcode AIR to explore flight in a virtual environment—the same kind of tool real pilots use for training before taking to the skies.
In Unit 1, you will get to know the parts of your VEX AIR Drone Kit and how to prepare your VEX AIR Drone Controller for flight. You will practice connecting to VEXcode AIR, learn how to keep your controller updated, and see how drone technology is used in many real-world careers. By the end of this unit, you’ll be ready to start taking off—virtually—and begin your journey into the world of drone flight. 
Vocabulary
In this unit, you will learn about your kit and get your controller ready for use in the course. The vocabulary list is here to provide reference for key terms you may not be familiar with.
- Drone — A flying vehicle without a pilot on board, controlled remotely or coded to fly on its own.
- Propeller — Spinning blades that push air to lift and move a drone.
- Module — A removable part that attaches to the bottom of the VEX AIR Drone, letting it interact with objects.
- Firmware — The built-in software that makes the drone and controller work; firmware may be updated for safety, to fix bugs, or add new features.
- Controller — The handheld device that pilots use to send commands to the drone.
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