PROPELLERS & PROP GUARDS
BUILD HOPPER
Identifying [A] Propellers and [C] Propellers
Each set of propellers contains two [A] propellers and two [C] propellers. Because the motors spin in different directions, the propellers must be designed differently to provide lift. If you lay the propellers on the table, the right blade of an [A] propeller will twist toward you, and the left blade will twist away. The right blade of a [C] propeller will twist away from you, and the left blade will twist toward you.
Once you have identified each of the propellers, lay them next to the correct motors. It is also possible that your [A] propellers will have a silver center, or that they will be labeled underneath with an "A".
Propeller [A] Installation
Attach [A] propellers to the corresponding [A] motors
Propellers “snap” onto the corresponding motor
When “snapping” propellers into place, make sure to press the center point in a gentle but firm manner
Propeller [C] Installation
Attach [C] propellers to the corresponding [C] motors
Propellers “snap” onto the corresponding motor
When “snapping” propellers into place, make sure to press the center point in a gentle but firm manner
Propeller Orientation Test
To check if the propellers are properly installed, hold the drone from the side with the eyes of the drone facing to your right. Align the propellers so that the propellers are parallel to each other but perpendicular to the airframe and top body panel. With the propellers aligned, look at the inboard blades (the blade closest to the drone body). The inboard blades should be sloped upward towards the drone body. If you imagine the blade slopes extending, the slopes of the blades should form a mountain or triangle.
Note: Misoriented propellers will cause the drone to behave erratically
Prop Guard Installation
Each prop guard has a clip located at the end with [2] holes
Attach one prop guard to each arm of the airframe, making sure the holes snap into the airframe's corresponding connections
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
