SAFETY
Fly Hopper
Safety is the most important aspect of drone piloting!
Eye Protection − Always wear safety glasses when operating a drone.
Pay Attention − Fly with caution. A responsible drone pilot never flies in a careless or reckless manner.
Where to Fly − Drones should be flown in an open area away from other people, private property, or moving vehicles.
How High Can I Fly? − It is recommended to fly indoors with a maximum height and distance of 20 feet.
Visual Line of Sight (VLOS) − While piloting Hopper, it is important to always maintain a VLOS. In other words, Hopper must be seen at all times while in flight.
Night Flights − Night flights can be dangerous and are not recommended for Hopper. It is never a good idea to fly a drone when it is not visible, including at night.
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) − Never interfere with EMS. It is the responsibility of private citizens to stay clear of EMS. Interfering with EMS can result in fines and/or jail time.
Pre-Flight Safety Check − Before piloting, make sure to conduct a Pre-Flight Safety Check to ensure Hopper is in proper flying condition.
Pre-Flight Safety Checklist:
Propellers are securely attached to the correct motor
Propellers are not damaged; replace if necessary
Propeller Guards are securely attached to the airframe
Propeller Guards are not damaged; repair/replace if necessary
Airframe is not damaged; repair/replace if necessary
PCB and motor wires are not loose or broken
Batteries are fully charged
Flight area is open and safe
Safety glasses are always worn
Trust Certification (FAA):
DRONE TRUST is an FAA-approved Test Administrator of The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST). TRUST is a collaboration between the FAA and industry to provide TRUST and educational safety material to Recreational Flyers.
Students can take the Federal Aviation Administration’s course and complete a test to get a TRUST completion certificate. This course is designed to provide pilots with information that will help them fly safely and keep our nation’s airspace safe for everyone.
The course and further information on DRONE TRUST can be found at https://dronetrust.com/faa-trust/.
Aerodynamics
The science of how objects move through air
Altitude
The height of an object in relation to sea level or ground level
Aviation
Flying within the Earth’s atmosphere
Drag
The force that acts against an object in motion
Flight
Flight is the process of moving through the earth’s atmosphere (or beyond) without touching earth’s surface.
Hover
To remain in one place in the air - all forces of flight must be equal
Lift
The force that causes an aircraft to rise while in flight; created when air passes over and under an airplane's wings
Pitch
The movement a drone makes along the lateral axis
Roll
The movement a drone makes along the longitudinal axis
Space Flight
Flying through the vacuum of space is called Space Flight.
Thrust
The force that allows an aircraft to move forward; allows an aircraft to overcome weight and produce lift; created by a motor turning a propeller
VLOS
VIsual Line of Sight - drone is visible to the pilot without any devices like binoculars
INTRODUCTION
SAFETY
FLIGHT MANEUVERS
HOPPER CONTROLLER
HOPPER FIRMWARE UPDATE
FTW FLY APP
WI-FI OVER-THE-AIR (OTA) UPDATE
CAMERA CAPABILITIES
TIPS FOR FLYING HOPPER