# Camera and Gimbal This section provides the technical specifications of the camera and explains the gimbal's operation modes.

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# Camera and Gimbal Camera Profile The on -board camera uses the 1/2.3 inch CMOS sensor to capture video (up to 4096x2160p at 24fps or 4K at up to 30fps with the Phantom 3 Professional) and 1 2 megapixel stills . You may choose to record the video in either MOV or MP4 format. Available picture shooting modes include burst. continuous, and time-lapse mode . A live preview of what the camera sees can be monitored on the connected mobile device via the DJI Pilot app. Camera Micro-SO Card Slot To sto re your photos and videos, insert the M icro -S O card into the slot, as shown below, before turning on the Phantom 3 Professional. The Phantom 3 Professio nal comes with a 16 GB Micro-SO card and supports Micro- SO ca rds up to 64 GB . A UHS-1 Micro-SO card is recommended due to their fast read and write speeds allowing you to save high-resolution video data .



# 0 Do not remove the Micro-SO card from the Phanto m 3 Professional when it is turned on . Camera Data Port Turn on th e Phantom 3 Professional and connect a USB cable to the Camera Data P ort to download photos and videos to your computer .



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# & The aircraft must be turned on befo re attempting to access the files on the Micro-SO card. 

### 31Phantom 3 Professional U se r M anu al Camera Operation Use the Shutter and Video Recording buttons on the rem ote controller to shoot the images or videos through the OJI Pilot app. For more information about how to use these buttons. refer to "Controlling the Camera Page 

### 24" Camera LED Indicator Camera LED Indicator lights up after the flight battery is powered on . It provides information on the working status of the camera . Camera LED Indicator

G Green Fast Blink (0.2s off, 0.1s on) 

### G. Green B link Once (0.5s off, 04s on) G Green Blink 3 Times (0.3s off , 0.1s on) R Slow Red Blink ( 1.6s on , O.Ss off ) R Fast Red Blink (0.5s off. 0.2s on) R R DoubleRedBiink(0 . 1son,0.1soff,0.1son,0 . 1soff) R Solid Red G R Green and Red Blink (0 .8s green on, 0.8s red on) 

## Gimbal Gimbal Profile Camera status System is warming up. Taking a single picture . Taking 3 or 5 photos per shot. Recording. SO card error . Overheated Camera System error . Firmware Upg rading

The 3-axis gimbal provides a steady platform for the attached camera, allowing you to capture clear, stable images and video . The gimbal can tilt the camera withi n a 120' range .

Use the gimbal dial on the remote controller to control the tilt movement of the camera .

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### Gimbal Operation Modes Two gimbal operation modes are available . Switch between the different operation modes on the camera settings page of the DJI Pilot app . Note that your mobile device must be connected to the remote controller for changes to take effect . Refer to the table below for details :**~**

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### Follow Mode FPV Mode The angle between gimbal's orientation and aircraft's nose remains constant at all times. The gimbal will synchronize with the movement of the aircraft to provide a first-person perspective flying expe rience . 

# & • A gimbal motor error may occur in these situations : ( 1) the aircraft is placed on uneven ground or the gimbal's motion is obstructed (2) the gimbal has been subjected to an excessive external force, such as a collision. Please take off fr om flat. open ground and protect the gimbal at all times. • Flying in heavy fog or clouds may make the gimbal wet. leading to temporary failure . The

gimbal will recover full functionality after it dries . 

### Anti-Drop Kit The anti-drop kit helps keep the gimbal and camera connected to the aircraft. Two pins have been mounted prior to shipping. If new or additional pins are required, see the diagram below . Press Part 

### G) through the hole of the vibration absorber and into the center hole of Part 

# ® , then lock them together as shown@ Mounting the anti-drop kit pins diagonally from each other is recommended .

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# DJI Pilot App This section introduces the four main functions of the OJI Pilot app

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# OJI Pilot App The DJI Pilot app is a mobile application designed specifically for the Phantom 3 Professional. Use this app to control the gimbal, camera, and othe r aircraft funct ions. The app also features Map, Academy , and User Center, which are used for configuring your aircraft and sharing your photos and videos with othe rs . It is recommended that you use a tablet for the best expe rience.

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### 35 0 (_0 '-- Phantom 3 Professional User Manu al [1] Flight Mode 

# 8: The text next to this icon indicates the current flight mode. Tap to configure the MC (Main Controller) Settings. These settings allow you to modify flight limits and set the gain values . [2] GPS Signal Strength**,n il:**  This icon shows the cu rrent strength of GPS signals. Green bars indicate adequate GPS strength. [3] IOC Settings 

## c::A CL : This icon displays the IOC setting when the aircraft has entered F-mode . Tap to view the IOC settings menu and select the desired IOC setting. [4] System Status SafetoAy(GPS) . This icon indicates the cu rrent ai rcraft system status and GPS signal strength . [5] Battery Level Indicator o : The battery level indicator provides a dynamic display of the battery level. The colored zones on the battery level indicator r epresen t the power leve ls needed to ca rry out different functions [6] Remote Controller Signal 

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### 111 : This icon shows the strength of rem ote controller's signal. 

### [7] HO Video Link Signal Strength**~"o~1ll** This icon shows lhe strength of the HD video d own l ink connection between the aircraft and the remote cont r oller. [8] Battery Level 

## ift 100% This icon shows the current battery level. Tap to view the battery information menu. set the various battery warning thresholds. and view the battery warning history. [9] General Settings :: · Tap this icon to view the General Settings page. From this page, you can set flight parameters. reset the camera, enable the quick view feature, adjust the gimbal roll value, and toggle the flight rou te display . [ 10] Camera Ope ration Bar



### 36 Shutter and Reco rding Settings (!j) Tap to enter various camera value settings, including color space for the recording, resolu tion of the videos, image size and so on. Shutter 

# e Tap this button to take a single photo . Press and hold this button to select single shot , triple shot or time- lapsed shooting modes .Phantom 3 Pro f e ss io nal User M anua l Record 

# 0 :Tap o n ce to start recording video, then tap aga in to stop recording . You can also press the Video Reco rding Button on the remote controlle r, which has the same functionality. Playback 

## [B : Tap to enter the playback page . You can previ e w photos and videos as soon as they are captured . Camera Settings



### Tap to set ISO, shutter and auto exposure values of the camera. [11] Vision Pos ition i ng 

# Jt : This icon shows the distance between the surface and the Vis ion Positioning System's sensors . [12] FlightTelemetry

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**~** 1.2M The Vision Positioning Status icon is highlighted when th e Vision Pos itioning is in ope rati on. Flight attitude is indicated by the fligh t attitude icon . (1) The red arrow shows which direction the ai rcraft is facing . (2) Light blue and dark blue areas indicate pitch . 

### (3) The angle of the bounda r y between the light blue and da rk blue areas indicates the ro ll angle. [13] Map Display the flight path of the current flight. Tap to switch from the Camera GUI to the M ap GU I. 

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(14] Dynamic Home Point ' : Press this button to e nable the dynamic home point fea ture , th e home point then will 

### be reset to pos 1 tion of the mobile device . (15] Return to Home (RTH) 

## ,f;; · Initiate RTH home procedure . Tap to have the aircraft return to the last recorded home point



### 37Phantom 3 Professional User Manual [16] Auto Takeoff/Landing 

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• Tap to initiate auto takeoff or landing . [17] Livestream 

## (:» • Livestream icon indicates the cu rrent video feed is broadcasting live on YouTube . Be sure the mobile data service is available on the mobile device . [18] Back 

# 1\ · Tap to r eturn to the ma in GU I. 

## Director Director is an automatic video editor built into the DJI Pilot app . After recording several video clips, simply tap "Director" from the app's home screen . You can then select a template and a specified number of clips, which are automatically combined to create a short film that can be shared immed iately . 

## Store Tap "Store" to visit the official DJI Online Store to see the latest information about DJI p r oducts and easily buy new products 

## Discovery Syn c pictu res and videos to your mobile device, view flight logs, and check your DJI account status in ' Discovery" Use your registered DJI account to login to ' Discovery'.



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# Flight This section describes safe flight practices and flight restrictions.

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# Flight Once p r e-flight preparation is complete, it is recommended that you use the flight simulator in the DJI Pilot app to hone your flight skills and practice flying safely Ensure that all flights are carried out in an open area . 

## Flight Environment Requirements

Do not use the aircraft in severe weather conditions . Th ese include wind speeds exceeding 1 0 m/s. snow, rain and fog . 2 . Only fly in open areas . Tall structures and large metal structures may affect the accuracy of the onboard compass and GPS system . 3 . Avoid obstacles. crowds, high voltage power lines, trees, and bodies of water. 4 . Minimize interference by avoiding areas with high levels of electromagnetism. including base stations

and radio transmission towers . 5 . Aircraft and battery performance is subject to env i ron mental factors such as air density and

temperature .Be very careful when flying at altitudes greater than 19, 685 feet (6000 meters) above sea level, as the performance of the battery and aircraft may be affected. 6 . The Phantom 3 Professional cannot operate within the po lar areas . 

## Flight Limits and No-Fly Zones All unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operators should abide by all regulations set forth by government and regulatory agencies including the ICAO and the FAA. For safety reasons, flights are limited by default, which helps users operate this product safely and legally . Flight limitations include height limits, distance limits. and No-Fly Zones . When operating in P-mode, height limits, distance limits. and No- Fly Zones function concurrently to manage flight safety. In A-mode, only height lim its are in effect, which by default prevent the aircraft altitude from exceeding 1640 feet (500 m) . Maximum flight altitude 

### & Radius Limits Maximum flight altitude and radius limits may be chang ed in the DJI Pilot app . Be aware that the maximum flight altitude cannot exceed 1640 feet (500 meters). In accordance with these settings, your Phantom 3 Professional will fly in a restricted cylinder, as sh own below :

Max1mum Flight A!tl\ude Max R.:tdius

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### 40Phantom 3 Profess io nal User Ma nual GPS Signal Strong G · · · · ·• Blinking Green Flight Limits OJI Pilot app Maximum Flight Aircraft's altitude cannot Warning : Height Altitude exceed the specified value . l im it reached . Max Radius Flight distance must be within Warning: Distance the max radius . GPS Signal Weak . ') · · · · · · Blinking Yellow Flight Li mits Maximum Flight Altitude Max Radius Height is restricted to 400 feet. (120m) and under. No limits limit reached .

OJI Pilot app Warning : He ig ht limit reached. Aircraft Status Indicator None . Rapid red flashing A ·.. .. .when close to the max radius limit.

Aircraft Status Indicator None .

· If you fly out of the limit, you can still control the Phan tom 3, but cannot fly it any father . If the 

# & Phantom 3 flies out of the max radius in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode, it will fly back within range automatically . • If the Phantom 3 flies out of the max radius in Ready to Fly (non -G PS) mode, it will fly back within range automatically No-Fly Zones All No-Fly Zones are listed on the O JI official website at !:J

_ tttJ.lL!!Ysafe.dji.com/no-fly. No- Fly Zones are divided into Airports and Restricted Areas. Airports include major airports and flying fields where manned aircraft ope rate at low altitudes . Restricted Areas include border lines between countries or sensitive institute. The details of the No- Fly Zones are explained as fo llow : Airport (1) Airport No-Fly Zone are comp rised of Take-off Restricted zones and Restricted Altitude Zones. Each zone features circles of various sizes . (2) R1 miles (value of the R1 depends on the size and shape of the airport) around the airport is a Takeoff restricted zone, inside of which take off is prevented (3) From R1 mile to R1 + 1 mile around the airport the flig ht altitude is limited to a 15 degree inclination . Sta r ting at 65 feet (20 meters) from the edge of airport and radiating outward. The flight altitude is limited to 1640 feet (500 meters) at R1+ 1 mile (4) When the aircraft enters within 320 feet (100 meters) of No- Fly Zones, a warning message will appear on the OJI Pilot app



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### Airport



# • No-rty zone Restricted-altitude flight zone Warning zone Restricted Area ( 1) Restricted Areas does not have flight altitude restrictions . (2) R miles around the designated restriction area is a Take-off Restricted area . A ircraft cannot take off within this zone. The value of R vari es based on the def in ition of the restricted areas. (3) A "warning zone" has been set around the Restricted Area. When the aircraft approaches within 0 .062 miles (100m) of this zone. a warning message will appear on th e DJI Pi lot app. 

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### 42Phantom 3 Professional U ser M an ual GPS Signal Strong 

### e> •••·• • Blinking Green Aircraft Zone Restriction DJI Pilot App Prompt Status Indicator Motors will not start. War ning: You are in a N o-fly zone . Take off prohibited.



### - 

## -- No-f ly Zone If the aircraft enters the 

# • restricted area in A-mode, but is Wa rning : You are in a no-fly zone . switched toP-mode, the aircraft will automatically descend, land, Automatic landing has begun . and stop its motors . 

### f--- R1 : Warning : You are in a 

### R ...... If the ai rcraft enters the restricted restri cted zone . Descending to Red flashing Restricted- area in A-mode, but is switched safe altitude. altitude flight to P-mode, it will descend to an R2 : Warning : You are in a zone appropriate altitude and hover restri cted zone . Maximum flight 15 feet below the altitude limit. altitude is restricted to between 20m and 500m. Fly cautiously .

- Warni ng zone No flight restriction applies , but Warn ing: You are approaching a there will be a warning . restr icted zone, Fly cautiously .

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## - Free zone No restrictions . None. None . 

# ffi Semi-automatic descent: All stick commands are available exce pt the throttle stick command during the descent and landing process . M otors will stop automatically after landing . 

# & • When flying in a safety zone, the aircraft's status in dicator will blink red rapidly and continue for 3 seconds, then switch to indicate current flyin g status and continue for 5 seconds at which point it will switch back to blinking r ed . • F or safety reasons, please do not fly close to airports, highways, rai lway stations, railway lines, city centers, or other sensitive areas . Fly the aircraft o nly within your line of sight.



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## Preflight Checklist 1 Remote controller, Intelligent Flight Battery, and mobile d evice are fully charged . 2. Propellers are mounted correctly and firmly . 3 . Micro-SO card has been inserted, if necessary . 4 . Gimbal is functioning normally. 5 . Motors can start and are functioning normally . 6 . The DJI Pilot app is successfully connected to the aircraft. 

## Calibrating the Compass IMPORTANT: Always calibrate the compass in every new flight location . The compass is very sensitive to electromagnetic interference, which can produce abnormal compass data and lead to poor flight performance or flight failure . Regular calibration is required for optimal performance . 

# 0 • Do not calibrate your compass where there is any possibility of strong magnetic interference . Sources of potential interference include magnetite, parking structures, and subterranean metal structures • Do not carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration such as keys or cellular

phones . • Do not calibrate in direct proximity to large metal objects . • DO NOT calibrate indoors . 

### Calibration Procedures Choose an open area to carry out the following procedures 1 . Ensure that the compass is calibrated. If you did not calibrate the compass as part of your pre-flight

preparations, or if you have moved to a new location s1nce the last calibration, tap the Aircraft Status Bar in the app and select "Calibrate", then follow the on-screen instructions. 2. Hold the aircraft horizontally and rotate 360 degrees. The Aircraft Status Indicators will display a solid

green light.



### 44Phantom 3 Professional U ser Manual 3. Hold the aircraft vertically, with nose pointing downward. and rotate it 360 degrees around the center

axis . Recalibrate the compass if the A ircraft Status Indicator glows solid red .



# & If the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks r ed and yellow afte r the calib rati on procedure, move your aircraft to a different location and try again . 

## ; \j: Calibrate the compass before each flight. Launch the DJI Pilot app and follow the on-screen instructions to cal ibrate the compass . DO NOT calibrate the compass near metal objects such as a metal bridge, cars. scaffolding . When to Recalibrate 1When compass data is abnormal and the Aircraft Status Indicator is blinking green and yellow . 2When flying in a new location or in a location that is different from the most recent flight. 3When the mechanical or physical structure of the Phantom 3 Professional has been changed. 4When severe drifting occu rs in flight. i .e. Phantom 3 Professional does not fly in straight line. 

## Auto Takeoff and Auto Landing Auto Takecff Use auto takecff only if the Aircraft Status Indicators are blinking green. Follow the steps below to use the auto takecff feature : 1 . Launch the OJI Pilot app, and enter "Camera" page . 2. Ensure th e aircraft is in P- mode . 3 . Complete all steps on the pre-f light checklist . 4 . Tap" ..1 ". and co nfirm that conditions are safe for flight. Sl ide the icon to confirm and takecff . 5. Aircraft takes off and hovers at (1.2 mete rs ) above ground .



# & Aircraft Status Indicator blinks rapidly when it is using the Vision Position System for stabi lization . The aircraft will automatically hover below 3 mete rs . It is recommended to wait until there is sufficient GPS lock before using the Auto Take-off feat ure.



# ------------------------ 45Phantom 3 Professional U se r M a nu al Auto-Landing Use auto-landing on ly if the A ircraft Status Indicators are blink1 ng green . Foll ow the steps below to use the auto- landing feature : 1 . Ensure the aircraft is in P- mode . 2 . Ch eck the landing area condition before tapping 

## " ..!:.", to begin landing . Then follow the on -screen instructions . 

## Starting/Stopping the Motors Starting the Motors A Combination Stick Command (CSC) is used to start the motors . Push both sticks to the b ottom inner or outer corne rs to start the motors . Once the motors have started spinning, release both sticks simultaneously . OR Stopping the Motors There are two methods to stop the motors. Method 1 : When Phantom 3 Professional has landed, push the throttle downeD, then conduct the same CSC that was used to start the motors, as described above®. Motors will stop immediately. Re lease both sticks once motors stop. Method 2 Wh en the aircraft has landed, push and hold the throttle down. The motors will stop after three seconds .

Method 1 Method 2



# & Do not perform a CSC when the aircraft is in midai r, othe rwise the motors will suddently stop . 

## Flight Test Takeoff/Landing Procedures 1 . Place th e aircraft in an o pen, flat area with the battery level indicators facing towards you . 2 . Turn on the remote cont r olle r and your mobile device, th en tu rn on the Intelligent Flight Battery . 3 . Laun ch the OJI Pilot app and enter the Camera page . 4 . Wait until the Airc raft Indicators blink green. This means the Home Point is recorded and it is now safe

to fly . 

### If they flash yellow, the Home Point has not been reco rded . 5. Push the throttle up slowly to take off or use Auto Takeoff . 6 . Shoot photos and videos using the OJI Pilot app . 7 . To land , hover over a level surface and gently pull down on the throttle to descend . 8 . After landing, exec ute the CSC command or hold the throttle at its lowest position until the motors stop. 9 . Tu rn off the Intelligent Fl ight Battery first, then the Remote Controller. 

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# & • When the Aircraft Status Indicators blink yelbw rapidly during flight, the aircraft has entered Fa ilsafe mode. • A low battery leve l warning is indicated by the Aircraft Status Indicators blinking re d slowly or

rapidly du ring flight. • Watch our video tutorials for more flight information . 

### Video Suggestions and Tips 1 . Go through the full pre-flight checklist before each fl ight. 2. Select the desired gimbal ope rati on mode in the DJI Pi lot app 3. Only shoot video when flying in P-m ode. 4 . Always fly in good weather and avoid flying in rain or heavy wind . 5 . Choose the camera settings that surt your needs . Settings include photo format and exposure compensation. 6. Perform flight tests to establish flight routes and preview scenes. 7 . Push the cont rol sticks gently to keep the aircraft's movement smooth and stable .



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# FAQ

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# Troubleshooting (FAQ) What is the difference between the Phantom 3 Professional and the Phantom 3 Advanced? The biggest difference between the Phantom 3 Professtonal and the Pha ntom 3 Advanced is tn the camera The Phantom 3 Professional is capable of shooting spectacular 4K video at up to 30 frames per second. and the Phantom 3 Advanced is capable of shoottng at resolutio ns up to 1080p60 . Both models shoot 12 megaptxel photos . The othe r main diffe r ence is the Intelligen t Flight Batte r y charge r The Phantom 3 Advanced comes wi th a 57-watt charging uni t and the Phantom 3 Professional comes wi th a 100-watt cha rge r. the latte r of which allows fo r sho rte r cha rging times . Can I remove the camera and attach my own? No . The cameras that come with both models are permanently attached . Attempting to remove, replace. or modify the camera may damage the p r oduct and will void your warranty Can I charge my Remote Controller and Intelligent Flight Battery at the same time? While the Remote Cont rolle r cha rger and Inte ll igent Flight Batte r y cha rge r have been integ rated into one untt for your convenience, it is recommended that you only charge one item at a time . We recommend that you never cha rge both items using the same cha rge r at the same time . What are the buttons on the back of my Remote Controller for? The two buttons on the back of the Remote Controller can be customized and assigned to function as you choose th rough the OJI Pi lot app . Refer to the manual for more information . How far can I fly my Phantom 3? The stgnal transmission distance will va ry depending on e nvironmental conditions, but the Phantom 3 series can reach distances of up to 1 .2 miles (2 kilometers) away f r om the pilot. What app should I use with my Phantom 3? The Phantom 3 is compatib le with the OJI Pilot app fo r iOS and And r oid, which is a lready used with the OJI Inspi re . The app will detect which ai rcraft is connected and automatically adjust accordingly Which mobile devices are compatible with the app? The O JI Pilot app is on ly compatible with devices running iOS 8 .0 o r late r or And r oid v4 . 1 .2 o r late r. The fo llowing devices are recommended iOS : iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, i Pad Ai r, iPad Ai r Wi- Fi 

### + Cellu la r, i Pad mini 2, tPad mini 2 Wi- Fi 

### + Cellular, tPad Atr 2, tPad Air 2 Wi -Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 3, and iPad mtni 3 Wi-Fi 

### + Cellular . Th is app is optimized for iPhone 5s. iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus Android Samsung S5, Note 3, Sony Z3 EXPE RIA, Google Nexus 7 II, Google Nexus 9, Mi 3, Nubia Z7 mini Suppo r t for additional Android devices will become available as testing and development continues .



### 4 9 "T1 )> 0Phantom 3 Professional Use r Manu al How do I use the Director automatic video editor? Director is an automatic video editor built into the DJI Pil ot app . After recording several video clips, simply tap "Directo r" from the app's home screen . You can then select a template and a specified number of clips, which are automatically combined to create a short film that can be shared immediately . How do I change the control mode of my Phantom 3? By default, the Remote Controller is set to Mode 2 . This means that the right control stick controls the movement of th e aircraft and the left cont rol stick con trols the throttle and orientation of the ai rc r aft. These cont rols can be changed to Mode 1 or set to a customized co nfiguration in the DJI Pilot app . This is only recommended for advanced users . Can I use a Phantom 2 Remote Controller with the Phantom 3? No . The Phantom 2 Remote Controller operates on a different frequency . The Phantom 2 Remote Controller operates at 5 .8 GHz and the new Phantom 3 Remote Controller operates at 2.4 GHz . Can I use a Phantom 2 Intelligent Flight Battery with the Phantom 3? No . Th e Phantom 3 uses a newly designed Intelligent Flight Battery with greater power . The Phantom 3 has a 4 cell battery with a capacity of 4480 mAh and a voltage of 

### 15.2 V My Phantom 3 does not turn off right away, is something wrong? Th is is no rm al. After you attempt to power off the Intelligent Flight Batte ry , it may remain on for a few seconds as any video data is saved to the Micro SD card . This helps prevent your data from being lost or corrupted Do I have to buy the Remote Controller separately? No. there is no need to buy a separate Rem ote Controller. Your Phantom 3 comes with a Remote Controller that is already linked to the ai rcraft. Does my Phantom 3 support dual Remote Controllers? No . The included Remote Controller can be used to cont rol both the ai rc raft and the gimbal tilt at th e same time . What does the " P , A, F" switch on the Remote Controller do? This switch, called the Flight Mode Switch, allows you to toggle different flight modes : P-mode, or Positioning mode, indicates that both GPS and the Vision Positioning System are active and your Phantom 3 will attempt to stabilize using both . In A-mode, or Attitude mode, the aircraft does not use GPS or the Vision Position1ng System . Only the barometer is used for stabilization . The aircraft can still return to the Home Point as long as a sufficient GPS signal is available . F-mode. or Fun ction mode. activates Intelligent Orientation Control {IOC) functionality Refer to the IOC section in the Appendix of the User Manual. By default. only P-mode may be used. Refer to your user manual for instructions on unlocking the other modes . 

### 50Phantom 3 Professional User M anual What is the Phantom 3 flight time? Flight t1mes will vary depending on environmental conditions and usage patterns. but the Intelligent Flight Battery is designed to provide up to 23 minutes of uninterrupted flight time when fully charged . How can I restore a video file if the power is turned off during recording? Do not remove the M1cro-SD card from the camera . If it has been removed, place it back in the camera . Turn the Phantom 3 on and wait approximately 30 seconds as the video file is restored . How can I ensure that my pictures and videos will be synchronized to my iOS album? You may need to adjust the settings of your mobile device Open the Settings menu, select the Privacy tab, select the Photos tab, and then toggle the switch next to the DJI Pilot app icon . If the Pilot app has not been granted access to your albums. the photos and videos cannot be synchronized . What should I do to land my Phantom 3 smoothly as poss ible? Hover the

**a~rcraft** over a flat, level surface. Slowly pull the throttle stick down until the aircraft touches the ground . Why is the discharge time of the battery not zero , even though I have never used it? Every battery is tested prio r to being packaged and shipped. This affects the discharge time of a new battery and is the reason that the discharge time is not zero . The battery is safe to use Can the mobile device holder be used on the Phantom 2 series Remote Controller? No, it cannot. How to safely operate the aircraft when encountering compass error? A compass error may occur when the aircraft is flying close to strong electric magnetic sources (e .g . power transmission lines) . Aircraft Status Indicators blink red and yellow rapidly when a compass error occurs and the DJI Pilot app will display one of the following messa ges • Compass error, calibration required

This warning message indicates the aircraft is receiving abnormal compass readings . It is recommended to power off the airc raft and re-calibrate the compass at a different location and then resume the flight . • Compass error. exit P-GPS Mode

This warning message indicates that the aircraft 1s drifting severely . Bring the aircraft to a higher altitude to gain enough GPS satellite locks when this warning message is prompted . The flight controller will automatically adj ust the onentat1on of the aircraft 1n the midair to mitigate the drifts . The aircraft will switch back to P-GPS mode when the automatic adjustment is completed .



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# Appendix

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# Appendix Specifications Aircraft Weight (Battery & Propelle rs Included) Max . Ascent Speed Max . Descent Speed Max . Speed Max . Fl ight Altitude Max . Fl ight Time Operating Temperature GPS Mode Gimbal Contr ollable Rang e Vision Positioning Velocity Range Altitude Range Operating Range Operating Envi ronm ent Camera Sensor Lens ISO Ran ge Electronic Shutte r Speed Image Max. Size Still Photography Modes Supported SD Card T ypes Video Record ing Modes Max . Bit r ate Of Video Storage Supported File Formats Ope r ati ng Temperature Range 1280 g 5 m/s 3m/s 16 m/s (A Ti l mode. no wind) 6000m Approximate ly 23 minutes 

## ooc to 40°C GPS/GLONASS Pitch : - 

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< 8 m/s (2 m above ground) 30 cm-300 em 30 cm-300 em Brightl y lit (lux 

### > 1 5) patte rn ed su rface s Sony EXMOR 1/2 3 ' Effective p ixels : 124 M (total pixels : 12 .76 M) F OV 94° 20mm(35mm format equiva lent) f/28 1 00-3200(video) 1 00-1600(photo) 8s -1 /8000s 4000 X 3000 Single shot Burst shooting : 3/5/7 frames Auto Exposu re Bracketing (AEB ): 3/5 Bracketed frames at 0 .7EV Bi as Time-lapse Micro SD Max. capacity 64GB . Class 10 or UHS-1 rating required UHD 4096x2160p 24/25, 3840x2160p24/25/30 FHD 1920x1080p 24/25/30/48/50/60 HD 1 280x720p 24/25/30/48/50/60 60 Mbp s FAT32/exFAT Photo JP EG , DNG Video MP4/MOV (MP EG-4 AVC/H .264) 0°C to 40°C 

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## :x· Phantom 3 Professional User Manua l Remote Controller Operating Frequency Transmi tting Distance Video Output Port Operating Temperatu r e Ra nge Batte r y Mob ile Devi ce Holder Transmitter Power(EIRP) Working Voltage Charger Voltage Rated Powe r 2.400 GH z-2.483 GH z 2000 m (O utdoor And Unobstructed) USB 0°C- 40°C 6000 mAh LiPo 28 T ablets and smartph ones FCC 20 dbm ; CE 16 dbm 1.2A@7.4V 17.4 

## v 100W Intelligent Flight Battery ( PH3-4480 mAh-15 .2 V ) Capacity 4480 mAh Voltage 15 .2V Battery T ype LiPo 48 Energy 68Wh Net Weight 365 g Operating Tempe ratu re -10°C - 40°C Max . Charging Power 100W 

### Aircraft Status Indicator Description Normal R G Y ··· ··· Red, Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively Turn ing on and Self-Diagn ostics 

### G Y ······Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively Airc raft Warmin g Up G · · · ···G reen Flashes Slowly G X2 ····· · Green Flashes Twice 

### Y · ... ·· Yellow Flashes Slowly Warning Safe to Fly (P-mode wi th GPS and Vision Positioni ng) Safe 

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### without GPS) Safe to Fly (A- mode b ut No GPS and Vision Positioning) Y ...... Fast Yellow Flashing Remote Controlle r Signal Lost R ···· ··Slow Red Flashing Low Battery Warning R · · ····Fast Red Flash in g Criti cal Battery Warni ng R .. · .. ·Red Flashing Alternatively IMU Error R - Solid Red Critical Err or R , Y · · · ···Red and Yellow Flash Alternatively Com pass Calib rati on Required**-----~--------------** 

### 54Pha ntom 3 Professional U se r Ma nu al 

## Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) IOC allows users to lock the cont ro l orientation of th e aircraft in d iffe rent modes . There are three working modes for IOC that can be selected in the DJI Pilot app . IOC only works when the aircraft is in F- mode , therefore the user must toggle the flight mode switch to activate IOC. R efe r to the tabl e be low : Course Lock (CL) H ome Lock (HL)* Point of Interest (POl)* The nose d irection, at the time that CL is set, will remain the forward directio n regardless of how the orientation and positkln of the aircraft changes. This will remain fixed until you reset it or exit CL mode. Record a Home Point (HP) and ente r HL mode . The forward and backward cont rols will move the airc raft farther from and closer to the estab lish ed Home Pont, regardless of how the orientation and position of the aircraft changes . Point of Interest. Reccrd a point of interest (POl). The aircraft can then circle around the POl and the nose will a lways points towa rd the POl . :\; : 'H ome Lock and Poi nt of Interest feature are comi ng soon .



# ----------------------------- IOC Requirements IOC IS on ly availab le unde r the following con ditions : Modes IOC GPS enabled GPScounts Flight Distance Umits Cou rse Loc k No None None Home Lock Yes

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**., ,**  Airc raft , 5m-5oom , Point of Inte r est Usi ng IOC Toggle the Flight Mode Switch F-mode and follow the instructions prompted on the OJI Pilot app to select the desired IOC mode .



### 55Phantom 3 Professional U se r M anu al 

## FCC Compliance FCC Compliance This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules . Operation is subject to the following two conditions : ( 1) This device may not cause harmful in terfe rence , and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not exp ressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authorrty to operate the equipment. Compliance Information FCC Warning Message Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsib le for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equ ipment. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Ru les . 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 ope ration . FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: Th is equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure lim its set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator& your body . This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Note : This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are desig ned to provide reasonable protection against harmfu l 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 gu arantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmfu l 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 : -Rewent or relocate the receiving antenna . -Increase the separati on between the equipment and rece iver . -Connect the equipment into an outlet on a ci rcuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. -Consult the dealer or an experienced radio{TV technician for help . IC RSS warning This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard (s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this 

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### 56Phantom 3 Profe ssional User M anua l susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. IC Radiation Expos u re Statement: This equipment complies with IC 

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