AUSLEY MCMULLEN 

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March 9, 2015 

Via Electronic Submission and Certified U.S. Mail 

Docket Operations 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

West Building, Ground Floor 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

Re: Application for Exemption from Specified Aviation Regulations Under Section 

333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012. 

 Applicant: Vortex UAS, LLC 

Attn: Vince Donohue 

1112 Valley Stream Drive 

Wheeling, Illinois 60090 

Telephone: (847) 571-8496 

Email: vince@vortexuas.com 

Dear Sir or Madam: 

 Please accept this letter as the application of Vortex UAS, LLC, for exemption from 

specified provisions of the Code of Federal Regulations. This exemption request is submitted 

under Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (“FMRA”). 

 Vortex UAS, LLC (the “Applicant”), specializes in commercial applications of 

unmanned aircraft system technology. The mission of Vortex UAS is to educate, advocate, and 

facilitate the cutting-edge use of unmanned technology in a variety of industries. Vortex UAS 

accomplishes these goals by implementing the decades of knowledge possessed by its team of 

experts while implementing state-of-the-art tools, techniques, and materials. Using these 

resources, Vortex UAS has the ability to develop the right solution to each customer’s situation. 

 The Applicant proposes to use small unmanned aircraft systems (“sUAS”) in six different 

industries. These industries are: 

1. Aerial photography and videography; 
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2. Precision Agriculture; 

3. Geosurvey; 

4. Aerial Mapping; 

5. Aerial monitoring services for First Responders; 

6. sUAS Pilot Training. 

7. Utility (Pipeline and Powerline) inspection; and 

8. Real Estate photography, videography and inspection 

 The Applicant has a team of experienced professionals ready to perform services in each 

of these industries at the highest level. The Applicant requests exemption from the following 

regulations for this purpose: 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H; 14 C.F.R. § 45.23(b); 14 C.F.R. § 

61.113(a), (b); 14 C.F.R. § 61.3(d)(2)(iii); 14 C.F.R. § 91.7(a), (b); 14 C.F.R. § 91.9(b)(2); 14 

C.F.R. § 91.103; 14 C.F.R. § 91.109; 14 C.F.R. § 91.119(b), (c); 14 C.F.R. § 91.121; 14 C.F.R. § 

91.151(a)(1); 14 C.F.R. § 91.203(a), (b); 14 C.F.R. § 91.405(a), (b); 14 C.F.R. § 91.407(a)(1); 14 

C.F.R. § 91.409(a)(1)-(2); and 14 C.F.R. § 91.417(a), (b). 

Summary of Applicant’s Scope of Operations

 The Applicant proposes to conduct commercial sUAS operations in the six areas 

specified above (the “Proposed Operations”). The Applicant has developed a set of “Standard 

Operating Procedures for Flight Operations” (the “SOP”) that sets forth the standards for 

performing the Proposed Operations.1 The SOP provides a baseline to ensure that all operations, 

including training operations, are conducted safely within the National Airspace System 

(“NAS”). 

Each operation will be initiated following a discrete COA application. The Applicant 

proposes to conduct its commercial operations in Operations Areas that are clearly defined in 

each COA application (the “Operations Areas”). 

 The Pilot in Command (“PIC”) for each operation will hold, at a minimum, a private pilot 

certificate. The students training under the PIC in each operation will meet the standards 

specified in the SOP, as well as any other additional requirement the FAA requires under this 

 

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 A copy of the SOP is enclosed as Attachment 1. The SOP is submitted as a Confidential 

Document under 14 C.F.R. § 11.35(b). The entire SOP contains proprietary information that the 

Applicant has not and will not share with others. The SOP contains operating conditions and 

procedures that are not available to the public and are protected from release under 5 U.S.C. 

section 552, et seq. A hard copy of the SOP will be submitted under a separate cover letter 

referencing the docket number of this exemption request. 
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application. The PIC and the students in training will be specifically trained to operate the sUAS 

platforms utilized in the Applicant’s operations. 

Aircraft and Equivalent Level of Safety 

The Applicant’s commercial operations and training activities will take place in 

Operations Areas defined by the Applicant’s COA applications prior to each commercial flight 

or training exercise. The sUAS operations in these Operations Areas will pose little risk of injury 

or property damage. 

The Applicant proposes to use the following sUAS platforms for its operations under this 

application: 

1. DJI Phantom 2 Vision 2

2. DJI Spreading Wings S900 3

3. PrecisionHawk Hawkeye Mk-III 4

These platforms all weigh less than 55 pounds, including energy sources and equipment. 

Manufacturer-provided manuals and checklists are enclosed with this application (the 

“Manufacturer Instructions”). The Manufacturer Instructions will be used in conjunction with the 

Applicant’s SOP to ensure that the sUAS platforms are operated safely. 

 The Applicant will apply to register the sUAS platforms with the FAA prior to 

conducting operations. These registrations will be in accordance with the FAA’s guidance to 

COA holders from the FAA UAS Integration Office dated November 5, 2014, as the same may 

be updated from time to time. 

 The Applicant agrees to be bound by the following limitations and conditions when 

conducting commercial operations under an FAA issued exemption include: 

 

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 The User Manual for the DJI Phantom 2 Vision is enclosed as Attachment 2. 

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 The User Manual for the DJI Spreading Wings S900 is enclosed as Attachment 3. 

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 The User Manual for the PrecisionHawk Hawkeye Mk-III is enclosed as Attachment 4. This 

User Manual is submitted as a Confidential Document under 14 C.F.R. § 11.35(b). The entire 

User Manual contains proprietary information that the Applicant has not and will not share with 

others. The User Manual contains operating conditions and procedures that are not available to 

the public and are protected from release under 5 U.S.C. section 552, et seq. A hard copy of the 

User Manual will be submitted under a separate cover letter referencing the docket number of 

this exemption request. 
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1. The sUAS will weigh less than 55 lbs including energy sources and equipment. 

2. The sUAS will be flown at a speed less than a ground speed of 50 knots. 

3. Flights will be operated at an altitude of no more than 400 feet AGL. 

4. Flights will be operated within line of sight of the Pilot in Command (PIC) at all 

times. 

5. All operations will utilize a visual observer (VO). The VO and PIC will be in 

communications at all times. 

6. The Applicant’s SOP and the relevant Manufacturer Instructions will be 

maintained and made available to the FAA upon request. 

7. Prior to each flight, the PIC will inspect the sUAS to ensure it is in a condition for 

safe flight. 

8. The Applicant will follow the manufacturer’s sUAS aircraft and component 

maintenance, overhaul, replacement, inspection, and life limit requirements. 

9. The PIC will possess at least a private pilot certificate and a third-class medical 

certificate. The PIC will also meet the flight review requirements specified in 14 

CFR 61.56 in an aircraft in which the PIC is rated on his/her pilot certificate. 

10. The sUAS will not be operated directly over any person below an altitude that is 

hazardous to persons or property on the surface in the event of an sUAS failure or 

emergency. 

11. The Applicant will utilize the documented emergency procedures appropriate to 

each sUAS platform in the event of engine or power failure, fire, loss of control 

link, loss of GPS, loss of telemetry data link, and loss of video downlink. These 

procedures shall be those set forth in the Applicant’s SOP and the Manufacturer 

Instructions. 

12. The Applicant will obtain an Air Traffic Organization (ATO) issued Certificate of 

Waiver or Authorization (COA) prior to conducting any operations under the 

grant of exemption. The COA will require the operator to request a Notice to 

Airman (NOTAM) not more than 72 hours in advance, but not less than 48 hours 

prior to the operation. 

13. If required, the word “Experimental” will be placed on the fuselage in compliance 

with § 45.29 (f). The equivalent level of safety will be provided by having the 

sUAS marked on its fuselage as required by § 45.29(f) where the pilot, observer 

and others working with the sUAS will see the identification of the sUAS as 

“Experimental.” The FAA has issued the following exemptions to this regulation 

to Exemptions Nos. 10700, 8738, 10167 and 10167A. The FAA has also waived 

the marking requirement entirely in other Section 333 Exemption applications, 

such as Exemptions Nos. 11109 and 11110. 
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14. The Applicant will document and maintain a record of the sUAS maintenance in 

the UAS airframe logbook as set forth in the Applicant’s SOP. 

15. Each sUAS operated under this exemption will comply with all manufacturer 

Safety Bulletins. 

16. At least 3 days before flight operations, we will submit a written Plan of 

Activities to the local FSDO with jurisdiction over the area to be flown. The Plan 

of Activities will include at least the following: 

a. Dates and times for all flights. 

b. Name and phone number of the PIC for the sUAS flight conducted under 

the grant of this exemption. 

c. Make, model, and serial or N-number of sUAS to be used. 

d. Name and certificate number of sUAS PIC. 

e. A statement that the operator has obtained permission from property 

owners and/or local officials to conduct the flight. 

f. Signature of exemption holder or representative. 

g. A description of the flight activity, including maps or diagrams of the area 

where the flight will be conducted. 

17. The documents required under 14 C.F.R. sections 91.9 and 91.203 will be 

available to the PIC at the ground control station of the sUAS any time the aircraft 

is operating. 

18. The sUAS will remain clear and yield the right of way to all other manned 

operations and activities at all times (including, but not limited to, ultralight 

vehicles, parachute activities, parasailing activities, hang gliders, etc.). 

19. sUAS operation will be conducted during daylight hours. 

20. The sUAS will be operated by the PIC from a stationary position, i.e., not from 

any moving device or vehicle. 

21. The sUAS will not be operated less than 500 feet below or less than 2,000 feet 

horizontally from a cloud or when visibility is less than 3 statute miles from the 

PIC. 

22. The sUAS will not operate in Class B, C, or D airspace without written approval 

from the FAA. The sUAS will not operate within 5 nautical miles of the 

geographic center of a non-towered airport as denoted on a current FAApublished aeronautical chart unless a letter of agreement with that airport’s 

management is obtained and the operation is conducted in accordance with a 

NOTAM as required by the operator’s COA. 

23. Any 1) incident, 2) accident, or 3) flight operation that transgresses the lateral or 

vertical boundaries of the operational area as defined by the applicable COA will 

be reported to the FAA’s UAS Integration Office (AFS-80) within 24 hours. 

Accidents will be reported to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) 
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per instructions contained on the NTSB Web site. Further flight operations will 

not be conducted until the incident, accident, or transgression is reviewed by 

AFS-80 and authorization to resume operations is provided. 

Regulations From Which the Applicant Requests Exemption 

The Applicant requests exemption from the following regulations: 

 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H 

14 C.F.R. § 45.23(b) 

14 C.F.R. § 61.113(a), (b) 

14 C.F.R. § 61.3(d)(2)(iii) 

14 C.F.R. § 91.7(a) (b) 

14 C.F.R. § 91.9(b)(2) 

14 C.F.R. § 91.103 

14 C.F.R. § 91.109 

14 C.F.R. § 91.119(b), (c) 

14 C.F.R. § 91.121 

14 C.F.R. § 91.151(a)(1) 

14 C.F.R. § 91.203(a), (b) 

14 C.F.R. § 91.405(a), (b) 

14 C.F.R. § 91.407(a)(1) 

14 C.F.R. § 91.409(a)(1)-(2) 

14 C.F.R. § 91.417(a), (b) 

The sUAS platforms the Applicant seeks approval to use through this exemption request 

all weigh 55 pounds or fewer, including payload. They operate, under normal conditions at a 

speed of no more than 50 knots. The rotorcraft platforms have the capability to hover and move 

in the vertical and horizontal plane simultaneously. Each sUAS platform will operate only in 

visual line of sight and will operate only within the Operations Areas defined by the discrete 

COA applications filed prior to each flight. These operations will ensure that the sUAS will “not 

create a hazard to users of the national airspace system or the public,” as contemplated by 

Section 333(b) of FMRA. 

Given the small size of the sUAS platforms involved and the limited environments within 

which they will operate, the applicant falls squarely within that zone of safety (an equivalent 

level of safety) in which Congress envisioned that the FAA must, by exemption, allow 

commercial operations of sUAS to commence immediately. Also, due to the size of the sUAS 

platforms and the defined areas in which the relevant sUAS will operate, approval of the 
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application presents no national security issue. Given the clear direction in Section 333 of the 

FMRA, the authority contained in the Federal Aviation Act, as amended; the strong equivalent 

level of safety surrounding the proposed operations, and the significant public benefit in 

producing graduates that are trained in sUAS operations, it is in the public interest to grant the 

requested exemption. Accordingly, the applicant respectfully requests that the FAA grant the 

requested exemption without delay. 

Narrative Regarding Requested Exemptions 

14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H: Airworthiness Certificates 14 C.F.R. § 91.203(a)(1) 

The FAA has previously determined that no airworthiness certification is necessary for 

sUAS platforms. See, e.g., Exemption No. 11110. The Applicant therefore believes that no 

exemption is necessary from Part 21, Subpart H. 

To the extent that the FAA finds that Part 21 is applicable to the Applicant’s proposed 

operations, the Applicant requests an exemption from it. Subpart H, entitled Airworthiness 

Certificates, establishes the procedural requirements for the issuance of airworthiness certificates 

as required by 14 C.F.R. § 91.203(a)(1). Given the size and limited operating area associated 

with the sUAS platforms to be utilized by the Applicant, an exemption from Part 21 Subpart H 

meets the requirements of an equivalent level of safety under Part 11 and Section 333 of the 

FMRA. The Federal Aviation Act (49 U.S.C.§ 44701(f)) and Section 333 of the FMRA both 

authorize the FAA to exempt aircraft from the requirement for an airworthiness certificate upon 

consideration of the size, weight, speed, operational capability, and proximity to airports and 

populated areas of the particular sUAS. In all cases, an analysis of these criteria demonstrates 

that the sUAS operated without an airworthiness certificate, in the restricted environment and 

under the conditions proposed will be at least as safe, or safer, than a conventional aircraft 

operating with an airworthiness certificate without the restrictions and conditions proposed. 

The sUAS platforms to be operated under this exemption all weigh less than 55 pounds, 

fully loaded. The platforms carry no pilots or passengers, no explosive materials or flammable 

liquid fuels, and will operate exclusively within the Operations Areas defined in this application. 

Operations under this exemption will be tightly controlled and monitored by the operator. The 

FAA will have advance notice of all operations. These safety enhancements provide a greater 

degree of safety to the public and property owners than conventional operations conducted with 

airworthiness certificates issued under 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. Application of these same 

criteria demonstrates that there is no credible threat to national security posed by the sUAS 

platforms due to their size, speed of operation, location of operation, lack of explosive materials 

or flammable liquid fuels, and inability to carry a substantial external load. 
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14 C.F.R. § 45.23(b). Marking of the Aircraft 

The FAA has previously determined that an exemption from § 45.23(b) is not required 

for sUAS platforms that do not need to be certified under Part 21. See, e.g., Exemption No. 

11110. The Applicant therefore believes that no exemption is necessary from 14 C.F.R. 

§ 45.23(b). To the extent that the FAA finds that § 45.23(b) is applicable to the Applicant’s 

intended operations, the Applicant requests an exemption therefrom as follows. 

The regulation requires: 

When marks include only the Roman capital letter “N” and the 

registration number is displayed on limited, restricted or light-sport 

category aircraft or experimental or provisionally certificated 

aircraft, the operator must also display on that aircraft near each 

entrance to the cabin, cockpit, or pilot station, in letters not less 

than 2 inches nor more than 6 inches high, the words “limited,” 

“restricted,” “light-sport,” “experimental,” or “provisional,” as 

applicable. 

 

Even though the sUAS platforms will have no airworthiness certificate, an exemption 

may be needed as the sUAS will have no entrance to the cabin, cockpit or pilot station on which 

the word “Experimental” can be placed. Given the size of the sUAS platforms, two-inch 

lettering may be impossible. The word “Experimental” will be placed on the fuselage in 

compliance with 14 C.F.R. § 45.29(f). 

The equivalent level of safety will be provided by having the sUAS marked on its 

fuselage as required by 14 C.F.R. § 45.29(f) where the pilot, observer and others working with 

the sUAS will see the identification of the sUAS as “Experimental.” The FAA has issued the 

following exemptions to this regulation to Exemptions Nos. 10700, 8738, 10167 and 10167A. 

14 C.F.R. § 61.113 (a) & (b): Private Pilot Privileges and Limitations: Pilot in Command 

Sections 61.113 (a) & (b) limit private pilots to non-commercial operations. Because the 

sUAS will not carry a pilot or passengers, the proposed operations can achieve the equivalent 

level of safety of current operations by requiring the PIC operating the aircraft to have a private 

pilot’s certificate rather than a commercial pilot’s certificate to operate this sUAS. Unlike a 

conventional aircraft that carries the pilot and passengers, the sUAS is remotely controlled with 

no living thing on board. The Operations Areas will be controlled and all flights will be planned 
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and coordinated in advance. The level of safety provided by the requirements included in the 

Applicant’s SOP and the Manufacturer Instructions exceeds that provided by a single individual 

holding a commercial pilot’s certificate operating a conventional aircraft. The risks associated 

with the operation of sUAS are so diminished from the level of risk associated with commercial 

operations contemplated by Part 61 when drafted, that allowing operations of sUAS as requested 

with a private pilot as the PIC exceeds the present level of safety achieved by 14 C.F.R. § 61.113 

(a) & (b). The FAA has approved sUAS operations with a private pilot’s certificate in other 

exemptions. See, e.g., Exemption No. 11110. 

14 C.F.R. § 61.3(d)(2)(iii): Requirement for Certificates, Ratings, and Authorizations 

 The regulation requires that “no other person other than the holder of a flight instructor 

certificate issued under this part with the appropriate rating on that certificate may . . . [e]ndorse 

a pilot logbook to show training given.” The Applicant requests exemption from this regulation 

as the PIC performing training activities under this exemption may not hold an FAA-issued flight 

instructor certificate. An equivalent level of safety will be achieved by the Applicant’s adherence 

to the procedures set forth in the SOP and the Manufacturer Instructions. 

14 C.F.R. § 91.7(a): Civil aircraft airworthiness 

The regulation requires that no person may operate a civil aircraft unless it is in airworthy 

condition. As there will be no airworthiness certificate issued for the aircraft, should this 

exemption be granted, no FAA regulatory standard will exist for determining airworthiness. An 

equivalent level of safety will be provided by the small size of the aircraft and the requirements 

contained in the SOP and Manufacturer Instructions for maintenance and use of safety check lists 

prior to each flight. The Applicant will ensure that the sUAS is in an airworthy condition prior to 

each flight based on compliance with the specifications in the SOP and Manufacturer 

Instructions. 

14 C.F.R. § 91.9(b)(2): Civil Aircraft Flight Manual in the Aircraft 

Section 91.9(b)(2) provides: 

No person may operate a U.S.-registered civil aircraft ... 

(2) For which an Airplane or Rotorcraft Flight Manual is not 

required by § 21.5 of this chapter, unless there is available in the 

aircraft a current approved airplane or Rotorcraft Flight Manual, 
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approved manual material, markings, and placards, or any 

combination thereof. 

 

The sUAS platforms, given their size and configuration, have no ability or place to carry 

a flight manual. An equivalent level of safety will be maintained by keeping the flight manual at 

the ground control point where the pilot flying the sUAS will have immediate access to it. The 

FAA has issued the following exemptions to this regulation: Exemption Nos. 8607, 8737, 8738, 

9299, 9299A, 9565, 9565B, 10167, 10167A, 10602, 32827, and 10700. The FAA has previously 

determined that an exemption from this regulation is not necessary, as relevant materials may be 

kept in a location accessible to the PIC and not on the sUAS itself. See Exemption No. 11110. 

14 C.F.R. § 91.103: Preflight action 

This regulation requires each pilot in command to take certain actions before flight to 

insure the safety of flight. As FAA approved flight manuals will not be provided for the aircraft 

an exemption will be needed. An equivalent level of safety will be provided through the PIC 

following the procedures set forth in the SOP and Manufacturer Instructions. The PIC will take 

all actions including reviewing weather, flight battery requirements, landing and takeoff 

distances and aircraft performance data before initiation of flight. The PIC will account for all 

relevant site-specific conditions in the preflight procedures. The FAA has granted exemption 

from this regulation to other sUAS operators. See Exemption No. 11109. 

14 C.F.R. § 91.109: Flight instruction 

Section 91.109 provides that no person may operate a civil aircraft (except a manned free 

balloon) that is being used for flight instruction unless that aircraft has fully functioning dual 

controls. By their design, sUAS and remotely piloted aircraft do not have fully functional dual 

controls. Flight control is accomplished through the use of a control box that communicates with 

the aircraft via radio communications. The FAA has approved exemptions for flight training 

without fully functional dual controls for a number of aircraft and for flight instruction in 

experimental aircraft. See Exemption Nos. 5778K and 9862A. The equivalent level of safety 

provided by the fact that neither a pilot nor passengers will be carried in the aircraft and by the 

size and speed of the aircraft. 

For sUAS platforms that require manual flight control, the PIC and the student that the 

PIC is training will use a “buddy box” system utilizing two transmitters. The PIC instructor will 

be able to control the sUAS with his or her transmitter, flip a switch to transfer control to the 

student, and may flip the switch again to regain control. In this manner, the PIC instructor can 

demonstrate how to fly the sUAS or perform a “rescue” of the sUAS if the student makes a poor 
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aeronautical decision. Use of the buddy box system allows this level of control without having 

the PIC and student pass a physical controller between them. 

When the PIC is performing training on sUAS platforms that utilize a computer, tablet, or 

other non-radio transmitter as their primary source of control, the PIC will provide an equivalent 

level of safety through the use of a radio transmitter that can override autonomous control via a 

switch located on the radio transmitter. When this switch is activated, control is transferred from 

the autopilot to the transmitter, immediately taking the autopilot offline. The sUAS will then be 

operated in the same manner as a basic radio controlled aircraft. The PIC will maintain visual 

line of sight at all times in order to determine whether such intervention becomes necessary. 

14 C.F.R. § 91.119: Minimum safe altitudes 

Section 91.119 establishes safe altitudes for operation of civil aircraft. Section 91.119(d) 

allows helicopters to be operated at less than the minimums prescribed, provided the person 

operating the helicopter complies with any route or altitudes prescribed for helicopters by the 

FAA. As this exemption is for sUAS that are similar to helicopters, and the exemption requests 

authority to operate at altitudes up to 400 AGL, an exemption may be needed to allow such 

operations. The sUAS platforms will not be operated at higher than 400 AGL. 

 

The equivalent level of safety will be achieved given the size, weight, speed of the sUAS 

platforms as well as the locations where they are operated. The low-altitude operations of the 

sUAS platforms will ensure separation between these sUAS operations and the operations of 

conventional aircraft that must comply with Section 91.119. 

14 C.F.R. § 91.121: Altimeter Settings 

This regulation requires each person operating an aircraft to maintain cruising altitude by 

reference to an altimeter that is set “...to the elevation of the departure airport or an appropriate 

altimeter setting available before departure.” As the sUAS platforms may not have a barometric 

altimeter, but instead a GPS altitude read out, an exemption may be needed. An equivalent level 

of safety will be achieved by the operator, pursuant to the SOP and Manufacturer Instructions, 

confirming the altitude of the launch site shown on the GPS altitude indicator before flight. 

14 C.F.R. § 91.151(a): Fuel Requirements for Flight in VFR Conditions 

Section 91.151 (a) prohibits an individual from beginning “a flight in an airplane under 

VFR conditions unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough fuel 

to fly to the first point of intended landing, and, assuming normal cruising speed – (1) During the 
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day, to fly after that for at least 30 minutes; or (2) At night, to fly after that for at least 45 

minutes.” 

Given the limitations on the proposed Operations Areas, a longer time frame for VFR 

conditions is reasonable. Applicant believes that an exemption from 14 CFR § 91.151(a) falls 

within the scope of prior exemptions. See Exemption 10673 (allowing Lockheed Martin 

Corporation to operate without compliance with 14 C.F.R. § 91.151 (a)). 

Operating the sUAS platforms in controlled Operations Areas does not engender the type 

of risks that Section 91.151(a) was intended to alleviate given the size and speed of the sUAS 

platforms. Similar exemptions have been granted to other operations, including Exemptions 

2689F, 5745, 10673, and 10808. 

14 C.F.R. § 91.203 (a) and (b): Carrying Civil Aircraft Certification and Registration 

The FAA has previously determined that no airworthiness certification is necessary for 

sUAS platforms. See, e.g., Exemption No. 11110. The Applicant therefore believes that no 

exemption is necessary from § 91.203. However, to the extent that the FAA finds that section 

91.203 is applicable to the Applicant’s operations, the Applicant requests an exemption 

therefrom. 

The regulation provides in pertinent part: 

(a) Except as provided in § 91.715, no person may operate a 

civil aircraft unless it has within it the following: 

(1) An appropriate and current airworthiness certificate. . . . 

(b) No person may operate a civil aircraft unless the 

airworthiness certificate required by paragraph (a) of this section 

or a special flight authorization issued under §91.715 is displayed 

at the cabin or cockpit entrance so that it is legible to passengers or 

crew. 

The sUAS platforms weigh no more than 55 pounds fully loaded, and are operated 

without an onboard pilot. As such, there is no ability or place to carry certification and 

registration documents or to display them on the sUAS. 
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An equivalent level of safety will be achieved by keeping these documents at the ground 

control point where the pilot flying the sUAS will have immediate access to them, to the extent 

they are applicable to the sUAS. The FAA has issued numerous exemptions to this regulation. A 

representative sample of other exceptions includes Exemption Nos. 9565, 9665, 9789, 9789A, 

9797, 9797A, 9816A, and 10700. 

14 C.F.R. § 91.405 (a); 407 (a) (1); 409 (a) (2); 417(a) & (b): Maintenance Inspections 

These regulations require that an aircraft operator or owner “shall have that aircraft 

inspected as prescribed in subpart E of this part and shall between required inspections, except as 

provided in paragraph (c) of this section, have discrepancies repaired as prescribed in part 43 of 

this chapter...,” and others shall inspect or maintain the aircraft in compliance with Part 43. 

Given that these section and Part 43 apply only to aircraft with an airworthiness 

certificate, these sections will not apply to the Applicant. Maintenance will be accomplished by 

the operator pursuant to the SOP and the Manufacturer Instructions. An equivalent level of safety 

will be achieved because these sUAS are very limited in size, will carry a small payload, and will 

operate only in defined Operations Areas for limited periods of time. If mechanical issues arise 

the sUAS platforms can land immediately and will be operating from no higher than 400 feet 

AGL. As provided in the SOP and Manufacturer Instructions, the operator will ensure that the 

sUAS is in working order prior to initiating flight, perform required maintenance, and will keep a 

log of any maintenance performed. Moreover, the operator is the person most familiar with the 

aircraft and best suited to maintain the aircraft in an airworthy condition to provide the 

equivalent level of safety. 

Federal Register Summary 

Pursuant to 14 C.F.R. Part 11, the following summary is provided for publication in the 

Federal Register, should it be determined that publication is needed: 

Applicant seeks an exemption from the following rules: 

14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H; 14 C.F.R. § 45.23(b); 14 C.F.R. § 

61.113(a), (b); 14 C.F.R. § 61.3(d)(2)(iii); 14 C.F.R. § 91.7(a), (b); 

14 C.F.R. § 91.9(b)(2); 14 C.F.R. § 91.103; 14 C.F.R. § 91.109; 14 

C.F.R. § 91.119(b), (c); 14 C.F.R. § 91.121; 14 C.F.R. § 

91.151(a)(1); 14 C.F.R. § 91.203(a), (b); 14 C.F.R. § 91.405(a), 

(b); 14 C.F.R. § 91.407(a)(1); 14 C.F.R. § 91.409(a)(1)-(2); and 14 

C.F.R. § 91.417(a), (b), to operate a small unmanned aircraft 

system weighing less than fifty-five pounds for training purposes. 
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Approval of exemptions allowing commercial operations of sUAS platforms for 

commercial purposes will enhance safety by providing services to customers without the danger 

and cost associated with manned aircraft. Approval of commercial training of sUAS pilots will 

enhance safety by providing trained sUAS pilots for hire to the commercial sUAS industry. The 

operation of sUAS, weighing less than 55 pounds, conducted in accord with the conditions 

outlined above, will provide an equivalent level of safety supporting the grant of the exemptions 

requested herein, including exempting the applicant from the requirements of Part 21 and 

allowing commercial operations. These lightweight aircraft operate at slow speeds, close to the 

ground, and in a sterile environment. As a result, sUAS are far safer than conventional operations 

conducted with manned aircraft. 

Privacy Considerations 

All flights will be conducted in the Operations Areas defined in the Applicant’s discrete 

pre-flight COA applications. These areas will present no privacy issues of consequence. 

Conclusion 

 The Applicant requests that the FAA grant the exemption requested herein. The 

Applicant looks forward to training the next generation of sUAS pilots that will carry the 

commercial industry forward. 

 Respectfully Submitted, 

 /s/ Vince Donohue 

Vince Donohue 

Vortex UAS, LLC 

 

/s/ Richard E. Doran, Steven M. Hogan

Richard E. Doran and Steven M. Hogan 

Ausley McMullen 

Attorneys for Vortex UAS, LLC 
ATTACHMENT 1 

Vortex UAS, LLC 

Standard Operating Procedures for Flight Operations 

 This attachment will be submitted in hard copy under a separate cover letter. This 

Attachment is submitted as a Confidential Document that contains Proprietary Information 

within the meaning of 14 C.F.R. § 11.35(b). The Applicant requests that the contents of this 

Attachment be held in a separate file to which the public does not have access. 
ATTACHMENT 2 
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PHANTOM 2 VISION 

User Manual V1.04 

November 18, 2013 Revision

Congratulations on purchasing your new DJI product. Please thoroughly read the entire contents of this manual to 

fully use and understand the product.

It is advised that you regularly check the PHANTOM 2 VISION’s product page at www.dji.com which is 

updated on a regular basis. This will provide services such as product information, technical updates and manual 

corrections. Due to any unforeseen changes or product upgrades, the information contained within this manual is 

subject to change without notice.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your product, please contact your dealer or DJI Customer Service.
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Index 

INDEX ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 2

IN THE BOX ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 4

REQUIRED ITEMS ................................................................................................................................................................................. 4

SYMBOL LEGEND ................................................................................................................................................................................. 5

WATCH THE QUICK START VIDEOS .............................................................................................................................................. 5

DOWNLOADING THE DJI VISION APP ......................................................................................................................................... 5

1 ATTACHING THE PROPELLERS ....................................................................................................................................................6

1.1 INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 6

1.2 ASSEMBLY...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6

1.3 REMOVING THE PROPELLERS..................................................................................................................................................................... 6

1.4 NOTES ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 6

2 INSTALLING THE RANGE EXTENDER AND MOBILE DEVICE HOLDER .......................................................................... 7

2.1 INSTALLING THE RANGE EXTENDER ......................................................................................................................................................... 7

2.2 INSTALLING THE MOBILE DEVICE HOLDER............................................................................................................................................ 7

3 PREPARING THE REMOTE CONTROLLER ............................................................................................................................... 8

3.1 THE REMOTE CONTROLLER....................................................................................................................................................................... 8

3.2 POWER ON THE REMOTE CONTROLLER ................................................................................................................................................ 8

3.3 REMOTE CONTROLLER POWER INDICATOR STATUS INFORMATION ............................................................................................... 9

3.4 ANTENNA ORIENTATION........................................................................................................................................................................... 9

3.5 REMOTE CONTROLLER OPERATION..................................................................................................................................................... 10

3.6 LINK BETWEEN THE REMOTE CONTROLLER AND RECEIVER..............................................................................................................11

Link Procedures .........................................................................................................................................................................................12

Link Indicator..............................................................................................................................................................................................12

3.7 COMPLIANCE VERSION CONFIGURATION............................................................................................................................................12

4 PREPARING THE RANGE EXTENDER ....................................................................................................................................... 14

4.1 THE RANGE EXTENDER..............................................................................................................................................................................14

4.2 FUNCTION DESCRIPTION..........................................................................................................................................................................14

4.3 POWERING ON THE RANGE EXTENDER.................................................................................................................................................15

4.4 HOW TO BIND THE CAMERA & RANGE EXTENDER ............................................................................................................................15

5 PREPARING THE CAMERA ........................................................................................................................................................... 18

5.1 THE BUILT-IN CAMERA ................................................................................................................................................................................18

5.2 MAIN FUNCTIONS ......................................................................................................................................................................................18

6 DOWNLOADING AND INSTALLING THE DJI VISION APP ............................................................................................... 20

6.1 DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL....................................................................................................................................................................... 20

6.2 REGISTER & LOGIN .................................................................................................................................................................................. 20

7 PREPARING THE FLIGHT BATTERY ......................................................................................................................................... 22

7.1 INTELLIGENT BATTERY AND CHARGER INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................................................................................22

7.2 CHARGING PROCEDURES ........................................................................................................................................................................22

7.3 INSTALL THE BATTERY..............................................................................................................................................................................23

7.4 BATTERY USAGE........................................................................................................................................................................................23
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Description of the Battery Level Indicator......................................................................................................................................24

7.5 CORRECT BATTERY USAGE NOTES.......................................................................................................................................................24

8 PHANTOM 2 AIRCRAFT ............................................................................................................................................................... 25

8.1 THE AIRCRAFT ............................................................................................................................................................................................25

8.2 BUILT-IN FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM INSTRUCTIONS .........................................................................................................................25

8.3 LED FLIGHT INDICATORS DESCRIPTION..............................................................................................................................................25

9 CONNECTING TO THE CAMERA ............................................................................................................................................. 27

9.1 CAMERA CONNECTION PROCEDURES..................................................................................................................................................27

10 CALIBRATING THE COMPASS ................................................................................................................................................. 29

10.1 CALIBRATION WARNINGS ......................................................................................................................................................................29

10.2 CALIBRATION PROCEDURES .................................................................................................................................................................29

10.3 WHEN RECALIBRATION IS REQUIRED..................................................................................................................................................29

11 FLIGHT ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 30

11.1 FLYING ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................................................................................. 30

11.2 STARTING THE MOTORS......................................................................................................................................................................... 30

11.3 TAKEOFF/LANDING PROCEDURES....................................................................................................................................................... 30

11.4 FAILSAFE FUNCTION.................................................................................................................................................................................31

Home Point.................................................................................................................................................................................................32

Go Home Procedures .............................................................................................................................................................................32

Regaining Control During Failsafe Procedure ..............................................................................................................................32

Failsafe on the DJI VISION App.........................................................................................................................................................32

11.5 LOW BATTERY CAPACITY WARNING FUNCTION...............................................................................................................................33

DJI VISION App Low Battery Capacity Warning.........................................................................................................................33

12 DJI VISION APP USAGE .............................................................................................................................................................. 35

12.1 DJI VISION APP MAIN MENU ..............................................................................................................................................................35

12.2 CAMERA PAGE .........................................................................................................................................................................................35

Basic Use...................................................................................................................................................................................................35

Camera Settings .......................................................................................................................................................................................39

12.3 ALBUM PAGE ............................................................................................................................................................................................42

Camera SD CARD Album......................................................................................................................................................................42

Mobile Device Album..............................................................................................................................................................................43

12.4 NEWS PAGE............................................................................................................................................................................................. 44

12.5 SETTINGS PAGE........................................................................................................................................................................................45

13 ASSISTANT SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION ............................................................................... 49

13.1 INSTALLING THE DRIVER AND ASSISTANT SOFTWARE...................................................................................................................... 49

13.2 USING THE PHANTOM 2 VISION ASSISTANT SOFTWARE ON A PC........................................................................................ 49

13.3 FIRMWARE UPGRADE OF THE PHANTOM 2 VISION................................................................................................................... 50

13.4 PHANTOM RC ASSISTANT SOFTWARE DESCRIPTION...................................................................................................................51

14 TROUBLESHOOTING(FAQ) ................................................................................................................................................ 52

15 APPENDIX ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 55

LED FLIGHT INDICATOR STATUS ..................................................................................................................................................................55

SPECIFICATIONS ...............................................................................................................................................................................................56
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In the Box

PHANTOM 2 VISION X1 5.8GHz Remote Controller X1 Range Extender X1

Propeller Pair X4 Mobile Device Holder X1 Micro-SD Card X1

Intelligent Battery X1 Charger X1 Cables X1

Plug Set X1 Screw X12 Screwdriver X 1

Assistant Wrench X1 Accessories Box X1

Required Items

AA Battery x4
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Symbol Legend

Forbidden(Important) Caution Tip Reference

Watch the Quick Start Videos

This user manual details installation and usage procedures of the product. In addition, we provide a range of quick 

start videos. It is advised that you watch them fully before attempting to use the product.

 

Approach 1 Direct link. www.dji.com/phantom-2-vision/training

Approach 2 Scan the QR code to get the 

quick start video link.

Preparing for flight.

How to connect to the DJI VISION App.

The basics of flying, recording and sharing.

Downloading the DJI VISION App

Before attempting to use the product, please download and install the DJI VISION App. Get the DJI VISION App

according to the following methods.

Approach 1 

Download from the App store

or Google Play.

iOS user Search “DJI VISION” from App Store.

Android user Search “DJI VISION” from Google Play.

Approach 2 Scan the QR code to get the 

download link.

Scan and download.
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1 Attaching the Propellers

Please use the original 9-inch propellers which are classified by the color of each central nut. Damaged propellers 

can be replaced by purchasing new ones if necessary.

1.1 Introduction

Propellers Grey Nut (9443) Black Nut (9443 R)

Diagram

Assembly Location

Attach to the motor thread that does 

not have a black dot.

Attach to the motor thread that has a

black dot.

Fastening/Un-fastening

Instructions

Lock: Tighten the propeller in this direction.

Unlock: Remove the propeller in this direction.

1.2 Assembly

1.

2.

(Fig.1) Remove the four warning cards from the motors after you read them.

(Fig.2) Prepare the two grey nut propellers and two black nut propellers. Make sure to match the black nut

propellers with the correctly marked black dot motors. Tighten the propellers according to the fastening 

instructions.

 

Fig.1 Fig.2 Fig.3

1.3 Removing the Propellers

(Fig.3) Keep the motor deadlocked in place with the assistant wrench (or one hand) and remove the propeller 

according to the un-fastening instructions.

1.4 Notes

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

Propellers are self tightening during flight. DO NOT use any thread locker on the threads.

Make sure to match the propeller nut colors with the corresponding motors.

It is advised to wear protective gloves during propeller assembly and removal.

Check that the propellers and motors are installed correctly and firmly before every flight.

Check that all propellers are in good condition before flight. DO NOT use any ageing, chipped,

or broken propellers.

To avoid injury, STAND CLEAR of and DO NOT touch the propellers or motors when they are 

spinning.

ONLY use original DJI propellers for a better and safer flight experience.
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2 Installing the Range Extender and Mobile Device Holder

2.1 Installing the Range Extender

1.

2.

Adjust the range extender to align with the mounting bracket installed on the carrying handle.

Tighten the lock-screw to affix the range extender on the right side of the carrying handle.

(1)

(2)

Make sure the assembly orientation is correct with the LED side facing you.

To obtain better communication, try to keep the range extender facing the aircraft during flight.

Lock Screw

 

2.2 Installing the Mobile Device Holder

1.

2.

Tighten the Philips screws as shown to correctly attach the mobile device holder on the left side of the 

carrying handle.

Affix the mobile device sideways within the holder.

(1)

(2)

Make sure the assembly orientation is correct. The mobile device should be facing you when 

mounted.

It is recommended not to use oversized mobile devices (e.g. iPad), which cannot be placed into 

the Mobile Device Holder.

 
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3 Preparing the Remote Controller

The PHANTOM 2 VISION remote control is a wireless communication device that uses the 5.8GHz frequency 

band. It is compliant with CE and FCC (see the FCC ID) regulations and is set to Mode 2 and CE compliance 

before delivery. If FCC compliance is required, it can be configured by twisting the potentiometer knob on the 

back of the remote controller. The stick configuration can also be reset in the PHANTOM RC assistant software. 

Please refer to < PHANTOM RC Assistant> and <Compliance Configuration> for details.

(1)

(2)

(3)

CE compliant devices have an effective communication range of 300 meters in open spaces due 

to power limitations. Be sure to watch your fight distance as the PHANTOM 2 VISION will enter 

Failsafe mode (auto-landing or go home and land) if it flies beyond this range. 

FCC compliant devices have an effective range of 500 meters in open spaces. Be sure to watch 

your fight distance as the PHANTOM 2 VISION will enter Failsafe mode (auto-landing or go 

home and land) if it flies beyond this range.

Pay attention to and follow local laws and regulations.

3.1 The Remote Controller

[1]

[2]

[4] [3]

[8]

[9] [10]

J2

J1

J3

J4 [6]

[7]

[5]

[1]

[2]

[3]

[4]

[5]

[6]

[7]

[8]

[9]

[10]

Antenna

Carrying Handle

Switch S1

Switch S2 (Reserved)

Joystick(J1: Roll [left&right], J2: Pitch [front&back])

Joystick(J3: Throttle [up&down], J4: Yaw [rotation])

Neck Strap Attachment

Power Switch

Power Indicator

Battery Compartment (On the back)

3.2 Power on the Remote Controller

1.

2.

3.

Install the four AA Batteries (not included) into the battery compartment on the back of the remote 

controller according to the negative and positive poles.

Set the S1 and S2 switches to the upper most position and all sticks are at mid-point before switching on 

the power switch.

There is a power on indicator beep. If the remote controller is set to be CE compliant, then there will be 

one beep while the FCC compliant version will emit 2 beeps. The power indicator blinks green quickly

indicating the remote controller and receiver is linking. Once fully linked, the power indicator will change 

to a solid green.
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(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

If the low voltage warning alert sounds (refer to the <Remote Controller Power Indicator Status 

Information>), please replace batteries as soon as possible.

Using the incorrect type of battery may prevent a risk of damage.

Remove the batteries after use and dispose of them safely.

For long term storage, be sure to remove the batteries from the remote controller.

3.3 Remote Controller Power Indicator Status Information

Power indicator Sound Remote Controller State 

 None Functioning normally.

 None Establishing a link between the remote controller and the receiver.

 B-B-B...... Low voltage (at 3.9V-4.5V), should replace the batteries immediately.

 BBBB 

Low voltage (lower than 3.9V). The remote controller will automatically

power off. Batteries should be replaced immediately.

 B-B-B...... 

The remote controller will give a visual indication of an alarm after 15 

minutes of non-operation. The alarm status will disappear once you start 

operation of the remote controller.

The remote controller will blink the LED and sound an alert when the voltage drops below 3.9V and 

automatically power off after 3 seconds. This process will repeat even if you power cycle the remote 

controller. If this low voltage warning occurs during flight, the remote controller will automatically

power off causing the aircraft to enter Failsafe mode which cannot be interrupted (refer to <Failsafe

Function> section for details). It is strongly recommended to replace batteries if the 3.9V-4.5V low 

voltage warning occurs.

3.4 Antenna Orientation

Try to keep the antenna pointing skyward, perpendicular to the ground, in order to achieve the maximum

communication range during flight.
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3.5 Remote Controller Operation

Definitions 

The ‘stick neutral’ positions and ‘stick released’ mean the control sticks of the remote controller are placed at

the central position. 

To ‘move the stick’ means that the stick of remote controller is pushed away from the central position. 

Remote Controller 

(Mode 2) 

Aircraft 

( nose direction)

Operation details 

The throttle stick controls the aircraft elevation. 

Push the stick up and the aircraft will rise.

Pull the stick down and the aircraft will descend.

The aircraft will automatically hover and hold its height 

if the sticks are centered. 

Push the throttle stick above the centered (neutral) 

position to cause the aircraft to take-off. We suggest 

that you push the throttle stick slowly to prevent the 

aircraft from sudden and unexpected elevation.

The yaw stick controls the aircraft rudder.

Push the stick left and the aircraft will rotate counter 

clock-wise.

Push the stick right and the aircraft will rotate 

clock-wise. If the stick is centered, the aircraft will 

always fly in the same direction.

The command stick controls the rotating angular 

velocity of the aircraft. Increasing movement of the

OFF CAM ON WIFI ON

MICRO SD

The remote controller’s antenna should be 

pointing skyward with no obstacles in the way. 

Otherwise, the Failsafe function may initialize 

prematurely during flight. 

The Mobile Device and Range Extender should 

not block the antenna.
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command stick results in faster aircraft rotation

velocity. 

The pitch stick controls the aircraft’s front & back tilt.

Push the stick up and the aircraft will tilt and fly

forward.

Pull the stick down and the aircraft will tilt and fly

backward. The aircraft will keep level and straight if the 

stick is centered. 

Increasing movement of the command stick will result 

in a larger tilt angle (maximum is 35 ̊) and faster flight 

velocity. 

The roll stick controls the aircraft left & right tilt.

Push the stick left and the aircraft will tilt and fly left.

Push the stick right and the aircraft will tilt and fly right.

The aircraft will keep level and straight if the stick is 

centered. 

Increasing movement of the command stick will result 

in a larger tilt angle (maximum is 35 ̊) and faster flight 

velocity. 

 

Position-1 Position-2 Position-3

S1 is for compass calibration. Toggle the S1 from 

position-1 to position-3 and back to position-1 about 6 

to 10 times which will force the aircraft to enter into

compass calibration mode.

(1)

(2)

For ‘Ready to Fly’ the aircraft will hover (hold a stable horizontal position) when all sticks are 

released.

For ‘Ready to Fly (non-GPS)’ the aircraft will keep the aircraft level without horizontal 

positioning when all sticks are released.

3.6 Link between the Remote Controller and Receiver

There is a 5.8G receiver in the PHANTOM 2 VISION, with the link button and indicator located on the bottom of 

the aircraft as illustrated in the following diagram.

The link between the remote controller and aircraft is already established for you so you can initially skip this 

procedure. If you ever replace the remote controller, re-establishing the link is required.

OFF CAM ON WIFI ON

MICRO SD
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Link Procedures 

1.

2.

3.

Power off the remote controller, power on the aircraft. You will see the link indicator blinking red.

Press the link button with a thin object and hold until the link indicator blinks yellow. Release the link

button.

Power on the remote controller and the link indicator should switch off. This indicates that the link has 

been successfully established.

 

Link Indicator 

Link Indicator Description Operation 

No signal received. Switch on the remote controller or perform a link procedure.

 

In link status. Switch on the remote controller.

3.7 Compliance Version Configuration

The compliance version can be reconfigured by twisting the potentiometer knob (See the following diagram) on the 

back of the remote controller using a flathead screwdriver. For CE compliance, set the remote controller to CE 

compliance by carefully turning the potentiometer knob to the full counter clock-wise position. For FCC compliance, 

set the remote controller to FCC compliance by carefully turning the potentiometer knob to the full clock-wise 

position. Users should follow their local regulations accordingly.

CE FCC

接收机对频按键

&对频指示灯

Link Button & 

Link Indicator
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When adjusting the potentiometer knob to its limit position, be very careful to prevent 

damaging the potentiometer knob. Do not apply too much force during this adjustment. Also be 

sure to use the correct sized screwdriver.

(1)

(2)

(3)

The remote controller comes set for CE compliance up delivery as the default setting.

It is recommended to use a flathead screwdriver of Φ 2.4mm for adjustment.

You can use the DJI screwdriver with the flathead for adjustment.
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4 Preparing the Range Extender

The PHANTOM 2 VISION range extender is a wireless communication device that operates within the 2.4 GHz 

frequency band and is used for extending the effective range of communication between a mobile device 

(Smartphone) and the PHANTOM 2 VISION. In an open unobstructed area, the transmission distance can reach 

up to 300 meters, but is usually affected by the surrounding environment, such as trees, buildings and other 

sources of the same frequency. Before every flight, it is suggested that you ensure the range extender functions 

properly. Otherwise you may experience a communication issue with the mobile device and the PHANTOM 2 

VISION.

Each range extender has a unique MAC address and network name (SSID), details of which are printed on the 

back label as ‘Phantom_1xxxxx’. The ‘xxxxx’ represents the last five letters or numbers of the MAC address for 

the range extender.

4.1 The Range Extender

 

[1]

[2]

[3]

[7]

[6]

[5]

[4]

 Front View Right View 

[1]

[2]

[3]

[4]

[5]

[6]

[7]

Wi-Fi Signal Indicator

Power Indicator

Lock-screw

Reset Button

Power Switch

Micro-USB

Mounting Bracket

4.2 Function Description

[1] Wi-Fi Signal Indicator (SYSTEM) 

Tells you the system status of the range extender. 

Wi-Fi Signal Indicator Description 

The range extender system is working normally.

Off The range extender system is working abnormally.

 

[2] Power Indicator (POWER) 

Tells you the power status of the range extender.

Power Indicator Description 

The range extender is working normally or completely charged.

Low voltage alert, a re-charge is required.

The range extender is charging (allow for 3~4 hours, depending on USB power output).
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(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

Make sure to charge the range extender completely before using it for the first time.

If the power indicator is a solid red light, the ranger extender may stop working at any moment.

Recharge it as soon as possible.

It is recommended to charge the range extender completely before each use.

Turn off the range extender after every use.

Keep the range extender facing the aircraft during flight for the best communication link.

 

[3] Lock-screw 

 For attaching the range extender on the right side of the remote controller’s carrying handle.

 

[4] Reset Button:

Press to link the range extender and the camera.

 

[5] Power Switch: 

ON – Power on.

OFF – Power off.

 

[6] Micro-USB

Used to charge the range extender.

 

[7] Mounting Bracket 

 It has been pre-installed on the remote controller’s handle. It is used to attach the range extender.

4.3 Powering on the Range Extender

1.

2.

Toggle the power switch of range extender to ON position. 

Wait for approximately 30 seconds. The Wi-Fi signal indicator should blink green indicating the range 

extender is communicating properly.

It is advised that you power off the range extender after every flight to avoid discharging the battery.

4.4 How to Bind the Camera & Range Extender 

If the camera and range extender connection is lost, or one of them needs to be repaired or replaced, a camera and 

range extender binding will need to be performed via the DJI VISION App.
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1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Power on the camera and range extender. Note:(Place the camera power switch to the ’WIFI

ON‘ position).

Approximately 30 seconds later, press the reset button on the range extender with a thin object until the 

Wi-Fi signal indicator turns off. The range extender will then restart automatically.

Approximately 30 seconds later, the Wi-Fi signal indicator should start to blink green, which indicates the 

range extender is now ready to be bound.

Find and select the Phantom_1xxxxx via the Wi-Fi list on the mobile device to connect the range extender.

(Fig.1) Run the DJI VISION App->Settings->General->Binding. (Fig.2) Select ’Scan the QR Code’ to scan 

the camera QR code on the product packaging. (Fig.3) Get the camera SSID (E.g. FC200_0xxxxx) and the 

MAC address, select the tick on the top right corner. The range extender should automatically

restart. The binding procedure is now complete.

 

 Fig.1 Fig.2(QR code is only for example.)

Reset Button
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Fig.3

(1)

(2)

(3)

If both the camera and range extender are powered on and working normally, you will be able to

find the SSID on the Wi-Fi list of the mobile device.

DO NOT push the reset button of the range extender unless you are ready to rebind the range 

extender and the camera! This will unbind your camera and you must follow the steps above to 

rebind.

The QR code is located on the packaging of the PHANTOM 2 VISION. If you cannot find the QR 

code, please contact DJI customer service to receive the QR code related to your camera’s

serial number.
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5 Preparing the Camera

5.1 The built-in camera

[1]

[2]

[3]

[6] OFF CAM ON WIFI ON

MICRO SD

[4]

[5]

[1]

[2]

[3]

[4]

[5]

[6]

Lens

Camera Power Switch

Micro-SD Card Slot

Camera Status Indicator

Camera Cable

Capture/Record Button

Camera Features Specifications 

Resolution 14 Megapixels

FOV 140°/ 120° / 90°

Sensor size 1/2.3”

Functions

Supports multi-capture, continuous capture and timed capture

Supports HD Recording (1080p30/1080i60)

Supports both RAW and JPEG photo formats

5.2 Main Functions

[1] Lens 

For viewing and photographing, with main parameters of f/2.8,FOV 140°.

Please remove the lens cover when the camera is in use and replace the cover for storage.

[2] Camera Power Switch (on the back of the camera)

Used to power the camera on and off.

 OFF – Powered off.

 CAM ON – Power on, Wi-Fi off.

WIFI ON – Power and Wi-Fi are both on. Make sure to switch to ‘WIFI ON’ and the range extender is powered

on if using the DJI VISION App.
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[3] Micro-SD Card Slot (on the back of the camera)

Make sure that the Micro-SD card is inserted before you take any photos or record any videos.

(1)

(2)

(3)

Maximum supported Micro-SD card capacity is 32GB.

The DJI VISION App may not be able to read the Micro-SD card prepared by the user. It is 

suggested that you use the DJI VISION App to format the Micro-SD card when first used in the 

camera.

Refer to the <Camera Settings> for Micro-SD card formatting details.

 

[4] Camera Indicator (on the back of the camera)

 The Camera Indicator is used to inform the user of the working status of the camera.

Camera indicator Wi-Fi Camera status 

Solid OFF Power On; Idle State

Slow Blink (0.2s on, 1.8s off) ON Idle State

Fast Blink (0.1s on, 0.3s off) ON Synchronizing photos and videos 

Solid OFF Recording

Blink Once (0.2s on, 0.3s off) ON/OFF Taking a single capture

Blink 3 Times(0.1s on, 0.1s off) ON/OFF Taking 3 or 5 photos per shot

Fast Blink (0.1s on, 0.3s off) ON/OFF Firmware Upgrading

(0.2s green, 1.8s yellow) ON Recording

Solid ON/OFF Critical error

Slow Blink (0.2s on, 1.8s off) ON/OFF CMOS sensor error

Blink Once (0.2s on, 0.3s off) ON/OFF Operation failed

Blink 3 Times(0.1s on, 0.1s off) ON/OFF Micro-SD Card error

Fast Blink (0.1s on, 0.3s off) ON/OFF Upgrade error

(0.5s green, 0.5s yellow, 0.5s red, 0.5s Off) ON/OFF Camera has overheated

 

When camera temperature rises above 80°C, the LED indicator will blink . The camera will 

automatically power off if the temperature rises above 85°C.

 

[5] Camera Cable (on the back of the camera) 

 Make sure that the camera cable is firmly attached to the camera before powering the camera on. 

[6] Capture/Record Button (on the bottom of the camera)

 Capture function: Press the button once (less than 2 seconds) to take a single capture.

Record function: Press the button once (greater than 2 seconds) to begin recording. Press once again to stop. 
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6 Downloading and Installing the DJI VISION App

6.1 Download and Install

Download and install approaches

Approach 1 

Scan the QR code to read the download link. Download and install the DJI VISION App on your 

mobile device. You can find the QR code on the ‘Quick Start Guide’ as well as on the packaging of 

the PHANTOM 2 VISION.

Approach 2

iOS user Search “DJI VISION” from App Store, download and install on your mobile device.

Android user Search “DJI VISION” from Google Play, download and install on your mobile device.

Supported mobile devices 

iOS (iOS6 or above)

Recommended: iPhone4s, iPhone5, iPhone5s, iPhone5C, iPod Touch4, iPod 

Touch5; Available but not recommended: iPAD3, iPAD4, iPAD mini.

Android (System 4.0 or above) Samsung Galaxy S3, S4, Note2, Note3 or mobile devices of similar configuration.

DJI continues to support many mobile devices and any information from users are welcome. Please 

send any questions or queries to the following mailbox: phantom2vision@dji.com.

Be aware that the DJI website regularly updates so make sure you visit often as well as the App Store

or Google Play in order to download the latest version of the DJI VISION App.

6.2 Register & Login

Access the Internet to register and login.

The App Welcome Page Registration Page Login Page

[1] Register 

[1]

[2]
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Select ‘Register’ to enter the registration page. Fill in your Email and Password information and then select

to create a new account.

[2] Login 

Select ‘Login’ to enter the login page. Fill in your registered Email and Password and then select to login.

(1)

(2)

You should login to your account the first time you use the DJI VISION App.

If you do have an account, but forgot the password, select the “Forgot password” to retrieve it.

 

[3] Usage tips 

Useful tips will display when you enter the welcome page. Tap the screen to display the next useful tip. 

 

 

[3]
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7 Preparing the Flight Battery

Before use, please read and follow the user manual, disclaimer, and the warnings on the battery. 

Users take full responsibility for all operations and usage.

7.1 Intelligent Battery and Charger Instructions 

The intelligent battery is specially designed for the PHANTOM 2 VISION, with a battery capacity of 5200mAh, 

voltage of 11.1v and charge-discharge management functionality. The battery should only be charged with the 

charger provided by DJI. DJI does not take any responsibility for operation of any charger from a third party. 

There are many features provided by the DJI charger:

 Balance charge protection

 Full charge protection

 Short circuit protection

 Output protection

 Sleep protection

 Overheating protection

 

Intelligent Battery Charger

7.2 Charging Procedures

1.

2.

3.

Connect the battery to the charger while the power is OFF.

Connect the charger to a wall socket. The charger indicator light will turn a solid red when it is charging.

Wait until the charger indicator turns solid green to which indicates that the battery is completely charged.

Wall socket 

Charger Indicator

Charger indicator Status of charge 

Charging.

Completely charged.
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7.3 Install the Battery

Push the battery into the battery compartment correctly as the following diagram shows. Make sure to push the 

battery into the compartment until you hear a ‘click’ sound.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

An incorrectly inserted battery may cause one of the following to occur:

Bad contact.

Unavailable battery information.

Unsafe for flight.

Unable to take off.

7.4 Battery Usage

(1) Checking the battery level: When the battery is powered off; pressing the battery power button once will 

indicate the current battery level. Refer to < Battery Level Indicator Description> for details.

(2) Powering on: When the battery is powered off; press the battery power button once and then press and hold for 

2 seconds to turn on the intelligent battery.

(3) Powering off: When the battery is powered on; press the battery power button once and then press and hold for 

2 seconds to turn off the intelligent battery.

More battery information is available in the battery tab of the PHANTOM 2 VISION assistant software.

LED3

LED4

Battery Power Button

(Built-in Battery Power Indicator)

LED2

LED1

Battery Level Indicator
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Description of the Battery Level Indicator 

The current battery level is shown during both the charging and discharging process. Refer to the following table 

for details

Battery level indicator 

Current battery level 

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 

On On On On 87.5%~100%

On On On Blinking 75%~87.5%

On On On Off 62.5%~75%

On On Blinking Off 50%~62.5%

On On Off Off 37.5%~50%

On Blinking Off Off 25%~37.5%

On Off Off Off 12.5%~25%

Blinking Off Off Off 0%~12.5%

Off Off Off Off <0%

7.5 Correct Battery Usage Notes

 It’s suggested you purchase a new battery after you have discharged your current battery over 300 

times.

 It’s recommended to charge and discharge the battery thoroughly once every 20 charge/discharge 

cycles. Users should discharge the battery until there is less than 8% power left or until the battery can 

no longer be turned on. Refer to the DJI VISION App for an exact readout of the battery percentage 

level. You should then fully recharge the battery to maximum capacity. This power cycling procedure will

ensure the battery is working at its optimal level.

 Turn the power OFF when you have finished flying and remove the battery from its compartment.

 Take the battery out of the aircraft after every flight and store the battery in a safe and secure place.

 Adhere to the notes for the battery in the disclaimer and regard safety as your first priority.

 The battery should be charged in an environment that is between 10°C to 40°C, and be discharged in an

environment that is between -20°C to 60°C. Both charging and discharging should be in an environment

that the relative humidity is lower than 80%.

 It’s suggested that you purchase a new battery if the current battery is swollen or damaged in any way.

 Never try to recharge or fly with a battery that is swollen or damaged in any way.

 Never charge the battery unattended. Always charge the battery on a non-flammable surface such as 

concrete and never near any flammable materials.
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8 PHANTOM 2 Aircraft

8.1 The Aircraft

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OFF CAM ON WIFI ON

MICRO SD

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[11]

[12]

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[10]

[1]

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Propeller

Motor

Front Side

Front LEDs

Micro-USB

Vibration Absorber

Compass

LED Flight Indicators

DJI Intelligent Battery

Servo

Receiver Antenna

Landing Gear

8.2 Built-in Flight Control System Instructions

The built-in flight control system is used to control the entire aircraft’s functions in flight such as Pitch (forwards

and backwards), Roll (left and right), Elevator (up and down) and Yaw (turn left or right). The flight controller 

contains the MC (Main Controller), IMU, GPS, compass, receiver and LED indicators. The IMU (Inertial 

Measurement Unit) has a built-in inertial sensor and a barometric altimeter that measures both attitude and 

altitude. The compass reads geomagnetic information which assists the GPS (Global Position System) to 

accurately calculate the aircrafts position and height in order to lock the aircraft in a stable hover. The receiver 

is used to communicate with the remote controller and the MC acts as the brains of the complete flight control 

system connecting and controlling all the modules together.

8.3 LED Flight Indicators Description

After powering on the intelligent battery, the LED flight indicators light up to show the aircraft’s current status.

OFF CAM ON WIFI ON

MICRO SD

LED Flight Indicators Battery Power Indicator Front LEDs

Front LEDs 

The front LEDs are for indicating where the nose of the aircraft is. They light up solid red only after the motors have 

started spinning.
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LED Flight Indicators Description 

Normal status LED flight indicators Notes 

Power On Self-Test ----

Warming Up Aircraft cannot take off.

Ready to Fly Slow blinking green.

Ready to Fly (non-GPS) Slow blinking yellow.

Abnormal status LED flight indicators

Remote Controller Signal Lost

Fast blinking yellow. Refer to <Failsafe

Function>.

1

st Level Low Battery Capacity Warning Slow blinking red.

2

nd Level Low Battery Capacity Warning Fast blinking red.

Not Stationary or Sensor Bias is too big

Keep aircraft stationary or perform

IMU calibration.

Error* Cannot fly.

Compass Needs Calibration Refer to <Calibrating the Compass>.

 

(1) The aircraft should be kept stationary on level ground before takeoff.

(2) Make sure the aircraft’s status is in Ready to Fly or Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode before takeoff.

(3) If an error occurs (LED is solid red), please connect to the PHANTOM 2 VISION assistant software 

for more detailed information.

NO. Errors Operation 

1 IMU calibration is required. Calibrate within the assistant software.

2 IMU is abnormal. Should be repaired.

3 Compass is abnormal. Should be repaired.

4

Remote controller’s mid-point is set 

abnormally.

Refer to < How to solve large margin(s) mid 

point error?>.
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9 Connecting to the Camera

9.1 Camera Connection Procedures

Please carry out the following procedures to connect a mobile device to the PHANTOM 2 VISION.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Power on the remote controller and the range extender.

Make sure the switch on the back of the camera is set to “WIFI ON” and then power on the PHANTOM 2 

VISION.

(Fig.1)Enable the Wi-Fi on your mobile device; wait for about 30 seconds, and then select the 

Phantom_1xxxxx from theWi-Fi network list.

(Fig.2)Run the DJI VISION App on your mobile device which will indicate the current Wi-Fi connection 

status on the main menu. The Wi-Fi connection indicator will turn solid green which means the connection 

is good.

Tap the “CAMERA” icon and the DJI VISION App will establish a live camera preview (Fig.3). This means 

everything is now functioning.

 

 Fig.1 Fig.2

Fig.3 

Wi-Fi Connection

Indicator

Enable the Wi-Fi

Select Phantom_1xxxxx
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Wi-Fi Connection Indicator Description 

Icon Description 

Solid green Wi-Fi is now connected to the PHANTOM 2 VISION.

 Solid blue Wi-Fi is connected to another Wi-Fi network and NOT to the PHANTOM 2 VISION.

 Off No Wi-Fi connection.

(1)

(2)

The first time you launch the DJI VISION App, Internet access is required to finish the login

process or new account creation.

The SSID is unique for each PHANTOM 2 VISION which should appear in your Wi-Fi list as 

Phantom_1xxxxx. Always connect to the SSID starting with Phantom_1xxxxx. FC200_0xxxxx is the 

SSID of the camera and should not be connected to. If the SSID FC200_0xxxxx is connected to, 

then the connection signal range will be extremely shortened.
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10 Calibrating the Compass

IMPORTANT: Make sure to perform the Compass Calibration procedures prior to the first flight.

The compass is very sensitive to electromagnetic interference which causes abnormal compass data and leads

to poor flight performance or even flight failure. Regular calibration of the compass enables the compass to 

perform at its optimal level.

10.1 Calibration Warnings

(1)

(2)

(3)

DO NOT calibrate your compass where there is a possibility for the existence of strong magnetic 

interference such as magnetite, parking structures, and steel reinforcement underground.

DO NOT carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration such as keys or cellular phones.

Compass Calibration is very important; otherwise the flight control system will not work properly.

10.2 Calibration Procedures

Choose an open space to carry out the following procedures. Please watch the quick start video of the PHANTOM

2 VISION for more compass calibration details.

Normal LED

Quickly flip the switch S1 360o Rotate the aircraft horizontally 360o

Rotate the aircraft vertically (Nose downward) Position-1

Start horizontal calibration Start vertical calibration Succeed Fail

Position-1->Position-3->Position-1 Flip 6~10 times Start cali

LED Flight Indicator

Position-1->Position-3->Position-1 Flip once

OFF CAM ON WIFI ON

MICRO SD

Position-3

LED Flight Indicator LED Flight Indicator

Re-calibrate Position-1 Position-3 10.3 When Recalibration is Required

(1) When Compass Data is abnormal, the LED flight indicator will blink alternating between red and yellow.

(2) Last compass calibration was performed at a completely different flying field/location.

(3) The mechanical structure of the aircraft has changed, i.e. changed mounting position of the compass.

(4) Evident drifting occurs in flight, i.e. the aircraft doesn’t fly in straight lines.
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11 Flight

11.1 Flying Environment Requirements

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(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

Before your first flight, please allow yourself some flight training (Using a flight simulator to 

practice flying, getting instruction from an experienced person, etc.).

DO NOT fly in bad weather, such as rain or wind (more than moderate breeze) or fog.

The flying field should be open and void of tall buildings or other obstacles; the steel structure 

within buildings may interfere with the compass.

Keep the aircraft away from obstacles, crowds, power lines, trees, lakes and rivers etc.

Try to avoid interference between the remote controller and other wireless equipment. (No base 

stations or cell towers around)

The flight control system will not work properly at the South Pole or North Pole.

All parts must be kept out of the reach of children to avoid CHOKING HAZARDS; if a child has 

accidentally swallowed any part, you should seek immediate medical assistance.

11.2 Starting the Motors

A Combination Stick Command (CSC) is used to start the motors instead of simply pushing the throttle stick up.

This is a safety precaution to prevent the motors from accidentally spinning up. Push both sticks to their bottom 

corners as indicated in the diagram below to start the motors. Once the motors have spun up, release both sticks 

simultaneously. The same combination stick command (CSC) is used to stop the motors.

11.3 Takeoff/Landing Procedures

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

Start by placing the PHANTON 2 VISION on the ground with the battery level indicator facing you.

Power on the remote controller.

Power on the range extender.

Switch the camera to the “WIFI ON” position.

Power on the aircraft by turning on the intelligent battery, refer to <Battery Usage> for details.

Connect the mobile device to the PHANTOM 2 VISION and then run the DJI VISION App to enter the 

camera preview page.

Wait until the LED flight indicator starts to slowly blink green/yellow. This means the aircraft is initializing

and entering the “Ready to Fly”/“Ready to Fly (non-GPS).” state. Then proceed to execute the CSC
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8.

9.

10.

11.

command to start motors.

Push the throttle stick up slowly to lift the aircraft off the ground. Refer to <Remote Controller Operation

Mode> for more details.

Enjoy your flight while capturing and recording with the DJI VISION App. Refer to the<DJI VISION App

Usage> for more details.

Be sure you are hovering over a level surface. Pull down on the throttle stick gently to descend and land.

After landing the aircraft on the ground, keep the throttle stick at its lowest position for about 3 to 5 

seconds which will automatically stop the motors.

 

You SHOULD NOT execute the CSC during normal flight! This will stop the motors and cause 

the aircraft to descend rapidly and drop without any type of control.

(1)

(2)

(3)

When the LED flight indicator blinks yellow rapidly during flight, the aircraft has entered into

Failsafe mode, refer to <Failsafe Function> for details.

A low battery capacity warning is indicated by the LED flight indicator blinking red slowly or 

rapidly during flight. Refer to the <Low Battery Capacity Warning Function> for details.

Watch the quick start video about flight for more flight information.

11.4 Failsafe Function

The aircraft will enter Failsafe mode when the connection from the remote controller is lost. The flight control 

system will automatically control the aircraft to return to home and land to reduce injuries or damage. The 

following situations would make the aircraft fail to receive a signal from the remote controller and enter Failsafe

mode:

(1) The remote controller is powered off.

(2) The aircraft has flown out of the effective communication range of the remote controller.

(3) There is an obstacle obstructing the signal between the remote controller and the aircraft, essentially 

reducing the distance the signal can travel.

(4) There is interference causing a signal problem with the remote controller.

Failsafe works differently depending on the mode the aircraft is in when Failsafe mode is initiated whether it is in 

the Ready to Fly or Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode.

Ready to Fly (non-GPS) ---- Automatic landing

The flight control system will try to keep the aircraft level during descent and landing. Note that the aircraft may 

be drifting during descent and landing process.

Ready to Fly ---- Automatic go home and land 

The flight control system will automatically control the aircraft to fly back to the home point and land.
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Home Point 

When the aircraft is initializing the Ready to Fly status, the aircraft will record the current GPS coordinates as the 

home point. It is recommended to lift off only after Ready to Fly status is confirmed for the safety of being able to 

fly back to home point successfully in case the Failsafe mode is initiated.

 

Go Home Procedures 

1 Record Home Point. 2 Flying. 3 Remote controller signal lost.

4 Signal lost lasts 3s, begin to go home. 5 Fly back to home point. 6 Landing after hovering 15s. LED Flight Indicator à OFF CAM ON WIFI ON

MICRO SD

OFF CAM ON WIFI ON

MICRO SD OFF CAM ON WIFI ON

MICRO SD

OFF CAM ON WIFI ON

MICRO SD

OFF CAM ON WIFI ON MICRO SD

OFF CAM ON WIFI ON MICRO SD

OFF CAM ON WIFI ON

MICRO SD

LED Flight Indicator LED Flight Indicator

LED Flight Indicator LED Flight Indicator LED Flight Indicator Height over home point<=20m Height over home point>20m 20m Elevate to 20m

Switching the S2 of remote controller from upper most position to its bottom most position will reset 

the home point of Phantom 2 Vision. Definition of “home point” is i) where the Phantom 2 Vision return 

to when control signal is lost ii) the home position which is used to calculate the horizontal distance 

between you and the aircraft which is displayed on your cell phone app. When the home point is set, 

you will see a very short period of fast green light flashing on the LED Flight Indicator.

Regaining Control During Failsafe Procedure 

Position of Switch S1 

 

Position-1 Position-2 Position-3 

How to regain control

When the S1 switch is switched to Position-1, 

toggle the S1 switch to any other position once to 

regain control. If remote controller’s signal is

recovered, control is returned back to the pilot.

Regain control as soon as signal 

is recovered.

Failsafe on the DJI VISION App 

The DJI VISION App will provide information during Failsafe.
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Control Signal Lost Indicator Going Home Indicator

Refer to the <DJI VISION App Usage> for details.

11.5 Low Battery Capacity Warning Function

The low battery capacity warning alerts users when the battery is close to depletion during flight. When it 

appears, users should promptly fly back and land to avoid accidental damage. The PHANTOM 2 VISION has two

levels of low battery capacity warning. The first appears when the battery has less than 30% power and the 

second when it has less than 15%.

When battery power drops below 30% an LED indicator will blink red slowly and an alert will show on the DJI 

VISION app; refer to the <DJI VISION app Low Battery Capacity Warning>. At lower than 15% the LED indicator 

will blink red rapidly and the DJI VISION app will sound an alarm; refer to the <DJI VISION app Low Battery 

Capacity Warning>. The PHANTOM 2 VISION will also begin to descend and land automatically. After it has 

landed, keep the throttle stick at its lowest point or execute CSC; refer to <Starting the Motors>.

If you push the throttle stick above the mid-point, the PHANTOM 2 VISION will ascend slowly. Use the throttle, 

pitch, roll and yaw sticks normally to find a more appropriate landing area if required.

There is a hidden third low battery threshold in addition to the 1st and 2nd level warnings. This uses 10.65V as 

its threshold. Both this voltage threshold and the 2nd Level Low Battery Warning will trigger auto-landing. 

Altitude can be maintained if necessary by pulling up on the throttle.)

DJI VISION App Low Battery Capacity Warning 

DJI VISION App will show low battery capacity warnings.

(1) A red rectangle will blink on the camera screen.

(2) Audible alarm. Make sure the sound is turned on and volume is turned up on your mobile device.

(3) The aircraft battery icon will turn red.
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Low Battery Capacity Warning

Refer to the <DJI VISION App Usage> for details.

 

(1) Remember to fly your PHANTOM 2 VISION back as soon as you see a low battery capacity warning.

(2) The PHANTOM 2 VISION is "Ready To Fly," "Ready to Capture" and "Ready to Share" but it is still 

an aircraft. Keeping the battery contact needles and pads clean is very important. Any dirt and dust 

may cause a communication failure.
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12 DJI VISION App Usage

The DJI VISION App controls the PHANTOM 2 VISION camera including capture and recording, settings, pitch 

angle adjustments, and displays essential status including flight parameters and battery life.

12.1 DJI VISION App Main Menu

After login you will come to the main page. This shows the current Wi-Fi connection and four app function icons.

 

Icons Description 

 

Camera Tap to enter camera preview 

 

Album Tap to enter Album 

 

News Tap to enter DJI news 

 

Settings Tap to enter App settings 

(1)

(2)

(3)

Connect your mobile device to the PHANTOM 2 VISION Wi-Fi network to use the camera and 

onboard album. 

Connect your mobile device to the internet (mobile or Wi-Fi) to share photos, videos and read 

DJI news.

If you receive a phone call during flight, the live camera preview screen may be interrupted. It's 

recommended to ignore the call and pay full attention to your flight.

12.2 Camera Page

 Basic Use 

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[1] Return

- Return to the preview page

[2] Camera Tilt Control 

 - Tilt Control Mode. Tap and hold to enter the Accelerometer Sensor Mode. Release to return to normal

mode. 

Normal Mode

Tap up arrow ( ) to pitch camera upwards and down arrow ( ) to pitch downwards. Green slider indicates 

current camera pitch.

Normal Mode pitch control Pitch movement

 

 

 Accelerometer Sensor Mode 

Tap and Hold to switch on Accelerometer Sensor Mode to control camera pitch and rotation by moving your 

mobile device.

Tilt device forward to pitch camera downward and backward to pitch upward. Lean it left to rotate left( ) and 

right to rotate right( ).

Accelerometer Sensor Mode Pitch Control Pitch Movement

 

 

Accelerometer Sensor Mode Yaw Control Yaw Movement

 

 

 

 

In Accelerometer Sensor Mode, the pitch angle indicator will show a grey area. When the green pitch 

indicator is inside the grey area, the camera will move according to pitch gestures. When the indicator 

is outside of the grey area, pitch gestures will control the camera’s pitch speed. The bigger the 

gesture of the mobile device, the faster the camera will move.
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[3] Flight Attitude and Radar Function

Flight attitude is indicated by the flight attitude icon. 

(1) The red arrow shows which direction the PHANTOM 2 VISION is facing.

(2) Blue and brown areas indicate its pitch.

(3) Tilting of the brown and blue area shows roll angle.

Tap the flight attitude icon to turn on the radar function. Home is located in the center of the radar and the red 

icon indicates the PHANTOM 2 VISION’s current heading, direction, and approximate distance from home.

Tap the flight attitude icon again to disable the radar.

 

(1)

(2)

By default, the center of the radar indicates the home point that has been recorded by the 

PHANTOM 2 VISION. Tap the center of the radar to switch the center to your mobile device's 

current location.

If your mobile device contains a compass, the top portion of the Radar is the direction you are 

pointing. If not, the radar will be oriented due north.

 

[4] Flight Parameters 

Distance: Horizontal distance from home point.

Altitude: Vertical distance from home point.

Speed: Horizontal flying speed.

Distance will appear as NA if the PHANTOM 2 VISION is not Ready to Fly. 

 

[5] Wi-Fi Signal Intensity 

Indicates camera is connected to your mobile device and Wi-Fi is working normally.

The connection between the camera and mobile device may fail if Wi-Fi signal strength is low. Refer to the 

<PHANTOM 2 VISION CONNECTION BROKEN>on the camera page.

PHANTOM 2 VISION

Mobile Device Location

Distance

Home Point
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[6] Aircraft Battery Level

(1) When available power is more than 30%, the battery icon is blue (e.g. ). This battery level is appropriate 

for flight.

(2) When below 30%, the battery icon will turn red (e.g. ) and the LED flight indicator will slowly blink red. 

This battery level is low for flight. It is recommended that you fly your PHANTOM 2 VISION home and land 

it as soon as possible. 

(3) After available power drops below 15% (e.g. ), there is no longer enough power for flight. The LED flight 

indicator will begin to flash red rapidly and the PHANTOM 2 VISION will begin an automatic descent and 

land.

The available power thresholds mentioned above can be adjusted in the PHANTOM 2 VISION 

assistant software.

[7] Aircraft GPS Status

Displays GPS status and the number of available satellites. The icon is highlighted when more than 6 satellites 

are found, enabling Ready to Fly mode.

[8] Micro-SD Card Status

Displays Micro-SD Card Status. The icon is highlighted when a valid Micro-SD card is inserted. If there is no 

Micro-SD card present, it is grayed out.

[9] Remaining Shots

Displays estimated shots remaining, based on the current Photo Size setting of camera and the storage capacity 

of the Micro-SD card. This shows ‘0’ if:

(1) Micro-SD card is not inserted.

(2) Micro-SD card is full.

(3) Micro-SD card is damaged.

(4) Connection between the DJI VISION App and camera is broken.

[10] Shutter Button 

Tap to take photos.

Single capture: press once for a single capture.

Continuous capture: press once for 3 or 5 captures.

Timed capture: press once to begin a timed capture, press again to stop.

(1)

(2)

Shutter button is disabled during video recording.

Capture modes can be reconfigured in camera settings; refer to the <Camera Settings>.
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[11] Record Button 

Start and Stop video recording. Tap once to start recording. A red dot will blink to indicate recording is in 

progress and a time elapsed counter will appear in the top right corner of the preview screen. Press again to 

stop recording.

[12] Camera Settings 

Tap to open the camera settings menu, refer to <Camera Settings>.

[13] Hide or Show Flight Parameters. 

Tap to hide the flight parameters. Tap again to show.

Camera Settings 

 

 

[1] Capture Mode

 

Single capture.

3 captures.

5 captures.

 Timed capture. Also selectable: 

a) Intervals between two shots (3~60 s)

b) Number of shots (2~254, or infinite shots

until Micro-SD card is filled)

Capture Button will change according to the selected capture mode. ( , , , .)

[1] 

[2]

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[2] Photo Size

 

Large: 4384 x 3288, 4:3, 14.4MP

Medium: 4384 x 2922, 3:2, 12.8MP

Small: 4384 x 2466, 16:9, 10.8MP 

 

[3] Video Resolution

 

1920 x 1080 60i, 16:9

1920 x 1080 30p, 16:9

1280 x 960 30p, 4:3

1280 x 720 60p, 16:9

1280 x 720 30p, 16:9

640 x 480 30p, 4:3(VGA)

Three Field of View (FOV) options are supported when shooting in 1920x1080 60i and 1920x1080 30p: Wide 

(140°), Medium (120°) and Narrow (90°).

 

 

[4] Photo Format

 

JPEG

RAW

The PHANTOM 2 VISION camera shoots in JPEG and RAW file 

formats simultaneously when this option is selected. See the following 

table for detailed specifications.

JPEG photo size 4384 X 3288 4384 X 2922 4384 X 2466

RAW photo size 4384 X 3288 4384 X 2920 4384 X 2464

RAW is not supported in continuous capture mode or timed capture mode. JPEG photos will be created 

automatically.

RAW format support will be coming soon with DJI Conversion Software to convert PHANTOM 2 VISION’s 

Camera RAW files to Adobe DNG.

 

[5] Selectable ISO

 

AUTO

100

200
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400

 

[6] White Balance

 

AWB (auto)

Sunny

Cloudy

Indoor

 

[7] Exposure Metering

 

Center

Average

Spot

 

[8] Exposure Compensation

 

-2.0(EV) 2.0(EV)

-1.7(EV) 1.7(EV)

-1.3(EV) 1.3(EV)

-1.0(EV) 1.0(EV)

-0.7(EV) 0.7(EV)

-0.3(EV) 0.3(EV)

0(EV)

 

[9] Sharpness

 

Standard

Hard

Soft

 

[10] Anti-flicker

 

Auto

50Hz

60Hz

 

[11] Restore Default Settings 

Restores all camera default settings. Camera reboot is needed to allow restoration to take effect.
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[12] Format SD Card 

Format the Micro-SD card. All data stored in the Micro-SD card will be lost after formatting. Remember to 

backup before formatting.

12.3 Album Page

Camera SD CARD Album 

Browse thumbnails of photos and videos stored on the Micro-SD card. Tap to view photo or watch video.

[1] [4]

[3]

[2]

[1] Photos and Videos are listed and grouped by date.

[2] All photos and videos that have already been synced to your mobile device are identified with the icon.

[3] Tap any thumbnail for single view mode. Tap a Photo thumbnail that hasn’t been synchronized to the mobile 

device to view the photo. Swipe left or right to view the previous or next photo item. Tap on a video thumbnail 

to play it and view the video’s length. A progress bar will also appear at the bottom of the screen. Tap to 

enter single synchronization mode to synchronize a single photo or video, or to synchronize and play a video at 

the same time.

 

[4] Tap the button to enter multiple synchronization mode (as shown in the following diagram). Tap thumbnails 
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to select photos or videos to synchronize to your mobile device (The thumbnails identified by the check mark

are successfully selected.). Or you can select one or more groups to be synchronized by checking the box 

before the group, and then Tap to start synchronizing. During the synchronization process, users can tap

to cancel the synchronization. Photos and videos that have been synchronized to the mobile device will 

remain.

Some mobile devices may fail to support synchronization of 1080i60 video files.

Select a group

Select a single photo or video

[5]

 

[5] Tap “Cancel” or “Finished” to exit the multiple synchronization mode and return to the SD CARD page.

Mobile Device Album 

[1] [2]

[3]

[4]

[1] You can browse all photos and videos in the album which have been synchronized to the mobile device, view a 

selected photo or play a selected video.
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[2] Photos and videos are listed in thumbnail style and sorted by capture time.

[3] Pictures and videos are sorted by captured/recorded Geo-tagged locations.

Access to the Internet is required to load a map.

[4] Tap any thumbnail for single view; you can slide left or right to view the previous or next photo. Tap a video 

thumbnail to play a single video.

 

 

[5] Tap to share your photos and videos to social network sites.

Access to the Internet is required to share your photos and videos.

12.4 News Page

View the latest DJI news. (Internet access is required.)

[5]

(2

)

Geo-tagged locations

(2)
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News List News Details

12.5 Settings Page

 

[1] Toolbar Auto Hide 

Slide the switch from left to right to enable this function. The toolbar will auto hide on the camera page.

 

Toolbar Auto Hide Disabled Toolbar Auto Hide Enabled

[2] When Connection Breaks

[1]

[2]

[3]

[4]

[5]

(2

)

[6]

[7]

[8]

[9]

[10]

[11]

[12]

[13]

[14]
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[15] Stop Recording:

Enabled: Stop recording when the Wi-Fi connection between the mobile device and the camera breaks while 

the camera is recording.

Disabled: Keep recording when the Wi-Fi connection between the mobile device and the camera breaks while 

the camera is recording.

[16] Select the state the camera will enter in the event of a Wi-Fi Connection break between the mobile device and 

the camera. Use this function to ensure you continue to capture the scenes you don’t want to miss during a

flight.

[3] Camera Settings Display

An enabled item will display in the camera settings toolbar, while a disabled item will be hidden.

 

[4] Preview Quality 

[15]

[16]
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High: 640 x 480@30fps 

Medium: 320 x 240@30fps 

Low: 320 x 240@15fps (Recommended when there is a lot of interference.)

[5] Parameter Unit 

Select imperial or metric units of measurement.

[6] Auto Flips

The user interface of the DJI PHANTOM 2 VISION App will flip if the mobile device’s auto-flip is enabled.

[7] Low Battery Warning

If enabled, an alarm will sound when the battery level is too low. Be sure sound is enabled on the mobile device 

and try to adjust the volume to the highest level.

[8] Tutorial 

Usage tips will be displayed.

[9] Clear News Cache 

Tap to clear news cache.

[10] Binding 

In the event the camera and range extender bind is lost or one of them requires repair or replacement, camera 

and range extender binding should be performed via the DJI VISION App. Refer to the <How to Perform a

Camera & Range Extender Binding > for details. 

[11] Find My PHANTOM 2 VISION 
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My location PHANTOM 2 VISION’

Satellite Mode Standard Mode

My location

S location PHANTOM 2 VISION’S location

 

[12] Account 

Tap to see user’s account information.

 

[13] Rate 

Tap to rate the DJI VISION App. Internet access is required.

 

[14] About 

 Tap to see the current version of the DJI VISION App and also for contact information.
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13 Assistant Software Installation and Configuration

13.1 Installing the Driver and Assistant Software

The PHANTOM 2 VISION Assistant software and the PHANTOM RC Assistant software are used for advanced 

adjustments of the PHANTOM 2 VISION. Please follow the steps below to install the Driver and Assistant software.

1. Download 2.Connect 3.Install Driver 4.Install Software

Download the driver

installer and assistant 

software installer 

from the DJI website.

Connect the Micro-USB

port of PHANTOM 2 

VISION to a USB port of 

PC via a Micro-USB cable.

Run the driver 

installer and follow 

the prompts to 

finish installation.

Run the assistant 

software installer and 

follow the prompts 

to finish installation.

The PHANTOM 2 VISION Assistant software currently only supports Windows operating systems (Win

XP, Win7, Win8 (32 or 64 bit)).

13.2 Using the PHANTOM 2 VISION Assistant Software on a PC

1.

2.

3.

4.

Start up the PC, power on the PHANTOM 2 VISION, then Connect the PHANTOM 2 VISION to the PC 

with a Micro-USB cable. DO NOT disconnect until configuration is finished.

Run the PHANTOM 2 VISION Assistant Software and wait for the PHANTOM 2 VISION to connect to the

Assistant Software. Observe the indicators on the bottom left of the screen. When connected 

successfully, the connection indicator is and communication indicator is blinking .

Choose [Basic] or [Advanced] configuration pages.

View and check the current configuration in the [View] page.

Language swap View configurations

Connection indicator Communication indicator

RC, Gain Gimbal, Battery IMU calibration Firmware upgrade Account, software version

*This image is for reference only. Please refer to the actual user interface.

Function switch between PHANTOM 2 VISION and NAZA-M

(1) Users should not enable the Naza-M function before finishing the “Advanced Flight Maneuvers” 

procedure, in accordance with the "Phantom Pilot Training Guide”. If the Naza-M function is 

enabled, users can switch the control mode to either the ATTI. Mode, GPS Mode or Manual Mode, 
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and access the advanced settings (e.g. IOC). In addition, the LED located on the rear frame arms 

will display the flight status according to the Naza-M's indicator, instead of the Phantom 2 Vision's 

indicator. Do not enable the Naza-M function unless you are an experienced user or guided by a 

professional.

(2)You can change to the Phantom 2 Vision function by tapping the same button if the Naza-M 

function is enabled. This operation will disable the Naza-M function and enable the Phantom 2 

Vision function. All parameters will be returned to factory settings.

13.3 Firmware upgrade of the PHANTOM 2 VISION

Please follow the procedures to upgrade the software and firmware; otherwise the PHANTOM 2 VISION might not 

work properly.

1.

2.

3.

An internet connection is required to upgrade the PHANTOM 2 VISION’s firmware.

Click the [Upgrade] icon to check the current firmware version and whether the installed firmware is the 

latest version. If not, click the relative links to upgrade.

Be sure to wait until the Assistant software shows “finished”. Click OK and power cycle the PHANTOM 2 

VISION after 5 seconds. Once completed, the firmware is up to date.

Firmware upgradable items

Current firmware version Upgrade link

*This image is for reference only. Please refer to the actual user interface.

(1)

(2)

DO NOT power off until the upgrade is finished.

If the firmware upgrade failed, the main controller will enter a waiting for firmware upgrade 

status automatically. If this happens, repeat the above procedures.

(1)

(2)

(3)

Firmware upgradable items:

Main Controller

GPS

5.8G Receiver
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(4)

(5)

P330CB (Main Board)

Battry

13.4 PHANTOM RC Assistant Software Description

Please follow the procedures to finish the configuration of the remote controller.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Turn off the remote controller and find the Micro-USB port on the back of it. (If there is no one, users 

should open the rear cover to find the Micro-USB port on the board inner the remote controller.)

Start up the PC, power on the remote controller, and then Connect the remote controller to the PC with a 

Micro-USB cable. DO NOT disconnect until the configuration is finished.

Run the PHANTOM RC Assistant Software and wait for the remote controller to connect to the Assistant 

Software. Observe the indicators on the bottom left of the screen. When connected successfully, 

the connection indicator is and communication indicator is blinking .

Finish configuration in the [Main] page.

Finish upgrade in the [Info] page if necessary.

Language swap Main page

Connection indicator Communication indicator

Firmware upgrade Account, software version

*This image is for reference only. Please refer to the actual user interface. 
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14 Troubleshooting(FAQ)

14.1 How to solve large margin(s) mid-point error? 

If the Remote Controller stick(s) mid-point margin of error is too big, the motors will fail to start when you execute 

the Combination Stick Commands (CSC) and the aircraft will not take off. Below are possible situations where the

Remote Controller’s stick(s) mid-point margins of error could be too big: 

(1) One of the Remote Controller’s stick position (except the throttle stick) is not centered when powering on the 

PHANTOM 2 VISION.

Solution: Place all Remote Controller sticks at their mid-point positions and then power cycle the PHANTOM 2 

VISION to re-record the mid-point. If the problem persists, this can be caused by scenario (2).

(2) The Remote Controller sticks have been trimmed which leads to a large deviation of the mid-point position. 

Solution: Use the Assistant Software to perform a Remote Controller calibration. To do so, carry out the following 

procedures.

(a) Connect to the Assistant software, tap Basic-> RC-> Command Sticks Calibration, and push all Remote 

Controller sticks through their complete travel range to see if any stick cannot reach its outer most position.

(b) Power cycle the PHANTOM 2 VISION. Note that a power cycle is required.

(c) Redo the Remote Controller calibration according to the Assistant software.

If the above solutions do not solve your issue, please send your Remote Controller to DJI Customer service for

repair.

14.2 How to restore a video file if power is turned off during a recording session? 

Solution: Keep or place the Micro-SD card back into the camera. Power cycle the camera and wait about 30 

seconds for the video file to be restored.

14.3 Failure to acquire the SSID. 

Solution: Double check whether both the camera and Range Extender are powered on and the power switch of the 

camera is switched to “WIFI ON.”

14.4 What to do if PHANTOM 2 VISION is out of sight and the Wi-Fi connections is lost? 

Solution: Turn off the Remote Controller to trigger the Failsafe mode and the aircraft will start to fly back, descend, 

and land at the Home point automatically. Please make sure there are no obstacles within the go home route and 

you are familiar with the regaining control procedure.

14.5 Wi-Fi connection fails all the time. 

Solution: Double check the current Wi-Fi connection status of the mobile device. The mobile device may be

connecting to other Wi-Fi networks after a connection breaks with the PHANTOM 2 VISION.
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14.6 Files fail to synchronize. 

Solution: Video files that are too large (file sizes close to 4GB) cannot be synchronized to the mobile device. Some 

mobile devices also fail to support synchronization of the 1080i60 video files.

14.7 Albums fail to synchronize. 

Solution: Reset the settings of your mobile device as illustrated below. Enable the Settings ->Private->Photos->DJI 

VISION. Otherwise the Albums will fail to synchronize with your mobile device.

 

14.8 Failure to share. 

Solution: Please make sure the mobile device has access to the Internet.

14.9 Some mobile Android devices have a problem connecting to the PHANTOM 2 VISION 

Wi-Fi Extender. 

Solution: Some mobile Android devices do not allow for both a Wi-Fi connection and a mobile data connection at 

the same time. When trying to connect to the PHANTOM 2 VISION Wi-Fi network, most devices will check whether 

an Internet connection has a certain Wi-Fi setting enabled, e.g. Auto network switch or Test for Internet connection. 

If no Internet connection is found because the PHANTOM 2 VISION creates a non-routable connection it will drop 

the PHANTOM 2 VISION Wi-Fi network connection and scan for the next available connection. Example: For the 

Samsung Note 3, carry out the following procedures to solve this issue. Tap Settings -> Wi-Fi, and then tap the 

“Menu” button. Select “Advanced” then uncheck the “Auto network switch”. You might see a warning that indicates 

the Internet connection is unstable but just ignore this message.
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14.10 Usage tips for the App used on multiple mobile devices. 

During flight, if you use the App on multiple mobile devices, please turn off the App on the first mobile device, and 

then turn on the App on the second one to ensure the App can work normally on the second mobile device.

14.11 How to land the aircraft smoothly in a better way? 

First pull the throttle stick position down to lower than 5%, then execute the CSC command to stop the motors.

14.12 Why the discharge times of a new battery not at zero? 

A battery aging test is performed prior to delivery which affects the discharge time of the new battery. This is why 

the discharge time of a new battery is not zero. The battery is okay to use.
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15 Appendix

LED Flight Indicator Status

Normal status LED Flight Indicators

Power On Self-Test

Warming Up

Ready to Fly

Ready to Fly (non-GPS)

Warning and Error LED Flight Indicators

Remote Controller Signal Lost

1

st Level Low Battery Capacity Warning

2nd Level Low Battery Capacity Warning

Not Stationary or Sensor Bias is too big

Error*

Compass Needs Calibration

*You can figure out the error by connecting the PHANTOM 2 VISION to the PHANTOM 2 VISION’s Assistant 

Software.
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Specifications

Aircraft

Supported Battery DJI 5200mAh Li-Po Battery

PHANTOM 2 VISION Weight 1160g

Hovering Accuracy (Ready to Fly) Vertical: 0.8m; Horizontal: 2.5m

Max Yaw Angular Velocity 200°/s

Max Tilt Angle 35°

Max Ascent / Descent Speed 6m/s

Max Flight Speed 15m/s (Not Recommended)

Wheelbase 350mm

Tilting Range of Gimbal 0° - 60°

Remote Controller

Operating Frequency 5.728 GHz-5.85 GHz

Communication Distance (open area) CE Compliance: 300m; FCC Compliance: 500m

Receiver Sensitivity (1%PER) -93dBm

Transmitting Power (EIRP) CE Compliance: 25mW; FCC Compliance: 125mW

Working Current/Voltage 80 mA@6V

Battery 4 AA Batteries

Camera

Resolution 14 Megapixels

FOV 140°/ 120° / 90°

Sensor Size 1/2.3”

Functions 

Supports multi-capture, continuous capture and timed capture

Supports HD Recording (1080p30,1080i60)

Supports both RAW and JPEG photo formats

Range Extender

Operating Frequency 2412MHz - 2462MHz

Communication Distance (open area) 300m

Transmitting Power 17dBm

Power Consumption 1.5W

DJI VISION App

Supported Mobile Devices 

Recommended: iPhone4s, iPhone5, iPhone5s, iPhone5C, iPod 

Touch4, iPod Touch5; 

Available but not recommended: iPAD3, iPAD4, iPAD mini.

Samsung Galaxy S3, S4, Note2, Note3 or phones of similar configuration.

System Requirement of Mobile Device iOS 6.0 or above; Android system 4.0 or above
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Disclaimer 

Thank you for purchasing the S900. Please visit the Spreading Wings 5900 page on www.dji.com regularly 

to keep up to date with product information, technical updates and manual corrections. Information in this 

manual is subject to change without notice. 

In using this product, you hereby agree to this disclaimer and signify that you have understood all points 

completely. When assembling this product, follow all instructions carefully. The manufacturer and seller assume no liability for any damage or injury arising from the use of this product. 

This is a class A product of the FCC certification. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio 

interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. DJI is a registered trademark of DJI. Names of product, brand, etc., appearing in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owner companies. This product and manual are copyrighted by 

DJI with all rights reserved. No part of this product or manual shall be reproduced in any form without the prior 

written consent or authorization of DJI. 

About 

The S900 is designed for professional aerial photography and cinematography. It is user friendly, safe, 

stabilized and easy to fly while its integrated design makes assembly and configuration simple and fast. 

Retractable landing gear, vibration dampers, slightly angled arms and a minimalized gimbal mount allow for a clear 360 degree view from the camera. A patented power distribution board, built -in high -speed ESCs 

and motors with high efficiency propellers ensure dynamic stability and maximized power efficiency. Used 

with a professional DJI multi -rotor autopilot system, the S900 can hover and fly reliably making it ideal for 

photography and cinematography. 

433mm 

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Contents 

Disclaimer 2 

About 2 Contents 3 

Cautions 4 Legend 4 

In The Box 5 Mounting the Landing Gear 6 

Mounting Frame Arms 7 Mounting Electronics and Wiring 11 Connecting XT60 Ports on the Center Frame 16 

Installing Battery 16 Setting Up the Landing Gear 18 

Mounting the Gimbal 20 

Appendix 22 

ESC Sound 22 

ESC LED 22 

Specifications 22 

Gain Value Settings 23 

FAQ 24 

Soldering the ESC 24 

Remounting the Propellers 24 

Propeller Precautions 24 

Using the Propeller Holder 25 

Assembling Motor Vibration Absorbers 25 

Remounting the Landing Gear Servo 26 

Recalibrating Servo Travel 26 

Part List 27 

FCC Statements 31 

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Cautions 

When flying, the rotating propellers may cause serious damage and injury. Please fly safe at all times. 

Assembly Cautions 1. Use a bracket to mount the GPS module on the center frame to avoid interference with the power board. 2. Ensure the IMU is mounted with the arrow pointing toward the nose of the aircraft. 3. If using a receiver, attach it under the bottom board of the center frame with the end of the antenna 

facing downwards and away from obstructions to avoid signal loss. 4. Ensure frame arms are mounted correctly. 

a) Motor mounts with CCW marks should be mounted to the center frame positions with the following 

marks: M1, M3 and M5. 

b) Motor mounts with CW marks should be mounted to the center frame positions with the following 

marks: M2, M4, and M6. 5. Do not remove any glued -in screws. 6. Screws that already have blue glue can be used once without thread locker. On other occasions, apply 

appropriate thread locker first. 7. The S900 should be lifted off the ground when testing landing gear or recalibrating servo travel. 

Flight Cautions 1. ESCs are not water -proof, please do not fly in rain or snow. 2. Ensure all soft dampers and vibration absorbers are in good condition before every flight. If not, replace 

immediately. Otherwise, the flight performance of your aircraft will be adversely affected. 3. Ensure all parts are in good condition before each flight. Do not fly with worn or broken parts. 4. Ensure propellers and motors are installed correctly and propellers are unfolded before flying. 5. Ensure ESC signal connectors and power cable connectors are tight before every flight. 6. When flying, maintain a safe distance away from people, buildings, high -voltage lines, tall trees, water 

and other hazards. 7. Use only 6S LiPo batteries for the power supply. 8. Ensure all output signals from M1 to M6 are in proper working order when using the DJI A2 flight control 

system to avoid damage or injury. 9. Do not overload the system. 10. Do not get close to or touch motors or propellers when they are spinning as this can cause serious injury. 11. Disconnect the battery and remove the camera during transportation to avoid damage or injury. 12. We strongly recommend using as many DJI manufactured parts as possible. 

Others 

If you have any problems you cannot resolve, contact your dealer or DJI customer service. 

Legend 

Important :0: Hints and Tips 

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In The Box 

Center Frame x1 

Landing Skid Tubes x2 

(with Silicone Rubber Dampers) 

GPS Collapsible Mount x1 

Connection Cable 

Connector Set xl or 3 -PIN Connection Cables x8 B 3 -PIN Servo Cable xl 

i.1=i-_i-i-_i-_-r 

Frame Arms x6 

Landing Gear Legs x2 

I 8 Springs x2 

=11111111111111111151h Accessories Package xl 

CW propellers x2 

CCW propellers x2 

Magic tapes x4 

The red knobs x6 

Landing gear leg rings x4 

Soft dampers x50 

Screw Package xl 

For frame arms mount: M4x35 

For landing gear mount: M3x8, 

M2.5x8 (socket cap), M3x22 (socket cap) 

Tools Required 

Tools Usage 

2.0mm Hex Wrench, 2.5mm Hex Wrench Mounting screws. Thread Locker Fastening screws. Nylon Cable Tie, Scissors, Cutting Pliers /Dykes Binding devices and wires. 

Foam Double Sided Adhesive Tape Mounting receiver, controller and other modules. 

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Mounting the Landing Gear 

Instructions 1. Put one landing gear leg ring onto each landing gear leg. 2. Insert one landing gear leg into each landing skid tube and secure it in place by tightening the M2.5x8 

(socket cap) screw. Ensure silicone rubber dampers are attached to each end. 3. Insert the landing gear leg into connection point on the center frame. Affix in place with M3x8 screws. 4. Connect both springs on the legs to the center frame. 

M2.5x8 m (socket cap) 

:0 Note the springs are 58.5mm before connecting to the center frame, and are stretched to 70mm 

when mounting is completed. 

It is recommended that the landing gear leg ring be placed about 30mm above the landing skid tube. 

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Mounting Frame Arms 

Instructions 1. Prepare the arms. (1) Check all propellers for cracks, then install and screw each propeller cover on tightly. 

(2) Ensure all motors are mounted firmly and rotate freely. 

(3) Mount all arms with red propeller covers to M1 and M2 to indicate the nose of the S900. 

(4) Identify the CW and CCW marks on the arms. Mount the arms with the CCW mark to the Ml, M3 and 

M5 positions of the center frame. The arms with the CW mark should be mounted to the M2, M4 and 

M6 positions of the center frame. 

Screw 

Motor 

Cover Propeller 

ESC 

Screw Mount 

CW or CCW Mark 

LED' 

2. Insert each frame arm vertically into the mounting area on the center frame. 3. Line up the screw holes of the frame arm and 

center frame. 4. Insert the M4x35 screw from the right of the 

frame arm (the thread is located on the left of the screw mount). Tighten each screw correctly. Over 

tightening may lead to connector abrasion. 

Power Cable 

ESC Signal Cable 

*LED is on after motor started. 

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Spreading Wings S900 User Manual 5. Gently lift the frame arm. 6. Twist the red knob to lock each arm in place. Be sure there is an audible click, which indicates a proper 

lock. Check the arm for movement. To store, untwist the knob and lower the frame arm. 

7. Now unscrew 6 screws (M2.5x8 cheese) on the upper plate of the center frame and remove the upper 

plate. Then unscrew the 4 screws (M3x8 self- tapping, found under the center frame) of the round cover and remove it to gain access to the ESC and power cable installation area. 8. Plug each ESC signal cable into the slot near each arm on the center frame. 

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9. Connect the power cables to the center frame. Each cable must be screwed into a positive ( +) or negative ( -) 

gold bracket. Each bracket will have two cables of the same color screwed into it. Red cables are positive 

and black cables are negative. 10. To ensure a reliable connection, rotate the screw until it is both tight and parallel to the connecting 

bracket. 

11. Ensure all ESC cables, and power cables are correctly installed onto the center frame. 

power cables 

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Spreading Wings S900 User Manual 12. Replace the round cover of the center plate, and re- tighten the 4 screws (M3x8 self- tapping). Then 

replace the upper plate of the center frame, and re- tighten the 6 screws (M2.5x8 cheese). 

13. Double check all frame arms. Arms M1 and M2 are the forward facing (nose), arms M4 and M5 are the 

tail. Seen from the top, motors on arms M1, M3 and M5 rotate counter clockwise while those on arms M2, M4 and M6 rotate clockwise. 

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Mounting Electronics and Wiring 

Eight positions are reserved for mounting a flight control system, wireless video transmission module, 

receiver, and other accessories. The DJI A2 flight control system has been used here as an example. If using an A2, follow mounting and wiring instructions found in the A2 flight control system user manual. If using 

the DJI WK -M flight control system. please refer to the WK -M user manual for connections. Also be sure the 

firmware on your DJI flight controller has been updated to the latest version. 

Instructions 1. Attach IMU module to the IMU area of the center frame. Ensure that it points toward the nose. 2. Attach the PMU module to the center frame. 

/ : Only mount the IMU in the IMU position of the center frame. 

3. Mount the flight controller in the reserved position near the PMU module. 

Reserved Position o o o _ 

. -K S 

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4. Attach the GPS collapsible mount to the center frame using M2.5x8 screws. 5. Mount a GPS module to the GPS mount with a bracket. Ensure the arrow points toward the nose and avoid 

catching your fingers in the bracket when folding for transportation. 

6. The other reserved positions are indicated in the diagram below and can be used for mounting a receiver, 

LED flight indicator, iOSD module and wireless video transmission module. 

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7. Check that every anti -drop screw has been firmly installed in the reserved positions. Thread locker is recommended. 

(1) Remove the anti -drop screws to apply appropriate thread locker. 

(2) Replace and tighten. 8. Note that the dampers are 30° silicon rubber. If you use other dampers or vibration absorbing balls, the 

quality of your aerial photography may be affected. 

/î\ Mount the GPS with a bracket to avoid interference from the center frame power board. 

Use glue to install the GPS bracket. Ensure it is firm and stable before every flight. 

Always test motors using the Assistant Software after installation. Refer to your flight control system user manual for details. 

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Spreading Wings S900 User Manual Connecting the flight controller to the center frame 1. Connect the flight control system according to your flight control system user manual. 2. Connect the flight controller to the center frame with the connection cables. 

There are two kinds of connection cables. Choose the corresponding connection mode according to the 

connection cable in the box. 

Using the connector set: 

Plug in the connector set to the ESC signal outlet on the center frame. Then plug in the connector set to flight controller as shown below. 

(1) Yellow 4 -pin cables are for Ml- M4 connections. The yellow cable should be connected to Ml. 

(2) Brown 4 -pin cables are for M5- M6 connections. The brown cable should be connected to M5. 

(3) Black 4 -pin cables are for four continuous ground pins connections. Ml-M4 are connected as the 

following diagram shows. 

M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6 

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M1 

M2 

M3 

M4 

M5 

M6 

o o o o 

o o o o O O O O o O O O j_ O O 

Using the 3 -pin connection cable: M1 through M6 correspond to each motor number. 

o r 

! l 

0 

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A If using a DJI WK -M flight controller, you must use the wires that came with the WK -M. M1 through 

M6 correspond to each motor number. 

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the ESC Signal Outlet Connecting the flight controller and landing gear 1. Connect the left servo (between M3 and M4) cable to the "L" port of the landing gear control board. 2. Connect the right servo (between M5 and M6) cable to the "R" port of the landing gear control board. 3. For the A2 flight control system, connect the F1 port of the flight controller to the "IN" port of the landing 

gear control board. Other flight control systems connect a 2- position channel receiver to the "IN" port. 

Right Servo Connector Left Servo Connector 

A\ If right and left servo cables are reversed, the landing gear will not function properly. 

Connect all wires carefully and neatly to avoid cable damage caused by frame edges. 

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Connecting XT60 Ports on the Center Frame 

The bottom board is a power distribution board with three XT60 connectors for battery power. 

Instructions 1. Connect the PMU power cable to the XT60 connector on top of the bottom board. 2. Connect the landing gear control board cable to the XT60 connector on the bottom of the bottom board. 3. Other connectors can supply power for other DJI devices, as required. 

Installing Battery 

Soldering battery connectors 

AS150 spark -proof connectors are used. They must be soldered to your battery power cables. 1. Remove the original battery connectors. Avoid cutting the power and ground cables at the same time, as 

this can cause a short circuit. We recommend wrapping unsoldered cables with insulating tape to prevent 

accidental connections. 2. Pass the black ground wire through the black housing. After passing the wire through, solder the female 

bullet connector to the ground wire. Wait for the soldered connection to cool, then pull the housing back over the bullet connector. 3. Screw and pass the red power wire through the red housing. After passing the wire through, solder the 

male bullet connector to the power wire. Wait for the soldered connection to cool, and then screw and pull 

the housing back over the bullet connector. 

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Connectors are soldered 

Installing and connecting battery 1. Attach battery to battery tray. Do not use an oversized battery. Maximum installation dimension is 80mm X 120mm X 200mm. 2. Connect the black connector and then the red connector to power on. Disconnect the red connector then 

black connector to power off. 

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Setting Up the Landing Gear 

Using a 2- position RC transmitter switch, landing gear retraction can be carried out remotely. 

Setting up the transmitter 

Select a 2- position switch (default setting is OK) as the control input for the landing gear. Ensure the 

corresponding receiver port is connected to the "IN" port on control board. For the A2 flight control 

system, connect the flight controller's F1 port to IN port on control board. 

Cr ; Upper: Toggle the switch to this position to raise the landing gear. 

Lower: Toggle the switch to this position to lower the landing gear. 

If the transmitter switch has a FailSafe function, set the FailSafe value to the [Lower] position. This ensures that the landing gear will lower automatically when the receiver enters FailSafe mode. 

To avoid accidental switch triggering, slide levers or other controls can be used for landing gear 

control. 

Usage procedures 1. Ensure transmitter and receiver batteries are fully charged. 2. Toggle the switch to the [Lower] position, and then turn on the transmitter. 3. Ensure the "R ", "L" and "IN" connections are correct. 4. Ensure the landing gear is in the [Lower] position. then power on the system. If a solid green LED on the 

landing gear control board lights up, everything is normal. If it flashes green slowly, re- calibrate the system 

according to instructions in "Recalibrating Servo Travel ". 5. Toggle the switch to the [Upper] position ONLY AFTER takeoff. 6. Toggle the switch to the [Lower] position for landing. 

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:01 Servo power will shut off 3 seconds after the landing gear has reached its target position. 

When powering on the system, if the transmitter switch is in the [Upper] position, the LED will flash 

red quickly as a warning. Toggle the switch to the [Lower] position to continue. 

If there is an abnormal signal or no signal input into the IN port. the LED will slowly flash red. 

Check receiver and connections for problems. 

If servo power consumption is too high, the LED will light up red. If this lasts more than 4 seconds, 

the landing gear will lower and the LED will flash green slowly. Re- calibration is needed before 

flying. 

A2 flight control system users can use the A2 Assistant to set intelligent gear on the "Advanced" 

page. Refer to the "A2 user manual" for details. 

LED Control Board Indicator 

System normal G - Solid green. 

Calibration required G Blinks rapid green. 

Recalibration required G Blinks slow green. 

Calibration failed Y Solid yellow. 

Enter calibration mode Y Blinks rapid yellow. 

System calibrating Y Blinks slow yellow. 

Motor stalled R Solid red. 

Unsafe startup alert R Blinks rapid red. 

Input signal abnormal R" Blinks slow green. 

Landing Gear Specifications 

Parameter Range Parameter Range 

Working Voltage 3S--6S (LiPo) Input Signal PWM (High -Pulse Width 800us- 2200us) 

Working Current Max 1A@6S Output Signal PWM (Mid Position is 1520us) in 90Hz 

Working Temperature -2070° C Output Voltage 6V 

Total Weight 875g Servo Travel 150° (Minimum 120° ) 

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Mounting the Gimbal 

Before assembling the gimbal. install the GCU as shown below. Be sure to install on the side as shown below. A DJI Z15 -GH4 (HD) gimbal has been used as an example in the following diagrams. 

The connectors on gimbal should be removed for better performance, then the gimbal can be mounted to 

the lower connection points. Users of DJI Z15 -5N / 7N gimbal, refer to the DJI Z15 -5N / 7N Gimbal Mounting 

Notes (Page 21) for details. 

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Check that the system's center of gravity is on the line as shown in the diagram below. 

DJI Z15 -5N / 7N Gimbal Mounting Notes 

A\ Due to the size restriction of the Z15 -5N / 7N gimbal, users should purchase extended landing gear 

legs (used with Z15 -5N / 7N gimbal) to avoid damage and /or failure during the self -test. Refer to the 

Part List Package No.34 (Page 31) for details. 

Follow the Mounting the Landing Gear (Page 6) instructions to mount extended landing gear legs. 

Then the gimbal can be mounted as shown below. 

20 Package No.34 is for users whose landing gear legs are 300mm. Users whose landing gear legs are 350mm have no need to purchase this part. 

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Appendix 

ESC Sound 

ESC State Sound 

Ready 1'1234567 --B --B 

Throttle stick is not at bottom BBBBBB. 

Input signal abnormal B B B... 

Input voltage abnormal BB-- BB- --BB.- BB... 

ESC LED 

ESC State LED 

Standby Off 

Motor rotating Solid Red or Green On 

Motor rotating at full throttle position Solid Yellow On 

A\ DJI ESCs are specifically designed for multi- rotors. When used with DJI autopilot systems 

y parameters and travel ranges do not have to be calibrated. 

CD á X Specifications 

Frame 

Diagonal Wheelbase 900mm 

Frame Arm Length 358mm 

Frame Arm Weight 316g 

(with Motor, ESC, Propeller ) Center Frame Diameter 272mm 

Center Frame Weight (with Landing Gear 1185g 

Mounting Base, Servos) 

Landing Gear Size 460mm( Length )x450mm(Width)x360mm(Height) 

Motor 

Stator Size 4 1 x 14mm KV 400rpmN 

Max Power 500W 

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Weight (with Cooling Fan) 158g 

ESC 

Working Current 40A 

Working Voltage 6S LiPo Signal Frequency 30Hz - 450Hz 

Drive PWM Frequency 8KHz 

Weight (with Radiators) 35g 

Foldable Propeller (1552/1552R) 

Material High strength performance engineered plastics 

Size 15x5.2 inch 

Weight 13g 

Flight Parameters 

Takeoff Weight 4.7Kg 8.2Kg 

Total Weight 3.3Kg 

Power Battery LiPo (6S,10000mAh- 15000mAh,15C(Min)) 

Max Power Consumption 3000W 

Hovering Power Consumption 1000W (@6.8Kg Takeoff Weight) 

Hovering Time 18min (@12000mAh & 6.8Kg Takeoff Weight) 

Working Environment Temperature -10° C -- 40° C 

Gain Value Settings 

Flight Control 

A2 

WooKong-M 

Basic 

Pitch Roll 

110% 110% 

160% 160% 

Attitude 

Yaw Pitch Roll Vertical 

120% 220% 

160% 190% 

220% 

190% 

120% 

100% 

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FAQ 

Soldering the ESC 

Be sure to solder the thick wires and fine wires correctly when soldering an ESC to the frame arm. Clockwise (CW) and counter clockwise (CCW) motors have a different arrangement of the colored wires. Red Black Blue Thick wire Fine wire Fine wire Thick wire 

CCVw arms Cw arras Remounting the Propellers 

Instructions 1. Use two Max 12.3 screws and four washers to remount propellers. 2. Apply thread locker to the thread of the propellers mount first. 3. Affix screws with 4Kg cm (0.4N m) torque. 

D Refer to original screw tensions if you are unfamiliar with torque measurements. Applying thread 

locker to the propeller mount first avoids getting thread locker into the holes of the plastic propeller. 

A Loose screws cannot be securely locked with thread locker. 

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Propeller Precautions 

Torque markers on the screws and propeller covers will give you a visual cue to check whether the propellers are loose. Check the torque markers before every flight. 

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Using the Propeller Holder 

Instructions 1. Insert the propeller blades into the propeller holder. 2. Attach the propeller holder to the frame arm. 

Assembling Motor Vibration Absorbers 

A soft damper is part of the vibration absorber. Assemble soft dampers as shown below. Assembly is the same for CCW and CW propellers. 

Ensure all soft dampers and vibration absorbers are in good condition before every flight. If not, 

replace immediately. Otherwise, the flight performance of your aircraft will be adversely affected. 

Before installing the soft dampers, put the copper gaskets onto the four mounting holes on the 

carbon plate. Then put the soft dampers into the mounting holes. 

After tightening the screws, the vibration absorbers may be twisted. If this is the case, hold the 

motor with your thumbs under the base plate and fingers on the top carbon plate, and squeeze the 

plates together to make the vibration absorbers flat and parallel with the plates. 

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Remounting the Landing Gear Servo 

Remounting servos is not recommended as they are pre -installed. 

Instructions 1. Connect the left servo cable to the "L" port of the landing gear control board. 2. Connect the right servo cable to the "R" port of the landing gear control board. 3. Press and hold the SET button using a pin then power on. You will see a yellow LED beside the SET button 

flashing quickly. Wait as servos complete position initialization. 4. Make sure the arm connecting to the servo is parallel to the link as shown in the following diagram. 5. Assemble the left and right servos to the left (between M3, M4) and the right (between M5, M6) parts of the 

landing gear. Power off. 

To receiver channel (To F1 port it use A2) 

s Servo - Connecting arm Link SET Button LED After Installation 

Recalibrating Servo Travel 

Instructions 1. Keep your hands away from all moving parts. 2. Ensure the "R ", "L" and "IN" connections are correct. 3. Keep the whole aircraft off of the ground during calibration, as landing gear will move. 4. Press and hold the SET button using a pin while powering on, then release. An LED will flash yellow 

quickly. Press the SET button again. Auto calibration will begin and the LED will flash yellow slowly. DO 

NOT obstruct any moving parts during auto calibration. 5. During calibration, the left landing gear will raise and lower, followed by the right landing gear. 6. After calibration, both the left and right landing gears will be lowered and the LED will display a solid green 

light. This indicates that the landing gear is working properly. 

/t\ If the LED is solid yellow after calibration, a problem has occurred. Carry out the instructions in "Remounting the Landing Gear Servo" then try again. 

Avoid obstructions during calibration. If the landing gear was obstructed, recalibration will be 

required, per the above steps. 

If the "R" and "L" servo cables are reversed. travel will not be measured correctly. Fix the 

connections and recalibrate the landing gear using the above steps. 

Landing gear travel has been pre -calibrated. Mechanical adjustment of the gear travel is not 

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Part List 

If you require a replacement part, locate the part that you wish to replace in the following tables. Then order 

the package that comes with the specified part. The numbering of the part is defined as follow: 

s 902 010 1 CCW CW as clockwise: CCW as counter clock S900 wise: Green R RTL. D Red; r_ 01 -Frame Arm; 02- Center Frame; 

, I---- Package Part Na 03- Landing Gear Frame Arm M3x12.3 (hexagan) 

59012501 CCW/ S9012502CW 

S9012101B/ 59012201R S9010801/ S9013501 S9010802 S9011001 M3x4.5 S9012902/ 

S9013002/ 

S9013102/ S9013202 S9012901/ S9013001/ S9013101/ S9013201 S9012301R/ S9012401G 

Package Na 

4111. 410 

S9012102B/ 

59012202R/ 

59013701R/ S9013801B S9012503 

M3x10.3 S9012903/ 

S9013003/ 

S9013103/ S9013203 S9010401 CCWB/ 59010501 CCWR/ 59010601 CWB/ S9010701 C WR 

S9010402/ S9010502/ S9010602/ S9010702 

S9012302/ S9012402 M3x12.3 (cheese) 

S9010403/ 

S9010503/ 

S9010603/ S9010703 

S9010404/ 

S9010504/ 

S9010604/ S9010704 

Package No. Name Part No. 4 

5 

6 

7 

8 

S900 Frame Arm CCW - Black 

S900 Frame Arm CCW - Red 

S900 Frame Arm CW - Black 

S900 Frame Arm CW - Red 

S900 Motor Damping Unit 

S9010401 CCWB, S9010402, S9010403, 

S9010404. M3x 12.3 (cheese) 

S9010501CCWR, S9010502, S9010503, 

S9010504, M3x12.3 (cheese) 

S9010601 CWB, S9010602, S9010603, 

S9010604, M3x 12.3 (cheese) 

S9010701 CWR, S9010702, S9010703, 

S9010704, M3x 12.3 (cheese) 

S9010801, S9010802, M3x 10.3 

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21 S900 4114 Motor with black Prop cover S9012101 B, S9012102B, M3x4.5 

22 S900 4114 Motor with red Prop cover S9012201 R, S9012202R, M3x4.5 

23 S900 ESC with Red LED S9012301 R, S9012302, Max 12.3 

(cheese) 

24 S900 ESC with Green LED S9012401 G, S9012402, M3x 12.3 

(cheese) 

25 S900 Propeller Pack S9012501 CCW, S9012502CW, 

S9012503, M3x12.3 (hexagan) 

Center Frame 

S9020301 M2.5x8 (cheese) 

S9021502 

M3x6.5 

S9021501 

S9020901 

S9021201L 

S9021203/ S9021101 

S9021401 

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Package No. Name Part No. 3 9 S900 Lock Knob 

S900 Center Frame Support Pillar 

S9020301, S9020302, M3x8 (self- tapping) 

S9020901, M2 5x8 (cheese) 12 S900 Arm Mounting Bracket S9021201 L, S9021202R, S9021203, 

M3x6.5 14 S900 Center Frame Bottom Board S9021401, M3x4.5 (cheese), M3x8 (self - tapping), M3x6.5, M3x5.5 

15 S900 Center Frame Top Board S9021501, S9021502, S9021503, M3x6.5, 

M2.5x8 (cheese) 11 S900 Frame Arm Mounting Steel Shaft S9021101 

Landing Gear M3x4.5 S9031902 S9031814 S9031815 M3x6.5 S9031901 M2.5x13 S9031604/ S9033306 S90316021 "'" S9033303 .Cß S9033301 S9033302 ay 

S9031603/ S9033305 S9031601/ 1 d S9033304 S9031605/ S9033307 M2.5x5 M2.5x8 (cheese) S9033308 S9033309 S9033310 S9033311 S9033312 S9031713/ S9031813 M2.5x8 (socket cap) S9032601 S9032602 S9032603 S9032606 M3x22 (socket cap) S9032604 

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M2.5x10 (socket cap) 

S9032605 S9031808 S9031809 M1 .6x5 S9031810 S9031811 M2.5x8 (socket cap) 

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S9031812 S9031712 S9031903 M3x6.5 59031904 S9031905 S9031701 

S9030201 S9033313 S9033314 S9031801 M3x8 S9031802 S9031803 S9031804 S9031805 M2.5x8(cheese) S9031806 S9031807 M3x6.8 59032001 S9032002 Caution®(1) Parts within the dotted box are mirrored against each other. Except for S9031814 and S9031815. 

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Package No. Name Part No. 16 S900 Gimbal 

Damping Bracket 17 S900 Retractable 

Module (Right) 

18 S900 Retractable 

Module (Left) 

19 S900 Gimbal 

Damping 

Connecting 

Brackets 

20 S900 Landing Skid 

26 S900 Landing Gear 

Leg 2 S900 Battery Tray 

33 S900 Gimbal 

Mounting 

Accessories 

S9031601, S9031602, S9031603, S9031604, S9031605, 

M2.5x5, M2.5x13 

S9031701, S9031702, S9031703, S9031704, S9031705, 

S9031706, S9031707, S9031708, S9031709, S9031710, 

S9031711, S9031712, S0031713, M1.6x5, M2.5x10 (socket 

cap), M2.5x8 (cheese), M2.5x5, M3x8, M3x4.5, M3x6.8 

S9031801, S9031802, S9031803. S9031804, S9031805, 

S9031806, S9031807, S9031808, S9031809, S9031810, 

S9031811, S9031812, S9031813, S9031814, S9031815, 

M1.6x5, M2.5x10 (socket cap), M2.5x8 (cheese), M2.5x5, 

M3x8, M3x4.5, M3x6.8 

S9031901, S9031902, S9031903, S9031904, S9031905, 

M2.5x5, M3x6.5 

S9032001, S9032002 

S9032601, S9032602, S9032603, S9032604, S9032605, 

S9032606, M2.5x8 (socket cap), M3x22 (socket cap) 

S9030201 

S9033301, S9033302, S9033303, 59033304, S9033305, 

S9033306, S9033307, S9033308, S9033309, S9033310, 

S9033311, S9033312, S9033313, S9033314, M2.5x5, 

M2.5x13, M2.5x8 (cheese) 

Miscellaneous 

S9032701 

S9032702 

S9033401 

S9013601 

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S900 Center Frame 

S900 Complete Arm [CW -RED] 

S900 Complete Arm [CW- Green] 

S900 Complete Arm [CCW -RED] 

S900 Complete Arm [CCW -Green] 

Package a 9, 12, 14, 15 Package 7, 8, 10, 11, 22, 23, 25, S9012901, 

S9012902, S9012903 

Package 6, 8, 10, 11, 21, 24, 25, S9013001, 

S9013002, S9013003 

Package 5, 8, 10, 11, 22, 23, 25, S9013101, 

S9013102, S9013103 

Package 4, 8, 10, 11, 21, 24, 25, S9013201, 

S9013202, S9013203 

27 S900 GPS Holder S9032701, S9032702, S9032703, M2.5x8 (cheese) 

28 S900 Screw Pack Assorted screws 

1 S900 Power Cord Plug S9020101, S9020102, 59020103, S9020104 

34 S900 Extended Landing Gear Leg 59033401 

35 5900 Rubber Damper for 4114 Motor S9013501, M3x 10.3 

36 S900 Propeller Holder 59013601 

37 S900 4114 Motor -Red Prop Cover S9013701 R, M3x 12.3 (hexagan) 

38 S900 4114 Motor -Black Prop Cover S9013801 B, M3x 12.3 (hexagan) 

FCC Statements 

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant 

to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful 

interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, 

and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction 

manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. 

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User manual is subject to change without prior notice. 

You may visit DJI offical website to obtain the latest version of user manual. 

http://www.dji.com/product/spreading-wings-s900 

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