## May 28, 2015

U.S. Department of Transportation Docket Management System 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE Washington, DC 20590

RE: Exemption Request under § 333 of the FAA Modern ization and Reform Act of 2012 of the Federal Aviation Regulations from 14 CFR Part 21; 14 CFR §§ 45.23(b); 61.113 (a) & (b); 61.315(a) & (c); 91.7(a); 91.9(b); 91.103; 91.109(a); 91.119(c); 91.121; 91.151(a); 91.203; 91.405(a); 91.407(a)(1); 91.409(a)(2); 91.417(a) & (b).

Dear Sir or Madam,

Pursuant to § 333 of the Federal Aviation Administration (“ FAA ”) Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, Pub. L. No. 112-95 (2012), 126 Stat. 11 (the “ Reform Act ”), the FAA’s general exemption authority under 49 USC § 44701(f), and 14 CFR Part 11, Planet Inhouse, Inc. (hereinafter, the “ Petitioner ”), an owner and operator of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (“ UAS ”), hereby petitions for exemptions from 14 CFR Part 21, Subpart H (Airworthiness Certificat es), 14 CFR §§ 45.23(b), 61.113(a) & (b), 61.315(a) & (c), 91.7(a), 91.9(b)(2), 91.103(b)(1), 91.109(a), 91.119(c), 91.121, 91.151, 91.203(a) & (b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (2), and 91.417(a) & (b). The proposed exemptions, if granted, would allow Petitioner to conduct commercial operations of small UAS for purposes to include: aerial photography, aerial videography (marketing), precision agriculture, real estate, exterior structure inspections, UAS training, and volunteer search and rescue missions under the conditions outlined herein and as may be established by the FAA in granting the above requested exemptions. As described more fully below, based on the sma ll size of Petitioner’s UAS, the qualifications and experience of Petitioner’s pilot, and the limited, controlled-access environments within which Petitioner will operate, the requested exemptions clearly fall w ithin the safety parameters envisioned by Congress as set forth in § 333 of the Reform Act. Additionally, the enhanced safety achieved by replacing significantly larger manned aircraft carrying crew and flammable fuel with small UAS weighing less than 55 pounds under the specific guidelines and procedures proposed by Petitioner gives the FAA good cause to find that the UAS operations enabled by this petition are in th e public interest. Thus, the requested exemptions should be granted.

T HE NAME AND ADDRESS OF 

## P ETITIONER 

## : C OUNSEL FOR 

## P ETITIONER 

## :

Planet Inhouse, Inc. Nathanial C. Brown Attn: Todd Hillhouse, President Carriere & Little, LLP P.O. Box 411306 8001 S. Interport Blvd, Ste 310 Melbourne, FL 32941 Englewood, CO 80112

321-895-4359 720-961-5386 todd.hillhouse@planetinhouse.com nbrown@carrierelittle.com

## B ACKGROUND OF 

## P ETITIONER



## Petitioner is a multifaceted digital media, film , and video production company founded by Todd Hillhouse in 2001 to bring together the best minds and talent in order to produce powerful messages, content, and visual elements for a variety of clients and industries. Mr. Hillhouse is a FAA li censed private pilot and holds a valid 1 st 

## class medical certificate, and Mr. Hillhous e has extensive experience as a hobbyist UAS pilot. Mr. Hillhouse’s background in aviation, film, video, and photography production, and his knowledge and experience with UAS and wireless communications provide a level of trust that will ensure the integrity and safety of all UAS operations conducte d by Petitioner pursuant to the requested exemptions. Petitioner has a long standing reputation for excelle nce and safety and serves as an entryway for
their clients to attain a dedicated and award wi nning team that serves much like an in-house media department with unprecedented, world-class production capabilities. Petitioner seeks to build on its years of safe and successful productions a nd leverage Mr. Hillhouse’s aviation skills and knowledge to offer the widest possible range of UAS services in a manner consis tent with the parameters set forth in § 333 of the Reform Act. Petitioner seeks the requested exem ptions to permit Petitioner to offer commercial UAS services for a variety of industries and applications, including:

 Aerial surveying and mapping

 Precision Agriculture inspections

 Aerial photography

 Aerial videography and video marketing

 Real estate marketing and inspections

 Exterior structure inspections

 Public entity support operations

 UAS training, and

 Volunteer search and rescue operations

Petitioner plans to conduct operati ons under the requested exemptions using the DJI Inspire 1, DJI S800 EVO, and DJI Phantom 2 small UAS.

R EQUESTED 

## E XEMPTIONS



## Petitioner requests relief from the following regulations:

 14 CFR Part 21;

 14 CFR § 45.23(b);

 14 CFR § 61.113(a) & (b);

 14 CFR § 61.315(a) & (c);

 14 CFR § 91.7(a);

 14 CFR § 91.9(b)(2);

 14 CFR § 91.103(b)(1);

 14 CFR § 91.109(a);

 14 CFR § 91.119;

 14 CFR § 91.121;

 14 CFR § 91.151(a);

 14 CFR § 91.203;

##  14 CFR § 91.405(a);

 14 CFR § 91.407(a)(1);

 14 CFR § 91.409(a)(2);

 14 CFR § 91.417(a) & (b)

E XTENT OF 

## R ELIEF 

## S OUGHT BY 

## P ETITIONER AND 

## R EASONS FOR 

## S EEKING 

## S UCH 

## R ELIEF



## 14 CFR Part 21, Subpart H: Airworthiness Certificates

This section establishes the procedural requirement s for the issuance of airworthiness certificates and other airworthiness approvals. Given the size, weight, speed, and limited operating area associated with the UAS to be utilized by Petitioner, an exemp tion from 14 CFR Part 21, Subpart H (Airworthiness Certificates), subject to certain conditions and limita tions, is warranted, and meets the requirements for an equivalent level of safety under 14 CFR Part 11 and § 333 of the Reform Act. 49 USC § 44701(f) and § 333 of the Reform Act both authorize the FAA to exempt aircraft, including UAS, from the requirement for an airworthiness certificate upon consideration of the size, weight, speed, operational capabilities, proximity to airports and populated areas, and opera tion within visual line of sight. The UAS operated
without an airworthiness certificate in the restricted environment and under the conditions and limitations proposed by Petitioner will be at least as safe, or safer, than a conventional aircraft (fixed wing or rotorcraft) operating with an airworthiness certificate issued under 14 CFR Part 21, Subpart H, and not subject to the proposed limitations and conditions. The UAS to be operated by Petitioner (DJI Inspire 1, 1 

## DJI S800 EVO, 2 

## and DJI Phantom 2 3 

## ) all weigh much less than 55 lbs. fully loaded, will be ope rated at a speed of no more than 50 knots, will carry neither a pilot nor passengers, will ca rry no explosive or flammable materials or fuel, and will be operated exclusively in predetermined, controlled-access environments. Petitioner’s UAS will use a radio frequency spectrum for operation and control that compli es with Federal Communications Commission (“ FCC ”) requirements, and will be operated only in accordance with the procedures proposed herein and as may be established by the FAA. Petitioner’s UAS will be equipped with redundant safety mechanisms allowing safe operation after experiencing certain in-flight failures. If a lost-li nk event occurs, including loss of ground communications or loss of GPS signal, Petitioner’s UAS will have the ability to perform a pre-coordinated, predictable, automated flight maneuver and return to a predeter mined location within a designated security perimeter for landing. Unlike operations of other civil aircraft, operations under the requested exemptions will be tightly controlled and monitored by both the pilot in command (“ PIC ”) and a Visual Observer (“ VO ”) in order to
ensure the Petitioner’s UAS re mains within operational limitations and to ensure the safety of operations. These enhancements to current safety practices and re gulations provide a greater degree of safety to the public and property owners than conventional airc raft operations conducted by aircraft with an airworthiness certificate. Lastly, there is no intrinsic credible threat to national security posed by UAS due to the size, speed, restricted operational environments, lack of explosive materials and flammable fuels or other liquids, and inability to carry passe ngers or a substantial external load.

1 

## See Appendix A

2 

## See Appendix B

3 

## See Appendix C6 

## Id. 

## 14 CFR § 45.23(b): Display of Marks

This section requires that “[w]hen marks include only the Roman capital letter “N” and the registration number is displayed on limited, restricted, or light-sport category aircraft or experimental or provisionally certificated aircraft, the operator must also display on that aircraft near each entrance to the cabin, cockpit, or pilot station, in letters not less than 2 inches nor more than 6 inches high, the words “limited,” “restricted,” “light-sport,” “experime ntal,” or “provisional,” as applicable.” Even though the Petitioner’s UAS will have no ai rworthiness certificate, an exemption may be necessary as the UAS will have no entrance to the cab in, cockpit, or pilot station on which the word “experimental,” etc., can be placed. Also, given th e size of Petitioner’s UAS, two-inch lettering will be impossible. Petitioner understands the need for mark ings and will mark all of its UASs in the largest possible lettering on the UAS fuselage so that anyone observing Petitioner’s UAS will be able to see the markings.

14 CFR § 61.113(a) & (b): Private Pilot Privileges and Limitations: Pilot in Command (PIC) and

14 CFR § 61.315(a) & (c): Sport Pilot Privileges and Limitations

These sections limit private pilots and sport pilots to non-commercial operations. Because Petitioner’s UAS will not carry a pilot or passengers, th e proposed operations can achieve the equivalent level of safety of current opera tions by requiring the PIC operating Petitioner’s UAS to have a private pilot’s or sport pilot’s license rather than a commercial pilot’s license to operate Petitioner’s small UAS. Unlike

a conventional aircraft that carries the pilot and p assengers, Petitioner’s UAS are remotely controlled with no persons onboard. The area of opera tion will be controlled and restricted , and all flights will be planned
and coordinated in advance. The risks associated w ith the operation of Petitioner’s UAS are so diminished from the level of risk associated with commercial opera tions contemplated by 14 CFR Part 61 when drafted, that allowing operations of Petitioner’s UAS as requested with a private pilot or sport pilot as the PIC exceeds the present level of safety achieved by 14 CFR §§ 61.113(a) & (b) and 61.315(a) & (c).

14 CFR § 91.7(a): Civil Aircraft Airworthiness

This section prohibits any person from operating a civil aircraft unless it is in an airworthy
condition. As there will be no airworthiness certificate issued for Petitioner’s UAS, should this exemption be granted, no FAA regulatory standard will exist fo r determining airworthiness. Given the size of the aircraft and the requirements contai ned in the UAS manufacturer’s manuals 4 

## and use of safety checklists 5 

## prior to each flight, an equivalent level of safety will be provided. In accordance with the pertinent part of

14 CFR § 91.7(b), the PIC for all of Petitioner’s UAS ope rations shall be responsible for determining whether the aircraft is in a safe condition for flight , including the use of pre-flight safety checklists. 6

4 

## See Appendix A, Appendix B, and Appendix C

5 

## See Appendix D7 

## Id. 

## 14 CFR § 91.9(b)(2): Civil Aircraft Flight Ma nual, Marking, and Placard Requirements

This sections provides in pertinent part that “[n]o person may operate a U.S.-registered civil aircraft ... For which an Airplane or Rotorcra ft Flight Manual is not required by § 21.5 of this chapter, unless there is available in the aircraft a current approved Airp lane or Rotorcraft Fli ght Manual, approved manual material, markings, and placards, or any combinatio n thereof.” Petitioner’s UAS, given their size and configuration, have no ability to carry a physical fl ight manual on the aircraft. The equivalent level of safety will be maintained by keeping the flight manua l at the ground control point where the PIC operating
Petitioner’s UAS will have immediate access to it.

14 CFR § 91.103(b)(1): Preflight Action

This regulation requires each PIC to take certain act ions before flight to insure the safety of each flight. As FAA approved rotorcraft flight manuals will not be provided for the aircraft, an exemption will be needed. Petitioner will comply with the other applicable procedures and requirements stated in
§ 91.103(a) & (b). Specifically, the PIC will take all action including reviewing weather, flight battery requirements, aircraft performance data, and landing and takeoff distances before initiating a flight. The PIC will also account for all relevant site-sp ecific conditions in their preflight procedures. 7 

## Risks presentedby sun glare will be mitigated by the PIC’s and VO’s ability to see other air traffic and initiate a return-tohome sequence if needed.

14 CFR § 91.109(a): Flight Instruction

This section provides in pertinent part that “[n] o person may operate a civil aircraft (except a manned free balloon) that is being used for flight instruction unless that aircraft has fully functioning dual controls.” UAS, by their design, do not have functi onal dual controls. Flight control is accomplished through the use of a control box that communicates with the aircraft via radio communications. Given the size and speed of Petitioner’s UAS, an equivalent le vel of safe training can be achieved without dual controls because no pilot or passengers are aboard the UAS and all persons will be a safe distance away in the event that the UAS experiences any difficulties dur ing flight instruction. The FAA has approved exemptions for flight training without fully functional dua l controls for a number of aircraft and for flight instruction in experimental aircraft. See Exemptions Nos. 5778K and 9862A.

14 CFR § 91.119: Minimum Safe Altitudes

This section establishes minimum safe altitudes for operation of civil aircraft. § 91.119(d) allows helicopters to be operated at less than the mi nimums prescribed, provided the person operating the helicopter complies with any route or altitudes prescribed for helicopters by the FAA. Similarly,
§ 91.119(c) provides that, over other than congested areas, no person may operate an aircraft below an altitude of 500 AGL, except over open water or sparely populated areas. As this exemption is for a UAS that closely mimics the flight characteristics of a helic opter, and the exemption requests authority to operate at altitudes no higher than 400 feet AGL, an exem ption may be needed to allow such operations. As set forth herein, Petitioner’s UAS will never operate at higher than 400 feet AGL, nor beyond visual line of sight (“ VLOS ”) of the PIC and VO, whichever is clo ser. It will, however, be operated in a

## restricted area with individuals t asked with ensuring public safety, and where buildings and people will not be exposed to operations without thei r pre-obtained consent and training. The equivalent level of safety will be achieved given the size, weight, and speed of Petitioner’s
UAS as well as the restricted environments within whic h they will be operated. No flight will be taken without the permission of the property owner. Because of the advance notice to the property owner and the participants in the UAS operation, all affected indi viduals will be aware of the planned flight operations. Compared to flight operation with manned aircraft or rotorcraft weighing far more than Petitioner’s UAS and the lack of flammable fuels onboard, any risk asso ciated with Petitioner’s operations is far less than that presently presented by conventional aircraft operati ng at or below 500 feet AGL. In addition, the lowaltitude operations of Petitioner’s UAS will ensure se paration between Petitioner’s UAS operations and the operations of conventional aircraft that must comply with § 91.119. Furthermore, the manufacturer of Petitioner’s UAS, DJI, has implemented Firmware upda tes that limit UAS flights around airports, along
with distance and elevation limits.

14 CFR § 91.121: Altimeter Settings

In pertinent part, this section requires each person ope rating an aircraft to maintain cruising altitude by reference to an altimeter that is set to “...the elevat ion of the departure airport or an appropriate altimeter setting available before departure.” As Petitioner’s UAS may not have a barometric altimeter, but instead

a GPS altitude readout, an exemption may be needed. An equivalent level of safety will be achieved by the PIC confirming the altitude of the launch site show n on the GPS altitude indicator, and prior to each flight,

a zero altitude initiation point will be established and c onfirmed for accuracy by the PIC. The PIC will also ensure effective pairing with multiple GPS sour ces to guarantee accurate detection of altitude.

14 CFR § 91.151(a): Fuel Requirements for Flight in VFR Conditions

This section prohibits a person from beginning “a f light in an airplane under VFR conditions unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough fuel to fly to the first point of intended landing, and, assuming normal cruising speed—(1) during th e day, to fly after that for at least 30 minutes; or (2) at night, to fly after that for at least 45 minutes.” The battery powering Petitioner’s UAS provide appr oximately 12-15 minutes of powered flight in hover mode without payload. Thus, Petitioner’s UAS will not be able to meet the 30 minute reserve requirement contained in 14 CFR § 91.151(a). Operating Petitioner’s UAS in a tightly controlled area where only people or property owners or official repr esentatives who have signed waivers will be allowed, with less than 30 minutes of reserve power, does not engender the type of dangers that § 91.151(a) was intended to alleviate given the size and speed of Pe titioner’s UAS. Petitioner believes that an equivalent level of safety can be achieved by prohibiting Petitioner’s PIC from beginning any flights unless, considering the wind and forecast weather conditions, there is enough available power for Petitioner’s UAS to conduct the intended operation and to operate after that for at least five minutes or with the reserve power recommended by the manufacturer, whichever is greater. This restriction would be more than adequate to return the Petitioner’s UAS to its planned landing zone from anywhere in its limited operating area. FAA has granted similar exemptions; see e.g. Exemption Nos. 2689F, 5745, 10673, and 10808.

14 CFR § 91.203(a) & (b): Civil Aircraft: Certifications Required

This regulation provides in pertinent part that “(a)...no person may operate a civil aircraft unless it has within it the following: (1) an appropriate and current airworthiness certificate... (b) No person may

## operate a civil aircraft unless the airworthiness certificat e required by paragraph (a) of this section ... is displayed at the cabin or cockpit entrance so that it is legible to passengers or crew.” Petitioner’s UAS fully loaded weighs less than 55 pounds and is operated without a pilot, passengers, or crew onboard. As such, there is no is ab ility or place to carry certification and registration documents or to display them on Petitioner’s UAS. An equivalent level of sa fety will be achieved by keeping these documents at the ground control station where the PIC will have immediate access to them, to the extent they are applicable to Petitioner’s UAS. FAA has issued numerous exemptions to this section;

see e.g. Exemption Nos. 9565, 9665, 9789, 9789A, 9797, and 10700.

14 CFR §§ 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (2), and 91.417(a) & (b): Maintenance Inspections

These regulations require that an aircraft operator or owner “shall have that aircraft inspected as prescribed in subpart E of this part and shall between required inspections, except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, have discrepancies repaired as prescr ibed in part 43 of this Chapter...;” and others shall inspect or maintain the aircraft in compliance with Part 43. Given that these sections and Part 43 apply only to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate, these sections will not apply to Petitioner. Petitioner will stric tly adhere to the safety and maintenance procedures included in all applicable UAS manufacture r’s instructions and operating manuals. 8 

## To the extent such information is not included in the guidelines as de veloped by the manufacturers, Petitioner will undertake to develop and document maintenance, overhaul, replacement, and inspection requirements, and procedures

to document and maintain maintenance r ecords with regards to Petitioner’s UAS. 9 

## An equivalent level of safety will be achieved because Petitioner’s UAS are very limited in size and will carry small payloads and operate only in restricted areas for limited periods of time. If mechanical issues arise, Petitioner’s UAS can land immediately and will be operati ng from no higher than 400 AGL. The Petitioner will ensure that its UAS are in working order prior to initiating each fli ght, perform regular maintenance, and keep a log of any maintenance performed. Moreover, Petitioner is the person most familiar with the aircraft and is best
suited to maintain the aircraft in an airwor thy condition in order to ensure safe operations.

E QUIVALENT 

## L EVEL OF 

## S AFETY



## Petitioner proposes that the exemptions requested herein apply to civil aircraft that have the characteristics and that operate within the limitations listed herein. Petitioner’s requested exemptions will not adversely affect safety, and Petitioner’s proposed operational limits will provide for at least an equivalent or even greater degree of safety than for similar operations conduc ted using conventional, manned aircraft, due to the size, speed, a nd limited operating area of Petitioner’s UAS. The UAS Petitioner plans to operate are small, mu lti-rotor rotorcraft, each weighing much less than 55 pounds including their payload. They will operate, under normal conditio ns, at a speed of no more than 50 knots. Operations will be performed by a fully qualified and trained UAS PIC, as outlined below, to
ensure that Petitioner’s UAS will “not create a hazard to users of the national airspace system or the public.” Given the small size of Petitioner’s UAS and the pre- planned, controlled-access environment within which they will operate, Petitioner believes that these operations fall squarely within that zone of safety in which Congress envisioned that the FAA must, by exemption, allow commercial operations of UAS to commence immediately. Also, operation in a secured, pre-de fined area will prevent the possibility of a national

8 

## See Appendix A, Appendix B, and Appendix C

9 

## See Appendix E, Appendix F, and Appendix G

## security issue. The operation of Petitioner’s UAS by knowledgeable aviation professionals with experience in the national airspace system (“ NAS ”) will serve to enhance safety, a dd to the public benefit, and reduce environmental impacts related to current methods of aerial operations of the kind proposed by Petitioner.

The limitations and conditions to which Petitione r agrees to be bound when conducting commercial operations under this petition incl ude but are not limited to the following, at a minimum:

1. Safety will be the first and foremost c onsideration for all of Petitioner’s UAS operations. 2. Petitioner will conduct operati ons using only the DJI Inspire 1, DJI S800 EVO, and DJI Phantom 2 UASs, each of which weighs less than 55 pounds fully loaded. 3. Petitioner’s UAS PIC will be required to be an FAA licensed airman with at least a Sport Pilot
certificate and hold at least an FAA Third Class Medical certificate or valid driver’s license. 4. Petitioner’s UAS PIC will be responsible at all times for the safe operation of each flight conducted pursuant to the requested exemptions. 5. All flights will be operated within VLOS of the PIC at all times. 6. All operations will utilize a visual observer (“ VO ”). The VO will be used to maintain VLOS with the UAS so long as the PIC also always mainta ins VLOS capability, and the PIC and VO will at all times remain close enough to be able to co mmunicate verbally during flight operations. The PIC will be responsible for ensuring that the VO can perform the duties required by the VO. 7. The UAS will operate at no more than 50 knot s, and in no case will UAS be operated at airspeeds greater than the maximum operating airsp eed recommended by the UAS manufacturer. 8. This exemption, if granted, and all othe r documents needed to operate Petitioner’s UAS and conduct operations in accordance with the limitatio ns and conditions as set forth herein and as established by the FAA will at all times be kept with the PIC at the ground control station and will be immediately available upon request.
9. Petitioner’s UAS will utilize GPS na vigation, failsafe, return-to-home (“ RTH ”), and/or flight abort safety features. 10. The PIC will be prohibited from beginning a flight unless, considering the wind and forecast weather conditions, there is enough available pow er for Petitioner’s UAS to conduct the intended operation and to operate after that for at least fi ve minutes or with the reserve power recommended by the manufacturer, whichever is greater. 11. Flights will be operated at an altitude at or below 200 feet above ground level (“ AGL ”) under normal conditions, and will never exceed 400 feet AGL. 12. Petitioner will not allow its PIC to operate unless the PIC demonstrates the ability to safely operate
Petitioner’s UAS in a manner consistent with how the UAS will be operated as proposed herein, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from persons and property, and including familiarization with applicable airspace restrictions and the UAS operations manuals. 13. Operations will never be c onducted at night. Daytime opera tions will only be conducted under Visual Flight Rules (“ VFR ”) conditions. 14. Petitioner’s UAS will only be operated within a pre-planned, controlled-access flight perimeter sized so as to allow the PIC and VO to maintain VLOS with the UAS at all times during flight operations. 15. A briefing will be conducted in regard to each planned UAS operation, and the safety thereof, prior to operation at each new location.

## 16. All persons not directly involved with UAS flight operations will be prohibited from entering the flight perimeter unless there exists therein barriers or structures sufficiently robust to protect nonparticipating persons from the UAS and/or debris in the event of an accident. 17. All UAS operations will be conducted over private or controlled-access property with permission from the property owner or property cont roller or their resp ective authorized representative. Permission from the property owner or controller or their authorized representative will be obtained prior to each operation.

18

. If the UAS loses communications or loses its GPS signal

, it will have the capability to return to a pre-determined location within the flight perimeter. 19. The PIC will have the power, and the duty, to abort all flight operations in the event of unpredicted

obstacles or emergencies.



## The Requested Exemptions Promote the Public Interest

The enhanced safety achieved by replacing significantly larger manned aircraft carrying cre w , passengers, and flammable fuel with small UAS carrying no passengers , crew , or flammable fuel under the specific guidelines and procedures proposed by Petitioner gives FAA good cause to find that the UAS operations enabled by this petition are in the public interest. Moreover

, by replacing the manned aircraft traditionally used for the kinds of operations proposed by Petitioner with small UAS, Petitioner will be able to provide aerial operations services at a greatly reduced cost, making these kinds of services available to a greater range of businesses and consumers

, thereby enhancing the utility of aerial operations and benefitting the economy as a whole. Similarly

, the small

, electric, battery-powered UAS utilized by Petitioner will benefit the public as a whole by greatly reducing the pollution and ecological impact associated with

traditional aircra ft and rotorcraft operation s

. Congress and the FAA

, through passage of the Reform Act and in numerous Exemptions 

## (see e

. g. Exemption No. 11 062)

, have already recognized that UAS provide a greater degree of flexibility and safety than traditional manned aircraft when used within certain operational limits and for the kinds of operations proposed herein by Petitioner. Granting Petitioner exemption to operate its UAS commercially furthers economic growth and public safety while limiting the ecological impacts of aerial operations. Thus

, FAA has good cause to grant this petition.



## Conclusion

For the forgoing reasons

, the exemptions requested by Petitioner herein should be granted and Petitioner should be permitted to conduct commercial UAS operations in accordance with the limitations and conditions proposed herein and as established by the FAA.

Respectfully submitted

,

Counsel for Petitioner

Planet Inhouse

, Inc.

# APPENDIX A

DJI Inspire 1—Operations Documents

# INSPIRE 1

User Manual G]J

2015.3

# Using this manual

Legends

Warning Important Hints and Tips Reference



## Before Flight

The following tutorials and manuals have been produced to ensure you to make full use of your Inspire 1.

1.Disclaimer

2.In the Box 3.Inspire 1 Quick Start Guide 4.Safety Guidelines 5.Inspire 1 User Manual 6.Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines

Watching all the tutorial videos and reading the Disclaimer before flight is recommended. Afterwards, prepare for your first flight by using the Inspire 1 Quick Start Guide. Refer to this manual for more comprehensive information.



## Watch the video tutorials

Please watch the tutorial video below to learn how to use Inspire 1 correctly and safely:

www.dji.com/product/inspire-1/video



## Download the DJI Pilot app

Download and install the DJI Pilot app before use. Scan the QR code or visit “http://m.dji.net/djipilot” to download the app.

For the best experience, use mobile device with Andriod V 4.1.2 or above. Requires iOS 8.0 or later.



### 2 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.

# Contents

Using this manual

Legends 2

Before Flight 2

Watch the video tutorials 2

Download the DJI Pilot app 2



### Product Profile

Introduction 6

Feature Highlights 6

Assemble the Aircraft 7

Aircraft Diagram 9

Remote Controller Diagram 9



### Aircraft

Flight Controller 12

Flight Mode 12

Flight Status Indicator 12

Return to Home (RTH) 13

Dynamic Home Point 15

Vision Positioning System 16

Flight Recorder 17

Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 17

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery 18



### Remote Controllers

Remote Controller Profile 24

Remote Controller Operations 24

Dual Remote Controllers Mode 29

Remote Controller Status LED 31

Linking the Remote Controller 32

Remote Controller Compliance Version 33



### Gimbal and Camera

Camera Profile 35

Gimbal 36

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### 3

### DJI Pilot App

Camera 40

Map 43

Academy 43

User Center 43



### Flight

Flight Environment Requirements 45

Flight Limits and Flight Restriction Area 45

Preflight Checklist 49

Calibrating the Compass 49

Auto T ake-of f and Auto Landing 50

Starting/Stopping the Motors 51

Flight Test 51



### FAQ

Appendix

Specifications 57

Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) 60

How to Update Firmware 61

FCC Compliance 62



### 4 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.

# Product Pro fil e

This chapter describes the features of
Inspire 1, instructs you to assemble the aircraft and explains the components on

the aircraft and remote controllers.

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### 5Product Profile 

# Product Profile

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

### 6 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.Product Profile 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

. 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 Locked

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



### Attaching Propellers

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 Without white dot

2. Align the hook (A) on the propellers with the securing spring (B), then press down th e 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. P r ess the button on the side of the Mobile Device Holder to release t he 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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## Aircraft Diagram

[1] [1] GPS

[6]

[11] [7] [8] [2]
[3] [4]

[5]

[9]

[10]

[12]

[13] [2]

[3]

[4]

[5]

[6]

[7]

[8]

[9]

[ 10 ]

[ 11 ]

[ 12 ]

[ 13 ] Propeller (P17)

Motor

Front LED (P12)

Landing gear

Gimbal and Camera (P35)

Intelligent Flight Battery (P18)

Aircraft Micro-USB Port

Rear LED (P12)

Camera Micro-USB Port

Camera Micro-SD Card Slot (P35)

Vision Positioning Sensors (P16)

Aircraft Status Indicator (P13)



## Remote Controller Diagram

[1]

[2] [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.

[9] [8]

[7] [3]
[4]
[5] [6] [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.

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[6] Battery Level LEDs
Displays the current battery level.

[7] Status LED
Displays the power status. [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.

[10] Camera Settings Dial
Turn the dial to adjust camera settin g s. 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, t he
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]
[14]

[13] [16] [17] [18] [19]

[10] [11]

[12]

[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] [18] CAN Bus Port

Reserved for future use.

[19] USB Port

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

[23]

[22] [21] 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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# Aircraft

This chapter describes the features of

the Flight Controller, Vision Positioning System and the Intelligent Flight Battery.

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# Aircraft

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 fl igh t 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 ba rometer 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:

Front LED Rear LED Aircraft Status Indicator

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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### Aircraft Status Indicator Des cri ption

Normal

Alternatively Red, Green and Yellow Flash Power on and self-check

Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively Aircraft warming up

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

X2 Green Flashes Twice Safe to Fly (P mode with Vision Positioning but without GPS)

Warning Yellow Flashes Slowly Safe to Fly (A mode but No GPS and Vision Positioning)

Fast Yellow Flashing Remote Controller Signal Lost

Slow Red Flashing Low Battery Warning

Fast Red Flashing Critical Low Battery Warning

Red Flashing Alternatively IMU Error

— Solid Red Critical Error

Red and Yellow Flash Alternatively Compass Calibration Required



## Return to Home (RTH)

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.

GPS Description

Home Point 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.



### Smart RTH

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 th e 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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### Low Battery RTH

The low battery level failsafe is triggered when the DJI Intelligent Flight Battery is depleted to a point that may affect the safe 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 Sufficient battery level(Green)

Remaining flight time

Power requires to return home

Battery level indicator

Battery Level

W

arning 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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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 3 Remote Controller Signal Lost

Fast Blinking Yellow

4 Signal Lost Lasts 3secs. 5 Go Home(20m can be set) 6 Landing after Hovering 15secs

20m Height over HP>20m

Elevate to 20m

Fast Blinking Yellow Height over HP<=20m Fast Blinking Yellow 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

m o t i o n and r e q u ir e a Home Point that is different from t he takeoff point. GPS module is located at the position shown in the figure below:

En sure the sp ace abo ve the GP S m odu le 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“ ”and select“ ”, to reset the aircraft ’s coordinates as the new Home Point.
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.

[2]

[1]

Using Vision Positioning 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 environmen ts. 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, p ure 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 dras tically. 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 w ill 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 a dversely 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 ai rcraft 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 wh en 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, aircraf t 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 Grey cap(1345) Black cap(1345R)

Figure

Attach On Motors without a black dot Motors with a black dot

Legends 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 c lo c kwise

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 mo tors 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.
To avoid injury, STAND CLEAR of and DO NOT touch propellers or motors when they are spinning. ONLY use original DJI propellers for a better and safer flight experience.



## DJI Intelligent Flight Battery

The DJI Intelligent Flight Battery has a capacity of 4500mAh, voltage of 22.2V, and smart chargedischarge functionality. It can only be charged with an appropriate DJI approved charger.

Intelligent Flight Battery Charger



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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

.



### 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 b attery 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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### 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 4.43 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 Ind icators 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 flashing.

: LED is off.

Battery Level

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Level

87.5%~100%

75%~87.5%

62.5%~75%

50%~62.5%

37.5%~50%

25%~37.5%

12.5%~25%

0%~12.5%

=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%

Fully Charged



### Charging Protection LED Display

The table below shows battery protection mechanisms and corresponding LED patterns.

Battery Level Indicators while Charging

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Blinking Pattern Battery Protection Item

LED2 blinks twice per second Over current detected

LED2 blinks three times per se c on d Short circuit detected

LED3 blinks twice per second Over charge detected

LED3 blinks three times per se c on d Over-voltage charger detected

LED4 blinks twice per second Charging temperature is too low (<0°C)

LED4 blinks three times per se c on d Charging temperature is too high (>40°C)

After any of the above mentioned protection issues are resolved, press the button to t urn 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, d ischarge 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

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 co ntroller. 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 re mote 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.



### Charging Remote Controller

Charge the remote controller via supplied charger.



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Power Outlet

Charger

Power Button



### Controlling Camera

S h oo t v i d e o s or i m a g es and a d j u s t ca m e r a settings via the Shutter Button, C a m e r a S e tt i n g s D i a l

, P l a y b ac k
Button and Video Recording Button on the remote control.

[4] [1]
[2]

[3]

[1] Camera Settings Dial 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 r ecording.



### 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.

Remote Controller (Mode 2) 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.



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Toggle the switch to select the desired flight mo d e. You may choose between; P mode, F mode and A

mode. F INSPIRE 1 User Manual

Figure Flight Mode

F F mode A

A A mode

P P mode 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 ba rometer 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 act ivate the Return to Home (RTH) procedure.

Transformation Switch This switch has two positions. The effect of toggling the swit ch 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.



### 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 canno t control the gimbal.

Master Remote

Controller Slave Remote
Controller

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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, h owever, 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 Settings

RC Control Settings

Master and Slave

Set RC Status OFF Master Slave

RC Name T12254 Connection Password 1234

Slave RC List

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.

RC Settings

RC Control Setting

Master and Slave

Set RC Status

RC Name S88642 OFF Master Slave

Request Control

Search for Master Controller

Master RC List



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Remote controller cannot link to the aircraft if the remote con troller 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 i n the “Request Control” section.

RC Settings

RC Control Settings

Master and Slave

Set RC Status

RC Name S88642 OFF Master Slave

Request Control

Search for Master Controller

Master RC List

T12254

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

connect to the desired “Master” remote controller.



## T12254 Connection Password 1234

Master RC List



## Remote Controller Status LED

The Status LED reflects connection status between Remote Contro ller and aircraft. The RTH LED shows

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

RTH LED

Status LED

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Status LED Alarm Remote Controller Status

The remote controller set as "Master" but it is not

— Solid Red chime

— Solid Green chime

— Solid Purple D-D-

— Solid Blue D-D- chime 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.

Slow Blinking Red D-D-D

...... Remote controller error.

/
Red and Green/ Red and

Yellow Alternate Blinks None HD Downlink is disrupted.

RTH LED Sound Remote Controller Status.

— Solid White chime Aircraft is returning home.

Blinking White D

. . . Sending Return to Home command to the aircraft.

Blinking White DD

.. .. .. Aircraft Return to Home in progress.

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 deliver y. 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.

RC Control Setting

Remote Control Calibration

Stick Mode

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



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

sound is emitted.

RC Control Setting

Remote Control Calibration

Stick Mode

Searching for aircraft frequency, Default stick mode is Mode 2, changingtis m tie co ku

m t o in d5 e4 s s

ae ltc eo rs nd th se way the aircraft is controlled. Do not change unless familiar with your new mode. Press the linking button on the aircraft to link this remote controller

C1 Gimbal Pitch/Yaw C2 Reset gimbal yaw Cancel

C2

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

Linking Remote Controller

5. Locate the Linking button on the front of the aircraft, as shown in the figure shown below. Press the

Linking button to start linking. The Remote Controller Status Indicator will display solid green if Link is

succeed.

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.

Remote controller will disconnect from the linked aircraft if a new remote controller is linked to

the same aircraft.



## Remote Controller Compliance Version

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

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# Gimbal and Camera

This chapter provides the technical specifications of the camera and explains the working mode of the gimbal.

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# Camera and Gimbal

Camera Profile

The on-board camera supports 4K video capture up to 4096x2160p24 and 12M pixel photos capture by using the 1/2.3 inch CMOS sensor. You may export the video in either MOV or MP4 format for editing. Available picture shooting modes include burst, continuous, and timer mode. A live preview of what the camera is seeing before you shoot videos and pictures is supported through the DJI Pilot App.



### Camera Micro-SD Card Slot

To store your photos and videos, plug in the micro-SD card into the slot shown below before powering on the Inspire 1. The Inspire 1 comes with a 16GB micro-SD card and supports up to a 64GB micro-SD card.

A UHS-1 type micro-SD card is recommended, because the fast read and write capability of these cards enables you to store high-resolution video data.

Do not remove micro-SD card from the Inspire 1 when it is powered on.



### Camera Data Port

Power on the Inspire 1 and then connect a USB cable to the Camera Data Port to download photos or videos from the camera to your computer.

Power on the aircraft before attempting to download the files.

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### Camera Operation

Use the Shutter and Record button on the remote controller to shoot the images or the videos through the

DJI Pilot app. For more information about how to use these buttons, refer to “ Controlling Camera” P25.



### ND Filter
Attach an ND filter to the front of the camera to reduce over-exposure and “jello” effect.



## Gimbal

Gimbal Profile
The 3-axis Gimbal provides a steady platform for the attached camera, allowing you to capt ure stabilized
images and video. The Gimbal can tilt the camera up to 120 degrees and rotate 360 degrees.

+ 30°

0°

-90° + 330°

-330°

Use the gimbal dial on the remote controller to control pitch movement of the camera by default. Note that you cannot control the pan motion of the camera by default. Enable the “Master-and-Slave” mode and set the remote controller to “Slave” state if you wish to control both the pan and pitch movement of the

camera.

Use the gimbal dial on the remote controller to control the pitch movement of the camera in the single remote controller mode, h owever, you cannot control the pan movement of the camera.

Pan Control
Follow the instructions below to use the gimbal dial to control the pan movement of the gimbal: 1. Power on the aircraft and remote control, launch DJI Pilot app and enter “Camera” page. 2. Tap “RC Control Settings” icon and select either C1 or C2 customizable button as the gimbal pitch/

yaw switching button.

3. Select “Gimbal Pitch/Yaw” from the dropdown list.



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RC Control Setting

Remote Control Calibration

Stick Mode

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

Press C1 or C2 button to switch from pitch mode to yaw mode. You may use the gimbal dial to pan the gimbal under yaw mode. Press C1 or C2 again to exit yaw mode.



### Using DJI Pilot App to Control Gimbal

Follow the steps below to use DJI Pilot app to control the gimbal orientation:

1. Launch DJI Pilot app, enter “Camera” page. 2. Tap and press on the screen until a blue circle is shown. 3. Slide to control the gimbal orientation within the “Camera” page as shown below.

MODE P-GPS CL Safe to Fly (GPS)

ISO 100 1/320 EV 0 4821 JPEG

H: 39 M D: 1 039 M V.S: 8 .3 M / S H.S: 2 4.2 M / S 1 .2 M

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### Gimbal Operation Modes

Three Gimbal operation modes are available. Switch between the different operation modes on the Camera page of the DJI Pilot App. Note that your mobile device must be connected to the remote controller for changes to take effect. Refer to the table below for details:

Pitch Pan

The angle between Gimbal’s orientation and aircraft’s nose remains

constant at all times. One user alone can control the pitch motion of the Follow Mode Gimbal, but a second user is required to control the pan motion using a second remote controller.

The Gimbal will lock to the movements of the aircraft to provide a First- FPV Mode Person-View flying experience.

The Gimbal’s motion is independent of the aircraft’s orientation. One user

Free Mode alone can control the pitch motion of the Gimbal, but a second user is required to control the pan motion using a second remote controller.

Tap to force the Gimbal orientation to re-align with aircraft’s orientation Re-alignment by panning from gimbal’s current orientation. Pitch angle will remain unchanged during the re-alignment.

Gimbal motor error may occur in these situations: (1) Gimbal is placed on uneven ground. (2)
Gimbal has received an excessive external force, e.g. a collision. Please take off from flat, open ground and protect the gimbal after powering up. Flying in heavy fog or cloud may make the gimbal wet, leading to a temporary failure. The gimbal will recover when it dries out.



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# DJI Pilot App

This chapter describes the four main

GUI of the DJI Pilot app.

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# DJI Pilot App

The DJI Pilot app is a new mobile app designed specifically for the Inspire 1. Use this app to control the gimbal, camera and other features of your flight system. The app also comes with Map, Store a User Center, for configuring your aircraft and sharing your content with friends. It is recommended that you use a tablet

for the best experience.

United States 

## Mountain View

CAM ERA DIRECTOR STORE DIS COVER Y



## Camera

The Camera page contains a live HD video feed from the Inspire 1’s camera. You can also configure
various camera parameters from the Camera page.

[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]

[19]

[18] MODE P-GPS CL Safe to Fly (GPS)

ISO 100 1/320 EV 0 4821 JPEG [9]

[17]

[16]

[15]

[14]

[13]

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[1] Flight Mode

: The text next to this icon indicates the current flight mode. Tap to configure the MC (Main Controller) Settings. These setti ngs allow you to modify flight limits and set the gain values.

[2] GPS Signal Strength

: This icon shows the current strength of GPS signals. Green bars indicate adequate GPS strength.

[3] IOC Settings

CL : This icon displays the IOC setting when the aircraft has entered F-mode. Tap to view the IOC settings menu and select the desired IOC setting.

[4] System Status
: This icon indicates the current aircraft system 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 represent the power levels needed to carry out different functions.

[6] Remote Controller Signal : This icon shows the strength of remote controller’s signal.

[7] HD Video Link Signal Strength : This icon shows the strength of the HD video downlink connection between the aircraft and

the remote controller.

[8] Battery Level
: This icon shows the current battery level.

Tap to view the battery information menu, set the various battery warning thresholds, and view the
battery warning 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

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

Shutter : Tap this button to take a single photo. Press and hold this button to select single shot, triple shot
or time-lapsed shooting modes.

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

Playback
: Tap to enter the playback page. You can preview photos and videos as soon as they are captured.

Camera Settings : Tap to set ISO, shutter and auto exposure values of the camera.

[11] Vision Positioning

: This icon shows the distance between the surface and the Vision Positioning System’s sensors.

[12] Flight T elemetry

H: 39 M D: 1 039 M V.S: 8 .3 M / S H .S: 2 4.2 M / S 1 .2 M

The Vision Positioning Status icon is highlighted when the Vision Positioning is in operation.

Flight attitude is indicated by the flight attitude icon.
(1) The red arrow shows which direction the aircraft is facing. (2) Light blue and dark blue areas indicate pitch. (3) The angle of the boundary between the light blue and dark blue areas indicates the roll angle.

[13] Map Display the flight path of the current flight. Tap to switch fr om the Camera GUI to the Map GUI.

[14] Home Point Settings
: Tap this button to reset the current home point. You may choose to set the aircraft take-off location, the remote controller’s current position, or the airc raft’s current position as the Home Point.

[15] Return to Home (RTH)

: Initiate RTH home procedure. Tap to have the aircraft return to the latest home point.

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[17] Auto Takeoff/Landing

/ : Tap to initiate auto takeoff or landing.

[18] Livestream

: Livestream icon indicates the current video feed is broadcast ing live on YouTube. Be sure the

mobile data service is available on the mobile device.

[19] Back
: Tap to return to the main GUI.



## Director

Director is an automatic video editor built into the DJI 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 short film that can be shared immediately.



## Store

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



## Discovery

Sync pictures and videos to your mobile device, view flight logs, and check your DJI account status in
"Discovery". Use your registered DJI account to login to "Disco very".

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# Flight

This chapter describes the flight safety

and flight restrictions.

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# Flight

Once pre-flight preparation is complete, it is recommended to use the flight simulator to learn how to fly safely. Ensure that all flights are carried out in a suitable location.



## Flight Environment Requirements

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

,

snow, rain and smog.
2. Only fly in open areas. Tall buildings and steel structures may affect the accuracy of the on-board

compass and GPS signal.

3. Avoid from obstacles, crowds, high voltage power lines, trees o r bodies of water.
4. Minimize electromagnetic interference by not flying in area with high levels of electromagnetism,

including mobile phone base stations or radio transmission towers. 5. Aircraft and battery performance is subject to environment factor such as air density and temperature.

Be very careful when flying 14700 feet (4500 meters) or more above sea level as battery and aircraft performance may be reduced.

6. The Inspire 1 cannot operate within the polar areas in “P” mode.



## Flight Limits and Flight Restriction Area

Flight limits on height and distance can be set. The details of these flight limits are described in the following

section. All unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operators should abide by all regulations from such organizations as

the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization), FAA and their own national airspace regulations. For safety reasons, the flight limits function is enabled by default to help users use this product safely and legally. The flight limits function includes height limits, dis tance limits and No Fly Zones. When operating in P Mode, height, distance limits and No Fly Zones work together to manage flight. In A

mode only height limits work and flights cannot go higher than 120 meters.



### Max Height & Radius Limits
Max Height & Radius limit flying height and distance, and the user may change these settings in the

DJI Pilot App. Once complete, your Inspire 1 will fly in a restricted cylinder that is determined by these settings. The tables below show the details of these limits.

Max Height Max Radius

Home Point

Height of aircraft when powered on

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GPS Signal Strong Blinking Green

Flight Limits DJI Pilot App Aircraft Status Indicator

Max Height Flight altitude must be under

the set height. Warning: Height

limit reached. None.

Max Radius Flight distance must be within

the max radius. Warning: Distance

limit reached. Rapid red flashing

when close to the

max radius limit.

GPS Signal Weak Blinking Yellow

Flight Limits DJI Pilot App Aircraft Status Indicator

Max Height Flight height restricted to

120m and under. Warning: Height limit

reached. None.

Max Radius No limits

If you fly out of the limit, you can still control the Inspire 1, but cannot fly it further. If the Inspire 1 flies out of the max radius in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode, it will fly back within range automatically.



### No-Fly Zones

All No-Fly Zones are listed on the DJI official w e b s i t e at h tt p : / /fl y s a f e

. d ji

. com / n o - fl y

. N o - F l y Zones a r e divided into Airports and Restricted Areas. Airports include major airports and flying fields where manned aircraft operate at low altitudes. Restricted Areas include borders between countries or sensitive sites. The details of the No-Fly Zones are explained below:

Airport: (1) Airport No-Fly Zones are comprised of Takeoff Restricted Zones and Restricted-Altitude Zones. Each

zone features circles of various size. (2) R1 depends on the size and shape of the airport, and is an area around the airport that is a Takeoff Restricted Zone, inside of which take-off and flight is prevented. (3) From R1 to R1+1 mile around the airport, the flight altitude is limited on a 15 degree incline, starting at 65 feet (20 meters) from the edge of airport and radiating outward. The flight altitude is limited to 1640 feet (500 meters) at R1+1 mile. (4) When the aircraft is within 320 feet (100 meters) of the No-Fl y Zones, a warning message will appear in the DJI Pilot app.



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Airports

1640
feet

66 feet

1 mile R1

320 feet R2

Restricted Areas: (1) Restricted Areas do not have a flight altitude restriction.
(2) R around the designated Restricted Area is a Take-off Restricted area. Aircraft cannot takeoff within

this zone. The value of R varies depending on the definition of the Restricted Area. (3) A “warning zone” has been set around each Restricted Area. When the aircraft is within 0.6 miles (1 km) of this zone, a warning message will appear in the DJI Pilot app.

Restricted Areas

100m R

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GPS Signal Strong Blinking Green

Zone Restriction DJI Pilot App Prompt Aircraft

Status

Indicator

No-fly Zone Motors will not start. Warning: You are in a No-fly

zone. Take off prohibited.

Red flashing If the aircraft enters the

restricted area in A mode but

P mode activates the aircraft will automatically descend to land then stop its motors after landing. Warning: You are in a No-fly zone, automatic landing has begun. (If you are within 1.5 mile radius)

Restrictedaltitude flight

zone If the aircraft enters the

restricted area in A mode but P

mode activates, it will descend

to a safe altitude and hover 15

feet below the safe altitude. Warning: You are in a restricted
zone. Descending to safe altitude. (If you are between the range of 1.5 mile and 5 mile radius) Warning: You are in a restricted zone. Max flight height restricted to between 10.5m and 120m. Fly Cautiously.

Warning zone No flight restriction applies, but
there will be warning message. Warning: You are approaching a restricted zone, Fly Cautiously.

Free zone No restrictions. None. None.

Semi-automatic descent: All stick commands are available except the throttle stick command during the descent and landing process. Motors will stop automatically after landing.

When flying in the safety zone, aircraft status indicator will blink red quickly and continue for 3 seconds, then switch to indicate current flying status and continue for 5 seconds at which point

it will switch back to red blinking. For safety reasons, please do not fly close to airports, highways, railway stations, railway lines, city centers and other special areas. Try to ensure the aircraft is visible.



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## Preflight Checklist

1. Remote controller, aircraft battery, and mobile device are fully charged.

2. Propellers are mounted correctly and firmly.

3. Micro-SD card has been inserted if necessary. 4. Gimbal is functioning as normal. 5. Motors can start and are functioning as normal.

6. DJI Pilot app connected to the aircraft.



## Calibrating the Compass

IMPORTANT: Make sure to calibrate the compass in every new flight location. The compass is very sensitive to electromagnetic interference, which can cause abnormal compass data leading to poor flight performance or even failure. Regular calibration is required for optimum performance.

DO NOT calibrate your compass where there is a chance of strong magnetic interference, such

as magnetite, parking structures, and steel reinforcements underground.

DO NOT carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration such as keys or cellular phones.

DO NOT calibrate beside massive metal objects.



### Calibration Procedures

Choose an open space to carry out the following procedures.

1. Ensure that the compass is calibrated. If you did not calibrate the compass as part of your pre-flight

preparations, or if you have moved to a new location since the last calibration, tap Aircraft Status

Indicator bar in the app and select “Calibrate”, then follow the on-screen instructions.

2. Hold and rotate the aircraft horizontally 360 degrees, and the Aircraft Status Indicator will display a solid green light.

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

axis. Recalibrate the compass if the Aircraft Status Indicator show solid red.

If the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks red and yellow after the calibration, move your aircraft to a different location to carry out compass calibration.

Calibrate the compass before each flight. Launch DJI Pilot App, follow the on-screen instruction

to calibrate the compass.



### When to Recalibrate
1. When compass data is abnormal, and the Aircraft Status Indicato r is blinking red and yellow.

2. When flying in a new location, or a location that is different from your last flight.

3. When the mechanical structure of the Inspire 1 has changed, i.e. changed mounting position of the

compass. 4. When severe drifting occurs in flight, i.e. the Inspire 1 does not fly in straight lines.



## Auto Take-off and Auto Landing

Auto Take-off Use auto take-off to take off your aircraft automatically if the Aircraft Status Indicator displays blinking green. Follow the steps below to use auto take-off:

1. Launch DJI Pilot app, enter “Camera” page.
2. Ensure the aircraft is in “P” mode.

3. Go through the pre-flight checklist. 4. Tap“ ”, and confirm flight condition. Slide to confirm and take-off.

5. Aircraft takes off and hovers at 1.5 meters above ground.



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Auto-Landing Use auto-landing to land your aircraft automatically if the Aircraft Status Indicator displays blinking green. Follow the steps below to use auto-landing:

1. Ensure the aircraft is in “P” mode. 2. Check the landing area condition before tapping “ ”, to perform landing. 3. Aircraft lowers the landing gear and proceed to land automatically.

Landing gear will a uto ma ti ca ll y raise when the aircraft r eac hes an altitude of 1.2m for the fir st time, and automatically lower every time it descends to 0.8m. Users can turn this feature ON/OFF

in the Pilot app.



## Starting/Stopping the Motors

Starting Motors

The Combination Stick Command (CSC) listed below are used to start the motors instead of simply push ing the stick up. Ensure that you perform the CSC in one motion.

OR



### Stopping Motors

There are two methods to stop the motors. Method 1: When the Inspire 1 has landed, push the throttle down , then conduct CSC . Motors will stop immediately. Release both sticks once motors stop.
Method 2: When the aircraft has landed, push the throttle down and hold. The motors will stop after 3

seconds.

OR

Do not perform CSC when aircraft is in midair, otherwise the motors will be stopped.



## Flight Test

Take off/Landing Procedures

1. Place the aircraft on open, flat ground with battery indicator s facing towards you.
2. Power on the remote controller and your mobile device, then the Intelligent Flight Battery.

3. Launch the DJI Pilot App and enter the Camera page. 4. Wait until the Aircraft Indicator blinks green. This means the Home Point is recorded and it is safe to fly

now. If it flashes yellow, it means Home Point is not recorded, and you should not take off.

5. Push the throttle up slowly to take off or using Auto Take-off to take off.

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6. Shoot photos and videos using the DJI Pilot app.
7. To land, hover over a level surface and gently pull down on the throttle slowly to descend.

8. After landing, execute the CSC command or hold the throttle at its lowest position for 3 seconds or

more until the motors stop.
9. Turn off the Intelligent Flight Battery first, followed by the Remote Controller.

When the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks yellow rapidly during flight, the aircraft has entered Failsafe

mode. A low battery level warning is indicated by the Aircraft Status Indicator blinking red slowly or rapidly during flight. Watch video tutorials about flight for more flight information.



### Video Suggestions and Tips

1. Work through the checklist before each flight.
2. Select desired gimbal working mode in the DJI Pilot app. 3. Aim to shoot when flying in P mode only.

4. Always fly in good weather, such as sunny or windless days. 5. Change camera settings to suit you. These include photo format and exposure compensation.

6. Perform flight tests to establish flight routes and scenes.

7. Push the sticks gently to make aircraft movements stable and smooth.



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# FA Q

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# Troubleshooting (FAQ)

1. How can I put a GoPro camera on the Inspire 1?

The Inspire 1 does not currently support GoPro attachments. The gimbal is designed to hold DJI cameras only.

2. When will ground station functionality be available?

The Inspire 1 does not currently support ground station. Ground station will be available with future

firmware updates.

3. Is the camera’s exposure automatic?

The exposure can be set to Auto, for automatic changes, or Manual, if you wish to use a specific setting.

4. Can I see the size of images through the app?

Yes, you can preview image or video sizes through the DJI Pilot app.

5. How much weight can the Inspire 1 carry without its included camera?

We do not recommend flying with any payload other than the included DJI gimbal and camera.

6. Do you have an LCD monitor available for the Inspire 1?

No, DJI does not sell LCD or HD monitors for the Inspire 1. However, you can output the live streaming video to a compatible monitor or mobile device of your own.

7. How long does it take to charge the battery? Does it comes with a charger?

Yes, all Inspire 1 units come with standard TB47 charger. With the standard TB47 100W charger, it takes 85min to fully charge a 4500mAh battery.

8. Are the two remote controllers the same? Should I setup the remote controllers in the app or

somewhere else to control the camera and aircraft separately? The two remote controllers are physically identical. You can set the remote controllers to either "Master" or "Slave" through the DJI Pilot app if you wish to use dual controller mode.

9. Where can I find info on the simulation application that plugs into the trainer port? Can you suggest a

simulation program?

There is no trainer port on the remote controller for the Inspire 1.

10. Can the mobile device holder be used on the Phantom 2 series remote controller? No, it cannot. The mobile device holder can only be used with the Inspire 1 remote.

11. Does the Inspire 1 have a SD card included?

The Inspire 1 comes with a 16GB micro-SD card. It supports SD cards up to 64GB.

12. Can I upgrade and buy a second remote controller if I only buy a single remote controller now?

Yes.

13. How big is the Inspire 1?

Its length x height x width dimensions without the propellers a ttached are 44 x 30 x 45cm (17.3 x 11.8 x 17.7in).



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14. What flight controller does the Inspire 1 use? The Inspire 1 uses its own new flight controller.

15. Which motors and propellers does the Inspire 1 come with?

The Inspire 1 uses 3510 motors and 1345 propellers.

16. Aircraft frame arm joints appear loosen, is that normal?

The space of the joins shown in the below figure is normal and it will not affect the performance of aircraft, do not adjust the position of the screws on your own.

17. Failed to complete self-check?

Place the aircraft on the flat surface before powering on. Do not move the aircraft during the selfcheck.

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# Appendix

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# Appendix

Specifications

Aircraft

Model T600

Weight (Battery Included) 2935 g

Vertical: 0.5 m Hovering Accuracy (P Mode)

Max Angular Velocity Horizontal: 2.5 m

Pitch: 300°/s

Yaw: 150°/s

Max Tilt Angle 35°

Max Ascent Speed 5 m/s

Max Descent Speed 4 m/s

Max Speed 22 m/s (ATTI mode, no wind)

Max Flight Altitude 4500 m

Max Wind Speed Resistance 10 m/s
Max Flight Time Approximately 18 minutes

Motor Model DJI 3510

Propeller Model DJI 1345

Indoor Hovering Enabled by default
Operating Temperature Range -10° to 40° C

Diagonal Distance 559 to 581 mm

Dimensions 438x451x301 mm

Gimbal

Model ZENMUSE X3

Output Power (With Camera) Static: 9 W; In Motion: 11 W

Operating Current Station: 750 mA; Motion: 900 mA

Angular Vibration Range ±0.03°

Mounting Detachable

Pitch: -90° to +30° Controllable Range

Mechanical Range

Max Controllable Speed Pan: ±320°

Pitch: -125° to +45°

Pan: ±330°

Pitch: 120°/s

Pan: 180°/s

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Camera

Name X3

Model FC350

Total Pixels 12.76M

Effective Pixels 12.4M

Image Max Size 4000x3000

ISO Range 100-3200 (video) 100-1600 (photo)
Electronic Shutter Speed 8 s to 1/8000 s FOV (Field Of View) 94°

CMOS Sony EXMOR 1/2.3”

20mm (35mm format equivalent) f/2.8 focus at )

Lens

Still Photography Modes

Video Recording Modes 9 Elements in 9 groups

Anti-distortion

Single shoot
Burst shooting: 3/5/7 frames
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 bracketed frames at

0.7EV Bias

Time-lapse
UHD (4K): 4096x2160p24/25, 3840x2160p24/25/30

FHD: 1920x1080p24/25/30/48/50/60

HD: 1280x720p24/25/30/48/50/60

Max Bitrate Of Video Storage 60 Mbps

FAT32/exFAT
Supported File Formats

Supported SD Card Types Photo: JPEG, DNG Video: MP4/MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264)

Micro SD Max capacity: 64 GB. Class 10 or UHS-1 rating required.

Operating Temperature Range 0° to 40° C

Remote Controller

Name C1

922.7MHz~927.7 MHz (Japan Only) Operating Frequency 5.725~5.825 GHz;2.400~2.483 GHz

Transmitting Distance 2 km (Outdoor And Unobstructed)

EIRP 10dBm@900m, 13dBm@5.8G, 20dBm@2.4G

Video Output Port USB, Mini-HDMI

Power Supply Built-in battery

Charging DJI charger

Dual User Capability Host-and-Slave connection



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Mobile Device Holder Tablet or Smart Phone

Output Power 9 W

Operating Temperature Range -10° to 40° C

Less than 3 months: -20° to 45° C Storage Temperature Range More than 3 months: 22° to 28° C

Charging Temperature Range 0-40° C

Battery 6000 mAh LiPo 2S

Charger

Model A14-100P1A

Voltage 26.3 V

Rated Power 100 W

Battery (Standard)

Name Intelligent Flight Battery

Model TB47

Capacity 4500 mAh

Voltage 22.2 V

Battery Type LiPo 6S High voltage battery

Energy 99.9 Wh Net

Weight 570 g

Operating Temperature Range -10° to 40° C

Less than 3 months: -20° to 45° C Storage Temperature Range More than 3 months: 22° C to 28° C

Charging Temperature Range 0° to 40° C

Max Charging Power 180 W

Battery (Optional)

Name Intelligent Flight Battery

Model TB48

Capacity 5700 mAh

Voltage 22.8 V

Battery Type LiPo 6S

Energy 129.96 Wh

Net Weight 670 g

Operating Temperature Range -10 to 40° C

Less than 3 months: -20 to 45° C Storage Temperature Range More than 3 months: 22° to 28° C

Charging Temperature Range 0° to 40° C

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Max Charging Power 180 W

Vision Positioning
Velocity Range Below 8 m/s (2 m above ground)

Altitude Range 5-500 cm
Operating Environment Brightly lit (lux > 15) patterned surfaces

Operating Range 0-250 cm

DJI Pilot App

Mobile Device System Requirements iOS version 7.1 or later; An droid version 4.1.2 or later

* i Ph one 6 Plus, i Pho ne 6, i P ho ne 5S, i P ad Air 2, iPad Mi n i
3, iPad Air, iPad Mini 2, iPad 4;* Samsung Note 3, Samsung Supported Mobile Devices S5, Sony Z3 EXPERIA;* Note: It is recommended that you
use a tablet for the best experience



## Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC)

IOC allows users to lock the orientation of aircraft in different fashions. There are three working modes for

IOC and you may select the desired IOC modes from the DJI Pilot app. IOC only works under F mode,

and user must toggle the flight mode switch to “F” mode to activate IOC. Refer to the table below:

Course Lock (CL)

Home Lock (HL)*

Point of Interest (POI)* Its forward direction is pointing to the nose direction when re cording, which is fixed until you re-record it or exit from CL.

Record a Home Point (HP), and push Pitch stick to control the aircraft far from

or near to the HP.

Point of Interest. Record a point of interest (POI), the aircraft can circle around the POI, and the nose always points to the POI.

*Home Lock and Point of Interest feature are coming soon.



### Prerequisites of IOC

Use the IOC feature under the following condition:

Modes IOC GPS enabled GPS Flight Distance Limits

Course Lock No None None

Home Lock Yes Aircraft ≥10m Home Point

POI Yes Aircraft 5m~500m Point of Interest

Using IOC
Enable the IOC feature by tapping “Enable IOC” in the setting page of the DJI Pilot app. Toggle the Flight
Mode Switch to “F” mode and follow the on-screen instruction to use IOC feature.



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## How to Update Firmware

Follow the process described below to upgrade the aircraft, remote controller and battery.



### Updating the Aircraft Firmware

Step 1- Check Battery and SD Card Capacity
Ensure the Intelligent Flight Battery has at least 50% power and there is at least 100MB of free space on

the SD card.

Step 2- Prepare the Firmware Update Package
1. Download the firmware update package from the official DJI website (http://www.dji.com/product/

inspire-1). 2. Insert the SD into your PC. Extract the all downloaded files into the root directory of the SD card.

Remove the SD card from your PC. Ensure the Inspire 1 is powered off then insert the SD card into the

SD card slot on the Inspire 1 camera.

Step 3- Update the Aircraft
1. Ensure the remote controller is powered off and then power on the aircraft. Upgrade will begin

automatically after aircraft is powered on.

2. It will take approximately 25 minutes to complete the firmware update. The camera will sound a short

pulse of "D-D-D-D" beeping sound to indicate the upgrade is in progress and sound a “D---DD” beeping sound to indicate the update is complete with success. 3. Check the upgrade status by opening the “.txt” file that is automatically generated after the update.

The update is successful if the text “result: successful” is in the document. Try upgrading the firmware again if the text “result: failed” is found or the gimbal sound a long beep sound.



### Updating the Remote Controller Firmware

Step 1- Check Battery and SD Card Capacity

Remote controller firmware is included in the aircraft firmware update package. Use the same update package file that is downloaded from the DJI official website. Ensure the remote controller battery level is

above 50%.

Step 2- Prepare the Firmware Update Package
1. Extract all downloaded files into the root directory of an SD card or USB thumb drive.
2. Insert the SD card into a SD card reader or the USB disk onto the remote controller USB port when

remote controller powered off. If you do not have a SD card reader, you may insert the SD card into the gimbal and connect the gimbal with remote controller to upgrade the remote controller.

Step 3- Update the Remote Controller

1. Power on the remote controller and wait 60 seconds until the upgrade begins. Do not power off the

remote controller during the update. 2. It will take approximately 10 minutes to complete the firmware update. The camera will sound a

beeping sound and the Status LED on the remote controller shows solid blue to indicate the update is in progress. The Status LED on remote controller shows solid green and beeping sound will stop if the upgrade is completed with success. The Status LED on remote controller shows solid red if upgrade is failed. Try upgrade again.

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### Updating Intelligent Flight Battery Firmware

The Intelligent Flight Battery is u p g r a d e d d ur i n g the aircraft firmware upgrade p r o c ess

. It is r e c o mm e n d e d
to keep the upgrade package files in your SD card. The upgrade will start automatically after power cycling the aircraft.

Do not perform firmware u pd a t e while the aircraft is still flying in the air. O n l y carry out fir m w a r e update when the aircraft is landed.

Be sure to update the remote controller’s firmware to the latest version after you upgrade the aircraft’s

firmware. The remote controller may become unlinked from the aircraft after updating. Re-link the remote

controller and aircraft.

Confirm the update results according to the gimbal sounds. It is normal for the aircraft to sound or the

LED to blink during the update process.
Ensure there is only one firmware package file stored on your SD card. Only storage devices that are formatted for FAT32 and exFAT file systems are supported for aircraft

and remote controller firmware updates. Delete any automatically generated txt files (xxx_GS.TXT) in the SD card when updating multiple

remote controllers.



## FCC Compliance

FCC Compliance

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is su bject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly roved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.



### Compliance Information

FCC Warning Message

Any Changes or modifications not expressly roved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.



### FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This e qu ipmen t complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled en vir on men t. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator& your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or

transmitter.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio



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frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,

which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. —Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. —Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. —Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.



### IC RSS warning

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard (s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference,including interference that may cause undesired op eration of the device. Le présent areil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada licables aux areils radio exempts de licence.

L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l'areil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'areil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.



### 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 or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator&

your body. Any Changes or modifications not expressly roved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.



### KCC Warning Message
“해당무선설비는 운용 중 전파혼신 가능성이 있으므로 인명안전과 관련된 서비스는 할 수 없습니다 .” “해당 무선설비는 운용 중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음”



### NCC Warning Message 低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法 第十二條經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機,非經許可,公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加
大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。 第十四條低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信;經發現有干擾現象時,應改善至無 干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信,指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法 通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。

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# INSPIRE 1

Safety Guidelines

安全使用指南

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## Reading Inspire 1 Manuals

The following tutorials and manuals have been produced to help you make full use of your DJI Inspire 1:

1. In The Box 2. Disclaimer and Warning 3. Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines

4. INSPIRE 1 Safety Guidelines

5. INSPIRE 1 Quick Start Guide

6. INSPIRE 1 User Manual Check all of the included parts listed in the In The Box document. Read the Disclaimer and Warning, Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines, and INSPIRE 1 Safety Guidelines before flight. Then prepare for your first flight by using the INSPIRE 1 Quick Start Guide and watching all of the tutorial videos. If you have questions, refer to the INSPIRE 1 User Manual for more comprehensive information. Experienced users, particularly those who have previously used DJI products, may ch oose to skip to the Inspire 1 Quick Start

Guide to begin preparing for flight. 

## EN
Individual Parts

Remote Controller

1. Linking is required if you wish to replace your remote controller or receiver, or add a new remote controller.

Refer to the user manual for more information about how to link the aircraft. 2. If the remote controller is powered on and has not been used for 5 minutes, it will sound an alert. After 10

minutes it will automatically power off. Move the sticks or perform some other action to cancel the alert.

3. A Slave remote controller cannot be linked with the aircraft and cannot control the aircraft’s flight. You may

change it to a Master remote controller via the DJI Pilot app, and then link it to the aircraft to control flight.

4. Ensure the Mobile Device Holder is firmly in place and does not slip. 5. For the GPS in the remote controller to function properly, and the Dynamic Home Point to be accurate,

ensure the DJI logo is facing the sky and keep the remote controller away from any metal objects. 6. Repair or replace the remote controller if dam aged. A damaged remote controller antenna will greatly

decrease performance.

7. When on the go, you may charge the remote controller from the aircraft’s Intelligent Flight Battery.



### Camera

1. Photos or videos cannot be transmitted or copied from the camera if the Intelligent Flight Battery is powered off. 2. Be sure to power off the Intelligent Flight Battery correctly, otherwise your camera parameters will not be saved

and any recorded videos may be damaged. 3. Test the camera by shooting a few test images to check that it is operating correctly before shooting important

pictures. 4. Respect the privacy of others when using the camera. Make sure you comply with local privacy laws, regulations

and moral standards.

5. Check camera settings before use to make sure you can adjust them to fit your needs.



### Gi mbal

1. The gimbal and gimbal connector are very de licate. Handle with care and do not touch the gimbal

connector, as any damage will cause it to function abnormally. 2. A gimbal motor error may occur if: (1) The aircraft is placed on uneven ground or other objects obstruct

the gimbal’s full range of motion, or (2) The gimbal has undergone an excessive impact, e.g. a collision.

Please only takeoff from flat, open areas and protect the gimbal after powering up. 3. Hold the gimbal firmly when detaching or reattaching it, so it does not drop. 4. Do not add any payloads to the gimbal, as this may cause the gimbal to function abnormally, or even



### 2 © 2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved.lead to motor damage. 5. Precision elements in the gimbal may be damaged by a collision or impact, which will cause the gimbal

to function abnormally.



### Compass

1. Ensure the compass is calibrated before every flight. Failure to calibrate may lead to a poor flight

performance or even failure. 2. DO NOT calibrate your compass where there is a chanc e of strong magnetic interference. This includes areas

where there are massive metal objects, parking st ructures, steel reinforcements underground, or under bridges. 3. DO NOT carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration, such as keys or mobile phones.

4. The compass should always be recalibrated when moving from indoor spaces to outdoor spaces. 5. If the rear LED shows a solid red light, compass calibration has failed. Please recalibrate. 6. After successful calibration, the compass ma y become abnormal when you put the aircraft on the

ground. This is because of magnetic interference that may be underground. Move the aircraft to another location and try again. 

## EN

Parameter Settings

The Inspire 1 features a built-in flight control system to make operation as safe as possible. However, it is good practice to remove all propellers before switching it on for calibration or changing other p arameter settings.



### Battery

Refer to the Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines and battery sticker for usage and maintenance information.



### Storage and Transportation

1. Store the Intelligent Flight Battery and remote controller in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight,

to ensure the built-in LiPo battery does not overheat. Recommended storage temperature: between 22°C and 28°C for storage periods of more than three months. Never store in environments outside the temperature range of -20°C to 45°C. 2. Do not allow the camera to come into contact with, or become immersed in, water or other liquids. If it

gets wet, wipe dry with a soft, absorbent cloth. Turning on an aircraft that has fallen into water may cause permanent component damage. Do not use substance containing alco hol, benzene, thinners or other

flammable substances to clean or maintain the camera. Do not store the camera in humid or dusty areas. 3. Always keep all parts out of the reach of children, as the cables, straps or small parts may be dangerous

if swallowed. If swallowed, go to the hospital immediately. 4. Detach the gimbal from the Inspire 1 when storing for a long period of time or transporting over lon g

distances. Also replace the Gimbal Cover when storing.



### Maintenance and Upkeep

1. Check every part of the aircraft if it is violently impacted. If you have any problems or questions, please

contact a DJ I authorized dealer. 2. Old, chipped, or broken propellers or motors should never be used. 3. Regularly check the Battery Level Indicators to see the cu rrent battery level and overall battery life. When

the battery life reaches 0%, it can no longer be used. 4. After every 50 hours of flight time, DJI recommends you perform a thorough inspection of your Inspire 1

and all of its parts and components to ensure the safe operation of your aircraft.

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## Flight Environment Requirements

1. Do not use the aircraft in severe weather condit ions. These include wind speed exceeding 10m/s, snow,

rain, smog, heavy wind, hail, lightning, tornado or hurricane.

2. Do not use the aircraft in dust or sandstorms. 3. Fly in open areas, as tall buildings or steel structures may affect the accuracy of the onboard compass

and block the GPS signal. 4. Keep the aircraft away from obstacles, people, ani mals, high voltage power lines, trees, and bodies of

water when in flight.

5. Avoid interference between the remote controller and other wireless equipment. Make sure to turn off the

Wi-Fi on your mobile device. 6. Do not fly near areas with magnetic or radio interference. These include but are not limited to: high

voltage lines, large scale power transmission stati ons, mobile base stations and broadcasting towers. Failing to do so may compromise the transmission quality of this product, cause remote controller an d

video transmission errors may affect flight orientation and location accuracy. The aircraft may behave 

## EN abnormally or fall out of control in areas with too much interference. 7. P mode is unavailable in polar zones. Users can use ATTI mode instead.

8. Do not fly the aircraft within no-fly zones specified by local laws and regulations.


## Flight Warnings

Failsafe and Return to Home

1. Return to Home will not work if the GPS signal is insufficient or GPS is not active.

2. Press the RTH Button on the remote controller to br ing the aircraft back to the Home Point instead of

turning off the remote controller. 3. Tall buildings may adversely affect the Failsafe fu nction. Please adjust the aircraft location, altitude and

speed while returning home to avoid obstacles. 4. Make sure to always fly the aircraft within the transmission range of the remote controller. 5. When updating the Home Point, do not block the GPS signal of the remote controller and ensure the new

Home Point is correct on the live map. 6. Do not update the Home Point near tall buildings, as the GPS may be blocked and lead to an incorrect

location being stored. 7. Only use the Failsafe and Return to Home functions in case of emergency, as they may be affected by

the weather, the environment, or any nearby magnetic fields.



### Low Battery

1. When the Critical Battery Level Warning activates and the aircraft is descending automatically, you may

push the throttle upward to hover the aircraft and navigate it to a more appropriate location for landing. 2. When battery warnings are triggered, please bring the aircraft back to the Home Point or land to avoid

losing power during flight.



### Vision Positioning System

1. The Vision Positioning System cannot work properly over surfaces that do not have pattern variations.

The effective altitude for Vision Positioning System to function co rrectly is less than 2.5 meters.

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

3. Vision Positioning System may not be able to recognize patterns on the ground in low light conditions (less

than 100 lux). 4. Keep your pets away from the aircraft when Vision Positioning System is activated, as the sonar sensors

emit high frequency sound that is only audible to some pets.

5. Note that Visual Positioning System may not function properly when the aircraft is flying too fast or too low.



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### Transformation Function

1. Ensure the landing gear is lowered before landing. 2. Stay away from the aircraft when it is transforming to prevent injury. 3. DO NOT attempt to catch the aircraft, as the landing gear will lower if the Visual Positioning system

detects an object and may cause injury. 4. Keep the aircraft arms clean, otherwise transformation may be affected. 5. Never apply lubricants to aircraft arms.



### Others

1. If you are using a phone as your mobile display device, be sure to continue flying safely if you receive an

incoming call. 2. Land as soon as possible if there is an alert shown on the DJI Pilot app. 3. Upon landing, power off the aircraft first, then switch off the remote controller. 

## EN Preflight Checklist

1. Check that all parts are in good condition. Do not fly with aging or damaged parts.

2. Remote controller, Intelligent Flight Battery and mobile device are all fully charged. 3. Propellers are mounted correctly and securely.

4. Lens is clear. 5. Micro-SD card has been inserted, if necessary. 6. Gimbal is functioning as normal. 7. Gimbal is correctly attached to the aircraft. 8. Motors can start and are functioning as normal.

9. The DJI Pilot app can connect to the camera and all firmware has been updated to the latest version.

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# INTELLIGENT FLIGHT BATTERY Safety Guidelines

智 能 飞 行 电 池

安 全 使 用 指 引

V1.0 2014.12English

Battery Use

Never use non-DJI batteries. Go to www.DJI.
com to purchase new batteries. DJI takes noresponsibility for any accidents caused by nonDJI batteries.
Never use or charge a swollen, leaky or damaged battery. If so, contact DJI or its designated dealers

for further assistance. Never install or remove the battery from the aircraft

when it is turned on. Do not insert or remove batteries if the plastic cover had been torn or
compromised in any way.

The battery should be used in temperatures from

-10°C to 40°C. Use of the battery above 50°C

can lead to a fire or explosion. Use of battery

below -10°C can lead to permanent damage.
Do not use the battery in strong electrostatic or electromagnetic environments. Otherwise,
the battery control board may malfunction
and a serious accident may happen d urin g flight.
Never disassemble or pierce the battery in any
way, or the battery may catch fire or explode.
Electrolytes in the battery are highly c orrosive. If any electrolytes splash onto your skin or eyes,
immediately wash the affected area with fresh
running water for at least 15 minutes then see a doctor immediately. Check the condition of the battery if it falls out of the aircraft. Make sure the battery is NOT damaged or leaking before putting it back to the

aircraft.
Land the aircraft immediately when the low battery level warning activates in the DJI Pilot app.

Do not allow the batteries to come into contact with any kind of liquid. Do not leave batteries

out in the rain or near a source of moisture.
Do not drop the battery into water. If the inside of the battery comes into contact with water,
chemical decomposition may occur, potentially
resulting the battery catching on fire, and may
even lead to an explosion. If the battery falls into

water with the aircraft during flight, take it out immediately and put it in a safe and open area.
Maintain a far distance from the battery until it
is completely dry. Never use the battery again, and dispose of the battery properly as described
in Battery Disposal below.

Do not heat batteries. Put out any battery fire
using sand or a dry powder fire extinguisher.
Never use water to put out a battery fire.



### 1 EN Do not charge the Intelligent Flight Battery and
remote controller at the same time, otherwise the charger may overheat.

Do not leave batteries in a microwave oven or in
a pressurized container.
Do not place loose battery cells on any conductive surface, such as metal-toppled table.
Do not put the loose cells in pocket, bag or
drawer where they may short-circuit against
other items or where battery terminals could be pressed against each other.
Do not drop or strike batteries. Do not place heavy objects on batteries or charger. Avoid
dropping batteries. Clean battery terminals with a dry and clean

cloth.

Charging the Battery

Do not attach the batteries to the wall or car charger sockets directly, always use a DJI approved adapter. DJI takes no responsibility if
the battery is charged using a non-DJI charger.
Never leave the battery unattended during
charging. Do not charge the battery near

fl am m a b le materials or on fl a m ma b l e s ur f a ce s such as carpet or wood. Do not charge battery immediately after flight, because the battery
temperature may be too high. Do not charge
the battery until it cools down to near room temperature. Charging battery outside of the

temperature range of 0°C-40°C may lead to
leakage, overheating, or battery damage. Charge
and discharge the battery completely once every 20 charge/discharge cycles. Discharge the battery until there is 0% of
power or until it can no longer be turned on,
then recharge it to the maximum capacity.
This power cycling procedure will optimize the battery life.
DJI intelligent battery is designed to stop charging when it is full. However it is good practice to monitor charging progress and disconnect the batteries when fully charged. Disconnect charger when not in use. Examine charger regularly for damage to the cord, plug, enclosure or other parts. Do not clean
the charger with denatured alcohol or other

flammable solvents. Never use a damaged charger.

Battery Storage
Keep batteries out of the reach of children and
pets.Do not leave the battery near heat sources such

as a furnace or heater. Do not leave the batteries inside of the vehicle on hot days. The ideal
storage temperature is 22°C-28°C.
Keep the battery dry. Never drop the battery into

water.Do not drop, strike, impale, or manually shortcircuit the battery. Keep the battery away from metal objects such

as necklaces and hairpins.
Discharge the battery to 30%-50% of the battery level if it will not be used for 7 days or more. This can greatly extend the battery life.
Battery discharges automatically to below 65%
when it is idle for more than 10 days to prevent the battery from swelling. It takes around 2 days

to discharge the battery to 65%, It is normal
that you may feel moderate heat emits from the battery during the discharge process. Set the
discharging thresholds in the DJI Pilot app. The battery will enter hibernation mode if depleted and stored for a long period. When
in hibernation mode, if you try to power on the
battery, the battery power LED will show a solid
red light and the battery level LEDs will all be off. You cannot manually turn off the battery
power LED in this state. Leave the battery

unattended for 5 minutes, and then it will power off. Recharge the battery to bring it out of

hibernation.

Remove batteries from the aircraft when stored

for an extended period.

Battery Disposal

Dispose of the battery into specific recycling boxes only after a complete discharge. Do
not place the battery into regular rubbish bins. Strictly follow your local disposal and recycling regulations of batteries. If the power on/off button of the Intelligent Flight
Battery is disabled and the battery cannot be fully discharged, please contact a professional battery disposal/recycling agent for further

assistance.

Notice Before carrying the Intelligent Flight Battery on a
airline flight, it must first be fully discharged. This
can be done by using it in your Inspire 1 or by
connecting your remote controller to the battery using the Remote Controller Charging Cable.
Only discharge the battery in a fireproof location. Store Intelligent Flight Batteries in a ventilated

location. Should you require to carry the battery onto the
plane, it is recommend to discharge the battery to the range between 10% and 20% in order to ensure the safety of the battery.

中 文

使 用

严禁使用非 D J I 官方提供的电池。如需更换, 请到 DJI 官网查询。因使用非 DJI 官方提供的 电池而引发的电池事故、飞行故障, DJI 概不 负责。 在将电池安装或者拔出于飞行器之前,请保持 电池的电源关闭。请勿在电池电源打开的状态 下,拔插电池,否则可能损坏电源接口。 电池应在环境温度为 -10 °C至 40 °C之间使用。 温度过高,会引起电池着火,甚至爆炸。温度 过低,电池寿命会受到严重损害。 禁止在强静电或者磁场环境中使用电池。否则, 电池保护板会失灵,导致飞行器发生严重故障。 禁止以任何方式拆解或用尖利物体刺破电池。 否则,会引起电池着火甚至爆炸。 电池内部液体有强腐蚀性。如有泄露,请远离。 如有溅射到人体皮肤或者眼睛里,请立即用清 水冲洗至少 15 分钟,并立即就医。 若电池从飞行器中摔落,再次使用前,务必确 保电池外观无损,无破损、无漏液、无变形等 问题。 若飞行器进入低电量报警模式,应尽快降落并 停止飞行,更换新电池或者对电池进行充电。 请勿将电池浸入水中或将其弄湿。电池内部接 触到水后可能会发生分解反应,引发电池自燃, 甚至可能引发爆炸。如果电池在飞行器飞行过 程中或其它情况下意外坠入水中,请立即拔出 电池并将其置于安全的开阔区域,这时应远离 电池直至电池完全晾干。晾干的电池不得再次 使用,应该按照本文的废弃方法妥善处理。 若电池发生起火,应立即采用“窒息灭火法”, 如使用沙子或固体或干粉灭火器进行灭火。 严禁用水来灭火。 电池若出现膨胀、 破损等情况, 请勿继续使用, 否则 会有 起火、爆 炸等 危险。 如果出 现此 情 况应做废弃处理。 请勿将电池直接连接到墙上插座或车载点烟式 插座上。 禁止将电池投入火中或放在高温环境下。 禁 止用 导 线 或 其它 金 属 物 体致 使 电 池 正负 极 短路。 如果电池发出异味、发热、变形、变色或出现 其它任何异常现象,不得使用;如果电池正在 使用或充电,应立即从用电器或充电器上取出 并做废弃处理。 如果电池的端子变脏,使用前用干布擦干净。 否则电池会接触不良,从而引起能量损耗或无 法充电。



### 2 EN CH充 电
电池必须使用 D J I 官方提供的专用充电器进行 充电。对于使用非 DJI 官方提供的充电器进行 充电所造成的一切后果, DJI 将不予负责。 请留意充电过程以防发生意外。充电时请将电 池和充电器放置在水泥地面等周围无易燃、可 燃物的地面。 禁止在飞行器飞行结束后,立刻对电池进行充 电。此时,电池处于高温状态,强制充电会对 电池寿命造成严重损害。建议待电池降至室温, 再对电池进行充电。理想的充电环境( 0-40 °C) 可大幅度延长电池的使用寿命。 电池每经过约 20 次充放电后,需要进行一次 完整的放电和充电过程(将电池充满电,然后 放电至电量为 0% 或电池自动关闭, 再充满电) 以保证电池工作在最佳状态,否则电池电量显 示不准确。 请留意充电过程以防发生意外。充电时请确保 周围没有易燃、可燃物。

储 存
禁止将电池放在靠近热源的地方,比如阳光直 射或热天的车内、火源或加热炉。电池的理想 的保存温度为 22 °C - 28 °C。 存放电池的环境应保持干燥。请勿将电池置于 水中或者可能会漏水的地方。 请将电池存放在儿童接触不到的地方。如果儿 童不小心吞咽电池,应立即寻求医疗救助。 禁止机械撞击电池、碾压、坠落、人为短路、 刺穿电池。 禁止将电池与金属项链、发夹或者其他金属物 体一起贮存或运输。
超过 7 天不使用电池,请将电池放电至 30%-
50% 电量存放,可大大延长电池的使用寿命。 若长时间不使用电池,建议将电池充电至高于 65% 电量并开启存储自放电模式,存放在专用 电池箱内。每隔 3 个月左右重新充放电一次以 保持电池活性。切勿将电池放完电长时间存储, 以避免电池进入过放电状态,无法恢复使用。 若电池电量严重不足且闲置时间过长,则电池 将进入深度睡眠模式。在该模式下,电源开关 指示灯显示红色常亮,但电量指示灯熄灭,而 且即使按下电源开关也无法关闭电池,此为正 常现象。在该模式下静置电池 5 分钟后,所有 指示灯将熄灭。若需要将电池从深度睡眠中唤 醒,需对电池充电以启动唤醒程序。

废 弃
务必将电池彻底放完电后,才将电池置于指定 的电池回收箱中。电池是危险化学品,严禁废 置于普通垃圾箱。相关细节,请遵循当地电池 回收和弃置的法律法规。 如电池因为电源开关失灵而无法完成彻底放 电,请勿将电池直接弃置于电池回收箱,应联 系专业电池回收公司做进一步的处理。 当电池寿命为 0% 时,建议更换电池。对于报 废电池,请先将电池放电至电量为 0 再进行废 弃处理。

备 注
如果需要将电池彻底放电,可使用遥控器户外 充电线对遥控器充电的方式。操作时请将电池 放在无可燃物的区域进行。 不使用的电池一定要妥善保管,不要随意放置。 防止一些非主观因素导致的意外起火(如压在 杂物下)。 电池是一种高危高能的化学品,为了您和他人 的安全,带上飞机或邮寄前一定要确保电池电 量在 10 % -20 %之间,可杜绝起火的风险。

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# INSPIRE 1

Maintenance Manual

V1.0 2015.2



### To ensure that your aircraft continues to offer optimal performance and to ensure flight safety, it is recommended that comprehensive maintenance be performed after every 200 flights or 50 flight hours

. This manual is intend to help users maintain their aircraft and maximize its c ontinue d reliability.

I. Checking the Battery

1. Check the battery for damage and deformities. If

there are any signs of damage to the battery, stop using it and discharge the battery to 10% or b elow for disposal. Do not disassemble the battery for any

reason.

2. Check the battery pins and rub them clean with an

eraser if any residue is observed. This will help to
ensure a more reliable connection.

3. Check the metal battery power connectors for

damage. If the connectors appear burnt, try to clear them. This can be done by inserting a piece of sandpaper (1mm thick) into the connectors to polish
the metal.

4. Check the contact pins in the battery compartment to

ensure that the pins are clear. They should be able to establish easy contact with the battery connectors
and should not be bent.

5. Check the electrodes on the battery. If they a pp ear

burnt, polish them with sandpaper. If there is serious erosion, send the battery in for repairs.

6. Check the plastic components of the battery bracket

to see it is in good condition and that all screws are secure. This prevents the battery from bec oming loose during flight.

7. Check the power cables between the arms and the

center plate, if the cables are worn, contact DJI to
arrange repairs.

8. For long term storage, please refer to the “Intelligent

Flight Battery Safety Guidelines” and check the battery once a month to prevent the battery cell from being damaged.

9. Run the DJI Pilot App to confirm that all battery cells

are at similar voltage levels and stay at the same level when the battery is fully charged. If all cells maintain voltage levels above 3.7V but any cell is 0.2V higher or lower than the others, contact DJI for analysis. You can also check the battery cell warning history. If any warning are reported, contact DJI. II. Checking the Transformation System

1. Check the servomotor cables for wear. Also confirm

that the connection points are still in good condition.

2. Check the lead screws and contact DJI Support

to arrange repairs if any bending or damage is
discovered. Clean the lead screws with WD-40 spray if they show signs of rust.

3. Listen to the servomotors during the transformation,

if there is abnormal noise, it may indicate that the

servomotors worn.

4. After the landing gear rises, check the lead screws

and bearings. If any dirt or dust is found, clean and grease the bearings.

5. Check the lead screws. If there is any scratches,

dents, or plastic particles underneath them, contact DJI Support to arrange repairs.

III. Checking the Aircraft

1. Confirm that all the screws are still adequately

tightened.

2. Check the aircraft for breaks or damage. If there is

any reason to believe that detectable damage might affect flight safety, consult with DJI Support.

3. Check the carbon tubes of the arms for damage.

4. Check the dampers on the landing gears. If they are

loose, secure them with 502 glue.

5. Ensure that there are no obstacles on or around the

GPS module or around the antennas on the landing gear. Remove any obstacles (such as tapes with conductive material) that might affect or block the signal.

6. Check that the right and left landing gear rest at the

same tilt angle.© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 2 IV. Checking the Motors

1. Check the rotors to confirm that they have not

become loose.

2. Detach the propellers and start the motors. Listen

carefully. If there is any abnormal noise, please replace the motors. This may be a sign that the bearings have been worn out.

3. Detach the propellers and start the motors. Carefully

examine the edge of the rotor and confirm that the shaft is perfectly centered on the motor. Check for any abnormal or excessive vibration. If any problems are detected, contact DJI Support to order replacement motors.

4. Check for deformities by confirming that the gap

between the motor and motor base is even. If not contact DJI Support to order replacement motors.

5. Ensure that the screws used to secure the motor

base are tight and the plastic components around the motors are in good condition. If not please tighten the screws and contact DJI to repair any broken plastic components.

V. Checking the Propellers

1. Check the propellers. If there is any bend i ng
,

breakage or cracking on a propeller, do not use it.

2. Attach the propeller to the motor, turn on the aircraft, and place it on the ground. Stand 1 meter away from the aircraft and observe the rotating propellers. If you can see two distinct propeller outline layers, when looking at a spinning propeller from the side, this propeller is damaged and should not be used.

VI. Checking the IMU

1. Open DJI Pilot app to check the condition of the IMU

and perform an advanced IMU calibration. Please place the aircraft in a cool environment and on a flat, stable surface (if the landing gear is damaged, support the aircraft with four objects of equal height). Do not touch the craft during the calibration.

2. Turn on the aircraft and listen for any abnormal noise

or vibration from the fan located on the front of the aircraft. If any irregularity is detected, replace the
fan.

VII. Checking the Control and Video Transmission System

1. Check the 4 antennas on the landing gear to ensure

that they are secure. Also check for any bending or damage.

2. Check the antennas of the remote controller for

damage

3. Check the neck strap for damage or wear, replace

if necessary. VIII. Checking the Gimbal and Camera

1. The quick-mount connector for the camera is a

particularly vulnerable component. If the gimbal fails to initialize when turned on, fails to work after initialization, or fails to transmit video to the a pp (while OSD data is displayed), the quick-mount connector may be worn. In this case, replace the rubber mat, circuit board, and/or connector on the gimbal quick-mount.

2. Check the metal contacts on the quick mount

connector board, if any contact is bent, replace the quick-mount connector.

3. Che ck the contact p ins on the qui ck-moun t

connector board, if there is any dirt, rub it clean with an eraser. If any contact pins are worn out it
should be replaced.

4. Confirm that the gimbal is able to properly stabilize

itself. If its stabilizing performance deteriorates, contact DJI to arrange repairs.

5. Listen for any abnormal noise from the fan when

the gimbal is turned on. This may indicate unusual
vibration and the fan should be replaced.

IX. Checking the Vision Positioning System

1. Check the lens of the camera. If any dirt or residue

is detected, gently clean the lens.

2. Check for and remove objects that might block the

sensors.

3. Ensure that the Vision Positioning System is securely

installed on the aircraft.

4. Detach the propellers and turn on the aircraft. Hold

the aircraft 1-2 meters above a surface with rich patterns, under good lighting conditions. Change the Flight Mode switch to P Mode on the controller and check the DJI Pilot app. If the app displays an altitude value and indicates that P-OPTI mode is active, the Vision Positioning System should function normally.

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# APPENDIX B

DJI S800 EVO—Operations Documents

# Spreading Wings S 800 EVO
User Manual

V 1. 1 0

February 0 7

, 2 0 1 4 Revision

www .d ji .c om

# Disc l ai mer

Thank you for purchasing this DJI product. Please regularly visit the S 8 00 EVO web page at ww w. d ji. c o m
, which is

updated regularly. Product in f o r m a ti o n
, technical updates and manual corrections will be available on this web p a g e

.

Due to unforeseen changes or product upgrades, the information contained in the manual is subject to change

without n o tic e

.

Read this disclaimer carefully before using this p r o d uc t

. By using this product, you hereby agree to this disclaimer

and signify that you have read them fully. Please s tr ic tl y follow the manual to assemble and use the product. The

manufacturer and seller assume no liability for any resulting damage or injury arising from the operation or use o f

this product.

DJI is registered trademark of DJI Innovations. Names of product, b r a n d

, e tc

., appearing in this manual are

trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owner companies. This product and manual are copyrighted

by DJI Innovations with all rights r e s e r ve d

. No part of this product or manual shall be reproduced in any form

without the prior written c o n se n t or authorization of DJI I nn o va ti o n s

. No patent liability is assumed with r e s p ec t t o

the use of the product or information contained he r e in

.320mm(Heigth) 

# Profile

S 8 00 EVO is a multi-rotor designed for aerial photograph which integrates reinforced mechanical str uc tu r e s,

stabilized dynamical system and high-efficiency power su pp l y

. Integrated designs make assembly and configuration

become especially easy and fast ; retractable landing g e a r
, foldable propellers and collapsible GPS Mount are

conveniently portable for optimal user experiences. R e tr a c t a b l e landing gears and vibration dampers c oo r d in a t e to

create omnidirectional aerial view and high quality p h o t o g r a p h

. Combined with professional DJI multi-rotor

autopilot system S 8 00 EVO will achieve h o ve r in g
, cruising and other steady flight elements, which can be applied

for aerial p h o t o g r a p hy and other aero-modeling a c tivitie s.

240mm(Diameter)

# Contents

Dis c l a i m e r

............................................................................................................................... ................................................................................. 2

P r o fil e

............................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................ 3

C o n te n ts

............................................................................................................................... ................................................................................... 4

Product Usage Cautions

............................................................................................................................... .................................................... 5

In The B o x

............................................................................................................................... ................................................................................ 6

Tools Ne e d e d

............................................................................................................................... ......................................................................... 6

Center Frame Wiring

............................................................................................................................... .......................................................... 7

Attach Electric E q u ip m en t to Center F r a m e

............................................................................................................................... .............. 8

Mount Frame A r m s

............................................................................................................................... ............................................................. 10

Mount Landing G e a r

............................................................................................................................... ........................................................... 12

1 Assembly & C o nnec tio n

............................................................................................................................... ........................................ 12

2 Travel C a l i b r a ti o n

............................................................................................................................... ................................................... 13

3 Transmitter S e tt in g

............................................................................................................................... ................................................ 14

4 U sa g e

............................................................................................................................... .......................................................................... 14

5 Mount Battery Br a cke t

............................................................................................................................... ......................................... 16

A ss e m b l y

............................................................................................................................... ................................................................................. 17

Install the IMU Mount ( Op t io n a l )

............................................................................................................................... ................................... 18

A pp en d i x

............................................................................................................................... ................................................................................. 19

ESC S o un d

............................................................................................................................... .................................................................... 19

ESC L E D

............................................................................................................................... ........................................................................ 19

S p ec ific a ti o n s

............................................................................................................................... ............................................................. 20

FAQ (Trouble S h oo t in g )

............................................................................................................................... .................................................... 21

Solder E S C

............................................................................................................................... .................................................................... 21

Assemble the Vibration Absorber of M o to r s

............................................................................................................................... ... 21

Spare Parts L ist in g

............................................................................................................................... .............................................................. 22

# Product Usage Ca u tio n s

When fl yin g
, the fast rotating propellers may cause serious damage(s) and injuries. Th e r e fo r e
, please fly with a high

safety in mind at all ti m e

.



## Assembly Ca u t i on s

(1) Mount the GPS Module with a bracket, to avoid interference with the power board of center fr a m e

. (2) For IMU m o un tin g
, make sure the arrow direction marking on the IMU is pointing to the aircraft n o se

. (3) The receiver is strongly recommended to be a tt a che d under the bottom board of center fr a m e
, and the

head of antenna is downward without any o b sta c l e

. Otherwise the aircraft may be out of c o n tr o l

, since

the wireless signal may be l ost

. (4) Mount the arms correctly.

a) Center frame Arm

b) Center frame Arm

(5) For removing screws in the bottom b o a r d

, please proceed with c a u tio u s
, avoiding d a m a g e s

. Do not

remove any other screws fixed with g l ue

. (6) Notice matching the in d ic a t io n s is very im p o r ta n t

, please pay attention to th e m

. 

## Flight Ca u t i on s

(1) With DJI WKM autopilot s yste m
, make sure the output signal of WKM F1~F2 and M 1

~ M 6 are all n o r m a l

,

to avoid serious damages and inju r ie s.

(2) Keep flying the multi-rotor a distance from p e o p l e
, b u il d in g
, high-voltage l in e s
, tall trees, w a te r
, e tc

. (3) Make sure to use 6S LiPo battery for power su pp l y

. (4) Do not get close to or touch the working m o t o r s and p r o p e ll e r s, which will cause serious injury.

(5) Do not over load the m u l ti

- r o to r

. (6) Make sure the propellers and the m o t o r s are installed correctly and firmly before fl yin g

. (7) Make sure all parts of product are in good condition before each flight. Do not fly with wore or broken

p a r ts

. (8) Strongly recommend you to use DJI parts as much as p o ss i b l e

. 

## Others

(1) If you have any problem you c a nn o t so l ve
, please contact your dealer or DJI customer service.

# In The Box

Center F r a me × 1 Frame Arm × 6

Retracting Mechanism × 2 Landing Gear Support Tube ×2

Base Pipe×2 H Frame Connection P ip e × 1

、 Spri n g× 2

Package of 3-PIN Servo Cable × 1 Silicone Rubber Damper × 4

Package of Battery T r a y × 1 Package of IMU Mou n t × 1

GPS Fixed Se a t × 1 Screw Package for F r a me × 1 Screw Package for Landing G e a r × 1

Out of The Box Guidance ×2



# Tools Needed

2

. 0 mm Hex W re nch

, 2

. 5 mm Hex Wrench For mounting sc r e ws

.



### Thread Locker For fastening sc r e ws

. 

### Nylon Cable Tie

S c is s o rs

Diagonal Cutting Pliers For binding devices and wir e s.



### Foam Double Sided Adhesive Tape For fixing r eceive r
, controller and other m o d u l e s.M3M6 

# Center Frame Wiring

The top board is a power distribution b o a r d

, and the bottom board is for loading autopilot system components.

Top Board

S l o t

Bottom Board



### Top Board Aircraft Nose Buckle

Mark
Motor counter c l o ck

- w i s e

Mark Motor num b e r

XT60 Fem a l e To G i m b a l

ESC signal o u t l e t

To main c o n t r o ll e r Circuit l i ne Parallel Ci r cu i t

Mark
Motor clock-wise

IMU F r o n t XT60 Male

To B a tt e r y

IMU m o un t p o s i t i o n XT60 Female

To PMU



## Not e s :

(1) For IMU m o un tin g
, make sure the arrow direction marking on the IMU is pointing to the aircraft n o se

. (2) Connect the 3-pin connectors (M 1~ M 6 ) of servo cable from WKM M

. C

. to ESC signal socket ( M 1~ M 6 ) on

center frame markings accordingly.

(WKM M

. C

. M 1 ESC si g n a l socket M1,

...... , WKM M.C. M6 ESC signal s o cke t M6)



## Ti p s:

(1) The main battery power leads, gimbal and PMU leads are on the bottom surface of the top b o a r d

.
(2) Markings and stand for the propeller rotation d ir ec tio n

. means c l o ck

- wise

, and m e a n s

counter c l o ck

- wise

. (3) If other lead connector is r e q u ir e d

, please cut the original connector and solder on the new o ne

. (But NOT

R ec o mm en d

. )

# Attach Electric E quipm en t to Center Frame

1. (Fig. 1) R e m o ve the screws in the bottom b o a r d

.

2. (Fig. 2 ) A tt a ch the IMU module into IMU position in the center fr a m e

. Ensure the IMU casing is out o f

touching the top board e d g e
, as vibration can cause IMU m a l

- fu nc tio n

.

3. (Fig.2)Please a tt a ch DJI Autopilot System parts onto the bottom board (not including GPS m o d u l e s

.

4. (Fig. 2 ) C o nnec t the Autopilot System and r eceive r

. Please refer to DJI 

### WKM User Manual for d e t a il s.

5. (Fig.3)Please fix all the screws to bottom b o a r d

, and use adequate thread l o ck er

.

6. (Fig. 4) A tt a ch the GPS Fixed S e a t to the top board (near to the M3), then mount the GPS Module to the

GPS Fixed S e a t with a bracket.

7. Configure Autopilot S yste m

. Please refer to DJI 

### WKM User M a nu a l

. 

## N ot e :

(1) Make sure to m o un t the IMU module at the IMU position fir st

, and the m o un t orientation is c o rr ec t

. (2) Mount the GPS with a bracket, to avoid interference from center frame power b o a r d

. (3) Make sure the USB port of the M

. C

. is pointing outwards for easy a cce ss.

(4) Please wire neatly. Make sure the wires will not be cut by the edge of fr a m e s.

(5) Install the screws with appropriate strength to prevent damage th r e a d s

. (6) Watch out clamping fingers when folding the GPS Bracket.

To the CAN Port o f
G P S / C o m p a ss M o d u l e

G P S / C o m p a ss

M o d u l e You can attach the LED
Module to the s u pp o r t

t u b e

. N o t e : Risk of wire c u t off by the Retracting
M e c h a n i s m

.

To GIMBAL Lead

M i c r o

- U S B
Port f a c e s

o u t w a r d s f o r

c o nne c t i o n

c o nven i en c e

R e c e i ve r ( D

- B U S ) To PM L e a d

You can wire the L E D through the bottom board

Fig

. 1 Remove the screws Fi g

. 2 Attach the Autopilot S yste mFig

. 3 Fix the sc r e ws

N o t e : for D J I A2 u s e r
, please use the component in red; f or

WKM user, it is n o t

r e q u i r e d

.

F ig

. 4 Mount the GPS Fixed S e a t and GPS module



### Mind You F i n g e r s

Fig

. 5 Note of folding the GPS Bracket

# Mount Frame Arms

Step 1 Step 2

Copper c o n t a c t s

Propeller

S c r ew
Cover

M o t o r

E S C

L E D Motor rotation d i r ec t i o n
C l o ck

- w i s e
Counter c l o ck

- w i s e 

### ( 1 )

Step 3 Step 4 Step 5

V e r t i c a l

35 o

Ho r i z o n t a l



## ( 2 ) Ho r i z o n t a l

S te p 1: Check the a r m s

. (1) Make sure the copper c o n ta c t s are in good condition without bend or severe we a r

. (2) Make sure the propellers are without crack, and screws in propeller cover ti g h t.

(3) Make sure the m o t o r s are mounted firmly, and rotate freely.

(4) We recommend you to m o un t the arms with red propeller cover to M 1 and M2 to indicate the n o s e

of a ir c r a ft

.
(5) Distinguish the marks and on the a r m s.

Arm Center frame

Arm Center frame

S te p 2 : I n se r t the frame arm into center frame vertically.

S te p3 : Slowly rotate the frame arm upward until positioned completely.

Step4: Press down the buckle to lock the a r m

. Make sure the arm does not m o ve

.

S te p5 : Make sure the buckle is pressed down correctly, a b o u t 35 o under normal c ir cu msta nce s

. 

## Not e s :

(1) Please add some lubricant at the position (1) if it is hard to press down the b uc kl e

. (2) Slowly rotate the frame arm to prevent from breaking the copper c o n ta c t s

.

©2012 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved. 

### 10(3) Please refer to (2) to make sure the arm is perfectly p o siti o ne d

. (4) Make sure to use appropriate strength to press down the buckle correctly.

(5) Do not hot plug a r m s

. 

## Ti p s:

(1) LED is on after motor start.

Step 6 

## Double Check

Arms 12 are aircraft n o se
, arms 45 are aircraft ta il

. See from t o p
, m o t o r s on arms 135 rotate counter

c l o ckw ise ; m o t o r s on arms 246 rotate c l o ckw ise

.



# 2 3

1

4

6 5

# Mount Landing Gear

By using a 2-position switch of R/C tr a n sm itt e r
, you can control the landing gear to retract remotely.



# 1 Assembly & Connection

The part with the control board attached is defined as left, and the other part is right. Make sure to make a

distinction between the left and the right se r vo s

.

Servo Arm I n s t a ll a t i o n Servo A ss e m b l y

Center L ine

S e r v o S e r v o Arm Right S e r v o Left S e r v o

Control Board

F i n i s he d

D AN G E R !!!

DO NOT T O U C H !

Right P art of the
L anding G ear

Left P art o f the L anding G ear 

### R L IN

LED
SET Button

Receiver C h a nne l
Left S e r v o Right S e r v o

A i r c r a f t N ose D irection



### step1: Servo Installation 

### (If the servos have already been i n s t a ll e d

, please skip t h i s s t e p. )

1. (Shown in the Fig) Define and mark the two HS-7954SH servos from Hitec as left servo and right se r vo

.

2. Connect the left servo to the [L] port on the control b o a r d

, and the right servo to the [R] port.

3. Keep pressing the SET button with aid of a small to o l

, and then power o n

. You will see the yellow LED

beside SET button flashes q u ickl y
, and then wait until the servos have finished their position in it ia l iz a tio n

.

4. Make sure the servo arm is p a r a ll e l to the se r vo ’ s center l in e

.

5. Power o ff

, assemble the left and right servos to the left and the right parts of the landing g e a r

. Tips: If you use your own se r vo s
, it is recommended to use the dedicated programmer from Hitec to enlarge the

servo travel from 1 2 0 ° to 1 5 0 °

, and then install servos by the above ste p s

. Servos from DJI have been enlarged

servo tr a ve l

. 

### step2: Mechanical A s se m b l y1. Assemble the left and right parts respectively, and then fix the screws at the joints with appropriate

thread l o ck er

.

2. Connect the left and right parts with connecting r o d

.

3. For safety reasons, make sure to c o nnec t the springs to both p a r t s.



### s tep3 : Electrical C o nnec tio n s

1. Plug the cables from the servos into the correct ports on the control b o a r d

. Make sure the right servo i s

connected to the [R] p o r t

, and the left servo to the [L] port.

2. Connect the required 2-position switch of R / C receiver to the [IN] port.



# 2 Travel Calibration

If the Landing Gear you got has been installed with the servos, please skip this ste p

. O th e r wise

, calibrate the s yste m

using the following p r o ce d u r e s

.

1. For safety reasons, please keep your hands away from any link mechanism to avoid injury.

2. Make sure the [R]

, [L] and [IN] connections are correct and firmly c o nnec te d

.

3. Hang the Landing Gear in the air during c a l i b r a ti o n
, as the landing gear will m o ve

. 4. Keep pressing the SET button using a small tool and power o n

. You can see the LED flashes YELLOW

quickly, and then press the SET button once a g a in

. The system begins auto calibration with the indication

of the LED flashing YELLOW sl o wl y

. DO NOT obstruct any moving part during auto c a l i b r a ti o n

. 5. The left-part is c a l i b r a te d

, the left link mechanism first moves up then moves down a u t o m a t ic a ll y. Then

the right-part is c a l i b r a te d

, the right link mechanism first moves up then moves down automatically.

6. After c a l ib r a ti o n
, both left and right parts are in the [Lower] p o siti o n
, and the LED is solid GREEN on

.

Then the landing gear will work normally.

No te s:

(1) If the LED is solid YELLOW on during c a l i b r a tin g
, it means that there is something wrong with the

c a l ib r a ti o n
, please re-do the Servo Installation of the Assembly & Connection se c tio n
, since the servo arm

might be installed with a wrong a n g l e

. (2) Please avoid any obstruction during c a l ib r a tin g

. If the landing gear is blocked from m o vin g
, p l e a s e

recalibrate the landing gear by the above ste p s.

(3) If the [R] and [L] servo cables are r eve r s e d

, the travel will not be measured correctly. Please connect

correctly and recalibrate the landing gear using the above ste p s

.

# 3 T r an smit t e r Setting

S e l ec t a 2-position switch ( d e fa u l t setting is OK) of

Transmitter as the control input of the landing g e a r
, and

then make sure the corresponding port of receiver is

connected to the [IN] port on control b o a r d

.
R e t r a c te d : T o gg l e the switch to

this position to retract the
landing gear (Fi g

. 1)

Lower : Toggle the switch to this

position to lower the landing

gear (Fi g

. 2) Fig

. 1

Tip s:
(1) If the switch of Transmitter has F a il S a f e fu nc tio n
, se t

the FailSafe value to the [Lower] p o siti o n
, s o that

the landing gear will be in [Lower] status when the

receiver enters FailSafe m o d e
, to land the aircraft

safely.

(2) To avoid false switch tr igg e r in g
, you can use the

slide l e ve r or other trim as the l a n d in g g e a r ’ s

control s witc h

. Fig

. 2



# 4 Usage

The landing gear can be used by following the steps below after assembly & c o nnec tio n

.

1. Make sure the transmitter & receiver batteries are fully ch a r g e d

.

2. Toggle the switch to the [Lower] p o siti o n
, and then turn on the tr a n s m itt e r

.

3. Make sure the [R]

, [L] and [IN] connections are correct and firmly c o nnec te d

.

4. Make sure the Landing Gear is at the [Lower] p o s itio n
, and then power on the sys te m

. If the green LED is

solid on
, then this is a normal start. If the LED flashes GREEN sl o wl y
, please re-calibrate the system

according to the procedure of Travel C a l i b r a ti o n

.

5. Make sure to toggle the switch to the [Retracted] position ONLY AFTER you takeoff the aircraft.

6. When the aircraft is l a n d in g
, please toggle the switch to the [Lower] position for a safe l a n d in g

.Tip s

(1) The system will turn off the servo power temporarily within 3 seconds after the landing gear has reached

the target p o siti o n

. (2) When powering on the sys te m
, if the Transmitter switch is at the [Retracted] p o siti o n
, which is the unsafe

signal for the landing g e a r
, the LED will quickly flash RED. Toggle the switch to the [Lower] p o siti o n

. (3) If there is an abnormal signal or no signal input into the [IN] port the LED will slowly flash RED. Please

check the receiver and the c o nnec tio n s.

(4) If the power c o n su m p t io n of servos is too large during us a g e
, the LED will be solid RED on

. If this sta tu s

lasts more than 4 se c o n d s
, the landing gear will lower and the LED will flash GREEN slowly. Please

re-calibrate the sys te m

.



## LED Indicator

System works normally

H a sn ’ t been ca l i b r a te d

Need re-calibration

Wrong calibration

E n te r th e c a l ib r a t io n m o d e

System is calibrating

Motor stall

Input signal is u n s a f e when power on the Transmitter

Input signal is abnormal



## S p e ci fi ca t i on s

Parameter Range Parameter Range

Working Voltage 3 S

~ 6 S (LiPo) Input Signal PWM (High-Pulse Width 8 00 u s~ 22 00 u s)

Working Current Max 1 A @ 6 S Output Signal PWM(Mid Position is 1 5 2 0 u s) in 90Hz

Working Temperature

- 2 0

~ 7 0 o C

T o t a l Weight 875g Output Voltage 6V

Servo Travel 15 0 o (Min i m u m 12 0 o )

# 5 Mount Battery Bracket

S te p 1: Mount the retaining clip and the bracket, fix screws (but not ti g h te n ).

M 2

. 5 X 5

B r a cke t Notch O u t w a r d s

R e t a i n i n g C l i p s Chamfer O u t w a r d s

S te p 2 : Place the battery mounting board and adjust its p o siti o n
, and then tighten all screws.

Battery Mounting Board

9 0 o

Parallel P a r a ll e l P a r a ll e l C o rr ec t

# Assembly

Assembly 

# 3 2

4

5 6 1

Align knob to mark I n s e r t knob into arm R o t a t e knob 

## ( 2 )

( 1 )
Knob

Mark

Vibration A b s o r b e r

Vibration Damper M o un t

Vibration Damper Mount De t a i l s

Coaxial A l ig n N o t C o a x i a l N o t Coaxial

1. Align all knobs on H frame to the marks; refer to fig (1)

. 2. Lie frame and Landing Gear h o r iz o n t a ll y, insert knobs into arms 3 and 6 fir st

, and then adjust t o

insert the others into the a r m s.

3. Make sure the Vibration Damper Mount is correct, and then rotate the knob to the en d

, as fig (2) sh o wn

. 

## N o t e s :

 Ensure all knobs on the H frame aligned to the marks, and they would go through the arms su cce ss fu ll y.

# Install the IMU Mount (Optional)

If you wish to achieve a smooth and steady fight, carry out the following procedures to install the IMU Mount.

1. (Fig. 1) Remove the screws to d i s m o un t the Battery Bracket.

2. (Fig.2) Fix the IMU Mount and r e m o un t the Battery Br a cke t

.

3. (Fig.3) Adjust the IMU Mount and the Battery Bracket, and then fix all the screws.

4. (Fig.4) Attach the IMU M o d u l e ; make sure that the arrow on LOGO is pointing to the aircraft n o se

.

Fig

. 1 Fi g

. 2

Aircraft No s e

Arrow on
IMU L O G O

Fig

. 3 Fig

. 4

# Appendix

ESC Sound

ESC S t a t e S ou n d

Ready ♪ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

-- B

-- B

Throttle stick is not at bottom BBBBBB

...
Input signal abnormal B

-------- B

-------- B...

Input voltage abnormal BB

--- BB

--- BB

--- B B...



# ESC LED

ESC S t a t e LED

Standby Off

Motor rotating Solid Red or Green On

Motor rotating at full throttle position Solid Yellow On



## Ti p s:

DJI ESCs are specially designed for m u l ti

- r o to r s. When use with DJI autopilot systems, you do not have to setup

any parameters or calibrate travel r a n g e

.

# Specifications

Frame

Diagonal Wheelbase 8 00 mm

Frame Arm Length 350mm

Frame Arm Weight

(with M o t o r
, ESC, Propeller ) 3 56 g

Center Frame Diameter 240mm

Center Frame Weight 55 0g

Landing Gear S iz e 460 mm(L en g th ) × 42 5 mm (Wi d th ) × 3 2 0 mm ( H e ig h t)

(Top wi d th : 1 55 mm )

R e t r a c ta b l e Landing Gear Weight

(Including Battery Tray) 1050g

M o t o r

Stator Size 41 × 14 mm

KV 40 0 r p m /V

Max Power 500W

Weight (with Cooling Fan) 15 8 g

E S C

Current 40A OPTO

Voltage 6S LiPo

Signal Frequency 30Hz ~ 4 5 0 H z

Drive PWM Frequency 8KHz

Weight (with Ra d ia t o r s ) 35g

Foldable Propeller ( 15 5 2 )

Material Engineering p l a s tic

Size 15 × 5

. 2 inch

Weight 1 3 g

Flight P a r a m e te r s

Takeoff Weight 6

. 0 K g ~ 8

. 0 Kg

Total Weight 3.7Kg

Power Battery LiPo ( 6 S

、 10 000 m A h

~ 1 5 000 m A h

、 15 C (M in ))

Max Power Consumption 30 00W

Hover Power Consumption 800W(@ Takeoff Weight 6

. 7 K g )

Hover Time M a x : 20 min ( @1 5 000 m A h & 6

. 7 K g T a ke o ff Weight)

Working E n vir o n m en t Temperature -10 ~ + 40 o CGVGPGVGP 

# FAQ (Trouble S h oo ting)

Solder ES C

Make sure to solder the thick wires and fine wires correctly, when solder ESC to frame a r m

.

Clockwise and counter clockwise motor should be soldered to ESC correctly by different color o r d e r

.

For arms For a r m s

Red
Black

B l u e T h i c k wire

Fine wire

Fine wire

Thick wire Solder p a d

B l u e
Black

Red



# Assemble the Vibration Absorber of M o t o r s

The soft g a ske t is a part of the Vibration Absorber and it has a thick end and a thin en d

, it ’ s important to a ss e m b l e

the soft g a ske t s in correct approach adhere to the diagram b e l ow

.
Propeller CCW: the thick ends of the gaskets (A) are upwards, the thick ends of the gaskets (B) are d o wn wa r d s.

Propeller CW: the thick ends of the gaskets (C) are downwards, the thick ends of the gaskets (D) are u p wa r d s

.

Propeller CCW Propeller CW

A

B D
C

# Spare Parts Listing

If S 8 00 EVO needs c o m p o nen t r e p l a ce d

, please refer to the following diagram to identify the c o m p o nen t N O.

, and

then make a purchase of corresponding p a ck a g e

. Each package includes screws nee d e d

. The Components Number

is defined as bellow.

S 8 00 E V O 

### S E 0 1 0 1 0 1 CCW CW-Clockwise ; CCW-Counter clockwise ;

; ; 0 1 A r m Frame ; 02Center Frame ; 03Landing Gear Package N O

. P a r t s N O

.

Frame Arm

M 3 x 1 0

. 5 ( 2 p c s )

M 3 x 4

. 5 ( 2 p c s )

S E 0 1 0 3 0 1 B / S E 0 1 0 4 0 1 R S E 0 1 0 7 0 1 CW / S E 0 1 0 8 0 1 CCW

S E 0 1 0 7 0 2 ( 4 p c s )

M 2x 9 ( 3p c s ) S E 0 1 0 3 0 2

S E 0 1 0 1 0 1 CW / S E 0 1 0 1 0 2 CCW

S E 0 1 0 1 0 2

S E 0 1 0 1 0 3 M 2

. 5 ( 4 p c s )

S E 0 1 44 0 1

S E 0 1 44 0 2

S E 0 1 0 3 0 3

M 3 x 4

. 5 ( 3p c s )

S E 0 11 00 1

S E 0 1 0 5 0 1 R / S E 0 1 0 6 0 1 G

M 2

. 5 x 11 ( 4 p c s )

Package NO

. Name Components Number

1 Frame Arm (Counter Clockwise) S E 0 1010 1C CW

、 S E 0 1010 2

、 S E 0 1010 3

、 M 2 x 9

2 Frame Arm (Clockwise) S E 0 1010 2 CW

、 S E 0 1010 2

、 S E 0 1010 3

、 M 2 x 9

3 Motor with black Prop cover S E 0 10 3 0 1B

、 S E 0 10 3 0 2

、 S E 0 14 40 2

、 S E 0 14 40 1

、 SE010303

、 M 2

. 5 x 5

、 M 3 x 4

. 5

4 Motor with red Prop cover S E 0 10 40 1R

、 S E 0 10 3 0 2

、 S E 0 14 40 2

、 S E 0 14 40 1

、 SE010303

、 M 2

. 5 x 5

、 M 3 x 4

. 5

5 ESC with Red Led S E 0 10 5 0 1R

6 ESC with Green Led S E 0 10 6 0 1G

45 1552 Folding Propellers(both

C W& CC W) S E 0 10 7 0 1 CCW

、 S E 0 10 8 0 1 CW

、 S E 0 10 7 0 2

、 M 3 x 10

. 5

9 Washer for Propeller S E 0 10 7 0 2

10 ESC H e a t Sink S E 0 11 00 1Center Frame

M 2 x 9 ( 1 2 p c s )

S E 0 2 1 4 0 1 ( 6 p c s )

M 2

. 5 x 5 ( 2 5 p c s )

S E 0 2 1 2 0 1

S E 0 2 1 6 0 1 ( 7 p c s )

S E 0 2 1 5 0 1

S E 0 2 1 5 0 2

S E 0 2 1 5 0 3

S E 0 2 1 3 0 1

M 2

. 5 x 5 ( 2 5 p c s )

Package NO

. Name Components Number

11 Center Frame S E 0 2 1 2 0 1

、 S E 0 2 13 0 1

、 S E 0 2 14 0 1

、 S E 0 2 1 5 01

、
S E 0 2 1 5 0 2

、 S E 0 2 1 5 0 3

、 S E 0 2 160 1

、 M 2 x 9

、 M 2

. 5 x 5

12 Center Frame Top Board S E 0 2 1 2 0 1

、 M 2 x 9

、 M 2

. 5 x 5

13 Center Frame Bottom Board S E 0 2 1 3 0 1

、 M 2

. 5 x 5

14 Top Board Cover S E 0 2 14 0 1

、 M 2 x 9

15 Arm Mounting Bracket S E 0 2 1 5 0 1

、 S E 0 2 15 0 2

、 S E 0 2 15 0 3

、 M 2 x 9

、 M 2

. 5 x 5

16 Aluminum Brace for Center Frame S E 0 2 1 6 0 1

、 M 2

. 5 x 5Package NO

. Name Components Number

17 R e tr a c t Module(Left) S E 0 3 1 7 0 1

、 S E 0 3 1 7 0 2

18 R e tr a c t Module(Right) S E 0 3 1 8 0 1

、 S E 0 3 17 0 2

19 HITEC Servo (Right) S E 0 3 1 9 0 1

、 H C

_ M 2

. 5 x 10

20 HITEC Servo (Left) S E 0 3 2 00 1

、 H C

_ M 2

. 5 x 10

21 Carbon Tube of H-Frame S E 0 3 2 10 1

、 H C _M 2

. 5 x 8

22 Control Board S E 0 3 22 0 1

、 S E 0 3 22 0 2

、 S E 0 3 22 0 3

、 S E 0 3 22 0 4

、 M 2

. 5 x 5

23 S p r in g S E 0 3 2 3 0 1

、 S E 0 3 2 3 0 2

、 S E 0 3 17 0 2

、 M 3 x 8

24 S u pp o r t Tube (Right) S E 0 3 2 40 1

、 S E 0 3 2 40 2

、 M 3 x 8

、 H C

_ M 2

. 5 x 8

、 H C _M 3 x 8

25 S u pp o r t Tube (Left) S E 0 3 2 5 0 1

、 S E 0 3 2 5 0 2

、 M 3 x 8

、 H C

_ M 2

. 5 x 8

、 H C _M 3 x 8 Landing Gear

S E 0 3 2 9 0 1

S E 0 3 22 0 4

S E 0 3 2 8 0 3

S E 0 3 2 8 0 1

S E 0 33 00 1 S E 0 3 2 8 0 2 S E 0 3 2 8 0 4 H C

_ M 3 x 8 ( 2 p c s ) M 2

. 5 x 5 ( 4 p c s ) S E 0 3 22 0 1 S E 0 3 22 0 2

S E 0 3 1 7 0 1

S E 0 3 1 7 0 2

S E 0 3 2 3 0 1
M 3 x 8 S E 0 3 2 3 0 2 S E 0 3 2 8 0 2 S E 0 3 1 8 0 1 S E 0 333 0 1 S E 0 3 1 9 0 1 M 2

. 5 x 5 ( 2 p c s )

S E 0 33 1 0 2 S E 0 3 2 8 0 1
S E 0 3 2 8 0 3 M 3 x 8 ( 4 p c s )

M 3 x 5 ( 2 p c s ) S E 0 33 1 0 3
S E 0 33 1 0 4

H C

_ M 2

. 5 x 1 0 ( 4 p c s ) S E 0 3 2 1 0 1 S E 0 3 2 00 1 S E 0 3 2 4 0 1

S E 0 3 2 4 0 2 S E 0 33 2 0 1
P M 2x3

. 5 x 4

( 1 )

S E 0 3 2 5 0 1

SE8032502 S E 8 0 3 2 4 0 2 S E 0 33 2 0 3

S E 0 33 2 0 2
M 2

. 5 x 8 S E 0 33 2 0 1

S E 0 3 2 5 0 2

H C

_ M 2

. 5 x 8 (2)

S E 8 0 3 2 8 0 1 S E 8 0 3 2 8 0 2 S E 8 0 3 2 8 0 3 S E 0 33 4 0 1 ( 7 p c s )

H C

_ M 3 x 22

S E 0 3 2 6 0 1 S E 0 3 2 7 0 1 ( 4 p c s )

No te 1 : (1) Left S u pp o r t Tube right S u pp o r t Tube are different; (2) Left set, middle set and right set of Damping Unit

are d if fe r en t

.26 Base Tube S E 0 3 2 6 0 1

、 S E 0 3 2 7 0 1

27 Silicone Rubber Damper S E 0 3 2 7 0 1

28 Damping Unit (Set) SE 0 3 2 8 0 1

、 S E 0 3 2 8 0 2

、 S E 0 3 2 8 0 3

、 S E 0 3 2 8 0 4

、 H C

_ M 3 x 8

29 Aluminum Tube of H-Frame S E 0 3 2 9 0 1

30 Silicone Rubber of H-Frame S E 0 33 00 1

31 Battery Tray S E 0 33 10 1

、 S E 0 33 10 2

、 S E 0 33 10 3

、 S E 0 33 10 4

、 M 2

. 5 x 5

、 M 3 x 5

Control arm of Retractable 32 M o d u l e (L e ft) S E 0 33 2 0 1

、 S E 0 33 2 0 2

、 S E 0 33 2 0 3

、 M 2

. 5 x 8

Control Arm of Retractable 33 Module(Right) S E 0 333 0 1

、 S E 0 33 2 0 2

、 S E 0 33 2 0 3

、 M 2

. 5 x 8

S h a ft Sleeve of Retract 34 M o d u l e S E 0 33 40 1

35 IMU Mount S E 0 335 0 1

、 M3x8

Oth e r s

S E 0 33 6 0 1 S E 0 3 3 8 0 1

Package NO

. Name Components Number

36 GPS Holder S E 0 33 6 0 1

M 3 x 8 (1 0 p c s )

、 H C

_ M 2

. 5 x 10 (1 0 p c s)

、 M 2

. 5 x 5 ( 3 0 p c s)

、 M 2 x 9 (1 0 p c s)

、

37 Screws Package M 3 x 4

. 5 (1 0 p c s)

、 M 2

. 5 x 8 (5 p c s)

、 M 2

. 5 x 11 (1 0 p c s)

、 M 3 x 10

. 5 (1 5p c s)

、
H C

_ M 3 x 8 (1 0 p c s)

、 H C _M 2

. 5 x 8 (1 0 p c s)

、 H C

_ M 3 x 22 ( 5p c s)

38 Blade Holder S E 0 33 8 0 1

Package NO

. Name Components Number

39 Battery Mount Board SE033104

、 Velcro str a p s

40 Frame Arm with Prop CCW &Red LED Package NO

. 1

、 4

、 5

、 7

、 10

4 1 Frame Arm with Prop CW &Red LED Package NO

. 2

、 4

、 5

、 8

、 10

42 Frame Arm with Prop CCW &Green LED Package NO

. 1

、 3

、 6

、 7

、 10

4 3 Frame Arm with Prop CW &Green LED Package NO

. 2

、 3

、 6

、 8

、 10-------- N2.5(4pcs) 

## "F;::;; "?"

------- SE01440l



### eJ i1-

------- SE014402

Package NO. Name

44 Vibration absorber o f N o t o r Components Number

SE01440l, S E014402, N2.5

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# APPENDIX C

DJI Phantom 2—Operations Documents

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# PHANTOM 2 User Manual V 1

. 4

For PHANTOM 2 Flight Controller Firmware version V3

. 10

& PHANTOM 2 Ass i s ta n t version V3.8

& PHANTOM RC As s i s ta n t version V1. 1



## 201 5

. 01

Congratulations on purchasing your new DJI p r o d uc t

. Please thoroughly read the entire contents of this manual t o

fully use and understand the product.

It is advised that you regularly check the PHANTOM 2 ’ s product page at 

## www.dji.com which is updated on a

regular basis. This will provide services such as product in fo r m a ti o n
, technical updates and manual c o rr ec tio n s

. Due

to any unforeseen changes or product upgrades, the information c o n t a in e d within this manual is su b je c t to change

without n o tic e

.

DJI and PHANTOM 2 are registered trademarks of DJI

. Names of product, b r a n d

, e tc

., appearing in this manual are

trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owner companies. This product and manual are copy

righted by DJI with all rights r e se r ve d

.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your product, please contact your dealer or DJI Customer S e r vice

.

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## Content

CONTENT........................................................................................................................ 2

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

LEGEND ..........................................................................................................................4

1. PHANTOM 2 AIRCRAFT ...............................................................................................5

1.1 B UILT



## ‐ IN 

## F LIGHT 

## C ONTROL 

## S YSTEM 

## I NSTRUCTIONS 

## ..................................................................5

1.2 C ONNECTIONS WITH 

## O THER 

## DJI P RODUCTS 

## ...........................................................................5

Important Notes of Using with Other DJI Products ........................................................6

Connections with Other DJI Products .............................................................................7

1.3 LED F LIGHT 

## I NDICATORS 

## D ESCRIPTION 

## ...............................................................................11

1.4 N OTES FOR 

## PHANTOM 2 USING WITH OTHER 

## DJI PRODUCTS 

## ................................................12

2 PROPELLERS...............................................................................................................13

2.1 A SSEMBLY 

## .....................................................................................................................13

2.2 D ISASSEMBLY 

## ................................................................................................................13

2.3 N OTES 

## .........................................................................................................................13

3 REMOTE CONTROLLER ...............................................................................................14

3.1 P OWER ON THE 

## R EMOTE 

## C ONTROLLER 

## ...............................................................................14

3.2 R EMOTE 

## C ONTROLLER 

## LED I NDICATOR 

## S TATUS 

## ....................................................................15

3.2.1 Remote Controller Power LED Indicator Status ...................................................15

3.2.2 Remote Controller Battery Level Indicator Status ...............................................15

3.3 A NTENNA 

## O RIENTATION 

## ..................................................................................................16

3.4 R EMOTE 

## C ONTROLLER 

## O PERATION 

## ....................................................................................16

3.5 L INKING THE 

## R EMOTE 

## C ONTROLLER 

## & B UILT



## ‐ IN 

## R ECEIVER 

## ......................................................18

4 INTELLIGENT BATTERY ...............................................................................................19

4.1 C HARGING 

## P ROCEDURES 

## ..................................................................................................19

4.2 I NSTALL THE 

## B ATTERY 

## ......................................................................................................20

4.3 B ATTERY 

## U SAGE 

## .............................................................................................................20

4.4 D ESCRIPTION OF THE 

## B ATTERY 

## L EVEL 

## I NDICATOR 

## ...................................................................21

4.5 C ORRECT 

## B ATTERY 

## U SAGE 

## N OTES 

## ......................................................................................22

5 CALIBRATING THE COMPASS ......................................................................................23

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## 5.1 C ALIBRATION 

## W ARNINGS 

## .................................................................................................23

5.2 C ALIBRATION 

## P ROCEDURES 

## ..............................................................................................23

5.3 W HEN 

## R ECALIBRATION IS REQUIRED 

## ...................................................................................23

6 FLIGHT .......................................................................................................................24

6.1 F LYING 

## E NVIRONMENT 

## R EQUIREMENTS 

## ..............................................................................24

6.2 S TARTING THE 

## M OTORS 

## ...................................................................................................24

6.3 T AKEOFF 

## /L ANDING 

## P ROCEDURES 

## .......................................................................................24

6.4 F AILSAFE 

## F UNCTION 

## ........................................................................................................25

6.5 L OW 

## B ATTERY 

## C APACITY 

## W ARNING 

## F UNCTION 

## .....................................................................27

6.6 F LIGHT 

## L IMITS 

## F UNCTION 

## .................................................................................................27

Max Height & Radius Limits .........................................................................................27

6.7 F LIGHT 

## L IMITS OF 

## S PECIAL 

## A REAS 

## ......................................................................................28

6.8 C ONDITIONS OF 

## F LIGHT 

## L IMITS 

## .........................................................................................30

Disclaimer..................................................................................................................... 30

7 ASSISTANT INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION ......................................................31

7.1 I NSTALLING 

## D RIVER AND 

## PHANTOM 2 A SSISTANT 

## ...............................................................31

7.2 U SING THE 

## PHANTOM 2 A SSISTANT ON A 

## PC ....................................................................32

7.3 F IRMWARE UPGRADE OF 

## PHANTOM 2 .............................................................................33

7.4 PHANTOM RC A SSISTANT 

## D ESCRIPTION 

## ...........................................................................33

8 APPENDIX ..................................................................................................................35

8.1 S PECIFICATIONS 

## ..............................................................................................................35

8.2 LED F LIGHT 

## I NDICATORS 

## D ESCRIPTION 

## ...............................................................................35

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## In the Box

PHANTOM 2 Remote C o n tr o ll e r

- 2

. 4 GH z Propeller Pair

Intelligent Battery C h a r g e r Plug S e t

S c r e wd r ive r A ss ist a n t Wrench C a b l e s

Micro-USB Cable S c r e ws Accessories Box



## Legend

Forbidden(Important) Caution Tip Reference

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## 1 PHANTOM 2 Aircraft

[1]

[2] [3] [4] [5] [6]
[7]

[8] [9] [10]

[11]

Figure 1

- 1 Figure 1

- 2

[ 1] P r o p e ll e r [2]Motor [3]Front Side [4]Front LEDs [5]Micro-USB Port [6]Landing Gear [7]Receiver

Antenna [8]CAN-Bus Connector [9]LED Flight Indicators [10]DJI Intelligent Battery [ 11 ] C o m p a ss



### 1.1 B u il t

- in Flight Control S y s t e m I n s t r u ct io n s
The built-in flight control system is u s e d to co n tr o l the entire a ir c r aft ’ s functions in flight such as Pitch (for w a r d s

and b a ckw a r d s)

, Roll (left and r ig h t)

, Elevator (up and down) and Yaw (turn left or r ig h t)

. The flight controller

contains the MC (Main C o n tr o ll e r ), I M U

, GPS, compass, r eceive r

. The IMU (Inertial M e a su r e m en t Unit) has a built-in inertial sensor and a barometric altimeter that measures both

attitude and a l tit u d e

. The compass reads geomagnetic information which assists the GPS (Global Position S y ste m )

to accurately calculate the aircrafts position and height in order to lock the aircraft in a stable h o ve r

. The receiver is

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

system connecting and controlling all the modules t o g e th e r

.

The PHANTOM 2 can be configured in the A ss i sta n t

, by choosing Naza-M mode or Phantom 2 m o d e

.

This manual is for Phantom 2 m o d e

. Please refer to the Naza-M V2 Quick S ta r t Manual for more

in fo r m a tio n

.



### 1.2 Connections with Other DJI Pr oduc t s

PHANTOM 2 is compatible with other DJI p r o d uc t s, including ZENMUSE H3-2D and H3-3D gimbal

, iOSD mini

,

iOSD Mark II. Below are connections for these products and wireless video transmission m o d u l e

.

Video C a b l e To the iOSD module or w i r e l e ss video t r a n s m i ss i o n m od u l e

.

C A N

- B u s C o nne c t o r 8-Pin C a b l e To the G8 port on
the H 3

- 2D / H 3

- 3D

g i m b a l

.

5-Pin C a b l e To the c o m p a ss

.

Gimbal Mounting P o s i t io n Mount the H 3

- 2D / H 3

- 3D gimbal using 4 s c r e w s

. C o mp a ss

Figure 1

- 3

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. 6 | Important N o t e s of Using with Other DJI Pr odu c t s

( 1 ) The video cable can provide power for the wireless video transmission module with a battery voltage

(1 1.1V

~ 1 2

. 6 V ) and a maximum current 2 A

. ( 2 ) Make sure the working current of the wireless video transmission module you connect can work with an

operational voltage between 11

. 1V

~ 1 2

. 6 V and the total working current of the iOSD and wireless video

tr a n sm i ss i o n m o d u l e is under 2A, as an overcurrent will damage the c e n tr a l b oa r d ’ s co m p o n e n ts

. If th e

total current exceeds 2 A

, please be sure to provide power supplied from a se p a r a t e power source for the

wireless video transmission m o d u l e

.
( 3 ) PHANTOM 2 uses a 2

. 4 G H z RC sys te m

. To a vo i d communication in te rfer e n c e , it ’ s not recommended t o

use other 2

. 4 GH z devices (including 2

. 4G Wi-Fi or 2

. 4G wireless video transmission module) except the

2

. 4 G Bluetooth and 2

. 4 G D a ta l in k.

( 4 ) Be sure to keep the wireless video transmission module and other communicating devices away from the

compass during installation and connection to avoid in te r fe r ence

. ( 5 ) To improve the compatibility with ZENMUSE gim b a l s
, the latest factory deliveries of PHANTOM 2 h a s

updated to the Version 2 shown below. H 3

- 2D / H3

- 3 D gimbal can be directly installed for the Version 2

while for Version 1, a H3-3D adapter kit (coming soon) is required to install the H3-3D gi m b a l

.

Version 1
Gimbal M o un t i n g P o s i t i o n Version 2
Gimbal M o un t i n g P o s i t i o n

Figure 1

- 4

( 6 ) When using the H3-3D gi m b a l

, please c o nnec t the 8-Pin cable of PHANTOM 2 to the G8 port of H 3

- 3 D

shown below.

Figure 1

- 5

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### C o nnec t io n s with Other DJI Produ c t s

( 1 ) Connecting the H3-2D and H3-3D gimbal and wireless video transmission m o d u l e
, the figure below u se s

H3-2D as an ex a m p l e

.

W i r e l e ss

v id e o t r a n s m i ss i o n B a tt B a tt + D e s c r ip t i o n of the Video Cable (sequence by c olo r )

VIDEO

mo d u l e T r a n s m i tt e r VIDEO GND

VIDEO VIDEO GND
V B a t + GND

Z E N M U S E
H3-2D

C om p a ss

Figure 1

- 6

( 2 ) Connecting the H3-2D and H3-3D gi m b a l

, iOSD mini and wireless video transmission m o d u l e
, the figure

below uses H3-2D as an ex a m p l e

.

D e s c r i p t i o n of the Video Cable (sequence by color) Batt- V I D E O B a tt + W i r e l e ss VIDEO GND VIDEO GND video V B a t +
V I D E O t r a n s m i ss i o n mod u l e T r a n s m i tt e r GND

Z E N M U S E
H 3

- 2 D

C A N

- B u s C o nn e c t o r C ompa ss

Figure 1

- 7

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. 8 |DJI ( 3 ) Connecting the H3-2D and H3-3D gi m b a l

, iOSD mini and DJI specified wireless video transmission module

A V L 5 8

, the figure below uses H3-2D as an ex a m p l e

.

DJI s p e c i f i e d

wi r e l e ss

v id e o t r an s mi ss io n

module
AVL58
T r an s mi tt e r D e s c r ip t io n of the Video Cable (sequence by color)

VIDEO
V I D E O GND
V B a t + G N D

Z E N M U S E
H3-2D

C A N

- B u s

c o nn e c t o r C omp a ss

Figure 1

- 8

We recommend connecting the V B a t + port of the video cable to the two BATT+ ports of the AVL58

sim u l ta ne o u sl y

. The same is true of the GND port of the video cable and two BATT- p o r t s.

( 4 ) Connecting the H3-2D and H3-3D gi m b a l

, iOSD Mark II and wireless video transmission m o d u l e
, the figure

below uses H3-2D as an ex a m p l e

.

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. 9 |DJI W i r e l e ss video t r an s m i ss i o n module T r an s m i tt e r s p e c i f i e d by DJI(AVL58)
O R Other wireless video t r an s m i ss i o n module T r an s m i tt e r De s c r i p t i o n of the Video Cable (sequence by c olo r )
VIDEO
V I D E O GND
V B a t + GND

Z E N M U S E H3-2D

C A N

- B u s Connector C omp a ss

Figure 1

- 9

The diagram below illustrates the conneciton between the iOSD Mark II and the wireless video transmission m o d u l e

.

BATTBATTB A TT +
B A TT + iOSD Mark II UART

UART
A V

- G N D

A V

- O U T B a tt B a tt

B a tt + Other wireless video B a tt + t r an s m i ss i o n module
T r an s m i tt e r

VIDEO GND VIDEO

iOSD Mark II BATTBATTB A TT + B A TT + UART

UART
AV-GND AV-OUT W i r e l e ss v id e o t r an s m i ss i o n

mo d u l e AVL58 T r an s m i tt e r

s p e c i f i e d by D J I

Use the 8-Pin cable in the iOSD Mark II package when connecting to the DJI specified wireless video

transmission module A V L 5 8

.

( 5 ) Using the iPad Ground S t a ti o n

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Ground E n d

3 S

- 6 S

B a t t e r y

+

-

i P a d G r o u n d S t a

t i o n

Figure 1

- 10

Connect the Air End of 2

. 4G Bluetooth Datalink to a spared CAN-Bus port of iOSD if an iOSD is u se d

.

( 6 ) Using the PC Ground S ta ti o n

Air E n d

Ground E n d

PC G r o un d S t a t io n

Figure 1

- 11

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### 1.3 LED Flight I n d ica t or s D e s cr ipti on

1. LED flight indicators are used to show the a ir c r a ft ’ s current status. Once powered o n
, the in d ic a t o r s will l ig h t

u p

.

L E D f li g h t
i n d i ca t or s



### Aircraft in Normal s t a t u s 

### D e s cription s

Power On S e l f

- Te st

Warming Up & Aircraft c a nn o t take off during warming up

Ready to Fly

Ready to Fly (n o n

- G P S )



### Aircraft in abnormal s t a t u s 

### Warnings and errors

Remote Controller Signal Lost

1 st Level Low Battery Capacity Warning

2 nd Level Low Battery Capacity Warning

Not Stationary or Sensor Bias is too big

Errors & Aircraft c a nn o t fly.

Compass data abnormal because of ferro-magnetic interference o r

the compass needs c a l ib r a tio n

.

( 1 ) The LED in d ic a t o r s diagram above are for P h a n t o m 2 m o d e

. In Naza-M m o d e
, LED in d ic a t o r s

will work according to the Naza-M flight control sys te m

. ( 2 ) Connect to the PHANTOM 2 A ss i sta n t for detailed information a b o u t warnings and e rr o r s

.

2. The front LEDs are for indicating where the nose of the aircraft is. They light up solid red only after the m o to r s

have spooled u p

.

The f ro n t L E D s

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### 1.4 N ot e s for PHANTOM 2 using with other DJI p r oduc t s
Before using PHANTOM 2 with other DJI p r o d uc t s, users should connecting the products correctly and upgrade

the firmware as requirements below

.

Items to upgrade Firmware versions required A ss ist a n t for upgrading A ss ist a n t version
P330CB (built-in

central board) V 1.0

. 1.1 9 or above PHANTOM 2 V1.08 or above

Zenmuse H3-2D CMU V1.0

, IMU V 1. 6 or above PHANTOM 2 V1.08 or above

iOSD Mark II V3

. 0 1 or above iOSD V4.0 or above

iOSD mini V1.06 or above iOSD V4.0 or above

*The iOSD A ss i sta n t is applied to both iOSD Mark II and iOSD m in i

.

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## 2 Pr op e ll e r s

PHANTOM 2 uses the original 9-inch propellers which are classified by the color of each central nut. Damaged

propellers should be replaced by purchasing new ones if nece ss a r y

.

P r o p e ll e r s Grey Nut (94 50 ) Black Nut (9450 R)

Diagram

Assembly Location Attach to the motor thread that d o e s

not have a black d o t

. Attach to the motor thread that has a

black d o t

.
Fastening/Un-fastening

I n str uc tio n s Lock: Tighten the propeller in this d ir ec tio n

.

Unlock: Remove the propeller in this d i r ec tio n

.



### 2.1 As s e m b ly

1. ( Figure 2

- 1 ) R e m o ve the four warning cards from the motors after yo u ’ ve read th e m

.

2. ( Figure 2-2 ) Prepare the two grey nut propellers and two black nut p r o p e ll e r s. Make sure to match the

black nut propellers with the correctly marked black dot m o t o r s. Tighten the propellers according to the

fastening in str uc tio n s

.

Figure 2

- 1 Figure 2-2 Fig u r e 2

- 3



### 2.2 D is a ss e m b ly

( Figure 2-3 ) Keep the motor deadlocked in place with the a ss i sta n t wrench (or one hand) and remove th e

propeller according to the un-fastening in str uc tio n s

.



### 2.3 N ot e s

1. Propellers are self tightening during flight. DO NOT use any thread locker on the th r e a d s

.

2. Make sure to match the propeller nut colors with the corresponding m o t o r s

.

3. It is advised to wear protective gloves during propeller assembly and r e m o v al

.

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

5. Check that all propellers are in good condition before flight. DO NOT use any a g e in g
, ch i pp e d

, or broken

p r o p e ll e r s

.

6. To avoid injury, STAND CLEAR of and DO NOT touch the propellers or m o t o r s when they are sp in n in g

.

7. ONLY use original DJI propellers for a better and safer flight ex p e r ie nce

.

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## 3 Remote Controller

The PHANTOM 2 remote controller can be configured in the PHANTOM RC A ss ist a n t

. The sticks mode is Mode 2

on delivery.

For upgraded remote controller ( m o d e l s : NDJ6 or N R C 9 00 )

, s e l e c t “ U pg r a d e V e r s i o n ” in Phantom A ss i s t a n t

.

For basic remote controller (m o d e l s: DJ6 or R C 9 00 ), se l e c t “Basic V e r si o n ” in Phantom A s sis t a n t.

[1]

[2] [3]

J3 [5] [4] J2

J4 [7]
[8]
[9]
[10] [6] J1

[11] [12]

[13] [14]

Figure 3

- 1 Figure 3-2

[ 1] A n te nn a [2]Carrying Handle [3]Left Dial [4]3-Position Switch S 1 [5]3-Position Switch S2 [ 6 ] J o y stic k1 ( J 1; J 2 )

[ 7 ] J o y stick2 ( J 3 ; J 4 ) [8]Neck Strap Attachment [9]Power Switch [10]Power Indicator

[ 11 ] Ba tt e r y Level Indicators L E D1 /LE D 2 /LE D3 /LE D4 (from left to right) [12]Trainer Port

[ 13 ] B a tt e r y Charge & RC A ss i sta n t Port (micro-USB port) [ 1 4 ] Potentiometer



### 3.1 Power on the Remote Controller

1. Set the S 1 and S2 switches to the upper most position and ensure both joysticks are at

the m i d

- p oin t p o siti o n

. Then toggle on the power swi tc h

.

2. Push the power switch to the right to power on the remote c o n tr o ll e r

. If the power LED

indicator is solid o n
, the remote controller is functioning normally. The battery level

in d ic a t o r s display the current battery l eve l

.

1. Please make sure the battery level of remote controller is en o u g h

. If the low voltage warning alert

sounds (refer to < R e m o te Controller Power LED Indicator S ta tu s > ), please recharge the battery as soon

as p o ss ib l e

.

2

. Charge the remote c o n tr o ll e r ’ s battery by using the in c l u d e d micro -USB c a b l e

. Using the incorrect

type of charging cable may cause d a m a g e

.

3

. Turn off the remote controller before ch a r g in g

. The power LED indicator will display solid red when

charging is in p r o g r e ss

. The LED indicators will display solid green when the battery is fully ch a r g e d

.

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### 3.2 Remote Controller LED I n d ica t or S t a t u s

3

. 2

. 1 R e m o t e Controller Power LED I n di c a t o r S t a t u s

Power LED Indicator S o un d Remote Controller S ta tu s

None Functioning n o r m a l ly

.

None Charging( remote controller is powered o ff)

None Remote controller joysticks calibration e rr o r
, need to be re

- c a l ib r a te

.

BB---BB---BB Low vo l t a g e (from 3. 5V

- 3

. 53 V)

, recharge the remote c o n tr o ll e r

.

B

- B

- B

...... Critical low vo l t a g e (from 3. 4 5V

- 3

. 5 V)

. Recharge the remote

controller im m e d i a tel y

.

B

-- B

-- B

...... Alert will sound after 1 5 minutes of in a c tivity

. It will stop once you

start using the remote c o n tr o ll e r

.

The remote controller will power off automatically when battery vo l t a g e drops below 3

. 4 5V

. Land and

recharge the battery as soon as possible when the low voltage alert occurs to avoid loss of control

d u r in g flight.



### 3

. 2

. 2 R e m o t e Controller Battery Level I n di c a t o r S t a t u s

The battery level in d ic a t o r s will show the current battery level during both the discharging p r o ce ss

. The following i s

a description of the in d ic a to r s

.

: The LED is solid on : The LED will blink regularly

: The LED is light o ff

Discharging p r o ce ss

L E D1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Current battery level

75 %

~ 10 0 %

50 %

~ 75 %

2 5 %

~ 5 0 %

12

. 5 %

~ 2 5 %

0 %

~ 12

. 5 %

<0%

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### 3.3 An t e nn a Orientation

The remote c o n tr o ll e r ’ s antenna should point skywards without obstructions for maximum communication range

during flight.

Figure 3-3



### 3.4 Remote Controller Operation

The operations of remote controller are based on mode 2 stick c o n fi g u r a ti o n

. 

### De fi n i t i on s

The ‘ stic k n e u tr a l ’ positions and ‘ s tic k r e l e a se d ’ mean the control sticks of the remote controller are placed at

the central p o siti o n

.
To ‘ m o ve the stic k ’ means that the stick of remote controller is pushed away from the central p o siti o n

.

Slide Lever is used for the pitch control of the H3-2D and H3-3D gi m b a l

.

Remote

C o n tr o ll e r (Mode 2) A ir c r a ft ( nose d ir ec tio n ) Operation d e ta il s

The throttle stick controls aircraft a l tit u d e / e l e va tio n

. Push the stick up and the aircraft will r i se

. Pull the stick down and the aircraft will d e sc en d

. The aircraft will automatically hover and hold its

altitude if the sticks are cen te r e d

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

position to make the aircraft take off. When fl yin g
, we suggest that you push the throttle stick slowly to
prevent the aircraft from sudden and unexpected

elevation ch a n g e s.

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. Push the stick left and the aircraft will rotate counter

c l o ck

- wise

. Push the stick right and the aircraft will rotate

c l o ck

- wise

. If the stick is cen te r e d

, the aircraft will
remain facing the same d ir ec tio n

. The yaw stick controls the rotating angular velocity o f

the a ir c r a ft

. Pushing the stick further away from center

results in a faster aircraft rotation ve l o c ity

. The pitch stick co n tr o l s the a ir c r aft ’ s front & back til t

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

fo r wa r d

. Pull the stick down and the aircraft will tilt and fly

b a ck w a r d

. The aircraft will keep level and straight if the

stick is cen te r e d

. Pushing or pulling the stick further away from center

will r e su l t in a l a r g e r tilt a n g l e (maximum of is 35  ̊ ) a n d

faster flight ve l o c ity

. The roll stick controls the a ir c r a ft ’s left & right til t.

Push the stick left and the aircraft will tilt and fly l e ft

. Push the stick right and the aircraft will tilt and fly right.
The aircraft will keep level and straight if the stick is

cen te r e d

. Pushing the stick further away from center will result in

a l a r g e r tilt a n g l e (maximum of 35  ̊ ) and faster fl i g h t

ve l o c ity

.

P o sitio n

- 1 Position-2 Position-3 S 1 is for compass c a l i b r a ti o n

. Toggle the S 1 switch from

p o siti o n

- 1 to position-3 and back to p o s itio n

- 1 at least 5

times, which will force the aircraft to enter in to

c o m p a ss calibration m o d e

. Users can configure position 3(bottom position) of the

S 1 switch to trigger the Failsafe in the A ss ist a n t

.

OFF Course Lock Home

point Lock S2 is the IOC mode switc h

. IOC (Intelligent
Orientation Control) function can be enabled in the

A ss ist a n t when in Naza-M m o d e

. Only use the I O C

function after you are familiar with fl yin g

.

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. 18 | The left dial controls the pitch of the H3-2D and H3-3D

g im b a l

. The position of left dial determines the pitch
angle relative to the h o r iz o n t a l l eve l

. Turn the left dial to the right to make the gimbal pitch

up

. Turn the left dial to the left to make the gimbal pitch

d o wn

. The gimbal will keep its current position if the dial is

sta tic

.

( 1 ) For ‘ R e a d y to F l y ’ the aircraft will hover when all sticks are r e l e a se d

. ( 2 ) For ‘ R e a d y to Fly (n o n

- G P S ) ’ the aircraft will only keep the altitude when all sticks are r e l e a se d

.



### 3.5 Linking the Remote Controller & B u il t

- in Receiver

PHANTOM 2 has a built-in r eceive r
, the link button and indicator located on the bottom of the aircraft as illustrated

in the Figure 3

- 4

.

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

p r o ce d u r e

. If you ever replace the remote c o n tr o ll e r
, re-establishing the link is r e q u ir e d

.

Link button &
Link i n d i ca t or

Figure 3

- 4

Linking p r o ce d u r e s

1. Power on the PHANTOM 2

.

2. Turn on the remote controller and place it 0

. 5 m ~ 1 m away from the aircraft.

3. Push the link button with a thin object and hold it until the Link indicator blinks r e d

, then release it

.

4. When the Link indicator turns solid g r een
, the link b e t ween the remote controller and the built-in receiver

has been successfully e st a b l ish e d

.

Link Indicator S ta tu s

The remote controller is turned off and there is no 2

. 4 GH z signal a r o un d

, please tu r n

on the remote c o n tr o ll e r

.
The receiver is ready for l in kin g

.

There is 2

. 4 GH z signal around but the remote controller is not linked with the r eceive r
,

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The remote controller is linked with the receiver su cce ss fu ll y. 

## 4 Intelligent Battery

The intelligent battery is specially designed for the PHANTOM 2

, with a battery capacity of 5 2 00 m A h

, voltage o f

11

. 1 V and charge-discharge m a n a g e m en t fu nc tio n a lity

. The battery should only be charged with the DJI ch a r g e r

.

Intelligent Battery Charger

DJI Intelligent Battery Fu nc tio n s

( 1 ) Balance Charging Automatically balance the voltage of each battery cell during ch a r g in g

.
( 2 ) Capacity Display Display the current battery l eve l

.

The main controller communicates with the battery via c o mm un ic a t io n ports ( 3 ) C o mm un ic a tin g for battery v o l t a g e
, c a p a c ity

, current and other in fo r m a ti o n

.

( 4 ) Overcharging Protection

( 5 ) Over Discharging

P r o te c tio n Charging stops a u t o m a tic a ll y when the battery voltage reaches 1 2

. 8 V to

prevent overcharging d a m a g e

.
Discharging stops a u t o m a t ic a ll y when the battery vo l t a g e reaches 8

. 4V to

prevent over discharging d a m a g e

. ( 6 ) S h o r t Circuit Protection Automatically cu t s off the power supply when a short circuit is d e te c te d

.

The battery will enter sleep mode after 10 minutes of inactivity to s a ve

( 7 ) Sleep Protection

( 8 ) Charging Temperature

De te c tio n p o we r

. The static current is 10nA in sleep mode when the battery is

powered on without connecting to other d evice s

.

The battery will charge only when its temperature is within 0 °C

~ 55 °C

. If the

battery temperature is out of this r a n g e
, the battery will stop ch a r g in g

.

( 1 ) Before use, please read and follow the user m a nu a l

, d i sc l a i m e r
, and the warnings on the battery.

Users t a ke full responsibility for all operations and u s a g e

.
( 2 ) The battery should only be charged with the charger provided by DJI

. DJI does not take any

responsibility for operation of any charger from a third p a r ty

.



### 4.1 Charging Pr oc e d u r e s

1. Connect the charger to a wall s o cke t (Use the plug set if nece ss a r y )

.

2. Connect the battery to the ch a r g e r

. If the current capacity of the battery is over 75 %

, you should power on

the battery to begin ch a r g in g

.

3. The Battery Level indicators display current capacity level as the battery charges. Please refer to battery

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4. The battery is fully charged when the Battery Level indicator lights are o ff

. Please d isc o nnec t the charger

and battery when the charging is c o m p l e te d

.

Wall S o c k e t



### 4.2 I n s t a ll the B a tt e r y

Push the battery into the battery c o m p a r t m en t correctly as the following diagram sh ow s

. Make sure to push the

battery into the c o m p a r tm en t until you hear a ‘ c l ic k’ s o un d

.

Figure 4

- 1

An incorrectly inserted battery may cause one of the following to o ccu r : (1) Bad contact. (2) U n a v a il a b l e

battery in fo r m a ti o n

. (3) Unsafe for flight. (4) Unable to take o ff

.



### 4.3 Battery U s a g e

L E D 2

L E D1

Battery Level I n d ic a t o r L E D 3

L E D4

Battery Power Button

(Bu il t

- in Battery Power Indicator)

Figure 4

- 2

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

indicate the current battery l eve l

. Refer to < Battery Level Indicator De sc r ip ti o n > for d e t a il s.

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

2 seconds to turn on the intelligent battery.

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

2 seconds to turn off the intelligent battery.

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seconds to check the battery l ife

. The battery level indicators will show the life and the battery power indicator

will blink for 10 seconds, then all LEDs will light out and the intelligent battery will turn o ff

. Refer to < Battery

Level Indicator De sc r ip ti o n > for d e ta il s

.
More battery in fo r m a t io n is available in the battery tab of the PHANTOM 2 A ss ist a n t

.



### 4.4 D e s crip t io n of the Battery Level Indicator

The battery level in d ic a t o r s will show the current battery level during both the charging and discharging process a s

well as battery l ife

. The following is a description of the in d ic a t o r s.

: The LED is solid on : The LED will blink regularly

: The LED is light o ff

Charging p r o ce ss

L E D1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Current battery level

0 %

~ 2 5 %

2 5 %

~ 5 0 %

5 0 %

~ 75 %

75 %

~ 10 0 %

Full ch a r g e d

Discharging p r o ce ss

L E D1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Current battery level

8 7

. 5 %

~ 10 0 %

75 %

~ 8 7

. 5 %

6 2

. 5 %

~ 75 %

5 0 %

~ 6 2

. 5 %

37

. 5 %

~ 5 0 %

2 5 %

~ 37

. 5 %

12

. 5 %

~ 2 5 %

0 %

~ 12

. 5 %

<0%

Battery l ife

L E D1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Current battery l ife

90 %

~ 10 0 %

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70 %~ 80 %

60 %~ 70 %

50 %~ 60 %

40 %~ 50 %

30 %~ 40 %

20 %~ 30 %

Less than 20%



### 4.5 Correct Battery Usage N ot e s

1. Never plug or unplug the battery into the aircraft when it is powered o n

. 2. The battery should be charged in an en vir o n m en t that is between 0 °C to 40 °C

, and be discharged in an

en vir o n m en t that is between -20 °C to 5 0 °C

. Both charging and discharging should be in an environment

where the relative humidity is lower than 8 0 %

.

3. I t’ s recommended to charge and discharge the battery thorou ghly once every 20 ch a r g e / d isc h a r g e cyc l e s

. Users should discharge the battery until there is less than 8% power left or until the battery can no longer

be turned o n

. Users should then fully recharge the battery to maximum c a p a c ity

. This power cycling

procedure will ensure the battery is working at its optimal l eve l

. 4. For long term storage please place the battery with only a 40

~ 5 0 % capacity in a strong battery box

securely. We recommend discharging and charging the battery completely once every 3 months to keep it

in good c o n d iti o n

. The capacity should be varied in such a cycle ( 40 %

~ 5 0 %)

— 0%

— 10 0 %

— ( 40 %

~ 5 0 %)

.

5. I t’ s suggested you purchase a new battery after you have discharged your current battery over 300 ti m e s

. Please completely discharge a battery prior to d i sp o s a l

.

6. I t’ s suggested that you purchase a new battery if the current battery is sw o ll e n or damaged in any way.

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

8. Never charge the battery un a tt en d e d

. Always charge the battery on a non-flammable surface such a s

concrete and never near any flammable m a te r ia l s.

9. Safety is extremely important and users can get more in fo r m a t io n in the D I S C L A I M E R

.

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## 5 Calibrating the Com p as s

IMPORTANT: Make sure to perform the Compass Calibration procedures prior to the first flight.

The compass is very sensitive to e l ec t r o m a g ne tic interference which causes abnormal compass data and leads t o

poor flight performance or even flight fa il u r e

. Regular calibration of the compass enables the compass to perform at

its o p t im a l l eve l

.



### 5.1 Calibration W a r n in g s

( 1 ) DO NOT calibrate your compass where there is a possibility for the existence of strong

magnetic interference such as m a g ne tit e
, parking structures, and steel reinforcement

un d e r g r o un d

.

( 2 ) DO NOT carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration such as keys or cellular

p h o ne s.

( 3 ) Compass Calibration is very important; otherwise the flight control system will work a b n o r m a l ly

.



### 5.2 Calibration Pr oc e d u r e s

Please carry out the calibrating procedures in the flight field before flight. Please watch the quick start video of the

PHANTOM 2 for more compass calibration d e ta il s

.

360 o Rotate the a i r c r a f t Quickly flip the switch S 1 horizontally 360 o Rotate the a i r c r a f t vertically (Nose downward)



### P o s i t i o n

- 1

S t a r t cali 

### P o s i t i o n

- 3

P o s i t i o n

- 1

- > P o s i t i o n

- 3

- > P o s i t i o n

- 1

Flip no less t h a n 5 t i m e s

LED F l ig h t Indicator

LED Flight Indicator LED Flight Indicator
Normal LED

S t a r t h o r i z o n t a l calibration S t a r t vertical calibration Succeed Fail



### P o s i t i o n

- 1

P o s i t i o n

- 3

P o s i t i o n

- 1

- > P o s i t i o n

- 3

- > P o s i t i o n

- 1 Flip o nce Re-calibrate



### 5.3 When Re ca l ibr a t io n is required

( 1 ) When Compass Data is a b n o r m a l

, the LED flight indicator will blink alternating between red and yellow.

( 2 ) Last compass c a l ib r a t io n was performed at a completely different flying f ie l d /l o c a ti o n

. ( 3 ) The mechanical structure of the aircraft has ch a n g e d

, i.e. changed mounting position of the c o m p a ss

. ( 4 ) E vi d en t drifting occurs in fl ig h t

, i.e. the aircraft d o e sn ’ t fly in straight l in e s

.

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## 6 Flight

6.1 Flying E n v ir on m e n t Re q u ire m e n t s
( 1 ) Before your fir s t fl ig h t

, please allow yourself some flight training (Using a flight simulator t o

practice fl yin g
, getting instruction from an experienced p e r so n
, e tc

. ).

( 2 ) DO NOT fly in bad we a th e r
, such as rain or wind (more than moderate breeze) or f o g

. ( 3 ) The flying field should be open and void of tall buildings or other obstacles; the steel structure

within buildings may interfere with the c o m p a ss

.
( 4 ) Keep the aircraft away from obstacles, c r o wd s
, power lines, trees, lakes and rivers e tc

. ( 5 ) Try to avoid interference between the remote controller and other wireless e q u ip m en t (No base

stations or cell t o we r s a r o un d ).

( 6 ) The flight control system will not work properly at the South Pole or North P o l e

. ( 7 ) Never use the aircraft in a manner that infringes upon or contravenes international or domestic

lays and r e g u l a ti o n s.



### 6.2 Starting the M o t or s

A C o m b in a t io n Stick Command (CSC) is used to start the m o t o r s

. Push the sticks according to one of the o p ti o n s

below to start m o t o r s. Once the motors have st a r te d

, release both sticks simultaneously. The same CSC is used t o

stop the m o to r s

.



### A B C D

Figure 6

- 1



### 6.3 T a ke of f / La n d in g Pr oc e d u r e s

1. S ta r t by placing the PHANTOM 2 on the ground with the battery level indicators facing y o u

.

2. Turn on the remote c o n tr o ll e r

.

3. Power on the aircraft by turning on the intelligent b a tt e r y

. 4. When LED flight indicator blinks green/yellow, the PHANTOM 2 is entering Ready to Fly / R e a d y to Fly

(non-GPS) m o d e

. S t a r t the motors with the CSC c o mm a n d

.

5. Push the throttle stick up slowly to lift the aircraft off the g r o un d

. Refer to < R e m o te Controller O p e r a tio n >

for more d e ta il s.

6. Be sure you are hovering over a level s u r fa ce

. Pull down the throttle stick to d e sc en d

. The stick will lock into

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7. After l a n d in g
, leave the throttle stick down for 3 to 5 seconds to stop the m o t o r s

. Return throttle stick t o

middle position after the m o t o r s have s to pp e d

.

You SHOULD NOT execute the CSC during normal flight! This will stop the m o t o r s and cause the

aircraft to descend rapidly and drop without any type of c o n tr o l

. ( 1 ) When the LED flight indicator blinks yellow rapidly during fl ig h t

, the aircraft has entered into

Failsafe m o d e
, refer to < F a il s a fe Fu nc tio n > for d e t a il s. ( 2 ) A low battery capacity warning is indicated by the LED flight indicator blinking red slowly o r

rapidly during fl ig h t

. Refer to the < Low Battery Capacity Warning Fu nc tio n > for d e ta il s

. ( 3 ) Watch the quick start video a b o u t flight for more flight in fo r m a t io n

. ( 4 ) Aircraft and battery performance is subject to environmental factors such as air density and

te m p e r a tu r e

. Be very careful when flying 3000 meters (9800 feet) or more above sea l eve l

, a s
battery and aircraft performance may be r e d uce d

. ( 5 ) When used with a H3-3D gi m b a l

, a GoPro c a m e r a
, and the iOSD m in i

, your Phantom 2 will be very

close to its maximum takeoff we ig h t

. It is not recommended that you attach the Phantom 2

propeller guards at this weight. Oth e r wise

, the aircraft will be unable to fly normally.



### 6.4 F a il s a f e F un ct io n

The aircraft will enter Failsafe mode when the connection from the remote controller is l ost

. The flight control

system will automatically control the aircraft to return to home and land to reduce injuries or d a m a g e

. The following

situations would make the aircraft fail to receive a signal from the remote controller and enter Failsafe m o d e :

( 1 ) The remote controller is powered o ff

. ( 2 ) The remote controller is powered on but the S 1 is toggled in the position triggering the Failsafe (this must

have been configured in the PHANTOM 2 A ss i sta n t )

. ( 3 ) The aircraft has flown out of the effective c o mm un ic a t io n range of the remote c o n tr o ll e r

. ( 4 ) There is an obstacle obstructing the signal between the remote controller and the aircraft, e s se n tia ll y

reducing the distance the signal can tr a ve l

. ( 5 ) There is interference causing a signal problem with the remote c o n tr o ll e r

.

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

the Ready to Fly or Ready to Fly (non-GPS) m o d e

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

The flight control system will try to keep the aircraft level during d e sc en t and l a n d in g

. Note that the aircraft may

be drifting during the d e sc en t and landing p r o ce ss

.

Ready to Fly ---- Automatic go home and land

The flight control system will a u t o m a tic a ll y control the aircraft to fly back to the home point and l a n d

.

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## 2 F l y i n g

.

LED F li g h t Indicator 

## 5 Fly back to home p o i n t

.

Height over home p o i n t > 20 m

E l ev a t e to 20 m 20 m

Height over home p o i n t < = 20 m

LED F li g h t I n d i ca t o r 

## 3 R e m o t e controller signal l o s t

.

LED F li g h t I n d i ca t o r 

## 6 Landing after hovering 15 s

.

LED F li g h t I n d i ca t o r Home Point

When the aircraft is initializing the Ready to Fly st a tu s
, the aircraft will record the current GPS coordinates a s

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

able to fly back to home point successfully in case the Failsafe mode is in iti a te d

.

Go Home P r o ce d u r e s



## 1 Record Home P o i n t

.

LED F li g h t Indicator  

## 4 Signal lost l as t s 3s, begin to go h o m e

.

LED F li g h t I n d i ca t o r

Figure 6-2

( 1 ) In a Failsafe situ a ti o n
, if less than 6 GPS satellites are found for more than 20 seconds, the aircraft

will descend automatically.

( 2 ) When the aircraft is l a n d in g a u to m a tic a ll y, users can co n tr o l the a ir c r aft ’ s position and a l tit u d e if

the remote controller signal is r ec o ve r e d

.

In P h a n t o m 2 m o d e
, users can set a new home point manually when the aircraft is in “ Ready to fly ” st a tu s

as long as a home point has been recorded automatically. Quickly flipping the S2 switch of the remote

controller from upper most to lower most positions 5 times or more will reset the current aircraft position

as a new home point of PHANTOM 2

. When successfully reset, you will see a series of rapid green blinks

on the LED Flight I n d ic a t o r

. The definition of “ home p oin t ” is:

( 1 ) The home point is the place PHANTOM 2 returns to when the control signal is l ost

, which is

recorded last t ime

. ( 2 ) The home point is used to calculate the horizontal distance between you and the aircraft, the 

### D distance will be displayed a s

Regaining Control during Failsafe Procedure if using iOSD m o d u l e

.

Position o f

Switch S 1 P o sitio n

- 1 Position-2 P o sitio n

- 3
(No triggering the Fa il s a fe )

How to regain

control When the S 1 switch is switched to P o sitio n

- 1,
toggle the S 1 switch to any other position once to
regain c o n tr o l

. If remote c o n tr o ll e r ’ s signal is

r ec o ve r e d

, control is returned back to the p il o t

. Regain control as soon as signal is

r ec o ve r e d

.

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### 6.5 Low Battery Capacity Warning F un ct i on

The low battery capacity warning a l e r t s users when the battery is close to depletion during flight. When it a pp e a r s,

users should promptly fly back and land to avoid accidental d a m a g e

. The PHANTOM 2 has two levels of low battery

capacity w a r n in g

. The first appears when the battery has less than 30% power and the second appears when it h a s

less than 15% p o we r

.
( 1 ) When battery power drops below 30% and LED indicator will blink red sl o wl y

. ( 2 ) At lower than 15% the LED indicator will blink red rapidly, the PHANTOM 2 will also begin to descend and

land automatically. After it has l a n d e d

, keep the throttle stick at its lowest point or execute C S C

. ( 3 ) There is a hidden third low battery threshold in addition to the 1 st and 2nd level warnings. This uses 10

. 6 5V

as its th r e sh o l d

. Both this voltage threshold and the 2nd Level Low Battery Warning will trigger a u t o

- l a n d in g

.

Altitude can be maintained if necessary by pushing up on the throttle stic k

.
( 1 ) Remember to fly your PHANTOM 2 back as soon as you see a low battery capacity wa r n in g

.

( 2 ) Keeping the battery contact needles and pads clean is very important. Any dirt and dust may

c a u se a communication f a il u r e

.



### 6.6 Flight Limits F un ct io n

All UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) operators should abide by all regulations from such organizations at I C A O

(International Civil Aviation Organization) and per country airspace regulations. For safety reasons, the flight limits

function is enabled by default to help users use this product safely and legally. The flight limits function in c l u d e s

height, distance l im it s

.

In Ready to Fly status, he ig h t

, distance limits works together to restrict the flight. In Ready to Fly (non-GPS) sta tu s
, only height limit works and the flying height restricted to be not over 1 2 0 m

.

(1) The default parameters in the A ss i sta n t is c o m p l ia n t within the definitions of class G ruled by

ICAO. (Refer to Airspace Classification to get more d e t a il s). As each country has its own r u l e s
,

make sure to configure the p a r a m e t e r s to comply with these rules t oo
, before using the

PHANTOM 2.

(2) Users in Mainland China can refer to 民用航空空域使用办法

.



### Max Height & Radius L im it s

The Max Height & Radius restricts the flying height and d i st a nce

. Configuration can be done in the PHANTOM 2

A ss ist a n t

. Once c o m p l e te

, your aircraft will fly in a restricted c ylin d e r

.

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H e ig h t Max
Ra di u s

Home P o i n t
The height o f
aircraft when i t is powered o n

Figure 6-3 Figure 6-4

Ready to Fly

L im its Ground S t a ti o n Rear LED flight indicator

Max Height The flight height is restricted to fly

under the max height. Wa r n in g : Height limit

r e a che d

. No ne

.

Max Ra d iu s The flight distance is restricted to fly

within the max r a d iu s

. Wa r n in g : Dis t a nce limit

r e a che d

. Rapid red fl a sh in g s

when close to the Max radius l i m it

.

Ready to Fl y( n o n

- G P S )

Flight L i m its Ground S t a ti o n Rear LED flight indicator

Max Height The flight height is restricted to fly

under the minor height between the

Max height and 1 2 0 m

. Wa r n in g : Height limit r e a che d

.

No ne

.

Max Ra d iu s Not l im ite d

, no warnings or LED in d ic a t o r s.

(1) If the aircraft flies out of the limits, you can still control your aircraft except to fly it further a wa y

. (2 ) If the aircraft is flying out of the max radius in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) status, it will fly back

within the limits range automatically if 6 or more GPS satellites have been f o un d

.



### 6.7 Flight Limits of Special Are a s
Special areas include airports wo r l d wi d e

. All special areas are listed on the DJI official we b site

. Please refer to

h tt p : //ww w. d ji. c o m /fl y

- s a fe /c a te g o r y

- mc for d e ta il s

. These areas have been divided into category A and category B

.

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c



### 8000m b

a 

### Center o f S p ec i a l
A r e a 2000m 

### c

a Center o f
S p e c i a l
A r e a



### 2 4 00 m



### c b A i r s p a c e : A

, B

, C

, D
B o un d a r y : a, b

, c, d


### a a b c 1 000 m



### c A i r s p a c e : A

, C

, D
B o un d a r y : a

, c

, 

### a a c

1 2 0 m


### d

1 0

. 5 m A B C D



### d A C D

Category A Category B

Ready to Fly

Airspace L im its Rear L E D

Flight I n d ic a t o r

A

Orange Motors will not start.

If the P h a n t o m flies into a special area in Ready to Fly

(non-GPS) mode and Ready to Fly mode activates, it will

a u to m a t ic a ll y descend and land then stop its m o t o r s.

B

Yellow If the P h a n t o m flies into a special area in Ready to Fly

(non-GPS) mode and Ready to Fly mode activates, it will

descend to airspace C and hover 5 meters below edge 

### d

.

C

Green No restrictions of fl ig h t

, but the P h a n t o m will not enter

Category A

, the aircraft can fly fr ee
, but it will not enter

Airspace B through Boundary 

### b & d

. Around Category B site s
, the p h a n t o m can fly freely, but it will

not enter into Airspace A through Boundary 

### a.

D

Blue No r e str ic tio n s

. No ne

.

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the d e sc en t and landing p r o ce ss

. Motors will stop a u t o m a tic a ll y after l a n d in g

. Users will regain control

once the m o t o r s have sto pp e d

. There is no need to toggle the S 1 sw itc h

.
(1) When flying in the airspace (A / B/ C ) of restricted special a r e a
, LED flight indicators will blink red

quickly and continue for 3 seconds, then switch to indicate current flying

status and continue for 5 seconds at which point it will switch back to red b l in kin g

. (2) For safety reasons, please do not fly close to a ir p o r t s, highways, railway stations, railway l in e s
,
city centers and other special areas. Try to ensure the aircraft is vi sib l e

.



### 6.8 Conditions of Flight Limit s
In different working modes and flight modes, flight limits will differ according to number of GPS satellites f o un d

.
The following table demonstrates all the cases( √ : available; × : un a v a il a b l e ).

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

Phantom mode

Flight S ta tu s Limits of Special Area Max Height Max Ra d iu s

Ready to Fly √ √ √

Ready to Fly (n o n

- G P S ) × √ ×

Naza-M mode

Control Mode number of GPS found Limits of Special Area Max Height Max Ra d iu s

G P S ≥ 6 √ √ √

< 6 × √ ×

A TTI

. ≥ 6 √ √ ×

< 6 × √ ×

Manual ≥ 6 × × ×

< 6 × × ×



### D is c l a ime r

Please ensure that you are kept up to date with International and Domestic airspace rules and regulations before

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

You agree that you are responsible for your own c o n d uc t and content while using this p r o d uc t

, and for any direct o r

indirect consequences caused by not following this m a nu a l

, violate or disregard any other applicable local laws,

administrative rules and social habits thereof.

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## 7 A ssis t an t I n s t alla t io n and Configuration

7.1 I n s t a lling Driver and PHANTOM 2 As s is t a n t

Installing and running on Windows

1. Download driver installer and A s sis t a n t installer in EXE format from the download page of PHANTOM 2

on the DJI we b s ite

.

2. Connect the PHANTOM 2 to a PC via a Micro-USB c a b l e

.

3. Run the driver installer and follow the p r o m p t s to finish in s ta ll a ti o n

.

4. Next, run the A s sis t a n t installer and follow the prompts to finish inst a ll a ti o n

.

5. Double click the PHANTOM 2 icon on your Windows desktop to launch the s o ftw a r e

.

The installer in EXE format only supports Windows operating systems (Win XP, Win 7

, Win8 (32 or 64

b it) ).

Installing and running on Mac OS X

1. Download the A ss i sta n t installer in DMG format from the download page of PHANTOM 2 on the DJI

we b site

.

2. Run the installer and follow the p r o m p t s to finish inst a ll a ti o n

.

3. When launching for the first time if use Launchpad to run the PHANTOM 2 A ss ist a n t

, Launchpad won ’ t

allow access because the software has not been reviewed by Mac App S to r e

.

4. Locate the PHANTOM 2 icon in the F in d e r
, press the Control key and then click the PHANTOM 2 icon

(or right-click the PHANTOM 2 icon using a mouse). Choose Open from the shortcut m enu
, click open in

the prompt dialog box and then software will l a unch

.

5. After the first successful l a unch

, directly launching of the software can be achieved by double-clicking

the PHANTOM 2 icon in the Finder or using L a unch p a d

.

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. 6 or a b o ve

.

Usage of PHANTOM 2 A ss i sta n t on Mac OS X and Windows are exactly the same. The A s sis t a n t p a g e s

appear in other places of this manual are on the Windows for ex a m p l e

.



### 7.2 Using the PHANTOM 2 As s is t a n t on a PC

1. S ta r t up the P C

, power on the PHANTOM 2

, then connect the PHANTOM 2 to the PC with a M ic r o

- U S B

c a b l e

. DO NOT d isc o nnec t until configuration is f in ish e d

.

2. Run the PHANTOM 2 A ss ist a n t and wait for the PHANTOM 2 to connect to the A ss i st a n t

. Observe the

in d ic a t o r s on the bottom of the sc r een

. When connected successfully, the connection indicator is

and c o mm un ic a t io n indicator is blinking

.

3. Choose [Basic] or [Advanced] configuration p a g e s

.

4. View and check the current configuration in the [View] p a g e

.

View c o n f ig u r a t i o n s

R C

, G a i n F unc t i o n s w i t ch of P h a n t o m 2
and Naza-M m o d e Language swap

A cc o un t

, s o f t w a r e

v e r s i o n

Firmware u pg r a d e

G i m b a l

, Battery IMU c a l ib r a t i o n

C o mm un i c a t i o n i n di c a t o r

C o nnec t i o n i n di c a t o r *This image is for r e f e r ence

o n l y

. Please refer to the

a c t u a l user i n t e r f a ce

.

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procedure in the " PHANTOM P il o t Training Gu id e ”. If the Naza -M mode is en a b l e d

, users can

switch the control mode between A T TI

. M o d e
, GPS Mode or Manual M o d e
, and access the

advanced se tt in g s (e

. g

. IOC). In a dd i ti o n
, the LED located on the rear frame arms will display

Naza-M flight status indications instead of the PHANTOM 2's in d ic a t o r s

. Do not enable th e

Naza-M mode unless you are an experienced user or guided by a p r o fe ss i o n a l

. ( 2 ) You can change to the Phantom 2 mode by clicking the same button used to turn on the Naza-M

m o d e

. This operation will disable the Naza-M mode and enable Phantom 2 m o d e

. All p a r a m e te r s

will be returned to factory se tt in g s

.



### 7.3 Firmware upgrade of PHANTOM 2

Please refer to the PHANTOM 2 A s sis t a n t to install driver and PHANTOM RC A ss i sta n t

, and then follow the

procedures below to upgrade the software and f ir m w a r e ; otherwise the PHANTOM 2 might not work p r o p e r l y

.

1. An internet connection is required to upgrade PHANTOM 2 ’ s fir m w a r e

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

latest ve r si o n

. If n o t

, click the relative links to u p g r a d e

.

3. Be sure to wait until the A s sis t a n t shows “finished”. Click OK and power cycle the PHANTOM 2 after 5

se c o n d s

. Once c o m p l e te d

, the firmware is up to d a te

.

Firmware upgradable i t em s

Upgrade l i nk

Current firmware ve r s i o n

*This image is for reference

o n l y

. Please refer to the

a c t u a l user i n t e r f a c e

.

( 1 ) DO NOT power off until the upgrade is fin ish e d

.

( 2 ) If the firmware upgrade fa il e d

, the main controller will enter a waiting for firmware upgrade

sta tu s a u t o m a tic a ll y. If this happens, repeat the above p r o ce d u r e s.

Firmware upgradable ite m s : ( 1 ) M a in Controller ( 2 ) P330CB(Main Board) ( 3 ) Receiver ( 4 ) Gimbal

CMU ( 5 ) Gimbal IMU ( 6 ) Battery



### 7.4 PHANTOM RC As s is t a n t D e s crip t io n

Please follow the procedures to finish the configuration of the remote c o n tr o ll e r

.

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2. S ta r t up the P C

, power on the remote c o n tr o ll e r
, and then connect the remote controller to the PC with a

Micro-USB c a b l e

. DO NOT d isc o nnec t until the configuration is fin ish e d

.

3. Run the PHANTOM RC A ss ist a n t and wait for the remote controller to connect to the A ss i sta n t

. Observe

the in d ic a t o r s on the bottom left of the sc r een

. When connected successfully, the connection

indicator is and c o mm un ic a t io n indicator is blinking

.

4. Finish configuration in the [Main] p a g e

.

5. Finish upgrade in the [Info] page if nece ss a r y

.

Main Page of the 2

. 4G H z Remote C o n tr o ll e r

Language s w a p

Main page

C o mm un i c a t i o n indicator

C o nnec t i o n indicator Firmware upgrade

A cc o un t

, s o f t w a r e

ve r s i o n

*This image is f o r reference o n l y

. P l e a s e refer to the actual

user i n t e r f a ce

.

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## 8 Appendix

8.1 S p e ci f ica t io n s



## A i r cr a ft

Operating en vir o n m en t temperature -10 °C to 50 °C

Power consumption 5

. 6 W

Supported Battery DJI Intelligent battery

Weight (including the battery) 10 00 g

Take-off Weight ≤ 13 00 g

Hovering Accuracy (Ready to Fly) V e r tic a l : 0

. 8 m ; Ho r iz o n ta l : 2

. 5 m

Max Yaw Angular Velocity 2 00 ° / s

Max Tilt Angle 35 °

Max A sc en t / De sc en t Speed Ascent: 6 m /s ; Descent: 2 m / s

Max Flight Speed 15m/s (Not Recommended)

Wheelbase 350mm



## 2.4GHz Remote Controller

Operating Frequency 2

. 4 GH z I S M

Communication Distance (open area) 1000m

Receiver Sensitivity (1%PER) -97dBm

Working Current/Voltage 1 2 0 m A @ 3

. 7V

Bu il t

- in LiPo Battery Working Current/Capacity 3

. 7V

, 2 000 m A h


## DJI Intelligent Battery

Type 3S LiPo Battery

Capacity 5 2 00 m A h

, 11

. 1V

Charging E n vir o n m en t Range 0 °C to 40 °C

Discharging E n vir o n m en t Range -20 °C to 50 °C



### 8.2 LED Flight I n d ica t or s D e s cr ipti on

Aircraft in Normal s t a t u s 

### D e s cription s

Power On S e l f

- Te st

Warming Up & Aircraft c a nn o t take off during warming up

Ready to Fly

Ready to Fly (n o n

- G P S )



### Aircraft in abnormal s t a t u s 

### Warnings and errors

Remote Controller Signal Lost

1 st Level Low Battery Capacity Warning2" d Level Low Battery Capacity Warning

Not Stat i o nary o r S en sor B i as is t oo big

Errors & A ircraft c anno t fly.*

Compass data abnorma l because of ferr o -m agnet i c i nter f erence or

the c ompass nee ds c a librat i on

. 

# • • • • • 

# ••• ••

*U ser s can connect to the PHANTOM 2 Ass i s t an t t o get detailed i n f orma ti on abou t warnings and errors.

©2 013-2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.36 

## I©2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

## SMART FLIGHT BATTERY Safety Guidelines



## SMART FLIGHT BATTERIE Nutzungshinweise



## BATTERIES INTELLIGENTES

Guide d'Utilisation



## 飞行器智能电池

安全使用指引



## マルチコプター電池

安全使用ガイド



### V1.0 2014.07English

Battery Use

Never use non-DJI batteries. Go to www.DJI.
com to purchase new batteries. DJI takes no
responsibility for any accidents caused by nonDJI batteries.
Never use or charge a swollen, leaky or damaged
battery. If so, contact DJI or its designated dealers

for further assistance.
Do NOT install the battery into the battery
compartment on the Phantom when turned on.
Turn off the battery before installing it or removing

it from the Phantom. Never install or remove the
battery from the Phantom when it is turned on.

The battery should be used in temperatures from

-20°C to 40°C. Use of the battery above 50°C

can lead to a fire or explosion. Use of battery

below -20°C can lead to permanent damage.
Do not use the battery in strong electrostatic or electromagnetic environments. Otherwise,
the battery control board may malfunction
and a serious accident may happen during
flight.
Never disassemble or pierce the battery in any
way, or the battery may catch fire or explode.
Electrolytes in the battery are highly corrosive. If
any electrolytes splash onto your skin or eyes,
immediately wash the affected area with fresh
running water for at least 15 minutes then see a doctor immediately. Check the condition of the battery if it falls out
of the Phantom. Make sure the battery is NOT
damaged or leaking before putting it back to the

Phantom.
Land the Phantom immediately when the
low battery level warning activates in the DJI

VISION App.
Do not drop the battery into water. If the inside
of the battery comes into contact with water,
chemical decomposition may occur, potentially
resulting the battery catching on fire, and may
even lead to an explosion. If the battery falls into
water with the Phantom during flight, take it out immediately and put it in a safe and open area.
Maintain a far distance from the battery until it
is completely dry. Never use the battery again,
and dispose of the battery properly as described
in Battery Disposal below.
Put out any battery fire using sand or a d ry powder fire extinguisher. Never use water to put

out a battery fire. Charging the Battery
Batteries must be charged using a DJI approved
adapter. DJI takes no responsibility if the battery
is charged using a non-DJI charger. Never leave
the battery unattended during charging. Do not
charge the battery near flammable materials or on flammable surfaces such as carpet or wood.
Do not charge battery immediately after flight,
because the battery temperature may be too
high. Do not charge the battery until it cools
down to near room temperature. Charging
battery outside of the temperature range of

0°C-40°C may lead to leakage, overheating, or battery damage. Charge and discharge the battery completely once every 20 charge/discharge cycles.
Discharge the battery until there is less than
8% power or until it can no longer be turned
on, then recharge it to the maximum capacity.
This power cycling procedure will optimize the
battery life.

Battery Storage
Do not leave the battery near heat sources such as

a furnace or heater. The ideal storage temperature

is 0°C-21°C.
Keep the battery dry. Never drop the battery into

water.
Do not drop, strike, impale, or manually shortcircuit the battery.
Keep the battery away from metal objects such

as necklaces and hairpins.
Discharge the battery to 30%-50% of the battery
level if it will not be used for 7 days or more. This
can greatly extend the battery life.

Battery Disposal

Dispose of the battery into specific recycling
boxes only after a complete discharge. Do
not place the battery into regular rubbish bins. Strictly follow your local disposal and recycling regulations of batteries.
If the power on/off button of the smart battery
is disabled and the battery cannot be fully
discharged, please contact a professional battery disposal/recycling agent for further

assistance.

Deutsch

Batterienutzung

Benutzen Sie ausschließlich originale DJI



### 1 EN DE

# APPENDIX D

OpenPilot Preflight Checklist

## ENVIRONMENTAL::

□ Check for people, animals, property in the flight vicinity.

□ Notify any bystanders or nearby property owner of your intentions.

□ If flying FPV, discuss flight plan with your check

‐ pilot.

□ If flying in controlled airspace, notify airspace authority of your intentions.

□ First Aid / Safety Kit on hand, stocked, readily accessible, and visible to anyone in the area

HARDWARE / EQUIPMENT::

== VISUALLY INSPECT THE AIRFRAME ==

□ Cracks (especially in high stress areas like joints)

□ Loose or damaged screws / fasteners / bands / straps / ties

□ Loose or damaged wiring

□ Loose or damaged connections (solder, plugs, etc)

□ Inspect prop mounts & screws & apply slight counter pressure on arms to check for loosened construction

□ For FPV, inspect/clean FPV and/or Gopro camera lens and ensure that cameras are secured

□ Battery/batteries fully charged, properly seated & secured

□ Remove props and test fail

‐ safe behavior (if applicable)

□ Props are smooth and free of damage/defect (check blade, surface, & hub)

□ Tighten prop adapters (careful not to over tighten which may damage prop)

□ Ensure voltage alarm is connected

□ Ensure arming/idle timeout is properly configured (6

‐ 15 seconds is generally acceptable)

□ Check whether the right model is selected in the transmitter (if applicable)

□ Check your RC transmitter shows the right range and centering for all sticks

□ If desired, perform range test

PRE

‐ FLIGHT::

== POWER UP ==

□ Batteries charged & secured

□ Position quad in a level, safe location for takeoff

□ For FPV, power up ground station, video receiver, goggles, etc

□ If using onboard video recorder (i.e., Gopro), turn on camera

□ All transmi Ʃ er controls move freely in all directions

□ All transmi Ʃ er trims in its neutral position

□ All transmi Ʃ er switches in correct position (typically away)

□ Transmitter throttle to zero

□ Radio transmitter on

□ Connect/power on battery to airframe

□ Ensure led indicators & audible tones are all correct

□ Timer on (if applicable)

□ For FPV, check video in goggles

□ Scan for nearby people or animals

□ Stand clear ‐ audibly, loudly announce the word "CLEAR!"

□ Arm fl ight controller

== PRE TAKEOFF ==

□ Increase throttle slightly listening for any abnormalities

□ Short 20

‐ 30 second hover at 3

‐ 5 feet

(listen for any weird vibrations or anything that sounds loose)

Version 1.1

# APPENDIX E

Sample Maintenance Log

## Planet Inhouse, Inc. – UAS Maintenance Log

DATE UAS ITEM (Motors, ESC, etc.) NOTES (maintenance performed, etc.)

# APPENDIX F

Sample Battery Log

## Planet Inhouse, Inc. – UAS Battery Log

DATE BATTERY FLIGHT TIME NOTES (Charge Time, etc.)

# APPENDIX G

Sample Flight Log

## Planet Inhouse, Inc. – UAS Flight Log

DATE UAS BATTERY FLIGHT AREA FLIGHT TIME NOTES (Client, Purpose of flight, e t c.)