Is it possible the new unit i just bought didn't require a firmware upgrade?
I connected everything and it didn't prompt me for an upgrade, is that normal?

Mine did not require an upgrade either.

Hello bmando71, it is possible because the latest firmware 1.1.301 was released in Apr. 7th. You can simply check the firmware version of your drone in General Settings—About

Yes it's possible mine came updated from the Apple Store today'.