# INSPIRE 1

V2.0

2015.11 

# User Manual

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# Using this manual Legends
Warning Important Hints and Tips Reference


## Before Flight The following tutorials and manuals have been produced to ensure you to make full use of your Inspire 1.

1. Disclaimer 2. In the Box 3. Quick Start Guide 4. Safety Guidelines 5. User Manual 6. Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines Watching all the tutorial videos and reading the Disclaimer before fight is recommended. Afterwards, prepare for your frst fight by using the Quick Start Guide. Refer to this manual for more comprehensive information.


## Watch the video tutorials Please watch the tutorial video below to learn how to use Inspire 1 correctly and safely: www.dji.com/product/inspire-1/video



## Download the DJI GO app Download and install the DJI GO app before use. Scan the QR code or visit “http://m.dji.net/djigo” to download the app.

For the best experience, use mobile device with Android V 4.1.2 or above. Requires iOS 8.0 or later.© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

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# Contents

Using this manual 2 Legends 2 Before Flight 2 Watch the video tutorials 2 Download the DJI GO app 2 

### Product Profle 5 Introduction 6 Feature Highlights 6 Assemble the Aircraft 6 Aircraft Diagram 9 Remote Controller Diagram 9 

### Aircraft 11 Flight Controller 12 Flight Mode 12 Flight Status Indicator 12 Return to Home (RTH) 13 Dynamic Home Point 16 Vision Positioning System 17 Flight Recorder 18 Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 19 DJI Intelligent Flight Battery 19 

### Remote Controllers 24 Remote Controller Profle 25 Remote Controller Operations 25 Dual Remote Controllers Mode 30 Remote Controller Status LED 32 Linking the Remote Controller 33 Remote Controller Compliance Version 34 

### Gimbal and Camera 35 Camera Profle 36 Gimbal 37

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### DJI GO App 40 Camera 41 Library 44 Explore 44 Me 44 

### Flight 45 Flight Environment Requirements 46 Flight Limits and Flight Restriction Area 46 Prefight Checklist 50 Calibrating the Compass 50 Auto Take-off and Auto Landing 51 Flight Test 52 Starting/Stopping the Motors 52 

### FAQ 54 

### Appendix 57 Specifcations 58 Intelligent Flight 61 After-Sales Information 61 How to Update Firmware 62 FCC Compliance 63© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

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# Product Profle

This chapter describes the features of Inspire 1, instructs you to assemble the aircraft and explains the components on the aircraft and remote controllers.

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# Product Profle

Introduction The Inspire 1 is brand new quadcopter capable of capturing 4K video and transmitting an HD video signal (up to 2km) to multiple devices straight out of the box. Equipped with retractable landing gear, it can capture an unobstructed 360 degree view from its camera. The built-in camera has an integrated gimbal to maximize stability and weight efficiency while minimizing space. When no GPS signal is available, Vision Positioning technology provides hovering prec ision.



## Feature Highlights
Camera and Gimbal: Up to 4K video recording and 12 megapixel photo capture. Reserved mounting space for ND filters for better exposure control. New quick-release mount allows you to remove the camera with ease.

HD Video Downlink: Low latency, HD downlink powered by an enhanced version of the DJI Lightbridge system. It also provides dual controllers mode.
Landing gear: Retractable landing gear that enables an unobstructed panoramic view from the camera. DJI Intelligent Flight Battery: 4500 mAh DJI Intelligent Flight Battery employs new battery cells and a battery management system. Flight Controller: The next generation fight controller system provides a more reliable fight experience. A new fight recorder stores the fight data from each fight, and Vision Positioning enhances hovering precision when no GPS is available.



## Assemble the Aircraft Unlocking Travel Mode The aircraft is in Travel Mode during delivery. Follow these steps to change it to Landing Mode before your frst fight: 1. Insert the Intelligent Flight Battery into the battery compartment. 2. Power on the Remote Controller and the Intelligent Flight Battery. 3. Toggle the Transformation Switch up and down at least four times. 4. Power off the aircraft.

Travel Mode Toggle×4 Landing Mode© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

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Battery must be fully charged before using it for the frst time. Refer to "Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery" (P21) for more information . If you have purchased the dual remote controller version, you must use the Master remote controller to deactivate Travel Mode. Refer to "Setting Up Dual Remote Controllers Mode" (P30) section for more information about Master remote controller. Be sure to remove the gimbal from the aircraft before switch from Landing Mode to Travel Mode. Place the aircraft on the smooth and refective surface (e.g. table or tile) before switching between the travel modes to the landing mode. Do not place the aircraft on the rough and sound-absorbing surface (e.g. carpet) before switching between the travel modes and landing mode.


### Installing Gimbal and Camera

Be sure to remove the gimbal before transforming the aircraft to Travel Mode. Always power off the aircraft before mounting or removing the gimbal. 

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Rotate the Gimbal Lock to the unlocked position. Align the white lines and insert the gimbal. Rotate the Gimbal Lock to the locked position.

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### Preparing Remote Controller Tilt the Mobile Device Holder to the desired position then adjust the antenna as shown. 1. Press the button on the side of the Mobile Device Holder to release the clamp, adjust it to ft then attach your mobile device. 2. Connect your mobile device to the remote controller with a USB cable. 3. Plug one end of the cable into your mobile device, and the other end into the USB port on the back of the remote controller. 

### Attaching 1345T Quick-Release Propellers Following the steps below to attach the 1345T Quick-Release propellers.

1. Pair the propellers and motors with arrows of the same color (red or white).



# 3 1 2 Propeller Lock

Rotate the propeller lock until the arrows are aligned and you hear a click. Attach the propeller onto the motor. Once again, rotate the propeller lock until you hear a click.© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

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## Aircraft Diagram

[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

[7] [8] [9] [10 ] [11 ]

[12 ] [13 ] GPS Propeller (P19)
Motor Front LED (P12) Landing gear Gimbal and Camera (P35)

Intelligent Flight Battery (P18) Aircraft Micro-USB Port Rear LED (P12) Camera Micro-USB Port Camera Micro-SD Card Slot (P36)

Vision Positioning Sensors (P17) Aircraft Status Indicator (P13)



## Remote Controller Diagram

[1] Antennas (P30) Relays aircraft control and video signal. [2] Mobile Device Holder Mounting place for your mobile device. [3] Control Stick Controls aircraft orientation. [4] Return Home (RTH) Button (P13) Press and hold the button to initiate Return to Home (RTH). [5] Transformation Switch (P28) Toggle the switch up or down to raise or lower the landing gear. [1]
[2]

[4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [3] [12] [13] [7] [8]

[11] [9] [10] [1]

[2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

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[6] Battery Level LEDs Displays the current battery level. [7] Status LED Displays the power status.

[11]

[12] [16] [17] [18] [19]

[10]

[13] [14] [15] [8] Power Button Used to power on or power off the remote controller. [9] RTH LED Circular LED around the RTH button displays RTH status.

[10] Camera Settings Dial Turn the dial to adjust camera settings. Only functions when the remote controller is connected to a mobile device running the DJI GO app. [11] Playback Button Playback the captured images or videos. [12] Shutter Button Press to take a photo. If in burst mode, the set number of photos will be taken with one press. [13] Flight Mode Switch Used to switch between P, A and F mode. [14] Video Recording Button Press to start recording video. Press again to stop recording. [15] Gimbal Dial Use this dial to control the tilt of the gimbal. [16] Mini-HDMI Port Connect an HD compatible monitor to this port to get a live HD video preview of what the
camera sees. [17] Micro-USB Port For connecting the remote controller to your computer. [18] CAN Bus Port Reserved for future use. [19] USB Port Connect to mobile device to access all of the DJI GO app controls and features.

[20]

[21]

[22] [23] [20] GPS Module Used to pinpoint the location of the remote controller. [21] Back Left Button Customizable button in DJI GO app. [22] Power Port Connect to a power source to charge the remote controller’s internal battery. [23] Back Right Button Customizable button in DJI GO app.© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

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# Aircraft

This chapter describes the features of the Flight Controller, Vision Positioning System and the Intelligent Flight Battery.

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## Flight Status Indicator The INSPIRE 1 comes with the Front LED, Rear LED and Aircraft Status Indicator. The positions of these LEDs are shown in the fgure below:

The Front and Rear LED show the orientation of the aircraft. The Front LED displays solid red and the Rear LED displays solid green. Aircraft Status Indicator shows the system status of the fight controller. Refer to the table below for more information about the Aircraft Status Indicator: 

# Aircraft

Flight Controller The Inspire 1’s fight controller is based on DJI fight controller with several enhancements such as new fight mode and new safe mode. Three safe modes are available: Failsafe, Return Home and Dynamic Home Point. These features ensure the safe return of your aircraft if the control signal is lost. A fight recorder stores crucial fight data for each fight. 

## Flight Mode Three fight modes are available. The details of each fight mode are found in the section below: P mode (Positioning) : P mode works best when GPS signal is strong. There are three different states of P mode, which will be automatically selected by the Inspire 1 dep ending on GPS signal strength and Vision Positioning sensors: P-GPS: GPS and Vision Positioning both are available, and the a ircraft is using GPS for positioning. P-OPTI: Vision Positioning is available but the GPS signal is not. Aircraft is using only Vision Positioning for hovering P-ATTI: Neither GPS or Vision Positioning available, aircraft is using only its barometer for positioning, so only altitude is controlled. A mode (Attitude): The GPS and Vision Positioning System is not used for holding position. The aircraft only uses its barometer to maintain altitude. If it is still receiving a GPS signal, the aircraft can automatically return home if the Remote Controller signal is lost and if the Home Point has been recorded successfully. F mode (Function): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is activated in this mode. For more information about IOC, refer to the IOC in Appendix. Use the Flight Controller mode switch to change the fight mode of the aircraft, refer to the “Flight Mode Switch” on P27 for more information.

Front LED Rear LED Aircraft Status Indicator© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

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### Aircraft Status Indicator Description

Normal Red, Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively Power on and self-check Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively Aircraft 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) Warning Fast Yellow Flashing Remote Controller Signal Lost

Slow Red Flashing Low Battery Warning Fast Red Flashing Critical Low Battery Warning

Red Flashing Alternatively IMU Error

— Solid Red Critical Error Red and Yellow Flash Alternatively Compass Calibration Required


## Return to Home (RTH) The Return to Home (RTH) brings the aircraft back to the last recorded Home Point. There are three cases that will trigger RTH procedure; they are Smart RTH, Low Batter y RTH and Failsafe RTH.

GPS Description

Home Point The Home Point is the location at which your aircraft takes off when the GPS signal is strong. You can view the GPS signal strength through the GPS icon ( ). If you are using the Dynamic Home Point setting, the Home Point will be updated to your current position as you move around and when the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks green.



### Smart RTH Using the RTH button on the remote controller (refer to “RTH button” on P28 for more information) or the RTH button in the DJI GO app when GPS is available to enables smart RTH. The aircraft return to the latest recorded Home Point, you may control the aircraft's orientation to avoid collision during the Smart RTH. Press the Smart RTH button once to start the process, press the Smart RTH button again to exit Smart RTH and regain the control.

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Battery Level

Warning Remark Aircraft Status Indicator DJI GO app Flight Instructions

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 fight. 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 screen will fash red and aircraft starts to descend. Remote controller will sound an alarm. The aircraft will begin to descend and land automatically.

Estimated remaining fight time Estimated remaining fight based on current battery level. N/A N/A N/A 

### Low Battery RTH The low battery level failsafe is triggered when the DJI Intelligent Flight Battery is depleted to a point that may affect the safe return of the aircraft. Users are advised to return home or land the aircraft immediately when these warnings are shown. DJI GO app will advise user to return the aircraft to the Home Point when low battery warning is triggered. Aircraft will automatically return to the Home Point if no action is taken after 10 seconds countdown. User can cancel the RTH by pressing once on the RTH button. The thresholds for these warnings are automatically determined based on the current aircraft altitude and its distance from the Home Point. Aircraft will land automatically if the current battery level can only support the aircraft to land to the ground from the current altitude. User can use the remote controller to control the aircraft’s orientation during the landing process.
The Battery Level Indicator is displayed in the DJI GO app, and is described below

Battery level indicator Critical Low battery level warning(Red)
Low battery level warning Suffcient battery level(Green)

Remaining fight time

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1 Record Home Point (HP)

Blinking Green

Aircraft cannot return to the Home Point when GPS signal is weak ( [ ] displays grey) or

unavailable. Aircraft automatically descends and lands if RTH is triggered when the aircraft fies within a 20 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 the aircraft reaches 20 meters (65 feet) altitudes or beyond during Failsafe. The aircraft cannot avoid obstruction during the Failsafe RTH, therefore, it is important to set an suitable Failsafe altitude before each fight. Launch the DJI GO app and enter “Camera” and select “MODE > Advanced Settings > Failsafe mode” to 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 and regain control.



### Failsafe Safety Notices

ዛ ዛ H The aircraft cannot avoid obstruction during the Failsafe RTH, therefore, it is important to set an suitable Failsafe altitude before each fight. Launch the DJI GO app and enter “Camera” and select “MODE > Advanced Settings > Failsafe mode” to set the Failsafe altitude. When the critical battery level warning activates and the aircraft is descending to land automatically, you may push the throttle upward to hover the aircraft and navigate it to a more appropriate location for landing. Color zones and markers on the battery level indicator refect estimated remaining fight time and are adjusted automatically, according to the aircraft’s cur rent status.



### Failsafe RTH Failsafe RTH is activated automatically if remote controller signal (including video relay signal) is lost for more than 3 seconds provided that Home Point has been successfully recorded and compass is working normally. Return home process may be interrupted and the operator can regain control over the aircraft if a remote controller signal is resumed.


### Failsafe Illustration

5 Go Home(20m can be set)

Fast Blinking Yellow 3 Remote Controller Signal Lost

Fast Blinking Yellow 2 Confrm Home Point

Blinking Green 6 Landing after Hovering 15secs

Fast Blinking Yellow 4 Signal Lost Lasts 3secs.

Fast Blinking Yellow Height over HP>20m
Elevate to 20m
Height over HP<=20m 20m