HOPPER BUILD OVERVIEW
BUILD HOPPER
Build Basics will guide you in assembling your Hopper. For each of the steps in this build process, you will have access to instructions and animations of the Hopper drone components, that if followed carefully, will result in a successful build of your Hopper.
While the Hopper is robust compared to many other drones, please exercise caution when building your drone as some components are more susceptible to damage than others. With careful handling of parts, they will last for many more flight hours.
If you run into roadblocks during the build, please refer to the FAQ/Troubleshooting page (link) which has extra information around the most common issues. If you do not find the information that you need, you may email us for support at support@ftw-robotics.com.
Before you begin building Hopper, take some time to arrange your workspace and read these helpful tips.
Give yourself enough space to work
Make sure you have good lighting - it is much easier to work with the small screws
The screws only need to be gently tightened - if you tighten them too tight you will strip them
Read the directions for each step before you build - this will prevent and mistakes that require you to repeat some steps.
HAVE FUN!
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
