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# Spreading Wings S 1000 User Manual

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# Disclaimer

Thank you for purchasing this DJI product. Please visit the S 1000 page on www.dji.com regularly to keep up with

p roduct information, technical updates and manual corrections

. Information in this manual is subject to change without notice in line with product upgrades and updates.

In usi ng this product, you hereby agree to this disclaimer and signify that you have understoo d all points completely

. When assembling this product, follow all instructions carefully. The manufacturer and seller assume no liability for any damage or injury arising from the use of this product.

DJI is a registered trademark of DJI Innovations. Names of product, brand, etc., appearing in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owner companies. This product and manual are copyrighted by DJI Innovations with all rights reserved. No part of this product or manual shall be reproduced in any form without the prior written consent or authorization of DJI Innovations. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the product or information contained herein.© 201 4 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved. 

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# About

The S1000 is designed for professional aerial photog raph y and cinematography. It is user friendly, safe , stabilized and easy to fly while its integrated design make s assembly and configuration simple and fast

. Retractable landing

gear , vibration dampers , small frame arm incline and minimal ized gimbal mount allows for a clear 360 degree view
from the camera. An i ntegrated power hub with patented c oaxial connector s, built

- in high

- speed ESCs and motors
with high efficien cy propellers ensure dynamic stability and maximized power efficiency. Used with a professio nal
DJI multi

- rotor autopilot system , the S 1000 can hover and fly reliably making it ideal for photography and cinematography.© 201 4 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved. 

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# Contents

Disclaimer

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About

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Contents

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Caution

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In The Box

................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ............... 6 Tools Required

................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ...... 6 Mounting Landing Gear

................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .................... 7 Mounting Frame Arms

................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ....................... 8 Mounting Electronics and Wiring

................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 11 Connecting XT60 Ports on Center Frame

................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................ 16 Installing Battery

................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ . 16 Setting Landing Gear

................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................ 18 Mounting the Gimbal

................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ....................... 20 Appendix

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ESC Sound

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ESC LED

................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ...... 22 Specifications

................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................. 23 FAQ

................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ......................... 24 Soldering the ESC

................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .................... 24 Remounting the Propeller

................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ..... 24 Propeller Precautions

................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ............. 24 Using Propeller Holder

................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ........... 25 Assembling Motor Vibration Absorbers

................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .......... 25 Remounting Landing Gear Servo

................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ....................... 25 Recalibrating Servo Travel

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# Caution

When flying, fast rotating propellers may cause serious damage and injury

. P lease fly safe at all times. 

## Assembly Cautions (1) Mount the GPS m odule with a bracket, to avoid interference with the power board on the center frame. (2) Ensure the IMU is mounted with the arrow pointing toward the front

. (3) If using a receiver, attach it under the bottom board of the center frame with the end of the antenna facing downwards away from obstructions to avoid loss of control due to signal loss. (4) Ensure frame arms are mounted cor rectly. a) Motor mounts with CCW marks should be mounted to the corresponding c enter frame positions with the following marks: M1 , M3 , M5 , and M7

. b) Motor mounts with CW marks should be mounted to the corresponding center frame positions with the following mark s: M2 , M4 , M6 , and M8

. (5) Do not remove any glued

- in screws. (6) Tighten screws appropriately

. S crew s marked with blue glue can be used without thread locker once. On
other occasions, apply appropriate thread locker. (7) S1000 should be raised above the ground when test ing landing gear or recalibrat ing servo travel. (8) Notice that matching the indicators is very important

. Please pay attention to them. 

## Flight Cautions (1) ESCs are not water

- proof, do not fly in rain or snow. (2) Ensure all parts are in good condition before each flight. Do not fly with worn or broken parts. (3) Ensure propellers and motors are installed correctly and propellers are unfolded before flying. (4) Ensure ESC signal connectors and power cable connectors are tight and reliable before every flight. (5) When flyi ng, stay away a safe distance from people, buildings, high

- voltage lines, tall trees, water and
other hazards. (6) Use only 6S LiPo batteries for the power supply

. (7) Ensure all output signals from M1 to M8 are in proper working order when using the DJI A2 flight control system to avoid damage or injury. (8) Do not overload the system. (9) Do not get close to or touch motors or propellers when they are spinning as this can cause serious injury. (10) Disconnect battery and remove camera during breaks and transportation to avoi d damage or injury. (11) We strongly recommend us ing as many DJI parts as possible. 

## Others (1) If you have any problem you cannot re solve, contact your dealer or DJI customer service.© 201 4 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved. 

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# In The Box

Center Frame × 1 Frame Arm × 8

Landing Skid Tube ×2 (with Silico ne Rubber Damper ) Landing Gear Leg ×2

GPS Collapsible Mount ×1 Spring × 2

Connector Set ×1 3

- PIN Servo Cable × 1

Screw Package ×1 Accessories package 

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For frame arms mount: M4x35 For landing gear mount: M3x8 , M2.5x6.7 H eat

- shrinkable tube ( diam eter of 10mm)


# Tools Required

Tools Usage
2. 0 mm Hex Wrench, 2.5 mm Hex Wrench M ounting screws.
Thread Locker F astening screws. Nylon Cable Tie
B inding devices and wires. Scissors Cutting Pliers /Dykes Foam Double Sided Adhesive Tape Mounting receive r, controller and other modules.
Hot Air Gun Fixing power cable connectors.© 201 4 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved. 

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# Mount ing Landing Gear

Instructions
1. Slide landing gear leg into landing skid tube then affix the joints with M2.5x6.7 screws. Ensure s ilicone

r ubber d amper s are a ttach ed.
2. Insert t he landing gear leg into connect ion point on the center frame

. Affix in place with M3x8 screws
. 3. Connect springs to both parts to ensure safety.

4. Complete

. Spring length is 58.5mm unstretched and 70mm stretched

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# Mounting Frame Arms

Instructions
1. Chec k arms. (1) Check propellers for cracks, then install and screw propeller cover on tightly. (2) Ensure motors are mounted firmly and rotate freely. (3) Mount arms with red propeller cover s to M1 and M2 to indicate the nose of the S1000

. (4) Distinguish marks CW and CCW o n the arms

. Mount the arms with mark CCW to the M1 , M3 , M5 , and M7 positions of the center frame

. T he arms mark ed CW should be mounted to the M2 , M4 , M6 , and M8 positions of the center frame.

2. Insert frame arm vertically into the mounting area on the center frame. 3. Adjust screw mounts of frame arm and center frame. 4. Insert the M4x35 screw from the right of the frame arm as the thread is located on the left of the screw

mount. Tighten screw appropriately

. O ver tightening may lea d to connector abrasion

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5. Gently lift frame arm

. 6. Twist knob to lock in place. Be sure there is an audible click sound to ensure a proper lock. Check the arm for movement. To store, un twist the knob and lower frame arm.

7. Plug ESC signal cable into cent er frame. 8. Plug power cable into center frame. Heat

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9. Ensure all ESC signal cables (red) and power cables (blue) are connected to the center frame correctly

. Power cables can be fix ed to center frame pillar s to tidy them away

. Make sure to use heat

- shrinkable tubes correctly (orange).

10. Double c heck all frame arms

. Arms M1 and M2 are the forward facing (nose) , arms M 5 and M 6 are the tail.
See n from the top, motors on arms M1 , M3 , M5 a nd M7 rotate counter clockwise while those on arms M 2,
M 4, M 6 and M 8 rotate clockwise.© 201 4 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved. 

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# Mounting Electronics and Wiring

Eight positions are reserved for mounting a flight control system, wireless video transmission module , r eceiver , and
other items. T he DJI A2 flight control system has been used here as an example. If using an A2 , follow mounting and wiring instructions found in the A2 flight control system user manual. If using the DJI WK

- M flight control system, please refe r to the WK

- M user manual for connections. Also be sure your firmware on your DJI flight controller has been updated to the latest version. 

### Instructions
1. Attach IMU module to the IMU area of the center frame. Ensure that it points toward the nose and does

n ot touch any other components as vibration can cause it to malfunction. 2. Attach the PMU module to the center frame.

3. Mount the main controller in the reserved position near the PMU module

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4. Attach the GPS collapsible mount to the center frame using M2.5 x 6.7 screw s
. Washer for GPS collapsible mount is pre

- installed on the center frame. To install GPS collapsible mount, remove the screw
from the washer then follow the below instructions: (1) Remove screw 1 from the center frame. (2) Position GPS collapsible mount then return the screw to its original position and tighten. (3) Remove remaining screw 2 from center frame. (4) Position GPS collapsible mount then return screw to its original position and tighten. 5. M ount a GPS m odule to the GPS mount with a bracket. Ensure the arrow point s to ward the nose and avoid catching fingers in the b racket when folding for transportation

.

6. The other reserved positions are indicated in the diagram below and can be u sed for mounting a receiver, LED flight indicator, iOSD module and wireless video transmission module

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7. Check that every anti

- drop system has been firmly installed in the reserved positions. Thread locker is
recommended. (1) Remove anti

- drop to add appropri ate thread locker. (2) Replace and tighten

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## Notes (1) Only mount the IMU in the IMU position of the center frame. (2) Mount the GPS with a bracket to avoid interference from the center frame power board. (3) Use glue to install the GPS bracket . Ensure it is firm and re liable before every flight. (4) Always test motors using the Assistant S oftware after installation. Refer to the “ Flight control system user
manual ” for details.© 201 4 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved. 

### 14 Connect ing main controller to center frame
1. Finish flight control system connection according to the A2 flight control system user manual.
2. Link connector set (blue) to ESC signal outlet on the center frame then l ink connector set (blue) to main
controller as shown below. (1) Yellow 4

- pin cables are for M1~ M 4 connections

. Y ellow cable should be connected to M1. (2) Brown 4

- pin cables are for M 5 ~ M 8 connections

. B rown cable should be connected to M 5

. (3) Black 4

- pin cables are for four continuous ground pins connection s
. M1~M4 are connected as the following diagram show s
.



## Notes
If usi ng a DJI WK

- M flight controller, you must use the wires that came with the WK

- M. M1 through M 6 correspond to each motor number. M7 corresponds to F1 and M8 corresponds to F2 on the WK

- M.© 201 4 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved. 

### 15 Connecting main controller and landing gear 1. C onnect left servo cable near M4 to the “ RLG ” port near M4 o n the center frame, then ensure the “ RLG ”
port near M3 is connected to the “ L ” port of the landing gear control board.
2. C onnect right servo cable near M7 to the “ R ” port of the landing gear c ontrol board using a servo cable.
3. For the A2 flight control system, connect the F1 port of the main controller to “ IN ” port of the landing gear
control board. O ther flight control systems connect a 2

- position channel receiver to the “ IN ” port.



## Notes (1) If right and left servo cables are reversed, landing gear will not be function

. (2) W ire neatly to avoid cables being damaged by frame edges

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# Connecting XT60 Ports o n Center Frame

T he bottom board is a power distribution board with three XT60 connectors for ba ttery power. 

### Instructions
1. Connect PMU power cable to XT60 connector on top of the bottom board. 2. Connect landing gear control board cable to XT60 connector on the bottom of the bottom board. 3. Other connector s can supply power for other DJI devices if require d.



# Installing Battery
Soldering battery connectors AS150 anti spark connectors are used

. T hey must be soldered to battery power cables. 1. Remove original battery connector. Avoid cut ting power and ground cables at the same time as this can

cause a short circuit

. We recommend wrapping unsoldered cable with insulating tape to prevent
accidental connection. 2. Pass the black ground wire through the black housing. After passing the wire through, solder the female bullet connector to the ground wire. Wait for th e soldered connection to cool, then pull the housing back
over the bullet connector

. 3. Screw and p ass the red power wire through the red housing. After passing the wire through, solder the male bullet connector to the power wire. Wait for the soldered connec tion to cool, and then screw and pull the housing back over the bullet connector.

Connector s soldering diagram© 201 4 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved. 

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### Install ing and connecting battery
1. Attach batter y to battery tray. Do not use an oversize d battery

. Maximum install ation dimension is 80mm
X 120mm X 200mm.
2. I nsert black connector 1 then red connector 2 to power on
. P ull out red connector 2 the n black

connector 1 to power off.© 201 4 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved. 

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# Setting Landing Gear

U sing a 2

- position R/C transmitter switch , landing gear retraction can be carried out remo tely. 

## Setting up the transmitter
Select a 2

- position switch (default setting is OK) as the control input for the landing gear . En sure the corresponding receiver port is connected to the “ IN ” port on control board

. F or the A2 flight control system,

connect the main controller ’s F1 port to “ IN ” port on control board.

Raise : Toggle the switch to this position to raise the landing gear

.

Lower : Toggle the switch to this position to lower the l anding g ear
.



## Note s : (1) If the transmitter switch has a F a il S afe function, set the F ail S afe value to the [Lower] position . This ensures that landing gear will lower automatically when the receiver enters FailSafe mode. (2) To avoid accidental switch triggering, slide lever s or other controls can be used for landing g ear control.



### Us age procedures
1. Ensure transmitter and receiver batteries are fully charged.
2. Toggle switch to [ Lower] position, and then turn on transmitter.
3. En sure [R]
, [L] and [IN] connections are correct.
4. En sure l anding g ear is in the [ Lower] position t hen power on the system. If the green LED on the landing gear control board is solid, everything is normal. If it flash es green slowly , re - calibrate the system according

to instructions in “ Rec alibrati ng Servo Travel ”

. 5. T oggle switch to [ Raise ] position ONL Y AFTER takeoff.
6. T oggle switch to [Lower ] position for landing. 

## Tips (1) S ervo power will shut off within 3 seconds after the landing gear has reached its target position.© 201 4 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved. 

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(2) When powering on the system, if the t ransmitter switch is in the [ Raise ] position, the LED will flash red quickly as a warning. Toggle the switch to the [ Lower] position to continue

. (3) If there is an abnormal signal or no signal input into the [IN] port , the LED will slowly flash red

. C heck
receiver and connections for problems

. (4) If servo powe r consumption is too high, the LED will light up red. If this lasts more than 4 second s, landing gear wil l lower and the LED will flash green slowly. R e - calibrat ion is needed before flying

. (5) A2 flight control system users can use the A2 Assistant Software to set intelligent gear on the

“ Advanced ” page. Refer to the “ A2 flight control system user manual ” for details.



## LED Control Board Indicator System normal Calibration require d
R ecalibration required
C alibration failed
Enter calibration mode System ca librating
Motor stall ed Unsafe startup alert Input signal abnormal


## Specifi cations
Parameter Range Parameter Range Working Voltage 3S~6S (LiPo) Input Signal PWM (High

- Pulse Width 800us~2200us) Working Current Max 1A@6S Output Signal PWM( Mid Position is 1520us) in 90Hz Working Temperature

- 20~70 o C Output Voltage 6V
Total Wei ght 875g Servo Travel 150 o (Minimum120 o )© 201 4 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved. 

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# Mounting the Gimbal

Before assembling the gimbal, install GCU as shown below. Be sure to install on the side as shown below . A DJI
Z15

- 5D gimbal has been used as an example in the following diagrams.

The con nectors on gimbal should be removed for better performance, then the gimbal can be mounted to the lower

connect ion points

. A DJI Z15

- 5D gimbal has been used as an example in the following diagrams.© 201 4 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved. 

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# Appendix
ESC Sound ESC State Sound Ready ♪ 1234567

-- B

-- B
Throttle stick is not at bottom BBBBBB... Input signal abnormal B

-------- B

-------- B... Input voltage abnormal BB

--- BB

--- BB

--- BB...



## ESC LED ESC State LED
Sta ndby Off Motor rotating Solid Red or Green On Motor rotating at full throttle position Solid Yellow On


## Tips: DJI ESCs are specially designed for multi

- rotors. When use d with DJI autopilot systems parameters and travel ranges do not have to be calibrate d.© 201 4 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved. 

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## Specifications Frame Diagonal Wheelbase 1045mm Frame Arm Length 386mm Frame Arm Weight (with Motor, ESC, Propeller ) 325g

Center Frame Diameter 332mm Center Frame Weight ( with Landing Gear Mounting Base, Servos ) 1330g

Landing Gear Size 460mm( Length )×511mm( Width )×350mm( Height ) (Top width: 155 mm ) 

## Motor Stator Size 41×14mm
kV 400rpm/V
Max Power 500W Weight ( with Cooling Fan) 158 g 

## ESC Working Current 40A Working Voltage 6 S LiPo Signal Frequency 30Hz
~ 450Hz Drive PWM Frequency 8KHz Weight (with Radiators) 35g 

## Foldable Propeller (1552/1552R) Material High strength performance engineered plastics Size 15×5.2inch Weight 13g 

## Flight Parameters Takeoff Weight 6.0K g ~ 11.0K g Total Weight 4.2Kg Power Battery LiPo (6S 、 10000mAh~20000mAh 、 15C(Min)) Max Power Consumption 4 000 W
Hover ing Power Consumption 15 00 W (@9.5Kg Takeoff Weight)
Hover ing Time 15min (@15000mAh& 9.5Kg Takeoff Weight) Working Environment Temperature

- 10 o C ~ +40 o C© 201 4 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved. 

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# FAQ
Solder ing the ESC
Be sure to solder the thick wires and fine wires correctly when solder ing an ESC to the frame arm.
Clockwise (CW) and counter clockwise (CCW) motor s should be soldered to the ESC in order of color.

C CW arms CW arms



## Remounting the Propeller Instructions
1. Use two M3x8 screws and four washers to remount propeller. 2. Apply thread locker to the thread of the propeller mount first.
3. Affix screws with 4Kg.cm (0.4N.m) torque

. . Tips: R efer to original screw tensions if un familiar with tor que measurement s
. Applying thread locker to the propeller mount first avoids getting thread locker into the holes of the plastic propeller.
Notes: Loose screws cannot be securely locked with thread locker.



## P ropeller Precautions
T orque marker s on the s crews and propeller cover s will give you a visual cue to check whether the propellers are
loose. C heck the to rque markers before every flight.© 201 4 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved. 

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## Using P ropeller Holder Instructions
1. Insert blade s to propeller h older

. 2. Attach propeller h older to f rame arm
.



## A ssembling Motor Vibration Absorber s A soft gasket is part of the vibration absorber . A ssembl y of the soft gasket must be carried out as per the diagram below. Assembly is the same for CCW and CW propellers.



## Remounting Landing Gear Servo Remounting serv os is not recommended as they come pre - installed.© 201 4 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved. 

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1. C onnect left servo cable near M4 to the “ RLG ” port near M4 on the center frame, then connect the

“ RLG ” port near M3 to the “ L ” port of the landing gear control board using a s ervo cable. 2. C onnect the right servo cable near M7 to the “ R ” port of the landing gear control board using a servo
cable. 3. P ressing the SET button using a pin then power on. You will see a yellow LED beside the SET button
flashe s quickly . Wait as servos comp lete position initialization. 4. Make sure the arm connecting to the servo is parallel to the link. (Shown in the following Fig). 5. A ssemble the left and right servos to the left and the right parts of the landing gear. Power off

.



## Recalibrating Servo Travel Landing gear travel has been pre

- calibrated. Mechanical adjustment of gear travel is not recommended. 

### Instructions
1. K eep hands away from all mechanism s
. 2. Ensure [R]
, [L] and [IN] connections are correct.
3. Han g S1000 in the air during calibration as landing gear will move.
4. P ress and hold the SET button using a pin while power ing on , then release. An LED will flash yellow quickly . P ress the SET button again. A uto calibration will begin and the LED will flash yellow slowly. DO
NOT obstruct any moving part s during auto calibration.
5. During calibration, the left side landing gear will raise and lower. Afterwards, the right side will do the

same. 6. After calibration, both left and right parts will be lowered and the LED will be a solid green. This indicates
that the landing gear is work ing properly

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## Notes (1) If the LED is solid yellow after calibration, a problem has occurred. Carry out Remounting Landing Gear
Servo then try again. (2) A void obstruction s during calibration . If the landing gear was obstructed, recalibra t ion is required using the above steps. (3) If [R] and [L] servo cables are reversed, travel will not be measured correctly. C onnect correctly and recalibrate the landing gear using the above steps.