Phantom 3 Professional User Manual

Gimbal Operation Modes

Two gimbal operation modes are available. Switch between the different operation modes on the

camera settings page of the DJI GO 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:

A Follow Mode

A FPV Mode

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

constant at all times.

The gimbal will synchronize with the movement of the aircraft to provide a

first-person perspective flying experience.

A gimbal motor error may occur in these situations: (1) the aircraft is placed on uneven ground

or the gimbal's motion is obstructed (2) the gimbal has been subjected to an excessive

external force, such as a collision. Please take off from flat, open ground and protect the gimbal

at all times.

Flying in heavy fog or clouds may make the gimbal wet, leading to temporary failure. The

gimbal will recover full functionality after it dries.

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Anti-Drop Kit

The anti-drop kit helps keep the gimbal and camera connected to the aircraft. Two pins have been

mounted prior to shipping. If new or additional pins are required, see the diagram below. Press Part

(D through the hole of the vibration absorber and into the center hole of Part <D, then lock them together

as shown ®. Mounting the anti-drop kit pins diagonally from each other is recommended.

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This section introduces the four main

functions of the DJI GO app.

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DJI GO app

The DJI GO app is a mobile application designed specifically for the Phantom 3 Professional. Use this

app to control the gimbal, camera, and other aircraft functions. The app also features Map, Academy,

and User Center, which are used for configuring your aircraft and sharing your photos and videos with

others. 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 Phantom 3 Professional's camera. You can also

configure various camera parameters from the Camera page.

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[1] Flight Mode

§£: 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.

i<j)r The aircraft is set to "Beginner Mode" by default. The aircraft cannot fly 30 meters (98 feet) higher

and beyond the recorded Home Point under beginner mode. Disable this mode in the MODE

setting page.

[2] GPS Signal Strength

X iiill • This icon shows the current strength of GPS signals. Green bars indicate adequate GPS

strength.

[3] IOC Settings

a £X 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.

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[5] Battery Level Indicator

-o—o—« : 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

Ml* iiill: This icon shows the strength of remote controller's signal.

[7] HD Video Link Signal Strength

Olf ,iil!: This icon shows the strength of the HD video downlink connection between the aircraft and

the remote controller.

[8] Battery Level

§M 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

fift : Tap to enter various camera value settings, including color space for the recording, resolution

of the videos, image size and so on.

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Shutter

H: Tap this button to take a single photo. Press and hold this button to select single shot, triple shot

or time-lapsed shooting modes.

Record

O : 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

fF] : Tap to enter the playback page. You can preview photos and videos as soon as they are

captured.

Camera Settings

:®J: Tap to set ISO, shutter and auto exposure values of the camera.

[11] Map

Display the flight path of the current flight. Tap to switch from the Camera GUI to the Map GUI. s=

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,§,: This icon shows the distance between the surface and the Vision Positioning System's sensors.

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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.

[14] Dynamic Home Point

: Press this button to enable the dynamic home point feature, the home point then will be reset to

position of the mobile device.

[15] Return to Home (RTH)

^ : Initiate RTH home procedure. Tap to have the aircraft return to the last recorded home point.

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 Tap to initiate auto takeoff or landing.

[17] 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.

[18] Back

^ : Tap to return to the main GUI.

Director

Director is an automatic video editor built into the DJI GO 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.

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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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This section describes safe flight

practices and flight restrictions.

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Flight

Once pre-flight preparation is complete, it is recommended that you use the flight simulator in the DJI GO

app to hone your flight skills and practice flying safely. Ensure that all flights are carried out in an open

area.

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Flight Environment

1. Do not use the aircraft in severe weather conditions. These include wind speeds exceeding 10 m/s ,

snow, rain and fog.

2. Only fly in open areas. Tall structures and large metal structures may affect the accuracy of the onboard compass and GPS system.

3. Avoid obstacles, crowds, high voltage power lines, trees, and bodies of water.

4. Minimize interference by avoiding areas with high levels of electromagnetism, including base stations

and radio transmission towers.

5. Aircraft and battery performance is subject to environmental factors such as air density and

temperature.Be very careful when flying at altitudes greater than 19,685 feet (6000 meters) above sea

level, as the performance of the battery and aircraft may be affected.

6. The Phantom 3 Professional cannot operate within the polar areas.

Flight Limits and No-Fly Zones

All unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operators should abide by all regulations set forth by government and

regulatory agencies including the ICAO and the FAA. For safety reasons, flights are limited by default,

which helps users operate this product safely and legally. Flight limitations include height limits, distance

limits, and No-Fly Zones.

When operating in P-mode, height limits, distance limits, and No-Fly Zones function concurrently to

manage flight safety. In A-mode, only height limits are in effect, which by default prevent the aircraft

altitude from exceeding 1640 feet (500 m).

Maximum flight altitude & Radius Limits

Maximum flight altitude and radius limits may be changed in the DJI GO app. Be aware that the maximum

flight altitude cannot exceed 1640 feet (500 meters). In accordance with these settings, your Phantom 3

Professional will fly in a restricted cylinder, as shown below:

Maximum Flight Altitude Max Radius

Home Poini

Height of aircraft

when turned or,

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GPS Signal Strong P • Blinking Green

Flight Limits

Maximum Flight

Altitude

Max Radius

Aircraft's altitude cannot

exceed the specified value.

Flight distance must be within

the max radius.

DJI GO app

Warning: Height

limit reached.

Warning: Distance

limit reached.

Aircraft Status Indicator

None.

Rapid red flashing R;

when close to the

max radius limit.

GPS Signal Weak ^; Blinking Yellow

Flight Limits DJI GO app Aircraft Status Indicator

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«if you fly out of the limit, you can still control the Phantom 3, but cannot fly it any father. If the

/^ Phantom 3 flies out of the max radius in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode, it will fly back within

range automaticaily.

«If the Phantom 3 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 border lines between countries or sensitive

institute. The details of the No-Fly Zones are explained as follow:

Airport

(1) Airport No-Fly Zone are comprised of Take-off Restricted zones and Restricted Altitude Zones. Each

zone features circles of various sizes.

(2) R1 miles (value of the R1 depends on the size and shape of the airport) around the airport is a Takeoff restricted zone, inside of which take off is prevented.

(3) From R1 mile to R1 + 1 mile around the airport the flight altitude is limited to a 15 degree inclination.

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 enters within 320 feet (100 meters) of No-Fly Zones, a warning message will appear

on the DJI GO app.

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(2) R miles around the designated restriction area is a Take-off Restricted area. Aircraft cannot take off

within this zone. The value of R varies based on the definition of the restricted areas.

(3) A "warning zone" has been set around the Restricted Area. When the aircraft approaches within 0.062

miies (100 m) of this zone, a warning message will appear on the DJI GO app.

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Warning zone

Free zone

Restriction

Motors will not start.

If the aircraft enters the

restricted area in A-mode, but is

switched to P-mode, the aircraft

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and stop its motors.

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area in A-mode, but is switched

to P-mode, it will descend to an

appropriate altitude and hover

15 feet below the altitude limit.

No flight restriction applies, but

there will be a warning .

No restrictions.

DJI GO app Prompt

Warning: You are in a No-fly

zone. Take off prohibited.

Warning: You are in a no-fly zone.

Automatic landing has begun.

R1 : Warning: You are in a

restricted zone. Descending to

safe altitude.

R2: Warning: You are in a

restricted zone. Maximum flight

altitude is restricted to between

20m and 500m. Fly cautiously.

Warning: You are approaching a

restricted zone, Fly cautiously.

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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 a safety zone, the aircraft's status indicator will blink red rapidly 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 blinking red.

• For safety reasons, please do not fly close to airports, highways, railway stations, railway lines,

city centers, or other sensitive areas. Fly the aircraft only within your line of sight.

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Freight

1. Remote controller, Intelligent Flight Battery, and mobile device are fully charged.

2. Propellers are mounted correctly and firmly.

3. Micro-SD card has been inserted, if necessary.

4. Gimbal is functioning normally.

5. Motors can start and are functioning normally.

6. The DJI GO app is successfully connected to the aircraft.

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Calibrating the

IMPORTANT: Always calibrate the compass in every new flight location. The compass is very sensitive

to electromagnetic interference, which can produce abnormal compass data and lead to poor flight

performance or flight failure. Regular calibration is required for optimal performance.

0 • Do not calibrate your compass where there is any possibility of strong magnetic interference.

Sources of potential interference include magnetite, parking structures, and subterranean

metal structures

• Do not carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration such as keys or cellular

phones.

• Do not calibrate in direct proximity to large metal objects.

• DO NOT calibrate indoors.

Calibration Procedures

Choose an open area 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-f light

preparations, or if you have moved to a new location since the last calibration, tap the Aircraft Status

Bar in the app and select "Calibrate", then follow the on-screen instructions.

2. Hold the aircraft horizontally and rotate 360 degrees. The Aircraft Status Indicators will display a solid

green light.

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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 glows solid red.

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aircraft to a different location and try again.

ajjc- Calibrate the compass before each flight. Launch the DJ1 GO app and follow the on-screen

instructions to calibrate the compass. DO NOT calibrate the compass near metal objects such

as a metal bridge, cars, scaffolding.

When to Recalibrate

1 .When compass data is abnormal and the Aircraft Status Indicator is blinking green and yellow.

2.When flying in a new location or in a location that is different from the most recent flight.

S.When the mechanical or physical structure of the Phantom 3 Professional has been changed.

4.When severe drifting occurs in flight, i.e. Phantom 3 Professional does not fly in straight line.

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Auto Takeoff

Use auto takeoff only if the Aircraft Status Indicators are blinking green. Follow the steps below to use the

auto takeoff feature:

1. Launch the DJI GO app, and enter "Camera" page.

2. Ensure the aircraft is in P- mode.

3. Complete all steps on the pre-flight checklist

4. Tap"^", and confirm that conditions are safe for flight. Slide the icon to confirm and takeoff.

5. Aircraft takes off and hovers at (1.2 meters) above ground.

/i\ Aircraft Status Indicator blinks rapidly when it is using the Vision Position System for stabilization.

The aircraft will automatically hover below 3 meters. It is recommended to waft until there is

sufficient GPS lock before using the Auto Take-off feature.

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Auto-Landing

Use auto-landing only if the Aircraft Status Indicators are blinking green. Follow the steps below to use the

auto-landing feature:

1 . Ensure the aircraft is in P- mode.

2. Check the landing area condition before tapping "/J\". to begin landing. Then follow the on-screen

instructions.

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Starting the Motors

A Combination Stick Command (CSC) is used to start the motors. Push both sticks to the bottom

inner or outer corners to start the motors. Once the motors have started spinning, release both sticks

simultaneously.

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Stopping the Motors

There are two methods to stop the motors.

Method 1: When Phantom 3 Professional has landed, push the throttle down©, then conduct the same

CSC that was used to start the motors, as described above®. Motors will stop immediately. Release both

sticks once motors stop.

Method 2: When the aircraft has landed, push and hold the throttle down. The motors will stop after three

seconds.

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yj\ Do not perform a CSC when the aircraft is in midair, otherwise the motors will suddently stop.

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Takeoff/Landing Procedures

1. Place the aircraft in an open, flat area with the battery level indicators facing towards you.

2. Turn on the remote controller and your mobile device, then turn on the Intelligent Flight Battery.

3. Launch the DJl GO app and enter the Camera page.

4. Wait until the Aircraft indicators blink green. This means the Home Point is recorded and it is now safe

to fly. If they flash yellow, the Home Point has not been recorded.

5. Push the throttle up slowly to take off or use Auto Takeoff.

6. Shoot photos and videos using the DJl GO app.

7. To land, hover over a level surface and gently pull down on the throttle to descend.

8. After landing, execute the CSC command or hold the throttle at its lowest position until the motors stop.

9. Turn off the Intelligent Flight Battery first, then the Remote Controller.

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A • When the Aircraft Status Indicators blink yellow rapidly during flight, the aircraft has entered Failsafe

mode.

• A low battery level warning is indicated by the Aircraft Status Indicators blinking red slowly or

rapidly during flight.

• Watch our video tutorials for more flight information.

Video Suggestions and Tips

1. Go through the full pre-flight checklist before each flight.

2. Select the desired gimbal operation mode in the DJl GO app.

3. Only shoot video when flying in P-mode.

4. Always fly in good weather and avoid flying in rain or heavy wind.

5. Choose the camera settings that suit your needs. Settings include photo format and exposure compensation.

6. Perform flight tests to establish flight routes and preview scenes.

7. Push the control sticks gently to keep the aircraft's movement smooth and stable.

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What Is the difference the Phantom 3 Professional and the Phantom 3 Advanced?

The biggest difference between the Phantom 3 Professional and the Phantom 3 Advanced is in the

camera. The Phantom 3 Professional is capable of shooting spectacular 4K video at up to 30 frames per

second, and the Phantom 3 Advanced is capable of shooting at resolutions up to 1080p60. Both models

shoot 12 megapixel photos.

The other main difference is the Intelligent Flight Battery charger. The Phantom 3 Advanced comes with a

57-watt charging unit and the Phantom 3 Professional comes with a 100-watt charger, the latter of which

allows for shorter charging times.

Can 1 remove the camera and attach my own?

No. The cameras that come with both models are permanently attached. Attempting to remove, replace, or

modify the camera may damage the product and will void your warranty.

Can I charge my Remote Controller and Intelligent Flight at the same time?

While the Remote Controller charger and Intelligent Flight Battery charger have been integrated into one

unit for your convenience, it is recommended that you only charge one item at a time. We recommend that -n

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you never charge both items using the same charger at the same time. O

What are the buttons on the back of my Remote Controller for?

The two buttons on the back of the Remote Controller can be customized and assigned to function as you

choose through the DJI GO app. Refer to the manual for more information.

How far can I fly my Phantom 3?

The signal transmission distance will vary depending on environmental conditions, but the Phantom 3

series can reach distances of up to 1.2 miles (2 kilometers) away from the pilot.

What app should I yse with my Phantom 3?

The Phantom 3 is compatible with the DJI GO app for iOS and Android, which is already used with the DJI

Inspire. The app will detect which aircraft is connected and automatically adjust accordingly.

Which mobile devices are compatible with the app?

The DJI GO app is only compatible with devices running iOS 8.0 or later or Android v4.1.2 or later.

The following devices are recommended:

iOS: iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air, iPad Air Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 2 Wi-Fi

+ Cellular, iPad Air 2, iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 3, and iPad mini 3 Wi-Fi + Cellular. This app is

optimized for iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus

Android: Samsung S5, Note 3, Sony Z3 EXPERIA, Google Nexus 7 II, Google Nexus 9, Mi 3, Nubia Z7 mini

Support for additional Android devices will become available as testing and development continues.

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How do 1 use the Director automatic video editor?

Director is an automatic video editor built into the DJI GO 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.

How do i change the control mode of my Phantom 3?

By default, the Remote Controller is set to Mode 2. This means that the right control stick controls the

movement of the aircraft and the left control stick controls the throttle and orientation of the aircraft. These

controls can be changed to Mode 1 or set to a customized configuration in the DJI GO app. This is only

recommended for advanced users.

Can I use a Phantom 2 Remote Controller with the Phantom 3?

No. The Phantom 2 Remote Controller operates on a different frequency. The Phantom 2 Remote Controller

operates at 5.8 GHz and the new Phantom 3 Remote Controller operates at 2.4 GHz.

Can I yse a Phantom 2 Intelligent Flight with the Phantom 3?

> No. The Phantom 3 uses a newly designed Intelligent Flight Battery with greater power. The Phantom 3 has

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a 4 cell battery with a capacity of 4480 mAh and a voltage of 15.2 V.

My Phantom 3 not turn off right away, Ss something wrong?

This is normal. After you attempt to power off the Intelligent Flight Battery, it may remain on for a few

seconds as any video data is saved to the Micro SD card. This helps prevent your data from being lost or

corrupted.

Do I have to buy the Remote Controller separately?

No, there is no need to buy a separate Remote Controller. Your Phantom 3 comes with a Remote Controller

that is already linked to the aircraft.

Does my Phantom 3 support dual Remote Controllers?

No. The included Remote Controller can be used to control both the aircraft and the gimbal tilt at the same

time.

What the "P, A, F" switch on the Remote Controller do?

This switch, called the Flight Mode Switch, allows you to toggle different flight modes:

P-mode, or Positioning mode, indicates that both GPS and the Vision Positioning System are active and

your Phantom 3 will attempt to stabilize using both.

In A-mode, or Attitude mode, the aircraft does not use GPS or the Vision Positioning System. Only the

barometer is used for stabilization. The aircraft can still return to the Home Point as long as a sufficient GPS

signal is available.

F-mode, or Function mode, activates Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) functionality. Refer to the IOC

section in the Appendix of the User Manual.

By default, only P-mode may be used. Refer to your user manual for instructions on unlocking the other

modes.

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What is the Phantom 3 flight time?

Flight times will vary depending on environmental conditions and usage patterns, but the Intelligent Flight

Battery is designed to provide up to 23 minutes of uninterrupted flight time when fully charged.

How can I a video I He If the power Is turned off during recording?

Do not remove the Micro-SD card from the camera. If it has been removed, place it back in the camera.

Turn the Phantom 3 on and wait approximately 30 seconds as the video file is restored.

can I ensure that my pictures and ¥ideos will be synchronized to my SOS album?

You may need to adjust the settings of your mobile device. Open the Settings menu, select the Privacy tab,

select the Photos tab, and then toggle the switch next to the DJI GO app icon. If the GO app has not been

granted access to your albums, the photos and videos cannot be synchronized.

should 1 do to land my Phantom 3 smoothly as possible?

Hover the aircraft over a flat, level surface. Slowly pull the throttle stick down until the aircraft touches the

ground.

is the time of the not zero, though 1 never it?

Every battery is tested prior to being packaged and shipped. This affects the discharge time of a new

battery and is the reason that the discharge time is not zero. The battery is safe to use.

Can the mobile holder be on the Phantom 2 Controller?

No, it cannot.

to the aircraft when encountering error?

A compass error may occur when the aircraft is flying close to strong electric magnetic sources (e.g.

power transmission lines). Aircraft Status Indicators blink red and yellow rapidly when a compass error

occurs and the DJI GO app will display one of the following messages:

• Compass error, calibration required

This warning message indicates the aircraft is receiving abnormal compass readings. It is recommended

to power off the aircraft and re-calibrate the compass at a different location and then resume the flight.

• Compass error, exit P-GPS Mode

This warning message indicates that the aircraft is drifting severely. Bring the aircraft to a higher altitude

to gain enough GPS satellite locks when this warning message is prompted. The flight controller will

automatically adjust the orientation of the aircraft in the midair to mitigate the drifts. The aircraft will switch

back to P-GPS mode when the automatic adjustment is completed.

to troubleshoot aircraft initialization error?

If you observe the following symptoms, it indicates the aircraft has failed to initialized:

• The aircraft status indicator display flashing red, yellow and green. Even the aircraft is stationed on the

flat surface.

• The System Status Bar in the app prompts "Initialization Error".

• No resistance drive if felt on the gimbal.

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Various factors contribute to the aircraft initialization error, try resolve the issue by following the suggestions

listed below:

• Sensor performance degraded. This may be due to the excessive bias detected from the 1MU or the

compass reading is interfered. Try restarting and calibrating the IMU and compass to resolve this issue.

• Sensor is defective. If the sensors remains unchanged at all time and the problem persist even when the

aircraft is restarted, it indicates the sensor is not working normally. Users should return the aircraft to DJI

for repairing.

• Minor vibration is detected during aircraft initialization. Put the aircraft on the flat surface, power on the

aircraft and ensure the aircraft is stationed for more than 5 seconds to resolve the issue.

• Serious vibration is detected during aircraft initialization. This instance generally occurs when the aircraft

is being initialization on the violent moving surface, for instance, ships that are on the rough sea. Do not

attempt to power on the aircraft in this scenario.

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Aircraft

Weight (Battery &

Propellers Included)

Max. Ascent Speed

Max. Descent Speed

Max. Speed

Max. Flight Altitude

Max. Flight Time

Operating Temperature

GPS Mode

Gimbal

Controllable Range

Vision Positioning

Velocity Range

Altitude Range

Operating Range

Operating Environment

Camera

Sensor

Lens

ISO Range

Electronic Shutter Speed

Image Max. Size

Still Photography Modes

Supported SD Card Types

Video Recording Modes

Max. Bitrate Of Video

Storage

Supported File Formats

Operating Temperature

Range

1280g

5m/s

3m/s

16 m/s (ATTI mode, no wind)

6000m

Approximately 23 minutes

0°C to 40°C

GPS/GLONASS

Pitch: - 90° to + 30°

< 8 m/s (2 m above ground)

30 cm-300 cm

30 cm-300 cm

Brightly lit (lux > 15) patterned surfaces

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

FOV 94° 20mm(35mm format equivalent) f/2.8

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

8s -1/8000S

4000 x 3000

Single shot

Burst shooting: 3/5/7 frames

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5

Bracketed frames at 0.7EV Bias

Time-lapse

Micro SD

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

UHD : 4096x2160p 24/25, 3840x2160p24/25/30

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)

0°C to 40°C

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Remote Controller

Operating Frequency

Transmitting Distance

Video Output Port

Operating Temperature Range

Battery

Mobile Device Holder

Transmitter Power(EiRP)

Working Voltage

Charger

Voltage

Rated Power

Intelligent Flight Battery (PH3-448Q

Capacity

Voltage

Battery Type

Energy

Net Weight

Operating Temperature

Max. Charging Power

2.400 GHz-2.483 GHz

2000 m (Outdoor And Unobstructed)

USB

0°C- 40°C

6000 mAh LiPo 2S

Tablets and smartphones

FCC:20dbm;CE:16dbm

1.2A@7.4V

17.4V

100 W

mAh-15.2V)

4480 mAh

15.2V

LiPo 4S

68 Wh

365 g

-10°C- 40°C

100 W

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Aircraft Status Indicator Description

Normal

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 Red'Green

 "d

 Yellow Rash

 Turning on and Self-Diagnostics

Alternatively

:||:-;(J) Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively Aircraft Warming Up

•ijj}: Green Flashes Slowly Safe to Fly (P-mode with GPS and Vision Positioning)

XGO(2 Green Flashes Twice Safe to Fly (P-mode with Vision Positioning but without GPS)

... _, , nt , Safe to Fly (A-mode but No GPS and Vision Posi-

-:®:- Yellow Flashes Slowly .. . ' ^

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Warning

-Xj): Fast Yellow Flashing Remote Controller Signal Lost

-Ig); •••••• Slow Red Flashing Low Battery Warning

:S$): Fast Red Flashing Critical Battery Warning

R; Red Flashing Alternatively IMU Error

^(@):—Solid Red Critical Error

;(§;;(?)? Red and Yellow Flash Alternatively Compass Calibration Required

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Intelligent Flight mode includes Course Lock, Home Lock, Point of Interest (POI), Follow Me and

Waypoints features to assist users to create professional shoots during the flight. Course Lock and Home

Point lock helps to lock the orientation of aircraft so that the user can focus more on other operations.

Point of Interest, Follow Me and Waypoints mode enable aircraft to fly automatically according to the

pre-set flight maneuvers.

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Lock the current nose direction as the aircraft's forward direction. The aircraft will

move in the locked directions regardless of its orientation (yaw angle).

Pull the pitch stick backward to move the aircraft toward its recorderd Home Point.

The aircraft will orbit around the subject automatically to allow the operator can be

more focus on framing their shoot on the subject in Point of Interest.

A virtual tether is created between the aircraft and the mobile device so that the

aircraft can track your movement as you move. Note that Follow Me performance is

subject to the GPS accuracy on the mobile device.

Record a flight path, then the aircraft will fly along the same path repeatedly while

you control the camera and orientation. The flight path can be saved and re-apply

in the future.

Course Lock

Home Lock

Point of Interest

Follow Me

Waypoints

Q. Enable Multiple Flight Mode by launching the DJ1 GO app > Camera View >

x

 Mulitple Flight Mode before using the Intelligent Flight Mode for the first time.

> Advanced Settings >

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FCC Compliance - j

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 approved 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 approved 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.

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FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: ^

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This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment, g_

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

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.

1C 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.

[-'exploitation est autorisee aux deux conditions suivantes:

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

(2) I'utiiisateur de I'areil doit accepter tout brouillage radioelectrique subi, meme si le brouillage est

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susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

1C Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with 1C 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 approved by the party responsible for compliance could

void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

KCC Warning Message

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NCC Warning Message

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