PHA ITOM3 

( PROFESSIO,>JAL ) 

2015.07 
Using this manual 

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Read Before the First Flight 

Read the following documents before using the Phantom 3 ProfessiOnal: 

1. In the Box 

2. Phantom 3 Professional User Manual 

3. Phantom 3 Professional Quick Statt Guide 

4. Phantom 3 Professional I Advanced Safety Guidelines and Disclaimer 

5. Phantom 3 Professional I Advanced lntelbgent Fltghl Battery Ssfety Gwdaltnes 

We recommend that you watch all tutorial videos on the off•ctal DJI website and read the Disclaimer 

before you fly Prepare for your flfst flight by reviewing the Phantom 3 Prolessooal Quick Start Guide and 

refer to the User Manual for more detailed lllformaoon. 

Vtdeo Tutonals 

Please watch the turorial videos at the link be!CPN. which demonstrates hC1N to uS& Phantom 3 Professional 

safely 

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Download the DJI Ptlot app 

Download and install the DJI Pilot app before using the aircraft. Scan the OR code to the right 

to download the latest version. [!] ·. · i [!] ·...-· . . The Android version ol the DJI Pilot apo is compatible with Android 4.1.2 or later. 

The iOS version of the DJI Pilot app is compatible with lOS 8.0 or later. 
Contents 

Using this manual 

Legends 

Read Before the First Flight 

Video Tutorials 

Download the DJI Pilot app 

Product Profile 

Introduction 

Feature Highlights 

Preparing the Aircraft 

Aircraft Diagram 

Remote Controller Diagram 

Aircraft 

Flight Controller 

Flight Mode 

Flight Status Indicator 

Return-to-Home (RTH) 

Smart RTH 

low Battery RTH 

Failsafe RTH 

Vision Positioning System 

Flight Recorder 

Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery 

Remote Controller 

Remote Controller Profile 

Using the Remote Controller 

Remote Controller Status LED 

Unking the Remote Controller 

Remote Controller Compliance Version 

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Camera and Gimbal 

Camera Profile 31 

Gimbal 32 

OJI Pilot App 

Camera 35 

Director 38 

Store 38 

Discovery 38 

Flight 

Right Environment Requirements 40 

Flight Umits and No-Ry Zones 40 

Preflight Checklist 44 

Calibrating the Compass 44 

Auto Takeoff and Auto Landing 45 

Right Test 46 

Starting/Stopping the Molars 46 

Troubleshooting (FAQ) 

Appendix 

Specifications 54 

Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) 56 

FCC Compliance 57 
Product Profile 

This section introduces the Phantom 3 

Professional and lists the components of 

the aircraft and remote controller. 
Product Profile 

Introduction 

The Phantom 3 Professional represents the next generation of DJI quadcopters. It IS capable of capttJring 

4K video and transmitting an HD video signal out of the box. The bullt-111 camera has an mtegrated gimbal 

to maximize stability while minimizing both weight and size. Even when no GPS s1gnal is available. the 

Vision Positioning System allows the aircraft to hover accurately in place. 

Feature Highlights 

Camera and Gimbal: With the Phantom 3 Professional, you're shooting 4K video at up to 30 frames per 

second and capturing 12 megapixel photos that look crisper and cleaner than ever. An enhanced sensor 

gives you greater clanty, lower no1se. and better pictures than any prevk>us flying camera. 

HD VIdeo Downlink: The low-latency long range HD downlink is powered by an enhanced version of DJl 

Ughtbndge. 

DJI lntelfigent Right Battery: The 4480 mAh DJl Intelligent A1ght Battery features upgraded battery cells 

and an advanced rxmer management system. 

Fhght Controller: The next-generation flight controller has been updated to provrde a saJer, more reliable 

lltght experience. A newly implemented flight recorder stores critical data from each frrght and the Vision 

Posll10111ng System enhances hovenng preciSion when flying 1ndoors or 111 enwonments where GPS is 

unavailable. 
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Preparing the Aircraft 

Removing Gimbal Clamp 

Remove the gimbal clamp by sliding it to the right (when facing the nose of the aircraft), as shown below. 

Attaching the Propellers: 

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Mount the propellers with black dots on to motors with black axes and spin counter-clockwise to secure. 

Mount the propellers with sliver dots on to motors with sliver axes and spin clockwise to secure. Be sure 

all propellers are securely in place. 

& Place all propellers onto the correct motors and tighten by hand to lock them in position. 

Preparing the Remote Controller: 

The mobile device holder is designed for securing tablet or mobile device. Tilt the mobile device holder to 

the desired position, then adjust the antennas so they are facing outward. 

1. Press the button on the top right side of the mobile device holder to release the clamp, then adjust the 

clamp to m the size of your mobile device. 

2. Secure your mobile device in the clamp by pressing 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 or 

the remote controller. 

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Aircraft D1agram 

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[1) GPS 

[2) Propeller 

[3) Motor 

[4) Front LED Indicator 

[5) Landing gear 

[6) G1mbal and Camera 

[7] Camera Status Indicator 

[8) Aircralt Mrcro-USB Por1 

[9) Aircraft Status lndiCalor 

[ 10) Intelligent A1ght Battery 

[ 11) Vlsron Positiorung Sensors 

[12)AnteMas 

( 13) Camera Micro-SO Card Slot 

(14) Camera MiCro-USB Port 

[15) Unk Button 

(1 I Antennas 

Relays aircraft control and 

video signal. 

[2) Mobile Device Holder 

Securely mounts your mobile 

device to the remote controller 

[3) Control Stick 

Controls the onentalion and 

movement of the aircraft 

(4) Return Home (RTH) Button 

Press and hold the button to 

1nit1ate Retu'n to Hoole (RTH). 
(5] Battery Level LEOs 

Displays the batlery level of the remote 

controller. 

[6] Status LED 

D1splays the remote controller's system status. 

(7] Power Button 

Used to tum the remote controller on and off. 

(8] RTH LED 

Circular LED around the RTH button displays 

RTH status. 

(9] Camera Settings Dial 

Turn the dial to adjust camera settings. 

(Only functions when the remote controller IS 

connected to a mobile device runnlllQ the OJI 

Pilotapp. ) 

(10) Playback Button 

Ptaybacl< the captured images Of videos. 

{Only funct1011s when the remote controller is 

connected to a mobile device running the OJI 

Pilot app) 

(11) Shutter Button 

Press to take a photo. If burst mode is 

selected, the set number of photos w1ll be 

taken With one press. 

[12) Flight Mode Switch 

Switch between P·mode. A-mode. and 

F-mode. 

[ 13) Video Recording Button 

Press to start recording video. Press again to 

stop recording. 

[17) C1 Button 

Customizable through the OJI Pilot app 

[18) C2 Button 

Customizable through the OJI Pilot app 

[19) Power Port 

Connect to the DJI Phantom 3 Charger to 

charge the battery of the remote controller. 

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(14) Gimbal Dial 

Use this dial to control the tilt of the g1mbal. 

[15) Mlrcro-USB Port 

Connect to a SO card reader to upgrade the 

firmware. 

[16) USB Port 

Connect to mobile device or to a USB port fOf 

firmware upgrade. 

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Aircraft 

This section introduces the features of 

the Flight Controller. Vision Positioning 

System. and the Intelligent Flight Battery 
Aircraft 

Flight Controller 

The Phantom 3 Professional's flight controller features several important upgrades. including a new flight 

mode. Safety modes include Failsafe and Return-to-Home. These features ensure the safe return of your 

aircraft if the control signal is lost. The flight controller can also save critical flight data from each flight 

to the on-board storage device. The new flight controller also provides increased stability and a new air 

braking feature. 

Flight Mode 

Three flight modes are available. The details of each flight mode are found 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 Phantom 3 Professional depending on signal 

strength of GPS and Vision Positioning sensors : 

P-GPS: GPS and Vision Positioning both are available. The aircraft is using GPS for positioning. 

P-OPTI: Vision Positioning is available but the GPS signal strength is not sufficient. The aircraft is 

using only the Vision Positioning System for positioning. 

P-A Til: Neither GPS nor Vision Positioning is available. The a~rcraft is using only its barometer for 

positioning, so onty altitude can be stabilized. 

A-mode (Attitude); GPS and Vision Positioning System 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. 

F-mode (Function); Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is activated in this mode. For more information 

about IOC. refer to the IOC section in the Appendix. 

;i(J: Use the Right Controller mode switch to change the flight mode ol the aircraft. refer to the "Flight 

Mode Switch" on Page 26 for more information. 

Flight Status Indicator 

The Phantom 3 Professional has Front LEOs and Aircraft Status Indicators. The positions of these LEOs 

are shown in the figure below: 

""era~ Statu·. lnd•cal '' 

The Front LEOs show the orientation of the aircraft. The Front LEOs glow solid red when the aircraft is 

turned on to indicate the front (or nose) ol the aircraft. The Aircraft Status Indicators communicate the 

system status of the flight controller. Refer to the table below for more informatioo about the Aircraft Status 

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A1rc•aft Status Indicator OescnptJOn 

Normal 

f\ u '? ······Red, Green and Yellow Flash 

Alternatively 

Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively 

•t3 • • • • • • Green Flashes Slowly 

{, X2 .. ··Green Fl'lshes Tw1ce 

) ······Yellow Flashe:; Slowly 

Wam1ng 

v ······Fast Yellow Flashing 

Slow Red Flashing 

R •· .. ··Fast Red Flashing 

R ····Red Flash1og "\lte1natJvely 

r; - SolidRed 

A 'f Red and Yell;,w Flash AfternatM!Iy -----

Return-to-Home (RTH) 

Turning On and Self Diagnostic Testing 

Warm1ngUp 

Safe to Fly (P-mode with GPS and Vision 

Positioning) 

SAfe to Fl t (P·mode with V1Slon PositiOning but 

'Mthout GPS) 

Safe to Fly (A-mode but No GPS and Vision 

Positioning) 

Remote Controllers Signal Lost 

Low Banerv Wamtng 

Criucal Banery Warning 

IMU Elror 

Crillcal Error 

Compa'>S Cal1bf a!JOO ReqUJred 

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 Battery RTH. and Failsafe RTH. This section describes 

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Home Point 

Smart RTH 

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If a strong GPS signal was acquired before takeoff, the Home Point 

Is the location from which the aircraft was launched. The GPS signal 

strength is indicated by the GPS icon ( """' ), The aircraft status 

indicator will blink rapidly when the home point Is recorded. 

Usa the RTH button on the remote controller (refer to "RTH button· on page 26 for more information) or 

lap the RTH button in the DJI Pilot app and follow the on-screen nstructJOns when GPS 1s avaJiable to 

Initiate Smart RTH The aircraft will then automatically return to the last recorded Home Point You may use 

the remote controller's control sticks to control the aircraft's posruon to avoid a coihSlOO dunng the Smart 

RTH process Press and hold the Smart RTH button once to start the process and press the Smart RTH 

button agalflto term:nate the procedure and regain full control of the aircraft 

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Low Battery RTH 

The low battery level failsafe is triggered when the DJI Intelligent Flight Battery is depleted to a po1nt that 

may affect the safe return of the aircraft. Users are advised to retum home or land the aircraft Immediately 

when prompted. The DJI Pilot app will display a notice when a low battery warning Is triggered. The 

aircraft will automatically return to the Home Point if no action is taken alter a ten-second countdown. The 

user can cancel the RTH procedure by pressing the RTH button on the remote controller The thresholds 

for these warnings are automatically determined based 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 enough 

to descend from its current altitude. The user can still use the remote controller to alter the aircraft's 

orientation during the landing process. 

The Battery Level Indicator is displayed in the OJI Pilot app, and is described below: 

Battery Level 

Wamtng 

Low battery 

level warning 

Critical Low 

battery level 

wam1ng 

Esttmated 

remainng 

fltghtbme 

CullCal Lt. ban• 

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The battery 

power is low. 

Please land the 

aircraft. 

Theaucraft 

must land 

tmmediately 

Es-.imated 

remaining flight 

based on curent 

battery level 

~ ... 10 return home 

Aircraft Status 

IndiCator 

Aircraft status 

indicator blinks 

REO slowly. 

A1rcraft status 

ifldtcator blinks 

RED quiCkly. 

N/A 

DJt P1lot app 

Tao "Go-home" to have the 

aircraft return to the Home 

po1nt 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. 

TI1e OJI Pllot app d•splay w111 

flaSh red and the aucr<~tl Will 

start 1o n&>r'f!nd. The 1011'1C'1e 

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Fly the aircraft 

back and land 

it as soon as 

possible, then 

stop the motors 

and replace the 

battery. 

Allow th~ atrc.raJt to 

desrPnd anc.J land 

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:ff: . When Critical battery level wam1ng is triggered and the aircraft begins to land automatically. 

you may push the throttle upward to make the aircraft hover at its current allltude, giving you an 

opportunity to navigate to a more appropriate landing location 

• The colored zones and markers on the battery level indicator bar reflect the est1mated 

remaining !fight time. They are automatically adjusted according to the aircraft's current location 

and status. 

Fa1lsafe RTH 

If the Home Point was successfully recorded and the compass is functioning normally, Failsafe RTH will 

be automatically activated if the remote controller signal is lost for more than three seconds. The Returnto-Home process may be interrupted and the operator may rega•n control ol the aircraft if the remote 

controller signal connection is re-established 

Failsafe Illustration 

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& . A1rcraft cannot return to the Home Point when GPS signal IS weak ( [ ~ 1 • ) displays grey) or 

unavailable. 

• Aircraft automatically descends and lands it RTH is triggered when the alfcraft mes 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) attitudes 

or beyond during Failsafe. 

· The aircraft cannot avoid obstruction during the Failsafe RTH. therefore, it is Important to set a 

suitable Failsafe altitude before each flight. Launch the DJI Pilot 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 

the user can press Smart RTH button to regain control to cancel the ascending. 

Vtston Posthoning System 

The OJI V1S10n PosottOiling System uses ultrasound and omage data to help the aorcraft maintaon its current 

posobon With the help of Vision PoSitioning your Phantom 3 Professional can hover 1n place more precisely 

and fly ondoors or in other environments where a GPS s•gnal is not available. The maon components of the 

V1sion Posotooning System are located on the bottom of your Phantom 3 ProfesstOilaf, they 1nclude [2] two 

ultrasoniC sensors and [I] one monocular camera 

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Using Vision Posilioning 

Vision Positioning is activated automatically when the Phantom 3 Professional Is turned on. No 

further action is required. Vision Positioning is typically used in Indoor environments, where GPS 

is unavailable Using the sensors that are built Into the Vision Positioning system, the Phantom 3 

Professional can hover precisely even w1thout GPS. 

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the steps below to use Vision Posttion•ng. 6 

Toggle the flight mode switch toP~. . ® 

2. Place the a~rcrafl on a flat surface. Note that the Vision Posrnon1ng system cannot WOI'k 

property on surfaces without clear pattern variations. 

3. Turn on the aircraft. The aircraft status indiCator will flash green two t1mes. which indicates the Vision Positioning system is ready. Gently push the throttle up to lift off and the aircraft will 

hover in place. 

& The performance of your Vision Pos•lloning System is affected by the surface over which it is 

flying. The ultrasonic sensors may not be able to accurately measure distances when operating 

above sound-absorbing materials. In addition. the camera may not function correctly in 

suboptimal environments The aircraft will switch from P-mode to A-mode automatically if neither 

GPS nor Vision Positioning System are available. Operate the aircraft with great caution in the 

following situations: 

• Flymg over monochrome surfaces (e.g. pure black, pure white. pure red, pure green). 

• Aying over a highly reflective surfaces 

• Aying at high speeds(O\er 8 m/s at 2 meters or over 4 m/s at 1 meter) 

• Aying over water or transparent surfaces. 

• Flying over moVIng surfaces or ob19Cts. 

• Flying in an area where the hghbng changes frequently or drastically . 

• Fly.ng over extremely dark (lux < 10) or bnght (lux> 100,000) surfaces 

• Aying over surfaces that can absorb sound waves (e g. truck carpet). 

• Flying over surfaces without clear patterns or texture. 

• Aying over surfaces With idenlical repeatlflg patterns or textUI'es (e g tiles with the same design) 

• Ay1ng over 1nclined surfaces that will deflect SOUf'ld waves away from the rurcralt -------

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~~ • Keep the sensors clean at all times. Dirt or other debris may adversely affect the effectiveness 

of the sensors. 

• Vision Positioning is only effective when the aircraft is at attitudes of 0.3 to 3 meters. 

• The Vision Positioning System may not function properly when the aircraft is flying over water. 

• The Vision Positioning System may not be able to recognize pattern on the ground in low light 

conditions (less than 100 lux). 

• Do not use other ultrasonic devices w~h frequency of 40 KHz when Vision Positioning system is 

in operation. 

• Vision Positioning System may not be able to stabilize the aircraft when flying close to the 

ground (below 0.5 meters) at fast speeds .. 

0 Keep the animals away from the aircraft when Vision Positioning system is activated. The sonar 

sensor emits high frequency sounds that are only audible to some animals. 

Fhght Recorder 

FHght data is automatically recorded to the internal storage of the aircraft. This includes flight 

telemetry. aircraft status information. and other parameters. To access these data, connect the 

aircraft to the PC through the Micro-USB port and launch the DJI Pilot app. 

Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 

Use only OJI approved propellers with your Phantom 3 Professional. The grey and black nuts on 

the propeller indicate where they should be attached and in which direction whey should spin. To 

attach the propellers properly, match the nut color with the motor axis color. 

Propellers S1lver Dot Black Dot 

Figure 

Attach On Motors: w1th a grey axes Motors With a black axes 

Legends e'l Lock : Turn the propellers in the Indicated direction to mount and lighten. 

'be 1 Unlock : Turn the propellers in the indicated direction to loosen and remove. 

Attaching the Propellers 

1. Be sure to remove the warning stickers from the motors before attaching the propellers. 

2. Attach the propellers with silver dots onto the motors with silver axes and spin the propellers clockwise 

to secure them in place. Attach the propellers with black dots onto the motors with black axes and spin 

the propellers counter-clockwise to secure them in place. Be sure to tighten each propeller by hand 

before flight. 

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& · Ensure propellers are attached to its corresponding motors, otherwise the aircraft cannot take off 

• Wear gloves when handling propellers. 

• Hand tighten each of the propellers on the corresponding motors to ensure it is attached firmly. 

Detaching the Propellers 

Hold the motor in place wtth one hand, then spin the propeller in the Indicated unlock direction. 

& · Check that the propellers and motors are installed correctly and firmly before every flight. 

• Ensure that all propellers are in good condition before each flight. DO NOT use aged, chipped, 

or broken propellers. 

• To avoid injury, STAND CLEAR of and DO NOT touch propellers or motors when they are sptnning. 

• ONLY use original DJi propellers for a better and safer flight experience. 

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery 

The DJI Intelligent Right Battery has a capacity of 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 

byDJI. 

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& The Intelligent Right Battery must be fully charged before using it for the first time. Refer to 

'Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery' for more information. 

;g Be aware that the output power of the supplied Phantom 3 Professional charger is 100W. 

OJ! Intelligent Flight Battery Functions 

1. Battery Level Display: the LED indicators display the current battery level. 

2. Battery Ufe Display: the LEOs display the current battery power cycle. 

3. Auto-Discharging Function: To prevent swelling. the battery automatically discharges to below ss•:, of 

total power when ~ 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 emitted from the battery during the discharge process. 

Discharge thresholds can be set in the OJI Pilot app. 

4. Balanced Charging: Automatically balances the voltage 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 charge when the temperature is between o•c (32"F) and 

4o•c (104•F). 

7. Over Current Protection: The battery stops charging when high amperage (more than 8 A) is detected. 

8. Over Discharge Protection: To prevent over·discharge 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. 
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10. Battery Cell Damage Protecllon: The DJI Pllot app displays a warmng message when a damaged 

battery cell Is detected. 

11 . Battery Error Histcxy. Browse the battery error history in the DJI Pilot app. 

12 Sleep Mode: To save power, the battery enters sleep mOde after 20 minutes of inactivity. 

13. Communication: Information pertaining to the battery's voltage. capacity. current. etc. is transmitted to 

the aircraft's main controller. 

& Refer to Pl1antom 3 Prolessional I Advanced Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines before 

use. Users take full responsibility for all operations and usage. 

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Turning On: Press the Power Button once. then press agwn and hold for 2 seconds to tum on. The 

Power LED will turn red and IPe Battery Level Indicators Wlil display the current battery level. 

Turning Off: Press the Power Button once, then press agarn and hold for 2 seconds to turn off. The 

battery power LED will flash when powenng off the Phantom to allow automatically stepping 

of a recordrng during the event recordrng wasn't stopped. 

Low Temperature Notice: 

1. Battery capacity is significamly reduced when flying in low temperature ( < 0°C) environments. 

2. It is not recommended that the battery be used In extremely low temperature (-: -10' C) environments. 

Battery voltage should reach the appropriate level when operating environment with temperatures 

between -1o•c and soc. 

3. End the flight as soon as the DJI Pilot app displays the "Low Battery Level Warning" In low temperature 

environments. 

4. Keep the battery Indoors to warm it before flying in low temperature environments. 

5. To ensure optimal performance of the battery. keep the battery temperature above 20"C. 

6 The charger will stop charging the battery if the battery cell's temperature is not within the operating 

range (O"C - 40' C ). 

& In cold envirooments, insert the battery into the battery compartment and allow the aircraft for 

approximately 1-2 minutes to warm up before taking off. 

Checking the Battery level 

The Battery Level Indicators d1splay how much power remains When the battery is turned off. press 

the Power Buttoo ooce The Battery Level Indicators will light up to d1splay the current battery level See 

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EIJ The Battery Level Indicators will also show the current battery level during charging and 

discharging. The Indicators are defined below. 

C : LED is on. J : LED is flashing. 

0: LED is off. 

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LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Level 

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0 1 Q 0°o--12 5°o 

0 0 0 0 =0~:, 

Battery life 

Battery life refers to how many more times the battery 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 the 

battery life. The Battery Level Indicators will light up and/or blink for two seconds. as shown below: 

Battery Life 

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Llfe 

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.. [. c 90%-100% 

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,) 0 70~o-80°o 

0 f' ·' ;J 0 60'}o-70'}o 

D 0 0 50 o-60~v 

Q 0 40"'0 - 50'o 

0 0 0 0 30"o-40~;, 

-~ c r 20%-30°o 

0 0 0 below20% 

& When battery life reaches o::.. it can no longer be used. 

EB For more information about the battery. launch the DJI Pilot app and check the Information that is 

listed under the battery tab. 

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Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery 

1. Connecllhe Battery Charger to a power source (100-240 V 50160 Hz) 

2. Open the Protection Cap and connect the Intelligent Flight Battery to the Battery Charger. If the battery 

level is above 95'Yo, tum on the battery before charging 

3. The Battery Level Indicator will display the curran! battery level as 1l is charg1ng. 

4. The lntelligenl Flight Battery is fully charged when the Battery Level Indicators are all ott. 

5. Air-cool the Intelligent Right Battery after each flight. Allow 1ts temperalure 10 drop to room temperature 

before storing It for an axlended period. --------

& · We do not recommend charging the Intelligent Flight Battery and remote controller wilh the 

standard charger at the same time. otherwise the charger may overheat. 

• Always tum off the battery before inserting it or removing it from the Phantom 3 Professional. 

Never insert or remove a battery when it 1s turned on. 

lnfe.loger! FlogN Batte';· Charger Po>""' OL:Iei 

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Battery Protection LED Display 

The !able below shows battery protection mechanisms and corresponding LED patterns. 

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After these tssues are resolved. press the Power Button to tum off the Battery Levell nd~eator. Unplug the 

Intelligent Right Bat1ery from the charger and plug it bacK in to resume chargtng. Note that you do not 

need to unplug and plug in the charger tn the event of a room temperature error: the charger will resume 

charging when the temperature is wtthin the allowable range. 

& OJI does not take any responsibility for damage caused by thtrd-party chargers. 

;'(): How to discharge your Intelligent Flight Bat1ery: 

Slow : Place the Intelligent Flight Battery into the Phantom 3 Professional's Batter') Compartment 

and turn il on. Leave it on until there is less than 8% of power lett, or until the battery can no 

longer be turned on. Launch the OJ! Pilot app to check battery levels. 

Rapid : Fly the Phantom 3 Professional outdoors until there Is less than 8% of power left, or until 

the battery can no longer be turned on. 

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Remote Controller 

This section describes the features 

of the remote controller and includes 

rnstructrons for controlling the aircraft 

and the camera. 
Remote Controller 

Remote Controller Prof1le 

The Phantom 3 Professional remote controller is a multi-function wireless communication device that 

integrates the video downlink system and aircraft remote control system The video downlink and aircraft 

remote control system operate at 2.4 GHz. The remote 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 rechargeable battery. The battery level is displayed via LED 

indicators on the front panel of the remote controller. ---------------- QJ • Compliance Version: The remote controller is compliant with both CE and FCC regulations. 

· Operating Mode: Control can be set to Mode 1 or Mode 2, or to a custom mode. 

• Mode 1: The right stick serves as the throttle. 

• Mode 2: The left stick serves as the throttle. 

& To prevent transmission inter1erence, do not operate more than three aircrafts in the same area. 

Using the Remote Controller 

Turning the Remote Controller On and Off 

The Phantom 3 Professional remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery that has a 

capacity of 6000 mAh. The battery level is indicated via the Battery Level LEOs on the front paneL Follow 

the steps below to tum on your remote controller: 

1. When the remote controller is turned off. press the Power Button once. The Battery Level LEOs 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 v.hen it is turned on. The Status LED will rap1dly blink green. indicating 

that 1he remote controller is linking to the aircraft. The Status LEOs will glow solid green when linking is 

complete. 

4. Repeat Step 2 to turn off the remote controller. 

Charging the Remote Controller 

Charge the remote controller using the included charger. Refer to the figure on next page below for more 

details. 

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Controlling the Camera 

Shoot VIdeos/pictures. view recorded images. and adjust camera settings via the Shutter Button. Camera 

Settings Dial. Playback Button, and Video Recording Button on the remote controller 

(11 Camera Settings Dial 

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 right to scroll through pictures and videos in playback 

mode Press down on the dial to toggle between these settings. 

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Press to view images and videos that have already been captured 

(3J Shutter Button 

Press to take a photo. If burst mode is activated, multiple photos will be taken with a single press. 

(4] Video Recoding Button 

Press once to start recording video. then press aga·n to stop record~ng. 

(SJ Gimbal Dial 

Use this d1al to control the tilt of the gimbal 

Controlling Aircraft 

Th1s section expla1ns how to control the orientabon of the aircraft through the remote controller. The 

Remote Control is set to Mode 2 by default. 
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EEl Sticl< Neutral/Mid-Point: Control sticks are in the center positJOO. 

Moving the Control Stick: The control stick is pushed away from the center poSJtlort 

Remote Controller 

(Mode 2) 

Aircraft 

Indicates Nose Dtrectton) Remarks 

Moving the left stick up and down changes the 

aircraft's elevation. 

Push the stick up to ascend and down to descend. 

When both sticks are centered. the Phantom 3 

Prolessional will hover in place. 

The more the stick is pushed away from the center 

position, the faster the Phantom 3 Professional will 

change elevation. Always push the stick gently 

to prevent sudden and unexpected elevation 

changes. 

Moving the left stick to the left or right controls the 

rudder and rotation of the aircraft. 

Push the sick left to rotate the atrcraft counterclockWise, push the stick right to rotate the aircraft 

clockWise. II the sttck is centered, the Phantom 3 

ProfessiO!laJ Will matntain its current orientation. 

The more the stick 1s pushed away from the center 

position. the faster the Phantom 3 Professional will 

rotate. 

Movtng the right stick up and down changes the 

aircraft's forward and backward pitch. 

Push the stick up to fly forward and down to fly 

backward. Phantom 3 Professional will hover in 

place If the slick is centered. 

Push the stick further away from the center position for 

a larger pitch angle (maximum 30·) and faster rlight. 

Moving the right stick control left and right changes 

the aircraft's left and right pitch. 

Push left to fly felt and right to fly right. The 

Phantom 3 Professional will hover in place if the 

slicl< is centered. 

Gimbal Otal: Turn the dial to the right. and the 

camera will shift to point upwards. Turn the 

dial to the left, and the camera Will shift to point 

downwards. The camera will remain in its current 

positJOO when dial is static. 

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Adjusting Controller Sticks 

Hold and twist the controller sticks clockwise or counter clockwise to adjust 

the length of the controller sticks. A proper length of controller sticks can 

improve the controlling accuracy. 

Flight Mode Switch 

Toggle the switch to select the desired flight mode. 

You may choose between; P-mode. F-mode and Amode. 

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Position 1 <.d;) F-mode 

Posrbon2 ~ A-mode ~ 

Position3 ~ P-mode 

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Q" P-mode (Positioning): P-mode works best when the GPS signal Is strong. There are three different 

versions of P-mode. which will be automatically selected by the Phantom 3 Professional depending on 

GPS signal strength and the Vision Positioning sensors: 

P-GPS: GPS and Vision Positioning both are available; the aircraft is using GPS lor positioning. 

P-OPTI: Vision Positioning is available but a sufficient GPS signal is not available. Aircraft is using 

only Vision Positioning for position holding. 

P-ATII: Neither GPS nor Vision Positioning is available, the aircraft is using only its barometer for 

positioning, so only altitude is maintained. 

A-mode (Attitude): GPS and Vision Positioning System are not used for stabilization. The aircraft uses 

only its barometer to stabilize. The aircraft can automatically return to the Home Point if remote controller 

signal is lost and the Home Point was recorded successfully 

F-mode (Function): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is activated In this mode. For more information 

about IOC, refer to the IOC section in the Appendix. 

By default, the Flight Mode Switch is locked toP-mode. To unlock other flight modes, launch the DJI Pilot 

app, enter the "Camera" page, and tap "Mode", then activate "Multiple Right Mode". 

RTHButton 

Press and hold the RTH button to start the Return-to-Home (RTH) procedure. The LED ring around the RTH 

Button will blink white to indicate that the aircraft Is entering RTH mode. The aircraft will then return to the 

last recorded Home Point. Press this button again to cancel the RTH procedure and regain control of the 

aircraft. 

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Connecting Your Mobile Device 

Tilt the mobile device holder to the desired position. Press the button on the side of the mobile device holder 

to release the clamp. and then place your mobile device into the cradle. Adjust the clamp down to secure the 

mobile device. To connect your mobile device to the remote controller using a USB cable, 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. 

Optimal Transmission Range 

The transmission signal between the aircraft and the remote controller Is most reliable within the area that 

is depicted in the Image below: 

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Ensure that the aircraft is flying within the optimal transmission zone. To achieve the best transmission 

performance, maintain the appropriate relationship between the operator and the aircraft. 

Remote Controller Status LED 

The Status LED reflects the strength of the connection between the remote controller and the aircratt. The 

RTH LED indicates the Return-to-Home status of the aircraft. The table below contains more information 

about these indicators. 

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The remote controller is disconnected from the aircraft. 

The remote contiOIIer is connected to the rurcraft 

Remote controller error. 

HD downlink IS diSIUI'lted 

Remote Contro1te• Stai\Js 

Aircraft is returning home. 

~ Sending Return-to-Home command to the aircraft 

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linking the Remote Controller 

The remote ccntroller is linked to your aircraft before delivery. Linking is only required when using a new 

remote controller for the first time. Follow these steps to link a new remote ccntroller: 

1. Turn on the remote controller and connect to the mobile device. Launch the DJI Pilot app. 

2. Turn on the Intelligent Flight Battery. 

3. Enter "Camera" and tap on ~~ o11ll and then tap "Linking RC" button as shown below. 

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4. The remote controller is ready to link. The Remote Controller Status lndtcator blinks blue and a beep 1s 

emitted. 

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5 Locate the linking button on the side of the aircraft as shcNm in the f~gure below. Press the hnk button 

to start linktng. The Remote Controller Status tndtcator LED will dtsplay a solid green once the remote 

controller IS successfully l1nked to the atrcraft 

& · The remote controller will un-link itself from an aircraft if a new remote controller is linked to the 

same aircraft. 

Remote Controller Compliance Verston 

The remote controller is compliant with both CE and FCC requirements. 
Camera and Gimbal 

This sec ti on provides the technical 

specifications of the camera and 

expla1ns the gimbal's operation modes. 

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Camera Proftle 

The on-board camera uses the 1/2.31nch CMOS sensor to capture v1deo (up to 4096x2160p at 24fps or 

4K at up to 30fps with the Phantom 3 Professional) and 12 megapixel stills. You may choose to record 

the video in either MOV or MP4 format. Available picture shoottng modes include burst. continuous. and 

time-lapse mode. A live preview of what the camera sees can be monitored on the connected mobile 

device via the DJI Pilot app. 

Camera Micro-SO Card Slot 

To store your photos and videos. insert the Micro-SO card into the slot. as shown below, before 

turning on the Phantom 3 Profess1cnal. The Phantom 3 Profess>onal comes with a 16 GB Micro-SO 

card and supports Micro-SO cards up to 64 GB. A UHS-1 Micro-SO card is recommended due to 

the1r fast read and write speeds allow1ng you to save high-resolution video data. 

0 Do not remove the Micro-SO card from the Phantom 3 Profess1onal when 1t is turned on. 

Camera Data Port 

Turn on the Phantom 3 Professional and connect a USB cable to the Camera Data Port to download 

photos and videos to your computer. 

Lt The aircraft must be turned on befofe attempllng to access the Ues on the M1cro-SD card 
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Camera Operation 

Use the Shutter and Video Recording buUons on the remote controller to shoot the images or v1deos 

through the DJI Pilot app. For more information about how to use these buttons. refer to "Controlling the 

Camera Page 24" 

Camera LED Indicator 

Camera LED Indicator lights up after the flight battery is powered on. It provides information on the 

working status of the camera. 

Camera LED Indicator 

. .; Green Fast Blink (0.2s off, 0.1 s on } 

o Green Blink Once (0 5s ott 0 4s on ) 

4 Green Blink 3 Times (0.3s ott, 0.1 s on ) 

11 Slow Red Blink 11 6:> on n Bs off } 

fl Fast Red Blink (0 Ss off. 0.2s on ) 

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G R Green and Red Bbnk (C 8s green on of's red on) 

G•mbal 

Gimbal Profile 

Camet a stalt.ls 

System is warm1ng up. 

Taking 3 single picture. 

T aklng 3 or 5 photos per shot. 

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The 3-axis gimbal prov1des a steady platform for the attached camera. allOWing you to caplt.lre clear. 

stable images and video. The gimbal can tilt the camera within a 120' range . 

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Use the gimbal d1al on the remote controller to control the tilt movement of the cameta. 
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Gimbal Operation Modes 

Two gimbal operation modes are available. Switch between the different operation modes on the camera 

settings page of the OJI Pilot app. Note that your mobile device must be connected to the remote 

controller tor changes to take effect. Refer to the table below for details: 

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Follow Mode The angle between gimbal's orientation and aircraft's nose remains 

constant at all times. 

FPVMode 

The gimbal will synchronize with the movement of the aircraft to provide a 

first-person perspective flying experience. 

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& . A gimbal motor error may occur in these situations: ( 1) the aircraft is placed on uneven ground 

or the gimbal's motion is obstructed {2) the gimbal has been subjected to an excessive 

external force, such as a collision. Please take off from flat. open ground and protect the gimbal 

at all times . 

• Rying in heavy fog or clouds may make the gimbal wet. leading to temporary failure. The 

. gimbal will recover full functionality after it dries. 

Anti-Drop Kit 

The anti-drop kit helps keep the gimbal and camera connected to the aircraft. Two pins have been 

mounted prior to shipping. It new or additional pins are required, see the diagram below. Press Part 

1 through the hole of the vibration absorber and into the center hole of Part i• . then lock them together 

as shown 3 . Mounting the anti-drop kit pins diagonally from each other is recommended. 
DJI Pilot App 

This section introduces the four main 

functions of the DJI Pilot app. 

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DJI Pilot App 

The DJI Pilot app is a mobile application designed specifically for the Phantom 3 Professional. Use this 

app to control the gimbal, camera. and other aircraft functions. The app also features Map, Academy, 

and User Center, which are used for configuring your aircraft and sharing your photos and videos with 

others. It is recommended that you use a tablet for the best experience. 

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The Camera page contains a live HD video feed from the Phantom 3 Professional's camera. You can also 

configure various camera parameters from the Camera page. 

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I 1 I Flight Mode 

~: The text next to this icon indicates the current tr.ght mode 

Tap to configure the MC (Main Controller) Settings. These sett1ngs allow you to modify flight limits and 

set the gain values. 

:<J: The aircraft is set to "Beginner Mode" by default. The aircraft cannot fly 30 meters (98 feet) higher 

and beyond the recorded Home Point under beginner mode, Disable this mode in the MODE 

setbng page. 

[2) GPS Signal Strength 

>. u1ll: This icon shows the current strength of GPS signals. Green bars indicate adequate GPS 

strength. 

[3) IOC Settings 

>A CL : This 1con displays the IOC sewng when the a~rcraft has entered F-mode. Tap to view the tOG 

semngs menu and select the desired IOC setting 

(4) System Status 

• · ' "•" : This icon indicates the current a·rcraft system status and GPS signal strength. 

(5) Battery Levellndicat()( 

- • : The battery level indicator provtdes a dynamiC d1splay of the battery level. The cof()(ed 

zones on the battery level indicator represent the power levels needed to carry out different funcllons. 

(6) Remote Controller Signal 

~,. o11ll : Ths 1con shows the strength of remote controller's signal. 

[7) HD Video Link Signal Strength 

[~)' ,1 111 : This icon shows the strength of the HD video downlink connection between the aircraft and 

the remote controller. 

(8) Battery Level 

lit 1 00%: This icon shows I he current battery level 

Tap to v1ew the battery information menu, set the various battery warn1ng thresholds, and view the 

battery warning history. 

(9) General Settings 

:: · Tap this 1con to view the General Settings page. From thiS page, you can set flight parameters. 

reset the camera. enable the quick v1ew feature. adJUSt the g1mbal roll value. and toggle the flight 

rou:e display. 

(10) Camera Operation Bar 

Shutter and Recording Settings 

G:t : Tap to enter various camera value settings. irteluding color space lor the recol'dJng, resolut:on of 

the videos, image size and so on. 
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Shutter 

• :Tap this bunon to take a single photo. Press and hold this bulton to select single shot. triple shot 

or time-lapsed shoo~ng modes. 

Record 

1: Tap once to start recording video. then tap again to stop recording. You can also press the 

Video Recording Button on the remote controller. which has the same functionality. 

Playback 

~ : Tap to enter the playback page. You can preview photos and videos as soon as they are 

captured. 

Camera Settings 

~~ : Tap to set ISO. shutter and auto exposure values of the camera. 

(11) Vision Positioning 

g : This Icon shows the distance between the surface and the Vision Positioning System's sensors. 

(12] Flight Telemetry 

The Vision Positioning Status ioon is highlighted when the Vision Positioning is in operation. 

Right attitude is indicated by the flight attitude icon. 

(1) The red arrow shows which dlrection the alrcraft is facing. 

(2) Ught blue and dark blue areas indicate pitch. 

(3) The angle of the boundary between the light blue and dark blue areas indicates the roll angle. 

(13] Map 

Display the flight path of the current flight. Tap to switch from the Camera GUI to the Map GUI. 

(14) Dynamic Home Point 

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' : Press this button lo enable the dynamic home point feature, the home point then will be reset to 

position of the mobile device. 

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(15} Return to Home (RTH) 

~ : Initiate RTH home procedure. Tap to have the aircraft return to the last recorded home point. 

(16) Auto Takeoff/Landing 

±!..!. : Tap to initiate auto takeoH or landing. 

(17) Uvestream 

(:» : Livestream icon indicates the current video feed Is broadcasting live on YouTube. Be sure the 

mobile data seNice is available on the mobile device. 

(18} Back 

~ : Tap to return to the main GUI. 

~ Otrector 

3! 2 D1rector is an automatic video editor built into the DJI Pilot app. Alter record1ng several video clips. simply 

> tap "DIIector" from the app·s home screen. You can then select a template and a specified number of 

~ clips, whiCh are automatJCally combined to create a short film that can be shared Immediately. 

Store 

Tap "Store· to visit the official DJI Online Store to see the latest InformatiOn about DJI products and easily 

buy new products. 

DISCOvery 

Sync pictures and videos to your mobile device. view Hight logs. and check your DJI account status in 

'D1scovery". Use your registered DJI account to login to 'Discovery'. 

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Flight 

This section describes safe flight 

practices and flight restrictions . 

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Flight 

Once pre-flight preparation is complete, it is recommended that you use the fhght sii'Tlulat()( In the OJI Pilot 

app to hone your flight skills and practice flying safely. Ensure that all flights are earned out 1n an open 

area. 

Fhght Environment Requtrements 

1. Do not use the aircraft in severe weather conditions. These Include wind speeds exceeding 10 m/s, 

snow, rain and fog. 

2. Only fly In open areas. Tall structures and large metal structures may affect the accuracy of the onboard compass and GPS system. 

3. Avo1d obstacles, crowds. high voltage power lines, trees, and bodies of water. 

4. Minimize interference by avoiding areas w1th high levels of electrocnagnetism, Including base stations 

and radio transmission towers. 

5. Aircralt and battery performance is subject to environmental factors such as air density and 

temperature.Be very careful when flying at altitudes greater than 19, 685 feet (6000 meters) above sea 

:!! level, as the perf()(mance of the battery and aircraft may be affected. 

<0' 6. The Phantom 3 Professional cannot operate within the polar areas. :: 

Fhght Lrmrts and No-Fly Zones 

All unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operat()(s should abide by all regulatiOns set forth by government and 

regulatory agencies includtng the ICAO and the FAA For safety reasons, flights are limited by default, 

which helps users operate th1s product safely and legally Flight im ta ons 1nclude height hmtts, distance 

l1mits, and No-Ay Zones. 

When operating in P-mode. height limits, distance hm1ts. and No-Fly Zones function concurrenUy to 

manage fhght safety In A-mode. only height limits are 1n effect, whiCh by default prevent the aircraft 

altitude from exceeding 1640 feet (500 m) . 

Maximum flight altitude & Radius Umits 

Maximum flight altitude and radius limits may be changed In the DJI Pilot app. Be aware that the 

maximum flight altitude cannot exceed 1640 feet (500 meters). In accordance with these settings, your 

Phantom 3 Professional will fly in a restricted cylinder, as shown below. 

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Altitude 

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exceed the specJf.ad value. 

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max radius limit. 

Aircraft Status Indicator 

• If you fly out of the m~. you can still control the Phantom 3. but cannot fly tt any lathe!' If the 

& Phantom 3 flies out of the max radtus 1n Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode. tt Win fly back within 

range automatically. 

• If the Phantom 3 flies out of the max radius 1n Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode. tt wtll fly back 

~in range automatically. 

No· Fly Zones 

All No-Fly Zones are listed on the DJI official website at htte;LLI_I~safe !!J.i.com/no lly . No-Fly Zones are 

divided into Airports and Restricted Areas. Airports include major airports and flying fields where manned 

aircraft operate at low altitudes. Restricted Areas include border lines between countries or sensitive 

institute. The details of the No-Fly Zones are explained as follow: 

Airport 

(1) Airport No-Fly Zone are comprised of Take-off Restricted zones and Restricted Altitude Zones. Each 

zone features circles ol various sizes. 

(2) R1 miles (value of the R1 depends on the size and shape of the airport) around the airport Is a Take· 

off restricted zone, tnside of \llhich take off is prevented. 

(3) From R1 mtle to R1 + 1 mite around the airport the fhght allltude is limited to a 15 degree inclination. 

Starting at 65 feet (20 meters) from the edge of a rport and rad a~ng outward. The fhghi albtude is 

limited to 1640 feet (500 meters) at Rl+ 1 mile 

(4) When the arrcraft enters withtn 320 feet (100 meters) of No-Ry Zones, a warntng message will appear 

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~ ( 1) Restricted Areas does not have ffight alutude reslfictions. 

~ (2) R miles around the designated restriction area is a Take-off Restricted area Aircraft cannot take off 

Within this zone. The value of R varies based oo the definioon of the restricted areas. 

(3) A ·warn:ng zone· has been set around the Restncted Area. When tne a1rcraft approaches within 0.062 

miles (100m) of this zone, a warning message Will appear oo the OJI Pilot app 

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sw1tched to P-mode, the aircraft ' Warning: You are in a no-fly zone. 

will automatically descend, land, Automatic landing has begun. 

and stop its motors. 

I Rl : Warning· You are in a R ...... 

restricted zone. Descending to Red flashtng Restricted- If the aircraft enters the restricted safe altitude. 

altitude lltght area in A-mode, but is swrtched R2: Warning You are in a to P--mode. it will descend to an zone restricted zone Maxrmrn ffight appropriate altitude and hover altitude ts restncted to between 

15 feet below the altitude limit. 

20'1'1 and soo-n Fly caubously. 

Warntng zone No flight restricnon applies, but Warning You are approaching a 

there will be a warning . restncted zone. Fly cautiOUsly. 

• Free zone I No restrictions. I None. J None. 

83 Semi-automatic descent: All stick commands are available except the throttle stick command 

during the descent and landing process. Motors will stop automatically aher landing. 

& · When trying In a safety zone, the aircraft's status indicator will blink red rapidly and continue 

for 3 seconds, then switch to indicate current flying status and continue lor 5 seconds at which 

potnt it will switch back to blinking red. 

• For safety reasons. please do not fly close to airports, highways, railway stations. railway lines. 

city centers, or other sensitive areas. Ay the aircraft only within your line of sight. 

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Preflight Checklist 

1. Remote controller, Intelligent Flight Battery, and mobile device are fully charged. 

2. Propellers are mounted correctly and firmly. 

3. Micro-SO card has been inserted. if necessary. 

4. Gimbal is functioning normally. 

5. Motors can start and are functioning normally. 

6. The OJI Pilot app is successfully connected to the aircraft. 

Calibrating the Compass 

IMPORTANT: AJways calibrate the compass in every new flight location. The compass is very sensitive 

to electromagnetic interference. which can produce abnormal compass data and lead to poor flight 

performance or flight failure. Regular calibration is required for optimal performance. 

0 · Do not calibrate your compass where there is any possibility of strong magnetic Interference. 

Sources of potential interference include magnetite. parking structures, and subterranean 

:!! metal structures .0' 

;?: • Do not carry ferromagnetic materials with you durrng calibration such as keys or cellular 

phones. 

• Do not calibrate in direct proximity to large metal objects. 

• DO NOT calibrate indoors. 

Calibration Procedures 

Choose an open area to carry out the following procedures. 

1. Ensure that the compass is calibrated. If you did not calibrate the compass as part of your pre-flight 

preparations, or if you have moved to a new location since the fast calibration, tap the Aircraft Status 

Bar in the app and select "Calibrate", then follow the on-screen instructions. 

2. Hold the aircraft horizontally and rotate 360 degrees. The Aircraft Status Indicators will display a solid 

green light. 

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3. Hold the aircraft vertically, wllh nose pointing downward. and rotate it 360 degrees around the center 

axis. Recahbrate the compass 1f the Aircraft Status Indicator glows sorld red. 

& If the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks red and yellow after the calibration procedure. move your 

aircraft to a different location and try again. 

:<:;>: Calibrate the compass before each flight. Launch the DJI Pilot app and follow the on-screen 

instructions to calibrate the compass. DO NOT calibrate the compass near metal objects such 

as a metal bridge, cars. scaffolding. 

When to Recalibrate 

l .When compass data 1s abnormal and the Aircraft Status Indicator is blinking green and yellow. 

2.When flying in a new location or in a location that is different from the most recent flight. 

3.When the mechanical or physical structure of the Phantom 3 Professional has been changed. 

4.When severe drifting occurs in flight, i.e. Phantom 3 Professional does not fly in straight line. 

Auto Takeoff and Auto Land1ng 

Auto Takeoff 

Use auto takeoff only if the Aircraft Status Indicators are blinking green. Follow the steps below to use the 

auto takeoff feature: 

1. Launch the DJI Pilot app, and enter "Camera" page. 

2. Ensure the aircraft is in p. mode. 

3. Complete all steps on the pre-ftight checklist. 

4. Tap".!,". and confirm that conditions are safe for flight. Slide the icon to confirm and takeoff. 

5. Aircraft takes oft and hovers at ( 1.2 meters) above ground. 

6 Aircraft Status Indicator blinks rapidly when it is using the Vision Position System for stabilization. 

The aircraft will automatically hover belo·.v 3 meters. It is recommended to wait unt1l there is 

sutticient GPS lock before using the Auto Take-Qff feature. 

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Auto-Land1ng 

Use auto-land1ng only if the Aircraft Status Indicators are blinking green. Follow the steps below to use the 

auto-landing feature: 

1. Ensure the aircraft is in P- mode. 

2 Check the landing area condition before tapping •.! •. to begin landmg. Then follow the on-screen 

instructions. 

Startmg/Stopping the Motors 

Starting the Motors 

A Combination Stick Command (CSC) is used to start the motors. Push both sticks to the bottom 

inner or outer corners to start the motors. Once the motors have started spinning, release both sticks 

simultaneously. 

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Stopping the Motors 

There are two methods to stop the motors. 

Method 1· When Phantom 3 Professional has landed, push the tlvottle dowr(j), then conduct the same 

esc that was used to start the motors. as described above/f,. Motors will stop immediately. Release both 

sticks once motors stop. 

Method 2: When the aircraft has landed. push and hold the throttle Clown. The motors will stop after three 

seconds. 

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& Do not perform a esc when the aircraft Is in midair. otherwise the motors will suddently stop. 

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Takeoff/landing Procedures 

1. Place the aircraft in an open, flat area with the battery level indtcators facing towards you. 

2.. Tum on the remote controller and your mobile device, then tum on the Intelligent Right Battery. 

3 Launch the OJI Pilot app and enter the Camera page. 

4 Wait until the Aircraft Indicators blink green. This means the Home Point is recorded and it is oow safe 

to fly. If they flash yellow. the Home Point has not been recorded 

5. Push the thrott!e up slowly to take off or use Auto Takeoff 

6 Shoot photos and videos using the DJI Pilot app. 

7 To land, hover (JIIer a level surface a'ld gently pull down on the throttle to descend. 

a After land1ng. execute the esc command or hold the throttle at its lowest pos!tion until the motors stop. 

9 Tum off the Intelligent Flight Battery first, then the Remote Controller. 

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& · IM1en the Aircraft SlalUs IndiCatOrs blri< yellow rapidly dunng filghl, the a&rcralt has entered Falfsafe 

mode. 

• A low battery level warning is indicaled by lhe Aircraft Status Indicators blu'oking red slowly or 

rapidly during flight. 

• Watch our video tutorials for more flight information. 

Video Suggestions and Tips 

1. Go lhrough lhe full pre-flight checklist before each flight. 

2. Select the desired gimbal operation mode in the DJI Pilot app. 

3. Only shoot v1deo when flying in P-mode. 

4. Always fly in good weather and avoid flying in rain or heavy wind. 

5 Choose the camera settings lhat suit your needs. Settings include photo fonnat and exposure compensation. 

6. Perform flight tests to establish flight routes and preview scenes. 

7. Push the control sticks gently to keep the a1rcraft's movement smooth and stable. 

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What Is the difference between the Phantom 3 Professional and the Phantom 3 Advanced? 

The biggest difference between the Phantom 3 Professional and the Phantom 3 Advanced ts in the 

camera. The Phantom 3 Professional is capable of shoot1ng spectacular 4K video at up to 30 frames per 

second. and the Phantom 3 Advanced is capable of shoohng at resolut1ons up to 1080p60 Both models 

shoot 12 megapixel photos. 

The other ma1n difference IS the Intelligent Flight Baltery charger. The Phantom 3 Advanced comes w1th a 

57-walt charging unit and the Phantom 3 Prolessional c-:>mes with a 100-wau charger. the latter of which 

allows for shorter charging times. 

Can I remove the camera and attach my own? 

No. The cameras that come with both models are permanently altached Attempting to remove. replace. or 

modify the camera may damage the product and will void your warranty. 

Can I charge my Remote Controller and Intelligent Flight Battery at the $lime tlme? 

Wh1le the Remote Controller charger and Intelligent Flight Battery charger have been Integrated into one 

unit for your convemence. it is recommended that you only charge one •tern at a hme We recommend that ;:; 

you never charge both items using the same charger at the same ume 0 

What are the buttons on the back of my Remote Controller for? 

The twO buttons on the back of the Remote Controller can be customized and ass•gned to !unction as lOU 

choose through the DJI Pi!ot app Refer to the manual tor more information. 

How far can I fly my Phantom 3? 

The signal transm•ssion d1stance will vary dependmg on enwonmental conditions. but the Phantom 3 

series can reach distances of up to 1.2 miles (2 kilometers) away from the pilot. 

What app should t use with my Phantom 3? 

The Phantom 31s compatible with the OJI Pilot app tor iOS and Android. which is already used with the DJI 

Inspire. The app will detect wh1ch aircraft is connected and automailcally adjust accord1ngly. 

Which mobile devices are compatible with the app? 

The OJI Pilot app is ani, compatible with devices running 10S 8.0 or later or Android v4 1.2 or later, 

The following devices are recommended: 

10S: iPhone Ss. •Phone 6. iPhone 6 Plus. iPad Air. iPad Air W1-Fi + Cellular. 1Pad mini 2. 1Pad mim 2 Wi-R 

+ Cellular iPad Air 2. 1Pad Air 2 Wi·Fi +Cellular. iPad min1 3. and IPad mint 3 Wi-Fi +Cellular This app is 

optimized for tf'tlone Ss. iPhone 6. and •Phone 6 Plus 

Android Samsung SS Note 3, Sony Z3 EXPERIA Google Nexus 7 II Google Nexus 9. Mi 3. Nubia Z7 mim 

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How do I use the Director automatic video editor? 

01rector is an automatic video editor built 1nto the DJI Pilot app .... Iter recording several v1deo clips. simply 

tap "Director· from the app's home screen. You can then select a template and a spec1f1ed number of 

clips. which are automatically combined to create a short film that can be shared 1mmediately. 

How do I change the control mode of my Phantom 3? 

By default, the Remote Controller is set to Mode 2. Th1s means that the right control stick controls the 

movement of the aircraft and the left control stick controls the throttle and onentation of the aircraft. These 

controls can be changed to Mode 1 or set to a customized configuration in the OJI Pilot app. This Is only 

recommended for advanced users 

Can I use a Phantom 2 Remote Controller with the Phantom 3? 

No The Phantom 2 Remote Controller operates on a different frequency The Phantom 2 Remote Controller 

operates at 5.8 GHz and the new Phantom 3 Remote Controller operates at 2.4 GHz 

Can I use a Phantom 2 Intelligent Flight Battery with the Phantom 3? 

No. The Phantom 3 uses a newly designed Intelligent Flight Battery W1th greater power. The Phantom 3 has 

a 4 cell battery with a capacity of 4480 mAh and a voltage of 15 2 V 

My Phantom 3 does not tum off right away, Is something wrong? 

Th1s Is normal After you attempt to power otr the Intelligent Right Battery It may remain on lor a lew 

seconds as any video data is saved to the Micro SD card Th1s helps prevent your data from be1ng lost or 

corrupted 

Do I have to buy the Remote Controller separately? 

N?. there is no need to buy a separate Remote Controller. Your Phantom 3 comes with a Remote Controller 

that is already linked to the aircraft. 

Does my Phantom 3 support dual Remote Controllers? 

No The Included Remote Controller can be used to control both the aircraft and the gimbal tilt at the same 

lime. 

What does the "P, A, F" switch on the Remote Controller do? 

Th1s swrtch, called the Flight Mode Switch. allow.; you to toggle different flight modes: 

P-mode. or Positioning mode. 1nd~eates that both GPS and the V1sion Posohon1ng System are active and 

your Phantom 3 will attempt to stabilize using both. 

In A-mode or Attitude mode. the alfcraft does not use GPS or the Vis1on Pos1t10ning System. Only the 

b8Jometer is used lor stabiliza~on. The aircralt can sull return to the Home Poont as long as a suffiCient GPS 

s gnal rs avarlable 

F-mode. or Function mode. activates Intelligent Oroentatoon Comrol (IOC) functionality Refer to the IOC 

sectoon rn the Appenorx of the User Manual 

By dofault. only P-mode may be used. Refer to your user manual for 1nstrucuons on unlocking the other 

modes 

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What is the Phantom 3 flight time? 

Flight times will vary depending on enwonmental conditions and usage patterns. but the Intelligent Flight 

Battery is designed to provide up to 23 minutes of umnterrupted flight time when fully charged. 

How can I restore a video file if the power Is turned off during recording? 

Do not remove the M1cro-sD card from the camera. If it has been removed. place It back in the camera. 

Turn the Phantom 3 on and \\ail approximately 30 seconds as the video file is restored. 

How can I ensure that my pictures and videos will be synchronized to my lOS album? 

You may need to adjust the settings or your mobile dev1ce. Open the Settings menu. select the Privacy 

tab. select the Photos tab. and then toggle the switch next to the DJI Pilot app icon. II the Pilot app has not 

been granted access to your albums. the photos and videos cannot be synchronized. 

What should t do to land my Phantom 3 smoothly as possible? 

Ho\ er the aircraft O>er a flat. level surface. Slow ~ pull the throttle stick down until the aircraft touches the 

ground. 

Why is the discharge time of the battery not zero, even though I have never used it? 

Every battery is tested prior to being packaged and shipped This affects the discharge time or a new 

baltery and is the reason that the discharge time is not zero. The battery is safe to use. 

Can the mobile device holder be used on the Phantom 2 series Remote Controller? 

No.ucannot. 

How to safely operate the aircraft when encountering compass error? 

A compass error may occur when the aircraft is flying close to strong electric magnetic sources (e.g. 

power transmission tines}. Aircraft Status Indicators blinK red and yellow rapidly when a compass error 

occurs and the DJI Pilot app will display one of the follovling messages: 

• Compass error. calibration required 

This warning message Indicates the aircralt is receiving abnormal compass readings. II Js recommended 

to power off the aircraft and re-calibrate the compass at a different location and then resume the flight. 

• Compass error. exit P-GPS Mode 

This warning message indicates that the aircraft 1s dnfting se•erely Bring lhe aircraft to a higher altitude 

to gain enough GPS satellite locks when this warning message is prompted. The flight controller witt 

automatically adjust the orientation of the aircralt in the midair 10 mitigate the drifts. The aircraft will switch 

back to P-GPS mode when the automatic adjustment is completed. 

How to troubleshoot aircraft initialization error? 

If you observe the following symptoms. it ind1cates the aircraft has failed to initialized: 

• The aircraft status indicator display flashing red. yellow and green. Even the aircralt is stationed on the 

flal surface. 

• The System Status Bar in the app prompts "Initialization Error". 

• No resistance dri\e 1f felt on the gimbal 

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Vanous factors contribute to the aircraft inltializ:li!OO error try resolve the issue by following the suggest1ons 

listed below 

• Sensor performance degraded. This mal be due to the excessiVe bias detected from the IMU or the 

compass read1ng IS interered Try restarting and cahbraung the IMU and compass to resolve th1s issue. 

• Sensor is defective. If the sensors remains unchanged at all t1me and the problem pers1st even when the 

aircraft is restarted it indicates the sensor Is not working normally. Users should rctum the aircraft to DJI 

lor repairing. 

• l..tlnor vibration is detected during aircraft initialization. Put the aircraft on the flat surface. power on the 

aircraft and ensure the aircraft Is stationed lor more than 5 seconds to resolve the issue 

• Serious vibration Is detected dunng aircraft initialization. This 1nstance general!}' occurs when the a'rcraft 

tS being 1n1bahzation on the violent moving surface, for Instance. ships that are on the rough sea Do not 

attempt to pov. er on the a1rcratt in this scenario. 

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Spectftcattons 

Aircraft 

Worght (Battery & 

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MAx As-::ent Sp&ed 

Max. Descent Speed 

l'.lax Speed 

Max Flight Allrtude 

Ma. Fhghl Time 

Operaling Temperature 

GPSMods 

O•mbal 

Controllable Range 

/:soon Pos•tlomng 

Velocrty Range 

.AIUttJ<'e Flruo,te 

Operatrng Range 

Operatrng En· 1ro.,men1 

Camera 

So3nl.(l( 

Lens 

ISO Range 

Electronic Shutter Speed 

Image Max S•ze 

Still Photography Modes 

Supf)(Jll~ 1 SO Card Types 

Video Recordrng Modes 

Max. trat~ Of Vrr'ro 

Storag" 

Supported F1le Formats 

Operatmg Temperature 

Range 

54 ~\li!>DJI • fl, , I .e 

1280 g 

5 nrs 

3m/s 

16 m/s (A nr mooe oo wn1rJl 

6000m 

Approximate!)• 23 mrnuteb 

o•c to4o•c 

GPSIGLONASS 

Pitch: • 90" to + 30" 

< 8 m/s {2 m above ground) 

30cm-300cm 

30cm-300cm 

Bnghtlv til (IUJ• > 15) pauemed rr :~ces 

Son~ EXMOR 1/2 3' Effecll e p1x'3l~ 124M (lotai prxels 12 ;"t) Ml 

FOV 94 • 20mm(35mm format eqUivalent) 112.8 

1()()..32001 1deo) 100-1600(photo) 

as -1/8000s 

4000 X 3000 

Single shot 

Burst shooting: 3/5{7 frames 

Auto Exposure Bracketing (1\EB): 3,5 

Bracketed frames at 0. 7EV Bias 

Time-lapse 

t.lrc;oSD 

Max capacit\ G4 GB Cl&-<s 10 or UHS·lralrny•equncd 

UHD : 4096x2160p 24/25. 3840x2160p24/25/30 

FHD: 1920x 1 080p 24/25130/48/50/60 

HD:1280x720p 24/25130/48150/60 

60Mbps 

FAT32JexFAT 

Photo: JPEG. DNG 

Video MP4/MOV (MPEG-4 A'IC/H 264) 

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Opera~ng Frequency 

Transmtlttng Distance 

Video Output Port 

Operalin~ Temperature Range 

Battery 

Mubtle Device Holder 

Transmitter Power(EIRP) 

Worktrtg Voltage 

Charger 

Voltage 

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2.400 GHz-2.483 GHz 

2000 m (Outdoor And Unobstructed/ 

USB 

O"C-40'C 

6000 mAh LiPo 2S 

Tabletf and smartphones 

FCC: 20 dbm: CE:16 dbm 

1 2A@7 4 V 

17.4 v 

!OOW 

tntelhgent Fhght Battery ( PH3-4480 mAh·lS 2 V) 

Capactty 4480 mAh 

Voltage 15.2 J 

Battery Type LtPo4S 

Energy &Wh 

NetWerght 36Sg 

Oper >hng Temp'3rature -to·c- 40 c 

Max. Chargrng Power lOOW 

Atrcraft Status lnd cator Descnpt•on 

Normal 

F. G v ...... Red. Green and Yellow Flash 

Alternatively 

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Turning on and Self-Diagnostics 

G r· .. Green and YP.IIow Flash AlternatJVely A~rcrM Warnung Up 

r; · · . ··.Green Flashes Slowly 

13 X2 · · · Green RashesT NICe 

v· ...... Yellow Rashes Slowly 

Warntng 

( ...... Fast Yellow Rashtng 

R Slow Red Aashtng 

11 ...... Fast Red Aashing 

R • Red Fla'>htng Alternatively 

fl - Solid Red 

Safe to Fly (P-mode with GPS and Vision Positioning) 

Sal a to Fly (P-mr.de With VtsiOn F'ostllormg but Wl\hout GPS) 

Safe to Fly (A-mode but No GPS and Vision Positioning) 

Remote Controller Signal Lost 

Low Battery Warning 

Critical Battery Warning 

IMLI ErrOf 

CrihcaJ Error 

r, r ······Red and Yellow Aash Alternabvely Compass Calibration Required 

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Intelligent Onen1atton Control (IOC) 

IOC allows users to lock the control orientation of the aircraft 1n d1tferent modes. There are three working 

modes for IOC that can be selected in the DJI Pilot app. IOC only works when the a1rcraft IS 1n F-mode. 

therefore the user must toggle the flight mode switch to activate IOC. Refer to the table below: - ------- - -

Cour::-P LOt'k iCL) 

Home Lock (HL)" 

Potnt of Interest (POll' 

The nose direction at thtt tune that CL is set, will remain the forward d1rect1on 

regardless ol how the onentatlon and position of the aircraft change<; This w1il 

rema1n fixed until you reset 11 or exit CL mod& 

Record a Home Point (HP) and enter HL mode. The forward and backward 

controls will move the aircraft farther from and closer to the established Home 

Pont. regardless of how the orientation and position of the atrcraft changes. 

Prnnt of Interest Record a point c,f lnte.est (POIJ. Th+> a1rcraft can then urcle 

around the POl and tht:~ nuM~ w111 alwdys pomts toward the POl - - --- - -·-·------

;¢: 'Home Lock and Potnl of Interest feature are coming soon 

lOG Requirements 

IOC IS only 8'-aflable under the folklwing conditions 

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Model. lOG GPSenabted GPScounts Fhght D1stance Lnruts 

Course l ock No None None 

Home lock Yes ~ Alrc1 '\h ~ Home Point 

POl Yes ,.. Aircraft Point of Interest 

Using IOC 

Toggle the Right Mode Switch F-mode and follow the instructions prompted on the DJI Pilot app to select 

the desired IOC mode. 
FCC Compliance 

FCC Compliance 

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Th1s dev1ce complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 

( 1) This device may not cause harmful interference. and 

(2) This device must accept any interference received, includ1ng interference that may cause undesired 

operation 

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible lor compliance could void the 

user's authority to operate the equipment 

Compliance Information 

FCC Warning Message 

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void 

the user's authority to operate the equipment. 

This device complies With part 15 ol the FCC Rules. Operation IS subJ8Ct to the follow1ng two conditions: 

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference. ard (2) th1s device must accept any interference 

received, including 111terference that may cause undesiTed opera too. 

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: 

ThiS equipment complies wrJJ FCC radiation exposure limits set forth lor an IXICOOtrolled environment. 

Th1s equipment should be installed and operated With m1nmum d1stance 20cm between the radiator& 

your body. Th1s transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunctiOn with any olher antema or 

transmitter. 

Nole: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B dig1tal dev1ce, 

pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are des1gned to provide reasonable protection against 

harmful interference in a residential installation. Th1s equipment generates uses and can radiate radio 

frequency energy and, if not installed and used 1n accordance w1th the Instructions, may cause harmful 

interference to radio communications. However. there is no guarantee that interference w111 not occur in 

a par1icular installation. II this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. 

which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct 

the Interference by one or more ol the following measures: 

-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 

-Connect the equ1pment into an outlet on a c1rcuit different from that to wh1ch the receiver is connected 

-Consult the dealer or an expenenced radio/TV techn;cian for help. 

IC ASS warning 

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt ASS standard (s). Operation is subject to the 

follOWing two conditions: ( 1) this device may not cause 1nterference. and (2) th1s device must accept any 

Interference, including ll'lterference that may cause undesired opera too of !he dev1ce 

Le present areil est conlorme aux CNR d'lndustrl8 Canada hcables aux arells rad10 exempts de ltcence. 

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IC Radiation Exposure Statement: 

This equipment complies with IC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment 

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conJunction with any other antenna or transmitter. 

This equipment should be installed and operated w1th m1nimum distance 20cm between the radiator& 

your body. 

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void the user's authority to operate the equipment. 

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