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Re: Exemption Request Section 333 of the FAA Reform Act of the Federal Aviation Regulations from part 

21, subpart H; and Sections 45.23 (b), 91.7(a), 91.9(b)(2), 91.119, 91.121, 91.151(a), 91.203(a) and (b), 

91.405(a), 91.407 9(a)(1), 91.409(a)(2), and 91.417(a) and (b) ofTitle 14, Code of Federal Regulations 

(14CFR). 

Dear Sir or Madam, 

My Name is Michael P. Moss, I am the founder and owner of Airwulf Aerial Productions. We are a small 

Photography/Videography company Located in Jurupa Valley California. I am applying for a section 333 

exemption for the purpose of Real Estate listings and development, Construction Site progression 

photos, and Insurance roof inspections. I currently hold a Private Pilot, Single Engine Land; instrument 

rating. I was also an instructor with Model Aviation Youth Academy (MAYA). Where the key focus was 

on aerodynamics and the safe operation of radio controlled aircraft. 

I am writing to you pursuant to the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 and the procedures 

contained within 14 C.F.R. 11. I request that Michael P Moss of Airwulf Aerial Photography owner of an 

Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) be granted exemption from the Federal Aviation regulations (FARS) 

listed within so that I may be able to use my UAS commercially in airspace regulated by the Federal 

Aviation Administration. This exemption will allow the operation of my UAS for the purpose of aerial 

Real Estate photos and videography listings, Construction site aerial progression photos and 

videography and insurance roof inspections when full sized manned aircraft cannot be used safely or 

economically feasible. 

Airwulf Aerial Productions will utilize the DJIInspire 1 Version "D" for the above stated purposes. The 

Inspire 1 is a four blade quad copter weighing Glbs. 7.5 ounces. (See appendix 1). The Inspire 1 UAS has 

a maximum airspeed of 30 knots. Using a remote control operating on frequencies 5.728 to 5.850 GHZ I 

2.400 to 2.483 GHZ. The Inspire 1 is equipped with built in ground support technology that allows it to 

fly utilizing GPS for stability, tracking, safe flight mode and return to home feature in the event of loss of 

remote control signal or critical low battery. All flights start with a pre-flight safety check and all flight 

data is recorded. Flight data, speed, altitude, distance from the PIC, battery level and general aircraft 

conditions are also displayed during operation. The Inspire 1 battery has a flight time of 12 to 18 

minutes depending on the milliamps of the battery used. The UAS will always be flown back to its 

original point of take off with at least 30% battery life. In order to maintain the safest possible operation 

the Inspire 1 will always be flown utilizing VLOS (visual line of sight). I have been designing and building 

radio controlled aircraft for over 20 years, along with my pilot's license and advanced rating I have an 

extensive knowledge of FAA airspace and the operation of UAS's. This exemption request will allow me 

to offer my clients a safer and considerably more cost effective alternative to manned fixed wing or 

helicopter aircraft, as well as a much more echo friendly footprint. 
Airwulf Aerial Productions 

UAS Safety Operating Parameters 

We will comply with the following additional operating conditions under this exemption, which 

ensures a high level of safety during UAS flight. 

Operate UAS below 400 feet and within a radius of 1000 feet from PIC always maintaining VLOS. 

Obtain permission from the owner/controller of any vessels, vehicles and Structures when 

operations may be conducted closer than 500 feet to any such vessels, vehicles or structures; we 

will conduct a safety assessment of the risk of operating closer to those objects and determine that 

it does not present an undue hazard. 

Operate the UAS for 8-15 minutes per flight. 

Land UAS prior to the manufacturer's recommended minimum level of battery power. 

Operate UAS during daylight hours only within visual line of sight (VLOS) 

Utilize the UAS' global positioning system (GPS) flight safety feature whereby it hovers and then 

slowly lands if communication with the remote control pilot is lost or battery becomes critically low. 

Contact respective airports if operations will be within 5 miles to advise them of estimated flight 

time, flight duration, elevation of flight and other pertinent information. 

Always obtain all necessary permissions prior to operation. 

Have procedures in place to abort flights in the event of safety breaches or potential danger. 

Review weather reports prior to flight and never operate UAS in unsafe conditions, high wind, low 

clouds or conditions that hinder visibility. 

Only operate in safe environments that are strictly controlled, are away from power lines, elevated 

lights, airports and densely populated areas (defined by areas depicted in "yellow" on VFR charts) 

and through obtaining information regarding congested areas from the local Flight Standards 

District Office (FSDO); Also conduct extensive preflight inspections and protocols, during which 

safety carries primary importance. The PIC will also have a minimum of 5 hours logged on this craft 

and 10 hours minimum flying UAS quad copters under varying conditions and environments and will 

follow all safety protocols of Airwulf Aerial Productions as well as guidelines of 14 C.F.R 61.51 (b) 

having the ability to safely operate the UAS in a manner consistent with the operating documents, 

including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, 

vessels, vehicles and structures as outlined. 

Specific Exemptions Requested: 

Given the size, weight, speed, and limited operating area associated with the Inspire 1, we feel an 

exemption from 14 CFR part 21, Subpart H (Airworthiness Certificates) and§ 91.203(a) and (b) 

(Certifications required), subject to certain conditions and limitations, is warranted and meets the 

requirements for an equivalent level of safety under 14 CFR part 11 and Section 333 of P.l. 112-95 

(Section 333). 

We request an exemption from§ 45.23 Marking of the aircraft because the Inspire 1 will not have a 

cabin, cockpit or pilot station on which to mark certain words or phrases. Further, the two-inch 

lettering is difficult to place on such a small aircraft with dimensions smaller than the minimal 

lettering requirement. Regardless of this, we can mark the UAS in the largest possible lettering by 
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placing the word "Experimental" on its fuselage as required by§ 45.29(f} so that anyone Vlf,ill see the 

markings. 

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We request an exemption from§ 91.7(a) which prohibits the operation of an aircraft without an 

airworthiness certificate, since there is currently no certificate applicable to our operation, this 

regulation is inapplicable. 

We request an exemption from§§ 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1 ), 91.409(a)(2) and 91.417(a) and (b) 

Maintenance inspections since they only apply to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate.· 

However, as a safety precaution we will perform a preflight inspection of the UAS before each flight 

as outlined in the attached operating documents. 

We request an exemption from§ 91.9(b)(2) which requires an aircraft flight manual in the aircraft, 

however since there are no pilots or passengers on board the aircraft and given its size, this 

regulation is inapplicable. We believe an equivalent level of safety will be achieved by maintaining a 

safety/flight manual with the UAS ground station. 

We request an exemption from§ 91.119 which prescribes safe altitudes for the operation of civil 

aircraft, but it allows helicopters to be operated at lower altitudes in certain conditions. We will not 

operate our UAS above the altitude of 400 feet above ground level (AGL) and will also only operate 

in safe areas away from the public and traffic, thus "providing a level of safety at least equivalent to 

or below those in relation to minimum safe altitudes." Given the size, weight, maneuverability, and 

speed of the UAS, an equivalent or higher level of safety will be achieved. 

We request an exemption from § 91.121 Altimeter settings as it is inapplicable since the UAS 

utilizes electronic GPS with a barometric sensor. 

We request an exemption from § 91.151 (a) Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions. The UAV 

is 100% electric and two low battery alerts are issued per the operating documents, the UAV will be 

landed at the first alert. Also, our flights will last only 8-15 minutes each, and the UAS has an 

automated function, which results in immediate landing when a low battery is detected. The PIC 

will not begin a flight unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough 

power to fly to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, land the UA 

with 30% battery power remaining. 

Public Interest 

Aerial videography for geographical awareness and for real estate marketing has been around for a 

long time through manned fixed wing aircraft and helicopters, but for small business owners, its 

expense has been cost-prohibitive. By granting this exemption we would be able to provide this 

service at a much lower cost. Further, our small UAS will pose no threat to the public given its small 

size and lack of combustible fuel when compared to larger manned aircraft. Additionally, the 
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operation of our UAS will minimize ecological damage and promote economic growth by providing 

information to companies looking to relocate or build in the metro areas we service. 

Summary: 

We will comply with all of the following conditions and limitations should this grant of exemption 

be provided: 

1) Operations will be limited to the following aircraft described in the operating documents which is 

a quad-rotor aircraft weighing less than 7 pounds: OJ I Inspire 1 

Aircraft System. 

2) The UAS will not be flown at an indicated airspeed exceeding 30 knots. 

3) The UAS will be operated at an altitude of no more than 400 feet above ground level (AGL), as 

indicated by the procedures specified in the operating documents. All altitudes reported to ATC 

must be in feet AGL. 

4) The UAS will be operated within visual line of sight (VLOS) of the Pilot In Command (PIC) at all 

times. 

5) All operations may utilize a visual observer {VO). The UA will be operated within the visual line of 

sight {VLOS) of the VO at all times. The VO and PIC will be able to communicate verbally at all times. 

The PIC will be designated before the flight and will not transfer his or her designation for the 

duration of the flight. 

The PIC will ensure that the VO can perform the functions prescribed in the operating documents. 

6) The operating documents will be accessible during UAS operations and made available to the 

Administrator upon request. Any revisions to the operating documents will be presented to the 

Administrator upon request. 

7) Prior to each flight, the PIC will inspect the UAS to ensure it is in a condition for safe flight. If the 

inspection reveals a condition that affects the safe operation of the UAS, the UAS will not be 

operated until the necessary maintenance has been performed and the UAS is found to be in a 

condition for safe flight. The Ground Control Station will be included in the preflight inspection. All 

maintenance and alterations will be properly documented in the aircraft records. 

8) Any UAS maintenance or alterations that affect the UAS operation or flight characteristics, e.g. 

replacement of a flight critical component, will undergo a functional test flight. The PIC who 

conducts the functional test flight will make an entry in the aircraft records. 

9) The pre-flight inspection section in the operating documents will account for all discrepancies, 

i.e. inoperable components, items, or equipment, not already covered in the relevant sections of 

the operating documents. 

1 0) We will follow the UAS manufacturer's aircraft/component, maintenance, overhaul, 

replacement, inspection, and life limit requirements. 

11) We will carry out maintenance, inspections, and record keeping requirements, in accordance 

with the operating documents. Maintenance, inspection, and alterations will be noted in the 

aircraft records, including total flight hours, description of work accomplished, and the signature of 

the authorized person returning the UAS to service. 

12) Each UAS operated will comply with all manufacturer Safety Bulletins. 
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13) An authorized person will make an entry in the aircraft record of the corrective action taken 

against discrepancies discovered between inspections. 

14). 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. 

15) Prior to operations conducted for the purpose of aerial videography/cinematography and 

augmenting real estate listing videos (or similar operations), the PIC will have accumulated and 

logged, in a manner consistent with 14 CFR 61.51 (b), a minimum of 5 hours as UAS pilot operating 

the make and model of the UAS to be used in operations. 

16) The PIC will not operate the UAS for the purpose of aerial videography/cinematography and 

augmenting real estate listing videos (or similar operations), unless the PIC has demonstrated and 

logged in a manner consistent with 14 CFR 61.51 (b), the ability to safely operate the UAS in a 

manner consistent with the operating documents, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and 

maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures. 

17) UAS operations will not be conducted during night, as defined in 14 CFR 1.1. All operations will 

be conducted under visual meteorological conditions (VMC). 

18) The UA will not operate within 5 nautical miles of an airport reference point as denoted on a 

current FAA-published aeronautical chart. 

19) The UA 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. 

20) If a UA loses communications or loses its GPS signal, it will return to a predetermined location 

within the planned operating area and land or be recovered in accordance with the operating 

documents. 

21) The PIC will abort a flight in the event of unpredicted obstacles or emergencies in accordance 

with the operating documents. 

22) The PIC will not begin a flight unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is 

enough power to fly at normal cruising speed to the intended landing point and land the UA with 

30% battery power remaining. 

23) We will obtain an Air Traffic Organization (ATO) issued Certificate of Waiver or Authorization 

(COA) prior to conducting any operations, and also request a Notice to Airman (NOT AM) not more 

than 72 hours in advance, but not less than 48 hours prior to the operation. 

24) Before conducting operations, the radio frequen_cy spectrum used for operation and control of 

the UA will comply with the Federal Communications Commission {FCC) or other appropriate 

government oversight agency requirements. 

25) The documents required under 14 CFR 91.9 and 91.203 would be available to the PIC at the 

Ground Control Station of the UAS any time the UAS is operating. These documents will be made 

available to the Administrator or any law enforcement official upon request. 

26) The UA will remain clear and yield the right of way to all manned aviation operations and 

activities at all times. 

27) The UAS will not be operated by the PIC from any moving device or vehicle. 

28) The UA will not be operated over congested or densely populated areas. 

29) Flight operations will be conducted at least 500 feet from all nonparticipating persons, vessels, 

vehicles, and structures unless: 
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a. Barriers or structures are present that sufficiently protect nonparticipating persons from the UA 

and/or debris in the event of an accident. We will ensure that nonparticipating persons remain 

under such protection. If a situation arises where nonparticipating persons leave such protection 

and are within 500 feet of the UA, flight operations must cease immediately and/or; 

b. The aircraft is operated near vessels, vehicles or structures where the owner/controller of such 

vessels, vehicles or structures has granted permission and the PIC has made a safety assessment of 

the risk of operating closer to those objects and determined that it does not present an undue 

hazard, and; 

c. Operations nearer to the PIC, VO, operator trainees or essential persons do not present an undue 

hazard to those persons per§ 91.119(a). 

30) All operations will be conducted over private or controlled-access property with permission 

from the land owner/controller or authorized representative. Permission from land 

owner/controller or authorized representative will be obtained for each flight to be conducted. 

31) Any incident, accident, or 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) per instructions 

contained on the NTSB Web site: www.ntsb.gov. On behalf of Airwulf Aerial Productions I would 

like to thank you for your consideration in granting this exemption. It will be an honor to hold this 

designation and I look forward to adding UAS video I photography offerings to my business 

portfolio. 

Thank you for your consideration, 

~~~ 

Michael P Moss 

Airwulf Aerial Productions 

1:'.0. Box 18104, Anaheim, CA 92817 

Airwulf423@yahoo.com 
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[ Before Flight 

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

1.Disclaimer 

2.1n the Box 

3.1nspire 1 Quick Start Guide 

4.Safety Guidelines 

S.lnspire 1 User Manual 

6.1ntelligent Right Battery Safety Guidelines 

Watching all the tutorial videos and reading the Disclaimer before flight is recommended. Afterwards, 

prepare for your first flight by using the Inspire 1 Quick Start Guide. Refer to this manual for more 

comprehensive information. 

[Watch the video tutorials 

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

www.dji.com/product,linspire-1/video 

[Download the DJI Pilot app 

Download and install the OJI Pilot app before use. Scan the OR code or visit 

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Using this manual 

Legends 

Before FOght 

Watch the video Morials 

Download the OJI Pilot app 

Product Profile 

Introduction 

Feature Highlights 

Assemble the Aircraft 

Aircraft Diagram 

Remote Controller Diagram 

Aircraft 

Ffight Controller 

Ffight Mode 

Flight Status Indicator 

Return to Home (RTH) 

Dynamic Home Point 

Vision Positioning System 

Ffight Recorder 

Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 

DJI lntel5gent FriQht Battery 

Remote Controllers 

Remote Controller Profile 

Remote Controller Operations 

Dual Remote Controllers Mode 

Remote Controller Status LED 

Unking the Remote Controller 

Remote Controller Compliance Version 

Gimbal and Camera 

Camera Profile 

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Map 43 

Academy 43 

User Center 43 

Flight 

Right Environment Requirements 45 

Right Limits and Right Restriction Area 45 

Preflight Checklist 49 

Calibrating the Compass 49 

Auto Take-off and Auto Landing 50 

Starting/Stopping the Motors 51 

Flight Test 51 

FAQ 

Appendix 

Specifications 57 

Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) 60 

How to Update Rrmware 61 

FCC Compliance 62 

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This chapter describes the features of 

Inspire 1, instructs you to assemble the 

aircraft and explains the components on 

the aircraft and remote controllers. 

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[ Introduction 

The Inspire 1 is brand new quadcopter capable of capturing 4K video and transmitting an HD video 

signal (up to 2km) to multiple devices straight out of the box. Equipped with retractable landing gear, it 

can capture an unobstructed 360 degree view from its camera. The built-in camera has an integrated 

gimbal to maximize stability and weight efficiency while minimizing space. When no GPS signal is 

available, Vision Positioning technology provides hovering precision. 

[Feature Highlights 

Camera and Gimbal: Up to 4K video recording and 12 megapixel photo capture. Reserved mounting 

space for ND filters for better exposure control. New quick-release mount allows you to remove the 

camera with ease. 

HD VIdeo Downlink: Low latency, HD downlink powered by an enhanced version of the DJI Lightbridge 

system. It also provides dual controllers mode. 

Landing gear: Retractable landing gear that enables an unobstructed panoramic view from the camera 

OJI Intelligent Right Battery: 4500 mAh DJI Intelligent Right Battery employs new battery cells and a 

battery management system. 

Flight Controller: The next generation flighl controller system provides a more reliable flight experience. 

A new flight recorder stores the flight data from each flight, and Vision Positioning enhances hovering 

precision when no GPS is available. 

[Assemble the Aircraft 

Unlocking Travel Mode 

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

your first ftight 

1. Insert the Intelligent Right Battery into the battery compartment. 

2. Power on the Remote Controller and the Intelligent Right Battery. 

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

4. Power off the aircraft 

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,& • Battery must be fully charged before using it tor the first time. Refer to 'Charging the Intelligent 

Right Battery' (P21) for more information . 

• If you have purchased the dual remote controller version, you must use the Master remote 

controOer to deactivate Travel Mode. Refer to 'Setting Up Dual Remote Controllers Mode' (P30) 

section for more intromation about Master remote oontroller. 

• Be sure to remove the gimbal from the aircraft before switch from Landing Mode to Travel Mode . 

• Place the aircraft on the smooth and reflective surface (e.g. table or tile) before sv.itching between 

the travel rrodes to the landing rrode. Do not place the aircraft on the rough and sound-absorbing 

surface (e.g. carpet) before switching between the travel rrodes and landing rrode. 

Installing Gimbal and Camera 

1. Remove Gimbal Cover. 

2. Rotate the Gimbal Lock to the unlocked position (to the right when facing the nose of the aircraft). 

3. Insert the gimbal by aligning the white mark on the Gimbal. 

4. Rotate the Gimbal Lock back into the locked position. 

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Attaching Propellers 

Attach propellers with the black nut onto motors with the black dot and spin counter-clockwise to secure. 

Attach propellers with gray nut onto motors without a black dot and spin clockwise to secure. 

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& Place all propellers onto the correct motor and tighten by hand to ensure security before flight 

Attaching 1345s Quick-Release PropeOers 

The 1345s Quick-Release propeller is the upgrade version of the propellers that greatly enhance the 

reliability of the propeller during the flight. Following the steps below to attach the 1345s Quick-Release 

propellers. 

1. Install the propellers with a white dot onto the mounting plates that have a white dot, and install the 

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2. Align the hook (A) on the propellers with the securing spring (B), then press down the propeller onto 

the mounting plate then rotate the propellers according to the lock direction until it is secured. 

Preparing Remote Controller 

Tilt the Mobile Device Holder to the desired position then adjust the antenna as shown. 

1. Press the button on the side of the Mobile Device Holder to release the clamp, adjust it to fit then attach 

your mobile device. 

2. Connect your mobile device to the remote controller with a USB cable. 

3. Plug one end of the cable into your mobile device, and the other end into the USB port on the back of 

the remote oontroDer. 

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[Aircraft Diagram 

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[2] Propeller (P17) 

[3] Motor 

[4] Front LED (P12) 

[5] Landing gear 

[6] Gimbal and Camera (P35) 

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[7] Intelligent Ffight Battery (P18) 

[8] Aircraft Micro-USB Port 

[9] Rear LED (P12) 

[10] Camera Micro-USB Port 

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

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[1) Antennas (P29) 

Relays aircraft control and video signal. 

[2) Mobile Device Holder 

Mounting place for your mobile device. 

(3) Control Stick 

Controls aircraft orientation. 

(4) Return Home (RTH) Button (P13) 

Press and hold the button to initiate Return to 

Home(RTH). 

(5) Transformation Switch (P27) 

Toggle the switch up or down to raise or lower 

the landing gear. 

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(6] Battery Level LEOs 

Displays the current battery level. 

[7] Status LED 

[B) Power Button 

Used to power on or power off the remote controller. 

[9) RTH LED 

Displays the power status. Circular LED around the RTH button displays RTH status. 

[10) Camera Settings Dial 

Turn the dial to adjust camera settings. 

Only functions when the remote controller is 

connected to a mobile device running the DJI 

Pilotapp. 

[ 11) Playback Button 

Playback the captured images or videos. 

[12) Shutter Button 

Press to take a photo. If in burst mode, the 

set number of photos will be taken with one 

press. 

[13) Right Mode Switch 

Used to switch between P, A and F mode. 

(14) VIdeo Recording Button 

Press to start recording video. Press again to 

stop recording. 

[15) Gimbal Dial 

Use this dial to control the tilt of the gimbal. 

(16) Mini-HOMI Port 

Connect an HD compatible monitor to this 

port to get a live HD video preview of what the 

camera sees. 

(17) Miao-USB Port 

For connecting the remote controller to your 

computer. 

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Reserved for future use. 

[19] USB Port 

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Connect to mobile device to access all of the 

DJI Pilot app controls and features. 

[20) GPS Module 

[20) Used to pinpoint the location of the remote 

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(21) Back Left Button 

Customizable button in DJI Pilot app. 

[22) Power Port 

Connect to a power source to charge the 

remote controller's intemal battery. 

[23] Back Right Button 

Customizable button in DJI Pilot app. 
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This chapter describes the features of 

the Flight Controller, Vision Positioning 

System and the Intelligent Flight Battery. 

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[ Flight Controller 

The Inspire 1's flight controller is based on DJI flight controller with several enhancements such as new 

flight mode and new safe mode. Three safe modes are available: Failsafe, Return Home and Dynamic 

Home Point. These features ensure the safe return of your aircraft if the control signal is lost A flight 

recorder stores crucial flight data for each flight 

[Flight Mode 

Three flight rnodes are available. The details of each flight mode are found in the section below: 

P mode (Positioning) : P mode v.orks best when GPS signal is strong. There are three different states of P 

rnode, which will be automatically selected by the Inspire 1 depending on GPS signal strength and Vision 

Positioning sensors: 

P-GPS: GPS and Vision Positioning both are available, and the aircraft is using GPS for positioning. 

P-OPTI: Vision Positioning is available but the GPS signal is not. Aircraft is using only Vision 

Positioning for hovering 

P-A Til: Neither GPS or Vision Positioning available, aircraft is using only its barometer lor positioning, 

so only altitude is oontrolled. 

A mode (Attitude): The GPS and Vision Positioning System is not used for holding position. The aircraft 

only uses its barometer to maintain altitude. If it is still receiving a GPS signal, the aircraft can automatically 

return home if the Remote Controller signal is lost and if the Home Point has been reoorded successfully. 

F mode (Funcllon): lnteDigent Orientation Control (lOG) is activated in this mode. For more information 

about lOG, refer to the IOC in Appendix. 

~ Use the Right Controller mode switch to change the !tight rnode of the aircraft, refer to the -Right 

Mode Switch" on P27 for more information. 

[Flight Status Indicator 

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

LEOs are shown in the figure below: 

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The Front and Rear LED show the orientation of the aircraft. The Front LED displays solid red and the 

Rear LED displays solid green. 

Aircraft Status Indicator shov.'S the system status of the flight controller. Refer to the table below lor more 

information about the Aircraft Status Indicator: 

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:iffJ: ······Fast Red Rashing Critical LCM' Battery Warning 

;]$······Red Rashing Alternatively IMU Error 

#J!- Solid Red Critical Error 

~-·····Red and Yellow Rash Alternatively Compass Calibration Required 

[ Return to Home (RTH) 

The Return to Horne (RTH) brings the aircraft back to the last reoorded Home Point. There are three cases 

that wiD trigger RlH procedure; they are Smart RTH, Low Battery RTH and Faasafe RTH. 

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Description 

The Home Point is the location at which your aircraft takes off when the 

GPS signal is strong. You can view the GPS signal strength through 

the GPS icon ("dill). If you are using the Dynamic Home Point 

setting, the 1-k:lme Point wiD be updated to your current position as you 

move around and when the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks green. 

Using the RlH button on the remote controller (refer to ·RlH button" on P28 lor more information) or the 

RTH button in the DJI Pilot app when GPS is available to enables smart RTH. The aircraft return to the 

latest recorded Home Point, you may control the aircraft's orientation to avoid collision during the Smart 

RTH. Press the Smart RTH button once to start the process, press the Smart RTH button again to exit 

Smart RTH and regain the control. 

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The low battery level failsafe is triggered when the OJI Intelligent Right Battery is depleted to a point that 

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

when these warnings are shown. DJI Pilot app will advise user to return the aircraft to the Home Point 

when low battery warning is triggered. Aircraft will automatically return to the Home Point if no action is 

taken alter 10 seconds countdown. User can cancel the RIH by pressing once on the RIH button. The 

thresholds for these warnings are automatically determined based on the current aircraft altitude and its 

distance from the Home Point. 

Aircraft will land automatically if the current battery level can only support the aircraft to land to the ground 

from the current altitude. User can use the remote controller to control the aircraft's orientation during the 

landing process. 

The Battery Level Indicator is displayed in the OJI Pilot app, and is described below 

Crilical Low battety level 

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Aircraft Status 

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The battery 

Low battery power is low. 

level warning Please land the 

aircraft. 

1 the aircraft return to the 

Home point and land Ay the aircraft 

Aircraft status . automatically, or ·cancel" to . ~ck and land 

indicator blinks resume normal !tight If no : tt as soon as 

RED slowly. action is taken, the aircraft possible, then 

will automatically go home stop the motors 

and land after 10 seoonds. and replace the 

Remote controller will sound battery. 

an alarm 

Critical Low The aircraft 

battery level must land 

warning immediately. 

Aircraft status The OJI Pilot app screen will The aircraft 

indicator blinks flash red and aircraft starts to will begin to 

RED quickly. descend. Remote controller descend and land 

will sound an alarm. automatically. 

Estimated Estimated 

remaining remaining flight 

based on current ftighttime . battery level. 

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* • When the critical battery level warning activates and the aircraft is descending to land 

automatically, you may push the throttle upward to hover the aircraft and navigate it to a more 

appropriate location for landing. 

• Color zones and markers on the battety level indicator reflect estimated remaining flight time 

and are adjusted automatically, according to the aircraft's current status. 

Failsafe RTH 

Failsafe RTH is activated automatically if remote oontroller signal (including video relay signal) is lost for 

more than 3 seconds provided that Home Point has been successfully reoorded and oompass is working 

normally. Return home process may be interrupted and the operator can regain control over the aircraft if 

a remote oontroner signal is resumed. 

Failsafe Illustration 

1 Record Home Point (HP) 2 ConfiiTll Home Point 3 Remote Controller Signal Lost 

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it • Aircraft automatically descends and land.s if RTH is triggered when the aircraft flies within a 20 

meter (65 feet) radius of the Home Point 

• Aircraft cannot avoid obstruction during the Failsafe RTH, therefore it is important to set an 

reasonable Failsafe altitude before each flight Launch the DJI Pilot app and enter ·camera· 

view and select "MODE" to set the Failsafe altitude. 

• Aircraft will stop ascending and immediately return to the Home Point if you move the throttle 

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

[Dynamic Home Point 

Dynamic home point is useful in situations when you are in 

motion and require a Home Point that is different from the 

takeoff point. GPS module is located at the position shown in 

the figure below: 

& Ensure the space above the GPS module is not 

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1. Set the aircraft current coordinate as the new Home Point 

2. Set the remote controller's coordinate as the new Home Point. 

Setting Up Dynamic Home Point 

Follow the steps below to setup Dynamic Home Point 

1. Connect to the mobile device and launch the DJI Pilot app and go to the "Camera· page. 

2. TapVand selecr~·. to reset the remote controller's coordinates as the new Home Point 

3. T ap'Vand selecr /)..9", to reset the aircraft's coordinates as the new Home Point 

4. The aircraft status indicator blinks green to show Home Point is set successfully. 

[Vision Positioning System 

DJI Vision Positioning is a positioning system that uses ultrasonic and image data to help the aircraft 

identify its current position. With the help of Vision Positioning, your Inspire 1 can hover in place more 

precisely and Oy indoors or in other environments where there is no GPS signal available. The main 

components of DJI Vision Positioning are located on the bottom of your Inspire 1, induding (1]two sonar 

sensors and(2]one monocular camera. 

Using Vision Positioning 

Vision Positioning is activated automatically when the Inspire 1 is powered on. No manual action is 

required. Vision Positioning is typically used in the indoor environment where no GPS is available. By 

using the sensors on the Vision Positioning system, Inspire 1 can perform precision hovering even when 

no GPS is available. 

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Follow the steps below to use Vision Positioning: 

1. Toggle the switch to "P" as shown the f~gure to the right 

2. Place the Inspire 1 on a flat surface. Notice that the Vision Positioning system 

cannot work properly on surfaces without pattern variations. 

3. Power on the Inspire 1. The aircraft status irdicator will flash mce in green light, 

which indicates the VISK>n Positioning system is ready. Gently push the throttle up 

to lift off, and the Inspire 1 wiD hover in place. 

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& The performance of your Inspire 1's Vision Positioning 5ystem is subject to the surface you are 

flying over. The ultrasonic waves may not be able to accurately measure the distance over sound 

absorbing materials, and the camera may not function correctly in suboptimal environments. The 

aircraft will switch from ·p· mode to "A" mode automatically if both GPS and Vision Positioning 

5ystem are not available. So operate the aircraft cautiously when in any of the following situations: 

• Aying over monochrome surfaces {e.g. pure black, pure white, pure red, pure green). 

• Aying over a highly reflective surfaces . 

• Aying at high speeds( over 8m/s at2 meters or over 4m/s at 1 meter). 

• Aying over water or transparent surfaces . 

• Aying over moving surfaces or objects. 

• Aying in an area where the lighting changes frequently or drastically. 

• Aying over extremely dark {lux< 10) or bright {lux> 10,000) surfaces. 

• Aying over surfaces that can absorb sound waves {e.g. thick carpet) . 

• Aying over surfaces without clear patterns or texture . 

• Aying over surfaces with identical repeating patterns or textures {e.g. tiles with same design). 

• Aying over inclined surfaces that will deflect sound waves away from the aircraft 

• In the event of loss of remote controller's signal, the aircraft will hover for 8 seconds and then 

auto-land if it is in ·p· mode. 

'¢' • Keep the sensors clean at all times. Dirt or other debris may adversely affect the effectiveness 

of the sensors . 

• The effective hovering altitudes of the aircraft is from 0 to 2.5 meters . 

• Vision Positioning system may not function properly when the aircraft is flying over water . 

• Vision Positioning system may not be able to recognize pattern on the ground in low light 

conditions {less than 1001ux). 

• Do not use other ultrasonic devices with frequency of 40 KHz when Vision Positioning system is 

in operation. 

• Vision Positioning system may not be able to stabilize the aircraft when flying close to the 

ground {belo.v 0.5 meters) in fast speed. 

0 Keep the animals away from the aircraft when Vision Positioning system is activated. The sonar 

sensor emits high frequency sound that is only audible to some animals. 

[Flight Recorder 

Right data is automatically stored in the internal storage device of the aircraft User can gain access to 

these data through the DJI Pilot app. This includes flight duration, orientation, distance, aircraft status 

information, speed, and other parameters. 

[Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 

Use only DJI approved propellers with your Inspire 1. The grey or black nut on the propeller indicates 

the rotation direction of the propeUer and where it should be attached. To attach the propellers properly, 

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Legends f.l Lock : Tum the propellers in the indicated direction to mount and tighten 

'b'l Unlock: Turn the propellers in the indicated direction to loosen and remove 

Attaching the Propellers 

1. Attach the propellers with a grey nut onto a motor without a black dot and spin the propellers clockwise 

to secure them in place. Attach the propellers with a black nut onto a motor with a black dot and spin 

the propellers oounter clockwise to secure its position. Be sure to completely tighten each propeller by 

hand before ffight. 

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• Handling the propellers with care. 

• ManuaDy tighten each of the propeDers on the corresponding motors to ensure it is attached firmly. 

Detaching the Propellers 

Hold the motor still. Then spin the propeller in the unlock direction indicated on the propeller itself. 

Detaching 1345s Quick-Release PropeOers 

Press the 1345s Quick-Release propellers downward firmly then rotate the propeller in the unlock 

direction to unlock the propellers. 

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

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

or broken propellers. 

• To CM:>id injury, STAND CLEAR of and DO NOT touch propeDers or motors when they are spinning. 

• ONLY use original DJI propellers tor a better and safer flight experience. 

[ DJIIntelligent Flight Battery 

The OJI Intelligent Right Battery has a capacity of 4500mAh, voltage of 22.2V, and smart chargedischarge functionality. It can only be charged with an appropriate DJI approved charger. 

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L1\ Battery must be fully charged before using it for the first time. Refer to 'Charging the Intelligent 

Right Battery' P21 for more information·. 

OJ! Intelligent Right Battery Functions 

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

2. Battery Life Display: LEOs display the current battery pcmer cycle. 

3. Auto-discharging Function: The battery automatically discharges to below 65% of total power when it 

.is.idle,(press the·pov.-er button to check battery level will cause battery to exit idle state) for more than 

10 days to prevent swelling. It takes around 2 days to discharge the battery to 65%.1t is normal to feel 

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

set in the DJI Pilot app. 

4. Balanced Charging: Automatically balances the \Qitage of each battery cell when charging. 

5. Over charge Protection: Charging automatically stops when the battery is fully charged. 

6. Temperature Detection: The battery will only charge when the temperature is between 0 "C(32"F) and 

40"C (104"F). 

7. Over Current Protection: Battery stops charging when high amperage (more than 10A) is detected. 

8. OVer Discharge Protection: Discharging automatically slops when the battery 110ltage reaches 18V to 

prevent over-discharge damage 

9. Short Circuit Protection: Automatically cuts the power supply when a short circuit is detected. 

10. Battery Cell Damages Protection: DJI Pilot app shows warning message when damaged battery cell 

is detected. 

11. Battery Information History: Show the last 32 entries of battery information records that include warning 

messages and so on. 

12. Sleep lv1ode: Sleep mode is entered after 10 minutes of inactivity to save power. 

13. Communication: Battery voltage, capacity, current, and other relevant information is provided to the 

aircraft's.to. the main controller. 

L1\ Refer to Disclaimer and Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guide/ins before use. Users take full 

responsibility for all operations and usage. 

Using the Battery 

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Powering ON/OFF 

Powering On: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to power on. The 

Power LED will tum red and the Battery Level Indicators will display the current battery level. 

Powering Off: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to power off. 

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Low Temperature Notice: 

1. The performance of the intelligent Flight Battery is significantly reduced when flying in a low 

temperature environments (those with air temperatures below 5•C). Ensure that the battery is fully 

charged and the cell voltage is at 4.35 V before each flight 

2. Using the Intelligent Flight Battery in extremely low temperature environments (those with air 

temperatures below -1o•c) is not recommended. When flying in environments with temperatures 

between 5•c and -100C, the Intelligent Right Battery should be able to achieve the appropriate voltage 

levels (above 4.2 V), but it is recommended that you apply the included insulation slicker to the battery 

in order to prevent a rapid drop in temperatures. 

3. If the DJI Pilot app displays the "Critical Low Battery Level Warning• When flying in low temperature 

environments, stop flying and land the aircraft immediately. You will still be able to control the aircraft's 

movement when this warning is triggered. 

4. Store the Intelligent Right Battery in a room temperature environment and ensure that its temperature 

exceeds s•c before using it in the low temperature environment 

5. When using the Inspire 1 in a low temperature environment. begin by allowing the aircraft to hover at a 

low altitude, for approximately one minute, to heal the battery. 

6. To ensure optimum performance, keep the Intelligent Right Battery's core temperature above 20"C 

When in use. 

& In cold environments, insert the battery into the battery compartment and aDow the aircraft to 

warm up lor approximately 1-2 minutes before taking off. 

Checking the battery level 

The Battery Level Indicators display how much remaining power the battery has. When the battery is 

powered off, press the Power Button once. The Battery Level Indicators will light up to display the current 

battery level. See belo.Y lor details. 

eJ!l The Battery Level Indicators will also show the current battery level during charging and 

discharging. The indicators are defined below. 

~ : LED is on. ~: : LED is flashing. 

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LED1 LED2 LEOO LED4 Battery Level 

~ ~ ~ ~ 87.5%-100% 

~ ~ ~ ~ 75%-87.5% 

~ ~ ~ ~ 62.5o/o-75o/o 

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~ ~ ~ ~ 25%-37.5% 

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Battery life 

The battery life indicates how many more limes the battery can be discharged and recharged before 

it must be replaced. When the battery is powered off, press and hold the Power Button for 5 seconds 

to check the battery life. The Battery Level Indicators INill light up and,br blink as described below for 2 

seconds: 

! Battery Ute 

LED1 LED2 LEOO LED4 Battery Ufe 

~ ~ ~ ~ 00%-100% 

~ ~ ~ ~ 80%-00% 

~ ~ ~ ~ 70%-80% 

~ ~ ~: ~ 60%-70% ... ~ ~ ~ ~ 50%-00% 

~ ~ ~ ~ 40%-50% 

~ ~ ~ ~ 30%-40o/o 

~: ~ ~ ~ 20%-30% 

~ ~ ~ ~ below20% 

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

I!CI For more information about the battery, launch OJ! Pibt app and check the information under the 

battery tab. 

Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery 

1. Connect Battery Charger to a power source (100.240V 50/60Hz). 

2. Open the Protection Cap and connect the lnteOigent Right Battery to the Battery Charger. If the battery 

level is above 95%, tum on the battery before charging. 

3. The Battery Level Indicator will display the current battery level during charging. 

4. The Intelligent Right Battery is tully charged when Battery Level Indicators are all off. 

5. Air cool the lnteOigent Right Battery after each flight Allow its temperature to drop to room temperature 

before storing it for an extended period. 

& • Do not charge the Intelligent Right Battery and remote controller with standard charger (model: 

A 14-100P1A) at the same time, otheriNise the charger may overheat 

• Mways tum off the battery before inserting it or removing it from the Inspire 1. Never insert or 

remove a battery when it is powered on. 

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

f Battery Level Indicators while Charging 

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Blinking Pattern Battery Protection Item 

~ ~ ~ ~ LED2 blinks twice per seoond OVer current detected 

~ ~ ~ ~ LED2 blinks three times per seoond Short circuit detected 

~ ~ ~: ~ LED3 blinks twice per seoond OVer charge detected ... 

~ ~ ~: ~ LED3 blinks three times per seoond OVer-voltage charger detected ... 

~ I ~ I ~ ~ LED4 blinks twice per seoond Charging temperature is too low 

( <d)"C) 

~ I ~ I ~ I~ LED4 bl' ks thr . Charging temperature is too high 1n ee tlmes per seoond ( >40"C) 

After any of the above mentioned protection issues are resolved, press the button to tum off the Battery 

Level Indicator. Unplug the Intelligent Right Battery from the charger and plug it back in to resume 

charging. Note that you do not need to unplug and plug the charger in the event of a room temperature 

error, the charger will resume charging when the temperature falls within the normal range . 

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

:IJ: How to discharge your lntel6gent Right Battery: 

To effectively calibrate the battery capacity, it is reoommended to charge and discharge the 

battery thoroughly for every 10 charge-and-discharge cycle. User should install the battery onto 

the aircraft and then power on the aircraft to initiate the discharge process, discharge the battery 

until the aircraft is powered off automatically. User should then fully charge the battery to ensure 

the battery is ~M>rking at its optimal. 

Slow: Place the Intelligent Right Battery into the Inspire 1's Battery Compartment and power it 

on. Leave it on until there is less than 5% of power left, or until the battery can no longer 

be turned on. Launch the DJI Pilot app to check battery level. 

Rapid: Ry the Inspire 1 outdoors until there is less than 5% of power left, or until the battery can 

no longer be turned on. 

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This chapter describes the features 

of the remote controller that includes 

aircraft and remote controller operations 

and dual remote controller mode. 

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The Inspire 1 Remote Controller is a multi-function wireless communication device that integrates the 

video downlink ground system and aircraft Remote Controller system. The video downlink and aircraft 

Remote Controller system operate at 2.4 GHz with maximum transmission distance of 2km. The remote 

controller features a number of camera functions, such as taking and previewing photos and video, and 

controlling gimbal motions. The remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery. The current 

battery level is displayed by LEOs on the front panel of the remote control. 

EB • Compliance Version: The Remote Controller is compliant with both CE and FCC regulations. 

• Operating Mode: Control can be set to Mode 1 , Mode 2. 

• Mode 1: The right stick serves as the throttle. 

• Mode 2: The left stick serves as the throttle. 

& Do not operate more than 3 aircrafts within in the same area (size equivalent to a soccer field) to 

prevent transmission interference. 

[Remote Controller Operations 

Powering On And Off The Remote Controller 

The Inspire 1 remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery with a capacity of 60XlmAh. The 

battery level is indicated by the Battery Level LEOs on the front panel. Follow the steps below to power on 

your remote controller: 

1. When powered off, press the Power Button once and the Battery Level LEOs wiD display the current 

battery level. 

2. Then, press and hold the Power Button to power on the remote controUer. 

3. The Remote Controller will beep when it powers on. The Status LED will blink green (slave remote 

controller blinks solid purple) rapidly, indicating that the remote controller is linking to the aircraft The 

Status LED will show a solid green light when linking is completed. 

4. Repeat step 2 to power off the remote oontroUer after finish using it 

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Controlling Camera 

Shoot videos or images and adjust camera settings via the Shutter Button, Camera Settings Dial, Playback 

Button and Video Recording Button on the remote control. 

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[1) Camera Settings Dial 

Tum the dial 10 quickly adjust camera settings such as ISO and shutter speed without letting go of the 

remote controller. Move the dial button to left or right to view the pictures or videos in playback mode. 

[2) Playback Button 

Press to view images or videos that have already been captured. 

[3) Shutter Button 

Press to take a photo. If burst mode is activated, multiple photos will be taken with a single press. 

(4) Recoding Button 

Press once to start recording video, then press again to stop recording. 

Controlling Aircraft 

This section explains how to use the various features of the remote controller. The Remote Controller is set 

to Mode 2 by default 

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Move the Stick: The control stick is pushed ~y from the central position. 

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Moving the left stick up and down changes the 

aircraffs elevation. 

Push the stick up to ascend and down to descend. 

Push the throttle stick up to takeoff. 

When both sticks are centered, the Inspire 1 will 

hover in place. 

The more the stick is pushed ~Y from the 

center position, the faster the Inspire 1 will change 

elevation. JlJways push the stick gently to prevent 

sudden and unexpected elevation changes. 

Moving the left stick to the left or light controls the 

rudder and rotation of the aircraft. 

Push the sick left to rotate the aircraft counter 

clock-wise, and push the stick right to rotate the 

aircralt clockwise. If the stick is centered, the 

Inspire 1 will stay facing its current direction. 

The more the stick is pushed ~Y from the center 

position, the faster the Inspire 1 will rotate. 

Moving the light stick up and down changes the 

aircraffs forward and backward pitch. 

Push the stick up to fly forward and down to fly 

backward. The Inspire 1 wiD hover in place if the stick 

is centered. 

Push the stick further away from the center position for 

a larger pitch angle (rnaxirrum 35) and faster flight 

Moving the right stick control left and right changes 

the aircraffs left and light pitch. 

Push left to fly left and right to fly light The Inspire 1 

will hover in place if the stick is centered. 

Push the stick further away from the center position for 

a larger pttch angle (maximum 35) and faster flight. 

Gimbal Dial: Tum the dial to the right, and the 

camera will shift to point upwards. Tum the 

dial to the left, and the camera will shift to point 

downwards. The camera will remain in its current 

position when dial is static. 
Right Mode Switch 

Toggle the switch to select the desired flight mode. 

You may choose between; P mode, F mode and A 

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P mode (Positioning) : P mode \loQI'ks best when GPS signal is strong. There are three different states of P 

mode, which will be automatically selected by the Inspire 1 depending on GPS signal strength and Vision 

Positioning sensors: 

P-GPS: GPS and Vision Positioning both are available, and the aircraft is using GPS for positioning. 

P-OPTI: Vision Positioning is available but the GPS signal is not. Aircraft is using only Vision 

Positioning for hovering 

P-ATTI: Neither GPS or Vision Positioning available, aircraft is using only its barometer for positioning, 

so only altitude is controlled. 

A mode (Attitude): The GPS and VISion Positioning System is not used for holding position. The aircraft 

only uses its barometer to maintain altitude. If it is still receiving a GPS signal, the aircraft can automatically 

return home if the Remote Controller signal is lost and if the Horne Point has been recorded successfully. 

F mode (Function): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is activated in this mode. For more information 

about IOC, refer to the IOC in Appendix. 

The Right Mode Switch is locked in P mode by default To unlock the switch, launch the DJI Pilot app, 

enter the 'Camera' page, tap 'MODE', and then activate 'Multiple Right Mode' . 

Transformation Switch I RTH Button 

The Transfonnation Switch I RIH Button combination serves two functions. Toggle the switch up or down 

to raise or lower the landing gear. Or, press the button to activate the Return to Home (RIH) procedure. 

Transformation Switch 

This switch has two positions. The effect of toggling the switch to any of these positions is defined below: 

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RTH button 

Press and hold this button to start the Return to Home (RlH) procedure. The LED around the RlH Button 

will blink white to indicate the aircraft is entering RlH mode. The aircraft will then return to the last recorded 

Home Point. Press this button again to cancel the RlH procedure and regain the control of the aircraft 

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Connecting Mobile Device 

lilt the Mobile Device Holder to the desired position. Press the button on the side of the ~~e Device Holder 

to release the damp, and then place ~r mobne device into the damp. Adjust the damp to secure your 

mobile device. Then connect your mobile device to the remote cx:mlroller with a USB cable. Plug one end of 

the cable into your mobile device, and the other end into the USB port on the back of lhe remote controller. 

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Optimal Transmission Range 

The signal transmission between aircraft and remote controller perform best within the range that 

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Ensure the aircraft is flying within the optimal transmission range. Adjust the distance and position 

between the operator and the aircraft to achieve optimal transmission performance. 

[Dual Remote Controllers Mode 

More than one remote controller can connect to the same aircraft in Dual Remote Controller mode. In 

Dual Controllers mode, the "Master" remote controller operator controls the orientation of the aircraft, while 

the "Slave" remote controller controls the movement of the gimbal and camera operation. When multiple 

·stave· remote controllers (max of 6) are connect to the aircraft, only the first connected ·stave" remote 

controller is able to control the gimbal, the remaining "slave" remote controller can view the live feed video 

from the aircraft and set the camera parameters, but they cannot control the gimbal . 

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single remote controller mode, however, you cannot control the pan movement of the camera. 

Setting Up Dual Remote Controllers Mode 

Dual Remote Controllers mode is disabled by default Users must enable this feature on the "Master" 

remote oontroller by through the DJI Pilot app. Follow the steps below for setup: 

"Master" Remote Controller: 

1. Connect the remote oontroller to your mobile device and launch the DJI Pilot app. 

2. Go to the Camera page, and tap iJ." ,111lto enter the remote oontroller settings window. 

3. Tap "Set RC Status" to enable Master-and-Slave mode. 

4. Select "Master" in the "Set RC Status" section to set the remote controller as "Master" remote oontroller. 

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~ Remote controOer cannot link to the aircraft it the remote controller is set as ·stave". Meanwhile, 

the "Slave" remote controller cannot control the orientation of the aircraft. Reset the remote 

controller to "Master" in OJI Pilot app it you wish to link the remote controller to the aircraft. 

2. Search the "Master" remote controller in the surrounding area in the "Request Control" section. 

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[ Remote Controller Status LED 

The Status LED reflects connection status between Remote Controller and aircraft The RTH LED shows 

the Return to Home status of the aircraft. The table bebw contains details on these indicators. 

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

[Linking the Remote Controller 

The rermte oontroller is linked to your aircraft before delivery. Unking is only required when using a new 

remote oontroOer for the first time. Follow these steps to link a new rermte controller: 

1. Power on the rermte controller and oonnect to the mobile device. Launch OJI Pilot app. 

2. Power on the Intelligent Right Battery. 

3. Enter "Camera" view and tap on and then tap "Unking Rermte Controller" button as shown belcm. 

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

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Unking button to start linking. The Remote Controller Status Indicator will display solid green if Unk is 

succeed. 

&, • Remote controller cannot link to the aircraft if the remote controller is set as "Slave·. Meanwhile, 

the "Slave· remote controller cannot control the orientation of the aircraft. Reset the remote 

controller to "Master" in OJI Pilot app if you wish to link the remote controller to the aircraft. 

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

the same aircraft 

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[Camera Profile 

The on-l:x>ard camera supports 4K video capture up to 4096x2160p24 and 12M pixel photos capture by 

using the 1/2.3 inch CMOS sensor. You may export the video in either MOV or MP4 format for editing. 

Available picture shooting modes include burst, continuous. and timer mode. A live preview of what the 

camera is seeing before you shoot videos and pictures is supported through the OJI Pilot App. 

Camera Micro-SO Card Slot 

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

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

A UH8-1 type micrcrSD card is recommended, because the fast read and write capability of these cards 

enables you to store high-resolution video data. 

0 Do not remove micro-SO card from the Inspire 1 when it is powered on. 

Camera Data Port 

Power on the Inspire 1 and then connect a USB cable to the Camera Data Port to download photos or 

videos from the camera to your computer. 

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Use the Shutter and Record button on the remote controller to shoot the images or the videos through the 

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

NO Filter 

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

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Gimbal Profile 

The 3-axis Gimbal provides a steady platform for the attached camera, allowing you to capture stabilized 

D images and video. The Gimbal can tilt the camera up to 120 degrees and rotate 360 degrees. 

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you cannot control the pan motion of the camera by default Enable the "Master-and-Slave" mode and 

set the remote controller to "Slave· state if you wish to control both the pan and pitch movement of the 

camera 

& Use the gimbal dial on the remote controller to control the pitch movement of the camera in the 

single remote controller mode, however, you cannot control the pan movement of the camera. 

Pan Control 

Follow the instructions below to use the gimbal dial to control the pan movement of the gimbal: 

1. Power on the aircraft and remote control, launch DJI Pilot app and enter "Camera" page. 

2. Tap "RC Control Settings· icon and select either C1 or C2 customizable button as the gimbal pitch/ 

yaw switching button. 

3. Select "Gimbal Pitch/Yaw" from the dropdown fist 

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Press C1 or C2 button to switch from pitch rrode to yaw rrode. You may use the gimbal dial to pan the 

gimbal under yaw rrode. Press C1 or C2 again to exit yaw rrode. 

Using OJI Pilot App to Control Gimbal 

Follow the steps below to use OJI Pibt app to control the gimbal orientation: 

1. Launch OJI Pibt app, enter ·camera" page. 

2. Tap and press on the screen until a blue circle is shown. 

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Gimbal Operation 1\Aodes 

Three Gimbal operation modes are available. Switch between the different operation modes on the 

Camera page of the DJI Pilot App. Note that your mobile device must be connected to the remote 

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

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

constant at all times. One user alone can control the pitch motion of the 

Gimbal, but a second user is required to control the pan motion using a 

second remote controller. 

The Gimbal will lock to the movements of the aircraft to provide a RrstPerson-View flying experience. 

The Gimbal's motion is independent of the aircraft's orientation. One user 

abne can control the pitch motion of the Gimbal, but a second user is 

required to control the pan motion using a second remote controller. 

Tap to force the Gimbal orientation to re-align with aircraft's orientation 

by panning from gimbal's current orientation. Pitch angle will remain 

unchanged during the re-alignment 

& · Gimbal motor error may occur in these situations: (1) Gimbal is placed on uneven ground. (2) 

Gimbal has received an excessive extemalforce, e.g. a collision. Please take off from flat, open 

ground and protect the gimbal after powering up. 

• Rying in heavy fog or cloud may make the gimbal wet, leading to a temporary failure. The 

gimbal will recover when it dries out 

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The DJI Pilot app is a new mobile app designed specifiCally for the Inspire 1. Use this app to control the 

gimbal, camera and other features of your flight system. The app also comes with Map, Store a User Center, 

for configuring your aircraft and sharing your content with friends. It is recommended that you use a tablet 

for the best experience. 

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[1) Fnght Mode 

8 The text next to this icon indicates the current !tight mode. 

Tap to configure the MC (Main Controller) Settings. These settings allow ~u to modify flight limits and 

set the gain values. 

[2) GPS Signal Streng1h 

,..did: This icon shows the current strength of GPS signals. Green bars indicate adequate GPS 

strength. 

[3) IOC Settings 

~Ct.: This icon displays theiOC setting when the aircraft has entered F-mode. Tap to view the IOC 

settings menu and select the desired IOC setting. 

[4) System Status 

I Safe10Ay(GPS) I: This icon indicates the current aircraft system status and GPS signal strength. 

[5] Battery Level Indicator 

----• : The battery level indicator provides a dynamic display of the battery level. The colored 

zones on the battery level indicator represent the power levels needed to carry out different functions. 

[6) Remote Controller Signal 

ril' o11ll: This icon shows the strength of remote controller's signal. 

[7) HD VIdeo Unk Signal Streng1h 

ffiif ollll This ioon shows the strength of the HD video dcmnlink connection between the aircraft and 

the remote oontroller. 

[8) Battery Level 

f"t 100%: This icon shows the current battery level. 

Tap to view the battery information menu, set the various battery warning thresholds, and view the 

battery warning history. 

[9) General Settings 

:::Tap this icon to view the General Settings page. From this page, you can set flight parameters, 

reset the camera, enable the quick view feature, adjust the gimbal roll value, and toggle the flight 

route display. 

(10) Camera Operation Bar 

Shutter and Recording Settings 

1!0: Tap to enter various camera value settings, including color space lor the recording, resolution 

of the videos, image size and so on. 

Shutter 

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

or time-lapsed shooting modes. 

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0 : Tap once to start recording video, then tap again to stop recording. You can also press the 

Video Recording Button on the remote controller. which has the same functionality. 

Playback 

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

captured. 

Camera Settings 

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

[11) Vision Positioning 

£: This icon shows the distance between the surface and the VISion Positioning System's sensors. 

(12) Right Telemetry 

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The Vision Positioning Status icon is highlighted when the VISion Positioning is in operation. 

Right attitude is indicated by the flight attitude icon. 

( 1) The red arrow stows which direction the aircraft is facing. 

(2) Ught blue and dark blue areas indicate pitch. 

(3) The angle of the boundary between the light blue and dark blue areas indicates the roll angle. 

[13) Map 

Display the !tight path of the current flight Tap to switch from the Camera GUI to the Map GUI. 

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[15) Return to Home (RTH) 

~ : Initiate RTH home procedure. Tap to have the aircraft return to the latest home point 

[16) Gimbal Operation Mode 

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(17) Auto Takeoff/Landing 

..1/.!. : Tap to initiate auto takeoff or landing. 

[18) Uvestream 

(:) : uvestream ioon indicates the current video feed is broadcasting live on YouTube. Be sure the 

mobile data service is available on the mobile device. 

[19) Back 

* :Tap to return to the main GUI. 

[Director 

Director is an automatic video editor built into the DJI Pilot app. After reoording several video clips, simply 

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

clips, v.tlich are automatically combined to create a short film that can be shared immediately. 

[store 

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

buy new products. 

[Discovery 

Sync pictures and videos to your mobile device, view flight logs. and check your DJI acoount status in 

'Discovery'. Use your registered DJI acoount to login to 'Discovery'. 

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Once pre-lfight preparation is complete, it is recommended to use the flight simulator to learn how to fly 

safely. Ensure that all flights are carried out in a suitable location. 

[Flight Environment Requirements 

1. Do not use the aircraft in severe weather conditions. These include wind speed exceeding 10rn/S , 

snow, rain and smog. 

2. Only fly in open areas. Tall buildings and steel structures may affect the accuracy of the on-board 

compass and GPS signal. 

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

4. Minimize electromagnetic interference by not flying in area with high levels of electromagnetism, 

including mobile phone base stations or radio transmission towers. 

5. Aircraft and battery performance is subject to environment factor such as air density and temperature. 

Be very careful when flying 14700 feet (4500 meters) or more above sea level as battery and aircraft 

performance may be reduced. 

6. The Inspire 1 cannot operate within the polar areas in "P" rrode. 

[Flight Umits and Flight Restriction Area 

Right limits on height and distance can be set The details of these flight timits are described in the following 

section. 

All unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operators should abide by all regulations from such organizations as 

the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization), FAA and their own national airspace regulations. For 

safety reasons, the flight limits function is enabled by default to help users use this product safely and 

legally. The flight limits function includes height limits, distance limits and No Fly Zones. 

When operating in P Mode, height, distance limits and No Fly Zones work together to manage flight. In A 

mode only height limits work and flights cannot go higher than 120 meters. 

Max Height & Radius Umits 

Max Height & Radius limit flying height and distance, and the user may change these settings in the 

DJI Pilot App. Once complete, your Inspire 1 will fly in a restricted cylinder that is determined by these 

settings. The tables below show the details of these limits. 

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range automatically. 

No-Fly Zones 

All NcrAy Zones are listed on the DJI official website at http://flysafe.dji.com/rtcrfly. NcrFJy Zones are 

divided into Airports and Restricted Areas. Airports include major airports and flying fields where manned 

aircraft operate at low altitudes. Restricted Areas include borders between countries or sensitive sites. 

The details of the NcrFiy Zones are explained below: 

Airport: 

(1) Airport NcrFiy Zones are comprised of Takeoff Restricted Zones and Restricted-Altitude Zones. Each 

zone features circles of various size. 

(2) R1 depends on the size and shape of the airport, and is an area around the airport thai is a Takeoff 

Restricted Zone, inside of which tak&Off and !fight is prevented. 

(3) From R1 to R1+ 1 mile around the airport, the flight altitude is limited on a 15 degree incline, starting at 

65 feet (20 meters) from the edge of airport and radiating outward. The flight altitude is limited to 1640 

feet (500 meters) at R1+ 1 mile. 

(4) When the aircraft is within 320 feet (100 meters) of the NcrFiy Zones, a warning message will appear 

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

(2) R around the designated Restricted Area is a Take<Jff Restricted area Aircraft cannot takeoff within 

this zone. The value of R varies depending on the definition of the Restricted Area 

(3) A "warning zone" has been set around each Restricted Area. When the aircraft is within 0.6 miles (1 

km) of this zone, a warning message wiD appear in the DJI Pilot app. 

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No-fly Zone If the aircraft enters the 

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P mode activates the aircraft zone, automatic landing has 

will automaticaUy descend to begun. (If }QU are within 1.5 mile 

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Warning: You are in a restricted ~ffr.······ zone. Descending to safe Red flashing 

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

altitude flight restricted area in A mode but P range of 1.5 mile and 5 mile 

mode activates, it will descend radius) zone to a safe altitude and hover 15 Warning: You are in a restricted 

0 feet belcm the safe altitude. zone. Max flight height restricted 

to between 10.5m and 120m. Fly 

Cautiously. 

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

<@ there wiD be warning message. restricted zone, Fly Cautiously. 

Free zone 

0 No restrictions. None. None. 

Ei!J Semi-automatic descent: All stick commands are available except the throttie stick command 

during the descent and landing process. Motors will stop automatically after landing. 

& • When flying in the safety zone, aircraft status indicator will blink red quickly and continue for 3 

seconds, then switch to indicate current flying status and continue for 5 seconds at which point 

it will switch back to red blinking. 

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

city centers and other special areas. Try to ensure the aircraft is visible. 

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[Preflight Checklist 

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

2. Propellers are mounted correctly and firmly. 

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

4. Gimbal is functioning as normal. 

5. Motors can start and are functioning as normal. 

6. DJI Pilot app connected to the aircraft. 

[Calibrating the Compass 

IMPORTANT: Make sure to calibrate the compass in every new flight location. The compass is very 

sensitive to electromagnetic interference, which can cause abnormal compass data leading to poor flight 

performance or even failure. Regular calibration is required for optimum performance. 

0 • DO NOT calibrate your compass where there is a chance of strong magnetic interference, such 

as magnetite, parking structures, and steel reinforcements underground. 

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

phones. 

• DO NOT calibrate beside. massive metal objects. 

Calibration Procedures 

Choose an open space to carry out the following procedures. 

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

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

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

2. Hold and rotate the aircraft horizontally 360 degrees, and the Aircraft Status Indicator wiD display a 

solid green light. 

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3. Hold the aircraft vertically with nose pointing downward, and rotate it 360 degrees around the center 

axis. Recalibrate the oompass if the Aircraft Status Indicator show solid red. 

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

different location to carry out compass calibration. 

{): Calibrate the compass before each flight Launch DJI Pilot App, follow the on-screen instruction 

to calibrate the compass. 

When to Recalibrate 

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

2. When flying in a new location, or a location that Is different from your last flight 

3. When the mechanical structure of the Inspire 1 has changed, i.e. changed mounting position of the 

compass. 

4. When severe drifting occurs in flight, i.e. the Inspire 1 does not fly in straight lines. 

[Auto Take-off and Auto Landing 

Auto Taka-off 

Use auto take-off to take off your aircraft automatically if the Aircraft Status Indicator displays blinking 

green. Follow the steps below to use auto take-off: 

1. Launch DJI Pilot app, enter ·camera· page. 

2. Ensure the aircraft is in ·p· mode. 

3. Go through the pre-flight checklist 

4. Tap".!.·. and confirm flight condition. Slide to confirm and take-off. 

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

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Auto-Landing 

Use auto-landing to land your aircraft automatically if the Aircraft Status Indicator displays blinking green. 

Follow the steps below to use autcrlanding: 

1. Ensure the aircraft is in "P" mode. 

2. Check the landing area condition before tapping ".!. •. to perform landing. 

3. Aircraft lowers the landing gear and proceed to land automatically. 

'<) Landing gear will automatically raise when the aircraft reaches an altitude of 1.2m for the first 

time, and automatically lower every time it descends lo O.Bm. Users can tum this feature ON/OFF 

in the Pilot app. 

[Starting/Stopping the Motors 

Starting Motors 

The Combination Stick Command (esc) listed below are used to start the motors instead of simply pushing the stick up. Ensure that you perform the esc in one motion. 

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Stopping Motors 

There are two methods to stop the motors. 

Method 1: When the Inspire 1 has landed, push the throttle down <D, then conduct esc®. Motors will stop 

immediately. Release both sticks once motors stop. 

Method 2: When the aircraft has landed, push the throttle down and hold. The motors wiD stop after 3 

seoonds. 

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[Flight Test 

Take oflllanding Procedures 

1. Place the aircraft on open, flat ground with battery indicators facing towards you. 

2. Power on the remote controller and your mobile device, then the Intelligent Right Battery. 

3. Launch the OJI Pilot App and enter the Camera page. 

4. Wait until the Aircraft Indicator blinks green. This means the Home Point is recorded and it is safe to fly 

now. If it flashes yeUow, it means Home Point is not recorded, and you should not lake off. 

5. Push the throttle up slowly to lake off or using Auto Take-off to take off. 

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6. Shoot photos and videos using the OJI Pilot app. 

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

8. After landing, execute the esc command or hold the throttle at its lowest position for 3 seconds or 

more until the motors stop. 

9. Tum off the lnteDigent Right Battery first, followed by the Remote Controller. 

& • When the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks yelbN rapidly during ffight, the aircrafi has entered Failsafe 

mode. 

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

rapidly during flight 

• Watch video tutorials about flight for more night information. 

Video Suggestions and Tips 

1. Work through the checklist before each night 

2. Select desired gimbal working mode in the OJI Pilot app. 

3. Aim to shoot when flying in P mode only. 

4. PJways fly in good weather, such as sunny or v.;ndless days. 

5. Change camera settings to suit you. These include photo format and exposure compensation. 

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

7. Push the sticks gently to make aircraft movements stable and smooth. 

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1. How can I put a GoPro camera on the Inspire 1? 

The Inspire 1 does not currently support GoPro attachments. The gimbal is designed to hold DJI 

cameras only. 

2. When will ground station functionafity be available? 

The Inspire 1 does not currently support ground station. Ground station will be available with future 

firmware updates. 

3. Is the camera's exposure automatic? 

The exposure can be set to Auto, for automatic changes, or Manual, if you wish to use a specific setting. 

4. Can I see the size of images through the app? 

Yes, you can preview image or video sizes through the DJI Pilot app. 

5. How much weight can the Inspire 1 cany without its included camera? 

We do not recommend flying with any payload other than the included OJI gimbal and camera 

6. Do you have an LCD monitor available for the Inspire 1? 

No, DJI does not sell LCD or HO monitors for the Inspire 1. However, you can output the live streaming 

video to a compatible monitor or mobile device of your own. 

7. How long does it take to charge the battery? Does it comes with a charger? 

Yes, all Inspire 1 units come with standard TB47 charger. 

With the standard TB47 100W charger, it takes BSmin to fully charge a 4500mAh battery. 

8. Are the two remote controllers the same? Should I setup the remote controllers in the app or 

somewhere else to control the camera and aircraft separately? 

The t'MJ remote controllers are physically identical. You can set the remote controUers to either 'Master' 

or 'Slave' through the OJI Pilot app if you wish to use dual controller mode. 

9. Where can I find info on the simulation application that plugs into the trainer port? Can you suggest a 

simulation program? 

There is no trainer port on the remote controUer for the Inspire 1. 

10. Can the mobile device holder be used on the Phantom 2 series remote controUer? 

No, it cannot The mobile device holder can only be used wth the Inspire 1 remote. 

11. Does the Inspire 1 have a SO card included? 

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

12. Can I upgrade and buy a second remote controller if I only buy a single remote controller oow? 

Yes. 

13. How big is the Inspire 1 ? 

Its length X height X width cfurmsions wi1tnJt the p1)peDers attached are 44 X 3J X 45cm (17.3 X 11.8 X 17.7in). 

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14. What flight controller does the Inspire 1 use? 

The Inspire 1 uses its awn new flight controller. 

15. Which motors and propellers does the Inspire 1 come with? 

The Inspire 1 uses 3510 motors and 1345 propellers. 

16. Aircraft frame arm joints appear loosen, is that normal? 

The space of the joins shown in the below figure is normal and it v.111 not affect the performance of 

aircraft, do not adjust the position of the screws on your own. 

17. Failed to complete self-ched<? 

Place the aircraft on the flat surface before powering on. Do not move the aircraft during the selfcheck. 

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[Specifications 

~aft ------------------------------- Model 

Weight (Battery Included) 

Hovering Accuracy (P Mode) 

Max Angular Velocity 

Max Tilt Angle 

Max Ascent Speed 

Max Descent Speed 

Max Speed 

Max Right Altitude 

Max Wind Speed Resistance 

Max Right Time 

Motor Model 

Propeller Model 

Indoor Hovering 

Operating Temperature Range 

Diagonal Distance 

Dimensions 

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T600 

2935g 

Vertical: 0.5 m 

Horizontal: 2.5 m 

Pitch: 3CX:!"/s 

Yaw: 150"/s 

35" 

Sm/s 

4m/s 

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

4500m 

10m/s 

Approximately 18 minutes 

DJI3510 

DJI1345 

Enabled by default 

-10"to40"C 

559to581 mm 

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Output Power (With Camera) 

Operating Current 

Angular Vibration Range 

Mounting 

Controllable Range 

Mechanical Range 

Max Controllable Speed 

ZENMUSEX3 

Static: 9 W; In Motion: 11 W 

Station: 750 mA; Motion: 900 mA 

±0.03" 

Detachable 

Pitch: -so• to +300 

Pan: ±3200 

Pitch: -125" to +45" 

Pan:±3300 

Pitch: 120"/s 

Pan: 180"/s 

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Model 

Total Pixels 

Effective Pixels 

Image Max Size 

ISO Range 

Electronic Shutter Speed 

FOV (Field Of View) 

CMOS 

Lens 

Still Photography Modes 

Video Recording Modes 

Max Bitrate Of Video Storage 

Supported Rle Formats 

Supported SO Card Types 

Operating Temperature Range 

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Operating Frequency 

Transmitting Distance 

EIRP 

Video Ou1put Port 

Power Supply 

Charging 

Dual User Capability 

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12.76M 

12.4M 

4000x3000 

1()().3200 (video) 1Cl0-1600 (photo) 

8 s to 1/8000 s 

940 

Sony EXMOR 1/2.3" 

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

9 Elements in 9 groups 

Anti-distortion 

Single shoot 

Burst shooting: 3/5/7 frames 

Au1o Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 bracketed frames at 

0.7EVBias 

Time-lapse 

UHD (4K): 4096x2160p24/25, 3840x2160p24/25/30 

FHD: 1920x1080p24/25/30/48/50/60 

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

60 Mbps 

FA T32/exFA T 

Photo: JPEG, DNG 

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

Micro SO 

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

OOto 400 C 

C1 

922.7MHz-927.7 MHz (Japan Only) 

5.725-5.825 GHz;2.400-2.483 GHz 

2 km (Outdoor And Unobstructed) 

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

USB, Mini-HDMI 

Buitt-in battery 

OJI charger 

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Operating Temperature Range 

Storage Temperature Range 

Charging Temperature Range 

Battery 

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Model 

Voltage 

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Name 

Model 

Capacity 

Voltage 

Battery Type 

Energy 

Net Weight 

Operating Temperature Range 

Storage Temperature Range 

Charging Temperature Range 

Max Charging Power 

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Model 

Capacity 

Voltage 

Battery Type 

Energy 

Net Weight 

Operating Temperature Range 

Storage Temperature Range 

Charging Temperature Range 

Tablet or Smart Phone 

9W 

-10° to 40" C 

Less than 3 months: -20" to 45° C 

More than 3 months: 22° to 28° C 

0-40°C 

6000 rnAh UPo 2S 

A14-100P1A 

26.3V 

100W 

Intelligent Flight Battery 

TB47 

4500 rnAh 

22.2V 

UPo 6S High voltage battery 

99.9Wh 

570g 

-10° to 40" c 

Less than 3 months: -20" to 45° C 

More than 3 months: 22" C to 28° C 

oo to 40" c 

180W 

Intelligent Flight Battery 

TB48 

5700 rnAh 

22.8V 

UPo6S 

129.96Wh 

670g 

-10 to 40" C 

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Altitude Range 

Operating Environment 

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Below 8 m/s (2 m above ground) 

5-SOOcm 

Brightly lit (lux > 15) patterned surfaces 

~250cm 

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

Supported Mobile Devices 

• iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone SS, iPad Air 2, iPad Mini 

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

SS, Sony Z3 EXPERIA;• Note: It is recommended that you 

use a tablet for the best experience 

[ Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) 

lOG allows users to lock the orientation of aircraft in different fashions. There are three YoUrking modes for 

lOG and you may select the desired lOG modes from the DJI Pilot app. lOG only YoQrk8 under F mode, 

and user must toggle the f6ght mode switch to ·p mode to activate lOG. Refer to the table below: 

Course Lock (GL) 

Home Lock (HL)* 

Point of Interest (POl)* 

Its forward direction is pointing to the nose direction when recording, which is 

fixed until you re-record it or exit from GL. 

Record a Home Point (HP), and push Pitch stick to control the aircraft far from 

or near to the HP. 

Point of Interest Record a point of interest (POl), the aircraft can circle around 

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

{i: ·Home Lock and Point of Interest feature are ooming soon. 

Prerequisites of IOC 

Use the IOC feature under the folbwing condition: 

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Home lock 

POl 

Using IOC 

GPSenabled 

No 

Yes 

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GPS 

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None 

Aircraft ~ Home Point 

Aircraft ~Point of Interest 

Enable the lOG feature by tapping "Enable lOG" in the setting page of the OJI Pilot app. Toggle the Right 

Mode Switch to ·p mode and follow the on-screen instruction to use lOG feature. 

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[How to Update Firmware 

Follow the process described below to upgrade the aircraft, remote controller and battery. 

Updating the Aircraft Firmware 

Step 1- Check Battery and SO Card Capacity 

Ensure the Intelligent Right Battery has at least 50% power and there is at least 100MB of free space on 

theSDcard. 

Step 2- Prepare the Firmware Update Package 

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

phantom-3/download). 

2. Insert the SD card into your PC. Extract the all downloaded lUes into the root directory of the SD card. 

Remove the SD card from your PC. Ensure the aircraft is powered off then insert the SD card into the 

SD card slot on the camera. 

Step 3- Update the Aircraft 

1. Ensure the remote controller is powered off and then power on the aircraft. Upgrade will begin 

automatically after aircraft is powered on. 

2. It will take approximately 25 minutes to complete the firmware update. The camera status indicator 

will blink green and red to indicate the upgrade is in progress and stop blinking when the update is 

complete with success. 

3. Check the upgrade status by opening the ".txt" file that is automatically generated after the update. 

The update is successful if the text ·result: successful" is in the document Try upgrading the firmware 

again if the text "result failed" is found or the camera status indicator shows solid red. 

Updating the Remote Controller Rrmware 

Ensure the DJI GO app has been updated to v1.2.0 before updating the remote controller. The 

System Status bar in Camera View of the DJI GO App will flash several times if a firmware update is 

available. Follow these steps to update the firmware via the DJI GO App. 

Step 1- Check Battery and SO Card Capacity 

1. The remote controller has at least 50% battery level. 

2. Your mobile device is able to access the internet 

3. There is at least 30 MB of free space on your mobile device. 

Step 2- Download and Update the Rrmware 

1. Go to the DJI GO App >Camera View> System Status bar> OVerall Status. Tap Download the 

firmware update package to download and update the firmware. Track the update progress from 

progress bar in the DJI GO App. The status LED on the remote controller will blink blue during update 

and blink green when update is complete with success. 

Rrmware update through the DJI GO app will not work with older versions of the remote controller 

firmware. If the firmware update fails, follow the instructions below to update the firmware using the 

traditional method: 

a. Update the latest firmware package files from DJI official web site. 

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b. Extract all downloaded files into the root directory of an SO card or USB flash drive. 

c. Turn off the remote controller, Insert the SO card into a SO card reader or the USB disk onto the 

remote controller USB port when remote controller is turned off. 

d. Power on the remote controller and wait 60 seconds until the upgrade begins. Do not power off 

the remote controller during the update. 

e. It will take approximately 10 minutes to complete the firmware update. The camera will sound 

a beeping sound and the Status LED on the remote controller shows solid blue to indicate the 

update is in progress. The Status LED on remote controller shows solid green and beeping 

sound will stop if the upgrade is completed with success. 

f. If you do not have a SO card reader, you may insert the SO card into the gimbal and connect the 

gimbal with remote controller to upgrade the remote controller. 

& You v.1U only be able to update the remote controller firmware through the OJI GO app from 

this point onwards. 

Updating Intelligent Right Battery Firmware 

The Intelligent Right Battery is upgraded during the aircraft firmware upgrade process. It is recommended 

to keep the upgrade package files in your SO card. The upgrade will start automatically after power 

cycling the aircraft. 

.&, • Ensure there is only one firmware package file stored on your SO card. 

• Only storage devices that are formatted for FAT32 and exFAT file systems are supported for 

aircraft and remote controller firmware updates. 

• Ensure the internet connection of your mobile device is stable when downloading the firmware 

update package. 

• Turn on Airplane Mode on your mobile device before updating the firmware, as any incoming 

calls may disrupt the update process. 

• Do not perform firmware update while the aircraft is still flying in the air. Only carry out firmware 

update when the aircraft is landed. 

• Be sure to update the remote controner's firmware to the latest version after you upgrade the 

aircraft's firmware. 

• The remote controller may become unlinked from the aircraft after updating. Re-link the remote 

controller and aircraft 

• Confirm the update results based on the blinking pattern of camera status indicator or gimbal 

sound. It is normal for the aircraft to sound or the LED to blink during the update process. 

[FCC Compliance 

FCC Compliance 

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

( 1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and 

(2) This device must accept arry interference received, induding interference that may cause undesired 

operation. 

Changes or modifications not expressly roved by the party responsible for compliance could void the 

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Compliance Information 

FCC Warning Message 

Ally Changes or rrodifications not expressly roved by the party responsible for compliance could void the 

user's authority to operate the equipment. 

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

{1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and {2) this device must accept any interference 

received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement 

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth lor an uncontrolled environment 

This equipment should be instaDed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator& 

your body. This transmitter must not be oo-bcated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or 

transmitter. 

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a aass B digital device, 

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

harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio 

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

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

a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, 

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

the interference by one or more of the following measures: 

-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 

-lncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver. 

-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. 

-Consult the deaier or an experienced radiallY technician for help. 

IC RSS warning 

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard {s). Operation is subject to the 

following two conditions: ( 1) this device may not cause interference. and (2) this device must accept any 

interterence,including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. 

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

L'exploitation est autorisee aux deux conditions suivantes: 

{1) l'areil ne doit pas produire de brouiUage, et 

{2)1'utilisateur de l'areil doit accepter tout brouillage radioelectrique subi, meme si le brouillage est 

susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement 

IC Radiation Exposure Statement: . 

This equipment complies with IC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment 

This transmitter must not be cx:Hocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. 

This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator& 

your body. 

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