Meet Hopper®
Created and Manufactured in the US
Through secure, proprietary and cutting-edge US technology, Hopper makes STEM and computer science learning accessible and engaging at a whole new level. With an impressive sensor array and computer vision technology, Hopper is designed to be robust, reusable and scalable for years, and to help students learn how to solve simulated real-world problems in the classroom. Hopper was named after Grace Murray Hopper, an icon FTW holds in high regard.
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What’s Included Inside
Hopper’s Carry and Storage Case:
Hopper arrives unassembled in its carry and storage case with all of the necessary components and spare parts. We recommend two to three students work with one Hopper at a time.
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Printed Circuit Board
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Controller + AAA batteries
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Airframe + Feet
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Motor A set of 2 (x2)
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Motor C set of 2 (x2)
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Propellers set of 4 (x2)
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Propeller Guards set of 4 (x2)
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Body Panels
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Propeller Tool
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Screwdriver
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Tweezers
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Motor Tool
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Screws (x20)
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3x Battery
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Battery Charging Pack
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USB Cable
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Safety Glasses
Technology
Printed Circuit Board
Designed and Manufactured in the US
Main Chip (MCU) - Nordic NRF5340
Manufacturer - For The Win Robotics (FTW)
Manufacturer Headquarters - Paramount, California
Controller
Designed and Manufactured in the US
Main Chip (MCU) - Nordic NRF5340
Communication - Bluetooth
Manufacturer - For The Win Robotics (FTW)
Manufacturer Headquarters - Paramount, California
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.
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FTW CODE (IOS, ftwcode.com, Android/soon)
Coding Platform utilizing Block-Based Programming Technology enabling students Rapid Engagement and Capabilities to use many of the features available aboard Hopper. This system allows for a variety of Future-Additional Programming Technologies.
Specifications
Each Hopper purchase includes one unassembled Hopper drone, spare parts, and all the necessary components to build, fly, and code Hopper.
Price - $350, SKU - FTW-HOP
Dimensions - 7in x 7in
Weight - 65g with battery, 50g without
Max Range - 150ft
Max Height - 15ft
FAA - Category 1 Drone (weight < 250g)
Compliance - SECTION 889 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)
Connectivity - WiFi, Bluetooth
Product Usage - Indoor Only (Outdoor use not recommended)
Baseline
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Inertial Measurement Unit (3 Axis Accelerometer and 3 Axis Gyro)
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3 Axis Magnetometer
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24 Bit Color Sensor
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2MPixel Articulated Camera (Forward-Facing Or Downward-Facing)
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Infrared (IR) Sensor Array For Remote Temperature Sensing
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Pressure Sensing Altimeter Sensor
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Temperature Sensor
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Flow Sensor
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Time Of Flight Range Finder For High Accuracy Height Above Terrain Measurements
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WiFi Radio
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Bluetooth Radio
Software
Flight – Flight Control
Telemetry - Measurement Readings Delivered Via WiFi
(Examples: Flow Sensor, Speed, Acceleration, Altitude, Camera, IR Sensor)
Hardware