# A erial 

# D ata e 

# X perts

1136	South	Delano	Court,	Apt.	429W,	Chicago,	IL	60605 

# 1 December 2015

1136 South Delano Court Apt. 429W
, Chicago, IL 60605

U.S. Department of Transportation Docket Management System 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE Room W12

- 140
, Washington, DC 20590

Subject: Exemp tion request under Section 333 of the FAA Refor m Act of 2012

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Dear Sir/Ma’am:

Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modern ization and Reform Act of 2012, Aerial Data Experts (ADX) , the operator of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) seeks an exemption from various sections of the Federal Aviation Re gulations (FAR ’ s) per the petition detailed below

. The requested exemption would permit ADX to commercially operate UAS ’s for the following purposes:

• Railroad inspections , including, but not limited to track, yards, bridges, culverts, crossi ngs, overpa sses, structures, switches
, site selection and incident response ;

• Energy industry inspections and surveys , including , but not limited to:

o Oil and Gas exploration;

o Wind turbine towers, nacelles and blades;

o E lectrical generation and distribution networks

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• Vehicular and pedestrian b ridge inspections ;

• Airborne photography and videography ;

o Promotional

o Commercial and Industrial Site Selection and Development

• Construction site development and project management ;

• Land surveying and mapping

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# Utilizing UAS’s for th ese functions has two major benefits: 1. Small UAS are considerably safer than using manned aircraft in the previously mentioned tasks, and also reduces the fall risk of workers who have previously been required to be hoisted aloft

. 2. UAS ’s allow the completi on of many existing tasks at a fraction of the cost and often much faster than historical, traditional methods

. Granting this exemption is in the public interest because it will dramatically enhance safety, lower

- cost, and improve the efficiency of many industries and prospective clients of ADX

.

ADX will conduct the aforementioned tasks by using the following small sized UAS: DJI Phantom 3 P rofessional. The listed UAS is very small, weighing less than 3 pounds, and has advanced navigation systems and automated control features that enhance safety. The DJI Phantom 3 has been previously approved in other Section 333 exemption requests

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see details below

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All of ADX ’ s operations will strictly adhere to FAA regulations
, with safety being the number one priority. All op erations will be conducted via unaided visual line of sight below 400 feet AGL and outside of any controlled airspace unless the controlling agency gives express permission.

ADX respectfully submits a grant of exemption is in the public interest because the use of small UAS in lieu of comparatively more expensive and hazardous fixed and rotary wing aircraft or other conventional manned methods of inspection greatly enhances efficiency and achieves a significantly higher level of s afety . Furthermore, ADX w ill assist other industries in the safe application of UAS and promote the benefits of safe UAS operations.

Approval of this exemption would enhance safety and fulfilled the Secretary of Transportation's responsibility under the section 333(c) of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 to “establish requirements for the safe operation of such aircraft systems in the national airspace system.”

Name and address of the applicant: Dennis Wierzbicki Phone : ( 815 ) 931

- 2813 Email: dennis@aerialdataexperts.com Address: 1136 South Delano Court, Apt. 429W
, Chicago, IL 6060 5

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# PREVIOUSLY APPROVED EQUIVALENT EXEMPTIONS The Phantom 3 family has been previously approved for incident response and documentation a nd similar purposes in the following Exemption Nos.: 11930 (documenting details of fatal and nonfatal transportation related accidents); 12734 (property insurance documentation photography); and 12800 (transportation accident investigations).

Other UA S’s have been previously approved for incident response and documentation and similar purposes in the following Exemption Nos.:11353 (AirCover QR

- 425 for assessments following an incident that involves Union Pacific Railroad property);11494 (3D Robotics Iris+, DJI Phantom 2 for accident reconstruction); 11905 (DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, Event 38 E384, and the PrecisionHawk Lancaster for investigation of accidents); and 12067 (DJI Phantom 2 for insurance company claim assessment).

The Phantom 3 family has been prev iously approved for rail track inspection in Exemption No. 127 19 (track inspection). Other UAS’s have been previously approved for track inspection and similar purposes in Exemption Nos.: 11206 (Several UAS’s
, approved for analysis of railroad infrastructu re); and 11895 (C

- Astral Bramor gEO, approved for railroad survey).

The Phantom 3 family has been previously approved for infrastructure inspection
purposes in the following Exemption Nos.: 12583 (structural inspections of bridges); 12600 (aerial evaluati on of infrastructure); 12683 (structural inspections); 12711 (construction site inspection); 12719 (infrastructure safety inspection); 12742 (power line inspection); 12756 (power line inspection); 12794 (evaluation of infrastructure); and 12821 (building i nspections).

The Phantom 3 family has been previously approved for Wind Turbine inspection purposes in the following Exemption Nos: 13635 ( aerial inspection of wind turbines) 11651 (aerial inspection of wind turbines ) 13677 (aerial inspection of wind turbines) 123 37 (aerial inspection of wind turbines) 11783 (aerial inspection of wind turbines)

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# The Phantom 3 family has been previously approved for site, property, and project overview and selectio n, and similar purposes in the following Exemption Nos.: 11206 (evaluation and analysis of railroad infrastructure and operations ) ; 1311953 (inspection and photography of landfills, mining facilities, utilities, etc.); 11967 (evaluation and inspection of properties); 12284 (site, structural and patrolling inspections); and 12528 (inspections of commercial property).

The Phantom 3 family has been previously approved aerial surveying purposes in the following Exemption Nos.: 12544 (surveying); 12565 (surveys); 12570 (surveying); 12573 (surveying); 12583 (wildlife survey); 12591 (surveying); 12603 (aerial photography and survey); 12610 (aerial s urvey); 12666 (aerial surveys); and 12701 (land management/surveying).

Finally, the Phantom 3 family has been previously approved for aerial photography and videography for marketing and promotional purposes in the following Exemption Nos.: 11778 (marketi ng); 11850 (marketing videos in real estate, hotel and resort, and golf industries); 12266 (real estate marketing); 12337 (aerial imaging and video of real estate for marketing); 12466 (advertising and marketing); 12482 (real estate marketing); 12565 (mark eting); 12608 (marketing); 12701 (marketing); and 12826 (marketing).

JUSTIFICTION UNDER SECTION 333 According to the FAA’s Public Guidance for Petitions for Exemption Filed under Section 333 “Section 333 grants the Secretary of Transportation the authori ty to determine if an unmanned aircraft system, as a result of its size, weight, speed, operational capability,

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# proximity to airports and populated areas, and operation within visual line of sight does not create a hazard to users of the national airspace system or the public or pose a threat to national security”. ADX submits that the small size and weight of the proposed UAS coupled with the fact that the operations will be conducted at low altitudes, slow airspeed, and within visual line of sight of the operator; result in operations that pose no potential hazard to the national airspace system, general public, or present any threat to national security.

Airworthiness of the UAS

The Federal Aviation Act (49 U.S.C.§44701 (f)) and Section 333 of the Reform Act both authorize the FAA to exempt aircraft from the requirement for an airworthiness certificate, upon consideration of the size, weight, speed, operational capability of the particular UAS. ADX proposes using the DJI Phantom 3 professional . The proposed system has the inherent advantage of being small in size and battery

- operated therefor e do not carry flammable fuel. T his significantly reduces any potential damage in the event of a mishap. ADX will operate the proposed UAS below 400 feet AGL, a t speeds less than that recommended by the manufacturer, and at all times less than 50 knots. Operations will only be conducted in during daylight hours, in uncontrolled airspace, unless specific permission is granted by the controlling agency, within visu al line of sight of the operator.

An analysis of these criteria demonstrates that the proposed UAS operated without an airworthiness certificate, in the restricted environment and under the conditions proposed will be at least as safe, or safer, than a conventional aircraft (fixed or helicopter) operating with an airworthiness certificate without the restrictions and conditions proposed.

Operation of the UAS

ADX will ensure that the exemption does not adversely affect safety and will operate at a level of safety at least equal to existing rules by operating with the following limitations and conditions:

• The UAS will be less than 5 5 pounds;

• Flights will be opera ted within unaided visual line of sight;

• At all times, the UAS will remain close enoug h to operator for the operator to be capable of seeing the aircraft with vision unaided by
any device other than corrective lenses.

• Maximum total flight time will be 2 5 minutes. The UAS calculates battery reserve in real time, and will return to its origi nal takeoff point once the battery reaches 20% remaining should this limit be reached be fore the 20 minute flight limit;

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# • Flights will generally be operated at an altitude of less than 200 AGL, and will never exceed 400 AGL. The operator can monitor the cu rrent AGL throu gh the ground based camera feed;

• Crew for each operati on will consist of the UAS pilot and Visual Observer who will keep the UAS within his or her vi sual line of sight at all times;

• A Pilot In Charge (PIC) shall be present at all operations. The PIC may be the UAS Pilot or the Visual Observers, if said individual is app ropriately qualified, per below;

• The UAS pilot will be trained in flight, operations, and safety procedures;

• The UAS will only operate within a confined area;

• A briefing will b e held before each flight that will inform all persons involved of the flight plan a nd necessary safety procedures;

• The pilot will have been trained in operation of UAS ’ s generally and received up to date information an d training on the DJI Phantom 3;

• Wri tten and/or oral permission from the relevant property holders will be obtained.

• All required permissions and permits will be obtained from territorial, state, county, or city jurisdiction, including local law enforcement, fire, or other ap propriate
govern mental agencies;

• If the UAS loses communications or loses its GPS signal, it will have the capability to return to the locati on where it originally took off;

• The UAS will have the capability to safely abort a flight in case of unpredicted obstacles or emer gencies.

UAS DETAILS

The UA S will have the following specifications or equivalent:

• Airframe : Phantom 3 Professional

• Control System : Phantom 3 OS. This includes the main controller (MC), which receives the battery voltage, capacity, and current, the int ernal measurement unit (IMU), which receives telemetry data, compass, and GPS.

• Maximum Operating Speed : 31.1 knots

• Maximum Flight Time : 23 minutes

• Maximum Weight : 2.8 lbs. (1.3 kg), inclusive of payload.

• Transmitter : DJI Phantom 3 Remote Control

• Receiver : Internal to UA

• Motor : DJI 2312 CCW

• Propellers : Four 9 x 4” propellers

• Data Link : Enhanced DJI HD Lightbridge

• Video Link : Enhanced DJI HD Lightbridge

• Gimbal : DJI 3

- axis gimbal

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# • Batteries : 4480 mAh Lithium Polymer 4S batteries

• Telemetric Display : DJI GO App.

• Automatic Return to Home : If Tx signal is lost for more than three seconds and the UA S is under 65 ft. (20 m.) AGL, the UA will rise to 65 ft. AGL, travel horizontally to the predesignated home spot, then land. If the UA S is above 65 ft. AGL, the UA will t ravel horizontally to the predesignated home spot, hover for 15 seconds, then land.

PIC Requirements

The pilot in charge (PIC) is solely responsible for the safe operation of the UAS. ADX will only utilize PIC’s who possess an FAA commercial or priva te pilot's license and a class III medical certificate , or an FAA Sport Pilot ’ s License

. ADX will also ensure that all PIC ’ s comply with manufacturer training requirements, and have been deemed safe and proficient by the chief pilot.

The regulations fro m which the exemption is requested are as follows:

14 C.F.R. Part 21; 14 C.F.R. 45.23(b); 14 C.F.R. 61.113(a) & (b); 14 C.F.R. 61.133(a); 14 C.F.R. 91.7(b); 14 C.F.R. 91.9(b)(2); 14 C.F.R. 91.103; 14 C.F.R. 91.109(a); 14 C.F.R. 91.119; 14 C.F.R. 91.121; 14 C.F.R. 91.151(a); 14 C.F.R. 91.203(a) & (b); 14 C.F.R. 91.319 (a)(1) ; 14 C.F.R. 91.405(a); 14 C.F.R. 91.407(a)(1); 14 C.F.R. 91.409(a)(2); 14 C.F.R. 91.417(a) & (b).

14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H: Airworthiness Certificates 14 CFR § 91 .203(a)(1)

Subpart H, Airworthiness Certificates, establishes the procedural requirements for the issuance of airworthiness certificates as required by FAR §91.203 (a) (1). Given the size

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# and limited operating area associated with the aircraft to be uti lized by RPA/UAS Consulting LLC, an exemption from Part 21 Subpart H meets the requirements of an equivalent level of safety under Part 11 and Section 333 of the Reform Act. The Federal Aviation Act (49 U.S.C.§44701 (f)) and Section 333 of the Reform Act b oth authorize the FAA to exempt aircraft from the requirement for an airworthiness certificate, upon consideration of the size, weight, speed, operational capability, and proximity to airports and populated areas of the particular UAS. Our small UAS's will be operated at low speed in a controlled environment, away from airports and any densely populated area. An analysis of these criteria demonstrates that the UAS's operated without an airworthiness certificate, in the restricted environment and under the c onditions proposed will be at least as safe, or safer, than a conventional aircraft (fixed wing or helicopter) operating with an airworthiness certificate without the restrictions and conditions proposed.

The UAS to be operated is less than 25 lbs. ful ly loaded, carries neither a pilot nor passenger, carries no flammable liquid fuels, and operates exclusively within a secured area. Like other civil aircraft, operations under this exemption will be tightly controlled and monitored by the PIC. If required , the FAA and general public will have advance notice of all operations.

These safety enhancements, which already apply to civil aircraft operated in connection with private property, industrial sites, railroad yards and the like provide a greater degre e of safety to the public and property owners than conventional operations conducted with airworthiness certificates issued under 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. Lastly, application of these same criteria demonstrates that there is no credible threat to nati onal security and the NAS posed by the UAS, due to its size, speed of operation, location of operation, lack flammable liquid fuels, and limited ability to carry an external load.

14 C.F.R. § 45.23(b): Marking of the Aircraft

This regulation requires certain experimental, provisionally certificated aircraft, or light

sport category aircraft to be marked with letters between 2 inches and 6 inches high "limited," "restricted," "light

- sport," "experimental," or "provisional," near each entrance to a cabi n, cockpit, or pilot station.

Even though the UAS will have no airworthiness certificate, an exemption may be needed as the UAS will have no entrance to the cabin, cockpit or pilot station on which the word "Experimental" can be placed. Given the size o f the UAS, two

- inch lettering will be impossible. The word "Experimental" will be placed on the fuselage in compliance with §45.29 (f).

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# The equivalent level of safety will be provided by having the UAS marked on its fuselage as required by §45.29 (f) wh ere the pilot, observer and others working with the UAS will see the identification of the UAS as "Experimental." The FAA has issued the following exemptions to this regulation: Exemptions Nos. 10700, 8738, 10167 and 10167A.

14 C.F.R. § 61.113(a) & (b); 61.133(a): Private Pilot Privileges and Limitations; Pilot in Command; Commercial Pilot Privileges and Limitations

. Part 61.113 (a) states that no person who holds a private pilot certificate may act as pilot in command of an aircraft that is carrying passengers or property for compensation or hire; nor may that person, for compensation or hire, act as pilot in command or an aircraft. Part 61.113 (b) states that a private pilot may, for compensation or hire, act as pilot in command of an aircraft in con nection with any business or 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. Section 61.133(a) requires an individual with a commercial pi lot’s license to be pilot in command of an aircraft for compensation or hire.

ADX proposes that all operations require that the PIC must either hold an either a Commercial or Private Pilot Certificate issued by the FAA or a Sport Pilot’s License

. Since t here are currently no means available for the pilot of a UAS to gain the experience in an equivalent category and class in order to apply for a commercial UAS pilot's license, using pilots qualified under other categories and classes meets or exceeds the p resent level of safety provided under 14 C.F.R. § 61.113(a) & (b). Given the unique nature of commercial UAS operations we do not believe that it rises to the level of requiring a commercial pilot to operate the aircraft under§ 61.133(a).

14 C.F.R. § 91 .7(a): Civil aircraft airworthiness.

This regulation requires that no person may operate a civil aircraft unless it is in airworthy condition. Should the exemption be granted allowing commercial operation of the UAS without an airworthiness certificat e, no standard will exist for airworthiness of the UAS. Given the size of the aircraft and the requirements published by the manufacture for maintenance and the use of safety checklists prior to each flight, an equivalent level of safety will be provided.

14 C.F.R. § 91.9(b)(2): Civil aircraft flight m anual in the Aircraft marking and placard requirements

. The UAS, given its size and configuration has no ability or place to carry such a flight

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# manual on the aircraft, not only because there is no pilot on board, but because there is no room or capacity to carry such an item on the aircraft.

The equivalent level of safety will be maintained by keeping the flight manual at the ground control point where the pilot flying the UAS will have immediate acce ss to it. The FAA has issued the following exemptions to this regulation: Exemption Nos. 8607, 8737, 8738, 9299, 9299A, 9565, 9565B, 10167, 10167A, 10602, 32827, and 10700.

14 C.F.R. 91.103: Preflight Action

This regulation requires each pilot in com mand take certain actions before flight to ensure the safety of flight. An exemption is needed from this requirement as the pilot will take separate preflight actions, including checking for weather conditions, checking flight battery requirements, checkin g takeoff and landing distances, and all other actions in the manufactures preflight checklist. These actions will provide an equivalent level of safety.

14 C.F.R. § 91.109(a) & 91.319(a)(1): Flight Instruction

These regulations provide that no pers on may operate a civil aircraft (except a manned free balloon) that is being used for flight instruction unless that aircraft has fully functioning dual controls.

By design, UASs and remotely piloted aircraft do not have fully functional dual controls. Flight control is accomplished through the use of a control station that communicates with the aircraft via radio communications. The FAA has previously approved exemptions for aircraft without fully functional dual controls. The equivalent level of safety provided by the fact that neither a pilot nor passengers will be carried in the aircraft, the ability to control the UAS via radio signals from the controller, and by the size and speed of the aircraft.

14 CFR § 91.119: Minimum Safe Altitudes

Sectio n 91.119 establishes safe altitudes for operation of civil aircraft. Specifically, 91.119(c) limits aircraft flying over areas other than congested areas to 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 clos er than 500 feet to any person , vehicle, or structure.

The equivalent level of safety will be achieved given the size, weight, speed of the UAS as well as the location where it is operated. No flight wil l be taken without the permission of the property owner. Compared to flight operations with aircraft weighting far more

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# than the maximum 55 lbs. proposed herein and carrying flammable fuel, any risk associated with our operations is far less than those pre sently presented with helicopters and other conventional aircraft operating at or below 500 AGL. In addition, the low

altitude operations of the UAS will ensure separation between these UAS operations and the operations of conventional aircraft.

14 C.F. R § 91.121 Altimeter Settings

This regulation requires each person operating an aircraft to maintain cruising altitude by reference to an altimeter that is set "...to the elevation of the departure airport or an appropriate altimeter setting available b efore departure." As the UAS does not have a barometric altimeter, but instead a GPS altitude read out, an exemption is needed. An equivalent level of safety will be achieved by the operator confirming the altitude of the launch site shown on the GPS altit ude indicator before flight.

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

This regulation prohibits an individual from beginning “a flight in an airplane under VFR conditions unless (considering wind and forecast weather cond itions) there is enough fuel to fly to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed

– (1) During the day, to fly after that for at least 30 minutes.” An equivalent level of safety can be achieved by limiting flights to what the m anufacturer recommends, or enough battery reserve to ensure that the UAS lands at the ground station with at least 25% of battery power (as determined by the onboard monitoring system and the pilot), whichever happens first. This restriction would be more than adequate to return the UAS to its planned landing zone from anywhere in its limited operating area. Similar exemptions have been granted to other operations, including Exemptions 2689F, 5745, 10673, and 10808.

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

This regulation requires: “no person may operate a civil aircraft unless it has [. . .] an appropriate and current airworthiness certificate”. “(b) No person may operate a civil aircraft unless the airwor thiness certificate required by paragraph (a) of this section or a special flight authorization issued under §91.715 is displayed at the cabin or cockpit entrance so that it is legible to passengers or crew”.

An equivalent level of safety will be achiev ed by keeping these documents at the ground control point where the pilot flying the UAS will have immediate access to them. The FAA has issued numerous exemptions to this regulation. A representative sample of other

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# exceptions includes Exemption Nos. 956 5, 9665, 9789, 9789A, 9797, 9797A, 9816A, and 10700.

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

Section 91.405(a) requires that an aircraft operator or owner “shall have that aircraft inspected as prescribed i n subpart E of this part and shall between required inspections, except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, have discrepancies repaired as prescribed in part 43 of this chapter . . . .” Section 91.407 similarly makes reference to requirements in Part 43; Section 91.409(a)(2) requires an annual inspection for the issuance of an air worthiness certificate. Section 91.417(a) requires the owner or operator to keep records showing certain maintenance work that has been accomplished by certificated mec hanics, under Part 43, or licensed pilots and records of approval of the aircraft for return to service.

Given that these section and Part 43 apply only to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate, these sections will not apply to the UAS ’s to be empl oyed by ADX . An equivalent level of safety, given the small size and unique characteristics of the aircraft, will be maintained by the operator accomplishing and documenting all required maintenance specified by the manufacturer.

Privacy

All flights wi ll occur over private or controlled access property with the property owner’s prior consent and knowledge. Images taken of individuals will be of those who have consented to being filmed or otherwise have agreed to be in the area where aerial photography will take place.

Satisfaction of the criteria provided in Section 333 of the Reform Act of 2012

– size, weight, speed, operating capabilities, proximity to airports and populated areas and operation within visual line of sight and national security

– pr ovide more than adequate justification for the grant of the requested exemptions allowing commercial operation of applicant’s UAS ’ s in all specified industries by the applicant, ADX

. Sincerely,

Dennis Wierzbicki A erial D ata e X perts (ADX) Chicago, I L

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安全使用指引 

# INTELLIGENT FLIGHT BATTERY Safety Guidelines

2014.12 V1.0**Battery Use**
Never use non-DJI batteri es. Go to www.DJI.

com to purchase new batteries. DJI takes noresponsibility for any accidents caused by nonDJI batteries. Never use or charge a swollen, leaky or damaged battery. If so, contact DJI or its designated dealers
for further assistance. Never install or remove the battery from the aircraft
when it is turned on. Do not insert or remove batteries if the plastic cover had been torn or compromised in any way. The battery should be used in temperatures from -10°C to 40°C. Use of the battery above 50°C can lead to a fire or explosion. Use of battery below -10°C can lead to permanent damage. Do not use the battery in strong electrostatic or electromagnetic environments. Otherwise, the battery control board may malfunction and a serious accident may happen during flight. Never disassemble or pierce the battery in any way, or the battery may catch fire or explode.
Elec trolytes in the battery are highly corrosive. If any electrolytes splash onto your skin or eyes, immediately wash the affected area with fresh running water for at least 15 minutes then see a doctor immediately. Check the condition of the battery if it falls out
of the aircraft. Make sure the battery is NOT damaged or leaking before putting it back to the
aircraft. Land the aircraft immediately when the low battery level warning activates in the DJI Pilot app.
Do not allow the batteries to come into contact with any kind of liquid. Do not leave batteries out in the rain or near a source of moisture. Do not drop the battery into water. If the inside of the battery comes into contact with water, chemical decomposition may occur, potentially resulting the battery catching on fire, and may even lead to an explosion. If the battery falls into water with the aircraft during flight, take it out immediately and put it in a safe and open area. Maintain a far distance from the battery until it is completely dry. Never use the battery again, and dispose of the battery properly as described in Battery Disposal below. Do not heat batteries. Put out any battery fire using sand or a dry powder fire extinguisher. Never use water to put out a battery fire. Do not charge the Intelligent Flight Battery and remote controller at the same time, otherwise the charger may overheat.
Do not leave batteries in a microwave oven or in a pressurized container. Do not place loose battery cells on any conductive surface, such as metal-toppled table. Do not put th e loose cells in pocket, bag or drawer where they may short-circuit against other items or where battery terminals could be pressed against each other. Do not drop or strike batteries. Do not place heavy objects on batteries or charger. Avoid dropping batteries. Clean battery terminals with a dry and clean
cloth.

**Charging the Battery**

Do not attach the batteries to the wall or car charger sockets directly, always use a DJI approved adapter

. DJI takes no responsibility if the battery is charged using a non-DJI charger. Never leave the battery unattended during charging. Do not charge the battery near flammable materials or on flammable surfaces such as carpet or wood. Do not charge battery immediately after flight, because the battery temperature m ay be too high. Do not charge the battery until it cools down to near room temperature. Charging battery outside of the temperature range of 0°C-40°C may lead to leakage, overheating, or battery damage. Charge and discharge the battery completely once every 20 charge/discharge cycles. Discharge the battery until there is 0% of power or until it can no longer be turned on, then recharge it to the maximum capacity. This power cycling procedure will optimize the battery life. DJI intelligent battery is designed to stop charging when it is full. However it is good practice to monitor charging progress and disconnect the batteries when fully charged.
Disc onnect charger when not in use. Examine charger regularly for damage to the cord, plug, enclosure or other parts. Do not clean the charger with denatured alcohol or other flammable solvents. Never use a damaged charger.

**Battery Storage** Keep batteries out of the reach of children and pets. English



### 1 EN使 用 严禁使用非 DJI 官方提供的电池 。如需更换, 请到 DJI 官网查询。因使用非 DJI 官方提供的 电池而引发的电池事故、飞行故障, DJI 概不 负责。 在将电池安装或者拔出于飞行器之前,请保持 电池的电源关闭。 请勿在电池电源打开的状态 下,拔插电池,否则可能损坏电源接口。 电池应在环境温度为 -10 °C至 40 °C之间使用。 温度过高,会引起电池着火,甚至爆炸
。 温度 过低,电池寿命会受到严重损害。 禁止在强静电或者磁场环境中使用电池。否则, 电池保护板会失灵,导致飞行器发生严重故障。 禁止以任何方式拆解或用尖利物体刺破电池。 否则,会引起电池着火甚至爆炸。 电池内部液体有 强腐蚀性 。如有泄露, 请远离。 如有溅射到人体皮肤或者眼睛里,请立即用清 水冲洗至少 15 分钟,并立即就医。 若电池从飞行器中摔落,再次使用前,务必确 保电池外观 无损 ,无破损、无漏液、无变形 等 问题。 若飞行器进入低电量报警模式, 应尽快降落并 停止飞行 ,更换新电池或者对电池进行充电。 请勿将电池浸入水中或将其弄湿。 电池内部接 触到水后可能会发生分解反应,引发电池自燃, 甚至可能引发爆炸 。如果电池在飞行器飞行过 程中或其它情况下意外坠入水中,请立即拔出 电池并将其置于安全的开阔区域,这时应远离 电池直至电池完全晾干。 晾干的电池不得再次 使用,应该按照本文的废弃方法妥善处理。 若电池发生起火,应立即采用“窒息灭火法”, 如使用沙子或固体或干粉灭火器进行灭火

。 严禁用水来灭火。 电池若出现膨胀、破损等情况,请勿继续使用, 否则会有 起火、爆炸等危险。如果出现此情 况应做废弃处理。 请勿将电池直接连接到墙上插座或车载点烟式 插座上。 禁止将电池投入火中或放在高温环境下。 禁止用导线 或其它金属物体致使电池正负极 短路。 如果电池发出异味、发热、变形、变色或出现 其它任何异常现象 ,不得使用;如果电池正在 使用或充电,应立即从用电器或充电器上取出 并做废弃处理。 如果电池的端子变脏,使用前用干布擦干净。 否则电池会接触不良,从而引起能量损耗或无 法充电。 中 文



### 2 EN CH Do not leave the battery near heat sources such as a furnace or heater. Do not leave the batteries inside of the vehicle on hot days. The ideal storage temperature is 22°C-28°C. Keep the battery dry. Never drop the battery into
water.Do not drop, strike, impale, or manually shortcircuit the battery. Keep the battery away from metal objects such as necklaces and hairpins. Discharge the battery to 30%-50% of the battery level if it will not be used for 7 days or more. This can greatly extend the battery life. Battery discharges automatically to below 65% when it is idle for more than 10 days to prevent the battery from swelling. It takes around 2 days to discharge the battery to 65%, It is normal that you may feel moderate heat emits from the battery during the discharge process. Set the discharging thresholds in the DJI Pilot app. The battery will enter hibernation mode if depleted and stored for a long period. When in hibernation mode, if you try to power on the battery, the battery power LED will show a solid red light and the battery level LEDs will all be off. You cannot manually turn off the battery power LED in this state. Leave the battery unattended for 5 minutes, and then it will power off. Recharge the battery to bring it out of
hibernation. Remove batteries from the aircraft when stored for an extended period.

**Battery Disposal**

Dispose of the battery into specific recycling boxes only after a complete discharge. Do not place the battery into regular rubbish bins. Strictly follow your local disposal and recycling regulations of batteries. If the power on/off button of the Intelligent Flight Battery is disabled and the battery cannot be fully discharged, please contact a professional battery disposal/recycling agent for further
assistance.

**Notice** Before carrying the Intelligent Flight Battery on a airline flight, it must first be fully discharged. This can be done by using it in your Inspire 1 or by connecting your remote controller to the battery using the Remote Controller Charging Cable. Only discharge the battery in a fireproof location. Store Intelligent Flight Batteries in a ventilated
location. Should you require to carry the battery onto the plane, it is recommend to discharge the battery to the range between 10% and 20% in order to ensure the safety of the battery.**www.dji.com/support** The content is subject to change.

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电池 必须使用 DJ I 官方提供的专用充电器 进行 充电。对于使用非 DJI 官方提供的充电器进行 充电所造成的一切后果, DJI 将不予负责。 请留意充电过程以防发生意外。充电时请将电 池和充电器放置在水泥地面等周围 无易燃、可 燃物 的地面。 禁止在飞行器飞行结束后,立刻对电池进行充 电。 此时,电池处于高温状态,强制充电会对 电池寿命造成严重损害。 建议待电池降至室温, 再对电池进行充电。理想的充电环境( 0-40 °C) 可大幅度延长电池的使用寿命。 电池每经过约 20 次充放电后,需要进行一次 完整的放电和充电过程(将电池充满电,然后 放电至电量为 0% 或电池自动关闭, 再充满电) 以保证电池工作在最佳状态,否则电池电量显 示不准确。 请留意充电过程以防发生意外。充电时请确保 周围没有易燃、可燃物。

储 存

禁止将电池放在靠近热源的地方,比如阳光直 射或热天的车内、火源或加热炉。电池的理想 的保存温度为 22 °C - 28 °C。 存放电池的环境应保持干燥。请勿将电池置于 水中或者可能会漏水的地方。 请将电池存放在儿童接触不到的地方。如果儿 童不小心吞咽电池,应立即寻求医疗救助。 禁止机械撞击电池、碾压、坠落、人为短路

、 刺穿电池。 禁止将电池与金属项链、发夹或者其他金属物 体一起贮存或运输。 超过 7 天不使用电池,请将电池放电至 30%- 50% 电量存放,可大大延长电池的使用寿命。 若长时间不使用电池,建议将电池充电至高于 65% 电量并开启存储自放电模式,存放在专用 电池箱内。每隔 3 个月左右重新充放电一次以 保持电池活性。 切勿将电池放完电长时间存储, 以避免电池进入过放电状态,无法恢复使用。 若电池电量严重不足且闲置时间过长,则电池 将进入深度睡眠模式。在该模式下,电源开关 指示灯显示红色常亮 ,但电量指示灯熄灭,而 且即使按下电源开关也无法关闭电池,此为正 常现象。在该模式下静置电池 5 分钟后,所有 指示灯将熄灭。若需要将电池从深度睡眠中唤 醒,需对电池充电以启动唤醒程序。

废 弃 务必将电池彻底放完电后,才将电池置于指定 的电池回收箱中。 电池是危险化学品

, 严禁废 置于普通垃圾箱。 相关细节,请遵循当地电池 回收和弃置的法律法规。 如电池因为电源开关失灵而无法完成彻底放 电,请勿将电池直接弃置于电池回收箱,应联 系专业电池回收公司做进一步的处理。 当电池寿命为 0% 时,建议更换电 池。对于报 废电池,请先将电池放电至电量为 0 再进行废 弃处理。

备 注 如果需要 将电池彻底放电 ,可使用遥控器户外 充电线对遥控器充电的方式。操作时请将电池 放在无可燃物的区域进行。 不使用的电池一定要妥善保管,不要随意放置。 防止一些非主观因素导致的意外起火(如压在 杂物下)。 电池是一种高危高能的化学品,为了您和他人 的安全,带上飞机或邮寄前一定要确保电池电 量在 10 % -20 %之间,可杜绝起火的风险。

# SAFETY GUIDELINES AND DISCLAIMER

PROFESSIONAL ADVANCED 

# PHANTOM 3

2015.4 V1.0© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

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## NOTICE

All instructions and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. For up-to-date product information, visit http://www.dji.com and click on the Phantom 3 product page. 

## Glossary

The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product:

NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage AND a little or no possibility of injury. CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical property damage AND a possibility of serious injury. WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property damage, collateral damage, and serious injury OR create a high probabil ity of superficial injury.

**Read the ENTIRE user manual to become familiar with the features of this product before operating. Failure to operate the product correctly**  **can result in damage to the product or personal property and cause serious injury. This is a sophisticated product. It must be operated with caution and common sense and**  **requires some basic mechanical ability. Failure to operate this product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the product or other property. This product is not**  **intended for use by children without direct adult supervision. Do not use with incompatible components or alter this product in any way outside of the documents provided by SZ DJI**  **TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. These Safety Guidelines contain instructions for safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all of the instructions and warnings in the user**  **manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to operate the product correctly and avoid damage or serious injury.** 

**Age Recommendation: Not for children under the age of 18. This is not a toy.**


## Pre-flight Checklist

1) Ensure that you are using only genuine parts and that all parts are in mint condition. 2) Ensure the remote controller, Intelligent Flight Battery, and mobile device are fully charged. 3) Ensure that there is no foreign object stuck to the camera lens, the micro-SD card has been inserted into

the camera, and the gimbal can rotate freely before powering it on. 4) Ensure the propellers are securely mounted onto the motors, and the motors can start and function normally. 5) Follow the on-screen instructions to calibrate the compass. 6) Ensure the DJI Pilot app and aircraft's firmware have been upgra ded to the latest version.
7 ) En sure that your flight area is outside the No-Fly Zones and flight conditions are suitable for flying the

aircraft. 8) Be sure that you are NOT flying under the influence of alcohol, drugs or any substance that may impair

your cognitive abilities. 9) Be familiar with the selected flight mode and understand all saf ety functions and warnings. 10) Be sure to observe all local regulations, obtain appropriate authorizations, and understand the risks.

REMEMBER: It is solely your responsibility to comply with all fl ight regulations.

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## Contents

**NOTICE** 1
**Glossary** 1
**Pre-flight Checklist** 1
**Disclaimer and Warning** 3
**FCC Compliance and Advisory** 4
**IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement** 4

FCC Class B Information 4

**Before Y ou Begin**  5

**Individual Parts** 5
Regarding Genuine and Functional Parts 5

Remote Controller 5

Camera 6

Gimbal 6
Compass 6
Propulsion Systems 7
DJI Pilot App 8

Firmware 8

**Product Care** 10
Storage and Transportation 10
Maintenance and Upkeep 10
**Flight Condition Requirements** 11
Weather Conditions and Surrounding Environment 11
Interference with Flight Controller, Communications, and Positioning Systems 11
Operating the Aircraft Responsibly 11
**Flight Modes, Functions and Warnings** 13
Flight Modes 13

Failsafe and Return to Home 13
Low Battery 14
Vision Positioning System 14
**Compliance with Regulations & No-Fly Zones** 15
Regulations 15
No-Fly Zones 16© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

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## Disclaimer and Warning

This product is NOT a toy and is not suitable for children under the age of 18. Adults should keep the Phantom 3 out of the reach of children and exercise caution when operating this aircraft in the presence of children.

This product is a flying camera that offers easy flight when in good working order as set forth below. Visit http://www.dji.com for the most current instructions and warnings and http://knowbeforeyoufly.org/ for more information about flight safety and compliance.

The information in this document affects your safety and your legal rights and responsibilities. Read this entire document carefully to ensure proper configuration before use. Failure to read and follow the instructions and warnings in this document may result in product loss, serious injury to you, or damage to your aircraft.

By using this product, you hereby signify that you have read this disclaimer carefully and that you understand and agree to abide by the terms and conditions herein. You agree that you are solely responsible for your own conduct while using this product, and for any consequences thereof. You agree to use this product only for purposes that are proper and in accordance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations, including international and domestic airspace regulations, and all terms, precautions, practices, policies and guidelines DJI has made and may make available.

DJI accepts no liability for damage, injury or any legal responsibility incurred directly or indirectly from the use of this product. The user shall observe safe and lawful practices including, but not limited to, those set forth in these Safety Guidelines.

Data Storage and Usage When you use our mobile app or our products or other software, data regarding the use and operation of the product, such as flight telemetry data (e.g., speed, altitud e, battery life, and information about the gimbal and camera) and operations records, may be automatically or manually uploaded to and maintained on a DJI-designated server. The internal storage device incorporated into the product stores various types of data, including flight telemetry data. You may also provide flight telemetry data and other data to us when you manually transmit that information from the internal storage device to us.

The information that is automatically uploaded or manually uploaded to us does not include personal data (i.e., your name, address, email, or other information that specifically identifies you), but personal data, such as your user name, may become associated with, used to identify, or tagged to such uploaded information when we store it. We separately describe how we use your user name and other personal data on our privacy policy at http://www.dji.com/policy. By using the product, the mobile app or other software we distribute, or by manually providing data to us, you consent to the following:

• Our storage of any flight telemetry data and other data uploaded or provided to us, including in

combination with your user name;

• Our use of any such data uploaded or provided (including your user name) in connection providing

support and services to you and to improve our products;

• Our disclosure of such data uploaded or provided (including your user name) to our agents and/or

contractors who may use it on our behalf or in connection with their relationship with us; and

• Our disclosure of such uploaded or provided data (including your user name) as required by law, in a

matter of public safety or policy, as needed in connection with the transfer of our business assets, or if we believe in good faith that sharing the data is necessary to protect our rights or property.

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## FCC Compliance and Advisory

This device complies with part 15 of 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.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.



### IMPORTANT NOTE: 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 a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operate in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.



### FCC Class B Information

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 instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular location. 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 which the receiver is connected; Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help;

DJI hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1995/5/EC.

DJI reserves the right to update this disclaimer and the Safety Guidelines. Please visit www.dji.com and check your email periodically for the latest version. This disclaimer is made in various language versions; in the event of divergence among different versions, the English version shall prevail.© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

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## Before You Begin

The following documents have been produced to help you safely operate and make full use of your Phantom 3:

In the Box Phantom 3 Professional / Advanced Safety Guidelines and Disclaimer Phantom 3 Professional / Advanced Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines Phantom 3 Professional / Advanced Quick Start Guide Phantom 3 Professional / Advanced User Manual

Check all of the included parts listed in the Phantom 3 In the Box document and read the Phantom 3 Safety Guidelines before flight. Then prepare for your first flight by using the Phantom 3 Quick Start Guide and watching all of the tutorial videos on DJI’s official website (http://www.dji.com). If you have questions, refer to the Phantom 3 User Manual in the DJI Pilot app or on DJI’s official website for more comprehensive information. Make sure you fully understand the functionality of each individual part, the flight condition requirements, the key contingency warning functions/systems, and all government regulations before each flight. If you have any questions or problems during the assembly, maintenance or use of this product, please contact DJI or a DJI authorized dealer.



## Individual Parts

**Regarding Genuine and Functional Parts**

**To avoid component malfunction, serious injury, and property damage, observe the following rules:** 1) **Use only genuine DJI parts or parts certified by DJI. Unauthorized parts or parts from non-DJI** 

**certified manufacturers may cause system malfunctions and compro mise safety.**  2) **Ensure there are no foreign objects (such as water, oil, soil, sand, etc.) inside of the aircraft or its**

**components.** 3) **Ensure the aircraft and its components – including but not limited to the remote controller, camera,**

**gimbal, compass, propulsion system, and battery – are all in good working order, damage-free,**  **and functioning well. Refer to the remaining sections in this document for more details on how to ensure the functionality of these components.** 



### Remote Controller

1) Ensure the remote controller is fully charged before each flight

. 2) If the remote controller is powered on and has NOT been used for 5 minutes, it will sound an alert. After 10

minutes it will automatically power off. Move the sticks or perform some other action to cancel the alert. 3) Adjust the clamp of the mobile device holder to allow a firm gri p on your mobile device. 4) Ensure the mobile device holder is firmly in place and does not slip. 5) Ensure the antennas of the remote controller are unfolded and adjusted to the proper position to achieve

optimal transmission quality. 6) Repair or replace the remote controller if damaged. A damaged remote controller antenna will greatly

### 6 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. decrease performance. 7) Linking is required if you wish to replace your remote controller or receiver or add a new remote controller.

Refer to the User Manual for details.



### Camera

To avoid possible serious injury and property damage, observe the following rule: 1) Do NOT block any ventilation holes on the camera as the heat generated may hurt you and damage the

device.

1) Check camera settings before use to make sure you can adjust th em to fit your needs.
2 ) Test the camera by shooting a few test images and check that it is operating correctly before shooting

important pictures or videos. 3) Do NOT remove the micro-SD card from the camera when it is powered on. 4) Photos or videos cannot be transmitted or copied from the camera if the Intelligent Flight Battery is powered off.
5 ) Be sure to power off the Intelligent Flight Battery correctly, otherwise your camera parameters will NOT be saved and any recorded videos may be damaged. NOTE: Regardless of the reason, DJI will not be responsible for any failure of an image or video to be recorded or having been recorded in a way that is not machine readable.



### Gimbal

1) Precision elements in the gimbal may be damaged in a collision or impact, which may cause the gimbal

to function abnormally. 2) Do NOT apply external force to the gimbal after the gimbal is powered on. 3) Do NOT add any payloads to the gimbal, as this may cause the gimbal to function abnormally or even lead to motor damage.
4 ) Remove the gimbal clamp before powering on the gimbal. Re-install the gimbal clamp to secure the

gimbal’s position if you are going to store the aircraft for an extended period.



### Compass

To avoid possible serious injury and property damage, observe the following rule: 1) Land immediately when severe drifting occurs in flight, i.e., th e aircraft does NOT fly in straight lines.

1) Ensure the compass is calibrated before every flight. Failure to calibrate may lead to poor flight

performance or a crash.
2 ) Do NOT attempt to calibrate your compass where there is a chance of strong magnetic interference.© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

### 7 This includes areas where there are massive metal objects, parking structures, steel reinforcements underground, or under bridges. 3) Do NOT carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration, such as keys or mobile phones. 4) The compass should always be calibrated when moving from indoor spaces to outdoor spaces. 5) If the rear LEDs show a solid red light, compass calibration has failed. Please recalibrate. 6) After successful calibration, the compass may become abnormal when you place the aircraft on the

ground. This may be because of underground magnetic interference. Move the aircraft to another location and try again. 7) When to recalibrate

a) When compass data is abnormal, and the Aircraft Status Indicator is blinking red and yellow. b) When flying in a new location, or a location that is different f rom your last flight. c) When the mechanical structure of the aircraft has changed, i.e. new mounting position of the compass. d) When severe drifting occurs in flight, i.e. the aircraft does NO T fly in straight lines.



### Propulsion Systems

**To avoid serious injury to yourself or others, which may be caused by the rotating propellers and motors, observe the following rules:** 

**Propellers** 1) **Do NOT use aged, chipped, or broken propellers.** 2) **Always power off the aircraft before touching the propellers.** 3) **Be aware of the sharp edges of the propellers when mounting or removing the propellers. Wear**

**gloves or take other protective measures when touching the prop ellers.**  4) **Whenever necessary, use tools (e.g., wrench, screwdriver , pliers, etc.) to remove or install the** 

**propellers.** 5) **Ensure the propellers are securely mounted to prevent them from falling off the motors.** 6) **Do NOT turn on the motors when propellers are mounted and there are other people or animals in** 

**the immediate vicinity.**

**Motors** 1) **Ensure the motors are securely mounted and rotating smoothly.** 2) **Do NOT attempt to modify the structure of the motors.** 3) **Do NOT touch or let your hands or body come in contact with the motors after flight as they may** 

**be hot.**

To avoid possible serious injury and property damage, observe the following rules **:** 1) Do NOT block any of the ventilation holes on the motors. 2) Do NOT block any of the ventilation holes on the frame arm of the aircraft.

Motors 1) Keep the motors free of dust. 2) If a motor is stuck and unable to rotate freely, execute the CSC (Combination Stick Command) to stop the

motors immediately.

### 8 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. Electronic Speed Controllers 1) Ensure the ESCs sound a normal tune when powered on.



### DJI Pilot App

1) Be sure to fully charge your tablet or mobile device before launching the DJI Pilot app. A tablet is

recommended for a better user experience. 2) If you are using a phone as your mobile display device, be sure to continue flying safely when the phone

receives an incoming call. Do NOT accept phone calls during flig ht. 3) Read all prompted safety tips, warning messages, and disclaimers carefully. Be familiar with the related regulations in your area. You are solely responsible for being aware of all relevant regulations and flying in a way that is compliant.

a) Re ad and understand the warning messages before using the Auto-take off and Auto-landing features. b) Read and understand the warning message and disclaimer before setting the altitude beyond the

default limit. c) Read and understand the warning messages and disclaimer before switching between flight modes.

4) Land your aircraft immediately if there is an alert shown on the app. 5) Examine and check all warning messages on the checklist display ed in the app prior to each flight. 6) Use the in-app simulator to practice your flight skills if you have never operated the aircraft or if you do not

have sufficient experience to be comfortable operating the aircr aft. 7) Beginner Mode is enabled by default when you launch the DJI Pilot app for the first time. The aircraft’s

altitude and flight distance is restricted when flying in Beginner Mode. We recommend you fly in Beginner Mode to perfect your flight skills. Operate the actual aircraft only after you are confident that you have mastered adequate flight skills. 8) Cache the map data of the area where you intend to fly the aircraft by connecting to the Internet before

each flight.



### Firmware

**To avoid serious injury to children and animals, observe the following rule:** 1) **Keep children and animals at a safe distance during any firmware upgrade, system calibration, and** 

**parameter setting procedures.**

1) For safety, always update the firmware to the latest version when an upgrade notification is shown in the

DJI Pilot app.
2 ) Firmware upgrade notifications will prompt you to proceed with an update immediately or to update

the firmware within three days. If you choose to ignore the current firmware update, you are required to accept the prompted disclaimer. You further understand and agree that the data including but notlimited to flight telemetry data and user selection records may be uploaded to and maintained on a DJIdesignated server. 3) Be sure to download the firmware package file from the official DJI website. Verify the firmware package

file’s integrity before upgrading.© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

### 9 4) Be sure to update the remote controller’s firmware to the latest version after you update the aircraft’s

firmware. 5) The remote controller may become unlinked from the aircraft after updating. Re-link the remote controller

and aircraft. 6) Be sure to check all connections and remove the propellers from the motors before performing the

firmware update. 7) Ensure there is only one firmware package file stored on your SD card. 8) Only storage devices that are formatted for FAT32 and exFAT file systems are supported for aircraft and

remote controller firmware updates. 9) Delete any automatically generated .txt files on the SD card when updating multiple remote controllers.

### 10 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

## Product Care

**Storage and Transportation**

**To avoid serious injury to children and animals, observe the following rule:** 1) **Small parts, such as cables and straps, are dangerous if swallowed. Keep all parts out of reach of** 

**children and animals.**

1) Store the Intelligent Flight Battery and remote controller in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight

to ensure the built-in LiPo battery does NOT overheat. Recommended storage temperature: between 22°C and 28°C for storage periods of more than three months. Never store in environments outside the temperature range of -20°C to 45°C. 2) Do NOT allow the camera to come into contact with, or become immersed in, water or other liquids. If it

gets wet, wipe dry with a soft, absorbent cloth. Turning on an aircraft that has fallen into water may cause permanent component damage. Do NOT use substances containing alcohol, benzene, thinners or other flammable substances to clean or maintain the camera. Do NOT store the camera in humid or dusty

areas. 3) Do NOT connect this product to any USB interface that is older than version 2.0. Do NOT connect this product to any "power USB" or similar devices.



### Maintenance and Upkeep

1) Check every part of the aircraft after any crash or violent impact. If you have any problems or questions,

please contact a DJI authorized dealer. 2) Regularly check the Battery Level Indicators to see the current battery level and overall battery life. When

the battery life reaches 0%, it can no longer be used.© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

### 11 

## Flight Condition Requirements

**Weather Conditions and Surrounding Environment**

**The aircraft is designed to operate in good to moderate weather conditions. To avoid collision, serious injury and property damage, observe the following rules:** 

1) **Do NOT use the aircraft in severe weather conditions. These include wind speeds exceeding 10 m/s,** 

**snow, rain, smog, heavy wind, hail, lightning, tornadoes or hurricanes.** 2) **Keep the aircraft at least 10 meters (30 feet) away from obstacles, people, animals, buildings, public** 

**infrastructure, trees, and bodies of water when in flight. Stay even further away from the above objects as your altitude increases.**  3) **Be EXTRA cautious when operating the aircraft indoors.**

1) Aircraft and battery performance is subject to environmental factors such as air density and temperature.

a) Be very careful when flying 20,000 feet (6,000 meters) or more above sea level as battery and aircraft

performance may be reduced. 2) Do NOT use the aircraft near accidents, fire, explosions, floods, tsunamis, avalanches, landslides,

earthquakes, dust, or sandstorms.



### Interference with Flight Controller, Communications, and Positioning Systems

1) Fly in open areas. Tall buildings or steel structures may affect the accuracy of the on-board compass and

block the GPS signal. 2) Avoid interference between the remote controller and other wireless equipment. Make sure to turn off the

Wi-Fi on your mobile device. 3) Do NOT fly near areas with magnetic or radio interference. These include but are NOT limited to: high

voltage lines, large scale power transmission stations or mobile base stations and broadcasting towers. Failing to do so may compromise the transmission quality of this product or cause remote controller and video transmission errors which may affect flight orientation and location accuracy. The aircraft may behave abnormally or go out of control in areas with too much interference.



### Operating the Aircraft Responsibly

**To avoid serious injury and property damage, observe the following rules:**

1) **Make sure you are NOT drunk, taking drugs, under the influence of anesthesia, or suffering from** 

**dizziness, fatigue, nausea or any other conditions, whether physical or mental, that could impair your ability to operate the aircraft safely.**  2) **Do NOT perform the Combination Stick Commands when aircraft is in midair, otherwise the motors** 

**will stop.**

### 12 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 3) **Upon landing, power off the aircraft first, then switch off the remote controller** 

**.** 4) **Do NOT drop, launch, fire or otherwise project any dangerous payloads on or at any buildings,** 

**persons or animals, or which could cause personal injury or property damage.**

1) Make sure you have been sufficiently trained and are fully aware of any contingency plans before

accidents happen. 2) Make sure you have a flight plan and never fly the aircraft reckl essly.
3 ) Respect the privacy of others when using the camera. Make sure you comply with local privacy laws, regulations, and moral standards. 4) Do NOT use this product for any reason other than general personal use. Do NOT use it for any illegal or inappropriate purpose (such as spying, military operations, or unauthorized investigations). 5) Do NOT use this product to defame, abuse, harass, stalk, threat en or otherwise violate the legal rights (such

as the right of privacy and publicity) of others. 6) Do NOT trespass into private property of others.© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

### 13 

## Flight Modes, Functions and Warnings

**Flight Modes**

**To avoid serious injury and property damage, observe the following rule:** 1) **Do NOT switch from P mode to either A mode or F mode unless you are sufficiently familiar with** 

**the aircraft’s behavior for each flight mode, since disabling GPS may result in being unable to land the aircraft safely.** 

P mode is preferred for most flying scenarios. Users can switch to A mode where and when P mode is unavailable. Be aware that some features are NOT available for A mode, and therefore be EXTRA cautious when flying in A mode.

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

of P mode, which will be automatically selected by the Phantom 3 depending on GPS signal strength and Vision Positioning sensors: a) P-GPS: GPS and Vision Positioning are both available, and the aircraft is using GPS for positioning. b) P-OPTI: If GPS is NOT available, the aircraft will use the Vision Positioning System to hover accurately.

Note that the Vision Positioning System may NOT work properly when the Phantom 3 is flying over water, over surfaces without a clear pattern, or in a low light environment. c) P-ATTI: When neither GPS nor Vision Positioning is available, the aircraft is using only its barometer for

positioning, so only altitude is controlled.

2) A mode (Attitude): The GPS and Vision Positioning System are NOT used for positioning. The aircraft only

uses its barometer to maintain altitude. If it is still receiving a GPS signal, the aircraft can automatically return home if the Remote Controller signal is lost and if the Home Point has been recorded successfully. 3) F mode (Function): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is activated in this mode. Ensure you are familiar

with IOC functions before use.

If you intend to switch to modes that disable GPS assistance (e.g., A mode), you are required to accept the prompted disclaimer to enable this function. If this function is enabled, you further understand and agree that data including but not limited to flight telemetry data and function records could be uploaded to and maintained on a DJI designated server.



### Failsafe and Return to Home

1) The Return to Home feature will NOT work if the GPS signal is i nsufficient or if GPS is not active.
2 ) Press the RTH (Return to Home) Button on the remote controller to bring the aircraft back to the Home

Point instead of turning off the remote controller. 3) Tall buildings may adversely affect the Failsafe function. Please adjust the aircraft location, altitude and

speed while returning home to avoid obstacles. 4) Make sure to always fly the aircraft within the transmission ran ge of the remote controller. 5) Only use the Failsafe and Return to Home functions in case of emergency, as they may be affected by the

weather, the environment, or any nearby magnetic fields.

### 14 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 6) The aircraft cannot avoid obstacles during the Failsafe RTH; therefore it is important to set an appropriate

Failsafe altitude before each flight. 7) When flying indoors, the aircraft cannot perform precision hover ing when flying above the surfaces that do

not have a clear pattern. Refer to the “Vision Positioning Syst em” section for complete indoor flying criteria.



### Low Battery

1) When the Critical Battery Level Warning activates and the aircraft is descending automatically, you may

push the throttle up to maintain the aircraft's altitude and navigate it to a more appropriate location for landing. 2) When battery warnings are triggered, promptly bring the aircraft back to the Home Point or land to avoid

losing power during flight and causing damage to the aircraft, p roperty, animals, and people.



### Vision Positioning System

1) The Vision Positioning System cannot work properly over surfaces that do NOT have pattern variations.

The effective altitude for the Vision Positioning System to function correctly is less than 2.5 meters above ground level (AGL). 2) The Vision Positioning System may NOT function properly when th e aircraft is flying over water.
3 ) Ke ep your pets away from the aircraft when the Vision Positioning System is activated, as the sonar

sensors emit a high frequency sound that is only audible to some pets. 4) Note that the Vision Positioning System may NOT function proper ly when the aircraft is flying too fast or too low. 5) Operate the aircraft cautiously when in any of the following situations:

a) Flying over monochrome surfaces (e.g., pure black, pure white, pure red, pure green). b ) Flying over highly reflective surfaces; c) Flying at high speeds (over 8m/s at 2 meters or over 4m/s at 1 meter); d ) Flying over water or transparent surfaces; e) Flying over moving surfaces or objects; f ) Flying in an area where the lighting changes frequently or drastically; g) Flying over extremely dark (lux < 10) or bright (lux > 10,000) surfaces; h ) Flying over surfaces that can absorb sound waves (e.g., thick c arpet). i ) Flying over surfaces without clear patterns or texture; j ) Flying over surfaces with identical repeating patterns or textu res (e.g. tiles with same design); k ) Flying over inclined surfaces that will deflect sound waves away from the aircraft

6) In the event of loss of the remote controller’s signal, the aircraft will hover for 8 seconds and then auto-land

if it is in “P” mode.© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

### 15 

## Compliance with Regulations & No-Fly Zones

**Regulations**

**To avoid non-compliant behavior, serious injury and property damage, observe the following rules:** 1) **Do NOT operate i n the vicinity of manned aircraft, regardless of altitude. (Land immediately if** 

**necessary)** 2) **Do NOT fly the aircraft in densely populated areas, including cities, sporting events, exhibitions,** 

**performances, etc.** 3) **Do NOT fly the aircraft above the authorized altitude. Remain well clear of and do NOT interfere** 

**with manned aircraft operations. Be aware of and avoid other aircraft and obstacles at all times.**

To avoid non-compliant behavior, serious injury and property damage, observe the following rules: 1) Do NOT fly the aircraft near or inside no-fly zones specified by local laws and regulations. The no-fly zone

list includes: airports, borders between two sovereign countries or regions, major cities/regions, etc., and is continuously updated. 2) Do NOT fly the aircraft above the authorized altitude 3) ALWAYS keep your aircraft within visual line of sight (VLOS), a nd use an observer to assist if needed. 4) NEVER use the aircraft to carry illegal or dangerous goods/payloads.

1) Make sure you understand the nature/type of your flight operation (such as for recreation, for public use, or for

commercial use) and have obtained corresponding approval and clearance from the related government agencies before flight. Consult with your local regulators for comprehensive definitions and specific requirements. For users operating their aircraft in the United States, please first visit http://www. knowbeforeyoufly.org/ and take action appropriate to your circum stances. 2) Please note that remote controlled aircraft may be banned from conducting commercial activities in

certain countries and regions. Check and follow all local laws and ordinances before flying as those rules may differ from those stated here. 3) Do NOT fly around sensitive infrastructure or property such as power stations, water treatment facilities,

correctional facilities, heavily traveled roadways, government facilities, military zones, etc. 4) Respect the privacy of others when using the camera. Do NOT conduct surveillance operations such

as image capture or video recording on any person, entity, event, performance, exhibition, and property without authorization or where there is an expectation of privacy, even if the image or video is captured for personal use. 5) Please be advised that in certain areas, the recording of images and videos from events, performances,

exhibitions, or commercial properties by means of a camera may contravene copyright or other legal rights, even if the image or video was shot for personal use.

### 16 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

### No-Fly Zones

DJI always stresses safety during flight, and has therefore developed various aids to help users comply with local rules and regulations while flying. We strongly recommend that you update the firmware to the latest version to ensure the following features are fully updated:

No-Fly Zones 1) No-Fly Zones include but are not limited to major airports around world, borders between two sovereign

countries or regions, major cities/regions, etc. 2) The complete list of No-Fly Zones is listed on the official DJI website at http://flysafe.dji.com/no-fly and is

subject to periodic updates in line with the latest regulatory requirements without prior notice. 3) Some No-Fly Zones are comprised of several zones. Each zone features circles of various sizes. The

aircraft will NOT be able to take off in the inner most zone of the No-Fly Zone, and will descend to the specified altitude when it approaches the edge of the inner most zone. Ground station functionality is disabled when the aircraft is within a No-Fly Zone. 4) Users are NOT able to set up waypoints within No-Fly Zones.

Altitude Limit 1) Fly NO higher than 120 meters (400 feet) above ground level and stay away from any surrounding

obstacles.

If you intend to fly above the default altitude limit, you are required to accept the prompted disclaimer to enable the new altitude limit. If a new altitude limit is set, you further understand and agree that data including but not limited to flight telemetry data and altitude limit changes could be uploaded to and maintained on a DJI-designated server.© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. This content is subject to change.

Download the latest version from www.dji.com/support

If you have any questions about this document, please contact DJI by sending a message to DocSupport@dji.com

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# PHANTOM Flying Flowchart V1.0 (Simp li fied Version)
This flowchart is aiming at help you t o get f amiliar with t he flying procedures of PHANTOM, please read the
Manual carefully to get the operation details. Its corresponding Firmware Version is V3.0.

Switch on the transmitter, and then power on the PHANTOM.

System Start & Self-check

LED : Mode +GPS Satellite Number+6Yellow 6Yellow means warming up

LED : Mode + GPS Satellite Number IOC On & 30s after power on

IOC Off & Warming up is ok.

ATTI. Mode GPS ATTI. Mode
Important: At any moment after power on, if the GPS Satellite number is less than 6 and last for at least 10s; even though you select the GPS ATTI. Mode and LED blinks in the GPS ATTI. Mode, the PHANTOM will work in ATTI. Mode. Any GPS Satellite Number

Start Motors

LED : Blink Green Quickly

Record the Home Point

Flying Home Point Recording is ok

Landed

Power off the PHANTOM, and then switch off the transmitter LED: Blink Yellow Quickly FailSafe

LED:Red+ Green+Yellow Senser Error Too Big

Compass Error Too Big LED:Red+Yellow

LED : Mode +GPS Satellite Number+6Green 6Green means motion detection. Important: If PHANTOM is moved after power on and before the motors start-up, that is normal. If it is stationary on the ground, please try the IMU Basic Calibration.

Keep Leveling

&Landing

Return to the Home Point GPS Satellite Number<6

IOC Starting

Course Lock

First Level Protection Alert

Second Level Protection Alert &Height Descent If Red LED appears in the last four green flashes, the autopilot system cannot work.

Recording

is ok.

GPS Satellite Number ≥ 6

GPS Satellite Number ≥ 6 &IOC On

FailSafe

GPS Satellite Number ≥ 6

Home Lock GPS Satellite Number ≥ 6, in GPS ATTI. Mode, Distance between the Home Point and PHANTOM>10m.

IOC Ending LED : Blink Green Quickly

Record the

forward direction.

Important: When you switch to ATTI. Mode, the main controller will disengage enhanced FailSafe mode, you can re-gain control of aircraft.

Method of Start Motor

Green Part means normal procedures: means regular situation. means selectable or possible situation. Pink Text tells the details. Red Part means possible abnormal situation. Yellow Part is possible in normal or abnormal situation, require you to confirm by the Text for details. Blue Part is the condition of the normal situation. Purple Part is the condition of the abnormal situation.

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# PROFESSIONAL & ADVANCED

Be your own director and tell your story as never before. Reach for the sky and capture professional-quality footage from a new perspective. With a crystal-clear camera, real-time HD video display, and intuitive flight controls, what will you create?

# EPIC AERIAL VIDEO

Imagine amazing, immersive footage at your fingertips. Imagine capturing content fit for the big screen, with crisp images, beautiful resolution, and vivid colors. With an integrated, stabilized camera, your Phantom 3 brings your imagination to life.

The Phantom 3 Professional comes with a 4K camera, while the Phantom 3 Advanced shoots 1080p HD.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PHANTOM 3 PROFESSIONAL CAMERA  LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PHANTOM 3 ADVANCED CAMERA 

# PHANTOM GALLERY



# LIVE HD VIEW

Experience a new view of your world, over distances up to 1.2 miles (2km) and in real time. Simply connect your phone or tablet, and a 720p HD view of everything your camera sees as you fly is displayed live. This immersive view streams to you in absolute clarity, enabling you to get that perfect shot and experience flying in a unique

way. *

### This live view is made possible by DJI Lightbridge image transmission technology that is used by professional cinematographers and photographers who demand only the best. Fly while seeing everything in HD, and feel what it's like to be above your world without ever leaving the ground.
Allowing this unprecedented long range is DJI’s proprietary quad-antennae design. Each of the four legs of your Phantom 3 contains a high-powered antenna, all constantly broadcasting the live video feed and receiving control commands from any
direction.

# COMPLETE CONTROL

Keep your Phantom 3 fully under your command while accessing the most-used features right on the included remote controller.

Giving you full control at nearly triple the range of previous Phantom

### models – up to 1.2 miles (2km) – is the built-in DJI Lightbridge, which handles all communication to and from your Phantom 3.

This crucial piece of your flight experience has been engineered specifically for flying camera platforms, making every flight easy, safe, and intuitive.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE REMOTE CONTROLLER  *



# UNPARALLELED SAFETY FOR FIRST-TIME PILOTS

A unique Beginner Mode helps you learn how to fly in a safe, limited area. Your Phantom 3 can be set to fly only within a given distance and altitude from you, protecting your Phantom and making it automatically stay inside your desired limits.

This invisible, GPS-enabled “geofence” prevents you from accidentally flying into unwanted areas or obstacles, and helps you enjoy flying while learning at the same time.

### The DJI Pilot app is advanced, flexible, and unbelievably powerful. This iOS and Android-compatible app puts you in the pilot’s seat and
the director’s chair at the same time. 

# POWERFUL MOBILE APP

Complete power is at your fingertips. Control the camera and change flight settings, all from your mobile device. Plus:
Automatic video editor that helps piece together your best footage in seconds Ability to livestream your flights to YouTube for all to see Live map that tracks your Phantom 3 at all times User-friendly interface for adjusting full camera and flight settings

And more...

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE DJI PILOT APP 

# VISION POSITIONING

Fly indoors, low to the ground, and in GPS-free areas with Vision Positioning technology. Visual and ultrasonic sensors scan the ground beneath your Phantom 3 for patterns, enabling it to identify its position and move accurately.

# EASY TO FLY

Your Phantom 3 fits into your life and makes flying remarkably intuitive and easy. From takeoff to landing, it's completely under your control, responding to your commands while automatically handling the most complex aspects of safe, stable flight.

### LEARN MORE ABOUT THE FLIGHT SYSTEM 



# WORRY-FREE AUTOPILOT AUTO-TAKEOFF

With one tap in the DJI Pilot app, your Phantom 3 will turn on its motors and rise to a pre-set height. It will then hover perfectly in place until you direct it where to go.



# AUTO-RETURN HOME

When GPS is available, your Phantom 3 remembers the exact spot that it took off from. Wherever your aircraft is flying, tap a button to have it return right back home.

### Automatic elements of your Phantom 3’s intelligent flight system help you fly and are available at the touch of a button.


# FAILSAFE

If the Intelligent Flight Battery is running low, or if your Phantom 3 loses the connection with your remote controller for any reason, the aircraft will automatically return to the takeoff point and land safely.



# AUTOMATIC FLIGHT LOGS

Your Phantom 3 automatically logs and remembers the details of every flight you take. Complete flight route, flight time, flight distance, flight location, and cached versions of any photos and videos you took during your flight is at your fingertips for future reference. At the same time, an advanced flight recorder constantly records data from all of your Phantom 3’s internal mechanisms, which can be easily shared with the DJI support team if you ever have any questions or issues.

# INTELLIGENT BATTERY

Higher voltage, more energy, and greater power combine to give you a vastly improved flight experience. This upgraded Intelligent Flight Battery has built-in sensors and bright LEDs that let you know the status and remaining power of your battery in real time. Your Phantom 3 continuously calculates

its current distance from you and the amount of power needed to return, so you always know how long you can continue flying and when it is time to recharge.

# UNMATCHED PROPULSION

Each motor has the power and precision needed to give you the best flight experience possible. Brushless motors work with lightning-fast ESCs to make your Phantom 3 fast, agile, and responsive.
These powerful motors give you the ability to speed up, quickly increase or decrease altitude, and stop immediately. DJI’s powerful air braking mechanisms stop your Phantom 3 make it hover in place as soon as you release the control sticks. Aerodynamic self-tightening propellers boost thrust and stay firmly in place no matter how you fly.

# SDK DEVELOPMENT

Have a new idea that requires a view from the sky? Develop your own app by using the DJI Software Development Kit. The Phantom 3 platform is fully open and allows you to program apps that:



# CONTROL THE CAMERA

Take pictures, record video, and control camera tilt and settings, all based on your app’s needs. 

# ACCESS REAL-TIME FOOTAGE

Record and analyze your Phantom 3’s live HD
video stream. Use this real-time visual information to make your app more powerful
and useful. 

# GATHER FLIGHT DATA

Full flight telemetry, including the Phantom 3’s

live altitude, speed, distance, and more, is available to your app.



# FOLLOW ME

Program your Phantom 3 to act as your own personal, flying film crew. 

# GROUND STATION

Set waypoints and assign automatic

actions for your aircraft to follow. 

# POINT OF INTEREST

Select a location or object to focus on, and the Phantom 3 will continuously face it, no matter how you fly.*Maximum range tested in open areas free of interference and may vary depending on local regulations.

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### Aircraft

Camera Weight (Including Battery And Propellers) 1280 g

Diagonal Size (Including Propellers) 590 mm

Max Ascent Speed 5 m/s

Max Descent Speed 3 m/s

Hover Accuracy Vertical: +/- 0.1 m (when Vision Positioning is active) or +/- 0.5 m

Horizontal: +/- 1.5 m

Max Speed 16 m/s (ATTI mode, no wind)

Max Altitude Above Sea Level 6000 m

Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C

GPS Mode GPS/GLONASS

Sensor Sony EXMOR 1/2.3” Effective pixels: 12.4 M (total pixels: 12.76 M)

Lens FOV 94° 20 mm (35 mm format equivalent) f/2.8, focus at ∞

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

Shutter Speed 8s -1/8000s

Image Max Size 4000 x 3000 

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### Gimbal

Vision Positioning Still Photography Modes Single Shot
Burst Shooting: 3/5/7 shots
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5

Bracketed Frames at 0.7EV Bias
Time-lapse

Video Recording Modes 

### Phantom 3 Professional

UHD: 4096x2160p 24/25, 3840x2160p 24/25/30
FHD: 1920x1080p 24/25/30/48/50/60
HD: 1280x720p 24/25/30/48/50/60



### Phantom 3 Advanced

FHD: 1920x1080p 24/25/30/48/50/60
HD: 1280x720p 24/25/30/48/50/60

Supported SD Card Types Micro SD Max capacity: 64 GB. Class 10 or UHS-1 rating required

Max Bitrate Of Video Storage 

### Phantom 3 Professional
60 Mbps 

### Phantom 3 Advanced
40 Mbps

Supported File Formats FAT32/exFAT
Photo: JPEG, DNG
Video: MP4, MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264)

Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C

Controllable Range Pitch -90° to +30°

Stabilization 3-axis (pitch, roll, yaw)

Max Velocity Less than 8 m/s (when 2 m above ground)

Altitude Range 30 cm-300 cm

### Remote Controller

Battery Charger

Intelligent Flight Battery Operating Range 30 cm-300 cm

Operating Environment Surface with clear pattern and adequate lighting (Lux > 15)

Operating Frequency 2.400 GHz-2.483 GHz

Max Distance 2000m (outdoors and unobstructed)

Video Output Port USB

Operating Temperature 0°C- 40°C

Battery 6000 mAh LiPo 2S

Mobile Device Holder For tablet or phone

Receiver Sensitivity (1%PER) -101 dBm ±2 dBm

Transmitter Power (EIRP) FCC: 20 dBm

CE: 16 dBm

Working Voltage 1.2 A @7.4 V

Voltage 17.4 V

Rated Power 

### Phantom 3 Professional

100 W



### Phantom 3 Advanced

57 W

Capacity 4480 mAh

Voltage 15.2 V

### App / Live View Battery Type LiPo 4S

Energy 68 Wh

Net Weight 365 g

Max Flight Time Approximately 23 minutes

Operating Temperature -10°C to 40°C

Max Charging Power 100 W

Mobile App DJI Pilot

EIRP 100mW

Live View Working Frequency 2.4GHz ISM

Live View Quality 720P @ 30fps (depending on conditions and mobile device)

Latency 220ms (depending on conditions and mobile device)

Required Operating Systems iOS 8.0 or later

Android 4.1.2 or later

Recommended Devices iOS: iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad 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 S5, Note 3, Sony Xperia Z3, Google Nexus 7 II, Google Nexus 9, Mi 3,

Nubia Z7 mini
*Support for additional Android devices available as testing and development continues

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