Flight safety is very important when using drones with students. To support student learning and safety, the VEX AIR Drone is equipped with a Propeller Lock feature - to help ensure that the drone does not take flight until everyone around is ready. It is important to know that one student’s actions cannot activate a drone’s propellers while another student is handling that drone.
If the drone detects that is has been moved, or that it is not on a flat, level surface, the Propeller Lock will engage. With the Propeller Lock on, the propellers cannot turn and a project cannot be started. You’ll see a blinking blue light indicating that the Propeller Lock is on. Here’s a little video to show it in action:
To deactivate the Propeller Lock, make sure the drone is placed in a safe, level takeoff area, then press the blinking blue LED Power Button on the drone. Once it is turned off, the drone can fly!
Check out this article to learn more about the Propeller Lock feature, unique to VEX AIR.
