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August 21, 2015 U.S. Department ofTransportation, Docket Operations West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140 1200NewJersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 SteinAirInc. 21170 EatonAve. Suite A Farmington, MN 55024 651 460-6955

Re: ExemptionRequest under Section 333 ofthe FAA Reform Act and Part 11 ofthe Federal Aviation Regulations. Dear Sir orMadam, Pursuant to Section 333 oftheFAAModernization and Reform Act of2012 and 14 C.F.RPart 11, SteinAirInc seeks an exemption from Federal Aviation Regulations detailedbelow, for the following described Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) A DJI Phantom 3 Professional Quadcopterthatwill be used for aerial photography and video for public and private use including butnot limitedto real estate, architecture, land surveying, inspections ofprivate and commercial structures, public utilities, public events and when requested by local authorities to assist in emergencies. The DJI Phantom 3 Professional UAS has the following abilities and equipment:

1. An 

### on-board GPS navigation system allowingthe quadcopterto returnto a "home"position and automatically land when commanded. 2. An on-board camera capable ofstill photos and video recording infull color. 3. A portable ground control stationthat will provide the pilot in command (PIC) the ability to be infull control ofthe quadcopter at all times. 4. A radio transmitter/controller and video feed from the quadcopterbackto the PIC atthe ground control stationtransmitting on a frequency of2.483 GHz. 5. Weight oflessthan 5 lbs. 6. Speeds not exceeding 30 mph 7. Automatic lowbattery warning allowing ample time to safely return and land. 8. Normal battery life ofapproximately 25 minutes. Please find attached a copy ofthe DJI Phantom 3 Professional user's manual detailing operation and specifications ofourUAS. SteinAirInc. respectfully seeks exemption from the following FARs 

### under Section 333 ofthe FAA Reform act of2012 and Part 11 ofthe Federal AviationRegulations:

### 14 CFR21 subpart H 14 CFR45.23(b) 14 CFR 61.23(a) and (c) 14 CFR 61.101 (e)(4) and (5) 14 CFR 61.113 (a) 14 CFR 61.315(a) 14 CFR91.7 (a) 14 CFR 91.9 (b)(2) 14 CFR91.103 14 CFR 91.105 14 CFR 91.109 14 CFR91.119(c) 14 CFR 91.121 14 CFR91.151(a)(1) 14 CFR 91.203 (a) and (b) 14 CFR 91.405 (a) 14 CFR 91.407(a)(l) 14 CFR 91.409 (a)(1) and (2) 14 CFR91.417 (a) and (b) SteinAirwill follow the safety guidelines ofF AA PolicyN 8900.227 Section 14 "Operational Requirements for UAS" withthe appropriate exceptions for flying a small UAS, andthe following operational procedures: 1. No flights will be made with a UAS over 55 lbs. 2. The UAS will operated by a PIC holding a minimum ofa Sport Pilots License with required medical certifications ofthe applicable rating. 3. The UAS will always be operated in line ofsight ofthePIC. 4. No flights over400 feet AGL 5. All flights will be restricted to day only in VFRconditions 6. A pre-flight inspectionwill be completedbefore eachflight by the PIC to ensure safe operation. 7. All flights will be conducted in the US only. 8. Any operations inclose proximity ofan airport will require an additional spotter and a requirementto immediately land ifthere is an aircraft inthe vicinity ofthe airport and all operations will follow the statutory mandate under Section 333(b)(1). 9. Any required special notifications would such as motionpicture operations etc. would be done to the local FSDO office. SteinAirInc is a current FAA Repair Station (CRS# V70R151B) and would like to expand our business to offer aerial photography and video. A large number ofour employees hold FAApilot ratings ofSport Pilot and higher and are alreadytrained and sensitive to the safety requirements and regulations offull sized aircraft. This would allowus to operate the UAS with a great margin ofsafety. We would also provide a benefitto the public, not only interms ofoffering a safe opportunity for aerial photography and video, but also offering assistance to local authorities in search andrescue and other emergencies as requested by local agencies.

### SteinAir Inc respectfully requests thatthe FAA grant the exceptions without delay. Please contact us ifyou need additional information ofhave any questions. Sincerely,

SteinBruch, President SteinAir Inc. 21170 Eaton Ave. Suite A Farmington, MN 55024 651 460-6955 stein@steinair.com

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# Using this manual

0 Warning**~Important** :\;): Hints andTips '**~** Reference

Read the following documents before using the Phantom 3 Professional:

. 1. In 

### the Box 2. 

### Phantom 3 Professional UserManual 

### 3. Phantom 

### 3 P[ofessional QuickStartGuide 

### 4. Phantom 3 ProfessionalIAdvancedSafetyGuidelines anaD/sclaimer

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## 5. Phantom 3 Professional 

## IAdvancedIntelligentFlightBattr:;rySafetyGuide.lnes We recommend that you watch ail tutorial videos on the official DJI website and read the Disclaimer before you fly. Prepare for your first flight by reviewing the Phantom 3 Professional Quick Start Guide and refer to the User Manual for more detailed informaiion. ·

Please watch theltutorial videos at the link below, which dermnstrfates ;',ovito usa-Phantom 3 Professional safely: http://www.dji.com/product/pl-lantom-3/video

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to download the iatest version. The Android version ofthe OJI Pilot app is compatiblewith Android 4.1.2 or later. The iOS version ofthe OJI Pilot app is compatible with iOS 8.0 or later.



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# .. Contents Using this manual Legends Read Before the First Flight Video Tutorials Download the DJI Pilot app


### Product Profile Introduction Feature Highlights Preparing**t~e** 

### Aircraft Airctfift Diagram

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### Remote Controller DiAgram


### Aircraft Flight**Controlle~** 

### Flight Mode**~, ~light**  

### Status lndicatm 

### >'.· , Return-to-Home (RTH) Smart RTH Low Battery RTH Failsafe RTH Vision Positioning System Flight**R~corder** 

### Attaching and Detaching the Propellers DJI Intelligent Flight**BattAr~'** 

### Remote Controller Remote Controller Profile Using the Remote Controller Remote Controller Status LED Linking the Remote Controller Remote Controller Compliance Version ' _,**~** 

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### DJIPilotApp Camera Director Store Discovery 

### Flight Flight Enviror.ment Requirements Flight Limits and No-Fly Zones Preflight**Checr<i~t** 

### Calibrating the Compass Auto Takeoff and Auto Landing Flight Test Starting/Stopping the**MotorE~** 

### Troubleshootin£; (rAQ) Appendix Specifications Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) FCC Compliance 

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This section introduces the Phantom 3 Professional and lists the componenis of the aircraft and 

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The Phantom 3 Professional represents,the next generation of DJI quadcopters. It is C?pable of capturing 4Kvideo and transmitting an HD video signal out of the box. The built-in camera has an integrated gimbal to maximize stability while minimizing both .weight and size. Even when no GPS signal is available, the Vision Positioning System allows the aircraft to hoveraccurately in place.

Camera and Gimbal: With the Phantom 3 Professional, you're shooting 4K video at up to 30 frames per second aGd capturing 12 megapixel phot:)sthat look crisper and cleanerthan ever. An enhanced sensor gives you greater clarity, lower noise, and.better pictures than any previous flying camera. HD \t1deo Downlink: The**lpw~latency** lortg range HD downlink is powt?red by an enhanced,xe,rsion of OJI

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. j._ ' • Liglltbr;idge. '0 OJI Intelligent Flight Battery: The 4480 mAh D. II Intelligent Flight Batter; features upgraded battery cells and an advanced power managementsystem. Flight Controller: The next-generatiop flight**coh~rP!ler** has been updated to provide a safer, more reliable flight experience. A newly implerr\ente9

### flightrecqr~~rstores;:;riticai data from each flight and the Vision Positioning System enhances hovering**prc-ci~iori** -A·hen flying· iridoors or in environments where GPS is unavailable.



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### Removing Gimbal Clamp Removethe gimbal ciamp by sliding it to the right (when facing tl·,e nose of the aircraft), as shown belovv.



### Attaching the Propellers:

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# the pi'opeilers with black

# ddtson to motors with

## bl~ck axes and spincounter-dockwise 

### to

## s~cLre. Mount the pro;:>ellers with Sliver dots on to motors with sliver axes and soin clockwise to secute.''Bekure all propellers are securely in place.

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# & Place all propellers onto the correct motors and tighten by hand to lockthem in position. Preparing the Remote Controller: The mobile device holder is designed fo;· securir.g tab:et or mobile device. Tilt the mobile dBv·ce holderto the desired position, then adjustthe antennas so they are facing outward. 

### 1. Press the but1:on on the top right side of the mobile device holder to release the clamp, then adjust the clamp to fit the size of your mobile device. 2. Secure your mobile device in the clamp by pressing down, and connect your mobile device to the remote controller using a USB cable. 3. Plug one end of the cable into the mobile device, and the other end into the USB port on the back of the remote controller. \J 

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..... [1] GPS [2] Propeller [3] Motor [4] Front LED Indicator [5] Landing gear [6] Gimba! and Camera [7] Aircraft Micro-USB Port [8] Aircraft Status l(ldicator
.• 'J • [9] lnteliigent Flight Battery 

## ·" '(16] Visioh

## Po?itioning.Senso~s

[11] A'1tennas ,· [12] Camera**M!cr6·-fS6~ardSiot** [14] Link Button · ; ; ,,**jr•r:~-** ·

[1] Antennas Relays aircraftcontrol and video signal. [2] Mobile Device Holder Securely·mounts your mobile device to the remote controller. [3] Control Stick Controls the orientation and

..movement of the aircraft. [4] Return Home (RTH) Button Press and hold the button to initiate Return to Home (RTH).[5] Battery Level LEDs 

### Displays the battery level of the**remo~e** 

### controller. [6] Status LED 

### Displays the remote controller's system status. [7] Power Button 

### Used to turn the remote**c~mt~oller** 

### on and off. [8] RTH LED 

### Circular LED 

### around the RTH button displays RTLI status.



### · [9] Camera Settings

### Di~l ·· 

### Turr. tne dial tc .a':.ljust camera settings

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.(Only**ft)l1,y~io~~v~hen** 

### the rC7mote co'ltroller is cormected to a mobile device running the DJI Pilotapp.) 

### l10}**Playbaqk~ ?·~~()fl:**  

### .. ,_, _' ·**P!ay~ack ~he**  

### captured ill)ages orvideos. ·

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### (Only fUhdksns\vhen 

### the rerriote controller ,is connected to a mobile device running the DJI Pilot app.) 

### [11] Shutter Button 

### Press to taka a photo. 

### If burst mode is selected, the set number of photos will be taken with one press. 

### [12] Flight Mode Switch 

### Switch between P-mode, A-mode, and F-mode. [13]**Vid~'}** Recor.1ing Button 

### Press to start recording video. Press again to stop recordiog. 

### [17] C1 Button 

### Customizable through the DJI Pilot app. [18] C2 Button 

### Customizable through the DJI Pilot app. [19] Power Port 

### Connect td the'DJI Phantom 3 Charger to charge the battery of the remote controller. Phantom 3 Professional User Manual

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### Use thisdial

### to

## cb~t~ol the tilt of 'he gimbal. [15]**Mircro-us~·Port** 

### Connect to a SD

## card reader to upgrade the firmware. [16] USB 

### fort 

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### Connect to mobile device orto a USB port for firmware upgrade. · ·

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# Aircraft I

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The Phantom 

### 3 Professional's flight controller features several important upgrades, including a new flight mode. Safety modes include Failsafe and Return-to-Home. These features ensure the safe return of your aircraft if the control signa: i8 lost. The**f~ight** controller can also save cr:tical flight data from each flight to the on-board storage device. The new flight controller also provides increased stability a:1d a new air braking feature.

Three tlight modes are available. The details of each flighi mode are found oelow: P-mode (Positioning) : P-mode works best when GPS signal is strong. There are three different states of P-mode, which will be automatically selected by the Phantom 

### 3 Professional depending on signal strength of GPS and Vision Positioning sensors : ; · P-GPS: GPS and Vision Positioning both are available.J,he aircraft is using GPS for**position:n~··** P-OPTI: Vision Positioning is available but the GP9 signal strer.gth is not sufficient. The ;:;;e;raft is using only the Vision Positioning System for' positioning. P-ATII: Neither GPS nor Vision Positioning is 9-vailc.!Jic. The c>.irr;raft is using only its barsmeter for positioning, so only altitude can be staoi!izec'.

.. A-mode (Attitude): GPS and

# v:s:or. Positioning**Sy~rt?l;,** are not used for staoilization. The aircraft only &;es it:: barometer. The ai•**~raft** can 

### st1H .a.utornat:ca:ly**·etJ;r~** : ..

### io (he**ho~ne** point if tb.e c::ntro! signsl is lost and the Hc:-ne ?oint was recorded sucte5sfully.

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### ~"**··~** . r-mocie (F•Jncticn): Intelligent

## 0ri~ntation**Comro~·110l~:};·~** a.ct!vated !n this ·rDde. For r,lore information / , .**:;;-~.\** "· . about IOC, reter to the IOC section in the**Apperiptt:~** 

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### ·v· 

## ---- ---'-----------··---- Usethe Right 1..**~ontroller** mode switch to

## c:nangc tneflight mode ofthe aircraft, refer to the "Flight Mode Switch" on Page 26 for niore inform3tfon.

The Phantom 

### 3 Professional :1as Front L'=Os and Ai.-craft Status Indicators.**·~he** positions 

## c.: these LEOs are shown in the figure below:

Aircraft Status Indicator FrCJr1t LED

The Front LEOs show the orientation of the aircraft. The Front LEOs glow solid red when the aircraft is turned on to indicate the front (or nose) of the aircraft. The Aircraft Status Indicators communicate the system status of the flight controller. Refer to the table below for more information aboutthe Aircraft Status Indicators:
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## G) ·Y· ······Red, Green and Yallow Flash Alternatively Turning On and Self Diq.gnostic Testing

### (tj/:~?· ·····-'Green and Yellow Flash.Alternatively_ · WarmingUp
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## \GJ······Green Flashes Slowly Safe to Fly (P-mode with GPS and Vision Positioning)

. r • t • .) 1**'~GfX2** ······Green Flash_es Twice_ ,· • Safe.to Ry {P-modewith Vision Positioning bt '

. vithout GPS) 

## ::Y) ······Yellow Flashes Slowly WamiJg · (y·
....·· Fast Yellow Flashing 

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. .. ·.·Slow Red Flashing 

## ;f:l: ······Fast Red Flashing 

## rf:l. ··.·.·Red Flashing Alternatively 

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-- Solid Red Safe to Fly (A-mode but No GPS and Visiori Positioning)

Remote Controller's Signal Lost Low Battery Warning Critical Battery Warning IMU Error Cr.itical Error 

## i'R} .'C ······Red and Yel!ow Flash Alternativ81y 'c:;ompass Calibration Required ·-....:-.:':1
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-.. ··, The Return-to-Home (RTH; function brings

### ·theaircraft back to the last recorded Home Point. There are threetypes of R:H procedures: st'nari" RTH,. Low Battery RTH, and Fa1lsafe RTH. This section describes these three scenarios in detail.



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. I Home Point**~~~~!** Description If a ::;trong GF'S signal was acquired before takeoff, the Hoi'le Point is the location from which the aircraft was launched. The GPS signal strength is indicated by the GPS icon (**~**•II·! ). The aircraft status ' indicatorwill blink rapidly when the home point is recorded.

Use the RTH button on**th~** remote controller (refer to "RTH button" on page 26 for more information) or tap the RTH button in the OJI Pilot app and follow the on-screen instructions when GPS is available to initiate Srnart RTH. The aircraft will then automatically return to the last recorded Horne Point You may use the remote controller's control**stick~** to control the aircraft's P<?Sition to avoid

# acollision during the Smart RTH process. Press and hold the Smart RTH button once to start the process, and press the Smart RTH button again to terminate the procedure and regain full control of the aircraft.Phantom 3 Professional User Manual

The low battery level failsafe is triggered when the rJJI Intelligent Flight Battery is depleted to a point that may affect the safe return of the aircraft. Users are advised to return home or land the aircraft immediately when prompted. The OJI Pilot app will display a notice when 8. low battery warning is triggered. The aircraft will automatically return to the Home Point if no action is taken after a ten-second countdown. The user can cancel the RTH procedure by pressing the RTH burLon on the rsmote controller. The thresholds for these warnings are automatically determined based en the aircraft's current altitude and distance from tha Home Point. The Xlircraft will land automatically if the current oatte;y level can only supoort the aircraft ior,g eflough to descend from its current altitude. The user can still use the remote controller to ·alter the aircraft's orientation during thr. landing process. The Battery Level Indicator is displayed in th8 DJI 

### ?;lot app, and is described below:

Low battery level warning

Critical Low battery level war,ning

. Estimated ·remaining flighttime Cr:tical Low battery level**vvarnin~.1(Rr~ct}**



### nemark

The battery power is low. Please land the aircraft.

The aircraft must land immediately. Estimated remaining flight based on current battery level. Sutkent battery

, Evei(Green)



### Airetaft·Status · Indicator

Aircraft status indicator blinks RED slowly.

Aircraft status indicator blinks REO quickly.

N/A Tap "Go-home" to have the ' ·: ·,**~~:** ._ . :' "': •_1 

# c··.-.::..; . ..-. -.t r.**,--~.,r:** q· aircraft return to the Home Fly the aircraft
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## ipbint and

## land~automaticariy. . back an'd land ' ·. or "Cancel" to resume 

## normal

.it as soon·as flight If no action is taken, possible, then

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## ::-**th~** aircraft will automatically stop**tr~e** motors

go 'lome and land after 1 0 and replace the seconds. Remote controllf3r battery. , will sound an a!arm. The D.JI Pilot app display will Allow the aircraft to flash red and the aircraft will deseend and land start to descend. The remote cont;nllerwill sound an alarm. auto.matically.



### N/A 

## N/APhantom 3 Professional User Manual 

# :\;>: •When Critical battery level warning is triggered and the aircraft begins to land automatically, you may push the throttle upward to make.the aircraft hover at its current altitude, giving you an ' 

## - ' opportunity to navigate to a more appropriate landing location. • The colored zones and markers on the battery level indicator bar reflect the estimated

remaining flight time. They are automatically adjusted according tothe aircraft's current location and status.

If the Home Point was successfully recorded and the compass is functioning normally, Failsafe RTH will be automatically activated if the remote controller signal is lost for more than three seconds. The Returnto-Home process may be interrupted and the operator may regain control of the aircraft if the remote controllersignal connection is re-estab:ished.

• The aircraft cannqtavoid obstruction during**th~** Failsafe RTH. therefore, it is important to set an**~** -- I ; . ., - '

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suitable Failsafe altitude before each flight. Launah,**~he** OJI. Pilot app and**ent~r** "Camera" and select "MODE 

### > Advanceo Settings 

### > Failsafe mode:· to set the Failsafe altitude.

e The aircraft will stop its ascent and return to the Home Point immediately if the throttle stick is 

## ' moved during the Failsafe RTH procedure.

The DJI Vision Positioning System uses ultrasouna and image data to help the aircraft maintain its current posi':on: With the help of Vision Positioning, your Phantom 3 Professionai car·, hover in place more precisely and fly indoors o; 1n other**envi~onments** where a GPS signal is not avaiiable. The main components of the Vision Positioning System are located on the botto(T) of. your Phantom 3 Professional; they include [2] two ultrasonic sensors and 

### [1] one monocular camera. · ·'Phantom 3 Professional User Manual Using Vision Positioning Vision Positioning is activated automatically when the Phantom 3 Professional is turned on. No further action is required. Vision Positioning is typically used in indoor environments, where GPS is unavailable, Using the sensors that are built

### ·i~to the Vision Positioning system, the Phantom 3 Professional can hover precisely even' without GPS.

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Follow the steps below to use Vision Positioning: 

### 1. ":fcggletbe.fhghtm.ode--switcbtoP-mode. 

### .l.,**<~ :~~;'**  

### 2. Place the aircraft on a flat surface. Notethat the Vision Positioning system cannotwork preperly on surfaces without clear pattern variations. 3. Turn on the aircraft. The aircraft status indicator wlll flash green 

### two times, which indicates··the Vision Positioning system is ready. Gently push tilethrottie up to lift off and the aircraft

### will hover inp1at;;e. '**~** . ' I

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# ffi Tfle· performance ot yourVision Positioning 

### Syster1 is 2.ffected oy Uii:J L'>ui 

### 1aca over whicr1 it is flying, The ultrasonic sensors r:-iay not be able to ?lccurately measure distances wher. operatir,J above sound-absorbing materials. In addition. the camera may nc.t function correctly in suboptimal

## e~vironments. The aircraft will switch frofl1 P-mode to A-mode automaticallY' if neither GPS nor Vislbn Positioning System are

## availabl~·:**(.)pen~te** the aircraft \Vith great cautiOn 

# In tHe following situations: • Fiying over mdnochrorne surfaces (e:g. pure bltlcf<,' pure white, 

# pure red, pure

### gre~n). • Flying over

# a highly reflective surfaces. . . ; '

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. . • Flying at high'speeds(over 8 m/s at 

### 2 meters or over 4 m/s at 

### 1 meter). • Flying overw2ter or transparent SUrfaces. • Flying over moving surfaces or objects. • Flying in an areawhere the lighting changes frequently or drastically. • Flying over extremely dark (lux< 

### 10) or bright (lux>**100,00~)** surfaces. • Flying over surfaces that can absorb sound lf'aves (e.g. thick carpet). • Flyirg ove• surfaces without clear patterns 'Jr**~"3xture.** _

.• Flying over surfaces with identical repeating patterns ortextures (e.g. tiles with the same desigp)

.. • Flying over inclined surfaces that will deflect sound waves away from the aircraft. :\): • Keep the sensors clean at all times. Dirt or other debris may adversely affect the effectiveness of the sensors. • Vision Positioning is only effective when the aircraft is at altitudes of 0.3 to 3 meters. • The Vision Positioning System may not function properly when the aircraft ifflying over water. • The Vision Positioning System may not be able to recogni::e pattern on the ground in low light

conditions (less than 

### 100 lux). • Do not use other ultrasonic devices with frequency of 40 KHz when Vision Positioning system is

in operation. • Vision Positioning System may not be able to stabilize the aircraft when flying close to the

ground (below 0.5 meters) at fast speeds

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# 0 Keep the animals away from the aircraft when Vision Positioning system is activated. The sonar sensor emits high frequency sounds that are only audibleto some animals.

Flight data is automatically recorded to the internal storage of the aircraft. This includes flight telemetry, aircraft status information, and othe:r parameters. To access these data:, connect the aircraft to the PC through th.e**Micro:..us~ port._"a~d**  

### launch the 

### OJI Pilot app.

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### Use only 

### DJI approved p'ropellers wfth your Phantom 

### 3 Professional. The gr.ey and black nuts on the propeller indicate

## wher~:_-jtheV shou"ld 

# be'**~tlached** and'in wtiich directi6n'whey'should sp:n. To attach the propellers properly, match the nut colorwith the motor axis color.**Rgur~.:**



### Attach On '_egends c •.

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rV1otors with a grey axes Motorswith a black axes s'l Lock :Twr.nthe

### propeller~ in the indicated direction to mount and tighten. 

# 'b., Unlock: Turn .the pmpeliers in the indicated directionto loosen and

### ·err~ove 

### Attaching the Propellers 1 . Be sure to remove the warning stickers frortrthe motors before attaching the propellers. ·2,**t,~ach ~he**  

### propelle:·s with silver dots ontothe motor!? with silver a:,es and_spinthe propeUerJ clockwise**~o** 

### secL•re 1hem ir plase.

.. Attacr. the prcpelfers.with black dots ontothe motorswith black axes and**~pin** 

### the propellers counter-clockwise to secure them in place. Be sure to tighten each propeller by hand before flight.Phantom 3 Professional User Hanual 

# & •Ensure propellers are attached to its corresponding motors, otherwise the aircraft cannot take off. • Wear gloves when handling. propellers

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

### Detaching the Propellers Hold the motor in piace with one hand, then spin the propeller in the indicated unlock direction.



# Lt. • Check that the propellers and motors are installed correctly and firmly before every flight. • Ensure that all propellers are in good condition before each flight. DO NOT use aged, chipped,

or broken propellers

.

. • To avoid injury, STAND CLEAR ofand DO NOTtouch propellers or motors when they are spinning.
1 •.ONLY use original DJI propellers for a better

### c:~nd safer

### fli~Jht**expe~ience.-** · . ·

The DJI Intelligent Flight Battery has a capacity of 4480 mAh, a voltage of 15.2 V, and a smart charge/ discharge functiona:ity. It should only be charged using an.appropriate charger that has been**~proved** by 

### DJI.

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### ·v· lntelii9ent Fght Battery

The lnteliigent Fiight Battery must be fully charged before using 

### it 

### for the first time. Refer to 'Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery' for more information. Be aware that the output power of the supplied Phantom 3 Professional charger is 1

### OOW. 

### DJIIntelligent Flight Battery Functions 1. Battery Level Display: the LED indicators display the current**bat~ery** level. 2. Battery Life Display: the LEOs display the current battery power cycle. 3. Auto-Discharging Function: To prevent swelling, the battery automatically discharges to below 65% of total power when it is idle for more than ten days. It takes around two days to discharge the battery to 65%. It is normal to feel moderate heat being emitted from the battery during the discharge process. Discharge thresholds can be set in the DJI Pilot app. 4. Balanced Charging: Automatically balances the voltage of each battery cell when charging. 5. Overcharge Protection: Charging automatically stops when the battery is fully charged. 6. Temperature Detection: The battery will only charge when the temperature is between

# ooc (32°F) and 40°C (104°F). 7. Over Current Protection: The battery stops charging when high amperage (more than 8 A) is detected. 8. Over Discharge Protection: To prevent over-discharge damage, discharging automatically stops when the battery voltage reaches 12V. 9. Short Circuit Protection: Automatically cuts the power supply when a short circuit is detected.Phantom 3 Professional User Manual
10. Bawry Cell Damage Protection: The DJI Pi!ot app displays a warning message when a damaged battery cell is detected. 11. Battery Error History: Browse the battery error history ir tile DJI Pilot app. 12. Sleep Mode: To save power, the battery enters sleep mode after 20 minutes of inactivity. 13. Communication: Information pertaining to the battery's voltage, capacity, current, etc. is transmitted to the aircraft's main controller. 

# & Refer to Pl?antom 3 Professional

### I Advanced Intelligent Right Battery Safety Guidelines before use. Users take full responsibility for all operations and usage. 

### Using the Battery

. '. F'ow<3r Button (Bulit-in LED)


### Turning ON/OFF Turning On: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hoid for 2 seconds to tu.rn or:t The**-~** , _Power l_"ED wi1! turn ;-e<;l,and the**i3~tiery** lev.ellndicat<?rs will display**t~~** current ba+:ary level. 

### "Tutning Off: Pres$

### tt"\ePO\Ve~ Button

### onc~..t!ler/;:lre.ss again and hold 

## tor 2 seconds to h.JiTi 

### off. The

· - battery power.LED will.flash

## when.;.lovV~ring off the Phantom to allow automaticallv stopping
• •**~** ' ' f " /' • ' ' • , •**~** • ' ., , ' ' I L ,j._ • •**.~\** • ) • of a recording during**~he** event recording wasn't stopped. 

### LowTemperature Notice: 1. Battery capacity is·sigdficantly reduced when flyingiri.lowtemperature (

### < ooC} environments. 2. It is not recommended that the battery be used in extremely low temperature (

### < -1 0°C} environments. Battery voltage should (E?ach the appropriare level when operating environment with temperatures between -10°C and soc. 3. End the flight as soon as the OJI Pilot app displays the "Low Battery Level Warning" in low temperature environments. 4. Keep the battery indoors to warm it before flying in lowtemperature environments. 5. To ensure optimal performance of the battery, keep the battery temperature above 20°C. 6. The charger will stop charging the battery if the battery cell's temperature is not within the operating range (0°C
- 40°C ). 

# & In cold environments, insert the battery into the battery compartment and allow the aircraft for approximately 1-2 minutes to warm up before taking off. 

### Checking the Battery Level The Battery Level Indicators display how much power rema1ns. When the battery is turned off, press the Power Button once. The Battery Level Indicators will light up to display the current battery level. See below for details.



### 18Phantom 3 Professional User Manual 

# !XJ The Battery Level Indicators will also show the current battery level during charging and discharging. The indicators are defined below. 

## 0:LED is on. 

## \U: LED is flashing. 

## 0 :LED ;s off.



### LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 

### Battery level



## D D 

# 0 D**67.5%~100%** 

## D 

## 0 D**:~** 

### f'!:i%-87.5% 

## D D 

## D 

## 0**62.5%~15%** 

## G 

## 0 ij

. ' 

## 0 50%..-62.5% 

## 0 D 

## 0 0**37.5%~50%** 

## 0**~** . 

## 0 

## 0**~5%-37.5%** 

## 0 

# 0 0 0**12.5%~25%** 

# a 0 0 0**0%~12.5%** 

## 0 0 

# 0 0 ,:Q% 

### Battery

# me 89-,tterY

## lif~·)efers to 

# how·**rn~hymore** times the battery 

## cari be dischct>g$'a

# and recharged before ;t .nust be

## r~pl~ckd..

## Whe~**,tht{batl8'~'is** turned off, press

# arid''h6\o tile PoJJ'er Buttonfor 5secdnds to check the battery

## lit~:**Th~** Battery LevelIndicatorswilllightUr:d:ifid/dr'bl:i·hk

# t8r:iwh**s~cdnt:Js, a~**  shown below: '**'~** ' . ·-, ' ·-;**1:_;:~~·~~---** '.--
...., . urlt _;·- - -,,.. . ·.·**Batt~ry**

### l.,ife ;**';0:::·:-.:t,~~ ~;::_,::::~:** **-~(~'-·{':** ;,,--, \.-vr._ LED1 LED2 

# I LED3 LED4 

# f··· I .,, 

### Battery Life



## 0 0 

## J 0 

# I:**90%~-iOO%** 

## 0 

## 0 0 

# u •..**80%~90%** . . 

## 0 0 0 0


# .I 70%,.,@0% ' 

## 0 0 

# n 0 

# I**60%~70%** 

## 0 0 

# 0 0 50%-60% 

## D

## ~ 

## 0 

# 0**40%~50%** 

## D 

# 0 0 0**30%~40%** 

# a 0 0 

# 0**20%~30%** .. 

# 0 0 0 0 below20% 

# & When battery life reaches 

### 0%, it can no longer be used. 

### E]3 For more ir:formation about the battery, launch the DJI Pilot app and check the information that is listed underthe batterytab. 'J> () p)**~.::-**Phantom 3 Professional User Manual 

### Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery 1. Cormect the Battery Charger to a power source (100-240 V 50/60Hz). 2. Open the Protection Cap and connect the Intelligent Flight Battery to the Battery Charger. If the battery level is above 

### 95%, turn on the battery before charging. 3. The Battery Levellndicaturwill display the current battery level as 

### it is charging. 4. The Intelligent Flight Battery is fully charged when the Battery Level Indicators are an off. 5. Air-cool the Intelligent Flight Battery after each flight. Allow its temperature to drop to room temperature before storing it for a,.n extended**o~riod.** . .. -----· _______ j_

__**~----·----** ---------- 

# &

. •·.We -do not reoommend char,ging the· Intelligent Flight Battery and remote controller with the

standard charger 

### at!the SC!me·tirne, otherwise the charger may overheat. .•.• 1·" • · :**~** Always turn 

### off, the 1battery before ·inserting it or removing it from the Phantom3 Professional. Never insert or remove a battery when it is turned.on.

Intelligent Flight Batte•y Charqer 

### Batterj Leve'·'ridiC!itors yVhile·ChargiQg LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4



# n 0 0 0 

# u 

# n 0 0 

# '0' 

# n D' 0 

# a u 

# n u 0 0 

# 0 0 Battery Level 

### 0%-25% 

### 25%--50% 50%-75% 75%-100% Fully Charged

________ _L

________**~-------L-------~--------------** 

### Battery Protection LED Display The table below shows battery protection mechanisms and corresponding LED patterns.

···

### ~4ht:~ry.Levellndicators while Ghatging

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Blinking Pattern Battery Protection Item



# 0 

# n 0 0 LED2 blinks twice per second Over current detected 

## 0 

# n 0 0 LED2 blinks three times per second Short circuit detected 

## 0 0 

# n 0 LED3 blinks twice per second Over charge detected 

# 0 0 

# n 0 LED3 blinks three times per second Over-voltage charger detected 

## 0 0 

# 0**:~** LED4 blinks twice per second Charging temperature is too low 

# 0 0 

# 0 

# n LED4 blinksthree times per second Charging temperature is too high '20Phantom 3 Professional User Manual
After these issues are resolved, press the Power Button to turn off the Battery Level Indicator. Unplug the Intelligent Flight Battery from the charger and plug it back in to resume charging. Note that you do not need to unplug and plug in the charg'er in tne event of a room temperature error; the charger will resume charging when the temperature is within tlie allowaole range.**----------~---'---:--..,,------·** -----o-----.-. --------------
·f)· 

### ·v· DJI does not take any responsibility for damage Gaused bythird-party chargers.

•, . ... '\ 

### Howto· discharge your lnteliigerit Flight BatterY: · ' Slow: Place the Intelligent Flignt Battery into the Phantom 3 Professional's Battery Compartment ar,d turn 

# :t on: Leave it on unti 1there is less-th9.r, 8%**o~-** ;")ower 

### :ef., 01" 'Jr.til the battery can no longer be turned on. Launch the DJI Pilot**appto.c~:eck** battery**lew~:~;.,** · 9apid ; Fly the Phantom 3 Professional outdoors until the;-e is !es:> :nar 

## e% of power left; or until the battery can no longer be turned on.

·' • j_.

.. I

## '' ·. 

# ,.. ),; 

# ote Co11troller
This section describes· the features. of the remote controller and includes instructions for controlling 

## the

## air~raft .. and the camera. ,;

•. l'

i • ' I • f _,.. 1 • r 'f r**I-~** j i
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### ·22 . ; .**~~** . . \·:

. '.

,, -:

._, .J:_ J**~- ~**  ·.**~** : ;

# Remote Controller

The Phantom 3 Professional remote controller is a multi-function wireless communication device that integrates the video downlink system and aircraft remote control system. The video downlink and aircraft remote control system operate at 2.4**~Hz.** The remote controller features a number of camera control functions, such as taking and previewing photos a'ld videos, as well as controlling gimbal motion. The remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeah!8 battery. The battery level is displayed via LED indicators on the front panel ofthe remote controller.



# EEJ •Compliance Version: The rerr.ote controller is CJmp!iant with both CE ard FCC regulations. •Operating Mode: Control can be setto Mode 

### 1cr**Mc~e** 2, orto a cJstom mode. • Mod& 

### 1: The right stick serves as the throttle. • Mode 2: The left stick serves asthe throttle. 

# Lh To preventtransmission interfemnce, do not qperate more than three aircraft!'; in,the same area.

Turning the ,Remota Controller Cn 

### line' OH The Phantom 3 Professional iemcte ccntrni!Er is powered 

### by a 2S recf.frgeable battery that has a . capacity of 6000 mAh. The battery level is indicatea via the**Batte~** Love. 'J:Ds.on the f:Dnt panel. FoHow the steps be!owto turn ori your remote contrcl:ar: 

### 1. When the_remnte controller is turned off, press the

### ~ OV.J9f' Buttoh o.1ce. 

### Ti .9 Hatte.y Le

### ;ei L

### ~=ns 

### ''Viii displaythe current battery level. 2. Press and hold the Dower Button to turn onthe remote ?Ont.oiler., ·. . 3. The remote controller will beep when it 1s turned on. The Stc-.tus LED.•N!!;, :l;:':::jlf blink green, ;:.::!!eating that the remote controller is linking to the aircraft. The Status LEDs 

### 'Nill glo·.v so:id g"een when linking 1s complete. 4. Repaat Step 2 toturn off the remote controller.

Charging the Remote Controller Charge the remote controller using the included charger. Refer to the figure on next page below 'for more details. :0 CD 

### 3 0 .-+ CD () 0 

# a**~** Q.. (0**~**Phantom 3 Professional User Manual

' 

### '• 

## , Power Outlet



## ........

.

### , : '• .I Power Button 

### Controlling the Camera
- .- .,**Sh~ot** 

### videos/pictures, view recorded imag9'3, and adjust camera settings via the Shutter Button, Camera Settings !Jial, Piayback Button,;and Video-Recording Button on the remote controller. ·

'it.'·

## [13]-----,(tii~~--r=lfii~--- 

# [1]

. .[4]
. ------··- [2] '.-. \ j•-..;

.. \
...C.---- [3]

t ....:.· •• '.'.**~t·**

(. ·:'**~** ' ' .•.

## [~] <?amera 

### Settings Dial

. 

### Turn the dial.to adjust'camera settings such as 

### 'ISO, shutter speed; and aperture without letting go of the remote

## cont~oller. Move the dial to left or right to scroll through pictures and videos in playback mode. Press down onthe dial to toggle between these settings.

. . [2] Playback 

### Button

## ~Press to view images and viC:e6s that have

## al~ea.dy 15een captured. [3]**.Shu~er** Button 1 _ 

### Press to take a photo. If burst mode is activQJ:ed, multiple photos will be taken with a single press.

. . 

## - [4] Video Recoding Button 

### Press once to start recordinJ video, 

### then press again to stop recording. [5] Gimbal Dial 

### Use this dial to control the tilt dfthe gimbal. 

### Controlling Aircraft This section explains how to control the orientation of the aircraft through the remote controller. The Remote Control is set to Mode 2 by default.Phantom 3 Professional User Manual 

# ffi Stick Neutral/Mid-Point: Control sticks are in the center position. Moving the Control Stick: The control stick is pushed away from the center position.

RemoteController

# I Aircraft 

## I (Mode 2) 1

## '~~Indicates>Nose Directior: · 

# i**Rema~**

-•-•·-··--••-·••--•••••---- o•-oooooooo•-•••---••••--·-·--·-·------••••••••-'
..**''""----·~· --·--'"'"-~-•--<•O"M-M•--•••••••••••--•••••••·---'--•·•--·--·** ......----oboOoooo-oo•-••-----

......-·-· ! 1

### tvloving the !eft stick up &nc down changes the 

### !**airc::~aft's** 

### elevation. 

## IPJs!"". the stick upto ascend and down to descend.

### -=::::::::;::;;=:::::::~O;::~::::::z;;;:;;::=- 

## IWhen both sticks are centersd, the Phantom 3

-·--·-------+-------·----..---· - 

### Professional will hover in place. Th?more the stick·is j)Jshed away from the center ')OSition, the,faster the.Phantom 3 Ptofessione;1t 

### will Ghange elevation. Always push the stick gently
1

### to prever:t sudden and unexpected elevation I

. . . , . 

### 1 cha11ges. 

# I**Mov~g- th-;;~-~~~;~i~k-t~** the left--or right

## c~ntr~•s the1

### rudder ana rotation of the aircraft. '

### P·'!:~~ih'e sick left to rotate the aircraft counterctockwi$6, pt.:sh the 

### stiC 1 '< 

### right to rotate the aircraft**q19E~~i~e.:** 

### If the stick is centered, the Phantom 3 Ffrofessij:>nal will maintain.

### it3**:~urr**

### .Jnt orientation. The mdethe stick is pushed awayfrom the center

### p~sition'! the faster the Phantom 3 Professional will !
. ·-



### rotate. :. 

## 1**Moving~the** 

### right stick ur::. and down changes the 

# ' ·Ia·ircratf's forward and backwp.rd pitch..

. . . .. .._ .

# ·~~li5~::iE:~~==- 

# IPush the stick up to fly

# fo~ard·and dov,;n

# ·to fly: 

# I**~abkward. Ph,ant~rn** 

# 3"**~rof~ssio·~al** will hover in place if the stick is'centered. 

## Push the stickfurttier away from the'6enier position for a larger pitch angle (maximum 

### 30·)and faster flight**-------+--------------1-~----'---=--------~~---:**

### ----**~::::::::b==-** _ 1

### Moving the**riq~!** 

### stigl.<**_co~~r9,11e~**

### ..**~nd** 

### right changes**E::;;~~=i.~=:::;;;3** ·1 

### the aircraft's left and dghfpitch. · ··**~~** 

### Push left to fly left and right tofly right. The

. Phantom 3**Pro~essional** 

### will hover in place if the

_____ ..__ .._____ ..______

### +st~k 1s

### ce~~~re~~- ..--·------- ..------- 1

### Gimbal Dial: Turn the dtal to the right, and the 

### • - I · camera will**s~!ft** 

### to point upward::. Turn the

dial to the left, and the camera will shift to point downwards. The camera will remain in its current 

# Iposition when cia! is static.

_______,__, ..........- ...................._,___,,--L.---·--""'-"""'

__.........____,___,__________ ...._..,, __ _ lJ CD 

### 3 0 

### ,.... tr ;.) 0 :::J.:0 CD 

### 3 0 

### a; ,O 0**~** ..... Q_ CD :..... Phantom 3 Professional User Manual Flight Mode Switch Toggle the switch to select the desired flight mode. You may choose between, P-mode, F-rnode and Amode.

Position

### Rgur~i~~"s Position1

## ~ Position2 Position3

## ~ F-mode A-mode \

## ·:.·~~ "''¢. P-mode

### Position1~**Position2~**

Position3

# c;/;b

.
P-mode (Positioning): P-mode works best**wh~n** 

### t:Je GPS signal is strong. There are three different versions of P-mode, which will be automatically selected by the Phantom 3 Professional depending on GPS signal strength and the Vision**Positioning.~ensors:.** · P-GPS: GPS and Vision Positioning both are available: the aircraft is using GPS for positioning.

. \ P-OPTI: Vision Positioning is available buta**SIJ!fici~nt** GPS signal is not 3.vailable. Aircraft is using only Vision Positioning for position holding. P-ATil: Neither GPS nor Vision Positioning is available, the aircraft is usin9 only its**baromet~rJor** positioning, so IJnly altitude is maintained.

· A-mo;:'1e ·(Attitude):

### ·G~is anrj Vfsirn; Positioni;g :SVF.tem

### ~re not used 1 for stabilization. The aircraft: uses only its baromete;· to stabilize. -·ne aircraft can**::-~utomatica!!y** return to the

### lbr::e ?oint 

### if rer'rlOte controfler signal is lost and the Home Pointwas recorded successfully. F-mode (Furioti-?n): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is activated in this mode. For more information about IOC, refer to the IOC section in 

### tn8 Appendix. By default, the Right Mode Switch is lock§d toP-mode. To unlock other**flig~:c** modes, launch the DJI Pilot app, enterthe "Camera" page, and tap "Mode",then activate**"~ltiple** Flight Mode". RTH Button Press and hold the RTH button to start the Return-to-Home (RTH) procedure. The LED ring**aro~.:nd** the RTH Button will blink white to indicate that the aircraft is entering RTH mode. The·aircraft will then rett.Jrn to the last recorded Horne Point. Press this button again to cancel the RTH procedure and regain control of the aircraft.Phantom 3 Professional User Manual 

### Connecting Your Mobile Device Tilt the mobile device holderto the desired position. Press the button on the side of the mobile device holder to release the clamp, and then place your mobile device intc the cradle. Adjust the clamp down to secure the mobile device. To connect your mobile device to the remote controller using a USB cable, plug one end of the cable into your mobile device and the other end into the USB port 

### on the back of the remote controller.

.:·.' '('.**~·.··** 

### Optimal Transmission Range

,The ,tra11smis,sion**signai,!)E;)t~een** 

### the airc"aft**~nf:.nhg_cemute cqn~roller,js** **roost~rE}Iiabie** 

### withir· 

## tre r..n::·.;:

### .that is 

### df::)picted.in the image**q~tcw:**

### .. · ic.:. ;, ·; 

### ·o"s !·,, L :**~"~'** ·

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## '·-':.···,.·~
,_.\. t 

## I**~-/** .

\\, ! 

### / \, ! 

# \ /

\,\\,, :



## , I \ /**~** 

## / \ I y


### Ensure that the aircraft is flying within the optimaltransmission z:one. To achieve the best transmission performance, maintain the appropriate relationship between the operator and the aircraft.

The Status LED reflects the strength ofthe connection batween the remote controller and the aircraft. The RTH LED indicates the Return-to-Home status of thR**air~rAft.** 

### The table telow contains more information about these indicators.

## -~®'l(IY 

# (®)0

Status LED

.. ..................................... ................................ •••• RTI·I LED



### 27 :::0 .CD



### 3 0 

### Cii 0 0 :::J .-+ 

### ...., Q. I'D

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### RemGts>~ntrollerStatus ''"') Status LED /Fl; 

### -Solid Red**XJ~~** 

### - Solid Gree;· 

### Alarm 

## f Chime 

## i Chime 

### ?f:f ······Slow Blinking Red D-D-D····..

### (~:'**C$-Xl(~[i~!:** 

### ······ Red and Green/Redand None Yellow Alternate Blinks

## Pin-tt;ifl~f:{~,·:,;:**.~;,,~:~.,~oo·** 

# · Nf· -SolidWhite /W/ ·····• Blinkina White •· .":' .;;;., •Y-iY ······ 

### Blinking White !Chime 

# ·o--- DD······ The remote controller is disconnected from the aircraft. The**(~mote** 

### controller is connected to 'ihe 

### aircraft. Remote controller error. YO downlink is disrupted.

·Aircraft is returning home.**S~ndi_nQ,** 

### Return-to-Home command tothe aircraft. Return-to-Home procedu,a in progress.

### ~ The Remote Status Indicatorwill blink red andsound an alert, when the battery level is critically low.

---------··---.**-·-··-'------,~**..**~·r-••-"** ..**·-~-'----**



### The remote controller is'linked

# to your aircraft 

## before' deliVerY···

### Linkiri~fis only reqliiied wheh using a haw remote

### co~!trolh~r for 

### the

## t1rsttime. ·FOllowttiese

### stej:l~,do .i.lk a.'

## ,\fN.I**r~mote**controller: · 

# . .

..... ; ' 

### 1. Turn on the remote controller and connect to the mobile device. Launch the 

### DJI Piiot app. 2. Turn on the Intelligent Flight Battery. 3. Enter "Camera" and tap on 

# fit ! 1

## !11 and then t:J.p :unking nC" 

### button as shown below.

'" RC Control Sett1ng 

### X

RC Calibration 

# > Stick Mode 

# >
Default stick mode is Mode 2, changing stick modes alters the way the aircraft is controlled. Do not change unless familiar with your new mode.

C1 ['-

___ N_o_tD_·_efi_ln_e_d_•--' C2 [._

__ N_o_t_D_e_fi_ne_d

__ _,

You can customize the C1 and C2 buttons on the back ofthe RC.Phantom 3 Professional User Manual


### 4. The remote controller is ready to link.

### The P'lemote Controller Status Indicator blinks blue and a beep is emitted.

,, RC Control Settmg • 'x

RC Calibration Stick Mode

t stick mode is Me Defaul Do not change unless fa

C1 

## I NotD 

# > > Searching for aircraftfrequency, timEIOIJt in**54r!l,~nds** he aircrl)ft is controiled. Press the linking button on the aircraft to link this r**3root~** ,Co.ntroller ,,: 

### .. Defined ! Cancel.·. J

You can customize the C1 and C2 buttons on the back oftheRC:

·: (·. .·.-.,-·. 

### 5. !,..ocatethe**Un~i.ng** 

### buttonon the side of the air.craft,**~,-~'lawn** 

### in the figure. bek)\1\'. Pres.s the link. buttpr

. . ..... "· ··•l-1,

. . '-"
.. ·-· ..... ·'
.__ ...... , '
. ... . . •· ., •· ... . . 

### to start linking. The _Remote**Co~tmil~r.**

### StqttJs**lf1di~ii!9.£,~~p ~ill.-;~isplay** **;~;solid ~~reel!**  

### once 1 

### the**Ff-rnQ~e,** 

### controller is successfully linked to the aircraft

.



# .. ,.**~;.** . ..... )i_

Link Button



# .Lh. •The remote controller will un-link itself from an airc;aft if a new remote controller is linked to the same aircraft.

·, 

### The remote**contr~ller i~**  

### compliant with both CE and FCG requirements. 

### :u ro 

### 3 o . .- co.- () o: ::l .- 

## .... Q. 

# ar --,.. ,, • I

. ,· 

# Camera 

# and Gi.m.bal
This section provides the· tec;hni·cal specifications of the camera and explains the gimbars op0r;itionrnodes; 

## --· ' .;, '

. ·-··'

. !" /

.. : , ... I 1,: ., . ·''

I

..... 

## · f:·r;;.:.j· · ..,, ·"·· ... ..**~-** 

## _-

r

# Camera and Gimbal

The on-board camera uses the 1/2.3 inch CMOS sensor to capture video (up to 4096x2160p at 24fps or 4K at up to 30fps with the Phantom 3 Professional) and 12 megapixel stills. You may choose to record the video in either MOV or MP4 format. Available picture shooting modes include burst, continuous, and time-lapse mode. A live preview of what the camera sees can be monitored on the connected mobile devicevia the DJI Pilot app. 

### Camera Micro-SO Card Slot To store your photos and videos, insert the Micro-SO card into the slot,_ as shown below, before turning on the Phantom 3 Professional. The Phantom 3 Professiona! comes with a 16 G8 Micrc-SD card and supports Micro-SO cards 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-resoiL!tion video d,ate.

/ 

# 0 Do not remove the Micro-SOcard from the Phantom 3 Professior.al when it**i~** 

### turned on. 

### Camera Data Port Turn on the Phantom 3 Professional and connect a USB cable to the Camera Data Port to download photos and videos to your computer.



# Lt. The aircraft must beturned on before attempting to access the files on the Micro-SO card.Phantom 3 Professional User Manual 

### Camera Operation Use the Shutter and Video Recording buttons on the remote controller to shoot rhe images or videos through the DJI Pilot app. For more information about how to use these buttons, refer to "Controlling the Camera Page 24".
-



### Gimbal Profile The 3-axis gimbal provides a steady platform fer the attached camera, allowing you to capture clear, stable images and video. The gimbal can tiltthe camera within a 120· range.

Use the gimbal dial onthe remote controller to cent,ol the tilt movement of the camera. 

### 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 totake effect. Refer to thetable belowfor details:**~**

cP The angle between gimbal's orientation and aircraft's nose remains Follow Mode constant at all times.

FPVMode The gimbal will synchronize with the movement of the aircraft to provide a first-person perspectiveflying experience.**~** • A gimbal motor error may occur in these situations: (1) the aircraft is placed on uneven ground or the gimbal's motion is obstructed (2) the gimbal has been subjected to an excessive external force, such as a collision. Please take offfrom flat, open ground and protectthe 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.Phantom 3 Professional User Manual 

### 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 requir€d, see the diagram below. Press Part 

## CD 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 diagonallyfrom each other is recommended

.

• 1"•

.

### , '') ·

# ...:



### 33

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

·_.....

## ·.'

(
. .,.: . "'I .• 1 :- ·'i

.. . :

# DJI Pilot App
The DJI Pilot app is a mobile application designed specifically for the Phantom 

### 3 Professional. Use this app to control the gimbal, camera, and other aircraft functions. The app also features Map, Academy, and User Center, which are used for configuring your aircraft and sharing your photos and videos with others. It is recommended that you use a tabletfor the best experience.

lJnited States 

## Mountain View

DiliECTOR'

The Camera page contains a iive.HD video feed from the Phantom 

### 3 Professional's camera. fuu can also. configure various camera parameters from th3 Camera page.

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)> "0 "0Phantom 3 Professional User Manual [1] Flight Mode 

# 8:The text next to this icon indicates the currentflight mode. Tap to configure the MC (Main Controller) Sett1ngs. These settings al!ow you to modifyflight limits and set the gain values. [2] GPS Signal Strength

. ·)**11 1!1:**  This icon shows the current strength of GPS signals. Green bars indicate adaquate GPS strength. [3] IOC Settings**~** CL: This icon displays the IOC setting when the aircraft has entered F-mode. Tap to view the IOC settings menu and selectthe desired IOC setting. · · •



# ... [4] System Status**"~*~Ia** 

# :This icon indicatesthe current aircraft system status and GPS signal strength. [5] Battery Level Indicator

____.,**~""o** : The battery level indieatqr**provi~es** 

## a dynam,ic display of the battery level. The colored zones on the battery level indicator represent

### the**pow~r** levels needed to carry out differentfunctions. [6] RernoteCpl')tr,ollerS,k1l1&1 .:-.. . . · ·1 ,. ..: ••.• ,, .• -, .. _ '· ,_'

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### [7] HD Video Link Signal Strength

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### ~".nil: This icon shews the strength of the HD.video oownlink connection between the aircraft and

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### t~erempte controller

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### ,.r , . . , . . . j , ,, • [8] Battery Level 

# ftl000fo: This icon shows the current battery level. j·

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. ,; Tap to view the battery information menu, set the various battery warning thresholds, and view the battery warning history. · [9] General Settings :::Tap this icon to view the General Settings page. From this page, you can set flight parameters, reset the camera, enable the quick view feature, adjust the gimbal roll value, and toggle the flight route display. [1 0] Camera_Operation Bar Shutter anci Recording Settings 

## 1!0 :Tapto entervarious camera value settings, including color spacefor the recording, resolution of the videos, image size and soon.

Shutter 

# e: Tap this button to take a single photo. Press and hold this button to select single shot, triple shot ortime-lapsed shooting modes.Phantom 3 Professional User Manual
Record • : Tap once to start recording video, then tap again to stop recording. You can also press the Video Recording Button on the remote cont"oiler, which has !he same functionality. Playback 

## [EJ : Tap to enter the playback page. You can preview photos anj videos as soon 2s !hEN are captured. -_ . Camera Settings 

# -·-**::.~:;:::Tap** to set ISO, shutter and auto exposure values of the camera. 

### [11J Vision Positioning

### ~ :This icon shows the distance between the surface and the Vision Positioning System's sensors.


### [12] Flight Telemetry i:r

The Vision Positioning Status icon is higi1righted wher1 the Vision Positior;ing 

## Is in operati6ri. Flight attitude is indicated bythe flignt attitude icon. (•) The red arrow shows which directio;l the aircraft is facing. 

### (2) Ugt1t

# Blue ahd dark blue l:ireas ir.dicatepitct+: ·-- J- ·- · 1 

### ·r ' · (3) The angle oft.he boundary

### ~etween the light blue and:dark blue areas indicates

### ~he rrJII

## ariQ!e. [13] Map Display the flight path ofthe currentflight. Tap to switthfrom theCameraGUI to the Map GL.Ji. 

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[14] Return to Home (RTH) 

## cfi> : Initiate RTH home procedure. Tap to have the aircraft return to the last recorded home point.
[15] Auto Takeoff/Landing 

# ..tJ±:Tap to initiate auto takeoff or landing.



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# - Phantom 3 Professional User Manual [16] Uvestream

### ~: Livestream icon indicates the current video feed is broadcasting live on YouTube. Be sure the mobile data service is available on the mobile device. [17] Back**~** :Tapto return to the main GUI.

Director is an automatic video editor built intothe 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 beshared immediately.

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

Sync pictures and. viaeos to your mobile d9vice, view flight logs, and**ch~ck** your QJI account status in "Discovery". Use your registel'ed 

### C'J! accountt:::> login to "Discovery".

# -FI~g·ht This section describes safe fl 

## ig_ht practices and flight restrictions. ·· '"l · ·.

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# - Flight Once pre-flight preparation is complete, it is recommended that you use the flight simulator in the OJI Pilot app to hone your flight sl<ills and practice flying safely. Ensure that all flights are carried out in an open area.

1. Do net use the aircraft in severe Weather conditions. These include wind speeds exceeding 10 m/s , snow, rai'l and fog. 2. 

### Onlyfly in open areas. Tail 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 hig_h levels of electromagnetism, including base stations and'radio transmission towers. 

### 5. Aircraft and battery performance is subject to environmental factors such as air density and temperature.Be very C?feful when flying

# at altitudes· gieater than· 19, 685 feet (6000. meters) above sea level, as the

### pertor~ance of the battery and aircraft may be affected.

. , 6. 

### The Phantom 3 

### Professional cannot operate within the polar areas.

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# i_lie**FAA~** Fof!safetyreasons: flights are limited by d(ifault, which helps_ users**opera~tljis** 

### product safely and lega!ly. Flight limitations include height limit:i, distance

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### limlts;·and NO-Fly Zol'!'es.· · · · ._.... · · . · . · · · 

## Wilen _Op!=lrating in**P-mocj~**

### •. heightlimits, distanGe limits, (:!nd No-F:yZones function concurrently to manage flight safety. In A-mode, only height limits are in effect, which by default prevent the aircraft altitude from exceeding 

### 1640feet (500 m).

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### Maximum**f1Jgbt.altituq$,&~adius L~mits**  

### Maximum flight altitude ana radius limits may,be changed in the DJI Pilot app. Be aware that the maximum flight altitude cannot exceed 

### 1640 feet (500 meters). In accordance with these settings, y:::>ur Phantom 3 Professional will fly in a restricted cylinder, as shown below:

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- Max Radius

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### GPS

### SignalStrong ······Blinking Green Flight Limits DJI Pilot app Aircraft Status Indicator Maximum Flight Altitude Aircraft's altitude cannot exceed the specified value. Warning: Height limit reached.
Max Radius

Mffi<imuin:' Flight · .:!· Altitude Max Radius Fli_ght dista,nce must bewithin the maX radius. Warning: Distance limit reached.

Flight Limits**Heig,~t** is rE?stricte.d 

### to 400 feet. (120m) and**under~** No limits .... ,-,, ''

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## - .Warning:**r,.Jeigh~** 

### limit , .**rf3aci;J~d**.. , None. Rapid red flashing

..····when close**~o** the max radius limit.

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### of the lirnit, you can sti!l,cont:ol**,th~** Phantom 3. but canQo,tfly it any father. If**th~**

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## !/:. , Phantom 3 flies out of the max radiu•s. ifl 

### H2adY, to 

### Fly (nor-GPS) .mode, it will.fly back ·vvithin ranqe ,automatically. '· ·' , . . · · . . '

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## th~ Phantom 3 flies out of the\max

## ·nidius in 'Ready to Fly (norl'-GPS) mode, 

### it wi1l 

### t1y t1ack

within,rp.nge automat!cally. ., · · · ' . . . 

### .**--~-** ---------- No-FlyZones All No-Fly Zones are listed on the DJI official website at http://flysafe.dji.com/no-fly. No-Fly Zones are divided into Airports and Restricted /\reas. Airports include major airports and flying fieids where 

### mc.r.necl aircraft operate at low altitudes.**Res~ricted** Areas include bolder lines between countries 'Jr sensitive 'nstitute. The details ofthe Nc-Fiy Zones are explained as.follow. Airport (1) Airport No-Fly Zone are comprised of Take-off Restr!sted zones and Restricted Altitude Zones. Each zone features circles of various sizes. (2) R1 miles (value of the R1 depends on the size c.nd shape of the airport) around the airport is a Takeoff restricted zone, inside ofwhich take off is prevented. (3) From R1 mile to R1 

### + 1 mile around the airport the flight altitude is limited to a 15 degree inclination. Starting at 65 feet (20 meters) from the edge of airport and radiating outward. The flight altitude is limited to 1640 feet (500 meters) at R1 

### +1 mile (4) When the aircraft enters within 320 feet (100 meters) of No-Fly Zones, a warning message will appear on the OJI Pilot app.



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### R2
Restricte'ct Area No-fly zone Restricted-aHitude flight zone Warning zone


### (1) Restricted Areas does not**ha~e** 

### flight aJt.itUfhF restrictions. ·I 

### (2) R miles around the ,des!gr.ated .restriction ;;trea is a Tat<e-off'Restricted area. Aircraft ca11not take off within this zone, The 

### va!u**~** 

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### Rvaries**':>asi?~** 

### on the definition of the restricted areas. (3) A "warning**zon~"** 

### has t;;eef' s8ta;oljrd t!18_ 

### Restricted Area. when 'the aircraft ·approaches within 0.6 miles (1 km) of this zone, awarning :nessag!" will appear on the OJI Pilot app.

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### DJI Pilot App Prompt Warning: You are in a No-fly nne.Take off**prohib~ted.** 

### v\'Hrnh1g: 

### You are ir. a no-fly .zone. Autom/atic landing has begun. Aircraft Status Indicator

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## ----- .--**~-.-----** 

### --+------- ---·· ·------· ---**Restric~ed** 

### altitude flight zone · R1: Warning: You are in a Ifthe aircraft enters the restricted restricted zone. Descending to safe altitude. area in A-moae, but is switched

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### are in a 

## I 'restricted-tone; MaxtrfiJm flight 

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### is wstricted to be[ ween · · to P-mode. it will descend to an !**_appropl'i~te,**

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### 20m anti 600m. fiy.Jautrcusiy.

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# ·I**;es~ric-ced** zone, Fly ca,Jt'ously. 1---Fr_ee_4_o_n_e--+-------'--' ,, ...... -'· .· . 

### -----+---------1 No restrictions. 'None. l'lor.e.


# EJ3 Semi--automatic descent: All stick commands are available except the throttle stick command during the descent andlanding process. Motors will stop automatically after lanc!ing. 

## &, ' When flying in a safety zone, the aircraft's status indicator will blink red rapidly and contir.ue for 3 seconds, then switci1 to indicate current flying status and cortinue for 5 seconds at which point it will switch backto blinking red. • For safety reasons, please do not fly close to airports, hig:1ways, railway stc.tions, railway l:nes,

city centers, or other sensitive areas. Flythe aircraft onlywithin your line of sight.

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### 1. Remote controller, Intelligent Flight Battery, and mobile device are fully charged. 2. 

### Propellers are mounted correctly and firmly. 

### 3. Micro-SO card has been inserted, if necessary. 4. 

### Gimbal is functioning normally. 

### 5. Motors can start and are functioning normaly. 6. 

### The OJI Pilot app is successfully connected tothe aircraft.

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



# 0 • Do not calibrate your compass w.1ere 

### there is any possibility of strong magnetic interference. Sources of potential interference include magnetite, parking structures, and subterranean metal structures

.. Do not carry ferromagnetic 1i1aterials with you during calibration such as keys 

## or cellular

phones.

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### • Do riot calibrate ill 

### direct proxiniityto large rnetai objects.**x..:.·~--** 

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### .• DO NOT calibr3te indoms.

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### Calibration ?rt.

....., •.. Choose an oper. area to carry out the following procedures. 1. Ensure that the compass is calib•eted. !f you Jid !'10t 

### calibrate the compass as part of your pre-flight preparations, or if you nave moved to a new locatim since the last calibratbn, tap· the Aircraft Status Bar inthe app anc seizct "Ca!ibrtrte", -then fo!!ow the on-screen instructions. 2. Hold the aircraft**horizon~ally** 

### and**rot~te** 

### 360 rj("'

### "'rees. The Aircraft Status.lndicators will display a solid green light

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### 3. Hold the aircraft vertically, with nose pointing downward, and totate it 360 degrees around the center axis. Recalibrate the compass if the Aircraft Status Indicator glows solid red.

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# it If the Aircraft Status Indicator

### blj~~~**r~d::.~Q9 ?'5~!ow** **aft~J !11~,.?~J~r~t~-~~?g~ocedure,.** **mo~e** your aircraft to a different location a[ld 

### try again.**-~** 

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### :\): Calibrate-the compa-ss 

## before- each flighf Launell the:DJI-Pilof

## app--aria followthe on-screen instructions to calibrate the compass. DO NOT calibrate the compass**rc;_:-iuv~::t.li ~~e~)'&,(.L.~ch,**  

### as a metalbridge, cars, scaffolding.

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### ·When to**RecaUbr$~** 

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1.When compass data is abnormal and theAircraftStarcis·lridicatoil is 

### blinl<lng**·~\'eeh**

### and.yelloW> -,i · 

### 2.Whan flying in a 

### ne"" location

### 'Or in 

### a-location: ihafis

### dtffer'enffromthe•most..re€entflight. 3.When the mechanical or physical strusture of the Phantom 3 Professional has been**chan~ed.** 

### 4.When severe drifting occurs in flight, i.e. Phantom 3 Professional does not fly 

### in straight li:1e.

Auto Takeoff Use auto takeoff only if the Aircraft Status Indicators are blinking green; Follow the steps below to use the auto takeoff feature: 1. Launch the DJI Pilot app, and enter "Camera" p3.ge. 2. Ensure the aircraft is in P- mode. 3. Complete all steps on the pre-flight checklist. 4. Tap"..!,", and confirm that conditions are safe forflight. Slide the icon to confirm and takeoff. 5. Aircraft takes off and hovers at (1.5 meters) above ground.



## &, Aircraft Status Indicator blinks rapidly when it is using the Vision Position Systerr. fm stabilization. The aircraft will automatically hover below 3 meters. It is recommended to wait until there is sufficient GPS lock before using the Auto Take-off feature.::!! 

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### Auto-Landing Use auto-landing only if the Aircraft Status Indicators are blinking green. Followthe steps below to use the auto-landing feature: 1. Ensure the aircraft is in P- mode. 2. Check the landing area condition before tapping 

## "..i", to begin landing. Then follow the yn-screen instructions.



### Starting the Motors 

### < i

### A Combination Stick Command (CSC) is used to start the motors. Push both sticks to tile 

### bottom inner or outer corners to start the motors: Once the motors have started spinning, reiease both•sticks simultaneouslY. ·· · ' .,- · 

# f) ,'.**p·:~ ·~i--**  ·, '

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### Stopping the Motors There are two methods to stop the motors. Method 1 : When Phantom 3 Professional has landed, push the throttle dowl1(j), then conduct the same CSC thatwas used to start the motors, as described ab:JVe®. Motors 

### Will stop immediately. Release both sticks o-,ce motors stop. Method 2: When the aircraft has landed, pusb and hole the throttle down. The motors will stop after three seconds.

Method 1 Method 2



# & Do not perform aCSC when the aircraft is in midair, otherwise the motors will suddently stop.


### Takeoff/Landing Procedures 1. Place the aircraft in an open, flat area with the battery level indicators facing towards you. 2. Turn on the remote controller and your mobile device, then turn on the Intelligent Flight Battery. 3. Launch the DJI Pilot app and enterthe Camera page. 

### 4. Wait until the Aircraft Indicators blink green. This means the Home Point is recorded and it is now safe to fly. Ifthey flash yellow, the Home Point has not been recorded. 5. Push the throttle up slowly to take off or use Auto Takeoff. 6. Shoot photos and videos using the DJI Pilot app. 7. To land, hover over a level surface and gently pull down on the throttle to descend. 8. After landing, execute the CSC command or hold the throttle at its lowest position until the motors stop. 9. Turn off the Intelligent Flight Batteryfirst, then the Remote Controller.Phantom 3 Professional User Manual 

# & • When the Aircraft Status Indicators blink yellow rapidly during flight, the aircraft has entered Failsafe mode. • A low battery level warning is indicated by the Aircraft Status Indicators blinking red slowly or

rapidly during flight. • Watch ourvideo tutonals for more flight information.'


### Video Suggestions and Tips 1. 

### Go through the full p!"e-flight checklist before each i:ight. 2. Select the desired gimbal operation mode in the DJI Pilot app. 3. 0:-cly sh')Ot video when flying inP-mc-:lo. 4 Always f!y in good weather and avoid flying inrain or heavy wind. · 5. Choose the camera setti11gs that suityour needs. Settings include photo format and exposure compen®tipr. : 6. Perform flight tests to establish flight routes and preview scenes.. '

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### 7. Push the control sticks gently to keep theaircraft's moven1ert smooth an'd s_tatiis'

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What is the difference between the Phantom 3 Professional and the Phantom 3 Advanced? The biggest difference between the Phantom 3 Professional and the Phantom 3 Advanced is in the camera. The Phantom 3 Professional is capable of shooting spectacular 4K video at up to 30 frames per second, and the Phantom 3 Advanced is capable of shooting at resolutions up to 1080p60. Both models shoot 12 megapixel photos. The other main difference is the Intelligent Flight Battery charger. The Phantom 3 Advanced comes with a 57-watt charging unit and the Phantom 3 Professional comes w:th a 100-watt charger, the latter of which allows for shorter charging times.
Can I remove the camera and attach my own? No. The cameras that come with both models are permanently attacl'led. Attempting to remove, replace, or modify the camera may damage the product and will void**yol'~** warranty.
Can I charge my Remote Controller and intelligent Flight Battery at the sametime? While the Remote Controller charger and Intelligent Flight Battery charger have been integrated into one unit for your convenience, it is recommended that you only charge one item at a time. We recommend that you never charge both items using the same charger at tne same time.
What arethe buttons on the back of fcli Remote

### ~ontroller for·. · Tho two buttons on the back of the Remote C::ntroil.er. caa beGJstomizeG**an~j** assigned to function as you choose through the DJI Pilot app. Refer to the manualfor more information.
How far**c~n** I i'ly my Phantom**~?** The signal transmission distance will vary depending on environmental conditions, but ti1e Phanmm 3 series can reach distances of up to 1.2 rr·ites (2 kilometers) away from the pilot.
What app should I usewith my Phantom 3? The Phantom 3 is compatible with the DJI Pilot app for iOS and Android, which is already used with the CJi Inspire. The app will detect which aircraft is connected and automatically adjust accordingly.
Which mobile devices are compatiblewith the app? The DJI Pilot app is only compatible with devices running iOS 8.0 or later or Android v4.1.2 or later. The following devices are recommended: iOS: iPhone 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 

### + Cellu!ar, 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 85, Note 3, Sony Z3 EXPERIA, Google Nexus 7 II, Google Nexus 9, Mi 3, Nubia Z7 mini Support for additional Android devices will become available as testing and development continues. "Tl )> 

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How do I usethe Director automatic video editor? Director is an automatic video editor built into the DJI Pilot app. After recording several video clips, simply tap "Director" from the app's home screen. You can then select a template and a specified number of clips, which are automatically combined to create a short film that can be shared immediately.
Howdo I change the control mode of my Phantom 3? By def3ult, the Remote Controller is set to ModEl 2 This means that the right control stick controls the movement of the aircraft and the left control stick controls the throttle and orientation of the aircraft. These controls can be'ch'anged· to Mode 1

## or set'to 

## a·C'u'Mornized configuratibhin the DJI Pilot app. This is only reco'mmended for advanced·users.**~** '
I I**.~.-:.** .· t ' Can I use a Phantom 2**Remot~''Controllerwith** 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 Phantoiil 

### '3.**Rernote·c.:mlr'OIIefoper~s**

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.**·I~!** .• Can I use a Phantom 2 Intelligent Flig.ht Battery with the Phantom 3? No. The Phantom 

### 3 uses a newly**design~d** Intelligent Flight Battery with greater power. The Phantom 

### 3 has a 4 cell battery wifh a 

### caf)aGity'bf 44Bd triAl:**~hd a'~1la:ge·~f~1'5·.tV.'',**  i**~·** ·· ·' '· •· · : ,.**~** .**~** (. r.:
_ My Phantom 3 does not

### turn off

## rigtifawa!; i.S**·aomethin~** wrcng?\.: ·· '. 'j t I ·i·•

...**~** This is normal. After you attempt to power off**~he** lr:,telligent clight Battery, it may remain 011 f.or a few seconds as ar.y video

## ti&fa·:s·:sewecf.o·**thei'i'v~ith00eart1!** 1·(,is ilelps prevent ysur data ,'rom l:le.tng los\: or corrupted.
Do 1haveto buy the Remote coritrolierseparatily?". -. ·· •. ••''t.'**~·** • .. ,.•**~ I~**  

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### ' •**~~** r,Jo, 

### there is· no n'eed to buy 

### a separate Remote CGntroller. Your Phantom 

### 3 cernes with a Remote Controller tha:t is 

### alroady linked to the aircraft.

"'•} ., Does my Phantom 3 support dual Remote Controllers? No. The mduded Remote Controller can be used tocontrol both the aircraft and the gimbal tilt atthe same time. ·. 1 1 lo '• ' ' I
What does the "P, A, F" switch on the Remote Ci:Jntroller do? This switch, 

### calfed the Flight Mode Switch, allows ybifto toggle different flight modes: P-mode, or Positioning mode, Indicates that both GPS and the Vision Positioning System are active and your Phantom 

### 3 will attempt to stabilize using both. In A-mode, or Attitude mode, the aircraft does not use GPS or the Vision Positioning System. Only the barometer is used for stabilization. The aircraft can still return to the Home Point as long as a sufficient GPS signal is available. F-mode, or Function mode,**ac~ivates** 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.

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What isthe Phantom 3 flight time? Flight times will vary depending on environmental conditions and usage patterns, but the Intelligent Flight Battery is designed to provide up to 23 minutes of uninterrupted flight time when fully charged.
How can I restore a videofile ifthe power isturned offduring recording? Do not remove the Micro-SO card from the camera. If**.i~** ·has been removed, place it back ir! the camera, Tum the Phantom 2 on and wait ap;JrOJ<imately 30**sec~ds** as the video file is restored.**Ho~** can I ensurethat my pictures and videos.will**b~** synchronized**t~** my lOS album? You may need to adjust the settings of your mobile device. Open the Settings**m~nu,** se!er::t the Privacy tab, select the Photos tab, and then toggle the switch next to the DJI Pilot app icon. lf the Pilot app has not been granted access to your albums, the photos ar;d videos r;annot**~ svn~hronized.**  What should I doto land my Phantom 3 smoothly_as possible?

... Hover the aircraft over a flat, level surface. Slowly pull the throttle stick down until the aircraft touches the ground. •;. Why isthe dischargetime ofthe batte'l"/,**~;t.ot:ler5'• _e~ren**  though 

### P**h~.vo** 

## n_'!V:91:' used**it~** . ·t Every battery is tested prior to being packaged and shipped. This affects the discharge time of a new

.· :;(.' ,. :r;•·" Can the mobiiEt**.devic~** !1older be us_ed 

### on,the**·PJ1~tom.** 213eries**R~r:note>C~n.trollev'?,** 

### . , .. No, it cannot.
Howto szfely operatethe aircraftwhen**encounterira~.** 

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. . ' l ,-.1 A compasc; error may occur when the.aircrc:tft i-s,flyipg dose to strong electric magnetic**source~** 

### (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 ofthe following messages: • Compass error, calibration required

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

This warning message indicates that the aircraftis drifting severely. Bring t'le aircraft to a higher altitude to gain enough GPS satellite locks when thiswarning message is prorr.pted. The f'igN:.<;:ontrqller w'll automatically adjust the orientation of the aircraft in the midair to**rni~igat~** the drifts. The aircraft-will switch back to P-GPS mode when the automatic adjustment is completed. -:n )> 

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### 3 m/s 16 m/s (A 

### Til mode, no wind) 6000m Approximately 23 mif1Lttes 

## ooc to 40°C GPS/GLONASS
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2.400 GHz-2.483 GHz 

### Remote Controller Operating Frequency Transmitting Distance Video Output- Port 2000 m (Outdoor And Unobstructed) USB Operating Temperature Range Battery · Mobile Device Holder Transmitter Power(EIRP) " ' Working**Vol~ag~** "- , . I**~** I_it • 

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### 'G/X2 ······Green FlashesTwice

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### :B) -Solid Red Critical Error

··•···Red and Yellow Flash Alternatively Compass Calibration Required



### 54Phantom 3 Professional User**Manu:~**I



### IOC allows users to lock the control orientation of the aircraft in different modes. There are three working modes for IOC that can be selected in the DJI Pilot app IOC only works when the aircraft is in F-mode, therefore the user must toggle the flight mode switch to activate IOC. Refer to the table celow: The nose direction, at the time that CL is set, will remain the forward direction Course Lock (CL) regardless of how the**orien~tion** 

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### p · . • · -. · , This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is 5ubjectto the.following tyvo cond;tions:

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### .s.!:?t:forl)tl;(Of;'"af\ uncontrpllc1'l envirol)ment. This equipment should be installed and •)perated withminimum distg,nce 20crn betweefl 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 ofthe 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 installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio ortelevision reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference byone or more ofthe following measures: -Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. -Increasethe separation between the equip:11ent and receiver. -Connectthe equipment into an outlet on a circuit differentfrom thattowhich the receiver is connected. -Consultthe dealeroran experienced radionYtechnician for help. IC 

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