

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?
This course recommends flying indoors with a max height & distance of 20ft
Visual Line of Sight (VLOS)
While piloting the drone, it is important to always maintain a Visual Line of Sight (VLOS)
Night Flights
Night flights can be DANGEROUS and are NOT RECOMMENDED for the 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 Emergency Medical Services (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 the drone is in proper flying condition
Safety Checklist:
Propellers are securely attached to the correct motor
Propellers are not damaged; replace if necessary
Prop Guards are securely attached to the airframe
Prop 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
Always wear safety glasses
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
SCIENCE OF FLIGHT
FOUR FORCES OF FLIGHT - A CLOSER LOOK
FOUR FORCES OF DRONE FLIGHT
SAFETY
FLIGHT CONTROLS - FTW FLY
FLIGHT CONTROLS - CONTROLLER
