# PHANTOM 3

V1.6 2015.10 

# User Manual PROFESSIONAL© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. Warning Important Hints and Tips Reference

Read the following documents before using the Phant om 3 Professional:

We recommend that you watch all tutorial videos on the official DJI website and read the Disclaimer refer to the User Manual for more detailed informat ion
Please watch the tutorial videos at the link below, which demonstrates how to use Phantom 3 Professio nal safely:

Download and install the DJI GO app before using th e aircraft. Scan the QR code to the right to download the latest version. The Android version of the DJI GO app is compatiblewith Android 4.1.2 or later. The iOS version of the DJI GO app is compatible wit h iOS 8.0 or later. Reader to read this document, press Ctrl+F on Windows or Command+F on Mac to begin a search. View a complete list of topics in the table of cont ents. Click on a topic to navigate to that section.© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

### This section introduces the Phantom 3 Professional and lists the components of the aircraft and remote controller.© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. Phantom 3 Professional User Manual

Preparing the Remote Controller: The mobile device holder is designed for securing t ablet or mobile device. Tilt the mobile device hold er to the desired position, then adjust the antennas so t hey are facing outward. 1. Press the button on the top right side of the mo bile device holder to release the clamp, then adjus t the 2. Secure your mobile device in the clamp by pressi ng down, and connect your mobile device to the remote controller using a USB cable. 3. Plug one end of the cable into the mobile device , and the other end into the USB port on the back o f the remote controller.

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3 2 Slide battery into the battery compartment accordin g to the arrow’s direction shown below. Make© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. Phantom 3 Professional User Manual

Relays aircraft control and video signal. Securely mounts your mobile device to the remote controller. Controls the orientation and movement of the aircraft. Press and hold the button to initiate Return to Home (RTH). [1] [2]

[4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [3] [1] GPS [2] Propeller [3] Motor [4] Front LED Indicator [5] Landing gear [6] Gimbal and Camera [7] Camera Status Indicator [8] Aircraft Micro-USB Port [9] Aircraft Status Indicator [10] Intelligent Flight Battery [11] Vision Positioning Sensors [12] Antennas [13] Camera Micro-SD Card Slot [14] Camera Micro-USB Port [15] Link Button [1] [2] [3] [4]
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[15] [14] [6] [8] [7]© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. Phantom 3 Professional User Manual Displays the battery level of the remote controller. Displays the remote controller's system status. Used to turn the remote controller on and off. Circular LED around the RTH button displays RTH status.

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[19] [18] Turn the dial to adjust camera settings. (Only functions when the remote controller is connected to a mobile device running the DJI GO app. ) Playback the captured images or videos. (Only functions when the remote controller is connected to a mobile device running the DJI GO app.) Press to take a photo. If burst mode is selected, the set number of photos will be taken with one press. Switch between P-mode, A-mode, and F-mode. Press to start recording video. Press again to stop recording. Use this dial to control the tilt of the gimbal. Reserved port. Connect to mobile device or to a USB port for
Customizable through the DJI GO app. Customizable through the DJI GO app. Connect to the DJI Phantom 3 Charger to charge the battery of the remote controller. [10] [11] [15] [16]

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### This section introduces the features of the Flight Controller, Vision Positioning System, and the Intelligent Flight Battery©2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. The Phantom 3 Professional has Front LEDs and Aircr aft Status Indicators. The positions of these LEDs

The Front LEDs show the orientation of the aircraft . The Front LEDs glow solid red when the aircraft i s turned on to indicate the front (or nose) of the ai rcraft. The Aircraft Status Indicators communicate the Indicators: mode. Safety modes include Failsafe and Return-to-H ome. These features ensure the safe return of your braking feature.

P-mode (Positioning) : P-mode works best when GPS s ignal is strong. There are three different states of P-mode, which will be automatically selected by the Phantom 3 Professional depending on signal strength of GPS and Vision Positioning sensors : P-GPS: GPS and Vision Positioning both are availabl e. The aircraft is using GPS for positioning. using only the Vision Positioning System for positi oning. P-ATTI: Neither GPS nor Vision Positioning is avail able. The aircraft is using only its barometer for positioning, so only altitude can be stabilized. A-mode (Attitude): GPS and Vision Positioning Syste m are not used for stabilization. The aircraft only uses its barometer. The aircraft can still automatically return to the home point if the control signal is lost and the Home Point was recorded successfully.

Front LED Aircraft Status Indicator© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. Phantom 3 Professional User Manual

Red, Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively Turning On and Self Diagnostic Testing

Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively Warming Up Green Flashes Slowly Safe to Fly (P-mode with GPS and Vision Positioning) X2 Green Flashes Twice Safe to Fly (P-mode with Vision Positioning but without GPS) Yellow Flashes Slowly Safe to Fly (A-mode but No GPS and Vision Positioning) Fast Yellow Flashing Remote Controller's Signal Lo st Slow Red Flashing Low Battery Warning Fast Red Flashing Critical Battery Warning Red Flashing Alternatively IMU Error Solid Red Critical Error Red and Yellow Flash Alternatively Compass Calibration Required
The Return-to-Home (RTH) function brings the aircraft back to the last recorded Home Point. There are three types of RTH procedures: Smart RTH, Low Batte ry RTH, and Failsafe RTH. This section describes these three scenarios in detail.

GPS Description
Home Point If a strong GPS signal was acquired before takeoff, the Home Point is the location from which the aircraft was launche d. The GPS signal strength is indicated by the GPS icon ( ). The aircraft status

initiate Smart RTH. The aircraft will then automati cally return to the last recorded Home Point. You m ay use the remote controller’s control sticks to control t he aircraft’s position to avoid a collision during the Smart RTH process. Press and hold the Smart RTH button on ce to start the process, and press the Smart RTH button again to terminate the procedure and regain full control of the aircraft.©2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. Phantom 3 Professional User Manual

Low battery level warning The battery

power is low. Please land the aircraft. Aircraft status

indicator blinks RED slowly. Tap “Go-home” to have the

aircraft return to the Home point and land automatically, or “Cancel” to resume normal flight. If no action is taken, the aircraft will automatically go home and land after 10 seconds. Remote controller will sound an alarm. Fly the aircraft back and land it as soon as possible, then stop the motors and replace the battery.
Critical Low battery level warning The aircraft

must land immediately. Aircraft status

indicator blinks RED quickly. The DJI GO app display will

start to descend. The remote controller will sound an alarm. Allow the aircraft to descend and land automatically. Estimated remaining Estimated

based on current battery level. N/A N/A N/A The low battery level failsafe is triggered when th e DJI Intelligent Flight Battery is depleted to a p oint that may affect the safe return of the aircraft. Users a re advised to return home or land the aircraft imme diately when prompted. The DJI GO app will display a notice when a low battery warning is triggered. The aircraft will automatically return to the Home Poin t if no action is taken after a ten-second countdow n. The user can cancel the RTH procedure by pressing the R TH button on the remote controller. The thresholds for these warnings are automatically determined bas ed on the aircraft’s current altitude and distance from the Home Point. The aircraft will land automatically if the current battery level can only support the aircraft long e nough to descend from its current altitude. The user can still use the remote controller to alter the aircra ft’s orientation during the landing process. 

### The Battery Level Indicator is displayed in the DJI GO app, and is described below:

Critical Low battery level warning(Red) level(Green)© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. Phantom 3 Professional User Manual

If the Home Point was successfully recorded and thecompass is functioning normally, Failsafe RTH will be automatically activated if the remote controller signal is lost for more than three seconds. The Re turnto-Home process may be interrupted and the operatormay regain control of the aircraft if the remote controller signal connection is re-established. When Critical battery level warning is triggered a nd the aircraft begins to land automatically, you may push the throttle upward to make the aircraft hover at its current altitude, giving you an opportunity to navigate to a more appropriate landi ng location. The colored zones and markers on the battery level indicator bar reflect the estimated and status.

Height over HP<=20m 5

Fast Blinking Yellow 1 Record Home Point

Blinking Green 3 Remote Controller Signal Lost

Fast Blinking Yellow 2

Blinking Green 6 Landing (after hovering for 5 secs)

Fast Blinking Yellow 4

Fast Blinking Yellow Height over HP>20m Elevate to 20m 20m >3S × ×

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Aircraft cannot return to the Home Point when GPS s ignal is weak ( [ ] displays grey) or unavailable. meters (65 feet) radius of the Home Point. Aircraft will stop ascending and immediately return to the Home Point if you move the throttle stick if th e aircraft reaches 20 meters (65 feet) altitudes or beyond during Failsafe. The aircraft cannot avoid obstruction during the F ailsafe RTH, therefore, it is important to set an select “MODE > Advanced Settings > Failsafe mode” t o set the Failsafe altitude. User cannot control the aircraft while the aircraft is ascending to its failsafe altitude. However, user can press RTH button once to exit ascending an d regain control.

The aircraft cannot avoid obstruction during the Fa ilsafe RTH, therefore, it the DJI GO app and enter “Camera” and select “MODE > Advanced Settings > Failsafe mode” to set the Failsafe altit ude.©2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. Phantom 3 Professional User Manual

The DJI Vision Positioning System uses ultrasound and imag e data to help the aircraft maintain its current position. With the help of Vision Positioning, your Pha ntom 3 Professional can hover in place more precisely

[1] [2] regain the control of the remote controller. Aircraft automatically descends and lands if RTH istriggered when the will stop ascending and immediately return to the H ome Point if you move the throttle stick if the aircraft reaches 20 meter s (65 feet) altitudes or beyond during Failsafe. Aircraft cannot return to the Home Point when GPS s ignal is weak ( [ ] displays grey) or unavailable. if you move the throttle stick after the aircraft r ises above 65 feet (20m) but below the pre-set Failsafe RTH altitude, the aircraft will stop ascending and immediately return to the Home Point.

Vision Positioning is activated automatically when the Phantom 3 Professional is turned on. No further action is required. Vision Positioning is t ypically used in indoor environments, where GPS is unavailable. Using the sensors that are built in to the Vision Positioning system, the Phantom 3 Professional can hover precisely even without GPS.© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. Phantom 3 Professional User Manual

The performance of your Vision Positioning System i s affected by the surface over which it is above sound-absorbing materials. In addition, the c amera may not function correctly in suboptimal environments. The aircraft will switch f rom P-mode to A-mode automatically if neither GPS nor Vision Positioning System are available. Op erate the aircraft with great caution in the following situations: Flying over monochrome surfaces (e.g. pure black, p ure white, pure red, pure green). Flying at high speeds(over 8 m/s at 2 meters or ove r 4 m/s at 1 meter). Flying over water or transparent surfaces. Flying over moving surfaces or objects. Flying in an area where the lighting changes freque ntly or drastically. Flying over extremely dark (lux < 10) or bright (lu x > 100,000) surfaces. Flying over surfaces that can absorb sound waves (e .g. thick carpet). Flying over surfaces without clear patterns or text ure. Flying over surfaces with identical repeating patte rns or textures (e.g. tiles with the same design). Keep the sensors clean at all times. Dirt or otherdebris may adversely affect the effectiveness of the sensors. Vision Positioning is only effective when the airc raft is at altitudes of 0.3 to 3 meters. The Vision Positioning System may not be able to r ecognize pattern on the ground in low light conditions (less than 100 lux). Do not use other ultrasonic devices with frequency of 40 KHz when Vision Positioning system is in operation. Vision Positioning System may not be able to stabi lize the aircraft when flying close to the ground (below 0.5 meters) at fast speeds.. Keep the animals away from the aircraft when Vision Positioning system is activated. The sonar sensor emits high frequency sounds that are only au dible to some animals. work properly on surfaces without clear pattern var iations. indicates the Vision Positioning system is ready. G ently push the throttle up to lift off and the aircraft will hover in place.

Flight data is automatically recorded to the intern al storage of the aircraft. This includes flight telemetry, aircraft status information, and other p arameters. To access these data, connect the aircraft to the PC through the Micro-USB port and l aunch the DJI GO app.©2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. Phantom 3 Professional User Manual
Use only DJI approved propellers with your Phantom 3 Professional. The grey and black nuts on the propeller indicate where they should be attache d and in which direction whey should spin. To attach the propellers properly, match the nut color with the motor axis color

model. or broken propellers. Stand clear of the motors and DO NOT touch the prop ellers when they are spinning.
Hold the motor in place with one hand, then spin th e propeller in the indicated unlock direction.
or broken propellers. To avoid injury, STAND CLEAR of and DO NOT touch propellers or motors when they are spinning. 1. Be sure to remove the warning stickers from the motors before attaching the propellers. Figure Attach On Motors with a grey axes Motors with a black axes Legends Lock : Turn the propellers in the indicated direc tion to mount and tighten.

Unlock : Turn the propellers in the indicated dir ection to loosen and remove.© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. Phantom 3 Professional User Manual

2. Battery Life Display: the LEDs display the curre nt battery power cycle. 3. Auto-Discharging Function: To prevent swelling, the battery automatically discharges to below 65% o f total power when it is idle for more than ten days. It takes around two days to discharge the battery to 65%. It is normal to feel moderate heat being emitt ed from the battery during the discharge process. Discharge thresholds can be set in the DJI GO app. 4. Balanced Charging: Automatically balances the vo ltage of each battery cell when charging. 5. Overcharge Protection: Charging automatically stops when the battery is fully charged. 6. Temperature Detection: The battery will only cha rge when the temperature is between 0°C (32°F) and 40°C (104°F). 7. Over Current Protection: The battery stops charg ing when high amperage (more than 8 A) is detected. 8. Over Discharge Protection: To prevent over-disch arge damage, discharging automatically stops when the battery voltage reaches 12 V. 9. Short Circuit Protection: Automatically cuts the power supply when a short circuit is detected. 10. Battery Cell Damage Protection: The DJI GO app displays a warning message when a damaged battery cell is detected. 11. Battery Error History: Browse the battery error history in the DJI GO app. 12. Sleep Mode: To save power, the battery enters s leep mode after 20 minutes of inactivity. 13. Communication: Information pertaining to the battery’s voltage, capacity, current, etc. is transmi tted to the aircraft’s main controller. Refer to before use. Users take full responsibility for all operati ons and usage. The DJI Intelligent Flight Battery has a capacity o f 4480 mAh, a voltage of 15.2 V, and a smart charge/ discharge functionality. It should only be charged using an appropriate charger that has been approved by DJI.

Charger©2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. Phantom 3 Professional User Manual Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to turn on. The Power LED will turn red and the Battery Level Indic ators will display the current battery level. Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to turn off. The of a recording during the event recording wasn’t stopped.

2. It is not recommended that the battery be used i n extremely low temperature (< -10°C) environments. Battery voltage should reach the appropriate level when operating environment with temperatures between -10°C and 5°C. environments. 5. To ensure optimal performance of the battery, ke ep the battery temperature above 20°C. 6. The charger will stop charging the battery if th e battery cell’s temperature is not within the oper ating range (0°C ~ 40°C ). In cold environments, insert the battery into the b attery compartment and allow the aircraft for approximately 1-2 minutes to warm up before taking off.
The Battery Level Indicators display how much power remains. When the battery is turned off, press the Power Button once. The Battery Level Indicatorswill light up to display the current battery level . See below for details. 87.5%~100% 75%~87.5% 62.5%~75% 50%~62.5% 37.5%~50% 25%~37.5% 12.5%~25% 0%~12.5% =0% The Battery Level Indicators will also show the cur rent battery level during charging and : LED is on. : LED is off.© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. Phantom 3 Professional User Manual

Charger

Intelligent Flight Battery Power Outlet 1. Connect the Battery Charger to a power source (1 00-240 V 50/60 Hz). 2. Open the Protection Cap and connect the Intellig ent Flight Battery to the Battery Charger. If the b attery level is above 95%, turn on the battery before char ging. 3. The Battery Level Indicator will display the cur rent battery level as it is charging. 4. The Intelligent Flight Battery is fully charged when the Battery Level Indicators are all off. before storing it for an extended period. We do not recommend charging the Intelligent Flig ht Battery and remote controller with the standard charger at the same time, otherwise the ch arger may overheat. Always turn off the battery before inserting it or removing it from the Phantom 3 Professional. Never insert or remove a battery when it is turned on. 90%~100% 80%~90% 70%~80% 60%~70% 50%~60% 40%~50% 30%~40% 20%~30% below 20% When battery life reaches 0%, it can no longer be u sed. For more information about the battery, launch the DJI GO app and check the information that is listed under the battery tab. Battery life refers to how many more times the batt ery can be discharged and recharged before it must be replaced. When the battery is turned off, press and hold the Power Button for 5 seconds to check th e battery life. The Battery Level Indicators will lig ht up and/or blink for two seconds, as shown below:©2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. Phantom 3 Professional User Manual

0%~25% 25%~50% 50%~75% 75%~100% Fully Charged
The table below shows battery protection mechanismsand corresponding LED patterns.

LED2 blinks twice per second Over current detected LED2 blinks three times per second Short circuit det ected LED3 blinks twice per second Over charge detected LED3 blinks three times per second Over-voltage char ger detected LED4 blinks twice per second Charging temperature istoo low LED4 blinks three times per second Charging temperat ure is too high After these issues are resolved, press the Power Bu tton to turn off the Battery Level Indicator. Unplu g the Intelligent Flight Battery from the charger and plu g it back in to resume charging. Note that you do n ot need to unplug and plug in the charger in the event of a room temperature error; the charger will resu me charging when the temperature is within the allowab le range. DJI does not take any responsibility for damage cau sed by third-party chargers. Place the Intelligent Flight Battery into the Phan tom 3 Professional’s Battery Compartment and turn it on. Leave it on until there is less tha n 8% of power left, or until the battery can no longer be turned on. Launch the DJI GO app to check battery levels. Fly the Phantom 3 Professional outdoors until ther e is less than 8% of power left, or until the battery can no longer be turned on.© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

### This section describes the features of the remote controller and includes instructions for controlling the aircraft and the camera.©2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. The Phantom 3 Professional remote controller is a m ulti-function wireless communication device that integrates the video downlink system and aircraft r emote control system. The video downlink and aircraft remote control system operate at 2.4 GHz. The remot e controller features a number of camera control functions, such as taking and previewing photos and videos, as well as controlling gimbal motion. The remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeab le battery. The battery level is displayed via LED indicators on the front panel of the remote control ler. The remote controller is compliant with both CE an d FCC regulations. Control can be set to Mode 1 or Mode 2, or to a cus tom mode. The right stick serves as the throttle. The left stick serves as the throttle. To prevent transmission interference, do not operat e more than three aircrafts in the same area.

The Phantom 3 Professional remote controller is pow ered by a 2S rechargeable battery that has a capacity of 6000 mAh. The battery level is indicate d via the Battery Level LEDs on the front panel. Fo llow the steps below to turn on your remote controller: 1. When the remote controller is turned off, press the Power Button once. The Battery Level LEDs will display the current battery level. 2. Press and hold the Power Button to turn on the remote controller. 3. The remote controller will beep when it is turne d on. The Status LED will rapidly blink green, indi cating that the remote controller is linking to the aircra ft. The Status LEDs will glow solid green when link ing is complete. 4. Repeat Step 2 to turn off the remote controller.

details.© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. Phantom 3 Professional User Manual

Charger Power Outlet
Power Button Shoot videos/pictures, view recorded images, and ad just camera settings via the Shutter Button, Camera Settings Dial, Playback Button, and Video Recording Button on the remote controller.

Turn the dial to adjust camera settings such as ISO , shutter speed, and aperture without letting go of the remote controller. Move the dial to left or rig ht to scroll through pictures and videos in playbac k mode. Press down on the dial to toggle between thes e settings. Press to view images and videos that have already b een captured. Press to take a photo. If burst mode is activated, multiple photos will be taken with a single press. Press once to start recording video, then press aga in to stop recording. Use this dial to control the tilt of the gimbal. This section explains how to control the orientatio n of the aircraft through the remote controller. Th e Remote Control is set to Mode 2 by default. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]