Assembled Kit Includes:
Assembled Components
Airframe + Feet
Printed Circuit Board
Motor A [x2]
Motor C [x2]
Body Panels [x5]
Propellers [x4]
Propeller Guards [x4]
Extra Components
Motor A [x2]
Motor C [x2]
Propellers [x4]
Tools
T3 Screwdriver
Motor Tool
Propeller Tool
Tweezers
Safety Glasses
Screws [x20]
Accessories
Carry/Storage Case
Hopper Controller
Hopper Battery [x3]
Multi-Battery Charger + Cable
AAA Batteries [x2]
Specifications
Baseline
7in x 7in
65g with battery
50g without battery
Max Range - 150ft
Max Height - 15ft
Category 1 Drone (< 250g)
Section 889 of the John S. McCain
National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)
WiFi
Bluetooth
Hardware
Inertial Measurement Unit
3 Axis Magnetometer
24 Bit Color Sensor
Infrared (IR) Sensor Array
Pressure Sensing Altimeter Sensor
Temperature Sensor
Flow Sensor
Time of Flight Range Finder
WiFi for Telemetry
Bluetooth for Flight
2MPixel Articulated Camera
45º Forward-Facing
90º Downward-Facing
7-8 Minutes of Flight Time
45 Minute Charge Time
Software
Flight Control System:
Autonomous and Manual Flight Modes
Telemetry Suite:
Real-Time Measurement Reporting
from Onboard Sensors
Examples:
Airspeed/Airflow (Flow Sensor)
Speed and Acceleration (IMU)
Altitude (Altimeter & ToF)
Visual Data (Computer Vision)
Temperature Data (IR Sensor)
Technology
Printed Circuit Board
Designed and manufactured in the US
Main Chip (MCU) - Nordic NRF5340
Manufacturer - For The Win Robotics (FTW)
Manufacturer Headquarters - Paramount, CA
FTW Fly (IOS, Android)
Novel User-Centric Method for Developing Test Flight and Strategies to be later developed in the Programming Environment. FTW Fly also serves as the singular Hopper and Hopper Controller Software Update Vehicle.
Controller
Designed and manufactured in the US
Main Chip (MCU) - Nordic NRF5340
Communication - Bluetooth
Manufacturer - For The Win Robotics (FTW)
Manufacturer Headquarters - Paramount, CA
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FTW Code (IOS, Web)
Coding Platform utilizing Block-Based Programming Technology enabling students Rapid Engagement and use of the many features available aboard Hopper.
Printed Circuit Board
Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)
3-axis accelerometer and 3-axis gyroscope for detecting movement, tilt, and orientation in real time
3-AXIS Magnetometer
Functions as a digital compass, helping determine Hopper’s heading
Pressure Sensing Altimeter
Measures altitude based on air pressure changes
Temperature Sensor
Monitors ambient temperature to aid in environmental sensing or onboard diagnostics
Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)
3-axis accelerometer and 3-axis gyroscope for detecting movement, tilt, and orientation in real time
HOPPER
®
Powered by secure, proprietary U.S. technology, Hopper transforms STEM and Career Technical Education (CTE) into an accessible, hands-on experience like no other. Equipped with an advanced sensor suite and real-time computer vision, Hopper empowers students to solve real-world challenges through immersive, high-impact learning.
Built to be durable, reusable, and scalable, Hopper is designed to grow with classrooms for years to come. Named in honor of computing pioneer Rear Admiral Grace Murray Hopper, this drone embodies the spirit of curiosity, innovation, and bold thinking that drives FTW Robotics.
Hopper is fully compliant with Section 889 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), ensuring it meets federal standards for trusted, secure educational technology.