# @JCThree PHOTOGRAPHY September 16th, 2015 Docket Operations, M-30 U.S. Dept. ofTransportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room w12-140 1200 New JerseyAvenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590 Re: Exemption Request under Section 333 ofthe FAA Reform Act and Part 11 ofthe Federal Aviation Regulations Dear Sir or Madam: Pursuantto Section 333 ofthe FAA Modernization and Reform Act of2012 (the "Reform Act") and 14 C.F.R. Part 11, C Three Photography LLC, seeks an exemption from Federal Aviation Regulations ("FARs") detailed belowforthe following described Small Unmanned Aerial System (sUAS) which includes an Unmanned Aircraft (UA) and ground station-based equipment and crew: THE UNMANNED AIRCRAFT (UA): *A lightweight (6.5 lb gross weight with all on-board equipment), manufactured by DJI, Phantom 3 Pro that includes the following equipment in flight; *An on-board flight computerwith GPS navigation and location abilitythat receives signals forflight controls from a ground-based transmitter/controller; *An on-board camera capable of capturing imagery in the form offull color, high definition still photos and video; *An on-board telemetry system that delivers flight data from the on-board flight computerto the on-board radio transmitter including altitude AGL, horizontal and vertical speed, compass direction offlight and direction back to its launch site; *A2.4GHz on-board radio transmitter thattransmits live video from the on-board camera plus all the flight data from the telemetry system described above; THE GROUND STATION BASED PART OF THE SYSTEM: *A Pilot in Command (PIC) in operational control ofa flight operation from beginning to end and who controls the UAwhile in the air; *A2.4GHz radio transmitter/controller operated by the PIC to control the UAwhile in flight; * A radio receiver receiving live video and flight datafrom the on-board camera and computer projects it all together onto a screen forthe PIC to view during flight; *A Visual Observer (VO) is a person who provides a second pair ofeyes to visually trackthe UAwhile in flight.

### The requested exemption would support an application for a commercial Certificate of Authorization to use the above described sUAS System to support aerial photography and video primarily of real property in orderto: * Provide aerial views of residential property already listed with orto be listed with a Multiple Listing Service * Provide aerial views ofcommercial properties already listed with orto be listed with the MLS *Towork directly with Real Estate Brokers, Lenders and Appraisers and all ofthe above listed affiliates to obtain aerial views forvaluations, marketing and overviews of topography. *Toworkwith private parties and provide unique still and video of high qualityfor personal use.
The UA, powered by batteries, is smaller, lighter and more maneuverable than larger aircraft running on combustible fuel, it operates at lower altitudes with no people on board and will thereby reduce current risk levels and thereby enhance safety and diminish the likelihood ofdeath orserious bodily injury. With a small payload and maximum flight time ofonly 23 minutes, this offers little or no risk to national security or the general public. Low level oblique photos and video from several angles are far more effective than ground-based imagery for displaying the characteristics of large, complex properties with several buildings and large trees. The alternative could be to charter a full-sized helicopterforthis purpose, which has proven more costlythan many potential clients are able to afford. The benefits of reduced cost and improved quality of presentation from the UAwill be valuable to and benefit many buyers and sellers of real property and marine property. Additionally, we request thatwe be allowed to use our system to benefit first responders nearbywho might require assistance, including fire fighters, the police, the sheriff, et al., while remaining subject to all limitations cited in this application as we do so. The sUAS System will be operated in the field with both a PIC and a VO in accordance with FAA Policy N 8900.227 Section 14 "Operational Requirements for UAS" and with the following Restrictions: 1) No flight will be madewith a UA Gross weight exceeding 55 pounds; 2) All operations must occur in FAA Class G airspace unless prior approval to operate in other classes has been received from the controlling ATC, at no morethan 400ft AGL, at an airspeed of no more than 50 knots and no further than 3/4 NM from the PIC; 3) All operations must utilize a visual observer (VO). The VO and PIC must be able to communicate byvoice at all times during a flight operation; 4) Operations will be restricted to flights over propertywith the permission ofthe property owner; 5) The PIC must have accumulated and logged, in a manner consistentwith 14 CFR 

### § 61.51 (b), a minimum of 100 flight cycles and 25 hours oftotal time as a UA rotorcraft

### pilot and at leastten hours logged as a UA pilotwith a similar UAtype; 6) The sUAS System will not be operated overdensely populated areas; 7) The sUAS System will not be operated atairshows; 8) The sUAS System will not be operated overany open-airassembly ofpeople; 9) The sUAS System will not be operated over heavilytrafficked roads; 10) The sUAS System will not be operated within 5 NM ofan airport or heliportwithout the priorapproval ofthe controlling ATC; 11) Operations will be restricted to day only and weather conditions equivalentto VFR; 12)The PIC will briefthe VO and property owner aboutthe operation and risk before thefirstflight ateach new location; 13) No flight may be madewithout a Pre-Flight Inspection bythe PIC before each operation to ascertain thatthe UA is in a condition safe forflight (seeAppendixA). 14) The PIC and VOwill meetthe requirements outlined in FAA Policy N 8900.227 Section 16 personnel Qualifications. Additionally, the PIC and VOwill perform maintenance on the system and will complete a course ofmaintenance instruction as part oftheir initial training. We submitthatthe combination ofthe UA's lightweight, flight performance and ability, fully qualified flight crew and strict operation underthe guidelines established in 8900.227, and underall ofthe Restrictions (a) through (n) listed above, the FAA can have full confidence thatthe operation will have an equivalent orgreater level ofsafety than manned aircraft performing the same mission.

### The name and contact information ofthe applicant are: Charles 

### E. Macuga Ill dba: C Three Photography LLC 3146 Champions Way Medina, Ohio 44256 Ph: 216-390-3329 chuck@CThreePhoto.com
The regulations from which the exemption is requested are listed below. Beside each regulation number is the page ofthe attached Addendum upon which each may be found togetherwith our proposed equivalent level ofsafety for each regulation:

- 14 CFR Part 21

- 14 CFR 45.23, 45.29

- 14 CFR 61.56 -14CFR61.113 -14CFR61.133

- 14 CFR 91.9 -14 CFR 91.105 -14 CFR 91.109 -14 CFR 91.119

- 14 CFR 91.121 -14 CFR 91.151

- 14 CFR 91.203

- 14 CFR Subpart E (91.401 thru 91.417) -FAA Policy 8900.227 Paragraph 16(c)(4) and Paragraph 16(e)(1)

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Charles 

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### ADDENDUM A EXEMPTION REQUESTS AND EQUIVALENT LEVEL OF SAFETY C Three Photography LLC, requests an exemption from the following regulations as well as any additional regulations that maytechnically apply to the operation ofthe sUAS System: 14 CFRPart21, SubpartH: Airworthiness Certificates Thispartestablishesthe proceduresfor the issuance ofanairworthiness certificate. Whilethe FAAcontinuesto workto develop airworthiness standards for UnmannedAerial Systems, we request an experimental certificatebe issued for the sUAS Systemundereitherorbothofthe following provisions: 21.191 Experimental certificates. Experimentalcertificates are issuedfor the following purposes: Researchand development. Testingnewaircraftdesignconcepts, newaircraft equipment, new aircraftinstallations, new aircraftoperatingtechniques, ornewuses for aircraft. Showing compliancewithregulations. Conductingflighttests and otheroperationsto show compliancewiththe airworthinessregulations includingflights to showcompliancefor issuance oftype and supplementaltype certificates, flights to substantiatemajordesignchanges, and flights to showcompliancewiththefunction andreliabilityrequirements oftheregulations. Since the experimental certificate can be used for commercial purposes such as market surveys, sales demonstrations, and customer crewtraining, we would expectthat an experimental certificate would permit our commercial purpose as well. The aircraftwill not carry persons or property, will not carry fuel, and will onlyfly under strict operational requirements. Combined with the UA's lightweight, being constructed primarily ofcarbon fiber and plastic, we propose thatthe UAwill be at least as safe, if not safer, than a conventionally certificated aircraft performing the same mission. Ifan experimental airworthiness certificate is not appropriate forthis application, then we request an exemption of 14 CFR Part 21, Subpart H, and the requirement for an airworthiness certificate in general, citing the equivalent level ofsafety outlined in the previous paragraph.

14 CFR45.23 Displayofmarks; general and45.29 Size ofmarks. Theseregulationsprovidethateachaircraftmustdisplay "N" andthe aircraft'sregistration numberinletters atleast 3incheshigh. Additionally, the aircraftmustdisplaythe word "EXPERIMENTAL" inletters at least2incheshighnearthe entranceto the cabin, cockpit, or pilot station. The UA does not have an entrance in which the word "EXPERIMENTAL" can be placed, and may not have a registration number assigned to it by the FAA. We propose to achieve an equivalent level ofsafety by including the word "EXPERIMENTAL" in the placard on the top ofthe aircraftwhere the PIC, VO and others in the vicinity ofthe aircraft while it is preparing for launch will be able to see the designation. Additionally, we feel that the permanent placard discussed in the previous paragraph will provide the aircraft's registration information atthe ground station. Finally, we will display atthe ground station a high contrastflag or bannerthat contains**th~Qo** \Atnrrlc "I**lnrn~nn~Qorl Airrr~ft** **~rn11nrl ~t~tinn"**  in**I~Qott~Qorc ~** **inrh~Qoc** hinh nr**nr~Qo~t~Qor ~inr~Qo** 

### the aircraftwill operate within 3/4 NM ofthe ground station, the banner should be visible to anyone that observes the aircraft and chooses to investigate its point oforigin.

14 CFR61.56 FlightReview Thisregulationprovides for aregularreviewby an authorized instructor ofpilotproficiencyin thetype ofaircraftfor whichthe pilotisrated. 

### Since this sUAS does not have a Type Certificate under 14 CFR 21, 23 or 25, we request exemption from this regulation. Based on the wording of61.56, the requirement to complete a review in the aircraftforwhich the pilot is rated is impossible to comply with.

14 CFR61.113 Privatepilotprivileges andlimitations: PilotinCommandand 61.133 Commercialpilotprivileges andlimitations. Theregulationprovidesthatno personthatholds a privatepilotcertificatemay act aspilotin commandofanaircraftfor compensationorhire. Subparagraph (b) allows aprivatepilotto act as pilotincommandofanaircraft inconnectionwith anybusiness oremploymentif: (1) The flight is onlyincidentaltothatbusinessoremployment; and (2) The aircraft doesnotcarry passengers orpropertyfor compensationorhire. 

### Our proposed operations require that the PIC must either Hold a Commercial Pilot Certificate issued by the FAA, and have logged 25 hours offlight experience in this type of UA, or Meetthe requirements of8900.227 para 16(c)(2)(c) "Operations without a pilot certificate" in which the PIC is required to complete "FAA private pilot ground instruction" and pass "the FAA Private Pilotwritten examination." Since there are currently no means available forthe pilot ofa UAS to gain the experience in an equivalent category and class in orderto apply for a commercial pilot's license, we propose to generate an equivalent level ofsafety by requiring our pilots to complete, at a minimum, FAA commercial pilot ground instruction and pass the FAA Commercial Pilotwritten examination in addition to completing the private pilot requirements. Since the aircraft cannot carry passengers or property, we feel we meetthe intent of61.113 Subparagraph (b) even though the intent ofthis application is to conduct a business.

14 CFR91.9 Civil aircraftflight manual,marking, andplacardrequirements. Thisregulationprovidesthatno personmay operate anaircraftunless a current, approvedflight manual is inthe aircraft. 

### We assume that the intent ofthis requirement is to ensure thatflight manual information is available to the aircrewwhile operating the aircraft. We request an exemption to this requirement since the aircraft is not onlytoo small to carry documentation, the 

### documentation would not be available to the crew during flight operations. To obtain an equivalent level ofsafety and meetthe intent of91.9, we propose that a current, approved UA Flight Manual (AppendixA) must be available to the crew at the ground station anytime the aircraft is in, or preparing forflight.

### 14 CFR91.105 Flightcrewmembers at stations. Thisregulationprovidesthat all crewmembersmustkeep safetybelts and shoulderharnesses fastened. 

### We request an exemption from this regulation because seat belts and shoulder harnesses are not part ofthe environment ofa sUAS operation.

### 14 CFR91.109 FlightInstruction; Simulatedinstrumentflight and certainflighttests Theregulation statesthat "No personmayoperate a civil aircraftthatisbeingusedfor flight instructionunlessthat aircrafthas fully functioning dual controls." 

### The sUAS System ground-based control station consists ofa small hand-held radio transmitter and while it does not offer a second set of"controls", both the student and instructor can, and will, operate the single set ofcontrols simultaneously. With both student and instructor having "hands-on" the controls during flight, we feel thatthis technique meets the intent 91.109 and provides an equivalent level ofsafety.

14 CFR91.119Minimum safe altitudes: General. Theregulation statesthatover sparselypopulatedareasthe aircraft cannotbeoperatedcloser than500 feetto anyperson,vessel, vehicle, or structure. 

### Since the aircraftwill be operating at a maximum of400 feetAGL, we cannot comply with this requirement. In orderto provide an equivalent level ofsafetywe will only fly over private propertywith the permission ofthe property owner. The aircraftwill not be operated over congested areas or over any open air assembly ofpersons. The property ownerwill be briefed on the expected route offlight and the associated risks to persons and property on the ground. The aircraftwill be operated at a low altitude allowing, ifa power unitfails, an emergency landing without undue hazard to persons or property on the surface. Therefore we maintain that due to the small size ofthe UA, the hazard to persons, vehicles and structures is minimal compared to manned aircraft, which should be considered in granting the exemption.

14 CFR91.121 Altimeter settings. Theregulationrequiresthataircraft shall maintaincruising altitudesbyreferenceto analtimeter setting available within 100NMofthe aircraft. 

### The UAwill always fly below 400 feetAGL and will not need to maintain cruising altitudes in orderto prevent conflictwith other aircraft. An Above Ground Level altimeter measurement above the takeoff point is transmitted via radio from the UA on-board computerto the display screen held bythe PIC, providing a constantly updated AGL readout.

14 CFR91.151 Fuel requirements for flight inVFRconditions. Theregulationprovidesthatno personmaybegin a flight inanairplaneunderday-VFR conditionsunlessthere is enoughfuel to fly to the first pointofintendedlanding andto fly after thatfor atleast 30 minutes. 

### We feel the intention ofthis paragraph is to provide an energy reserve as a safety bufferfor delaysto landing. The UA is battery operated and the maximum duration of flight from a single battery charge is 18 

### minutes with a 20% reserve. Since the aircraft will neverfly more than three-quarter NM from the point of intended landing, a full battery charge at launch will ensure that we meetthe reserve energy requirement of this paragraph. We request an exemption to the word "fuel" and ask for an equivalent interpretation with the word "energy".

### 14 CFR91.203(a) & 

### (b) Civil aircraft: Certificationsrequired. Theregulationprovidesthatanairworthiness certificate, withtheregistrationnumberassignedto the aircraftand aregistrationcertificatemustbeaboardthe aircraft. Additionally, subparagraph 

### (b)providesthatthe airworthiness certificatebe "displayedatthe cabinorcockpitentrance so thatitislegibletopassengersorcrew." Ata maximum gross weight of6.5 pounds, the UA is too small to carry documentation, does not have an entrance, and is not capable ofcarrying passengers orcrew. To obtain an equivalent level ofsafety and meetthe intent of91.203, we propose that documents deemed appropriate forthis aircraft bythe FAAwill be co-located with the crew atthe ground control station and available for inspection upon request. In orderto identifythe aircraft, we propose thatthe information found on airworthiness and registration certificates be permanently affixed to the aircraftvia placard containing the following information plus the word "EXPERIMENTAL"to satisfythe requirement of 14 CFR 45.23; Example: C Three Photography LLC 3146 Champions Way Medina, Ohio 44256 

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14 CFRSubpartE (91.401

- 91.417)

- Maintenance, PreventiveMaintenance,Alterations Theregulationprovidesthatthe operatorisprimarilyresponsibleformaintainingthe aircraftin an airworthycondition, includingcompliancewithpart39and43. Paragraphs 91.407 and91.409 requirethatthe aircraftbe "approvedforreturnto servicebyapersonauthorizedunder43.7" aftermaintenance andinspection. It is our intention thatthe PIC perform maintenance and inspection ofthe aircraft and "be authorized to approve the aircraftfor return to service." The PIC will ensurethat the aircraft is in an airworthy condition priorto everyflight and in addition conduct detailed inspections aftereverytwo hours offlight. Maintenance performed bythe PIC is limited to repairing small cracks, replacing a propeller, checking electrical connections and updating software and firmware forthe on-board computer. All other maintenance will be performed bythe manufacturer ortheir designated repairfacility. The PIC will documentwork performed in accordance with 91.417. Wefeel thatdueto the size, construction, and simplicity ofthe aircraft, the PIC can ensure an equivalent level of safety.

8900.227Paragraph 16(c)(4)PIC Medical. and Paragraph 16(e)(l)ObserverMedical. This policy provides that both the PIC and VO must have a valid FAAsecond-class medical certificate issued under part67 in orderto perform as a pilot orobserver. The UA maximum gross weight is 6.5 pounds, it is constructed ofcarbon fiber and plastic and the PIC is not on board. Both the PIC and the VO 

### are required to be in VLOS. 

### Given the unlikely eventthat both the PIC and VO become medically incapacitated while the aircraft is in flight, the UAwill return autonomouslyto the site oflaunching and land without crew intervention. Therefore, requiring the PIC and VO to meetthe same medical requirements as a commercial pilot carrying passengers in a large aircraft is an unnecessary burden.

### We propose thatthe minimum medical requirements forthe PIC and VO be vision corrected to 20/20 and a valid, state issued driver's license. The 20/20 vision requirementwill ensure thatthe PIC and VO can see and avoid airtraffic; a licensed driver is medically qualified to operate a much largervehicle.

### ADDENDUM B FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS and PREFLIGHT CHECKLIST
FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS * No flight will be madewith a UA Gross weight exceeding 55 pounds; *All operations must occur in FAA Class G airspace unless prior approval to operate in otherclasses has been received from the controlling ATC, at no more than 400ftAGL, at an airspeed of no more than 50 knots and no further than 3/4 NM from the PIC *All operations must utilize a visual observer (VO). The VO and PIC must be able to communicate verbally at all times during a flight operation; *Operations will be restricted to flights over propertywith the permission ofthe property owner; *The PIC must have accumulated and logged, in a manner consistentwith 14 CFR 

## § 61.51 (b), a minimum of 100flight cycles and 25 hours oftotal time as a UA rotorcraft pilot and at leastten hours logged as a UA pilotwith a similar UAtype; * The sUAS System will not be operated over densely populated areas; * The sUAS System will not be operated at air shows; * The sUAS System will not be operated over any open-air assembly ofpeople; * The sUAS System will not be operated over heavily trafficked roads; *The sUAS System will not be operated within 5 NM ofan airport or heliport; * Operations will be restricted to day only and weather conditions equivalentto VFR; *The PIC will briefthe VO and property owner aboutthe operation and risk before the first flight at each new location; * No flight may be made without a successful Pre-Flight Inspection by the PIC before each operation to ascertain thatthe UA is in a condition safe forflight. PREFLIGHT CHECKLIST Remote controller, aircraft battery, and mobile device are fully charged. Propellers are mounted correctly and firmly. Micro-SO card has been inserted if necessary. Gimbal is functioning as normal. Motors can start and are functioning as normal. DJI Pilot app connected to the aircraft. TO REGAIN CONTROLAFTER LOST RADIO CONTACT If radio contact is lost and not restored within 3 seconds, an automatic Return to Home feature is activated and will bring the UAV back to the PIC.

### ADDENDUM C AIRCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL



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Product Profile Introduction Feature Highlights Preparing theAircraft Aircraft Diagram Remote Controller Diagram

Aircraft Flight Controller Flight Mode Flight Status Indicator Return-to-Home (RTH) Smart RTH Low Battery RTH Failsafe RTH Vision Positioning System Flight Recorder Attaching and Detaching the Propellers DJIIntelligent Flight Battery

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Troubleshooting (FAQ) Appendix Specifications Intelligent Flight Mode FCC Compliance



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# Product Profile
This section introduces the Phantom 3 Professional and lists the components of the aircraft and remote controller.

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The Phantom 3 Professional represents the next generation of DJI quadcopters. It is capable of capturing 4Kvideo and transmitting an HD video signal outofthe box. The built-in camera has an integrated gimbal to maximize stability while minimizing both weight and size. Even when no GPS signal is available, the Vision Positioning System allows the aircraftto hover accurately in place.

Camera and Gimbal: With the Phantom 3 Professional, you're shooting 4K video at up to 30 frames per second and capturing 12 megapixel photos that look crisper and cleanerthan ever. An enhanced sensor givesyou greater clarity, lower noise, and better pictures than any previous flying camera. HD Video Downlink: The low-latency long range HD downlink is powered by an enhanced version of DJI Lightbridge. OJ! Intelligent Flight Battery: The 4480 mAh DJI Intelligent Flight Battery features upgraded battery cells and an advanced power managementsystem. Flight Controller: The next-generation flight controller has been updated to provide a safer, more reliable flight experience. A newly implemented flight recorder stores critical data from each flight and the Vision Positioning System enhances hovering precision when flying indoors or in environments where GPS is unavailable.



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### Removing Gimbal Clamp Remove the gimbal clamp bysliding it to the right (when facing the nose of the aircraft), as shown below.



### Attaching the Propellers: Mountthe propellers with black dots on to motors with black axes and spin counter-clockwise to secure. Mount the propellers with sliver dots on to motors with sliver axes and spin clockwise to secure. Be sure all propellers are securely in place.**~** Place all propellers onto the correct motors and tighten by hand to lock them in position. Preparing the Remote Controller: The mobile device holder is designed for securing tablet or mobile device. Tilt the mobile device holderto the desired position, then adjustthe antennas so they are facing outward. 1. Press the button on the top right side of the mobile device holder to release the clamp, then adjustthe clamp to fit the size ofyour mobile device. 2. Secure your mobile device in the clamp by pressing down, and connect your mobile device to the remote controller using a USB cable. 3. Plug one end of the cable into the mobile device, and the other end into the USB port on the back of the remote controller.

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[1] Antennas Relays aircraft control and video signal. [2] Mobile Device Holder Securely mounts your mobile devicetothe remote controller. [3] Control Stick Controls the orientation and movement ofthe aircraft. [4] Return Home (RTH) Button Press and hold the button to initiate Return to Home (RTH).[5] Battery Level LEOs Displays the battery level of the remote controller. [6] Status LED Displaysthe remote controller's system status. [7] Power Button Usedto turn the remote controller on and off. [8] RTH LED Circular LED around the RTH button displays RTH status.

[9] Camera Settings Dial Turn the dial to adjust camera settings. (Only functions when the remote controller is connected to a mobile device running the DJI GOapp.) [10] Playback Button Playbackthe captured images orvideos. (Only functions when the remote controller is connected to a mobile device running the DJI GOapp.) [11] Shutter Button Press to take a photo. If burst mode is selected, the set number of photos will be taken with one press. [12] Flight Mode Switch Switch between P-mode, A-mode, and F-mode. [13] Video Recording Button Press to start recording video. Press again to stop recording. [17) C1 Button Customizablethrough the DJI GOapp. [18] C2 Button Customizable through the DJI GOapp. [19] Power Port Connect to the DJI Phantom 3 Charger to charge the battery ofthe remote controller. Phantom3 Professional User Manual

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The Phantom 3 Professional's flight controller features several important upgrades, including a newflight mode. Safety modes include Failsafe and Return-to-Home. These features ensure the safe return of your aircraft if the control signal is lost. The flight controller can also save critical flight data from each flight to the on-board storage device. The new flight controller also provides increased stability and a new air braking feature.

Three flight modes are available. The details of each flight mode are found below: P-mode (Positioning) : P-mode works best when GPS signal is strong. There are three different states of P-mode, which will be automatically selected by the Phantom 3 Professional depending on signal strength of GPS and Vision Positioning sensors : P-GPS: GPS and Vision Positioning both are available. The aircraft is using GPS for positioning. P-OPTI: Vision Positioning is available but the GPS signal strength is not sufficient. The aircraft is using onlythe Vision Positioning System for positioning. P-ATII: Neither GPS nor Vision Positioning is available. The aircraft is using only its barometer for positioning, so only altitude can be stabilized. A-mode (Attitude): GPS and Vision Positioning System are not used for stabilization. The aircraft only uses its barometer. The aircraft can still automatically return to the home point if the control signal is lost and the Home Point was recorded successfully. F-mode (Function): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is activated in this mode. For more information about IOC, refer to the IOC section in the Appendix.**-~-** Use the Flight Controller mode switch to change the flight mode of the aircraft, refer to the "Flight Mode Switch" on Page 26 for more information.

The Phantom 3 Professional has Front LEOs and Aircraft Status Indicators. The positions of these LEOs are shown in the figure below:

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The Front LEOs show the orientation of the aircraft. The Front LEOs glow solid red when the aircraft is turned on to indicate the front (or nose) of the aircraft. The Aircraft Status Indicators communicate the system status of the flight controller. Refer to the table belowfor more information aboutthe Aircraft Status Indicators:

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The Return-to-Home (RTH) function brings the aircraft back to the last recorded Home Point. There are three types of RTH procedures: Smart RTH, Low Battery RTH, and Failsafe RTH. This section describes these three scenarios in detail.

Home Point**~.ull** If a strong GPS signal was acquired before takeoff, the Home Point is the location from which the aircraft was launched. The GPS signal strength is indicated by the GPS icon (**~.nil** 

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Use the RTH button on the remote controller (refer to "RTH button" on page 26 for more information) or tap the RTH button in the DJI GO app and follow the on-screen instructions when GPS is available to initiate Smart RTH. The aircraftwill then automatically return to the last recorded Home Point. You may use the remote controller's control sticks to control the aircraft's position to avoid a collision during the Smart RTH process. Press and hold the Smart RTH button once to start the process, and press the Smart RTH button again to terminatethe procedure and regain full control ofthe aircraft.



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The low battery level failsafe is triggered when the DJI Intelligent Flight Battery is depleted to a point that mayaffectthe safe return of the aircraft. Users are advised to return home or land the aircraft immediately when prompted. The DJI GO app will display a notice when a low battery warning is triggered. The aircraft will automatically return to the Home Point if no action is taken after a ten-second countdown. The user can cancel the RTH procedure by pressing the RTH button on the remote controller. The thresholds for these warnings are automatically determined based on the aircraft's current altitude and distancefrom the Home Point.
The aircraft will land automatically if the current battery level can only support the aircraft long enough to descend from its current altitude. The user can still use the remote controller to alter the aircraft's orientation duringthe landing process. The Battery Level Indicator is displayed in the DJI GO app, and is described below: Critical Low battery level Sufficient battery warning(Red) levei(Green) Low battery level warning(Yellow) Remaining flighttime

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## t): •When Critical battery level warning is triggered and the aircraft begins to land automatically, you may push the throttle upward to make the aircraft hover at its current altitude, giving you an opportunityto navigateto amore appropriate landing location. • The colored zones and markers on the battery level indicator bar reflect the estimated

remaining flighttime. They are automaticallyadjusted according tothe aircraft's current location and status.

If the Home Point was successfully recorded and the compass is functioning normally, Failsafe RTH will be automatically activated if the remote controller signal is lost for more than three seconds. The Returnto-Home process may be interrupted and the operator may regain control of the aircraft if the remote controller signal connection is re-established. 

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meters (65 feet) radius ofthe Home Point. Aircraftwill stop ascending and immediately return to the Home Point ifyou move the throttle stick if the aircraft reaches 20 meters (65 feet) altitudes or beyond during Failsafe. •The aircraft cannot avoid obstruction during the Failsafe RTH, therefore, it is importantto set an

suitable Failsafe altitude before each flight. Launch the DJI GO app and enter "Camera" and select "MODE >Advanced Settings > Failsafe mode" to setthe Failsafe altitude

. • User cannot control the aircraft while the aircraft is ascending to its failsafe altitude. However

the usercan rapidlytoggle S1 switch to regain control to cancel the ascending.

The DJI Vision Positioning System uses ultrasound and image data to help the aircraft maintain its current position. With the help of Vision Positioning, your Phantom 3 Professional can hover in place more precisely and fly indoors or in other environments where a GPS signal is not available. The main components ofthe Vision Positioning System are located on the bottom of your Phantom 3 Professional; they include [2] two ultrasonic sensors and [1] one monocular camera.



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Vision Positioning is activated automatically when the Phantom 3 Professional is turned on. No further action is required. Vision Positioning is typically used in indoor environments, where GPS is unavailable. Using the sensors that are built into the Vision Positioning system, the Phantom 3 Professional can hover precisely even without GPS.

Follow the steps below to use Vision Positioning: 1. Toggle the flight mode switch toP-mode. 2. Place the aircraft on aflat surface. Note thatthe Vision Positioning system cannot work properlyon surfaces without clear pattern variations. 3. Turn on the aircraft. The aircraft status indicator will flash green two times, which indicates the Vision Positioning system is ready. Gently push the throttle up to lift off and the aircraftwill hover in place. 

## &, The performance of your Vision Positioning System is affected by the surface over which it is flying. The ultrasonic sensors may not be able to accurately measure distances when operating above sound-absorbing materials. In addition, the camera may not function correctly in suboptimal environments. The aircraft will switch from P-mode to A-mode automatically if neither GPS nor Vision Positioning System are available. Operate the aircraft with great caution in the following situations: • Flying over monochrome surfaces (e.g. pure black, pure white, pure red, pure green). • Flying overahighly reflective surfaces. • Flying at high speeds(over 8m/s at2meters orover4m/s at 1meter). • Flying overwaterortransparent surfaces. • Flying over moving surfaces or objects. • Flying in an area where the lighting changes frequently or drastically. • Flying overextremelydark (lux< 10) or bright (lux> 100,000) surfaces. • Flying oversurfaces that can absorb sound waves (e.g. thickcarpet). • Flying oversurfaces without clear patterns ortexture. • Flying oversurfaceswith identical repeating patterns ortextures (e.g. tileswith the same design). • Flying over inclined surfaces that will deflect sound waves awayfrom the aircraft.

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conditions (lessthan 100 lux). • Do not use other ultrasonic deviceswith frequencyof40 KHzwhen Vision Positioning system is

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

ground (below0.5 meters) atfast speeds

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# 0 Keep the animals away from the aircraft when Vision Positioning system is activated. The sonar sensor emits high frequency sounds that are only audibleto some animals.

Flight data is automatically recorded to the internal storage of the aircraft. This includes flight telemetry, aircraft status information, and other parameters. To access these data, connect the aircraft to the PC through the Micro-USB port and launch the DJI GO app.

Use only DJI approved propellers with your Phantom 

### 3 Professional. The grey and black nuts on the propeller indicate where they should be attached and in which direction whey should spin. To attach the propellers properly, match the nut color with the motor axis color.

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### Attaching the Propellers 1. Be sureto remove the warning stickers from the motors before attaching the propellers. 2. Attach the propellers with silver dots onto the motors with silver axes and spin the propellers clockwise to securethem in place. Attach the propellerswith black dots ontothe motorswith black axes and spin the propellers counter-clockwise to secure them in place. Be sure to tighten each propeller by hand beforeflight.



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## & •Ensure propellers are attached to its corresponding motors, otherwise the aircraft cannottake off. •Wear gloveswhen handling propellers. • Hand tighten each of the propellers on the corresponding motors to ensure it is attached firmly. 

### Detaching the Propellers Hold the motor in place with one hand, then spin the propeller in the indicated unlock direction.



## & • Checkthat the propellers and motors are installed correctly and firmly before everyflight. • Ensure that all propellers are in good condition before each flight. DO NOT use aged, chipped,

or broken propellers. • To avoid injury, STAND CLEAR of and DO NOTtouch propellersor motorswhen they are spinning. • ONLY use original OJI propellersfor a better and safer flight experience.

The DJI Intelligent Flight Battery has a capacity of 4480 mAh, a voltage of 15.2 V, and a smart charge/ discharge functionality. It should only be charged using an appropriate charger that has been approved byDJI.

Intelligent Flight Battery Charger
The Intelligent Flight Battery must be fully charged before using it for the first time. Refer to "Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery" for more information. ·/"')· 

### ·v· Be aware that the output power of the supplied Phantom 3 Professional charger is 100W.



### DJI Intelligent Flight Battery Functions 1. Battery Level Display: the LED indicators displaythe current battery level. 2. Battery Life Display: the LEOs displaythe current battery power cycle. 3. Auto-Discharging Function: To prevent swelling, the battery automatically discharges to below 65% of total power when it is idle for more than ten days. It takes around two days to discharge the battery to 65%. It is normal to feel moderate heat being emitted from the battery during the discharge process. Discharge thresholds can be set in the OJI GO app. 4. Balanced Charging: Automatically balances the voltage ofeach battery cell when charging. 5. Overcharge Protection: Charging automatically stops when the battery isfully charged. 6. Temperature Detection: The battery will only charge when the temperature is between

## ooc (32°F) and 40°C (104°F). 7. Over Current Protection: The battery stops charging when high amperage (more than 8A) is detected. 8. Over Discharge Protection: To prevent over-discharge damage, discharging automaticallystopswhen the batteryvoltage reaches 12 V. 9. Short Circuit Protection: Automatically cuts the power supply when a short circuit is detected. © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

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10. Battery Cell Damage Protection: The DJI GO app displays a warning message when a damaged battery cell is detected. 11. Battery Error History: Browse the battery error history in the DJI GO app. 12. Sleep Mode: To save power, the battery enters sleep mode after 20 minutes of inactivity. 13. Communication: Information pertaining to the battery's voltage, capacity, current, etc. istransmitted to the aircraft's main controller. 

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Turning On: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to turn on. The Power LED will turn red and the Battery Level Indicatorswill displaythe current battery level. Turning Off: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to turn off. The battery power LED will flash when powering offthe Phantom to allow automatically stopping of arecording during the event recording wasn't stopped.
LowTemperature Notice: 1. Batterycapacity is significantly reduced when flying in lowtemperature ( <0°C) environments. 2. It is not recommended that the battery be used in extremely lowtemperature (

### < -10°C) environments. Battery voltage should reach the appropriate level when operating environment with temperatures between -1

# ooc and 5°C. 3. End the flight as soon as the DJI GO app displaysthe "Low Battery Level Warning" in lowtemperature environments. 4. Keep the battery indoors to warm it before flying in lowtemperature environments. 5. To ensure optimal performance ofthe battery, keep the batterytemperature above 20°C. 6. The charger will stop charging the battery if the battery cell's temperature is not within the operating range (0°C
- 40°C ). 

# it In cold environments, insert the battery into the battery compartment and allow the aircraft for approximately 1-2 minutestowarm up before taking off. Checkingthe Battery Level The Battery Level Indicators display how much power remains. When the battery is turned off, press the Power Button once. The Battery Level Indicators will light up to display the current battery level. See belowfor details.



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# lXI 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 refers to how many more times the battery can be discharged and recharged before it must be replaced. When the battery is turned off, press and hold the Power Button for 5 seconds to check the battery life. The Battery Level Indicatorswill light up and/or blinkfortwo seconds, as shown below:



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When battery life reaches 0%, it can no longer be used. Formore information aboutthe battery, launchthe DJI GO app and checkthe informationthat is listed underthe batterytab.

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### Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery 1. Connectthe Battery Chargerto a powersource (100-240V50/60 Hz). 2. Open the Protection Cap and connectthe Intelligent Flight Batteryto the BatteryCharger. Ifthe battery level is above 95%, turn on the battery before charging. 3. The Battery Level Indicatorwill displaythe current battery level as it is charging. 4. The Intelligent Flight Battery isfully charged when the Battery Level Indicatorsare all off. 5. Air-cool the Intelligent Flight Batteryafter each flight. Allow itstemperature to drop to room temperature before storing itfor an extended period

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## .& •We do not recommend charging the Intelligent Flight Battery and remote controller with the standard charger atthe same time, otherwise the charger mayoverheat. • Always turn off the battery before inserting it or removing it from the Phantom 3 Professional.

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After these issues are resolved, press the Power 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 in the charger in the event of a room temperature error; the chargerwill resume charging when the temperature is within the allowable range.



# £ OJI does nottake any responsibility for damage caused bythird-party chargers. 

### =-0': Howto dischargeyour Intelligent Flight Battery: Slow :Place the Intelligent Flight Battery intothe Phantom 3 Professional's BatteryCompartment and turn it on. Leave it on until there is less than 8% of power left, or until the battery can no longer be turned on. Launch the OJI GO app to check battery levels. Rapid : Flythe Phantom 3 Professional outdoors until there is less than 8% of power left, or until the battery can no longer be turned on.

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# Remote Controller
This section describes the features of the remote controller and includes instructions for controlling the aircraft and the camera.

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# Remote Controller

The Phantom 3 Professional remote controller is a multi-function wireless communication device that integrates the video downlink system and aircraft remote control system. The video downlink and aircraft remote control system operate at 2.4 GHz. The remote controller features a number of camera control functions, such as taking and previewing photos and videos, as well as controlling gimbal motion. The remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery. The battery level is displayed via LED indicators on the front panel ofthe remote controller.



# EEl •Compliance Version: The remote controller is compliant with both CE and FCC regulations. •Operating Mode: Control can be setto Mode 1or Mode 2, orto acustom mode. •Mode 1:The right stick serves as the throttle. •Mode 2:The leftstick serves as the throttle. 

## ,& To preventtransmission interference, do notoperate morethan three aircrafts in the same area.



### Turning the Remote Controller On and Off The Phantom 3 Professional remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery that has a capacity of 6000 mAh. The battery level is indicated via the Battery Level LEOs on the front panel. Follow the steps belowtoturn on your remote controller: 1. When the remote controller is turned off, press the Power Button once. The Battery Level LEOs will displaythe current battery level. 2. Press and hold the Power Button to turn on the remote controller. 3. The remote controller will beep when it is turned on. The Status LED will rapidly blink green, indicating thatthe remote controller is linking to the aircraft. The Status LEOs will glowsolid green when linking is complete. 4. Repeat Step 2to turn offthe remote controller.



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### Controlling the Camera Shoot videos/pictures, view recorded images, and adjust camera settings via the Shutter Button, Camera Settings Dial, Playback Button, and Video Recording Button on the remote controller.

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Turn the dial to adjust camera settings such as ISO, shutter speed, and aperture without letting go of the remote controller. Move the dial to left or right to scroll through pictures and videos in playback mode. Press down on the dial to toggle between these settings. [2] Playback Button Press to view images and videos that have already been captured. [3] Shutter Button Press to take a photo. If burst mode is activated, multiple photoswill be taken with a single press. [4] Video Recoding Button Press once to start recording video, then press again to stop recording. [5] Gimbal Dial Use this dial to control the tilt of the gimbal. 

### ControllingAircraft This section explains how to control the orientation of the aircraft through the remote controller. The Remote Control is set to Mode 2 by default. 

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### Efj Stick Neutral/Mid-Point: Control sticks are in the center position. Moving the Control Stick: The control stick is pushed awayfrom the center position. 

### Replote.Cclntipller (Mode2) Moving the left stick up and down changes the aircraft's elevation. Push the stick up to ascend and down to descend. When both sticks are centered, the Phantom 3 Professional will hover in place. The more the stick is pushed awayfrom the center position, the faster the Phantom 3 Professional will change elevation. Always push the stick gently to prevent sudden and unexpected elevation changes. Moving the left stick to the left or right controls the rudder and rotation ofthe aircraft. Push the sick left to rotate the aircraft counterclockwise, push the stick right to rotate the aircraft clockwise. If the stick is centered, the Phantom 3 Professional will maintain its current orientation. The more the stick is pushed awayfrom the center position, the faster the Phantom 3 Professional 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. Phantom 3 Professional will hover in place ifthe stick is centered. Push the stickfurtherawayfrom the center position for alargerpitch angle (maximum30.)andfasterflight. Moving the rightstickcontrol leftand right changes the aircraft's left and right pitch. Push left to fly left and right to fly right. The Phantom 3 Professional will hover in place if the stick is centered. Gimbal Dial: Turn the dial to the right, and the camerawill shiftto point upwards. Turn the dial to the left, and the camerawill shiftto point downwards. The camerawill remain in its current position when dial is static.

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# d;b**~** P-mode (Positioning): P-mode works best when the GPS signal is strong. There are three different versions of P-mode, which will be automatically selected by the Phantom 3 Professional depending on GPS signal strength and the Vision Positioning sensors: P-GPS: GPS and Vision Positioning both are available; the aircraft is using GPS for positioning. P-OPTI: Vision Positioning is available but a sufficient GPS signal is not available. Aircraft is using only Vision Positioning for position holding. P-ATII: Neither GPS nor Vision Positioning is available, the aircraft is using only its barometer for positioning, so only altitude is maintained. A-mode (Attitude): GPS and Vision Positioning System are not used for stabilization. The aircraft uses only its barometer to stabilize. The aircraft can automatically return to the Home Point if remote controller signal is lost and the Home Point was recorded successfully. F-mode (Function): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is activated in this mode. For more information about IOC, refer to the IOC section in the Appendix. By default, the Flight Mode Switch is locked toP-mode. To unlock other flight modes, launch the DJI GO app, enter the "Camera" page, and tap "Mode", then activate "Multiple Flight Mode". RTH Button Press and hold the RTH button to start the Return-to-Home (RTH) procedure. The LED ring around the RTH Button will blink white to indicate that the aircraft is entering RTH mode. The aircraft will then return to the last recorded Home Point. Press this button again to cancel the RTH procedure and regain control of the aircraft.



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### Connecting Your Mobile Device Tiltthe mobile device holderto the desired position. Press the button on the side ofthe mobile device holder to release the clamp, and then placeyourmobile device intothe cradle. Adjustthe clamp downto securethe mobile device. To connectyour mobile device to the remote controller using a USB cable, plug one end of the cable intoyourmobile deviceand the otherend intothe USB porton the backofthe remote controller.



### OptimalTransmission Range The transmission signal between the aircraft and the remote controller is most reliable within the areathat is depicted in the image below:
Optimal Transmission Range

strong weak Ensure that the aircraft is flying within the optimal transmission zone. To achieve the best transmission performance, maintain the appropriate relationship between the operator and the aircraft.

The Status LED reflects the strength ofthe connection between the remote controller and the aircraft. The RTH LED indicates the Return-to-Home status of the aircraft. The table below contains more information aboutthese indicators.

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## .& The Remote Status Indicatorwill blink red and sound an alert, when the battery level is critically low.

The remote controller is linked to your aircraft before delivery. Linking is only required when using a new remote controllerforthe firsttime. Followthese steps to linka new remote controller: 1. Turn on the remote controller and connectto the mobile device. Launch the DJI GO app. 2. Turn on the Intelligent Flight Battery. 3. Enter "Camera" and tap on**j~** 

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5. Locate the linking button on the side of the aircraft, as shown in the figure below. Press the link button to start linking. The Remote Controller Status Indicator LED will display a solid green once the remote controller is successfully linked to the aircraft.**~** • The remote controller will un-link itself from an aircraft if a new remote controller is linked to the same aircraft.

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

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# Camera and Gimbal
This section provides the technical specifications of the camera and explains the gimbal's operation modes.

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# Camera and Gimbal

The on-board camera uses the 1/2.3 inch CMOS sensor to capture video (up to 4096x2160p at 24fps or 4K at up to 30fps with the Phantom 3 Professional) and 12 megapixel stills. You may choose to record the video in either MOV or MP4 format. Available picture shooting modes include burst, continuous, and time-lapse mode. A live preview of what the camera sees can be monitored on the connected mobile devicevia the DJI GO app. 

### Camera Micro-SO Card Slot To store your photos and videos, insert the Micro-SO card into the slot, as shown below, before turning on the Phantom 3 Professional. The Phantom 3 Professional comes with a 16GB Micro-SO card and supports Micro-SO cards up to 64 GB. A UHS-1 Micro-SO card is recommended due to their fast read and write speeds allowing you to save high-resolution video data.



# 0 Do not remove the Micro-SO card from the Phantom 3 Professional when it is turned on.


### Camera Data Port Turn on the Phantom 3 Professional and connect a USB cable to the Camera Data Port to download photos and videos to your computer.



# & The aircraft must be turned on before attempting to accessthe files on the Micro-SO card.

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### Camera Operation Use the Shutter and Video Recording buttons on the remote controller to shoot the images or videos through the DJI GO app. For more information about how to use these buttons, refer to "Controlling the Camera Page 24". 

### Camera LED Indicator Camera LED Indicator lights up after the flight battery is powered on. It provides information on the working status of the camera. 

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The 3-axis gimbal provides a steady platform for the attached camera, allowing you to capture clear, stable images and video. The gimbal can tiltthe camera within a 120' range.

Use the gimbal dial on the remote controllerto control the tilt movement ofthe camera.



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### Gimbal Operation Modes Two gimbal operation modes are available. Switch between the different operation modes on the camera settings page ofthe OJI GO app. Note thatyour mobile device must be connected tothe remote controller for changesto take effect. Refer to the table belowfor details:

The angle between gimbal's orientation and aircraft's nose remains Follow Mode constant at all times.

FPV Mode The gimbal will synchronize with the movementofthe aircraftto provide a first-person perspectiveflying experience. 

# & •A gimbal motor error mayoccur in these situations: (1) the aircraft is placed on uneven ground or the gimbal's motion is obstructed (2) the gimbal has been subjected to an excessive external force, such as a collision. Please take offfrom flat, open ground and protectthe gimbal atall times. • Flying in heavy fog or clouds may make the gimbal wet, leading to temporary failure. The

gimbal will recover full functionality after it dries.


### Anti-Drop Kit The anti-drop kit helps keep the gimbal and camera connected to the aircraft. Two pins have been mounted prior to shipping. If new or additional pins are required, see the diagram below. Press Part 

## <Dthrough the hole of the vibration absorber and into the center hole of Part

## ® ,then lockthem together as shown 

### @

. Mounting the anti-drop kit pins diagonallyfrom each other is recommended. 

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# DJI GO app
This section introduces the four main functions of the OJI GO 

### app.

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# DJI GO app The DJI GO app is a mobile application designed specifically for the Phantom 3 Professional. Use this app to control the gimbal, camera, and other aircraft functions. The app also features Map, Academy, and User Center, which are used for configuring your aircraft and sharing your photos and videos with others. It is recommended that you use a tabletfor the best experience.

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

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# - Phantom 3 Professional User Manual [1] Flight Mode**~** :The text nextto this icon indicatesthe currentflight mode. Tap to configure the MC (Main Controller) Settings. These settings allowyou to modifyflight limits and set the gainvalues. 

## :<:): The aircraft is set to "Beginner Mode" by default. The aircraft cannot fly 30 meters (98 feet) higher and beyond the recorded Home Point under beginner mode. Disable this mode in the MODE setting page. [2] GPS Signal Strength 

# A dill :This icon shows the current strength of GPS signals. Green bars indicate adequate GPS strength. [3] IOC Settings 

## \>A CL: This icon displays the IOC setting when the aircraft has entered F-mode. Tap to view the IOC settings menu and selectthe desired IOC setting. [4] System Status**,~,Jo~!~~'.** 

### :This icon indicatesthe current aircraft system status and GPS signal strength. [5] Battery Level Indicator**-o-o~-~** : The battery level indicator provides a dynamic display of the battery level. The colored zones on the battery level indicator represent the power levels needed to carry out differentfunctions. [6] Remote Controller Signal**~"'dill:** This icon shows the strength of remote controller's signal. [7] HD Video Link Signal Strength**~:1"'t~lil:** This icon shows the strength of the HD video downlink connection between the aircraft and the remote controller. [8] Battery Level 

## ifA100%: This icon shows the current battery level. Tap to view the battery information menu, set the various battery warning thresholds, and view the batterywarning history. [9] General Settings :_: Tap this icon to view the General Settings page. From this page, you can setflight parameters, reset the camera, enable the quick view feature, adjust the gimbal roll value, and toggle the flight route display. [10] Camera Operation Bar Shutter and Recording Settings 

## 1!0 :Tap to enter various camera value settings, including color space for the recording, resolution of the videos, image size and so on.


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Shutter 

# e: Tap this button to take asingle photo. Press and hold this button to select single shot, triple shot ortime-lapsed shooting modes. Record 

# e: Tap once to start recording video, then tap again to stop recording. You can also press the Video Recording Button on the remote controller, which has the same functionality. Playback 

## [8 :Tap to enter the playback page. You can preview photos and videos as soon as they are captured. Camera Settings 

# -·-**~~:** Tap to set ISO, shutterand auto exposurevalues ofthe camera. [11] Map Display the flight path ofthe current flight. Tap to switch from the Camera GUI to the Map GUI.

[12] Vision Positioning

### ~ :This icon shows the distance between the surface and the Vision Positioning System's sensors. [13] FlightTelemetry

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### 39M D: 

### 210M**~** H.S 

### 4.2 MIS 

### 232M The Vision Positioning Status icon is highlighted when the Vision Positioning is in operation. Flight attitude is indicated bythe flight attitude icon. (1) The red arrow shows which direction the aircraft is facing. (2) Light blue and dark blue areas indicate pitch. (3) The angle ofthe boundary between the light blue and dark blue areas indicatesthe roll angle.
[14] Dynamic Home Point • : Press this button to enable the dynamic home point feature, the home point then will be reset to position ofthe mobile device. [15] Return to Home (RTH) 

# c£ :Initiate RTH home procedure. Tap to have the aircraft return to the last recorded home point.

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# - Phantom 3 Professional User Manual [16] Auto Takeoff/Landing 

## t:t,J**~:Tap** to initiate auto takeoff or landing. [17] Livestream**~:** Livestream icon indicates the current video feed is broadcasting live on YouTube. Be sure the mobile data service is available on the mobile device. [18] Back 

## ft :Tapto return to the main GUI.

Director is an automatic video editor built into the DJI GO app. After recording several video clips, simply tap "Director" from the app's home screen. You can then select a template and a specified number of clips, which are automatically combined to create a shortfilm that can be shared immediately.

Tap "Store" to visit the official DJI Online Store to see the latest information about DJI products and easily buy new products.

# ~i\~~v~ry~'·· Sync pictures and videos to your mobile device, view flight logs, and check your DJI account status in "Discovery". Use your registered DJI account to login to "Discovery".



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# Flight
This section describes safe flight practices and flight restrictions.

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# Flight
Once pre-flight preparation is complete, it is recommended that you use the flight simulator in the DJI GO app to hone your flight skills and practice flying safely. Ensure that all flights are carried out in an open area.

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

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snow, rain and fog. 2. Only fly in open areas. Tall structures and large metal structures may affect the accuracy of the onboard compass and GPS system. 3. Avoid obstacles, crowds, high voltage power lines, trees, and bodies of water. 4. Minimize interference by avoiding areas with high levels of electromagnetism, including base stations and radio transmission towers. 5. Aircraft and battery performance is subject to environmental factors such as air density and temperature.Be very careful when flying at altitudes greaterthan 19, 685 feet (6000 meters) above sea :!! level, as the performance of the battery and aircraft may be affected. 

## <§: 6. The Phantom 3 Professional cannot operate within the polar areas.


# -

All unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operators should abide by all regulations set forth by government and regulatory agencies including the ICAO and the FAA. For safety reasons, flights are limited by default, which helps users operate this product safely and legally. Flight limitations include height limits, distance limits, and No-Fly Zones. When operating in P-mode, height limits, distance limits, and No-Fly Zones function concurrently to manage flight safety. In A-mode, only height limits are in effect. which by default prevent the aircraft altitudefrom exceeding 1640feet (500 m). 

### Maximum flight altitude 

### &Radius Limits Maximumflight altitude and radius limits may be changed in the DJI GO app. Be aware that the maximum flight altitude cannot exceed 1640 feet (500 meters). In accordance with these settings, your Phantom 3 Professional will fly in a restricted cylinder, as shown below:

Maximum Flight Altitude Max Radius

Home Point**---L~:------7---** Height of aircraft when turned on

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Maximum Flight Altitude
Max Radius Flight Limits Aircraft'saltit!Jde cannot

## exceed;the~pE*lifie.dvalue. Flight distance must be within the max radius. DJI GOapp Warningi Height

## Ury~itf~a9B~~r· Warning: Distance limit reached.

# GPSS~nal Weak

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# ·:diallr;i~)(~ll~~q Flight Limits DJI GOapp Maximum Flight Altitude Max Radius Height is restricted

# to 400 ; feet. (120m) and unoer.

No limits warning:

### Heig~t I 

### mit reached. Aircraft Status Indicator

Rapid red flashing •cW ······when close to the max radius limit.

Aircraft Status Indicator
None.

• If you fly out of the limit, you can still control the Phantom 3, but cannot fly it any father. If the 

# Lh Phantom 3 flies out of the max radius in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode, it will fly back within range automatically. • If the Phantom 3 flies out of the max radius in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode, it will fly back

within range automatically. No-FlyZones 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 border lines between countries or sensitive institute. The details ofthe No-Fly Zones are explained as follow: Airport (1) Airport No-Fly Zone are comprised of Take-off Restricted zones and Restricted Altitude Zones. Each zone features circles ofvarious sizes. (2) R1 miles (value of the R1 depends on the size and shape of the airport) around the airport is aTakeoff restricted zone, inside ofwhich take off is prevented. (3) From R1 mile to R1 

### + 1mile around the airport the flight altitude is limited to a 15 degree inclination. Starting at 65 feet (20 meters) from the edge of airport and radiating outward. The flight altitude is limited to 1640feet (500 meters) at R1

### +1mile (4) When the aircraft enters within 320 feet (100 meters) of No-Fly Zones, awarning message will appear on the DJI GO app.

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Restricted Area JJ (1) Restricted Areas does not have flight altitude restrictions. <0" 

### ;a: (2) Rmiles around the designated restriction area is aTake-off Restricted area. Aircraft cannot take off within this zone. The value of Rvaries based on the definition ofthe restricted areas. (3) A "warning zone" has been set around the Restricted Area. When the aircraft approacheswithin 0.062 miles (100m) ofthis zone, awarning messagewill appearon the DJI GO app.

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GPS Signal Strong 

## -:@:····• • Blinking Green Aircraft Zone Restriction DJI GO app Prompt Status Indicator
Motorswill not start. Warning: You are in a No-fly zone. Take off prohibited. No-flyZone Ifthe aircraft enters the 

# • restricted area in A-mode, but is Warning: You are in a no-fly zone. switched to P-mode, the aircraft will automatically descend, land, Automatic landing has begun. and stop its motors. R1: Warning: You are in a**:(~):······** Ifthe aircraft enters the restricted restricted zone. Descending to Red flashingRestrictedarea in A-mode, but is switched safe altitude. altitude flight toP-mode, itwill descend to an R2: Warning: You are in a zone appropriate altitude and hover restricted zone. Maximum flight 15 feet belowthe altitude limit. altitude is restricted to between 20m and 500m. Fly cautiously. Warning zone No flight restriction applies, but Warning: You are approaching a there will be a warning

. restricted zone, Fly cautiously.

, .. Free zone No restrictions. None. None.

### ~ 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 a safety zone, the aircraft's status indicator will blink red rapidly and continue for 3 seconds, then switch to indicate current flying status and continue for 5 seconds at which point it will switch backto blinking red. • For safety reasons, please do not fly close to airports, highways, railway stations, railway lines,

city centers, or other sensitive areas. Fly the aircraft onlywithin your line ofsight.

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1. Remote controller, Intelligent Flight Battery, and mobile device are tully charged. 2. Propellers are mounted correctly and firmly. 3. Micro-SO card has been inserted, if necessary. 4. Gimbal is functioning normally. 5. Motors can start and are functioning normally. 6. The DJI GO app is successfully connected to the aircraft.

IMPORTANT: Always calibrate the compass in every new flight location. The compass is very sensitive to electromagnetic interference, which can produce abnormal compass data and lead to poor flight performance orflight failure. Regular calibration is required tor optimal performance.



# 0 •Do not calibrate your compass where there is any possibility of strong magnetic interference. Sources of potential interference include magnetite, parking structures, and subterranean metal structures • Do not carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration such as keys or cellular

phones. • Do not calibrate in direct proximityto large metal objects. • DO NOT calibrate indoors.


### Calibration Procedures Choose an open areato carry outthe following procedures. 1. Ensure that the compass is calibrated. If you did not calibrate the compass as part of your pre-flight preparations, or it you have moved to a new location since the last calibration, tap the Aircraft Status Bar in the app and select "Calibrate", then follow the on-screen instructions. 2. Hold the aircraft horizontally and rotate 360 degrees. The Aircraft Status Indicators will display a solid green light.



### 44 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.Phantom3 Professional User Manual 3. Hold the aircraft vertically, with nose pointing downward, and rotate it 360 degrees around the center axis. Recalibrate the compass ifthe Aircraft Status Indicator glows solid red.



# it If the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks red and yellow after the calibration procedure, move your aircraftto adifferent location and try again.**~0:** Calibrate the compass before each flight. Launch the DJI GO app and follow the on-screen instructions to calibrate the compass. DO NOT calibrate the compass near metal objects such as ametal bridge, cars, scaffolding.


### When to Recalibrate 1.When compass data is abnormal and the Aircraft Status Indicator is blinking green and yellow. 2.When flying in anew location or in alocation that is differentfrom the most recentflight. 3.When the mechanical or physical structure ofthe Phantom 3 Professional has been changed. 4.When severe drifting occurs in flight, i.e. Phantom 3 Professional does notfly in straight line.

AutoTakeoff Use auto takeoff only if the Aircraft Status Indicators are blinking green. Followthe steps below to usethe auto takeofffeature: 1. Launch the DJI GO app, and enter "Camera" page. 2. Ensurethe aircraft is in P- mode. 3. Complete all steps on the pre-flight checklist. 4.**Tap"~",** and confirm that conditions are safe forflight. Slide the icon to confirm and takeoff. 5. Aircraft takes off and hovers at (1.2 meters) above ground.



## it Aircraft Status Indicator blinks rapidly when it is using the Vision Position System for stabilization. The aircraft will automatically hover below 3 meters. It is recommended to wait until there is sufficient GPS lock before using the Auto Take-offfeature.

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### co :::r ..-+ Phantom 3 Professional User Manual Auto-Landing Use auto-landing only ifthe Aircraft Status Indicators are blinking green. Followthe steps belowto usethe auto-landing feature: 1. Ensurethe aircraft is in P- mode. 2. Check the landing area condition before tapping**"~",** to begin landing. Then follow the on-screen instructions.



### Starting the Motors A Combination Stick Command (CSC) is used to start the motors. Push both sticks to the bottom inner or outer corners to start the motors. Once the motors have started spinning, release both sticks simultaneously.



### Stopping the Motors There are two methods to stop the motors. Method 1: When Phantom 3 Professional has landed, push the throttle down<D, then conduct the same CSC that was used to start the motors, as described above®. Motors will stop immediately. Release both sticks once motors stop. Method 2: When the aircraft has landed, push and hold the throttle down. The motors will stop afterthree seconds.

Method 1 Method 2



## ,& Do not perform aCSC when the aircraft is in midair, otherwise the motors will suddently stop.



### Takeoff/Landing Procedures 1. Place the aircraft in an open, flat areawith the battery level indicators facing towards you. 2. Turn on the remote controllerand your mobile device, then turn on the Intelligent Flight Battery. 3. Launch the DJI GO app and enterthe Camera page. 4. Wait until the Aircraft Indicators blink green. This means the Home Point is recorded and it is now safe tofly. Iftheyflash yellow, the Home Point has not been recorded. 5. Push the throttle up slowlyto take off or use Auto Takeoff. 6. Shoot photos and videos using the DJI GO app. 7. To land, hoverovera level surface and gently pull down on thethrottle to descend. 8. After landing, execute the CSC command or hold the throttle at its lowest position until the motors stop. 9. Turn offthe Intelligent Flight Batteryfirst, then the Remote Controller. 

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# it •When the Aircraft Status Indicators blinkyellow rapidly during flight, the aircraft has entered Failsafe mode. • A low battery level warning is indicated by the Aircraft Status Indicators blinking red slowly or

rapidly during flight. • Watch ourvideo tutorials for more flight information.


### Video Suggestions and Tips 1. Go through the full pre-flight checklist before each flight. 2. Selectthe desired gimbal operation mode in the DJI GO app. 3. Only shootvideo when flying in P-mode. 4. Always fly in good weather and avoid flying in rain or heavy wind. 5. Choosethe camera settingsthatsuityour needs. Settings include photoformat and exposure compensation. 6. Perform flight tests to establish flight routes and preview scenes. 7. Push the control sticks gentlyto keep the aircraft's movement smooth and stable.

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# FAQ

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# Troubleshooting {FAQ)
What is the difference between the Phantom 3 Professional and the Phantom 3Advanced? The biggest difference between the Phantom 3 Professional and the Phantom 3 Advanced is in the camera. The Phantom 3 Professional is capable of shooting spectacular 4K video at up to 30 frames per second, and the Phantom 3 Advanced is capable of shooting at resolutions up to 1080p60. Both models shoot 12 megapixel photos. The other main difference is the Intelligent Flight Battery charger. The Phantom 3 Advanced comes with a 57-watt charging unit and the Phantom 3 Professional comes with a 100-watt charger, the latter of which allows for shorter charging times.
Can I remove the camera and attach my own? No. The cameras that come with both models are permanently attached. Attempting to remove, replace, or modify the camera may damage the product and will void your warranty.
Can I charge my Remote Controllerand Intelligent Flight Battery atthe sametime? While the Remote Controller charger and Intelligent Flight Battery charger have been integrated into one unit for your convenience, it is recommended that you only charge one item at atime. We recommend that**~** you never charge both items using the same charger at the same time. 0
What arethe buttons on the back of my Remote Controllerfor? The two buttons on the back of the Remote Controller can be customized and assigned to function as you choose through the DJI GO app. Refer to the manual for more information.
How far can Ifly my Phantom 3? The signal transmission distance will vary depending on environmental conditions, but the Phantom 3 series can reach distances of up to 1.2 miles (2 kilometers) away from the pilot.
What app should I use with my Phantom 3? The Phantom 3 is compatible with the DJI GO app for iOS and Android, which is already used with the DJI Inspire. The app will detectwhich aircraft is connected and automatically adjust accordingly.
Which mobile devices are compatible with the app? The OJI GO app is only compatible with devices running iOS 8.0 or later or Android v4.1.2 or later. The following devices are recommended: iOS: iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air, iPad Air Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 2 Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 2, iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 3, and iPad mini 3 Wi-Fi + Cellular. This app is optimized for iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus Android: Samsung 85, Note 3, Sony Z3 EXPERIA, Google Nexus 7 II, Google Nexus 9, Mi 3, NubiaZ7 mini Support for additional Android devices will become available as testing and developmentcontinues.

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How do I use the Directorautomatic video editor? Director is an automatic video editor built into the DJI GO app. After recording several video clips, simply tap "Director" from the app's home screen. You can then select a template and a specified number of clips, which are automatically combined to create a short film that can be shared immediately.
How do Ichange the control mode of my Phantom 3? By default, the Remote Controller is set to Mode 2. This means that the right control stick controls the movement of the aircraft and the left control stick controls the throttle and orientation of the aircraft. These controls can be changed to Mode 1 or set to a customized configuration in the DJI GO app. This is only recommended for advanced users.
Can I usea Phantom 2 Remote Controllerwith the Phantom 3? No. The Phantom 2 Remote Controller operates on a differentfrequency. The Phantom 2 Remote Controller operates at 5.8 GHz and the new Phantom 3 Remote Controller operates at 2.4 GHz.
Can I use a Phantom 2 Intelligent Flight Battery with the Phantom 3? No. The Phantom 3 uses a newly designed Intelligent Flight Battery with greater power. The Phantom 3 has a 4 cell battery with a capacity of 4480 mAh and avoltage of 15.2 V. My Phantom 3 does notturn off right away, is something wrong? This is normal. After you attempt to power off the Intelligent Flight Battery, it may remain on for a few seconds as any video data is saved to the Micro SO card. This helps prevent your data from being lost or corrupted.
Do I haveto buy the Remote Controller separately? No, there is no need to buy a separate Remote Controller. Your Phantom 3 comes with a Remote Controller that is already linked to the aircraft.
Does my Phantom 3 support dual Remote Controllers? No. The included Remote Controller can be used to control both the aircraft and the gimbal tilt at the same time.
What doesthe "P, A, F" switch on the Remote Controller do? This switch, called the Flight Mode Switch, allows you to toggle differentflight modes: P-mode, or Positioning mode, indicates that both GPS and the Vision Positioning System are active and your Phantom 3will attemptto stabilize using both. In A-mode, or Attitude mode, the aircraft does not use GPS or the Vision Positioning System. Only the barometer is used for stabilization. The aircraft can still return to the Home Point as long as a sufficient GPS signal is available. F-mode, or Function mode, activates Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) functionality. Refer to the IOC section in the Appendix of the User Manual. By default, only P-mode may be used. Refer to your user manual for instructions on unlocking the other modes. 

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What is the Phantom 3 flight time? Flight times will vary depending on environmental conditions and usage patterns, but the Intelligent Flight Battery is designed to provide up to 23 minutes of uninterrupted flight time when fully charged.
How can I restore a video file if the power is turned off during recording? Do not remove the Micro-SO card from the camera. If it has been removed, place it back in the camera. Turn the Phantom 3 on and wait approximately 30 seconds as the video file is restored.
How can I ensure that my pictures and videos will be synchronized to my iOS album? You may need to adjust the settings of your mobile device. Open the Settings menu, select the Privacy tab, select the Photos tab, and then toggle the switch next to the OJI GO app icon. If the GO app has not been granted access to your albums, the photos and videos cannot be synchronized.
What should I doto land my Phantom 3 smoothly as possible? Hover the aircraft over a flat, level surface. Slowly pull the throttle stick down until the aircraft touches the ground. Why is the discharge time of the battery not zero, even though I have never used it? Every battery is tested prior to being packaged and shipped. This affects the discharge time of a new battery and is the reason that the discharge time is not zero. The battery is safe to use.
Can the mobile device holder be used on the Phantom 2 series Remote Controller? No, it cannot.
Howto safely operatethe aircraft when encountering compass error? A compass error may occur when the aircraft is flying close to strong electric magnetic sources (e.g. power transmission lines). Aircraft Status Indicators blink red and yellow rapidly when a compass error occurs and the DJI GO app will display one of the following messages: • Compass error, calibration required

This warning message indicates the aircraft is receiving abnormal compass readings. It is recommended to power off the aircraft and re-calibrate the compass at a different location and then resume the flight. • Compass error, exit P-GPS Mode

This warning message indicates that the aircraft is drifting severely. Bring the aircraft to a higher altitude to gain enough GPS satellite locks when this warning message is prompted. The flight controller will automatically adjust the orientation of the aircraft in the midair to mitigate the drifts. The aircraftwill switch back to P-GPS mode when the automatic adjustment is completed.
Howto troubleshoot aircraft initialization error? If you observe the following symptoms, it indicates the aircraft has failed to initialized: • The aircraft status indicator display flashing red, yellow and green. Even the aircraft is stationed on the

flat surface. • The System Status Bar in the app prompts "Initialization Error". • No resistance drive if felt on the gimbal.

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Various factors contribute to the aircraft initialization error, try resolve the issue by following the suggestions listed below: • Sensor performance degraded. This may be due to the excessive bias detected from the IMU or the

compass reading is interfered. Try restarting and calibrating the IMU and compass to resolve this issue. • Sensor is defective. If the sensors remains unchanged at all time and the problem persist even when the

aircraft is restarted, it indicates the sensor is not working normally. Users should return the aircraft to DJI for repairing. • Minor vibration is detected during aircraft initialization. Put the aircraft on the flat surface, power on the

aircraft and ensure the aircraft is stationed for more than 5 seconds to resolve the issue. • Serious vibration is detected during aircraft initialization. This instance generally occurs when the aircraft

is being initialization on the violent moving surface, for instance, ships that are on the rough sea. Do not attemptto power on the aircraft in this scenario.



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# Appendix

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# Appendix

Aircraft Weight (Battery & Propellers Included) Max. Ascent Speed Max.OescentSpeed Max. Speed Max. Flight Altitude Max. FlightTime Operating Temperature GPS Mode Gimbal Controllable Range Vision Positioning Velocity Range Altitude Range Operating Range Operating Environment Camera 1280 g 5 m/s 3 m/s 16 m/s (ATTl mode, no wind) 6000 m Approximately 23 minutes
GPS/GLONASS
Pitch:
- 90° to + 30°

< 8 m/s (2 m above ground) 30 cm-300 em 30 cm-300 em Brightly lit (lux > 15) patterned surfaces
Sensor Sony EXMOR 1 /2.3" Effective pixels:12.4 M (total pixels: 12.76M) Lens FOV 94° 20mm(35mm format equivalent) f/2.8 ISO Range 100-3200(video) 100-1600(photo) Electronic Shutter Speed 8s -1/8000s Image Max. Size 4000 x 3000 Single shot
Still Photography Modes

Supported SO Card Types

Video Recording Modes
Max. Bitrate Of Video Storage Supported File Formats Operating Temperature Range 

### 54 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. Burst shooting: 3/5/7 frames Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 Bracketed frames at O.?EV Bias Time-lapse Micro SO Max. capacity: 64GB. Class 10 or**UHS~1** rating required UHO :4096x2160p 24/25, 3840x2160p24/25/30 FHO: 1920x1080p 24/25/30/48/50/60 HO: 1280x720p 24/25/30/48/50/60 60 Mbps FAT32/exFAT Photo: JPEG, ONG Video: MP4/MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264)Remote Controller Operating Frequency Transmitting Distance Video Output Port Operating Temperature Range Battery Mobile Device Holder Transmitter Power(EIRP) Working Voltage Charger Voltage Rated Power Phantom 3 Professional User Manual

2.400 GHz-2.483 GHz 2000m (OutdoorAnd Unobstructed) USB 0°C- 40°C 6000 mAh LiPo 28 Tablets and smartphones FCC: 20 dbm; CE:16 dbm 1.2 A @7.4 V
17.4

## v 100W IntelligentFlight Battery.( PH3-4480 mAh-15.2V ) Capacity 4480 mAh Voltage 15.2

## v Battery Type LiPo 48 Energy 68Wh Net Weight 365 g Operating Temperature -10°C- 40°C Max. Charging Power 100W

Normal**:(8)-~"J~';:**······Red, Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively**:@:-~)-** 

## ...... Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively 

### :@:-······Green Flashes Slowly {GXX2 ······Green Flashes Twice ;'-;-' 

## TYJ ······Yellow Flashes Slowly Warning 

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...... Fast Yellow Flashing 

## :(W:······Slow Red Flashing 

## :(8). ······Fast Red Flashing 

### (13\······Red Flashing Alternatively $-Solid Red 

## -(R):('¥!:······Redand Yellow Flash Alternatively Turning on and Self-Diagnostics AircraftWarming Up Safe to Fly (P-mode with GPS and Vision Positioning) Safeto Fly(P-modewithVision Positioning butwithoutGPS) Safe to Fly (A-mode but No GPS and Vision Positioning)
Remote Controller Signal Lost Low BatteryWarning Critical BatteryWarning IMU Error Critical Error Compass Calibration Required

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Intelligent Flight mode includes Course Lock, Home Lock, Point of Interest (POl), Follow Me and Waypoints features to assist users to create professional shoots during the flight. Course Lock and Home Point lock helps to lock the orientation of aircraft so that the user can focus more on other operations. Point of Interest, Follow Me and Waypoints mode enable aircraft to fly automatically according to the pre-setflight maneuvers.

Course Lock Home Lock Point of Interest

Follow Me

Waypoints Lockthe.current nose·direction ·as

## fl1lh**aircra~·s,for'li~rcd;**dir(;!lctiort

### ~Th~·**~ircr~fhwifll** moveJn the lockedDirections

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..**~····'~····** Pull the pitch stick backward to move the aircrafttoward its recorderd Home Point. The aircraft will orbit around the**S~Jbject** at:Jtomatioally:tcY'allo\N the operator cai},be 1 morefocus on framing their shoot onthesubject

### lnPointofInterest · A virtual tether is created between the aircraft and the mobile device so that the aircraft can trackyour movement asyou move. Notethat Follow Me performance is subjectto the GPS accuracy on the mobile device. Record a**f~ight** path, .then theaircraftwill flyalong the same path repeatedlywhile

. you control thecameraand,oriemtatjoh. Trnetlightpath.can be saved.aridre:-appty in thefuture. · Enable Multiple Flight Mode by launching the DJI GO app >Camera**View>~>** Advanced Settings> Mulitple Flight Mode before using the Intelligent Flight Modefor the first time.



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### 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 approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authorityto operate the equipment. Compliance Information 

### FCC Warning Message Any changes or modifications not expressly approved bythe party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operatethe 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 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 byone or more of the following measures: -Reorientor relocate the receiving antenna. -Increasethe separation between the equipment and receiver. -Connectthe equipment into an outlet on a circuit differentfrom that to which the receiver is connected. -Consultthe dealeror an experienced radiofTV 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
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### IC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with IC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. Thistransmitter 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 approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authorityto operate the equipment. 

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