BATTERY CHARGER & INSTALLING BATTERY
Build Hopper
Batteries are charged using the included FTW Battery Pack. This multi-charger supports the charging of 3 batteries at the same time and can be connected through a USB port. A battery is charging when its light is red, and is fully charged when its light is green.
Steps to install battery:
Place Hopper on a flat surface and locate the battery port at the rear of Hopper.
Insert a battery in the port as shown in the image below.
When the battery is fully inserted, Hopper will perform a systems check that will spin each propeller.
If you notice any propellers that do not spin, make sure they are installed correctly and the motors are connected properly to the PCB.
Airfoil
A body (such as an airplane wing or propeller blade) designed to provide a desired reaction force when in motion relative to the surrounding air
Airframe
The Airframe is the main body of the drone that every other component attaches to
Anti-Clockwise [A]
Anti-Clockwise (or Counter Clockwise) [A] motion is one that proceeds in the opposite direction as a clock's hands
Battery
Energy source used to supply power to the drone
Clockwise [C]
Clockwise [C] motion is one that proceeds in the same direction as a clock's hands
Firmware
Firmware is permanent software programmed into a read-only memory
Gimbal
The mechanism that allows for different position of the camera on the drone
Micro-USB
a miniaturized version of the Universal Serial Bus interface which enables the direct charging of the drone's battery
Motor
A motor is powered by electricity that supplies motive power for moving parts
PCB
A Printed Circuit Board is a board design with a base board and copper traces to maintain connectivity between electronic components such as LED's, integrated circuits, and resistors for your devices
Propeller Twist
A differece in angle between the blade at its tip, and at the point where it meets the propller hub
Propellers
Mechanical device for propelling an aircraft or boat, consisting of a revolving shaft with two or more broad, angled blades attached to it
MEET HOPPER
BUILDING HOPPER OVERVIEW
INVENTORY
INSTALLING MOTORS
CONNECTING MOTORS TO THE PCB
INSTALLING BODY PANELS
INSTALLING PROPELLERS & PROPELLER GUARDS
BATTERY CHARGER & INSTALLING BATTERY
DISASSEMBLY OF HOPPER