TIPS FOR FLYING HOPPER

Hopper’s PCB has a sensor that recognizes color and patterns. Hopper can become disoriented if the floor has a busy pattern. It is recommended to place landing pads or another solid material on patterned floors.
Obstacles underneath can also make Hopper become disoriented. Specifically when landing on the towers from the activity set, try to limit Hopper’s time directly above them before landing.
Do not fly Hopper’s too close to the ceiling as Hopper’s propellers can suction into the ceiling and crash Hopper. When using towers from the activity set in settings with low ceilings, keep them at 4 feet tall.

Practice flying Hopper with an activity set before attempting any lessons or activities.

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