Overview of the VEX AIR Drone Kit

The VEX AIR Drone Kit comes with many parts in the case. Understanding the components in each area of the kit is helpful to make finding parts quick and efficient. The following article will provide an overview of the contents of each box that can be referred to and used in a classroom environment. 

VEX AIR Drone Kit with all components from the kit layed out around the kit box.

This article describes each piece in the VEX AIR Kit and provides the following information in a table form from left to right:

  • Part: This is the name of the part. Use this for reference while
  • Photo: This is an image of the part. Use this for reference while unboxing your kit.
  • Quantity: This is the quantity of each part provided. Use this to ensure you have the correct number of parts in each location while unboxing.
  • Purpose: This column provides information about how the part or parts in that kit, bag, or box will be used while flying the VEX AIR Drone.
  • Location: This is an image of the kit with a highlight on where the part can be found. This information can also be used as a reminder of where a part is located.
    • Some parts are found beneath others in the kit. Notes will be included to explain where certain items are located.
    • Select the image to enlarge.

Lower Compartment of the VEX AIR Case

VEX AIR Kit case opened with the lower half showing the compartment for the drone and controller.

Part Photo Quantity Purpose Location
VEX AIR Drone
Side view of the VEX Air Drone.
1 Used to model real-world STEM concepts.
VEX AIR Drone Kit case with a callout on the drone.
VEX AIR Drone Controller
Top down view of the VEX AIR Drone Controller.
1 Used to fly the VEX AIR Drone.
 VEX AIR Drone Kit case with a callout on the controller on the left half..
Passive Mission Module
Passive mission module without the hook.

1

Used with the Passive Mission Module Hook to manipulate objects.

VEX AIR Drone Kit case with a callout on the drone.

Note: The Passive Mission Module comes attached to the VEX AIR Drone.


Upper Compartment of the VEX AIR Kit Case

To access the upper compartment of the VEX AIR Kit, undo the straps creating the section. 

Inside of the VEX AIR Drone case with the upper compartment showing.

Part Photo Quantity Purpose Location
4-Blade Propellers (Grey)
4 grey 4-blade propellers.

8

Replacement propellers for use on the Drone.

VEX AIR Drone Kit case with a callout on the grey propellers on the left side of the case.
4-Blade Propellers (Orange)
4 orange 4-blade propellers.

4

Replacement propellers for use on the Drone.

VEX AIR Drone Kit case with a callout on the orange propellers on the left side of the case below the other propellers..
Landing Feet
4 landing feet from the kit.

4

Replacement landing feet for use on the Drone.

VEX AIR Drone Kit case with a callout on the extra landing feet to the right of the propellers..
Screwdriver
Screwdriver side view.

1

Used to remove and replace propellors.

VEX AIR Drone Kit case with a callout on the screwdriver in the center..
Propeller Screws
Propeller screw.

12

Extra screws provided to replace those used for attaching propellers to the VEX AIR Drone.

VEX AIR Drone Kit case with a callout on the screws to the left of the screwdriver..
Motorized Mission Module Hook 
Side view of a motorized Module hook.

2

Connects to the Motorized Mission Module to manipulate objects.

VEX AIR Drone Kit case with a callout on the motorized module hook in the upper right part of the case.
Motorized Mission Module
Motorized mission module without hook.

1

Used to manipulate objects with the Motorized Mission Module Hook attached.

VEX AIR Drone Kit case with a callout on the motorized mission module in the bottom center of the case.
Passive Mission Module Hook
Passive mission module hook.

2

Connects to the Passive Mission Module to manipulate objects.

VEX AIR Drone Kit case with a callout on the passive module hook in the center of the upper part of the case..
Magnet Mission Module
Magnet mission module.

1

Used to magnetize objects and move them from one location to another with the Drone.

VEX AIR Drone Kit case with a callout on the passive mission module in the bottom center of the case.
VEX AIR Drone Battery - 900 mAh
VEX AIR Drone Battery with a 900 label.

2

Used to power the VEX AIR Drone.

VEX AIR Drone Kit case with a callout on the 2 batteries in the center of the case.
VEX AIR Drone Battery - 1200 mAh
VEX AIR Drone Battery with a 1200 label.

2

Used to power the VEX AIR Drone.

VEX AIR Drone Kit case with a callout on the 2 batteries to the right of the case.
Communication Headset
VEX AIR Headset

1

Used for communication in conjunction with the controller.

VEX AIR Drone Kit case with a callout on the headset in the same right section as the usb cables..
Lanyard Strap
Lanyard strap without mounts attached.

1

Connected to the controller to allow for safe holding.

VEX AIR Drone Kit case with a callout on the lanyard strap and mounts in the lower left corner of the case..
Lanyard Mounts
Two lanyard mounts.

2

Used to attach the lanyard to the controller.

VEX AIR Drone Kit case with a callout on the lanyard strap and mounts in the lower left corner of the case..
USB Cable (A-C) 1m
2 long USB cables side by side.

2

Used to connect to the USB Charger and charge the controller as well as connecting the controller to a computer for coding.

VEX AIR Drone Kit case with a callout on the USB cables in the same right section as the headset..
USB Cable (A-C) 300mm
4 short USB Cables in a row.

4

Used to connect to the USB Charging Hub and charge the batteries.

VEX AIR Drone Kit case with a callout on the USB cables in the same right section as the headset..
USB Charger
(1-port, 15W)
1-port charger.

1

Used for charging the controller.

VEX AIR Drone Kit case with a callout on the 1 port power adapter on the upper left of the case.
USB Charging Hub
(4-port, 45W)
4-port charger.

1

Used for charging 4 batteries at once.

VEX AIR Drone Kit case with a callout on the 4-port power adapter to the left of the hooks.

 

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