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GPS Signal Weak Blinking Yellow Flight Limits DJI GO app Aircraft Status Indicator
Maximum Flight Altitude Height is restricted to 400 feet. (120m) and under. Warning: Height limit reached. None.

Max Radius No limits

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

Phantom 3 fies out of the max radius in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode, it will fy back within range automatically. If the Phantom 3 fies out of the max radius in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode, it will fy back within range automatically.



### No-Fly Zones All No-Fly Zones are listed on the DJI offcial website at http://fysafe.dji.com/no-fy . No-Fly Zones are divided into Airports and Restricted Areas. Airports include major airports and fying felds 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 fight altitude is limited to a 15 degree inclination. Starting at 65 feet (20 meters) from the edge of airport and radiating outward. The fight 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. GPS Signal Strong Blinking Green Flight Limits DJI GO app Aircraft Status Indicator Maximum Flight Altitude Aircraft's altitude cannot exceed the specifed value. Warning: Height limit reached. None.

Max Radius Flight distance must be within the max radius. Warning: Distance limit reached. Rapid red fashing when close to the max radius limit.

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Restricted Area (1) Restricted Areas does not have fight altitude restrictions. (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 defnition of the restricted areas. (3) A “warning zone” has been set around the Restricted Area. When the aircraft approaches within 0.062 miles (100 m) of this zone, a warning message will appear on the DJI GO app. 3  feet

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GPS Signal Strong Blinking Green

Zone Restriction DJI GO app Prompt Aircraft Status Indicator

No-fy Zone Motors will not start. Warning: You are in a No-fly zone. Take off prohibited.

Red fashing If the aircraft enters the restricted area in A-mode, but is switched to P-mode, the aircraft will automatically descend, land, and stop its motors. Warning: You are in a no-fy zone. Automatic landing has begun.

Restrictedaltitude fight
zone If the aircraft enters the restricted 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. R1: Warning: You are in a restricted zone. Descending to safe altitude. R2: Warning: You are in a restricted zone. Maximum fight altitude is restricted to between 20m and 500m. Fly cautiously.

Warning zone No fight restriction applies, but there will be a warning . Warning: You are approaching a restricted zone, Fly cautiously.
Free zone No restrictions. None. None.

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 fying in a safety zone, the aircraft's status indicator will blink red rapidly and continue for 3 seconds, then switch to indicate current fying status and continue for 5 seconds at which point it will switch back to blinking red. For safety reasons, please do not fy 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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## Prefight Checklist

1. Remote controller, Intelligent Flight Battery, and mobile device are fully charged. 2. Propellers are mounted correctly and frmly. 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. 

## Calibrating the Compass IMPORTANT: Always calibrate the compass in every new fight location. The compass is very sensitive to electromagnetic interference, which can produce abnormal compass data and lead to poor flight performance or fight failure. Regular calibration is required f or optimal performance. 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-fight

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

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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.

If the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks red and yellow after the calibration procedure, move your aircraft to a different location and try again. Calibrate the compass before each flight. Launch the DJI 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 fying in a new location or in a location that is differe nt from the most recent fight

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

. 4.When severe drifting occurs in fight, i.e. Phantom 3 Professi onal does not fy in straight line

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## Auto Takeoff and Auto Landing

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-fight checklist. 4. Tap“ ”, and confrm that conditions are safe for fight. Slide the ico n to confrm and takeoff. 5. Aircraft takes off and hovers at (1.2 meters) above ground.

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 wait until there is suffcient GPS lock before using the Auto Take-off feature.

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## F light Test Takeoff/Landing Procedures 1. Place the aircraft in an open, fat 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 DJI 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 fy. If they fash yellow, the Home Point has not been recorde d. 5. Push the throttle up slowly to take off or use Auto Takeoff. 6. Shoot photos and videos using the DJI 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 frst, then the Remote C ontroller. 

### 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. 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 “ ”, to begin landing. Then follow the on-screen

instructions. 

## Starting/Stopping the Motors 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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Method 1 OR

Method 2
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When the Aircraft Status Indicators blink yellow rapidly during fight, the aircraft has entered Failsafe mode. A low battery level warning is indicated by the Aircraft Status Indicators blinking red slowly or rapidly during fight. Watch our video tutorials for more fight information.



### Video Suggestions and Tips 1. Go through the full pre-fight checklist before each fight. 2. Select the desired gimbal operation mode in the DJI GO app. 3. Only shoot video when fying in P-mode. 4. Always fy in good weather and avoid fying in rain or heavy w ind. 5. Choose the camera settings that suit your needs. Settings include photo format and exposure compensation. 6. Perform fight tests to establish fight routes and preview sc enes. 7. Push the control sticks gently to keep the aircraft’s movement smooth and stable.

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# Troubleshooting (FAQ)

What is the difference between 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 I 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 Battery 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 you never charge both items using the same charger at the same time.

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 fy 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 use 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 I 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 specifed number of clips, which are automatically combined to create a short flm that can be shared imm ediately.

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 confguration 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 use a Phantom 2 Intelligent Flight Battery with the Phantom 3? No. The Phantom 3 uses a newly designed Intelligent Flight Battery with greater power. The Phantom 3 has a 4 cell battery with a capacity of 4480 mAh and a voltage of 15.2 V.

My Phantom 3 does not turn off right away, is 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 does the “P, A, F” switch on the Remote Controller do? This switch, called the Flight Mode Switch, allows you to toggle different fight 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 suffcient 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.