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 Modernization 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 Certificates), 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 small 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 within 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 the public interest. Thus, the requested exemptions 

should be granted. 

THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF PETITIONER: COUNSEL FOR PETITIONER:

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 
BACKGROUND OF PETITIONER

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 licensed private 

pilot and holds a valid 1st class medical certificate, and Mr. Hillhouse 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 conducted by Petitioner pursuant to the requested exemptions. 

Petitioner has a long standing reputation for excellence and safety and serves as an entryway for 

their clients to attain a dedicated and award winning 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 and leverage Mr. Hillhouse’s aviation skills and knowledge to offer the 

widest possible range of UAS services in a manner consistent with the parameters set forth in § 333 of the 

Reform Act. Petitioner seeks the requested exemptions 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 operations under the requested exemptions using the DJI Inspire 1, DJI 

S800 EVO, and DJI Phantom 2 small UAS. 

REQUESTED EXEMPTIONS

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) 

EXTENT OF RELIEF SOUGHT BY PETITIONER AND REASONS FOR SEEKING SUCH RELIEF

14 CFR Part 21, Subpart H: Airworthiness Certificates

This section establishes the procedural requirements 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 exemption from 14 CFR Part 21, Subpart H (Airworthiness 

Certificates), subject to certain conditions and limitations, 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 operation 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 23

) all 

weigh much less than 55 lbs. fully loaded, will be operated at a speed of no more than 50 knots, will carry 

neither a pilot nor passengers, will carry 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 complies 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-link 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 predetermined 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 remains within operational limitations and to ensure the safety of operations. 

These enhancements to current safety practices and regulations provide a greater degree of safety to the 

public and property owners than conventional aircraft 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 passengers or a substantial external load. 

1 See Appendix A 2 See Appendix B 3 See Appendix C
6 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,” “experimental,” or “provisional,” as applicable.” 

Even though the Petitioner’s UAS will have no airworthiness certificate, an exemption may be 

necessary as the UAS will have no entrance to the cabin, cockpit, or pilot station on which the word 

“experimental,” etc., can be placed. Also, given the size of Petitioner’s UAS, two-inch lettering will be 

impossible. Petitioner understands the need for markings 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, the proposed operations can achieve the equivalent 

level of safety of current operations 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 passengers, Petitioner’s UAS are remotely controlled with 

no persons onboard. The area of operation will be controlled and restricted, and all flights will be planned 

and coordinated in advance. The risks associated with the operation of Petitioner’s UAS are so diminished 

from the level of risk associated with commercial operations 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 for determining airworthiness. Given the size of the 

aircraft and the requirements contained in the UAS manufacturer’s manuals4 and use of safety checklists5 

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 operations 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 D
7 Id.

14 CFR § 91.9(b)(2): Civil Aircraft Flight Manual, 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 Rotorcraft Flight Manual is not required by § 21.5 of this chapter, unless there 

is available in the aircraft a current approved Airplane or Rotorcraft Flight Manual, approved manual 

material, markings, and placards, or any combination thereof.” Petitioner’s UAS, given their size and 

configuration, have no ability to carry a physical flight manual on the aircraft. The equivalent level of 

safety will be maintained by keeping the flight manual 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 actions 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-specific conditions in their preflight procedures.7 Risks presented 

by 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 functional 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 level 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 during flight instruction. The FAA has approved 

exemptions for flight training without fully functional dual 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 minimums 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 helicopter, and the exemption requests authority to operate 

at altitudes no higher than 400 feet AGL, an exemption 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 closer. It will, however, be operated in a 
restricted area with individuals tasked with ensuring public safety, and where buildings and people will not 

be exposed to operations without their 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 which 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 individuals 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 associated with Petitioner’s operations is far less than 

that presently presented by conventional aircraft operating at or below 500 feet AGL. In addition, the lowaltitude operations of Petitioner’s UAS will ensure separation 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 updates 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 operating an aircraft to maintain cruising altitude 

by reference to an altimeter that is set to “...the elevation 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 shown on the GPS altitude indicator, and prior to each flight, 

a zero altitude initiation point will be established and confirmed for accuracy by the PIC. The PIC will also 

ensure effective pairing with multiple GPS sources 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 flight 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 the 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 approximately 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 representatives 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 Petitioner’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 certificate 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 ability or place to carry certification and registration 

documents or to display them on Petitioner’s UAS. An equivalent level of safety 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 prescribed 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 strictly adhere to the safety and maintenance procedures 

included in all applicable UAS manufacturer’s instructions and operating manuals.8 To the extent such 

information is not included in the guidelines as developed by the manufacturers, Petitioner will undertake 

to develop and document maintenance, overhaul, replacement, and inspection requirements, and procedures 

to document and maintain maintenance records 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 operating from no higher than 400 AGL. The Petitioner will ensure that its 

UAS are in working order prior to initiating each flight, 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 airworthy condition in order to ensure safe operations. 

EQUIVALENT LEVEL OF SAFETY

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 conducted using conventional, 

manned aircraft, due to the size, speed, and limited operating area of Petitioner’s UAS. 

The UAS Petitioner plans to operate are small, multi-rotor rotorcraft, each weighing much less than 

55 pounds including their payload. They will operate, under normal conditions, 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-defined 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, add 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 Petitioner agrees to be bound when conducting commercial 

operations under this petition include but are not limited to the following, at a minimum: 

1. Safety will be the first and foremost consideration for all of Petitioner’s UAS operations. 

2. Petitioner will conduct operations 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 maintains VLOS capability, and the PIC and VO will at 

all times remain close enough to be able to communicate 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 knots, and in no case will UAS be operated at airspeeds 

greater than the maximum operating airspeed recommended by the UAS manufacturer. 

8. This exemption, if granted, and all other documents needed to operate Petitioner’s UAS and 

conduct operations in accordance with the limitations 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 navigation, 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 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. 

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 conducted at night. Daytime operations 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 controller or their respective 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 crew, 

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 aircraft and rotorcraft operations.

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.

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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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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 Take-off 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 

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Product Profile

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

Flight Battery" (P21) for more information .

If you have purchased the dual remote controller version, you must use the Master remote 

controller to deactivate Travel Mode. Refer to "Setting Up Dual Remote Controllers Mode" (P30) 

section for more infromation about Master remote controller.

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

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

the travel modes to the landing mode. Do not place the aircraft on the rough and sound-absorbing 

surface (e.g. carpet) before switching between the travel modes and landing mode.

Installing Gimbal and Camera 

1. Remove Gimbal Cover. 

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

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

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

1 Gimbal Cover

3 Gimbal Lock

Mounting Place

Gimbal Connector

2 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 the propeller onto

the mounting plate then rotate the propellers according to the lock direction until it is secured.

Preparing Remote Controller 

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

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

your mobile device.

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

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

the remote controller.

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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 settings. 

Only functions when the remote controller is 

connected to a mobile device running the DJI 

Pilot app.

[11] Playback Button 

Playback the captured images or videos.

[12] Shutter Button 

Press to take a photo. If in burst mode, the 

set number of photos will be taken with one 

press.

[13] Flight Mode Switch 

Used to switch between P, A and F mode. 

[14] Video Recording Button

Press to start recording video. Press again to 

stop recording.

[15] 

[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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This chapter describes the features of 

the Flight Controller, Vision Positioning 

System and the Intelligent Flight Battery.

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Flight Controller 

The Inspire 1’s flight controller is based on DJI flight controller with several enhancements such as new 

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

Home Point. These features ensure the safe return of your aircraft if the control signal is lost. A flight 

recorder stores crucial flight data for each flight. 

Flight Mode 

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

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

mode, which will be automatically selected by the Inspire 1 depending on GPS signal strength and Vision 

Positioning sensors: 

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

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

Positioning for hovering

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

so only altitude is controlled.

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

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

return home if the Remote Controller signal is lost and if the Home Point has been recorded successfully.

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

about IOC, refer to the IOC in Appendix. 

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

Mode Switch” on P27 for more information. 

Flight Status Indicator 

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

LEDs are shown in the figure below:

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 Description

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 the Smart 

RTH. Press the Smart RTH button once to start the process, press the Smart RTH button again to exit 

Smart RTH and regain the control.

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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 

Warning Remark Aircraft StatusIndicator 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 

motion and require a Home Point that is different from the 

takeoff point. GPS module is located at the position shown in 

the figure below: 

Ensure the space above the GPS module is not 

obstructed when using Dynamic Home Point. GPS

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There are two options for Dynamic Home Point. 

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

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

Setting Up Dynamic Home Point 

Follow the steps below to setup Dynamic Home Point: 

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

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

3. Tap“ ”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 environments. The 

aircraft will switch from “P” mode to “A” mode automatically if both GPS and Vision Positioning 

System are not available. So operate the aircraft cautiously when in any of the following situations: 

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

Flying over a highly reflective surfaces.

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

Flying over water or transparent surfaces. 

Flying over moving surfaces or objects.

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

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

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

Flying over surfaces without clear patterns or texture. 

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

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

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

auto-land if it is in “P” mode.

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

of the sensors. 

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

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

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

conditions (less than 100lux). 

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

in operation.

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

ground (below 0.5 meters) in fast speed.

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

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

Flight Recorder 

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

these data through the DJI Pilot app. This includes flight duration, orientation, distance, aircraft status 

information, speed, and other parameters. 

Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 

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

the rotation direction of the propeller and where it should be attached. To attach the propellers properly,

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

Propellers 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 clockwise 

to secure them in place. Attach the propellers with a black nut onto a motor with a black dot and spin 

the propellers counter clockwise to secure its position. Be sure to completely tighten each propeller by 

hand before flight. 

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

Handling the propellers with care.

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

Detaching the Propellers 

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

Detaching 1345s Quick-Release Propellers

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

direction to unlock the propellers.

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

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

broken propellers.

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 battery is fully charged.

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

40°C (104°F). 

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

8. Over Discharge Protection: Discharging automatically stops when the battery voltage reaches 18V to

prevent over-discharge damage

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

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

is detected.

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

messages and so on. 

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

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

aircraft’s to the main controller.

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

responsibility for all operations and usage.

Using the Battery 

LED4

LED2 LED3

LED1

Power Button

(Built-in LED)

Powering ON/OFF 

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

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

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

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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 Indicators will light up to display the current 

battery level. See below for details.

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

discharging. The indicators are defined below.

: LED is on. : LED is 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 second Short circuit detected

     LED3 blinks twice per second Over charge detected 

LED3 blinks three times per second Over-voltage charger detected 

     LED4 blinks twice per second Charging temperature is too low 

(<0°C)

LED4 blinks three times per second Charging temperature is too high

(>40°C)

After any of the above mentioned protection issues are resolved, press the button to turn off the Battery 

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

charging. Note that you do not need to unplug and plug the charger in the event of a room temperature 

error, the charger will resume charging when the temperature falls within the normal range. 

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

How to discharge your Intelligent Flight Battery: 

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

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

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

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

the battery is working at its optimal.

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

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

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

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

no longer be turned on. 

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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 controller.

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

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

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

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

Charging Remote Controller 

Charge the remote controller via supplied charger.

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Power Outlet

Charger

Power Button

Controlling Camera 

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

Button and Video Recording Button on the remote control.

[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 recording.

Controlling Aircraft 

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

to Mode 2 by default.

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

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

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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Flight Mode Switch 

Toggle the switch to select the desired flight mode. 

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

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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 barometer for positioning,

so only altitude is controlled.

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

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

return home if the Remote Controller signal is lost and if the Home Point has been recorded successfully.

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

about IOC, refer to the IOC in Appendix. 

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

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

Transformation Switch / RTH Button 

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

to raise or lower the landing gear. Or, press the button to activate the Return to Home (RTH) procedure.

Transformation Switch 

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

Lower Raise

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

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2. Lower: The landing gear will lower to its lowest position for landing.

Do not raise the landing gear when the aircraft is on the ground. Ensure the landing gear is 

lowered before landing.

RTH button 

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

will blink white to indicate the aircraft is entering RTH mode. The aircraft will then return to the last recorded 

Home Point. Press this button again to cancel the RTH procedure and regain the control of the aircraft.

Connecting Mobile Device 

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

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

mobile device. Then connect your mobile device to the remote controller with a USB cable. Plug one end of 

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

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Optimal Transmission Range 

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

displayed in the picture shown below:

 Optimal Transmission Range

Strong Weak

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

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

Dual Remote Controllers Mode 

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

Dual Controllers mode, the “Master” remote controller operator controls the orientation of the aircraft, while 

the “Slave” remote controller controls the movement of the gimbal and camera operation. When multiple 

“slave” remote controllers (max of 6) are connect to the aircraft, only the first connected “slave” remote 

controller is able to control the gimbal, the remaining “slave” remote controller can view the live feed video 

from the aircraft and set the camera parameters, but they cannot control the gimbal. 

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, however, you cannot control the pan movement of the camera.

Setting Up Dual Remote Controllers Mode 

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

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

“Master” Remote Controller: 

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

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

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

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

RC 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 controller is set as “Slave”. Meanwhile, 

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

controller to “Master” in DJI Pilot app if you wish to link the remote controller to the aircraft.

2. Search the “Master” remote controller in the surrounding area in the “Request Control” section. 

RC 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 Controller 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 delivery. Linking is only required when using a new 

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

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

2. Power on the Intelligent Flight Battery. 

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

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, changingtismtiecokumt oind5e4s saeltceorsndthse 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 capture 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, however, 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) 

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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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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.

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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)

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[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 settings 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 Telemetry 

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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 from 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 aircraft’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.

[16] Gimbal Operation Mode 

Refer to "Gimbal Operation Mode" P38 for more information. 

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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 broadcasting 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 "Discovery".

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Flight

This chapter describes the flight safety

and flight restrictions.

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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 or 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, distance 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 website at http://flysafe.dji.com/no-fly. No-Fly Zones are 

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-Fly 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 Indicator 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 automatically raise when the aircraft reaches an altitude of 1.2m for the first 

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 pushing 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 indicators 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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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 attached 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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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 Speed5 m/s 

Max Descent Speed4 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; Android version 4.1.2 or later 

* iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 5S, iPad Air 2, iPad Mini

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 recording, 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 upgraded during the aircraft firmware upgrade process. It is recommended 

to keep the upgrade package files in your SD card. The upgrade will start automatically after power 

cycling the aircraft.

Do not perform firmware update while the aircraft is still flying in the air. Only carry out firmware

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 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.

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 equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. 

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 operation 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 

V1.0 2014.12
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 choose 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 damaged. 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.

Gimbal

1. The gimbal and gimbal connector are very delicate. 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 

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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 chance of strong magnetic interference. This includes areas 

where there are massive metal objects, parking structures, 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 may 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 parameter 

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 alcohol, 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 long 

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 DJI authorized dealer.

2. Old, chipped, or broken propellers or motors should never be used.

3. Regularly check the Battery Level Indicators to see the current 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 conditions. 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, animals, 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 stations, mobile base stations and broadcasting towers. 

Failing to do so may compromise the transmission quality of this product, cause remote controller and 

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 bring the aircraft back to the Home Point instead of 

turning off the remote controller.

3. Tall buildings may adversely affect the Failsafe function. 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 correctly 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.

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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 2014.12
English 

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.

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 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 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 

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 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 

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严禁使用非 DJI 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。

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充 电

电池必须使用 DJI 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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Download the latest version from

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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 continued 

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 below 

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 appear 

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 becoming 

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.
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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 bending, 

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 app 

(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.

Support Center Contact Info:

http://www.dji.com/support

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APPENDIX B

DJI S800 EVO—Operations Documents
Spreading Wings S800 EVO 

User Manual

V 1.10

February 07, 2014 Revision

www.dji.com
Disclaimer

Thank you for purchasing this DJI product. Please regularly visit the S800 EVO web page at www.dji.com, which is 

updated regularly. Product information, technical updates and manual corrections will be available on this web page. 

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

without notice.

Read this disclaimer carefully before using this product. By using this product, you hereby agree to this disclaimer 

and signify that you have read them fully. Please strictly 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 of 

this product. 

DJI is registered trademark of DJI Innovations. Names of product, brand, etc., 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 reserved. No part of this product or manual shall be reproduced in any form 

without the prior written consent or authorization of DJI Innovations. No patent liability is assumed with respect to 

the use of the product or information contained herein.
320mm(Heigth)

Profile

S800 EVO is a multi-rotor designed for aerial photograph which integrates reinforced mechanical structures, 

stabilized dynamical system and high-efficiency power supply. Integrated designs make assembly and configuration 

become especially easy and fast; retractable landing gear, foldable propellers and collapsible GPS Mount are 

conveniently portable for optimal user experiences. Retractable landing gears and vibration dampers coordinate to 

create omnidirectional aerial view and high quality photograph. Combined with professional DJI multi-rotor 

autopilot system S800 EVO will achieve hovering, cruising and other steady flight elements, which can be applied 

for aerial photography and other aero-modeling activities.

240mm(Diameter)
Contents

Disclaimer................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 2 

Profile....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3 

Contents.................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4

Product Usage Cautions ................................................................................................................................................................................... 5 

In The Box............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6

Tools Needed........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 6

Center Frame Wiring ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 

Attach Electric Equipment to Center Frame............................................................................................................................................. 8

Mount Frame Arms............................................................................................................................................................................................ 10 

Mount Landing Gear..........................................................................................................................................................................................12

1 Assembly & Connection.......................................................................................................................................................................12

2 Travel Calibration.................................................................................................................................................................................. 13

3 Transmitter Setting ...............................................................................................................................................................................14

4 Usage.........................................................................................................................................................................................................14

5 Mount Battery Bracket........................................................................................................................................................................16

Assembly ................................................................................................................................................................................................................17

Install the IMU Mount (Optional) ..................................................................................................................................................................18

Appendix................................................................................................................................................................................................................19

ESC Sound...................................................................................................................................................................................................19

ESC LED.......................................................................................................................................................................................................19

Specifications............................................................................................................................................................................................ 20

FAQ (Trouble Shooting)................................................................................................................................................................................... 21

Solder ESC...................................................................................................................................................................................................21

Assemble the Vibration Absorber of Motors..................................................................................................................................21

Spare Parts Listing............................................................................................................................................................................................. 22 
Product Usage Cautions

When flying, the fast rotating propellers may cause serious damage(s) and injuries. Therefore, please fly with a high 

safety in mind at all time.

Assembly Cautions

(1) Mount the GPS Module with a bracket, to avoid interference with the power board of center frame. 

(2) For IMU mounting, make sure the arrow direction marking on the IMU is pointing to the aircraft nose.

(3) The receiver is strongly recommended to be attached under the bottom board of center frame, and the 

head of antenna is downward without any obstacle. Otherwise the aircraft may be out of control, since 

the wireless signal may be lost.

(4) Mount the arms correctly.

a) Center frame Arm 

b) Center frame Arm

(5) For removing screws in the bottom board, please proceed with cautious, avoiding damages. Do not

remove any other screws fixed with glue.

(6) Notice matching the indications is very important, please pay attention to them.

Flight Cautions

(1) With DJI WKM autopilot system, make sure the output signal of WKM F1~F2 and M1~M6 are all normal, 

to avoid serious damages and injuries.

(2) Keep flying the multi-rotor a distance from people, building, high-voltage lines, tall trees, water, etc. 

(3) Make sure to use 6S LiPo battery for power supply.

(4) Do not get close to or touch the working motors and propellers, which will cause serious injury. 

(5) Do not over load the multi-rotor.

(6) Make sure the propellers and the motors are installed correctly and firmly before flying.

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

parts.

(8) Strongly recommend you to use DJI parts as much as possible.

Others

(1) If you have any problem you cannot solve, please contact your dealer or DJI customer service.
In The Box

Center Frame×1 Frame Arm×6

Retracting Mechanism×2 Landing Gear Support Tube ×2

Base Pipe×2 H Frame Connection Pipe×1、Spring×2

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

Package of Battery Tray×1 Package of IMU Mount×1

GPS Fixed Seat×1 Screw Package for Frame×1

Screw Package for Landing Gear×1

Out of The Box Guidance ×2

Tools Needed

2.0mm Hex Wrench, 2.5mm Hex Wrench For mounting screws. 

Thread Locker For fastening screws. 

Nylon Cable Tie 

Scissors

Diagonal Cutting Pliers

For binding devices and wires.

Foam Double Sided Adhesive Tape For fixing receiver, controller and other modules.
M3

M6

Center Frame Wiring

The top board is a power distribution board, and the bottom board is for loading autopilot system components.

Top Board

Slot

Bottom Board

Top Board Aircraft Nose

Buckle

Mark

Motor counter clock-wise

Mark

Motor number

XT60 Female

To Gimbal

ESC signal outlet

To main controller Circuit line

Parallel Circuit

Mark

Motor clock-wise

IMU Front XT60 Male

To Battery

IMU mount position

XT60 Female

To PMU

Notes:

(1) For IMU mounting, make sure the arrow direction marking on the IMU is pointing to the aircraft nose.

(2) Connect the 3-pin connectors (M1~M6) of servo cable from WKM M.C. to ESC signal socket (M1~M6) on

center frame markings accordingly.

(WKM M.C. M1 ESC signal socket M1, ...... , WKM M.C. M6 ESC signal socket M6) 

Tips:

(1) The main battery power leads, gimbal and PMU leads are on the bottom surface of the top board.

(2) Markingsand stand for the propeller rotation direction. means clock-wise, and means 

counter clock-wise.

(3) If other lead connector is required, please cut the original connector and solder on the new one. (But NOT

Recommend.)
Attach Electric Equipment to Center Frame

1. (Fig.1)Remove the screws in the bottom board.

2. (Fig.2)Attach the IMU module into IMU position in the center frame. Ensure the IMU casing is out of

touching the top board edge, as vibration can cause IMU mal-function.

3. (Fig.2)Please attach DJI Autopilot System parts onto the bottom board (not including GPS modules.

4. (Fig.2)Connect the Autopilot System and receiver. Please refer to DJI WKM User Manual for details.

5. (Fig.3)Please fix all the screws to bottom board, and use adequate thread locker.

6. (Fig.4)Attach the GPS Fixed Seat to the top board (near to the M3), then mount the GPS Module to the

GPS Fixed Seat with a bracket. 

7. Configure Autopilot System. Please refer to DJI WKM User Manual.

Note:

(1) Make sure to mount the IMU module at the IMU position first, and the mount orientation is correct.

(2) Mount the GPS with a bracket, to avoid interference from center frame power board.

(3) Make sure the USB port of the M.C. is pointing outwards for easy access.

(4) Please wire neatly. Make sure the wires will not be cut by the edge of frames.

(5) Install the screws with appropriate strength to prevent damage threads.

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

To the CAN Port of

GPS/Compass Module

GPS/Compass

Module

You can attach the LED 

Module to the support 

tube.

Note: Risk of wire cut 

off by the Retracting 

Mechanism.

To GIMBAL Lead 

Micro-USB 

Port faces 

outwards for 

connection

 convenience

Receiver

(D-BUS)

To PM Lead

 You can wire the LED

through the bottom board 

Fig.1 Remove the screws Fig.2 Attach the Autopilot System
Fig.3 Fix the screws

Note: for DJI A2 user, 

please use the 

component in red; for 

WKM user, it is not

required. 

Fig.4 Mount the GPS Fixed Seat and GPS module

Mind You Fingers

Fig.5 Note of folding the GPS Bracket 
Mount Frame Arms

Step 1 Step 2

Copper contacts

Propeller 

Screw 

Cover 

Motor

ESC 

LED

Motor rotation direction

Clock-wise

Counter clock-wise

(1)

Step 3 Step 4 Step 5

Vertical

35o

Horizontal

(2)

Horizontal

Step1: Check the arms.

(1) Make sure the copper contacts are in good condition without bend or severe wear.

(2) Make sure the propellers are without crack, and screws in propeller cover tight.

(3) Make sure the motors are mounted firmly, and rotate freely.

(4) We recommend you to mount the arms with red propeller cover to M1 and M2 to indicate the nose

of aircraft.

(5) Distinguish the marks and on the arms.

Arm Center frame

Arm Center frame 

Step2: Insert the frame arm into center frame vertically.

Step3: Slowly rotate the frame arm upward until positioned completely.

Step4: Press down the buckle to lock the arm. Make sure the arm does not move.

Step5: Make sure the buckle is pressed down correctly, about 35o under normal circumstances.

Notes:

(1) Please add some lubricant at the position (1) if it is hard to press down the buckle.

(2) Slowly rotate the frame arm to prevent from breaking the copper contacts.

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(3) Please refer to (2) to make sure the arm is perfectly positioned.

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

(5) Do not hot plug arms.

Tips:

(1) LED is on after motor start. 

Step 6 Double Check 

Arms12are aircraft nose, arms45 are aircraft tail. See from top, motors on arms135 rotate counter 

clockwise; motors on arms246 rotate clockwise.

2 3

1

4

6

5
Mount Landing Gear

By using a 2-position switch of R/C transmitter, 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 servos.

Servo Arm Installation Servo Assembly

Center Line

Servo

Servo

Arm Right Servo Left Servo

Control Board

Finished

DANGER!!!

DO NOT TOUCH!

Right Part of the

Landing Gear

Left Part of

the Landing Gear

R L IN

LED

SET Button 

Receiver Channel 

Left Servo

Right Servo

Aircraft Nose Direction

step1: Servo Installation (If the servos have already been installed, please skip this step.)

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

2. Connect the left servo to the [L] port on the control board, and the right servo to the [R] port. 

3. Keep pressing the SET button with aid of a small tool, and then power on. You will see the yellow LED 

beside SET button flashes quickly, and then wait until the servos have finished their position initialization.

4. Make sure the servo arm is parallel to the servo’s center line.

5. Power off, assemble the left and right servos to the left and the right parts of the landing gear.

Tips: If you use your own servos, it is recommended to use the dedicated programmer from Hitec to enlarge the 

servo travel from 120° to 150°, and then install servos by the above steps. Servos from DJI have been enlarged 

servo travel.

step2: Mechanical Assembly
1. Assemble the left and right parts respectively, and then fix the screws at the joints with appropriate 

thread locker.

2. Connect the left and right parts with connecting rod.

3. For safety reasons, make sure to connect the springs to both parts.

step3: Electrical Connections

1. Plug the cables from the servos into the correct ports on the control board. Make sure the right servo is 

connected to the [R] port, 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 step. Otherwise, calibrate the system 

using the following procedures.

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 connected.

3. Hang the Landing Gear in the air during calibration, as the landing gear will move.

4. Keep pressing the SET button using a small tool and power on. You can see the LED flashes YELLOW

quickly, and then press the SET button once again. The system begins auto calibration with the indication

of the LED flashing YELLOW slowly. DO NOT obstruct any moving part during auto calibration.

5. The left-part is calibrated, the left link mechanism first moves up then moves down automatically. Then

the right-part is calibrated, the right link mechanism first moves up then moves down automatically.

6. After calibration, both left and right parts are in the [Lower] position, and the LED is solid GREEN on.

Then the landing gear will work normally.

Notes:

(1) If the LED is solid YELLOW on during calibrating, it means that there is something wrong with the

calibration, please re-do the Servo Installation of the Assembly & Connection section, since the servo arm

might be installed with a wrong angle.

(2) Please avoid any obstruction during calibrating. If the landing gear is blocked from moving, please

recalibrate the landing gear by the above steps.

(3) If the [R] and [L] servo cables are reversed, the travel will not be measured correctly. Please connect

correctly and recalibrate the landing gear using the above steps.
3 Transmitter Setting 

Select a 2-position switch (default setting is OK) of

Transmitter as the control input of the landing gear, and 

then make sure the corresponding port of receiver is 

connected to the [IN] port on control board.

Retracted:Toggle the switch to 

this position to retract the 

landing gear (Fig.1)

Lower:Toggle the switch to this 

position to lower the landing 

gear (Fig. 2)

Fig. 1

Tips:

(1) If the switch of Transmitter has FailSafe function, set

the FailSafe value to the [Lower] position, so that 

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

receiver enters FailSafe mode, to land the aircraft 

safely. 

(2) To avoid false switch triggering, you can use the 

slide lever or other trim as the landing gear’s

control switch. Fig. 2 

4 Usage 

The landing gear can be used by following the steps below after assembly & connection.

1. Make sure the transmitter & receiver batteries are fully charged.

2. Toggle the switch to the [Lower] position, and then turn on the transmitter.

3. Make sure the [R], [L] and [IN] connections are correct and firmly connected.

4. Make sure the Landing Gear is at the [Lower] position, and then power on the system. If the green LED is

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

according to the procedure of Travel Calibration.

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

6. When the aircraft is landing, please toggle the switch to the [Lower] position for a safe landing.
Tips

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

the target position.

(2) When powering on the system, if the Transmitter switch is at the [Retracted] position, which is the unsafe

signal for the landing gear, the LED will quickly flash RED. Toggle the switch to the [Lower] position.

(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 connections.

(4) If the power consumption of servos is too large during usage, the LED will be solid RED on. If this status

lasts more than 4 seconds, the landing gear will lower and the LED will flash GREEN slowly. Please

re-calibrate the system.

LED Indicator 

System works normally

Hasn’t been calibrated

Need re-calibration

Wrong calibration 

Enter the calibration mode

System is calibrating

Motor stall

Input signal is unsafe when power on the Transmitter 

Input signal is abnormal

Specifications

Parameter Range Parameter Range 

Working Voltage 3S~6S (LiPo) Input SignalPWM (High-Pulse Width 800us~2200us)

Working Current Max 1A@6S Output Signal PWM(Mid Position is 1520us) in 90Hz 

Working Temperature -20~70oC

Total Weight 875g 

Output Voltage 6V 

Servo Travel 150o (Minimum120 o) 
5 Mount Battery Bracket

Step1: Mount the retaining clip and the bracket, fix screws (but not tighten).

M2.5X5

Bracket

Notch Outwards

Retaining Clips

Chamfer Outwards

Step2: Place the battery mounting board and adjust its position, and then tighten all screws.

Battery Mounting Board

90o

Parallel Parallel Parallel Correct
Assembly

Assembly 

3 2

4

5 6

1

Align knob to mark Insert knob into arm Rotate knob 

(2)

(1) Knob 

Mark

Vibration Absorber

Vibration Damper Mount

Vibration Damper Mount Details

Coaxial Align Not

Coaxial

Not

Coaxial 

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

2. Lie frame and Landing Gear horizontally, insert knobs into arms 3 and 6 first, and then adjust to

insert the others into the arms.

3. Make sure the Vibration Damper Mount is correct, and then rotate the knob to the end, as fig (2) shown.

Notes:

 Ensure all knobs on the H frame aligned to the marks, and they would go through the arms successfully.
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 dismount the Battery Bracket.

2. (Fig.2) Fix the IMU Mount and remount the Battery Bracket.

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

4. (Fig.4) Attach the IMU Module; make sure that the arrow on LOGO is pointing to the aircraft nose.

Fig.1 Fig.2

Aircraft Nose

Arrow on

IMU LOGO

Fig.3 Fig.4
Appendix

ESC Sound 

ESC State Sound

Ready ♪1234567--B--B

Throttle stick is not at bottom BBBBBB...

Input signal abnormal B--------B--------B...

Input voltage abnormal BB---BB---BB---BB...

ESC LED 

ESC State LED 

Standby Off

Motor rotating Solid Red or Green On 

Motor rotating at full throttle position Solid Yellow On

Tips:

DJI ESCs are specially designed for multi-rotors. When use with DJI autopilot systems, you do not have to setup

any parameters or calibrate travel range.
Specifications

Frame

Diagonal Wheelbase 800mm

Frame Arm Length 350mm

Frame Arm Weight 

(with Motor, ESC, Propeller )

356g 

Center Frame Diameter 240mm 

Center Frame Weight 550g

Landing Gear Size

460mm(Length)×425mm(Width)×320mm(Height) 

(Top width: 155mm)

Retractable Landing Gear Weight 

(Including Battery Tray)

1050g 

Motor

Stator Size 41×14mm

KV 400rpm/V 

Max Power 500W

Weight (with Cooling Fan) 158g

ESC

Current40A OPTO

Voltage 6S LiPo 

Signal Frequency 30Hz ~ 450Hz

Drive PWM Frequency 8KHz 

Weight (with Radiators) 35g

Foldable Propeller (1552)

Material Engineering plastic

Size 15×5.2 inch 

Weight 13g

Flight Parameters

Takeoff Weight 6.0Kg ~ 8.0Kg

Total Weight 3.7Kg 

Power Battery LiPo (6S、10000mAh~15000mAh、15C(Min))

Max Power Consumption 3000W

Hover Power Consumption 800W(@ Takeoff Weight 6.7Kg)

Hover Time Max: 20 min (@15000mAh&6.7KgTakeoff Weight) 

Working Environment Temperature -10 ~ +40 o

C 
G V G P

G V G P

FAQ (Trouble Shooting)

Solder ESC 

Make sure to solder the thick wires and fine wires correctly, when solder ESC to frame arm.

Clockwise and counter clockwise motor should be soldered to ESC correctly by different color order.

For arms For arms

Red

Black 

Blue 

Thick wire

Fine wire

Fine wire

Thick wire

Solder pad

Blue 

Black 

Red

Assemble the Vibration Absorber of Motors

The soft gasket is a part of the Vibration Absorber and it has a thick end and a thin end, it’s important to assemble 

the soft gaskets in correct approach adhere to the diagram below.

Propeller CCW: the thick ends of the gaskets (A) are upwards, the thick ends of the gaskets (B) are downwards.

Propeller CW: the thick ends of the gaskets (C) are downwards, the thick ends of the gaskets (D) are upwards.

Propeller CCW Propeller CW

A

B    D

C
Spare Parts Listing

If S800 EVO needs component replaced, please refer to the following diagram to identify the component NO., and 

then make a purchase of corresponding package. Each package includes screws needed. The Components Number 

is defined as bellow. 

S800 EVO SE010101CCW CW-Clockwise;CCW-Counter clockwise;

; ;

01Arm Frame;02Center Frame;

03Landing Gear Package NO.

Parts NO.

Frame Arm

M3x10.5(2pcs) 

M3x4.5(2pcs)

SE010301B/ 

SE010401R 

SE010701CW/ SE010801CCW

SE010702(4pcs)

M2x9(3pcs) SE010302

SE010101CW/ 

SE010102CCW

SE010102

SE010103

M2.5(4pcs) 

SE014401

SE014402

SE010303

M3x4.5(3pcs)

SE011001

SE010501R/

SE010601G

M2.5x11(4pcs)

Package NO. Name Components Number

1 Frame Arm (Counter Clockwise) SE010101CCW、SE010102、SE010103、M2x9

2 Frame Arm (Clockwise) SE010102CW、SE010102、SE010103、M2x9

3 Motor with black Prop cover SE010301B、SE010302、SE014402、SE014401 、 

SE010303 、M2.5x5、M3x4.5

4Motor with red Prop cover SE010401R、SE010302、SE014402、SE014401 、

SE010303 、M2.5x5、M3x4.5

5 ESC with Red Led SE010501R

6 ESC with Green Led SE010601G

45 1552 Folding Propellers(both

CW&CCW)

SE010701CCW、SE010801CW、SE010702、M3x10.5

9 Washer for Propeller SE010702

10 ESC Heat Sink SE011001
Center Frame

M2x9(12pcs)

SE021401(6pcs)

M2.5x5(25pcs)

SE021201

SE021601(7pcs)

SE021501

 SE021502

SE021503

SE021301

M2.5x5(25pcs)

Package NO. Name Components Number 

11 Center Frame SE021201、SE021301、SE021401、SE021501、 

SE021502 、SE021503、SE021601、M2x9、M2.5x5

12 Center Frame Top Board SE021201、M2x9、M2.5x5

13 Center Frame Bottom Board SE021301、M2.5x5

14 Top Board Cover SE021401、M2x9

15 Arm Mounting Bracket SE021501、SE021502、SE021503、 M2x9、M2.5x5

16 Aluminum Brace for Center Frame SE021601、M2.5x5
Package NO. Name Components Number 

17 Retract Module(Left) SE031701、SE031702

18 Retract Module(Right) SE031801、SE031702

19 HITEC Servo (Right) SE031901、HC_M2.5x10

20 HITEC Servo (Left) SE032001、HC_M2.5x10

21 Carbon Tube of H-Frame SE032101、HC_M2.5x8

22 Control Board SE032201、SE032202、SE032203、SE032204、M2.5x5

23 Spring SE032301、SE032302、SE031702、M3x8

24 Support Tube (Right) SE032401、SE032402、M3x8、HC_M2.5x8、HC_M3x8

25 Support Tube (Left) SE032501、SE032502、M3x8、HC_M2.5x8、HC_M3x8

Landing Gear

SE032901

SE032204

SE032803

SE032801

SE033001

SE032802

SE032804

HC_M3x8(2pcs)

M2.5x5(4pcs) SE032201

SE032202

SE031701

SE031702

SE032301

M3x8

SE032302

SE032802

SE031801

SE033301

SE031901

M2.5x5(2pcs)

SE033102

SE032801

SE032803

M3x8(4pcs)

M3x5(2pcs)

SE033103

 SE033104

HC_M2.5x10(4pcs)

SE032101

SE032001

SE032401

SE032402

SE033201

PM2x3.5x4

(1)

SE032501

SE8032502 SE8032402

SE033203

SE033202

M2.5x8

SE033201

SE032502

HC_M2.5x8

(2)

SE8032801 SE8032802 SE8032803

SE033401(7pcs)

HC_M3x22

SE032601

SE032701(4pcs)

Note1: (1) Left Support Tube right Support Tube are different; (2) Left set, middle set and right set of Damping Unit 

are different.
26 Base Tube SE032601、SE032701

27 Silicone Rubber Damper SE032701

28 Damping Unit (Set) SE032801、SE032802、SE032803、SE032804、HC_M3x8

29 Aluminum Tube of H-Frame SE032901

30 Silicone Rubber of H-Frame SE033001

31Battery Tray SE033101、SE033102、SE033103、SE033104、M2.5x5、M3x5

Control arm of Retractable 

32 

Module(Left)

SE033201、SE033202、SE033203、M2.5x8

Control Arm of Retractable 

33 

Module(Right) 

SE033301、SE033202、SE033203、M2.5x8

Shaft Sleeve of Retract 

34

Module

SE033401

35 IMU Mount SE033501 、M3x8

Others

SE033601

S E 0 3 3 8 0 1

Package NO. Name Components Number

36 GPS Holder SE033601

M3x8(10pcs)、HC_M2.5x10(10pcs)、M2.5x5(30pcs)、M2x9(10pcs)、

37 Screws Package M3x4.5(10pcs)、M2.5x8(5pcs)、M2.5x11(10pcs)、M3x 10.5(15pcs)、

HC_M3x8(10pcs)、HC_M2.5x8(10pcs)、HC_M3x22(5pcs)

38 Blade Holder SE033801

Package NO. Name Components Number 

39 Battery Mount Board SE033104、Velcro straps

40 Frame Arm with Prop CCW &Red LED Package NO. 1、4、5、7、10

41 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

43 Frame Arm with Prop CW &Green LED Package NO. 2、3、6、8、10 
--------N2.5(4pcs)

"F;::;;"?"-------SE01440l

eJi1--------SE014402

Package NO. Name

44 Vibration absorber of Notor

Components Number

SE01440l, SE014402, N2.5

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APPENDIX C

DJI Phantom 2—Operations Documents
©2013-2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.1 | 

PHANTOM 2 User Manual V1.4

For PHANTOM 2 Flight Controller Firmware version V3.10

& PHANTOM 2 Assistant version V3.8

& PHANTOM RC Assistant version V1.1

2015.01

Congratulations on purchasing your new DJI product. Please thoroughly read the entire contents of this manual to 

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 information, technical updates and manual corrections. Due 

to any unforeseen changes or product upgrades, the information contained within this manual is subject to change 

without notice.

DJI and PHANTOM 2 are registered trademarks of DJI. Names of product, brand, etc., 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 reserved.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your product, please contact your dealer or DJI Customer Service.
©2013-2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.2 | 

Content

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

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

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

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

1.1 BUILT‐IN FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................5

1.2 CONNECTIONS WITH OTHER DJI PRODUCTS...........................................................................5

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

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

1.3 LED FLIGHT INDICATORS DESCRIPTION ...............................................................................11

1.4 NOTES FOR PHANTOM2 USING WITH OTHER DJI PRODUCTS ................................................12

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

2.1 ASSEMBLY.....................................................................................................................13

2.2 DISASSEMBLY ................................................................................................................13

2.3 NOTES .........................................................................................................................13

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

3.1 POWER ON THE REMOTE CONTROLLER ...............................................................................14

3.2 REMOTE CONTROLLER LED INDICATOR STATUS ....................................................................15

3.2.1 Remote Controller Power LED Indicator Status...................................................15

3.2.2 Remote Controller Battery Level Indicator Status...............................................15

3.3 ANTENNA ORIENTATION ..................................................................................................16

3.4 REMOTE CONTROLLER OPERATION ....................................................................................16

3.5 LINKING THE REMOTE CONTROLLER& BUILT‐IN RECEIVER......................................................18

4 INTELLIGENT BATTERY ...............................................................................................19

4.1 CHARGING PROCEDURES..................................................................................................19

4.2 INSTALL THE BATTERY ......................................................................................................20

4.3 BATTERY USAGE.............................................................................................................20

4.4 DESCRIPTION OF THE BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR...................................................................21

4.5 CORRECT BATTERY USAGE NOTES ......................................................................................22

5 CALIBRATING THE COMPASS......................................................................................23
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5.1 CALIBRATION WARNINGS .................................................................................................23

5.2 CALIBRATION PROCEDURES ..............................................................................................23

5.3 WHEN RECALIBRATION IS REQUIRED...................................................................................23

6 FLIGHT .......................................................................................................................24

6.1 FLYING ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS ..............................................................................24

6.2 STARTING THE MOTORS ...................................................................................................24

6.3 TAKEOFF/LANDING PROCEDURES.......................................................................................24

6.4 FAILSAFE FUNCTION........................................................................................................25

6.5 LOW BATTERY CAPACITY WARNING FUNCTION.....................................................................27

6.6 FLIGHT LIMITS FUNCTION.................................................................................................27

Max Height & Radius Limits.........................................................................................27

6.7 FLIGHT LIMITS OF SPECIAL AREAS ......................................................................................28

6.8 CONDITIONS OF FLIGHT LIMITS .........................................................................................30

Disclaimer.....................................................................................................................30

7 ASSISTANT INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION......................................................31

7.1 INSTALLING DRIVER AND PHANTOM2 ASSISTANT...............................................................31

7.2 USING THE PHANTOM2 ASSISTANT ON A PC....................................................................32

7.3 FIRMWARE UPGRADE OF PHANTOM2 .............................................................................33

7.4 PHANTOM RC ASSISTANT DESCRIPTION ...........................................................................33

8 APPENDIX..................................................................................................................35

8.1 SPECIFICATIONS..............................................................................................................35

8.2 LED FLIGHT INDICATORS DESCRIPTION ...............................................................................35
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In the Box

PHANTOM 2 Remote Controller-2.4GHz Propeller Pair 

Intelligent Battery Charger Plug Set

Screwdriver Assistant Wrench Cables

Micro-USB Cable Screws 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]Propeller [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]Compass

1.1 Built-in Flight Control System Instructions

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

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

contains the MC (Main Controller), IMU, GPS, compass, receiver.

The IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) has a built-in inertial sensor and a barometric altimeter that measures both 

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

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

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

system connecting and controlling all the modules together.

The PHANTOM 2 can be configured in the Assistant, by choosing Naza-M mode or Phantom 2 mode. 

 This manual is for Phantom 2 mode. Please refer to the Naza-M V2 Quick Start Manual for more 

information.

1.2 Connections with Other DJI Products

PHANTOM 2 is compatible with other DJI products, including ZENMUSE H3-2D and H3-3D gimbal,iOSD mini,

iOSD Mark II. Below are connections for these products and wireless video transmission module.

Video Cable

To the iOSD module or wireless 

video transmission module.

CAN-Bus Connector

8-Pin Cable

To the G8 port on 

the H3-2D/H3-3D 

gimbal.

5-Pin Cable

To the compass.

Gimbal Mounting Position 

Mount the H3-2D/H3-3D 

gimbal using 4 screws.

Compass

Figure 1-3
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Important Notes of Using with Other DJI Products

(1) The video cable can provide power for the wireless video transmission module with a battery voltage

(11.1V~12.6V) and a maximum current 2A.

(2) Make sure the working current of the wireless video transmission module you connect can work with an 

operational voltage between 11.1V~12.6V and the total working current of the iOSD and wireless video

transmission module is under 2A, as an overcurrent will damage the central board’s components. If the 

total current exceeds 2A, please be sure to provide power supplied from a separate power source for the 

wireless video transmission module.

(3) PHANTOM 2 uses a 2.4GHz RC system. To avoid communication interference, it’s not recommended to

use other 2.4GHz devices (including 2.4G Wi-Fi or 2.4G wireless video transmission module) except the

2.4G Bluetooth and 2.4G Datalink.

(4) Be sure to keep the wireless video transmission module and other communicating devices away from the 

compass during installation and connection to avoid interference.

(5) To improve the compatibility with ZENMUSE gimbals, the latest factory deliveries of PHANTOM 2 has 

updated to the Version 2 shown below. H3-2D/H3-3D 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 gimbal.

Version 1

Gimbal Mounting

Position

Version 2

Gimbal Mounting

Position

Figure 1-4

(6) When using the H3-3D gimbal, please connect the 8-Pin cable of PHANTOM 2 to the G8 port of H3-3D

shown below.

Figure 1-5
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DJI

Connections with Other DJI Products

(1) Connecting the H3-2D and H3-3D gimbal and wireless video transmission module, the figure below uses

H3-2D as an example.

Wireless 

video 

transmission

BattBatt+

Description of the Video Cable

(sequence by color)

 VIDEO

module

Transmitter

VIDEO GND

VIDEO

VIDEO GND

VBat+

GND

ZENMUSE 

H3-2D

Compass

Figure 1-6

(2) Connecting the H3-2D and H3-3D gimbal, iOSD mini and wireless video transmission module, the figure 

below uses H3-2D as an example.

Description of the Video Cable

(sequence by color) 

Batt- VIDEO

Batt+ Wireless VIDEO GND

VIDEO GND video VBat+

VIDEO transmission

module

Transmitter

GND

ZENMUSE 

H3-2D

CAN-Bus

Connector

Compass

Figure 1-7
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DJI

(3) Connecting the H3-2D and H3-3D gimbal, iOSD mini and DJI specified wireless video transmission module 

AVL58, the figure below uses H3-2D as an example.

DJI specified 

wireless 

video 

transmission 

module 

AVL58

Transmitter

Description of the Video Cable

(sequence by color)

 VIDEO 

VIDEO GND 

VBat+

GND

ZENMUSE 

H3-2D

CAN-Bus 

connector Compass

Figure 1-8

We recommend connecting the VBat+ port of the video cable to the two BATT+ ports of the AVL58 

simultaneously. The same is true of the GND port of the video cable and two BATT- ports.

(4) Connecting the H3-2D and H3-3D gimbal, iOSD Mark II and wireless video transmission module, the figure

below uses H3-2D as an example.
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DJI

Wireless video transmission 

module Transmitter specified by 

DJI(AVL58)

OR

Other wireless video transmission 

module Transmitter

Description of the Video Cable

(sequence by color)

 VIDEO 

VIDEO GND 

VBat+

GND

ZENMUSE 

H3-2D

CAN-Bus

Connector Compass

Figure 1-9

The diagram below illustrates the conneciton between the iOSD Mark II and the wireless video transmission module.

BATTBATTBATT+ 

BATT+

iOSD Mark II UART

UART 

AV-GND

AV-OUT

BattBattBatt+ Other wireless video Batt+ transmission module

Transmitter

VIDEO GND 

VIDEO

iOSD Mark II

BATTBATTBATT+ 

BATT+ 

UART 

UART

AV-GND

AV-OUT

Wireless video 

transmission 

module

AVL58 Transmitter 

specified by DJI

Use the 8-Pin cable in the iOSD Mark II package when connecting to the DJI specified wireless video 

transmission module AVL58.

(5) Using the iPad Ground Station
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Air End

Ground End

3S-6S

Battery

+ -

iPadGround

Station

Figure 1-10

Connect the Air End of 2.4G Bluetooth Datalink to a spared CAN-Bus port of iOSD if an iOSD is used.

(6) Using the PC Ground Station

Air End

Ground End

PC Ground

Station

Figure 1-11
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1.3 LED Flight Indicators Description

1. LED flight indicators are used to show the aircraft’s current status. Once powered on, the indicators will light

up.

LED flight

indicators 

Aircraft in Normal status Descriptions

Power On Self-Test

Warming Up & Aircraft cannot take off during warming up 

Ready to Fly 

Ready to Fly (non-GPS)

Aircraft in abnormal status Warnings and errors 

Remote Controller Signal Lost 

1st Level Low Battery Capacity Warning 

2nd Level Low Battery Capacity Warning 

Not Stationary or Sensor Bias is too big 

Errors & Aircraft cannot fly. 

Compass data abnormal because of ferro-magnetic interference or

the compass needs calibration.

(1) The LED indicators diagram above are for Phantom 2 mode. In Naza-M mode, LED indicators

will work according to the Naza-M flight control system.

(2) Connect to the PHANTOM 2 Assistant for detailed information about warnings and errors.

2. The front LEDs are for indicating where the nose of the aircraft is. They light up solid red only after the motors 

have spooled up.

The front

LEDs
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1.4 Notes for PHANTOM 2 using with other DJI products

Before using PHANTOM 2 with other DJI products, users should connecting the products correctly and upgrade 

the firmware as requirements below .

Items to upgrade Firmware versions required Assistant for upgrading Assistant version 

P330CB (built-in 

central board) 

V1.0.1.19 or above PHANTOM 2 V1.08 or above 

Zenmuse H3-2D CMU V1.0,IMU V1.6 or above PHANTOM 2 V1.08 or above 

iOSD Mark II V3.01 or above iOSD V4.0 or above 

iOSD mini V1.06 or above iOSD V4.0 or above 

*The iOSD Assistant is applied to both iOSD Mark II and iOSD mini.
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2 Propellers

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 necessary.

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

Diagram 

Assembly Location 

Attach to the motor thread that does

not have a black dot.

Attach to the motor thread that has a 

black dot.

Fastening/Un-fastening 

Instructions

Lock: Tighten the propeller in this direction.

Unlock: Remove the propeller in this direction.

2.1 Assembly

1. (Figure 2-1)Remove the four warning cards from the motors after you’ve read them.

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

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

fastening instructions.

Figure 2-1 Figure 2-2 Figure2-3

2.2 Disassembly

(Figure 2-3)Keep the motor deadlocked in place with the assistant wrench (or one hand) and remove the

propeller according to the un-fastening instructions.

2.3 Notes

1. Propellers are self tightening during flight. DO NOT use any thread locker on the threads.

2. Make sure to match the propeller nut colors with the corresponding motors.

3. It is advised to wear protective gloves during propeller assembly and removal.

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 ageing, chipped, or broken 

propellers.

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

7. ONLY use original DJI propellers for a better and safer flight experience.
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3 Remote Controller

The PHANTOM 2 remote controller can be configured in the PHANTOM RC Assistant. The sticks mode is Mode 2 

on delivery. 

For upgraded remote controller (models: NDJ6 or NRC900), select “Upgrade Version” in Phantom Assistant.

For basic remote controller (models: DJ6 or RC900), select “Basic Version” in Phantom Assistant.

[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]Antenna [2]Carrying Handle [3]Left Dial [4]3-Position Switch S1 [5]3-Position Switch S2 [6]Joystick1(J1;J2) 

[7]Joystick2(J3;J4) [8]Neck Strap Attachment [9]Power Switch [10]Power Indicator 

[11]Battery Level Indicators LED1/LED2/LED3/LED4 (from left to right) [12]Trainer Port 

[13]Battery Charge & RC Assistant Port (micro-USB port) [14] Potentiometer 

3.1 Power on the Remote Controller

1. Set the S1 and S2 switches to the upper most position and ensure both joysticks are at

the mid-point position. Then toggle on the power switch.

2. Push the power switch to the right to power on the remote controller. If the power LED

indicator is solid on, the remote controller is functioning normally. The battery level

indicators display the current battery level.

1. Please make sure the battery level of remote controller is enough. If the low voltage warning alert 

sounds (refer to <Remote Controller Power LED Indicator Status>), please recharge the battery as soon 

as possible.

 2. Charge the remote controller’s battery by using the included micro-USB cable. Using the incorrect

type of charging cable may cause damage.

3. Turn off the remote controller before charging. The power LED indicator will display solid red when 

charging is in progress. The LED indicators will display solid green when the battery is fully charged.
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3.2 Remote Controller LED Indicator Status

3.2.1 Remote Controller Power LED Indicator Status

Power LED Indicator Sound Remote Controller Status

None Functioning normally.

None Charging( remote controller is powered off)

None Remote controller joysticks calibration error, need to be re-calibrate.

BB---BB---BB Low voltage (from 3.5V-3.53V), recharge the remote controller.

B-B-B...... Critical low voltage (from 3.45V-3.5V). Recharge the remote 

controller immediately.

B--B--B...... Alert will sound after 15 minutes of inactivity. It will stop once you 

start using the remote controller.

The remote controller will power off automatically when battery voltage drops below 3.45V. Land and 

 recharge the battery as soon as possible when the low voltage alert occurs to avoid loss of control 

during flight. 

3.2.2 Remote Controller Battery Level Indicator Status

The battery level indicators will show the current battery level during both the discharging process. The following is 

a description of the indicators.

: The LED is solid on : The LED will blink regularly

: The LED is light off

Discharging process

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Current battery level 

       75%~100%

50%~75%

       25%~50%

12.5%~25%

       0%~12.5%

<0%
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3.3 Antenna Orientation

The remote controller’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 configuration.

Definitions

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

the central position.

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

Slide Lever is used for the pitch control of the H3-2D and H3-3D gimbal.

Remote 

Controller

(Mode 2) 

Aircraft

( nose direction) Operation details

The throttle stick controls aircraft altitude/elevation. 

Push the stick up and the aircraft will rise.

Pull the stick down and the aircraft will descend.

The aircraft will automatically hover and hold its 

altitude if the sticks are centered.

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

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

suggest that you push the throttle stick slowly to 

prevent the aircraft from sudden and unexpected 

elevation changes.
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The yaw stick controls the aircraft rudder.

Push the stick left and the aircraft will rotate counter 

clock-wise.

Push the stick right and the aircraft will rotate 

clock-wise. If the stick is centered, the aircraft will 

remain facing the same direction.

The yaw stick controls the rotating angular velocity of 

the aircraft. Pushing the stick further away from center 

results in a faster aircraft rotation velocity.

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

Push the stick up and the aircraft will tilt and fly

 forward.

 Pull the stick down and the aircraft will tilt and fly 

backward. The aircraft will keep level and straight if the 

stick is centered.

Pushing or pulling the stick further away from center 

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

faster flight velocity.

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

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

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

The aircraft will keep level and straight if the stick is 

centered.

Pushing the stick further away from center will result in 

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

velocity.

Position-1 Position-2 Position-3 

S1 is for compass calibration. Toggle the S1 switch from 

position-1 to position-3 and back to position-1 at least 5 

times, which will force the aircraft to enter into 

compass calibration mode.

Users can configure position 3(bottom position) of the 

S1 switch to trigger the Failsafe in the Assistant.

OFF Course Lock Home 

point Lock 

S2 is the IOC mode switch. IOC (Intelligent 

Orientation Control) function can be enabled in the 

Assistant when in Naza-M mode. Only use the IOC 

function after you are familiar with flying.
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The left dial controls the pitch of the H3-2D and H3-3D 

gimbal. The position of left dial determines the pitch 

 angle relative to the horizontal level.

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 

down.

The gimbal will keep its current position if the dial is 

static.

(1) For ‘Ready to Fly’ the aircraft will hover when all sticks are released.

(2) For ‘Ready to Fly (non-GPS)’ the aircraft will only keep the altitude when all sticks are released.

3.5 Linking the Remote Controller & Built-in Receiver

PHANTOM 2 has a built-in receiver, 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 

procedure. If you ever replace the remote controller, re-establishing the link is required.

Link button & 

Link indicator

Figure 3-4

Linking procedures

1. Power on the PHANTOM 2.

2. Turn on the remote controller and place it 0.5m~1m away from the aircraft. 

3. Push the link button with a thin object and hold it until the Link indicator blinks red, then release it.

4. When the Link indicator turns solid green, the link between the remote controller and the built-in receiver 

has been successfully established.

Link Indicator Status

The remote controller is turned off and there is no 2.4GHz signal around, please turn

on the remote controller.

The receiver is ready for linking.

There is 2.4GHz signal around but the remote controller is not linked with the receiver,
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please carry out the linking procedures.

The remote controller is linked with the receiver successfully.

4 Intelligent Battery

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

11.1V and charge-discharge management functionality. The battery should only be charged with the DJI charger.

Intelligent Battery Charger

DJI Intelligent Battery Functions

(1) Balance Charging Automatically balance the voltage of each battery cell during charging.

(2) Capacity Display Display the current battery level.

The main controller communicates with the battery via communication ports

(3) Communicating for battery voltage, capacity, current and other information.

(4) Overcharging Protection 

(5) Over Discharging 

Protection

Charging stops automatically when the battery voltage reaches 12.8V to 

prevent overcharging damage.

Discharging stops automatically when the battery voltage reaches 8.4V to

prevent over discharging damage.

(6) Short Circuit Protection Automatically cuts off the power supply when a short circuit is detected.

The battery will enter sleep mode after 10 minutes of inactivity to save

(7) Sleep Protection 

(8) Charging Temperature 

Detection

power. The static current is 10nA in sleep mode when the battery is 

powered on without connecting to other devices.

The battery will charge only when its temperature is within 0°C~55°C. If the 

battery temperature is out of this range, the battery will stop charging.

(1) Before use, please read and follow the user manual, disclaimer, and the warnings on the battery.

 Users take full responsibility for all operations and usage.

(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 party.

4.1 Charging Procedures

1. Connect the charger to a wall socket (Use the plug set if necessary).

2. Connect the battery to the charger. If the current capacity of the battery is over 75%, you should power on

the battery to begin charging.

3. The Battery Level indicators display current capacity level as the battery charges. Please refer to battery 
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level indicator description for details.

4. The battery is fully charged when the Battery Level indicator lights are off. Please disconnect the charger

and battery when the charging is completed.

Wall Socket

4.2 Install the Battery

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

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

Figure 4-1

An incorrectly inserted battery may cause one of the following to occur: (1) Bad contact. (2) Unavailable 

battery information. (3) Unsafe for flight. (4) Unable to take off.

4.3 Battery Usage

LED2

LED1

Battery Level Indicator

LED3

LED4

Battery Power Button

(Built-in Battery Power Indicator)

Figure 4-2

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

indicate the current battery level. Refer to < Battery Level Indicator Description> for details.

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

2 seconds to turn on the intelligent battery. 

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

2 seconds to turn off the intelligent battery. 
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(4) Checking the battery life: When the battery is powered off; press and hold the battery power button for 5 

seconds to check the battery life. 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 off. Refer to < Battery 

Level Indicator Description> for details.

More battery information is available in the battery tab of the PHANTOM 2 Assistant.

4.4 Description of the Battery Level Indicator

The battery level indicators will show the current battery level during both the charging and discharging process as

well as battery life. The following is a description of the indicators.

: The LED is solid on : The LED will blink regularly

: The LED is light off

Charging process

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Current battery level 

       0%~25%

25%~50%

       50%~75%

75%~100%

       Full charged

Discharging process

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Current 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%

Battery life 

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Current battery life 

       90%~100%
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80%~90%

       70%~80%

60%~70%

       50%~60%

40%~50%

       30%~40%

20%~30%

       Less than 20% 

4.5 Correct Battery Usage Notes

1. Never plug or unplug the battery into the aircraft when it is powered on.

2. The battery should be charged in an environment that is between 0°C to 40°C, and be discharged in an

environment that is between -20°C to 50°C. Both charging and discharging should be in an environment

where the relative humidity is lower than 80%.

3. It’s recommended to charge and discharge the battery thoroughly once every 20 charge/discharge cycles.

Users should discharge the battery until there is less than 8% power left or until the battery can no longer

be turned on. Users should then fully recharge the battery to maximum capacity. This power cycling

procedure will ensure the battery is working at its optimal level.

4. For long term storage please place the battery with only a 40~50% capacity in a strong battery box

securely. We recommend discharging and charging the battery completely once every 3 months to keep it

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

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

Please completely discharge a battery prior to disposal.

6. It’s suggested that you purchase a new battery if the current battery is swollen 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 unattended. Always charge the battery on a non-flammable surface such as

concrete and never near any flammable materials.

9. Safety is extremely important and users can get more information in the DISCLAIMER.
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5 Calibrating the Compass

IMPORTANT: Make sure to perform the Compass Calibration procedures prior to the first flight.

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

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

its optimal level.

5.1 Calibration Warnings

(1) DO NOT calibrate your compass where there is a possibility for the existence of strong 

magnetic interference such as magnetite, parking structures, and steel reinforcement 

underground.

(2) DO NOT carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration such as keys or cellular 

phones.

(3) Compass Calibration is very important; otherwise the flight control system will work abnormally.

5.2 Calibration Procedures

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 details.

360o Rotate the aircraft Quickly flip the switch S1 horizontally

360o

Rotate the aircraft 

vertically (Nose downward)

Position-1

Start 

cali 

Position-3

Position-1->Position-3->Position-1

Flip no less than 5 times

LED Flight

Indicator 

LED Flight Indicator LED Flight Indicator 

Normal LED 

Start horizontal calibration Start vertical calibration Succeed Fail 

Position-1

Position-3

Position-1->Position-3->Position-1

Flip once

 Re-calibrate 

5.3 When Recalibration is required

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

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

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

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

6.1 Flying Environment Requirements

(1) Before your first flight, please allow yourself some flight training (Using a flight simulator to 

practice flying, getting instruction from an experienced person, etc.).

(2) DO NOT fly in bad weather, such as rain or wind (more than moderate breeze) or fog.

(3) The flying field should be open and void of tall buildings or other obstacles; the steel structure 

within buildings may interfere with the compass.

 (4) Keep the aircraft away from obstacles, crowds, power lines, trees, lakes and rivers etc.

(5) Try to avoid interference between the remote controller and other wireless equipment (No base 

stations or cell towers around).

(6) The flight control system will not work properly at the South Pole or North Pole.

(7) Never use the aircraft in a manner that infringes upon or contravenes international or domestic 

lays and regulations.

6.2 Starting the Motors

A Combination Stick Command (CSC) is used to start the motors. Push the sticks according to one of the options 

below to start motors. Once the motors have started, release both sticks simultaneously. The same CSC is used to

stop the motors.

A B C D

Figure 6-1

6.3 Takeoff/Landing Procedures

1. Start by placing the PHANTOM 2 on the ground with the battery level indicators facing you.

2. Turn on the remote controller.

3. Power on the aircraft by turning on the intelligent battery.

4. When LED flight indicator blinks green/yellow, the PHANTOM 2 is entering Ready to Fly/Ready to Fly

(non-GPS) mode. Start the motors with the CSC command.

5. Push the throttle stick up slowly to lift the aircraft off the ground. Refer to <Remote Controller Operation>

for more details.

6. Be sure you are hovering over a level surface. Pull down the throttle stick to descend. The stick will lock into 
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place and the aircraft will descend steadily.

7. After landing, leave the throttle stick down for 3 to 5 seconds to stop the motors. Return throttle stick to

middle position after the motors have stopped.

You SHOULD NOT execute the CSC during normal flight! This will stop the motors and cause the 

aircraft to descend rapidly and drop without any type of control.

(1) When the LED flight indicator blinks yellow rapidly during flight, the aircraft has entered into 

Failsafe mode, refer to <Failsafe Function> for details.

(2) A low battery capacity warning is indicated by the LED flight indicator blinking red slowly or 

rapidly during flight. Refer to the <Low Battery Capacity Warning Function> for details.

(3) Watch the quick start video about flight for more flight information.

 (4) Aircraft and battery performance is subject to environmental factors such as air density and 

temperature. Be very careful when flying 3000 meters (9800 feet) or more above sea level, as

battery and aircraft performance may be reduced.

(5) When used with a H3-3D gimbal, a GoPro camera, and the iOSD mini, your Phantom 2 will be very 

close to its maximum takeoff weight. It is not recommended that you attach the Phantom 2 

propeller guards at this weight. Otherwise, the aircraft will be unable to fly normally. 

6.4 Failsafe Function

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

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

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

(1) The remote controller is powered off.

(2) The remote controller is powered on but the S1 is toggled in the position triggering the Failsafe (this must 

have been configured in the PHANTOM 2 Assistant).

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

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

reducing the distance the signal can travel.

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

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

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

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

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

be drifting during the descent and landing process.

Ready to Fly ---- Automatic go home and land

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

LED Flight Indicator

5 Fly back to home point.

Height over home point>20m

Elevate to 20m 20m

Height over home point<=20m

LED Flight Indicator

3 Remote controller signal lost.

LED Flight Indicator

6 Landing after hovering 15s.

LED Flight Indicator

Home Point

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

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

able to fly back to home point successfully in case the Failsafe mode is initiated.

Go Home Procedures

1 Record Home Point.

LED Flight Indicator 

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

LED Flight Indicator

Figure 6-2

(1) In a Failsafe situation, if less than 6 GPS satellites are found for more than 20 seconds, the aircraft

 will descend automatically.

(2) When the aircraft is landing automatically, users can control the aircraft’s position and altitude if

the remote controller signal is recovered.

In Phantom 2 mode, users can set a new home point manually when the aircraft is in “Ready to fly” status 

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 Indicator. The definition of “home point” is: 

(1) The home point is the place PHANTOM 2 returns to when the control signal is lost, which is 

recorded last time.

(2) The home point is used to calculate the horizontal distance between you and the aircraft, the

D distance will be displayed as

Regaining Control during Failsafe Procedure 

if using iOSD module.

Position of

Switch S1 Position-1 Position-2

Position-3

(No triggering the Failsafe)

How to regain 

control 

When the S1 switch is switched to Position-1, 

toggle the S1 switch to any other position once to 

regain control. If remote controller’s signal is 

recovered, control is returned back to the pilot.

Regain control as soon as signal is 

recovered.
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6.5 Low Battery Capacity Warning Function

The low battery capacity warning alerts users when the battery is close to depletion during flight. When it appears, 

users should promptly fly back and land to avoid accidental damage. The PHANTOM 2 has two levels of low battery 

capacity warning. The first appears when the battery has less than 30% power and the second appears when it has 

less than 15% power.

(1) When battery power drops below 30% and LED indicator will blink red slowly.

(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 landed, keep the throttle stick at its lowest point or execute CSC.

(3) There is a hidden third low battery threshold in addition to the 1st and 2nd level warnings. This uses 10.65V

as its threshold. Both this voltage threshold and the 2nd Level Low Battery Warning will trigger auto-landing. 

Altitude can be maintained if necessary by pushing up on the throttle stick.

(1) Remember to fly your PHANTOM 2 back as soon as you see a low battery capacity warning.

 (2) Keeping the battery contact needles and pads clean is very important. Any dirt and dust may 

cause a communication failure.

6.6 Flight Limits Function

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

(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 includes 

height, distance limits.

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

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

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

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

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

PHANTOM 2.

(2) Users in Mainland China can refer to 民用航空空域使用办法 .

Max Height & Radius Limits

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

Assistant. Once complete, your aircraft will fly in a restricted cylinder.
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Max

Height Max

Radius

Home Point

The height of 

aircraft when it 

is powered on

Figure 6-3 Figure 6-4 

Ready to Fly 

Limits Ground Station Rear LED flight indicator 

Max Height 

The flight height is restricted to fly

under the max height. 

Warning: Height limit

reached.

None.

Max Radius

The flight distance is restricted to fly

within the max radius.

Warning: Distance limit

reached.

Rapid red flashings

when close to the Max radius limit.

Ready to Fly(non-GPS)

Flight Limits Ground Station Rear LED flight indicator 

Max Height 

The flight height is restricted to fly 

under the minor height between the

Max height and 120m.

Warning: Height limit reached.

None.

Max Radius Not limited, no warnings or LED indicators.

 (1) If the aircraft flies out of the limits, you can still control your aircraft except to fly it further away. (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 found.

6.7 Flight Limits of Special Areas

Special areas include airports worldwide. All special areas are listed on the DJI official website. Please refer to 

http://www.dji.com/fly-safe/category-mc for details. These areas have been divided into category A and category B.
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8100m c

8000m b

a

Center of 

Special 

Area 2000m c

a

Center of 

Special 

Area

2400m

c b

Airspace: A,B,C,D 

Boundary: a, b, c, d 

a a b c

1000m

c

Airspace: A,C,D 

Boundary: a, c,

a a c

120m

d

10.5m

A B CD 

d

A C D

Category A Category B 

Ready to Fly 

Airspace Limits

Rear LED

Flight Indicator

A 

Orange

Motors will not start. 

If the Phantom flies into a special area in Ready to Fly 

(non-GPS) mode and Ready to Fly mode activates, it will 

automatically descend and land then stop its motors.

B 

Yellow

If the Phantom 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 flight, but the Phantom will not enter 

Category A, the aircraft can fly free, but it will not enter 

Airspace B through Boundary b & d.

Around Category B sites, the phantom can fly freely, but it will 

not enter into Airspace A through Boundary a.

D

Blue

No restrictions. None.
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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. Users will regain control 

once the motors have stopped. There is no need to toggle the S1 switch.

(1) When flying in the airspace (A/B/C) of restricted special area, 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 blinking.

(2) 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.

6.8 Conditions of Flight Limits

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

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

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

Phantom mode 

Flight Status Limits of Special Area Max Height Max Radius

Ready to Fly √ √ √

Ready to Fly (non-GPS) × √ ×

Naza-M mode 

Control Mode number of GPS found Limits of Special Area Max Height Max Radius

GPS

≥6 √ √ √

<6 × √ ×

ATTI.

≥6 √ √ ×

<6 × √ ×

Manual 

≥6 × × ×

<6 × × ×

Disclaimer

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 conduct and content while using this product, and for any direct or 

indirect consequences caused by not following this manual, violate or disregard any other applicable local laws, 

administrative rules and social habits thereof. 
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7 Assistant Installation and Configuration

7.1 Installing Driver and PHANTOM 2 Assistant

Installing and running on Windows

1. Download driver installer and Assistant installer in EXE format from the download page of PHANTOM 2 

on the DJI website.

2. Connect the PHANTOM 2 to a PC via a Micro-USB cable.

3. Run the driver installer and follow the prompts to finish installation.

4. Next, run the Assistant installer and follow the prompts to finish installation.

5. Double click the PHANTOM 2 icon on your Windows desktop to launch the software.

The installer in EXE format only supports Windows operating systems (Win XP, Win7, Win8 (32 or 64

bit)).

Installing and running on Mac OS X

1. Download the Assistant installer in DMG format from the download page of PHANTOM 2 on the DJI 

website.

2. Run the installer and follow the prompts to finish installation.

3. When launching for the first time if use Launchpad to run the PHANTOM 2 Assistant, Launchpad won’t 

allow access because the software has not been reviewed by Mac App Store.

4. Locate the PHANTOM 2 icon in the Finder, 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 menu, click open in 

the prompt dialog box and then software will launch.

5. After the first successful launch, directly launching of the software can be achieved by double-clicking 

the PHANTOM 2 icon in the Finder or using Launchpad.
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Installer in DMG format supports only Mac OS X 10.6 or above.

Usage of PHANTOM 2 Assistant on Mac OS X and Windows are exactly the same. The Assistant pages

appear in other places of this manual are on the Windows for example.

7.2 Using the PHANTOM 2 Assistant on a PC

1. Start up the PC, power on the PHANTOM 2, then connect the PHANTOM 2 to the PC with a Micro-USB

cable. DO NOT disconnect until configuration is finished.

2. Run the PHANTOM 2 Assistant and wait for the PHANTOM 2 to connect to the Assistant. Observe the

indicators on the bottom of the screen. When connected successfully, the connection indicator is

and communication indicator is blinking .

3. Choose [Basic] or [Advanced] configuration pages.

4. View and check the current configuration in the [View] page.

View configurations

RC, Gain

Function switch of Phantom 2 

and Naza-M mode

Language swap

Account, software 

version

Firmware upgrade

Gimbal, Battery IMU calibration

Communication 

indicator

Connection indicator

*This image is for reference 

only. Please refer to the 

actual user interface.
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(1) Users should not enable the Naza-M function before finishing Advanced Flight Maneuvers 

procedure in the " PHANTOM Pilot Training Guide”. If the Naza-M mode is enabled, users can 

switch the control mode between ATTI. Mode, GPS Mode or Manual Mode, and access the 

advanced settings (e.g. IOC). In addition, the LED located on the rear frame arms will display 

 Naza-M flight status indications instead of the PHANTOM 2's indicators. Do not enable the

Naza-M mode unless you are an experienced user or guided by a professional.

(2) You can change to the Phantom 2 mode by clicking the same button used to turn on the Naza-M 

mode. This operation will disable the Naza-M mode and enable Phantom 2 mode. All parameters 

will be returned to factory settings.

7.3 Firmware upgrade of PHANTOM 2

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

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

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

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

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

3. Be sure to wait until the Assistant shows “finished”. Click OK and power cycle the PHANTOM 2 after 5

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

Firmware upgradable items

Upgrade link

Current firmware version

*This image is for reference 

only. Please refer to the 

actual user interface.

(1) DO NOT power off until the upgrade is finished.

 (2) If the firmware upgrade failed, the main controller will enter a waiting for firmware upgrade 

status automatically. If this happens, repeat the above procedures.

Firmware upgradable items:(1)Main Controller(2)P330CB(Main Board)(3)Receiver(4)Gimbal 

CMU(5)Gimbal IMU(6)Battery

7.4 PHANTOM RC Assistant Description

Please follow the procedures to finish the configuration of the remote controller.
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DT7调 调参 件

1. Turn off the remote controller and find the Micro-USB port on the bottom of it.

2. Start up the PC, power on the remote controller, and then connect the remote controller to the PC with a

Micro-USB cable. DO NOT disconnect until the configuration is finished.

3. Run the PHANTOM RC Assistant and wait for the remote controller to connect to the Assistant. Observe

the indicators on the bottom left of the screen. When connected successfully, the connection

indicator is and communication indicator is blinking .

4. Finish configuration in the [Main] page.

5. Finish upgrade in the [Info] page if necessary.

Main Page of the 2.4GHz Remote Controller

Language swap

Main page

Communication indicator

Connection indicator

Firmware upgrade 

Account, software 

version

*This image is for 

reference only. Please 

refer to the actual

user interface.
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8 Appendix

8.1 Specifications

Aircraft

Operating environment temperature -10°C to 50°C

Power consumption 5.6W

Supported Battery DJI Intelligent battery

Weight (including the battery) 1000g

Take-off Weight ≤1300g

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

Max Yaw Angular Velocity 200°/s

Max Tilt Angle 35°

Max Ascent / Descent Speed Ascent: 6m/s; Descent: 2m/s

Max Flight Speed 15m/s (Not Recommended)

Wheelbase 350mm

2.4GHz Remote Controller 

Operating Frequency 2.4GHz ISM

Communication Distance (open area) 1000m

Receiver Sensitivity (1%PER) -97dBm

Working Current/Voltage 120 mA@3.7V

Built-in LiPo Battery Working Current/Capacity 3.7V, 2000mAh

DJI Intelligent Battery 

Type 3S LiPo Battery

Capacity 5200mAh, 11.1V

Charging Environment Range 0°C to 40°C

Discharging Environment Range -20°C to 50°C

8.2 LED Flight Indicators Description

Aircraft in Normal status Descriptions

Power On Self-Test

Warming Up & Aircraft cannot take off during warming up 

Ready to Fly 

Ready to Fly (non-GPS)

Aircraft in abnormal status Warnings and errors 

Remote Controller Signal Lost 

1st Level Low Battery Capacity Warning 
2"d Level Low Battery Capacity Warning

Not Stationary or Sensor Bias is too big

Errors & Aircraft cannot fly.*

Compass data abnormal because of ferr o-magnetic interference or ••••• the compass needs calibration.

••• 

••

*Users can connect to the PHANTOM 2 Assistant to get detailed information about warnings and errors.

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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 2014.07
English 

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 dry 

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 transmiƩer controls move freely in all directions

□  All transmiƩer trims in its neutral position

□  All transmiƩer 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 flight 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, etc.)