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Using this manual 

Legends 

0 Wam1ng & Important ;<J: Hints and Tips ffi Reference 

Read Before the First Flight 

Read the follow1ng documents before us1ng the Phantom 3 Profess1onal 

tin the Box 

2 Phantom 3 Professional User Manual 

3 Phantom 3 Professional Owck Stan Guide 

4. Phantom 3 Professl0fl81 I Advanced Safety Gwdelmes and D1sclamer 

5. Phantom 3 Profess/()()a/ 1 Advanced lnten1gent A1gh1 Battery Safety Gwdetmes 

We recommend that you watch all tutonal v1deos on the offlc1al DJI webSite and read the D1scla,mer 

before you fly. Prepare for your first flight by rev1ew1ng the Phantom 3 ProfesSional QUick Start Guide and 

refer to the User Manual for more deta1led 1nformat1on 

Video Tutorials 

Please watch the tutonal videos at the link below, wh1ch demonstrates how to use Phantom 3 ProfessiOnal 

safely 

http //www dti com/product/phantom-3/VIdeo 

Download the DJI GO app 

Download and 1nstall the OJI GO app before us1ng the aircraft Scan the QR code to the nght 

to download the latest vers10n 

The Android vers1on of the OJI GO app is compatible with Android 4 i 2 or later 

The 10S versiOn of the OJI GO app is compatible w1th OS 8 0 or later 

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Contents 

Using this manual 

Legends 2 

Read Before the F1rst Flight 2 

Video Tutorials 2 

Download the DJI GO app 2 

Product Profile 

Introduction 6 

Feature Highlights 6 

Preparing the Aircraft 6 

Aircraft Diagram 8 

Remote Controller Diagram 8 

Aircraft 

Flight Controller 11 

Flight Mode 11 

Flight Status Indicator 11 

Return-to-Home (RTH) 12 

Smart RTH 12 

Low Battery RTH 13 

Failsafe RTH 14 

Vision Positioning System 15 

Flight Recorder 16 

Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 17 

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery 18 

Remote Controller 

Remote Controller Profile 23 

Using the Remote Controller 23 

Remote Controller Status LED 27 

Linking the Remote Controller 28 

Remote Controller Compliance Version 29 

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Camera and Gimbal 

Camera Profile 31 

Gimbal 32 

DJI GO app 

Camera 35 

Director 38 

Store 38 

Discovery 38 

Flight 

Flight Environment Requirements 40 

Flight Limits and No-Fly Zones 40 

Preflight Checklist 44 

Calibrating the Compass 44 

Auto Takeoff and Auto Landing 45 

Flight Test 46 

Starting/Stopping the Motors 46 

Troubleshooting (FAQ) 

Appendix 

Specifications 54 

Firmwares Update 56 

Intelligent Flight Mode 56 

After-Sales Information 56 

FCC Compliance 57 

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Product Profile 

This sect1on 1ntroduces the Phantom 3 

Professional and lists the components of 

the a1rcraft and remote controller 

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Product Profile 

Introduction 

The Phantom 3 ProfessiOnal represents the next generation of DJI quadcopters It IS capable of capturing 

4K v1deo and transm~tt1ng an HD video s1gnal out of the box The bullt-1n camera has an integrated g1mbal 

to nnaxmze stabthty while m1n1miz1ng both wetght and stze Even when no GPS signal is avrulable. the 

Vtsion Pos11ton1ng System allows the a1rcrah to hover accurately tn place 

Feature Highlights 

Camera and Gimbal: W1th the Phantom 3 ProfessiOnal. you re shooting 4K vtdeo at up to 30 frames per 

second and captunng 12 megap1xel photos that look cnsper and cleaner than ever An enhanced sensor 

gtves you greater clanty. lower noise and better p1ctures than any preVIOus fly1ng camera 

HD Video Downlink: The low-latency long range HD downltnk 1s powered by an enhanced versiOn of DJI 

Lightbndge. 

OJI Intelligent Fhght Battery: The 4480 mAh DJI Intelligent R1ght Battery features upgraded battery cells 

and an advanced power management system 

Flight Controller: The next-generatiOn flight controller has been updated to prov1de a safer. more reliable 

flight experience. A newly Implemented flight recorder stores critical data from each flight and the V1s1on 

Post!lonlng System enhances hovenng prects1on when fly1ng 1ndoors or 1n enwonments where GPS IS 

unava1lable 

Preparing the Aircraft 

Removing Gimbal Clamp 

Remove the g1mbal clamp by sliding 11 to tre nght (when fac1ng the nose of the a1rcraft). as shown below 
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Attaching the Propellers: 

Mount the propellers wrth black dots on to motors wrth black axes and sp1n counter-clockWise to secure 

Mount the propellers w1th sliver dots on to motors w1th sliVer axes and sp1n clockWise to secure Be sure 

all propellers are securely 1n place 

& Place all propellers onto the correct motors and t1ghten by hand to lock them 1n pos111on 

Battery Installation 

Slide battery 1nto the battery compartment accord1ng to the arrow's d1rect1on shown below Make 

sure that you hear a chck sound 1nd1cates the battery is f1rmly mstalled. Fa1lure to do so may aHect 

the flight safety of your aircraft. 

Prepanng the Remote Controller 

The mobile dev1ce holder is designed for securing tablet or mobile dev1ce Tilt the mobile device holder to 

the des1red pos1t1on then adjust the antennas so they are fac1ng outward 

1 Press the button on the top nght side of the mobile deviCe holder to release the clamp. then adJUSt the 

clamp to lit the size of your mob1le device. 

2 Secure your mobile device 1n the clamp by press1ng down and connect your mob1le dev1ce to the 

remote controller us1ng a USB cable 

3 Plug one end of the cable 1nto the mob1le dev1ce. and the other end 1nto the USB port on the back of 

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Aircraft Diagram 

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(1] GPS 

[2) Propeller 

(3) Motor 

(4) Front LED lndrcator 

[5) Landrng gear 

[6) Grmbal and Camera 

[7) Camera Status lndrcator 

(B) Arrcraft Mlcro-USB Port 

[9) Arrcraft Status lndrcator 

(10) Intelligent Flight Battery 

( 11) Visron PoSitK>rmg Sensors 

1·, [ 12) Antennas 

(13) Camera Mrcro-SD Card Slot 

(14] Camera Mrcro-USB Port 

[15]l.Jnk Button 

[1) Antennas 

Relays arrcraft control and 

vrdeo srgnal 

[2) Mobrle Devrce Holder 

Securely mounts your mobrle 

devrce to the remote controller 

[3] Control Stick 

Controls the orrentatron and 

movement of the arrcraft 

[4] Return Home (RTH) Button 

Press and hold the button to 

rnnrate Return to Home (RTH) 
[5] Battery Level LEOs 

Displays the battery level of the remote 

controller 

[6] Status LED 

Dtsplays the remote controller's system status 

[7] Power Button 

Used to tum lhe remote controller on and off 

(8] RTH LED 

Ctrcular LED around the RTH button dtsplays 

RTH status 

[9] Camera Setttngs Dtal 

Turn the dial to adjust camera setttngs 

(Only functtons when the remote controller IS 

connected to a mobtle device runntng the DJI 

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(10] Playback Button 

Playback the captured 1mages or videos 

(Only functl0f1s when the remote controller is 

connected to a mobile devtce runntng the DJI 

GOapp.) 

[11] Shutter Button 

Press to take a photo If burst mode IS 

selected. the set number of photos wtll be 

taken With one press. 

[12] Fhght Mode Swtlch 

Swttch between P-mode, A-mode , and 

F-mode 

[13] Video Recordtng Button 

Press to start recording vtdeo Press agatn to 

stop recordtng 

[17] C1 Button 

Customtzable through the DJI GO app 

[18] C2 Button 

Customizable through the DJI GO app 

[19] Power Port 

Connect to the DJI Phantom 3 Charger to 

charge the battery of the remote controller 

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[14] Gtmbat Dial 

Use thts dial to control the lilt of the gtmbal 

[1 5] Mircro-USB Port 

Reserved port 

(16] USB Port 

Connect to mobile devtce or to a USB port tor 

firmware upgrade. 

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Aircraft 

Th1s sect1on introduces the features of 

the Flight Controller, ViSIOn POSitiOning 

System. and the Intelligent Flight Battery 

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Aircraft 

Flight Controller 

The Phantom 3 Professional's flight controller features several omportant upgrades. oncluding a new flight 

mode Safety modes onclude Failsafe and Return-to-Home These features ensure the safe return of your 

aorcraft of the control sognal os lost. The flight controller can also save cntiCal flight data from each flight 

to the on-board storage device. The new flight controller also provodes oncreased stabohty and a new aor 

brakong feature 

Flight Mode 

Three flight modes are available. The detaJs of each flight mode are found below 

P-mode (PosotKJnong) P-mode works best when GPS sognal os strong There are three different states 

of P-mode, whoch woll be automatically selected by the Phantom 3 Professoonal dependong on sognal 

strength of GPS and VosKJn PosrtKJnong sensors 

P-GPS· GPS and Vosoon Positionong both are available. The aorcraft is using GPS for positioning 

P-OPTI Vision Posotioning os available but the GPS signal strength os not sullocoent. The aorcraft os 

usong only the VosKJn Posrt1001ng System for posotiormg 

P-ATTI Neither GPS nor VisiOn Pos1t10111ng os avaolable The aorcraft IS usong only ots barometer for 

posotKJnong so only altotude can be stabiliZed 

A-mode (Attotude) GPS and VisKJn Posot100tng System are not used for stabilizatoon. The rurcraft only uses 

ots barometer The aircraft can still automatocally return to the home point if the control sognal os lost and 

the Home Point was recorded successfully 

F-mode (Funcloon) Intelligent Onentahon Control (IOC) os actovated on thos mode For more onformahon 

about IOC refer to the IOC sectKJn 1n the Appendix 

:\): Use the Right Controller mode sw1tch to change the flight mode of the a1rcraft, refer to the ::!:!!ght 

Mode Sw1tch" on Page 26 for more information 

Flight Status Indicator 

The Phantom 3 Professional has Front LEOs and Aircraft Status Indicators The pos1hons of these LEOs 

are shown in the figure below 

The Front LEOs show the onentatlon of the a1rcraft. The Front LEOs glow solid red when the a1rcraft IS 

turned on to ondicate the front (or nose) of the a1rcraft The A1rcraft Status lnd1cators commun1cate the 

system status of the flight controller. Refer to the table below for more informatKJn about the A1rcraft Status 

Indicators 

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Aircraft Status Indicator Descnption 

Normal 

A G Y ······Red, Green and Yellow Rash 

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G Y ...... Green and Yellow Rash Alternawely 

G • · · ···Green Flashes Slowly 

G X2 ...... Green Flashes TWice 

Y ...... Yellow Rashes Slowly 

Warning 

Y ...... Fast Yellow Flashtng 

A •• .... Slow Red Rashtng 

A ...... Fast Red Rashtng 

A • • • • • • Red Flashing Alternatively 

A -Solid Red 

R Y ...... Red and Yellow Flash Altemauvely 

Return-to-Home (RTH) 

Turn1ng On and Self Diagnostic Test1ng 

Warmtng Up 

Safe to Fly (P-mode With GPS and VisiOn 

PosttiOntng) 

Safe to Fly (P-mode with Vision Positiontng but 

Without GPS) 

Safe to Fly (A-mode but No GPS and VtsiOn 

PosttiOntng) 

Remote Controller's Stgnal Lost 

Low Battery Warning 

Cntteal Battery Wam1ng 

IMU Error 

Cntteal Error 

Compass Calibration Requtred 

The Return-to-Home (RTH) function bnngs the aircraft back to the last recorded Home Potnt There are 

three types of RTH procedures Smart RTH, Low Battery RTH. and Fa1lsafe RTH Thts section descnbes 

these three scenanos tn detail 

GPS 

Home Po1nt 

Smart RTH 

Descnption 

If a strong GPS s1gnal was acqu1red before takeoff, the Home Potnt 

is the bcation from whtch the atrcraft was launched The GPS Signal 

strength ts tndtcated by the GPS icon ( ~t tl ) The atrcraft status 

tndteator Will bltnk rapidly when the home potnt tS recorded 

Use the RTH button on the remote controller (refer to "RTH button" on page 26 for more tnformatiOn) 

or tap the RTH button tn the DJI GO app and follow the on-screen tnstructiOns when GPS is avatlable to 

1ntt1ate Smart RTH The atrcraft will then automattcally return to the last recorded Home Po1nt You may use 

the remote controllers control stteks to control the atrcraft's posttiOn to avotd a colltSIOn dunng the Smart 

RTH process Press and hold the Smart RTH button once to start the process. and press the Smart RTH 

button agatn to termtnate the procedure and regatn full control of the aircraft 

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Low Battery RTH 

The low battery level fa1lsafe is tr1ggered v.nen the DJI Intelligent A1ght Battery IS depleted to a pomt that 

may affect the safe return of the aircraft. Users are advised to return home or land the aircraft immediately 

when prompted The DJI GO app will d1splay a nonce when a low battery wam1ng IS tnggered The 

a1rcraft Will automatiCally return to the 1-iorTe P01nt if no action IS taken after a ten-second countdown The 

user can cancel the RTH procedure by press1ng the RTH button on the remote controller The thresholds 

for these wammgs are automatically determined based on the a1rcraft's current altitude and d1stance from 

the Home Po1nt 

The a1rcraft will land automatically if the current battery level can only suppor1 the a1rcraft long enough 

to descend from 1ts current ai!Jtude. The user can st1ll use the remote controller to alter the a1rcraft's 

onentatoo dunng the land1ng process 

The Battery Level lnd1cator IS displayed in the DJI GO app, and IS descnbed below 

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Warning DJIGOapp Flight Instructions Indicator 

Tap "Go-home" to have the 

a1rcraft return to the Home Ay the a1rcraft 

pOint and land autcxnatJcally. back and land 

Low battery The battery A1rcraft status or Cancel to resume normal ''as soon as 

level wam1ng power1SIOW 1nd1cator blinks flight If no act1on IS taken poss1ble. then 

Please land the RED slowly the a1rcraft Will automatically stop the motors 

a1rcraft go home and land after 10 and replace the 

seconds Remote controller battery 

Will srund an alarm 

Cntical Low Thea1rcraft Aircraft status The DJI GO app display Will Allow the a1rcraft to 

battery level must land indicator blinks flash red and the aircraft Will descend and land stan to descend The remote warning immediately RED quickly controller will sound an alarm automatically 

Estimated Estmated 

rema1n1ng remam1ng fhght N/A N/A N/A based on current flighttme battery level 

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:(,/: • When Cnt1ca1 banery level warn1ng IS tnggered and the a~rcraft beg1ns to land automatiCally 

you may push the throttle upward to make the a1rcraft hover at 1ts current altitude. g1v1ng you an 

opportunity to navigate to a more appropnate land1ng location 

• The colored zones and markers on the battery level ind•cator bar reflect the estimated 

rema1n1ng flight time. They are automatically adJuSted accord1ng to the a~rcraft s current locauoo 

and status 

Failsafe RTH 

If the Home Po1nt was successfully recorded and the compass IS funct10mng normally, Fa1lsafe RTH w1ll 

be automatically actiVated 1f the remote controller signal IS lost for more than three seconds The Returnto-Home process may be 1nterrupted and the operator may regain control of the a~rcraft 1f the remote 

controller s1gnal connect1011 IS re-established 

Failsafe Illustration 

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& · A~rcraft cannot return to the Home Po1nt when GPS s1gnal IS weak ( [ " ] displays grey) or 

unavailable 

• A~rcraft automatically descends and lands 1f RTH IS tnggered when the aJrcraft files Wlthln a 20 

meters (65 feet) radius of the Home Point Aircraft Wlll stop ascend1ng and •mmed•ately return to 

the Home Po1nt 1f you move the throttle st1ck rt the a~rcraft reaches 20 meters (65 feet) alt1tudes 

or beyond dunng Fa1lsafe . 

• The atrcraft cannot avoid obstructbn dunng the Fa1lsafe RTH, therefore. 1t IS Important to set an 

su•table FaJisafe albtude before each flight. Launch the DJI GO app and enter ·camera and 

select "MODE> Advanced SeUings >Failsafe mode' to set the Fa1lsafe altitude 

• User cannot control the a~rcraft wnile the aircraft IS ascend1ng to 1ts failsafe altitude However. 

user can press RTH button once to ex1t ascend1ng and rega1n control 

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The atrcraft cannot avo1d obstruct•on dunng the Fa1lsafe RTH, therefore. It 

IS 1mportant to set an SUitable Fa1lsafe altitude before each flight. Launch 

the OJI GO app and enter "Camera" and select ' MODE > Advanced 

Settings> Failsafe mode" to set the Falisafe altJtude 
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If the atrcratt Is flying under 20 meters (65 feet) ana Failsafe (tncludtng 

Smart RTH, Lower Battery RTH ) ts triggered. the aircraft wtll first 

automatically ascend to 20 meters (65 feet) from the current altttude. 

You can only cancel the ascending by exiting the Fatlsafe Refer to "RTH 

Button· on page 26 for more tnformation on how to exit the Failsafe and 

regain the control of the remote controller 

Atrcraft automattcally descends and lands tf RTH is triggered when the 

atrcraft flies wtthtn a 20 meters (65 feet) radtus of the Home Potnt. Atrcraft 

will stop ascending and tmmediately return to the Home Potnt if you move 

the throttle stick tf the atrcraft reaches 20 meters (65 feet) altitudes or 

beyond dunng Failsafe 

Aircraft cannot return to the Home P01nt when GPS Signal is weak 

( [ ~ ,,111 ) displays grey) or unavailable. 

tf you move the throttle sttck after the atrcraft rtses above 65 feet 

(20m) but below the pre-set Fatlsafe RTH altttude, the atrcraft wtll stop 

ascendtng and tmmedtately return to the Home Potnt 

Vision Positioning System 

The OJI V1s1on PoSltiOntng System uses ultrasound and tmage data to help the atrcraft matntatn us current 

posllton W1th the help of Vtston Post!tontng. your Phantom 3 Professional can hover tn place more prectsely 

and fly 1ndoors or tn other enwonments where a GPS stgnal tS not ava1lable. The ma1n components of the 

Vtston Pos1t1ontng System are located on the bonom of your Phantom 3 Professtonal they mclude [2] two 

ultrasontc sensors and [1] one monocular camera 

Using Vision Positioning 

Vtsion Posittontng ts acttvated automattcally when the Phantom 3 Professtonal is turned on No 

further actton ts requtred Vision Posiltontng is typically used tn tndoor enwonments. where GPS 

ts unavatlable Ustng the sensors that are built tnto the Vtston Posttiontng system the Phantom 3 

Professtonal can hover prectsely even wtthout GPS 

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2. Place the aircraft on a flat surface. Note that the Vis1on Pos1lioning system cannot • ~ 

work properly on surfaces without clear pattern variat1011s 

3. Tum on the aJrcraft. The a1rcraft status 1nd1cator w111 flash green two limes which 

1nd1cates the Vision Positioning system s ready Gently push the throttle up to lift off 

and the a1rcraft W111 hover 1n place 

& The performance of your Vis1on Posit1on1ng System 1s affected by the surface over wh1ch 11 1s 

fly1ng. The ultrason1c sensors may not be able to accurately measure d1stances when operat1ng 

above sound-absorbing matena s. In addit1on. the camera may not funct1on correctly 1n 

subophmal enwonments The a1rcraft W1ll sWitch from P-mode to A-mode automaheally 1f ne1ther 

GPS nor ViSIOil PoS1t10111ng System are available. Operate the a1rcraft w1th great caut1011 1n the 

following srtuat1011s 

• Flying over monochrome surfaces (e.g pure black. pure wh1te. pure red, pure green) 

• Fly1ng over a h1ghly reflective surfaces. 

• Flying at h1gh speeds( over 8 m/s at 2 meters or over 4 m/s at 1 meter) 

• FlYing over water or transparent surfaces 

• Fly1ng over mov1ng surfaces or objects 

• Fly1ng 1n an area where the hghling changes frequently or drastically 

• Fly1ng over extremely dark (lux< 10) or bright (lux> 100,000) surfaces 

• Ry1ng over surfaces that can absorb sound waves (e g th1ck carpet) 

• Fly1ng over surfaces without clear patterns or texture 

• Flying over surfaces W1th IdentiCal repeatJng patterns or textures (e.g bles w1th the same desiQn) 

• FlYing over 1nchned surfaces that Will deflect sound waves away from the a1rcraft. 

:c:;: • Keep the sensors clean at all times D1rt or other debns may adversely affect the effect1veness 

of the sensors 

• VisiOil Pos1t10111ng IS only effect1ve when the a1rcraft IS at aMudes of 0 3 to 3 meters 

• The VisiOn POS11i0n1ng System may not function properly when the a1rcraft IS fly1ng over water. 

• The VisiOn Pos1t10111ng System may not be able to recogn1ze pattern on the ground 1n low light 

conditions (less than 100 lux) 

• Do not use other ultrasoniC dev1ces With frequency of 40 KHz when V1sion PoSitioning system IS 

in operat1on 

• V1sion Pos1tlon1ng System may not be able to stabilize the a1rcraft when flymg close to the 

ground (below 0 5 meters) at fast speeds 

0 Keep the an1mals away from the a1rcraft when V1s101l Pos1bon1ng system 1s activated The sonar 

sensor em1ts h1gh frequency sounds that are only audible to some an1mals 

Flight Recorder 

Flight data 1s automatiCally recorded to the 1nternal storage of the a1rcraft Th1s mcludes flight 

telemetry, a1rcraft status 1nformat1on. and other parameters To access these data. connect the 

a1rcraft to the PC through the Micro-USB port and launch the DJI GO app 

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Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 

Use only DJI approved propellers wtth your Phantom 3 Professtonal The grey and black nuts on 

the propeller tndicate where they should be attached and tn whtch dtrectton whey should spm To 

attach the propellers properly, match the nut color wtth the motor axis color 

Propellers 

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Motors with a grey axes Motors with a black axes 

n'l Lock · Tum the propellers tn the tndtcated dtrectton to mount and ttghten 

..,_,.,, Unlock Tum the propellers tn the tndiCated directiOn to loosen and remove 

Attaching the Propellers 

1 Be sure to remove the wamtng slickers from the motors before attaching the propellers 

2 Attach the propellers wtth Stiver dots onto the motors With Stiver axes and sptn the propellers clockWise 

to secure them tn place Attach the propellers wtth black dots onto the motors wtth black axes and 

sptn the propellers counter-clockwtse to secure them tn place Be sure to lighten each propeller by 

hand before fltght. 

& . Ensure the propellers are attached to the correct motors Only using the propller wtth the same 

model 

• Tighten the propellers With both hands before each flight. 

• Ensure that all propellers are in good conditiOn before each flight. DO NOT use aged chtpped, 

or broken propellers 

• Stand clear of the motors and DO NOT touch the propellers when they are sptnntng. 

Detaching the Propellers 

Hold the motor tn place wtth one hand. then sptn the propeller tn the tndiCated unlock dtrectton 

& · Check that the propellers and motors are tnstalled correctly and ftrmly before every flight. 

• Ensure that all propellers are tn good condition before each flight. DO NOT use aged, chipped. 

or broken propellers 

• To <MJtct tnJUry STAND CLEAR of a'ld DO NOT touch propellers or motors when they are sptnnlf'lg 

• ONLY use origtnal DJI propellers for a better and safer flight expenence. 

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DJI Intelligent Flight Battery 

The DJI Intelligent Flight Battery has a capactty of 4480 mAh. a voltage of 15 2 V. and a sman charge/ 

discharge functionality It should only be charged ustng an appropriate charger that has been approved 

byDJI 

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The Intelligent Flight Battery must be fully charged before ustng 11 for the hrst time Refer to 

"Chargtng the Intelligent Flight Battery" for more tnformahon 

Be aware that the output power of the supplied Phantom 3 Professtonal charger ts 100W 

OJ I Intelligent Flight Battery Functions 

1 Battery Level Otsplay the LED tndtcators dtsplay the current battery level 

2 Battery Ute Dtsplay the LEOs dtsplay the current battery power cycle 

3 Auto-Dtschargtng FunctiOn To prevent swelling, the battery automatically dtscharges to below 65% of 

total power when rt ts tdle for more than ten days It takes around two days to dtscharge the battery to 

65% It ts normal to feel moderate heat betng emttted from the battery dunng the dtscharge process 

Dtscharge thresholds can be set tn the DJI GO app 

4 Balanced Chargtng Automaltcally balances the voltage of each battery cell when chargtng 

5 Overcharge Protection Chargtng automatiCally stops when the battery IS fully charged 

6 Temperature Detection The battery wtll only charge when the temperature ts between o•c (32"F) and 

4o•c (104.F) 

7 Over Current Protection. The battery stops charging when htgh amperage (more than 8 A) ts detected 

8 Over Otscharge ProtectiOn To prevent over-dtscharge damage, dtschargtng automatiCally stops when 

the battery voltage reaches 12 V 

9 Shon Circutt Protection Automatically cuts the power supply when a shon ctrcuilts detected 

10 Battery Cell Damage ProtectiOn The DJI GO app dtsplays a wamtng message when a damaged 

battery cellts detected 

11 Battery Error History· Browse the battery error htstory tn the DJI GO app 

12 Sleep Mode To save power. the battery enters sleep mode after 20 mtnu1es of tnacttvrty 

13 Communteat1011 lnformat1011 per1a1n1ng to the battery s voltage capacity current etc IS transm1tted to 

the a1rcraft's main controller 

& Refer to Phantom 3 Professional / Advanced Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Gwdelines before 

use. Users take full respons1b1hty for all operations and usage 

Using the Battery 

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Turning ON/OFF 

Turning On: Press the Power Button once then press agatn and hold for 2 seconds to tum on The 

Power LED Wllltum red and the Battery Levellnd1cators will display the current battery level 

Turning Off: Press the Power Button once, then press aga1n and hold for 2 seconds to turn off The 

battery power LED w1ll flash when powenng off the Phantom to allow automatically stopp1ng 

of a recording dunng the event recording wasn 1 stopped 

IT! The Battery Level Indicators will also show the current battery level dunng charg1ng and 

d1scharg1ng. The 1nd1cators are def1ned below. 

0 LED IS on D : LED is flashing. 

0 LED is off 

Battery Level 

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Level 

0 0 0 0 875%-100% 

0 0 0 l} 75%-87.5% 

0 0 0 0 62.5°1o-75% 

0 0 f} 0 50%-625% 

0 0 0 0 37.5%-50% 

0 0 0 0 25%-375% 

0 0 0 0 12.5•,.,-25•,., 

0 0 0 0 0%-125% 

0 0 0 0 =0% 

Low Temperature Notice: 

1. Battery capac1ty 1s s1gn1ficanUy reduced when flying 1n low temperature ( < o•c) envuonments. 

2 lt1s not recommended that the battery be used 1n extremely low temperature ( < -10•C) enwonrnents 

Battery voltage should reach the appropriate level when operaung environment with temperatures 

between -1 o•c and s•c 

3. End the flight as soon as the DJI GO app displays the "Low Battery Level Warn1ng" 1n low temperature 

enwonments 

4. Keep the battery 1ndoors to warm 11 before fly1ng 1n low temperature enwonrnents. 

5 To ensure optimal performance of the battery keep the battery temperature above 20"C 

6 The charger w1ll stop charg1ng the battery 1f the battery cells temperature IS not within the operat1ng 

range (O"C - 400C ) 

& In cold enwonments. 1nsert the battery 1nto the battery compartment and allow the a1rcraft for 

approximately 1-2 m1nutes to warm up before tak1ng off 

Checking the Battery Level 

The Battery Level Indicators display how much power rema1ns When the battery 1s turned off press 

the Power Button once The Battery Level Indicators Wlll hght up to d1splay the current battery level See 

below for details 

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Battery life 

Battery life refers to how many more ttmes the battery can be d1scharged and recharged before 1t must 

be replaced When the battery 1s turned off, press and hold the Power Button for 5 seconds to check the 

battery life The Battery Level Indicators will light up and/or bl1nk for two seconds. as shown below 

Bat1ery Ufe 

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Ute 

0 0 0 0 90%-100% 

0 0 0 D 80%-90% 

0 0 0 0 70%-SO~o 

0 0 j} 0 60%-70% 

0 0 0 0 50%-60% 

0 {I 0 0 40%-50% 

0 0 0 0 30%-40% 

0 0 0 0 20%-30% 

0 0 0 0 below 20°k 

& When battery life reaches 0%, 1t can no longer be used 

rn For more lnformallOn about the battery, launch the DJI GO app and check the lnformallOn that IS liSted 

under the battery tab 

Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery 

1 Connect the Battery Charger to a power source (100-240 V 50/60Hz) 

2 Open the ProtectiOn Cap and connect the Intelligent R~ght Battery to the Battery Charger If the battery 

level1s above 95%. tum on the battery before charg1ng 

3 The Battery Level Indicator will d1splay the current battery level as 1t 1s charg1ng 

4 The Intelligent Flight Battery is fully charged when the Battery Levellnd1cators are all off 

5. A1r-cool the Intelligent Flight Battery after each flight. Allow 1ts temperature to drop to room temperature 

before stonng 11 for an extended penod 

& · We do not recommend charg1ng the Intelligent Flight Battery and remote controller w1th the 

standard charger at the sanne t1me otherw1se the charger may overheat 

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LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Level 

0 0 0 0 Oo/o-25% 

0 11 0 0 25%-50% 

0 0 0 0 50%-75% 

1J J} n {} 75%-100% 

0 0 0 0 Fully Charged 

Battery Protection LED Display 

The table below shows battery protection mechan1sms and corresponding LED patterns 

Battery Level Indicators while Charging 

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Blinking Pattern Battery Protection Item 

0 0 0 0 LED2 bli'lks tw1ce per second Over current detected 

0 0 0 0 LED2 blinks three tlmes per second Short circu1t detected 

0 0 0 0 LED3 blinks tw1ce per second Over charge detected 

0 0 0 0 LED3 blinks three times per second Over-voltage charger detected 

0 0 0 0 LED4 blinks tw1ce per second Charg1ng temperature IS too low 

0 0 0 u LED4 blinks three umes per second Charging temperature IS too high 

After these 1ssues are resolved, press the Power Button to tum off the Battery Levettnd1cator Unplug the 

Intelligent F11ght Battery from the charger and plug 1! back 1n to resume charg1ng Note that you do not 

need to unplug and plug 1n the charger 1n the event of a room temperature error, the charger will resume 

charg1ng when the temperature is w1thin the allowable range 

& DJI does not take any responsibility for damage caused by thtrd-pany chargers 

:(J: How to discharge your Intelligent Fl1Qht Battery: 

Slow : Place the Intelligent Rtght Battery 1nto the Phantom 3 Profess1onal s Battery Compartment 

and tum 1t on Leave it on unt1l there IS tess than 8% of power left. or unul the battery can no 

longer be turned on Launch the DJI GO app to check battery levels. 

Rapid : Fly the Phantom 3 Profess1onat outdoors unt1l there is less than 8% of power left. or unlit 

the battery can no longer be turned on 

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Remote Controller 

Th1s sect1on descnbes the features 

of the remote controller and mcludes 

1nstruct1ons for controlling the a1rcraft 

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Remote Controller Profile 

The Phantom 3 Professtonal remote controller ts a multt-functton wtreless communtcatton device that 

tntegrates the video downlink system and aircraft remote control system The vtdeo downlink and atrcraft 

remote control system operate at 2 4 GHz. The remote controller features a number of camera control 

functtons, such as taktng and prevtewtng photos and vtdeos, as well as controlling gtmbal motton 

The remote controller tS powered by a 2S rechargeable battery The battery level ts dtsplayed vta LED 

tndtcators on the front panel of the remote controller 

EIJ • Compliance Version: The remote controller is compliant wtth both CE and FCC regulattons 

·Operating Mode: Control can be set to Mode 1 or Mode 2 or to a custom mode 

• Mode 1. The nght sttek serves as the throttle 

·Mode 2: The left sttck serves as the throttle 

& To prevent transmtsston interference, do not operate more than three aircrafts tn the same area 

Using the Remote Controller 

Turning the Remote Controller On and Off 

The Phantom 3 Professtonal remote controller tS powered by a 2S rechargeable battery that has a 

capactty of 6000 mAh. The battery levelts tndtcated vta the Battery Level LEOs on the front panel Follow 

the steps below to turn on your remote controller 

1 When the remote controller tS turned off press the Power Button once The Battery Level LEOs wtll 

dtsplay the current battery level 

2 Press and hold the Power Button to turn on the remote controller 

3. The remote controller will beep when it is turned on The Status LED wtll raptdly blink green. tndtcating 

that the remote controller is ltnktng to the aircraft The Status LEOs Will glow soltd green when ltnktng ts 

complete 

4 Repeat Step 2 to tum off the remote controller 

Charging the Remote Controller 

Charge the remote controller ustng the tncluded charger Refer to the figure on next page below for more 

detatls 

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Shoot vtdeos/ptctures. vtew recorded tmages. and adJUSt camera setttngs vta the Shutter Button. Camera 

1il Settmgs Otal. Playback Button. and VIdeo Recordtng Button on the remote controller 3 

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Turn the dtal to adJUSt camera settings such as ISO. shutter speed and aperture Wtthoulletllng go of 

the remote controller Move the d1al to left or right to scroll through ptctures and vtdeos tn playback 

mode Press down on the dial to toggle between these seltings 

(2) Playback Button 

Press to view tmages and videos that have already been captured 

(3] Shutter Button 

Press to take a photo If burst mode tS a:ttvated, multiple photos wtll be taken wtth a Stngle press 

(4) Vtdeo Recoding Button 

Press once to start recordtng video. then press agatn to stop recordtng 

(5) Gtmbal Dtal 

Use thts dtal to control the ttlt of the gtmbal 

Controlling Aircraft 

Thts sectton explatns how to control the onentalton of the atrcrah through the remote controller The 

Remote Control tS set to Mode 2 by default 

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ffi Suck NeutraVMid-POint Comrol sticks are 1n the center posrt1011. 

Mov1ng the Control Stick The control st1ck IS pushed away from the center pos1t10n 

Remote Controller 

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Indicates Nose Direction) Remarks 

Mov1ng the left slick up and down changes the 

a1rcralt's elevat1011 

Push the stick up to ascend and down to descend 

When both sticks are centered . the Phantom 3 

Profess1onal will hover 1n place 

The more the stick is pushed away from the center 

pos1t1on. the faster the Phantom 3 Professional will 

change elevauon Always push the stick gently 

to prevent sudden and unexpected elevation 

changes --- - Mowlg the left slick to the left or nght controls the 

rudder and rotat1011 of the a1rcraft 

Push the s1ck left to rotate the a1rcraft counter1 

clockw1s. e. pus.h the stlck.nght to rotate the.a1rcraft 

clockw1se. If the slick 1s centered. the Phantom 3 

Professional w111 ma1nta1n 1ts current orientatiOn 

The more the stick is pushed away from the center 

pos1t1011 the faster the Phantom 3 Profess1011al Will 

rotate 

Mov1ng the nght st1ck up and down changes the 

~ ~ a~rcraft's forward and backward p1tch 

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'<JI place 1f the st1ck IS centered 

Push the stick further away from the center pos1oon lor 

a larger prtch angle (maxmum 30') and faster flight 

~ Mov1ng the nght stick control left and nght changes 

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Adjusling Controller Slicks 

Hold and tw•st the controller sticks clockv.1se or counter clockwise to adjust 

the length of the controller st•cks A proper length of controller slicks can 

improve the controlling accuracy 

Flight Mode Switch 

Toggle the sw•tch to select the des1red flight mode 

You may choose between. P-mode F-mode and Amode 

Position Figure Flight Mode 

Position 1 ~ F-mode 

Positoo 2 ~ A-mode 

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~ P-mode (Positiomng) P-mode works best when the GPS s1gnal IS strong There are three different 

vers1ons of P-mode. whiCh w1ll be automatically selected by the Phantom 3 ProfessiOnal depend•ng on 

GPS s1gnat strength and the V1S10n Positioning sensors 

P-GPS: GPS and V1s1on Posi!loning both are available. the aircraft is us1ng GPS for positioning 

P-OPTt· V1si0n POSitiOning is available but a suffiCient GPS s•gna11s not available. A1rcraft is using 

only V1sion PoSitioning for position hold1ng 

P-ATII Nerther GPS nor ViSIOO Pos1Uon•ng IS ava1lable. the a1rcratt IS us1ng only us barometer for 

posiiiOOing, so only altitude IS ma•ntruned 

A-mode (At11tude) GPS and V1s1on PositiOning System are not used for stabiliZation The a1rcraft uses 

only 1ts barometer to stabilize The a1rcraft can automatiCally return to the Home Po1nl 1f remote controller 

s•gnal1s lost and the Home Po1nt was recorded successfully 

F-mode (Funcuon) Intelligent Onentation Control (IOC) Is act1vated 1n th1s mode For more •nformalion 

about IOC. refer to the IOC sect1on in the Appendix 

By default. the Flight Mode SWitch Is locked to P-mode. To unlock other flight modes. launch the OJI GO 

app. enter the ·Camera" page. and tap "Mode". then act1vate "Multiple Right Mode 

RTH Button 

Press and hold the RTH but1on to start the Return-to-Home (RTH) procedure The LED nng around the RTH 

Button w1ll blink wh1te to ond1cate that the arcraft IS entenng ATH mode The a1rcraft Will then return to the 

last recorded Home Point Press thiS but1on aga1n to cancel the RTH procedure and rega1n control of the 

alfcraft 

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Connecting Your Mobile Device 

Ti~ the mobile device holder to the des1red pos1t1011 Press the button on the side of the rroblle deviCe holder 

to release the clamp, arid then place your mob1le deVIce 1nto the cradle. AdJUSt the clamp down to secure the 

rroblle device To connect your rroblle device to the rerrote controller us1ng a USB cable, plug one end of 

the cable into your rrobile deviCe arid the other end 1nto the USB port on the back of the rerrote controller 

Optimal Transmission Range 

The transmission signal between the a1rcraft and the remote controller is rrost reliable w1th1n the area that 

IS depicted in the 1mage below 

Ensure that the a1rcraft1s fly1ng w1th1n the opttmal transmisston zone. To achieve the best transmissiOn 

performance ma1nta1n the appropriate relanonsh1p between the operator and the aircraft 

Remote Controller Status LED 

The Status LED reflects the strength of the connect1on between the remote controller and the a1rcraft. The 

RTH LED Indicates the Retum-to-Home status of the aircraft The table below conta1ns rrore Information 

about these 1nd1cators 

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Status LED Alarm Remote Controller Status 

R -Solid Red J' Ch1me The remote controller is d1sconnected from the a1rcraft 

G -Solid Green J' Chime The remote controller is connected to the aircraft. 

R · · · · · • Slow Bhnk1ng Red D-D-D Remote controller error 

R G / R y ...... 

Red and Green/ Red and None HD downlink is disrupted. 

Yellow Ahemate Blinks 

RTH LED Sound Remote Controller Status 

V; - Solid Wh1te J' Ch1me Aircraft IS return1ng home 

~ Send1ng Return-to-Home command to the aircraft 3 w ...... Blinking White D 

~ w ·· ···· Blink1ng Wh1te DD Return-to-Home procedure 1n progress 

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The remote controller is hnked to your aircraft before delivery L1nk1ng IS only requ1red when us1ng a new 

remote controller for the f1rst t1me. Follow these steps to link a new remote controller 

1 I urn on the remote controller and connect to the mob1le dev1ce Launch the DJI GO app 

2 Turn on the Intelligent RIQhl Battery 

3 Enter Camera" and tap on '~~ o11ll and then tap ·unk1ng RC" button as shown below 

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4 The remote controller is ready to link The Remote Controller Status Indicator blinks blue and a beep 1s 

em1tted. 

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5. Locate the linking button on the s1de of lhe a1rcraft. as shown in the figure below. Press the link button 

to start linking The Remote Controller Status Indicator LED w1ll d1splay a solid green once the remote 

controller is successfully linked to the a1rcraft 

& • The remote controller will un-link 1tself from an aircraft 1f a new remote controller 1s linked to lhe 

samea~rcraft 

Remote Controller Compliance Version 

The remote controller IS compliant w1th both CE and FCC requ1rements 

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This section prov1des the techn1cal 

specifications of the camera and 

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Camera Profile 

The on-board camera uses the 1/2.31nch CMOS sensor to capture v1deo (up to 4096x2160p at 24fps or 

4K at up to 30fps w1th the Phantom 3 Profess1onal) and 12 megap1xel stills You may choose to record 

the v1deo in e1ther MOV or MP4 format Ava1lable picture shoot1ng modes 1nclude burst connnuous and 

lime-lapse mode A live prev1ew of what tr'le camera sees can be monrtored on the connected mob1le 

devtce v1a the OJI GO app 

Camera Micro-SO Card Slot 

To store your photos and videos, msert the M1cro-SD card 1nto the slot. as shown below, before 

turn1ng on the Phantom 3 Professional The Phantom 3 Profess1onal comes w1th a 16 GB Micro-SO 

card and supports Micro-SO cards up to 64GB A UHS-1 Micro-SO card Is recommended due to 

the1r fast read and wnte speeds allow1ng you to save h1gh-resolut10n v1deo data G) 

0 Do not remove the M1cro-SD card from the Phantom 3 ProfessiOnal when 11 IS turned on 

Camera Data Port 

Tum on the Phantom 3 Profess1onal and connect a USB cable to the Camera Data Port to download 

photos and videos to your computer 

& The a1rcraft must be turned on before attempting to access the f1les on the M1cro-SD card. 

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Use the Shutter and V1deo Record1ng buttons on the remote controller to shoot the 1mages or v1deos 

through the DJI GO app. For more 1nformat1on about how to use these buttons. refer to "Controlling the 

Camera Page 24' 

Camera LED Indicator 

Camera LED Indicator lights up after the flight battery IS powered on It prov1des 1nforma11on on the 

work1ng status of the camera 

Camera LED Indicator 

G Green Fast Blink (0 2s off. 0 1s on) 

G Green Blink Once (0 Ss off, 0.4s on ) 

G Green Bhnk 3 Times (0 3s off 0 1s on : 

A Slow Red Blink (1 6s on. 0 Bs off ) 

A Fast Red Blink (0 Ss off. 0 2s on ) 

A A Double Red Blink (0.1son. 0 1soff,O 1s on, O.tsoff) 

A Sohd Red 

G A Green and Red Blink (0 Bs green on. O.Bs red on) 

Gimbal 

Gimbal Profile 

Camera status 

System IS warm1ng up 

Taking a s1ngle piCture 

Tak1ng 3 or 5 photos per shot 

Record1ng 

SD card error 

Overheated Camera 

System error 

Rrmware Upgrading 

The 3-axls g1mbal provides a steady platform for the attached camera. allow1ng you to capture clear. 

stable 1mages and v1deo. The g1mbal can bit the camera Within a 120· range. 

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Gimbal Operation Modes 

Two g1mbal operatiOn modes are ava1lable. Switch between the different operation modes on the 

camera settings page of the DJI GO app Note that your mobile dev1ce must be connected to the remote 

controller for changes to take effect. Refer to the table below for details 

Follow Mode 

FPVMode 

The angle between gimbal's orientatiOn and aircraft's nose rema1ns 

constant at all times 

The gimbal will synchronize with the movement of the a1rcraft to provide a 

first-person perspective flying expenence. 

& · A g1mbal motor error may occur 1n these situations. ( 1) the a1rcraft is placed on uneven ground 

or the gimbal's motion IS obstructed (2) the gimbal has been subjected to an excess1ve 

external force, such as a collision. Please take off from flat. open ground and protect the g1mbal 

at all times. 

• Fly1ng in heavy fog or clouds may make the gimbal wet, lead1ng to temporary fa1lure The 

gimbal w111 recover full functionality after it dries 

Anti-Drop Kit 

The anti-drop kit helps keep the gimbal and camera connected to the a1rcraft Two p1ns have been 

mounted prior to shipp1ng. If new or additional pins are reqwed, see the d1agram below Press Part 

1) through the hole of the vibration absorber and 1nto the center hole of Part 2 , then lock them together 

as shown 3 Mounting the ant1-drop kit pins diagonally from each other IS recommended 

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Th1s sect1on mtroduces the four main 

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DJI GO app 

The DJI GO app IS a mobile applicatiOn des1gned spec1f1cally lor the Phantom 3 ProfeSSIOnal. Use th1s 

app to control the g1mbal. camera, and other aircraft funct1ons The app also features Map, Academy, 

and User Center, wh1ch are used for conf1guring your a1rcraft and sharing your photos and videos w1th 

others It is recommended that you use a tablet for the best expenence 

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The Camera page conta1ns a hve HD v1deo feed from the Phantom 3 ProfessiOnal's camera You can also 

conf1gure various camera parameters from the Camera page. 

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[1] Right Mode 

~ · The text next to thts Icon tndtcates the current flight mode. 

Tap to configure the MC (Main Controller) Settings. These settings allow you to modify flight limtts and 

set the gain values 

:(j: The a1rcraft is set to "Begtnner Mode" by default. The atrcraft cannot fly 30 meters (98 feet) htgher 

and beyond the recorded Home Po1nt under beginner mode Dtsable th1s mode 1n the MODE 

setting page 

[2] GPS Signal Strength 

~ ,,111 Th1s 1con shows the current strength of GPS signals Green bars 1nd1cate adequate GPS 

strength 

[3] IOC Settings 

~ CL Thts tcon dtsplays the IOC settt'lg when the atrcraft has entered F-mode Tap to v1ew the IOC 

settings menu and select the destred IOC setting 

[4] System Status 

-ooF~ytGPSI Thts 1con Indicates the current a1rcraft system status and GPS s1gnal strength 

[5] Battery Level Indicator 

• The battery level 1nd1cator provides a dynamtc dtsplay of the battery level The colored 

zones on the battery level1ndicator represent the power levels needed to carry out dtfferent functions 

[6] Remote Controller Signal 

I;" ,,111 This 1con shows the strength of remote controllers stgnal 

[7] HD Video Unk Signal Strength 

~" ,,111 This 1con shows the strength of the HD VIdeo downlink connect1011 between the a1rcraft and 

the remote controller 

[8] Battery Level 

f.L 1 00% This ICon shows the current battery level 

Tap to vtew the battery tnformatiOn menu. set the various battery warn1ng thresholds. and vtew the 

battery wam1ng history 

[9] General Settings 

:= Tap this icon to v1ew the General Sett1ngs page. From th1s page, you can set flight paran'leters. 

reset the camera, enable the qu1ck v1ew feature. adJUSt the gtmbal roll value. and toggle the flight 

route display 

[10] Camera Operat1on Bar 

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G:t Tap to enter variOUs camera value sett1ngs 1ncludtng color space for the recordtng resolut1011 

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Shutter 

e Tap this button to take a single photo Press and hold this button to select single shot. triple shot 

or t1me-lapsed shoot•ng modes 

Record 

e Tap once to start recording vtdeo. then tap again to stop recording You can also press the 

Video Record1ng Button on the remote controller, which has the same functionality. 

Playback 

[B Tap to enter the playback page You can prev1ew photos and v1deos as soon as they are 

captured 

Camera Settings 

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

[11] Map 

Display the flight path of the current flight. Tap to sw1tch from the Camera GUI to the Map GUI. 

[ 12] Vision Positioning 

i. The d•stance of the a•rcralt from the Home Po1nt. When the a~rcraft 1S near the ground, thiS •con 

w111 change to ~ to d1splay the he1ght the V1s1on Pos1t1on System's sensors from the ground 

[13] Flight Telemetry 

H: 39M 0: 210M 

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The Vis1on Posit10n1ng Status iccn is highlighted when the V1s10n Posit1on1ng IS 1n operat1on 

Right attitude IS •ndicated by the flight attitude 1con. 

( 1) The red arrow shows which direction the rurcraft IS fac1ng 

(2) L1ght blue and dark blue areas •ndicate pitch 

(3) The angle of the boundary between the light blue and dark blue areas 1nd1cates the roll angle 

[14] Dynamic Home Point 

' : Press this button to enable the dynamic home point feature. the horne po1nt then will be reset to 

position of the mobile device. 

(15] Return to Home (RTH) 

cf; Initiate RTH home procedure. Tap to have the aircraft return to the last recorded home po1nt 

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[16] Auto Takooff/Landing 

ct. ~ Tap to 1n1!1ate auto takeoff or landing 

[ 17] Live stream 

@ Uvestream 1con indicates the current v1deo feed is broadcasting live on YouTube Be sure the 

mobile data service IS available on the mobile device 

(18] Back 

~ Tap to return to the main GUI 

Director 

Director IS an automatic video ed1tor bUilt into the DJI GO app After recording several v1deo clips, s1mply 

tap "Director" from the app s home screen. You can then select a template and a spec1fied number of 

clips. wh1ch are automatically combined to create a short film that can be shared immediately. 

Store 

Tap "Store" to v1s1t the offiCial DJI Online Store to see the latest information about DJI products and easily 

buy new products 

Discovery 

Sync pictures and Videos to your mobile device. v1ew flight logs, and check your DJI account status in 

"Discovery· Use your registered DJI account to login to "Discovery" 

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Th1s section describes safe flight 

pract1ces and flight restnct1ons 

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Flight 

Once pre-flight preparatiOn is complete. it is recommended that you use the flight Simulator 1n the DJI GO 

app to hone your flight skills and pract1ce fly1ng safely. Ensure that all flights are earned out in an open 

area. 

Flight Environment Requirements 

1 Do not use the aircraft in severe weather conditions. These 1nclude w1nd speeds exceeding 10 m/s , 

snow. rain and fog 

2. Only fly 1n open areas. Tall structures and large metal structures may affect the accuracy of the onboard compass and GPS system. 

3 Avo1d obstacles. crowds, high voltage power lines. trees. and bodies of water 

4. Minim1ze Interference by avoiding areas with h1gh levels of electromagnetism. including base stations 

and radio transmission towers 

5. Aircraft and battery performance is subject to environmental factors such as a1r density and 

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

;P. level. as the performance of the battery and a1rcraft may be affected 

~ 6 The Phantom 3 ProfessiOnal cannot operate Within the polar areas. 

Flight Limits and No-Fly Zones 

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

regulatory agencies including the ICAO and the FAA For safety reasons. flights are lim1ted by default, 

which helps users operate thiS product safely and legally Flight lim1tat10ns 1nclude he1ght limits. distance 

limits. and No-Fly Zones 

When operating 1n P-mode, height lim1ts. distance limits. and No-Fly Zones funct1on concurrently lo 

manage flight safety In A-mode, only height lim1ts are 1n effect. wh1ch by default prevent the aircraft 

altitude from exceeding 1640 feet (500 m) 

Maximum flight altitude & Radius Umits 

Maximum flight altitude and radius limits may be changed in the DJI GO app. Be aware that the max1mum 

flight altitude cannot exceed 1640 feet (500 meters). In accordance w1th these settings. your Phantom 3 

Profess1ona1 will fly in a restricted cylinder. as shown below: 

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GPS Signal Strong G .. • • • · Blinking Green 

Flight Limits DJIGOapp 

Maximum Right Aircraft's attitude cannot Warning: He1ght 

Altitude exceed the specified value. limit reached. 

Max Radius Right distance must be w1th1n Wam1ng: D1stance 

the max rad1us. 

GPS Signal Weak v · • · · · · Blinking Yellow 

Maximum 

Right 

Altitude 

Max Radius 

Flight Limits 

Height is restricted to 400 

feet. (120m) and under. 

No limits 

lim1t reached 

DJI GOapp 

Warning: Height limit 

reached 

Aircraft Status Indicator 

None 

Rapid red flashing " 

······when close to the 

max radius lim1t 

Aircraft Status Indicator 

None 

• If you fly out of the lim1t. you can still control the Phantom 3, but cannol fly it any father. If the 

& Phantom 3 flies out of the max radius in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode, 1t w111 fly back w1thin 

range automatically 

• If the Phantom 3 flies out of lhe Max radius in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode. 11 will fly back 

W1th1n range automatically 

No-Fly Zones 

All No-Fly Zones are listed on the DJI official website at http://flysafe.dji.com/no-fly No-Ry Zones are 

divided into Airports and Restncted Areas. Airports 1nclude major airports and flying fields where manned 

a~rcraft operate at low altitudes Restricted Areas include border lines between countnes or sensitive 

institute. The details of the No-Ry Zones are explained as follow· 

Airport 

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

zone features circles of various sizes 

(2) R1 miles (value of the R1 depends on the s1ze and shape of the a!fport) around the airport is a Takeoff restricted zone. 1nside of wh1ch take off 1s prevented 

(3) From R1 mile to R1 + 1 m1le around the airport the flight altitude is l1mited to a 15 degree inclination. 

Starting at 65 feet (20 meters) from the edge of a1rport and rad1at1ng outward. The flight altitude 1s 

limited to 1640 feet (500 meters) at R1+1 mile 

(4) When the a!fcraft enters w1th1n 320 feet ( 100 meters) of No-Fly Zones, a wam1ng message will appear 

on the DJI GO app 

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+--1 mile ---+1+- R1 ~ 

lZOto« R2 -----+ 

Restncted Area 

~ ( 1) Restricted Areas does not have flight altitude restnctions. 

;:r (2) R mtles around the designated restncton area IS a Take-off Restncted area Aircraft cannot take off 

w1th1n th1s zone. The value of R vanes based on the def1nt11on of the restricted areas. 

(3) A "wam1ng zone" has been set around the Restricted Area When the a1rcraft approaches w1thin 0 062 

miles {100m) of th1s zone, a wam1ng message w1ll appear on the DJt GO app 

No-tty zone Watn~ng zone Fret zone 

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GPS Signal Strong G · • · • • · Blinking Green 

Aircraft 

Zone Restnction DJI GO app Prompt Status 

Indicator 

Motors will not start Warn1ng You are 1n a No-fly 

zone Take off proh1b1ted 

No-fly Zone If the a1rcraft enters the 

restncted area 1n A-mode. but IS Warn1ng. You are in a no-fly zone. SWitChed to P-mode the a1rcraft 

w111 automatically descend, land, Automatic land1ng has begun 

and stop rts motors 

R1 . Wam1ng You are 1n a R ...... 

If the a1rcraft enters the restncted restncted zone Descend1ng to Red flash1ng 

Restncted- area 1n A-mode, but IS SWitched safe altitude 

altitUde flight to P-rnode, 11 will descend to an R2 Wam1ng You are 1n a 

zone appropnate al!Jtude and hover restncted zone. Max1mum I light 

altitude IS restncted to between 15 feet below the altituoe lim1t 20m and 500m Ry cautiously 

Wam1ngzone No flight restnct1on applies but Wam1ng You are approaChing a 

there Will be a wam1ng restncted zone. Ry cautiously 

Free zone No restnclions None None 

EB Sem1-automabc descent All st1ck commands are available except the throttle stiCk command 

dunng the descent and tand1ng process Motors Will stop automatically after tanding. 

& · When fly1ng 1n a safety zone, the a~rcraft's status Indicator w111 blink red rapidly and conlinue 

for 3 seconds, then sw,tch to 1nd1cate current fly1ng status and cont1nue lor 5 seconds at which 

po1nt It will switch back to bhnk1ng red 

• For safety reasons, please do not fly close to aJrports, highways, ra1lway stat100s. ra~lway lines. 

City centers. or other sens111ve areas Ry the a!fcraft only with1n your line of s1ght 

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Preflight Checklist 

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

2. Propellers are mounted correctly and firmly. 

3. Micro-SO card has been 1nserted. 1f necessary 

4. G1mbal is functioning normally 

5 Motors can start and are functioning normally 

6 The OJI GO app is successfully connected to the a1rcraft 

Calibrating the Compass 

IMPORTANT: Always calibrate the compass in every new flight location. The compass IS very sensttive 

to electromagnetic Interference. wh1ch can produce abnormal compass data and lead to poor flight 

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

0 · Do not calibrate your compass where there IS any poss1b11ity of strong magnetiC Interference. 

Sources of potential Interference include magnetite. parking structures. and subterranean 

metal structures 

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

phones 

• Do not calibrate in direct proximity to large metal objects 

• DO NOT calibrate indoors 

Calibration Procedures 

Choose an open area to carry out the followtng procedures 

1. Ensure that the compass is caltbrated. If you did not calibrate the compass as part of your pre-flight 

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

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

2 Hold the aircraft honzontally and rotate 360 degrees The A1rcraft Status Indicators will display a solid 

green light 

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3 Hold the a1rcraft vertically, with nose pointing downward, and rotate 1t 360 degrees around the center 

axis. Recalibrate the compass if the Aircraft Status Indicator glows solid red 

& If the A1rcraft Status Indicator blinks red and yellow after the calibration procedure. move your 

aircraft to a different location and try aga1n. 

:(): Calibrate the compass before each flight Launch the DJI GO app and follow the on-screen 

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

as a metal bndge, cars, scaffold1ng 

When to Recalibrate 

1 When compass data IS abnormal and the A1rcraft Status lnd1cator is blink1ng green and yellow 

2.When flying in a new location or 1n a location that 1s d1fferent from the most recent flight 

3.When the mechamcal or physical structure ol the Phantom 3 Professional has been changed. 

4.When severe drifting occurs 1n flight. i.e. Phantom 3 Protess1onal does not fly in stra.Jght line 

Auto Takeoff and Auto Landing 

Auto Takeoff 

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

auto takeoff feature· 

1 Launch the OJI GO app, and enter "Camera" page 

2. Ensure the aircraft is in P- mode 

3. Complete all steps on the pre-flight chec~list. 

4 Tap" , and confirm that conditions are safe for flight. Slide the 1con to confirm and takeoff. 

5. Aircraft takes off and hovers at (1 2 meters) above ground 

& Aircraft Status Indicator blinks rapidly when it IS using the VISIO!"I Posit1on System for stabilization 

The a~rcraft will automat1cally hover below 3 meters It is recommended to wa1t until there IS 

sufficient GPS lock before us1ng the Auto Take-off feature. 

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Auto-Landtng 

Use auto-landtng only tf the Atrcraft Status lndtcators are bllnktng green Follow the steps below to use the 

auto-landtng feature 

1 Ensure the atrcraft IS in P- mode 

2 Check the landing area cond1t10n before tapptng ·. to begin landtng Then follow the on-screen 

tnstrvcoons 

Starting/Stopping the Motors 

Starting the Motors 

A Combtnation Sttck Command (CSC) ts used to start the motors Push both sticks to the bottom 

tnner or outer comers to start the motors Once the motors have started sptnntng, release both sttcks 

Simultaneously 

Stopping the Motors 

There are two methods to stop the motors 

Method 1 When Phantom 3 Professtonal has landed. push the throttle down(J), then conduct the same 

esc that was used to start the motors, as descnbed above®. Motors wtll stop tmmedtately Release both 

sticks once motors stop 

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

seconds 

't#lc, . \ ' . 

& 0o not perform a CSC when the aircraft iS in midair, Otherwtse the motorS Will SUddently StOp 

Flight Test 

Takeoff/Landing Procedures 

1. Place the aircraft In an open. flat area with the battery level Indicators factng towards you. 

2 Turn on the remote controller and your mobtle device. then turn on the Intelligent Rtght Battery 

3 Launch the OJI GO app and enter the Camera page 

4 Watt unul the Atrcraft lndtcators blink green Thts means the Home Potnt IS recorded and 1t ts now safe 

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

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

6 Shoot photos and videos ustng the DJI GO app 

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

8 After landtng, execute the CSC command or hold the throttle at tts lowest posthon until the motors stop 

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

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& · When the Aircraft Status IndiCators blink yet!ON rapidly ounng fhght. the a~rcratt has entered Failsafe 

mode 

• A low battery level wam1ng 1s 1nd cated by the Aircraft Status Indicators blink1ng red slowly or 

rap1dly dunng flight. 

• Watch our Video tutorials for more flight 1nformat1on. 

Video Suggestions and Tips 

1. Go through the full pre-flight check11st before each flight. 

2 Select the des1red g1mbal operation mode 1n the OJI GO app 

3. Only shoot video when fly1ng 1n P-mode. 

4. Always fly in good weather and avoid flying in rain or heavy w1nd. 

5 Choose the camera settings that surt your needs Settings 1nclude photo format and exposure compensation 

6. Perfonm flight tests to establiSh flight routes and prev1ew scenes. 

7 Push the control st1cks gently to keep the a1rcraft's movement smooth and stable 

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Troubleshooting (FAQ) 

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

The biggest difference between the Phantom 3 Profess1onal and the Phantom 3 Advanced is m the 

camera The Phantom 3 Profess1onal IS capable of shooting spectacular 4K v1deo at up to 30 frames per 

second, and the Phantom 3 Advanced IS capable of shooting at resolut1ons up to 1080p60 Both models 

shoot 12 megap1xel photos 

The other ma1n d1fference 1s the Intelligent Flight Battery charger. The Phantom 3 Advanced comes With a 

57-watt charg1ng unit and the Phantom 3 Profess1onal comes w1!h a 100-watt charger, the latter of wh1ch 

allows for shorter charg1ng times 

Can I remove the camera and attach my own? 

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

modify the camera may damage the product and w1ll void your warranty 

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

Wh1le the Remote Controller charger and Intelligent Flight Battery charger have been Integrated 1nto one 

unit for your convemence. 11 is recommended that you only charge one item at a t1me We recommend that :;; 

you never charge both 1tems us1ng the same charger at the same time. 0 

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

The two buttons on the back of the Remote Controller can be customized and ass1gned to funct1on as you 

choose through the OJI GO app Refer to the manual for more 1nformanon 

How far can I fly my Phantom 3? 

The signal transm1ss1on distance w111 vary depend1ng on env~ronmental cond1t10ns, but the Phantom 3 

senes can reach distances of up to 1 .2 miles (2 kilometers) away from the pilot 

What app should I use with my Phantom 3? 

The Phantom 3 IS compatible w1th the OJI GO app for 10S and Android. wh1ch 1S already used w1th the DJI 

Inspire. The app w1ll detect which a~rcralt 1s connected and automatically adJust accord1ngly 

Which mobile devices are compatible with the app? 

The OJI GO app 1s only compatible w1th devices running 10S 8 0 or later or AndrOid v4 1 2 or later 

The follow1ng dev1ces are recommended 

10S: iPhone 5s, 1Phone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, 1Pad Air, 1Pad Air W1-F1 + Cellular. iPad m1n1 2. iPad mm1 2 Wi-F1 

+ Cellular, iPad A1r 2, iPad A~r 2 Wi-F1 + Cellular. 1Pad m1ni 3. and 1Pad m1n1 3 W1-F1 + Cellular Th1s app 1s 

opt1mized for 1Phone 5s. 1Phone 6, and 1Phone 6 Plus 

Andro1d Samsung S5. Note 3, Sony Z3 EX Pi: RIA. Google Nexus 7 II, Google Nexus 9, Mi 3, Nubia Z7 m1m 

Support for additional Android dev1ces w1ll become ava1lable as test1ng and development cont1nues 

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How do I use the Director automatic video editor? 

D1rector 1s an automatic vtdeo ed1tor bu1lt into the DJI GO app After recording several video clips, s1mply 

tap "Director· from the app's home screen. You can then select a template and a specified number of 

clips, whtch are automatically comb1ned to create a shon f1lm that can be shared Immediately, 

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

By default. the Remote Controller IS set to Mode 2 This means that the nght control sttck controls the 

movement of the a~rcratt and the lett control st1ck controls the throttle and onentat1on of the atrcraft These 

controls can be changed to Mode 1 or set to a custom1zed conftgura!IOn 1n the DJI GO app. Th1s 1S only 

recommended for advanced users. 

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

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

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

Can I use a Phantom 2 Intelligent Flight Battery with the Phantom 3? 

No. The Phantom 3 uses a newly designed Intelligent Flight Battery w1th greater power The Phantom 3 has 

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

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

Thts IS normal After you attempt to power off the Intelligent Flight Battery, 11 may rema1n on tor a few 

seconds as any video data 1s saved to the M1cro SD card Th1s helps prevent your data from be1ng lost or 

corrupted 

Do I have to buy the Remote Controller separately? 

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

that IS already hnked to the a~rcraft. 

Does my Phantom 3 support dual Remote Controllers? 

No The 1ncluded Remote Controller can be used to control both the aircraft and the g1mbal !lit at the same 

t1me 

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

Th1s switch. called the Flight Mode Sw1tch. allows you to toggle diHerent flight modes 

P-mode, or Posit1on1ng mode. 1nd1cates that both GPS and the Vtston Poslt10n1ng System are active and 

your Phantom 3 will attempt to stab1hze us1ng both 

In A-mode, or Attitude mode, the a~rcraft does not use GPS or the V1S1on Pos1t10n1ng System Only the 

barometer 1s used for stab1lizat1on. The a~rcraft can still return to the Home Po1nt as long as a suHictent GPS 

s1gnal IS ava1lable 

F-mode. or FunctiOn mode, act1vates Intelligent Onentat1on Control (IOC) functionality Refer to the IOC 

sect1on 1n the Appendix of the User Manual 

By default, only P-mode may be used Refer to your user manual tor 1nstruct1ons on unlock1ng the other 

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What is the Phantom 3 flight time? 

Flight t1mes Will vary depend1ng on enwonmental conditions and usage patterns. but the Intelligent Flight 

Battery IS des1gned to prov1de up to 23 minutes of uninterrupted flight time when fully charged. 

How can I restore a video file if the power Is turned off during recording? 

Do not remove the Micro-SO card from the camera. If 11 has been removed, place It back 1n the camera 

Turn the Phantom 3 on and wait approximately 30 seconds as the v1deo file IS restored. 

How can t ensure that my pictures and videos will be synchronized to my iOS album? 

You may need to adjust the settings of your mobile dev1ce Open the Settings menu, select the Pnvacy tab. 

select the Photos tab. and then toggle the sw1tch next to the OJI GO app 1con If the GO app has not been 

granted access to your albums. the photos and v1deos cannot be synchron1zed 

What should I do to land my Phantom 3 smoothly as possible? 

Hover the a1rcraft over a flat, level surface. Slowly pull the throttle slick down until the a!fcraft touches the 

ground 

Why is the discharge time of the battery not zero, even though I have never used it? 

Every battery IS tested pnor to being packaged and shipped Th1s affects the d1scharge time of a new 

battery and IS the reason that the d1scharge t1me 1s not zero The battery is sale to use 

Can the mobile device holder be used on the Phantom 2 series Remote Controller? 

No, 1t cannot 

How to safely operate the aircraft when encountering compass error? 

A compass error may occur when the a1rcraft IS flying close to strong electnc magnetic sources (e.g. 

power transmission lines). Aircraft Status lnd1cators blink red and yellow rap1dly when a compass error 

occurs and the OJI GO app will display one of the follow1ng messages 

• Compass error. calibratiOn requ1red 

This warmng message ind1cates the aircraft 1s receiv1ng abnormal compass readings. It 1s recommended 

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

• Compass error. ex1t P-GPS Mode 

This warn1ng message indicates that the a1rcraft IS dnftlng severely Bnng the a1rcraft to a h1gher altitude 

to ga10 enough GPS satellite locks when th1s warmng message IS prompted The flight controller will 

automatically adjust the onentatlon of the aircraft 1n the mida1r to m1t1gate the dnfts The a1rcraft w111 sw1tch 

back to P-GPS mode when the automatic adJustment IS completed 

How to troubleshoot aircraft Initialization error? 

If you observe the follow1ng symptoms. 11 10d1cates the a1rcraft has fa1led to 1n1!1alized 

• The a~rcraft status Indicator d1splay flashing red. yellow and green. Even the a1rcraft 1S stationed on the 

flat surface. 

• The System Status Bar 1n the app prompts "Initialization Error· 

• No res1stance dnve 1f felt on the g1mbal 

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Vanous factors contnbute to the a1rcraft 1n11!alization error. try resolve the 1ssue by follow1ng the suggestiOns 

listed below 

• Sensor performance degraded. Th1s may be due to the excess1ve b1as detected from the IMU or the 

compass read1ng IS Interfered Try restanmg and calibrating the IMU and compass to resolve th1s 1ssue 

• Sensor IS defective. If the sensors rema1ns unchanged at all t1me and the problem pers1st even when the 

a~rcraft 1s restaned. 11 1nd1cates the sensor IS not work1ng normally Users should return the a~rcraft to DJI 

for repa1nng. 

• M1nor vibration IS detected during a~rcraft 1n111alizat1on. Put the rurcraft on the flat surface. power on the 

aircraft and ensure the rurcraft 1s stat1oned for more than 5 seconds to resolve the issue 

• Serious V1brauon IS detected dunng a1rcratt initialization. Th1s instance generally occurs when the a1rcraft 

IS bemg InitializatiOn on the violent moving surface. for 1nstance. ships that are on the rough sea Do not 

attempt to power on the a~rcraft in th1s scenano 

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Specifications 

Aircraft 

We1ght (Battery & Propellers 

Included) 

Max. Ascent Speed 

Max. Descent Speed 

Max. Speed 

Max Service Ceiling Above 

Sea Level 

Max. Flight Time 

Operating Temperature 

GPS Mode 

Gimbal 

Controllable Range 

Vision Positioning 

Velocity Range 

Altitude Range 

Operating Range 

Operating Environment 

Camera 

Sensor 

Lens 

ISO Range 

ElectroniC Shutter Speed 

Image Max. Size 

Still Photography Modes 

Supported SD Card Types 

V1deo Record1ng Modes 

Max. Bitrate Of Video Storage 

Supported File Formats 

Operating Temperature Range 

54 

1280g 

5 rn/s 

3 rTlJS 

16 m/s (A Til mode, no wind) 

6000 m (Software altitude hm1t. 120 m above takeoff po1nt) 

Approximately 23 m1nutes 

ooc to 40°C 

GPS/GLONASS 

Pitch - 90° to + 30° 

< 8 m/s (2 m above ground) 

30cm-300cm 

30 cm-300 em 

Brightly lit (lux> 15) patterned surfaces 

Sony EXMOR 1/2.3' Effective pixels·12.4 M (total p1xels· 12.76 M) 

FOV 94° 20mm(35mm format eqUivalent ) 1/2.8 

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

8s -1/8000s 

4000 X 3000 

S1ngle shot 

Burst shoot1ng· 3/5!7 frames 

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) 3/5 

Bracketed frames at 0.7EV B1as 

Time-lapse 

Micro SO 

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

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

FHD 1920x1080p 24/25/30/48/50/60 

HD.1280x720p 24/25/30/48/50/60 

60 Mbps 

FAT32/exFAT 

Photo: JPEG, ONG 

V1deo MP4/MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H 264) 

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Remote Controller 

Operatrng Frequency 

Transmitting Distance 

Video Output Port 

Operatrng Temperature Range 

Battery 

Mobile Device Holder 

Transmrtter Power(EIRP) 

Workrng Voltage 

Charger 

2.400 GHz-2.483 GHz 

Up to 5.0 km or 3.1 miles (unobstructed, free of interferences and 

FCC compliant) when it is FCC compliant 

Up to 3.5 km or 2.1 miles (unobstructed, free of interferences) 

when it is CE compliant 

USB 

o·c- 4o•c 

6000 mAh LrPo 2S 

Tablets and smartphones 

FCC: 20 dbm: CE.16 dbm 

1.2 A@7 4 V 

Voltage 17 4 V 

Rated Power 100 W 

Intelligent Flight Battery ( PH3-4480 mAh-15.2 V) 

Capacrty 

Voltage 

Battery Type 

Energy 

Net Werght 

Operatrng Temperature 

Max. Charging Power 

4480mAh 

15.2 v 

LrPo 4S 

68Wh 

365g 

-10"C- 40"C 

100W 

Aircraft Status Indicator Description 

Normal 

R G Y ...... Red, Green and Yellow Rash 

Alternatively Turnrng on and Self-Dragnostrcs 

G Y ...... Green and Yellow Rash Alternatively Aircraft Warming Up 

G · · · · · · Green Flashes Slowly 

G X2 ...... Green Flashes Twice 

Y ...... Yellow Rashes Slowly 

Safe to Fly (P-mode with GPS and Visron Posrtionrng) 

Safe to Ay (P-mode with Vrsm Positioning but withoJt GPS) 

Safe to Fly (A-mode but No GPS and Visron Positioning) 

Warning 

Y ...... Fast Yellow Flashrng Remote Controller Signal Lost 

R ··· ·· ·Slow Red Aashing Low Battery Warning 

R · · · · · · Fast Red Aashing Cntrcal Battery Warnrng 

A · · · · · · Red Flashrng Alternatively IMU Error 

R -Solid Red Critrcal Error 

A Y ······Red and Yellow Flash Alternatively Compass Calibration Required 

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Firmwares Update 

Use Mtcro SD card to update the aircraft and Intelligent Flight Battery Connect to the Internet, 

launch the DJt GO app The DJI GO app will start checking for available firmware updates 

automatically. Follow the on-screen tnstruchon to update the latest ftrmware for the atrcraft. remote 

controller and tntelligent flight battery. 

Intelligent Flight Mode 

Intelligent Flight mode tncludes Course Lock. Home Lock. Point of Interest (POl), Follow Me and 

Waypotnts features to assist users to create professional shoots dunng the flight. Course Lock and Home 

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

Point of Interest. Follow Me and Waypoints mode enable atrcraft to fly automattcally according to the 

pre-set flight maneuvers. 

Course Lock 

Home Lock 

Point of Interest 

Follow Me 

Waypoints 

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

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

Pull the pitch slick backward to move the atrcraft toward its recorderd Home Potnt 

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

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

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

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

subject to the GPS accuracy on the mobile devtce 

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

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

in the future. 

Enable Multtple Right Mode by launching the DJI GO app > Camera View > ~ > Advanced Settings > 

Mulitple Right Mode before ustng the Intelligent Right Mode tor the first time. 

After-Sales Information 

Vistt the following pages to learn more about After-sales policy and warranty tnformatton 

1 After-sales Policy· http //www dji.com/service 

2. Refund Policy· http://www.dji.com/servtce/refund-return 

3 Paid Repair Service: http://www.dji com/servtce/repatr-servtce 

4. Warranty Servtce http://www.dji.com/service/warranty-service 

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FCC Compliance 

FCC Compliance 

Th1s dev1ce complies w1th part 15 of the FCC Rules. OperatiOn is subfect to the following two conditions 

( 1) Th1s device may not cause harmful interference. and 

(2) Th1s dev1ce must accept any interference received 1nclud1ng Interference that may cause undes1red 

operation 

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could vo1d the 

user's authority to operate the equipment. 

Compliance Information 

FCC Warning Message 

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void 

the user's authority to operate the equ1pment. 

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the follow1ng two conditions 

( 1) This dev1ce may not cause harmful interference. and (2) th1s dev1ce must accept any Interference 

received, 1nclud1ng Interference that may cause undesired operatiOn 

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: 

This equipment complies W1th FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled enwonment 

Th1s equipment should be installed and operated with min1mum distance 20cm between the rad1ator& 

your body. This transm1tter must not be co-located or operat1ng 1n conjunction with any other antenna or 

transmitter 

Note· This equ1pment has been tested and found to comply w1th the lim1ts for a Class 8 dig1tal dev1ce, 

pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to prov1de reasonable protection against 

harmful interference 1n a residential installation This equ1pment generates uses and can radiate rad10 

frequency energy and. if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions. may cause harmful 

interference to radio communications However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in 

a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful Interference to radiO or televis1on reception. 

which can be determined by turning the equ1pment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct 

the interference by one or more of the follow1ng measures. 

- Reonent or relocate the receiving antenna. 

-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver 

-Connect the equipment 1nto an outlet on a c~rcu1t different from that to which the receiver is connected 

-Consult the dealer or an expenenced radiofTV technician for help 

IC ASS waming 

This dev1ce complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard (s) Operation is subject to the 

follow1ng two cond1t1ons. ( 1) this dev1ce may not cause Interference. and (2) th1s dev1ce must accept any 

Interference, including Interference that may cause undes1red operation of the device 

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

L'exploitat1on est autonsee aux deux conditions suivantes. 

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

(2) l'utilisateur de l'areil doit accepter tout broulllage radioelectnque sub1, m~me s1 le broulllage est 

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susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement 

IC Radiation Exposure Statement: 

This equ1pment complies With IC RF radiation exposure limits set fonh for an uncontrolled enwonment 

Th1s transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conJunction with any other antenna or transm1tter 

Th1s equipment should be installed and operated with m1nimum distance 20cm between the radiator& 

your body 

Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the pany responsible for compliance could 

void the user's authorrty to operate the equipment. 

KCC Warning Message 

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