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Introduction 
The Inspire 1 is brand new quadcopter capable of capturing 4K video and transmitting an HD 

video signal (up to 2km) to multiple devices straight out of the box. Equipped with retractable 

landing gear, it can capture an unobstructed 360 degree view from its camera. The built-in 

camera has an integrated gimbal to maximize stability and weight efficiency while minimizing 

space. When no GPS signal is available, Vision Positioning technology provides hovering 

precision. 

Feature Highlights 

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

mounting space for ND filters for better exposure control. New quick-release mount allows you 

to remove the camera with ease. 

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

Lightbridge system. It also provides dual controllers mode. 

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

camera. DJI Intelligent Flight Battery: 4500 mAh DJI Intelligent Flight Battery employs new 

battery cells and a battery management system. 

Flight Controller: The next generation flight controller system provides a more reliable flight 

experience. A new flight recorder stores the flight data from each flight, and Vision Positioning 

enhances hovering precision when no GPS is available. 

Assemble the Aircraft Unlocking Travel Mode 

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

before your first flight:

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

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

3. Toggle the Transformation Switch up and down at least four times. 4. Power off the aircraft. 

Travel Mode Toggle×4 Landing Mode 

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Battery must be fully charged before using it for the first time. Refer to "Charging the Intelligent 

Flight Battery" (P21) for more information .

If you have purchased the dual remote controller version, you must use the Master remote 
controller to deactivate Travel Mode. Refer to "Setting Up Dual Remote Controllers Mode" (P30) 

section for more infromation about Master remote controller. 

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

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

switching between the travel modes to the landing mode. Do not place the aircraft on the rough 

and sound-absorbing surface (e.g. carpet) before switching between the travel modes and 

landing mode. 

Installing Gimbal and Camera 

1. Remove Gimbal Cover.

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

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

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

1 

Gimbal Cover 

3 Gimbal Lock Mounting Place 

Gimbal Connector 

2 

Ensure the Micro-SD card is correctly inserted into the camera. 

Attaching Propellers 

Locked 

Attach propellers with the black nut onto motors with the black dot and spin counter-clockwise 

to secure. Attach propellers with gray nut onto motors without a black dot and spin clockwise 

to secure. 

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

Attaching 1345s Quick-Release Propellers 
The 1345s Quick-Release propeller is the upgrade version of the propellers that greatly enhance the reliability of the 

propeller during the flight. Following the steps below to attach the 1345s Quick-Release propellers. 

1. Install the propellers with a white dot onto the mounting plates that have a white dot, and 

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

White dot White dot 

Without white dot 

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

propeller onto the mounting plate then rotate the propellers according to the lock direction until 

it is secured. 

Preparing Remote Controller 

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

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

to fit then attach 

your mobile device. 

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

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

on the back of 

the remote controller. 

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[6] 

[11] 
[1] 

[7] [8] 

 . [1] GPS 

 . [2] Propeller (P17) 

Remote Controller Diagram 

[9] [8] 

[7] 

[1] [2] 

[3] [4] [5] [6] 

[1] Antennas (P29) 

Relays aircraft control and video signal. 

[2] Mobile Device Holder 

Mounting place for your mobile device. 

[3] Control Stick 

Controls aircraft orientation. 

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

Press and hold the button to initiate Return to Home (RTH). 

[5] Transformation Switch (P27) 

Toggle the switch up or down to raise or lower the landing gear. 

[2]

[3] [3] 

Motor 

[4] 

[4] [5] 

[9]

[10] [8] 

[12] 

[13] 
Aircraft Micro-USB Port 

 . [9] Rear LED (P12) 

 . [10] Camera Micro-USB Port 

 . [11] Camera Micro-SD Card Slot (P35) 

 . [12] Vision Positioning Sensors (P16) 

 . [13] Aircraft Status Indicator (P13) 

Front LED (P12) [5] Landing gear 

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 . [6] Gimbal and Camera (P35) 

 . [7] Intelligent Flight Battery (P18) 

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[6] Battery Level LEDs 

Displays the current battery level. 
[7] Status LED 

Displays the power status. 

[10] Camera Settings Dial 

Turn the dial to adjust camera settings. Only functions when the remote controller is connected 

to a mobile device running the DJI Pilot app. 

[11] Playback Button 

Playback the captured images or videos. 

[12] Shutter Button 

Press to take a photo. If in burst mode, the set number of photos will be taken with one press. 

. [13] Flight Mode Switch 

Used to switch between P, A and F mode. 

. [14] Video Recording Button 

Press to start recording video. Press again to stop recording. 

. [15] Gimbal Dial 

Use this dial to control the tilt of the gimbal. 

. [16] Mini-HDMI Port 

Connect an HD compatible monitor to this port to get a live HD video preview of what 

the camera sees. 

. [17] Micro-USB Port 

For connecting the remote controller to your computer. 

[20] 

[23] [21] 

[22] 

[18] CAN Bus Port 

Reserved for future use. 

[19] USB Port 

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[8] Power Button 

Used to power on or power off the remote controller. 

[9] RTH LED 

Circular LED around the RTH button displays RTH status. 

[16] [17] [18] [19] 

[15] [10] 

[14] [13] 

[11] [12] 

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Connect to mobile device to access all of the DJI Pilot app controls and features. 

[20] GPS Module 

Used to pinpoint the location of the remote controller. 

[21] Back Left Button 

Customizable button in DJI Pilot app. 

[22] Power Port 

Connect to a power source to charge the remote controller’s internal battery. 

[23] Back Right Button 

Customizable button in DJI Pilot app. 
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This chapter describes the features of the Flight Controller, Vision Positioning System 

and the Intelligent Flight Battery. 

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Flight Controller 
The Inspire 1’s flight controller is based on DJI flight controller with several enhancements such 

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

Home and Dynamic Home Point. These features ensure the safe return of your aircraft if the 

control signal is lost. A flight recorder stores crucial flight data for each flight. 

Flight Mode 

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

below:

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

states of P mode, which will be automatically selected by the Inspire 1 depending on GPS 

signal strength and Vision Positioning sensors: 

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

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

only Vision Positioning for hovering

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

positioning, so only altitude is controlled. 

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

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

aircraft can automatically return home if the Remote Controller signal is lost and if the Home 

Point has been recorded successfully. F mode (Function): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) 

is activated in this mode. For more information about IOC, refer to the IOC in Appendix. 

Use the Flight Controller mode switch to change the flight mode of the aircraft, refer to the 

“Flight Mode Switch” on P27 for more information. 

Flight Status Indicator 

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

of these LEDs are shown in the figure below: 

Aircraft Status Indicator 

Front LED Rear LED 

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

and the Rear LED displays solid green.

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

for more information about the Aircraft Status Indicator: 

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Normal 
Alternatively 

Red,GreenandYellowFlash 

Green Flashes Slowly 

Yellow Flashes Slowly Fast Yellow Flashing 

Fast Red Flashing — Solid Red 

Return to Home (RTH) 

Power on and self-check 

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

Safe to Fly (A mode but No GPS and Vision Positioning) Remote Controller Signal Lost 

Critical Low Battery Warning Critical Error 

Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively 

Aircraft warming up 

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Aircraft Status Indicator Description 
X2 Green Flashes Twice 

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

Warning 

Slow Red Flashing 

Low Battery Warning 

Red Flashing Alternatively 

IMU Error 

Red and Yellow Flash Alternatively 

Compass Calibration Required 
The Return to Home (RTH) brings the aircraft back to the last recorded Home Point. There are 

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

RTH. 

Home Point 

Smart RTH 

The Home Point is the location at which your aircraft takes off when the GPS signal is strong. 

You can view the GPS signal strength through the GPS icon ( ). If you are using the 

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

move around and when the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks green. 

GPS 

Description 

Using the RTH button on the remote controller (refer to “RTH button” on P28 for more 

information) or the RTH button in the DJI Pilot app when GPS is available to enables smart 

RTH. The aircraft return to the latest recorded Home Point, you may control the aircraft's 

orientation to avoid collision during the Smart RTH. Press the Smart RTH button once to start 

the process, press the Smart RTH button again to exit Smart RTH and regain the control. 

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Battery Level Warning 

Remark 

Aircraft Status Indicator 

DJI Pilot app 

Flight Instructions 

Low battery level warning 

The battery power is low. Please land the aircraft. 

Aircraft status indicator blinks RED slowly. 
Tap “Go-home” to have

the aircraft return to the Home point and land automatically, or “Cancel” to resume normal 

flight. If no action is taken, the aircraft will automatically go home and land after 10 seconds. 

Remote controller will sound an alarm. 

Fly the aircraft back and land it as soon as possible, then stop the motors and replace the 

battery. 

Critical Low battery level warning 

The aircraft must land immediately. 

Aircraft status indicator blinks RED quickly. 

The DJI Pilot app screen will flash red and aircraft starts to descend. Remote controller will 

sound an alarm. 

The aircraft

will begin to descend and land automatically. 

Estimated remaining flight time 

Estimated remaining flight based on current battery level. 

N/A 

N/A 

N/A 

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

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

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

aircraft to the Home Point when low battery warning is triggered. Aircraft will automatically 

return to the Home Point if no action is taken after 10 seconds countdown. User can cancel the 

RTH by pressing once on the RTH button. The thresholds for these warnings are automatically 

determined based on the current aircraft altitude and its distance from the Home Point. 

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

the ground from the current altitude. User can use the remote controller to control the aircraft’s 

orientation during the landing process. 

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

Critical Low battery level warning(Red) 

Low battery level warning 
Power requires to return home 

Sufficient battery level(Green) 

Remaining flight time 

Battery level indicator 

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When the critical battery level warning activates and the aircraft is descending to land 

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

appropriate location for landing.
Color zones and markers on the battery level indicator reflect estimated remaining flight time 

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

Failsafe RTH 

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

is lost for more than 3 seconds provided that Home Point has been successfully recorded and 

compass is working normally. Return home process may be interrupted and the operator can 

regain control over the aircraft if a remote controller signal is resumed. 

Failsafe Illustration 

1 Record Home Point (HP) 

Blinking Green

4 Signal Lost Lasts 3secs. 

Fast Blinking Yellow 

2 Confirm Home Point 

Blinking Green

5 Go Home(20m can be set) 

Height over HP>20m 20m Elevate to 20m 

Height over HP<=20m 

Fast Blinking Yellow 

3 Remote Controller Signal Lost 

Fast Blinking Yellow

6 Landing after Hovering 15secs 

Fast Blinking Yellow 

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

meter (65 feet) radius of the Home Point.

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

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

view and select “MODE” to set the Failsafe altitude. 

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

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

Dynamic Home Point 

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

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

below: 

Ensure the space above the GPS module is not obstructed when using Dynamic Home Point. 
GPS 

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There are two options for Dynamic Home Point.

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

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

Setting Up Dynamic Home Point 

Follow the steps below to setup Dynamic Home Point: 

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

2. Tap“ ”and select“ ”, to reset the remote controller’s coordinates as the new Home Point. 

3.Tap“ ”andselect“ ”,toresettheaircraft’scoordinatesasthenewHomePoint. 4. The aircraft status 

indicator blinks green to show Home Point is set successfully. 

Vision Positioning System 

DJI Vision Positioning is a positioning system that uses ultrasonic and image data to help the 

aircraft identify its current position. With the help of Vision Positioning, your Inspire 1 can hover 

in place more precisely and fly indoors or in other environments where there is no GPS signal 

available. The main components of DJI Vision Positioning are located on the bottom of your 

Inspire 1, including [1]two sonar sensors and[2]one monocular camera. 

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Using Vision Positioning 

[1] 

Vision Positioning is activated automatically when the Inspire 1 is powered on. No manual 

action is required. Vision Positioning is typically used in the indoor environment where no GPS 

is available. By using the sensors on the Vision Positioning system, Inspire 1 can perform 

precision hovering even when no GPS is available. 

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Follow the steps below to use Vision Positioning:

1. Toggle the switch to “P” as shown the figure to the right:

2. Place the Inspire 1 on a flat surface. Notice that the Vision Positioning system 

cannot work properly on surfaces without pattern variations.

3. Power on the Inspire 1. The aircraft status indicator will flash twice in green light, which 

indicates the Vision Positioning system is ready. Gently push the throttle up 
to lift off, and the Inspire 1 will hover in place. 

The performance of your Inspire 1’s Vision Positioning System is subject to the surface you are 

flying over. The ultrasonic waves may not be able to accurately measure the distance over 

sound absorbing materials, and the camera may not function correctly in suboptimal 

environments. The aircraft will switch from “P” mode to “A” mode automatically if both GPS and 

Vision Positioning System are not available. So operate the aircraft cautiously when in any of 

the following situations: 

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

over a highly reflective surfaces.

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

Flying over water or transparent surfaces. 

Flying over moving surfaces or objects.

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

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

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

Flying over surfaces without clear patterns or texture.

Flying over surfaces with identical repeating patterns or textures (e.g. tiles with same design). 

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

In the event of loss of remote controller’s signal, the aircraft will hover for 8 seconds and then 

auto-land if it is in “P” mode. 

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

of the sensors.

The effective hovering altitudes of the aircraft is from 0 to 2.5 meters.

Vision Positioning system may not function properly when the aircraft is flying over water. Vision 

Positioning system may not be able to recognize pattern on the ground in low light conditions 

(less than 100lux). 

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

in operation.

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

ground (below 0.5 meters) in fast speed. 

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

sensor emits high frequency sound that is only audible to some animals. 

Flight Recorder 

Flight data is automatically stored in the internal storage device of the aircraft. User can gain 

access to these data through the DJI Pilot app. This includes flight duration, orientation, 

distance, aircraft status information, speed, and other parameters. 

Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 

Use only DJI approved propellers with your Inspire 1. The grey or black nut on the propeller 

indicates the rotation direction of the propeller and where it should be attached. To attach the 

propellers properly, 
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match the nut with the dots on the motors of your Inspire 1: 

Propellers 
Figure 

Attach On Legends 

Grey cap(1345) Black cap(1345R) 

Motors without a black dot Motors with a black dot 

Lock : Turn the propellers in the indicated direction to mount and tighten 

Unlock : Turn the propellers in the indicated direction to loosen and remove 

Attaching the Propellers 

1. Attach the propellers with a grey nut onto a motor without a black dot and spin the propellers 

clockwise to secure them in place. Attach the propellers with a black nut onto a motor with a 

black dot and spin the propellers counter clockwise to secure its position. Be sure to 

completely tighten each propeller by hand before flight. 

Ensure propellers are attached to its corresponding motors, otherwise the aircraft cannot take 

off. Handling the propellers with care.

Manually tighten each of the propellers on the corresponding motors to ensure it is attached 

firmly. 

Detaching the Propellers 

Hold the motor still. Then spin the propeller in the unlock direction indicated on the propeller 

itself. 

Detaching 1345s Quick-Release Propellers 

Press the 1345s Quick-Release propellers downward firmly then rotate the propeller in the 

unlock direction to unlock the propellers. 

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

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

or broken propellers.

Toavoidinjury,STAND CLEARofandDONOTtouchpropellersormotorswhentheyarespinning. ONLY 

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

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery 

The DJI Intelligent Flight Battery has a capacity of 4500mAh, voltage of 22.2V, and smart 

charge- discharge functionality. It can only be charged with an appropriate DJI approved 

charger. 

Intelligent Flight Battery Charger 

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INSPIRE 1 User Manual Battery must be fully charged before using it for the first time. Refer to 

"Charging the Intelligent 

Flight Battery" P21 for more information . 

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery Functions 

1. Battery Level Display: LEDs display the current battery level.

2. Battery Life Display: LEDs display the current battery power cycle.

3. Auto-discharging Function: The battery automatically discharges to below 65% of total 

power when it 

is idle (press the power button to check battery level will cause battery to exit idle state) for 

more than 10 days to prevent swelling. It takes around 2 days to discharge the battery to 

65%.It is normal to feel moderate heat emitting from the battery during the discharge process. 

Discharge thresholds can be set in the DJI Pilot app. 

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

charging. 

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

 6. Temperature Detection: The battery will only charge when the temperature is between 0 

°C(32°F) and 

40°C (104°F). 

 7. Over Current Protection: Battery stops charging when high amperage (more than 10A) 

is detected. 

 8. Over Discharge Protection: Discharging automatically stops when the battery voltage 

reaches 18V to 

prevent over-discharge damage 

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

detected.

10. Battery Cell Damages Protection: DJI Pilot app shows warning message when damaged 

battery cell 

is detected.

11. Battery Information History: Show the last 32 entries of battery information records that 

include warning 

messages and so on.

12. Sleep Mode: Sleep mode is entered after 10 minutes of inactivity to save power.

13. Communication: Battery voltage, capacity, current, and other relevant information is 

provided to the 
aircraft’s to the main controller. 

Refer to Disclaimer and Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelins before use. Users take full 

responsibility for all operations and usage. 

Using the Battery 

LED4 LED2 

LED3 LED1 

Power Button (Built-in LED) 

Powering ON/OFF 

Powering On: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to power 

on. The Power LED will turn red and the Battery Level Indicators will display the current battery 

level. 

Powering Off: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to power 

off.

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Battery Level 

LED1 

LED2 

LED3 
LED4 

Battery Level 

75%~87.5% 50%~62.5% 25%~37.5% 0%~12.5% 

INSPIRE 1 User Manual Low Temperature Notice: 

1. The performance of the intelligent Flight Battery is significantly reduced when flying in a low 

temperature environments (those with air temperatures below 5°C). Ensure that the battery is 

fully charged and the cell voltage is at 4.35 V before each flight. 

 2. Using the Intelligent Flight Battery in extremely low temperature environments (those 

with air temperatures below -10°C) is not recommended. When flying in environments 

with temperatures between 5°C and -10°C, the Intelligent Flight Battery should be able 

to achieve the appropriate voltage levels (above 4.2 V), but it is recommended that you 

apply the included insulation sticker to the battery in order to prevent a rapid drop in 

temperatures. 

 3. If the DJI Pilot app displays the “Critical Low Battery Level Warning” when flying in low 

temperature environments, stop flying and land the aircraft immediately. You will still be 

able to control the aircraft’s movement when this warning is triggered. 

 4. Store the Intelligent Flight Battery in a room temperature environment and ensure that its 

temperature exceeds 5°C before using it in the low temperature environment. 

 5. When using the Inspire 1 in a low temperature environment, begin by allowing the 

aircraft to hover at a low altitude, for approximately one minute, to heat the battery. 

 6. To ensure optimum performance, keep the Intelligent Flight Battery’s core temperature 

above 20°C when in use. 

In cold environments, insert the battery into the battery compartment and allow the 

aircraft to warm up for approximately 1-2 minutes before taking off. 

Checking the battery level 

The Battery Level Indicators display how much remaining power the battery has. When the 

battery is powered off, press the Power Button once. The Battery Level Indicators will light up 

to display the current battery level. See below for details. 
The Battery Level Indicators will also show the current battery level during charging and 

discharging. The indicators are defined below. 

: LED is on. 

: LED is off. 

: LED is flashing. 

87.5%~100% 

62.5%~75% 37.5%~50% 12.5%~25% =0% 

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Battery life 

The battery life indicates how many more times the battery can be discharged and recharged 

before it must be replaced. When the battery is powered off, press and hold the Power Button 

for 5 seconds to check the battery life. The Battery Level Indicators will light up and/or blink as 

described below for 2 seconds: 

Battery Life 

LED1 

LED2 

LED3 

LED4 

Battery Life 
90%~100% 

80%~90% 

70%~80% 

60%~70% 

50%~60% 

40%~50% 

30%~40% 

20%~30% 

below 20% 

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

For more information about the battery, launch DJI Pilot app and check the information under 

the battery tab. 

Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery 

1. Connect Battery Charger to a power source (100-240V 50/60Hz). 

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

Charger. If the battery 

level is above 95%, turn on the battery before charging. 

 3. The Battery Level Indicator will display the current battery level during charging. 

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

 5. Air cool the Intelligent Flight Battery after each flight. Allow its temperature to drop to 

room temperature 

before storing it for an extended period. 

Do not charge the Intelligent Flight Battery and remote controller with standard charger 

(model: A14-100P1A) at the same time, otherwise the charger may overheat.

Always turn off the battery before inserting it or removing it from the Inspire 1. Never 

insert or remove a battery when it is powered on. 
Power Outlet 

Intelligent Flight Battery 

Charger 

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Battery Level Indicators while Charging 

LED1 

LED2 

LED3 

LED4 

Battery Level 

0%~25% 

25%~50% 50%~75% 

75%~100% 

Battery Level Indicators while Charging 
LED1 

LED2 

LED3 

LED4 

Blinking Pattern 

LED2 blinks twice per second 

LED2 blinks three times per second LED3 blinks twice per second 

LED3 blinks three times per second 

Battery Protection Item 

Over current detected 

Short circuit detected Over charge detected 

Over-voltage charger detected 

LED4 blinks twice per second 

LED4 blinks three times per second 

Charging temperature is too high (>40°C) 

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Fully Charged The table below shows battery protection mechanisms and corresponding LED 

patterns. 

Charging Protection LED Display 

Charging temperature is too low (<0°C) 
After any of the above mentioned protection issues are resolved, press the button to turn off the 

Battery Level Indicator. Unplug the Intelligent Flight Battery from the charger and plug it back 

in to resume charging. Note that you do not need to unplug and plug the charger in the event 

of a room temperature error, the charger will resume charging when the temperature falls within 

the normal range. 

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

How to discharge your Intelligent Flight Battery: 

To effectively calibrate the battery capacity, it is recommended to charge and discharge the 

battery thoroughly for every 10 charge-and-discharge cycle. User should install the battery 

onto the aircraft and then power on the aircraft to initiate the discharge process, discharge the 

battery until the aircraft is powered off automatically. User should then fully charge the battery 

to ensure the battery is working at its optimal. 

Slow: Place the Intelligent Flight Battery into the Inspire 1’s Battery Compartment and power it 

on. Leave it on until there is less than 5% of power left, or until the battery can no longer be 

turned on. Launch the DJI Pilot app to check battery level. 

Rapid: Fly the Inspire 1 outdoors until there is less than 5% of power left, or until the battery can 

no longer be turned on. 

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Remote Controllers 
This chapter describes the features of the remote controller that includes aircraft and 

remote controller operations and dual remote controller mode. 

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Remote Controller Profile 
The Inspire 1 Remote Controller is a multi-function wireless communication device that 

integrates the video downlink ground system and aircraft Remote Controller system. The video 

downlink and aircraft Remote Controller system operate at 2.4 GHz with maximum transmission 

distance of 2km. The remote controller features a number of camera functions, such as taking 

and previewing photos and video, and controlling gimbal motions. The remote controller is 

powered by a 2S rechargeable battery. The current battery level is displayed by LEDs on the 

front panel of the remote control. 

Compliance Version: The Remote Controller is compliant with both CE and FCC regulations. 

Operating Mode: Control can be set to Mode 1 , Mode 2.

Mode 1: The right stick serves as the throttle.

Mode 2: The left stick serves as the throttle. 

Do not operate more than 3 aircrafts within in the same area (size equivalent to a soccer field) 

to prevent transmission interference. 

Remote Controller Operations Powering On And Off The Remote Controller 

The Inspire 1 remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery with a capacity of 

6000mAh. The battery level is indicated by the Battery Level LEDs on the front panel. Follow 

the steps below to power on your remote controller:

1. When powered off, press the Power Button once and the Battery Level LEDs will display the 

current 

battery level. 

 2. Then, press and hold the Power Button to power on the remote controller. 

 3. The Remote Controller will beep when it powers on. The Status LED will blink green 

(slave remote 

controller blinks solid purple) rapidly, indicating that the remote controller is linking to 

the aircraft. The 

Status LED will show a solid green light when linking is completed. 

 4. Repeat step 2 to power off the remote controller after finish using it. 

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Charging Remote Controller 

Charge the remote controller via supplied charger. 

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Controlling Camera 
Shoot videos or images and adjust camera settings via the Shutter Button, Camera Settings 

Dial, Playback Button and Video Recording Button on the remote control. 

[1] Camera Settings Dial 

[1] [4] [2] 

[3] 

Turn the dial to quickly adjust camera settings such as ISO and shutter speed without letting 

go of the remote controller. Move the dial button to left or right to view the pictures or videos in 

playback mode. 

[2] Playback Button 

Press to view images or videos that have already been captured. 

[3] Shutter Button 

Press to take a photo. If burst mode is activated, multiple photos will be taken with a single 

press. 

[4] Recoding Button 

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

Controlling Aircraft 

This section explains how to use the various features of the remote controller. The Remote 

Controller is set to Mode 2 by default. 

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Stick Neutral/ mid point: Control sticks of the Remote Controller are placed at the central 

position. 
Move the Stick: The control stick is pushed away from the central position. 

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Aircraft

( indicates nose direction) 

Remarks 

Moving the left stick up and down changes the aircraft’s elevation.

Push the stick up to ascend and down to descend. Push the throttle stick up to takeoff. 

When both sticks are centered, the Inspire 1 will hover in place.

The more the stick is pushed away from the center position, the faster the Inspire 1 will change 

elevation. Always push the stick gently to prevent sudden and unexpected elevation changes. 

Moving the left stick to the left or right controls the rudder and rotation of the aircraft.

Push the sick left to rotate the aircraft counter clock-wise, and push the stick right to rotate the 

aircraft clockwise. If the stick is centered, the Inspire 1 will stay facing its current direction. 

The more the stick is pushed away from the center position, the faster the Inspire 1 will rotate. 

Moving the right stick up and down changes the aircraft’s forward and backward pitch.

Push the stick up to fly forward and down to fly backward. The Inspire 1 will hover in place if the stick is centered. 

Push the stick further away from the center position for a larger pitch angle (maximum 35 ̊) and faster flight. 

Moving the right stick control left and right changes the aircraft’s left and right pitch.

Push left to fly left and right to fly right. The Inspire 1 will hover in place if the stick is centered. 

Push the stick further away from the center position for a larger pitch angle (maximum 35 ̊) and faster flight. 

Gimbal Dial: Turn the dial to the right, and the camera will shift to point upwards. Turn the

dial to the left, and the camera will shift to point downwards. The camera will remain in its 

current position when dial is static. 
Flight Mode Switch 

Toggle the switch to select the desired flight mode.

You may choose between; P mode, F mode and A

mode. F 
Figure Flight Mode 

F Fmode A Amode P Pmode 

A P 

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

states of P mode, which will be automatically selected by the Inspire 1 depending on GPS 

signal strength and Vision Positioning sensors: 

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

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

only Vision Positioning for hovering

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

positioning, so only altitude is controlled. 

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

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

aircraft can automatically return home if the Remote Controller signal is lost and if the Home 

Point has been recorded successfully.

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

information about IOC, refer to the IOC in Appendix. 

The Flight Mode Switch is locked in P mode by default. To unlock the switch, launch the DJI 

Pilot app, enter the "Camera" page, tap "MODE", and then activate "Multiple Flight Mode" . 

Transformation Switch / RTH Button 

The Transformation Switch / RTH Button combination serves two functions. Toggle the switch 

up or down to raise or lower the landing gear. Or, press the button to activate the Return to 

Home (RTH) procedure. Transformation Switch 

This switch has two positions. The effect of toggling the switch to any of these positions is 

defined below: 

Lower Raise 

1. Raise: Raise the landing gear to its upper most position. 

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2. Lower: The landing gear will lower to its lowest position for landing. 
Do not raise the landing gear when the aircraft is on the ground. Ensure the landing gear is 

lowered before landing. 

RTH button 

Press and hold this button to start the Return to Home (RTH) procedure. The LED around the 

RTH Button will blink white to indicate the aircraft is entering RTH mode. The aircraft will then 

return to the last recorded Home Point. Press this button again to cancel the RTH procedure 

and regain the control of the aircraft. 

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Connecting Mobile Device 

Tilt the Mobile Device Holder to the desired position. Press the button on the side of the Mobile 

Device Holder to release the clamp, and then place your mobile device into the clamp. Adjust 

the clamp to secure your mobile device. Then connect your mobile device to the remote 

controller with a USB cable. Plug one end of the cable into your mobile device, and the other 

end into the USB port on the back of the remote controller. 

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Optimal Transmission Range 

The signal transmission between aircraft and remote controller perform best within the range 

that displayed in the picture shown below: 
Optimal Transmission Range 

Strong Weak 

Ensure the aircraft is flying within the optimal transmission range. Adjust the distance and 

position between the operator and the aircraft to achieve optimal transmission performance. 

Dual Remote Controllers Mode 

More than one remote controller can connect to the same aircraft in Dual Remote Controller 

mode. In Dual Controllers mode, the “Master” remote controller operator controls the 

orientation of the aircraft, while the “Slave” remote controller controls the movement of the 

gimbal and camera operation. When multiple “slave” remote controllers (max of 6) are connect 

to the aircraft, only the first connected “slave” remote controller is able to control the gimbal, 

the remaining “slave” remote controller can view the live feed video from the aircraft and set the 

camera parameters, but they cannot control the gimbal. 

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Use the gimbal dial on the remote controller to control the pitch movement of the camera in the 

single remote controller mode, however, you cannot control the pan movement of the camera. 

Setting Up Dual Remote Controllers Mode 

Dual Remote Controllers mode is disabled by default. Users must enable this feature on the 

“Master” remote controller by through the DJI Pilot app. Follow the steps below for setup: 

“Master” Remote Controller: 

1. Connect the remote controller to your mobile device and launch the DJI Pilot app.

2. Go to the Camera page, and tap to enter the remote controller settings window.

3. Tap “Set RC Status” to enable Master-and-Slave mode.

4. Select “Master” in the “Set RC Status” section to set the remote controller as “Master” remote 

controller. 
RC Control Settings 

Master and Slave Set RC Status 

RC Name 

Slave RC List 

OFF

Connection Password 1234 

RC Settings 

5. Enter the connection password for the “Slave” remote controller. 

“Slave” Remote Controller: 

1. Tap “Search for Master Controller” to search the “Master” remote controller. 

Slave 

T12254 
RC Settings 

RC Control Setting 

Master and Slave Set RC Status 

RC Name 

Master RC List 

OFF Master 

S88642 

Request Control Search for Master Controller 

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Remote controller cannot link to the aircraft if the remote controller is set as “Slave”. Meanwhile, 

the “Slave” remote controller cannot control the orientation of the aircraft. Reset the remote 

controller to “Master” in DJI Pilot app if you wish to link the remote controller to the aircraft. 
2. Search the “Master” remote controller in the surrounding area in the “Request Control” 

section. 

RC Control Settings 

RC Control Settings 

Master and Slave 

Set RC Status 

OFF 

Master and Slave 

Master Slave 

S88642

Request Control 

RC Name 

S88642 

Set RC Status RC Name 

Master RC List 

Request Control 

RC Settings 

OFF Master Slav 

RC Settings RC Settings 

Search for Master Controller 

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RC Control Settings Master and Slave 

Set RC Status 

OFF Connection Password 

Master Slave 1234 

T12254 

RC NameT12254 T12254 Master RC List 
Slave RC List 

Remote Controller Status LED 

Search for Master Controller 

3. Select the “Master” remote controller from the “Master RC List” and input the connection 

password to 

connect to the desired “Master” remote controller. 

Master RC List 

The Status LED reflects connection status between Remote Controller and aircraft. The RTH 

LED shows the Return to Home status of the aircraft. The table below contains details on these 

indicators. 

Status LED 

RTH LED 

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— Solid Red — Solid Green — Solid Purple — Solid Blue 
Slow Blinking Red 

/

Red and Green/ Red and Yellow Alternate Blinks 

RTH LED

— Solid White 

Blinking White Blinking White 

Alarm chime 

chime D-DD-D- chime D-D-D...... 

None 

Sound chime 

D . . . DD .. .. .. 

Remote Controller Status 

The remote controller set as "Master" but it is not connected with the aircraft. 

The remote controller set as "Master" and it is connected with the aircraft. 

The remote controller set as "Slave" but it is not connected with the aircraft. 

The remote controller set as "Slave" and it is connected with the aircraft. 

Remote controller error. 

HD Downlink is disrupted. 

Remote Controller Status.

Aircraft is returning home.

Sending Return to Home command to the aircraft. Aircraft Return to Home in progress. 

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

low. 

Linking the Remote Controller 

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

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

controller: 
1. Power on the remote controller and connect to the mobile device. Launch DJI Pilot app.

2. Power on the Intelligent Flight Battery.

3. Enter “Camera” view and tap on and then tap “Linking Remote Controller” button as shown 

below. 

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Remote Control Calibration 

Stick Mode 

RC Control Setting 

Default stick mode is Mode 2, changing stick modes alters the way the aircraft is controlled. Do not change unless familiar with your new mode. 

C1 Gimbal Pitch/Yaw C2 Reset gimbal yaw 

You can customize the C1 and C2 buttons on the back of the remote controller. 

Linking Remote Controller