PHANTOM 4

Quick Start Guide

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Phantom 4

The DJI Phantom 4 is an extremely smart flying camera able to intelligently track subjects without a separate device, 

avoid obstacles and fly with a tap of your finger. All while shooting 4K video or 12 megapixel stills.

TapFly and ActiveTrack are two brand new commands in the DJI GO app, unique to the Phantom 4. Now with a simple 

tap you can fly anywhere visible on your screen or track a moving subject smoothly and easily.

1. Gimbal and Camera

2. Vision Positioning System

3. Micro USB Port

4. Camera/Linking Status Indicator 

and Link Button

5. Camera Micro SD Card Slot

6. Obstacle Sensing System*

7. Front LEDs

8. Motors

9. Propellers

10. Aircraft Status Indicators

11. Antennas

12. Intelligent Flight Battery

13. Power Button

14. Battery Level Indicators

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* The Obstacle Sensing System is affected by surrounding conditions. Read the Disclaimer and Safety Guidelines and watch the tutorials in the DJI 

GO app or on the official DJI website to learn more.

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The default flight control is known as Mode 2. The left stick controls the aircraft’s altitude and heading, while the right 

stick controls its forward, backward, left and right movements. The gimbal dial controls the camera’s tilt.

Remote Controller

This powerful remote controller allows you to operate your Phantom 4 up to 3.1 mi (5 km)*, while giving you buttons 

and dials for exposure, camera tilt, photo capture and video recording. 

Built into the remote controller is DJI Lightbridge, which when paired with a compatible mobile device gives you a live 

HD view from the Phantom’s camera. An internal battery ensures a long battery life and ease of use.

The remote controller is able to reach its maximum transmission distance in a wide open area with no magnetic interference, and at an altitude of 

about 400 feet (120 meters).

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Gimbal Dial

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1. Power Button

2. Return-to-Home (RTH) Button

3. Control Sticks

4. Status LED

5. Battery Level LEDs

6. Power Port

7. Mobile Device Holder

8. Small Device Positioning Tabs 

(for mobile phones)

9. Antennas

10. Handle Bar

11. Gimbal Dial

12. Camera Settings Dial

13. Record Button

14. Flight Mode Switch

15. Shutter Button

16. Intelligent Flight Pause Button

17. C1 and C2 Buttons

 (customizable)

18. USB Port

19. Micro USB Port

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Using PHANTOM 4

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ȕDJI GO supports iOS 8.0 (or later) or Android 4.1.2 (or later).

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Search for ‘DJI GO’ on the App Store or Google 

Play, and install the app on your mobile device.

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Watch the tutorial videos at www.dji.com or in 

the DJI GO app.

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Press once to check the battery level. Press once, then again and hold to turn on/off.

Charge Time:

~3 hr 40 min

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Remove the battery. Charge Time:

~1 hr 20 min
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First-time activation requires your DJI account and internet connection.

Internet

Unfold Press the button to 

release the clamp.

Place your mobile device 

and adjust the clamp to 

secure.

Connect your mobile 

device with a USB cable. 

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Remove the gimbal clamp from 

the camera.

Power on the remote controller and 

the aircraft.

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Launch DJI GO, complete 

the first-time setup, and 

enter Camera View.

Black propeller 

rings go on 

motors with 

black dots.

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Silver propeller 

rings go on 

motors without 

black dots.

Press the propeller 

down onto the 

mounting plate and 

rotate in the lock 

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 indicates ‘Safe to Fly (GPS)’ or ‘Safe to fly (non-GPS)’ if flying indoors.

It’s important to understand basic flight guidelines, for the 

safety of both you and those around you. Don't forget to 

read the Disclaimer and Safety Guidelines. More information at:

http://flysafe.dji.com/no-fly

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ȕ Watch the tutorial in the DJI GO app or on the 

official DJI website to learn more.

ȕ Always set an appropriate RTH altitude before 

takeoff. When the aircraft is returning to the Home 

Point, you should guide it with the control sticks. 

Refer to the Disclaimer and Safety Guidelines for 

more details.

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ȕ Rotating propellers can be dangerous. Do not start the motors when there are people nearby.

ȕ Always keep your hands on the remote controller so long as the motor is still spinning.

ȕ Stop motor mid-flight: Pull the left stick to the bottom inside corner while simultaneously pressing the RTH button. 

Only stop motors mid-flight in emergency situations when doing so can reduce the risk of damage or injury. Refer to 

the user manual for details.

Left stick up (slowly)

to take off

Combination Stick Command

to start/stop the motors

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Left stick down (slowly)

until you touch the ground

Hold a few seconds to 

stop the motors

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The aircraft will take off and hover at 

an altitude of 4 feet (1.2 meters).

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The aircraft will land vertically and stop 

its motors.

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Tap to use Point of Interest (POI), 

Waypoints and more. 

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Tap on your screen to fly your 

Phantom in that direction, avoiding 

obstacles as it flies.

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Bring the aircraft back to the Home 

Point. Tap again to stop the 

procedure.

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Mark an object on your screen to 

track it as it moves. 

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You are in control of the Phantom, with 

satellite and Return-to-Home support.
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  Aircraft ࢒

Weight (Including Battery) 1380 g

Max Ascent Speed 6 m/s ( Sport mode )

Max Descent Speed 4 m/s ( Sport mode )

Max Speed 20 m/s ( Sport mode )

Max Service Ceiling Above Sea Level 19685 feet ( 6000 m ) 

 ( Software altitude limit: 400 feet above takeoff point ) 

Max Flight Time Approx. 28 minutes

Operating Temperature Range 32° to 104° F ( 0° to 40° C )

Satellite Systems GPS / GLONASS

Gimbal ࢒

 Controllable Range Pitch: -90° to +30°

࢒ Obstacle Sensing System

 Obstacle Sensory Range 2 - 49 feet ( 0.7 - 15 m )

 Operating Environment Surface with clear pattern and adequate lighting ( lux > 15 )

࢒ Vision Positioning System

 Velocity Range õ10 m/s ( 2 m above ground )

 Altitude Range 0 - 33 feet ( 0 - 10 m )

 Operating Range 0 - 33 feet ( 0 - 10 m ) 

 Operating Environment Surfaces with a clear pattern and adequate lighting ( lux > 15 )

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Sensor 1/2.3” Effective pixels:12 M 

Lens FOV ( Field Of View ) 94° 20 mm ( 35 mm format equivalent ) f/2.8 focus at ñ

ISO Range 100 - 3200 ( video ) 100 - 1600 ( photo )

Electronic Shutter Speed 8 s to 1/8000 s

Max Image Size 4000×3000

Still Photography Modes Single shot

 Burst shooting: 3 / 5 / 7 frames 

 Auto Exposure Bracketing ( AEB ): 3 / 5 bracketed frames at 0.7 EV Bias

 Time-lapse, HDR

Video Recording Modes UHD: 4096×2160 (4K) 24 / 25p

 3840×2160 (4K) 24 / 25 / 30p

 2704×1520 (2.7K) 24 / 25 / 30p

 FHD: 1920×1080 24 / 25 / 30 / 48 / 50 / 60 / 120p

 HD: 1280×720 24 / 25 / 30 / 48 / 50 / 60p 

Max Video Bitrate 60 Mbps

Supported File Systems FAT32 ( õ(#); exFAT ( > 32 GB )

Photo JPEG, DNG ( RAW )

Video MP4 / MOV ( MPEG – 4 AVC / H.264 )

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

Operating Temperature 32° to 104° F ( 0° to 40° C )

࢒ Remote Controller

Operating Frequency 2.400 GHz to 2.483 GHz

Max Transmission Distance FCC Compliant: 3.1 mi ( 5 km ); CE Compliant: 2.2 mi ( 3.5 km ) ( Unobstructed, free of interference )

Operating Temperature 32° to 104° F ( 0° to 40° C )

Battery 6000 mAh LiPo 2S

Transmitter Power ( EIRP ) FCC: 23 dBm; CE: 17 dBm

Operating Voltage 7.4V @ 1.2A

 Charger ࢒

Voltage 17.4 V

Rated Power 100 W

࢒ Intelligent Flight Battery ( PH4 - 5350 mAh -15.2 V )

Capacity 5350 mAh

Voltage 15.2 V

Battery Type LiPo 4S

Energy 81.3 Wh

Net Weight 462 g

Operating Temperature 14° to 104° F ( -10° to 40° C )

Max Charging Power 100 W

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.

©2016 DJI. All Rights Reserved.

 Designed by DJI. Printed in China.

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