May 05,2015 

US Department of Transportation 

Docket Management System 

1200 New Jersey Ave., SE 

West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140 

Washington, DC 20590 

RE: Request for Exemption under Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act and Part 11 of 

the Federal Aviation Regulations from 14 C.F.R § 61.315 (c), 14 C.F.R. § 91.119,14 C.F.R. § 9.121, 14 C.F.R. 

§ 91.151 (a), 14 C.F.R. § 91.405 (a), 14 C.F.R. § 91.407 (a) (1), 14 C.F.R. § 91.409 (a) (2), 14 C.F.R. § 91.417 

(a) & (b) 

Dear Sir or Madam: 

Pursuant to Section 333 of the Federal Aviation Administration ("FAA") Modernization and Reform Act of 

2012 and 14 C.F.R. Part 11, FBAP, Inc. ("FBAP") operator of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems ("UASs") 

equipped to conduct aerial photography and cinematography, hereby applies for an exemption from the 

listed Federal Aviation Regulations ("F ARs") to allow commercial operation of its UASs, so long as such 

operations are conducted within and under the conditions outlined herein or as may be established by 

the FAA as required by Section 333. 

This petition for exemption is made based on information outlined in this Petition for Exemption, as well 

as the accompanying Flight Operations and Procedures Manual and UAS User Manuals ("Manuals"). FBAP 

submits these supporting materials as confidential documents pursuant to 14 C.F.R. § 11.35 (b), as the 

materials contain confidential commercial andjor proprietary information as well as operating policies 

and procedures that are not generally available to the public. 

Petitioner's contact information: 

FBAP Inc. 

Attn: Thomas M. Hirschmann 

699 Osceola Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789 

Email: tom@flybyap.com 

Phone: 407-280-3332 

Description of Proposed Operation: 

FBAP seeks a 333 exemption and intends to use their small UASs for photography and cinematography 

work FBAP's operations have been tailore.d to meet the requirements of the FAA and to provide an 

equivalent level of safety that is superior to performing the same work using fixed wing aircraft or 

helicopters. FBAP will operate UASs in compliance with their Flight Operations and Procedures Manual, 

UAS User Manuals, and in accordance with the conditions and limitations of this Petition for Exemption. 

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Regulations from which the exemption is requested: 

14 C.F.R § 61.315 (c) 

14 C.F.R. § 91.119 (c) 

14 C.F.R. § 9.121 

14 C.F.R. § 91.151 (a) 

14 C.F.R. § 91.405 (a) 

14 C.F.R. § 91.407 (a) (1) 

14 C.F.R. § 91.409 (a) (2) 

14 C.F.R. § 91.417 (a) & (b) 

Qualifications for Summary Processing: 

FBAP would not set precedent. Exemption #'s 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11067, and 11080 are all 

previously granted petitions to allow operation of UASs for the same purpose of aerial photography and 

cinematography. This Exemption should qualify for summary processing as the FAA has already given 

public notice of and granted similar exemptions. 

Description ofUAS, Operation, and Environment in accordance with Section 333 Requirements: 

In accordance with Section 333 of the Reform Act, the UASs used by FBAP would not create a hazard to 

users of the National Airspace System ("NAS") or the public or pose a threat to national security in light of 

the following: 

• The UASs' size, weight, speed, and operation capability; 

• Operation of the UASs in close proximity to airports and populated areas; and, 

• Operation of the UASs within visual line of sight ("VLOS") of the operator 

FBAP's UASs are rotorcraft, weighing 55 lbs. or less including payload. They operate, under normal 

conditions at a speed of no more than 45 miles per hour and they have the capability to hover, and move 

in the vertical and horizontal planes simultaneously. They will operate at altitudes of no more than 400 

feet above ground level ("AGL") and they will operate only within VLOS of the pilot in command ("PIC'} 

FBAP will only operate the UASs within a controlled access area as described in detail in the Flight 

Operations and Procedures Manual. Operations in compliance with the Flight Operations and Procedures 

Manual and UAS User Manuals will ensure that the UASs will not create a hazard to users of the NAS or 

the public and that the UASs will operate in compliance with the conditions set forth in this application. 

Equivalent Level of Safety and Limitations/Conditions: 

FBAP proposes that the exemption requested herein apply to civil aircraft that have the characteristics 

and that operate with the limitations listed herein. These limitations provide for at least an equivalent or 

even higher level of safety to operations under the current regulatory structure because the proposed 

operations represent a safety enhancement to the already safe filming operations conducted with 

conventional aircraft. These limitations and conditions are very similar to or taken directly from 

exemptions granted to film companies. 

The limitations and conditions to which FBAP agrees to be bound when conducting commercial 

operations under an FAA issued exemption include: 

1. The UAS will weigh less than 55 pounds, including energy sources(s) and equipment. Operations 

will be limited to the aircraft described in the confidential Flight Operations and Procedures 

Manual and UAS User Manuals attached as Exhibits 1, 2, 3, and 4. 

2. The UAS will not be flown at a ground speed exceeding 45 miles per hour. 

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3. Flights will be operated at an altitude of no more than 400 feetAGL as indicated by the procedures 

specified in the Flight Operations and Procedures Manual. All altitudes reported to Air Traffic 

Control ("ATC") will be in feet AGL. 

4. The UAS will be operated within VLOS of the PIC at all times. This requires the PIC to be able to 

use human vision unaided by any device other than corrective lenses. 

5. All operations will utilize a visual observer ("VO''). The VO may be used to satisfy the VLOS 

requirement as long as the PIC always maintains VLOS capability. The VO and PIC will be able to 

communicate verbally at all times as indicated by the procedures in the Flight Operations and 

Procedures Manual. The UAS will be within VLOS of the VO at all times and the VO will only use 

human vision unaided by any device other than corrective lenses. 

6. FBAP will follow the Flight Operations and Procedures Manual and the UAS User Manuals 

("Manuals") as accepted by the FAA. Any additional requirements identified in the final conditions 

for this exemption will be adhered to by FBAP and added to the Manuals. The Manuals will be 

maintained and made available to the Administrator upon request. If FBAP determines that any 

update or revision would affect the basis of this exemption, then FBAP will petition for 

amendment to the exemption. FBAP will present updated and revised documents if it petitions for 

extension or amendment. 

7. Prior to each flight the PIC will inspect the UAS to ensure it is in a condition for safe flight. If the 

inspection reveals a condition that affects the safe operation of the UAS, the aircraft will not 

operate until the necessary maintenance has been performed and the UAS is found to be in a 

condition for safe flight. The ground control systems will be included in the preflight inspection. 

All maintenance and alterations will be properly documented in the aircraft records. 

8. Any UAS that has undergone maintenance or alternations that affect the UAS operation or flight 

characteristics, e.g. replacement of a flight critical component, will undergo a functional test flight 

in accordance with the Manuals. The PIC who conducts the functional test flight will make an entry 

of the flight in the UAS' aircraft records. 

9. FBAP and the PIC will follow the UAS aircraft/component, maintenance, overhaul, replacement, 

inspection, and life limit requirements. UAS maintenance/component/overhaul, replacement, and 

inspection/maintenance requirements have been established and described in the Manuals. 

10. The PIC will possess at least a sport pilot certificate and at least a valid driver's license. The PIC 

will also meet the flight review requirements specified in 14 C.F.R. § 61.56 in an aircraft in which 

the PIC is rated on his/her pilot certificate. 

11. Prior to operations conducted for aerial photography and cinematography, the PIC will have 

accumulated and logged, in a manner consistent with 14 C.F.R. § 61.51(b ), a minimum of 200 flight 

cycles and 25 hours of total time as a UAS rotorcraft pilot and at least 10 hours logged as a UAS 

pilot with a similar UAS type (single blade or multirotor). Prior documented flight experience that 

was obtained in compliance with applicable regulations will be used to satisfy this requirement. 

Training, proficiency, and experience-building flights may also be conducted under this grant of 

exemption to accomplish the required flight cycles and flight time. During training, proficiency, 

and experience-building flights, all persons not essential for flight operations will be considered 

non-participants, and the PIC will operate the UAS with appropriate distance from nonparticipants in accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 91.119. 

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12. Prior to operations conducted for the purpose of aerial photography and cinematography, the PIC 

will have accumulated and logged, in a manner consistent with 14 C.F.R. § 61.51(b), a minimum of 

five hours as UAS pilot operating the make and model of UAS to be utilized for operations under 

the exemption and three takeoffs and landings in the preceding 90 days. Training. proficiency, 

experience building, and takeoff and landing currency flights can be conducted under this grant of 

exemption to accomplish the required flight time and 90 day currency. During training, 

proficiency, experience building. and takeoff and landing currency flights all persons not essential 

for flight operations are considered nonparticipants, and the PIC will operate the UAS with 

appropriate distance from nonparticipants in accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 91.119. 

13. Prior to any flight operations authorized by this grant of exemption, the PIC and VO will have 

successfully completed a qualification process as outlined in the Flight Operations and Procedures 

Manual. As this is a requirement stipulated by FBAP, the test will be developed and implemented 

by FBAP. A record of completion of this qualification process will be documented and made 

available to the Administrator upon request. 

14. Prior to operations conducted for aerial photography and cinematography, a flight demonstration, 

administered by PIC will be successfully completed and documented. This documentation will be 

available for review upon request by the Administrator. Because the knowledge and airmanship 

test qualifications have been developed by FBAP, FBAP will conduct these tests in accordance with 

the Flight Operations and Procedures Manual. 

15. The UAS may not be operated directly over any person, except authorized and consenting 

production personnel, below an altitude that is hazardous to persons or property on the surface in 

the event of a UAS failure or emergency. 

16. Regarding the distance from a participating person, the Flight Operations and Procedures Manual 

includes safety mitigations for authorized and consenting production personnel. At all times, those 

persons will be essential to the access controlled areas of film operations. Because these 

procedures are specific to participating persons, no further Flight Standards District Offices 

("FSDO") or Aviation Safety Inspector ("ASI") approval is necessary for reductions to the distances 

specified in the attached Flight Operations and Procedures Manual. This is consistent with the 

manned aircraft procedures described in FAA Order 8900.1, V3, C8, S1 Issue a Certificate ofWaiver 

for Motion Picture and Television Filming. 

17. Regarding distance from nonparticipating persons, the operator will ensure that no persons are 

allowed within 400 feet of the area except those consenting to be involved and necessary for the 

filming production. This provision may be reduced to no less than 200 feet if it would not 

adversely affect safety and the Administrator has approved it. For example, an equivalent level of 

safety may be determined by an aviation safety inspector's evaluation of the filming production 

area to note terrain features, obstructions, buildings, safety barriers, etc. Such barriers may 

protect non-participating persons (observers, the public, news media, etc.) from debris in the 

event of an accident. This is also consistent with the same FAA order 8900.1, V3, C8, S1. 

18. If the UAS loses communications or loses its Global Positioning System (GPS) signal, the UAS will 

be programmed to return to a pre-determined location within the security perimeter and land or 

be recovered in accordance with the Flight Operations and Procedures Manual. 

19. The UAS will abort the flight in the event of unpredicted obstacles or emergencies in accordance 

with the Flight Operations and Procedures Manual. 

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20. Each UAS operation will be completed within 30 minutes flight time or with 25% battery power 

remaining, whichever occurs first. 

21. The operator will obtain an Air Traffic Organization ("ATO") issued certificate of Waiver or 

Authorization ("COA'j prior to conducting any operations over 200 feet AGL. The operator will 

request a Notice to Airman ("NOT AM") not more than 72 hours in advance, but not less than 48 

hours prior to the operation. FBAP plans to conduct most flights under 200 feet AGL to comply 

with the blanket COA approval. 

22. All aircraft operated in accordance with this exemption will be identified by serial number, 

registered in accordance with 14 C.F.R. part 45 and have identification (N-Number) markings in 

accordance with 14 C.F.R. part 45, Subpart C. Markings will be as large as practicable. 

23. The operator will document and maintain a record of the UAS maintenance, preventative 

maintenance, alterations, status of replacement/ overhaul component parts, and the total time in 

service of the UAS as detailed in the Flight Operations and Procedures Manual. 

24. Each UAS will comply with all manufacturer safety bulletins and firmware updates. 

25. FBAP has developed UAS technician qualification criteria as detailed in the Flight Operations and 

Procedures Manual. 

26. The preflight inspection accounts for all discrepancies, i.e. inoperable components, items, or 

equipment, not covered in the relevant preflight inspection sections of the Flight Operations and 

Procedures Manual. 

27. The radio frequency spectrum used for operation and control of the UAS complies with Federal 

Communications Commission ("FCC") or other appropriate government oversight agency 

requirements. 

28. The documents required under 14 C.F.R. § 91.9 and§ 91.203 will be available to the PIC at the 

ground control station of the UAS any time the aircraft is operating. These documents will be 

made available to the Administrator or any law enforcement official upon request. 

29. The UAS will remain clear and yield the right of way to all other manned operations and activities 

at all times (including, but not limited to, ultralight vehicles, parachute activities, parasailing 

activities, hang gliders, etc.). 

30. UAS operations will not be conducted during night, as defined in 14 C.F.R. § 1.1. All operations will 

be conducted under visual meteorological conditions ("VMC"). Flights under special visual flight 

rules ("SVFR") are not authorized. 

31. The UAS will not be operated by the PIC from any moving device or vehicle. 

32. The UAS will not be operated less than 500 feet below or less than 2,000 feet horizontally from a 

cloud or when visibility is less than 3 statute miles from the PIC. 

33. The UAS will not operate in Class B, C, or D airspace without written approval from the FAA. The 

UAS will not operate within 5 nautical miles of the geographic center of a non-towered airport as 

denoted on a current FAA published aeronautical chart unless a letter of agreement with the 

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airport's management is obtained, and the operation is conducted in accordance with a NOT AM as 

required by the operator's COA. The letter of agreement with the airport management will be 

made available to the Administrator upon request. 

34. Any 1) incident, 2) accident, or 3) flight operation that transgresses the lateral or vertical 

boundaries of the operational area as defined by the applicable COA will be reported to the FAA's 

UAS Integration Office (AFS-80) within 24 hours. Accidents will be reported to the National 

Transportation Safety Board ("NTSB") per instructions contained on the NTSB website: 

www.ntsb.gov. Further flight operations will not be conducted until the incident, accident, or 

transgression is reviewed by AFS-80 and authorization to resume operations is provided. 

Unless otherwise specified in this grant of exemption, the UAS, the UAS PIC, and the UAS operations must 

comply with all applicable parts of 14 C.F.R. including, but not limited to, parts 45, 47, 61, and 91. 

14 C.F.R § 61.315 (c) Sport Pilot Privileges and Limitations: Pilot in Command 

Section 61.315 (c) limits sport pilots to non-commercial operations. Because the UAS will not carry a 

pilot or passengers, the proposed operations can achieve the equivalent level of safety of current 

operations by requiring the PIC operating the aircraft to have a sport pilot's license rather than a 

commercial pilot's license to operate small UASs. Unlike conventional aircraft that carries the pilot and 

passengers, the UASs are remotely controlled with no living thing on board. The area of operation is 

controlled and restricted and all flights are planned and coordinated in advance as described in the Flight 

Operations and Procedures Manual. The level of safety provided by the requirements included in the 

Flight Operations and Procedures Manual exceeds that provided by a single individual holding a 

commercial pilot's certificate operating a conventional aircraft. The risks associated with the operation of 

the UAS are so diminished from the level of risk associated with commercial operations contemplated by 

Part 61 when drafted, that allowing operations of the UASs as requested with a sport pilot as the PIC 

exceeds the present level of safety achieved by 14 C.F.R. § 61.315 (c). The FAA has granted similar 

exemptions for private pilots to conduct similar operations in Exemptions 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 

11066, 11067, and 11080. 

14 C.F.R. § 91.119: Minimum Safe Altitudes 

Section 91.119 establishes safe altitudes for operation of civil aircraft. Section 91.119 (d) allows 

helicopters to be operated at less than the minimums prescribed, provided the person operating the 

helicopter complies with any route or altitudes prescribed for helicopters by the FAA. As this exemption 

is for a UAS that is a rotorcraft and the exemption requests authority to operate at altitudes up to 400 feet 

AGL, or not more than 200 above an elevated platform from which filming is planned, an exemption may 

be needed to allow such operations. As set forth herein, except for the limited conditions stated in the 

Flight Operations and Procedures Manual, the UAS will never operate higher than 400 feet AGL. It will 

however be operated in an access controlled area, where buildings and people will not be exposed to 

operations without their pre-obtained consent. The equivalent level of safety will be achieved given the 

size, weight, speed of the UAS as well as the location where it is operated. No flight will be taken without 

the permission of the property owner or local officials. Because of the advance notice to the property 

owner and participants in the filming activity, all affected individuals will be aware of the planned flight 

operations as set forth in the Flight Operations and Procedures Manual. Compared to flight operations 

with aircraft or rotorcraft weighting far more than the maximum 55 lbs. proposed herein and the lack of 

flammable fuel, any risk associated with these operations is far less than those presently presented with 

conventional aircraft operating at or below 400 feet AGL in the movie industry. In addition, the lowaltitude operations of the UAS will ensure separation between these small UAS operations and the 

operations of conventional aircraft that must comply with Section 91.119. 

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14 C.F.R. § 9.121: Altimeter Settings 

This regulation requires each person operating an aircraft to maintain cruising altitude by reference to an 

altimeter that is set" ... to the elevation of the departure airport or an appropriate altimeter setting 

available before departure." As the UAS may not have a barometric altimeter, but instead a GPS altitude 

read out an exemption may be needed. An equivalent level of safety will be achieved by the operator, 

pursuant to the Flight Operations and Procedures Manuat confirming the altitude of the launch site 

shown on the GPS altitude indicator before flight. 

14 C.F.R. § 91.151 (a): Fuel Requirements for Flight in VFR Conditions 

Section 91.151 (a) prohibits an individual from beginning "a flight in an airplane under VFR conditions 

unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough fuel to fly to the first point of 

intended landing, and, assuming normal cruising speed- (1) During the day, to fly after that for at least 30 

minutes; or (2) At night, to fly after that for at least 45 minutes." The battery powering the UAS provides a 

maximum of 40 minutes of powered flight To meet the 30-minute reserve requirement in 14 C.F.R. § 

91.151, UAS flights would be limited to approximately 10 minutes in length. Given the limitations on the 

UAS's proposed flight area and the location of its proposed operations within a predetermined area, a 

longer time frame for flight in daylight or night VFR conditions is reasonable. FBAP believes that an 

exemption from 14 C.F.R. § 91.151 (a) falls within the scope of prior exemptions. See Exemption 10673 

(allowing Lockheed Martin Corporation to operate without compliance with FAR 91.151 (a)). Operating 

the small UAS, in a tightly controlled area where only people and property owners or official 

representatives who have signed waivers will be allowed, with less than 30 minutes of reserve fuel, does 

not engender the type of risks that Section 91.151 (a) was intended to alleviate given the size and speed 

of the small UAS. Additionally, limiting UAS flights to 10 minutes would greatly reduce the utility for 

which the exemption will be granted. FBAP believes that an equivalent level of safety can be achieved by 

limiting flights to 30 minutes or 25% of battery power whichever happens first. This restriction would be 

more than adequate to return the UAS to its planned landing zone from anywhere in its limited operating 

area. Similar exemptions have been granted to other operations, including Exemptions 2689F, 57 45, 

10673, 10808, 11062, 11063, 11065, 11066, 11067, and 11080. 

14 C.F.R. § 91.405 (a); 407 (a) (1); 409 (a) (2); 417(a) & (b): Maintenance Inspections 

These regulations require that an aircraft operator or owner "shall have that aircraft inspected as 

prescribed in subpart E of this part and shall between required inspections, except as provided in 

paragraph (c) of this section, have discrepancies repaired as prescribed in part 43 of this chapter ... " and 

others shall inspect or maintain the aircraft in compliance with Part 43. Given that these sections and 

Part 43 apply only to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate, these sections will not apply to FBAP. An 

equivalent level of safety will be achieved because these small UASs are very limited in size and will carry 

a small payload and operate only in restricted areas for limited periods oftime. If mechanical issues arise 

the UAS can land immediately and will be operating from no higher than 400 feet AGL. As detailed in the 

Flight Operations and Procedures Manuat the operator will ensure that the UAS is in working order prior 

to initiating flight, will perform required maintenance, and will keep a log of any maintenance performed. 

Moreover, the operator is the person most familiar with the aircraft and best suited to maintain the 

aircraft in an airworthy condition to provide the equivalent level of safety. The FAA has granted 

exemptions for similar operations in Exemptions 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11067, and 11080. 

Approval of exemptions allowing commercial operations ofUASs in the aerial photography and 

cinematography will enhance safety by reducing risk. Conventional film operations, using jet or piston 

powered aircraft, operate at extremely low altitudes just feet from the subject being filmed and in 

extreme proximity to people and structures; and present the risks associated with aircraft that weigh in 

the neighborhood of 4,000 lbs., carrying large amounts of jet A or other fuel (140 gallons for jet 

helicopters shown below). Such aircraft must fly to and from the film location. In contrast, a UAS 

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weighing fewer than 55 lbs. and powered by batteries eliminates virtually all of that risk given the 

reduced mass and lack of combustible fuel carried on board. The UAS is carried to the film set and not 

flown. The UAS will carry no passengers or crew; therefore, it will not expose them to the risks associated 

with manned aircraft flights. 

The operation of small UASs, weighting less than 55 lbs., conducted in the strict conditions outlined 

above, will provide an equivalent level of safety supporting the grant of the exemptions requested herein. 

These lightweight aircraft operate at slow speeds, close to the ground, and in a sterile environment and, 

as a result, are far safer than conventional operations conducted with turbine helicopters operating in 

close proximity to the ground and people. 

All flights will occur over private or controlled access property with the property owner's prior consent 

and knowledge. Filming will be of people who have also consented to being filmed or otherwise have 

agreed to be in the area where filming will take place. 

FBAP satisfies the criteria articulated in Section 333 of the Reform Act of 2012. As a result of the UASs' 

size, weight, speed, and operational capability as well as the PICs airman certificate, experience, and 

operating procedures including, but not limited to, appropriate proximity to airports, operating within 

access controlled areas, and maintaining visual line of sight, FBAP does not create a hazard to users of the 

national airspace or the public or pose a threat to national security. In consideration of the foregoing, this 

Petition for Exemption provides the FAA with more than adequate justification for granting the requested 

exemptions allowing FBAP to commercially operate UASs for aerial photography and cinematography. 

FBAP thanks you for your time and prompt consideration of the requested exemptions. Please do not 

hesitate to contact FBAP should you have any questions or should you require any additional information 

to support the requested exemptions. 

Sincerely, 

----~~~ u\~~~ 

Thomas M. Hirschmann 

FBAP Inc. 

699 Osceola Ave. 

Winter Park, FL 32789 

Email: tom@flybyap.com 

Phone: 407-280-3332 

Exhibit 1: Flight Operations and Procedures Manual (CONFIDENTIAL) 

Exhibit 2: DJI Phantom 2 UAS User Manual 

Exhibit 3: DJI Inspire 1 UAS User Manual 

Exhibit 4: Gryphon Dynamics X8 User Manual (CONFIDENTIAL) 

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Content 

CONTENT ........................................................................................................................ 2 

IN THE BOX ...................................................................................................................... 4 

LEGEND .......................................................................................................................... 4 

1. PHANTOM 2 AIRCRAFT ............................................................................................... 5 

1.1 BUILT-IN FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM INSTRUCTIONS .•••••..••••.••••••..•.•••...•••.•.•••...••..•.•••..••.•.•.•...••. 5 

1.2 CONNECTIONS WITH OTHER DJI PRODUCTS .••••......••...•..•....••••..••••...••...•.••.••••...•••..•.•••...••..••.• 5 

Important Notes of Using with Other OJ/ Products ........................................................ 6 

Connections with Other OJ/ Products ............................................................................. 7 

1.3 LED FLIGHT INDICATORS DESCRIPTION ............................................................................... 11 

1.4 NOTES FOR PHANTOM 2 USING WITH OTHER DJI PRODUCTS ................................................ 12 

2 PROPELLERS ............................................................................................................... 13 

2.1 ASSEMBLY ..................................................................................................................... 13 

2.2 DISASSEMBLY ................................................................................................................ 13 

2.3 NOTES ......................................................................................................................... 13 

3 REMOTE CONTROLLER ............................................................................................... 14 

3.1 POWER ON THE REMOTE CONTROLLER ............................................................................... 14 

3.2 REMOTE CONTROLLER LED INDICATOR STATUS .................................................................... 15 

3.2.1 Remote Controller Power LED Indicator Status ................................................... 15 

3.2.2 Remote Controller Battery Level indicator Status ............................................... 15 

3.3 ANTENNA ORIENTATION .................................................................................................. 16 

3.4 REMOTE CONTROLLER OPERATION .................................................................................... 16 

3.5 LINKING THE REMOTE CONTROLLER & BUILT-IN RECEIVER ...................................................... 18 

4 INTELLIGENT BATIERV ............................................................................................... 19 

4.1 CHARGING PROCEDURES .................................................................................................. 19 

4.21NSTALL THE BATIERY ...................................................................................................... 20 

4.3 BATIERY USAGE ............................................................................................................. 20 

4.4 DESCRIPTION OF THE BATIERY LEVEL INDICATOR ................................................................... 21 

4.5 CORRECT BATIERY USAGE NOTES ...................................................................................... 22 

5 CALIBRATING THE COMPASS ..........................................................................•........... 23 

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5.1 CALIBRATION WARNINGS •..••••••••..•..•.•.•.•...•..•........••••••••••.•••••••..•....•....•...•.••.•.•.••..•••••••••.•• 23 

· 5.2 CALIBRATION PROCEDURES ••.••.••....••..•.....•.•...•••••••••.••••.•.•.••.•...••••.•.••...•...•..•...•...•.•.•.....••. 23 

5.3 WHEN RECALIBRATION IS REQUIRED ...•.•...••...•...•.•..•........•......•.....••••...••.•...•...•••••••••...•..•.... 23 

6 FLIGHT ....................................................................................................................... 24 

6.1 FLYING ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS •••...•••••••.•••..•.•.••.....•.•.••...•••••.••..••••••.•••••••.•••••.•...•... 24 

6.2 STARTING THE MOTORS ................................................................................................... 24 

6.3 TAKEOFF/lANDING PROCEDURES ....................................................................................... 24 

6.4 FAILSAFE FUNCTION ........................................................................................................ 25 

6.5 LOW BATTERY CAPACITY WARNING FUNCTION ..................................................................... 27 

6.6 FLIGHT LIMITS FUNCTION ................................................................................................. 27 

Max Height & Radius Limits ......................................................................................... 2 7 

6. 7 FLIGHT LIMITS OF SPECIAl AREAS ...................................................................................... 28 

6.8 CONDITIONS OF FLIGHT LIMITS ......................................................................................... 30 

Disclaimer ..................................................................................................................... 30 

7 ASSISTANT INSTAllATION AND CONFIGURATION ...................................................... 31 

7.11NSTALLING DRIVER AND PHANTOM 2 ASSISTANT ............................................................... 31 

7.2 USING THE PHANTOM 2 ASSISTANT ON A PC .................................................................... 32 

7.3 FIRMWARE UPGRADE OF PHANTOM 2 ............................................................................. 33 

7.4 PHANTOM RC ASSISTANT DESCRIPTION ........................................................................... 33 

8 APPENDIX .................................................................................................................. 35 

8.1 SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................................. 35 

8.2 LED FLIGHT INDICATORS DESCRIPTION ............................................................................... 35 

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[10] 

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[l]Propeller [2]Motor [3]Front Side [4]Front LEDs [5]Micro-USB Port [6]Landing Gear [?]Receiver 

Antenna [B]CAN-Bus Connector [9]LED Flight Indicators [lO]DJIIntelligent Battery [ll]Compass 

1.1 Built-in Flight Control System Instructions 

The built-in flight control system is used to control the entire aircraft's functions in flight such as Pitch (forwards 

and backwards), Roll (left and right), Elevator (up and down) and Yaw (tum left or right). The flight controller 

contains the MC (Main Controller), IMU, GPS, compass, receiver. 

The IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) has a built-in inertial sensor and a barometric altimeter that measures both 

attitude and altitude. The compass reads geomagnetic information which assists the GPS (Global Position System) 

to accurately calculate the aircrafts position and height in order to lock the aircraft in a stable hover. The receiver is 

used to communicate with the remote controller and the MC acts as the brains of the complete flight control 

system connecting and controlling all the modules together. 

The PHANTOM 2 can be configured in the Assistant, by choosing Naza-M mode or Phantom 2 mode. 

This manual is for Phantom 2 mode. Please refer to the Naza-M V2 Quick Start Manual for more 

information. 

1.2 Connections with Other DJI Products 

PHANTOM 2 is compatible with other DJI products, including ZENMUSE H3-2D and H3-3D gimbal 1 iOSD mini 1 

iOSD Mark II. Below are connections for these products and wireless video transmission module. 

r-------- 1 CAN-Bus Connector I 

I 

I 

i I 

I I 

L------~ 

~-------- ! 

!Gimbal Mounting Position! 

I Mount the H3-2D/H3-3D I--....;;;~--'"<-----" 

jgimbal using 4 screws. 1 

L--------' 

Figure l-3 

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I 

I 

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Important Notes of Using with Other DJI Products 

( 1 ) The video cable can provide power for the wireless video transmission module with a battery voltage 

(11.1V-l2.6V) and a maximum current 2A. 

( 2 ) Make sure the working current of the wireless video transmission module you connect can work with an 

operational voltage between ll.lV-l2.6V and the total working current of the iOSD and wireless video 

transmission module is under 2A, as an overcurrent will damage the central board's components. If the 

total current exceeds 2A. please be sure to provide power supplied from a separate power source for the 

wireless video transmission module. 

( 3 ) PHANTOM 2 uses a 2.4GHz RC system. To avoid communication inte1ference, it's not recommended to 

use other 2.4GHz devices (including 2.4G Wi-Fi or 2.4G wireless video transmission module) except the 

2.4G Bluetooth and 2.4G Datalink. 

( 4 ) Be sure to keep the wireless video transmission module and other communicating devices away from the 

compass during installation and connection to avoid interference. 

( 5) To improve the compatibility with ZENMUSE gimbals, the latest factory deliveries of PHANTOM 2 has 

updated to the Version 2 shown below. H3-2D/H3-3D gimbal can be directly installed for the Version 2 

while for Version 1, a H3-3D adapter kit (coming soon) is required to install the H3-3D gimbal. 

Figure 1-4 

( 6 ) When using the H3-3D gimbal, please connect the 8-Pin cable of PHANTOM 2 to the G8 port of H3-3D 

shown below. 

Figure 1-5 

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Connections with Other DJI Products 

( 1 ) Connecting the H3-2D and H3-3D gimbal and wireless video transmission module, the figure below uses 

H3-2D as an example. 

I w1Te1~- - "BaH-t---" 

j video Batt+l-...... """"11 

1transmission 

! module VIDEO GNnt--""""'\ 

~Transmitter VIDEOI 

~--------..1 

1 r------------- Description of the Video Cable I 

I (sequence by color) J 

VIDEO I 

l - VIDEO GND I 1----....1~ - VBat+ 

L =--G~D-------- J 

Figure l-6 

- ZENMUSE1 

H3·2D I 

I 

i 

I 

I 

( 2 ) Connecting the H3-2D and H3-3D gimbal, iOSD mini and wireless video transmission module, the figure 

below uses H3-2D as an example. 

Batt- . 1 

Batt+ Wo:~less ;...--------...._ 

U 

~:~~~ G~~nv~~7:.km! module I 

-- - - ~~t::tt_:::l 

-·-·-- ---- ) 

IGtG : 

;~~:mini Of'I$CRl£t-10lS?l4'1' 

. 

I 

I!G:~~a 1----..1 

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Figure l-7 

I -------------... Description of the Video Cable 

1 (sequence by color} 

, VIDEO 

I - VIDEO GND I 

1-----i( -- VBat• 1 1--=--G.l:!P_--------

-!i=.N"MusE, 

H3-2D ! 

I 

! 

I 

l I 

L _______ ! 
( 3 ) Connecting the H3-2D and H3-3D gimbal, iOSD mini and OJI specified wireless video transmission module 

AVLSB, the figure below uses H3-2D as an example. 

I 

video 

transmission 1 ------=;..11 

module I 

AVL58 

Transmitter I 

I 

u;AI ... ~r L- --_I 

Figure 1-8 

,.....------------ 1 Description of the Video Cabte I 

I (sequence by color) I 

VIDEO 

: - VIDEO GND I 

1----, -- Vsat• J 

L =--G_!:P- --- - - - - -

----:; ZENMUSEI 

H3-2D 

I 

I 

I 

I I 

L _ --~ _____ i 

1 - - ca;pa-;;; I 

:u· I e "' : I 

I ~.....:: e ______ "' ..... I 

We recommend connecting the VBat• port of the video cable to the two BATT+ ports of the AVL58 

simultaneously. The same is true of the GND port of the video cable and two BATT- ports. 

( 4 ) Connecting the H3-2D and H3-30 gimbal, iOSD Mark II and wireless video transmission module, the figure 

below uses H3-2D as an example. 

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r--------·----, 

! D~ript;;;;; .;Tth;Vid.,~c":ilii;- --, 

l (sequence by color) I Wireless video transmission I 

! module Transmitter spedficd by I 

I DJI(A VL58) 

VIDEO : = VIDEO GND I 

1-----1 Ve.t• I 

! OR fr-------~~ L -=--G!:!_D_-- ·------ 1 Other wireless video transmission~ 

!!:o!_ui!,_T~n::;:>:::;r __ - - j 

- z~::"Nt.ius£1 

H3-2D l 

I 

! 

I 

I I L _______ l 

Figure 1-9 

The diagram below illustrates the conneciton between the iOSD tvlark II and the wireless video transmission module. 

1 --------1 BATT- 1-----'r-----------

1 

Batt· I 

I BATT-! I 

!

Batt· 

I BATT+ ~--~----~ B I 

I att+ Other wireless video 

! BATT+ 1-I---!Batt+ transmission module I 

I iOSD Mark II UART I l Transmitter 1 

UART I I I 

I AV-GND I !VIDEOGND I ~ ____ _!.. V-O.!!_T J ~~~~ ________ _. 

--------1 I BATT-

! BATTI BATT+~----~C3 

! iOSDMark!l BATT+ ~---!+~ 

UART 

UART' 

I AV-GND 

Wireless video 

transmission 

~nodule 

AVL58 Transmitter! 

specified by DJI I 

I I ________ AV-OUT j L:; __________ _. 

Use the 8-Pin cable in the iOSD tvlark II package when connecting to the DJI specified wireless video 

transmission module AVL58. 

{ 5 ) Using the iPad Ground Station 

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3$-6$ 

Battery 

Figure 1-10 

BTU 

2AG [)ATALINI< 

iPad Ground 

Station 

Connect the Air End of 2.4G Bluetooth Data link to a spared CAN-Bus port of iOSD if an iOSD is used. 

( 6 ) Using the PC Ground Station 

Figure 1-11 

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1.3 LED Flight Indicators Description 

l. LED flight indicators are used to show the aircraft's current status. Once powered on, the indicators will light 

up. 

Aircraft in Normal status Descriptions 

•• Power On Self-Test 

• • lrming Up & Aircraft cannot take off during warming up 

Ready to Fly 

i 

Ready to Fly (non-GPS) 

Aircraft in abnormal status , a• •iii.~.:. and errors 

Rc: 11vLc: Controller Signal Lost 

•••• 1st Level Low Battery Capacity Warning 

•••••• 2nd Level Low Battery Capacity Warning 

••• Not Stationary or Sensor Bias is too big 

- Errors & Aircraft cannot fly. 

• • • Compass data abnormal because of ferro-magnetic interference or 

the compass needs calibration. 

( 1 ) The LED indicators diagram above are for Phantom 2 mode. In Naza-tv1 mode, LED indicators 

f will work according to the Naza-tv1 flight control system. 

( 2 ) Connect to the PHANTOM 2 Assistant for detailed information about warnings and errors. 

2. The front LEDs are for indicating where the nose of the aircraft is. They light up solid red only after the motors 

have spooled up. 

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1.4 Notes for PHANTOM 2 using with other DJI products 

Before using PHANTOM 2 with other DJI products, users should connecting the products correctly and upgrade 

the firmware as requirements below. 

r~l=!irm,_w_a_r!! ___ !e-. rs-i~-n~s-_req~..._u_k_ed __ +-:_Ass __ ista_· _n_t _fo_r_u_,;P_,;g,_r_ad_i_n,.,.g'-. -+r_Ass __ ista_~yersio~ 

II P330CB (built-in I 1 ! 

I 1 Vl.O.l.l9 or above PHANTOM 2 t Vl.08-or abo:e • 1

.! _ central board) l __ 

1-~--Z-e_n_m-use H3-2D ---l-~!"1U Vl.O , IMU Vl.6 or above +-----P_H_A_NTOM 2 Vl.08 or above ! 

t iOSD Mark II L V3.01 or above iOSD -:-V4.0 or abo~ 

~ iOSD mini I Vl.06 or above iOSD ! V4.0 or above ! 

*The iOSD Assistant is applied to both iOSD Mark II and iOSD mini. 

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2 Propellers 

PHANTOM 2 uses the original 9-inch propellers which are classified by the color of each central nut. Damaged 

propellers should be replaced by purchasing new ones if necessary. 

0 • vl"'dllcrs Grey Nut (9450) Black Nut (9450 R) 

~ ~ 

! 

: 

Diagram 

Attach to the motor thread that does Attach to the motor thread that has a 

Assembly Location 

not have a black dot black dot 

Fastening/Un-fastening a'l Lock: Tighten the propeller in this direction. 

Instructions 'OJ Unlock: Remove the propeller in this direction. 

2.1 Assembly 

l. ( Figure 2-1 ) Remove the four warning cards from the motors after you've read them. 

2. ( Figure 2-2 ) Prepare the two grey nut propellers and two black nut propellers. Make sure to match the 

black nut propellers with the correctly marked black dot motors. Tighten the propellers according to the 

fastening instructions. 

Figure 2-1 Figure 2-2 Figure2-3 

2.2 Disassembly 

( Figure 2-3 ) Keep the motor deadlocked in place with the assistant wrench (or one hand) and remove the 

propeller according to the un-fastening instructions. 

2.3 Notes 

l. Propellers are self tightening during flight. DO NOT use any thread locker on the threads. 

2. Make sure to match the propeller nut colors with the corresponding motors. 

3. It is advised to wear protective gloves during propeller assembly and removal. 

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

5. Check that all propellers are in good condition before flight. DO NOT use any ageing, chipped, or broken 

propellers. 

6. To avoid injury, STAND CLEAR of and DO NOT touch the propellers or motors when they are spinning. 

7. ONLY use original DJI propellers for a better and safer flight experience. 

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3 Remote Controller 

The PHANTOM 2 remote controller can be configured in the PHANTOM RC Assistant. The sticks mode is Mode 2 

on delivery. 

f For upgraded remote controller (models: NDJ6 or NRC900), select "Upgrade Version" in Phantom Assistant. 

For basic remote controller (models: DJ6 or RC900), select "Basic Version" in Phantom Assistant. 

J3 

• 

[1] 

[2] 

[3] 

[5] 

14 .... [7] 

• [8] 

[9] 

[10] 

[12] 

[13] 

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Figure 3-2 

[l)Antenna [2)Carrying Handle [3)Left Dial [4)3-Position Switch Sl [5)3-Position Switch S2 [6)Joystickl(Jl;J2) 

[7)Joystick2(J3;J4) [B]Neck Strap Attachment [9]Power Switch [lO]Power Indicator 

[ll]Battery Level Indicators LED1/LED2/LED3/LED4 (from left to right) [12]T rainer Port 

[13]Battery Charge & RC Assistant Port (micro-USB port) [14] Potentiometer 

3.1 Power on the Remote Controller 

1. Set the Sl and S2 switches to the upper most position and ensure both joysticks are at r ,'I 

1._ .J 

t<) 

the mid-point position. Then toggle on the power switch. 

2. Push the power switch to the right to power on the remote controller. If the power LED /t. 

indicator is solid on, the remote controller is functioning normally. The battery level 

·il 

indicators display the current battery level. 

1. Please make sure the battery level of remote controller is enough. If the low voltage warning alert 

sounds (refer to <Remote Controller Power LED Indicator Status>), please recharge the battery as soon 

as possible. 

2. Charge the remote controller's battery by using the included micro-USB cable. Using the incorrect 

type of charging cable may cause damage. 

3. Turn off the remote controller before charging. The power LED indicator will display solid red when 

charging is in progress. The LED indicators will display solid green when the battery is fully charged. 

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3.2 Remote Controller LED Indicator Status 

3.2.1 Remote Controller Power LED Indicator Status 

Power LED Indicator 

88--88--88 

•••••• 8-8-8 ... _. 

8--8-8 ..... . the remote controller. 

The remote controller will power off automatically when battery voltage drops below 3.45V. Land and 

f recharge the battery as soon as possible when the low voltage alert occurs to avoid loss of control 

during flight. 

3.2.2 Remote Controller Battery Level Indicator Status 

The battery level indicators will show the current battery level during both the discharging process. The following is 

a description of the indicators. 

• : The LED is solid on • :The LED will blink regularly 

: The LED is light off 

Discharging process 

Current battery level 

75%-100% 

50%-75% 

25%-50% 

12.5%-25% 

0%-12.5% 

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3.3 Antenna Orientation 

The remote controller's antenna should point skywards without obstructions for maximum communication range 

during flight. 

Figure 3-3 

3.4 Remote Controller Operation 

The operations of remote controller are based on mode 2 stick configuration. 

Definitions 

The 'stick neutral' positions and 'stick released' mean the control sticks of the remote controller are placed at 

the central position. 

To 'move the stick' means that the stick of remote controller is pushed away from the central position. 

Slide Lever is used for the pitch control of the H3-2D and H3-3D gimbal. 

Remote 

Controller 

Aircraft 

( ... nose direction ) 

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Operation details 

The throttle stick controls aircraft altitude/elevation. 

Push the stick up and the aircraft will rise. 

Pull the stick down and the aircraft will descend. 

The aircraft will automatically hover and hold its 

altitude if the sticks are centered. 

Push the throttle stick above the centered (mid-point) 

position to make the aircraft take off. When flying, we 

suggest that you push the throttle stick slowly to 

prevent the aircraft from sudden and unexpected 

elevation rn;;<nrlf-'S 
~=3~~~--~~~~~+ 

Position-2 Position-3 

OFF Course Lock Home 

point Lock 

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The yaw stick controls the aircraft rudder. 

Push the stick left and the aircraft will rotate counter 

clock-wise. 

Push the stick right and the aircraft will rotate 

clock-wise. If the stick is centered, the aircraft will 

remain facing the same direction. 

The yaw stick controls the rotating angular velocity of 

the aircraft. Pushing the stick further away from center 

results in a faster aircraft rotation v<>llnrih' 

The pitch stick controls the aircraft's front & back tilt. 

Push the stick up and the aircraft will tilt and fly 

forward. 

Pull the stick down and the aircraft will tilt and fly 

backward. The aircraft will keep level and straight if the 

stick is centered. 

Pushing or pulling the stick further away from center 

will result in a larger tilt angle (maximum of is 35") and 

faster 

The roll stick controls the aircraft's left & right tilt. 

Push the stick left and the aircraft will tilt and fly left. 

Push the stick right and the aircraft will tilt and fly right. 

The aircraft will keep level and straight if the stick is 

centered. 

Pushing the stick further away from center will result in 

a larger tilt angle (maximum of 35") and faster flight 

Sl is for compass calibration. Toggle the Sl switch from 

position-1 to position-3 and back to position-1 at least 5 

times, which will force the aircraft to enter into 

compass calibration mode. 

Users can configure position 3(bottom position) of the 

Sl switch to trigger the Failsafe in the Assistant. 

S2 1s the IOC mode switch. IOC (Intelligent 

Orientation Control) function can be enabled in the 

Assistant when in Naza-tvl mode. Only use the IOC 

function after you are familiar with flying. 
• go• 

The left dial controls the pitch of the H3-2D and H3-3D 

gimbal. The position of left dial determines the pitch 

angle relative to the horizontal level. 

Turn the left dial to the right to make the gimbal pitch 

up. 

Turn the left dial to the left to make the gimbal pitch 

down . 

The gimbal will keep its current position if the dial is 

static. 

( 1 ) For 'Ready to Fly' the aircraft will hover when all sticks are released. 

( 2 ) For 'Ready to Fly (non-GPS)' the aircraft will only keep the altitude when all sticks are released. 

3.5 Linking the Remote Controller & Built-in Receiver 

PHANTOM 2 has a built-in receiver, the link button and indicator located on the bottom of the aircraft as illustrated 

in the Figure 3-4. 

The link between the remote controller and aircraft is already established for you so you can initially skip this 

procedure. If you ever replace the remote controller, re-establishing the link is required. 

H.'!'~---'""79---link button & 

r?Jtl=C::::=::=t::~~ Link indicator 

Figure 3-4 

Linking procedures 

1. Power on the PHANTOM 2. 

2. Turn on the remote controller and place it O.Sm-lm away from the aircraft. 

3. Push the link button with a thin object and hold it until the Link indicator blinks red, then release it. 

4. When the Link indicator turns solid green, the link between the remote controller and the built-in receiver 

has been successfully established. 

Link Indicator Status 

The remote controller is turned off and there is no 2.4GHz signal around, please turn 

on the remote controller. 

is ready for linking. 

There is 2.4GHz signal around but the remote controller is not linked with the receiver, 

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The remote controller is linked with the receiver successfully. 

4 Intelligent Battery 

The intelligent battery is specially designed for the PHANTOM 2, with a battery capacity of 5200mAh, voltage of 

lllV and charge-discharge management functionality. The battery should only be charged with the DJI charger. 

rooQ] 

Intelligent Battery Charger 

OJ! Intelligent Battery Functions 

( 1 ) Balance Charging 

( 2 ) Capacity Display 

( 3 ) Communicating 

( 4 ) Overcharging Protection 

( 5 ) Over Discharging 

Protection 

( 6 ) Short Circuit Protection 

( 7 ) Sleep Protection 

( 8 ) Charging Temperature 

Detection 

Automatically balance the voltage of each battery cell during charging. 

Display the current battery level. 

The main controller communicates with the battery via communication ports 

for battery voltage, capacity, current and other information. 

Charging stops automatically when the battery voltage reaches l2.8V to 

prevent overcharging damage. 

Discharging stops automatically when the battery voltage reaches 8.4V to 

prevent over discharging damage. 

Automatically cuts off the power supply when a short circuit is detected. 

The battery will enter sleep mode after 10 minutes of inactivity to save 

power. The static current is lOnA in sleep mode when the battery is 

powered on without connecting to other devices. 

The battery will charge only when its temperature is within 0°C-55°C. If the 

battery temperature is out of this range, the battery will stop charging. 

(l) Before use, please read and follow the user manual, disclaimer, and the warnings on the battery. 

Users take full responsibility for all operations and usage. 

( 2) The battery should only be charged with the charger provided by DJI. DJI does not take any 

responsibility for operation of any charger from a third party. 

4.1 Charging Procedures 

l Connect the charger to a wall socket (Use the plug set if necessary). 

2. Connect the battery to the charger. If the current capacity of the battery is over 75%, you should power on 

the battery to begin charging. 

3. The Battery Level indicators display current capacity level as the battery charges. Please refer to battery 

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level indicator description for details. 

4. The battery is fully charged when the Battery Level indicator lights are off. Please disconnect the charger 

and battery when the charging is completed. 

~---~--=--==-==rt):J::::===Dnt:,... G 

Wall Socket 

4.2 Install the Battery 

Push the battery into the battery compartment correctly as the following diagram shows. Make sure to push the 

battery into the compartment until you hear a 'click' sound. 

Figure 4-1 

An incorrectly inserted battery may cause one of the following to occur: (1) Bad contact. (2) Unavailable 

battery information. (3) Unsafe for flight. (4) Unable to take off. 

4.3 Battery Usage 

LED2 LED3 

LED4 

Battery Level Indicator Battery Power Button 

(Built-in Battery Power Indicator) 

Figure 4-2 

0) Checking the battery level: When the battery is powered off; pressing the battery power button once will 

indicate the current battery level. Refer to <Battery Level Indicator Description> for details. 

(2) Powering on: When the battery is powered off; press the battery power button once and then press and hold for 

2 seconds to turn on the intelligent battery. 

(3} Powering off: When the battery is powered on; press the battery power button once and then press and hold for 

2 seconds to turn off the intelligent battery. 

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(4) Checking the battery life: When the battery is powered off; press and hold the battery power button for 5 

seconds to check the battery life. The battery level indicators will show the life and the battery power indicator 

will blink for 10 seconds, then all LEOs will light out and the intelligent battery will turn off. Refer to < Battery 

Level Indicator Description> for details. 

More battery information is available in the battery tab of the PHANTOM 2 Assistant. 

4.4 Description of the Battery Level Indicator 

The battery level indicators will show the current battery level during both the charging and discharging process as 

well as battery life. The following is a description of the indicators . 

• : The LED is solid on • :The LED will blink regularly 

• :The LED is light off 

Charging process 

Current battery level 

25%-50% 

50%-75% 

75%-100% 

Full charged 

Discharging process 

Current battery level 

87.5%-100% 

75%-87.5% 

62.5%-75% 

50%-62.5% 

37.5%-50% 

25%-37.5% 

12.5%-25% 

0%-12.5% 

Current battery life 

90%-100% 

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4.5 Correct Battery Usage Notes 

80%-90% 

70%-80% 

60%-70% 

50%-60% 

40%-50% 

30%-40% 

20%-30% 

Less than 20% 

l. Never plug or unplug the battery into the aircraft when it is powered on. 

2. The battery should be charged in an environment that is between OoC to 40°C, and be discharged in an 

environment that is between -20°C to 50°C. Both charging and discharging should be in an environment 

where the relative humidity is lower than 80%. 

3. It's recommended to charge and discharge the battery thoroughly once every 20 charge/discharge cycles. 

Users should discharge the battery until there is less than 8% power left or until the battery can no longer 

be turned on. Users should then fully recharge the battery to maximum capacity. This power cycling 

procedure will ensure the battery is working at its optimal level. 

4. For long term storage please place the battery with only a 40-50% capacity in a strong battery box 

securely. We recommend discharging and charging the battery completely once every 3 months to keep it 

in good condition. The capacity should be varied in such a cycle (40%-50%)-0%-100%-(40%-50%). 

5. It's suggested you purchase a new battery after you have discharged your current battery over 300 times. 

Please completely discharge a battery prior to disposal. 

6. It's suggested that you purchase a new battery if the current battery is swollen or damaged in any way. 

7. Never try to recharge or fly with a battery that is swollen or damaged in any way. 

8. Never charge the battery unattended. Always charge the battery on a non-flammable surface such as 

concrete and never near any flammable materials. 

9. Safety is extremely important and users can get more information in the DISCLAIMER. 

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5 Calibrating the Compass 

IMPORTANT: Make sure to perform the Compass Calibration procedures prior to the first flight. 

The compass is very sensitive to electromagnetic interference which causes abnormal compass data and leads to 

poor flight performance or even flight failure. Regular calibration of the compass enables the compass to perform at 

its optimal level. 

5.1 Calib!:_~tion Warnings--------------- r ( 1 )DO NOT calibrate your compass where there is a possibility for the existence of stron~ 

magnetic interference such as magnetite, parking structures, and steel reinforcement 

underground. 0 ( 2) DO NOT carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration such as keys or cellular 

1 phones. I 

I ! 

I ( 3) Compass Calibration is very important; otherwise the flight control system will work abnormally. I ~---- . -~ 

5.2 Calibration Procedures 

Please carry out the calibrating procedures in the flight field before flight. Please watch the quick start video of the 

PHANTOM 2 for more compass calibration details. 

Start 

cali 

Quickly flip the switch Sl 

Position·].,Position-3-,Position-1 

Flip no less than 5 times 

LED Flight Indicator 

Start horizontal calibratic .. 

5.3 When Recalibration is required 

360° Rotate the aircraft 

horizontally 

I 

~~ 

LED 

~ 

Flight Indicator 

Start vertical calibration 

Position-] {i:f.~j~~;) 

. . :t5{\ Posltlon-3 ,.~ ~:9 Position·].,Position-3-,Position·l 

Flip once 

360°Rotate the aircraft 

vertically (i'-lose downward) 

LED Flight 

Indicator 

Normal LED • • 

Succeed F;oil 

Re-calibrate 

( l ) When Compass Data is abnormal, the LED flight indicator will blink alternating between red and yellow. 

( 2 ) Last compass calibration was performed at a completely different flying field/location. 

( 3 ) The mechanical structure of the aircraft has changed, i.e. changed mounting position of the compass. 

( 4 ) Evident drifting occurs in flight, i.e. the aircraft doesn't fly in straight lines. 

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6 Flight 

6.1 Flying Env!,!:onn:!ent _Re9ui!:,~~------· ----·-------~---­

~ ( 1 ) Before your first flight, please allow yourself some flight training (Using a flight simulator t~ I pcoctke flying, getting inotcuction fmm 'n expeden~d pecoon, et<.). I 

! ( 2 ) DO NOT fly in bad weather, such as rain or wind (more than moderate breeze) or fog. : I ( 3 ) The flying field should be open and void of tall buildings or other obstacles; the steel structure I 

! ~. within buildings may interfere with the compass. 

f ,'··· (4) Keep the aircraft away from obstacles, crowds, power lines, trees, lakes and rivers etc. 

( 5 ) Try to avoid interference between the remote controller and other wireless equipment (No base 

stations or cell towers around). 

I ( 6) 

I ( 7) 

l.. 

The flight control system will not work properly at the South Pole or North Pole. I 

! 

Never use the aircraft in a m.anner that infringes upon or contravenes international or domestic J! 

lays and regulations. . . . 

6.2 Starting the Motors 

A Combination Stick Command (CSC) is used to start the motors. Push the sticks according to one of the options 

below to start motors. Once the motors have started, release both sticks simultaneously. The same CSC is used to 

stop the motors. 

A B c D 

Figure 6-l 

6.3 Takeoff/Landing Procedures 

1. Start by placing the PHANTOM 2 on the ground with the battery level indicators facing you. 

2. Turn on the remote controller. 

3. Power on the aircraft by turning on the intelligent battery. 

4. When LED flight indicator blinks green/yellow, the PHANTOM 2 is entering Ready to Fly/Ready to Fly 

(non-GPS) mode. Start the motors with the CSC command. 

5. Push the throttle stick up slowly to lift the aircraft off the ground. Refer to <Remote Controller Operation> 

for more details. 

6. Be sure you are hovering over a level surface. Pull down the throttle stick to descend. The stick will lock into 

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place and the aircraft will descend steadily. 

7. After landing, leave the throttle stick down for 3 to 5 seconds to stop the motors. Return throttle stick to 

middle position after the motors have stopped. 

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You SHOULD NOT execute the CSC during normal flight! This will stop the motors and cause the I 

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aircraft to descend rapidly and drop without any type of control. 

( l ) When the LED flight indicator blinks yellow rapidly during flight, the aircraft has entered into 

Failsafe mode, refer to <Failsafe Function> for details. 

( 2 ) A low battery capacity warning is indicated by the LED flight indicator blinking red slowly or 

rapidly during flight. Refer to the <Low Battery Capacity Warning Function> for details. 

( 3 ) Watch the quick start video about flight for more flight information. 

'J •• ( 4 ) Aircraft and battery performance is subject to environmental factors such as air density and 

temperature. Be very careful when flying 3000 meters (9800 feet) or more above sea level, as 

battery and aircraft performance may be reduced. 

( 5 ) When used with a H3-3D gimbal, a GoPro camera, and the iOSD mini, your Phantom 2 will be very 

close to its maximum takeoff weight. It is not recommended that you attach the Phantom 2 

prope~~r guards at this weight. Oth,:_~e aircraft will be unable to fly normally. 

6.4 Failsafe Function 

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The aircraft will enter Failsafe mode when the connection from the remote controller is lost. The flight control 

system will automatically control the aircraft to return to home and land to reduce injuries or damage. The following 

situations would make the aircraft fail to receive a signal from the remote controller and enter Failsafe mode: 

( l ) The remote controller is powered off. 

( 2 ) The remote controller is powered on but the Sl is toggled in the position triggering the Failsafe (this must 

have been configured in the PHANTOM 2 Assistant). 

( 3 ) The aircraft has flown out of the effective communication range of the remote controller. 

( 4) There is an obstacle obstructing the signal between the remote controller and the aircraft, essentially 

reducing the distance the signal can travel. 

( 5 ) There is interference causing a signal problem with the remote controller. 

Failsafe works differently depending on the mode the aircraft is in when Failsafe mode is initiated whether it is in 

the Ready to Fly or Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode. 

Ready to Fly (non-GPS) ---Automatic landing 

The flight control system will try to keep the aircraft level during descent and landing. Note that the aircraft may 

be drifting during the descent and landing process. 

Ready to Fly --- Automatic go home and land 

The flight control system will automatically control the aircraft to fly back to the home point and land. 

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Home Point 

When the aircraft is initializing the Ready to Fly status, the aircraft will record the current GPS coordinates as 

the home point. It is recommended to lift off only after Ready to Fly status is confirmed for the safety of being 

able to fly back to home point successfully in case the Failsafe mode is initiated. 

Go Home Procedures 

1 Record Home Point. 2 Flying. 

LED Flight Indicator LED Flight Indicator <Ill ((!/, \llll ~ @ 

4 Signal lost lasts 3s, begin to go home. 5 Ryback to home point. 

~ ,--------·-------,er13'!1! ;;2'"~~~~;~:1; 

Height ove-r home point<=20m 

LED Flight Indicator LED Flight Indicator 

Figure 6-2 

3 Remote controller signal lost. 

LED Flight Indicator 

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6 Landing after hovering 15s. 

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LED Flight Indicator, • ~---- ( l ) In a Failsafe situation, if less than 6 GPS satellites are found for more than 20 seconds, the aircraft 

I l will descend automatically. 

) When the aircraft is landing automatically, users can control the aircraft's position and altitude if 

the remote controller signal is recovered. 

In Phantom 2 mode, users can set a new home point manually when the aircraft is in "Ready to fly" status 

as long as a home point has been recorded automatically. Quickly flipping the S2 switch of the remote 

controller from upper most to lower most positions 5 times or more will reset the current aircraft position 

as a new home point of PHANTOM 2. When successfully reset, you will see a series of rapid green blinks 

on the LED Flight Indicator. The definition of "home point" is: 

( l ) The home point is the place PHANTOM 2 returns to when the control signal is lost, which is 

recorded last time. 

I 1 ( 2) The home point is used to calculate the horizontal distance between you and the aircraft, the 

L_ distance will be displayed as A if using iOSD module. 

Regaining Control during Failsafe Procedure 

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How to regain !toggle the Sl switch to any other position once to i Regain control as soon as signal is I 

i control i regain control. If remote controller's signal is recovered. 1 1 i l I 

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6.5 Low Battery Capacity Warning Function 

The low battery capacity warning alerts users when the battery is close to depletion during flight. When it appears, 

users should promptly fly back and land to avoid accidental damage. The PHANTOM 2 has two levels of low battery 

capacity warning. The first appears when the battery has less than 30% power and the second appears when it has 

less than 15% power. 

( 1 ) When battery power drops below 30% and LED indicator will blink red slowly. 

( 2 ) At lower than 15% the LED indicator will blink red rapidly, the PHANTOM 2 will also begin to descend and 

land automatically. After it has landed, keep the throttle stick at its lowest point or execute CSC. 

( 3 ) There is a hidden third low battery threshold in addition to the 1st and 2nd level warnings. This uses 10.65V 

as its threshold. Both this voltage threshold and the 2nd Level Low Battery Warning will trigger auto-landing. 

Altitude can be maintained if necessary by pushing up on the throttle stick. 

( 1 ) Remember to fly your PHANTOM 2 back as soon as you see a low battery capacity warning. 

'l ( 2 ) Keeping the battery contact needles and pads clean is very important. Any dirt and dust may 

cause a communication failure. 

6.6 Flight limits Function 

All UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) operators should abide by all regulations from such organizations at ICAO 

(International Civil Aviation Organization) and per country airspace regulations. For safety reasons, the flight limits 

function is enabled by default to help users use this product safely and legally. The flight limits function includes 

height, distance limits. 

In Ready to Fly status, height, distance limits works together to restrict the flight. In Ready to Fly (non-GPS) status, 

only height limit works and the flying height restricted to be not over 120m. 

(1) The default parameters in the Assistant is compliant within the definitions of class G ruled by 

ICAO. (Refer to Airspace Classification to get more details). As each country has its own rules, 

make sure to configure the parameters to comply with these rules too, before using the 

PHANTOM 2. 

(2) Users in Mainland China can refer to J%fflJim~~f9X1~ffl!iJi!. 

Max Height & Radius Limits 

The Max Height & Radius restricts the flying height and distance. Configuration can be done in the PHANTOM 2 

Assistant. Once complete, your aircraft will fly in a restricted cylinder. 

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Max 

Radius 

Home Point 

The height of 

aircraft when it 

is powered on 

Figure 6-4 

Ready to Fly. 8 • 8 (t 

Limits Ground Station Rear LED flight indicator 

The flight height is restricted to fly Warning: Height limit 

Max Height None. 

under the max height. reached. 

The flight distance is restricted to fly Warning: Distance limit red flashings •••••• 

Max Radius 

within the max radius. when close to the Max radius limit. 

Ready to Fly(non-GPS) 

Max Height 

Max Radius 

(1) 

(2) 

Flight Limits Ground Station Rear LED flight indicator 

The flight height is restricted to fly Warning: Height limit "'"'"""'"· 

under the minor height between the 

Max height and 120m. l 

None. 

Not limited, no warnings or LED indicators. 

If the aircraft flies out of the limits, you can still control your aircraft except to fly it further away. 

If the aircraft is flying out of the max radius in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) status, it will fly back 

within the limits range automatically if 6 or more GPS satellites have been found. 

6.7 Flight Limits of Special Areas 

Special areas include airports worldwide. All special areas are listed on the DJI official website. Please refer to 

http:/ {www.dji.com/fly-safeLcateqor:y··mc for details. These areas have been divided into category A and category B. 

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Center of 

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Area 

Airspace: A,B,C,D 

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Rear LED 

Airspace Limits 

Flight Indicator 

Motors will not start. 

A If the Phantom flies into a special area in Ready to Fly 

(non-GPS) mode and Ready to Fly mode activates, it will 

automatically descend and land then stop its motors. 

B If the Phantom flies into a special area in Ready to Fly 

(non-GPS) mode and Ready to Fly mode activates, it will 

•••••• descend to airspace C and hover 5 meters below edge If 

No restrictions of flight, but the Phantom will not enter 

Category A, the aircraft can fly free, but it will not enter 

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Airspace B through Boundary b & d 

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Around Category B sites, the phantom can fly freely, but it will 

: not enter into Airspace A through Boundary!!:. 

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I No restrictions. None. 

Blue 

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

the descent and landing process. Motors will stop automatically after landing. Users will regain control 

once the motors have stopped. There is no need to toggle the Sl switch. 

(1) When flying in the airspace (A/8/C) of restricted special area, LED flight indicators will blink red 

...... quickly and continue for 3 seconds, then switch to indicate current flying 

status and continue for 5 seconds at which point it will switch back to red blinking. 

(2) For safety reasons, please do not fly close to airports, highways, railway stations, railway lines, 

city centers and other special areas. Try to ensure the aircraft is visible. 

6.8 Conditions of Flight Limits 

In different working modes and flight modes, flight limits will differ according to number of GPS satellites found. 

The following table demonstrates all the cases(-./: available; x :unavailable). 

All flights are restricted by height, distance and special areas simultaneously. 

Phantom mode 

Flight Status Limits of Special Area Max Height I Max Radius 

Ready to Fly -./ -./ -./ 

Ready to Fly (non-GPS) X -./ X 

Naza-M mode 

Control Mode number of GPS found Limits of Special Area Max Height Max Radius 

~6 -./ -./ -./ 

GPS 

<6 X -./ X 

~6 -./ -./ X 

A TTl. 

<6 X -./ X 

~6 X X X 

Manual 

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Disclaimer 

Please ensure that you are kept up to date with International and Domestic airspace rules and regulations before 

using this product. By using this product, you hereby agree to this disclaimer and signify that you have read this fully. 

You agree that you are responsible for your own conduct and content while using this product, and for any direct or 

indirect consequences caused by not following this manual, violate or disregard any other applicable local laws, 

administrative rules and social habits thereof. 

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7 Assistant Installation and Configuration 

~!J_nstalli'!g_Dr:ive_!'~nd_PHANT!)I~'L 2 ~ssist~nt __ ---·--------~---~--------·-, 

I Installing and running on Windows I 1--·----~~~·-·~-----·-------~-------~-~-~~-~-~--~~-~--~-~~~----~---~~ .. ~--~-~-~~~----~i 

1. Download driver installer and Assistant installer in EXE format from the download page of PHANTOM 2 · 

1 on the DJI website. 

I ! 2. Connect the PHANTOM2 to a PC via a Micro-USB cable. 

I 3. Run the driver installer and follow the prompts to finish installation. 

I 4. Next, run the Assistant installer and follow the prompts to finish installation. 

. I I 5. Double click the PHANTOM 2 icon on your Windows desktop to launch the software. i ~~-~~~--~----~·----~-----~--~~~~--·---~·--•-••~---·-----·-----·-·----o-----~---v~--~-----~---1 

The installer in EXE for~at only supports -~indo:s opera~ing systems (Win XP, Win?, Win8 (32 or 64l 

bit)). L__ ___ _ I ___ _j 

Download the Assistant installer in DMG format from the download page of PHANTOM 2 on the DJI 

website. 

2. Run the installer and follow the prompts to finish installation. 

3. When iaunching for the first time if use Launchpad to run the PHANTOM 2 Assistant, Launchpad won' t 

allow access because the software has not been reviewed by Mac App Store. 

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"PhantomH can't be opened because it is 

from an unidentified developer. 

4. Locate the PHANTOM 2 icon in the Finder, press the Control key and then click the PHANTOM 2 icon 

(or right-click the PHANTOM 2 icon using a mouse). Choose Open from the shortcut menu, click open in 

the prompt dialog box and then software will launch. 

5. After the first successful launch, directly launching of the software can be achieved by double-clicking 

the PHANTOM 2 icon in the Finder or using Launchpad. 

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Usage of PHANTOM 2 Assistant on Mac OS X and Windows are exactly the same. The Assistant pages 

appear in other places ofthis manual are on the Windows for example. 

7.2 Using the PHANTOM 2 Assistant on a PC 

l. Start up the PC, power on the PHANTOM 2, then connect the PHANTOM 2 to the PC with a Micro-USB 

cable. DO NOT disconnect until configuration is finished. 

2. Run the PHANTOM 2 Assistant and wait for the PHANTOM 2 to connect to the Assistant. Observe the 

indicators • • on the bottom of the screen. When connected successfully, the connection indicator is 

and communication indicator is blinking8 . 

3. Choose [Basic] or [Advanced] configuration pages. 

4. View and check the current configuration in the [View] page. 

View configurations 

RC, Gain 

GimbaL Battery 

Communication 

indicator 

PHANTOM 2 - 2 """>'>' 

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and i···laz3·!vl mode 

Language swap 

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~~~~······························ actual user interface. 

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( 1 ) Users should not enable the Naza-M function before finishing Advanced Flight Maneuvers 

procedure in the" PHANTOM Pilot Training Guide". If the Naza-M mode is enabled, users can 

switch the control mode between A TTl. Mode, GPS Mode or Manual Mode, and access the 

advanced settings (e.g. IOC). In addition, the LED located on the rear frame arms will display 

Naza-M flight status indications instead of the PHANTOM 2's indicators. Do not enable the 

Naza-M mode unless you are an experienced user or guided by a professional. 

( 2) You can change to the Phantom 2 mode by clicking the same button used to turn on the Naza-M 

mode. This operation will disable the Naza-M mode and enable Phantom 2 mode. All parameters 

will be returned to factory settings. 

7.3 Firmware upgrade of PHANTOM 2 

Please refer to the PHANTOM 2 Assistant to install driver and PHANTOM RC Assistant, and then follow the 

procedures below to upgrade the software and firmware; otherwise the PHANTOM 2 might not work properly. 

l. An internet connection is required to upgrade PHANTOM 2 's firmware. 

2. Click the [Upgrade] icon to check the current firmware version and whether the installed firmware is the 

latest version. If not, click the relative links to upgrade. 

3. Be sure to wait until the Assistant shows "finished". Click OK and power cycle the PHANTOM 2 after 5 

seconds. Once completed, the firmware is up to date. 

Firmware upgradabie items 

Current firmware version 

Upgrade link 

~'This image is for ref8rc-mce 

only. Ptease refer to thf:! 

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••• act.ua! user interfc::ce. 

r (1) DO NOT power off until the upgrade is finished. I 

I 1 (2) If the firmware upgrade failed, the main controller will enter a waiting for firmware upgrade I 

L_ ____ :tatu:__:utomatically~: this happens, repeat the above procedures:_ ______________ . __ j 

Firmware upgradable items: (1) Main Controller (2) P330CB(Main Board) (3) Receiver (4) Gimbal 

CMU (5) Gimbal IMU (6) Battery 

7.4 PHANTOM RC Assistant Description 

Please follow the procedures to finish the configuration of the remote controller. 

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1. Turn off the remote controller and find the Micro-USB port on the bottom of it. 

2. Start up the PC, power on the remote controller, and then connect the remote controller to the PC with a 

Micro-USB cable. DO NOT disconnect until the configuration is finished. 

3. Run the PHANTOM RC Assistant and wait for the remote controller to connect to the Assistant. Observe 

the indicators • • on the bottom left of the screen. When connected successfully, the connection 

indicator is and communication indicator is blinkingCI>. 

4. Finish configuration in the [Main] page. 

5. Finish upgrade in the [Info] page if necessary. 

A 

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Main Page of the 24GHz Remote Controller 

PHANTOM RC l:P;' '" - Language swap .,.,...,.,.,,~' 

Main page:: i 

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Communication indicator 

Connection indicator 

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8.1 ~cific~c.~iom;;~---· I l Aircraft 

I Operating environment temperature 

I Power consumption 

I Supported Battery 

I 

1 Weight {including the battery) 

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Take-off Weight 

I Hovering Accuracy (Ready to Fly) 

I Max Yaw Angular Velocity 

5.6W 

DJI Intelligent battery 

lOOOg 

:::;1300g 

Vertical: 0.8m; Horizontal: 2.5m 

200" /s 

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I Max Tilt Angle 35 • 

I Max Ascent/ Descent Speed Ascent: 6m/ s; Descent: 2m/ s ! 

I Max Flight Speed 15m/ s (Not Recommended) i,·. 

I Wheelbase 350mm 

12.4GHz Remote Controller --·---- i 

I Operating Frequency 2.4GHz ISM I 

I Communication Distance (open area) 1000m l 

i. Receiver Sensitivity (1%PER) -97dBm 1

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, Working Current/Voltage 120 mA@3.7V I l 

1 Built-in LiPo Battery Working Current/Capacity 3.7V, 2000mAh I I 

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I DJIIntelligent Battery I 

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j ' i Type 3S LiPo Battery l I I I 1 ' Capacity 5200mAh, ll.lV 1 I : I I I Charging Environment Range 0°( to 400C ! 

l Dis:ha~ging_:~~ronment ~ang~ -20°( to 50°( __ j 

8.2 LED Flight Indicators Description 

Aircraft in Normal status Descriptions 

•• •• On Self-Test 

• • Warming Up & Aircraft cannot take off during warming up 

•••• Ready to Fly 

Ready to Fly (non-GPS) 

Aircraft in abnormal status Warnings and errors 

Remote Controller Signal Lost 

••••• 1st Level Low Battery Capacity Warning 

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•••••• 

••• 

• • • 

2nd Level Low Battery Capacity Warning 

Not Stationary or Sensor Bias is too big 

Errors & Aircraft cannot fly.* 

Compass data abnormal because of ferro-magnetic interference or 

the compass needs calibration. 

* Users can connect to the PHANTOM 2 Assistant to get detailed information about warnings and errors. 

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Exhibit 3 

DJI Inspire 1 UAS Users Manual 
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2015.3 
Using this manual 

L~gends 

0 Warning & Important 

··Betore·FJfght• 

:\f Hints and Tips [i@ Reference 

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

1 .Disclaimer 

2.1nthe Box 

3.1nspire 1 Quick Start Guide 

4.Safety Guidelines 

5.1nspire 1 User Manual 

6.1ntelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines 

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. 

Watch th~ \/Jdeb tl.ltoriaJs 

Please watch the tutorial video below to learn how to use Inspire 1 correctly and safely: 

www.dji.com/productjinspire-1/Video 

pownload the OJlPilot app 

Download and install the DJI Pilot app before use. Scan the OR code or visit 

"http://m.dji.net;djipilot" to download the app. 

For the best experience, use mobile device with Andriod V 4.1.2 or above. Requires iOS 8.0 or later. 
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 the Aircraft 7 

Aircraft Diagram 9 

Remote Controller Diagram 9 

Aircraft 

Flight Controller 12 

Right 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 

DJIIntelligent 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 36 
DJIPilotApp 

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/Stopping the Motors 51 

Flight Test 51 

FAQ 

Appendix 

Specifications 57 

Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) 60 

How to Update Firmware 61 

FCC Compliance 62 
This chapter describes the features of 

Inspire 1, instructs you to assemble the 

aircraft and explains the components on 

the aircraft and remote controllers. 

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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. 

Fea~ure HJghligbts ·· 

Camera and Gimbal: Up to 4K video recording and 12 megapixel photo capture. Reserved mounting 

space for NO filters for better exposure control. New quick-release mount allows you to remove the 

camera with ease. 

HD Video Downlink: Low latency, HD downlink powered by an enhanced version of the DJI Lightbridge 

system. It also provides dual controllers mode. 

Landing gear: Retractable landing gear that enables an unobstructed panoramic view from the camera. 

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery: 4500 mAh DJI Intelligent Flight Battery employs new battery cells and a 

battery management system. 

Right 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 . 

. AsseQible fhe Aircraft · 

Unlocking Travel Mode 

The aircraft is in Travel Mode during delivery. Follow these steps to change it to Landing Mode before 

your first flight: 

1. Insert the Intelligent Flight Battery into the battery compartment. 

2. Power on the Remote Controller and the Intelligent Flight Battery. 

3. Toggle the Transformation Switch up and down at least four times. 

4. Power off the aircraft. 

Travel fv1ode Toggiex4 Landing Mode 
INSPIRE 1 User Manual 

& • Battery must be fully charged before using it for the 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 

controller to deactivate Travel Mode. Refer to "Setting Up Dual Remote Controllers Mode" (P30) 

section for more infromation about Master remote controller. 

• Be sure to remove the gimbal from the aircraft before switch from Landing Mode to Travel Mode. 

• Place the aircraft on the smooth and reflective surface (e.g. table or tile) before switching between 

the travel modes to the landing mode. Do not place the aircraft on the rough and sound-absorbing 

surface (e.g. carpet) before switching between the travel modes and landing mode. 

Installing Gimbal and Camera 

1. Remove Gimbal Cover. 

2. Rotate the Gimbal Lock to the unlocked position (to the right when facing the nose of the aircraft). 

3. Insert the gimbal by aligning the white mark on the Gimbal. 

4. Rotate the Gimbal Lock back into the locked position. 

~---- Gimbal Cover 

--~~-----

Locked 

& Ensure the Micro-SO card is correctly inserted into the 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 nut onto motors without a black dot and spin clockwise to secure. 

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& Place all propellers onto the correct motor and tighten by hand to ensure security before flight. 

Attaching 1345s Quick-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 

propellers without a white dot onto the mounting plates that do not have a white dot. 

Without 

white dot 

2. Align the hook (A) on the propellers with the securing spring (B), then press down the propeller onto 

the mounting plate then rotate the propellers according to the lock direction until it is secured. 

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Preparing Remote Controller 

Tilt the Mobile Device Holder to the desired position then adjust the antenna as shown. 

1. Press the button on the side of the Mobile Device Holder to release the clamp, adjust it to fit then attach 

your mobile device. 

2. Connect your mobile device to the remote controller with a USB cable. 

3. Plug one end of the cable into your mobile device, and the other end into the USB port on the back of 

the remote controller. 
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[1] GPS 

[2] Propeller (P17) 

-[3] [3] Motor 

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[6] [5] [4] Front LED (P12) 

[5] Landing gear 

[6] Gimbal and Camera (P35) 

-[9] [7] Intelligent Flight Battery (P18) 

[11] [10] [8] Aircraft Micro-USB Port 

[9] Rear LED (P12) 

[10] Camera Micro-USB Port 

[11] Camera Micro-SO Card Slot (P35) 

[12] 

[13] [12] Vision Positioning Sensors (P16) 

[13] Aircraft Status Indicator (P13) 

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[1] Antennas (P29) 

Relays aircraft control and video signal. 

[2] Mobile Device Holder 

Mounting place for your mobile device. 

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Controls aircraft orientation. 

[4] Return Home (RTH) Button (P13) 

Press and hold the button to initiate Return to 

Home(RTH). 

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Toggle the switch up or down to raise or lower 

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[6] Battery Level LEOs [8] Power Button 

Displays the current battery level. 

[7] Status LED 

Used to power on or power off the remote controller. 

[9] RTH LED 

Displays the power status. Circular LED around the RTH button displays RTH status. 

[10] Camera Settings Dial 

Turn the dial to adjust camera settings. 

Only functions when the remote controller is 

connected to a mobile device running the DJI 

Pilotapp. 

[11] Playback Button 

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[12] Shutter Button 

Press to take a photo. If in burst mode, the 

set number of photos will be taken with one 

press. 

[13] Flight Mode Switch 

Used to switch between P, A and F mode. 

[14] Video Recording Button 

Press to start recording video. Press again to 

stop recording. 

[15] Gimbal Dial 

Use this dial to control the tilt of the gimbal. 

[16] Mini-HDMI Port 

Connect an HD compatible monitor to this 

port to get a live HD video preview of what the 

camera sees. 

[17] Micro-USB Port 

For connecting the remote controller to your 

computer. 

[18] CAN Bus Port 

Reserved for future use. 

[19] USB Port 

Connect to mobile device to access all of the 

DJI Pilot app controls and features. 

[20] G PS Module 

[20] Used to pinpoint the location of the remote 

controller. 

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[21] Back Left Button 

Customizable button in DJI Pilot app. 

[22] Power Port 

Connect to a power source to charge the 

remote controller's internal battery. 

[23] Back Right Button 

Customizable button in DJI Pilot app. 
This chapter describes the features of 

the Flight Controller, Vision Positioning 

System and the Intelligent Flight Battery. 
Aircraft 

The Inspire 1 's flight controller is based on OJI flight controller with several enhancements such as new 

flight mode and new safe mode. Three safe modes are available: Failsafe, Return Home and Dynamic 

Home Point. These features ensure the safe return of your aircraft if the control signal is lost. A flight 

recorder stores crucial flight data for each flight. 

Three flight modes are available. The details of each flight mode are found in the section below: 

P mode (Positioning) : P mode works best when GPS signal is strong. There are three different states of P 

mode, which will be automatically selected by the Inspire 1 depending on GPS signal strength and Vision 

Positioning sensors: 

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

P-OPTI: Vision Positioning is available but the GPS signal is not. Aircraft is using only Vision 

Positioning for hovering 

P-ATTI: Neither GPS or Vision Positioning available, aircraft is using only its barometer for positioning, 

so only altitude is controlled. 

A mode (Attitude): The GPS and Vision Positioning System is not used for holding position. The aircraft 

only uses its barometer to maintain altitude. If it is still receiving a GPS signal, the aircraft can automatically 

return home if the Remote Controller signal is lost and if the Home Point has been recorded successfully. 

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

about IOC, refer to the IOC in Appendix . 

• (/. Use the Flight Controller mode switch to change the flight mode of the aircraft, refer to the "Flight 

Mode Switch" on P27 for more information. 

Flight Status Indicator ··· 

The INSPIRE 1 comes with the Front LED, Rear LED and Aircraft Status Indicator. The positions of these 

LEOs are shown in the figure below: 

--Aircraft Status indicator 

Front LED Rear LED 

The Front and Rear LED show the orientation of the aircraft. The Front LED displays solid red and the 

Rear LED displays solid green. 

Aircraft Status Indicator shows the system status of the flight controller. Refer to the table below for more 

information about the Aircraft Status Indicator: 
Aircraft Status Indicator Description 

Normal 

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Alternatively Power on and self-check 

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{G,):-X2 ······Green Flashes Twice 

······Yellow Flashes Slowly 

Warning 

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

Safe to Ry (P mode with Vision Positioning but without GPS) 

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

······ Fast Yellow Flashing Remote Controller Signal Lost 

· · · · · · Slow Red Flashing Low Battery Warning 

::~S/:: · · · · · · Fast Red Flashing Critical Low Battery Warning 

:c.BY · · · · · · Red Flashing Alternatively IMU Error 

- Solid Red Critical Error 

······Red and Yellow Flash Alternatively Compass Calibration Required 

Return to Home (RTH) 

The Return to Home (RTH) brings the aircraft back to the last recorded Home Point. There are three cases 

that will trigger RTH procedure; they are Smart RTH, Low Battery RTH and Failsafe RTH. 

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Smart RTH 

Description 

The Home Point is the location at which your aircraft takes off when the 

GPS signal is strong. You can view the GPS signal strength through 

the GPS icon ( 11 ). If you are using the Dynamic Home Point 

setting, the Home Point will be updated to your current position as you 

move around and when the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks green. 

Using the RTH button on the remote controller (refer to "RTH button" on P28 for more information) or the 

RTH button in the DJI Pilot app when GPS is available to enables smart RTH. The aircraft return to the 

latest recorded Home Point, you may control the aircraft's orientation to avoid collision during the Smart 

RTH. Press the Smart RTH button once to start the process, press the Smart RTH button again to exit 

Smart RTH and regain the control. 
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Low Battery RTH 

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

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

when these warnings are shown. DJI Pilot app will advise user to return the aircraft to the Home Point 

when low battery warning is triggered. Aircraft will automatically return to the Home Point if no action is 

taken after 10 seconds countdown. User can cancel the RTH by pressing once on the RTH button. The 

thresholds for these warnings are automatically determined based on the current aircraft altitude and its 

distance from the Home Point. 

Aircraft will land automatically if the current battery level can only support the aircraft to land to the ground 

from the current altitude. User can use the remote controller to control the aircraft's orientation during the 

landing process. 

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

Battery Level 

Warning 

Low battery 

level warning 

Critical Low 

battery level 

warning 

Estimated 

remaining 

flight time 

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Critical Low battery level 

warning( Red) 

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The battery 

power is low. 

Please land the 

aircraft. 

The aircraft 

must land 

immediately. 

Estimated 

remaining flight 

based on current 

battery level. 

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level( Green) 

Low battery 

level warning 

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Remain1ng flight time 

Power requires 

to return home 

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Aircraft Status DJI Pilot app Indicator 

Tap "Go-home" to have 

the aircraft return to the 

Home point and land 

Aircraft status automatically, or "Cancel" to 

indicator blinks resume normal flight. If no 

action is taken, the aircraft RED slowly. will automatically go home 

and land after 10 seconds. 

Remote controller will sound 

an alarm. 

Aircraft status 

The DJI Pilot app screen will 

indicator blinks 

flash red and aircraft starts to 

descend. Remote controller RED quickly. will sound an alarm. 

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Flight Instructions 

Fly the aircraft 

back and land 

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possible, then 

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:\): • When the critical battery level warning activates and the aircraft is descending to land 

automatically, you may push the throttle upward to hover the aircraft and navigate it to a more 

appropriate location for landing. 

• Color zones and markers on the battery level indicator reflect estimated remaining flight time 

and are adjusted automatically, according to the aircraft's current status. 

Failsafe RTH 

Failsafe RTH is activated automatically if remote controller signal (including video relay signal) is lost for 

more than 3 seconds provided that Home Point has been successfully recorded and compass is working 

normally. Return home process may be interrupted and the operator can regain control over the aircraft if 

a remote controller signal is resumed. 

Failsafe Illustration 

1 Record Home Point (HP) 2 Confirm Home Point 3 Remote Controller Signal Lost 

Blinking Green Blinking Green Fast Blinking Yellow 

4 Signal Lost Lasts 3secs. 6 Landing after Hovering 15secs 

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Fast Blinking Yellow Fast Blinking Yellow Fast Blinking Yellow 

.& • Aircraft cannot avoid obstruction during the Failsafe RTH, therefore it is important to set an 

reasonable Failsafe altitude before each flight. Launch the DJI Pilot app and enter "Camera" 

view and select "MODE" to set the Failsafe altitude. 

• Aircraft will stop ascending and immediately return to the Home Point if you move the throttle 

stick if the aircraft reaches 20m altitudes or beyond during Failsafe. 

Dynamic Home Point 

Dynamic home point is useful in situations when you are in motion and require a Home Point that is 

different from the takeoff point. GPS module is located at the position shown in the figure below: 

.& Ensure the space above the GPS module is not obstructed when using Dynamic Home Point. 
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There are two options for Dynamic Home Point. 

1. Set the aircraft current coordinate as the new Home Point. 

2. Set the remote controller's coordinate as the new Home Point. 

Setting Up Dynamic Home Point 

Follow the steps below to setup Dynamic Home Point: 

1. Connect to the mobile device and launch the DJI Pilot app and go to the "Camera" page. 

2. Tap"f"and select".l[~". to reset the remote controller's coordinates as the new Home Point. 

3. Tap"f"and select".9", to reset the aircraft's coordinates as the new Home Point. 

4. The aircraft status indicator blinks green to show Home Point is set successfully. 

DJI Vision Positioning is a positioning system that uses ultrasonic and image data to help the aircraft 

identify its current position. With the help of Vision Positioning, your Inspire 1 can hover in place more 

precisely and fly indoors or in other environments where there is no GPS signal available. The main 

components of DJI Vision Positioning are located on the bottom of your Inspire 1, including [1]two sonar 

sensors and[2]one monocular camera. 

Using Vision Positioning 

Vision Positioning is activated automatically when the Inspire 1 is powered on. No manual action is 

required. Vision Positioning is typically used in the indoor environment where no GPS is available. By 

using the sensors on the Vision Positioning system, Inspire 1 can perform precision hovering even when 

no GPS is available. 

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Follow the steps below to use Vision Positioning: 

1. Toggle the switch to "P" as shown the figure to the right: 

2. Place the Inspire 1 on a flat surface. Notice that the Vision Positioning system 

cannot work properly on surfaces without pattern variations. 

3. Power on the Inspire 1. The aircraft status indicator will flash twice in green light, 

which indicates the Vision Positioning system is ready. Gently push the throttle up 

to lift off, and the Inspire 1 will hover in place. 

,& The performance of your Inspire 1 's Vision Positioning System is subject to the surface you are 

flying over. The ultrasonic waves may not be able to accurately measure the distance over sound 

absorbing materials, and the camera may not function correctly in suboptimal environments. The 

aircraft will switch from "P" mode to "A" mode automatically if both GPS and Vision Positioning 

System are not available. So operate the aircraft cautiously when in any of the following situations: 

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

• Flying over a highly reflective surfaces. 

• Flying at high speeds( over 8m/s at 2 meters or over 4m/s at 1 meter). 

• Flying over water or transparent surfaces. 

• Flying over moving surfaces or objects. 

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

• Flying over extremely dark (lux< 10) or bright (lux> 10,000) surfaces. 

• Flying over surfaces that can absorb sound waves (e.g. thick carpet). 

• Flying over surfaces without clear patterns or texture. 

• Flying over surfaces with identical repeating patterns or textures (e.g. tiles with same design). 

• Flying over inclined surfaces that will deflect sound waves away from the aircraft. 

• In the event of loss of remote controller's signal, the aircraft will hover for 8 seconds and then 

auto-land if it is in "P" mode. 

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

of the sensors. 

• The effective hovering altitudes of the aircraft is from 0 to 2.5 meters. 

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

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

conditions (less than 1 OOiux). 

• Do not use other ultrasonic devices with 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) in fast speed. 

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

sensor emits high frequency sound that is only audible to some animals. 

Flight Recorder 

Flight data is automatically stored in the internal storage device of the aircraft. User can gain access to 

these data through the DJI Pilot app. This includes flight duration, orientation, distance, aircraft status 

information, speed, and other parameters. 

Attaching and Detaching the Propelfers · 

Use only DJI approved propellers with your Inspire 1. The grey or black nut on the propeller indicates 

the rotation direction of the propeller and where it should be attached. To attach the propellers properly, 
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match the nut with the dots on the motors of your Inspire 1: 

Propellers Grey cap(1345) 

Attach 

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Motors with a black dot 

Legends a'l Lock: Turn the propellers in the indicated direction to mount and tighten 

1:::11 Unlock: Turn the propellers in the indicated direction to loosen and remove 

Attaching the Propellers 

1. Attach the propellers with a grey nut onto a motor without a black dot and spin the propellers clockwise 

to secure them in place. Attach the propellers with a black nut onto a motor with a black dot and spin 

the propellers counter clockwise to secure its position. Be sure to completely tighten each propeller by 

hand before flight. 

~ • Ensure propellers are attached to its corresponding motors, otherwise the aircraft cannot take off. 

• Handling the propellers with care. 

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

Detaching the Propellers 

Hold the motor still. Then spin the propeller in the unlock direction indicated on the propeller itself. 

Detaching 1345s Quick-Release Propellers 

Press the 1345s Quick-Release propellers downward firmly then rotate the propeller in the unlock 

direction to unlock the propellers. 

~ • 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 old, chipped, 

or broken propellers. 

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

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

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery 

The DJI Intelligent Flight Battery has a capacity of 4500mAh, voltage of 22.2V, and smart chargedischarge functionality. It can only be charged with an appropriate DJI approved charger. 

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~ Battery must be fully charged before using it for the first time. Refer to "Charging the Intelligent 

Flight Battery" P21 for more information . 

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery Functions 

1. Battery Level Display: LEOs display the current battery level. 

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

3. Auto-discharging Function: The battery automatically discharges to below 65% of total power when it 

is idle (press the power button to check battery level will cause battery to exit idle state) for more than 

10 days to prevent swelling. It takes around 2 days to discharge the battery to 65%.1t is normal to feel 

moderate heat emitting from the battery during the discharge process. Discharge thresholds can be 

set in the DJI Pilot app. 

4. Balanced Charging: Automatically balances the voltage of each battery cell when charging. 

5. Over charge Protection: Charging automatically stops when the battery is fully charged. 

6. Temperature Detection: The battery will only charge when the temperature is between 0 °C(32°F) and 

40°C (104°F). 

7. Over Current Protection: Battery stops charging when high amperage (more than 10A) is detected. 

8. Over Discharge Protection: Discharging automatically stops when the battery voltage reaches 18V to 

prevent over -discharge damage 

9. Short Circuit Protection: Automatically cuts the power supply when a short circuit is detected. 

10. Battery Cell Damages Protection: DJI Pilot app shows warning message when damaged battery cell 

is detected. 

11. Battery Information History: Show the last 32 entries of battery information records that include warning 

messages and so on. 

12. Sleep Mode: Sleep mode is entered after 10 minutes of inactivity to save power. 

13. Communication: Battery voltage, capacity, current, and other relevant information is provided to the 

aircraft's to the main controller. 

~ Refer to Disclaimer and Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guide/ins before use. Users take full 

responsibility for all operations and usage. 

Using the Battery 

Powering ON/OFF 

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Powering On: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to power on. The 

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

Powering Off: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to power off. 
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Low Temperature Notice: 

1. The performance of the intelligent Flight Battery is significantly reduced when flying in a low 

temperature environments (those with air temperatures below S0

C). Ensure that the battery is fully 

charged and the cell voltage is at 4.43 V before each flight 

2. Using the Intelligent Flight Battery in extremely low temperature environments (those with air 

temperatures below -1 0°C) is not recommended. When flying in environments with temperatures 

between soc and -10°C, the Intelligent Right Battery should be able to achieve the appropriate voltage 

levels (above 4.2 V), but it is recommended that you apply the included insulation sticker to the battery 

in order to prevent a rapid drop in temperatures. 

3. If the DJI Pilot app displays the "Critical Low Battery Level Warning" when flying in low temperature 

)> environments, stop flying and land the aircraft immediately. You will still be able to control the aircraft's 

o movement when this warning is triggered 

~ 4. Store the Intelligent Flight Battery in a room temperature environment and ensure that its temperature 

exceeds soc before using it in the low temperature environment 

S. When using the Inspire 1 in a low temperature environment, begin by allowing the aircraft to hover at a 

low altitude, for approximately one minute, to heat the battery. 

6. To ensure optimum performance, keep the Intelligent Flight Battery's core temperature above 20°C 

when in use. 

Lt In cold environments, insert the battery into the battery compartment and allow the aircraft to 

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

Checking the battery level 

The Battery Level Indicators display how much remaining power the battery has. When the battery is 

powered off, press the Power Button once. The Battery Level Indicators will light up to display the current 

battery level. See below for details. 

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

discharging. The indicators are defined below. 

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Battery life 

The battery life indicates how many more times the battery can be discharged and recharged before 

it must be replaced. When the battery is powered 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 as described below for 2 

seconds: 

Battery Life 

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Life 

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& When battery life reaches 0%, it can no longer be used. 

q.:J ~ For more information about the battery, launch DJI Pilot app and check the information under the 

battery tab. 

Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery 

1. Connect Battery Charger to a power source (100-240V 50/60Hz). 

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

level is above 95%, turn on the battery before charging. 

3. The Battery Level Indicator will display the current battery level during charging. 

4. The Intelligent Flight Battery is fully charged when Battery Level Indicators are all off. 

5. Air cool the Intelligent Flight Battery after each flight. Allow its temperature to drop to room temperature 

before storing it for an extended period. 

& • Do not charge the Intelligent Flight Battery and remote controller with standard charger (model: 

A 14-100P1A) at the same time, otherwise the charger may overheat. 

• Always turn off the battery before inserting it or removing it from the Inspire 1. Never insert or 

remove a battery when it is powered on. 

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Battery Level Indicators while Charging 

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Charging Protection LED Display 

The table below shows battery protection mechanisms and corresponding LED patterns. 

Battery Level Indicators while Charging 

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Battery Protection Item 

Over current detected 

~ LED2 blinks three times per second Short circuit detected 

~ LED3 blinks twice per second Over charge detected 

~ LED3 blinks three times per second Over -voltage charger detected 

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~-- LED4 blinks twice per second 

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Charging temperature is too low 

(<OoC) 

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Charging temperature is too high LED4 blinks three times per second 

(>40°C) 

After any of the above mentioned protection issues are resolved, press the button to turn off the Battery 

Level Indicator. Unplug the Intelligent Flight Battery from the charger and plug it back in to resume 

charging. Note that you do not need to unplug and plug the charger in the event of a room temperature 

error, the charger will resume charging when the temperature falls within the normal range. 

& DJI does not take any responsibility for damage caused by third-party chargers. 

:rJ: How to discharge your Intelligent Right Battery: 

To effectively calibrate the battery capacity, it is recommended to charge and discharge the 

battery thoroughly for every 10 charge-and-discharge cycle. User should install the battery onto 

the aircraft and then power on the aircraft to initiate the discharge process, discharge the battery 

until the aircraft is powered off automatically. User should then fully charge the battery to ensure 

the battery is working at its optimal. 

Slow: Place the Intelligent Flight Battery into the Inspire 1 's Battery Compartment and power it 

on. Leave it on until there is less than 5% of power left, or until the battery can no longer 

be turned on. Launch the DJI Pilot app to check battery level. 

Rapid: Fly the Inspire 1 outdoors until there is less than 5o/o of power left, or until the battery can 

no longer be turned on. 
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The Inspire 1 Remote Controller is a multi-function wireless communication device that integrates the 

video downlink ground system and aircraft Remote Controller system. The video downlink and aircraft 

Remote Controller system operate at 2.4 GHz with maximum transmission distance of 2km. The remote 

controller features a number of camera functions, such as taking and previewing photos and video, and 

controlling gimbal motions. The remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery. The current 

battery level is displayed by LEOs on the front panel of the remote control. 

E]3 • Compliance Version: The Remote Controller is compliant with both CE and FCC regulations. 

• Operating Mode: Control can be set to Mode 1 , Mode 2. 

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

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

.& Do not operate more than 3 aircrafts within in the same area (size equivalent to a soccer field) to 

prevent transmission interference. 

Remote Cootroll.ef Operations .· 

Powering On And Off The Remote Controller 

The Inspire 1 remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery with a capacity of 6000mAh. The 

battery level is indicated by the Battery Level LEOs on the front panel. Follow the steps below to power on 

your remote controller: 

1. When powered off, press the Power Button once and the Battery Level LEOs will display the current 

battery level. 

2. Then, press and hold the Power Button to power on the remote controller. 

3. The Remote Controller will beep when it powers on. The Status LED will blink green (slave remote 

controller blinks solid purple) rapidly, indicating that the remote controller is linking to the aircraft. The 

Status LED will show a solid green light when linking is completed. 

4. Repeat step 2 to power off the remote controller after finish using it. 

Charging Remote Controller 

Charge the remote controller via supplied charger. 
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Power Outlet 

Charger 

Power Button 

Controlling Camera 

Shoot videos or images and adjust camera settings via the Shutter Button, Camera Settings Dial, Playback 

Button and Video Recording Button on the remote control. 

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Turn the dial to quickly adjust camera settings such as ISO and shutter speed without letting go of the 

remote controller. Move the dial button to left or right to view the pictures or videos in playback mode. 

[2] Playback Button 

Press to view images or videos that have already been captured. 

[3] Shutter Button 

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

[4] Recoding Button 

Press once to start recording video, then press again to stop recording. 

Controlling Aircraft 

This section explains how to use the various features of the remote controller. The Remote Controller is set 

to Mode 2 by default. 

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Moving the left stick up and down changes the 

aircraft's elevation. 

Push the stick up to ascend and down to descend. 

Push the throttle stick up to takeoff. 

When both sticks are centered, the Inspire 1 will 

hover in place. 

The more the stick is pushed away from the 

center position, the faster the Inspire 1 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 aircraft counter 

clock-wise, and push the stick right to rotate the 

aircraft clockwise. If the stick is centered, the 

Inspire 1 will stay facing its current direction. 

The more the stick is pushed away from the center 

position, the faster the Inspire 1 will rotate. 

Moving 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. The Inspire 1 will hover in place if the stick 

is centered. 

Push the stick further away from the center position for 

a larger pitch angle (maximum 35') and faster flight. 

Moving the right stick control left and right changes 

the aircraft's left and right pitch. 

Push left to fly left and right to fly right. The Inspire 1 

will hover in place if the stick is centered. 

Push the stick further away from the center position for 

a larger pitch angle (maximum 35') and faster flight. 

Gimbal Dial: 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 

position when dial is static. 
Flight Mode Switch 

Toggle the switch to select the desired flight mode. 

You may choose between; P mode, F mode and A 

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P mode (Positioning): P mode works best when GPS signal is strong. There are three different states of P 

mode, which will be automatically selected by the Inspire 1 depending on GPS signal strength and Vision 

Positioning sensors: 

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

P-OPTI: Vision Positioning is available but the GPS signal is not. Aircraft is using only Vision 

Positioning for hovering 

P-ATII: Neither GPS or Vision Positioning available, aircraft is using only its barometer for positioning, 

so only altitude is controlled. 

A mode (Attitude): The GPS and Vision Positioning System is not used for holding position. The aircraft 

only uses its barometer to maintain altitude. If it is still receiving a GPS signal, the aircraft can automatically 

return home if the Remote Controller signal is lost and if the Home Point has been recorded successfully. 

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

about IOC, refer to the IOC in Appendix. 

The Flight Mode Switch is locked in P mode by default. To unlock the switch, launch the DJI Pilot app, 

enter the "Camera" page, tap "MODE", and then activate "Multiple Flight Mode" . 

Transformation Switch I RTH Button 

The Transformation Switch I RTH Button combination serves two functions. Toggle the switch up or down 

to raise or lower the landing gear. Or, press the button to activate the Return to Home (RTH) procedure. 

Transformation Switch 

This switch has two positions. The effect of toggling the switch to any of these positions is defined below: 

Lo\ver RClise 

1. Raise: Raise the landing gear to its upper most position. 

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lowered before landing. 

RTH button 

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

will blink white to indicate 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 the control of the aircraft. 

Connecting 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 clamp. Adjust the clamp to secure your 

mobile device. Then connect your mobile device to the remote controller with 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. 

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Optimal Transmission Range 

The signal transmission between aircraft and remote controller perform best within the range that 

displayed in the picture shown below: 

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Strong Weak 

Ensure the aircraft is flying within the optimal transmission range. Adjust the distance and position 

between the operator and the aircraft to achieve optimal transmission performance. 

Dual Remote Controllers Mode 

More than one remote controller can connect to the same aircraft in Dual Remote Controller mode. In 

Dual Controllers mode, the "Master" remote controller operator controls the orientation of the aircraft, while 

the "Slave" remote controller controls the movement of the gimbal and camera operation. When multiple 

"slave" remote controllers (max of 6) are connect to the aircraft, only the first connected "slave" remote 

controller is able to control the gimbal, the remaining "slave" remote controller can view the live feed video 

from the aircraft and set the camera parameters, but they cannot control the gimbaL 

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single remote controller mode, however, you cannot control the pan movement of the camera. 

Setting Up Dual Remote Controllers Mode 

Dual Remote Controllers mode is disabled by default. Users must enable this feature on the "Master" 

remote controller by through the DJI Pilot app. Follow the steps below for setup: 

"Master" Remote Controller: 

1. Connect the remote controller to your mobile device and launch the DJI Pilot app. 

2. Go to the Camera page, and tap ~~ ,1111 to enter the remote controller settings window. 

3. Tap "Set RC Status" to enable Master-and-Slave mode. 

4. Select "Master" in the "Set RC Status" section to set the remote controller as "Master" remote controller. 

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5. Enter the connection password for the "Slave" remote controller. 

"Slave" Remote Controller: 

1. Tap "Search for Master Controller" to search the "Master" remote controller. 

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[ RC Control Setting >] 

Master and Slave 

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Li}. Remote controller cannot link to the aircraft if the remote controller is set as "Slave". Meanwhile, 

the "Slave" remote controller cannot control the orientation of the aircraft. Reset the remote 

controller to "Master" in DJI Pilot app if you wish to link the remote controller to the aircraft. 

2. Search the "Master" remote controller in the surrounding area in the "Request Control" section. 

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3. Select the "Master" remote controller from the "Master RC List" and input the connection password to 

connect to the desired "Master" remote controller. 

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Remote Controller Status LED 

The Status LED reflects connection status between Remote Controller and aircraft. The RTH LED shows 

the Return to Home status of the aircraft. The table below contains details on these indicators. 

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Aircraft is returning home. 

Sending Return to Home command to the aircraft. 

Aircraft Return to Home in progress. 

& The Remote Status Indicator will blink red, sound an alert, when the battery level is critically low. 

Linking the Remote: Controller 

The remote controller 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 controller: 

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

2. Power on the Intelligent Flight Battery. 

3. Enter "Camera" view and tap on and then tap "Linking Remote Controller" button as shown below. 

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Remote Control Calibration > 

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Default stick mode is Mode 2, changing stiok modes alters the way the aircraft is controlled. 

Do not change unless familiar with your new mode. 

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4. The remote controller is ready to link. The Remote Controller Status Indicator blinks blue and "beep" 

sound is emitted. 

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5. Locate the Linking button on the front of the aircraft, as shown in the figure shown below. Press the 

Linking button to start linking. The Remote Controller Status Indicator will display solid green if Link is 

succeed. 

_& • Remote controller cannot link to the aircraft if the remote controller is set as "Slave". Meanwhile, 

the "Slave" remote controller cannot control the orientation of the aircraft. Reset the remote 

controller to "Master" in DJI Pilot app if you wish to link the remote controller to the aircraft. 

• Remote controller will disconnect from the linked aircraft if a new remote controller is linked to 

the same aircraft. 

Remote Controller Compliance Vets ion 

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

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Camera Profile 

The on-board camera supports 4K video capture up to 4096x2160p24 and 12M pixel photos capture by 

using the 1/2.3 inch CMOS sensor. You may export the video in either MOV or MP4 format for editing. 

Available picture shooting modes include burst, continuous, and timer mode. A live preview of what the 

camera is seeing before you shoot videos and pictures is supported through the DJI Pilot App. 

Camera Micro-SO Card Slot 

To store your photos and videos, plug in the micro-SO card into the slot shown below before powering on 

the Inspire 1. The Inspire 1 comes with a 16GB micro-SO card and supports up to a 64GB micro-SO card. 

A UHS-1 type micro-SO card is recommended, because the fast read and write capability of these cards 

enables you to store high-resolution video data. 

0 Do not remove micro-SO card from the Inspire 1 when it is powered on. 

Camera Data Port 

Power on the Inspire 1 and then connect a USB cable to the Camera Data Port to download photos or 

videos from the camera to your computer. 

Lt. Power on the aircraft before attempting to download the files. 

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Camera Operation 

Use the Shutter and Record button on the remote controller to shoot the images or the videos through the 

OJI Pilot app. For more information about how to use these buttons, refer to "Controlling Camera" P25. 

NO Filter 

Attach an NO filter to the front of the camera to reduce over-exposure and "jello" effect. 

Gimbal 

Gimbal Profile 

The 3-axis Gimbal provides a steady platform for the attached camera, allowing you to capture stabilized 

images and video. The Gimbal can tilt the camera up to 120 degrees and rotate 360 degrees. 

Use the gimbal dial on the remote controller to control pitch movement of the camera by default. Note that 

you cannot control the pan motion of the camera by default. Enable the "Master -and-Slave" mode and 

set the remote controller to "Slave" state if you wish to control both the pan and pitch movement of the 

camera. 

&. Use the gimbal dial on the remote controller to control the pitch movement of the camera in the 

single remote controller mode, however, you cannot control the pan movement of the camera. 

Pan Control 

Follow the instructions below to use the gimbal dial to control the pan movement of the gimbal: 

1. Power on the aircraft and remote control, launch OJI Pilot app and enter "Camera" page. 

2. Tap "RC Control Settings" icon and select either C1 or C2 customizable button as the gimbal pitch/ 

yaw switching button. 

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< RC Control Setting X 

Remote Control Calibration > 

Stick Mode > 

Default stick mode is Mode 2, changing stick modes alters the way the aircraft is controlled. 

Do not change unless familiar with your new mode. 

C1 Gimbal Pitch/Yaw C2 [ Reset gimbal yaw ~------~--~----~ 

You can customize the C1 and C2 buttons on the back 

of the remote controller. 

Press C1 or C2 button to switch from pitch mode to yaw mode. You may use the gimbal dial to pan the 

gimbal under yaw mode. Press C1 or C2 again to exit yaw mode. 

Using DJI Pilot App to Control Gimbal 

Follow the steps below to use DJI Pilot app to control the gimbal orientation: 

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

2. Tap and press on the screen until a blue circle is shown. 

3. Slide to control the gimbal orientation within the "Camera" page as shown below. 

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Gimbal Operation Modes 

Three Gimbal operation modes are available. Switch between the different operation modes on the 

Camera page of the DJI Pilot App. Note that your mobile device must be connected to the remote 

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

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The angle between Gimbal's orientation and aircraft's nose remains 

constant at all times. One user alone can control the pitch motion of the 

Gimbal, but a second user is required to control the pan motion using a 

second remote controller. 

The Gimbal will lock to the movements of the aircraft to provide a FirstPerson-View flying experience. 

The Gimbal's motion is independent of the aircraft's orientation. One user 

alone can control the pitch motion of the Gimbal, but a second user is 

required to control the pan motion using a second remote controller. 

Tap to force the Gimbal orientation to re-align with aircraft's orientation 

Re-alignment by panning from gimbal's current orientation. Pitch angle will remain 

unchanged during the re-alignment. 

& • Gimbal motor error may occur in these situations: (1) Gimbal is placed on uneven ground. (2) 

Gimbal has received an excessive external force, e.g. a collision. Please take off from flat, open 

ground and protect the gimbal after powering up. 

• Flying in heavy fog or cloud may make the gimbal wet, leading to a temporary failure. The 

gimbal will recover when it dries out. 

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The DJI Pilot app is a new mobile app designed specifically for the Inspire 1. Use this app to control the 

gimbal, camera and other features of your flight system. The app also comes with Map, Store a User Center, 

for configuring your aircraft and sharing your content with friends. 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 Inspire 1 's camera. You can also configure 

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[1] Right Mode 

8: The text next to this icon indicates the current flight mode. 

Tap to enter MC (Main Controller) settings. Modify flight limits, perform compass calibration, and set 

the gain values on this screen. 

[2] GPS Signal Strength 

).1u!l: This icon shows the current strength of GPS signals. Green bars indicates adequate GPS 

strength. 

[3] IOC Settings 

\>A CL : This icon shows which IOC setting that the aircraft has entered when in F Mode. 

Tap to enter IOC setting menu and select Course Lock, Home Lock or Point of Interest Lock. 

[4] System Status 

SatetoFJy(GPS) :This icon shows current aircraft system status, such as GPS signal health. 

[5] Battery Level Indicator 

.....,_., .••. o : The battery level indicator dynamically displays the battery level. The color zones on the 

battery level indicator represent different battery levels. 

[6] Remote Controller Signal 

~~.rill: This icon shows the strength of remote controller signal. 

[7] HD Video Link Signal Strength 

~~.1111: This icon shows the HD video downlink signal strength between the aircraft and the remote 

controller. 

[8] Battery Level 

Iff 1 OOo/o: This icon shows the current Intelligent Flight Battery level. 

Tap to enter battery information menu, set the various battery warning thresholds and view the battery 

warning history in this page. 

[9] General Settings 

{§}:Tap this icon to enter General Settings page. Select parameter units, reset the camera, enable 

the quick view feature, adjust the gimbal roll value and toggle flight route display on this page. 

[1 0] Camera Operation Bar 

Exposure Lock 

AE • : Tap to enable or disable the camera exposure lock. 

Function 

Fn: Tap to adjust camera settings, such as video format and digital filters. 

Shutter 

e: Tap this button to take a single photo. 

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0: 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 function. 

Playback 

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

Camera Settings and Shooting Mode 

-• :::Tap to enter the Camera Settings page and switch from camera shooting mode from manual to 

auto. 

[11] Map 

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

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~ : This icon shows the distance between the surface and the Vision Positioning System's sensors. 

[13] Flight Telemetry 

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Flight attitude is indicated by the flight attitude icon. 

(1) The red arrow shows which direction the aircraft is facing. 

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[14] Home Point Settings 

9 : Tap this button to reset the current home point. You may choose to set the aircraft take-off 

location, the remote controller's current position, or the aircraft's current position as the Home Point. 

[15] Return to Home (RTH) 

<£ :Initiate RTH home procedure. Tap to have the aircraft return to the latest home point. 

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[16] Gimbal Operation Mode 

Refer to "Gimbal Operation Mode" P38 for more information. 

[17] Auto Takeoff/Landing 

..!J j;_ : Tap to initiate auto takeoff or landing. 

[18] Back 

~ :Tap to return to the main GUI. 

Map 

User can view the current flight route in a larger map view in this page. You can also perform Auto takeoff and Landing in the page. Ensure your mobile device has access to the Internet. Due to the map data 

required, Wi-Fi connection is recommended. Internet access is required to cache the map, if Wi-Fi is 

unavailable, mobile data service is required. 

Academy 

Download user manual, view online videos. Also you can use the flight simulator to practice your flight 

skills. 

User Genter 

You can sync the picture and videos to the mobile device, view the flight records and check your DJI 

account status in the User Center. Use the OJI registered account to login to the User Center. 

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Flight 

Once pre-flight preparation is complete, it is recommended to use the flight simulator to learn how to fly 

safely. Ensure that all flights are carried out in a suitable location. 

Flight Environment Requirements 

1. Do not use the aircraft in severe weather conditions. These include wind speed exceeding 1 Om/s , 

snow, rain and smog. 

2. Only fly in open areas. Tall buildings and steel structures may affect the accuracy of the on-board 

compass and GPS signal. 

3. Avoid from obstacles, crowds, high voltage power lines, trees or bodies of water. 

4. Minimize electromagnetic interference by not flying in area with high levels of electromagnetism, 

including mobile phone base stations or radio transmission towers. 

5. Aircraft and battery performance is subject to environment factor such as air density and temperature. 

Be very careful when flying 14700 feet (4500 meters) or more above sea level as battery and aircraft 

performance may be reduced. 

6. The Inspire 1 cannot operate within the polar areas in "P" mode. 

Flight Limits and Flight Restriction Area 

Right limits on height and distance can be set. The details of these flight limits are described in the following 

section. 

All unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operators should abide by all regulations from such organizations as 

the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization), FAA and their own national airspace regulations. For 

safety reasons, the flight limits function is enabled by default to help users use this product safely and 

legally. The flight limits function includes height limits, distance limits and No Fly Zones. 

When operating in P Mode, height, distance limits and No Fly Zones work together to manage flight. In A 

mode only height limits work and flights cannot go higher than 120 meters. 

Max Height & Radius Limits 

Max Height & Radius limit flying height and distance, and the user may change these settings in the 

DJI Pilot App. Once complete, your Inspire 1 will fly in a restricted cylinder that is determined by these 

settings. The tables below show the details of these limits. 

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Max Radius Flight distance must be within Warning: Distance 

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Lt. ·If you fly out of the limit, you can still control the Inspire 1, but cannot fly it further. 

·If the Inspire 1 flies out of the max radius in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode, it will fly back within 

range automatically. 

No-Fly Zones 

All No-Fly Zones are listed on the DJI official website at http://flysafe.dji.com/no-fly. 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 borders between countries or sensitive sites. 

The details of the No-Fly Zones are explained below: 

Airport: 

( 1) Airport No-Fly Zones are comprised of Takeoff Restricted Zones and Restricted-Altitude Zones. Each 

zone features circles of various size. 

(2) R1 depends on the size and shape of the airport, and is an area around the airport that is a Takeoff 

Restricted Zone, inside of which take-off and flight is prevented. 

(3) From R1 to R1 + 1 mile around the airport, the flight altitude is limited on a 15 degree incline, starting at 

65 feet (20 meters) from the edge of airport and radiating outward. The flight altitude is limited to 1640 

feet (500 meters) at R1+ 1 mile. 

(4) When the aircraft is within 320 feet (100 meters) of the No-Fly Zones, a warning message will appear 

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Restricted Areas: 

(1) Restricted Areas do not have a flight altitude restriction. 

(2) R around the designated Restricted Area is a Take-off Restricted area. Aircraft cannot takeoff within 

this zone. The value of R varies depending on the definition of the Restricted Area. 

(3) A "warning zone" has been set around each Restricted Area. When the aircraft is within 0.6 miles (1 

km) of this zone, a warning message will appear in the OJI Pilot app. 

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Motors will not start Warning: You are in a No-fly 

zone. Take off prohibited. 

No-fly Zone If the aircraft enters the 

restricted area in A mode but Warning: You are in a No-fly 

P mode activates the aircraft zone, automatic landing has 

will automatically descend to begun. (If you are within 1.5 mile 

land then stop its motors after radius) 

landing. 

Warning: You are in a restricted ~f!;: ...... zone. Descending to safe Red flashing 

RestrictedIf the aircraft enters the altitude. (If you are between the 

altitude flight restricted area in A mode but P range of 1 .5 mile and 5 mile 

mode activates, it will descend radius) zone 

to a safe altitude and hover 15 Warning: You are in a restricted 

feet below the safe altitude. zone. Max flight height restricted 

to between 10.5m and 120m. Fly 

Cautiously. 

Warning zone No flight restriction applies, but Warning: You are approaching a 

there will be warning message. restricted zone, Fly Cautiously. 

Free zone 

No restrictions. None. None. 

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

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

& • When flying in the safety zone, aircraft status indicator will blink red quickly and continue for 3 

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

it will switch back to red blinking. 

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

city centers and other special areas. Try to ensure the aircraft is visible. 
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Preflight Checklist 

1. Remote controller, aircraft 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 as normal. 

5. Motors can start and are functioning as normal. 

6. DJI Pilot app connected to the aircraft. 

Calibrating the Compass 

IMPORTANT: Make sure to calibrate the compass in every new flight location. The compass is very 

sensitive to electromagnetic interference, which can cause abnormal compass data leading to poor flight 

performance or even failure. Regular calibration is required for optimum performance. 

0 • DO NOT calibrate your compass where there is a chance of strong magnetic interference, such 

as magnetite, parking structures, and steel reinforcements underground. 

• DO NOT carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration such as keys or cellular 

phones. 

• DO NOT calibrate beside massive metal objects. 

Calibration Procedures 

Choose an open space to carry out the following procedures. 

1. Ensure the compass is calibrated. If you did not calibrate the compass in the Checklist, or if you 

have changed your position since last calibrating it, tap "MODE" in the app and select "Compass 

Calibration" to calibrate the compass. Then follow the on-screen instructions. 

2. Hold and rotate the aircraft horizontally 360 degrees, and the Aircraft Status Indicator will display a 

solid green light. 

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

axis. Recalibrate the compass if the Aircraft Status Indicator show solid red. 

~ If the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks red and yellow after the calibration, move your aircraft to a 

different location to carry out compass calibration. 

:\>: Calibrate the compass before each flight. Launch DJI Pilot App, follow the on-screen instruction 

to calibrate the compass. 

When to Recalibrate 

1. When compass data is abnormal, and the Aircraft Status Indicator is blinking red and yellow. 

2. When flying in a new location, or a location that is different from your last flight. 

3. When the mechanical structure of the Inspire 1 has changed, i.e. changed mounting position of the 

compass. 

4. When severe drifting occurs in flight, i.e. the Inspire 1 does not fly in straight lines. 

Auto Take-off and Auto Landing 

Auto Take-off 

Use auto take-off to take off your aircraft automatically if the Aircraft Status Indicator displays blinking 

green. Follow the steps below to use auto take-off: 

1. Launch OJI Pilot app, enter "Camera" page. 

2. Ensure the aircraft is in "P" mode. 

3. Go through the pre-flight checklist. 

4. Tap"..t.", and confirm flight condition. Slide to confirm and take-off. 

5. Aircraft takes off and hovers at 1.5 meters above ground. 

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Auto-Landing 

Use auto-landing to land your aircraft automatically if the Aircraft Status Indicator displays blinking green. 

Follow the steps below to use auto-landing: 

1. Ensure the aircraft is in "P" mode. 

2. Check the landing area condition before tapping "±", to perform landing. 

3. Aircraft lowers the landing gear and proceed to land automatically. 

l). Landing gear will automatically raise when the aircraft reaches an altitude of 1.2m for the first 

time, and automatically lower every time it descends to 0.8m. Users can turn this feature ON/OFF 

in the Pilot app. 

Starting/Stopping the Motors 

Starting Motors 

The Combination Stick Command (CSC) listed below are used to start the motors instead of simply pushing the stick up. Ensure that you perform the esc in one motion. 

OR 

Stopping Motors 

There are two methods to stop the motors. 

Method 1: When the Inspire 1 has landed, push the throttle down <D, then conduct CSC ®. Motors will stop 

immediately. Release both sticks once motors stop. 

Method 2: When the aircraft has landed, push the throttle down and hold. The motors will stop after 3 

seconds. 

OR 

.&_ Do not perform CSC when aircraft is in midair, otherwise the motors will be stopped. 

Flight Test 

Take off/Landing Procedures 

1. Place the aircraft on open, flat ground with battery indicators facing towards you. 

2. Power on the remote controller and your mobile device, then the Intelligent Flight Battery. 

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

4. Wait until the Aircraft Indicator blinks green. This means the Home Point is recorded and it is safe to fly 

now. If it flashes yellow, it means Home Point is not recorded, and you should not take off. 

5. Push the throttle up slowly to take off or using Auto Take-off to take off. 
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6. Shoot photos and videos using the DJI Pilot app. 

7. To land, hover over a level surface and gently pull down on the throttle slowly to descend. 

8. After landing, execute the esc command or hold the throttle at its lowest position for 3 seconds or 

more until the motors stop. 

9. Turn off the Intelligent Flight Battery first, followed by the Remote Controller. 

~ • When the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks yellow rapidly during flight, the aircraft has entered Failsafe 

mode. 

• A low battery level warning is indicated by the Aircraft Status Indicator blinking red slowly or 

rapidly during flight. 

• Watch video tutorials about flight for more flight information. 

Video Suggestions and Tips 

1. Work through the checklist before each flight. 

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

:::!:! 3. Aim to shoot when flying in P mode only. <0. 

;:r 4. Always fly in good weather, such as sunny or windless days. 

5. Change camera settings to suit you. These include photo format and exposure compensation. 

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

7. Push the sticks gently to make aircraft movements stable and smooth. 

Troubleshooting (FAQ) 

1. How can I put a Go Pro camera on the Inspire 1? 

The Inspire 1 does not currently support GoPro attachments. The gimbal is designed to hold DJI 

cameras only. 

2. When will ground station functionality be available? 

The Inspire 1 does not currently support ground station. Ground station will be available with future 

firmware updates. 

3. Is the camera's exposure automatic? 

The exposure can be set to Auto, for automatic changes, or Manual, if you wish to use a specific setting. 

4. Can I see the size of images through the app? 

Yes, you can preview image or video sizes through the DJI Pilot app. 

5. How much weight can the Inspire 1 carry without its included camera? 

We do not recommend flying with any payload other than the included DJI gimbal and camera. 

~ 6. Do you have an LCD monitor available for the Inspire 1? 

No, DJI does not sell LCD or HD monitors for the Inspire 1. However, you can output the live streaming 

video to a compatible monitor or mobile device of your own. 

7. How long does it take to charge the battery? Does it comes with a charger? 

Yes, all Inspire 1 units come with standard TB47 charger. 

With the standard TB47 1 OOW charger, it takes 85min to fully charge a 4500mAh battery. 

8. Are the two remote controllers the same? Should I setup the remote controllers in the app or 

somewhere else to control the camera and aircraft separately? 

The two remote controllers are physically identical. You can set the remote controllers to either "Master" 

or "Slave" through the DJI Pilot app if you wish to use dual controller mode. 

9. Where can I find info on the simulation application that plugs into the trainer port? Can you suggest a 

simulation program? 

There is no trainer port on the remote controller for the Inspire 1. 

1 0. Can the mobile device holder be used on the Phantom 2 series remote controller? 

No, it cannot. The mobile device holder can only be used with the Inspire 1 remote. 

11. Does the Inspire 1 have a SO card included? 

The Inspire 1 comes with a 16GB micro-SO card. It supports SD cards up to 64GB. 

12. Can I upgrade and buy a second remote controller if I only buy a single remote controller now? 

Yes. 

13. How big is the Inspire 1? 

Its length x height x width dimensions without the propellers attached are 44 x 30 x 45cm (17.3 x 11.8 x 17. ?in). 
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14. What flight controller does the Inspire 1 use? 

The Inspire 1 uses its own new flight controller. 

15. Which motors and propellers does the Inspire 1 come with? 

The Inspire 1 uses 3510 motors and 1345 propellers. 

16. Aircraft frame arm joints appear loosen, is that normal? 

The space of the joins shown in the below figure is normal and it will not affect the performance of 

aircraft, do not adjust the position of the screws on your own. 

17. Failed to complete self-check? 

Place the aircraft on the flat surface before powering on. Do not move the aircraft during the selfcheck. 

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Appendix 

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Aircraft 

Model 

Weight (Battery Included) 

Hovering Accuracy (P Mode) 

Max Angular Velocity 

Max Tilt Angle 

Max Ascent Speed 

Max Descent Speed 

Max Speed 

Max Flight Altitude 

Max Wind Speed Resistance 

Max Flight Time 

Motor Model 

Propeller Model 

Indoor Hovering 

Operating Temperature Range 

Diagonal Distance 

Dimensions 

Gimbal 

Model 

Output Power (With Camera) 

Operating Current 

Angular Vibration Range 

Mounting 

Controllable Range 

Mechanical Range 

Max Controllable Speed 

T600 

2935 g 

Vertical: 0.5 m 

Horizontal: 2.5 m 

Pitch: 300°/S 

Yaw: 150°/S 

5 m/s 

4 m/s 

22 m/s (A Til mode, no wind) 

4500 m 

10 m/s 

Approximately 18 minutes 

DJI 3510 

DJI 1345 

Enabled by default 

-10° to 40° C 

559 to 581 mm 

438x451 x301 mm 

ZENMUSE X3 

Static: 9 W; In Motion: 11 W 

Station: 750 mA; Motion: 900 mA 

±0.03° 

Detachable 

Pitch: -90° to +30° 

Pan: ±320° 

Pitch: -125° to +45° 

Pan: ±330° 

Pitch: 120°/S 

Pan: 180°/s 

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Camera 

Name 

Model 

Total Pixels 

Effective Pixels 

Image Max Size 

ISO Range 

Electronic Shutter Speed 

FOV (Field Of View) 

CMOS 

Lens 

Still Photography Modes 

Video Recording Modes 

Max Bitrate Of Video Storage 

Supported File Formats 

Supported SO Card Types 

Operating Temperature Range 

Remote Controller 

Name 

Operating Frequency 

Transmitting Distance 

EIRP 

Video Output Port 

Power Supply 

Charging 

Dual User Capability 

X3 

FC350 

12.76M 

12.4M 

4000x3000 

1 00-3200 (video) 1 00-1600 (photo) 

8 s to 1/8000 s 

Sony EXMOR 1/2.3" 

20mm (35mm format equivalent) f/2.8 focus at oo) 

9 Elements in 9 groups 

Anti-distortion 

Single shoot 

Burst shooting: 3/5/7 frames 

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 bracketed frames at 

0.7EV Bias 

Time-lapse 

UHD (4K): 4096x2160p24/25, 3840x2160p24/25/30 

FHD: 1920x1 080p24/25/30/48/50/60 

HD: 1280x720p24/25/30/48/50/60 

60 Mbps 

FAT32/exFAT 

Photo: JPEG, DNG 

Video: MP4/MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264) 

Micro SO 

Max capacity: 64 GB. Class 10 or UHS-1 rating required. 

oo to 40° C 

C1 

922.7MHz-927.7 MHz (Japan Only) 

5.725-5.825 GHz;2.400-2.483 GHz 

2 km (Outdoor And Unobstructed) 

10dBm@900m, 13dBm@5.8G, 20dBm@2.4G 

USB, Mini-HDMI 

Built-in battery 

DJI charger 

Host-and-Slave connection 
Mobile Device Holder 

Output Power 

Operating Temperature Range 

Storage Temperature Range 

Charging Temperature Range 

Battery 

Charger 

Model 

Voltage 

Rated Power 

Battery (Standard) 

Name 

Model 

Capacity 

Voltage 

Battery Type 

Energy 

Net Weight 

Operating Temperature Range 

Storage Temperature Range 

Charging Temperature Range 

Max Charging Power 

Battery (Optional) 

Name 

Model 

Capacity 

Voltage 

Battery Type 

Energy 

Net Weight 

Operating Temperature Range 

Storage Temperature Range 

Charging Temperature Range 

Tablet or Smart Phone 

9W 

-10° to 40° C 

Less than 3 months: -20° to 45o C 

More than 3 months: 22o to 28° C 

0-40° c 

6000 mAh LiPo 2S 

A14-100P1A 

26.3 v 

100W 

Intelligent Flight Battery 

TB47 

4500 mAh 

22.2V 

LiPo 6S High voltage battery 

99.9Wh 

570 g 

Less than 3 months: -20° to 45° C 

More than 3 months: 22° C to 28° C 

oo to 40° C 

180W 

Intelligent Flight Battery 

TB48 

5700 mAh 

22.8 v 

LiPo 6S 

129.96 Wh 

670g 

-10 to 40° C 

Less than 3 months: -20 to 45° C 

More than 3 months: 22° to 28° C 

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Max Charging Power 

Vision Positioning 

Velocity Range 

Altitude Range 

Operating Environment 

Operating Range 

DJI Pilot App 

Mobile Device System Requirements 

Supported Mobile Devices 

180W 

Below 8 m/s (2m above ground) 

5-500 em 

Brightly lit (lux> 15) patterned surfaces 

0-250 em 

iOS version 7.1 or later; Android version 4.1.2 or later 

* iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 58, iPad Air 2, iPad Mini 

3, iPad Air, iPad Mini 2, iPad 4;* Samsung Note 3, Samsung 

85, Sony Z3 EXPERIA;* Note: It is recommended that you 

use a tablet for the best experience 

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lhteltigent Orientation Con~roL{IOO) · 

IOC allows users to lock the orientation of aircraft in different fashions. There are three working modes for 

-6' IOC and you may select the desired IOC modes from the DJI Pilot app. IOC only works under F mode, 

16 and user must toggle the flight mode switch to "F" mode to activate IOC. Refer to the table below: ::::J 

Q. 

X 

Course Lock (CL) 

Home Lock (HL)* 

Point of Interest (POl)* 

Its forward direction is pointing to the nose direction when recording, which is 

fixed until you re-record it or exit from CL. 

Record a Home Point (HP), and push Pitch stick to control the aircraft far from 

or near to the HP. 

Point of Interest. Record a point of interest (POl), the aircraft can circle around 

the POl, and the nose always points to the POL 

:\): *Home Lock and Point of Interest feature are coming soon. 

Prerequisites of IOC 

Use the IOC feature under the following condition: 

Modes IOC 

Course Lock 

Home Lock 

POl 

Using IOC 

GPSenabled 

No 

Yes 

Yes 

GPS 

None 

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Flight Distance Limits 

None 

Aircraft E :<:10m > Home Point 

Aircraft < 5m-5oom >Point of Interest 

Enable the IOC feature by tapping "Enable IOC" in the setting page of the OJI Pilot app. Toggle the Flight 

Mode Switch to "F" mode and follow the on-screen instruction to use IOC feature. 
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>rtowto Update Firmware .. '- ' - ·-··-·~ 

Follow the process described below to upgrade the aircraft, remote controller and battery. 

Updating the Aircraft Firmware 

Step 1- Check Battery and SO Card Capacity 

Ensure the Intelligent Flight Battery has at least 50% power and there is at least 100MB of free space on 

the SO card. 

Step 2- Prepare the Firmware Update Package 

1. Download the firmware update package from the official DJI website (http://www.dji.com/product/ 

inspire-1 ). 

2. Insert the SO into your PC. Extract the all downloaded files into the root directory of the SO card. 

Remove the SO card from your PC. Ensure the Inspire 1 is powered off then insert the SO card into the 

SO card slot on the Inspire 1 camera. 

Step 3- Update the Aircraft 

1. Ensure the remote controller is powered off and then power on the aircraft. Upgrade will begin 

automatically after aircraft is powered on. 

2. It will take approximately 25 minutes to complete the firmware update. The camera will sound a short 

pulse of "0-D-D-D" beeping sound to indicate the upgrade is in progress and sound a "D--OD" 

beeping sound to indicate the update is complete with success. 

3. Check the upgrade status by opening the ".txt" file that is automatically generated after the update. 

The update is successful if the text "result: successful" is in the document. Try upgrading the firmware 

again if the text "result: failed" is found or the gimbal sound a long beep sound. 

Updating the Remote Controller Firmware 

Step 1- Check Battery and SO Card Capacity 

Remote controller firmware is included in the aircraft firmware update package. Use the same update 

package file that is downloaded from the OJI official website. Ensure the remote controller battery level is 

above 50%. 

Step 2- Prepare the Firmware Update Package 

1. Extract all downloaded files into the root directory of an SO card or USB thumb drive. 

2. Insert the SO card into a SO card reader or the USB disk onto the remote controller USB port when 

remote controller powered off. If you do not have a SO card reader, you may insert the SO card into 

the gimbal and connect the gimbal with remote controller to upgrade the remote controller. 

Step 3- Update the Remote Controller 

1. Power on the remote controller and wait 60 seconds until the upgrade begins. Do not power off the 

remote controller during the update. 

2. It will take approximately 10 minutes to complete the firmware update. The camera will sound a 

beeping sound and the Status LED on the remote controller shows solid blue to indicate the update is 

in progress. The Status LED on remote controller shows solid green and beeping sound will stop if the 

upgrade is completed with success. The Status LED on remote controller shows solid red if upgrade is 

failed. Try upgrade again. 
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Updating Intelligent Flight Battery Firmware 

The Intelligent Flight Battery is upgraded during the aircraft firmware upgrade process. It is recommended 

to keep the upgrade package files in your SO card. The upgrade will start automatically after power 

cycling the aircraft. 

& • Do not perform firmware update while the aircraft is still flying in the air. Only carry out firmware 

update when the aircraft is landed. 

• Be sure to update the remote controller's firmware to the latest version after you upgrade the aircraft's 

firmware. 

• The remote controller may become unlinked from the aircraft after updating. Re-link the remote 

controller and aircraft. 

• Confirm the update results according to the gimbal sounds. It is normal for the aircraft to sound or the 

LED to blink during the update process. 

• Ensure there is only one firmware package file stored on your SO card. 

• Only storage devices that are formatted for FAT32 and exFAT file systems are supported for aircraft 

and remote controller firmware updates. 

• Delete any automatically generated txt files (xxx_GS.TXT) in the SO card when updating multiple 

remote controllers. 

FCC Compliance 

FCC Compliance 

This device 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, including interference that may cause undesired 

operation. 

Changes or modifications not expressly roved by the party responsible for compliance could void the 

user's authority to operate the equipment. 

Compliance Information 

FCC Warning Message 

Any Changes or modifications not expressly roved by the party responsible for compliance could void the 

user's authority to operate the equipment. 

This device 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, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: 

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. 

This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator& 

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

transmitter. 

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, 

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

harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio 
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frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful 

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

a particular installation. If 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 of the following measures: 

-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 

-1 ncr ease the separation between the equipment and receiver. 

-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. 

-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio[TV technician for help. 

IC RSS warning 

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

following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any 

interference,including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. 

Le present areil est conforme aux CNR d'lndustrie Canada licables aux areils radio exempts de licence. 

L'exploitation est autorisee aux deux conditions suivantes: 

(1) l'areil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et 

(2) l'utilisateur de l'areil doit accepter tout brouillage radioelectrique subi, meme si le brouillage est 

susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. 

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 with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator& 

your body. 

Any Changes or modifications not expressly roved by the party responsible for compliance could void the 

user's authority to operate the equipment. 

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