PHANTOM Flying Flowchart V1.0 (Simplified Version) 

This flowchart is aiming at help you to get familiar with the flying procedures of PHANTOM, please read the 

Manual carefully to get the operation details. Its corresponding Firmware Version is V3.0. 

IOCOn & 

Switch on the transmitter. and 

then power on the PHANTOM. FailSafe 

000000000 

eooo oeoo 

I----~ Compa ss Error Too Bigi::=====:: 

'---r-- (LED: Red+ Yellow) - -

30s a~er power on ,----- If Red LED appears in the last four '-------+1 green nashes. the autopilot system 

cannot work. 

1 

I 

L.. 

,.,..,.,,....,,.. . .,......Record1ngl LED : Blink IS ok 

Green Quickly 

Record the 

forward 

direction. 

Important At any moment after power 

on. 1f the GPS Satellite number 1s less 

than 6 and last for at least 1 Os. even 

though you select the GPS A TTl Mode 

and LED blinks 1n the GPS A TTl. Mode. 

the PHANTOM Will work 1n A TTl Mode. 

Power off the PHANTOM. and 

then switch off the transm iller 

LED : Mode +GPS Satellite 

Number +6Green 

6Green means mot1on detection 

Important If PHANTOM IS 

moved after power on and 

before the motors start-up 

that IS normal. 

If 1t IS stat1onary on the 

ground. please try the IMU 

Bas1c Calibration 

Important. When you sw1tch to A TTl Mode, the 

ma1n controller will disengage enhanced FatiSafe 

mode. you can re-gatn control of a~rcraft GPS Satellit;e ____ _ 

000000000 

1 GPS Satcll1te Number <:. 6. tn GPS A TTl Mode 

1 Distance between. the Home Potnt and 

,......:...'Y:...;.P,;.;H.;.;A::.;,N TOM> 1Om 

__ ( Home Lock ) ] 

Green Part means normal procedures: 

---+ means regular situation. 

- - ). means selectable or possible situation. 

Ptnk Text tells the details. 

Red Part means possible abnormal situation. 

YPilc N Part is possible in normal or abnormal situation. 

require you to confirm by the Text for details. 

Blue Part is the condition of the normal situation. 

Purple Part is the condition of the abnormal situation. 
PHANTOM Quick Start Manualv1.1 

2013.09.25 Revision 

For NAZA-M Firmware V3.12 

& Assistant Software V2.12 

Thank you for purchasing our product. Please visit the DJI website, PHANTOM section to confirm if the printed manual 

is the latest one according to the manual version. If not, please download and refer to the latest manual. 

Please read the entire manual strictly and follow these steps to use you product. The manual will get you ready to fly by 

doing simple operations. You can get an advanced manual from DJI website to learn more about PHANTOM, for 

example, configuring parameters by connecting to assistant software. changing the transmitter to Model, matching 

frequency between the transmitter and the receiver, etc. 

Make sure to use the NAZA-M assistant software of 2.0 version (or above 2.0) to carry out firmware upgrade and 

parameter configuration. DO NOT use the NAZA-M assistant software bellow 2.0 version. 

Note: The built-in autopilot system is NAZA-M; you can obtain the current NAZA-M Firmware Version according to the 

Assistant Software. If you ever upgrade your NAZA-M Firmware, please carefully read the corresponding NAZA-M 

release note and NAZA-M quick start guide. 

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Content 

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

DISCLAIMER & WARNING ................................................................... ..................................... ......... 3 

CAUTIONS FOR PRODUCT USE ..................................................................................................... 4 

TRADEMARKS .......................................................................................................................................... 4 

BATTERY USAGE & CHARGING CAUTIONS ............................................ .......... ...................... 5 

IN THE BOX ......................................................... ...................... ............................................. ..... .............. 6 

REQUIRED ITEMS ........... ........................................................................................................................ 6 

INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................... 7 

AIRCRAFT & TRANSMITTER BASIC OPERATION ... ................................................................ 8 

BEFORE FLYING ....................................................................................... .............................................. 9 

FLIGHT TEST .............. .............................. ..................... ............................ ............................................... 13 

THE FLOWCHART OF FAILSAFE AND HOW TO REGAIN CONTROL .............. ......... 14 

LOW-VOLTAGE ALERT ...................... ... ...................... ........................................... ............................ 15 

LED DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................................... 15 

SPECIFICATIO NS OF THE AI RCRAFT ......................... ................................................................ 16 

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Disclaimer & Warning 

Please read this disclaimer carefully before using the PHANTOM. By using this product, you hereby agree to this 

disclaimer and signify that you have read them fully. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR PEOPLE UNDER THE 

AGEOF18. 

PHANTOM is an excellent flight platform offering an excellent flight experience, only if it is powered normally and in a 

good working condition. Despite the PHANTOM having a built-in autopilot system and our efforts in making the 

operation of the controller as safe as possible when the main power battery is connected, we strong ly recommend 

users to remove all propellers when calibrating and setting parameters. Make sure all connections are good, and keep 

chi ldren and animals away during firmware upgrade, system ca libration and parameter setup. OJI Innovations accepts 

no liability for damage(s) or injuries incurred directly or indirectly from the use of this product in the following 

conditions: 

1. Damage(s) or injuries incurred when users are drunk, taking drugs, drug anesthesia, dizziness, fatigue, nausea and 

any other conditions no matter physically or mentally that could impair your ability. 

2. Damage(s) or injuries caused by subjective intentional operations. 

3. Any mental damage compensation caused by accident. 

4. Failure to follow the guidance of the manual to assemble or operate. 

5. Malfunctions caused by refit or replacement with non-DJI accessories and parts. 

6. Damage(s) or injuries caused by using third party products or fake OJ I products. 

7. Damage(s) or injuries caused by mis-operation or subjective mis:iudgment. 

8. Damage(s) or injuries caused by mechanical failures due to erosion, aging. 

9. Damage(s) or injuries caused by continued flying after low- voltage protection alert is triggered. 

10. Damage(s) or injuries caused by knowingly flying the aircraft in abnormal condition (such as water, oil, soil, sand 

and other unknown material ingress into the aircraft or the assembly is not completed, the main components have 

obvious faults, obvious defect or missing accessories). 

11. Damage(s) or injuries caused by flying in the following situations such as the aircraft in magnetic interference area, 

radio interference area, government regulated no-fly zones or the pilot is in backlight, blocked, fuzzy sight, and 

poor eyesight is not suitable for operating and other conditions not suitable for operating. 

12. Damage(s) or injuries caused by using in bad weather, such as a rainy day or windy (more than moderate breeze), 

snow, hail, lightning, tornadoes, hurricanes etc. 

13. Damage(s) or injuries caused when the aircraft is in the following situations: collision, fire, explosion, floods, 

tsunamis, subsidence, ice trapped, avalanche, debris flow, landslide, earthquake, etc. 

14. Damage(s) or injuries caused by infringement such as any data, audio or video material recorded by the use of 

aircraft. 

15. Damage(s) or injuries caused by the misuse of the battery, protection circuit, RC model and battery chargers. 

16. Other losses that are not covered by the scope of OJ I Innovations liability. 

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Cautions for Product Use 

Please check the following steps carefully every time before flight. 

1. Before use of the product, please accept some flight training (Using a simulator to practice flying, getting 

instruction from a professional person, etc.). 

2. Check that all parts of the multi-rotor are in good condition before flight. Do not fly with aging or broken parts. 

3. Check that the propellers and the motors are installed correctly and firmly before flight. Make sure the rotation 

direction of each propeller is correct. Do not get close to or even touch the working motors and propellers to 

avoid serious injury. 

4. Do not over load the multi-rotor (should be less than 1200g). 

5. Make sure that the transmitter battery and flight battery are fully charged. 

6. Try to avoid interference between the remote control transmitter and other wireless equipment. 

7. Make sure to switch on the transmitter first, then power on the multi-rotor before takeoff! Power off the 

multi-rotor first, then switch off the transmitter after landing! 

8. The fast rotating propellers of PHANTOM will cause serious damage and injury. Always fly the multi-rotor 3m or 

above away from you and unsafe conditions, such as obstacles, crowds, high-voltage lines, etc. FLY 

RESPONSI BLY. 

9. All parts must be kept out of the reach of children to avoid CHOKE HAZARD; if a child accidenta lly swallows any 

part you should immediately seek medical assistance. 

10. Please always keep the compass module away from the magnet. Otherwise it may damage the compass module 

and lead the aircraft to work abnormally or even be out of control. 

11. DO NOT use the PHANTOM transmitter (receiver) with the other th1rd party remote control equipment. 

12. Make sure to use the NAZA-M assistant software of 2.0 version (or above 2.0) to carry out firmware upgrade 

and parameter configuration. DO NOT use the NAZA-M assistant software bellow 2.0 version. 

13. The built-in ESCs of PHANTOM ONLY support 35 (11 .1V) power supply. 

14. ONLY use the DJI original motor and 8-mch propeller. 

15. If you want to put the PHANTOM in a car, please keep it away from the speaker, since the compass module may 

be magnetized 

16. DO NOT use the magnetic screwdriver. Otherwise, keep the screwdriver at least 10cm away from the compass 

module, to avoid magnetic interference. 

17. If you use your own equipment(for example: GoPro3), please make sure the WiFi function is disabled, to avoid 

the interference on the transmitter, which may cause the PHANTOM to FailSafe, crack and or even to fly away. 

18. For Mac user, please install Windows Parallel to run assistant software. 

If you have any problem you cannot solve during installation, please contact a DJI Authorized Dealer_ 

Trademarks 

DJI and PHANTOM are registered trademarks of DJI Innovations. Names of product, brand, etc., appearing in this 

manual are trademarks or reg istered 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 ma nual shall be reproduced in any 

form without the prior written consent or authorization of DJIInnovations. No patent liabil ity is assumed with respect to 

the use of the product or information contained herein. 

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Battery Usage & Charging Cautions 

1. Do not put the battery into water; store the battery in a cool and dry environment. 

2. Only use the correctly specified batteries 

3. Batteries must be kept out of the reach of chi ldren; if a child accidentally swallows the battery you should 

immediately seek medical assistance. 

4. Do not use or store the battery near fire. 

5. Battery should be charged with proper standard charger. 

6. Do not connect the battery reversed in positive and negative terminals in the charger or equipment. 

7. Do not connect the battery directly to the wall plugs or vehicle-mounted socket. 

8. Do not put the battery into a fire or heat the battery. 

9. Do not let the battery terminals (+and-) touch together to cause short-circuit. 

10. Do not transport or store the battery together with metal objects. 

11. Do not hit or throw the battery. 

12. Do not weld the battery terminals together. 

13. Do not drive a nail in, hit with a hammer, or stomp on the battery. 

14. Do not disassemble or alter the battery. 

15. Do not use or store the battery in extreme heat environments, such as direct sunlight or in the car in hot weather. 

Otherwise, the battery will overheat, may cause fire (or self-ignite), this will affect the performance of the battery, 

shorten the service life of the battery. 

16. Do not use the battery in strong electrostatic areas, otherwise the electronic protection may be damaged which 

may cause a hazard. 

17. If you get the battery electrolyte leakage into your eyes, don't rub, first wash your eyes with clean water then seek 

medical assistance immediately. If not handled in a timely manner, eyes could be damaged. 

18. Do not use the battery when it emits an odour, high temperature, deformation, change in colour or other 

abnormal phenomena; if the battery is in use or charging, you should stop charging or using immediately. 

19. If the battery terminal gets dirty, please clean it with a dry cloth before using. Otherwise it will cause a poor 

contact, thus causing energy loss or inability to charge. 

20. Discarded battery could lead to a fire; you should completely discharge the battery and wrap the output terminal 

with insulating tape before discarding. 

21. DO NOT drain the battery of phantom or leave the battery plugged into the PHANTOM when unused. When 

there is low voltage alert please landing timely to avoid damages to the battery or others. 

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In the Box 

Aircraft Transmitter 

Frame for Camera Propellers 

USB Cable Screw Package (M3x6) 

Re uired Items 

Phillips Screwdriver 5# AA Batteries 

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Landing Gear 

(with Compass Module} 

Assistant Wrench 

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Accessory 

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Introduction 

The PHANTOM is an ail-in-one small Quad Copter designed for multi-rotor enthusiasts. Before shipping from the 

factory, it has been configured and fully tested, which means you have no configuration to do. 

• Built-in 

./ NAZA-M Autopilot System 

(Refer to NAZA-M manual for detail s) 

./ GPS & Compass Module 

./ R/C Receiver 

./ Power System for Flight 

./ LED Indicator 

./ USB Interface 

(in the Battery Compartment) 

• Function 

./ A ITI./GPS A Til. Mode 

./ Intelligent Orientation Control 

./ Enhanced Fail-Safe 

./ Low-Voltage Alert 

• Camera Frame (For GoPro) 

• Takeoff Weight:<1200g 

Direction LE' "---~ 

Green 

LEO IndicatorReceiver Antenna--

Camera Mounting 

Frame 

----~~~ ~~~t men t 

.rNose Direction 

Mark 

Adhesive Tape 

Landing Gear 

----Compass 

./ Working Frequency: 2.4GHz ISM 

./ Control Channel Numbers of Transmitter: 7 

./ Communication Distance: 1000m 

./ Receiver Sensitivity(1%PER): 

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Aircraft & Transmitter Basic Operation 

Definitions 

• Stick neutral position and stick released means the stick of Transmitter is pushed to the central position. 

• Command Stiek means the stick of Transmitter is pushed away from the central position. 

Aircraft 

T ransmltter 

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Before Flying 

llnstalllng the Transmitter Batteries 

1. Open the battery compartment cover of the Transmitter. 

2. Install 4x AA battery (5#) in accordance with the+ 1- pole. 

3. Close the battery compartment cover of the Transmitter. 

• DO NOT use the PHANTOM transmitter (receiver) with the other third party remote control equipment. 

• Risk of explosion if replaced by an incorrect type. 

• Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. 

• Remove the batteries after use. 

• When the voltage is lo wer than 4 V. the transmitter will alarm with sound of "BB .......... ". please change the 

batteries. 

2 Battery Charging -llPo Battery 

Please use the full charged battery of 3S LiPo. 

(Recommended parameters: 733496 · 2200MAH-20C 

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