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0 Warning /K Important -J0: Hints and Tips UQ Reference

, Read Before the First Flight

Read the following documents before using the Phantom 3 Advanced:

1. In the Box

2. Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual

3. Phantom 3 Advanced Quick Start Guide

4. Phantom 3 Professional/Advanced Safety Guidelines and Disclaimer

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

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

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

refer to the User Manual for more detailed information.

Video Tutorials "'••''-- •

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

safely:

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

; the DJI GO

Download and install the DJI GO app before using the aircraft. Scan the QR code to the right

to download the latest version.

The Android version of the DJI GO app is compatible with Android 4.1.2 or later.

The iOS version of the DJI GO app is compatible with iOS 8.0 or later.

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Legends

Read Before the First Flight

Video Tutorials

Download the DJI GO app

Profile

Introduction

Feature Highlights

Preparing the Aircraft

Aircraft Diagram

Remote Controller Diagram

Aircraft

Flight Controller

Flight Mode

Flight Status Indicator

Return-to-Home (RTH)

Smart RTH

Low Battery RTH

Failsafe RTH

Vision Positioning System

Flight Recorder

Attaching and Detaching the Propellers

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery

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Remote Controller Profile

Using the Remote Controller

Remote Controller Status LED

Linking the Remote Controller

Remote Controller Compliance Version

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Camera Profile 31

Gimbal 32

DJl GO app

Camera 35

Director 38

Store 38

Discovery 38

Flight

Flight Environment Requirements 40

Flight Limits and No-Fly Zones 40

Preflight Checklist 44

Calibrating the Compass 44

Auto Takeoff and Auto Landing 45

Flight Test 46

Starting/Stopping the Motors 46

54

Specifications 54

Intelligent Flight Mode 56

FCC Compliance 57

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This section introduces the Phantom 3

Advanced and lists the components of

the aircraft and remote controller.

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Introduction

The Phantom 3 Advanced represents the next generation of DJI quadcopters. It is capable of capturing

1080p video and transmitting an HD video signal out of the box. The built-in camera has an integrated

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

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

Feature Highlights

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o Camera and Gimbal: Phantom 3 Advanced has a fully integrated camera that shoots 1080p video at up to

g 60 frames per second and captures 12 megapixel photos. An enhanced sensor gives you greater clarity,

^ lower noise, and better pictures than any previous flying camera.

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5" HD Video Downlink: The low-latency long range HD downlink is powered by an enhanced version of DJi

Lightbridge.

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

and an advanced power management system.

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

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

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

unavailable.

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I Preparing the Aircraft

Removing Gimbal Clamp

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

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Attaching the Propellers:

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

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

all propellers are securely in place.

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

Preparing the Remote Controller:

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

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

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

clamp to fit the size of your mobile device.

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

remote controller using a USB cable.

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

the remote controller.

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Aircraft Diagram

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Controller Diagram

[I] GPS

[2] Propeller

[3] Motor

[4] Front LED Indicator

[5] Landing gear

[6] Gimbal and Camera

[7] Camera Status Indicator

[8] Aircraft Micro-USB Port

[9] Aircraft Status Indicator

[10] Intelligent Flight Battery

[II] Vision Positioning Sensors

[12] Antennas

[13] Camera Micro-SD Card Slot

[14] Camera Micro-USB Port

[15] Link Button

[1] Antennas

Relays aircraft control and

video signal.

[2] Mobile Device Holder

Securely mounts your mobile

device to the remote controller.

[3] Control Stick

Controls the orientation and

movement of the aircraft.

[4] Return Home (RTH) Button

Press and hold the button to

initiate Return to Home (RTH).

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[5] Battery Level LEDs

Displays the battery level of the remote

controller.

[6] Status LED

Displays the remote controller's system status.

[7] Power Button

Used to turn the remote controller on and off.

[8] RTH LED

Circular LED around the RTH button displays

RTH status.

[9] Camera Settings Dial

Turn the dial to adjust camera settings.

(Only functions when the remote controller is

connected to a mobile device running the DJI

GO app.)

[10] Playback Button

Playback the captured images or videos.

(Only functions when the remote controller is

connected to a mobile device running the DJI

GO app.)

[11] Shutter Button

Press to take a photo. If burst mode is

selected, the set number of photos will be

taken with one press.

[12] Flight Mode Switch

Switch between P-mode, A-mode, and

F-mode.

[13] Video Recording Button

Press to start recording video. Press again to

stop recording.

[17] C1 Button

Customizable through the DJI GO app.

[18] C2 Button

Customizable through the DJI GO app.

[19] Power Port

Connect to the DJI Phantom 3 Charger to

charge the battery of the remote controller.

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[14] Gimbal Dial

Use this dial to control the tilt of the gimbal.

[15] Mircro-USB Port

Reserved port.

[16] USB Port

Connect to mobile device or to a USB port for

firmware upgrade.

[18]

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This section introduces the features of

the Flight Controller, Vision Positioning

System, and the Intelligent Flight Battery

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Flight Controller

The Phantom 3 Advanced'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 signal is lost The flight controller can also save critical flight data from each flight

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

braking feature.

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

P-mode (Positioning): P-mode works best when GPS signal is strong. There are three different states of 3

P-mode, which will be automatically selected by the Phantom 3 Advanced depending on signal strength ~

of GPS and Vision Positioning sensors:

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

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

using only the Vision Positioning System for positioning.

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

positioning, so only altitude can be stabilized.

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

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

the Home Point was recorded successfully.

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

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

-:§:- Use the Flight Controller mode switch to change the flight mode of the aircraft, refer to the "Flight

Mode Switch" on Page 26 for more information.

i Flight Status Indicator

The Phantom 3 Advanced has Front LEDs and Aircraft Status Indicators. The positions of these LEDs are

shown in the figure below:

Aircraft Status Indicator

l&**S&*m$L^ Front LED

The Front LEDs show the orientation of the aircraft. The Front LEDs 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 about the Aircraft Status

Indicators:

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! Aircraft Status Indicator Description

Normal

«#*•••••• Had. Green and Yellow Flash Qn and ^

Alternatively » »

0 - Y, Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively Warming Up

.-K _ ,_,,_, . Safe to Fly (P-mode with GPS and Vision

-.©; Green Flashes Slowly _ _ . x Positioning)

»x«* ~ r-, ,_ -r . Safe to Fly (P-mode with Vision Positioning but

-b, GX2 Green Flashes Twice ... , '"

§ without GPS)

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5 ^ vx „ „ , rs, , Safe to Fly (A-mode but No GPS and Vision

a? XY> Yellow Flashes Slowly _ ..

Positioning)

Warning

X Fast Yellow Flashing Remote Controller's Signal Lost

R Slow Red Flashing Low Battery Warning

n Fast Red Flashing Critical Battery Warning

R Red Flashing Alternatively IMU Error

®- —- Solid Red Critical Error

R yj-...... Red and Yellow Flash Alternatively Compass Calibration Required

I Return-to-Home (RTH)

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

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

these three scenarios in detail.

GPS Description

Home Point Xui!l

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

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

strength is indicated by the GPS icon ( Xmil )- The aircraft status

indicator will blink rapidly when the home point is recorded.

RTH

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

tap the RTH button in the DJ1 GO app and follow the on-screen instructions when GPS Is available to initiate Smart RTH. The aircraft will then automatically return to the last recorded Home Point. You may use

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

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

button again to terminate the procedure and regain full control of the aircraft.

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Low Battery RTH

The low battery level failsafe is triggered when the DJI Intelligent Right Battery is depleted to a point that

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

when prompted. The DJI GO app wili display a notice when a low battery warning is triggered. The

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

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

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

the Home Point.

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

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

orientation during the landing process. §

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

Critical Low battery level

warning(Red)

Sufficient battery

level(Green)

Battery Level

Warning

Low battery

level warning

Low battery

level warning(Yellow)

Remark

The battery

power is low.

Please land the

aircraft.

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Remaining flight time

~.ra=CT=OT==j,

Power requires

to return home

Battery level Indicator

Aircraft Status

Indicator

Aircraft status

indicator blinks

RED slowly.

DJI GO app

Tap "Go-home" to have the

aircraft return to the Home

point and land automatically,

or "Cancel" to resume normal

flight. If no action is taken,

the aircraft will automatically

go home and land after 10

seconds. Remote controller

will sound an alarm.

Flight Instructions

Fly the aircraft

back and land

it as soon as

possible, then

stop the motors

and replace the

battery.

Critical Low

battery level

warning

Estimated

remaining

flight time

The aircraft Aircraft status ,. , . . H . 1 ••• Allow the aircraft to

, ,. L .... flash red and the aircraft will . _,_,,_ , must land indicator blinks t ^ A . , _ A descend and land

,. , ___ . , , start to descend. The remote t . „ immediately. RED quickly. . ., ... , . automatically,

controller will sound an alarm.

Estimated

remaining flight N/A N/A

based on current

battery level.

N/A

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When the 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 to the aircraft's current location

and status.

RTH

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

controller signal connection is re-established.

Failsafe Illustration

1 Record Home Point

Blinking Green

4 Signal Lost Lasts (after 3 sec.)

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Fast Blinking Yellow

2 Confirming Home Point

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(58*) @

Blinking Green

5 RTH (adjustable altitude)

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Fast Blinking Yellow

3 Remote Controller Signal Lost

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Fast Blinking Yellow

6 Landing (after hovering for 5 sees)

x TIT

(Sg ®

Fast Blinking Yellow

> Aircraft cannot return to the Home Point when GPS signal is weak ([ Xmll ] displays grey) or

unavailable.

• Aircraft automatically descends and lands if RTH is triggered when the aircraft flies within a 20

meters (65 feet) radius of the Home Point. Aircraft will stop ascending and immediately return to

the Home Point if you move the throttle stick if the aircraft reaches 20 meters (65 feet) altitudes

or beyond during Failsafe.

• The aircraft cannot avoid obstruction during the Failsafe RTH, therefore, it is important to set an

suitable Failsafe altitude before each flight. Launch the DJI GO app and enter "Camera" and

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

• User cannot control the aircraft while the aircraft is ascending to its failsafe altitude. However

the user can rapidly toggle S1 switch to regain control to cancel the ascending.

Vision Positioning ;

The DJI Vision Positioning System uses ultrasound and image data to help the aircraft maintain its current

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

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

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

ultrasonic sensors and [1] one monocular camera.

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Using Vision Positioning

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

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

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

Professional can hover precisely even without GPS.

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Follow the steps below to use Vision Positioning:

1. Toggle the flight mode switch to P-mode.

2. Place the aircraft on a flat surface. Note that the Vision Positioning system cannot work

properly on surfaces without clear pattern variations.

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

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

/K The performance of your Vision Positioning System is affected by the surface over which it is

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

above sound-absorbing materials. In addition, the camera may not function correctly in

suboptimal environments. The aircraft will switch from P-mode to A-mode automatically if neither

GPS nor Vision Positioning System are available. Operate the aircraft with great caution in the

following situations:

• Flying over monochrome surfaces (e.g. pure black, pure white, pure red, pure green).

• Flying over a highly reflective surfaces.

o Flying at high speeds(over 8 rn/s at 2 meters or over 4 m/s at 1 meter).

• Flying over water or transparent surfaces.

• Flying over moving surfaces or objects.

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

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

• Flying over surfaces that can absorb sound waves (e.g. thick carpet).

• Flying over surfaces without clear patterns or texture.

• Flying over surfaces with identical repeating patterns or textures (e.g. tiles with the same design).

• Flying over inclined surfaces that will deflect sound waves away from the aircraft.

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^:- • 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 is flying over water.

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

conditions (less than 100 lux).

• Do not use other ultrasonic devices with frequency of 40 KHz when Vision Positioning system is

in operation.

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

ground (below 0.5 meters) at fast speeds..

> 0 Keep animals away from the aircraft when Vision Positioning system is activated. The sonar

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

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: Flight

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

telemetry, aircraft status information, and other parameters. To access these data, connect the

aircraft to the PC through the Micro-USB port and launch the DJI GO app.

Attaching and the i

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

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

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

Propellers

Figure

Attach On

Silver Dot

Motors with a grey axes

Black Dot

Motors with a black axes

. , o5^ Lock: Turn the propellers in the indicated direction to mount and tighten.

Tn^ Unlock: Turn the propellers in the indicated direction to loosen and remove.

Attaching the Propellers

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

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

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

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

before flight.

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

• Wear gloves when handling propellers.

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

Detaching the Propellers

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

/K • 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 of and DO NOT touch propellers or motors when they are spinning.

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

DJI Intelligent Flight

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

discharge functionality, it should only be charged using an appropriate charger that has been approved

by DJI.

Intelligent Flight Battery Charger

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

"Charging the Intelligent Right Battery" for more information.

Be aware that the output power of the supplied Phantom 3 Advanced charger is 57 W.

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery Functions

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

2. Battery Life Display: the LEDs 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 GO 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 0°C (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.

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10. Battery Cell Damage Protection: The DJI GO app displays a warning message when a damaged

battery cell is detected.

11. Battery Error History: Browse the battery error history in the DJI GO 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.

/K Refer to Phantom 3 Professional / Advanced Intelligent Flight Battery Safely Guidelines before

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

> Using the Battery

LED1

LED2

LED3

LED4

Power Button (BuliHn LED)

Battery Level indicators

Turning ON/OFF

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

Power LED will turn red and the Battery Level Indicators will display the current battery level.

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

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

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

Low Temperature Notice:

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

2. It is not recommended that the battery be used in extremely low temperature (< -10°C) environments.

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

between-10°C and 5°C.

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

environments.

4. Keep the battery indoors to warm it before flying in low temperature 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).

/K 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 remains. When the battery is turned off, press

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

below for details.

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g0 The Battery Level Indicators will also show the current battery level during charging and

discharging. The indicators are defined below.

D : LED is on. Q: LED is flashing.

D : LED is off.

Battery Level

LED1

0

0

0

0

D

D

0

0

D

LED2

D

D

D

0

D

D

0

0

D

LED3

0

0

0

0

0

0

D

0

D

LED4

D

a

D

0

D

0

0

D

D

Battery Level

87.5%~100%

75%~87.5%

62.5%~75%

50%~62.5%

37.5%~50%

25%~37.5%

12.5%~25%

0%~12.5%

=0%

Battery life

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

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

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

Battery Life

LED1

D

D

D

D

D

0

0

0

0

LED2

D

0

0

D

0

0

D

D

D

LED3

D

0

D

0

D

0

D

D

D

LED4

D

0

0

0

D

0

0

0

D

Battery Life

90%~100%

80%~90%

70%~80%

60%~70%

50%~60%

40%~50%

30%~40%

20%~30%

below 20%

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

For more information about the battery, launch the DJl GO app and check the information that is listed

under the battery tab.

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Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery

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

2. Open the Protection Cap and connect the Intelligent Flight Battery to the Battery Charger. If the battery

level is above 95%, turn on the battery before charging.

3. The Battery Level Indicator will display the current battery level as it is charging.

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

5. Air-cool the Intelligent Flight Battery after each flight. Allow its temperature to drop to room temperature

before storing it for an extended period.

/K • We do not recommend charging the Intelligent Flight Battery and remote controller with the

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

* Always turn off the battery before inserting it or removing it from the Phantom 3 Advanced.

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

Intelligent Flight Battery Charger

Power Outlet

Battery Level Indicators While Charging

LED1

0

a

0

8

D

LED2

Q

a

0

a

D

LED3

0

D

0

0

0

LED4

0

D

D

0

0

Battery Level

0%~25%

25%~50%

50%~75%

75%~100%

Fully Charged

Battery Protection LED Display

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

Battery Level Indicators while Charging

LED1

D

0

D

0

D

0

LED2

0

0

D

D

D

0

LED3

D

0

0

0

D

0

LED4

D

D

0

D

0

0

Blinking Pattern

LED2 blinks twice per second

LED2 blinks three times per second

LED3 blinks twice per second

LED3 blinks three times per second

LED4 blinks twice per second

LED4 blinks three times per second

Battery Protection Item

Over current detected

Short circuit detected

Over charge detected

Over-voltage charger detected

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Charging temperature is too high

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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 charger in the event of a room temperature error; the charger will resume

charging when the temperature is within the allowable range.

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

^:- How to discharge your Intelligent Flight Battery:

Slow : Place the Intelligent Flight Battery into the Phantom 3 Advanced's Battery Compartment

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

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

Rapid : Fly the Phantom 3 Advanced outdoors until there is less than 8% of power left, or until §"

the battery can no longer be turned on. sL

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This section describes the features

of the remote controller and includes

instructions for controlling the aircraft

and the camera.

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Remote Controller Profile

The Phantom 3 Advanced remote controller is a multi-function wireless communication device that

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

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

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

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

indicators on the front panel of the remote controller.

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

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

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

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

To prevent transmission interference, do not operate more than three aircrafts in the same area.

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Turning the Remote Controller On and Off

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

of 6000 mAh. The battery level is indicated via the Battery Level LEDs on the front panel. Follow the steps

below to turn on your remote controller:

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

display the current battery level.

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

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

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

complete.

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

Charging the Remote Controller

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

details.

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Controlling the Camera

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

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

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[1] Camera Settings Dial

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

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

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

[2] Playback Button

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

[3] Shutter Button

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

[4] Video Receding Button

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

[5] Gimbal Dial

Use this dial to control the tilt of the gimbal.

Controlling Aircraft

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

Remote Control is set to Mode 2 by default.

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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.

Remote Controller

(Mode 2)

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Remarks

Moving the left stick up and down changes the

aircraft's elevation.

Push the stick up to ascend and down to descend.

When both sticks are centered, the Phantom 3

Advanced will hover in place.

The more the stick is pushed away from the center

position, the faster the Phantom 3 Advanced will

change elevation. Always push the stick gently

to prevent sudden and unexpected elevation

changes.

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Moving the left stick to the left or right controls the

rudder and rotation of the aircraft.

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

clockwise. If the stick is centered, the Phantom 3

Advanced will maintain its current orientation.

The more the stick is pushed away from the center

position, the faster the Phantom 3 Advanced will

rotate.

Moving the right stick up and down changes the

aircraft's forward and backward pitch.

Push the stick up to fly forward and down to fly

backward. Phantom 3 Advanced will hover in

place if the stick is centered.

Push the stick further away from the center position for

a larger pitch angle (maximum 30°) and faster flight.

Moving the right stick control left and right changes

the aircraft's left and right pitch.

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

Phantom 3 Advanced will hover in place if the

stick is centered.

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

camera will shift to point upwards. Turn the

dial to the left, and the camera will shift to point

downwards. The camera will remain in its current

position when dial is static.

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Adjusting Controller Sticks

Hold and twist the controller sticks clockwise or counter clockwise to adjust

the length of the controller sticks. A proper length of controller sticks can

improve the controlling accuracy.

Flight Mode Switch

Toggle the switch to select the desired flight mode.

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

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

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

signal strength and the Vision Positioning sensors:

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

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

only Vision Positioning for position holding.

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

positioning, so only altitude is maintained.

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

only its barometer to stabilize. The aircraft can automatically return to the Home Point if remote controller

signal is lost and the Home Point was recorded successfully.

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

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

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

app, enter the "Camera" page, and tap "Mode", then activate "Multiple Flight Mode".

RTH Button

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

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

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

the aircraft.

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Connecting Your Mobile Device

Hit the mobile device holder to the desired position. Press the button on the side of the mobile device holder

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

mobile device. To connect your mobile device to the remote controller using a USB cable, plug one end of

tie cable into your mobile device and the other end into the USB port on the back of the remote controller.

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Optimal Transmission Range

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

is depicted in the image below:

Optimal Transmission Range

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

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

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

RTH LED indicates the Return-to-Home status of the aircraft. The table below contains more information

about these indicators.

RTH LED

Status LED

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Status LED

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The remote controller is disconnected from the aircraft.

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Aircraft is returning home.

Sending Return-to-Home command to the aircraft.

Return-to-Home procedure in progress.

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

Linking the Controller

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

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

1. Turn on the remote controller and connect to the mobile device. Launch the DJI GO app.

2. Turn on the Intelligent Flight Battery.

3. Enter "Camera" and tap on £4* ,ii|| and then tap "Linking RC" button as shown below.

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.

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You can customize the C1 and C2 buttons on the back

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4. The remote controller is ready to link. The Remote Controller Status Indicator blinks blue and a beep is

emitted.

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Stick Mode

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

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

controller is successfully linked to the aircraft.

Link Button

• The remote controller will un-link itself from an aircraft if a new remote controller is linked to the

same aircraft.

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The remote controller is compliant with both CE and FCC requirements.

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This section provides the technical

specifications of the camera and

explains the gimbal's operation modes.

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