July 11,2015 

U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations 

West Building Ground Floor, Room w12-140 

1200 New Jersey Ave SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

RE: Petition of DET LLC for Exemption Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Reform Act 

Petitioner's Name and Address: 

DET LLC 

Owner: Jonathan M DeSisto 

146 Elm St 

Quincy MA 02169 

617-784-6490 

dolotransport@gmail.com 

To whom it may concern: 

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Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (the Reform Act) 

and 14 C.F.R. Part 11, DET LLC, operator of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems 

("sUAVs") equipped to conduct aerial photography, videography, and inspections of industrial 

sites, hereby applies for an exemption from the listed Federal Aviation Regulations ("FARs") to 

allow commercial operation of its sUAVs. All operations will be conducted within and under the 

conditions outlined herein or as may be established by the FAA as required by Section 333.1 

As described below, the requested exemption would permit the operation of small, 

unmanned sUAV under controlled conditions in airspace that is 1) limited 2) predetermined and 

3) controlled. The proposed exemption, if granted, would allow DET LLC to conduct commercial 

operations of sUAVs meeting or exceeding all of the operational and safety requirements 

Congress has set forth in Section 333. DET LLC is a video photography and industrial 

inspection company owned and operated by Jonathan M DeSisto. DET LLC is located in 

Quincy Massachusetts just south of Boston. 

Jonathan M DeSisto has over 23 years in Remote Controlled ("RC") aircraft experience in both 

fixed wing and rotary aircraft. This experience includes development, building, testing and flying 

a variety of RC aircraft. In addition to that Jonathan M DeSisto has over 200 hours of fixed wing 

flight time and has held a commercial pilot certificate, single engine land rating, with instrument 

rating since May of 1997. Jonathan M DeSisto also holds a current class II FAA medical 

certificate. 

DET LLC plans to use the capabilities of sUAVs to offer a multitude of services, 

including: 

- Event PhotographyNideography 

- Real Estate Photography and presentation 

-Aerial filmmaking and photography 

- Construction site inspections and monitoring 

- Industrial site inspections and monitoring 

Statutory Authority Section 333, titled "Special Rules for Certain Unmanned Aircraft Systems", 

provides a mechanism for seeking expedited FAA authorization of safe civil Unmanned Aircraft 

Systems (UAS) operations in the National Airspace System ("NAS"). Section 333(a) states that 

the FAA "shall determine if certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely in the 

national airspace system before completion of the (comprehensive) plan and rulemaking 

required by section 332(b)(1) of this Act or the guidance required by section 334 of this Act." In 

Section 332(b)(1), Congress made it clear that Section 333 provides a mechanism for 

"expedited operation authorization" if several factors are met. Petitioner meets all requirements 

to permit 

FAA approval of commercial UAV operations 

The name and address of the applicant are: 

Name: DET LLC 

Owner: Jonathan M. DeSisto 

Address: 146 Elm St. 

Quincy MA 02169 

Phone:617-784-6490 

Email: dolotransport@gmail.com 

DET LLC is requesting exemption from the following regulations: 

14 C.F.R. Part 21 

14 C.F.R. 45.23 (b) 

14 C.F.R. 61.113(a) and (b) 

14 C.F.R. 91.7 (a) 

14 C.F.R. 91.9 (b)(2) 

14 C.F.R. 91.109 

14 C.F.R. 91.119 

14 C.F.R. 91.121Page 3 

14 C.F.R. 91.151 (a) 

14 C.F.R. 91.203 (a) & (b) 

14 C.F.R. 91.205 (b) 

14 C.F.R. 91.215 

14 C.F.R. (91.401- 91.417) 

sUAVs are superior to other flight platforms for photography and inspections due to low cost of 

equipment and personnel to operate equipment. In addition to cost savings there is little to no 

impact on the environment due to Lipo Poly battery propulsion systems. Battery power offers 

little to no noise disturbance to the public or gas/Co2 emissions. DET LLC requests a grant of 

exemption without delay. 

Petitioner is requesting an exemption to enable DET LLC to operate a DJIInspire 1 

sUAV that is upgraded to latest version firmware, equipped with a 3 axis Zenmuse camera 

gimbal, which uses a High-Defvideo camera that can capture up to 4K (4096x2160p) video and 

12M pixel photos. DJI is the leader in multicopter technology with integrated software to control 

safety parameters of every flight. This sUAV has a built-in capability to limit 1) the height it flies 

above the ground and 2) the radius of the distance it flies from the operator. The DJI Inspire 1 is 

equipped with a failsafe "home" function of the autopilot system. In the event communication is 

lost between the main remote controller and the sUAV, the system will automatically trigger a 

return home sequence and land automatically. The DJI pilot application is the only flight 

monitoring system in the industry that integrates navigation, system monitoring and camera 

control on a single screen. It incorporates both visual and audio alarms for battery life that can 

be customized for each flight, to ensure maximum safety. The DJI Inspire 1 platform also offers 

real time monitoring of GPS satellites, remote control connection quality, video downlink, engine 

performance, altitude, and flight telemetry. 

Please refer to Attachments 1-5, the OJ I Inspire 1 Instruction Manual, for the performance 

limitations and flight operations. Aircraft weight is 2935 grams or 6.47 pounds with battery, 

which is the total gross weight. A pre-flight inspection will be performed by the PIC in 

accordance with the factory instruction manual, as well as redundant checks to include the 

Internal Measurement Unit (IMU) to make sure that the compass, gyro and acceleration values 

are within specs, positive GPS locks are secure, battery health in each individual LiPo cells are 

balanced, and radio signals are locked in. The sUAV will be maintained in accordance with the 

manufacturer's instruction manual and only manufacturer's authorized replacement parts will be 

used. 

FCC Information 

The DJIInspire 1 transmitter used for controlling the sUAV 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. 

The OJI lnspire1 radio transmitter used for controlling the sUAV is wireless technology which 

has been tested and found to be compliant with the applicable regulations governing a radio 

transmitter in the 2.400GHz to 2.4835GHz frequency range. 

Antenna Separation Distance: 

When operating the OJI Inspire 1 transmitter, the PIC will maintain a separation distance of at 

least 5 em between his body (excluding fingers, hands, wrists, ankles and feet) and the antenna 

to meet RF exposure safety requirements as determined by FCC regulations. 

Pilot in Command and Observer Qualifications and Duties: 

The PIC will maintain at least a Private Pilot Certificate and a current State issued drivers 

license, plus at least 2 hours flying time and 3 takeoffs and landings within 30 days in the type 

of sUAV utilized in operations. 

The PIC will have at least 200 hours total time single engine land aircraft. The PIC will have at 

least 75 hours flying Radio Controlled Model Aircraft, of which, 50 hours will be flying the OJI 

Inspire 1 sUAV. 

The PIC is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the aircraft. Specific duties include 

all preflight preparation and inspection, in flight operation, post flight requirements, and all 

procedures including but not limited to: 

Safe in flight operations 

Risk evaluation 

Current weather conditions for safe flight 

The Observer must have the visual acuity to observe the sUAV and be able to communicate 

clearly with the PIC. 

The Observer's duties: 

Warning the PIC of any impending obstacles in the flight path of the sUAV. 

Warning the PIC of any deviations in the planned flight path of the sUAV. 

Warning the PIC should any unauthorized personnel appear in the area of the planned 

flight. 

The Observer will have the authority to order the PIC to terminate the flight should he feel the 

flight cannot be conducted safely. 

General Operating Standards 

DET LLC will only operate its sUAV in line of sight of a pilot and/or observer and 

will operate at sites. Operations will insure that the sUAV will"not create a hazard to users of 

the national airspace system or the public." 

Before operation of a sUAV within 5NM of an airport with a control tower, the control 

tower will be called to gain permission to operate the sUAV. The PIC will give the position, 

altitude and the times the sUAV will be operated. The sUAV will not be operated at an 

altitude of over 400 feet AGL. 

Before operation of a sUAV within 5NM of a non-tower controlled, airport operators 

will be notified. PIC will give the right of way to avoid flying in the proximity of all 

aircraft. At no time will the sUAV be operated within the final approach course and 

the takeoff course of any runway. The sUAV will not be operated at an altitude of over 

400 feet AGL. 

Maximum flight time for each operational flight will be 18 minutes. Flights will be terminated at 

30% battery power reserve should that occur prior to the 18 minute limit. 

Minimum crew for each operation will consist of the sUAV Pilot, and Visual Observer. 

The sUAV operated by the petitioner weighs less than 55 pounds, including the payload 

(i.e. camera, lens, and gimbals). 

The sUAV will operate at speeds of no more than 25 knots, can hover, and can 

simultaneously move vertically and horizontally. 

The small size of the sUAV and the restricted environment within which they 

will operate, adhere to the Reform Act's safety requirements. The sUAV, powered by batteries, 

is smaller, lighter and more maneuverable than larger aircraft running on combustible fuel. The 

sUAV operates at lower altitudes reducing risk to altitude workers, enhance safety, and diminish 

the likelihood of death or serious bodily injury. 

Low level photos and video from several angles are far more effective than ground 

based imagery for displaying the characteristics of large, complex properties. The benefits of 

reduced cost and improved quality of presentation from the sUAV over manned aircraft will be 

valuable to and benefit many buyers and sellers of real property, local city officials, and 

industrial operations. Additionally, we request that we be allowed to use our system to benefit 

first responders including firefighters, police, sheriff, etc., all while 

remaining subject to all limitations cited below: 

1. No flight will be made with a Gross weight exceeding 55 pounds; 

2. All operations must occur in FAA Class G airspace at no more than 400 ft AGL, at an 

airspeed of no more than 25 knots and no further than 1 OOOft. from the PIC 

3. All operations must utilize a visual observer (VO). The VO and PIC must be able to 

communicate by voice at all times during a flight operation; 

4. All required permits will be obtained from state and local government prior to operation; 

5. DET LLC will not be operating at night. 

EXEMPTION REQUESTS: 

DET LLC requests an exemption from the following regulations: 

14 CFR Part 21, Airworthiness Certificates 

This part establishes the procedures for the issuance of an airworthiness certificate. While the 

FAA continues to work to develop airworthiness standards for Unmanned Aerial Systems, we 

request an experimental certificate be issued for the DJI lnspire1 under either or both of the 

following provisions: 

21.191 Experimental certificates 

Experimental certificates are issued for the following 

purposes: 

1. Research and development. Testing new aircraft design concepts, new aircraft equipment, 

new aircraft installations, new aircraft operating techniques, or new uses for aircraft. 

2. Showing compliance with regulations. Conducting flight tests and other operations to show 

compliance with the airworthiness regulations including flights to show compliance for issuance 

of type and supplemental type certificates, flights to substantiate major design changes, and 

flights to show compliance with the function and reliability requirements of the regulations. 

Since the experimental certificate can be used for commercial purposes such as market 

surveys, sales demonstrations, and customer crew training, we would expect that an 

experimental certificate would permit our commercial purposes as well. 

The aircraft will not carry persons or property, will not carry fuel, and will only fly under strict 

operational requirements. Combined with the sUAV's light weight, being constructed primarily of 

carbon fiber and plastic, we propose that the sUAV will be at least as safe, if not safer, than a 

conventionally certificated aircraft performing the same mission. 

14 CFR 45.23 Display of marks: general and 45.29 Size of marks 

These regulations provide that each aircraft must display "N" and the aircraft's registration 

number in letters at least 3 inches high. Additionally, the aircraft must display the word 

"EXPERIMENTAL" in letters at least 2 inches high near the entrance to the cabin, cockpit, or 

pilot station. The sUAV does not have an entrance in which the word "EXPERIMENTAL" can be 

placed, and may not have a registration number assigned to it by the FAA. 

14 CFR 61.113 Private pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in Command and 61.133 

Commercial pilot privileges and limitations 

The regulation provides that no person that holds a Private Pilot certificate may act as pilot in 

Command of an aircraft for compensation or hire. Subparagraph (b) allows a private pilot to act 

as pilot in command of an aircraft in connection with any business or employment if: (1) The 

flight is only incidental to that business or employment; and (2) The aircraft does not carry 

passengers or property for compensation or hire. Our proposed operations require that the PIC 

must hold at least a Private Pilot Certificate with a Class Ill Medical issued by the FAA and since 

the aircraft cannot carry passengers or property, we feel we meet the intent of 61.113 

Subparagraph (b) even though the intent of this application is to conduct a business. 

14 CFR 91.7 Prohibits the Operation of an aircraft without an airworthiness certificate 

As no such certificate will be applicable in the form contemplated by the FARs, this Regulation 

is inapplicable. 

14 CFR 91.9 Civil aircraft flight manual. marking. and placard reguirements 

This regulation provides that no person may operate an aircraft unless a current, approved 

flight manual is in the aircraft. We assume that the intent of this requirement is to ensure that 

flight manual information is available to the aircrew while operating the aircraft. We request an 

exemption to this requirement since the aircraft is not only too small to carry documentation, 

the documentation would not be available to the crew during flight operations. To obtain an 

equivalent level of safety and meet the intent of 91.9, we propose that a current, approved 

sUAV Flight Manual must be available to the crew at the ground station anytime the aircraft is 

in, or preparing for, flight, and ready for presentation for any governing official upon request. 

14 CFR 91.109 Flight Instruction: Simulated instrument flight and certain flight tests 

The regulation states that "No person may operate a civil aircraft that is being used for flight 

instruction unless that aircraft has fully functioning dual controls. Although the OJI Inspire 1 is 

capable of dual/linked controls, DET LLC will be operating with a single remote controller. 

91.119 Minimum safe altitudes: 

General. The regulation states that over sparsely populated areas the aircraft cannot be 

operated closer than 500 feet to any person, vessel, vehicle, or structure. Since the typical 

mission of the sUAV would be photography or survey of persons, vessels, vehicles or structures 

it would be necessary to operate closer than 500 feet to the items listed. Operations will only 

be flown over property or persons where permission has been obtained and careful pre-planned 

flight path has been performed. The aircraft will be operated at a low altitude allowing, 

if a power unit fails, an emergency landing without undue hazard to persons or property on the 

surface. Therefore we maintain that due to the small size of the UAS, the hazard to persons, 

vehicles and structures is minimal compared to manned aircraft, which should be considered in 

granting the exemption. 

CFR 91.121 Altimeter settings 

The regulation requires that aircraft shall maintain cruising altitudes by reference to an 

altimeter setting available within 100 N M of the aircraft. The sUAV will always fly below 400 

feet AGL and will not need to maintain cruising altitudes in order to prevent conflict with other 

aircraft. An Above Ground Level altimeter measurement above the takeoff point is transmitted 

via radio from the sUAV flight monitoring software to the display screen held by the PIC, 

providing a constantly updated AGL readout. 

14 CFR 91.151 Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions 

The regulation provides that no person may begin a flight in an airplane under day-VFR 

conditions unless there is enough fuel to fly to the first point of intended landing and to fly after 

that for at least 30 minutes. We feel the intention of this paragraph is to provide an energy 

reserve as a safety buffer for delays to landing. The sUAV is battery operated and the maximum 

duration of flight from a single battery charge is 18 minutes with a 20% reserve. A full battery 

charge at launch will ensure that we meet the reserve energy requirement of this paragraph. 

We request an exemption to the word "fuel" and ask for an equivalent interpretation with the 

word "energy". 

14 CFR 91.203(a) & (b) Civil aircraft: Certifications required 

The regulation provides that an airworthiness certificate, with the registration number assigned 

to the aircraft and a registration certificate must be aboard the aircraft. Additionally, 

subparagraph (b) provides that the airworthiness certificate be "displayed at the cabin or 

cockpit entrance so that it is legible to passengers or crew." At a maximum gross weight of 6.47 

pounds, the sUAV is too small to carry documentation, does not have an entrance, and is not 

capable of carrying passengers or crew. To obtain an equivalent level of safety and meet the 

intent of 91.203, we propose that documents deemed appropriate for this aircraft by the FAA 

will be with the crew at the ground control station and available for inspection upon request. In 

order to identify the aircraft, we propose that the information found on airworthiness and 

registration certificates be permanently affixed to the aircraft via placard containing the 

following information plus the word "EXPERIMENTAL" to satisfy the requirement of 14 CFR 

45.23. 

14 CFR Subpart E {91.401- 91.417)- Maintenance. Preventive Maintenance. Alterations 

The regulation provides that the operator is primarily responsible for maintaining the aircraft in 

an airworthy condition, including compliance with part 39 and 43. Paragraphs 91.407 and 

91.409 require that the aircraft be "approved for return to service by a person authorized under 

43.7" after maintenance and inspection. It is our intention that the PIC perform maintenance 

and inspection of the aircraft and "be authorized to approve the aircraft for return to service." 

The PIC will ensure that the aircraft is in an airworthy condition prior to every flight and in 

addition conduct detailed inspections after every two hours of flight. Maintenance performed 

by the PIC is limited to repairing small cracks, replacing a propeller, checking electrical 

connections and updating software and firmware for the on-board computer. The PIC 

will document work performed in accordance with 91.417. We feel that due to the size, 

construction, and simplicity of the aircraft, the PIC can ensure an equivalent level of safety. 

Safety and Benefits of the sUAV. 

Conclusion 

DET LLC will be using the sUAV in a variety of applications that generally require 

expensive full-size manned aircraft to complete. Small, light, unmanned aerial vehicles offer 

more efficient and safer benefits over the use of full-sized manned aircraft for aerial 

photography, film and still photography, industrial inspection. This would greatly supply safer, 

faster, and more efficient information to our local officials and Industrial facilities managers to 

make efficient decisions and planning. 

DET LLC is committed to promoting the UAS research efforts of policymakers by sharing data 

from its commercial UAS operations and serving as a resource for future UAS research 

operations. Thus, the FAA has good cause to grant this Petition. 

As pointed out in this application, the OJI lnspire1 which our company would use, under 

authorization by the US DOT-FAA, is a small, light-weight device operated within the line of 

sight of the Pilot-in-Command (PIC), less than 400 feet above the ground and outside 5 miles 

from any airport, heliport, seaplane base, spaceport, or other location with aviation activities, 

unless the air traffic control authorities (A TC) have been notified and have authorized each 

flight within a radius of this distance. 

Attachments: 

DJI Inspire 1 Quick Start Guide 

DJI Inspire 1 User Manual 

DJIInspire 1 Safety Guide 

DJI Inspire 1 Intelligent Flight Battery 

DJI Inspire 1 Maintenance Manual 

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The following tutorials and manuals have been produced to ensure you to make full use of your Inspire 1. 

1. Disclaimer 

2.1n the Box 

3.1nspire 1 Quick Start Guide 

4.Safety Guidelines 

5.1nspire 1 User Manual 

6.1ntelligent 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. 

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

www.dji.com/product/inspire-1/video 

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. Requires iOS 8.0 or later. 

Contents 

Using this manual 

Legends 

Before Flight 

Watch the video tutorials 

Download the DJI Pilot app 

Product Profile 

Introduction 

Feature Highlights 

Assemble the Aircraft 

Aircraft Diagram 

Remote Controller Diagram 

Aircraft 

Flight Controller 

Flight Mode 

Flight Status Indicator 

Return to Home (RTH) 

Dynamic Home Point 

Vision Positioning System 

Flight Recorder 

Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery 

Remote Controllers 

Remote Controller Profile 

Remote Controller Operations 

Dual Remote Controllers Mode 

Remote Controller Status LED 

Linking the Remote Controller 

Remote Controller Compliance Version 

Gimbal and Camera 

Camera Profile 

Gimbal 

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OJI 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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This chapter describes the features of 

Inspire 1, instructs you to assemble the 

aircraft and explains the components on 

the aircraft and remote controllers. 

Product Profile 

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. 

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. 

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. 

Landing Mo(ie 

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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. 

& Ensure the Micro-SO 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. 

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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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[1] GPS 

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[3] Motor 

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[5] Landing gear 

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[9] Rear LED (P12) 

[10] Camera Micro-USB Port 

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

[12] Vision Positioning Sensors (P16) 

[13] Aircraft Status Indicator (P13) 

[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. 

[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 

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[6] Battery Level LEOs 

Displays the current battery level. 

[7] Status LED 

Displays the power status. 

[10] Camera Settings Dial 

[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. 

Turn the dial to adjust camera settings. 

Only functions when the remote controller is 

connected to a mobile device running the DJI 

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g, [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] 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. 

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[18] CAN Bus Port 

Reserved for future use. 

[19] USB Port 

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Connect to mobile device to access all of the 

DJI Pilot app controls and features. 

[20] GPS Module 

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[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. 

This chapter describes the features of 

the Flight Controller, Vision Positioning 

System and the Intelligent Flight Battery. 

Aircraft 

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 Horne 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. 

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-A Til: 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. 

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

LEOs are shown in the figure below: 

........................... Aircr ctft Status indicator 

F~ear 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 system status of the flight controller. Refer to the table below for more 

information about the Aircraft Status Indicator: 

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······Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively Aircraft warming up 

G.. ······Green Flashes Slowly 

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Safe to Fly (P mode with GPS and Vision Positioning) 

Safe to Ry (P rnode with Vision Positioni1:1g but Without ~PS) 

(Y)' ···· ·· Fast Yellow Flashing Remote Controller Signal Lost 

······Slow Red Flashing LoW Battery Warning 

:'i=( ······Fast Red Flashing Critical Low Battery Warning 

······Red Flashing Alternatively IMU Error 

tf'l'> - Solid Red Critical Error 

······Red and Yellow Flash Alternatively Cornpas!:; Calibration Required · 

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. 

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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 ( ~1111! ). 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. 

Using the RTH button on the remote controller (refer to "RTH button" on P28 for more information) or the 

RTH button in the OJI 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 Horne 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 

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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 Horne 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) 

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2 Confirm Home Point 

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& • Aircraft automatically descends and lands if RTH is triggered when the aircraft flies within a 20 

meter (65 feet) radius of the Horne 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 Horne Point if you move the throttle 

stick if the aircraft reaches 20 rn altitudes or beyond during Failsafe. 

Dynamic horne 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 

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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"ql"and select"~", to reset the remote controller's coordinates as the new Home Point. 

3. Tap"ql"and select"4,'", 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. 

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. 

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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. 

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& 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 8rn/s at 2 meters or over 4rn/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. 

;<J: • 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 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. 

0 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 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. 

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

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

'bJ 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. 

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

Flight Battery" P21 for more information . 

OJ I Intelligent Flight Battery Functions 

1. Battery Level Display: LEOs display the current battery level. 

2. Battery Life Display: LEOs 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%.1t is normal to feel 

moderate heat emitting from the battery during the discharge process. Discharge thresholds can be 

set in the OJI 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. 

B. 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: OJI 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 1 0 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 Guide/ins 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. The performance of the intelligent Flight Battery is significantly reduced when flying in a low 

temperature environments (those with air temperatures below S°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 soc 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 soc before using it in the low temperature environment. 

S. 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. 

if:, 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. 

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

discharging. The indicators are defined below. 

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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: 

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery life 

~ ~ ~ ~ 90%-100% 

~ ~ ~ ~-- 80%-90% '•' 

~ ~ ~ ~ 70%-80% 

~ ~ ~-- ~ 60%-70% '•' 

~ ~ ~ ~ 50%-60% 

~ ~-- ~ ~ :4o%.:.5o% '•' 

~ ~ ~ ~ 30%-40% 

~-- ~ ~ ~ 20%-30% '•' 

~ ~ ~ ~ below20% 

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

IX! - 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. 

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Charging Protection LED Display 

The table below shows battery protection mechanisms and corresponding LED patterns. 

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 

'•' (<OoC) 

~ ~ ~ ~: 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. 

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

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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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aircraft and remote controller operations 

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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 LEOs on the front panel of the remote control. 

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= • 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. 

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 LEOs 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 LEOs 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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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. 

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

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the left stick up and down changes the 

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. 

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. 

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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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 I RTH Button 

The Transformation Switch I 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: 

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lowered before landing. 

RTH button 

Press and hold this button to start the Return to Horne (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 clarnp, and then place your mobile device into the clarnp. 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: 

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. 

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. 

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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 ~"' o~lil 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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Master and Slave 

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Request Control 

Search for Master Controller 

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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. 

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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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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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connected with the aircraft. 

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with the aircraft. 

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connected with the aircraft. 

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Remote controller error. 

HD Downlink is disrupted. 

Aircraft is returning home. 

Sending Return to Home command to the aircraft. 

Aircraft Return to Horne in progress. 

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

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. 

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Remote Control Calibration > 

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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. 

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

sound is emitted. 

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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. 

& o 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. 

o Remote controller will disconnect from the linked aircraft if a new remote controller is linked to 

the same aircraft. 

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specifications of the camera and explains 

the working mode of the gimbal. 

Camera and Gimbal 

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 OJI Pilot App. 

Camera Micro-SO Card Slot 

To store your photos and videos, plug in the micro-SO card into the slot shown below before powering on 

the Inspire 1. The Inspire 1 comes with a 16GB micro-SO card and supports up to a 64GB micro-SO card. 

A UHS-1 type micro-SO card is recommended, because the fast read and write capability of these cards 

enables you to store high-resolution video data. 

0 Do not remove micro-SO 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 

OJI Pilot app. For more information about how to use these buttons, refer to "Controlling Camera" P25. 

ND Filter 

Attach an NO filter to the front of the camera to reduce over-exposure and "jello" effect. 

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. 

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. 

ffi 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 X 

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. 

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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 OJI Pilot App to Control Gimbal 

Follow the steps below to use OJI 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. 

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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 

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. 

The Gimbal will lock to the movements of the aircraft to provide a FirstPerson-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. 

Lt. • 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. 

This chapter describes the four main 

GUI of the OJI Pilot app. 

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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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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. 

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[1] Flight Mode 

8: 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 

~.ull: 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 

Sate:rai'JY:(GP!>l= :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 

w" or Ill: This icon shows the strength of remote controller's signal. 

[7] HD Video Link Signal Strength 

(][)"r~lll: This icon shows the strength of the HD video downlink connection between the aircraft and 

the remote controller. 

[8] Battery Level 

1ft 1 00%: 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 

I!:<J : 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 

[EJ :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 

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. 

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~ : 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 Horne (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 

t li :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 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. 

Tap "Store" to visit the official DJI Online Store to see the latest information about DJI products and easily 

buy new products. 

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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and flight restrictions. 

Flight 

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. 

1. Do not use the aircraft in severe weather conditions. These include wind speed exceeding 10rn/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 on height and distance can be set. The details of these flight limtts 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. 

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Flight altitude must be under Warning: Height 

the set height. limit reached. 

Flight distance must be within Warning: Distance 

the max radius. 

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limit reached. 

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& · 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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(1) Restricted Areas do not have a flight altitude restriction. 

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No-fly zone Restricted-altitude flight zone Warning zone 

(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 rniles (1 

krn) of this zone, a warning message will appear in the DJI Pilot app. 

No-fly zone Warning zone Free zone 

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Zone Restriction DJI Pilot App Prompt Status 

Indicator 

Motors will not start. Warning: You are in a No-fly 

zone. Take off prohibited. 

No-fly Zone If the aircraft enters the 

restricted area in A mode but Warning: You are in a No-fly 

P mode activates the aircraft zone, automatic landing has 

will automatically descend to begun. (If you are within 1.5 mile 

land then stop its motors after radius) 

landing. 

Warning: You are in a restricted <13', ...... zone. Descending to safe Red flashing 

Restricted- If the aircraft enters the altitude. (If you are between the 

restricted area in A mode but P range of 1.5 mile and 5 mile altitude flight mode activates, it will descend radius) zone to a safe altitude and hover 15 Warning: You are in a restricted 

feet below the safe altitude. zone. Max flight height restricted 

to between 10.5m and 120m. Fly 

Cautiously. 

Warning zone No flight restriction applies, but Warning: You are approaching a 

there will be warning message. restricted zone, Fly Cautiously. 

Free zone No restrictions. None. None. 

rn 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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1. Remote controller, aircraft battery, and mobile device are fully charged. 

2. Propellers are mounted correctly and firmly. 

3. Micro-SO card has been inserted if necessary. 

4. Gimbal is functioning as normal. 

5. Motors can start and are functioning as normal. 

6. OJI Pilot app connected to the aircraft. 

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. 

0 · 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 

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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. 

Lt. If the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks red and yellow after the calibration, move your aircraft to a 

different location to carry out compass calibration. 

:C): 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 

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 O.Sm. Users can turn this feature ON/OFF 

in the Pilot app. 

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. ~ 

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Stopping Motors 

There are two methods to stop the motors. 

Method 1: When the Inspire 1 has landed, push the throttle down <D, 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. 

Lb. Do not perform CSC when aircraft is in midair, otherwise the motors will be stopped. 

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 Horne 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 esc 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. 

;::r 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 Go Pro 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 OJI 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, OJI 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 1 OOW 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 OJI 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 SO card included? 

The Inspire 1 comes with a 16GB micro-SO card. It supports SO 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? 

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Model T600 

Weight (Battery Included) 2935 g 

Hovering Accuracy (P Mode) Vertical: 0.5 m 

Horizontal: 2.5 m 

Max Angular Velocity Pitch: 300°/S 

Yaw: J50°/S 

Max Tilt Angle 35° 

Max Ascent Speed 5 m/s 

Max Descent Speed 4 m/s 

Max Speed 22 m/s (ATTI mode, no wind) 

Max Flight Altitude 4500m 

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Propeller Model DJI 1345 

Indoor Hovering Enabled by default 

Operating Temperature Range -10° to 40° C 

Diagonal Distance 559to 581 mm 

Dimensions 438x451x301 mm 

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Model ZEN MUSE 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 

Controllable Range Pitch: -90° to +30° 

Pan: ±320° 

Mechanical Range Pitch: -125° to +45° 

Pan: ±330° 

Max Controllable Speed Pitch: 120°/S 

Pan: 180°/S 

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Name 

Model 

Total Pixels 

Effective Pixels 

Image Max Size 

ISO Range 

Electronic Shutter Speed 

FOV (Field Of View) 

CMOS 

Lens 

Still Photography Modes 

Video Recording Modes 

Max Bitrate Of Video Storage 

Supported File Formats 

Supported SO Card Types 

Operating Temperature Range 

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Name 

Operating Frequency 

Transmitting Distance 

EIRP 

Video Output Port 

Power Supply 

Charging 

Dual User Capability 

58 ::u 

X3 

FC350 

12.76M 

12.4M 

4000x3000 

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

8 s to 1/8000 s 

Sony EXMOR 1/2.3" 

20mm (35mm format equivalent) f/2.8 focus at oo) 

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, 3f.l40x2160p24/2i)/30 

FHD: 1920x1 080p24/25/30/48/50/60. 

HD: 1280x720p24/25/30/48/50/60 

60 Mbps 

FAT32/exFAT 

Photo: JPEG, DNG 

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

Micro SO 

Max capacity: 64 GB. Class 10 or UHS-1 rating required. 

oo to 40° C 

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922.7MHz-927.7 MHz (Japan Only) 

5.725-5.825 GHz;2.400-2.483 GHz 

2 km (Outdoor And Unobstructed) 

10dBm@900m, 13dBm@5.8G, 20dBm@2.4G 

USB, Mini-HDMI 

Built-in battery 

DJI charger 

Host-and-Slave connection 

Mobile Device Holder 

Output Power 

Operating Temperature Range 

Storage Temperature Range 

Charging Temperature Range 

Model 

Voltage 

Rated Power 

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Name 

Model 

Capacity 

Voltage 

Battery Type 

Energy 

Net Weight 

Operating Temperature Range 

Storage Temperature Range 

Charging Temperature Range 

Max Charging Power 

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Name 

Model 

Capacity 

Voltage 

Battery Type 

Energy 

Net Weight 

Operating Temperature Range 

Storage Temperature Range 

Charging Temperature Range 

Tablet or Smart Phone 

9W 

-10° to 40° C 

Less than 3 months: -20° to .!15° C 

More than 3 months: 22° to 28° C 

0-40° c 

A14-100P1A 

26.3V 

100W 

Intelligent Flight Battery 

TB47 

4500 mAh 

22.2 v 

LiPo 6S High voltage battery 

99.9Wh 

570 g 

-10° to 40° C 

Less than 3 months: -20° to 45° C 

More than 3 months: 22° C to 28° C 

0° to 40° C 

180W 

Intelligent Flight Battery 

TB48 

5700 mAh 

22.8 v 

LiPo 6S 

129.96 Wh 

670 g 

-10 to 40° C 

Less than 3 months: -20 to 45° C 

More than 3 months: 22° to 28° C 

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Velocity Range 

Altitude Range 

Operating Environment 

Operating Range 

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180W 

Below 8 m/s (2 m above ground) 

5-500 em 

Brightly lit (lux> 15) patterned surfaces 

Mobile Device System Requirements iOS version 7.1 or later; Android version 4.1.2 or later 

Supported Mobile Devices 

* iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 58, iPad Air 2:, i.Pad Mirii 

3, iPad Air, iPad Mini 2, iPad 4;* Samsung Note 3, Samsung 

85, Sony Z3 EXPERIA;* Note: .It is reco~mended th(l.tyo~ 

use a tablet for the best experience 

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 (POl)* 

Its forward direction is pointing to the nose direction .when recording, whicl:l.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 (POl), the aircraft can circle. around 

the POl, and the nose always points to the POl. 

:\}: *Home Lock and Point of Interest feature are coming soon. 

Prerequisites of IOC 

Use the IOC feature under the following condition: 

Course Lock 

Home Lock 

POl 

Using IOC 

No 

Yes 

Yes 

None 

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None 

Aircraft ~ Home Point 

Aircraft , sm-soom , Point of Interest 

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. 

INSPIRE 1 User Manual 

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 

theSD card. 

Step 2- Prepare the Firmware Update Package 

1. Download the firmware update package from the official DJI website (http://www.dji.com/producV 

inspire-1). 

2. Insert the SO into your PC. Extract the all downloaded tiles into the root directory of the SO card. 

Remove the SO 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 ott 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 "O---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 it the text "result: successful" is in the document. Try upgrading the firmware 

again it the text "result: tailed" 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 SO card or USB thumb drive. 

2. Insert the SO card into a SO 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 SO 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 

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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 

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 present areil est conforme aux CNR d'lndustrie Canada licables aux areils radio exempts de licence. 

L'exploitation est autorisee aux deux conditions suivantes: 

(1) l'areil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et 

(2) l'utilisateur de l'areil doit accepter tout brouillage radioelectrique subi, meme 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. 

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INSPIRE 1 

The Inspire 1 is a professional aerial filmmaking and photography platform that is ready to fly right out of the box. Featuring 

an onboard camera equipped with a 20mm lens and 3-axis stabilized gimbal, it shoots sharp 12mp stills and stable video at 

up to 4K. Its retractable landing gear pulls up out of view, giving the camera an unobstructed 360 degree view of the world 

below. 

An advanced flight controller makes the Inspire 1 stable, safe and easy to fly indoors or out. The brand new Vision 

Positioning System gives it the power to hover in position at low altitudes even without GPS. Like all DJI flight controllers, 

it is also able to return home if remote controller signal is lost or if the low battery warning is triggered. 

The Inspire 1 boasts a maximum flight speed 22m/s• and a maximum flight time of 18 minutes* using one fully charged 

4500mAh Intelligent Flight Battery. 

Travel Mode 

1. Gimbal and Camera 9. Intelligent Flight Battery 

2. Camera Micro-SO Card Slot 10. Power Button Flight Mode 3. Vision Positioning System 11. Battery Level Indicators 

4. Transformation Mechanism 12. Aircraft Status Indicator Land1ng Gear Down 

5. F rant LEOs 13. Aircraft Micro-USB Port 

6. Motors 14. Camera Micro-USB Port 

7. Propellers 15. Gimbal Lock 

Landing Mode 8. Rear LEOs 

"'Please note that maximum flight speed and maximum run time were tested in a lGlb environment. These statistics are for reference only, as 

conditions in your Clrea may vary. 

Remote Controller 

The maximum transmission distance of the Inspire 1 remote controller is 2km*. The remote controller also allows you to 

control the landing gear or activate Return to Home with a tap. Other buttons allow instant photo capture, video recording, 

picture review and gimbal control. 

A DJI Lightbridge-based HD video downlink is built-in, letting you see what your camera sees on your mobile device in 

real time HD. The app also allows you to change camera settings and activate Master/Slave mode so that one person can 

fly while other controls the gimbal independently. The master and slave controllers communicate using a 5.8Ghz wireless 

signal, and have a communication range with each other of up to 50 meters. The controller's LiPo battery has a maximum 

run time of approximately four hours and can be charged by plugging directly into the controller. 

Folded 

11. Gimbal Dial 

12. Camera Settings Dicll 

13. Video Recording Button 

14. Flight Mocle Switch 

15. Shutter Button 

16. Playback Button 

17. Mini-HDMI Port 

18. Micro-USB Port 

19. CAN-Bus Port 

20. USB Port 

21. Back Buttons (Reserved) 

1. Power Button 

2. Transformation Switch 

3. Return to Home (RTH) Button 

4. Control Sticks 

5. Status LED 

6. Battery Level LEDs 

7. Power Port 

8. Mobile Device Holder 

9. Antennas 

10. Handle Bar 

*Please note that the max transmission distance were tested in a lab environment. This statistic is for reference only, as conditions in your 

area may vary. 

Fly Safe 

• Calibrating the Compass: 

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. Recalibrate the compass when: a) The Aircraft Status Indicator is blinking red and yellow. b) Flying in a 

new location. 

• 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. 

• If the Flight Status LED is showing solid red, then try to calibrate again. If it is blinking red and yellow a~ernately after placing 

the aircraft on the ground, the compass has detected magnetic interference. Change your location. 

• P Mode: 

Safe to fly. In this mode, the Inspire 1 has a strong GPS signal and 

can use the Vision Positioning System allowing it to hover accurately 

in position indoors and out. If outdoors, this mode also means that a 

Home Point has been locked so that it can Return to Home if the 

control signal is lost. 

If you are not in this mode, toggle the Flight 

Mode Switch to P position to enable it. 

The Flight Mode Switch is locked in P mode by default. 

Refer to the User Manual on how to unlock the switch. 

There are three states in P mode. 

P-GPS: GPS works best when outdoors in a wide open area, and 

your Inspire 1 uses GPS to hover in place when the GPS signal is 

strong. P-OPTI: If GPS is not available, the aircraft can use the 

Vision Positioning System to hover accurately. P-ATII: Neither 

GPS or Vision Positioning System available, aircraft is using only 

its barometer for positioning, so only altitude is controlled. 

Note that the Vision Positioning System may not work properly when 

the Inspire 1 is flying over water, over surfaces without a clear pattern, 

or in a low light environment. 

• Return to Home: 

GPS Positioning 

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Return to home 

When the GPS signal is strong, the aircraft will be able to record a 

Home Point and return to the Home Point when needed. The GPS 

location is recorded when the GPS signal icon in the DJI Pilot app is 

either yellow or green. 

The aircraft will return to the Home Point automatically in the following 

cases (all require a strong GPS signal). 

Smart RTH: When you press the RTH button on the remote controller 

or in the App. Low Battery RTH: The DJI Pilot app notifies users to take 

action when the battery level falls to a specified threshold. 

Failsafe RTH: When the remote controller signal is lost. 

• While returning home, its altitude can be adjusted by the user to avoid obstructions. Tall buildings may affect the remote controller signal. 

The Failsafe Return to Home procedure will be triggered if the signal Is lost Be sure fly higher than any nearby buildings to avoid crashing. 

• Flight Limits: 

The Inspire 1 is not permitted to fly within no-fly zones as specified 

by local laws and regulations. Please visit here: 

http://flysafe.dji.com/no-fly for more information. 

• Environmental Considerations: 

1. Do not fly in severe weather conditions. This includes high wind, snow, rain and smog. 

2. Only fly in open areas. Tall buildings and steel structures may affect the accuracy of the onboard oompass 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 areas with high levels of electromagnetism, including mobile 

phone base stations or radio transmission towers. 

5. Aircraft and battery perfonnance is subject to environmental factors such as air density and temperature. Be very careful when 

flying 14700 feet (4500 meters) or more above sea level as battery and aircraft perfonnance may be reduced. 

6. The Inspire 1 cannot operate in P mode or use GPS at polar latitudes. It only can fly in A Til mode and use the Vision Positioning System. 

Appendix 

• Aircraft (Model: T600) 

Weight (Battery Included) 

Maximum Weight of Payload 

Max Tilt Angle 

Max Ascent Speed 

Max Descent Speed 

Max Speed 

Max Flight Altitude 

Max Flight Time 

Operating Temperature Range 

• Gimbal (Model: ZEN MUSE X3) 

Angular Vibration Range 

Controllable Range 

Max Controllable Speed 

• Vision Positioning 

2935g 

3400g 

35' 

5 m/s 

4 rn/s 

22 m/s (A TTl mode, no wind) 

4500 m 

Approximately 18 minutes 

-10'C to40'C 

±0.03' 

Pitch: -90' to +30' Pan: ± 320' 

Pitch: 120'/s Pan: 180'/s 

Velocity Range <8 m/s (Altitude 2 m) 

Altitude Range 5 cm-500 em 

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

Operating Range 0-250 em 

• Camera (Name/Model: X3/FC350) 

Sensor Sony EXMOR 1/2.3" Effective pixels:12.4M (total pixels: 12.76M) 

Lens FOV (Field Of View) 94' 20 mm (35 mm format equivalent) f/2.8 

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

Electronic Shutter Speed 8 s-1/8000 s 

Image Max Size 4000x3000 

Still Photography Modes Single shoot; Burst shooting: 3/5/7 frames 

Video Recording Modes 

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

UHD (4K): 4096x2160p 24/25, 3840x2160p 24/25/30 

Max Bitrate Of Video Storage 

Supported File Formats 

Supported SO Card Types 

FHD: 1920x1080p 24/25/30/48/50/60 HD: 1280x720p 24/25/30/48/50/60 

60 Mbps 

FAT32/exFAT Photo: JPEG, DNG Video: MP4/MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264) 

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

Operating Temperature Range O"C to 40"C 

• Remote Controller (Name: C1) 

Operating Frequency 

Transmitting Distance 

Video Output Port 

Operating Temperature Range 

Battery 

• Charger (Model: A14-100P1A) 

922.7 MHz-927.7 MHz (Japan only) 

2 km (outdoor and unobstructed) 

USB, Mini-HDMI 

-10'C to 40'C 

6000 mAh LiPo 2S 

Voltage 26.3 V 

Rated Power 100W 

• Intelligent Flight Battery (Model: TB47, Standard) 

Capacity 4500 mAh 

Voltage 22.2 V 

Battery Type LiPo 6S High voltage battery 

Energy 99.9 Wh 

Net Weight 570 g 

Operating Temge -10"C to 40"C 

Max Charging Power 180 W 

• Intelligent Flight Battery (Model: TB48, Optional) 

Capacity 5700 mAh 

Voltage 22.8 V 

Battery Type LiPo 6S High voltage battery 

Energy 129.6 Wh 

Net Weight 670 g 

Operating Temge -10"C to40"C 

Max Charging Power 180 W 

* This Quick Start Guide is subject to change without prior notice. 

5. 725 GHz-5.825 GHz 2.400 GHz-2.483 GHz 

'f;( CE 1313 & RoHS -·~ 

FCC ID: SS3-WM6101410 FCC ID: SS3-GL6581502 

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. 

Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions, 

OlThisdevicem~ynotcauseharmfulinterference,and 

(2}thisdevicemustacceptanyinterferencereceived,indudinginterference 

thatmaycauseundesiredoperatlon. 

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Using INSPIRE 1 

Watch the video tutorials on the official DJI website and read the following documents before using your Inspire 1 for the first time: 

Inspire 1 Quick Start Guide, Disclaimer. Intelligent Right Battery Safety Guidelines, Inspire 1 Safety Guidelines, In the Box, 

Inspire 1 User Manual. 

1. Download the DJI Pilot App 2. Watch the Tutorial Videos 

Visit http://m.dji.neVdjipilot or scan this OR code to 

download the DJI Pilot app through your mobile device. 

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

the DJI Pilot app. 

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The tutorial videos 

• For the best user experience, please use mobile devices with iOS 8.0 (or higher) and Android 4.1.2 (or higher). 

• Read the Inspire 1 User Manual in the OJI Pilot app or official DJI website for more details. 

3. Check Battery Levels 

Press the Power Button once on both the Intelligent Flight Battery and remote controller to check battery levels. The 

Intelligent Flight Battery must be fully charged before using it for the first time. Make sure both batteries are adequately 

charged before each flight. 

Press the power button once then press again and hold for 2 seconds to power on the remote controller. Repeat to power off. 

Press the power button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to power on the Intelligent Flight Battery. Repeat to 

power off. 

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4. Charging 

• Only use the official OJ I Inspire 1 charger for your Intelligent Flight Battery and remote controller. 

• To charge the Inspire 1 Intelligent Flight Battery or the remote controller, connect it to power through the port to a 

suitable power source (1 00-240V 50/60Hz). 

• It is recommended to turn off the batteries before charging. 

• Use the included charger to charge the Intelligent Right Battery and the remote controller battery. When fully charged, the 

battery LEOs on the Intelligent Flight Battery and remote controller will turn off. 

5. Preparing the Remote Controller 

Tilt the Mobile Device Holder to the desired position then adjust 

the antennas as shown. The strength ofthe remote controller 

signal is different when the antenna position is different. 

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Strong a Weak~ The transmission signal between the aircraft and remote 

controller will perform best when within the optimal 

transmission range. If the signal is weak, fly the aircraft 

closer to you to achieve optimal signal performance. 

CD Press the button on the side of the Mobile 

Device Holder to release the clamp. 

<1) Place your device onto the clamp and adjust 

the clamp to hold it securely. 

@ 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. 

If you have purchased an Inspire 1 with dual remote controllers, the Master remote controller will connect to the aircraft 

automatically when powered on. Master/Slave mode is disabled by default. Activate it and set it up through the DJI Pilot 

app. The Master remote controller's Status LED will show solid green when it connected to the aircraft. The Slave 

remote controller's Status LED will show solid blue when it is connected to the Master controller. 

Connecting the Master remote controller to the Slave remote controller: 

On the Master remote controller, launch the DJI Pilot app and go to the Camera page. Then tap Iii" ,1tll on the top of your 

screen to enter the remote controller settings window. Tap "Activate Master/Slave Mode"and select "Master". Then 

enter your desired connection password for the "Slave" remote controller. 

On the Slave remote controller, select "Slave " and tap "Search" to find the Master remote controller. Select the "Master" 

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

• Do not use other 2.4GHz devices at the same time to avoid signal interference. 

6. Preparing the Aircraft 

The aircraft is in Travel Mode during delivery. Follow these steps to change it 

to Landing Mode before your first flight: 

CD Insert the Intelligent Flight Battery into the battery compartment. 

<1) Power on the remote controller and the Intelligent Flight Battery. 

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

to change aircraft to Travel Mode. 

Power off the aircraft before mounting the gimbal and camera. 

~ 

Travel Mode 

•If you have purchased the dual remote controller version, you must use the Master remote controller to deactivate Travel Mode. 

7. Mounting the Gimbal and Camera 

CD Remove the Gimbal Cover. 

(2) Rotate the Gimbal Lock to the unlocked posttion (to the right when 

facing the nose of the aircraft). Insert the gimbal by aligning the 

white mark on the gimbal wtth white mark on the Gimbal Lock. 

(2) Rotate the gimbal lock back into the locked position (to the left 

when facing the nose of the aircraft). 

~--- Gimbal Cover 

~ --- Mounting Place 

--- · Gimbal Lock 

----- Gimbal Connector 

8. Preparing for Flight 

Place the aircraft on a flat surface, in an open space, with the back facing you. 

Q) Move the Right Mode Switch to the right to select P mode. ( P mode is Positioning mode, A mode 

is A Til mode, and the F mode is Function mode. ) 

@ Power on the remote controller. 

@ Power on the aircraft and wait for the self-check to complete. Do not move the aircraft during the 

self-check. 

@ Ensure the remote controller is linked to the aircraft before flight. Re-link the remote controller to the 

aircraft it it fails to connect. Refer to the INSPIRE 1 User Manual on how to !ink. 

@ Ensure the remote controller and your mobile device are connected with a USB cable. Launch the 

OJI Pilot app when connecting to the aircraft for the first time, and follow the instructions within the app. 

@ Launch the OJI Pilot app and tap "Camera". Ensure the aircraft is functioning normally by 

completing the Checklist. Beginner Mode is enabled by default when you launch the DJI Pilot app 

for the first time. The aircraft's altitude and flight distance is restricted when flying in Beginner Mode. 

We recommend you fly in Beginner Mode when using the aircraft for the first time. You may disable 

Beginner Mode in the settings page of the DJI Pilot app. 

<Z) Calibrate the compass by tapping the Aircraft Status Bar in the app and selecting "Calibrate". Then 

follow the on-screen instructions. 

@ For 1345s Propeller, 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. Press 

the propeller down onto the mounting plate and rotate in the lock direction until secure. 

For 1345 Propeller, 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. Place all propellers onto the correct motor and tighten by hand to ensure security 

before flight. 

• When not in P mode, the Inspire 1 will only maintain altitude, not position, and will drift with 

wind or user inputs. Return to Home is not available in F mode. 

9. Remote Controller Operation 

Locked 

DJI Pilot 

App 

The remote controller is by default set to Mode 2 (throttle controlled by the left-hand stick). 

Adjust the tilt angle of camera by using the Gimbal Dial. 

Left Stick Right Stick 

~ ~ 

A 

WJl 

• You can set the remote controller to different modes 

~ using the DJI Pilot app. 

Gimbal Dial 

10. Flight 

• Auto Taking -Off & Landing: 

( In the Camera screen of the DJI Pilot app) 

Before taking off, make sure the aircraft 

status bar in the DJI Pilot app shows "Safe 

to Fly (GPS)". Otherwise, the aircraft cannot 

hover in place and record the Home Point. 

Tap e and confirm your selection. The aircraft will automatically take off, retract 

its landing geflr, and hover at 1.5 meters after you tap and confirm Auto Take-off. 

Tap 0 and confirm your selection. The landing gear will lower and the aircraft 

will automatically land. 

• Manual Take- off & Landing: 

Start the motors by pulling both control sticks to the bottom inside (or outside) 

corners. Release the sticks once the rnotors start. Slowly push the left (throttle) 

stick up to take off. Once in the air, toggle the Transformation Switch up to 

raise the landing gear. 

StCJrt I Stop the motors 

Toggle the 

Transformation 

Switch up 

Left stick I Up (Slowly) 

~~ 

Gently pull the left (throttle) stick down to lower the aircraft 

until it touches the ground. Pull both sticks to the bottom 

inside corners to stop the motors. 

Left stick I Down (Slowly) 

Q After flight, change the aircraft back into Travel Mode. Do not 

attempt this at the beach, over grass, or over monochromatic 

carpet. Then place the aircraft on a fiat surface and remove 

the gimbal and camera for transport. 

• It is highly recommended that you only take off when the Aircraft Status • 

bar is green. 

• The aircraft cannot take off if the Critical Low Battery Warning is active. 

• The Intelligent Flight Battery must warrn-up if the outside temperature is low. A 

warning will display in the OJI Pilot app. 

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

near by and always fly in a wide open area. 

• Never stop the motors during flight. Power off the aircraft prior to switching off the 

remote controller after landing. 

Appendix 

Aircraft 

Status Indicator Description 

-,~!iii: Slowly: Safe to fly,GPS working 

:..-:x2 Double: Vision Positioning 

''' System working, no GPS 

-,o: Slowly: P-A TTl or A TTl 

:'0: Quickly: Not connected 11

' to remote controller 

Remote Controller 

Status LED 

(~ Remote controller is functioning normally 

but is not connected to the aircraft. 

(~) Remote controller is functioning normally 

and is connected to the aircraft. 

ij) Remote controller is in Slave Mode 

and not connected to the aircraft. 

~ Remote controller is in Slave Mode 

and is connected to the aircraft. 

""' 8-B-B ... Aircraft low battery warning 

''' or remote controller error. 

-,tl,- Slowly: Low battery level warning ~ B-B-... Remote controller has been 

idle for 5 minutes. 

:~: Quickly: Critical low battery level warning 

----------------- \1) Solid: Critical error 

:IIJ: / :'0: Blinking Alternately: 

''' ''' Compass calibration required 

Learn more information from: 

www.dji.conn!product/inspire-1 

• Return to Horne 

RTH Button • 

The App's 

RTH Button 

1. Press and hold the return home 

button until the LED surrounding 

the button is blinking white, and the 

return home procedure is in 

process. Press once to stop the 

procedure. 

2. The OJI Pilot app notifies users to 

take action when the battery level 

falls to a specified threshold. This 

warning threshold can be set 

within the DJI Pilot app. The 

aircraft will land immediately when 

it reaches Critical Low Battery 

Level Warning. 

3. Failsafe: The Inspire 1 will enter 

RTH mode if remote controller 

signal is lost. 

• While returning home, its 

altitude can be adjustec by the 

user to avoid obsti1Jctions. 

Using the Camera 

• Adjust the camera parameters using the 

Camera Settings Dial on the remote 

controller or through the DJI Pilot app. 

Press the Shutter Button/Video Record 

Button to capture photos or record 

videos. 

• Adjust the tilt of the gimbal using the 

Gimbal Dial. 

• Download photos and video from the SO 

card to your mobile device through the 

DJI Pilot app. You may also use a SD 

card reader to export files to your PC. 

©2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved 

DesignedbyDJI Printed in China. 

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Reading Inspire 1 Manuals 

The following tutorials and manuals have been produced to help you make full use of your DJI Inspire 1: 

1. lnTheBox 

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. 

Individual Parts 

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. 

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 recordec videos may be damagec. 

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. 

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 

lead to motor damage. 

5. Precision elements in the gimbal may be damaged by a collision or impact, which will cause the gimbal 

to function abnormally. 

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. 

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. 

Refer to the Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines and battery sticker for usage and maintenance information. 

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 

22oc 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. 

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. 

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 

abnormally or fall out of control in areas with too much interference. 

7. P mode is unavailable in polar zones. Users can use A Til mode instead. 

8. Do not fly the aircraft within no-fly zones specified by local laws and regulations. 

Flight Warnings 

1. Return to Horne 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 Horne 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. 

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. 

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 rnay 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. 

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. 

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 OJI Pilot app. 

3. Upon landing, power off the aircraft first, then switch off the remote controller. 

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-SO 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 OJI Pilot app can connect to the camera and all firmware has been updated to the latest version. 

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14.12 

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 sooc 

can lead to a fire or explosion. Use of battery 

below -1 ooc 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. 

• 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 LEOs 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. 

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INSPIR 1 

tv1aintenanc Manual 

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 tile 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. 

Ill. 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. Cl1eck that the right and left landing gear rest at the 

same tilt angle. 

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 tl1ere 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 

exam'1ne 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 OJ I 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. Check the contact pins on the quick-mount 

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. 

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