Using Web-Based VEXcode AIR – VEX Library

The VEX AIR Drone Controller can be coded using VEXcode AIR which is available as either an app-based or web-based version. To access the web-based VEXcode AIR, follow the steps below.

Web-based VEXcode AIR is available on a Chrome-based browser on Chromebook, Mac, and Window devices.

The VEXcode AIR interface in block-based coding The left sidebar displays motion-related code blocks such as takeoff to, land, hover, and move forward. The coding workspace includes a single yellow block labeled when started.

Navigate to codeAIR.vex.com.

Screenshot of the upper left corner of VEXcode AIR, showing the File menu open and the options for New Blocks Project, New Python Project, Open, Open Recent, and Open Examples highlighted.

On your first visit, VEXcode AIR will appear with a new blocks project. You can switch to a new Python project, open an example project, or an existing project by opening the File menu.

Learn more about creating new projects in this article.

The upper right corner of VEXcode AIR, with the Drone button highlighted to the left of the Download button, indicating what to select to connect a controller.

You can connect your controller to VEXcode AIR using a wired connection to download and run projects.

Follow the steps in this article to use a USB cable to connect your controller to VEXcode AIR.

Now you can get started coding! Use the built-in Tutorials or Help as you get started coding in web-based VEXcode AIR.