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The following tutorials and manuals have been produced to ensure you to make full use ofyour Inspire 1. 1.Disclaimer 2.1n the Box 3.1nspire 1QuickStartGuide 4.Safety Guidelines 5.1nspire 1User Manual 6.1ntelligent Flight Battery SafetyGuidelines Watching all the tutorial videos and reading the Disclaimer before flight is recommended. Afterwards, prepare for your first flight by using the Inspire 1 Quick Start Guide. Refer to this manual for more comprehensive information.

Pleasewatch the tutorial video belowto learn howto use Inspire 1correctlyand safely: www.dji.com/product/inspire-1/video

Download and install the DJI Pilotapp before use. Scan the OR code orvisit "http://m.dji.net/djipilot"to download the app.

Forthe best experience, use mobile devicewith Andriod V4.1.2 or above. Requires iOS 8.0 or later.



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# Contents

Using this manual Legends 

### 2 Before Flight 

### 2 Watch the video tutorials 

### 2 Download the DJI Pilot app 

### 2 Product Profile Introduction 

### 6 Feature Highlights 

### 6 Assemble theAircraft 

### 7 Aircraft Diagram 

### 9 Remote Controller Diagram 

### 9 Aircraft Flight Controller 

### 12 Flight Mode 

### 12 Flight Status Indicator 

### 12 Return to Home (RTH) 

### 13 Dynamic Home Point 

### 15 Vision Positioning System 

### 16 Flight Recorder 

### 17 Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 

### 17 DJI Intelligent Flight Battery 

### 18 Remote Controllers Remote Controller Profile 

### 24 Remote Controller Operations 

### 24 Dual Remote Controllers Mode 

### 29 Remote Controller Status LED 

### 31 Linking the Remote Controller 

### 32 Remote Controller Compliance Version 

### 33 Gimbal and Camera Camera Profile 

### 35 Gimbal 

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### DJI PilotApp Camera 

### 40 Map 

### 43 Academy 

### 43 User Center 

### 43 Flight Flight Environment Requirements 

### 45 Flight Limits and Flight Restriction Area 

### 45 Preflight Checklist 

### 49 Calibrating the Compass 

### 49 Auto Take-off and Auto Landing 

### 50 Starting/Stoppingthe Motors 

### 51 FlightTest 

### 51 FAQ Appendix Specifications 

### 57 Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) 

### 60 Howto Update Firmware 

### 61 FCC Compliance 

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# Product Profile

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# Product Profile

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

Camera and Gimbal: Up to 4K video recording and 12 megapixel photo capture. Reserved mounting space for ND filters for better exposure control. New quick-release mount allows you to remove the camerawith ease. HD Video Downlink: Low latency, HD downlink powered by an enhanced version of the DJI Lightbridge system. It also provides dual controllers mode. Landing gear: Retractable landing gearthat enables an unobstructed panoramicviewfrom the camera. DJI Intelligent Flight Battery: 4500 mAh DJI Intelligent Flight Battery employs new battery cells and a battery managementsystem. Flight Controller: The next generation flight controller system provides a more reliable flight experience. A new flight recorder stores the flight data from each flight, and Vision Positioning enhances hovering precision when no GPS is available.

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# Aircraft. UnlockingTravel Mode The aircraft is in Travel Mode during delivery. Follow these steps to change it to Landing Mode before yourfirstflight: 1. Insertthe Intelligent Flight Battery intothe battery compartment. 2. Poweron the Remote Controller and the Intelligent Flight Battery. 3. Togglethe Transformation Switch up and down at leastfour times. 4. Poweroffthe aircraft.

Travel Mode Togglex4 Landing Mode



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## L[;, • Battery must be fully charged before using it forthe first time. Refer to "Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery" (P21) for more information

. • If you have purchased the dual remote controller version, you must use the Master remote

controllerto deactivate Travel Mode. Referto "Setting Up Dual Remote Controllers Mode" (P30) section for more infromation about Master remote controller. • Be sureto remove the gimbal from the aircraft before switchfrom Landing Mode toTravel Mode. • Placethe aircrafton the smooth and reflective surface (e.g. table ortile) before switching between

the travel modestothe landing mode. Do not placethe aircraftonthe rough and sound-absorbing surface (e.g. carpet) before switching between thetravel modes and landing mode. 

### Installing Gimbal and Camera 1. Remove Gimbal Cover. 2. Rotate the Gimbal Lockto the unlocked position (to the rightwhen facing the nose ofthe aircraft). 3. Insertthe gimbal byf711igning the white markon the Gimbal. 4. Rotate the Gimbal Lock back intothe locked position.

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# & Ensure the Micro-SO card is correctly inserted intothe camera. 

### Attaching Propellers Attach propellers with the black nut onto motors with the black dot and spin counter-clockwise to secure. Attach propellers with gray nutonto motorswithout ablack dotand spin clockwise to secure.

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# Lt. Place all propellers ontothe correct motor and tighten byhand to ensure security before flight. 

### Attaching 1345sQuick-Release Propellers The 1345s Quick-Release propeller is the upgrade version of the propellers that greatly enhance the reliability of the propeller during the flight. Following the steps below to attach the 1345s Quick-Release propellers.
1. Install the propellers with a white dot onto the mounting plates that have a white dot, and install the 

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2. Align the hook (A) on the propellers with the securing spring (B), then press down the propeller onto the mounting platethen rotate the propellers accordingto the lockdirection until it is secured

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Preparing Remote Controller Tilt the Mobile Device Holdertothe desired position then adjustthe antenna as shown. 1. Press the button on the side ofthe Mobile Device Holderto release the clamp, adjust ittofitthen attach your mobile device. 2. Connectyour mobile deviceto the remote controllerwith a USB cable. 3. Plug one end ofthe cable into your mobile device, and the other end into the USB port on the backof the remote controller.



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### [1] GPS [2] Propeller (P17) [2] [3] 

### [3] Motor [4] [5] [4] 

### Front LED (P12) [5] Landing gear [6] Gimbal and Camera (P35)

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### [7] Intelligent Flight Battery (PIS) [10] [8] 

### Aircraft Micro-USB Port [9] 

### Rear LED (P12) [10] Camera Micro-USB Port [11] Camera Micro-SD Card Slot (P35) [12] [13] 

### [12] Vision Positioning Sensors (P16) [13] Aircraft Status Indicator (P13)

[1] Antennas (P29) 

### Relays aircraft control and video signal. [2] Mobile Device Holder 

### Mounting place foryour mobile device. [3] Control Stick 

### Controls aircraftorientation. [4] Return Home (RTH) Button (P13) 

### Press and hold the button to initiate Return to Home(RTH). [5] Transformation Switch (P27) 

### Toggle the switch up or down to raise or lower the landing gear.

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...... INSPIRE 1 User Manual [6] Battery Level LEOs [8] Power Button Displays the current battery level. [7] Status LED Used to power on or power 

### offthe remote controller. [9] RTH LED Displaysthe power status. Circular LED around the RTH button displays RTH status.

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## OJ Camera Settings Dial Turn the dial to adjust camera settings. Only functions when the remote controller is connected to a mobile device running the DJI Pilot app. [11] Playback Button Playbackthe captured images orvideos. [12] Shutter Button Press to take a photo. If in burst mode, the set number of photos will be taken with one press. [13] Flight Mode Switch Usedto switch between P, A and Fmode. [14] Video Recording Button Press to start recording video. Press again to stop recording. [15] Gimbal Dial Usethis dial to control the tilt ofthe gimbal. [16] Mini-HDMI Port Connect an HD compatible monitor to this portto geta live HDvideo previewofwhatthe camera sees. [17] Micro-USB Port For connecting the remote controller to your computer. [16] [17] [18] [19]

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[18] CAN Bus Port Reserved for future use. [19] USB Port Connect to mobile device to access all of the DJI Pilot app controls andfeatures.

[20] GPS Module [20] Usedto pinpointthe location ofthe remote controller.



### 10 © 2045 JJI. Ali Rights Reserved. [21] Back Left Button Customizable button in DJI Pilot app. [22] Power Port Connectto a powersourceto chargethe remote controller's internal battery. [23] Back Right Button Customizable button in DJI Pilotapp.

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

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