MipFly Unveils the OneX: A Lighter, Smarter Flight Instrument

MipFly has pulled back the curtain on the OneX, the successor to their popular MipFly One flight instrument. Rather than a minor refresh, this is a full ground-up redesign that keeps the open-source philosophy and VarioQt software pilots already trust, while packing in serious hardware improvements.

What’s New on the Display Front

The OneX sports a 4.2-inch reflective LCD at 300×400 resolution — a noticeable step up from the original. Maps look crisper, data fields are easier to read at a glance, and the reflective screen technology means no backlight is needed. That translates to the same excellent sunlight readability MipFly users have come to expect, without the battery drain.

Lighter and Longer-Lasting

At just 171 grams, the OneX sheds more than 30% of the original MipFly One’s weight. Despite the trim, physical buttons remain glove-friendly — no touchscreen-only fumbling in cold conditions. Powering it all is a 5,000 mAh lithium-ion battery that delivers over 20 hours of continuous flight time. That’s actually longer than the original, thanks to a more efficient processor working in tandem with the reflective display.

Flight Features That Matter

The OneX comes loaded with practical tools for cross-country pilots:

• Thermal and XC assistant with a built-in centring visualiser
• Quick navigation back to your last thermal core
• Real-time wind calculation on the fly
• Fully configurable vario sounds — frequency, tone, and interval are all adjustable
• Detailed maps with airspace alerts and wind direction indicators
• Task navigation features designed for cross-country flying

Connectivity is well covered too. Both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are built in, handling everything from data synchronisation and firmware updates to live tracking. A horizontal view mode gives pilots an alternative layout option depending on their cockpit setup.

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Open-Source Roots Intact

One of the things that set the original MipFly One apart was its open-source approach. MipFly has confirmed the OneX carries that same spirit forward. The VarioQt software remains at the heart of the device, meaning the community can continue to build on and refine the platform.

The MipFly OneX is a thoughtful evolution rather than a revolution — lighter, sharper, longer-lasting, and packed with the features XC pilots actually use. For anyone who has been flying with the original MipFly One or looking to upgrade their flight instrument setup, the OneX looks like a compelling next step.

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