FIRMWARE UPDATE
BUILD HOPPER
Before flying Hopper for the first time, download and install the FTW Fly app on your phone or tablet. It is important that your Hopper has the most up to date firmware to ensure excellent flight.
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
HOPPER BUILD OVERVIEW
INVENTORY
INSTALLING THE MOTORS
CONNECTING MOTORS TO PCB
BODY PANELS
PROPELLERS & PROP GUARDS
BATTERY & BATTERY CHARGER
FIRMWARE UPDATE
TROUBLESHOOTING
