A:Answer No, the Apple Pencil Pro does not work with the 5th Generation iPad Air (M1 chip); the Pro model requires newer M2/M4/M5 iPad Air/Pro models for compatibility, but the iPad Air 5th Generation uses the Apple Pencil (2nd Generation) or the Apple Pencil (USB-C). For your iPad Air (5th Generation), you need one of these pencils: Apple Pencil (2nd Generation): This is the primary compatible pencil, offering magnetic pairing and charging, as noted on Apple Support and Business Insider.
Apple Pencil (USB-C): This is also compatible with the 5th generation iPad Air, providing a more budget-friendly option, according to Apple Support.
https://support.apple.com/en-om/guide/ipad/ipad47ee2e98/ipados