PHANTOM 3

V1.0

2015.04

User Manual

PROFESSIONAL
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Using this manual

Legends

Warning Important Hints and Tips Reference

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 Start Guide

4. Phantom 3 Professional / Advanced Safety Guidelines and Disclaimer

5. Phantom 3 Professional / Advanced Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines

We recommend that you watch all tutorial videos on the official DJI website and read the Disclaimer 

before you ly. Prepare for your irst light by reviewing the Phantom 3 Professional Quick Start Guide and 

refer to the User Manual for more detailed information.

Video Tutorials

Please watch the tutorial videos at the link below, which demonstrates how to use Phantom 3 Professional 

safely:

http://www.dji.com/product/phantom-3/video

Download the DJI Pilot app 

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

to download the latest version.

The Android version of the DJI Pilot app is compatible with Android 4.1.2 or later. 

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

Using this manual

 Legends 2

 Read Before the First Flight 2

 Video Tutorials 2

 Download the DJI Pilot app 2

Product Proile 

 Introduction 6

 Feature Highlights 6

 Preparing the Aircraft 7

 Aircraft Diagram 8

 Remote Controller Diagram 8

Aircraft 

 Flight Controller 11

 Flight Mode 11

 Flight Status Indicator 11

 Return-to-Home (RTH) 12

 Smart RTH 12

 Low Battery RTH 13

 Failsafe RTH 14

 Vision Positioning System 14

 Flight Recorder 16

 Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 16

 DJI Intelligent Flight Battery 17

Remote Controller 

		 Remote	Controller	Proile	 23

 Using the Remote Controller 23

 Remote Controller Status LED 27

 Linking the Remote Controller 28

 Remote Controller Compliance Version 29
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Camera and Gimbal 

		 Camera	Proile	 31

 Gimbal 32

DJI Pilot App 

 Camera 35

 Director 38

 Store 38

 Discovery 38

Flight 

 Flight Environment Requirements 40

 Flight Limits and No-Fly Zones 40

		 Prelight	Checklist	 44

 Calibrating the Compass 44

 Auto Takeoff and Auto Landing 45

 Flight Test 46

 Starting/Stopping the Motors 46

Troubleshooting (FAQ) 

Appendix 

		 Speciications	 53

 Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) 55

 FCC Compliance 56
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Product Proile

This section introduces the Phantom 3 

Professional and lists the components of 

the aircraft and remote controller.
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Product Profile

Product Proile

Introduction

The Phantom 3 Professional represents the next generation of DJI quadcopters. It is capable of capturing 

4K video and transmitting an HD video signal out of the box. The built-in camera has an integrated gimbal 

to maximize stability while minimizing both weight and size. Even when no GPS signal 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 clarity, lower noise, and better pictures than any previous lying camera.

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

Lightbridge.

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery: The 4480 mAh DJI Intelligent Flight Battery features upgraded battery cells 

and an advanced power management system.

Flight Controller: The next-generation light controller has been updated to provide a safer, more reliable 

light experience. A newly implemented light recorder stores critical data from each light and the Vision 

Positioning System enhances hovering precision when lying indoors or in environments where GPS is 

unavailable.