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iOSD mini User Manual V1.06 

 

Introduction 

DJI iOSD mini is specially designed for DJI flight control system during the FPV flight or other aero-modeling activities. It

displays real time video and OSD information, to bring users more involved flight experience.

Specified autopilot systems for the iOSD mini:

Autopilot System Required Accessories Firmware Version 

NAZA-M series NAZA PMU V2 4.02 or above

WooKong-M series --- 5.16 or above

Specifications 

Voltage 6V Working Current (Typical Value) 180mA@6V

Temperature -20°C~60°C Dimension 33.2mm x 28.2mm x 10.55mm

Weight 14g Video Input/ Output Mode PAL/NTSC (automatically recognize)

Assembly & Connection 

1. Prepare the iOSD mini、DJI autopilot system、video input source(e.g. camera)、wireless video transmitter 

module(including transmitter and receiver), monitor, and then assemble all these to aircraft.

2. Connect the iOSD mini according to the following diagram. Connect your wireless video receiver module and 

monitor correctly.

CAN-Bus port(extended port)

To wireless video transmitter module GND To wireless video transmitter module signal To video input device(e.g. camera) GND

To PC for configuration and upgrade via a Micro-USB cable. To video input device(e.g. camera) signal

CAN-Bus port, is for iOSD mini power supply and communication with Autopilot system. iOSD mini LED Indicator Abnormal Normal Data communicating
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OSD Display Description 

12.0V

1m

ATT FS

0

0.0

1

2

3

6 8 9

D

H

P 0o R 0o

4

5

7

11

m V 0.0 s

10

12

45~179 45~179

13

Az 34°

94%

15m 14

15 NO. Function Display Description 

1 Power voltage 、 blink

Real time battery voltage of the aircraft power, unit in V. (For 

PHANTOM 2 there will be current battery level percentage 

shown in addition.)

Blink: first level low-voltage alert, the alert threshold is same 

to the protection voltage value set in the assistant software.

2

Distance between aircraft 

and home point

D

(unit in m)

Show when the home point is successfully recorded

3 Height

H

(unit in m) Vertical height between the aircraft and the take-off point

4 Control mode ATT, M, GPS  ATT is Atti mode

 M is Manual mode

 GPS is GPS mode

5 FailSafe mode FS, APT, GHome  FS: FailSafe mode

 GHome: Go home 

 APT: Ground station mode

6 Pitch attitude P 0o

Positive value means the aircraft nose is pitching up;

Negative value means the aircraft nose is pitching down.

7 Roll attitude R 0o

Positive value means the aircraft is rolling to right. 

Negative value means the aircraft is rolling to left.

8 Flight velocity 0.0m/s Horizontal speed of aircraft.

9 GPS satellite

0

Number of GPS satellites acquired.

10 Aircraft nose direction 、 、

Home Point 0° 45° 45°

180°

Nose direction

Display the relative angle between the 

aircraft nose and home point. The 

aircraft nose is pointing to the home 

point when the icon is in the middle 

of monitor screen, which can help users 

to pull the aircraft back. 

11 Vertical velocity

0.0 、

0.0 :Upward speed in vertical direction

:Downward speed in vertical direction

12 Attitude line Use for aircraft attitude observation.
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13 Compass error indicator blink

Blinking will appear when compass has errors, please

calibrate your compass.

14 Azimuth angle Az(0

o ~360o

)

N

180°

S

0°

Az=225° Home Point Aircraft

90° H

D

W 270° E

Azimuth angle is a horizontal angle 

measured clockwise from the 

North base line to the line goes

through the home point and 

aircraft position. Users can locate 

the aircraft by calculating the 

aircraft position using Az, 

D , 

H.

15 Airport alert blink

Blinks when the aircraft enters a no-fly zone*. 

Disappears when the aircraft exits no-fly zone*. 

Notes: 

* For more information about the no-fly zones, visit www.dji.com and download the Phantom 2 User Manual.

Install Driver and Assistant Software 

1. Please download the driver installer and assistant software from the iOSD mini page of DJI website (www.dji.com). 

2. Connect the iOSD mini and the PC via a Micro-USB cable, and power on the iOSD mini system.

3. Run the driver installer, and follow the tips to finish installation.

4. Run the assistant software installer, and follow the tips to finish installation.
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Assistant Software Usage 

iOSD Setting Software & Firmware Upgrade etc

Text Indication Main Window

Data Communication Indicator PC Connection Indicator

Warning Setting

Language

iOSD is successfully connected to Assistant software.

Trouble Shooting 

NO. What Why How to 

1

Only OSD information, 

video signal loss.

Video input error.

Ensure the connection between iOSD mini 

and video input port is OK.

2

Only video signal, OSD 

information loss.

Connection between iOSD mini and 

autopilot system error.

Ensure the connection between iOSD and DJI 

autopilot system is OK.

3

Both video signal and 

OSD information loss.

Signal transmission error.

Ensure the communication between the video 

transmitter and receiver is working correctly.

4

Both video signal and 

OSD information loss.

The video signal cable to monitor is 

unconnected or short circuit.

Ensure the connection of video signal cable is 

OK.

Disclaimer 

Thank you for purchasing product(s) from DJI Innovations. Please read the instructions carefully before installing the 

hardware and software for this product, this will ensure trouble free operation of your product. DJI Innovations accepts 

no liability for damage(s) or injured incurred directly or indirectly from the use of this product.

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