INSPIRE 1 

User Manual :V1:o 

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Using this manual 

Legends 

e Warning ,!~s Important Hints and Tips [r] 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. Aftenroards, 

prepare for your first fligbt by using the Inspire 1 Quick Start Guide. Refer to this manual for more 

comprehensive information. 

Watch the Video tutflrials 

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

www.dji.com/producUinspire-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. 

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For the best experience, use mobile device with Andriod V 4.1.2 or above, iOS version is coming soon. 

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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 a 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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This chapter describes the features of 

Irispire 1, instructs you to asserrnble the 

aircraft and explains the components on 

the aircraft and remote controllers. 

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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 precisiori. 

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~ 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 

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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 carriera. 

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery: 4500 mAh DJI Intelligerrt 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 riew flight recorder stores the flight data from each flight, and Vislon Positioning enhances hovering 

precision when no GPS is available. 

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Assembie 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 Fiight Battery. 

3. Toggle the Transformation Switch up and down at least four times. 

4. Power off the aircraft. 

Travel Mode Togyle-4 Landing Mode 

i, • Battery must be fully charged before using it for the tirst time. Refer to "Charging the Intelfigent 

Flight Battery" (P21) for more information . 

• If you have purchased the duaf remote controller version, you must use the MasteP remote 

controller to deactivate Travef Mode. Refer to "Settirig 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 tife) 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 Gimbaf Lock back into the locked position. 

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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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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 ttie 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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[1] GPS 

[2] Propeller (P17) 

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[5] Landing gear 

[6] Gimbal and Camera (P37) 

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[8] Aircraft Micro-USB Port 

[9] Rear LED (P12) 

[10] Camera Micro-USB Port 

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

[12] Vision Positioning Sensors (P16) 

[13] Aircraft Status Indicator (P13) 

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Aircraft Diagram 

Remote Controller Diagram 

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[1] Antennas (P29) 

Relays aircraft contro[ and video signal. 

[2] Mobile Device Holder 

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Mounting place for your mobile device. 

[2) [3] Control Stick 

Controls aircraft orientation. 

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

[31 Press and hold the button to initiate Return to 

[41 Home (RTH). [5]

[6] [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 [8] Power Button 

Displays the current battery level. Used to power on or power off the remote controller. 

[71 Status LED [9] RTH LED 

Displays the power status. Circular LED around the RTH button displays RTH status. 

[10] Camera Settings Dial 

Turn the dial to adjust camera settings. 

On1y functions when the remote conlroller is 

connected to a mobile device running the DJI 

Pilot app. 

[11] Playback Button 

Playback the captured images or videos. 

[121 Shutter Button 

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

set number of photos will be taken with one 

press. 

[13] Flight Mode Switch 

Used to switch between P, A and F mode: 

[14] Video Recording Button 

Press to start recording video. Press again to 

stop recording. 

[15] Gimbal Dial 

Use this dial to control the tilt of the gimbal. 

[16] Micro-USB Port 

For connecting the remote controller to your 

computer. 

[17] Mini-HDMI Port 

Connect an HD compatible monitor to this 

port to get a live HD video preview of what the 

camera sees. 

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[18] CAN Bus Port 

Reserved forfuture 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 

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 

-ligiit C..mtroller, Vision Fositioni:ic; 

System and the Intelligent Flight Battery. 

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Aircraft 

Flight Controller 

The Inspire 1's flight conUoller is based ori DJI flight controller with several enhancements such as riew 

fliglit niode and new safe mode. Three safe rrnodes are available: Failsafe. Return Home and Dynamic 

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

recorder stores crucial flight data for each flight. 

Flight Mode 

Three flight modes are available. The cietails of each flight mocie are founci in the section below: 

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

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

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

P-OPTI: Vision Positioriirig is available but the GPS sigr al is rioL Aircraft is using only Vision 

Positioning for hovering 

P-ATTI: Neither GPS or Vision Positioriing available. aircraft is usir g 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 iri Appendix. 

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

Mode Switch" on P27 for more information. 

Flight Status Indicator 

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

LEDs are shown in the figure below: 

Front LED Rear LED 

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

Rear LED displays solid green. 

Aircraft Status Indicator shows the systeni 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 

R G Y.... Red, Green and Yellow Flash Power on and self-check Alternatively 

c Y...... Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively Aircraft warming up 

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

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

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

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Y . Fast Yellow Flashing Remote Controller Signal Lost 

R ...... Slow Red Flashing Low Battery Warning 

R ...... Fast Red Flashing Critical Low Battery Warning 

R•••••• Red Flashing Alternatively 

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IMU Error 

R— Solid Red Critical Error 

F+ `{ ...... 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 Battely RTH and Failsafe RTH. 

[[ GPS Description 

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 

Home Point ?s,n;' the GPS icon (%„It;). 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 DJl 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 

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Critical Low battery level 

warn;ng(Red) level(Green) 

- Low battery 

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Battery level indicator 

Battery Levet Remark Aircraft Status DJI Pilot app Flight Instructions Warning Indicator 

Tap "Go-home". to have 

the aircraft return to the Fly the aircraft 

Home point and land back and land The battery automatically, or "CanceP' to 

Low battery 

power is low. 

Aircraft status resume normal flight. If no 

it as soon as 

level warning Please land the Indicator blinks action is taken, the aircraft possble, then i 

RED slowly. stop the motors aircraft. will automatically go home 

and replace the 

and land after 10 seconds. 

Remote controller will sound 

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an alarm. 

The DJI Pilot app screen will The aircraft Critical Low The aircraft Aircraft status ftash red and aircraft starts to will begin to battery level must land indicator blinks descend. Remote controller descend and land warning immediately. RED quickly. will sound an alarm. automatically. 

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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 reniote controller signal (including video relay signal) is lost for 

more than 3 seconds provided thal 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) 2 Confirm Home Point 3 Remote Controller Signal Lost 

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0 • Aircraft catinot 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 "Caniera" 

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 during the 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 focated at the position shown in the figure below: 

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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 ihe Camera' page. 

2. Tap"©"and select"'Z' .. to reset the remote controller s coordinates as the new Home Point. 

3. Tap"©"and select"w", to reset the aircraii's coordinates as the new Home Point. 

4. The aircraft status indicator blinks green to show Home Point is set succesfully. 

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C) 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. ir cluding [1]two sonar 

sensors and[2]one monocular camera. 

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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 Vls on Positloning: 

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 Visiori Positioriing system a 

cannot work properly on surfaces without pattern variations. 

3. Power on the Inspire 1. The aircrafl slatus 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 tiover in place. 

i. The performance of your Inspire i 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 erivironments. The D 

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: 2 

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 extreniely 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 froni the aircraft. 

• 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 niay not funcliorl 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 1001ux). 

• 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. 

r~ 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 recorded to the SD card. This includes flight duration, orientation, distance, 

aircraft status information, speed, and other parameters. 

Attachin.g 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, 

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

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Propellers Grey cap(1345) Black cap(1345R) 

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

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

r Unlock : Turn the propellers in the iridicated direciion to loosen and remove 

Attaching the Propellers 

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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 

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

• Handling the propellers with care. 

• Manually tightent each of the propellers on the corresponding motors to ensure a is attached firmly. 

Detaching the Propellers 

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

D i. • 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. 

DJ! 1ntelligent..Flight. :B.attery 

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. 

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

Flight Battery" P21 for tnore 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 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. D 

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 Error History Browse - the battery error history from the DJI Pilot app. 

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. 

Di. Refer to Discfaimer and fnteftigent Ffight Battery Safety Guidelins before use. Users take full 

responsibility for all operations and usage. 

Using the Battery 

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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. Battery capacity is significantly reduced wheri flying in low temperature environment (< 0°C ). 

2. It is not reconvnended to use the battery in extremely low teniperature (<-10°C) environment. Battery 

voltage should reach to the appropriate level when using in the environment where temperature range 

between -10°C to 5°C. 

3. Stop flying when DJI Pilot app displays "Low Battery Level Warning" in low temperature environment. 

4. Place fhe battery indoors to warm up the battery before using it in the low temperature environment. 

5. To ensure the peiiormarice i>f the battery. keep the battery body temperature above 20 °C. 

~ iri cold environments. insert lhe battery into the battery compartment and allow the aircraft to 

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

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Checking the battery level 

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

powered off. press lhe Power Button once. The Battery Level Indicators will light up to display tlie current 

battery level. See below for details. 

[j] 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 % 

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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 tiie 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 

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50%-60 % 

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below 20 % 

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

[]].,.. For more irjformation about the battery. launch DJI Pilot app and check the infonnation under the 

battery tab. 

Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery 

1. Connect Battery Charger to a power source (100-240V 50/601 -1z). 

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. AIIow its tetnperature to drop to room temperature 

before storing it for an extended period. 

i • Do not charge the Intelligent Flight Battery and remote controller with standard charger (model: 

A14-100P1 A) 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. 

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Battery Level Indicators whife Charging 

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Levet 

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Battery Level Indicators while Charging 

LED7 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 nonrtal range. 

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

How to discharge your Intelligent Flight Battery: 

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 8% of power left, or until the battery can no tonger 

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

Rapid: Ffy the Inspire 1 outdoors until there is Iess than 8% of power left, or until the battery can 

no longer be turned on. 

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and dual remote controller mode. 

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Remote Controller Profile 

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

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

Remote Controller system operate at 2.4 GHz with maximum transmission distance of 2km. The remote 

c,or troller features a rnnr ber of camera functions. such as taking and previewing ptiotos and video. and 

controlling gimbal motions. The remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery. The currerit 

battery level is displayecl 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. 

/1\ Do riot operate more than 3 aircrafts within iri the same area (size equivalent to a soccer field) to 

prevent transmission interference. 

,. . . Remote Controlle.r Operations 

Powering On And Off The Remote Controller 

The Inspire 1 remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery with a capacily 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. ir dicating that the remote controller is lir king to lhe aircratt. The 

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

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

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Charging Remote Controller 

Charge the remote controller via supplied charger. 

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Contro[ling 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. 

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Turn the dia[ to quick[y 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 a[ready been captured. 

[3] Shutter Button 

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

[4] Recoding Button 

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

Contro[ling 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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a] 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 I Remarks indicates nose direction) 

Moving the lef: stick up and dowm changes the 

aircrafts elevation. 

Push the stick up to ascend and down to descend. 

Push the throttle stick up to takeoff. I When both sticks are centered, the Inspire 1 will 

I hover in place. 

The more the stick is pushed away from the 

center position. the faster tl e Inspire 1 will change 

elevation. Always push the stick gently to prevent 

sudden and unexpected elevation changes 

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Moving the left stick to the left or right controls the 

rudder and rotation of the aircraft. 

j 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 aid down to fly 

backward The Insplre 1 wili hover In place if the stick 

is centered. 

Push the stick further away from the center position for 

~ a Iarger pitch angle (maxinium 35°) and faster flight. 

Moving the right stick control left and right changes 

the aircraft's left and right pitch. 

.41 a ° ° y 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. 

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Gimbal Dial: Tum the dial to the right, and the 

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~ 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 

mode. F 

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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 tor positior ing. 

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, 

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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 autornatically 

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 Iocked in P mode by default. To unlock the switch, launch the DJI Pilot app. 

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

Transformation Switch / RTH Button 

The Transformation Switch / RTFI Button combination serves iwo functions. Toggle the switch up or clown 

to raise or Iower 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. 

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

lowered before landing. 

RTH button 

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

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

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

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Connecting Mobile Device 

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

to release the clamp, and then place your niobile device into the clamp. Adjust the clanip 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 otlier 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 witllin tlle range that 

displayed in the picture shown below: 

Strong Weak 

Ensure the aircraft is flying within the optirnal transmission range Adjust the clistance and position 

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

Dual Remoib Cohtrollers 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 cofitrols the orieritation of the aircraft, while 

the "Slave" remote controller controls the movement of the gimbal aiid camera operation. When multiple 

.. slave" reniote controllers (niax of 6) are connect to the aircraft, only the tirst connected "slave" rei -note 

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 ginibal. 

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Q 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 rrnovement 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. Corinect the remote controller to your mobile device and launch the DJI Pilot app. 

2. Go to the Camera page, and tap je ,,I11 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. 

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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. 

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A! Remote controller c.annot link to the aircraft if the remote controller is set as Slave". Meanwhile, 

the ' Slave"remote controller cannot control the orientation of the aircraft. Reset the remote controller to "Master' in DJI Pilot app if you wish to link the remote controller to the aircraft. 

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

RC Control Settings 

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

connect to the desired ' Master" remote controller. 

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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. 

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Tl e remote controller set as "Master' but it is r ot 

connected with the aircraft. 

The remote controller set as "Mastet' and it is corinected 

with the aircraft. 

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

connected with the aircraft. 

The remofe controller set as "Slave" and it is connected 

with the aircraft. 

Remote controller error. 

HD Downlink is disrupted. 

Remote Controller Status. 

Aircraft is returning home. 

Sending Return to Home c©mmand to the aircraft. 

Aircraft Return to Home in progress. 

zt The Remote Status Indicator will blink red, sound an alert, when the battery levef is critically low. 

Linking the Remote Controller 

The remote controller is liriked 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. 

Remote Control Calibration 

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Defauh slick mode ,s Mode 2. changing sllck modes allers the way the aircrafl is controlled. 

Do nol change unless familiar wilh your new mode. 

C1 I Gimbal Pitch/Yaw j C2 I Reset gimbal yaw 

You can customize the C 7 and C2 buttons on the back 

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

sound is emitted. 

Remote Control Calibration > 

Stick Mode 

Searchiny lor aircralf Irecluency. 

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S. 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. 

~i • Remote controller cannot link to the aircraft if the reniote 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. 

Rerriote ControlLer:.Compliance Version 

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

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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 vidbo 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 microSD card Into tlie 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 

enabtes you to store high-resolution video data. 

(2) Do noi ren ove 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. 

,A 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 coritroller to shoot the images or the videos through the 

DJI Pilot app. For niore information aboul how lo use lhese buttons. refer to Controlling Carrnera' P25. 

ND Flter 

Attach an ND filter to the front of the caniera to reduce over-exposiure and "jello'` effect. 

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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. 

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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. 

Q 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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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. 

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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: 

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

Follow Mode 

constant at all times. One user 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. 

FPV Mode The Gimbal will lock to the movements of the aircraft to provide a First- 

' Person-View flying experience. 

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Free Mode alone can control the pitch motion of the Gimbal. but a second user is 

required to control the pan motion using a secorid remote controller. 

Tap to force the Gimbal orientation to re-align with aircraft's orientation 

; r Re-alignment by panning from gimbal's current orientation. Pitch angle will remain 

unchanged during the re-alignment. 

i • 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 oft 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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