Connecting with a Wired Connection (Mac)#

Follow these simple steps to connect your VEX AIR Drone Controller to your computer with a USB-C cable.

Turn on the controller #

Turn on the controller by holding down the power button and releasing when it begins flashing white.

Plug in the cable #

Use a USB-C cable to connect your controller to your computer.

AIR Controller to the left of a laptop with a cable connecting the two electronics.

Select the Drone icon in the top-right corner #

Drone icon on the top right of VEXcode with a red box around it.

Follow the device prompts #

Prompt for connecting the lowest number. A box is highlighted for the Continue button.

Pick the right connection option #

Select the option with the LOWEST ID number from the list of robots available.

Select the drone with the LOWEST ID number from the list of robots available. The lowest id number is highlighted in a box.

Finalize your connection #

Same as above with connect button highlighted.

You are connected #

The Drone icon in the upper right corner of VEXcode AIR will now appear green.

Drone icon on the top right of VEXcode with a box around it.