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Connecting XT60 Ports on Center Frame

The bottom board is a power distribution board with three XT60 connectors for battery power.

Instructions 

1. Connect PMU power cable to XT60 connector on top of the bottom board.

2. Connect landing gear control board cable to XT60 connector on the bottom of the bottom board.

3. Other connectors can supply power for other DJI devices if required. 

Installing Battery

Soldering battery connectors 

AS150 anti spark connectors are used. They must be soldered to battery power cables.

1. Remove original battery connector. Avoid cutting power and ground cables at the same time as this can 

cause a short circuit. We recommend wrapping unsoldered cable with insulating tape to prevent 

accidental connection. 

2. Pass the black ground wire through the black housing. After passing the wire through, solder the female 

bullet connector to the ground wire. Wait for the soldered connection to cool, then pull the housing back 

over the bullet connector.

3. Screw and pass the red power wire through the red housing. After passing the wire through, solder the 

male bullet connector to the power wire. Wait for the soldered connection to cool, and then screw and

pull the housing back over the bullet connector. 

Connectors soldering diagram
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Connectors are soldered

Installing and connecting battery 

1. Attach battery to battery tray. Do not use an oversized battery. Maximum installation dimension is 80mm

X 120mm X 200mm.

2. Insert black connector1 then red connector2 to power on. Pull out red connector2 then black 

connector1 to power off.

1

1 2

2
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Setting Landing Gear

Using a 2-position R/C transmitter switch, landing gear retraction can be carried out remotely.

Setting up the transmitter 

Select a 2-position switch (default setting is OK) as the control input for the landing gear. Ensure the 

corresponding receiver port is connected to the “IN” port on control board. For the A2 flight control system, 

connect the main controller’s F1 port to “IN” port on control board.

 Raise: Toggle the switch to this position to raise the landing gear.

 Lower: Toggle the switch to this position to lower the landing gear.

 

Notes: 

(1) If the transmitter switch has a FailSafe function, set the FailSafe value to the [Lower] position. This 

ensures that landing gear will lower automatically when the receiver enters FailSafe mode.

(2) To avoid accidental switch triggering, slide levers or other controls can be used for landing gear control.

Usage procedures 

1. Ensure transmitter and receiver batteries are fully charged.

2. Toggle switch to [Lower] position, and then turn on transmitter.

3. Ensure [R], [L] and [IN] connections are correct.

4. Ensure landing gear is in the [Lower] position then power on the system. If the green LED on the landing 

gear control board is solid, everything is normal. If it flashes green slowly, re-calibrate the system according 

to instructions in “Recalibrating Servo Travel”.

5. Toggle switch to [Raise] position ONLY AFTER takeoff.

6. Toggle switch to [Lower] position for landing.

Tips 

(1) Servo power will shut off within 3 seconds after the landing gear has reached its target position.
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(2) When powering on the system, if the transmitter switch is in the [Raise] position, the LED will flash red 

quickly as a warning. Toggle the switch to the [Lower] position to continue.

(3) If there is an abnormal signal or no signal input into the [IN] port, the LED will slowly flash red. Check 

receiver and connections for problems.

(4) If servo power consumption is too high, the LED will light up red. If this lasts more than 4 seconds, 

landing gear will lower and the LED will flash green slowly. Re-calibration is needed before flying.

(5) A2 flight control system users can use the A2 Assistant Software to set intelligent gear on the 

“Advanced” page. Refer to the “A2 flight control system user manual” for details.

LED Control Board Indicator 

System normal

Calibration required

Recalibration required

Calibration failed

Enter calibration mode

System calibrating

Motor stalled

Unsafe startup alert

Input signal abnormal

 

Specifications 

Parameter Range Parameter Range 

Working Voltage 3S~6S (LiPo) Input Signal PWM (High-Pulse Width 800us~2200us)

Working Current Max 1A@6S Output Signal PWM(Mid Position is 1520us) in 90Hz

Working Temperature -20~70oC Output Voltage 6V

Total Weight 875g Servo Travel 150o (Minimum120o)
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Mounting the Gimbal

Before assembling the gimbal, install GCU as shown below. Be sure to install on the side as shown below. A DJI 

Z15-5D gimbal has been used as an example in the following diagrams.

The connectors on gimbal should be removed for better performance, then the gimbal can be mounted to the lower 

connection points. A DJI Z15-5D gimbal has been used as an example in the following diagrams. 
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Check that the system’s center of gravity is at the blue line as shown in the below diagram. 
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Appendix

ESC Sound

ESC State Sound 

Ready ♪1234567--B--B

Throttle stick is not at bottom BBBBBB...

Input signal abnormal B--------B--------B...

Input voltage abnormal BB---BB---BB---BB...

ESC LED

ESC State LED 

Standby Off

Motor rotating Solid Red or Green On

Motor rotating at full throttle position Solid Yellow On

Tips: 

DJI ESCs are specially designed for multi-rotors. When used with DJI autopilot systems parameters and travel 

ranges do not have to be calibrated. 

Specifications 

Frame 

Diagonal Wheelbase 1045mm

Frame Arm Length 386mm

Frame Arm Weight 

(with Motor, ESC, Propeller ) 

325g

Center Frame Diameter 337.5mm

Center Frame Weight (with Landing Gear 

Mounting Base, Servos) 

1330g

Landing Gear Size 

460mm(Length)×511mm(Width)×305mm(Height) 

(Top width: 155 mm)

Motor 

Stator Size 41×14mm

kV 400rpm/V

Max Power 500W

Weight (with Cooling Fan) 158g
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ESC 

Working Current 40A

Working Voltage 6S LiPo

Signal Frequency 30Hz ~ 450Hz

Drive PWM Frequency 8KHz

Weight (with Radiators) 35g

Foldable Propeller (1552/1552R) 

Material High strength performance engineered plastics

Size 15×5.2inch

Weight 13g

Flight Parameters 

Takeoff Weight 6.0Kg ~ 11.0Kg

Total Weight 4.2Kg

Power Battery LiPo (6S、10000mAh~20000mAh、15C(Min))

Max Power Consumption 4000W

Hovering Power Consumption 1500W (@9.5Kg Takeoff Weight)

Hovering Time 15min (@15000mAh& 9.5Kg Takeoff Weight)

Working Environment Temperature -10 oC ~ +40 oC

Gain Value Settings (with the A2 flight control)

Basic Attitude 

Pitch Roll Yaw Pitch Roll Yaw 

120% 120% 120% 170% 170% 120%
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FAQ

Soldering the ESC 

Be sure to solder the thick wires and fine wires correctly when soldering an ESC to the frame arm.

Clockwise (CW) and counter clockwise (CCW) motors should be soldered to the ESC in order of color.

CCW arms CW arms 

G V G P

G V G P

Fine wire

Thick wire

Blue

Black

Red

Thick wire

Fine wire

Blue

Solder pad

Black

Red

Remounting the Propeller

Instructions 

1. Use two M3x8 screws and four washers to remount propeller.

2. Apply thread locker to the thread of the propeller mount first.

3. Affix screws with 4Kg.cm (0.4N.m) torque..

Tips: Refer to original screw tensions if unfamiliar with torque measurements. Applying thread locker to the 

propeller mount first avoids getting thread locker into the holes of the plastic propeller.

Notes: Loose screws cannot be securely locked with thread locker. 

Propeller Precautions 

Torque markers on the screws and propeller covers will give you a visual cue to check whether the propellers are 

loose. Check the torque markers before every flight.
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Using Propeller Holder 

Instructions 

1. Insert blades to propeller holder.

2. Attach propeller holder to frame arm.

 

 

 

Assembling Motor Vibration Absorbers 

A soft gasket is part of the vibration absorber. Assembly of the soft gasket must be carried out as per the diagram 

below. Assembly is the same for CCW and CW propellers. 

Notes 

Ensure all soft dampers and vibration absorbers are in good condition before every flight. If not, replace 

immediately. Otherwise, the flight performance of your aircraft will be adversely affected.
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Remounting Landing Gear Servo 

Remounting servos is not recommended as they come pre-installed. 

Instructions 

1. Connect left servo cable near M4 to the “RLG” port near M4 on the center frame, then connect the

“RLG” port near M3 to the “L” port of the landing gear control board using a servo cable.

2. Connect the right servo cable near M7 to the “R” port of the landing gear control board using a servo 

cable.

3. Pressing the SET button using a pin then power on. You will see a yellow LED beside the SET button

flashes quickly. Wait as servos complete position initialization.

4. Make sure the arm connecting to the servo is parallel to the link. (Shown in the following Fig).

5. Assemble the left and right servos to the left and the right parts of the landing gear. Power off.

To right servo 

To RLG of M3 “ ” 

To receiver channel

To F1 port if use A2

 

( )

SET Button

LED

Finished Installation

Servo

Connecting 

arm

Link

Recalibrating Servo Travel 

Landing gear travel has been pre-calibrated. Mechanical adjustment of gear travel is not recommended. 

Instructions 

1. Keep hands away from all mechanisms.

2. Ensure [R], [L] and [IN] connections are correct.

3. Keep the whole aircraft off the ground during calibration as landing gear will move.

4. Press and hold the SET button using a pin while powering on, then release. An LED will flash yellow

quickly. Press the SET button again. Auto calibration will begin and the LED will flash yellow slowly. DO 

NOT obstruct any moving parts during auto calibration.

5. During calibration, the left landing gear will raise and lower, follow by the right landing gear. 

6. After calibration, both left and right landing gears will be lowered and the LED will be a solid green. This 
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indicates that the landing gear is working properly.

Notes 

(1) If the LED is solid yellow after calibration, a problem has occurred. Carry out Remounting Landing Gear 

Servo then try again.

(2) Avoid obstructions during calibration. If the landing gear was obstructed, recalibration is required using 

the above steps.

(3) If [R] and [L] servo cables are reversed, travel will not be measured correctly. Connect correctly and 

recalibrate the landing gear using the above steps.
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Part List

Locate the part that you wish to replace in the following figures, and then order the package that comes with the 

specified part. The numbering of the part is defined as follow:

S1020101CCW

Package No.

01-Frame Arm;02-Center Frame;

03-Landing Skid

S1000

Package Part No. 

CW as clockwise;CCW as counter clock 

wise;B as Black;R as Red;G as Green

Frame Arm 

S1012101B/

S1012201R 

S1012301R/ M3 12.3 ×

S10124 G 01

S1010801

S1012501CCW/

S1012502CW

M3×12.3

S1012503

S1010401CCWB/

S1010501CCWR/

S1010601CWB/

S1010701CWR

S1012901/

S1013001/

S1013101/

S1013201

S1011001

S1012102B/

S1012202R

S1012302/

S1012402

M3 10.3 ×

S1010402/

S1010502/

S1010602/

S1010702

Package No. Name Part No. 

4 S1000-Premium Frame Arm CCW - Black S1010401CCWB,S1010402,M3x12.3

5 S1000-Premium Frame Arm CCW - Red S1010501CCWR,S1010502,M3x12.3

6 S1000-Premium Frame Arm CW - Black S1010601CWB,S1010602,M3x12.3

7 S1000-Premium Frame Arm CW – Red S1010701CWR,S1010702,M3x12.3

8 S1000-Premium Motor Damping Unit S1010801,M3x10.3

10 S1000-Premium Motor Mount Carbon 

Board

S1011001,M3x10.3

21 S1000-Premium 4114 Motor with black Prop 

cover

S1012101B,S1012102B,M3x4.5

22 S1000-Premium 4114 Motor with red Prop 

cover

S1012201R,S1012202R,M3x4.5

23 S1000-Premium ESC with Red LED S1012301R,S1012302,M3x12.3
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24 S1000-Premium ESC with Green LED S1012401G,S1012402,M3x12.3

25 S1000-Premium Propeller Pack (8) S1012501CCW , S1012502CW , S1012503 ,

M3x12.3

Central Board 

S1020301 

S1021501 

M3X4.5

S1021502

S1020901

S1020902

S1021201L

S1021401

S1021301

M3x4.5 M3x8.0

M3x8.0

S1021101

S1021202R

M3x8.0

(self-tapping)

S1020302R

Package No. Name Part No. 

3 S1000-Premium Lock Knob S1020301,S1020302,M3x8.0 (self-tapping)

9 S1000-Premium Center Frame Support Pillar S1020901,S1020902,M3x4.5,M3x8.0

12 S1000-Premium Arm Mounting Bracket S1021201L,S1021202R,M3x4.5,M3x8.0,

Package 11

14 S1000-Premium Center Frame Bottom Board S1021401,M3x4.5,M3x8.0

15 S1000-Premium Center Frame Top Board S1021501,S1021502,M3x4.5,M3x8.0
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11 S1000-Premium Frame Arm Mounting Steel 

Shaft

S1021101

Landing Gear 

S1033305

S1031902

S1031901

S1031701

S1031601

S1031602

S1031603

M2.5x13

M2.5x5

M3x8.0

S1032001

S1032002

S1032604

S1032603

S1032602

M3x 22

M2.5x8

S1030201

S1033302

S1033305

S1032601

S1031811

S1031801

M 3x8

S1031802

S1031803

S1031804

S1031807

S1031806

S1031805

S1031808

S1031809

S1031810

M2.5x5

S1031605

S1031604

S1033301

S1033303

S1033304

S1033306

S1033307

S1033308

S1031812

S1031712

S1031814

S1031813

S1031903

S1031904

M 3x8

M3x4.5

(1)

C 1 aution Parts within the dot area are mirrored against each other. Apart

 from S1031813 and S1031814, they are unique to package 18.

:( ) 

 

Package No. Name Part No. 

16 S1000-Premium Gimbal Damping Bracket S1031601,S1031602,S1031603,S1031604,

S1031605,M2.5 

17 S1000-Premium Retractable Module (Right) S1031701,S1031702,S1031703,S1031704,

S1031705,S1031706,S1031707,S1031708,

S1031709,S1031710,S1031711,S1031712,M3x4.5
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18 S1000-Premium Retractable Module (Left) S1031801,S1031802,S1031803,S1031804,

S1031805,S1031806,S1031807,S1031808,

S1031809,S1031810,S1031811,S1031812,

S1031813,S1031814,M3x4.5

19 S1000-Premium Gimbal Damping 

Connecting Brackets

S1031901,S1031902,S1031903,S1031904,

M2.5,M3x8.0

20 S1000-Premium Landing Skid S1032001,S1032002

26 S1000-Premium Landing Skid Leg S1032601,S1032602,S1032603,S1032604,

M2.5x8,M2.5x1.3,M3x22

2 S1000-Premium Battery Tray S1030201

33 S1000-Premium Gimbal Mounting

Accessories

S1033301,S1033302,S1033303,S1033304,

S1033305,S1033306,S1033307,S1033308

Miscellaneous 

S1032701

S1032702

S1020201 S1020202

S1020203 S1020204

Package No. Name Packages No. 

13 S1000-Premium Center Frame Package 3,9,11,12,14,15,S1021301

29 S1000-Premium Complete Arm 

[CW-RED]

Package 7,8,10,11,22,23,25,S1012901

30 S1000-Premium Complete Arm 

[CW-Green]

Package 6,8,10,11,21,24,25,S1013001

31 S1000-Premium Complete Arm 

[CCW-RED]

Package 5,8,10,11,22,23,25,S1013101

32 S1000-Premium Complete Arm 

[CCW-Green]

Package 4,8,10,11,21,24,25,S1013201

27 S1000-Premium GPS Holder S1032701,S1032702

28 S1000-Premium Screw Pack Assorted screws

1 S1000-Premium Power Cord Plug S1020201,S1020202,S1020203,S1020204