Maintenance Manual

INSPIRE 1

I. Checking the Battery

1. Check the battery for damage and deformities. If

there are any signs of damage to the battery, stop

using it and discharge the battery to 10% or below

for disposal. Do not disassemble the battery for any

reason.

2. Check the battery pins and rub them clean with an

eraser if any residue is observed. This will help to

ensure a more reliable connection.

3. Check the metal battery power connectors for

damage. If the connectors appear burnt, try to clear

them. This can be done by inserting a piece of

sandpaper (1mm thick) into the connectors to polish

the metal.

4. Check the contact pins in the battery compartment to

ensure that the pins are clear. They should be able

to establish easy contact with the battery connectors

and should not be bent.

5. Check the electrodes on the battery. If they appear

burnt, polish them with sandpaper. If there is serious

erosion, send the battery in for repairs.

6. Check the plastic components of the battery bracket

to see it is in good condition and that all screws are

secure. This prevents the battery from becoming

loose during ,ight.

7. Check the power cables between the arms and the

center plate, if the cables are worn, contact DJI to

arrange repairs.

8. For long term storage, please refer to the “Intelligent

Flight Battery Safety Guidelines” and check the

battery once a month to prevent the battery cell from

being damaged.

9. Run the DJI Pilot App to con9rm that all battery cells

are at similar voltage levels and stay at the same level

when the battery is fully charged. If all cells maintain

voltage levels above 3.7V but any cell is 0.2V higher

or lower than the others, contact DJI for analysis. You

can also check the battery cell warning history. If any

warning are reported, contact DJI.

II. Checking the Transformation System

1. Check the servomotor cables for wear. Also con9rm

that the connection points are still in good condition.

2. Check the lead screws and contact DJI Support

to arrange repairs if any bending or damage is

discovered. Clean the lead screws with WD-40 spray

if they show signs of rust.

3. Listen to the servomotors during the transformation,

if there is abnormal noise, it may indicate that the

servomotors worn.

4. After the landing gear rises, check the lead screws

and bearings. If any dirt or dust is found, clean and

grease the bearings.

5. Check the lead screws. If there is any scratches,

dents, or plastic particles underneath them, contact

DJI Support to arrange repairs.

III. Checking the Aircraft

1. Confirm that all the screws are still adequately

tightened.

2. Check the aircraft for breaks or damage. If there is

any reason to believe that detectable damage might

affect ,ight safety, consult with DJI Support.

3. Check the carbon tubes of the arms for damage.

4. Check the dampers on the landing gears. If they are

loose, secure them with 502 glue.

5. Ensure that there are no obstacles on or around the

GPS module or around the antennas on the landing

gear. Remove any obstacles (such as tapes with

conductive material) that might affect or block the

signal.

6. Check that the right and left landing gear rest at the

same tilt angle.

To ensure that your aircraft continues to offer optimal performance and to ensure flight safety,

it is recommended that comprehensive maintenance be performed after every 200 flights or 50

Áight hours. This manual is intend to help users maintain their aircraft and maximize its continued

reliability.

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IV. Checking the Motors

1. Check the rotors to confirm that they have not

become loose.

2. Detach the propellers and start the motors. Listen

carefully. If there is any abnormal noise, please

replace the motors. This may be a sign that the

bearings have been worn out.

3. Detach the propellers and start the motors. Carefully

examine the edge of the rotor and con9rm that the

shaft is perfectly centered on the motor. Check

for any abnormal or excessive vibration. If any

problems are detected, contact DJI Support to order

replacement motors.

4. Check for deformities by confirming that the gap

between the motor and motor base is even. If not

contact DJI Support to order replacement motors.

5. Ensure that the screws used to secure the motor

base are tight and the plastic components around

the motors are in good condition. If not please

tighten the screws and contact DJI to repair any

broken plastic components.

V. Checking the Propellers

1. Check the propellers. If there is any bending,

breakage or cracking on a propeller, do not use it.

2. Attach the propeller to the motor, turn on the aircraft,

and place it on the ground. Stand 1 meter away from

the aircraft and observe the rotating propellers. If you

can see two distinct propeller outline layers, when

looking at a spinning propeller from the side, this

propeller is damaged and should not be used.

VI. Checking the IMU

1. Open DJI Pilot app to check the condition of the IMU

and perform an advanced IMU calibration. Please

place the aircraft in a cool environment and on a

,at, stable surface (if the landing gear is damaged,

support the aircraft with four objects of equal

height). Do not touch the craft during the calibration.

2. Turn on the aircraft and listen for any abnormal noise

or vibration from the fan located on the front of the

aircraft. If any irregularity is detected, replace the

fan.

VII. Checking the Control and Video Transmission System

1. Check the 4 antennas on the landing gear to ensure

that they are secure. Also check for any bending or

damage.

2. Check the antennas of the remote controller for

damage

3. Check the neck strap for damage or wear, replace

if necessary.

VIII. Checking the Gimbal and Camera

1. The quick-mount connector for the camera is a

particularly vulnerable component. If the gimbal

fails to initialize when turned on, fails to work after

initialization, or fails to transmit video to the app

(while OSD data is displayed), the quick-mount

connector may be worn. In this case, replace the

rubber mat, circuit board, and/or connector on the

gimbal quick-mount.

2. Check the metal contacts on the quick mount

connector board, if any contact is bent, replace

the quick-mount connector.

3. Check the contact pins on the quick-mount

connector board, if there is any dirt, rub it clean

with an eraser. If any contact pins are worn out it

should be replaced.

4. Con9rm that the gimbal is able to properly stabilize

itself. If its stabilizing performance deteriorates,

contact DJI to arrange repairs.

5. Listen for any abnormal noise from the fan when

the gimbal is turned on. This may indicate unusual

vibration and the fan should be replaced.

IX. Checking the Vision Positioning System

1. Check the lens of the camera. If any dirt or residue

is detected, gently clean the lens.

2. Check for and remove objects that might block the

sensors.

3. Ensure that the Vision Positioning System is securely

installed on the aircraft.

4. Detach the propellers and turn on the aircraft. Hold

the aircraft 1-2 meters above a surface with rich

patterns, under good lighting conditions. Change

the Flight Mode switch to P Mode on the controller

and check the DJI Pilot app. If the app displays an

altitude value and indicates that P-OPTI mode is

active, the Vision Positioning System should function

normally.

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