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Using this manual 

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Read Before the First Flight 

Read the following documents before using the Phantom 3 Professional: 

1.In the Box 

2. Phantom 3 Professional UserManual 

3. Phantom 3 Professional Quick Start Guide 

4. Phantom 3 Professional /Advanced Safety Guidelines and Disclaimer 

5 Phantom 3 Professional /Advanced Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines 

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

before you fly. Prepare for your first flight by reviewing the Phantom 3 Professional Quick Start Guide and 

refer to the User Manual for more detailed information. 

Video Tutorials 

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

safely: 

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Download the DJI GO app 

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

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The Android version of the DJI GO app is compatible with Android 4.1.2 or later. '°~^` 

The iOS version of the DJI GO app is compatible with iOS 8.0 or later. ~ 0 . 

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Contents 

Using this manual 

Legends 2 

Read Before the First Flight 2 

Video Tutorials 2 

Download the DJI GO app 2 

Prodttct Profiie 

Introduction 6 

Feature Highlights 6 

Preparing the Aircraft 6 

Aircraft Diagram 8 

Remote Controller Diagram 8 

Aircraft 

Flight Controller 11 

Flight Mode 11 

Flight Status Indicator 11 

Retum-to-Home (RTH) 12 

Smart RTH 12 

Low Battery RTH 13 

Failsafe RTH 14 

Vision Positioning System 15 

Flight Recorder 16 

Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 17 

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery 18 

Remote Controller 

Remote Controller Profile 23 

Using the Remote Controller 23 

Remote Controller Status LED 27 

Linking the Remote Controller 28 

Remote Controller Compliance Version 29 

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Camera and Gimbal 

Camera Profile 31 

Gimbal 32 

DJI GO app 

Camera 35 

Director 38 

Store 38 

Discovery 38 

Flight 

Flight Environment Requirements 40 

Ftight Limits and No-Fiy Zones 40 

Preflight Checklist 44 

Cafibrating the Compass 44 

Auto Takeoff and Auto Landing 45 

Flight Test 46 

Starting/Stopping the Motors 46 

Troubleshooting (FAQ) 

Appendix 

Speciflcations 54 

Frmwares Update 56 

Intelligent Flight Mode 56 

After-Sales Information 56 

FCC Compliance 57 

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`fhis section introduces the Phantom 3 

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Product Profile 

Introduction 

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

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

to maximize stability while minimizing both weight and size. Even when no GPS signal is available, the 

Vision Positioning System allows the aircraft to hover accurately in place. 

Feature Highlights 

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o Camera and Gimbal: With the Phantom 3 Professional, you're shooting 4K video at up to 30 frames per Q. 

~ second and capturing 12 megapixel photos that look crisper and cleaner than ever. An enhanced sensor 

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

LJghtbridge. 

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

and an advanced power management system. 

Flight Controller: The next-generation 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. 

Preparing the Aircraft 

Removing Gimbal Clamp 

Remove the gimbal clamp by sliding it to the right (when facing the nose of the aircraft), as shown below. 

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Attaching the Propellers: 

Mount the propellers with black dots on to motors with black axes and spin counter-clockwise to secure. 

Mount the propellers with sCver dots on to motors with sliver axes and spin clockwise to secure. Be sure 

all propellers are securely in place. 

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Battery Installation 

Slide battery into the battery compartment according to the arrow's direction shown below. Make 

sure that you hear a click sound indicates the battery is firmly installed. Failure to do so may affect 

the flight safety of your aircraft. 

Preparing the Remote Controller: 

The mobile device holder is designed for securing tablet or mobile device. Tfit the mobile device holder to 

the desfred position, then adjust the 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 adjust the 

clamp to fit the size of your 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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Aircraft Diagram 

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[12] Antennas 

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[14] Camera Micro-USB Port 

[15] Link Button 

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[1] Antennas 

Relays aircraft control and 

[i) video signal. 

[2] [2] Mobile Device Holder 

Securely mounts your mobi[e 

a device to the remote controller. 

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[4] Return Home (RTH) Button 

Press and hold the button to 

initiate Retum to Home (RTH). 

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[5] Battery Level LEDs 

Displays the battery level of the remote 

oontroller. 

[6] Status LED 

Displays the remote controller's system status. 

[7] Power Button 

Used to tum the remote controller on and off. 

[8] RTH LED 

Cin;ular LED around the RTH button displays 

RTH status. 

[9] Carnera Settings Dial 

Turn the dial to adjust camera settings. 

(Only functions when the remote contro[ler is 

connected to a mobile device mmning the DJI 

GO app. ) 

[10] Playback Button 

Playback the captured images or videos. 

(Only functions when the remote controller is 

connected to a mobEle device running the DJI 

GO app.) 

[11] Shutter Button 

Press to take a photo. If burst mode is 

selected, the set number of photos wEll 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 

Customizable through the DJI GO app. 

[18] C2 Button 

Customizable through the DJI GO app. 

[19] Power Port 

Connect to the DJI Phantom 3 Charger to 

charge the battery of the remote controller. 

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[14] Gimbal Dial 

Use this dial to control the ti[t of the gimbal. 

[15] Mirrcro-USB Port 

Resenred port. 

[16] USB Port 

Connect to mobile device or to a USB port for 

fimmare upgrade. 

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This section introduces the features of 

the Flight Controller, Vision Positioning 

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Flight Controller 

The Phantom 3 Professional's flight controller features several importarit upgrades, including a new flight 

mode. Safety modes include Failsafe and Retum-to-Home. These features ensure the safe retum 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. 

Flight Mode 

Three flight modes are available. The details of each flight mode are found below: D 

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

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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 only the Vision Positioning System for positioning. 

P-ATTI: Neither GPS nor Vision Positioning is available. The aircraft is using only its barometer for 

positioning, so onty attitude 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 retum 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. 

;ia; Use the Flight Controller mode switch to change ttie flight mode of the aircraft, refer to the "Flight 

Mode Switch" on Pa ge 26 for more information. 

Flight Status Indicator 

The Phantom 3 Professional has Front LEDs and Aircraft Status Indicators. The positions of these I FDs 

are shown in the figure below: 

Front LED 

Aircraft Status indicator 

The Front LEDs show the orientation of the aircraft. The Front LEDs glow solid red when the aircraft is 

tumed 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 below for more information about the Aircraft Status 

Indicators: 

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Aircraft Status Indicator Description 

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R G Y ...... Red, Green and Yellow Flash 

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G Y ...... Green and Yellow Flash Altematively 

G • • • • • • Green Flashes Slowly 

G X2 •••••• Green Flashes Twice 

Y • • • • • • Yellow Flashes Slowly 

Warning 

Y •••••• Fast Yellow Flashing 

R ...... Slow Red Flashing 

R • • • • • • Fast Red Flashing 

R • • • • • • Red Flashing Altematively 

R — Solid Red 

R Y ...... Red and Yellow Flash Altematively 

Tuming On and Self Diagnostic Testing 

Warming Up 

Safe to Fly (P-mode with GPS and Vision 

Positioning) 

Safe to Fly (P-mode with Vision Positioning but 

without GPS) 

Safe to Fly (A-mode but No GPS and Vision 

Positioning) 

Remote Controller s Signal Lost 

Low Battery Waming 

Critical Battery Waming 

IMU Error 

Critical Error 

Compass Calibration Required 

Return-to-Home (RTH) 

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. 

[j] GPS Description 

If a strong GPS signal was acquired before takeoff, the Home Point 

is the location from whicti the aircraft was launched. The GPS signal Home Point k ~~ l strength is indicated by the GPS icon ( k,il ). The aircraft status 

indicator will blink rapidly when the home point is recorded. 

Smart RTH 

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 aircraft will lhen automatically retum 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 terminate the procedure and regain full control of the aircraft. 

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Low Battery RTH 

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

may affect the safe retum of the aircraft. Users are advised to retum 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 retum 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 distance from 

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 D 

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The Battery Level Indicator is displayed in tiie DJI GO app, and is described below: 

Critical Low battery level 5ufficient battery 

wpmmg(Red) level(Green) 

Low battery 

level warning(Yeltow) Remau,ing liigtit t me 

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Battery level Ind,c-: , 

Battery Level Aircraft Status 

Remark DJI GO app Flight Instructions Waming Indicator 

Tap "Go-home" to have the 

aircraft retum to the Home Fly the aircraft 

point and land automafically, back and land 

Low battery The battery Aircraft status or "Cancel" to resume normal it as soon as 

level waming power is low. indicator blinks flight. If no action is taken, possible, then 

Please land the RED slowly. the aircraft will automatically stop the motors 

aircraft. go home and land after 10 and replace the 

seconds. Remote controller battery. 

will sound an alatm. 

The DJI GO app display will Critical Low The aircraft Aircraft status Allow the aircraft to flash red and the aircraft will battery level must land indicator blinks descend and land start to descend. The remote warning immediately. RED quickly. automatically. controller will sound an alarm. 

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Estimated remaining flight 

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:i~; • When Critical battery level waming 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 

opportunity to navigate to a more appropriate landing location. 

• The colored zones and markers on the battery level indicator bar reflect the estimated 

remaining flight time. They are automaticatly adjusted according to ttie aircraft's current location 

and status. 

Failsafe RTH 

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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 Retuma to-Home process may be interrupted and the operator may regain control of the aircraft if the remote 

~ controller signal connection is re-establistied. 

Failsafe Illustration 

1 Record Home Point 2 Confirming Home Point 3 Remote Controller Signal Lost 

Blinking Green Blinking Green Fast Blinking Yelkrnr 

4 Signal Lost Lasts (after 3 sec.) 5 RTH (ad)ustable aftitude) 6 LandrxJ (after hoverng for 5 secs) 

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Ot • Aircraft cannot retum to the Home Point when GPS signal is weak ([?t,;,;! ] displays grey) or 

unavailable. 

• Aircraft automatically descends and lands if RTH is triggered when the aircraft flies within a 20 

meters (65 feet) radius of the Home Point. Aircraft will stop ascending and immediately retum to 

the Home Point if you 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 important to set an 

suitable Failsafe attitude before each flight. Launch the DJI GO app and enter "Camera" and 

select "MODE > Advanced Settings > Failsafe mode" to set the Failsafe altitude. 

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

user can press RTH button once to exit ascending and regain control. 

Failsafe Safety Notices 

The aircraft cannot avoid obstruction during the Failsafe RTH, therefore, it 

is important to set an suitable Failsafe altitude before each flight. Launch 

the DJI GO app and enter "Camera" and select "MODE > Advanced 

Settings > Failsafe mode" to set the Failsafe altitude. 

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If the aircraft is flying under 20 meters (65 feet) and Failsafe (including 

Smart RTH, Lower Battery RTH ) is triggered, the aircraft will first 

2_0 m automatically ascend to 20 meters (65 feet) from the current altitude. 

^ r You can only cancel the ascending by exiting the Failsafe. Refer to "RTH 

Button" on page 26 for more information on how to exit the Failsafe and 

regain the control of the remote controller. 

Aircraft automatically descends and lands if RTH is triggered when the 

20 m aircraft flies within a 20 meters (65 feet) radius of the Home Point. Aircraft 

Q—~ will stop ascending and immediately return to the Home Point if you move 

the throttle stick if the aircraft reaches 20 meters (65 feet) altitudes or 

beyond during Failsafe. 

~ Aircraft cannot retum to the Home Point when GPS signal is weak 

([K,,II1 ] displays grey) or unavailable. 

if you move the throttle stick after the aircraft rises above 65 feet 

~ (20m) but below the pre-set Failsafe RTH altitude, the aircraft will stop 

ascending and immediately return to the Home Point. 

Vision Positioning System 

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 of the 

Vision Positionirig System are located on the bottom of your Ptiantom 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. 

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Follow the steps below to use Vision Positioning: 

1. Toggle the flight mode switch to P-mode. 

2. Place the aircraft on a ftat surface. Note that the Vision Positioning system cannot < P 

work properly on surfaces without clear pattem 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 aircraft will hover in place. 

Di 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: 

• Rying over monochrome surfaces (e.g. pure black, pure white, pure red, pure green). 

• Flying over a highly reflective surfaces. 

• Flying at high speeds(over 8 m/s at 2 meters or over 4 m/s at 1 meter). 

• Flying over water or transparent surfaces. 

• Flying over moving surfaces or objects. 

• Flying in an area where the lighting changes frequently or drastically. 

• Flying over extremely dark (lux < 10) or bright (lux > 100,000) surfaces. 

• Flying over surfaces that can absorb sound waves (e.g. thick carpet). 

• Flying over surfaces without clear pattems or texture. 

• Rying over surfaces with identical repeating paftems or textures (e.g. tiles with the same design). 

• Ffying over inclined surfaces that will deflect sound waves away from the aircraft. 

• Keep the sensors clean at all times. Dirt or other debris may adversely affect the effectiveness 

of the sensors. 

• Vision Positioning is only effective when the aircraft is at altitudes of 0.3 to 3 meters. 

• The Vision Positioning System may not function properly when the aircraft is flying over water. 

• The Vision Positioning System may not be able to recognize pattern on the ground in low light 

conditions (less than 100 lux). 

• Do not use other ultrasonic devices with frequency of 40 KHz when Vision Positioning system is 

in operation. 

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

ground (below 0.5 meters) at fast speeds.. 

(2) Keep the animals away from the aircraft when Vision Positioning system is activated. The sonar 

sensor emits high frequency sounds that are only audible to some animals. 

Flight Recorder 

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 ttie DJI GO app. 

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Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 

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. 

Propellers Silver pot Black Dot 

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Legends 0l Lock : Tum the propellers in the indicated direction to mount and tighten. 

rt~) Unlock : Tum the propellers in the indicated direction to loosen and remove. 

Attaching the Propellers 

1. Be sure to remove the waming 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 secure them in place. Attach the propellers with black dots onto the motors with black axes and 

spin the propellers counter-clockwise to secure them in place. Be sure to tighten each propeller by 

hand before flight. 

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• Tighten the propellers with both hands before each flight. 

• Ensure that all propellers are in good condition before each flight. DO NOT use aged, chipped, 

or broken propellers. 

• Stand clear of the motors and DO NOT touch the propellers when they are spinning. 

Detaching the Propellers 

Hold the motor in place vAtti one hand, then spin the propeller in the indicated unlock direction. 

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

• Ensure that all propellers are in good condition before each flight. DO NOT use aged, chipped, 

or broken propellers. 

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

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

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DJI Intelligent Flight Battery 

The DJI Intelligent Flight Battery has a capacity of 4480 mAh, a voltage of 15.2 V, and a smart charge/ 

discharge functionality. It stiould only be charged using an appropriate charger that has been approved 

by DJI. 

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A The Intelligent Flight Battery must be fully charged before using it for the first time. Refer to 

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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 display the current battery level. 

2. Battery Life Display: the LEDs display the 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 DJI GO app. 

4. Balanced Charging: Automatically balances the voltage of each battery cell when charging. 

5. Overcharge Protection: Charging automatically stops when the battery is fully charged. 

6. Temperature Detection: The battery will only charge when the temperature is between 0°C (32°F) and 

40°C (104°F). 

7. Over Current Protection: The battery stops charging when high amperage (more than 8 A) is detected. 

8. Over Discharge Protection: To prevent over-discharge damage, discharging automatically stops when 

the battery voltage reaches 12 V. 

9. Short Circuit Protection: Automatically cuts the power supply when a short circuit is detected. 

10. Battery Cell Damage Protection: The DJI GO app displays a waming 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. is transmitted to 

the aircraft's main controller. 

~ Refer to Phantom 3 Professional /Advanced Intelligent Flight Battery Satety Guldelines before 

use. Users take full responsibility for all operations and usage. 

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Tuming ON/OFF 

Tuming On: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to tum on. The 

Power LED wiil tum red and the Battery Level Indicators will display the current battery level. 

Tuming Off: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seeonds to tum off. The 

battery power LED wiil flash when powering off the Phantom to aElow automatically stopping 

of a recording during the event recording wasn't stopped. 

ED The Battery Level Indicators will also show the current battery level during charging and 

discharging. The indicators are defined below. 

D: LED is on. 0: LED is flashing. 

D : LED is off. 

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LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Level 

0 D D D 87.5%-100% 

75%-87.5% 

62.5%-75% 

D D ~ D 50%-62.5% 

0 0 0 0 37.5%--50% 

D ~ 0 D 25%-375% 

D D D 12.5%-25% 

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Low Temperature Notice: 

1. Battery capacity is significantly reduced when ftying in low temperature (< ('C) environments. 

2. It is not recommended that the battery be used in e>ttremeiy low temperature (< -10°C) environments. 

Battery voltage should reach the appropriate level when operating environment with temperatures 

between -10°C and 5°C. 

3. End the flight as soon as the DJI GO app displays the "Low Battery Level Waming" in low temperature 

environments. 

4. Keep the battery indoors to warm it before flying in low temperature environments. 

5. To ensure optimal perfomiance of the battery, keep the battery temperature 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 ). 

® In cold environments, insert the battery into the battery compartment and allow the aircraft for 

approxumately 1-2 minutes to warm up before taking off. 

Checking the Battery Level 

The Battery Level Indicators display how much power remains. When the battery is tumed off, press 

the Power Button once. The Battery Level Indicators will light up to display the current battery tevel. See 

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Battery life 

Battery Iife refers to how many more times the battery can be discharged and rechanged before it must 

be replaced. When the battery is tumed off, press and hold the Power Button for 5 seconds to check the 

battery life. The Battery Level Indicators will light up and/or blink for two seconds, as shown below: 

Battery Ufe 

LED1 LED2 LED3 LEIM Battery Ufe 

0 0 0 0 90%- 100% 

0 0 80%-90% 

>_ 0 70%--80% 

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~ 0 0 0 0 50%-60% 

0 ~ ' 0 0 40%-50% 

a 0 0 0 30%-40% 

0 0 0 0 2a%-30% 

0 0 0 0 below 20% 

® When battery life reaches 0%, ft can no longer be used. 

Eo Far more infomiation about fhe batbery, kwnch the DJI GO app and check the information that is listed 

under the battery tab. 

Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery 

1. Connect the Battery Charger to a power source (100-240 V 50I60 Hz). 

2. Open the Protection Cap and connect the Intelligent Flight Battery to the Battery Charger. If the battery 

level is above 95%, tum on the battery before chargfng. 

3. The Battery Level Indicator will display the current battery level as it is charging. 

4. The Intelligent Flight Battery is fully charged when the Battery Level Indicators are aIl off. 

5. Air-eool the Intelligent Flight Battery after each flight. Allow fts temperature to drop to room temperature 

before storing it for an extended period. 

m• We do not recommend charging the Intelligent Flight Battery and remote controller with the 

standard charger at the same ffme, otherwise the charger may overheat. 

• Always tum off the battery before inserting it or removfng it from the Phantom 3 Professional. 

Never insert or remove a battery when it is tumed on. 

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0 0 0 LED3 blinks twice per second Over charge detected 

0 0 0 LED3 bCnks three times per second Over-voitage charger detected 

0 0 0 LED4 blinks twice per second Charging temperrature is too bw 

0 0 0 LED4 blinks three times per secorxf Charging temperature is too high 

After these issues are resolved, press the Power Button to tum 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 charger will resume 

charging when the temperature is within the allowable range. 

8 DJI does not take any responsibiliry for damage caused by third-party chargers. 

How to discharge your Intelligent Fiight Battery: 

Sbw : Place the Intelligent Fiight Battery into the Phantom 3 Professional's Battery Compartment 

and tum it on. Leave it on until there is less than 8% of power left, or until the battery can no 

lionger be tumed on. Launch the DJI GO app to check battery Ievels. 

fiapid : Fly the Phantom 3 Professional outdoors untrl there is less than 8% of power ieft, or unttl 

the battery can no ionger be tumed on. 

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Remote Controller Profile 

The Phantom 3 Professional rernote 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 of the remote controller. 

Q] • Compliance Version: The remote controller is compliant with both CE and FCC regulations. 

• Operating Mode: Control can be set to Mode 1 or Mode 2, or to a custom mode. 

• Mode 1: The right stick serves as the throttle. 

• Mode 2: The left stick serves as the throttle. 

zt To prevent transmission interference, do not operate more than three aircrafts in the same area. 

Using the Remote Controller 

Tuming 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 LEDs on the front panel. Follow 

ttie steps below to turn on your remote controller: 

1. When the remote controller is tumed off, press ttie Power Button once. The Battery Level LEDs will 

display the current battery level. 

2. Press and hold the Power Button to tum on the remote controller. 

3. The remote controller will beep when it is tumed on. The Status LED will rapidly blink green, indicating 

that the remote controller is linking to the aircraft. The Status LEDs will glow solid green when linking is 

complete. 

4. Repeat Step 2 to tum off the remote controller. 

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Charge the remote controller using the included charger. Refer to the figure on next page below for more 

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Shoot videos/pictures, view recorded images, and adjust camera settings via the Shutter Button, Camera 

Setfings Dial, Playback Button, and Video Recording Button on the remote controller. 

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[1] Camera Settings Dial 

Tum 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 piayback 

mode. Press down on the dial to toggle between these settings. 

[2) P[ayback 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 photos will be taken with a single press. 

[4] Vdeo Recoding Button 

Press once to start recording video, then press again to stop recording. 

[5]Gimbal Dial 

Use this diai to control the tift of the gimbal. 

Controlling Aircraft 

This section explains how to control the orientation of the aircraft through the remote controller. The 

Remote Control is set to Mode 2 by detault. 

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ES Stick NeutraUMid-Point: Control sticks are in the center position. 

Moving the Control Sdck: The control stick is pushed away from the center position. 

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Moving the !eft stick up and down changes the 

aircraft's elevation. 

im APush the stick up to ascend and down to descend. 

When both sticks are centered, the Phantom 3 

Professional will hover in place. 

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° position, the faster the Phantom 3 Professional will 

change elevation. Always push the stick gentiy 

to prevent sudden and unexpected elevation 

changes. 

Moving the left stick to the !eft or right controls the 

rudder and rotatEon of the aircraft. 

Push the sick left to rotate the aircraft counter- 

~ clockwise, push the stick right to rotate the aircraft 

clockwise. If the stick is centered, the Phantom 3 

Q Professional wiil maintain its current orientation. 

The more the stick is pushed away from the center 

position, the faster the Phantom 3 Professional will 

rotate. 

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Moving the right stick up and down changes the 

aircraft's fonnrard and backward pitch. 

Push the stick up to fiy forward and down to fly 

backward. Phantom 3 Professional will hover fn 

® place if the stick is centered. 

Push the slxdc further away from the center position for 

a larger pitch angle (maximum 30') and faster f[ight. 

Moving the right stick control !eft and right changes 

the aircxaft's left and right pitch. 

""~ ®R a '► Push left to fly left and right to fly right. The 

® Phantom 3 Professional will hover in pEace if the 

stick is centered. 

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dial to the left, and the camera witl shift to point 

~ downwards. The camera will remain in its current 

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Hold and twist the controller sticks clockwise or counter clockwise to adjust 

the length of the controller sticks. A proper length of controller sticks can 

Qnprove the controlling accuracy. *CiD 

Flight Mode Switch 

Toggle the switch to select the desired flight mode. 

You may choose between; P-mode, F-mode and Amode. Position 1 ~ 

Pasop (=igure F[lght Mods 

Position 1 ~ F-mode Position 2~ 

Position 2 ~ A-mode 

Position 3 ~ P-mode Position 3~ 

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 Posikoning sensors: 

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

P-OPTI: Vsion Positioning is available but a sufficient GPS signal is not available. Aircraft is using 

only Vision Positioning for position holding. 

P-ATTI: Neither GPS nor Vision Posikoning 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 stabilizatfon. The aircraft uses 

only its barometer to stabilize. The aircraft can automatically retum to the Home Point if remote controfler 

signal is Iost and the Home Point was recorded successfully. 

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

about IOC, refer to the IOC secction in the Appendix. 

By defauft, the Flight Mode Stin+itch is locked to P-mode. To unlock other flight modes, launch the DJI GO 

app, enter the "Camera" page, and tap "Mode", then activate "Muftiple Flight Mode". 

RTH Button 

Press and hold the RTH button to start the Retum-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 pnocedure and regain control of the 

aircraft. 

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Connecting Your Mobile Device 

Tilt the mobile device holder to the desired position. Press the button on the side of the mobile device holder 

to release the clamp, and then place your mobile device into the cradle. Adjust the clamp down to secure the 

mobile device. To connect your mobile device to the remote controller using a USB cable, plug one end of 

the cable into your mobile device and the other end into the USB port on the back of the remote controller. 

Optimal Transmission Range 

The transmission signal between ltie aircraft and the remote controller is most reliable within the area that 

is depicted in the image below: 

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Ensure that ttie aircraft is flying wittiin the optimal transmission zone. To achieve the best transmission 

performance, maintain the appropriate relationship between the operator and the aircraft. 

Remote Controller Status LED 

The Status LED reflects the strengtii of the connection between the remote controller and the aircraft. The 

RTH LED indicates the Retum-to-Home status of the aircraft. Ttie table below contains more information 

about these indicators. 

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R — Solid Red 1' Chime The remote controller is disconnected from the aircraft. 

G — Solid Green J' Chime The remote controller is connected to the aircraft. 

R ...... Slow Blinking Red D-D-D ...... Remote controller error. 

R G / R Y --•-•- 

Red and Green/ Red and None HD downlink is disrupted. 

Yellow Altemate Blinks 

RTH LED Sound Remote Controller Status 

w — Solid White .J' Chime Aircraft is retuming home. 

w ...... Blinking White D ... Sending Return-to-Home command to the aircraft. 

w ...... Blinking White DD .. .• .. Return-to-Home procedure in progress. 

,I The Remote Status Indicator will blink red and sound an alert, when the battery level is critically low. 

Linking the Remote Controller 

The remote controller is linked to your aircraft before delivery. Linking is only required when using a new 

remote controller for the first time. Follow these steps to link a new remote controller: 

1. Turn on the remote controller and connect to the mobile device. Launch the DJI GO app. 

2. Turn on the Intelligent Flight Battery. 

3. Enter "Camera" and tap on le , f ll1 and then tap "Linking RC" button as shown below. 

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Stick Mode I 

Default stick rnodo is Mode 2. changing stick modes altors tba way the aircraft is controtlod. 

Do not chango unless tamihar vrith your new modo. 

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4. The remote controller is ready to link. The Remote Controller Status Indicator blinks blue and a beep is 

emitted. 

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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. 

Remote Controller Compliance Version 

The remote controller is compliant with both CE and FCC reauirements 

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