INSPIRE 1

V1.2

2015.3

User Manual
Using this manual

Legends

Warning

Important

Hints and Tips

Reference

Before Flight

The following tutorials and manuals have been produced to ensure you to make full use of 

your Inspire 1.

1.Disclaimer

2.In the Box

3.Inspire 1 Quick Start Guide

4.Safety Guidelines

5.Inspire 1 User Manual

6.Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines

Watching all the tutorial videos and reading the Disclaimer before flight is 

recommended. Afterwards,

prepare for your first flight by using the Inspire 1 Quick Start Guide. Refer to this 

manual for more

comprehensive information.

Watch the video tutorials

Please watch the tutorial video below to learn how to use Inspire 1 correctly and safely:

www.dji.com/product/inspire-1/video

Download the DJI Pilot app

Download and install the DJI Pilot app before use. Scan the QR code or visit

“http://m.dji.net/djipilot” to download the app.

For the best experience, use mobile device with Andriod V 4.1.2 or above. Requires iOS 

8.0 or later.

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Contents

Using this manual

Legends 2

Before Flight 2

Watch the video tutorials 2

Download the DJI Pilot app 2

Product

Profile

Introduction 6

Feature Highlights 6

Assemble the Aircraft 7

Aircraft Diagram 9

Remote Controller Diagram 9

Aircraft

Flight Controller 12

Flight Mode 12

Flight Status Indicator 12

Return to Home (RTH) 13

Dynamic Home Point 15

Vision Positioning System 16

Flight Recorder 17

Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 17

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery 18

Remote Controllers

Remote

Controller

Profile

24

Remote

Controller

Operations

24

Dual Remote Controllers Mode 29

Remote Controller Status LED 31

Linking the Remote Controller 32

Remote Controller Compliance Version 33

Gimbal and Camera

Camera

Profile

35

Gimbal 36

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Camera

40

Map

43

Academy

43

User

Center

43

Flight

Flight

Environment

Requirements

45

Flight

Limits

and

Flight

Restriction

Area

45

Preflight

Checklist

49

Calibrating

the

Compass

49

Auto

Take-off

and

Auto

Landing

50

Starting/Stopping the Motors 51

Flight Test 51

FAQ

Appendix

Specifications

57

Intelligent

Orientation

Control

(IOC)

60

How to Update Firmware 61

FCC Compliance 62

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Product

Profile

This chapter describes the features of

Inspire 1, instructs you to assemble the

aircraft and explains the components on

the aircraft and remote controllers.

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Introduction

The Inspire 1 is brand new quadcopter capable of capturing 4K video and transmitting an 

HD video

signal (up to 2km) to multiple devices straight out of the box. Equipped with 

retractable landing gear, it

can capture an unobstructed 360 degree view from its camera. The built-in camera has an 

integrated

gimbal to maximize stability and weight efficiency while minimizing space. When no GPS 

signal is

available, Vision Positioning technology provides hovering precision.

Feature Highlights

Camera and Gimbal: Up to 4K video recording and 12 megapixel photo capture. Reserved 

mounting

space for ND filters for better exposure control. New quick-release mount allows you to 

remove the

camera with ease.

HD Video Downlink: Low latency, HD downlink powered by an enhanced version of the DJI 

Lightbridge

system. It also provides dual controllers mode.

Landing gear: Retractable landing gear that enables an unobstructed panoramic view from 

the camera.

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery: 4500 mAh DJI Intelligent Flight Battery employs new 

battery cells and a

battery management system.

Flight Controller: The next generation flight controller system provides a more reliable 

flight experience.

A new flight recorder stores the flight data from each flight, and Vision Positioning 

enhances hovering

precision when no GPS is available.

Assemble the Aircraft

Unlocking Travel Mode

The aircraft is in Travel Mode during delivery. Follow these steps to change it to 

Landing Mode before

your first flight:

1. Insert the Intelligent Flight Battery into the battery compartment.

2. Power on the Remote Controller and the Intelligent Flight Battery.

3. Toggle the Transformation Switch up and down at least four times.

4. Power off the aircraft.

Travel Mode Toggle×4 Landing Mode
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Battery must be fully charged before using it for the first time. Refer to "Charging the 

Intelligent

Flight Battery" (P21) for more information .

If you have purchased the dual remote controller version, you must use the Master remote

controller to deactivate Travel Mode. Refer to "Setting Up Dual Remote Controllers Mode" 

(P30)

section for more infromation about Master remote controller.

Be sure to remove the gimbal from the aircraft before switch from Landing Mode to Travel 

Mode.

Place the aircraft on the smooth and reflective surface (e.g. table or tile) before 

switching between

the travel modes to the landing mode. Do not place the aircraft on the rough and 

sound-absorbing

surface (e.g. carpet) before switching between the travel modes and landing mode.

Installing Gimbal and Camera

1. Remove Gimbal Cover.

2. Rotate the Gimbal Lock to the unlocked position (to the right when facing the nose of 

the aircraft).

3. Insert the gimbal by aligning the white mark on the Gimbal.

4. Rotate the Gimbal Lock back into the locked position.

Ensure the Micro-SD card is correctly inserted into the camera.

Locked

Gimbal Connector

Mounting Place

Gimbal Lock

Gimbal Cover

2

1

3

Attaching Propellers

Attach propellers with the black nut onto motors with the black dot and spin 

counter-clockwise to secure.

Attach propellers with gray nut onto motors without a black dot and spin clockwise to 

secure.
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Place all propellers onto the correct motor and tighten by hand to ensure security 

before flight.

Preparing Remote Controller

Tilt the Mobile Device Holder to the desired position then adjust the antenna as shown.

1. Press the button on the side of the Mobile Device Holder to release the clamp, adjust 

it to fit then attach

your mobile device.

2. Connect your mobile device to the remote controller with a USB cable.

3. 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.

Attaching 1345s Quick-Release Propellers

The 1345s Quick-Release propeller is the upgrade version of the propellers that greatly 

enhance the

reliability of the propeller during the flight. Following the steps below to attach the 

1345s Quick-Release

propellers.

1. Install the propellers with a white dot onto the mounting plates that have a white 

dot, and install the

propellers without a white dot onto the mounting plates that do not have a white dot.

2. Align the hook (A) on the propellers with the securing spring (B), then press down 

the propeller onto

the mounting plate then rotate the propellers according to the lock direction until it 

is secured.

Without

white dot

Without white dot

White dot

White dot
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Aircraft Diagram

[1]

[2]

[3]

[4]

[5]

[6]

[7]

[8]

[9]

[10 ]

[11 ]

[12 ]

[13 ]

GPS

Propeller (P17)

Motor

Front LED (P12)

Landing gear

Gimbal and Camera (P35)

Intelligent Flight Battery (P18)

Aircraft Micro-USB Port

Rear LED (P12)

Camera Micro-USB Port

Camera Micro-SD Card Slot (P35)

Vision Positioning Sensors (P16)

Aircraft Status Indicator (P13)

[12]

[13]

Remote Controller Diagram

[1] Antennas (P29)

Relays aircraft control and video signal.

[2] Mobile Device Holder

Mounting place for your mobile device.

[3] Control Stick

Controls aircraft orientation.

[4] Return Home (RTH) Button (P13)

Press and hold the button to initiate Return to

Home (RTH).

[5] Transformation Switch (P27)

Toggle the switch up or down to raise or lower

the landing gear.

[1]

[2]

[4]

[5]

[6]

[7]

[8]

[9]

[3]

[7]

[8]

[11]

[9]

[10]

[1]

[2]

[3]

[4]

[5]

[6]
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[6] Battery Level LEDs

Displays the current battery level.

[7] Status LED

Displays the power status.

[11]

[12]

[16] [17] [18] [19]

[10]

[13]

[14]

[15]

[8] Power Button

Used to power on or power off the remote controller.

[9] RTH LED

Circular LED around the RTH button displays RTH status.

[10] 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

Pilot app.

[11] Playback Button

Playback the captured images or videos.

[12] Shutter Button

Press to take a photo. If in burst mode, the

set number of photos will be taken with one

press.

[13] Flight Mode Switch

Used to switch between P, A and F mode.

[14] Video Recording Button

Press to start recording video. Press again to

stop recording.

[15] Gimbal Dial

Use this dial to control the tilt of the gimbal.

[16] Mini-HDMI Port

Connect an HD compatible monitor to this

port to get a live HD video preview of what the

camera sees.

[17] Micro-USB Port

For connecting the remote controller to your

computer.

[18] CAN Bus Port

Reserved for future use.

[19] USB Port

Connect to mobile device to access all of the

DJI Pilot app controls and features.

[20]

[21]

[22]

[23]

[20] GPS Module

Used to pinpoint the location of the remote

controller.

[21] Back Left Button

Customizable button in DJI Pilot app.

[22] Power Port

Connect to a power source to charge the

remote controller’s internal battery.

[23] Back Right Button

Customizable button in DJI Pilot app.
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This chapter describes the features of

the Flight Controller, Vision Positioning

System and the Intelligent Flight Battery.
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Flight Status Indicator

The INSPIRE 1 comes with the Front LED, Rear LED and Aircraft Status Indicator. The 

positions of these

LEDs are shown in the figure below:

The Front and Rear LED show the orientation of the aircraft. The Front LED displays 

solid red and the

Rear LED displays solid green.

Aircraft Status Indicator shows the system status of the flight controller. Refer to the 

table below for more

information about the Aircraft Status Indicator:

Aircraft

Flight Controller

The Inspire 1’s flight controller is based on DJI flight controller with several 

enhancements such as new

flight mode and new safe mode. Three safe modes are available: Failsafe, Return Home and 

Dynamic

Home Point. These features ensure the safe return of your aircraft if the control signal 

is lost. A flight

recorder stores crucial flight data for each flight.

Flight Mode

Three flight modes are available. The details of each flight mode are found in the 

section below:

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 Inspire 1 depending on GPS signal 

strength and Vision

Positioning sensors:

P-GPS: GPS and Vision Positioning both are available, and the aircraft is using GPS for 

positioning.

P-OPTI: Vision Positioning is available but the GPS signal is not. Aircraft is using 

only Vision

Positioning for hovering

P-ATTI: Neither GPS or Vision Positioning available, aircraft is using only its 

barometer for positioning,

so only altitude is controlled.

A mode (Attitude): The GPS and Vision Positioning System is not used for holding 

position. The aircraft

only uses its barometer to maintain altitude. If it is still receiving a GPS signal, the 

aircraft can automatically

return home if the Remote Controller signal is lost and if the Home Point has been 

recorded successfully.

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

more information

about IOC, refer to the IOC in Appendix.

Use the Flight Controller mode switch to change the flight mode of the aircraft, refer 

to the “Flight

Mode Switch” on P27 for more information.

Front LED Rear LED

Aircraft Status Indicator
Aircraft Status Indicator Description

Normal

Red, Green and Yellow Flash

Power on and self-check

Alternatively

Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively Aircraft warming up

Green Flashes Slowly Safe to Fly (P mode with GPS and Vision Positioning)

X2 Green Flashes Twice Safe to Fly (P mode with Vision Positioning but without GPS)

Yellow Flashes Slowly Safe to Fly (A mode but No GPS and Vision Positioning)

Warning

Fast Yellow Flashing Remote Controller Signal Lost

Slow Red Flashing Low Battery Warning

Fast Red Flashing Critical Low Battery Warning

Red Flashing Alternatively IMU Error

— Solid Red Critical Error

Red and Yellow Flash Alternatively Compass Calibration Required

Return to Home (RTH)

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

are three cases

that will trigger RTH procedure; they are Smart RTH, Low Battery RTH and Failsafe RTH.

GPS Description

Home Point

The Home Point is the location at which your aircraft takes off when the

GPS signal is strong. You can view the GPS signal strength through

the GPS icon ( ). If you are using the Dynamic Home Point

setting, the Home Point will be updated to your current position as you

move around and when the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks green.

Smart RTH

Using the RTH button on the remote controller (refer to “RTH button” on P28 for more 

information) or the

RTH button in the DJI Pilot app when GPS is available to enables smart RTH. The aircraft 

return to the

latest recorded Home Point, you may control the aircraft's orientation to avoid 

collision during the Smart

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

again to exit

Smart RTH and regain the control.

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Low Battery RTH

The low battery level failsafe is triggered when the DJI 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 these warnings are shown. DJI Pilot app will advise user to return the aircraft to 

the Home Point

when low battery warning is triggered. Aircraft will automatically return to the Home 

Point if no action is

taken after 10 seconds countdown. User can cancel the RTH by pressing once on the RTH 

button. The

thresholds for these warnings are automatically determined based on the current aircraft 

altitude and its

distance from the Home Point.

Aircraft will land automatically if the current battery level can only support the 

aircraft to land to the ground

from the current altitude. User can use the remote controller to control the aircraft’s 

orientation during the

landing process.

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

Critical Low battery level Sufficient battery

warning(Red) level(Green)

Low batterylevel warning Remaining flight time

Power requiresto return home

Battery level indicator

Battery Level

Warning

Low battery

level warning

Critical Low

battery level

warning

Estimated

remaining

flight time

Remark

The battery

power is low.

Please land the

aircraft.

The aircraft

must land

immediately.

Estimated

remaining flight

based on current

battery level.

Aircraft Status

Indicator

Aircraft status

indicator blinks

RED slowly.

Aircraft status

indicator blinks

RED quickly.

N/A

DJI Pilot 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.

The DJI Pilot app screen will

flash red and aircraft starts to

descend. Remote controller

will sound an alarm.

N/A

Flight Instructions

Fly the aircraft

back and land

it as soon as

possible, then

stop the motors

and replace the

battery.

The aircraft

will begin to

descend and land

automatically.

N/A

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Aircraft cannot avoid obstruction during the Failsafe RTH, therefore it is important to 

set an

reasonable Failsafe altitude before each flight. Launch the DJI Pilot app and enter 

“Camera”

view and select “MODE” to set the Failsafe altitude.

Aircraft will stop ascending and immediately return to the Home Point if you move the 

throttle

stick if the aircraft reaches 20 m altitudes or beyond during Failsafe.

Failsafe RTH

Failsafe RTH is activated automatically if remote controller signal (including video 

relay signal) is lost for

more than 3 seconds provided that Home Point has been successfully recorded and compass 

is working

normally. Return home process may be interrupted and the operator can regain control 

over the aircraft if

a remote controller signal is resumed.

Failsafe Illustration

When the critical battery level warning activates and the aircraft is descending to land

automatically, you may push the throttle upward to hover the aircraft and navigate it to 

a more

appropriate location for landing.

Color zones and markers on the battery level indicator reflect estimated remaining 

flight time

and are adjusted automatically, according to the aircraft’s current status.

GPS

Dynamic Home Point

Dynamic home point is useful in situations when you are in motion and require a Home 

Point that is

different from the takeoff point. GPS module is located at the position shown in the 

figure below:

Ensure the space above the GPS module is not obstructed when using Dynamic Home Point.

5 Go Home(20m can be set)

Fast Blinking Yellow

1 Record Home Point (HP)

Blinking Green

3 Remote Controller Signal Lost

Fast Blinking Yellow

2 Confirm Home Point

Blinking Green

6 Landing after Hovering 15secs

Fast Blinking Yellow

4 Signal Lost Lasts 3secs.

Fast Blinking Yellow

Height over HP>20m

Elevate to 20m

Height over HP<=20m

20m
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There are two options for Dynamic Home Point.

1. Set the aircraft current coordinate as the new Home Point.

2. Set the remote controller’s coordinate as the new Home Point.

Setting Up Dynamic Home Point

Follow the steps below to setup Dynamic Home Point:

1. Connect to the mobile device and launch the DJI Pilot app and go to the “Camera” page.

2. Tap“ ”and select“ ”, to reset the remote controller’s coordinates as the new Home 

Point.

3. Tap“ ”and select“ ”, to reset the aircraft’s coordinates as the new Home Point.

4. The aircraft status indicator blinks green to show Home Point is set successfully.

Vision Positioning System

DJI Vision Positioning is a positioning system that uses ultrasonic and image data to 

help the aircraft

identify its current position. With the help of Vision Positioning, your Inspire 1 can 

hover in place more

precisely and fly indoors or in other environments where there is no GPS signal 

available. The main

components of DJI Vision Positioning are located on the bottom of your Inspire 1, 

including [1]two sonar

sensors and[2]one monocular camera.

Using Vision Positioning

Vision Positioning is activated automatically when the Inspire 1 is powered on. No 

manual action is

required. Vision Positioning is typically used in the indoor environment where no GPS is 

available. By

using the sensors on the Vision Positioning system, Inspire 1 can perform precision 

hovering even when

no GPS is available.

[1]

[2]
Follow the steps below to use Vision Positioning:

1. Toggle the switch to “P” as shown the figure to the right:

2. Place the Inspire 1 on a flat surface. Notice that the Vision Positioning system

cannot work properly on surfaces without pattern variations.

3. Power on the Inspire 1. The aircraft status indicator will flash twice in green light,

which indicates the Vision Positioning system is ready. Gently push the throttle up

to lift off, and the Inspire 1 will hover in place.

The performance of your Inspire 1’s Vision Positioning System is subject to the surface 

you are

flying over. The ultrasonic waves may not be able to accurately measure the distance 

over sound

absorbing materials, and the camera may not function correctly in suboptimal 

environments. The

aircraft will switch from “P” mode to “A” mode automatically if both GPS and Vision 

Positioning

System are not available. So operate the aircraft cautiously when in any of the 

following situations:

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

Flying over a highly reflective surfaces.

Flying at high speeds(over 8m/s at 2 meters or over 4m/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 > 10,000) 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 same 

design).

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

In the event of loss of remote controller’s signal, the aircraft will hover for 8 

seconds and then

auto-land if it is in “P” mode.

Keep the sensors clean at all times. Dirt or other debris may adversely affect the 

effectiveness

of the sensors.

The effective hovering altitudes of the aircraft is from 0 to 2.5 meters.

Vision Positioning system may not function properly when the aircraft is flying over 

water.

Vision Positioning system may not be able to recognize pattern on the ground in low light

conditions (less than 100lux).

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) in fast speed.

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

sonar

sensor emits high frequency sound that is only audible to some animals.

Flight Recorder
Flight data is automatically stored in the internal storage device of the aircraft. User 

can gain access to

these data through the DJI Pilot app. This includes flight duration, orientation, 

distance, aircraft status

information, speed, and other parameters.

Attaching and Detaching the Propellers

Use only DJI approved propellers with your Inspire 1. The grey or black nut on the 

propeller indicates

the rotation direction of the propeller and where it should be attached. To attach the 

propellers properly,

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Ensure propellers are attached to its corresponding motors, otherwise the aircraft 

cannot take off.

Handling the propellers with care.

Manually tighten each of the propellers on the corresponding motors to ensure it is 

attached firmly.

Detaching the Propellers

Hold the motor still. Then spin the propeller in the unlock direction indicated on the 

propeller itself.

Detaching 1345s Quick-Release Propellers

Press the 1345s Quick-Release propellers downward firmly then rotate the propeller in 

the unlock

direction to unlock the propellers.

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 old, 

chipped,

or broken propellers.

To avoid injury, STAND CLEAR of and DO NOT touch propellers o mr otors when they are 

spinning.

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

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery

The DJI Intelligent Flight Battery has a capacity of 4500mAh, voltage of 22.2V, and 

smart chargedischarge

functionality. It can only be charged with an appropriate DJI approved charger.

Intelligent Flight Battery Charger

match the nut with the dots on the motors of your Inspire 1:

Propellers Grey cap(1345) Black cap(1345R)

Figure

Attach On Motors without a black dot Motors with a black dot

Legends Lock : Turn the propellers in the indicated direction to mount and tighten

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

Attaching the Propellers

1. Attach the propellers with a grey nut onto a motor without a black dot and spin the 

propellers clockwise

to secure them in place. Attach the propellers with a black nut onto a motor with a 

black dot and spin

the propellers counter clockwise to secure its position. Be sure to completely tighten 

each propeller by

hand before flight.
Battery must be fully charged before using it for the first time. Refer to "Charging the 

Intelligent

Flight Battery" P21 for more information .

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery Functions

1. Battery Level Display: LEDs display the current battery level.

2. Battery Life Display: LEDs display the current battery power cycle.

3. Auto-discharging Function: The battery automatically discharges to below 65% of total 

power when it

is idle (press the power button to check battery level will cause battery to exit idle 

state) for more than

10 days to prevent swelling. It takes around 2 days to discharge the battery to 65%.It 

is normal to feel

moderate heat emitting 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. Over charge 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: Battery stops charging when high amperage (more than 10A) is 

detected.

8. Over Discharge Protection: Discharging automatically stops when the battery voltage 

reaches 18V to

prevent over-discharge damage

9. Short Circuit Protection: Automatically cuts the power supply when a short circuit is 

detected.

10. Battery Cell Damages Protection: DJI Pilot app shows warning message when damaged 

battery cell

is detected.

11. Battery Information History: Show the last 32 entries of battery information records 

that include warning

messages and so on.

12. Sleep Mode: Sleep mode is entered after 10 minutes of inactivity to save power.

13. Communication: Battery voltage, capacity, current, and other relevant information is 

provided to the

aircraft’s to the main controller.

Refer to Disclaimer and Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelins before use. Users 

take full

responsibility for all operations and usage.

Using the Battery

LED1LED2 LED3LED4

Power Button

(Built-in LED)

Powering ON/OFF

Powering On: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to 

power on. The

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

battery level.

Powering Off: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to 

power off.
Low Temperature Notice:

1. The performance of the intelligent Flight Battery is significantly reduced when 

flying in a low

temperature environments (those with air temperatures below 5.). Ensure that the battery 

is fully

charged and the cell voltage is at 4.43 V before each flight.

2. Using the Intelligent Flight Battery in extremely low temperature environments (those 

with air

temperatures below -10.) is not recommended. When flying in environments with 

temperatures

between 5. and -10., the Intelligent Flight Battery should be able to achieve the 

appropriate voltage

levels (above 4.2 V), but it is recommended that you apply the included insulation 

sticker to the battery

in order to prevent a rapid drop in temperatures.

3. If the DJI Pilot app displays the “Critical Low Battery Level Warning” when flying in 

low temperature

environments, stop flying and land the aircraft immediately. You will still be able to 

control the aircraft’s

movement when this warning is triggered.

4. Store the Intelligent Flight Battery in a room temperature environment and ensure 

that its temperature

exceeds 5. before using it in the low temperature environment.

5. When using the Inspire 1 in a low temperature environment, begin by allowing the 

aircraft to hover at a

low altitude, for approximately one minute, to heat the battery.

6. To ensure optimum performance, keep the Intelligent Flight Battery’s core temperature 

above 20.

when in use.

In cold environments, insert the battery into the battery compartment and allow the 

aircraft to

warm up for approximately 1-2 minutes before taking off.

Checking the battery level

The Battery Level Indicators display how much remaining power the battery has. When the 

battery is

powered off, press the Power Button once. The Battery Level Indicators will light up to 

display the current

battery level. See below for details.

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

discharging. The indicators are defined below.

: LED is on.

: LED is flashing.

: LED is off.

Battery Level

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4

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%

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Battery life

The battery life indicates how many more times the battery can be discharged and 

recharged before

it must be replaced. When the battery is powered 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 as 

described below for 2

seconds:

Battery Life

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4

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 DJI Pilot app and check the information 

under the

battery tab.

Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery

1. Connect Battery Charger to a power source (100-240V 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 Level Indicator will display the current battery level during charging.

4. The Intelligent Flight Battery is fully charged when 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.

Do not charge the Intelligent Flight Battery and remote controller with standard charger 

(model:

A14-100P1A) at the same time, otherwise the charger may overheat.

Always turn off the battery before inserting it or removing it from the Inspire 1. Never 

insert or

remove a battery when it is powered on.

Power Outlet

Intelligent Flight Battery Charger

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Battery Level Indicators while Charging

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4

Battery Level

0%~25%

25%~50%

50%~75%

75%~100%

Fully Charged

Charging Protection LED Display

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

Battery Level Indicators while Charging

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4

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

Charging temperature is too low

(<0°C)

Charging temperature is too high

(>40°C)

After any of the above mentioned protection issues are resolved, press the 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 the charger in the event of a 

room temperature

error, the charger will resume charging when the temperature falls within the normal 

range.

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

How to discharge your Intelligent Flight Battery:

To effectively calibrate the battery capacity, it is recommended to charge and discharge 

the

battery thoroughly for every 10 charge-and-discharge cycle. User should install the 

battery onto

the aircraft and then power on the aircraft to initiate the discharge process, discharge 

the battery

until the aircraft is powered off automatically. User should then fully charge the 

battery to ensure

the battery is working at its optimal.

Slow: Place the Intelligent Flight Battery into the Inspire 1’s Battery Compartment and 

power it
on. Leave it on until there is less than 5% of power left, or until the battery can no 

longer

be turned on. Launch the DJI Pilot app to check battery level.

Rapid: Fly the Inspire 1 outdoors until there is less than 5% of power left, or until 

the battery can

no longer be turned on.

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Remote Controllers

This chapter describes the features

of the remote controller that includes

aircraft and remote controller operations

and dual remote controller mode.
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Remote Controller

Remote Controller Profile

The Inspire 1 Remote Controller is a multi-function wireless communication device that 

integrates the

video downlink ground system and aircraft Remote Controller system. The video downlink 

and aircraft

Remote Controller system operate at 2.4 GHz with maximum transmission distance of 2km. 

The remote

controller features a number of camera functions, such as taking and previewing photos 

and video, and

controlling gimbal motions. The remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable 

battery. The current

battery level is displayed by LEDs on the front panel of the remote control.

Compliance Version: The Remote Controller is compliant with both CE and FCC regulations.

Operating Mode: Control can be set to Mode 1 , Mode 2.

Mode 1: The right stick serves as the throttle.

Mode 2: The left stick serves as the throttle.

Do not operate more than 3 aircrafts within in the same area (size equivalent to a 

soccer field) to

prevent transmission interference.

Remote Controller Operations

Powering On And Off The Remote Controller

The Inspire 1 remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery with a capacity 

of 6000mAh. The

battery level is indicated by the Battery Level LEDs on the front panel. Follow the 

steps below to power on

your remote controller:

1. When powered off, press the Power Button once and the Battery Level LEDs will display 

the current

battery level.

2. Then, press and hold the Power Button to power on the remote controller.

3. The Remote Controller will beep when it powers on. The Status LED will blink green 

(slave remote

controller blinks solid purple) rapidly, indicating that the remote controller is 

linking to the aircraft. The

Status LED will show a solid green light when linking is completed.

4. Repeat step 2 to power off the remote controller after finish using it.

Charging Remote Controller

Charge the remote controller via supplied charger.
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Charger

Power Outlet

Power Button

Controlling Camera

Shoot videos or images and adjust camera settings via the Shutter Button, Camera 

Settings Dial, Playback

Button and Video Recording Button on the remote control.

[1]

[2]

[3]

[4]

[1] Camera Settings Dial

Turn the dial to quickly adjust camera settings such as ISO and shutter speed without 

letting go of the

remote controller. Move the dial button to left or right to view the pictures or videos 

in playback mode.

[2] Playback Button

Press to view images or 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] Recoding Button

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

Controlling Aircraft

This section explains how to use the various features of the remote controller. The 

Remote Controller is set

to Mode 2 by default.
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Remote

Controller

(Mode 2)

Aircraft

( indicates nose direction) Remarks

Moving the left stick up and down changes the

aircraft’s elevation.

Push the stick up to ascend and down to descend.

Push the throttle stick up to takeoff.

When both sticks are centered, the Inspire 1 will

hover in place.

The more the stick is pushed away from the

center position, the faster the Inspire 1 will change

elevation. Always push the stick gently to prevent

sudden and unexpected elevation changes.

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 counter

clock-wise, and push the stick right to rotate the

aircraft clockwise. If the stick is centered, the

Inspire 1 will stay facing its current direction.

The more the stick is pushed away from the center

position, the faster the Inspire 1 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. The Inspire 1 will hover in place if the stick

is centered.

Push the stick further away from the center position for

a larger pitch angle (maximum 35°) 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 Inspire 1

will hover in place if the stick is centered.

Push the stick further away from the center position for

a larger pitch angle (maximum 35°) and faster flight.

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.

Stick Neutral/ mid point: Control sticks of the Remote Controller are placed at the 

central position.

Move the Stick: The control stick is pushed away from the central position.
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Figure Flight Mode

F F mode

A A mode

P P mode

Flight Mode Switch

Toggle the switch to select the desired flight mode.

You may choose between; P mode, F mode and A

mode. F

A

P

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 Inspire 1 depending on GPS signal 

strength and Vision

Positioning sensors:

P-GPS: GPS and Vision Positioning both are available, and the aircraft is using GPS for 

positioning.

P-OPTI: Vision Positioning is available but the GPS signal is not. Aircraft is using 

only Vision

Positioning for hovering

P-ATTI: Neither GPS or Vision Positioning available, aircraft is using only its 

barometer for positioning,

so only altitude is controlled.

A mode (Attitude): The GPS and Vision Positioning System is not used for holding 

position. The aircraft

only uses its barometer to maintain altitude. If it is still receiving a GPS signal, the 

aircraft can automatically

return home if the Remote Controller signal is lost and if the Home Point has been 

recorded successfully.

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

more information

about IOC, refer to the IOC in Appendix.

The Flight Mode Switch is locked in P mode by default. To unlock the switch, launch the 

DJI Pilot app,

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

Transformation Switch / RTH Button

The Transformation Switch / RTH Button combination serves two functions. Toggle the 

switch up or down

to raise or lower the landing gear. Or, press the button to activate the Return to Home 

(RTH) procedure.

Transformation Switch

This switch has two positions. The effect of toggling the switch to any of these 

positions is defined below:

1. Raise: Raise the landing gear to its upper most position.

Lower Raise
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2. Lower: The landing gear will lower to its lowest position for landing.

Connecting Mobile Device

Tilt 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 clamp. Adjust the clamp 

to secure your

mobile device. Then connect your mobile device to the remote controller with 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.

Do not raise the landing gear when the aircraft is on the ground. Ensure the landing 

gear is

lowered before landing.

RTH button

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

the RTH Button

will blink white to indicate 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 the control 

of the aircraft.
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Optimal Transmission Range

The signal transmission between aircraft and remote controller perform best within the 

range that

displayed in the picture shown below:

Ensure the aircraft is flying within the optimal transmission range. Adjust the distance 

and position

between the operator and the aircraft to achieve optimal transmission performance.

Dual Remote Controllers Mode

More than one remote controller can connect to the same aircraft in Dual Remote 

Controller mode. In

Dual Controllers mode, the “Master” remote controller operator controls the orientation 

of the aircraft, while

the “Slave” remote controller controls the movement of the gimbal and camera operation. 

When multiple

“slave” remote controllers (max of 6) are connect to the aircraft, only the first 

connected “slave” remote

controller is able to control the gimbal, the remaining “slave” remote controller can 

view the live feed video

from the aircraft and set the camera parameters, but they cannot control the gimbal.

Optimal Transmission Range

Master Remote

Controller

Slave Remote

Controller

Strong Weak
Use the gimbal dial on the remote controller to control the pitch movement of the camera 

in the

single remote controller mode, however, you cannot control the pan movement of the 

camera.

Setting Up Dual Remote Controllers Mode

Dual Remote Controllers mode is disabled by default. Users must enable this feature on 

the “Master”

remote controller by through the DJI Pilot app. Follow the steps below for setup:

“Master” Remote Controller:

1. Connect the remote controller to your mobile device and launch the DJI Pilot app.

2. Go to the Camera page, and tap

to enter the remote controller settings window.

3. Tap “Set RC Status” to enable Master-and-Slave mode.

4. Select “Master” in the “Set RC Status” section to set the remote controller as 

“Master” remote controller.

RC Control Settings

Set RC Status

Slave RC List

Master and Slave

RC Settings

MasterOFF

RC Name Connection PasswordT12254 1234

Slave

5. Enter the connection password for the “Slave” remote controller.

“Slave” Remote Controller:

1. Tap “Search for Master Controller” to search the “Master” remote controller.

MasterOFF Slave

RC Control Setting

Set RC Status

RC Name

Search for Master Controller

Request Control

Master RC List

Master and Slave

RC Settings

S88642

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Remote controller cannot link to the aircraft if the remote controller is set as 

“Slave”. Meanwhile,

the “Slave” remote controller cannot control the orientation of the aircraft. Reset the 

remote

controller to “Master” in DJI Pilot app if you wish to link the remote controller to the 

aircraft.

2. Search the “Master” remote controller in the surrounding area in the “Request 

Control” section.

MasterOFF Slave

RC Control Settings

Set RC Status

RC Name

Search for Master Controller

Request Control

Master RC List

Master and Slave

S88642

T12254RC Settings

3. Select the “Master” remote controller from the “Master RC List” and input the 

connection password to

connect to the desired “Master” remote controller.

T12254

Connection Password

1234

Master RC List

Remote Controller Status LED

The Status LED reflects connection status between Remote Controller and aircraft. The 

RTH LED shows

the Return to Home status of the aircraft. The table below contains details on these 

indicators.

RTH LED

Status LED

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Status LED Alarm Remote Controller Status Status LED Alarm Remote Controller Status

— Solid Red

chime

— Solid Green chime

— Solid Purple D-D-

— Solid Blue D-D-chime

Slow Blinking Red D-D-D......

/

Red and Green/ Red and

Yellow Alternate Blinks

None

RTH LED Sound

— Solid White chime

Blinking White D . . .

Blinking White DD .. .. ..

The remote controller set as "Master" but it is not

connected with the aircraft.

The remote controller set as "Master" and it is connected

with the aircraft.

The remote controller set as "Slave" but it is not

connected with the aircraft.

The remote controller set as "Slave" and it is connected

with the aircraft.

Remote controller error.

HD Downlink is disrupted.

Remote Controller Status.

Aircraft is returning home.

Sending Return to Home command to the aircraft.

Aircraft Return to Home in progress.

The Remote Status Indicator will blink red, sound an alert, when the battery level is 

critically low.

Linking the Remote 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. Power on the remote controller and connect to the mobile device. Launch DJI Pilot app.

2. Power on the Intelligent Flight Battery.

3. Enter “Camera” view and tap on and then tap “Linking Remote Controller” button as 

shown below.

RC Control Setting

Remote Control Calibration

Stick Mode

Gimbal Pitch/YawC1 C2 Reset gimbal yaw

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.

You can customize the C1 and C2 buttons on the back
of the remote controller.

Linking Remote Controller

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RC Control Setting

Remote Control Calibration

Stick Mode

C1 Gimbal Pitch/Yaw C2 Reset gimbal yaw

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.

You can customize the C1 and C2 buttons on the back

of the remote controller.

Linking Remote Controller

C2

Searching for aircraft frequency,

timeout in 54 seconds

Cancel

Press the linking button on the aircraft

to link this remote controller

Remote controller cannot link to the aircraft if the remote controller is set as 

“Slave”. Meanwhile,

the “Slave” remote controller cannot control the orientation of the aircraft. Reset the 

remote

controller to “Master” in DJI Pilot app if you wish to link the remote controller to the 

aircraft.

Remote controller will disconnect from the linked aircraft if a new remote controller is 

linked to

the same aircraft.

Remote Controller Compliance Version

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

5. Locate the Linking button on the front of the aircraft, as shown in the figure shown 

below. Press the

Linking button to start linking. The Remote Controller Status Indicator will display 

solid green if Link is

succeed.

4. The remote controller is ready to link. The Remote Controller Status Indicator blinks 

blue and "beep"

sound is emitted.
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Gimbal and Camera

This chapter provides the technical

specifications of the camera and explains

the working mode of the gimbal.
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Camera and Gimbal

Camera Profile

The on-board camera supports 4K video capture up to 4096x2160p24 and 12M pixel photos 

capture by

using the 1/2.3 inch CMOS sensor. You may export the video in either MOV or MP4 format 

for editing.

Available picture shooting modes include burst, continuous, and timer mode. A live 

preview of what the

camera is seeing before you shoot videos and pictures is supported through the DJI Pilot 

App.

Camera Micro-SD Card Slot

To store your photos and videos, plug in the micro-SD card into the slot shown below 

before powering on

the Inspire 1. The Inspire 1 comes with a 16GB micro-SD card and supports up to a 64GB 

micro-SD card.

A UHS-1 type micro-SD card is recommended, because the fast read and write capability of 

these cards

enables you to store high-resolution video data.

Do not remove micro-SD card from the Inspire 1 when it is powered on.

Camera Data Port

Power on the Inspire 1 and then connect a USB cable to the Camera Data Port to download 

photos or

videos from the camera to your computer.

Power on the aircraft before attempting to download the files.
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Camera Operation

Use the Shutter and Record button on the remote controller to shoot the images or the 

videos through the

DJI Pilot app. For more information about how to use these buttons, refer to 

“Controlling Camera” P25.

ND Filter

Attach an ND filter to the front of the camera to reduce over-exposure and “jello” 

effect.

Gimbal

Gimbal Profile

The 3-axis Gimbal provides a steady platform for the attached camera, allowing you to 

capture stabilized

images and video. The Gimbal can tilt the camera up to 120 degrees and rotate 360 

degrees.

-330°

+330°

+30°

-90°

0°

Use the gimbal dial on the remote controller to control pitch movement of the camera by 

default. Note that

you cannot control the pan motion of the camera by default. Enable the 

“Master-and-Slave” mode and

set the remote controller to “Slave” state if you wish to control both the pan and pitch 

movement of the

camera.

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

in the

single remote controller mode, however, you cannot control the pan movement of the 

camera.

Pan Control

Follow the instructions below to use the gimbal dial to control the pan movement of the 

gimbal:

1. Power on the aircraft and remote control, launch DJI Pilot app and enter “Camera” 

page.

2. Tap “RC Control Settings” icon and select either C1 or C2 customizable button as the 

gimbal pitch/

yaw switching button.

3. Select “Gimbal Pitch/Yaw” from the dropdown list.
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Press C1 or C2 button to switch from pitch mode to yaw mode. You may use the gimbal dial 

to pan the

gimbal under yaw mode. Press C1 or C2 again to exit yaw mode.

Using DJI Pilot App to Control Gimbal

Follow the steps below to use DJI Pilot app to control the gimbal orientation:

1. Launch DJI Pilot app, enter “Camera” page.

2. Tap and press on the screen until a blue circle is shown.

3. Slide to control the gimbal orientation within the “Camera” page as shown below.

RC Control Setting

Remote Control Calibration

Stick Mode

C1 Gimbal Pitch/Yaw C2 Reset gimbal yaw

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.

You can customize the C1 and C2 buttons on the back

of the remote controller.

Linking Remote Controller

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ISO 100 EV 0 00:22:16

MODE P-GPS OFF Safe to Fly (GPS)

0 200m

H: D:

V.S

M/S M/S

H.S

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Follow Mode

The angle between Gimbal’s orientation and aircraft’s nose remains

constant at all times. One user alone can control the pitch motion of the

Gimbal, but a second user is required to control the pan motion using a

second remote controller.

FPV Mode The Gimbal will lock to the movements of the aircraft to provide a FirstPerson-View flying experience.

Free Mode

The Gimbal’s motion is independent of the aircraft’s orientation. One user

alone can control the pitch motion of the Gimbal, but a second user is

required to control the pan motion using a second remote controller.

Re-alignment

Tap to force the Gimbal orientation to re-align with aircraft’s orientation

by panning from gimbal’s current orientation. Pitch angle will remain

unchanged during the re-alignment.

Gimbal motor error may occur in these situations: (1) Gimbal is placed on uneven ground. 

(2)

Gimbal has received an excessive external force, e.g. a collision. Please take off from 

flat, open

ground and protect the gimbal after powering up.

Flying in heavy fog or cloud may make the gimbal wet, leading to a temporary failure. The

gimbal will recover when it dries out.

Pitch Pan

Gimbal Operation Modes

Three Gimbal operation modes are available. Switch between the different operation modes 

on the

Camera page of the DJI Pilot App. Note that your mobile device must be connected to the 

remote

controller for changes to take effect. Refer to the table below for details:
DJI Pilot App

This chapter describes the four main

GUI of the DJI Pilot app.

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DJI Pilot App

The DJI Pilot app is a new mobile app designed specifically for the Inspire 1. Use this 

app to control the

gimbal, camera and other features of your flight system. The app also comes with Map, 

Store a User Center,

for configuring your aircraft and sharing your content with friends. It is recommended 

that you use a tablet

for the best experience.

CAMERA MAP ACADEMY USER CENTER

United States

Shot with DJI INSPIRE 1

Mountain View

Camera

The Camera page contains a live HD video feed from the Inspire 1’s camera. You can also 

configure

various camera parameters from the Camera page.

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ISO 100 EV 0 00:22:16

MODE P-GPS CL Safe to Fly (GPS)

0 200m

H: D:

V.S

M/S M/S

H.S

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2M 39M

[18]

[17]

[16]

[15]

[14]

[13] [11]

[12]

[10]

[9]

[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]
[1] Flight Mode

: The text next to this icon indicates the current flight mode.

Tap to enter MC (Main Controller) settings. Modify flight limits, perform compass 

calibration, and set

the gain values on this screen.

[2] GPS Signal Strength

: This icon shows the current strength of GPS signals. Green bars indicates adequate GPS

strength.

[3] IOC Settings

: This icon shows which IOC setting that the aircraft has entered when in F Mode.

Tap to enter IOC setting menu and select Course Lock, Home Lock or Point of Interest 

Lock.

[4]

System

Status

: This icon shows current aircraft system status, such as GPS signal health.

[5] Battery Level Indicator

: The battery level indicator dynamically displays the battery level. The color zones on 

the

battery level indicator represent different battery levels.

[6] Remote Controller Signal

: This icon shows the strength of remote controller signal.

[7] HD Video Link Signal Strength

: This icon shows the HD video downlink signal strength between the aircraft and the 

remote

controller.

[8] Battery Level

: This icon shows the current Intelligent Flight Battery level.

Tap to enter battery information menu, set the various battery warning thresholds and 

view the battery

warning history in this page.

[9] General Settings

: Tap this icon to enter General Settings page. Select parameter units, reset the 

camera, enable

the quick view feature, adjust the gimbal roll value and toggle flight route display on 

this page.

[10]

Camera

Operation

Bar

Exposure Lock

: Tap to enable or disable the camera exposure lock.

Function

: Tap to adjust camera settings, such as video format and digital filters.

Shutter

: Tap this button to take a single photo.
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Record

: Tap once to start recording video, then tap again to stop recording. You can also 

press the

Video Recording Button on the remote controller, which has the same function.

Playback

: Tap to enter playback page. You can preview photos and videos as soon as they are 

captured.

Camera Settings and Shooting Mode

: Tap to enter the Camera Settings page and switch from camera shooting mode from manual 

to

auto.

[11] Map

Display the flight path of the current mission. Tap to switch from the Camera GUI to the 

Map GUI.

[12] Vision Positioning

: This icon shows the distance between the surface and the Vision Positioning System's 

sensors.

[13] Flight Telemetry

H: D:

V.S

M/S M/S

H.S

8.3 24.2 1.2M

2M 39M

Vision Positioning Status

Icon is highlighted when Vision Positioning is in operation.

Flight attitude is indicated by the flight attitude icon.

(1) The red arrow shows which direction the aircraft is facing.

(2) Light blue and dark blue areas indicate pitch.

(3) Pitching of the boundary between light blue and dark blue area shows roll angle.

[14] Home Point Settings

: Tap this button to reset the current home point. You may choose to set the aircraft 

take-off

location, the remote controller’s current position, or the aircraft’s current position 

as the Home Point.

[15] Return to Home (RTH)

: Initiate RTH home procedure. Tap to have the aircraft return to the latest home point.

0 200m
[16] Gimbal Operation Mode

Refer to "Gimbal Operation Mode" P38 for more information.

[17] Auto Takeoff/Landing

/

: Tap to initiate auto takeoff or landing.

[18] Back

: Tap to return to the main GUI.

Map

User can view the current flight route in a larger map view in this page. You can also 

perform Auto take

off and Landing in the page. Ensure your mobile device has access to the Internet. Due 

to the map data

required, Wi-Fi connection is recommended. Internet access is required to cache the map, 

if Wi-Fi is

unavailable, mobile data service is required.

Academy

Download user manual, view online videos. Also you can use the flight simulator to 

practice your flight

skills.

User Center

You can sync the picture and videos to the mobile device, view the flight records and 

check your DJI

account status in the User Center. Use the DJI registered account to login to the User 

Center.

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Flight

This chapter describes the flight safety

and flight restrictions.
Flight

Once pre-flight preparation is complete, it is recommended to use the flight simulator 

to learn how to fly

safely. Ensure that all flights are carried out in a suitable location.

Flight Environment Requirements

1. Do not use the aircraft in severe weather conditions. These include wind speed 

exceeding 10m/s ,

snow, rain and smog.

2. Only fly in open areas. Tall buildings and steel structures may affect the accuracy 

of the on-board

compass and GPS signal.

3. Avoid from obstacles, crowds, high voltage power lines, trees or bodies of water.

4. Minimize electromagnetic interference by not flying in area with high levels of 

electromagnetism,

including mobile phone base stations or radio transmission towers.

5. Aircraft and battery performance is subject to environment factor such as air density 

and temperature.

Be very careful when flying 14700 feet (4500 meters) or more above sea level as battery 

and aircraft

performance may be reduced.

6. The Inspire 1 cannot operate within the polar areas in “P” mode.

Flight Limits and Flight Restriction Area

Flight limits on height and distance can be set. The details of these flight limits are 

described in the following

section.

All unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operators should abide by all regulations from such 

organizations as

the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization), FAA and their own national 

airspace regulations. For

safety reasons, the flight limits function is enabled by default to help users use this 

product safely and

legally. The flight limits function includes height limits, distance limits and No Fly 

Zones.

When operating in P Mode, height, distance limits and No Fly Zones work together to 

manage flight. In A

mode only height limits work and flights cannot go higher than 120 meters.

Max Height & Radius Limits

Max Height & Radius limit flying height and distance, and the user may change these 

settings in the

DJI Pilot App. Once complete, your Inspire 1 will fly in a restricted cylinder that is 

determined by these

settings. The tables below show the details of these limits.

Max Height

Max Radius

Home Point

Height of aircraftwhen powered on

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GPS Signal Strong

Blinking Green

Flight Limits DJI Pilot App Aircraft Status Indicator

Max Height Flight altitude must be under

the set height.

Warning: Height

limit reached. None.

Rapid red flashing

Flight distance must be within Warning: Distance

Max Radius

when close to the

the max radius. limit reached.

max radius limit.

GPS Signal Weak

Blinking Yellow

Flight Limits

DJI Pilot App

Aircraft Status Indicator

Max Radius

No limits

Max Height Flight height restricted to

120m and under.

Warning: Height limit

reached. None.

If you fly out of the limit, you can still control the Inspire 1, but cannot fly it 

further.

If the Inspire 1 flies out of the max radius in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode, it will fly 

back within

range automatically.

No-Fly Zones

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 Areas. Airports include major airports and flying 

fields where manned

aircraft operate at low altitudes. Restricted Areas include borders between countries or 

sensitive sites.

The details of the No-Fly Zones are explained below:

Airport:

(1) Airport No-Fly Zones are comprised of Takeoff Restricted Zones and 

Restricted-Altitude Zones. Each

zone features circles of various size.

(2) R1 depends on the size and shape of the airport, and is an area around the airport 
that is a Takeoff

Restricted Zone, inside of which take-off and flight is prevented.

(3) From R1 to R1+1 mile around the airport, the flight altitude is limited on a 15 

degree incline, 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 is within 320 feet (100 meters) of the No-Fly Zones, a warning 

message will appear

in the DJI Pilot app.

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Airports

1640

feet

66 feet

1 mile

R1

320 feet

R2

Restricted Areas:

(1) Restricted Areas do not have a flight altitude restriction.

(2) R around the designated Restricted Area is a Take-off Restricted area. Aircraft 

cannot takeoff within

this zone. The value of R varies depending on the definition of the Restricted Area.

(3) A “warning zone” has been set around each Restricted Area. When the aircraft is 

within 0.6 miles (1

km) of this zone, a warning message will appear in the DJI Pilot app.

Restricted Areas

100m

R

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GPS Signal Strong Blinking Green

Zone Restriction DJI Pilot App Prompt

Aircraft

Status

Indicator

No-fly Zone

Motors will not start. Warning: You are in a No-fly

zone. Take off prohibited.

Red flashing

If the aircraft enters the

restricted area in A mode but

P mode activates the aircraft

will automatically descend to

land then stop its motors after

landing.

Warning: You are in a No-fly

zone, automatic landing has

begun. (If you are within 1.5 mile

radius)

Restrictedaltitude

flight

zone

If the aircraft enters the

restricted area in A mode but P

mode activates, it will descend

to a safe altitude and hover 15

feet below the safe altitude.

Warning: You are in a restricted

zone. Descending to safe

altitude. (If you are between the

range of 1.5 mile and 5 mile

radius)

Warning: You are in a restricted

zone. Max flight height restricted

to between 10.5m and 120m. Fly

Cautiously.

Warning zone No flight restriction applies, but

there will be warning message.

Warning: You are approaching a

restricted zone, Fly Cautiously.

Free zone No restrictions. None. None.

Semi-automatic descent: All stick commands are available except the throttle stick 

command

during the descent and landing process. Motors will stop automatically after landing.

When flying in the safety zone, aircraft status indicator will blink red quickly and 

continue for 3

seconds, then switch to indicate current flying status and continue for 5 seconds at 

which point

it will switch back to red blinking.

For safety reasons, please do not fly close to airports, highways, railway stations, 

railway lines,

city centers and other special areas. Try to ensure the aircraft is visible.

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Preflight Checklist

1. Remote controller, aircraft battery, and mobile device are fully charged.

2. Propellers are mounted correctly and firmly.

3. Micro-SD card has been inserted if necessary.

4. Gimbal is functioning as normal.

5. Motors can start and are functioning as normal.

6. DJI Pilot app connected to the aircraft.

Calibrating the Compass

IMPORTANT: Make sure to calibrate the compass in every new flight location. The compass 

is very

sensitive to electromagnetic interference, which can cause abnormal compass data leading 

to poor flight

performance or even failure. Regular calibration is required for optimum performance.

DO NOT calibrate your compass where there is a chance of strong magnetic interference, 

such

as magnetite, parking structures, and steel reinforcements underground.

DO NOT carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration such as keys or cellular

phones.

DO NOT calibrate beside massive metal objects.

Calibration Procedures

Choose an open space to carry out the following procedures.

1. Ensure the compass is calibrated. If you did not calibrate the compass in the 

Checklist, or if you

have changed your position since last calibrating it, tap “MODE” in the app and select 

“Compass

Calibration” to calibrate the compass. Then follow the on-screen instructions.

2. Hold and rotate the aircraft horizontally 360 degrees, and the Aircraft Status 

Indicator will display a

solid green light.
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3. Hold the aircraft vertically with nose pointing downward, and rotate it 360 degrees 

around the center

axis. Recalibrate the compass if the Aircraft Status Indicator show solid red.

If the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks red and yellow after the calibration, move your 

aircraft to a

different location to carry out compass calibration.

Calibrate the compass before each flight. Launch DJI Pilot App, follow the on-screen 

instruction

to calibrate the compass.

When to Recalibrate

1. When compass data is abnormal, and the Aircraft Status Indicator is blinking red and 

yellow.

2. When flying in a new location, or a location that is different from your last flight.

3. When the mechanical structure of the Inspire 1 has changed, i.e. changed mounting 

position of the

compass.

4. When severe drifting occurs in flight, i.e. the Inspire 1 does not fly in straight 

lines.

Auto Take-off and Auto Landing

Auto Take-off

Use auto take-off to take off your aircraft automatically if the Aircraft Status 

Indicator displays blinking

green. Follow the steps below to use auto take-off:

1. Launch DJI Pilot app, enter “Camera” page.

2. Ensure the aircraft is in “P” mode.

3. Go through the pre-flight checklist.

4. Tap“ ”, and confirm flight condition. Slide to confirm and take-off.

5. Aircraft takes off and hovers at 1.5 meters above ground.
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Auto-Landing

Use auto-landing to land your aircraft automatically if the Aircraft Status Indicator 

displays blinking green.

Follow the steps below to use auto-landing:

1. Ensure the aircraft is in “P” mode.

2. Check the landing area condition before tapping “ ”, to perform landing.

3. Aircraft lowers the landing gear and proceed to land automatically.

Landing gear will automatically raise when the aircraft reaches an altitude of 1.2m for 

the first

time, and automatically lower every time it descends to 0.8m. Users can turn this 

feature ON/OFF

in the Pilot app.

Starting/Stopping the Motors

Starting Motors

The Combination Stick Command (CSC) listed below are used to start the motors instead of 

simply pushing

the stick up. Ensure that you perform the CSC in one motion.

Flight Test

Take off/Landing Procedures

1. Place the aircraft on open, flat ground with battery indicators facing towards you.

2. Power on the remote controller and your mobile device, then the Intelligent Flight 

Battery.

3. Launch the DJI Pilot App and enter the Camera page.

4. Wait until the Aircraft Indicator blinks green. This means the Home Point is recorded 

and it is safe to fly

now. If it flashes yellow, it means Home Point is not recorded, and you should not take 

off.

5. Push the throttle up slowly to take off or using Auto Take-off to take off.

Stopping Motors

There are two methods to stop the motors.

Method 1: When the Inspire 1 has landed, push the throttle down , then conduct CSC . 

Motors will stop

immediately. Release both sticks once motors stop.

Method 2: When the aircraft has landed, push the throttle down and hold. The motors will 

stop after 3

seconds.

Do not perform CSC when aircraft is in midair, otherwise the motors will be stopped.

OR

OR
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 slowly to 

descend.

8. After landing, execute the CSC command or hold the throttle at its lowest position 

for 3 seconds or

more until the motors stop.

9. Turn off the Intelligent Flight Battery first, followed by the Remote Controller.

When the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks yellow rapidly during flight, the aircraft has 

entered Failsafe

mode.

A low battery level warning is indicated by the Aircraft Status Indicator blinking red 

slowly or

rapidly during flight.

Watch video tutorials about flight for more flight information.

Video Suggestions and Tips

1. Work through the checklist before each flight.

2. Select desired gimbal working mode in the DJI Pilot app.

3. Aim to shoot when flying in P mode only.

4. Always fly in good weather, such as sunny or windless days.

5. Change camera settings to suit you. These include photo format and exposure 

compensation.

6. Perform flight tests to establish flight routes and scenes.

7. Push the sticks gently to make aircraft movements stable and smooth.
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Troubleshooting (FAQ)

1.

How

can

I

put

a

GoPro

camera

on

the

Inspire

1?

The Inspire 1 does not currently support GoPro attachments. The gimbal is designed to 

hold DJI

cameras only.

2.

When

will

ground

station

functionality

be

available?

The Inspire 1 does not currently support ground station. Ground station will be 

available with future

firmware updates.

3.

Is

the

camera’s

exposure

automatic?

The exposure can be set to Auto, for automatic changes, or Manual, if you wish to use a 

specific setting.

4.

Can

I

see

the

size

of

images

through

the

app?

Yes, you can preview image or video sizes through the DJI Pilot app.

5.

How

much

weight

can

the

Inspire

1

carry

without

its

included

camera?
We do not recommend flying with any payload other than the included DJI gimbal and 

camera.

6.

Do

you

have

an

LCD

monitor

available

for

the

Inspire

1?

No, DJI does not sell LCD or HD monitors for the Inspire 1. However, you can output the 

live streaming

video to a compatible monitor or mobile device of your own.

7.

How

long

does

it

take

to

charge

the

battery?

Does

it

comes

with

a

charger?

Yes, all Inspire 1 units come with standard TB47 charger.

With the standard TB47 100W charger, it takes 85min to fully charge a 4500mAh battery.

8.

Are

the

two

remote

controllers

the

same?

Should

I

setup

the

remote

controllers

in

the

app

or

somewhere

else

to

control

the

camera

and

aircraft
separately?

The two remote controllers are physically identical. You can set the remote controllers 

to either "Master"

or "Slave" through the DJI Pilot app if you wish to use dual controller mode.

9.

Where

can

I

find

info

on

the

simulation

application

that

plugs

into

the

trainer

port?

Can

you

suggest

a

simulation

program?

There is no trainer port on the remote controller for the Inspire 1.

10.

Can

the

mobile

device

holder

be

used

on

the

Phantom

2

series

remote

controller?

No, it cannot. The mobile device holder can only be used with the Inspire 1 remote.

11.

Does

the

Inspire

1

have

a

SD

card

included?

The Inspire 1 comes with a 16GB micro-SD card. It supports SD cards up to 64GB.

12.

Can

I

upgrade

and

buy

a

second
remote

controller

if

I

only

buy

a

single

remote

controller

now?

Yes.

13.

How

big

is

the

Inspire

1?

Its length x height x width dimensions without the propellers attached are 44 x 30 x 

45cm (17.3 x 11.8 x 17.7in).
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14. What flight controller does the Inspire 1 use?

The Inspire 1 uses its own new flight controller.

15. Which motors and propellers does the Inspire 1 come with?

The Inspire 1 uses 3510 motors and 1345 propellers.

16. Aircraft frame arm joints appear loosen, is that normal?

The space of the joins shown in the below figure is normal and it will not affect the 

performance of

aircraft, do not adjust the position of the screws on your own.

17. Failed to complete self-check?

Place the aircraft on the flat surface before powering on. Do not move the aircraft 

during the selfcheck.
Appendix

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Appendix

SpecificationsAircraft

Model T600

Weight (Battery Included) 2935 g

Vertical: 0.5 m

Hovering Accuracy (P Mode)

Horizontal: 2.5 m

Pitch: 300°/s

Max Angular Velocity

Yaw: 150°/s

Max Tilt Angle 35°

Max Ascent Speed 5 m/s

Max Descent Speed 4 m/s

Max Speed 22 m/s (ATTI mode, no wind)

Max Flight Altitude 4500 m

Max Wind Speed Resistance 10 m/s

Max Flight Time Approximately 18 minutes

Motor Model DJI 3510

Propeller Model DJI 1345

Indoor Hovering Enabled by default

Operating Temperature Range -10° to 40° C

Diagonal Distance 559 to 581 mm

Dimensions 438x451x301 mm

Gimbal

Model ZENMUSE X3

Output Power (With Camera) Static: 9 W; In Motion: 11 W

Operating Current Station: 750 mA; Motion: 900 mA

Angular Vibration Range ±0.03°

Mounting Detachable

Pitch: -90° to +30°

Controllable Range

Pan: ±320°

Pitch: -125° to +45°

Mechanical Range

Pan: ±330°

Pitch: 120°/s

Max Controllable Speed

Pan: 180°/s

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Camera

Name X3

Model FC350

Total Pixels 12.76M

Effective Pixels 12.4M

Image Max Size 4000x3000

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

Electronic Shutter Speed 8 s to 1/8000 s

FOV (Field Of View) 94°

CMOS Sony EXMOR 1/2.3”

Lens

20mm (35mm format equivalent) f/2.8 focus at )

9 Elements in 9 groups

Anti-distortion

Single shoot

Burst shooting: 3/5/7 frames

Still Photography Modes Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 bracketed frames at

0.7EV Bias

Time-lapse

UHD (4K): 4096x2160p24/25, 3840x2160p24/25/30

Video Recording Modes FHD: 1920x1080p24/25/30/48/50/60

HD: 1280x720p24/25/30/48/50/60

Max Bitrate Of Video Storage 60 Mbps

FAT32/exFAT

Supported File Formats Photo: JPEG, DNG

Video: MP4/MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264)

Supported SD Card Types

Micro SD

Max capacity: 64 GB. Class 10 or UHS-1 rating required.

Operating Temperature Range 0° to 40° C

Remote Controller

Name C1

Operating Frequency

922.7MHz~927.7 MHz (Japan Only)

5.725~5.825 GHz;2.400~2.483 GHz

Transmitting Distance 2 km (Outdoor And Unobstructed)

EIRP 10dBm@900m, 13dBm@5.8G, 20dBm@2.4G

Video Output Port USB, Mini-HDMI

Power Supply Built-in battery

Charging DJI charger

Dual User Capability Host-and-Slave connection

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Mobile Device Holder Tablet or Smart Phone

Output Power 9 W

Operating Temperature Range -10° to 40° C

Less than 3 months: -20° to 45° C

Storage Temperature Range

More than 3 months: 22° to 28° C

Charging Temperature Range 0-40° C

Battery 6000 mAh LiPo 2S

Charger

Model A14-100P1A

Voltage 26.3 V

Rated Power 100 W

Battery (Standard)

Name Intelligent Flight Battery

Model TB47

Capacity 4500 mAh

Voltage 22.2 V

Battery Type LiPo 6S High voltage battery

Energy 99.9 Wh

Net Weight 570 g

Operating Temperature Range -10° to 40° C

Less than 3 months: -20° to 45° C

Storage Temperature Range

More than 3 months: 22° C to 28° C

Charging Temperature Range 0° to 40° C

Max Charging Power 180 W

Battery (Optional)

Name Intelligent Flight Battery

Model TB48

Capacity 5700 mAh

Voltage 22.8 V

Battery Type LiPo 6S

Energy 129.96 Wh

Net Weight 670 g

Operating Temperature Range -10 to 40° C

Less than 3 months: -20 to 45° C

Storage Temperature Range

More than 3 months: 22° to 28° C

Charging Temperature Range 0° to 40° C

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Max Charging Power 180 W

Vision Positioning

Velocity Range Below 8 m/s (2 m above ground)

Altitude Range 5-500 cm

Operating Environment Brightly lit (lux > 15) patterned surfaces

Operating Range 0-250 cm

DJI Pilot App

Mobile Device System Requirements iOS version 7.1 or later; Android version 4.1.2 or 

later

Supported Mobile Devices

* iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 5S, iPad Air 2, iPad Mini

3, iPad Air, iPad Mini 2, iPad 4;* Samsung Note 3, Samsung

S5, Sony Z3 EXPERIA;* Note: It is recommended that you

use a tablet for the best experience

Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC)

IOC allows users to lock the orientation of aircraft in different fashions. There are 

three working modes for

IOC and you may select the desired IOC modes from the DJI Pilot app. IOC only works 

under F mode,

and user must toggle the flight mode switch to “F” mode to activate IOC. Refer to the 

table below:

Course Lock (CL) Its forward direction is pointing to the nose direction when recording, 

which is

fixed until you re-record it or exit from CL.

Record a Home Point (HP), and push Pitch stick to control the aircraft far from

Home Lock (HL)*

or near to the HP.

Point of Interest (POI)* Point of Interest. Record a point of interest (POI), the 

aircraft can circle around

the POI, and the nose always points to the POI.

*Home Lock and Point of Interest feature are coming soon.

Prerequisites of IOC

Use the IOC feature under the following condition:

Modes IOC GPS enabled GPS Flight Distance Limits

Course Lock No None None

Home Lock Yes Aircraft =10m Home Point

5m~500m

POI Yes

Aircraft

Point of Interest

Using IOC

Enable the IOC feature by tapping “Enable IOC” in the setting page of the DJI Pilot app. 

Toggle the Flight

Mode Switch to “F” mode and follow the on-screen instruction to use IOC feature.

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How to Update Firmware

Follow the process described below to upgrade the aircraft, remote controller and 

battery.

Updating the Aircraft Firmware

Step 1- Check Battery and SD Card Capacity

Ensure the Intelligent Flight Battery has at least 50% power and there is at least 100MB 

of free space on

the SD card.

Step 2- Prepare the Firmware Update Package

1. Download the firmware update package from the official DJI website 

(http://www.dji.com/product/

inspire-1).

2. Insert the SD into your PC. Extract the all downloaded files into the root directory 

of the SD card.

Remove the SD card from your PC. Ensure the Inspire 1 is powered off then insert the SD 

card into the

SD card slot on the Inspire 1 camera.

Step 3- Update the Aircraft

1. Ensure the remote controller is powered off and then power on the aircraft.

Upgrade will begin

automatically after aircraft is powered on.

2. It will take approximately 25 minutes to complete the firmware update. The camera 

will sound a short

pulse of "D-D-D-D" beeping sound to indicate the upgrade is in progress and sound a 

“D---DD”

beeping sound to indicate the update is complete with success.

3. Check the upgrade status by opening the “.txt” file that is automatically generated 

after the update.

The update is successful if the text “result: successful” is in the document. Try 

upgrading the firmware

again if the text “result: failed” is found or the gimbal sound a long beep sound.

Updating the Remote Controller Firmware

Step 1- Check Battery and SD Card Capacity

Remote controller firmware is included in the aircraft firmware update package. Use the 

same update

package file that is downloaded from the DJI official website. Ensure the remote 

controller battery level is

above 50%.

Step 2- Prepare the Firmware Update Package

1. Extract all downloaded files into the root directory of an SD card or USB thumb drive.

2. Insert the SD card into a SD card reader or the USB disk onto the remote controller 

USB port when

remote controller powered off. If you do not have a SD card reader, you may insert the 

SD card into

the gimbal and connect the gimbal with remote controller to upgrade the remote 

controller.

Step 3- Update the Remote Controller

1. Power on the remote controller and wait 60 seconds until the upgrade begins. Do not 

power off the

remote controller during the update.
2. It will take approximately 10 minutes to complete the firmware update. The camera 

will sound a

beeping sound and the Status LED on the remote controller shows solid blue to indicate 

the update is

in progress. The Status LED on remote controller shows solid green and beeping sound 

will stop if the

upgrade is completed with success. The Status LED on remote controller shows solid red 

if upgrade is

failed. Try upgrade again.

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Updating Intelligent Flight Battery Firmware

The Intelligent Flight Battery is upgraded during the aircraft firmware upgrade process. 

It is recommended

to keep the upgrade package files in your SD card. The upgrade will start automatically 

after power

cycling the aircraft.

Do not perform firmware update while the aircraft is still flying in the air. Only carry 

out firmware

update when the aircraft is landed.

Be sure to update the remote controller’s firmware to the latest version after you 

upgrade the aircraft’s

firmware.

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

remote

controller and aircraft.

Confirm the update results according to the gimbal sounds. It is normal for the aircraft 

to sound or the

LED to blink during the update process.

Ensure there is only one firmware package file stored on your SD card.

Only storage devices that are formatted for FAT32 and exFAT file systems are supported 

for aircraft

and remote controller firmware updates.

Delete any automatically generated txt files (xxx_GS.TXT) in the SD card when updating 

multiple

remote controllers.

FCC Compliance

FCC Compliance

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the 

following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may 

cause undesired

operation.

Changes or modifications not expressly roved by the party responsible for compliance 

could void the

user's authority to operate the equipment.

Compliance Information

FCC Warning Message

Any Changes or modifications not expressly roved by the party responsible for compliance 

could void the

user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the 

following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any 

interference

received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled 
environment.

This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the 

radiator&

your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any 

other antenna or

transmitter.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B 

digital device,

pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable 

protection against

harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and 

can radiate radio

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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 or 

television reception,

which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to 

try to correct

the interference by one or more of the following measures:

—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

—Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the 

receiver is connected.

—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

IC RSS warning

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard (s). Operation is 

subject to the

following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this 

device must accept any

interference,including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Le présent areil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada licables aux areils radio 

exempts de licence.

L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:

(1) l'areil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et

(2) l'utilisateur de l'areil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si 

le brouillage est

susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

IC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with IC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an 

uncontrolled environment.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other 

antenna or transmitter.

This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the 

radiator&

your body.

Any Changes or modifications not expressly roved by the party responsible for compliance 

could void the

user’s authority to operate the equipment.

KCC Warning Message

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NCC Warning Message

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