u.s. Department 

of Transportation 

Federal Aviation 

Administration 

October 29, 2015 

Mr. Malcolm Edward Durden, Jr. 

95 Lagrange Street 

Newnan, GA 30263 

Dear Mr. Durden: 

800 Independence Ave . S w 

Washington. 0 C 20591 

This letter is to inform you that we are unable to process your petition for an exemption. It explains 

why we cannot process your request and what you should do in the next 30 days. 

Why We Can Not Process Your Request 

We received your June 25, 2015, exemption request filed in Docket No. FAA-2015-3474, but we are 

unable to process your request any further. Your petition does not comply with the requirements of 

§ 11.81 (copy enclosed). For us to consider the request any further, you must send us all of the 

following: 

• The specific section or sections of 14 CFR from which you seek relief, the extent of the relief you 

seek, and the reason you seek relief. 

• The reasons why granting the request would be in the public interest; that is, how it would benefit 

the public as a whole. 

• The reasons why the exemption would not adversely affect safety or how the exemption would 

provide a level of safety at least equal to that provided by the rule from which you seek an 

exemption. 

• Any additional information, views, or arguments available to support your request. 

For more detailed information relating to submitting petitions for exemption, please visit 

http://aes.faa.gov/petition/index.html. This website helps the petitioner to meet Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA) requirement outlines in § 11.81 and helps answer any questions you may have. 

What You Should Do 

If you want us to process your request any further, you must submit the requested information within 

30 days. Please note that§ 11.63(d) requires you to send your petition for exemption at least 120 days 

before the proposed effective date of the exemption. 
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If We Do Not Hear From You 

If we do not receive the information, we will close the docket without notifYing you further. If you 

have any questions you may call the 333 Information Line (202) 267-2999. 

Sincerely, 

Brittany Newton 

Program Analyst, Airmen and 

Airspace Rules Division 

Enclosures 
cCPR- Code or f-ederal Regulations 

ELECTRONIC CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS 

e-CFR Data is current as of March 2, 2015 

Title 14 -• Chapter I-• Subchapter B -• Part1·1 ->Subpart A -• §11.81 

Title 14: Aeronautics and Space 

PART 11-GENERAL RULE MAKING PROCEDURES 

Subpart A-Ru!ema!\ing Procedur~~s 

§11.81 What information must I include in my petition for an exemption? 

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You must include the following information in your petition for an exemption and submit it to FAA 

as soon as you know you need an exemption. 

(a} Your name and mailing address and, if you wish, other contact information such as a fax number, telephone number, or e~mail address; 

.d (b) The specific section or sections of 14 CFR from which you seek an exemption; 

(c) The extent of relief you seek, and the reason you seek the relief; 

r'' (d) The reasons why granting your request would be in the public interest; that is, how it would benefit the public as a whole; 

-? (e) The reasons why granting the exemption would not adversely affect safety, or how the exemption would provide a level of safety at least equal to that provided by the rule from which you seek the exemption; 

(f) A summary we can publish in the FEDERAL REGISTER, stating; 

(1) The rule from which you seek the exemption; and 

(2) A brief description of the nature of the exemption you seek; 

(g) Any additional information, views or arguments available to support your request; and 

(h) If you want to exercise the privileges of your exemption outside the United States, the reason why you need to do so. 

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For questions concerning c·CFR programming and delivery issues, email webteam@gpo.gov. 

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2. Click "Comment Now." 

3. Enter the requested information, or upload a document. Review your entry, and click "Submit Comment." Save 

your comment tracking number. Submissions to the docket are manually processed, and may take 4·6 weeks to 

be uploaded to your docket. 

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Section 333 Petition Guidance & Checklist 

Note: It is highly recommended petitioners carefully review the "Conditions and Limitations" section 

in the most recently granted exemptions. This will provide valuable insight as to what the FAA is 

approving under Section 333. 

Where can I find previously granted exemptions? 

• https://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative programs/section 333/333 authorizations/ 

• Write down the docket number in the exemption you are reviewing (it will be formatted like this: 

F AA-XXXX-XXXX). 

• Search for that docket number at regulations.gov, and review the petition, as well as any supporting 

documents. 

Ready to create your petition? 

Use the checklist below to ensure your petition contains all the necessary information. Failure to 

include the following information may result in delays in processing your request: 

D Operator's name and address; 

D The specific applicable regulations from which relief is required (CFRs); 

D How the operator will maintain an equivalent level of safety or no adverse impact to safety; 

D How granting the exemption would be in the public interest; 

D The proposed operations; and, 

D The make and model of the aircraft for proposed operations (aircraft manuals are not necessary). 

Ready to submit your petition? 

Note: Proprietary/Confidential documents should be clearly marked and emailed to 

333exemptions@.faa.gov. Be sure to include your comment tracking number (received upon successful 

submission to regulations.gov) when emailing these documents. Do not submit them to 

regulations.gov. 

• Visit https://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative programs/section 333/how to file a petition/ 

Please note that due to the large volume of petitions being submitted, it will take approximately 8-10 

weeks for submissions to be posted to the docket at regulations.gov and assigned a docket number. 

Questions? 

Please reference our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) at: 

https://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative programs/section 333/333 fags/ 

If you didn't find the answer to your question on our F AQ page, questions about the Section 333 

exemption process should be directed to 333exemptions@.faa.gov. Questions about the operating 

conditions and limitations should be directed to 9-AFS-UAS-Inguiries@faa.gov. 
June 25, 2015 

Acting Flight Manager, Flight Standards Service 

Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration Services 

Re: Request for exemption from multiple regulatory provisions to allow the use of small 

unmanned aerial system on land controlled by clients of mine and their clients to assist 

in the safe evaluation and documentation of infrastructure and operations for my future 

clients. 

I Malcolm Edward Durden, Jr. respectfully request an exemption from several provisions 

of Title 14 of the Code of federal Regulations to permit the use of small unmanned 

aerial systems to assist in the evaluation and documentation of infrastructure of 

operations for my clients. Also, filming/photos of various functions for my clients in the 

field of Real Estate, Construction, Development, as well as outdoor weddings, parties, 

and special events. Accordingly, the grant of exemption is consistent with congress' 

intent, reflected in Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, that 

safe systems and operators be permitted in National Airspace prior to the issuance of 

final regulations governing general use of these systems for commercial purposes. 

Specifically, the UAV utilized is a DJI Phantom 3 Professionai(P3P) has been approved 

by your agency for the exact purposes of this request. The P3P features: 

Auto-Take Off-System takes off and hovers until directed by its own firmware. 

Auto-Return Home-GPS remembers take off location and will return " home" to land 

through firmware commands. 

Fail Safe-If battery is low or P3P loses connection with controller for any reason, the 

aircraft will automatically return to take off point and land safely. 

Automatic Flight Logs-All logs and details of every flight including complete route, flight 

time, distance, location, photos and video taken are automatically captured and easily 

shared. 

The aircrafts specs are provided on a separate attachment provided. 

The benefits of this exemption will allow for a job to be created as well as meet a 

demand/need that currently is not being met in this area and offering the community a 

service, tax revenue it lacks, while adherring to the FAA and Department of 

Transportations guide lines for commercial use of UAV. 

Thank you in advance for your time and consideration of this request. I look forward to 

your response and approval to move forward. 

Sincerely and respectfully, 

Malcolm Edward Durden, Jr. 

9{QMtreet 

Newnan, Ga. 30263 

404-626-724 7 
medjr_mailbox@yahoo.com 
Background Information 

I plan on working in the Real Estate Industry, outdoor weddings, and outdoor 

sporting activities over water i.e. surfing. 

I have been contacted by many Mure clients looking for me to operate sUAS for 

their business needs. 

Infrastructure Safety Inspection Operations: 

Roof inspection 

Construction Companies' Projects 

Agriculture (farm crop inspection 

Solar panel inspection 

As a part of this I am requesting FAA Exemption for sUAS operations for safety, 

inspection and video capture usage. 

Regulatorv Basis for Exemotion Request 

In addition to the waiver authority provided in Section 333 of the Modernization Act, 

the FAA may grant an emption under 49 U.S. C. §44701 (f) if it has determined that 

such an exemption is in the public interest. The FAA has imposed a separate 

requirements it procedural regulations, providing that the petitioner shall explain why 

granting the exemption would not adversely affect safety or how the exemption 

would provide at least an equivalent level of safety as compliance with the 

underlying regulation. 

Granting an Exemption will not Adversely Affect Safetv 

I do note that there is no applicable standard for an equivalency determination. 

Some have argued that the appropriate standard is that for model aircraft, noting 

that their operations, if conducted for recreational purposes, would fail completely 

wtihin the allowable operations for model aircraft. I believe it is difficult to argue that 

there is sufficient correlation between model operations controlled by the Academy 

of Model Aeronautics and the ones contemplated by myself. At the same time , it is 

clear that equivalency cannot be established for traditional, manned civil aircraft 

because the design and use profiles between traditional aircraft and sUAS are 
contemplated operations would not adversely affect safety, which is all that 

§11.81 (e) requires. 

Granting an exemption will not adversely affect safety. I contemplate conducting 

sUAS operations over client owned or controlled land, solely during daylight hours, 

at altitudes well below that which would pose a risk presented by standard 

infrastructure operations, my clients already have talken steps to secure property 

against unauthorized public access. For example, substantial stretches of pipeline, 

utilities, railroad tracks, solar farms, and other sites, are usually fenced, elevated, or 

otherwise secured to prevent access. Other long stretches of interest are, as noted 

above could be in wilderness areas. Most of my anticipated work will be on 

privately owned real estate developments, outdoor venues, private large farms and 

over bodies of water. The nature of operations that I anticipate requires that the 

sUAS be flown at relatively low speeds. I expect that in most instances, the sUAS 

will be flown less than 75 feet from the highest structure along the path of the sUAS. 

Accordingly, the risk of interference with another aircraft is minimal. I plan to 

conduct sUAS operations at least 3 miles from a any public airports (including 

heliports). 

Approval of exemption allowing commercial operation of sUAS in the infrastructure 

aerial inspection industry, outdoor sporting events, construction projects, and 

outdoor wedding venues will enhance safety by reducing risk. Conventional 

operations, using jet or piston power aircraft, operate a extremely low altitudes just 

feet from the subject being inspected or filmed and in extreme proximity to people 

and structures: and present the risks associated with vehicles that weigh in the 

neighborhood of 4,000 lbs., carrying large amounts of jet A or other fuel (140 

gallons for jet helicopters). such aircraft must fly to and from the job site. In 

contrast, a sUAS weighing fewer than 551bs. and powered by batteries eliminates 

virtually all of that risk given the reduced mass and lack of combustable fuel carried 

on board. The uSAS is carried to the site. the sUAS will carry no passengers or 

crew and, therefore, till not expose them to the risk associated with manned flights. 

The operation of small UASs, weighing less than 55 lbs., conducted in the strict 

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

grant of the exemptions requested herein, including 333 Aircraft Exemption Status 

exempting the applicant from conventional aircraft requirements and allowing 

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

the ground,and in a controlled environment and, as a result, are far safer than 
conventional operations conducted with turbine helicopters operating in close 

proximity to the ground and people. 

The safety of this on the ground is protected by the fact that no one will be allowed 

into the area without permission of the landowner. Security will be established for 

the flight area as part of the pre-flight control. Each individual within the secure area 

will be briefed prior to flight and will consent to being in the area. 

I initially intend to use myse~ as the dedicated pilot for all sUAS operations. All 

operations will be within the visual line-of-sight (i.e. no more than approximately 0.5 

miles from the manipulator of the controls (myse;n, or pilot in command (PIC myse;n. 

As PIC I will conduct at least three take-offs and landings with the sUAS on which I 

was trained every 90 days as a minimum. As PIC I will establish my qualifications 

thru a combination of aeronautical knowledge, UAS airmanship skill, and verification 

through established protocol before any operations commence. Depending on the 

type of operation, additional ground-based visual observers may be employed as 

well. These observers will be within constant visual line of sight and in constant 

contact with the PIC. The visual observers will assist the PIC in avoiding objects 

near the sUAS. 

There are no standards for either Private or Commercial sUAS pilot certificates. The 

safe operation and control of the UAS as described in this application dow not 

depend on the type of FAA license held by the PIC. Given the restricted and 

controlled airspace within which operations will take place, the key factors needed 

by the PIC are knowledge of the airspace within which the operation will take place 

and how that airspace fits into the National Airspace System (NAS). That 

knowledge can be and is gained primarily through ground school and not though 

flight training in fixed wing aircraft, has the skill or ability to safely operate a small 

unmanned aerial vehicle, operating at 400 AGL or lower, within a strictly controlled 

pre-approved airspace. Besides knowledge of airspace regulations, dexterity in the 

control and operation of the sUAS acquired from actual operation of the aircraft is 

the most important factor in establishing an equivalent level of safety. 

If the PIC has acquired the necessary knowledge of airspace requirements, the 

relevant issues are (1) where the aircraft will be flown, (2) the size of the aircraft 

relative to what is being used today to accomplish the same mission, and (3) what 

precautions will be taken to ensure the safety of those in the area of operation. I 

propose that the aircraft be operated within a secure environment; and that no one 
be allowed to enter the secure environment unless the are part of the operation of 

the sUAS, and have consented to the risk associated with being in the operating 

area. Should there be a mishap, the sUAS being flown pose significantly less of a 

threat than the helicopters and fixed wing aircraft now being employed because 

they are a fraction of the size, carry no flammable fuel, do not carry crew or 

passengers, and pose an infinitesimal risk to others. This is in stark contrast to 

conventional aircraft that are flown to the site, carry explosive fuel, carry passengers 

and crew, and operate in a much larger area. 

From a practical standpoint, there are relatively few licensed full-scale aircraft pilots 

who are also qualified to fly the type of sUAS that are utilized for infrastructure and 

other image capture operations. There are even fewer commercial pilots that can fly 

these sUAS- to the point that to do both is considered rare. Assuming that it is 

unlikely for a company to find a pilot that has both qualifications, that company 

would either have to source a qualified sUAS pilot to train and obtain a commercial 

certificate, or find a commercial certificated pilot who would be willing to learn to fly 

a sUAS to the competency level required for professional use. 

Minimum requirements for the PIC include: 

1 . A minimum of 200 flight cycles and 25 hours of total time as a sUAS rotorcraft 

pilot and at least 1 0 logged as a sUAS pilot with a similar sUAS type (single 

blade or multi-rotor); 

2. A minimum of 5 hours as sUAS pilot with the make and model of sUAS to be 

utilized for operations under the exemption and 3 take offs and landings in the 

preceding 90 days; 

3. Have undergone a qualification process as specified in the Flight Operations & 

Procedures Manual consisting of a knowledge & skill test the aircraft to be used. 

I intend to use commercially available sUAS Components for sUAS. These sUAS 

systems will be tested for quality & safety under controlled conditions before being 

used in the field. The sUAS is less than 55 lbs. fully loaded, carries neither a pilot 

nor a passenger, and operates exclusively within a secured area. I have a routine 

maintenance schedule to verify that the sUAS will remain in safe and operational 

condition. Please see Appendix B, for Specific Types of sUAS. 
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Notes regarding: 14 C.F.R. Part 21. Subpart H 

In accordance with the statutory criteria provided in Section 333 of PL 112-95 in 

reference to 49 USC 44704, and in consideration of the size, weight, speed, and 

limited operating area associated with the aircraft and its operation , we request 

that's aircraft exemption meets the conditions of Section 333. Therefore , if granted 

Section 333 relief of 14 CFR part 21 , and any accosted noise certification and 

testing requirements of part 36, is not necessary. 

Notes regarding: 14 C.F.R. § 45.231bl. Marking of the Aircraft 

Given the size of the sUAV, two inch lettering will be impossible, UAS will be 

identified by serial number, registered in accordance with 14 CFR part 47, and have 

identification (N-Number) markings in accordance with 14 CFR part 45, Subpart C. 

Markings will be as large as practicable. 

Notes regarding: 14 CFR § 91. 71al Civil Aircraft Airworthiness 

My request is based on the fact tat no airworthiness certificate will be issued for the 

UAS. My UAS will not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 

CFR part 21, subpart H. Based on the fact that an airworthiness certificate will not 

be issued, exemption from § 91.7(a) is not necessary. 

Notes Regarding: 14 CFR§91.91bli21Civil aircraft fiight manual, marking and placard 

Certifications required, the original intent these regulations was to display an 

aircraft's airworthiness, certification, and registration documents so they would be 

easily available to inspectors and passengers. Based on the FAA Memorandum 

subject "Interpretation regarding whether certain required documents may be kept 

at an unmanned aircraft's control station,'' dated August 8, 2014, the requested 

relief from 14 CFR §§ 91.9(b)(2) and 91.203(a) and (b) is not necessary. 

Notes Regarding: §91.1 09 Flight instruction: Simulated instrument & certain flight 

test 

Small UASs, by their design, do not have fully functional dual controls. Flight control 

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

aircraft via radio communications. Aircraft being considered for use by me allow the 

UAS Instructor to place the aircraft into "loiter" mode (fixed altitude stationary hold). 

In the event of the student losing control, the UAS instructor can quickly and via 

alternate equipment (equipment not in the hands of the student) place the aircraft 
into a mode that then allows the instructor to bring the aircraft back into control and 

back to the pre-determined and/or safe landing location. 

I do not describe training scenarios in which a dual set of controls would be utilized 

or required, i.e. dual flight instruction, provided by a flight instructor or other 

company-designed individual, that would require that individual to have fully 

functioning dual controls. Rather, I would evaluate the qualification of its PIGs based 

on their experience with the UAS to be operated and verifies through testing, in lieu 

of formalized training. As such, I do not seek relief from 14 CFR § 91.1 09. 

Notes Regarding § 14 CFR 91.1191bl 

Relief from § 14 CFR 91.119(b), operation over congested areas is not applicable, 

because the operations performed will only be conducted within the secure area 

described herein. 
My safety Operations & Procedures Overview: 

Technology Considerations: 

Best in class, tried and proven technologies that are in advanced iterations. 

Software from highly-reputable industry partners will include feature1. Auto descent (landing) if communication signal were to be severed. If the sUAS 

loses communications, the sUAS will have the capability to return to a predetermined location within the security perimeter and land. 

2. Auto descent (landing) if battery were to drop lower than nominal level. 

3. Flights will be terminated at 25%battery power reseNe. 

4. Uve video for the operator gives real-time positioning feedback. Another words, 

I can monitor the scene from the vehicle's perspective for collision avoidance, 

and to maintain spatial orientation. 

5. The sUAS will have the capability to abort a flight in case of unpredicted 

obstacles or emergencies. 

6. On-Screen-display (OSD) contains operating information to ascertain vehicle 

hea~h at all times: speed, altitude, number of GPS satellites (when available), 

heading, and voltage. 

7. GPS Lock supplies for return-to-home (RTH). Should command and Control 

(C2) link failures occur (highly improbable), vehicle returns automatically to the 

point of launch. 

B. AMude information will be provided to the sUAS pilot via a digitally encoded 

telemetric data feed, which downlinks from the aircraft to a a ground-based onscreen display. This altitude information will be generated by equipment 

installed on board the aircraft, using GPS tril;tngulation, digitally encoded 

barometric altimeter, or radio altimeter, or any combination thereof. Prior to 

each flight, a zero altitude initiation point will be established and confirmed for 

accuracy by the Pilot. 
Mechanical/Physical: 

1. I will fly in Une-of-sight (LOS) only. The vehicle will always remain in direct LOS 

to the pilot, thus eliminating the concern of signal severance (flying behind 

objects/walls). 

2. The sUAS will with less than 551bs and travel at less than 50 knots. 

3. Batteries should far exceed the capacity required for the actual flight time. 

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

5. Fireproof bags for storage and charging of high capacity Upo batteries on-site. 

6. UA operated under this exemption will be marked in accordance with 14 CFR 

part 45 or as otherwise authorized by the FAA. 

Personel: 

1. Spotters ensure safe iteration and act as a redundant set of eyes for operators 

(pilot, gimbal op, director. 

2. Radio spectrum analysis for interference on the frequencies utilized for vehicle 

control/communication. 

3. A briefing will be conducted in regard to the planned sUAS operations prior to 

each day's activities. It will be mandatory that all personnel who will be 

performing duties within the boundaries of the safety perimeter be present for 

this briefing. 

4. The operator will obtain consent of all persons involved in the sUAS operations 

and ensure that only consenting persons will be allowed within 100 feet of the 

flight operations. 

5. Observer and pilot will at all times be alble to communicate by voice. 

6. Wrttten and/or permission from the relevant property holders will be obtained. 

7. Pilot and observer will have been trained in operate of UAS generally and 

received up-to-date information on the particular UAS to be operated. 
Ooerations: 

1. The unmanned aircraft (UA) must weigh less than 55 pounds (25 Kg), including 

energy source(s) and equipment. Operations authorized by this petition of 

exemption are limited to the following aircraft described in Appendix B. 

Proposed operations of any other aircraft will require a new petition or a petition 

amendment to this request. 

2. Th UA may not be flown at a ground speed exceeding 50 knots. 

3. Flights must be operate at an altitude of no more than 400 feet above ground 

level (AGL), as indicated by the procedures specified in the operator's manual. 

All altitudes reported ago ATC must be in feet AGL. 

4. The UA must be operated within visual line of sight (VLOS) of the PIC at all 

times. This requires the PIC to be able to use human vision unaided by any 

device other than corrective lenses. 

5. All operations must utilize a visual observer (VO). The VO may be used to 

satisfy the VLOS requirement as long as the PIC always maintains VLOS 

capability. The VO and Pic must be able to communicate verbal at all times. 

6. The operator's manual included as Appendix C and this petition of exemption 

must be maintained and made available to the Administrator upon request. If a 

discrepancy exist between the conditions and limitations in this exemption and 

the procedures outlined in the operator's manual, tlhe conditions and limitations 

herein take precedence and must be followed. Otherwise, the operator must 

follow the procedures as outlined in its operator's manual. 

The operator may update or revise its operator'd manual. It is the operator's 

responsibility to track such revisions and present updated and revised 

documents to the Administrator upon request. The operator must also present 

updated and revised casements if i petitions for extension or amendment. If the 

operator determines that any update or revision would affect the basis for which 

the FAA grants this petition for exemption, ten the operator must petition for 

amendment to their exemption. The FAA's UAS Integrations Office (AFS-80) 

may be contacted if questions arise regarding updates or revisions to the 

operator's manual. 
7. Prior to each flight the PIC must 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 aircraft is prohibited from operating until the necessary 

maintenance has been performed and the UAS is found to be in a condition for 

safe flight. The Ground Control Station, ff utilized, ,must be included in the preflight inspection. All maintenance and alterations must be properly documented 

in the aircraft records. 

8. Any UAS that has undergone maintenance of alterations that affect the UAS 

operation or flight characteristics, e.g. replacement of a flight critical 

component, must undergo a functional test flight in accordance with the 

operator's manual. The PIC who conducts the functional test flight must make 

an entry in the UAS aircraft records of the flight. The requirements and 

procedures for a functional test flight and aircraft record entry must be added to 

the operator's manual. 

9. The operator must follow the manufacturer's UAS aircraft/component, 

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

When unavailable, aircraft maintenance/componenVoverhaul, replacement, and 

inspection/maintenance requirements must be established and identified in the 

operator's manual. At a minimum, requirements for the following must be 

included in the operator's manual: 

-Actuators/servos; 

-Transmission (single rotor); 

-Powerplant (motors): 

-Electronic speed controller: 

-Batteries; 

-Mechanical dynamic components (single rotor) 

-Remote command and control; 

-Ground Control station (if used); and 

-Any other components as determined by the operator; 
10. Prior to operations conducted for the purpose of infrastructure inspectrosm the 

PIC must have accumulated and logged in a manner consistent with 14 CFR § 

61.51 (b), a minimum of 200 flight cycles and 25 hors of total time as a UAS 

rotorcraft Pilot and at least 1 0 hours logged as a UAS pilot with a similar UAS 

type (single blade or multi rotor). Prior documented ~ight experience that was 

obtained in compliance with applicable regulations my satisfy their requirement. 

Training, proficiency, and experience-building ~ights, ail persons not essential for 

flight operations are considered nonparticipants, and the PIC must operate the 

UA withe appropriate distance from nonparticipants in accordance with 14 CFR 

§91.119. 

11. Prior to operations conducted for the purpose of infrastructure inspection, the 

PIC must have accumulated and logged, in a manner consistent with 14 CFR § 

61.51 (b), a minimum of five hours as UAS pilot operations the make and model 

of UAS to be utilized of operations under the exemption and three take-offs and 

three landings in the preceding 90 days. Training, proficiency, experiencebuilding, and take-off and landing currency flights can be conducted under this 

piton of exemption to accomplish the required ~ight time and 90 day currency. 

During training, proficiency, experience-building, and take-off and landing 

currency flights all persons not essential for flight operations are considered 

non-participants, and the PIC must operate the UA with appropriate distance 

from nonparticipants in accordance with 14 CFR § 91.119. 

12. Prior to any flight apparitions authorized by this petition of exemption, the PIC 

and VO must have successfully completed a qualification process, as outlined in 

the operator's manual. As this is a requirement stipulated by the operator, the 

test must be developed and implemented by a qualified person designated at 

the sole discretion of the operator. A record of completion of this qualification 

process must be documented and made available to the Administrator upon 

request. 

13. Prior to operations conducted for the purpose of infrastructure inspection, a 

flight demonstration, administered by an operator-approved and -qualified pilot 

must be successfully completed and documented. This documentation must 

be available for review upon request by the Administrator. Because the 

knowledge and airrnanship test qualifications have been developed by the 

operator, and there are no established practical test standards that support a 

jurisdictional FAA FSDO evaluation and approval of company designed 
examiners, the petitioner will conduct these test in accordance with the 

operator's manual. 

14. The UA may not be operated over any person, except authorized and 

consenting personnel, below an altitude that is hazardous to persons or 

property on the surface in the event of a UAS failure or emergency. 

15. Regarding the distance form participating persons, the operator's manual has 

safety mitigations for authorized and consenting personnel. At all times, those 

persons must be essential to operations. 

16. Regarding distance from nonparticipating persons, the operator must ensure 

that no persons are allowed within 500 feet of the area except those consenting 

to be involved and necessary for the operation being performed. This provision 

may be reduced to no less than 200 feet if it would not adversely affect safety 

and the Administrator has approved it. For example, an equivalent level of 

safety may be detennined by an aviation safety inspector's evaluation of the 

infrastructure inspection area to note terrain features, obstructions, buildings, 

safety barriers, etc. Such barriers may protect nonparticipating persons 

(observers, the public, news media, etc.) from debris in the event of an 

accident. 

17. If the UAS loses communications or loses its GPS signal, the UA must return to 

a pre-detennined location within the security perimeter and land or be 

recovered in accordance with the operator's manual. 

18. The UAS must abort the flight in the event of unpredicted obstacles or 

emergencies in accordance with the operator's manual. 

19. Each UAS operation must be completed with 25% battery power remaining. 

20. The Operator must obtain an Air Traffic Organization (ATO) issued Certificate 

Waiver or Authorization (GOA) prior to conducting any operations under this 

petition of exemption. This GOA will also require the operator to request a 

Notice to Airman (NOT AM) not more than 72 hours in advance, but not less 

than 48 hours prior to the operation. 

21 . All aircraft operated in accordance with this exemption must be identified by 

serial number, registered in accordance with 14 CFR part 47, and have 
identification (N-Number) markings in accordance with 14 CFR part 45, Subpart 

C. Markings must be as large as practicable. 

22. The operator must develop procedures to document and maintain a record of 

the UAS maintenance, preventative maintenance, alterations. status of 

replacement/overhaul component parts, and the total time in seNice of the 

UAS. These procedures must be added to the operator's manual. 

23. Each UAS operated under this exemption must comply with all manufacturer 

Safety bulletins. 

24. The operator must develop UAS technician qualification criteria. These criteria 

must be added to the operators manual. 

25. The preflight inspection section in the operator's manual must be amended to 

include the following requirement: The preftight inspection must account for all 

discrepancies. i.e. inoperable compost, items or equipment, not covered in the 

relevant preflight inspection sections of the operator's manual 

26. Before conducting operations, the radio frequency spectrum used for operation 

and control of the UA must comply with the Federal Communications 

Commission (FCC) or other appropriate government oversight agency 

requirements. 

27. At least 3 days before scheduled flight the operator of the UAS affected by this 

exemption must have a written Plan of Activities. 

The Plan of Activities must include at least the following: Dates and Times of 

proposed flight; Name and phone number of the operator for the UAS; name 

and phone number of the person responsible for the on-scene operation of the 

UAS; Make, model, and serial number or N-Number of UAS to be used; Name 

and certificate number of UAS PIGs involved in the event; a statement that the 

operator obtained permission from property owners and/or local officials if 

applicable; Signature of Exemption holder and a description of the flight activity, 

including maps of affected areas and altitudes essential to accomplish the 

operation. 

28. The documents require under 14 CFR §§ 91 .1 and 91 .203 must be available to 

the PIC at the Ground Control Station of the UAS any time the aircraft is 
operating. These documents must be made available to the Administrator or 

any Jaw enforcement official upon request. 

29. The UA must remain clear and yield the right of way to all other manned 

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

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

30. UAS operations may not be conducted during the night, as defined in 14 CFR § 

1.1 . All operations must be conducted under visual meteorological conditions 

(VMC). Flights under special visual flight rules (SVFR) are not authorized. 

31. The UA may not operate in class B, C, or D airspace without written approval 

from the FAA. The UA may not operate within 5 nautical miles of the geographic 

center of non-towered airport as denoted on a current FAA-published 

aeronautical chart unless a letter of agreement within the airport's management 

is obtained, and the operation is conducted in accordance with a NOT AM as 

required by the operator's COA. The letter of agreement with the airport 

management must be made available to the Administrator upon request. 

32. Any incident, accident, or flight operation that transgresses the lateral or vertical 

boundaries of the operational area as defined by the applicable COA must be 

reported to the FAAs UAS Integration Office (AFS-80) within 24 hours. 

Accidents must be reported to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) 

per instructions contained on the NTSB Web site: www.ntsb.gov. Further flight 

operations may not be conducted until the incident, accident, or transgression 

is reviewed by AFS-8- and authorization to resume operations I provided. 
Support for Petition for Exemption 

In accordance with the procedural requirements of 14 C.F.R. § 11.81, I provide the 

following information: 

Contaot Information: 

Neil B. Sulish 

2006 Long Beach Boulevard 

Surf City, NJ 08008 

(609) 234-0864 

NeiiSulish@vahoo.com 

Regulatorv Provisions from which I seek an Exemption 

I believe it may need an exemption from the following provisions to conduct the 

contemplated operations. In some instances, relief is needed because reliefforrn 

another provisions renders compliance with the regulation at hand infeasible. 

333 Aircraft Exemption Status 

14 C.F.R. §61.113(a) and (b) 

14C.F.R. §91.119(c) 

14C.F.R. §91.121 

14C.F.R. §91.151 

14 C.F.R. §91.405(a) 

14 C.F.R. §91.407(a) 

14 C.F.R. §91.409(a)(1)&(2) 

14 C.F.R. §91.417(a)&(b) 

I believe an exemption is only needed form the above-listed regulatory provisions. To 

the extent that the FAA believes that additional relief is required for me to conduct 
the operations described here, I request an exemption from any such regulatory 

provisions as well. 

The Extent of Requested Relief and the Reasons Relief is Needed 

Section 333 Aircraft Exemption Status: 

Section 333 of the Modernization Act authorizes the FAA to exempt the aircraft from 

the requirement for an airworthiness certificate based on a consideration of the size, 

weight, speed, operational capability of the particular UAS, as well as its proximity to 

airports and populated areas. An anaiysis of these criteria demonstrates that the 

sUAS operated without an airworthiness certificate in the areas and under the 

conditions contemplated by myself will be at least as safe, or safer, than a 

conventional aircraft (fixed wing or rotorcraft) operating with an airworthiness 

certificate without the conditions proposed in this request. 

The sUAS is less than 55 lbs. fully loaded, carries neither a pilot nor passenger, and 

operates exclusively within a secured area. Unlike other civil aircraft, operations 

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

observer. Operations will be conducted in compliance within the FAA and with local 

public safety requirements to provide security for the area of operation as is now 

done with conventional equipment, infrastructure, bridge and out building 

evaluation. These safety enhancements provide an expanded degree of safety to 

the inspectors over conventional operations. Lastly, application of these same 

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

the sUAS due to its size, speed of operation, lack of explosive materials and inability 

to carry an extensive external load. 

Given the size and limited operating area associated with the aircraft to be utilized 

by the Applicant, this meets the requirements of an equivalent level of safety under 

Part 11 and Sections 333 of the Reform Act. The Federal Aviation Act (49 U.S.C. 

§4470t(m and Section 333 of the Reform Act both authorize the FAA to exempt 

aircraft for the requirement for an airworthiness certificate, upon consideration of the 

size, weight, speed, operational capability, and proximity to airports and populated 

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

that the UAS operated without an airworthiness certificate, in the restricted 

environment and under the conditions proposed will be at least safe, or safer, than a 

conventional aircraft (fixed wing or rotorcraft) operating with an airworthiness 

certificate without the restrictions and conditions proposed. 
14 C.F.R. §61.113(a) and (b) 

§61.113 Private Pilot privileges and limitations: Pilots in command. 

(a) Except as provided in paragraphs (b) through (h) of this section, no 

person who holds a private pilot certificate may act as pilot in command of 

an aircraft that is carrying passengers or property for compensations or hire; 

nor may that person, for compensation or hire, act as pilot in command of an 

aircraft. 

(b) A private pilot may, for compensation or hire, act as pilot in command of 

an aircraft in connection with any business of employment if: 

(1) The flight is only incidental to that business or employment; and 

(2) The aircraft does not carry passengers or property for compensation or 

hire. 

I plan on conducting all sUAS operations, while I do not hold a commercial 

pilot license, the sUAS will not carry property for compensation or hire since it will be 

used solely to perfonn operations at hand. Without an exemption, I would be 

required to hold a commercial pilot certificate under §61.133. However, the risk 

associated with the contemplated operations is less than the risk posed by a 

traditional aircraft. The sUAS will fty at altitudes well below the permissible limits for 

other civil aircraft, eliminated the risk to other aircraft, and within a geographical 

envelope under the sole control of myself. Accordingly, the risk would be limited to 

myself, as I will be appropriately outfitted in safety gear, and my property on the 

ground. Requiring a commercial pilot certificate would provide no appreciable safety 

beneiit and would needlessly impose additional cost on myself. Because the 

contemplated operations would not comply with §61.113(b)(1) and none of the 

other exceptions to paragraph (a) apply, relief is needed from both paragraphs (a) 

and (b). 
14 C.F.R. 91.119(c) 

§91.119 Minimum safe altitudes: General. 

Except when necessary for takeoff or landing, no person may operate an 

aircraft below the following altitudes: 

(c) Over other than congested areas. An altitude of 500 feet above the 

surface, except over open water or sparsely populated areas. In those cases, 

the aircraft may not be operated closer than 500 feet to an person, vessel, 

vehicle, or structure 

I submit that the only relief it requires from §91 .11 9 is from the minimum 

altitudes listed in paragraph (c). Relief is required from paragraph (c) for fixed wing 

operations because asset evaluation conducted at 500 feet or higher is insufficiently 

distinct to be meaningful. Since operations at this altitude also pose a heightened 

risk of collision with another aircraft, safety can only be assured through a grant of 

an exemption. The anticipated rotorcraft operations should be adequately 

addressed by paragraph (d)(t ). Additionally, relief should not be needed from 

paragraph (a) because an emergency landing of the aircraft due to power failure will 

not create an undue hazard to persons or property on the surface. As noted in the 

depletion of why an exemption will not adversely affect safety, I have exclusive use 

of the land over with the sUAS will be operated, and public access is usually 

restricted. It also has exclusive use of significant portions of land adjacent to the 

infrastructure and structures that will be objects of evaluation and analysis. My 

clients will tightly unreal access to land and have the ability to assure that no 

individuals unassisted with the planned operations are on the affected land. As 

such, the risk of injury is minimal. I do not contemplate conduction operations over 

congested areas, so relief is not request from paragraph (b). 
14 C.F.R. 91.121 

14 C.F.R § 91.121 Altimeter Settings 

This regulation requires each person operating an aircraft to maintain 

cruising altitude by reference to an altimeter that is set " ... to the elevation of 

the departure airport or an appropriate aijimeter setting available before 

departure." 

As the sUAS may not be a barometric altimeter, but instead a GPS altitude 

read out, an exemption may be needed. An equivalent level of safety will be 

achieved by the operator, pursuant to the Manual and Safety Check list, confirming 

the altitude of the launch site shown on the GPS altitude indicator before fiight. 

Altitude information will be provided to the sUAS pilot via a digitally encoded 

telemetric data fee,d which downlinks from the aircraft to a ground-based on-screen 

display, This altitude information will be generated by equipment installed on board 

the aircraft, using GPS triangulation, or digitally encoded barometric altimeter, or 

radio altimeter, or any combination thereof. Prior to each fiight a zero altitude 

initiation point will be established and confirmed for accuracy by the pilot. 

14 C.F.R. 91.151 

Operating the sUAS in a pre-defined area with Jess than 30 minutes of 

reserve fuel does not raise the type of risk contemplated by §91.151, i.e., that an 

aircraft could run out of fuel in the event that it has to be fiown to an alternate airport 

or circle that planned airport in the event of unanticipated conditions. I do not 

indeed to use the sUAS for point-to-point flights and will not operate the sUAS 

beyond visual line of sight. Nor will the sUA require an airport in order to land. 

Rather. I will operate the sUAS will be pre-planned flight paths (taking into account 

weather conditions) designed to allow the sUAS to fiy to the point of intended 

landing. As such, there is no need for a time-based excess fuel requirement. Rather 

it should be sufficient to require only as much additional excess fiight capacity as 

necessary to safely land the sUAS. I believe that a 25% battery reserve is more than 

sufficient to meet the objective. 
14 C.F.R. 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1 ), 14 C.F.R. 91 ,409(a)(1 )&(2) and 14 C.F.R. 

91 .417(a)&(B) 

§91.405 Maintenance required. 

Each owner or operator of an aircraft -

(a) Shall have that aircraft inspectec as prescribed in subpart E of this part 

and shail between required inspections. except as provided in paragraph (c) 

of this section, have discrepancies repaired as prescribed in part 43 of this 

chapter; 

§91.407 Operation after maintenance, preventive maintenance, 

rebuilding, or alteration. 

(a) No person may operate any aircraft that has undergone maintenance, 

rebuilding or alteration unless -

(1) It has been approved for return to service by a person authorized under 43.7 of 

this chapter 

§91.409 Inspections 

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, no person may operate an 

aircraft unless, within the preceding 12 calendar months it has had _ 

(1) An annual inspection in accordance with part 43 of this chapter and has been 

approved for return to service by a person autholizec by §43. 7 of this chapter; 

or 

(2) An inspection for the issuance of an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 

part 21 of this chapter. 

§91.417 (a)&(b) 
; 

Appendix A 

Summary for Federal Register Publication 

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

the Federal Register should the FAA determine that publication is needed. 

Petitioner: Neil B. Sulish 

Sections of 14 C.F.R. Affected: 

333 Aircraft Exemption Status 

14 C.F.R. §61.113(a) and (b) 

14 C.F.R. §91.119(c) 

14 C.F.R. §91.121 

14C.F.R. §91.151 

14 C.F.R. §91.405(a) 

14 C.F.R. §91.407(a) 

14 C.F.R. §91.409(a)(1)&(2) 

14 C.F.R. §91.417(a)&(b) 

Description of Relief Sought: 

Petitioner seeks relief form the requirements of 333 Aircraft Exemptions Status, 14 

C.F.R., 61.113(a)&(b)), 91.11g(c), 91.121, 91.151, 91.405(a), 91.407(a), 91.409(a) 

and 91.417(a)&(b) to conduct sUAS operations over my client's one or controlled 

land, solely during daylight hours, to assist in the safe evaluation and analysis of 

operations. In general, sUAS operations are intended to be conducted in remote 

areas remote from both congested areas and airports. The nature of operations 

anticipated by myself required that the sUAS be flown at relatively low altitudes. I 

expect that in most instances, the sUAS will be flown less than 75 feet from the 

highest structure along the path of the sUAS and in no instances will be flown higher 

than 400 feet above the ground. Accordingly, the risk of interference with other 

aircraft is minimal. 
I believe that an exemption from these three maintenance requirements I approbate because 

the FAA has not developed maintenance standards that would allow an operator to meet the 

part 91 maintenance requirements. In particular, there are no individuals authorized by the FAA 

to approve a sUAS for return to service inspections required by 91.409(a) or conduct the initial 

airworthiness and annual return to service inspections required by 91.409{a). I will maintain the 

aircraft as instructed by the owners manual and ASTM F209, where applicable, and will not 

operate the aircraft until it is reasonably determined that any repairs have been made. The DJI 

Phantom 3 Professional will not operate without proper firmware updates. However, because of 

the technical impossibility of meeting the requirements of meeting the requirements of 

91.405(a), 407(a), 409(a) and 417(a)&(b), I believe an exemption from these provisions is 

appropriate. 

Finally, I am scheduled to attend the first such classes at Auburn University for their new class 

for sUAS commercial pilots and have scheduled meeting my Sport Pilot License to be the owner 

of the exemption and the PIC. This exact same information and verbiage has been approved for 

exemption for the exact same sUAS for the exact same purposes and I am working with my 

Representative Lynn Westmoreland to file and get this exemption from your office. I personally 

have flown the sUAS in question for over 250 hours for learning and non commercial use. 

Please do not hesitate to contact me at the phone number or via email address provided should 

you have any questions. 

Respectfully submitted, 

Malcolm 

~ Edward Durden, Jr. 

95 Lagrange Street 

Newnan, Ga. 30263 

404-626-7247 

medjr_mailbox@yahoo.com 
AppendixB 

Specific type(s), make, and model 

# 1-0J/ Phantom 3 Professional 

see attached Flight Manuals: 

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User Manual 1v12) 

2015.06 
Using this manual 

0 Waming & Important ~tJ: Hints and Tips [ilil Reference 

Read the following documents before using the Phantom 3 Professional: 

1./ntheBox 

2. Phantom 3 Professional User Manual 

3. Phantom 3 Professional Quick Start Guide 

4. Phantom 3 Professional 1 Advanced Safety Guidelines and Disclaimer 

5. Phantom 3 Professional I Advanced Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines 

We recommend that you watch all tutorial videos on the official DJI website and read the Disclaimer 

before you fly. Prepare for your first flight by reviewing the Phantom 3 Professional Quick Start Guide and 

refer to the User Manual for more detailed information. 

Please watch the tutorial videos at the link below, which demonstrates how to use Phantom 3 Professional 

safely: 

http://www.dji.com/product/phantom-3/video 

Download and install the DJI Pilot app before using the aircraft. Scan the OR code to the right 

to download the latest version. • 

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The Android version of the DJl Pilot app is compatible with Android 4.1.2 or later. 

The iOS version of the DJJ Pilot app is compatible with iOS 8.0 or later. [!) . • 
Contents 

Using this manual 

Legends 

Read Before the First Flight 

Video Tutorials 

Download the DJI Pilot app 

Product Profile 

Introduction 

Feature Highlights 

Preparing the Aircraft 

Aircraft Diagram 

Remote Controller Diagram 

Aircraft 

Flight Controller 

Flight Mode 

Flight Status Indicator 

Return-to-Home (RTH) 

Smart ATH 

Low Battery RTH 

Failsafe RTH 

Vision Positioning System 

Flight Recorder 

Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 

OJ I Intelligent Flight Battery 

Remote Controller 

Remote Controller Profile 

Using the Remote Controller 

Remote Controller Status LED 

Linking the Remote Controller 

Remote Controller Compliance Version 

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Camera and Gimbal 

Camera Profile 31 

Gimbal 32 

DJI PilotApp 

Camera 35 

Director 38 

Store 38 

Discovery 38 

Flight 

Flight Environment Requirements 40 

Flight Limits and No~Fiy Zones 40 

Preflight Checklist 44 

Calibrating the Compass 44 

Auto Takeoff and Auto Landing 45 

Flight Test 46 

Starting/Stopping the Motors 46 

Troubleshooting (FAQ) 

Appendix 

Specifications 53 

Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) 55 

FCC Compliance 56 
Product Profile 

This section introduces the Phantom 3 

Professional and lists t11e components of 

the aircraft and remote controller. 
Product Profile 

The Phantom 3 Professional represents the next generation of DJl quadcopters. It is capable of capturing 

4K video and transmitting an HD video signal out of the box. The built~in camera has an integrated gimbal 

to maximize stability while minimizing both weight and size. Even when no GPS signal is available, the 

Vision Positioning System albws the aircraft to hover accurately in place. 

Camera and Gimbal: With the Phantom 3 Professional, you're shooting 4K video at up to 30 frames per 

second and capturing 12 mega pixel photos that look crisper and cleaner than ever. An enhanced sensor 

gives you greater clarity, lower noise, and better pictures than any previous flying camera. 

HD Video Downlink: The low~latency long range HD downlink is powered by an enhanced version of DJI 

Ughtbridge. 

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery: The 4480 mAh DJI Intelligent Flight Battery features upgraded battery cells 

and an advanced power management system. 

Flight Controller: The next-generation flight controller has been updated to provide a safer, more reliable 

flight experience. A newly implemented flight recorder stares critical data from each flight and the Vision 

Positioning System enhances hovering precision when flying indoors or In environments where GPS is 

unavailable. 
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Removing Gimbal Clamp 

Remove the gimbal clamp by sliding it to the right (when facing the nose of the aircraft), as shown below. 

Attaching the Propellers: 

Mount the propellers with black dots on to motors with black axes and spin counter-clockwise to secure. 

Mount the propellers with sliver dots on to motors with sliver axes and spin clockwise to secure. Be sure 

all propellers are securely in place . 

.& Place all propellers onto the correct motors and tighten by hand to lock them in position. 

Preparing the Remote Controller: 

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

the desired position, then adjust the antennas so they are facing outward. 

1. Press the button on the top right side of the mobile device holder to release the clamp, then adjust the 

clamp to fit the size of your mobile device. 

2. Secure your mobile device in the clamp by pressing down, and connect your mobile device to the 

remote controller using a USB cable. 

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

the remote controller. 
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[2] Propeller 

[3] Motor 

[4] Front LED Indicator 

[5] Landing gear 

[6) Gimbal and Camera 

[7] Aircraft Micro-USB Port 

[8] Aircraft Status Indicator 

[9] Intelligent Right Battery 

[10] Vision Positioning Sensors 

[11] Antennas 

[12] Camera Micro-so Card Slot 

[13] Camera Micro-USB Port 

[14] Link Button 

[1] Antennas 

Relays aircraft control and 

video signaL 

[2} Mobile Device Holder 

Securely mounts your mobile 

device to the remote controller. 

[3] Control Stick 

Controls the orientation and 

movement of the aircraft. 

[4] Return Home (ATH) Button 

Press and hold the button to 

initiate Retum to Home (RTH). 
[5] Battery Level LEOs 

Displays the battery level of the remote 

controller. 

[6] Status LED 

Displays the remote controller's system status. 

[7] Power Button 

Used to tum the remote controller on and off. 

181 RTH LED 

Circular LED around the RTH button displays 

RTHsta\us. 

[9] Camera Settings Dial 

Turn the dial to adjust camera settings. 

(Only functions when the remote controller is 

connected to a mobile device running the D.JI 

Pilotapp.) 

[1 O] Playback Button 

Playback the captured images or videos. 

(Only functions when the remote controller is 

connected to a mobile device running the DJI 

Pilotapp.) 

[11] Shutter Button 

Press to take a photo. If burst mode is 

selected, the set number of photos will be 

taken with one press. 

(12] Flight Mode Switch 

Switch between P~mode, A~mode, and 

F~mode. 

[13] Video Recording Button 

Press to start recording video. Press again to 

stop recording. 

[17] C1 Button 

Customizabte through the DJI Pilot app. 

[18] C2 Button 

Customizab!e through the OJI Pilot app. 

[19] Power Port 

Connect to the DJI Phantom 3 Charger to 

charge the battery of the remote controller. 

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[14] Gimbal Dial 

Use this dial to control the !ill of the gimbal. 

(15] MfrcrcrUSB Port 

Connect to a SD card reader to upgrade the 

firmware. 

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Aircraft 

This section introduces the features of 

the Flight Controller, Vision Positioning 

System, and the Intelligent Flight Battery 
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The Phantom 3 Professional's flight controller features several Important upgrades, including a new flight 

mode. Safety modes include Failsafe and Aetum-to-Home. These features ensure the safe return of your 

aircraft if the control signal Is lost. The flight control!er can also save critical flight data from each flight 

to the on-board storage device. The nf1.N flight controller also provides increased stability and a new air 

braking feature. 

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

P-mode (Positioning) : P-mode works best when GPS signal is strong. There are three different states 

of P-mode, which will be automatically selected by the Phantom 3 Professional depending on signal 

strength of GPS and Vision Positioning sensors : 

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

P-OPn: Vision Positioning is available but the GPS signal strength is not sufficient. The aircraft is 

using only the Vision Positioning System for positioning. 

P-ATII: Neither GPS nor Vision Positioning is available. The aircraft Is using only its barometer for 

positioning, so only altitude can be stabilized. 

A-mode (Attitude): GPS and Vision Positioning System are not used for stabilization. The aircraft only uses 

its barometer. The aircraft can still automatically retum to the home point if the control signal is lost and 

the Home Point was recorded successfully. 

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

about IOC, refer to the IOC section in the Appendix. 

~<J~ Use the Right Controller mode switch to change the flight mode of the aircraft, refer to the "Flight 

Mode Switch" on Page 26 for more information. 

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

are shown In the 11gure below: 

Aircraft Status Indicator 

Fronl LED 

The Front LEOs show the orientation of the aircraft. The Front LEOs glow solid red when the aircraft is 

turned on to indicate the front (or nose) of the aircraft. The Aircraft Status Indicators communicate the 

system status of the flight contro!!er. Refer to the table below for more Information about the Aircraft Status 

Indicators: 
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~ft:;~·.\?I ······Red Green and Yellow Flash 

Alte;;,;t~ely ' Turning On and Self Diagnostic Testing 

;®~);?J: •..... Green and Yellow Rash Altemativefy Warming Up 

:~@: · · ····Green Rashes Slowly 

:®: ...... Yellow Rashes Slowly 

JJ):; ······Slow Red Aashing 

X~Y ······Fast Red Aashing 

~-······Red Rashing Alternatively 

··@:-Solid Red 

Safe to Ry (P-mode with GPS and Vision 

Positioning) 

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

Remote Controller's Signal Lost 

Low BatteryWaming 

Critical Batte!)' Warning 

IMU Error 

Critical Error 

.iflt&f· ····~Red and Yellow Rash Allemalively Compass Calibration Required 

The Retum-to-Home (RTH) function brings the aircraft back to the last recorded Home Point There are 

three types of RTH procedures: Smart ATH, Low Battery RTH, and Failsafe RTH. This section describes 

these three scenarios in detail. 

Home Point 

If a strong GPS signal was acquired before takeoff, the Home Point 

is the location from which the aircraft was launched. The GPS signal 

strength is indicated by the GPS icon ( ~.nll ). The aircraft status 

indicator will i when the home point is recorded. 

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

tap the RTH button in the DJI Pilot app and follow the on-screen instructions when GPS Is available to initiate Smart RTH. The aircraft will then automatically retum to the last recorded Home Point. You may use 

the remote controller's control sticks to control the aircraft's position to avoid a collision during the Smart 

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

button again to terminate the procedure and regain full control of the aircraft. 
The low battery level failsafe is triggered when the DJI Intelligent Right Battery is depleted to a point that 

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

when prompted. The DJJ Pilot app will display a notice Yklen a low battery warning is triggered. The 

aircraft will automatically return to the Home Point if no action is taken after a ten-second countdown. The 

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

for these warnings are automatically determined based on the aircraft's current altitude and distance from 

the Home Point. 

The aircraft will land automatically if the current battery level can only support the aircraft long enough 

to descend from its current altitude. The user can still use the remote controller to alter the aircraft's 

orientation during the landing process. 

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

Critical LOIY ba!tery leva! Sufficient battery 

waming{Aed) leva!(Greem) 

Low battery leVel wamlng{Yellow) Remaining !light 1im2 

Low battery The battery 

level warning power is low. 

Please land the 

aircraft. 

Pcmer requires 10 n:tum horne 

Battery lavellnditW.Jor 

Aircraft status 

indicator blinks 

RED slowiy. 

Tap "Go-home" to have the 

aircraft return to the Home 

I point and land automatically, 

I or "Cancel" to resume normal 

I flight. If no action is taken, 

1 the aircraft will automatically 

1 go home and land after iO 

1 seconds. Remote controller 

1 

will sound an alarm. 

Ay the aircraft 

back and land 

it as soon as 

possible, then 

stop the motors 

and replace the 

battery. 

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~\): _ • .. When Critical battery level warning Is triggered and the aircraft begins to land automatically, 

~ :y~_ti:friay push the throttle upward to make the aircraft hover at its current altitude, giving you an 

,QPP..Dtlunity to navigate to a more appropriate landing location. 

:iJ.~~-~olored zones and markers on the battery level indicator bar reflect the estimated 

--. J~m.aiping flight time. They are automatically adjusled according to the aircraffs current location 

-anO'status. 

:.1Hhe Home·P6lnt was successfully recorded and the compass is functioning normally, Failsafe RTH will. .. 

~:-tJ:e-~m6iiriltf&i!Jy activated if the remote controller signa! is lost for more than three seconds. The Retum-

:tO:-_J::IQrne· p_~ocess may be interrupted and the operator may regain control of the aircraft if the remote 

__ controller signal connection is re-established. 

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•lflei"~rcraft cannot avoid obstruction during the Failsafe RTH, therefore, it is important to set an 

SUit8ble Fal!safe altitude before each flight. Launch the OJ! Pilot app and enter "Camera" and 

___ select "MODE> Advanced Settings> Failsafe mode" to set the Failsafe altitude. 

• The aircraft will stop tts ascent and return to the Home Point immediately If the throttle stick is 

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The:()JI Vis_ion Positioning System uses ultrasound and image data to help the aircraft maintain its current 

position. With the help of Vision Positioning, your Phantom 3 Professional can hover in place more precisely 

and fly indoors or in other environments where a GPS signal is not available. The main components of the 

Vision Positioning System are located on the bot1om of your Phantom 3 Professional; they include [2] two 

ultrasonic sensors a~d _[1:~ -~~~ r:non?cular camera. _ ~ . 

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Using Vlslon Positioning 

Vision Positioning is activated automatically when the Phantom 3 Professional is turned on. No 

further action is required. Vision Positioning is typically used In indoor environments, where GPS 

is unavailable. Using the sensors that are built into the Vision Positioning system, the Phantom 3 

Professional can hover precisely even without GPS. 

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Follow the steps below to use Vision Positioning: · · · · P 

1. Toggle the flight mode switch to P~rnode. . · . . . •· • 

2. Place the aircraft on a flat &urface. Note that the·Vision:Positioning system. cannot work 

property on surfaces without clear pattem ~ariations. 

3. Tum on the aircraft. The aircraft status indicator. Will flash green two times, which indicates the Vision 

Positioning system is ready. Gently push .tlie throttle up to lift off and the aircraft will hover in.place. 

& The performance of your Vision Positionjng Syste!TI is affected by thl;l surface over which tt is 

flying. 111e ultrasonic sensors may not be able to accurately measure distances when operating 

aboVe soLind~absorbing materials." In additioil, tfie carriera may ·n·ot function correctly in 

suboptimal enVironments. The aircraft wiii.SWifch:from P~mode to A~rnode automaticallY if neither 

GPS nor Vision PositiOning System are availa~l~. Op~rate the aircraft with great caution in the 

following situations: 

• ·Rying over monochrome surfaces (e.g: pure black,· pure white, pure"(ed, pure green). 

• Flying over a highly reflective surfaces . 

• Rying at high speeds( overS m/s at 2 meters or over 4 m/s af1 meter). 

• Rying over water or transparent surfa~es. 

• Flying over moving surfaces or-objects-. · 

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

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

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

• Flying over surfaces without clear pai:tems oF texture. 

• Flying ever surfaces with ldenti~al ~ep3ating patterns or textures (e.g. tiles with the same design). 

• Flying ove.r inclined surfaceS; that Will deflect sound waves __ aw<;:~.yfrom the aircraft. 

~<J: • Keep the: sensors clean al all times. Dirt or other debris may adversely affect the effectiveness 

of tHe ·sensors. . · 

• Vision Positioning is only effective when the aircraft is at altitudes of 0.3 to 3 meters. 

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

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

conditions (less than 100 lux). 

• 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 {below 0.5 meters) at fast speeds .. 
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0 Keep the animals away from the aircraft when Vision Positioning system is activated. The sonar 

sensor emits high frequency sounds that are only audible to some animals. 

Flight data is automatically recorded to the internal storage of the aircraft. This includes flight 

telemetry, aircraft status Information, and ather parameters. To access these data, connect the 

aircraft to the PC through the Micro·USB port and launch the DJI Pilot app. 

~· Use only DJI approved propellers with your Phantom 3 Professional. The grey and black nuts on 

~ the propeller indicate where they should be attached and in which direction whey should spin. To 

attach the propellers properly, match the nut color with the motor axis color. 

Attach On Motors with a grey axes Motors with a black axes 

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

'b '1 Unlock :Tum the propellers in the indicated direction to loosen and remove. 

Attaching the Propellers 

1. Be sure to remove the wamlng stickers from the motors before attaching the propellers. 

2. Attach the propellers with silver dots onto the motors with silver axes and spin the propellers clockwise 

to secure them in place. Attach the propellers with black dots onto the motors with black axes and spin 

the propellers counter-clockwise to secure them in place. Be sure to tighten each propeller by hand 

before flight. 
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& • Ensure propellers are attached to its corresponding motors, otherwise the aircraft cannot take off . 

• Wear gloves when handling propellers . 

• Hand tighten each of the propellers on the corresponding motors to ensure it is attached firmly. 

Detaching the Propellers 

Hold the motor in place with one hand, then spin the propeller in the indicated unlock direction. 

& · 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 aged, chipped, 

or broken propel!ers. 

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

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

The DJJ Intelligent Flight Battery has a capacity of 4480 mAh, a voltage of 15.2 V, and a smart charge/ 

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

byDJI. 

Intelligent Fl!ght Battery 

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~~ Charger 

& The Intelligent Flight Battery must be fully charged before using it for the first time. Refer to 

'Charging the Intelligent Right Battery' for more information. 

~c:J: Be aware that the output power of the supplied Phantom 3 Professional charger is 100W. 

DJIIntelligent Flight Battery Functions 

1. Battery Level Display: the LED indicators display the current battefY level. 

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

3. Auto-Discharging Function: To prevent swelling, the battery automatically discharges to below 65% of 

total power when It Is Idle for more than ten days. It takes around two days to discharge the battery to 

65%. It is normal to feel moderate heat being emitted from the battery during the discharge process. 

Discharge thresholds can be set in the OJI Pilot app. 

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

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

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

40°C (1Q4°F). 

7. Over Current Protection; The baltefY stops charging when high amperage (more than 8 A) is detected. 

8. Over Discharge Protection: To prevent over~discharge damage, discharging automatically stops when 

the battery voltage reaches 12 V. 

9. Short Circuit Protection: Automatically cuts the power supply when a short circuit is detected. 
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10. Battery Cell Damage Protection: The DJI Pilot app displays a warning message when a damaged 

battery cell is detected. 

'1'1. Battery Error History: Browse the battery error history in the DJI Pilot app. 

12. Sleep Mode: To save power, the battery enters sleep mode after 20 minutes of inactivity. 

13. Communication: Information pertaining to the battery's voltage, capacity, current, etc. is transmitted to 

the aircraft's main controller. 

Lt Refer to Phantom 3 Profess;onal I Advanced lnte!Ngent Right Battery Safety Guidelines before 

use. Users take full responsibility for all operations and usage. 

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\__ _ _!;;:=-L-sattery Le\re:llndicators 

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

Power LED will tum red and the Battery Level Indicators wl\1 display the current battery level. 

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

battery power LED will flash when powering oft the Phantom to allow automatically stopping 

of a recording during the event recording wasn't stopped. 

Low Temperature Notice: 

1. Battery capacity is significantly reduced when flying in low temperature (< 0°C) environments. 

2. It is not recommended that the battery be used in extremely low temperature ( < -100C) environments. 

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

between -10°C and soc. 

3. End the flight as soon as the DJI Pilot app displays the "Low Battery Level Warning" in low temperature 

environments. 

4. Keep the batteJY Indoors to warm it before flying in low temperature environments. 

5. To ensure optimal performance of the batteJY, keep the battery temperature above 20°C. 

6. The charger wi!l stop charging the battery if the battery cell's temperature is not within the operating 

range (OOC - 40'C ) . 

.& In cold environments, insert the battery into the battery compartment and allow the aircraft for 

approximately 1-2 minutes to wann up before taking off. 

Checking the Battery Level 

The Battery Level indicators display how much power remains. When the battery Is turned off, press 

the Power Button once. The Battery Level indicators will light up to display the current battery level. See 

below for details. 
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m The Battery Level Indicators will also show the current battery level during charging and 

discharging. The indicators are defined below. 

0 : LED is on. {I: LED Is flashing. 

0 :LED is off. 

87.5%-100% 

75%~~Z:5% 

g 8 0 0 62.5% ..... 75% 

n .' ~- '' o· :.~ . ~· 0 59%"62.5% 

D 0 0 0 37.5%-50% 

·.o. :.:· . n 0 ,'.i 0 25%~3!.5% 

0 0 0 0 12.5% ..... 25% 

n 0. 0 0 0%-1~.5% 

0 0 0 0 =0% 

Battery life 

Battery life refers to how many more times the battery can be discharged and recharged before it must 

be replaced. When the battery is tumed off, press and hold the Power Button for 5 seconds to check the 

battery life. The Battery Level Indicators wllllight up and/or blink for two seconds, as shown below: 

0 8 90%-100% 

0 0 0 80%;w!1Q% 

0 0 0 0 70%-80% 

0 .n .. !({ 0 00%..:.70% 

0 0 0 0 50%-60% 

0 1(1 . o ... ·o . 40%-50% 

0 0 0 0 30%-40% 

.. il ·o . 0 0 20~~30% 

0 0 0 0 below20% 

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

~ For more information about the battery, launch the DJJ Pilot app and check the information that is 

listed under the battel)' tab. 

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Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery 

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

2. Open the Protection Cap and connect ihe Intelligent Flight 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 as it is charging. 

4. The Intelligent Right Battery is fully charged when the Ballery Level Indicators are all off. 

5. Air-cool the Intelligent Right Battel)l after each flight. Allow its temperature to drop to room temperature 

before storing it for an extended period. 

& · We do not recommend charging the Intelligent Right Battery and remote controller with the 

standard charger at the same time, otherwise the charger may overheat. 

• Always tum off the battery before inserting it or removing it from ihe Phantom 3 Professional. 

Never insert or remove a battery when it is turned on. 

lntellil:;ent Flight BmtGry Charger Po-,yer Outlet 

J:l 0 0 0 0%-25% 

ll a! 0 0 25%:5o% 

l! l! l! 0 50%-75% 

ij ij .~. l:1 75%-100%: 

0 0 0 0 

Battery Protection LED Display 

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

0 ij 0 0 LED2 blinks twice per second Over current detected 

0 il 0 0 LED2 blinks three tiiTleS P.er ~econct 

0 0 ij 0 LED3 blinks twice per second Over charge detected 

0 0 n 0 LED3 blinks three·tlmes per second Over-voltage cha~ger detected 

0 0 0 1l LED4 blinks twice per second Charging temperature is tao law 

0 fr 0 . jJ. L.:ED4 'blinks'threetimes is too high 

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After these issues are resolved, press the Power Button to tum off the Battery Level Indicator. Unplug the 

Intelligent Flight BatteiY from the charger and plug it back in to resume charging. Note that you do not 

need to unplug and plug in the charger in the event of a room temperature error; the charger wm resume 

charging when the temperature is within the allowable range. 

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

~\j:: How to discharge your Intelligent Right Battery: 

Slow : Place the Intelligent Right Battery into the Phantom 3 Professional's Battery Compartment 

and tum it on. Leave it on until there is less than 8% of power left, or until the battery can no 

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

Rapid ; Ay the Phantom 3 Professional outdoors until there is less than 8% of power left, or until 

the battery can no longer be turned on. 
Remote Controller 

This section describes the features 

of the remote controller and includes 

instructions for controlling the aircraft 

and the camera. 
Remote Controller 

The Phantom 3 Professional remote controller is a multi~function wireless communication device that 

integrates the video downlink system and aircraft remote control system. The video downlink and aircraft 

remote control system operate at 2.4 GHz. The remote controller features a number of camera control 

functions, such as taking and previewing photos and videos, as well as controlling gimbal motion. 

The remote controller is powered by a 2$ rechargeable battery. The battery level is displayed via LED 

indicators on the front panel of the remote controller. 

EEl .. Compliance Version: The remote controller is compliant with both CE and FCC regulations. 

• Operating Mode: Control can be set to Mode 1 or Mode 2, or to a custom mode. 

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

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

Lh To prevent transmission interterence, do not operate mare than three aircrafts in the same area. 

Tuming the Remote Controller On and Off 

The Phantom 3 Professional remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery that has a 

capacity of 6000 mAh. The battery level is indicated via the Battery Level LEOs on the front paneL Follow 

the steps below to tum on your remote controller: 

1. When the remote controller is turned off, press the Power Button once. The Battery Level LEOs will 

display the current battery leveL 

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

3. The remote controller will beep when it is turned on. The Status LED wm rapidly blink green, indicating 

that the remote controller is linking to the aircraft. The Status LEOs will glow solid green when !inking is 

complete. 

4. Repeat Step 2 to tum off the remote controller. 

Charging the Remote Controller 

Charge the remote controller using the included charger. Refer to the figure on next page below for more 

details. 
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Power Button 

Controlling the Camera 

Shoot videos/pictures, view recorded images, and adjust camera settings via the Shutter Button, Camera 

ffil Settings Dial, Playback Button, and Video Recording Button on the remote controller. 

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[1] Camera Settings Dial 

Tum the dial to adjust camera settings such as ISO, shutter speed, and aperture without letting go of 

the remote controller. Move the dial to left or right to scroll through pictures and videos in playback 

mode. Press down on the dial to toggle between these settings. 

[2] Playback Button 

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

[3] Shutler BuHon 

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

[4] Video Recoding Button 

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

[5} Gimbal Dial 

Use this dial to control the tilt of the gimbal. 

Controlling Aircraft 

This section explains how to control the orientation of the aircraft through the remote controller. The 

Remote Control is set to Mode 2 by default. 
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E§ Stick NeutraVMid-Point: Control sticks are in the center position. 

Moving the Control Stick: The control stick is pushed away from the center position. 

ReiOOt'eCOrilroiOr : Aifciaft . •. (Moile 2)·r 'ceo. {"Indicates Nose Direction). }:leriiarks 

. -.-.- .-. 

Moving the left stick up and down changes the 

aircraft's elevation. 

Push the stick up to ascend and down to descend. 

When both sticks are centered, the Phantom 3 

Professional will hover in place. 

The more the stick Is pushed away from the center 

position, the faster the Phantom 3 Professional will 

change elevation. Always push the stick gently 

to prevent sudden and unexpected elevation 

changes. 

Moving the left stick to the left or right controls the 

rudder and rotation of the aircraft. 

Push the sick left to rotate the aircraft counterclockwise, push the stick right to rotate the aircraft 

clockwise. If the stick is centered, the Phantom 3 

Professional will maintain its current orientation. 

The more the stick Is pushed away from the center 

position, the faster the Phantom 3 Professional will 

rotate. 

Moving the right sUck up and down changes the 

aircraft's fmward and backward pitch. 

Push the stick up to fly forward and down to fly 

backward. Phantom 3 Professional will hover in 

place if the stick is centered. 

Push the stick further away from the center position for 

a larger pitch angle (maximum 30·) and faster flight 

Moving the right stick control left and right changes 

the aircraft's left and right pitch. 

Push left to fly left and right to fly right The 

Phantom 3 Professional will hover In place If the 

stick is centered. 

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

camera will shift to point upwards. Turn 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. 
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Flight Mode Switch 

Toggle the switch to select the desired flight mode. 

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

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Position3 db . P-mode 

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P-mode (Positioning): P-mode works best when the GPS signa! is strong. There are three different 

versions of P-mode, which will be automatically selected by the Phantom 3 Professional depending on 

GPS signal strength and the VIsion Positioning sensors: 

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

P-OPTl: Vision Positioning is available but a sufficient GPS signal is not available. Aircraft is using 

only Vision Positioning for position holding. 

P-ATII: Neither GPS nor Vision Positioning is available, the aircraft is using only its barometer for 

positioning, so only altitude is maintained. 

A-mode {Attitude): GPS and Vision Positioning System are not used for stabilization. The aircraft uses 

only its barometer to stabilize. The aircraft can automatically retum to the Home Point if remote controUer 

signal is lost and the Home Point was recorded successfully. 

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

about !OC, refer to the IOC section in the Appendix. 

By default, the Flight Mode Switch is locked to P-mode. To unlock other flight modes, launch the DJI Pilot 

app, enter the "Camera" page, and tap "Mode", 1hen activate "Multiple Right Mode". 

RTH Button 

Press and hold the RTH button to start the Return-to-Home (RTH) procedure. The LED ring around the RTH 

Button will blink white to indicate that the aircraft is entering RTH mode. The aircraft witt then return to the 

last recorded Home Point. Press this button again to cancel the RTH procedure and regain control of the 

aircraft. 
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Connecting Your Mobile Device 

Tilt the mobile device holder to 1he desired position. Press the button on 1he side of the roobile device holder 

to release the clamp, and then place your mobile device into the cradle. Adjust the clamp down to secure the 

mobile device. To connect your mobile device to the remote controller using 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 the remote controller. 

Optrmal Transmission Range 

The transmission signal between the aircraft and the remote controller is most reliable within the area that 

is depicted in the image below: 

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strong weak 

Ensure that the aircraft is flying within the optimal transmission zone. To achieve the best transmission 

performance, maintain the appropriate relationship between the operator and the aircraft. 

The Status LED reflects the strength of the connection between the remote controller and the aircraft. The 

RlH LED indicates the Retum~to-Home status of the aircraft. The table below contains more information 

about these indicators. 

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cifJ'-Solid Red 

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J' Chime 

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~~······Slow Blinking Red D-0-0·· .... 

. :}}!f. ....... B!in'king White. 

:.o§J: ······Blinking White 

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DD····· 

The remote controller is disconnected from the aircraft. 

The remote controller is connect~ to the aircraft. 

Remote controller error . 

Sending Retum-to-Home command to .the aircraft. 

Retum-to-Home procedure in progress . 

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

The remote controller is linked to your aircraft before delivery. Linking is only required when using a new 

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

"1. Tum on the remote controller and connect to the mobile device. Launch the OJ! Pilot app. 

2. Tum on the Intelligent Right Battery. 

3. Enter "Cameran and tap on ~;;. ,ull and then tap "Linking RCn button as shown below. 

RC Calibration > 

Slick Mode > 

Default stick mode Ia Mode 2, chllllging s~ckmodflll altam the way tho airt;mlt ill cootroiled. 

Do not chango unle11a fomil;ar with your new modo. 

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4. The remote controUer is ready to link. The Remote Controller Status Indicator blinks blue 8Jld a beep is 

emitted. 

RC Calibration 

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5. Locate the linking button on the side of the aircraft, as shown in the figure below. Press the link button 

to start linking. The Remote Controller Status Indicator LED will display a solid green once the remote 

controller is successfully linked to the aircraft. 

Unk Button 

.&, • The remote controller will un~link itself from an aircraft if a new remote controller Is linked to the 

same aircraft 

The remote controller is compliant with both CE 8Jld FCC requirements. 
Camera and Gimbal 

This section provides the technical 

specifications of the camera and 

explains the gimbal's operation modes. 
Camera and Gimbal 

The on-board camera uses the 1/2,3 inch CMOS sensor to capture video (up to 4096x2160p at 24fps or 

4K at up to 30fps with the Phantom 3 Professional) and 12 megapixel stills. You may choose to record 

the video in either MOV or MP4 format. Available picture shooting modes include burst, continuous, and 

time-lapse mode. A live preview of what the camera sees can be monitored on the connected mobile 

device via the DJI Pilot app. 

Camera Micro-SO Card Slot 

To store your photos and videos, insert the Micro-SO card into the slot, as shown below, before 

turning on the Phantom 3 Professional. The Phantom 3 Professional comes with a 16 GB Micro-SO 

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

their fast read and write speeds allowing you to save high-resolution video data. G) 

0 Do not remove the Micro-SO card from the Phantom 3 Professional when it is turned on. 

Camera Data Port 

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

photos and videos to your computer. 

& The aircraft must be turned on before attempting to access the files on the Micro-SO card. 

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Camera Operation 

Use the Shutter and Video Recording buttons on the remote controller to shoot the images or videos 

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

Camera Page 24". 

Camera LED Indicator 

Camera LED Indicator lights up after the flight battery is powered on. It provides information on the 

working status of the camera. 

,~,;Green Fast Blink {0.2soff, 0.1son) 

~Green Bliilk Once {O.Ss off, ·o.4s on ) 

System is warming up. 

~ .:i~~ Green Blink 3 Times {0.3s off, 0.1s on ) 

!![ o((i/-,slow l'lesJ siihk(1.~s~n.,o.sso!i) 

Taking a single picture. 

Taking 3 or 5 photos per shot 

R8cor_9in~gt () 3 ·:~~Fast Red Blink (0.5s off, 0.2s on) 

~ #fl:® baGbte:Red Blink (o.Js~ofidJ.1s off~ b.1s:gn •. 0.1s off) · 

SO card error. 

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·.~~·{&:Green and Red Blink (O.Ss green on, O.Ss red on) 

Gimbal Profile 

Overhea'ted camera 

System error. 

Rnnware Upgrading 

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

stable images and video. The gimbal can tilt the camera within a 120" range. 

Use the gimbal dial on the remote controller to control the tilt movement of the camera. 
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Gimbal Operation Modes 

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

settings page of the OJI 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: 

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

Follow Mode constant at an times. 

FPVMode The gimbal wilt synchronize with the movement of the aircraft to provide a 

first-person perspective flying experience. 

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

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

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

at all times . 

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

gimbal will recover full functionality after it dries. 

Anti-Drop Kit 

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

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

®through the hole of the vibration absorber and into the center hole of Part®, then lock them together 

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

This section introduces the four main 

functions of the DJI Pilot app. 
DJI Pilot App 

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

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

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

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

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Mountain View 

The Camera page contains a live HD video feed from the Phantom 3 Professional's camera. You can also 

configure various camera parameters from the Camera page. 

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[1] Flight Mode 

[3ll1e 1ext next to this Icon indicates the current flight mode. 

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

set the gain values. 

[2] GPS Signal Strenglh 

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

strength. 

[3] IOC Settings 

t;:A CL: This icon displays the IOC setting when the aircraft has entered F~mode. Tap to view the IOC 

settings menu and select the desired IOC setting. 

[4] System Status 

~: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 

{ii'' ,1111: This icon shows the strength of remote controller's signal. 

{71 HD Video Unk Signal Strength 

~ 11111: This icon shows the strength of the HD video downlink connection between the aircraft and 

the remote controller. 

[8} Battery Level 

W"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 ron value, and toggle the flight 

route display. 

[1 0] Camera Operation Bar 

ShuHer and Recording Settings 

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

the videos, image size and so on. 

Shutter 

• :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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Record 

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

Video Recording Button on the remote contro!ler, which has the same functionality. 

Playback 

[f) :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] FllghtTelemetry 

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 shows which direction the aircraft is facing. 

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

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

[13] Map 

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

!14] Dynamic Home Point 

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

position of the mobile device at specific time interval. 

(15] Return to Home (RTH) 

il} :Initiate RTH home procedure. Tap to have the aircraft retum to the last recorded home point. 
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il ..i. : Tap to initiate auto takeoff or landing. 

[17] Livestream 

(:!~: Livestream icon indicates the current video feed is broadcasting live on YouTube. Be sure the 

mobile data service is available on the mobile device. 

[18] Back 

It :Tap to return to the main GUI. 

Director is an automatic video editor built inlO the DJI Pnot app. After recording several video clips, simply 

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

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

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

buy new products. 

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

'Discovery'. Use your registered OJ! account to login to 'Discovery'. 
Flight 

This section describes safe flight 

practices and flight restrictions. 
Flight 

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

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

area. 

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

snow, rain and fog. 

2. Only fly in open areas. Tall structures and large metal structures may affect the accuracy of the on· 

board compass and GPS system. 

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

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

and radio transmission towers. 

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

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

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

<B' 6. The Phantom 3 Professional cannot operate within the polar areas. ;r 

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

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

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

limits, and No-Fly Zones. 

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

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

altitude from exceeding 1640 feet (500 m). 

Maximum flight altitude & Radius Limits 

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

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

Phantom 3 Professional will fly In a restricted cylinder, as shown below: 

Ma:dmum Alght All!l.ude 

Home Point 

_jj~=::::::J- Height ol aircraft 

wl1en tumed on 
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Maximum Right 

Altitude 

Max Radius 

Flight Umits 

Aircraft's altitude,cannot 

exceed the specified value. 

Right distance must be within 

the max radius. 

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Wamlng: Height · 

limit re3ched. 

Warning: Distance 

limit reached. 

None. 

Rapid red flashing ~\ 

...... when close to the 

max radius limit. 

• If }'DI' fly o1 rt of the ljmjt l'D'' can still control the Phantom 3,....b:l.lt...j:u:tot .. fiy..it-al:!y-fatJ:lsM lf IRe 

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

range automatically. 

• If tlie Phantom 3 files out of the max radius in Ready to Ay (non~GPS) mode, it will fly back 

within range automatically. 

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Restricted Area 

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

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

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

(3) A "warning zoneu has been set around the Restricted Area. When the aircraft approaches within 0.6 

miles (1 km) of this zone, a warning message will appear on the DJI Pilot app. 

No-fly '01>11 Warning zona Froe :zonp 
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Aircraft 

Zone Restriction DJI Pilot App Prompt Status 

Indicator 

Motors will not start. Warning: You are in a No-fly 

zone. Take off prohibited. 

No-fly Zone If the aircraft enters the 

• restricted area in A-mode, but Is Warning: You are In a no-fly zone. switched to P-mode, the aircraft Automatic landing has begun. will automatically descend, land, 

and stop its motors. 

R1: Warning: You are in a :!&,; ...... 

If the aircraft enters the restricted restricted zone. Descending to Red flashing 

Restricted- area In A-mode, but is switched safe altitude. 

altitude flight to P-mode, it will descend to an R2: Warning: You are in a 

zone restricted zone. Maximum flight appropriate altitude and hover 

... ! 15 feet below the altitude limit. altitude Is restricted to between 

20m and 500m. Ry cautiously. 

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

~ there will be a warning . restricted zone, Fly cautiously. 

Free zone No restrictions. None. None. 

I!EI Semi-automatic descent, All stick commands are available except the throttle stick command 

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

.&. • When flying In a safety zone, the aircraft's status indicator will blink red rapidly and continue 

for 3 seconds, then switch to indicate current flying status and continue for 5 seconds at which 

point it will switch back to blinking red . 

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

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

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1, Remote contro!!er,lntelligent Flight 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 norma!!y. 

5. Motors can start and are functioning norma!!y. 

6. The OJ! Pilot app is successfully connected to the aircraft. 

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

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

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

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

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

~ metal structures 

;;.:r • Do not carry lerromagnetic materials with you during calibration such as keys or cellular 

phones. 

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

• DO NOT calibrate indoors. 

Calibration Procedures 

Choose an open area to carry out the following procedures. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

,& If the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks red and yellow after the calibration procedure, move your 

aircraft to a different location and try again. 

~\): Calibrate the compass before each fUght. Launch the OJI Pilot app and follow the on-screen 

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

as a metal bridge, cars, scaffolding. 

When to Recalibrate 

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

2.When flying In a new location or In a tocaUon that Is different from the most recent fllght. 

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

4.1/v'hen severe drifting occurs in flight, i.e. Phantom 3 Professional does not fly in straight line. 

Auto Takeoff 

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

auto takeoff feature: 

1. Launch the OJ! Pibt app, and enter "Camera" page. 

2. Ensure the aircraft is In P~ mode. 

3. Complete alf steps on the pre-1light checklist. 

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

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

.&. Aircraft status Indicator blinks rapidly when it is using the Vision Position System for stabilization. 

The aircraft will automatically hover below 3 meters. lt is recommended to wait until there is 

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

Use auto-landing only if the Aircraft S1atus Indicators are blinking green. Follow the steps below to use the 

auto-landing feature: 

'1. Ensure the aircraft is in P- mode. 

2. Check the landing area condition before tapping ".:!:", to begin landing. Then follow the on-screen 

instructions. 

Starting the Motors 

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

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

simultaneously. 

Stopping the Motors 

There are two methods to stop the motors. 

Method '1: When Phantom 3 Professional has landed, push the throWe downm, then conduct the same 

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

sticks once motors stop. 

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

seconds. 

Methcdl 

& Do not perfonn a esc when the aircraft is in midair, otherwise the motors will suddently stop. 

Takeoff/Landing Procedures 

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

2. Turn on the remote controller and your mobile device, then tum on the Intelligent Right Sattel)'. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Turn off the Intelligent Right Battery first, then the Remote Controller. 
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Lb. • Vv'hen the Aircraft Status Indicators blink yellow rapidly during flight the aircraft has entered Failsafe 

mode. 

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

rapidly during flight 

• Watch our video tutorials for more flight information. 

Video Suggestions and lips 

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

2. Select the desired gimbal operation mode in the DJI Pilot app. 

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

4. f:!Jways 11y In good weather and avoid flying in rain or heavy wind. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

shoot 12 megapixel photos. 

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

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

allows for shorter charging limes. 

Can I remove the camera and attach my own? 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How far can I fly my Phantom 3? 

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

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

What app should I use with my Phantom 3? 

The Phantom 31s compatible with the DJl Pilot app for iOS and Android, which Is already used with the OJI 

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

Which mobile devices are compatible with the app? 

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

The following devices are recommended: 

iOS: iPhone Ss, iPhone 6, iPhOne 6 Plus, !Pad Air, iPad Air Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 2 Wi-Fi 

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

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

Android: Samsung SS, Note 3, Sony 23 EXPERIA, Google Nexus 7 ll, Google Nexus 9, Mi 3, Nubia Z7 mini 

Support for additional Android devices will become available as testing and development continues. 
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How do 1 use the Director automatic video editor? 

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

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

clips, which are automatically combined to create a short fnm that can be shared immediately. 

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

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

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

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

recommended for advanced users. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrupted. 

Do I have to buy the Remote Controller separately? 

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

!hat is already !inked to the aircraft. 

Does my Phantom 3 support dual Remote Controllers? 

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

time. 

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

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

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

your Phantom 3 will attempt to stabilize using both. 

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

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

signal is available. 

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

section in the Appendix of the User Manual. 

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

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What is the Phantom 3 flight time? 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

tab, select the Photos tab, and then toggle the switch next to the OJI Pilot app icon. If the Pilot app has not 

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

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

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

ground. 

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

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

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

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

No, it cannot. 

How to safely operate the aircraft when encountering compass error? 

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

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

occurs and the OJ! Pilot app will display one of the following messages: 

• Compass error, calibration required 

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

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

• Compass error, exit P~GPS Mode 

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

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

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

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

Weight (Battery & 

Propellers Included) 

Max. Ascent Speed 

Max. Descent Speed 

Max. Speed 

Max. Flight Altitude 

Max. FlightTime 

Operating Temperature 

GPSMode 

Velocity Range 

Altitude Range 

Operating Range 

1280g 

5rn/s 

3m/s 

16 rn/s (A TTl mode, no wind) 

saoom 

Appfpxlmate!Y 23 minutes 

QGCt040°C 

GPS/GLONASS 

< 8 m/s (2 m above ground) 

30 cm-300 em 

30 cm-300 em 

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

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

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

Electronic Shutter Speed 8s -'1/8000s 

Image Max. Size 4000 x 3000 

Single shot 

Still Photography Modes 

Supported so Card Types 

Video Recording Modes 

Max. Bit rate Of Video 

Storage 

Supported File Formats 

Operating Temperature 

Range 

Burst shooting: 3/5{7 frames 

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 

Bracketed frames at 0.7EV Bias 

Time-lapse 

Mic'roSD 

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

UHD: 409Bx2160p 24/25, 3840x2160p24/25/30 

FHD:192Dx1080p 24/25/30/48/50/60 

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

60 Mbps 

FAT32/exFAT 

Photo: JPEG, DNG 

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

Transmitting Distance 

Video Output Port 

Operating Temperature Range 

Battery 

Mobile Device Holder 

Transmitter Power{EIRP) 

Voltage 

Rated Power 

Capacity 

Voltage 

Battery Type 

Energy 

Net Weight 

Operating Temperature 

Max. Charging Power 

2.400 GHz-2.483 GHz 

2000 m (Outdoor And UnobstrUcted) 

USB 

0°C-40°C 

6000 mAh LiPo 28 

Tablets and smartphones 

FCC; 20 dbm; CE:16 dbm 

17.4V 

100W 

4480 mAh 

15.2V 

UPo4S 

68Wh 

365 g 

-10°C-40°C 

100W 

:ifJ.f~~~i,.?l ······Red, Green and Yellow Flash 

Alternatively Turning on and Self-Diagnostics 

·:<@::~;.:······Green and Yellow Rash Alternatively 

··~'·······Green Rashes Slowly 

·'/w:X2 ~·····Green Flashes Twice 

Aircraft Warming Up 

Safe to Fly (P-mode with GPS and Vision Positioning} 

Safe lo Ry (P-!l'<lde wilh Vision Positioning but without GPS) 

Safe to Fly (A-mode but No GPS and Vision Posi-

:$ ...... Fast Yellow Flashing Remote Controller Signal Lost 

,.1f.: ······Slow Red Flashing Low Battery Warning 

/fJ\ ······Fast Red Flashing Critical Battery Warning 

-/If.······ Red Flashing Alternatively JMU Error 

·•.Bl-Solid Red Critical Error 

·:@"¢:······Red and Yellow Flash Alternatively Compass Calibration Required 
roc allows users to lock the control orientation of the aircraft in different modes. There are three working 

modes for IOC that can be selected in the DJI Pilot app. IOC only works when the aircraft is in F·mode, 

therefore the user must toggle the flight mode switch to activate IOC. Refer to the table below: 

Course Lock (CL) 

Home Lock (HL)~ 

Point of Jnterest (POl)" 

The nose directioh, at tile time that CL is set, wlll remain the fofWard direction 

regardleSs of how 1he orientation and position at the aircraft changes. Thi~ will 

remain fixed until yoi.J reset it or exit CL mode. 

Record a Home Point (HP) and enter HL mode. The forward and backward 

controls will move the aircraft farther from and closer to the established Home 

Pont, regardless of how the orientation and position of the aircraft changes. 

Point of Interest. Record a point of interest {POl). Th9 aircraft can then ·circle 

around the POl and the nose· wn'r always points toward the POl. 

-:\j: ~Home Lock and Point of Interest feature are coming soon. 

IOC Requirements 

lOG is only available under the following conditions: 

Course Lock No 

~~ None 

Home lock Yes ~llf 

POl Yes ~II)' 

Us!ngiOC 

None 

Aircraft ~ Home Point 

Aircraft ~Point of Interest 

Toggle 1he Right Mode Switch F·mode and follow the instructions prompted on the OJI Pilot app to select 

the desired IOC mode. 
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FCC Compliance 

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to 1he following two conditions: 

(1) This device may not cause hannfullnterference, and 

(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired 

operation. 

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

user's authority to operate the equipment. 

Compliance Information 

FCC Warning Message 

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

the user's authority to operate the equipment. 

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

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

received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: 

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

This equipment should be instal!ed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator& 

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

transmitter. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

the interference by one or more of the following measures: 

-Reon·ent or relocate the receiving antenna. 

-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 

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

-Consult the dealer or an experienced radioffV technician for help. 

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

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

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IC Radiation Exposure Statement: 

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

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. 

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

your body. 

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

void the user's authority to operate the equipment. 

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See Attached Flight Manuals: 

DJIInspire 1 user manual 
INSPIRE 1 

User Manual [Y.f2.) 

2015.3 
Using this manual 

0 Warning Lh Important ~ Hints and Tlps 1iGJ Reference 

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

1.01sclaimer 

2.1n the Box 

3.1nspire 1 Quick Start Guide 

4.Safety Guidelines 

5.fnspire 1 User Manual 

6.!ntelligent Flight 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. 

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

www.dj1.corntproductjjnspire-1/video 

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

"http:l/m.dji.neVd~pi\ot" to download the app. 

For the best experience, use mobile device with Andriod V 4.1.2 or above. Requires iDS 8.0 or later. 

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Contents 

Using this manual 

Legends 

Before Flight 

Watch the video tutorials 

Download the DJI Pilot app 

Product Profile 

Introduction 

Feature Highlights 

Assemble the Aircraft 

Aircraft Diagram 

Remote Controller Diagram 

Aircraft 

Flight Controller 

Flight Mode 

Flight Status Indicator 

Return to Home {RTH) 

Dynamic Home Point 

Vision Positioning System 

Flight Recorder 

Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery 

Remote Controllers 

Remote Controller Profile 

Remote Controller Operations 

Dual Remote Controllers Mode 

Remote Controller Status LED 

Linking the Remote Controller 

Remote Controller Compliance Version 

Gimbal and Camera 

Camera Profile 

Gimbal 

2 

2 

2 

2 

6 

6 

7 

9 

9 

t2 

t2 

t2 

t3 

t5 

t6 

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24 

24 

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31 

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Camera 40 

Map 43 

Academy 43 

User Center 43 

Flight 

Flight Environment Requirements 45 

Flight Limits and Flight 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 Firmware 61 

FCC Compliance 62 

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This chapter describes the features of 

inspire 1, tnstructs you to assembia tt":e 

aircraft and explains the components on 

the aircraft and remote controllers. 

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Product Profile 

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

signal (up to 2km) to multiple devices straight out of the box. Equipped v.ith retractable tanding 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, Vlsion Positioning technology provides hovering precision. 

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 dovm!ink powered by an enhanced version of the D.Jl Ughtbridge 

system. It also provides due\ contro\\ere mode. 

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

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery: 4500 rnAh DJI Intelligent Flight Battery employs new battery cells and a 

battery management system. 

Right Controller: The next generation fHght controller system provides a more reliable flight experience. 

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

precision when no GPS is available. 

Unlocking Travel Mode 

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

your first flight: 

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

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

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

4. Powerofftheaircraft. 

Travel Mode Togglex4 Landirg Mode 

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

Flight Battery' {P21) for mora information . 

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

controller to deactivate Traval Mode. Refer to 'Setting Up Dual Remote Controllers Mode' (P30) 

section for more infromation about Master remote controller. 

• Be sure to remove the gimbal from the aircraft before s>Mtoh from Landing Mode to Travel Mode. 

• Race the aircraft on the smooth and reflective surface (e.g. table or tile) before switching between 

the travel modes to the landing mode. Do not place the aircraft on the rough and sound-absorbing 

surface (e.g. carpet) before switching between 1he travel modes and landing mode. 

Installing Gimbal and Camera 

1. Remove Gimbal Cover. 

2. Rotate the Gimbal Look to the unlocked position (to the right when facing the nasa of the aircraft). 

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

4. Rotate the Gimbal Look back into \he locked position. 

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.& Ensure the Micro-SO card is correctly inserted into the camera. 

Attaching Propellers 

Locked 

Attach prope!!ers with the black nut onto motors with the black dot and spin counter--clookwise to secure. 

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

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

Attaching 1345s Quick-Release Propellers 

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 1he mounting plates that have a white dot, and instaJI the 

propellers 

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without a white dot onto the mounting plates that do not have a white dot. 

Wh1te dot ·····-····-·_; 

w"""' -··~ whrt<dot ~ 

2. Align the hook (A) on the propellers with the securing spring (B), then press dov.m 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 shovm. 

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 controller. 

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[1] GPS 

[2] Propeller (P17) 

[3] Motor 

[4] Front LED (P12) 

[5] Landing gear 

[6] Gimbal and Camera {P35} 

[7] Intelligent Right Battery (P18) 

[11) • [8] Aircraft Micro-USB Port 

[9] Rear LED (P12) 

[10] Garners Micro-USB Port 

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

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···················[13] [12] Vision Positioning Sensors (P16) 

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[13) Aircraft Status Indicator (Pi3) 

[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 dovm to raise or lower 

the landing gear. 

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[6] Battery level LEOs [B] Power Button 

Displays \he current ba\\ery level. 

[7} Status LED 

Used to power on or power o!f the remote controller. 

[9] R1H LED 

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

[10] Camera Settings Dial 

Turn the dial to adjust camera settings. 

"3 Only functions when the remote controller is 

g- connected to a mobile device running the OJ\ 

3. 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 wi\1 be taken with one 

press. 

[13} Flight 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] Mfnf-HDMI Port 

Connect an HD compatible monitor to this 

port to get a Jive HD video preview of what the 

camera seas. 

[17] Micro-USB Port 

[23] 

[22) 

For connecting the remote controller to your 

computer. 

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[18] CAN Bus Port 

Reserved for future use. 

[19} USB Port 

\ ............ [12} 

Connect to mobile device to access a\1 of the 

DJI Pilot app controls and features. 

[20} GPS Module 

Used to pinpoint the location of the remote 

controller. 

I21] Back Left Button 

Customizable button in DJI Pilot app . 

[22] Power Port 

Connect to a power source to charge the 

remota controller's internal battery. 

[23] Back Right Button 

Customizabla button in DJI Pilot app. 
Aircraft 

This chapter describes the features of 

the Flight Controller, \.~slon Poslt!on!ng 

System and the Intelligent Flight Battery. 

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Aircraft 

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 rue 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 ffight 

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

P mode (Positioning) : P mode works 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-A Til: 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 mainteina!tituda. If it is still receiving a GPS signal, the aircraft can automatically 

return home if the Remote Controller signal is lost and if the l-lama 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. 

:.\): Use the Flight Controller mode switch to change the flight mode of the aircraft, refer to the "Flight 

Mode Switch• on P27 for more information. 

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

LEOs are shown in the figure below: 

~-··············Aircraft Status Indicator 

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Rear lED 

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 shows the system status of the flight controller. Refer to the table below for more 

information about the Aircraft Status Indicator; 

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:H-¢1: ······Red, Green and Yellow Flash 

Altemative!y 

Power on and self-check 

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:f/?l.··· ····Green Rashes Slowly Safe toRy (P mode v.ith GPS and Vision Positioning) 

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o@······ Y~low Flashes Slowly 

:~······fast Yellow Rashing 

ii)f: .;. · • i>tow RedAabhin$ 

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

Remota Controller Signal Lost 

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{JJ):·· ····Fast Red Rashing Critical Low Battery Warning 

wr•"" ·Red Aashlhg:..\J@iiu.tl,;iiy IMU Bror 

·$.--Solid Red Critical Error 

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The Ratum to Home {RTH) brings the aircraft back to the last recorded Home Point There are three cases 

thet will trigger RTH procedure; they me Smart ATH. Low Battery RTH end Failsafe RlH. 

Home Point 

Smart RTH 

Home Pointis lhe location at vklich your aircraft takes oft when lhe 

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

the GPS icon ( ~.u.{ ). If you are using the Dynamic Home Point 

, the Home Point will be updated to your current position as you 

the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks 

Using the Rll-1 button on the remote controller (refer to "RTH button• on P28 for 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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Low Battery RTH 

The low battery level failsafe is triggered when the DJl 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 baltGry waming is triggered. Aircraft will automatically return to the Home Point if no action is 

taken after 10 seconds countdown. User can cancel the RTl-1 by pressing once on the RTH button. The 

thresholds for these warnings are automaticaJiy 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 1he 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 DJI Pilot app, and is described below 

Baltery level indica 1m 

Low battery 

level warning 

The battery 

power is low. 

Please land !he 

aircraft. 

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: indicator blinks 

! RED slow!y. 

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Estimated 

remaining 

flight time 

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remaining fffght 

based on current · N/A 

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! Home point and land 

: automatically. or "Cancel" to 

i resume normal Hght. 1f no 

i action is taken, !he aircraft 

: will automatically go home 

1 Fly the aircraft 

: back and land 

: it as soon as 

: possible, then 

! stop the motors 

; and replace the : andlandafler10seconds. 

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an alarm. 

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~<j: • When the critical battery level warning activates and the aircraft is descending to !and 

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

appropriate looation for landing. 

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

and are adjusted automatically, according to the aircraffs current status. 

Failsafe RTH 

Failsafe RTI-i is activated automatically if remote controller signal (including video relay signal) is lost for 

more than 3 seconds provided that Home Point has been successfully recorded and canpass is working 

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

a remote contro!!ar signal is resumed. 

Failsafe Illustration 

'iReoO.dHomePoint(HP) ·• •·.· 

Blinking Green 

.. Fast Blinking Yellow 

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Blinking Green 

Fast Blinking Yellow 

Fast Blinking Yellow 

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• " r:ast Blinking Yellow 

,& • Aircraft automatically descends and lands if RTH is triggered when the aircraft flies Vvithin 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 20m altib..ldes or beyond during Failsafe. 

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 sho\IV!l in 

tha figure below: 

&, Ensure the space above the GPS module is not 

obstructed when using Dynamic Home Point. 

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There are two options for Dynamic Home Point. 

1. Set tha aircraft current coordinale as tlle 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. Tap·,~and select·~·. to reset the remote controller's coordinates as the new Home Point. 

3. Tap~"and select" 4.,~, to reset the aircrofi's coordinates as lhe new Home Point. 

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

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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 fly indoors or in other environments where there is no GPS signal available. The main 

components of OJ! Vision Positioning are located on the bottom of your Inspire 1. including {1 )two sonar 

sensors and[2]one monocular camera. 

Using Vision Pos~ioning 

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

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 \he svvitch to ·p~ as shown the figure 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 indicator will flash twice in green light. 

which indicates the Vision Positioning system is ready. Gently push the throttle up 

to lift off. and the Inspire 1 will hover in place. 

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& The performance of your lnspire 1's Vision Positioning System 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 

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

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

• Flying over a highly ret~tive surfaces. 

• Flying at high speeds( over Sm/s a.t 2 meters or over 4m{s at 1 meter) . 

.. Flying over water or transparent surfaces. 

• Flying over moving surfaces or objects. 

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

• Flying over extremely dark oux < 10)or bright (lux> 10,000) surfaces. 

" Flying over surfaces that can absorb sound waves (e.g. thick carpet). 

• Flying over surfaces without clear patterns or texture. 

• Flying over surfaces v.ith identical repeating patterns or textures (e.g. tiles v.ith same design) . 

• Flying 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 •pn mode. 

~:- • Keep the sensors olean 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 ovSf water. 

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

conditions (less than 100!ux) . 

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

in operation. 

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

ground (below 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 data is automatically stored in the internal storage device of the aircraft. User can gain access to 

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

information, speed, and other parameters. 

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

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

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match the nut with the dots on the motors of your Inspire 1: 

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Legends El'l Lock: Turn the propel!ers 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 counter clookwise to secure its position. Be sure to completely tighten each propeller by 

hand before ffight. 

& • Ensure propellers are attached to its corresponding motors, oihei"Nise U1e aircraft cannot take oft. 

~ Handling the propellers with care . 

• Manually tighten each of the prcpellers on the corresponding motors to ensure it is attached firmly. 

Detaching 1he Propellers 

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

Detaching 1345s Quick·Release Propellers 

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 aJI propellers are in goad condition before each flight DO NOT use old, chipped, 

or broken propellers. 

• To avoid injury, STAND CLEAR of and DO NOTtouch propellers or motors when they are spinning. 

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

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

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Intelligent Aight Battery 

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& Battery must be fully charged before using it for the first lime. Refer to 'Charging the Intelligent 

Flight Battery' P21 for mcre information . 

OJ! Intelligent Flight Battery Functions 

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

2. Battery Ufe Display: LEOs display the current battery power cycle. 

3. Aut<XIischarging Function: The battery automatically discharges to below 65% of total power when it 

is idle (press the power button to check battery level win 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%.11 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. Balan cad Charging: Automatically balances the voltage of each battery cell when charging. 

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

6. Temperature Detection: The battery \hill only charge when the temperature is between 0 °C{32°F) and 

40°0 (104'F). 

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

8. Over Discharge Protection: Discharging automatically stops when the battery voltage reaches 18V to 

prevent over-discherge damage 

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

10. Battery Cell Damages Protection: OJI Pilot app shows waming message when damaged battery cell 

is detected. 

11. Battery Information History; Show tha last32 entries of battenj information records that include warning 

messages and so on. 

12. Sleep Mode: Slsep 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. 

,&. Refer to Disclaimer and Intelligent Right Bsttery Safety Guide/ins before use. Users take full 

responsibility for all operations and usage. 

Using the Battery 

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

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

Powering Off: Press the Power Button once, 1hen 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 4.43 V before each flight. 

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

temperatures below -10"C) is not recommended. When flying in environments with temperatures 

between 5"C and-'IO"C. the Intelligent Flight Battery should be able to achieve the appropriate voltage 

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

in order to prevent a rapid drop in temperatures. 

3. If the OJI 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 Flight Battery in a room temperature environment and ensure that its temperature 

exceeds SOC before using it in the low temperature environment 

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

low altitude, for approximately one minute, to heat 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 allow the illrcraft to 

warm up for 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 below for details. 

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

discharging. The indicators are defined below. 

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Battery life 

The battery Ufe indicates how many more times 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 will light up and/or blink as described below for 2 

seconds: 

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EEJ For more information about the battery, launch D.JI Pilot app and check the information under the 

battery tab. 

Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery 

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

2. Open the Protection Cap and connect the Intelligent Flight Battery to the Battery Charger. If the battery 

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

3. The Battery Level Indicator will display the currant battery laval during charging. 

4. The Intelligent Flight Battery is fully charged when Battery Level Indicators are all off. 

5. Air cool the Intelligent Flight Battery after each fflght Allow its temperatura to drop to room temperature 

before storing it for an extended period. 

Lb. • Do not charge the Intelligent Flight Battery and remote controller with standard charger (model: 

Ai4-100P1A) at the same time, otherwise the charger may overheat. 

• Always turn off the battery before inser~ng it or removing it from the Inspire i. Never insert or 

remove a battery when it is powered on. 

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The table below shows battay protection mechanisms and corresponding LED patterns. 

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Charging temperature is too low 

(<O'C) 

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After any of the above mentioned protection issues are resolved, press the button to turn 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 fells within the normal range. 

Lh DJl does not take any responsibility for damage caused by third-party chargers. 

;_tj: How to discharge your lnteUigent Right Battery: 

To effectively calibrate the battery capacity, it is recommended 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 working 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 OJ! Pilot app to check battery level. 

Rapid: Fly the Inspire 1 outdoors until there is less than 5% of po'NBr lett. or until the battery can 

no longer be turned on. 

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Remote Controllers 

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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Remote Controller 

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 Control!er 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 controllef is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery. The current 

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

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

• Opem.ting 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. 

Powering On And Off The Remote Controller 

The Inspire 1 remote controller is powered by a 2S roohargeabla battery with a capacity of 600CmAh. 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 will display the current 

battery leveL 

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

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 '-lvhen linking is completed. 

4. Repeat step 2 to power oft the remote controller attertlnlsh using it. 

Charging Remote Controller 

Charge the remote controller via supplied charger. 

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Charger 

PowerBu\ton 

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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Turn the dial to 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. 

[21 Playback Button 

Press to vi&N images or videos that have already been captured. 

{31 Shutter Button 

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

[4] Receding Button 

Press once to stsrt 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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E§ Stick Nautral/ mid point Control sticks of the Remote Controller are placed at the central position. 

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

[ Moving the left stick up and down changes the 

·,!, ' ! aircraft's elevation. 

{t j Push the stick up to ascend and down to descend. 

! -"liit;O:::::>:::-::iD~1f__. j Push the throttle stick up to takeoff. ! $ 1 When both sticks are csntered, the Inspire 1 will 

j j hover in place. 

! [ The more the stick is pushed away from the 

j [center position, the faster the Inspire 1 will change 

\ elevation. Always push the stick gently to prevent 

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! rudder and rotation of the aircraft. 

f Push the sick left to rotate the aircraft counter 

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

l aircraft clockwise. If the stick is centered, the 

! Inspire 1 will stay facing its current direction. 

] The more the stick is pushed away from the center 

j position, the faster the Inspire 1 \..,.;11 rotate. 

-----j-'j Moving the right stick up and do'Ml changes the 

"""~11::;;:::-;-;;::;:d;:r?"" j aircraft's forward and backward pitch. 

<:~ • i Push the stick up to fly forward and do.vn to fly 

\ "' i backward. Tl"'a Inspire 1 wm h:lver in place if lhe stick 

' .l is centered. j ! 1 Push lha siick further away frcm the center P')Siticn for ! a larger pitch angle (maximum 35") and faster flight 

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Flight Mode Switch 

Toggle the switch to select the desired flight mode. 

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

mode. 

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P mode {Positioning} : P mode works best when GPS signal is strong. There are three different states of P 

mode, which wi!l 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-ATII: 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 ~rcraft can automatically 

return home if the Remota Controller signal is lost and if the Home Point has been recorded successfully. 

F mode (Function): Intelligent Orientation Control {IOC) is activatad 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 Flight Mode" . 

Transformation Switch I RTH Button 

The Transformation SWitch I ATH 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 (RlH) procedure. 

Transformation Switch 

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

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1. Raise: Raise the landing gear to its upper most position. 

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2. Lower: The landing gear will lower to its lowest position for landing. 

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,& Do not raise the landing gear when the aircraft is on the ground. Ensure the landing gear is 

lowered before landing. 

RTH button 

Press and hold lh\s button to start the Return to Home (A1\-\} procedure. The LED around the R1\-\ Button 

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

Home Point. Press this button again to cancel the R1H procedure and regain the control of the aircraft. 

Connecting Mobile Device 

Tilt the MobHe Device Holder to the desired position. Press the button on the side of the Mobile Device Holdar 

to release the clarrp, and then place your mobile device into the clamp. Adjust the clamp to secure your 

mobile device. Then connect your mobile device to the rerr.ote controller 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 the remote controller. 

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Optimal Transmission Range 

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

displayed in the picture shown below; 

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~ Weak 

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. 

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 

"slave• remote contro\\ars (max of 8) ere connect to tha aircraft, only the first connected "slave" 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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Lh 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 control1he 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 controller by through the OJI Pilot app. Follow the steps below for setup: 

"Master" Remote Controller: 

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

2. Go to the Camera page, and tap fi:,~ IIIII to enter the remote controller settings window. 

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

4. Select ~Master· in the "Set RC Status" section to set 1he remote controller as "MasterM remote controller. 

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Set RC Status [ OFF M# Slavo I 

RCName T12254 Connection Password [ 

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5. Enter the connection password for the "Slave" remote controller. 

"Slave" Remote Controller: 

1. Tap "Search for Master Controller" to search the "Master" remote controller. 

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Lb. 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 DJI Pilot app if 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. 

RC Sett1nqs X 

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3. Select the "Master~ remote controller from the "Master RC Ust" and input the connection password to 

connect to the desired "Master" remote controller. 

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The Status LED reflects connection status between Remote Controller and aircraft The R1H LED shows 

the Return to Home status of the aircraft. The table be\ow contains details on the69 indicators. 

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

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

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

1. Power on the remote controller and connect to the mobile device. Launch DJI Pilot app. 

2. Power on the Intelligent Flight Battery. 

3. Enter "Camera• view and tap on and then tap "Unl<.ing Remote Controller• button as shovm below. 

Remote Control Calibration > 

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

sound is emined. 

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5. Locate the Unking button on the front of the aircraft, as shown in the figure shown below. Press the 

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

succeed. 

Lb. • 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 control!er to the aircraft . 

• Ramots controller will disconnaot from the linked aircraft if a new remota controller is linked to 

the same aircraft 

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Gimbal and Camera 

This chapter provides the technical 

specifications of the camera and explains 

the working mode of the gimbal. 

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Camera and Gimbal 

The on~board 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 DJI Pilot App. 

Camera Micro-SD Card Slot 

To store your photos and videos, plug in the micro-SO card into the slot shown below before pOVIIeting on 

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

A UHS-1 type micro-SO 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. 

Lh Power on the aircraft before attempting to download the files. 

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Camera Operation 

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

OJ! Pilot app. For more information about how to use these buttons, refer to "Controlling Csmera• P25. 

NO Filter 

Attach an NO filter to the front of the camera to reduce over-exposure and "je!lo" effect 

Gimbal Profile 

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

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

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Use the gimbal dial on the remote controller to control pitch movement of the camera by default Note that 

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 camara in the 

single remote controller mode, however, 'JOU 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: 

i. Power on the aircraft and remote control, launch DJJ 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 list. 

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Remote Control Calibration > StlckMode > 

De!ault a~ckmoda ia Moda2. cfmngmg suck modes allnrn 1M way 1ha a~ctaf1 s oonuollad 

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of the mmote conuoller 

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

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

Using DJI Pilot App to Control Gimbal 

Follow 1he steps below to use DJ\ Pilot app to control the gimbal orientation: 

1. Launch OJI Pilot app, enter "Camera• page. 

2. Tap and press on the screen until a blue circle is sho'Nn. 

3. Slide to control the gimbal orientation within the ·camera~ page as shown below. 

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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: 

Pitch 

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

constant at a!! limes. One user alone can control the pitch motion of the 

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

sec::ond remote controller. 

The Gimbal will lock to the movements of the aircraft to provide a First~ 

Person-VIew flying experience. 

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

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

required to control the pan mollon 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. 

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

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

ground and protect the gimbal after powering up . 

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

gimbal \Mil recover when it dries out. 

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This chapter describes the four main 

GUI of the DJI Pilot app . 

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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 ilight system. The app also comes wi.th Map, Store a User Center, 

for configuring your aircraft and sharing your ccx1tent with friends. It is recommended that you use a tablet 

for the best experience. 

L'n~St\~"' 

Mountain View 

The Camera page contains a live HD video feed from the Inspire 1's camera. You can also configure 

various camera parameters from the Camera page. 
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[1 I Flight Mode 

8: The text next to this icon indicates the current flight mode. 

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

set the gain values. 

[2] GPS Signal Strength 

~~~~~ This icon shows the current strength of GPS signals. Green bars indicate adequate GPS 

strength. 

[31 IOC Settings 

fA Cl: This icon displays the IOC setting when the aircraft has entered F-rnode. Tap to view the IOC 

settings menu and select the desired IOC setting. 

[4] System Status 

~%16.~1~1: This icon indicates the current aircraft system status and GPS signal strength. 

[51 Ba'ttery Level indicator 

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

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

[6] Remote Controller Signal 

~~ 11 111: This icon shows the strength of remote controller's signal. 

[71 HD Video Unk Signal Strength 

11]~ This icon shows the strength of the HD video do'N111ink connection between the aircraft and 

the remote controller. 

[BJ Battery Level 

Iff 1 00%: This icon shows the current battery level. 

Tap to view the battery information menu, eet \he various battery warning thresholds, end view the 

battery warning history. 

[9} General Settings 

:::Tap this icon to view !he 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 f~ght 

route display. 

(1 O} Camera Operation Bar 

Shutter and Recording Settings 

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

of the videos, image size and so on. 

Shutter 

• :Top this button to take a single photo. Press and hold this button to select single shot, !rip\e shot 

or time-lapsed shooting modes. 

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Record 

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

Video Recording Button on the remota controller, which has the same functionality. 

Playback 

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

captured. 

Camera Settings 

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

(11] Vision Positioning 

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

[12] Flight Telemetry 

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

Flight attitude is indicated by the flight attitude icon. 

(!) The red arrow shows 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 f6ght path ofthecurrentf!ight. Tap to switch from the Camera GUl to the Map GUI. 

[14) HomePolntsenlngs 

f : Tap this button to reset the current home point. You may choose to set the aircraft take.aff 

location, the remote controller's current position, or the aircraft's current position as the Home Point. 

[15) Return 10 Home (ATH) 

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

(16] Gimbal Operation Mode 

Refer to 'Gimbal Operation Mode' P38 for more information. 

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[17} Auto Takeoff/landing 

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

{18] Livestream 

<f:.) :. Uvestream icon indicates the current video feed is broadcasting live on YouTube. Be sure the 

mobile data service is available on the mobile device. 

{19] Back 

-A- :Tap to return to the main GUJ. 

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

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

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

Tap ·store· to visit the official DJl Online Store to see the latest information about DJI products and easily 

buy new products. 

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

'Discovery'. Use your registered DJJ account to login to 'Discovery'. 
Flight 

This chapter describes the flight safety 

and fi!ght restrictions. 

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Flight 

Once pre·fight preparation is complete, it is recommended to use the flight simulator to !earn how to fly 

safely. Ensure that all f~ghts are carried out in a suitable location. 

1. Do not usa the aircraft in severe weather conditions. These include wind speed exceeding 1 Om/s . 

snow. rain and smog. 

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

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• mode. 

Flight limits on height and dstance can be set. The details of these fffght limits 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 Avia.tion 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 fUght 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 & Re.diu5 limit i!ying height and di5tance. end the user may change these e.ettinga in the 

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

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Rapid red flashing $ 

...... when close to the 

max radius limit. 

Aircraft Status Indicator 

Lb. •If you ftyoutofthe limit, you can still control the Inspire 1, but cannot fly it further . 

.. If the Inspire 1 flies out of the max radius in Ready to Fly {non-GPS) mode, it will fly back within 

range automatically. 

No-Ay Zones 

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

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

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

The details of the No-Fly Zones are explained below: 

Airport: 

(1) Airport No-Fly 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, end is an area around the airport that is a Takeoff 

Restricted Zone, inside of which take-off and Hght is prevented. 

(3) From A1 to A1 + 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 No-Fly Zones, a warning message will appear 

in the DJI Pilot app. 

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Restricted Areas: 

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

(2) A around the designated Restricted Area is a Take-off 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 will appear in the OJI Pilot app. 

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Zone Restriction OJI Pilot App Prompt Status 

Indicator 

Motors will not start. Warning: You are in a No-fly 

zone. Take off prohibited. 

No-fly Zone If the aircraft enters the 

$ restricted area in A mode but Warning: You are in a No-fly 

P mode activates the aircraft zone, automatic landing has 

will automatically descend to begun. (If you are within 1.5 mile 

land then stop its motors after radius) 

landing. 

Waming: 'You are in a restricted 1flo······ zone. Descending to safe Red flashing 

Restricted~ If the aircraft enters the altitude. (If you are between the 

restricted area in A mode but P range of 1.5 mile and 5 mile altitude flight mode activates, it will descend radius) zone to a safe altitude and hover 15 Waming: You ere in a restricted {~: feet below the safe altitude. zone. Max flight height restricted 

to between 10.5m and 120m. Ry 

Cautiously. 

zone No ffight restriction applies, but Waming: You are approaching a 

there will be warning message. restricted zone, Ry Cautiously. 

Free zone No restrictions. None. None. 

EB Semi-automauc descent All stick commands are available except lhe throtlle 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 whlch point 

it will switch back to red blinking. 

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

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

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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 BIG functioning as normaL 

6. DJI Pilotapp connected to the aircraft 

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

sensitive to electromagnelic 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 ol slrong 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 fallowing 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 ·ealibrate~. then follow the on~screen instructions. 

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

solid green light 

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

axis. Recalibrate the compass if tha Aircraft Status Indicator show solid red. 

Lb. 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 eaoh flight. Launch DJI Pilot App, follow tha on-screen instruction 

to calibrate the compass. 

When 'to Recalibra'te 

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 

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 OJ! Pilotapp, enter "Camera" page. 

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

3. Go through the pre-flight checklist 

4. Tap" .t.", and confirm flight condition. Slide to confirm and tak.e-off. 

5. Aircraft takes off and hovers at 1.5 meters above ground. 

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Auto-Landing 

Use auiO-Ianding to land your aircraft automatically if 1he Aircraft Status Indicator displays blinking green. 

Follow the steps below to use auto-landing: 

1. Ensure the aircraft is in •p• mode. 

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

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

~CJ Landing gear will automatically raise when the aircraft reaches an altitude of 1.2m for the first 

time, and automatically lower evsry time it descends to o.em. Users can turn this feature ON/OFF 

in the Pilot app. 

Starting Motors 

The Combination Stick Command (CSC) llsted below are used to start the motors instead at simply pushing the stick: up. Ensure that you perform the esc in one motion. ::!! 

OR 

Stopping Motors 

There are two methods to stop the motors. 

Method 1: When the Inspire 1 has landed, push the throttle down [),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 will stop after 3 

seconds. 

& Do not perform CSC when aircraft is in midair, othel'Volise the motors will be stopped. 

Take off/Landing 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 Flight Battery. 

3. Launch the DJI 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 yellow, it means Home Point is not recorded, and you should not take off. 

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

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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 CSC command or hold the throttle at its lowest position for 3 seconds or 

more until the motors stop. 

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

,& • When !he Jl..ircraft Status Indicator blinks yeiJov./ rapidly during flight, the aircraft has entered Failsafe 

mode . 

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

rapidly during flight. 

• Watch video tutorials about flight for more ffight information. 

Video Suggestions and lips 

1. Work through the checklist before each flight 

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

:::!! 3. Aim to shoot when flying in P mode only . .a· 

;:;r 4. Always fly in good weather, such as sunny or windless days. 

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

6. Perform fight 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 Go Pro camera on the Inspire 1? 

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

cameras only. 

2. When will ground station functionality be available? 

The Inspire 1 does not currently support ground station. Ground station wiU 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 Pi!otapp. 

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

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

6. Do you have an LCD monitor avanable 1or the Inspire 1? 

No, OJ! doos not sell LCD or HD 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 coma with standard TB47 charger. 

With the standard TB47100W charger. it takes 85min to fully charge a 4500mAh battery. 

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

somewhere else to control the camera and aircraft separately? 

The tvv'o remote contro\lers are physically identical. You can set the remote controllers to either 'Master' 

or 'Slave' through the OJ! 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 controller for the Inspire 1. 

10. Can the mobiledavfce holder be used on the Phantom 2serfes remote controlfer? 

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

11. Does the Inspire i have aSD 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 now? 

Yes. 

13. How big is the Inspire 1? 

Its \englh x height xwidth dimensions wilhout the propellers attached are 44 x ::£l x 4&::m (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 own new nght 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 toosan, is that normal? 

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

aircraft. do not adjust the position of 1he screws on your own. 

17. Failed to complete self-check? 

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

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Model 

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HO\Ier\ng Accuracy (P Mode) 

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Max Tilt Angle 

¥a;<Ai;o~·~_fS~J: 

Max Descent Speed 

.Max_S·p~¥ 

Max Flight Altitude 

Mw-Wiod Sfxied "A6ii1~ttarsaa:·;,, · 

Max Flight Time 

~olbr Mad~i 

Propeller Model 

tn'dqor H~V~rlri9: 

Operating Temperature Range 

Qiagqn~ Oi~t~n~~::·· 

Dimensions 

Model 

Ot.rtPUtP9wer (With ca.m~ra) · ' - - ' .'.·' .. _ ... -. 

Operating Current 

ki~'J·I~f::VJbfk~6ft:~~;~--:\. 

Mounting 

Contrqnable Ra~J9e 

Mechanical Range 

T600 

Vertical: 0.5 m 

Horizontal: 2.5 m 

· .- PJ16-~i ·soao/S. 

···.:;;)f~~~-:1s0"{s:,. 

35' 

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4m/s 

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450Dm 

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Approximately 18 minutes 

DJ11345 

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~10"'to40"C 

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438x451x301 mm 

ZENMUSE X3 

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Station: 750 mA; Motion: 900 rnA 

±0 •. ~~-.c·-. 

Detachable 

\:Pitchj ~oo."·to +·3d":~· 

. ·:- ~~~: '±3~~:: 

Pitch: -125° to +45° 

Pan: ±330" 

··pitJh·: ~;26Qj~ 

Pan;· 180"/s 

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Name 

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Total Pixels 

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Image Max Size 

ISO Range. 

Eleolronio Shutter Speed 

--~_<?V(f·l~1ti'OfV[$~~---;_::--

CMOS 

Still Photography Modes 

Max Bit rate Of Video Storage 

Supported SD Card Types 

X3 

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12.76M 

,, :' :~'li.#-1 

4000x3000 

.... :·· .:'t~l)Q~2aa ~v.iQ.~.9lMI~Mo_o (ph9~j_::- ;;-::: 

8 s to 1/8000 s 

Sony EXMOA 1/2.3~ 

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.- = ··:.'·-~i'E.!Eiffi~BiS:f(f~(g~~p~ 

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Single shoot 

Burst shooting: 3/5!7 frames 

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

0.7EY Bias 

lime-lapse 

ui,Jo(~lifi:.;Q%x2,oop'241i5:ss4&x216op24t2st30 

. FHD: i~20ihqllopg~/2~0i4\ltS0/6Q 

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60 Mbps 

FAJii:?ieiffoir · 

. vide,;: MP4/Mi;)~~f'Ei3~4 AVC/Hae4l 

MicroSD 

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

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Transmitting Distance 

ElRP 

Video Output Port 

Powetsi:lPPI!i.., 

Charging 

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92l!,7MHZ'-~m MHz (J~pOrt QDlY) 

,·::;:_,~:7,?5;:,5_~~5 Gf·h:;2\49Q~2.~~3 .GHz: 

2 km {Outdoor And Unobstructed) 

~-:- 10~~ri\~%::l$-~.~~;§~~-~!3t[J~2,4& __ ' 

USB, Mini·HDMI 

Built-in-batti;ry 

DJI charger 

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Mobile Device Holder 

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Operating Temperature Range 

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Charging Temperature Range 

Model 

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Name 

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Velocity Range Below 8 m{s (2 m above ground) 

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Operating Environment Brightly lit {lux> 15) patterned surfaces 

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

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IOC allows users to lcx::k the orientation of aircraft in different fashions. There are three working modes for 

IOC and you may select the desired 100 modes from the OJ! Pilot app. 100 only works under F mode, 

and user must toggle the flight mode sv.1tch to r• mode to activate lOG. Refer to the table below: 

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Homo Lock (HL)' 

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

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Prerequisites of IOC 

Use the roc feature under the following condition: 

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

Updating 1he Aircraft Finnware 

Step 1- Cheek Battery and SO Card Gapaclty 

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

the SO card. 

Step 2- Prepare the Firmware Update Package 

1. Download the firmware update package from the official OJI website (http://VNIW.dji.com/product/ 

inspire-1}. 

2. Insert the SO into your PC. Extract the all downloaded files into the root directory of the SO card. 

Remove the SO card from your PC. Ensure the Inspire 1 is powered off then insert the SO card into the 

SO card slot on lhe Inspire 1 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 will sound a short 

pulse of 'D-0-D-D' beeping sound to indicate the upgrade is in progress and sound a "D--OD" 

beeping sound to indicate 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 gimbal sound a long beep sound. 

Updaling the Remote Controller Finnware 

Step 1- Check Battery and SO Card Capacity 

Remote controller firmware is included in the aircraft firmware update package. Use the same update 

package flle that is downloaded from the DJI official website. Ensure the remote controller battery level is 

above 50%. 

Step 2- Prepare the Firmware Update Package 

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

2. Insert the SO card into a SO card reader or the USB disk onto the remote controller USB port when 

remote controller powered off. 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. 

Step 3- Update the Remote Controller 

1. Power on the remote contro11er and wait 60 seconds until the upgrade begins. Do not power off the 

remote controller during the update. 

2. It wm take approximately 10 minutes to complete the firmware update. The camera will sound a 

beeping sound and the Status LEO 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. The Status LED on remote controller shows solid red if upgrade is 

failed. Try upgrade again. 

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Updating Intelligent Flight Battery Finnware 

The Intelligent Flight Battery is upgraded during the aircraft firmware upgrade process.lt is recommended 

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

cycling the aircraft. 

~ • 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 controller's firmware to the latest version after you upgrade the aircraft's 

lirrmvare . 

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

controller and aircraft 

• Confirm the update results according to the gimbal sounds. It is normal for lhs aircraft to sound or the 

LEO to b!ink d.Jring the update process. 

• 81sure there is ooly ona firmware package file stored en your SO card. 

• Only storaga devices that are fcrmatted fcr FAT32 and exFATfi!e systems are supp::>rted for aircraft 

and remote controller firmware updates. 

• Delete arry automatically generated txt files (XXX.....GS.TXT) in the SD card when updating multiple 

remote controllers. 

FCC Compliance 

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

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

{2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired 

operation. 

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

user's authority to operate the equipment. 

Compliance Information 

FCC Warning Message 

Any Changes or modifications not expressly 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 tvJo 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 for an uncontrolled environment. 

This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20Jm betvJeen the radiator& 

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

transmitter. 

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class 8 digital device. 

pursuant to pan 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 

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

Interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that Interference will not occur In 

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

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

the interference by one or more of the following measures: 

-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 

-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 

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

-Consult the dealer or en experienced redio{TV technician for hGip. 

IC RSS warning 

This device complies with Industry Ca!lada licence-exempt RSS standard (s). Operation is subject to the 

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

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

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L'exploita.tion est autorisSe aux deux conditions suivantes: 

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susceptible d'en comprornettre Ia fonctionnement 

lC Radiation Exposure Statement: 

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

This transmitter must not be co--located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. 

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

your body. 

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

user's authority to operate the equipment. 

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