The VEX AIR Drone and VEX AIR Drone Controller each contain their own internal processors and run special software. This software is what allows for advanced programming features. The best way to ensure that your VEX AIR system is functioning properly is to keep the firmware up to date. Follow the steps in this article to update VEX AIR firmware.
The VEX AIR Drone and Controller share the same VEXos version number. Each version below applies to both devices.
VEX AIR Drone and Drone Controller Firmware
VEXos Version 1.1.0
Released June 2026
- Added competition mode
- Added mission summary pop-ups
- Added a warning when starting a program while the drone is prop-locked
- Added program download date and version info
- Added
timezoneandwifi_regionsettings - Improved mission delete buttons
- Improved camera streaming
- Improved flight, altitude, and sensor error recovery
- Improved program start, stop, and restart behavior
- Improved handling when the drone disconnects during a program
- Improved error handling to reduce controller lockups
- Improved update screens and update reliability
- Fixed controller freezing when too many missions are saved
VEXos Version 1.01
Released December 2025
- Added default fly program in simulator mode
- Disabled camera buttons in simulator mode
- Added USB mass storage for missions
- Added idle shutdown when the drone isn't connected
- Added error detection when a user program exits unexpectedly
- Added the ability to set the controller name over serial
- Improved drone and controller connection times
- Changed the battery-full indicator to a green blip
- Fixed serial communication issues on some Windows computers and during SDK updates
- Fixed the drop command not updating the module state
- Other minor bug fixes
VEXos Version 1.0
- Initial public release