# PHANTOM 3 I

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# User Manual 

# l\i1JD 2015.04

# Using this manual
0 Warning

**~Important** 

### ~ Hints andTips 

## I$J Reference

Read thefollowing documents before usingthe Phantom 3 Professional: 

### 1. In the Box 2 Phantom 3 Professional UserManual 3. Phantom 3 Professional QuickStartGuide 

### 4. Phantom 3ProfessionalI AdvancedSafetyGuidelinesandDisclaimer 5. Phantom 3ProfessionalI Advanced!nte!!igentRightBatterySafetyGuidelines We recommend that you watch all tutorial videos on the official OJI website and read the Disclaimer before youfly. Prepare foryourfirst Hght 

### by reviewing the Phantom 3 Professional Quick Start Guide and refer Ia the UserManual for more detailed information.

Please watch the tutorial videos atthe link below, which demonstrates howto use Phantom 3 Professional 

### safely: http://vvww.dF.com/productJJ!hantom-3/video

Download and install the DJI Pilot app before usingthe aircraft. Scanthe OR code to the right to download the latest version. The Android versionofthe DJI Pilot app iscompatiblewith Android 4.1.2 or later. J"he iOS version of the DJI Pilot app is compatiblewith lOS 8.0 orlater. 

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# Contents Using this manual Legends Read Before the First Flight Video Tutorials Download the DJI Pilot app


### Product Profile Introduction Feature Highlights Preparing the Aircraft Aircraft Diagram Remote Controller Diagram


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


### Remote Controller Remote Controller Profile Usingthe Remote Controller 

### Remote Controller Status LED Linking the Remote Controller 

### Remote Controller Compliance Version 

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### Camera and Gimbal Camera Profile 

### 31 Gimbal 

### 32
DJI PilotApp Camera 

### 35 Director 

### 38 Store 

### 38 Discovery 

### 38 Flight Flight Environment Requirements 

### 40 Flight Limits and No-Fly Zones 

### 40 Preflight Checklist 

### 44 Calibrating the Compass 

### 44 Auto Takeoff and Auto Landing 

### 45 FlightTest 

### 46 Starting/Stopping the Motors 

### 46 Troubleshooting (FAQ) Appendix Specifications 

### 53 Intelligent Orientation Control (lOG) 

### 55 FCC Compliance 

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# Product Profile This section introduces the Phantom 3 Professional and lists 

## lhe components of the aircraft and remote controller.

# Product Profile

The Phantom 3 Professional represents the next generation of OJI quadcopters. It is capable of capturing 4K video and transmitting an HDvideo signal outoftho box. Thebuilt-in camerahas an integrated gimbal to maximize stability while minimizing both weight and size. Even when no GPS signal is available, the 

### Vision Po..sitioning System allows the aircraftto hoveraccurately in place.

Camera and Gimbal: With the Phantom 3 Professional, you're shootlng 4K video at up to 30 frames per secondand capturing 12megapixel photos that look crisperand cleanerthan ever. 

### An enhanced sensor givesyou greaterclarity, lowernoise, and betterpicturesthan any previousflying camera. 

### HD Video Downlink: The low-latency long range HD downlink is powered by an enhanced version of DJI Lightbridge. DJI Intelligent Flight Battery: The 4480 mAh DJI Intelligent Flight Battery features upgraded battery cells and an advanced powermanagementsystem. Flight Controller: The next-generation flight controller has been updated to provide a safer, more reliable Hght experience. A newly implemented flight recorder stores criticaJ data from each flight and the Vision Positioning System enhances hovering precision when flying indoors or in environments where GPS is unavailable.Phantom 3 Professional User Manual



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# ~J.!~-i--~~-;t~~ Removing Gimbal Clamp Remove the gimbal clamp bysliding It to the right (when facing the nose ofthe aircraft), as shown below.



### Attaching the Propellers: Mount the propellers with black dots onto motors witt1 black axes and spin counter-clockwise to secure. Mount the propellers with sliver dots on to motors With sliver axes and spin clockwise to secure. Be sure all propellers are securely in place.



## ,&. Place all propellersonto the correct motors and tighten by hand to lockthem in position. Preparing the Remote Controller: The mobile device holderis designedfor securing tabletor mobile device. Tilt the mobile device holderto the desired position, then adjustthe antennas sotheyare facing outward. 1. Press the button on the top right sideofthe mobile device holderto releasethe clamp, then adjust the

clamp to fitthe sizeofyour 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 ofthe cable into the mobile device, and the otherend into the USB port on the back of

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### [1] GPS [2] Propeller [3] Motor [4] Front LED Indic-ator [5] Landing gear [6] Gimbal and Camera 

### [7] Aircraft Micro-USB Port [8} Aircraft Status Indicator [9] Intelligent Flight Battery [10] Vision Positioning Sensors [11]Antennas [12] Camera Micro-SO Card Slot [13] Camera Micro-USB Port [14] Link Button

[1] Antennas 

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

### Securely mounts your mobile deviceto the remote controller. [3] Control Stick 

### Controls the orientation and movementofthe aircraft. [4] Return Home (RTH) Button 

### Press and hold the button to initiate Reh.Jm to Home (RTH).

### [5] Battery Level LEOs 

### Displays the battery level of the remote controller. [6] Status 

### LED Displays the remote controller's system status. [7] Power Button 

### Used to 

### turn the remote controller on and off. [8] RTH 

### LED Circular LED around the 

### Rll-1 button displays RTH status.

[9] Camera 

### Settings Dial 

### Turn the dial to adjust camera settings. (Only functions when the remote controller is connected to a mobile device running the DJI Pilotapp.) [10] Playback Button 

### Playbackthe captured images orvideos. (Only functions when the remote controller is connected to

### a mobile device running the OJI 

### Pilot 

### app.) [11] Shutter Button 

### Press to take 

## a photo. If burst mode is selected, the sot number of photos will be taken with one press. [12] Flight Mode Switch 

### Switch between P-mode, A-mode, and F-mode. [13] Video Recording Button 

### Press to start recording video. Press again to stop recording. [17] C1 Button 

### Customizable through the DJI Pilot app. [18] C2 Button 

### Customizablethrough the DJI Pilot app. [19] Power Port 

### Connect to the DJI Phantom 3 Charger to charge lhe batteryof the remote controller. [13] Phantom 3 Professional User Manual

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### [14] Gimbal 

### Dial Use this dial to control the tilt ofthe gimbal. [15] Mircro-USB Port 

### Connect to a SD card reader to upgrade the firmware. [16] USB Port 

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# Aircraft
This section introduces the features of the Flight Controller, Vision Positioning System, and the Intelligent Flight Battery

# Aircraft**~{!Jl<}~~-•'l\'llr1a'!i~~~--"'~ff(Jli,'llwilii\'l lt:f~!i~~~~~~~~&~1>'it~~~-~~~~~~]**  The Phantom 3 Professional's flight controller features several important upgrades, including a newflight mode. Safety modes include Failsafe and Return-to-Home. These features ensure the safe return of your 

### aircraft if 

### the control signal is lost. The fllght coniroller can also save critical flight data from e..ach flight to the on-board storage device. The now flight contmller also provides increased stablllty and a new air 

### braking feature.

Three flight modes areavailable. The detailsofeachflight mode arefound below: 

### P-mode (Positioning) : P-mode works best when GPS signal is slrong. There are three different slates of P-mode, which will be automatically selected by the Phantom 3 Professional depending on signal strength ofGPS and Vision Posltioning sensors: P-GPS: GPSand Vision Positioning both areavailable. The aircraft is using GPS for positioning. P-OPTl: Vision Positioning is available but the GPS signal strength is not sufficient. The aircraft is using onlytheVision Positioning System for positioning. P-ATTI: Neither GPS nor Vision Positioning is available. The aircraft is using only its barometer for positioning, soonly altitude can be stabilized. A-mode (Atlitude): GPSand Vision Positioning System are not used for stabilization. The aircraftonly uses its barometer. The aircraft can still automatically return to the home point if the control signal is lost and the Home Pointwas recorded successfully. F-mode (Function): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is activale-d in this mode. For more information about IOC, refertothe IOCsection intheAppendix.



# f); Use the Right Controller mode switch to changetheflight mode ofthe aircraft, refer tothe "Flight Mode Switch"**_9._~ E_i?-9~** **2~** for more infonnation.

The Phantom 3 Professional has Front LEOs and Aircraft Slatus Indicators. The po..sitions of these LEOs arcshown in thofigure below:

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The Front LEOs show tho orientation of the aircraft The Front LEOs glow solid red when tho aircraft is tumed on to indicate the front (or nose) of the aircraft. The Aircraft Status Indicators communicate the systemstatus oftheflightcontroller. Refer to the table below for moreinfonnation abouttheAircraftStatus Indicators:Phantom 3 Professional User Manual

### -~~,:~~_,_Xt······ Red, Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively Turning On and Self DiagnosticTesting

### ~~~,-.······Green Flashes Slowly

### ·/B~······Fast Red Flashing Safe to Fly (P-modewith GPS andVision Positioning)

Crltlcal BatteryWarning

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 threescenarios in detail.

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

### The aircraft status indicatorwill blink rapidlywhen the home 1 

### recorded.

Use the RTH button on the remote controller (referto "RTH**q_~~.o_~:·** 

### on page 26 for more information) or tap the RTH button in the DJI Pilot app and follow the on-screen instructions when GPS is available to initiate Smart RTH. ·1 

### he aircraft will then automatically return to the last recorded Home Point. You may use the remote controller's control sticks to control the aircraft's position to avoid a collision during the Smart RTH process. Press and hold the Smart RTH button once to start the process, and press the Smart RTH butlon again to terminate the procedure and regain full control ofthe aircraft.Phantom3 Professional User Manual



### The low battery level failsafe Is triggered when the OJ! Intelligent Flight Battery is depleted to a point that may affectthe safe return of the aircraft. Users are advised to return homo or land the aircraft immediately when prompted. The DJI Pilot app will display a notice when a low battery warning is triggered. The aircraftwill automatically return to the Home Point if noaction is taken aftera len-second countdown. The user can cancel the RTH procedure by pressing the RTH bullon on the remote controller. The thresholds for thesewarnings are automatically determined based on the aircraft's currentallilude and distancefrom the Home Point. The aircraft will land automalically 

### if the current battery level can only support the aircraft long enough to descend from its current altitude. The user can still use the remote controller to alter the aircraft's orientation during the landing process. The Battery Level Indicator is displayed in the OJI Pilot app, and is described below:

Low battery

Estimated remaining flighttime Critical Low ballecy level Sutlicientbattery \NarninQ(Red) ie•;el{Gre-.3:1)

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aircraft return to the Home Flythe aircraft point and land automahcally, backand land The battery Please land the aircraft. Aircraft status indicator blinks RED slowly.

N/A or "Cancel" to resume nonnal flight. If no action is taken, the aircraft will automatically go home and land after 10 seconds. Remote controller

N/A itas soon as possible, then stop the motors and replace the battery.

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### :.() •When Critical battery level warning is triggered and the aircraft begins to land automatically, you rnay push the throttle upward to rnake the aircraft hover at its currentaltitude, giving you an opportunityto navigateto a moreappropriate landing location. • The colored zones and markers on the battery level indicator bar reflect the estimated

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

Ifthe Home Pointwas successfully recorded and the compass is functioning normally, Failsafe RTH will be automatically activated 

### if the remote controller signal is lost for more than three seconds. The Returnto-Home process may be interrupted and !he operator may regain control of the aircraft if the remote controller signal connection is re-established. 

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# &. • The aircraft cannot avoid obstruction during the Failsafe RTH, lhe,.refore, it is important to set an suitable Failsafe allitude before each flight. Launch the DJI Pilot app and enter "Camera'' and select "MODE>Advanced Settings> Failsafe mode" to set !he 1-Bilsafe altitude. • The aircraft will stop its ascent and return to the Home Point immediately if the throttle stick is

moved duringthe Failsafe RTH procedure.

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 ol the Vision Positioning System are located on the bottom of your Phantom 3 Professional; they include [2] two ultrasonic sensors and [1] one monocular camera.Phantom 3 Professional User Manual 

### Using Vision Positioning 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.

Followthe steps below to use Vision Positioning: 

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



### ~ 2. Place the aircraft on aflat surface. Notethatthe Vision Positioning system cannot work

properlyon surfaceswithout clear pattern variations. 3. Turn on the aircraft. The aircraft status indicalor will flash green two times, wt1ich indicates the Vision Positioning system is ready. Gently pushtho throttle upto lift off and the aircraftwill hover in place. 

# & The perfonnance of your Vision Positioning System is affected by the surface overwhich 

### 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 norVision Positioning System are available. Operate the aircraft with great caution in the following situations: • Flying over monochrome surfaces (e.g. pure black, purewhite, pure red, pure green). • Flying overa highly reflective surfaces. • Flying at high speeds(over8 rn/s at2 meters orover4 m/s at 

### 1meter). • Flying overwaterortransparentsurfaces. • Flying over moving surfaces orobjects. • Flying in an areawherethe lighting changes frequently ordrastically. • Flying overextremely dark (lux< 10) orbright (lux> 100,000)surfaces. • Flying oversurfaces thai can absorb sound waves (e.g. !hickcarpet). • Flying oversurfaces without clear patterns ortexture. • Flying oversurfaceswith identical repeating pattemsortextures (e.g. tile.s wilh the same design). • Flying over inclined surfaces that will deflectsound waves awayfrom "the aircraft. 

## =xJ: • Keep the sensors clean at all times. 

### Dirt or other debris may adversely affect the effectiveness ofthe sensors. • Vision Positioning is only effectivewhen the aircraft is at altitudes of 0.3to 3 meters. • The Vision Positioning System may notfunction properly whenthe aircraft is flying overwater. • The Vision Positioning System may not be able to recognize pattern on the ground in low light

conditions (less Ihan 

### iOO lux). • Do notuse other ultrasonic deviceswith frequency of40 KHzwhen Vision Positioning system is

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

ground (below0.5 meters) atfast speeds
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# 0 Keep the animals away from the aircraft when Vision Positioning system is activated. The sonar sensor emits high frequencysounds thai are only audibleto some animals.

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

0 Use only DJI approved propellers with your Phantom 3 Professional. The grey and black nuts on

### ~ tho propeller indicate where they should be attached and in which direction whey should spin. To attach the propellers properly, match the nut colorwith the motor axis color.

Legends B'l Lock: Turn !he propellers in the indicated direction to mount and tighten. 'b



# "1 Unlock: Turn the propellers in the indicated direction to loosen and remove. 

### Attaching the Propellers 1. Be sure to remove the warning stickersfrom the motors before attaching the propellers. 2. Attach the propellerswith silverdots onto the motors with silver axes and spin the propellers clockwise

to securethem in place. Attach the propellerswilh black dots onto the motors with blackaxes and spin the propellers counter-clockwise to secure them in place. Be sure to tighten each propeller by hand beforeflight.Phantom3 Professional User Manual 

# &. •Ensure propellers are attached to its corre..sponding motors, otherwise the aircraft cannottake off. •Weargloveswhen handling propellers. • Handtighten each ofthe propellers on thecorresponding motors to ensure it is attachedfirmly. De1aching 1he Propellers Hold the motor in placewith one hand, then spin the propeller in the indicated unlock direction. 

# &. • Check thatthe propellersand motors are installed correctly andfirmly beforeeveryflight. • Ensure that all propellers are in good condition before each flight. DO NOT use aged, chipped,

or broken propellers. • To avoid injury, STAND CLEAR ofand DONOTtouch propellers ormotors

### vvhen theyare spinning. • ONLY use original DJI propellers for a betterand saferflightexperience.

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

### byDJI.

intelligent flight Battery



# &. The Intelligent flight Battery must be fully charged before using it for the first time. Refer to "Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery" for more information.



## ~ Be aware thatthe outputpowerofthe supplied Phantom 3 Profe.ssional charger is 100W.


### OJI Intelligent Flight Battery 

### Functions I. Battery Level Display: the LED indicators displaythecurrentbattery level. 2. Battery Life Display: the LEOs displaythe current batterypowercycle. 3. Auto-Discharging Function: To prevent swelling, tho battery automatically discharges to below65% of

total powerwhen it is idle for more than ten days. Ittakes around two daysto dischargethe battery to 65%. It is normal to feel moderate heat being emitted from the battery during the discharge process. Discharge thresholds can beset in the DJI Pilotapp. 4. Balanced Charging: Automatically

**balance~">** thevoltageofeach battery C"..ell when charging. 5. Overcharge Protection: Charging automaticallystopswhen the batteryisfully charged. 6. Temperature Detection: The batterywill only charge when the temperature is between

# ooc (32°F} and



### 40'C (104°F). 7. OverCurrent Protection: Thebattery stops chargingwhen high amperage (morethan 8 A) is detected. 8. Over Discharge Protection: To prevenlover-discharge damage, discharging automaticallystopswhen

the batteryvoltage reaches 12V. 9. Short Circuit Protection: Automaticallycuts the powersupplywt1en a short circuit is detected.Phantom3Professional User Manual
10. Battery Cell Damage Protection: The DJI Pilot app displays a warning message when a damaged battery cell is detected. 11. Battery Error History: Browse the batteryerror history in the DJI Pilot app. 12. Sleep Mode: To save power, the battery enterssleep mode after20 minutes ofinaclivity. 13. Communication: Information pertainingto the battery's voltage, capacity, current, etc. is transmitted

## to the aircraft's main controller. 

# & Refer to 

### Phantom 3 ProfessionalI Advancedlntefffgent Fright Baitery Safety Guidelines before use. Users takefull rosponslbllity for all operations and usage. Usingthe 

### Battery

PowE>r f?,ullon {13ulit·ir; LED)
Turning ON/OFF Turning On: Press the Power Button once, then pre..ss again and hold for 

### 2 seconds to turn on. The Power LEDwill turn md and the Battery Level Indicators will displaythe currentbattery level. Turning Off: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 

### 2 seconds to turn off. The battery power LED will flash when powering off the Phantom to allow automatically stopping ofa recording during theevent recording wasn'tstopped. 

### LowTemperature Notice: 1. Battery capacity issignificantly reducedwhen flying in lowtemperature (

### < ooC) environments. 2. It is not recommended that the battery be used in extremely lowtemperature (

### < -i 0°C) environments.

Battery voltage should reach the appropriate level when operating environment with temperatures between -1

# ooc and 5°C. 3. End theflight assoon asthe DJI Pilot app displays the "Low Battery Level Warning" in lowtemperature

environments. 

### 4. Keep the battery indoorstowarm it beforeflying in lowtemperature environments. 

### 5. To ensure optimal performanceofthe battery, keep the batterytemperature above 20°C. 6. The charger will stop charging the battery if the battery cell's temperature is not within !he operating

range (0°C**~** 40°C ). 

## ,& In cold environments, insert the battery into the battery compartment and allow the aircraft for approximately 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 turned off, press the Power Button once. The Battery Level Indicators will light up to displaythe current battery level. See belowfor details.Phantom3 Professional User Manual 

# rn The Battery Level Indicators will also show the current battery level during charging and discharging. The indicators are defined below. g:LEDison. ij:LEDisflashing. 

# 0 :LED is off.



### Battery life Battery life refers to how many more times the battery can be discharged and recharged before it must be replaced. When lhe bal\ery is turned off, press and hold the Power Button for 5 seconds to checkthe battery life. Tho Battery Level Indicatorswill light upand/orblink for two seconds, as shown below:



## &, When battery life reaches 0%, it

## c-..an no longer be used. 

# rn For more information about the battery, launch the DJI Pilot app and check the inforrnation that is listed underthe batterytab.Phantom3 Professional User Manual 

### Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery 1. Connect the Battery Charger toa powersource (100-240V 50/60Hz). 2. Open tho Protection Cap and connectthe Intelligent Flight Batterytothe Battery Charger. If the battery

level is above 95%, turn on the batterybefore charging. 3. The Battery Level Indicatorwill displaythecurrent battery level as it is charging. 4. The IntelligentFlight Battery isfully charged when the Battery Level Indicators arc all off. 5. Air-cool the Intelligent Flight Battery after eachflight Allow its temperature to dropto roomtemperature

before storing itfor an extended period. • We do not recommend charging the Intelligent Flight Battery and remote controller with the

standard chargeratthesame time, otherwise the charger mayoverheat • Always tum off the battery before inserting it or removing it from the Phantom 3 Professional.

Neverinsertor remove a batterywhen it isturned on.

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### Battery Protection LED Display Thetable belowshows battery protection mechanisms and corresponding 

### LED patterns.Phantom 3 Professional User Nanual


### Afterthese issues are resolved, press the Power 8utton to tum offthe 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; lhe chargerwill resume chargingwhen the temperature is wllhin the allowable range.



# .& DJI does nottake any responsibility fordamage caused bythird-party chargers. 

## :)j:: Howtodischargeyour Intelligent Right Battery: Slow: Place the Intelligent Flight Battery into the Phantom 3 Professional's Battery Comparlment and turn it on. Leave it on until there is less than 8% of power left, or until the battery can no longerbetumed on. Launch the DJI Pilotappto checkbattery levels. Rapid: Fly the Phantom 3 Professional outdoors until there is less than 8% of power left, or until the batterycan no longer be turned on.

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

# Remote Controller



# --II~~-~-Itll\111 lhe Phantom 3 Professional remote controller is a multi-function wireless communication device that integrates the video downlink system and aircraft remote control system. The video downlink and aircraft 

### remote control system operate at 2.4 GHz. The remote controller features a number of camera control functions, such as taking and previewing photos and videos, as well as controlling gimbal motion. The remote controller is powered by a 28 rechargeable battery. The battery level is displayed via LED indicators on the front panel ofthe remote controller.

**~** • ComplianceVersion: The remote controller is compliantwith both CE and

# r-=cc regulations. • Operating Mode: Control can besetto Mode 1or Mode2, orto a custom mode. • Mode 1:The rightstickserves as the throttle. • Mode 2: The left stickserves asthethrottle. 

# .Lt. ro preventtransmission interference, do notoperate more than three aircrafts in thesame area.



### Tuming

### the Remote ControllerOn and 

### Off The Phantom 

### 3 Professional remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery that has a capacity of

### 6000 mAh. The battery level is indicated via the Battery Level LEOs on the front panel. Follow thesteps belowtotumon your remote controller: 1. When the remote controller is turned off, press the Power Button once. The Battery Level LEOs will

displaythe current battery level. 2. Press 

### and holdthe Power Button to turn on the remote controller. 

### 3. The remote controllerwill beep when it is turned on. The Status LED will rapidly blink green, indicating

thatthe remote controller is linking tothe aircraft. The Status LEOs will glowsolid green when linking is complete. 

### 4. Repeat Step 2to turn off the remote controller.



### Charging the Remote

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### Controlling 1he Camera Shoot videos/pictures, view recorded images, and adjust camera settings viathe Shutter Button, Camera Settings Dial, Playback Button, and Video Recording Button on the remote conlroller.



### [1] Camera Settings Dial 

### Tum the dial to adjust camera settings such as ISO, shutter speed, and aperturewithout letting go of the remote controller. Move the dial to left or right to scroll through pictures and videos in playback mode. Press down on the dial totoggle between thesesettings. 

### [2] Playback Button 

### Press toview image..s and videosthat have already been captured. [3] Shutter Button 

### Press to take a photo. If burst mode is activated, multiple photoswill betaken wilh a single press. [4] Video Recoding Button 

### Press once to start recording video, then press again to stop recording. [5] Gimbal Dial 

### Use !his dial to control the tilt ofthe 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 bydefault.Phantom3 Professional User Nanual 

## !:§ Stick Neutral/Mid-Point: Control sticks are in the center position. Movingtlle Control Stick: The control stick is pushed awayfrom tllccenter position.

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# - ,,. I Moving the left stick up and down changes the aircraft's elevation. Push the stick upto ascend and down to descend. When both sUcks are centered, lhe Phantom 3 Professional will hover in place. The more the stick is pushed awayfrom the center position, the faster the Phantom 3 Professional will chango elevation. Always push the stick gently to prevent sudden and unexpected elevation Moving the left stick to the left or right controls the rudderand rotation of the aircraft. Push the sick left to rotate the aircraft counterclockwise, push tlle stick right to rotate the aircraft clockwise. If the stick is centered, the Phantom 3 Professional will maintain its current orientation. fhe more the stick is pushed away from the center position, the faster the Phantom 3 Professional will rotate. Moving the right stick up and down changes the aircraft's forward and backward pitch. Push the slick up to fly forward and down Ia fly backward. Phantom 3 Professional will hover in place ifthe stick is centered. Push the stickfurther awayfrom the center position for alarger pitch angle (maximum 30°) and fasterflight. Moving the right slick control left and rightchanges the aircraft's left and right pitch. Push left to fly left and right to fly right. The Phantom 3 Professional will.hover in place if the stick is centered. Gimbal Dial: Turn the dial to the right, and the camera will shift to point upwards. Turn the dial to the left, and the camera will shift to point downwards. The camera will remain in its current position when dial is static. ;n m 

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# :3Phantom 3 Professional User Manual Flight Mode Switch Toggle the switch to select the desired flight mode. You may choose beiY.ieen; P-mode, F-mode and Amode. Position 

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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 andtho Vision Positioning sensors: P-GPS: GPS and Vision Positioning both arc available; the aircraft is using GPS for positioning. P-OPTl: Vision Positioning is available bul a sufficient GPS signal is notavailable. Aircraft is using onlyVision Positioning for position holding. P-AlTI: NeitherGPS nor Vision Positioning is available, the aircraft is using only its barometer for positioning, soonlyaltitude is maintained. A-mode (Attitude): GPS and Vision Positioning System are not used for stabillzation. The aircraft uses only 

### its barometer to stabilize. The aircraft can automatically return to the Home Point if remote controller signal is lostand 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 IOCsection in theAppendix. By default, the Flight Mode Switch is locked toP-mode. To unlock otherflight modes, launch the OJI Pilot 

### app, enterthe "Camera" page, andtap "Mode", then activate "Multiple Flight Mode". 

### RTH Button Press and hold the RTH button to startthe 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 RTI-1 procedure and regain control of the aircraft.Phantom 3 Professional User Manual 

### Connecting Your Mobile Device Tilt the mobile device holder to the desired position. Pre.ss the button on the side oftho mobile device holder to release !he clamp, andthen placeyour mobile device intothe cradle. Adjust !heclamp down to securethe mobile device. To connect your mobile device to lhe remote controller using a USB cable, plug one end of the cable into your mobiledeviceand the otherend intothe USB porton

### the backofthe remote controller.



### Optimal Transmission Range The transmission signal between the aircraft and the remote controller is mostreliable within tho area that is depicted in the image below: 

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Ensure that the aircraft is flying within the optimal transmission zone. To achieve the be.st transmission performance, maintaintheappropriate rela!lonship between the operatorand the aircraft.

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

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### /~),::- ······ BlinkingWhite Return-to-Home procedure in progress. 

# & The Remote Status Indicatorwill blinkredand soundanalert, when the battery level is critically low.

The remote controller is linked to your aircraft before delivery. Linking is only required when using a new remote controllerforthefirsttime. Followthese steps to link a new remote controller: 1. Turn on the remote controllerand connect to the mobile device. Launch the DJl Pilot app. 2. Tum on the Intelligent Flight Battery. 3. Enter "Camera" andtap on 

# g."' 11 111 and then tap "Linking RC" button as shown below.


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You can customize the C1 and C2. buttons onthe back ofthe RC.Phantom 3 Professional User Manual
4. The remote controller is readyto link. The Remote Controller Status Indicator blinks blue and a beep is

emitted. 

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Defaultstick rnoda is M Do []{)\change unlessf• Searching foratrcraflfrequency, tlmeolrt in 54seconds Pressthe linking button on the aircraft to link this remote controller 

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5. Locate the linking button on tho side of the aircraft, as shown in the figure below. Press the link button

to start linking. The Remote Controller Status Indicator LED will display a solid green once the remote controller is succe..ssfully linked to the aircraft.

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## Lh, • The remote controllerwill un-link itself from an aircraft if a new remote controller is linked to the sameaircraft.

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

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# ...**··~~~'gil~.;.;·'~"'i\;~-.-.·-- -~~~~~~~~~~~·~~~~~%1~~~~%~~**  The on-board camera uses the 1/2.3 inch CMOS sensor to capture video (up to 4096x2160p at 24fps or 

### 4K 

### at up to 30fps 

### with the Phantom 3 Professional) and 12 megapixel stills. You may choose to record the video in ellher MOV or MP4 format. Available picture shooting modes include burst, wntinuous, and 

### time-lapse mode. A live preview of what the camera sees can be monitored on tho connected mobile deviceviathe DJI Pilot 

### app. Camera Micro-SO Card Slot 

### To store your photos and videos, insert the Micro-SO card into the slot, as shown below, before turning on the Phantom 3 Professional. The Phantom 3 Professional comes with a 16GB Micro-SO card and supports Micro-SO cards up to 64 GB. A UHS-"1 

### Micro-SO card is recommended due to their fast read and write speeds allowingyou to save high-resolution video data.



# 0 Do not 

### remove the Micro-SO card from the Phantom 3 Professional when it is turned on.


### Camera 

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



## .,Lh The aircraft must beturned on before attempting to accessthefiles on the Micro-SO card.Phantom3 Professional User Manual


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



### Gimbal Profile The 3-axis gimbal provides a steady platform for the attached camera, allowing you to capture clear, stable images andvideo. The gimbal cantiltthe camerawithin a 120· range.

Use the gimbal dial on the remote controllerto control the tilt movementofthe camera. 

### Gimbal Operation Modes Two gimbal operation modes are available. Switch between the differentoperation modeson the camera settings page of the DJI Pilot app. Note that your mobile device must be connected to the remote controllerfor changesto take effect. Referto the table below for details:

Follow Mode
FPVMode The angle between gimbal's orientation and aircraft's nose remains constant atall times. J'he gimbal will synchronize with the movement of the aircraftto provide a first-person perspectiveftying experience. 

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. A gimbal motorerror may occurin thesesituatlons: (1) the aircraft is placed on uneven ground or the gimbal's motion is obstructed (2) the gimbal has been subjected to an excessive external force, such as acollision. Pleasetake offfrom flat open ground and protectthe gimbal atall times. • Flying in heavy fog or clouds may make the gimbal wet, leading to temporary failure. The

gimbal will recoverfull functionality after it dries.Phantom3 Professional User Manual 

### An1i-Drop KIT The anti-drop kit helps keep the gimbal and camera connected to the aircraft. Two pins have been mounled prior to shipping. 

### If new or additional pins arc required, see the diagram below. Press Part 

### (f)through the hole of the vibration absorberand into the center hole of Part®, then lock them together as shown@. Mounting the anti-drop kit pins diagonally from each other is recommended.

# DJI PilotApp This section introduces the four main functions of the DJi Pilot app.

# OJI PilotApp
The DJI Pilot app is a mobile application designed specifically for the Phantom 3 Professional. Usc this app to control the gimbal, camera, and other aircraft functions. The app also features Map, Academy, and User Center, which are used for configuring your aircraft and sharing your photos and videos with 

### others. It is recommended thatyou use a tablet forthe**be~st** 

### experience.**Un;~Stotes** 

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

### configurevarious camera parameters from the Camera page.

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### [1] FlightMode 

# 8 The text next to this icon indicates the currentflight mode. Tap toconfigurethe MC (Main Controller) Settings. These settings allowyou to modifyflight limits and set the gain value..s. 

### [21 GPS Signal Strength



### 11 **1!~** This icon shows the current strength of GPS signals. Green bars indicate adequate GPS strength. 

### [3] IOCSettings 

# A. CL: This icon displaysthe IOC setting when the aircraft has entered F-mode. Tap to view the IOC settings menu and selectthe desired IOC setting. 

### [41 System Status



### ~1,~: This icon indicates the currentaircraftsystem status and GPS signal strength. [5] Battery Level Indicator

___ _..: The battery level indicator provides a dynamic display of the battery level. The colored zones on the battery level indicator representthe power levels neededto carryoutdifferentfunctions. 

### [6] Remote ControllerSignal



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### 111: This icon shows thestrength of remote controller's signal. 

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### ~.11ft This icon shows the strength of the HD video downlink connection between the aircraft and the remote controller. [8] Battery Level 

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

## lr<t :Tap to entervariouscameravaluesettings, including colorspace forthe recording, resolution of the video.s, image sizeand soon.

Shutter • :Tap this button totake a single photo. Press and holdthis button to selectsingle shot, triple shot ortime-lapsed shooting modes.Phantom 3 Professional User Manual
Record

### ~:Tap once to start recording video, then tap again to stop recording, You can also press the Video Recording Button onthe remote controller, which hasthe same functionality, Playback 

## [E) :Tap to enter the playback page, You can preview photos and videos as soon as they are captured. CameraSettings

### ~;:: Tap to set ISO, shutterand auto exposurevalues of the camera. [11] Vision Positioning

### ~:This icon shows the distance between the surface and !he Vision Positioning System's sensors.
[12} FlightTelemetry



### The Vision Positioning Status icon is highlighted when the Vision Positioning is in operation. Rightattitude isindicated bytheflight attitude icon. (1) The red arrowshowswhich direction the aircraft is facing. (2) Light blue and darkblue areas indicate pitch. (3) Tho angleofthe boundary betweenthe lightblue and dark blueareas indicates the roll angle. [13] Map 

### Displaytheflight path ofthe currentflight. Tap to switch from the CameraGUI to the Map GUI.

[14] Return 

### to Home (RTH) 

## if:; :Initiate RTH homeprocedure. Tap to havethe aircraft return tothe last recorded home point.
[15] AutoTakeoff/Landing 

# -!-t.J:..: Tap to initiate auto takeoff or landing.Phantom3 Professional 

### User Manual 

### [16] Uvestream 

# ®: Uvestream leon indicates the current vldeo feed is broadcasting live on YouTube. Be sure the mobile dataservice is availableon the mobile device. [17] Back 

# i\ :Tapto return to the main GUI.

Director is an automaticvideoeditor built into the DJI Pilotapp. After recording several video clips, simply lap "Director" from the app's home screen. You can then select a template and a specified number of clips, vvhich are automatically combined to create a short film that can be shared immediately.

fap "Store" to visit the official DJI Online Storeto see the latest information about DJI products and easily buy newproducts.

Sync pictures and videos to your mobile device, view flight logs, and check your DJI account status in "Discovery''. Useyour registered DJI account Ia login to "Discovery'.

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

# Flight Onc-..e pre-flight preparation is complete, it

### is recommended that you use the flight simulator in the DJI Pilot app to hone your flight skills and practice flying safely. Ensure that all flights are carried out in an open 

### area.

# ~~~~i!\~t·~--~!~**~m~~~~~~~·~~JK~~I6!!£~~~~** 1. Do not use the aircraft in severeweather conditions. These include wind speeds exceeding 10 m/s,



### snow, rain and fog. 2. Only fly in open areas. Tall structures and large metal structure:;; may affect the accuracy of the on

### board compass and GPS system. 3. Avoid obstacles, crowds, high voltage power lines, trees, and bodiesofwater. 

### 4. Minimize interference 

### byavoiding areas with high levels of electromagnetism, including base stations

and radio transmission towers. 5. Aircraft and battery performance is subject to environmental factors such as air density and

temperature.Be very careful when flying at altitudes greaterthan 19, 685feet (6000 meters) above sea ::!! level, as the performance of the batteryand aircraft may be affected.**~** 6. The Phanlom 3 Professional cannotoperate within the polar are..as.

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

### Maximum flight altitude & 

### Radius Limits Maximum flight altitude and radius limits may be changed in the DJI Pilot app. Be aware that the maximum flight altitude cannot exceed 1640 feet (500 meters). In accordance with**th~se** seltlngs, your Phantom 3 Professional will fly in a restricted cylinder, as shown below:

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### ot air(;, Jl! \",t•en tumscl onMax Radius Flight Umits

Flight distance must be within the max radius. Phantom3 Professional User Nanual

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Warning: Distance limit reached. Aircraft Status Indicator

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......when close tothe max radius limit.

Flight Umits DJI Pilotapp 

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### .. If you fly out of the limit, you can still control the Phantom 3, but cannotfly it any father. If the 

# & Phantom 3 flie-S out of the max radius in Ready Ia Hy (non-GPS) mode, it will fly back within range automatically. 

### • If the Phantom 3 flies out of the max radius in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode, itwill fly back

within range automatically. No-FlyZones All Na-Ry Zones are listed on the DJI official website at**.http://f!Y:'!?_f~:9ll:.9£~i~()_-~!X.·** No-Fly Zones are divided into Airports and RestrictedAreas. Airports include majorairports andflyingfieldswhere manned aircraft operate at low altitudes. Restricted Areas include border lines between countries or sensitive institute. The details ofthe No-RyZones are explained as follow. Airport (1) Airport No-Fly Zone are comprised of Take-off Re-Stricted zones and Hestricted Altitude Zones. Each zonefeatures circles ofvarious sizes. (2) R1 miles (value ofthe R1 depends on lhe size and shape of the airport) around the airport is aTakeoff restricted zone, insideofwhich takeoffis prevented. (3) From R1 mile to R1 

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

### +1 mile (4) When the aircraftenters within 320 feet (100 meters) of No-RyZones, a waming message will appear on the DJI Pilot app.Phantom3 ProfessionalUser Manual

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**R~delightzone** Restricted Area 

### (i) RestrictedAreas does nothaveflight altitude restrictions. (2) R miles around the designated restriction area is a Take-off Restricted area. Aircraft cannot take off within this zone. Thevalue of Rvaries based on the definition of the restricted areas. (3) A "warning zone'' has been set around the Restricted Area. When the aircraft approaches within 0.6 miles 

### (i km) ofthis zone, awarning messagewill appearon the DJI Pilot app.Phantom 3 Professional User Manual

Aircraft Zone Restriction OJI Pilot App Prompt Status Indicator Molars will notstart. Warning; You are in a No-fly zone. Take off prohibited. No-fly Zone Ifthe aircraftenters the 

# • restricted area in A-mode, but is Warning: You are in a no-flyzone. switched toP-mode, the aircraft will automaticallydescend, land, Automatic landing has begun. and stop its motors. R1; Waming: You are in a**~~\**

# ....... Ifthe aircraftentersthe restricted restricted zone. Descendingto Red flashing Restricted- areainA-mode, but is switched safe allitude. altitudeflight to P-modc, itwill descendtoan R2: Waming: You are in a restricted zone. Maximumflight zone appropriate altitude and hover 

# G• 15feet below the altitude limit. altitude is restrictedto between 20m and 500m. Flycautiously. Wamingzone No flight restriction applies, but Warning: You are approaching a therewill be a warning

. restricted zone, Flycautiously. Free zone No restrictions. None. None.


# ill Semi-automatic descent All stick commands are available except !he throllle slick command during the descentand landing process. Motorswill stop automaticallyafter landing.**~** • When flying in a safety zone, the aircraft's stalus indicator will blink red rapidly and continue

for 3 seconds, then switch to indicate currentflying status and continue for 5 seconds atwhich pointitwill switch back to blinking red. • For safety reasons, please do notfly close to airports, highways, railway stations, railway lines,

city centers, orothersensitive areas. Flythe aircraftonlywithin your lineofsight. 

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# ~~i~~~~lt~~,~~'tt-~~-~ 1. Remote controller, Intelligent Flight Battery, and mobile deviceare fully charged. 

### 2. Propellers are mounted correctly and firmly. 

### 3. Micro-SO card has been inserted, if necessary. 

### 4. Gimbal is functioning normally. 5. Motors can start and are functioning normally. 

### 6. fhe DJI Pilot app is succe..ssfully connected tothe aircraft

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

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

phones. • Do not calibrate in directproximity to large metal objects. • DO NOTcalibrate indoors. 

### Calibration Procedures Choose an open area to carryoutthe following procedures. 1. Ensure that the compass is calibrated. If you did not calibrate the compass as part of your pro-flight

preparations, or if you have moved to a new location since the last calibration, lap the Aircraft Status Bar in the app and select "Callbrate", then follow the on-screen instructions. 2. Hold the aircraft horizontally and rotate 360 degrees. The Aircraft Status Indicators will display a solid

green light.Phantom3 Professional User Manual 

### 3. Hold the aircraft vertically, with nose pointing downward, and rotate it 360 degrees around the center

axis. Recalibrate the compass iftheAircraft Status Indicator glows solid red.



## Ln._ If the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks red and yellow after the calibration procedure, move your aircraftto a different location and try again. 

# :J1; Calibrate the compass before each flight. Launch the DJI Pilot app and follow the on-screen instructions to calibrate the compass. DO NOTcalibrate the compass ne-_ar metal objects such as a metal bridge, cars, scaffolding.
When 

### 10 Recalibrate 

### I .When compass datais abnormal and lheAircraftStatus Indicator is blinking green and yellow. 2.When flying in a new location or in a location that is differentfrom the most recentflight. 3.When the mechanical orphysical structure ofthe Phantom 3 Professional has been changed. 4.When severe drifting occurs inflight, i.e. Phantom 3 Professional does notfly in straight line.

Auto Takeoff Use auto takeoff only ifthoAircraft Status Indicators are blinking green. Followthe steps belowto use the auto takeofffeature: 1. Launch the DJI Pilot app, and enter "Camera'' page. 2. Ensure the aircraft is in P- modo. 3. Complete all stepsonthe pre-flightchecklist 4. Tap".!.", and confirm that conditions are safeforflight. Slidethe iconto confirm and takeoff. 5. Aircrafttakes off and hovers at (1.5 meters) above ground.



## Ln._ Aircraft Status Indicatorblinks rapidlywhen it is using the Vision Position System for stabilization. The aircraft will automatically hover below 3 meters. It is recommended to wait until there is sufficientGPS lock before using the AutoTake-offfeature.Phantom-3 ProfessionalUser Manual Auto-Landing Usc auto-landing only ifthe Aircraft Status Indicators are blinking green. Followthe steps below to use the auto-landing feature: 1. Ensure the aircraft is in P- mode. 

### 2. Check the landing area condition before tapping 

## ".i.", to begin landing. Then follow the on-screen

instructions.

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

Stoppingthe Motors There aretwo methodsto stopthe motors. Method 1: When Phantom 3 Professional has landed, push the throttle down<D, then conductthe same CSC thatwas used to start the motors, as described above®. Motorswill stop immediately. Release both sticks once motors stop. Method 2: When the aircraft has landed, push and hold the throttle down. The motors will stop afterthree seconds.

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# Lt. Do not perform a CSCwhen theaircraft is in midair, otherwisethe motors will suddentlystop.


### Takeoff/Landing Procedures 1. Placetheaircraft in an open, flatareawith the battery level indicators facing towards you. 2. Turn on the remote controllerand your mobile device, then turn on the Intelligent Flight Battery. 3. Launch the DJI Pilot app and enterthe Camerapage. 4. Wait until tho Aircraft Indicators blink green. This means the Home Point is recorded and 

### it is now safe

to fly. Ifthey flash yellow, the Home Point has not been recorded. 5. Pushthethrottle up slowlyto take offoruseAutoTakeoff. 6. Shoot photos and videos using the DJI Pilot app. 7. To land, hoverovera level surface and gently pull down on the throttle to descend. 8. After landing, executethe CSC command orhold the throttle at its lowest position until the motors stop. 9. Turn offthe Intelligent Flight Batteryfirst, then the Remote Controller.Phantom3 Professional User Manual 

## &, • When theAircraft Status Indicators blink yellow rapidly during tnght, the aircraft has entered Failsafe modo. • A low battery level warning is indicated by the Aircraft Status Indicators blinking red slowly or

rapidly during flight. • Watch ourvideotutorialsfor moreflight information. 

### Video Suggestions and Tips i. Go through the full pre-flight checklist before eachflight. 2. Selectthe desired gimbal operation modein the DJI Pilot app. 3. Onlyshootvideowhen flying in**P~mode.** 4. Always

### fly in goodweatherand avoid flying in rain orheavywind. 5. Choose !hecamerasettingsthatsuityoorneeds. Seltings includephotoformatandexposure compensation. 6. Performflighttests toestablishflight routGS and previewsccnGS. 7. Push the control sticks gentlyto keep the aircraft's movement smooth and stable.

# FAQ

# Troubleshooting (FAQ)
What is thedifference betweenthe Phantom 3 Professional and the Phantom 3 Advanced? The biggest difference between the Phantom 3 Professional and the Phantom 3 Advanced is in the camera. The Phantom 3 Professional is capable of shooting spectacular 4Kvideo at up to 30 frames per second, and the Phantom 3 Advanced is C'..apable of shooting at resolutions up to 1080p60. Both models shoot 12 megapixel photos. The other main difference is the Intelligent Flight Battery charger. The Phantom 3 Advanced comes with a 57-watt charging unit and the Phantom 3 Professional comes with a 10G-watt charger, the latter of which allows lor shorter charging times.
Can I removethe camera and attach my own? No. Thecameras thatcome with both models are permanently attached. Attempting to remove, replace, or modify the camera may damage the product and will void your warranty.

can I charge my Remote Controller and Intelligent Flight Battery at thesametime? While the Remote Controller charger and Intelligent Flight Battery charger have been integrated into one unitfor your convenience, it is recommended that you only charge one item at a time. We recommend that**~** you never charge both items using the same charger at the same time. 0
What arethe buttons on the back of my RemoteControllerfor? The two buttons on the back of the Remote Controller can be customized and assigned to function as you choose through the DJI Pilot app. Refer to the manual for more information.
Howfar can Ifly my Phantom 3? The signal transmission distance will vary depending on environmental conditions, but the Phantom 3 series can reach distances of up to 1.2 miles (2 kilometers) awayfrom the pilot.
What app should I usewith my Phantom 3? The Phantom 3 is compatible with the OJI Pilot app for iOS and Android, which is already used with the DJI Inspire. The app will detectwhich aircraft is connected and automatically adjust accordingly.
Which mobile devices arecompatiblewith the app? The OJI Pilot app is only compatiblewith devices running iOS 

### 8.0 or later or Android V4.1.2 or later. The following devices are recommended: iOS: iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air, iPad AirWi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 2 Wi-Fi +Cellular, iPad Air 2, iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi +Cellular, iPad mini 3, and iPad mini 3 Wi-Fi +Cellular. This app is optimized for iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus Android: Samsung 85, Note 3, SonyZ3 EXPERIA, Google Nexus 7 II, Google Nexus 9, Mi 3, NubiaZ7 mini Supportfor additional Android devices will become available as testing and development continues.Phantom3 ProfessionalUser Manual
How do I usethe Directorautomatic video editor? Director is an automatic video editor built into the OJI Pilot app. After recording several video clips, simply tap ''Director" from the app's home screen. You can then select a template and a specified number of clips, which are automatically combined to create a shortf1lm that can be shared immediately.
How do I change the control modeof my Phantom 3? By default, the Remote Controller is set to Mode 2. This means that the right control slick controls the movement of the aircralt and the lett control stick controls the throttle and orientation of the aircraft. These controls can be changed to Mode 1 or set to a customized configuration in the OJI Pilot app. This is only recommended for advanced users. Can I use a Phantom 2 Remote Controllerwith the Phantom 3? No. The Phantom 2 Remote Controller operates on a differentfrequency. The Phantom 2 Remote Controller operates at 5.8 GHz and the new Phantom 3 Remote Controlleroperates at 2.4 GHz.
Can I usea Phantom 21ntelllgent Flight Batterywith the Phantom 3? No. The Phantom 3 uses a newly designed Intelligent Flight Batterywith greater power. The Phantom 3 has a 4 cell battery with a capacity of 4480 mAh and avoltage of "15.2 V. My Phantom 3 does notturn off right away, is something wrong? This is normal. Alter you attempt to power off the Intelligent Flight Battery, it may remain on for a few seconds as any video data is saved to the Micro SO card. This helps prevent your data from being lost or corrupted.
Do I haveto buythe Remote Controllerseparately? No, there is no need to buy a separate Remote Controller. Your Phantom 3 comes with a Remote Controller that is already linked tothe aircraft.
Does my Phantom 3 support dual Remote Controllers? No. The included Remote Controller can be used to control both the aircraft and the gimbal tilt at the same time.
What doesthe "P, A, F" switch on the Remote Controllerdo? This switch, called the Flight Mode Switch, allows you to toggle differentflight modes: P-mode, or Positioning mode, indicates that both GPS and the Vision Positioning System are active and your Phantom 3 will attempt to stabilize using both. In A-mode, or Attitude mode, the aircraft does not use GPS or the Vision Positioning System. Only the barometer is used for stabilization. The aircraftcan still return tothe Home Point as long as a sufficient GPS signal is available. F-mode, or Function mode, activates Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) functionality. Refer to the IOC section in the Appendix of the User Manual. By default, only P-mode may be used. Reier to your user manual for instructions on unlocking the other modes.Phantom 3 Professional User tvlanual
What is the Phantom 3 flighttime? Flight times will vary depending on environmental conditions and usage patterns, butthe Intelligent Flight Battery is designed to provide up to 23 minutes of uninterrupted flight time when fully charged.
How can I restore a videofile if the power isturned off during recording? Do not remove the Micro-SO card from the camera. If it has been removed, place it back in the camera. Turn the Phantom 3 on and wait approximately 30 seconds as the video file is restored.
Howcan I ensurethat my pictures and videos will 

### be synchronized to my lOS album? You may need to adjust the settings of your mobile device. Open the Settings menu, select the Privacy tab, select the Photos tab, andthen toggle the switch next to the OJI Pilot app icon. If the Pilot app has not been granted access to your albums, the photos and videos cannot be synchronized.
What should I doto land my Phantom 3 smoothly as possible? Hover the aircraft over a flat, level surface. Slowly pull the throttle stick down until the aircraft touches the ground. Why Is the dischargetime

### ofthe battery not zero, even though I have never used It? Every battery is tested prior to being packaged and shipped. This affects the discharge time of a new battery and is the reason that the discharge time is not zero. The battery is safe to use. Can the mobiledevice holder be used on the Phantom 2 series Remote Controller? No, itcannot.
Howto safely operatetheaircraft when encountering compass error? A compass error may occur when the aircraft is flying close to strong electric magnetic sources (e.g. power transmission lines). Aircraft Status Indicators blink red and yellow rapidly when a compass error occurs and the OJI Pilot app will display one of the following messages: • Compass error, calibration required

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

This warning message indicates that the aircraft is drifting severely. Bring the aircraft to a higher altitude to gain enough GPS satellite locks when this warning**me~'>Sage** is prompted. The flight controller will automaticallyadjust the orientation of the aircraft in the midairto mitigate the drifts. The aircraftwill switch backto P-GPS mode when the automatic adjustment is completed.

# AppendixWeight (Battery &

Operating Range

Still Photography Modes

Video Recording Modes

Supported File Formats 30 cm-300 em

Single shot Burst shooting: 3/5/7 frames Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 Bracketed frames at 0.7EV Bias

UHD. 4096x2160p 24/25, 3840x2160p24/25/30 FHD:1920x1080p 24/25/30/48/50/60 HD:1280x720p 24/25/30/4'0/50/60

FAT32/exFAT Photo: JPEG, DNGPhantom 3 Professional 

### User Manual

Max. Charging Power 

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### Vision Posi-Phantom 3 Professional User Manual

IOC allows users to lock the control orientation of the aircraft in different modes. There 

### arc three working modes for IOC that 

### can be selected in the OJI Pilot app. IOC only works when the aircraft is in F-mode, I

Home Lock (HLt Record a Home Point (HP) and enter HL mode. The forward and backward controls will move the aircraftfartherfrom and closerto the established Home Pont, regardless of howthe orientation and position of

### the aircraftchanges.**~ ~Home**  Lockand Point of Interestfeature are coming soon. 

### IOC Requirements IDC 

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### following conditions:

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### Yes Aircraft iim-soom Point of Interest 

### Using IOC Togglethe Right Mode Switch**F~mode** and followthe instructions prompted on the DJI Pilot app to select the desired IOC mode.Phantom3 ProfessionalUser Manual



### FCC Compliance This device complie.s with part "15 ofthe FCC Rules. Operation is subjectto thefollowing two conditions: 

### (1) This device may notcause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modtfications not expressly approved bythe party re.sponsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operatethe equipment. Compliance Information 

### FCC Warning Message Any changes or modifications not expressly approved bythe party responsible for compliance could void the user's authorityto operatetheequipment. This device complies with part "15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 

### (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 

### FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. fhis equipment should be installed and operated witll minimum distance 20cm between the radiator& your body. This transmitter must not be**co~located** 

### or operating in conjunction with any other antennaor transmitter. Note: This equipment has been**te~sted** 

### and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuantto part 

### 15 oftlle FCC Rules. These limits are designedto provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio ortelevision reception, which can be detennincd by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try 

### to correct the interference byone or more ofthefollowing measures: -Reorientorrelocate the receiving antenna. -Increasethe separation between theequipment and receiver. -Connectthe equipment into an outleton a circuit differentfromthattowhich the receiver is connected. -Consultthe dealeroran experienced radio/TV technician for help. 

### IC RSS warning Tt1is device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard (s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 

### (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause unde..sired operation ofthe device. Le present areil estconforme aux CNR d'lndustrie Canada licables auxareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation estautoris8e auxdeuxconditiOns suivantes: 

### (1) l'areil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'areil doit accepter tout brouillage radio81ectrique subi, meme si le brouillage estPhantom3 Professional User Manual 

### susceptible d'en compromettre lefonctionnemcnt. IC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with IC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This transmitter must not be co-located 

### oroperating in conjunction with any other anlennaortransmitter. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator& your body. Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void Ihe user's authorityto operate the equipment. 

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