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PHANTOM 2 VISION

User Manual V1.8

January, 2015 Revision

Congratulations on purchasing yournew DJI product. Pleasethoroughlyreadthe entirecontents of this manual to

fullyuseandunderstandtheproduct.

It is advised that you regularly check the PHANTOM 2 VISION’s product page at www.dji.com which is 

updated on a regular basis. This will provide services such as product information, technical updates and manual 

corrections. Due to any unforeseen changes or product upgrades, the information contained within this manual is 

subject to change without notice.

Ifyouhaveanyquestionsorconcernsregardingyourproduct,pleasecontactyourdealer orDJICustomerService.
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Index

INDEX...........................................................................................................................................................2

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

SYMBOL LEGEND........................................................................................................................................4

WATCH THE QUICK STARTVIDEOS...........................................................................................................5

DOWNLOADING THE DJI VISION APP ........................................................................................................5

1 ATTACHING THE PROPELLERS .............................................................................................................6

1.1 INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................................6

1.2 ASSEMBLY ...........................................................................................................................................6

1.3 REMOVING THE PROPELLERS .................................................................................................................6

1.4 NOTES.................................................................................................................................................6

2 INSTALLING THE RANGE EXTENDER AND MOBILE DEVICE HOLDER .................................................7

2.1 INSTALLING THE RANGEEXTENDER .........................................................................................................7

2.2 INSTALLING THE MOBILE DEVICEHOLDER................................................................................................7

3 PREPARING THE REMOTE CONTROLLER............................................................................................8

3.1 THE REMOTECONTROLLER....................................................................................................................8

3.2 POWER ON THE REMOTECONTROLLER ...................................................................................................8

3.3 REMOTE CONTROLLER POWER INDICATOR STATUS INFORMATION..............................................................9

3.4 ANTENNA ORIENTATION ......................................................................................................................10

3.5 REMOTE CONTROLLEROPERATION ......................................................................................................10

3.6 LINK BETWEEN THE REMOTE CONTROLLER AND RECEIVER ......................................................................11

Link Procedures ...................................................................................................................................12

Link Indicator........................................................................................................................................12

3.7 COMPLIANCE VERSION CONFIGURATION ...............................................................................................12

4 PREPARING THE RANGEEXTENDER.................................................................................................14

4.1 THE RANGE EXTENDER .......................................................................................................................14

4.2 FUNCTION DESCRIPTION .....................................................................................................................14

4.3 POWERING ON THE RANGEEXTENDER..................................................................................................15

4.4 HOW TO BIND THE CAMERA & RANGE EXTENDER ...................................................................................15

5 PREPARING THE CAMERA ..................................................................................................................18

5.1 THE BUILT-IN CAMERA..........................................................................................................................18

5.2 MAIN FUNCTIONS ...............................................................................................................................18

5.3 UPGRADING THE FIRMWARE OFCAMERA...............................................................................................20

6 DOWNLOADING AND INSTALLING THE DJI VISION APP ....................................................................21

6.1 DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL .....................................................................................................................21

6.2 REGISTER &LOGIN.............................................................................................................................21

7 PREPARING THE FLIGHT BATTERY ....................................................................................................23

7.1 INTELLIGENTBATTERY AND CHARGER INSTRUCTIONS..............................................................................23

7.2 CHARGING PROCEDURES ....................................................................................................................23

7.3 INSTALL THE BATTERY ........................................................................................................................24

7.4 BATTERY USAGE................................................................................................................................24

Description of the Battery Level Indicator...........................................................................................24

7.5 CORRECT BATTERY USAGENOTES ......................................................................................................25

8 PHANTOM 2 AIRCRAFT........................................................................................................................26

8.1 THE AIRCRAFT....................................................................................................................................26

8.2 BUILT-IN FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEMINSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................26
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8.3 LED FLIGHT INDICATORSDESCRIPTION ................................................................................................26

9 CONNECTING TO THE CAMERA..........................................................................................................28

9.1 CAMERA CONNECTION PROCEDURES....................................................................................................28

10 CALIBRATING THE COMPASS............................................................................................................30

10.1 CALIBRATION WARNINGS ....................................................................................................................30

10.2 CALIBRATION PROCEDURES ...............................................................................................................30

10.3 WHEN RECALIBRATION ISREQUIRED...................................................................................................30

11 FLIGHT .................................................................................................................................................31

11.1 FLYING ENVIRONMENTREQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................31

11.2 STARTING/STOPPING THE MOTORS ......................................................................................................31

11.3 TAKEOFF/LANDING PROCEDURES ........................................................................................................31

11.4 FAILSAFE FUNCTION...........................................................................................................................32

Home Point .........................................................................................................................................33

Dynamic HomePoint ..........................................................................................................................33

Go HomeProcedures .........................................................................................................................33

Regaining Control During Failsafe Procedure....................................................................................34

Failsafe on the DJI VISION App .........................................................................................................34

11.5 LOW BATTERY LEVEL WARNING FUNCTION ...........................................................................................34

Low Battery Level Warning on the DJI VISION App ...........................................................................36

11.6 FLIGHT LIMITS ...................................................................................................................................36

11.6.1 Max Height & Radius Limits......................................................................................................37

11.6.2 Flight Limits of Special Areas...................................................................................................38

11.6.3 Conditions of FlightLimits....................................................................................................... 40

11.6.4 Disclaimer.................................................................................................................................41

12 USING DJI VISION APP........................................................................................................................42

12.1 DJI VISION APP MAIN MENU ..............................................................................................................42

12.2 CAMERA PAGE..................................................................................................................................42

Basic Use.............................................................................................................................................42

Camera Settings .................................................................................................................................46

12.3 ALBUM PAGE ....................................................................................................................................49

Camera SD CARD Album...................................................................................................................49

Mobile Device Album ..........................................................................................................................50

12.4 NEWS PAGE .....................................................................................................................................51

12.5 SETTINGS PAGE................................................................................................................................52

12.6 GROUND STATION .............................................................................................................................55

12.6.1 Ground Station GUI .................................................................................................................56

12.6.2 Using GroundStation..............................................................................................................58

13 ASSISTANT INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION ..........................................................................61

13.1 INSTALLING DRIVER AND PHANTOM 2 VISION ASSISTANT....................................................................61

13.2 USING THE PHANTOM 2 VISION ASSISTANT ON A PC...................................................................................62

13.3 FIRMWARE UPGRADE OF THE PHANTOM 2 VISION.............................................................................63

13.4 PHANTOM RC ASSISTANT DESCRIPTION ...........................................................................................64

14 TROUBLESHOOTING (FAQ)................................................................................................................66

15 APPENDIX ...........................................................................................................................................69
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LED FLIGHT INDICATORSTATUS ..................................................................................................................69

SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................................................70
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In theBox

PHANTOM 2 VISIONX1 5.8GHz Remote Controller X1 Range Extender X1

PropellerPairX4 Mobile Device HolderX1 Micro-SD CardX1

Intelligent Battery X1 ChargerX1 Cables X1

PlugSetX1 Screw X12 ScrewdriverX1

AssistantWrenchX1 Accessories Box X1

Symbol Legend

Forbidden(Important) Caution Tip Reference
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Watch the Quick Start Videos

This user manual details installation and usage procedures of the product. Inaddition, weprovide a range of quick

start videos. It is advised that youwatch them fully beforeattempting tousetheproduct.

Approach 1 Direct link. www.dji.com/phantom-2-vision/training

Approach 2 Scan the QR code to get the

quickstartvideolink.

Preparing forflight.

How to connect to the DJI VISION App.

The basics of flying, recording and sharing.

Downloading the DJI VISION App

Before attempting to use the product, please download and install the DJI VISION App. Get the DJI VISION App

accordingtothefollowingmethods.

Approach 1

Download from the App store

or Google Play.

iOS user Search “DJI VISION” from App Store.

Android user Search “DJI VISION” from Google Play.

Approach 2 Scan the QR code to get the 

download link.

Scan and download.
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1 Attaching the Propellers

Please use the original 9-inch propellers which areclassified by thecolor of each central nut. Damaged propellers

can be replaced by purchasing new ones if necessary.

1.1 Introduction

Propellers Grey Nut (9450) Black Nut (9450 R)

Diagram

Assembly Location

Attach to the motor thread that does

not haveablackdot.

Attach to the motor thread that has a

black dot.

Fastening/Un-fastening

Instructions

Lock:Tightenthepropellerinthis direction.

Unlock: Remove the propeller in this direction.

1.2 Assembly

Fig.1 Fig.2 Fig.3

1.3 Removing the Propellers

(Fig.3) Keep the motor deadlocked in place with the assistant wrench (or one hand) and remove the propeller

according to the un-fastening instructions.

1.4 Notes

1. (Fig.1) Remove the four warning cards from the motors after you read them.

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

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

instructions.

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2 Installing the Range Extender and Mobile Device Holder

2.1 Installing the RangeExtender

2.2 Installing the Mobile DeviceHolder

Lock Screw

1. Tighten the Philips screws as shown to correctly attach the mobile device holder on the left side of the 

carrying handle.

2. Affix the mobile device sideways within the holder.

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1. Adjust the range extender to align with the mounting bracket installed on the carrying handle.

2. Tighten the lock-screw to affix the range extender on the right side of the carrying handle.
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3 Preparing the Remote Controller

3.1 The Remote Controller

[1]

[2]

J3 [4] [3] J2

J4 [6]

[7]

[8]

[5] J1

[9]

[10]

3.2 Power on the Remote Controller

The PHANTOM 2 VISION remote controller is a wireless communication device that uses the 5.8GHz frequency 

band. It is compliant with CE and FCC (see the FCC ID) regulations and is set to Mode 2 before delivery. The 

compliance version can be configured by twisting the potentiometer knob on the back of the remote controller. 

The stick configuration can also be reset in the PHANTOM RC Assistant. Refer to the PHANTOM RC Assistant

and the Compliance Version Configuration (Page 12) for details.

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1. Install the four AA Batteries (not included) into the battery compartment on the back of the remote 

controller according to the negative and positive poles.

2. Set the S1 and S2 switches to the upper most position (position-1, refer to the Remote Controller Operation

(Page 10) for details) and ensure both joysticks are at the mid-point position. Then toggle on the power switch.

3. There will be a power on indicator beep. If the remote controller is set to be CE compliant, then there will

be one beep, while the FCC compliant version will emit two beeps. The power indicator blinks green
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3.3 Remote Controller Power Indicator Status Information

Power indicator Sound Remote Controller State

None Functioning normally.

None Establishingalinkbetweentheremotecontrollerandthereceiver.

B-B-B...... Low voltage (at 3.9V-4.5V), should replace the batteries immediately.

BBBB

Low voltage (lower than 3.9V). The remote controller will automatically

power off. Batteries should be replaced immediately.

B-B-B......

The remote controller will display a blinking green light and sound an

alarm after 15 minutes without operator input. The alarm status will

disappear onceyoustart operation oftheremotecontroller.

quickly indicating the remote controller and receiver is linking. Once fully linked, the power indicator will

change to a solid green.

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3.4 Antenna Orientation

3.5 Remote Controller Operation

Remote Controller

(Mode 2)

Aircraft

( nosedirection)

Operationdetails

Thethrottlestickcontrols aircraft altitude/elevation.

Push thestick upandtheaircraft willrise.

Pullthestickdown andtheaircraft willdescend.

The aircraft will automatically hover and hold its height

ifthesticks arecentered.

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

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

suggest that you push the throttle stick slowly to

prevent the aircraft from sudden and unexpected

elevation changes.

Try to keep the antenna pointing skyward, perpendicular to the ground, in order to achieve the maximum

communication range during flight.

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Definitions

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

the central position.

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

Push the stick left and the aircraft will rotate counter

clock-wise.

Push the stick right and the aircraft will rotate clockwise. If the stick is centered, the aircraft will remain

facing the same direction.

The yaw stick controls the rotating angular velocity of

the aircraft. Pushing the stick further away from center

resultsin afaster aircraftrotationvelocity.

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

Push the stick up and the aircraft will tilt and fly 

forward.

Pull the stick down and the aircraft will tilt and fly

backward. The aircraft will keep level and straight if the

stick is centered.

Pushing or pulling the stick further away from center

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

fasterflight velocity.

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

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

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

aircraft will keep level and straight if the stick is 

centered.

Pushing the stick further away from center will result in

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

velocity.

Position-1 Position-2 Position-3

S1 is for compass calibration. Toggle the S1 from

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

6-10 times, which will force the aircraft to enter into

compass calibrationmode.

3.6 Link between the Remote Controller and Receiver

There is a 5.8G receiver in the PHANTOM 2 VISION, with the link button and indicator located on the bottom of

theaircraft asillustratedinthefollowingdiagram.

 

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接收机对频按键

&对频指示灯

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

procedure.Ifyoueverreplacetheremotecontroller,re-establishingthelinkisrequired.

Link Procedures

Link Indicator

Link Indicator Description Operation

No signalreceived. Switchon theremotecontroller or perform alink procedure.

In linkstatus. Switchontheremotecontroller.

3.7 Compliance Version Configuration

Thecomplianceversion can be reconfigured by twisting thepotentiometer knob (Seethe following diagram) on the

back of the remote controller using a flathead screwdriver. For CE compliance, set the remote controller to CE

complianceby carefully turning thepotentiometer knob tothefull counter clock-wiseposition. ForFCC compliance,

set the remote controller to FCC compliance by carefully turning the potentiometer knob to the full clock-wise

position. Users should follow their local regulations accordingly.

1. Power off the remote controller, power on the aircraft. You will see the link indicator blinking red.

2. Press the link button with a thin object and hold until the link indicator blinks yellow. Release the link 

button.

3. Power on the remote controller and the link indicator should switch off. This indicates that the link has

been successfully established.
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4 Preparing the RangeExtender

4.1 The Range Extender

[1]

[2]

[3]

[4]

[5]

[6]

[7]

FrontView Right View

4.2 Function Description

[1]Wi-FiSignalIndicator(SYSTEM)

Tellsyouthesystem statusoftherangeextender.

Wi-Fi Signal Indicator Description

The range extender system is working normally.

Off The range extender system is working abnormally.

[2] Power Indicator (POWER)

Tellsyouthepowerstatus oftherangeextender.

Power Indicator Description

The range extender is working normally or completely charged.

Low voltage alert, a re-charge is required.

Therangeextenderischarging(allowfor3~4hours,dependingonUSBpoweroutput).

The PHANTOM 2 VISION range extender is a wireless communication device that operates within the 2.4 GHz 

frequency band and is used for extending the effective range of communication between a mobile device 

(Smartphone) and the PHANTOM 2 VISION. In an open unobstructed area, the transmission distance can reach 

up to 300 meters, but is usually affected by the surrounding environment, such as trees, buildings and other 

sources of the same frequency. Before every flight, it is suggested that you ensure the range extender functions 

properly. Otherwise you may experience a communication issue with the mobile device and the PHANTOM 2 

VISION.

Each range extender has a unique MAC address and network name (SSID), details of which are printed on the 

back label as ‘Phantom_xxxxxx’. The ‘xxxxxx’ represents the last six letters or numbers of the MAC address

for the range extender.

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[3] Lock-screw

For attaching the range extender on the right side of the remote controller’s carrying handle.

[4]ResetButton:

Presstolinktherangeextenderandthecamera.

[5] PowerSwitch:

ON – Power on.

OFF–Poweroff.

[6] Micro-USB

Usedtochargetherangeextender.

[7] MountingBracket

It has been pre-installed on the remote controller’s handle. It is used to attach the range extender.

4.3 Powering on the RangeExtender

4.4 How to Bind the Camera & Range Extender

Ifthecameraand range extender connectionislost, or oneofthem needstoberepaired orreplaced, acameraand

range extender binding will needtobe performed viatheDJI VISION App.

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1. Toggle the power switch of range extender to ON position.

2. Wait for approximately 30 seconds. The Wi-Fi signal indicator should blink green indicating the range 

extender is communicating properly.

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Reset Button

Fig.1 Fig.2(QRcodeisonlyfor example.)

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5 Preparing the Camera

5.1 The built-in camera

Camera Features Specifications

Resolution 14 Megapixels

FOV 120°/ 110° / 85°

Sensor size 1/2.3”

Functions

Supports multi-capture, continuous capture and timed capture

Supports HD Recording (1080p30/1080i60)

SupportsbothRAW andJPEGphotoformats

5.2 Main Functions

[1] Lens

For viewing and photographing, with main parameters of f/2.8,FOV 120°.

Pleaseremovethelenscoverwhenthecameraisinuseandreplacethecoverforstorage.

[2]CameraPowerSwitch(onthebackofthecamera)

Usedtopowerthecameraon and off.

OFF–Poweredoff.

CAMON –Power on,Wi-Fi off.

WIFI ON – Power and Wi-Fi are both on. Make sure to switch to ‘WIFI ON’ and the range extender is powered 

on if using the DJI VISION App.

 
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[3] Micro-SDCardSlot(ontheback ofthecamera)

Makesurethat theMicro-SDcardisinsertedbeforeyoutakeanyphotos orrecord anyvideos.

[4]CameraIndicator(ontheback ofthecamera)

TheCameraIndicatorisusedtoinform theuser oftheworkingstatus ofthecamera.

Camera indicator Wi-Fi Camera status

Solid OFF PowerOn; IdleState

Slow Blink (0.2s on, 1.8s off) ON Idle State

Fast Blink (0.1s on, 0.3s off) ON Synchronizing photos and videos

Solid OFF Recording

BlinkOnce (0.2s on, 0.3s off) ON/OFF Takingasinglecapture

Blink 3 Times(0.1s on, 0.1s off) ON/OFF Taking 3 or 5 photos per shot

FastBlink (0.1son, 0.3soff) ON/OFF Firmware Upgrading

(0.2sgreen, 1.8sorange) ON Recording

Solid ON/OFF Critical error

Slow Blink (0.2s on, 1.8s off) ON/OFF CMOSsensor error

BlinkOnce (0.2s on, 0.3s off) ON/OFF Operation failed

Blink 3 Times(0.1s on, 0.1s off) ON/OFF Micro-SD Card error

FastBlink (0.1son, 0.3soff) ON/OFF Upgrade error

(0.5s green, 0.5s orange, 0.5s red, 0.5s Off) ON/OFF Camera has overheated

[5]CameraCable(ontheback ofthecamera)

Makesurethat thecameracableis firmly attachedtothecamerabeforepoweringthecameraon.

[6] Capture/RecordButton (on thebottom of thecamera)

Capturefunction:Pressthebuttononce(lessthan2seconds)totakeasinglecapture.

Recordfunction:Pressthebuttononce(greaterthan2seconds)tobeginrecording.Pressonceagaintostop.

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5.3 Upgrading the Firmware of Camera

Followthebelowinstructionstoupdateyourfirmware.

1. Download the latest firmware of camera from DJI website.

2. Copy the “firmware.bin” file to the root folder of your Micro-SD card.

3. Insert the SD card into the camera before turning it on.

4. Turn on the camera.

5. The firmware update will begin automatically. A yellow flashing LED indicates that the camera is updating.

6. When the yellow flashing disappears, the firmware has been updated. After a successful update, the 

“firmware.bin” file’s name will change to “firmware.bin.bak00”. This file can now be deleted.

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6 Downloading and Installing the DJI VISION App

6.1 Download and Install

Download and install approaches

Approach 1

Scan the QR code to read the download link. Download and install the DJI VISION App on your 

mobile device. You can find the QR code on the ‘Quick Start Guide’ as well as on the packaging of

thePHANTOM2VISION.

Approach 2

iOS user Search“DJIVISION”fromAppStore,downloadandinstallonyourmobiledevice.

Android user Search “DJI VISION” from Google Play, download and install on your mobile device.

Supported mobile devices

iOS (iOS6 orabove)

Recommended:iPhone4s, iPhone5, iPhone5s, iPhone5C, iPhone6, iPhone6Plus, iPod

Touch4, iPod Touch5; Available but not recommended: iPad3, iPad4, iPad mini.

Android(System 4.0orabove) Samsung Galaxy S3, S4, Note2, Note3 or mobile devices of similar configuration.

6.2 Register & Login

[1]

[2]

TheAppWelcomePage Registration Page Login Page

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[1]Register

Select ‘Register’ to enter the registration page. Fill in your Email and Password information and then select 

to create a new account.

[2] Login

Select ‘Login’ to enter the login page. Fill in your registered Email and Password and then select to login.

[3]Usagetips

Usefultipswilldisplaywhenyou enterthewelcomepage.Tapthescreentodisplaythenext usefultip.

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7 Preparing the Flight Battery

7.1 Intelligent Battery and ChargerInstructions

Intelligent Battery Charger

7.2 Charging Procedures

Wall socket

ChargerIndicator

Charger indicator Status of charge

Charging.

Completely charged.

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

voltage of 11.1v and charge-discharge management functionality. The battery should only be charged with the 

charger provided by DJI. DJI does not take any responsibility for operation of any charger from a third party. 

There are many features provided by the DJI charger:

 Balance charge protection

 Full charge protection

 Short circuit protection

 Output protection

 Sleep protection

 Overheating protection

1. Connect the battery to the charger while the power is OFF.

2. Connect the charger to a wall socket. The charger indicator light will turn a solid red when it is charging.

3. Wait until the charger indicator turns solid green to which indicates that the battery is completely charged.
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7.3 Install the Battery

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

battery into the compartment until you hear a ‘click’ sound.

7.4 Battery Usage

LED2

LED1

Battery Level Indicator

LED3

LED4

BatteryPowerButton

(Built-in Battery Power Indicator)

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

indicate the current battery level. Refer to Description of theBattery Level Indicator (Page 24) for details.

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

2 seconds to turn on the intelligent battery.

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

2 seconds to turn off the intelligent battery.

Descriptionof theBattery Level Indicator

The current battery level is shown during both the charging and discharging process. Refer to the following table

for details:

The indicators are defined below: LED is on. LED blinks. LEDisoff.

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LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4

87.5%~100%

75%~87.5%

62.5%~75%

50%~62.5%

37.5%~50%

25%~37.5%

12.5%~25%

0%~12.5%

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7.5 Correct Battery Usage Notes

 It’s suggested you purchase a new battery after you have discharged your current battery over 300

times.

 It’s recommended to charge and discharge the battery thoroughly once every 20 charge/discharge

cycles. Users should discharge the battery until there is less than 8% power left or until the battery can

no longer be turned on. Refer to the DJI VISION App for an exact readout of the battery percentage

level.You shouldthenfullyrechargethebatterytomaximum capacity.Thispowercyclingprocedurewill

ensurethebatteryisworking at its optimal level.

 Turn the power OFF when you have finished flying and remove the battery from its compartment.

NEVER plug or unplug thebattery intothe aircraft when it is powered on.

 Take the battery out of the aircraft after every flight and store the battery in a safe and secure place. For

long term storagepleaseplacethebattery with only a40~50%capacityin astrong battery box securely.

Werecommenddischarging andcharging thebatterycompletely onceevery3months tokeepit ingood

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

 Adhere to the notes for the battery in the disclaimer and regard safety as your first priority.

 The battery should be charged in an environment that is between 10°C to 40°C, and be discharged in an 

environment that is between -20°C to 60°C. Both charging and discharging should be in an environment

that therelativehumidity is lowerthan80%.

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

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

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

concrete and never near any flammable materials.
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8 PHANTOM 2 Aircraft

8.1 The Aircraft

8.2 Built-in Flight Control System Instructions

8.3 LED Flight Indicators Description

After powering on the intelligent battery, the LED flight indicators light up to show the aircraft’s current status.

LED Flight Indicators

Battery Power Indicator

Front LEDs

OFF CAM ON WIFI ON

MICRO SD

Front LEDs

Thefront LEDs are forindicating wherethe nose of the aircraft is. They light up solid red only afterthemotors have

started spinning.

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

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

contains the MC (Main Controller), IMU, GPS, compass, receiver and LED indicators. The IMU (Inertial 

Measurement Unit) has a built-in inertial sensor and a barometric altimeter that measures both attitude and 

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

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

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

system connecting and controlling all the modules together.
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LED Flight Indicators Description

Normal status LEDflightindicators Notes

Power OnSelf-Test ----

Warming Up Aircraft cannot takeoff.

Ready toFly Slow blinkinggreen.

Ready toFly (non-GPS) Slow blinking yellow.

Abnormal status LEDflightindicators

Remote Controller Signal Lost

Fast blinking yellow. Refer to the

FailsafeFunction (Page 32).

Low Battery Capacity Warning Slow blinking red.

CriticalLowBatteryCapacityWarning Fast blinking red.

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Keep aircraft stationary or perform

IMU calibration.

Error* Cannot fly.

Compass NeedsCalibration

Refer to the Calibrating the

Compass (Page 30).

(1) The aircraft should be kept stationary on level ground before takeoff.

(2) Make sure the aircraft’s status is in Ready to Fly or Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode before takeoff.

(3) If an error occurs (LED is solid red), pleaseconnect tothePHANTOM2VISIONAssistant formore

detailed information.

NO. Errors Operation

1 IMU calibration is required. Calibrate within the Assistant.

2 IMU is abnormal. Should berepaired.

3 Compass is abnormal. Should berepaired.

4

RemoteController’s mid-point is set

abnormally.

RefertotheHow tosolvelargemargin(s)

mid-point error?(Page66)fordetails.
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9 Connecting to the Camera

9.1 Camera Connection Procedures

Pleasecarry out thefollowingprocedurestoconnect amobiledevicetothePHANTOM 2VISION.

Enable the Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Connection

Indicator

Select Phantom_xxxxxx

Fig.1 Fig.2

Fig.3

1. Power on the remote controller and the range extender.

2. Make sure the switch on the back of the camera is set to “WIFI ON” and then power on the PHANTOM 2 

VISION.

3. (Fig.1)Enable the Wi-Fi on your mobile device; wait for about 30 seconds, and then select the 

Phantom_xxxxxx from theWi-Fi network list.

4. (Fig.2)Run the DJI VISION App on your mobile device which will indicate the current Wi-Fi connection 

status on the main menu. The Wi-Fi connection indicator will turn solid green which means the connection 

is good.

5. Tap the “CAMERA” icon and the DJI VISION App will establish a live camera preview (Fig.3). This means

everything is now functioning.
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Wi-Fi Connection Indicator Description

Icon Description

Solid green Wi-Fiisnow connectedtothePHANTOM2VISION.

Solid blue Wi-Fi isconnected to anotherWi-Finetwork and NOT tothePHANTOM 2VISION.

Off No Wi-Fi connection.

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10 Calibrating the Compass

IMPORTANT: Makesuretoperform theCompass Calibrationprocedurespriortothefirst flight.

10.1 Calibration Warnings

10.2 Calibration Procedures

Choose an open spacetocarry out the following procedures. Pleasewatch thequick start video of thePHANTOM

2 VISION for more compass calibration details.

LED Flight Indicator

Start horizontal calibration

10.3 When Recalibration Is Required

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

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

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

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

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

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

perform at its optimal level.

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11 Flight

11.1 Flying Environment Requirements

11.2 Starting/Stopping the Motors

A Combination Stick Command (CSC) is used to start the motors instead of simply pushing the throttle stick up.

This is a safety precaution to prevent the motors from accidentally spinning up. Push both sticks to their bottom

corners as indicated in the diagram below to start the motors. Once the motors have spun up, release both sticks

simultaneously. The same combination stick command (CSC) is used to stop the motors.

11.3 Takeoff/Landing Procedures

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1. Start by placing the PHANTON 2 VISION on the ground with the battery level indicator facing you.

2. Power on the remote controller.

3. Power on the range extender.

4. Switch the camera to the “WIFI ON” position.

5. Power on the aircraft by turning on the intelligent battery, refer to the Battery Usage (Page 24) for details.

6. Connect the mobile device to the PHANTOM 2 VISION and then run the DJI VISION App to enter the 

camera preview page.
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11.4 Failsafe Function

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

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

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

7. Wait until the LED flight indicator starts to slowly blink green/yellow. This means the aircraft is initializing 

and entering the “Ready to Fly”/“Ready to Fly (non-GPS)” state. Then proceed to execute the CSC 

command to start motors.

8. Push the throttle stick up slowly to lift the aircraft off the ground. Refer to the Remote Controller

Operation (Page 10) for more details.

9. Enjoy your flight while capturing and recording with the DJI VISION App. Refer to the Using DJI VISION

App (Page 42) for more details.

10. Pull down the throttle stick to descend. The stick will lock into place and the aircraft will descend steadily.

11. After landing the aircraft on the ground, keep the throttle stick at its lowest position for about 3 to 5 

seconds which will automatically stop the motors.

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

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

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

mode:

(1) The remote controller is powered off.

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

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

reducing the distance the signal can travel.

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

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

be drifting during descent and landing process.
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ReadytoFly----Automaticgohomeandland

Home Point

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

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

flybacktohomepointsuccessfullyincasetheFailsafemodeisinitiated.

Dynamic HomePoint

TheHomepoint willbereset toposition of themobiledeviceat specific timeintervals.

(1) Enable dynamic home point in DJI Vision app or Phantom 2 Assistant.

(2) Dynamic homepoint isonly availabletotheGPS-enabledmobiledevice.TurnonGPSanddataservicetoobtain

higher accuracy of the mobile device position.

point is useful in situations when you are in motion and require a Home point that is different

from the takeoff point.

Go Home Procedures

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

1 Record Home Point.

LED Flight Indicator 

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

LED Flight Indicator

2 Flying.

LED Flight Indicator

5 Fly back to home point.

Height over home point>20m

Elevate to 20m

20m

Height over home point<=20m

LED Flight Indicator

3 Remote controller signal lost.

LED Flight Indicator

6 Landing after hovering 15s.

LED Flight Indicator

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Regaining Control During FailsafeProcedure

Position ofSwitchS1

Position-1 Position-2 Position-3

How to regain control

When the S1 switch is switched to Position-1, 

toggle the S1 switch to any other position once to 

regain control. If remote controller’s signal is

recovered, control is returned backtothepilot.

Regain control as soon as signal

is recovered.

FailsafeontheDJIVISIONApp

TheDJIVISIONAppwillprovideinformationduringFailsafe.

Control Signal Lost Indicator Going Home Indicator

 RefertotheUsingDJI VISIONApp (Page42)for details.

11.5 Low Battery Level WarningFunction

place PHANTOM 2 VISION returns to when the control signal is lost, which is recorded last time. ii) The 

home point is used to calculate the horizontal distance between you and the aircraft, the distance will be

displayed on the DJI VISION App.

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Battery Level

Warning

Remark

Rear LED

Indicator

Flight

DJIVISIONApp Flight Instructions

Sufficient

battery level

Sufficient

battery

level.

Green LED blinks

slowly.

Nomessage prompts.

Operating normally, nospecific

action needed.

Low battery

Thebattery

Red LED blinks

When “Go-Home” is

Fly the Phantom 2 Vision+

selected in thePhantom

Assistant, this message

will appear:

power is

Tap“Go-homeNow”to back and land it as soon as

level warning low. Please

have the aircraft return to possible, then stop the motors

landthe slowly.

theHomepoint andland and replace the battery.

aircraft.

automatically, or “Cancel” to

resumenormalflight.Ifno

actionistaken,theaircraft

will automatically go home

and land after 10seconds.

Critical Low

battery level

warning

The aircraft

must land

immediately.

Red

quickly.

LED blinks

TheDJIVisionAppscreen

will flash red and aircraft

starts to descend.

The Phantom 2 Vision+ will

begin to descend and land

automatically.

Estimated

remaining

flight time

Estimated

remaining

flight

based on

current

battery

level.

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

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

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

PHANTOM 2 VISION.

(2) Users in Mainland China can refer to 民用航空使用空域办法.

LowBatteryLevelWarning on theDJI VISION App

Batterylevelwarningswill show onthecamerapageoftheDJIVISIONAppwhenthebatterylevel islow.

(1) A red light will flash along the edges of the app screen.

(2) An audible alarm will sound. Makesuresound is turned on and volumeis turned up on your mobiledevice.

(3) The aircraft battery icon will turn red.

Low Battery Capacity Warning

11.6 Flight Limits

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

(International CivilAviationOrganization) and per country airspace regulations. For safety reasons, theflight limits

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

height, distancelimits.

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

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

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11.6.1 Max Height & Radius Limits

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

VISIONAssistant.Oncecomplete, youraircraftwillflyinarestrictedcylinder.

Max

Height

Max

Radius

HomePoint

The height of

aircraft when it

ispoweredon

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11.6.2 Flight Limits of SpecialAreas

Restricted areas include airports worldwide. All restricted areas are listed on the DJI official website at

http://www.dji.com/fly-safe/category-mc.Restricted areas aredividedintocategoryA andcategoryB.CategoryA

areas cover major international airport such as LAX and Heathrow, while category B areas includes smaller airports.

CategoryASafetyZone

 The category A “safety zone” is comprised of a small “no-fly zone” and a range of “restricted-altitude zones”.

Flight is prevented in the “no-fly zone” but can continue with height restrictions in the restricted-altitude zone.

 1.5 miles (2.4 km) around a designated safety zone is a no-fly zone, inside which takeoff is prevented.

 1.5 miles (2.4 km) to 5 miles (8 km) around restricted areas are altitude restricted, with maximum altitude going

from 35 feet (10.5 m) at 1.5 miles (2.4 km) to 400 feet (120 m) at 5 miles (8 km).

 A “warning zone” has been set around thesafety zone.When you fly within 320 feet (100m) of the safety zone, a

warning message will appear on the DJI Vision app.

CategoryA

Category B Safety Zone

 Category B “safety zone” is comprised of a “no-fly zone” and a “warning zone”.

 0.6 miles (1 km) around the safety zone is a designated “no-fly zone”.

 A“warningzone”hasbeenset aroundthesafetyzone.Whenyouflywithin0.6miles(1Km)ofthiszone, awarning

will appear on the DJI Vision app.
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Category B

ReadytoFlymode

Zone Restriction DJI VISION App Notification

Rear LED Flight

Indicator

Motors will not start.

Warning:YouareinaNo-flyzone.

Takeoffprohibited.

IfthePhantom entersthe

No-fly Zone restricted area in Ready toFly

(non-GPS)modebut Readyto

Fly mode activates, the Phantom

will automatically descend to

land then stop its motors after

landing.

Warning: You are in aNo-fly zone,

automatic landing has begun. (If you

are within 1.5 mile radius)

IfthePhantom enters arestricted

Restricted-altitude area in Ready toFly (non-GPS) Warning: You are in a restricted

flight zone modeandReadytoFlymode zone. Descendingtosafealtitude.(If

activates, itwilldescendtoasafe you are between the range of 1.5

altitudeandhover15feet below mileand5mileradius)

the safe altitude.
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Warning: You are in a restricted 

zone. Max flight height restricted to 

between 10.5m and 120m. Fly 

Cautiously.

Warning zone

No flight restriction applies, but

there will be warning message.

Warning: You are approaching a

restricted zone, Fly Cautiously.

Free zone

No restrictions. None. None.

11.6.3 Conditions of Flight Limits

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

The following table demonstrates all the cases(√: available; ×: unavailable).

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

Phantom mode

Flight Status Limits of SpecialArea Max Height Max Radius

Ready toFly √ √ √

Ready toFly (non-GPS) × √ ×

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Naza-M mode

Control Mode number of GPS found Limits of SpecialArea Max Height Max Radius

GPS

≥6 √ √ √

<6 × √ ×

ATTI.

≥6 √ √ ×

<6 × √ ×

Manual

≥6 × × ×

<6 × × ×

11.6.4 Disclaimer

Please ensure that you are up to date with international and domestic airspace rules and regulations before using

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

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

indirect consequences caused by not following this manual, violating or disregarding other applicable local laws,

administrative rules and social habits thereof.
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12 Using DJI VISION App

The DJI VISION App controls the PHANTOM 2 VISION camera including capture and recording, settings, pitch

angle adjustments, and displays essential status including flight parameters and battery life.

12.1 DJI VISION App Main Menu

Afterlogin youwill cometothemainpage.This shows thecurrentWi-Fi connection and four app functionicons.

Icons Description

Camera TaptoentertheCameraview screen

Album Tapto enter yourAlbum of photos andvideos

News Taptoread thelatestDJI News

Settings Taptochangeandview appSettings

Checklist Tap to enterthepreflight checklist

Manuals Tap to view and download manuals

12.2 CameraPage

Basic Use

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[1]Return

- Return tothepreview page

[2] Camera Tilt Control

- TiltControl Mode.Tap and holdto entertheAccelerometerSensor Mode. Releasetoreturnto normalmode.

Normal Mode

Tap up arrow ( ) to pitch camera upwards and down arrow ( ) to pitch downwards. Green slider indicates

current camera pitch.

Accelerometer Sensor Mode

Tap and Hold to switch on Accelerometer Sensor Mode to control camera pitch and rotation by moving your

mobile device.

Tilt device forward to pitch camera downward and backward to pitch upward. Lean it left to rotate left( )and

right to rotate right( ).

Normal Mode pitch control Pitch movement

Accelerometer Sensor Mode Pitch Control Pitch Movement

Accelerometer Sensor Mode Yaw Control Yaw Movement

In Accelerometer Sensor Mode, the pitch angle indicator will show a grey area. When the green pitch 

indicator is inside the grey area, the camera will move according to pitch gestures. When the indicator 

reaches the boundary of the grey area, pitch gestures will control the camera’s pitch speed at

a constant rate.
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[3] Flight Attitude and Radar Function

Flight attitudeis indicated by the flight attitude icon.

(1) The red arrow shows which direction the PHANTOM 2 VISION is facing.

(2) Light blue and dark blue areas indicate pitch.

(3) Pitching of the boundary between light blue and dark blue area shows roll angle.

(4) An orange circle around the radar indicates that the dynamic home point is not available.

Agreencirclearoundtheradarindicatesthatthedynamichomepointisavailableandanewhomepointhasbeenset.

Tap the flight attitude icon to turn on the radar function. Home is located in the center of the radar and the red 

icon indicates the PHANTOM 2 VISION’s current heading, direction, and approximate distance from home. 

The current longitude and latitude of the aircraft is displayed on the bottom of the radar. Tap the flight attitude 

icon again to disable the radar.

Home Point

Longitude&Latitude

PHANTOM 2 VISION

Mobile Device Location

Distance

[4] Flight Parameters

Tap to set return home (RTH) altitude.

Distance: Horizontal distance from home point.

Altitude:Verticaldistancefromhomepoint.

Speed: Horizontal flying speed.

[5]Wi-FiSignalStrength

Indicates camera is connected to your mobile device and Wi-Fi is working normally.

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Theconnectionbetweenthecamera andmobiledevicemayfail ifWi-Fi signal strengthislow.Refertothe

PHANTOM 2 VISION CONNECTION BROKEN on the camera page.

[6] Flight Battery Level

(1) When available power is more than30%, thebattery icon is blue (e.g. ). This battery level is appropriate

for flight.

(2) When below 30%, the battery icon will turn red (e.g. ) and the LED flight indicator will slowly blink red.

This battery level is low for flight. It is recommended that you fly your PHANTOM 2 VISION home and land

it as soon aspossible.

(3) After available power drops below 15% (e.g. ), there is no longer enough power for flight. The LED flight

indicator will begin to flash red rapidly and the PHANTOM 2 VISION will begin an automatic descent and

land.

[7] AircraftGPSStatus

DisplaysGPS status and thenumber of available satellites. Theicon is highlighted when more than 6 satellites

are found, enabling Ready to Fly mode.

[8] Micro-SD Card Status

DisplaysMicro-SDCardStatus.TheiconishighlightedwhenavalidMicro-SDcardisinserted.Ifthereisno

Micro-SDcardpresent,itisgrayedout.

[9] RemainingShots

Displaysestimatedshotsremaining,basedonthecurrentPhotoSizesettingofcameraandthestoragecapacity

oftheMicro-SDcard.Thisshows‘0’if:

(1) Micro-SD card is notinserted.

(2) Micro-SD card is full.

(3) Micro-SD card is damaged.

(4) Connection between the DJI VISION App and camera is broken.

[10]ShutterButton

Taptotakephotos.

Singlecapture: press once for asinglecapture.

Continuouscapture: pressoncefor3or5captures.

Timedcapture:pressoncetobeginatimedcapture,pressagaintostop.

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[11] Video Recording Button

Start and Stop video recording. Tap once to start recording. A red dot will blink to indicate recording is in

progress and a time elapsed counter will appear in the top right corner of the preview screen. Press again to

stop recording.

[12]CameraSettings

Taptoopenthecamerasettingsmenu,refertoCameraSettings(Page46).

[13] Hide or Show Flight Parameters

Taptohidetheflight parameters.Tapagaintoshow.

[14] LED Flight IndicatorStatus

Displays the aircraft’s current flight status. Tap for details.

Camera Settings

[1]

[2]

[3]

[4]

[5]

[6]

[7]

[8]

[9]

[10]

[11]

[12]

[1] Capture Mode

Singlecapture.

3 captures.

5 captures.

Timed capture. Also selectable:

a) Intervals between two shots (3~60 s)

b) Number of shots (2~254, or infinite shots

untilMicro-SDcardisfilled)

CaptureButtonwill changeaccordingtotheselectedcapturemode.( , , , .)
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[2] PhotoSize

Large: 4384 x 3288, 4:3, 14.4MP

Medium: 4384 x2922, 3:2, 12.8MP

Small: 4384x2466, 16:9, 10.8MP

[3] Video Resolution

1920 x 1080 60i, 16:9

1920 x 1080 30p, 16:9

1920 x108025p, 16:9

1280 x 96030p, 4:3

1280 x 960 25p, 4:3

1280 x 720 60p, 16:9

1280 x 720 30p, 16:9

640 x 48030p, 4:3(VGA)

Three Field of View (FOV) options are supported when shooting in 1920x1080 60i, 1920x1080 30p and

1920x1080 25p: Wide (120°), Medium (110°) and Narrow (85°).

[4] PhotoFormat

JPEG

RAW

ThePHANTOM 2 VISION camera shoots in JPEG and RAW file

formats simultaneously when this option is selected. See the following

table for detailed specifications.

JPEG photosize 4384 X3288 4384 X2922 4384 X 2466

RAW photo size 4384 X3288 4384 X 2920 4384 X 2464

RAW is not supported in continuous capture mode or timed capture mode. JPEG photos will be created

automatically.

RAW format support will be coming soon with DJI Conversion Software to convert PHANTOM 2 VISION’s

CameraRAW filestoAdobeDNG.

[5] Selectable ISO
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[6]WhiteBalance

[7] Exposure Metering

[8] Exposure Compensation

-2.0(EV) 2.0(EV)

-1.7(EV) 1.7(EV)

-1.3(EV) 1.3(EV)

-1.0(EV) 1.0(EV)

-0.7(EV) 0.7(EV)

-0.3(EV) 0.3(EV)

0(EV)

[9] Sharpness

[10] Anti-flicker

[11] Restore Default Settings

Restoresallcameradefault settings.Camerarebootisneededtoallowrestorationtotakeeffect.

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[12] Format SD Card

Format the Micro-SD card. All data stored in the Micro-SD card will be lost after formatting. Remember to

backup before formatting.

12.3 Album Page

Camera SD CARD Album

Browsethumbnails ofphotosandvideosstored ontheMicro-SDcard.Taptoview photoorwatchvideo.

[1]PhotosandVideosarelistedandgroupedbydate.

[2]Allphotos and videos that havealready beensynced toyourmobiledeviceareidentifiedwiththe icon.

[3] Tap any thumbnail for single view mode. Tap a Photo thumbnail that hasn’t been synchronized to the mobile 

device to view the photo. Swipe left or right to view the previous or next photo item. Tap on a video thumbnail 

to play it and view the video’s length. A progress bar will also appear at the bottom of the screen. Tap to 

enter single synchronization mode to synchronize a single photo or video, or to synchronize and play a video at 

the same time.

[4] Tap the button toentermultiplesynchronizationmode(asshowninthefollowingdiagram).Tapthumbnails

to select photos or videos to synchronize to your mobile device (The thumbnails identified by the check mark

 
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are successfully selected.). Or you can select one or more groups to be synchronized by checking the box

before the group, and then tap to start synchronizing. During the synchronization process, users can tap

to cancel the synchronization. Photos and videos that have been synchronized to the mobile device will

remain.

Select a group

[5]

Select a single

photo or video

[5]Tap “Cancel” or“Finished”toexit themultiplesynchronizationmodeand returntotheSDCARDpage.

Mobile Device Album

[1]

[2]

[3]

[4]

[1] You can browse all photos and videos in the album which have been synchronized to themobiledevice, view a

selectedphotoorplayaselectedvideo.
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[2]Photos andvideos arelistedinthumbnail styleandsortedbycapturetime.
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[3] Pictures and videos are sorted by captured/recorded Geo-tagged locations.

Geo-tagged locations

[4] Tap any thumbnail for single view; you can slide left or right to view the previous or next photo. Tap a video

thumbnailtoplayasinglevideo.

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[5]Taptoshareyourphotos andvideostosocialnetworksites.

12.4 News Page

View the latest DJI news. (Internet access is required.)

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News List News Details

12.5 Settings Page

[1]

[2]

[3]

[4]

[5]

[6]

[7]

[8]

[9]

[10]

[11]

[12]

[13]

[14]

[15]

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[18]

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[20]

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[1]ToolbarAutoHide

Slidethe switch from left toright to enablethis function. Thetoolbar will autohideon thecamerapage.

Toolbar Auto Hide Disabled Toolbar Auto Hide Enabled
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[2] When Connection Breaks

Stop Recording:

Enabled: Stop recording when the Wi-Fi connection between the mobile device and the camera breaks while

the camera is recording.

Disabled:Keep recordingwhentheWi-Fi connection betweenthemobiledeviceand thecamerabreaks while

the camera is recording.

Start Recording /Start Continuous Capture/ Stay in Idle: Select the state the camera will enterin the event of a

Wi-Fi Connection break between the mobile device and the camera. Use this function to ensure your recording

is uninterrupted during the flight.

[3] Camera SettingsDisplay

ForiOSusers, an enableditem willdisplayinthecamerasettingstoolbar, whileadisableditem willbehidden.

Thisfeatureisnot availableonAndroid.

[4] Preview Quality
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High: 640480@30fps

Medium: 640480@15fps

Medium: 320240@30fps

Low: 320240@15fps (Recommended when there is a lot of interference.)

[5]ParameterUnit

Selectimperial ormetricunitsofmeasurement.

[6]GroundStation

Slidetothe right to enableground station feature.

[7] Compass Calibration

Taptocalibratethecompass. Donot calibratethecompassduringflight.

[8] Low Battery AutoGo Home

Enableordisableautogohomefeaturewhenbatteryislow.

[9] Dynamic Home Point

When activated, the Home point will be reset to your current position at specific time intervals. The aircraft will

return tothelatest Homepoint as required.

[10] Current RTH Altitude

Default RTH altitude set to 20m. Raising the RTH altitude above 120m is not recommended. 

[11] Battery History Info

Showthebatteryhistorywarningrecords.

[12]GPS Signal Notice

If enabled, the DJIVISIONAppwilldisplay a pop-uptip when attemptingtotakeoffwithout a sufficientGPS signal.

[13] FPVMode

Switched on, the gimbal will work in FPV mode.

Switchedoff,thegimbalwillworkinStabilizemode.

[14] Rotation Lock

Theuserinterface of theDJI VISION App will rotateifrotation lock is enabled (foriOS device only).

[15] Low Battery Warning

If enabled, an alarm will sound when the battery level is toolow. Besure sound is enabled on themobile device

and try to adjust thevolumetothehighest level.

[16] Tutorial

Hints andTips

[17] Clear News Cache

Taptoflushnewscache.

[18] Binding

In the event thecamera and range extender bind is lost or one of them requires repair orreplacement, camera
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and rangeextender binding should beperformed viatheDJI VISIONApp. RefertotheHow toBindtheCamera

& Range Extender (Page 15) for details.

[19]RenameRangeExtenderSSID

TaptorenametheSSIDoftheRangeExtender.Follow theinstructions ontheAppGUI.

[20] Upgrade Range Extender

When upgraded, it is possible to use a mobile device’s data network to access internet functions while 

connected to the Phantom.

Thisfeatureisnot availableonAndroid.

[21]FindMyPHANTOM2VISION

My location

My location 

PHANTOM 2

VISION’Slocation

PHANTOM 2

VISION’Slocation

Satellite Mode Standard Mode

[22]Account

Tap to see user account information.

[23]Rate

ForiOSusers, taptoratetheDJIVISIONApp. Internet accessisrequired.

AndroidAppdoesnot includerating.

[24]About

Tap toseethecurrent version of theDJI VISION App and contact information.

12.6 Ground Station

TheDJI Vision app features an integrated ground station function. Using it youcancreateflight missions by placing

waypoints and setting waypoint altitude and overall speed.When flight plan has beencreated, simply tap “GO” and

your aircraft will execute the flight mission automatically. You may also abort the flight mission and return homeby

tapping “GoHome” button.
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12.6.1 Ground Station GUI

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[1] MODE

Modes include

Hover:Hovering Waypoint:

Mission inprogress GoHome:

Returning to home pointTake off:

Taking off Landing:Landing

GPS: GPS flight Atti.

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Manual flight

[2] Approximated Flight Mission Distance

Planned mission distance. To achieve optimum battery performance, max mission distance is restricted to

5km (3miles).

[3] Speed

For flight safety concern, only three gears of flight speed are available. Choose from Fast (8m/s), Mid(4m/s)

andSlow (2m/s)forflight speeds.Estimated 10minutes flight is achievablewhen theaircraft travels in “Fast”

gear.

[4] Wi-FiSignalStrength

Wi-Fisignalstrengthdisplay.RefertotheBasicUse[5](Page44)inCameraPagefordetails
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[5] BatteryLevel

Batteryleveldisplay. RefertotheBasicUse[6](Page45)inCameraPagefordetails

[6] GPS

Number ofsatellitesconnected. RefertotheBasicUse[7](Page45)inCameraPagefordetails

[7] Flight Attitude and Radar

AttitudeandRadardisplay.RefertotheBasic Use[3](Page44)inCameraPagefordetails

[8] Flight Parameters

Flight informationdisplay.RefertotheBasic Use[4](Page44)inCameraPagefordetails

[9] Back

Return to camera GUI.

[10] Home PointLocator

Locate your Home point.

[11] Orientation Lock

Unlocktosyncmaporientationwithaircraftmovement

[12] MapView

Selectmapviewfrom standard,hybridorsatellite.

[13] Waypoint

Tap eachwaypoint toset altitude

[14] Delete

Deletecurrentwaypoint.

[15] Go Home

Abort mission, return home and land

[16] Done

Hit “Done”then tap “GO”to begin mission.

[17] FlightArea

The aircraft can fly in this area and return to the home point with the current battery level. This area is

dependent on thecurrent state of the aircraft and will berefreshed at specific timeintervals.
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12.6.2 Using Ground Station

Step 1 Launching Ground Station:

Enable ground station feature from DJI Vision app Settings and a disclaimer for ground station prompts. Read the

disclaimerthoroughlybeforestartingtousegroundstation.

Ensure your mobile device has access to the Internet. Due to the map data required, Wi-Fi connection is

recommended. Internet access is required to cache the ground station map, if Wi-Fi is unavailable, mobile data

service is required. Open the DJI Vision app camera GUI and swipe left to launch ground station. DJI Vision app

cannot connect to your aircraft whileit is accessing theInternet. Hence, you may prompt withthewarning message

such as “Connection to Phantom Failed”. This message will not appear when your aircraft is re-connected to DJI

Vision app. Map data of your current location will load. You can then drag the map to cache nearby areas for future

use.

Step 2Setting aWaypoint:

Disconnect from the Internet and connect the DJI Vision app to your aircraft. Check that remote controller S1

switch is in position (position-1) and the upper left corner in ground station display and wait for the

aircraft to enter “Ready-to-Fly” mode(LED indicator blinking green) before swiping left intoground station. Tap on

the map to place a waypoint. You can place up to 16 waypoints including the Home point. Waypoints cannot be

placed beyond 500m from theHomepoint orinsideNoWaypointAreas.
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Tap on a waypoint to open a waypoint properties window. Modify longitude and latitude value from the input box.

Slide the white dot right to adjust waypoint altitude. The default altitude is set to 98 feet (20 m) and can be

adjusted from 0 to 650 feet (200 m). Tap “OK”to save waypoint settings. To delete current waypoint, tap .

Step 3 Preview a Mission:

Tap“Done”topreview themissionwhen allwaypoints areset.Aprompt similartotheonebelow willappear.

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This prompt lists all waypoints and their altitudes. The aircraft will fly to each waypoint listed. If there is adifference

in altitude between waypoints, the aircraft will adjust its altitude as it flies between points. When ready, tap “GO”to

begin mission.

Step4ExecutingFlightMission

The aircraft flies to each waypoint in numerical order. As it flies, swipe back into the DJI Vision app camera GUI to

control camera tilt and capture photos or video. Tap to pause the mission during the flight, and aircraft will

then start hovering. Tap to resumemission. If you wish to regain control of the aircraft, toggle theS1 switch on

remote controller from (Position-1) to either (Position-2) or (Position-3) to discontinue the current

mission.

Step 5 Landing

When all waypoints have been visited, the aircraft will return to its Home point and hover. Regain control of the

aircraft and land it manually. You may also tap button to initiate “Go Home” procedure. Aircraft will abort

current mission, return to Home point and auto land. When the aircraft is landing automatically, users can control

the aircraft’s position and altitude. Users can start the motors to take off immediately after the motors have 

stopped following auto landing.

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13 Assistant Installation andConfiguration

13.1 Installing Driver and PHANTOM 2 VISION Assistant

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13.2 Using the PHANTOM 2 VISION Assistant on a PC

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1. An internet connection is required to upgrade the PHANTOM 2 VISION’s firmware.

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

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

3. Be sure to wait until the Assistant shows “finished”. Click OK and power cycle the PHANTOM 2 VISION

after 5 seconds. Once completed, the firmware is up to date.

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Gimbal, Battery IMUcalibration

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actual user interface.

13.3 Firmware Upgrade of the PHANTOM 2 VISION

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

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

properly.

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Firmwareupgradableitems

Upgrade link

Current firmware version

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actualuserinterface.

13.4 PHANTOM RC Assistant Description

Pleasefollow theprocedurestofinishtheconfiguration oftheremotecontroller.

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14 Troubleshooting (FAQ)

14.1 How to solve large margin(s) mid-point error?

If the Remote Controller stick(s) mid-point margin of error is too big, themotors will fail to start when you execute

theCombinationStick Commands (CSC) and theaircraft willnot take off. Below arepossiblesituations wherethe

RemoteController’s stick(s) mid-point margins of error could betoobig:

(1) One of the Remote Controller’s stick position (except the throttle stick) is not centered when powering on the

PHANTOM 2 VISION.

Solution:Placeall RemoteController sticks at theirmid-point positions andthenpowercyclethePHANTOM2

VISIONtore-recordthemid-point.Iftheproblempersists,thiscanbecausedbyscenario(2).

(2) TheRemoteController stickshavebeentrimmedwhichleadstoalargedeviation ofthemid-point position.

Solution: Use theAssistant toperform a Remote Controller calibration. To do so, carry out the following

procedures.

(a) Connect to the Assistant, tap Basic-> RC-> Command Sticks Calibration, and push all Remote Controller

sticks through their complete travel range to see if any stick cannot reach its outer most position.

(b) Power cycle the PHANTOM 2 VISION. Note that a power cycle is required.

(c) Redo the Remote Controller calibration according to the Assistant.

Iftheabovesolutionsdonot solveyourissue, pleasesend yourRemoteControllertoDJICustomerservicefor

repair.

14.2 How to restore a video file if power is turned off during a recording session?

Solution: Keep or place the Micro-SD card back into the camera. Power cycle the camera and wait about 30

seconds forthevideo filetoberestored.

14.3 Failure to acquire theSSID.

Solution: Doublecheckwhether both thecamera and RangeExtender arepowered on and thepower switch of the

cameraisswitchedto“WIFION”.

14.4 What to do if PHANTOM 2 VISION is out of sight and theWi-Fi connections is lost?

Solution: Turn off the Remote Controller to triggerthe Failsafe mode and the aircraft will start to fly back, descend,

and land at the Home point automatically. Please make sure there are no obstacles within the go home route and

youarefamiliarwiththeregainingcontrol procedure.

14.5 Wi-Fi connection fails all thetime.

Solution: Double check the current Wi-Fi connection status of the mobile device. The mobile device may be

connectingtootherWi-Finetworksafter aconnectionbreakswiththePHANTOM2VISION.
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14.6 Files fail to synchronize.

Solution: Video files that are toolarge (filesizes closeto4GB) cannot be synchronized tothemobiledevice. Some

mobiledevices alsofailtosupport synchronizationofthe1080i60videofiles.

14.7 Albums fail to synchronize.

Solution: Reset thesettings ofyourmobiledeviceasillustratedbelow.EnabletheSettings->Private->Photos->DJI

VISION.OtherwisetheAlbumswillfailtosynchronizewithyourmobiledevice.

14.8 Failure to share.

Solution: Please make sure the mobile device has access to the Internet.

14.9 Some mobile Android devices have a problem connecting to the PHANTOM 2 VISION

Wi-Fi Extender.

Solution: Some mobile Android devices do not allow for both aWi-Fi connection and a mobile data connection at

the same time.When trying to connect to thePHANTOM2 VISION Wi-Fi network, most devices will check whether

anInternet connectionhas acertainWi-Fi setting enabled, e.g.Autonetwork switchorTest forInternet connection.

If no Internet connection is found because thePHANTOM 2 VISION creates a non-routable connection it will drop

the PHANTOM 2 VISION Wi-Fi network connection and scan for the next available connection. Example: For the

Samsung Note 3, carry out the following procedures to solve this issue. Tap Settings -> Wi-Fi, and then tap the

“Menu” button. Select “Advanced” then uncheck the “Auto network switch”. You might see a warning that indicates

theInternetconnectionisunstablebutjustignorethismessage.
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14.10 Usage tips for the App used on multiple mobile devices.

During flight, if you use theApp on multiple mobile devices, please turn off theApp on the first mobile device, and

thenturn ontheApp onthesecond oneto ensuretheApp canwork normally onthesecondmobiledevice.

14.11 How to land the aircraft smoothly in a better way?

First pull thethrottlestick position down tolowerthan 5%, then executetheCSC command tostop themotors.

14.12 Why the discharge cycle of a new battery not at zero?

A battery aging test is performed priortodelivery which affects thedischarge timeof thenew battery. This is why

thedischargetimeof anew battery isnot zero.Thebatteryis okay touse.

14.13 What if I accidentlyexit DJI VisionApp when aircraft is still operating under groundstation

mode?

 IfDJIVisionAppisclosedwhen aircraft is executingflight mission, aircraft continueswiththeremaining

flight mission.

 IfDJI VisionAppisclosed and failed tore-connect withaircraft within 1minute, aircraftreturns homepoint

automatically.

14.14 Do I need extra equipment to use ground station?

Noextraequipmentisrequired.

14.15 Can I cache map data for future use?

Yes,usercancachemapdataingroundstationforfutureuse.
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15 Appendix

LED Flight Indicator Status

Normal status LED Flight Indicators

Power OnSelf-Test

Warming Up

Ready toFly

Ready toFly (non-GPS)

WarningandError LED Flight Indicators

Remote Controller Signal Lost

Low Battery Capacity Warning

CriticalLowBatteryCapacityWarning

NotStationaryorSensorBiasistoobig

Error*

Compass NeedsCalibration

*You can figure out the error by connecting the PHANTOM 2 VISION to the PHANTOM 2 VISION’s Assistant.
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Specifications

Aircraft

SupportedBattery DJI 5200mAhLi-PoBattery

PHANTOM2VISIONWeight

Recommend payload

Maximum payload

1160g

≤1300g

1350g

Hovering Accuracy (Ready to Fly) Vertical: 0.8m; Horizontal: 2.5m

Max Yaw Angular Velocity 200°/s

MaxTilt Angle 35°

MaxAscent/DescentSpeed Ascent: 6m/s; Descent: 2m/s

Max Flight Speed 15m/s (NotRecommended)

Wheelbase 350mm

TiltRangeoftheCamera 0° - 60°

Remote Controller

Operating Frequency 5.728 GHz-5.85 GHz

Communication Distance (open area) CE Compliance: 300m; FCC Compliance: 500m

Receiver Sensitivity (1%PER) -93dBm

TransmittingPower(EIRP) CE Compliance: 25mW; FCC Compliance: 125mW

Working Current/Voltage 80mA@6V

Battery 4AA Batteries

Camera

Resolution 14 Megapixels

FOV 120°/ 110° / 85°

Sensor Size 1/2.3”

Functions

Supports multi-capture, continuous capture and timed capture

Supports HD Recording (1080p30,1080i60)

SupportsbothRAW andJPEGphotoformats

RangeExtender

Operating Frequency 2412MHz - 2462MHz

Communication Distance (open area) 300m

Transmitting Power 17dBm

Power Consumption 1.5W

DJIVISIONApp

Supported Mobile Devices

Recommended:iPhone4s,iPhone5,iPhone5s,iPhone5C,iPhone6,

iPhone6Plus, iPod Touch4, iPod Touch5;

Available but not recommended: iPad3, iPad4, iPad mini.
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