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### 7/3/2015
U.S. Department ofTransportation Docket Management System 1200 NewJerseyAve., SE Washington, DC 20590
Re: Exemption Request Section 333 ofthe FAA Reform Act
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### Pursuantto Section 333 ofthe FAA Modernization and Reform Act of2012 (the Reform Act) and 14 C.F.R. Part 11, SkyDrone UAVS Inc. is focused on UAS applications utilizing developing software, inspection, assessments and consulting services, SkyDrone UAVS Canada currently operates underTransport Canada SFOC certificate#ATS-15- 16-00004254. SkyDrone UAVS Inc. hereby applies for an exemption from the listed Federal Aviation Regulations ("FARs") to allow commercial operation of its Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems ("sUAS") SkyDrone UAVS Inc., UAS Platforms - DJI Series, Phantom II, Phantom 3, S900 and SlOOO. SkyDrone UAVS Inc will provide commercial UAS operations for public and private sectors clients including the followingapplications below:
• Damage Assessment • Wind Farm Inspections • Agriculture Survey and Assessments • Offshore Platform Inspection/Assessments • Pipeline Mapping/ Inspection/ Assessments • Refinery Mapping/ Inspection/ Assessments • Aerial Videography & Photography/Mapping/Assessment • Real Estate Videography 

### & Photography/Mapping/Assessment • Oil Spill Response & Planning Mapping/ Inspection/Assessments • Public Safety Mapping/ Inspection/Assessments/Search and Rescue • SPCC Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures Mapping/ Inspection/Assessments So long as such operations are conducted within and under the conditions outlined herein or as may be established bythe FAA as required bySection 333. As detailed in this document, the requested exemption would permit the operation of sUAS under controlled conditions in airspace that is 1) limited 2) predetermined 3) controlled as to access and 4) would provide safety enhancements to the already best practices safety protocols followed by SkyDrone UAVS Inc
... Approval of this exemption would thereby enhance safety and fulfill the Secretary of Transportation's (the FAA Administrator's) responsibilities to "
...establish requirements forthe safe operation ofsuch aircraftsystems in the national airspace system." Section 333(c) ofthe Reform Act.

USA: 1621 Central Avenue, Cheyenne, WY 82001 

### I CANADA: #309, 5980- 2nd St., Grand Forks, BC, Canada VOH 1H4 800-670-1364 

### I925 298 2599 

### I www.skydroneuavs.com lstobias@skydroneuavs.com

### Applicant name and address: SkyDrone UAVS Inc. 1621 Central Avenue Cheyenne, WY 82001 Stacy CTobias General Manager US Operations 925-298-2599 800-670-1364 Email: stobias@skydroneuavs.com Regulations from whichthe exemption is requested: 14C.F.R. Part 21 14 C.F.R. 45.23(b) 14C.F.R. 61.113 (a) & (b) 14C.F.R. 91.7 (a) 14 C.F.R. 91.9 (b) (2) 14 C.F.R. 91.103 14 C.F.R. 91.109 14 C.F.R. 91.119 14 C.F.R. 91.121 14 C.F.R. 91.203 (a) & (b) 14 C.F.R. 91.405 (a) 14 C.F.R. 407 (a) (1) 14 C.F.R. 409 (a) (2) 14 C.F.R. 417 (a) & (b) 1. STATUTORYAUTHORITY FOR EXEMPTIONS The Federal Aviation Act expressly grants the FAA authorityto issue exemptions. This statutory authority includes exempting civil aircraft, as the term is defined under §40101 of the Act, including sUASs, from the requirement thatall civil aircraft must have acurrent airworthiness certificate. The Administrator may grant an exemption from a requirement of a regulation prescribed under subsection (a or (b) ofthis section or any sections 44702-44716 ofthis title ifthe Administrator finds the exemption in the public interest. 49 U.S.C. §44701(f) See also 49 USC §44711(a); 49 USC §44704; 14 CFR §91.203(a) (1). Section 333(b) ofthe Reform Act assists the Secretary in determining whether sUAS may operate in the National Airspace System (NAS} without creating a hazard tothe user, the public, orathreatto national security. In making this determination,theSecretary must consider: The sUAS's size, weight, speed, and operational capability; WhetherthesUAS operateswithin thevisual line ofsight ofthe operator: Whetherthe sUAS operates outside ofhighly populated areas and awayfrom close proximityto airports. Reform Act §333(a). Ifthe Secretary determines that a sUAS "may operate safely in the national airspace system, the Secretary shall establish requirements forthe safe operation ofsuch aircraft in the national airspace system." ld. §333(c). SkyDrone UAVS Inc. sUAS are multirotorvehicles, weighing 25 orfewer lbs. including payload. They operate under normal conditions at a speed of no more than 30 knots and have the capability to hover, and move in the vertical and horizontal plane simultaneously. The sUAS will operate only in the Pilot's visual line of sight at all times and will operate only within the sterile area described in Mission Planning Worksheet, attached as Exhibit 1 [henceforward known as Mission Planning Worksheet]. Such operations will insurethatthe sUAS will "not create a hazard to users ofthe national airspace system orthe public." Reform Act Section 333 (b).



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### Given the small size of the sUAS involved and the restricted and sterile environment within which they will operate, our application falls squarely within the zone of safety (an equivalent level of safety) in which Congress envisioned that the FAA must, by exemption, allow commercial operations of sUAS to commence immediately. Also due to the small size ofthe sUAS and the low altitudes and restricted areas in which the sUAS will operate, approval ofthe application presents no national security issue. Given the clear direction in Section 333 ofthe Reform Act, the authority contained in the Federal Aviation Act, as amended; the strong equivalent level of safety surrounding the proposed operations, and the significant public benefit, including enhanced safety, the grant of the requested exemptions is in the public interest. Accordingly, SkyDrone UAVS Inc. respectfully requests thatthe FAA grantthe requested exemption withoutdelay. 2. PUBLIC INTEREST This exemption application is expressly submitted to fulfill Congress' goal in passing Section 333(a) through (c) of the Reform Act. This law directs the Secretary ofTransportation to consider whether certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely in the NAS before completion ofthe rulemaking required under Section 332 of the Reform Act. By granting an exemption the FAA will fulfill Congress's intent of allowing UAS to operate with significantsafety precautions in low risk environments. The use ofsUAS on a Public and Private applications can significantly reduce the riskwhile inspecting, surveying, or monitoring missions. sUAS can inspect, photograph, and collect data on hard to get to areas that otherwise would require worker inspection. Additionally, sUAS could replace the use of helicopters and small aircraftto inspect sites. The sUAS we propose to fly in this application are under 30 pounds, and carry no combustible material on board, as opposed to the much larger conventionally powered small aircraft. Shifting to sUAS from helicopters presents a marked safety increase forourworkers and the public. Lastly, sUAS reduce the environmental impact by dramatically decreasing the energy used for aerial imaging and data collection over a construction site. Our sUAS use rechargeable lithium ion batteries, as opposed tofossil fuels burned in operation ofsmall aircraftthatare many hundreds oftimes heavier. 3. EQUIVALENT LEVEL OF SAFETY SkyDrone UAVS Inc. proposes thatthe exemption requested herein applyto sUAS that have the characteristics and that operate with the limitations listed herein. These limitations provide for at least an equivalent or even higher level ofsafety to operations underthe current regulatory structure because the proposed operations represent a safety enhancement to the already safe protocols followed on construction sites and imaging and surveying operations conducted with helicopters and otherconventional aircraft. SlyDrone UAVS Inc. will adhere to the following limitations when conducting its sUAS operations under an FAA issued exemption:



### 3 of7 1. The sUAS will be less than 30 pounds. 2. Mission Planningto be conducted priorto each Mission Tasking [See Exhibit 1] 3. Flights will be operated within visual line ofsight ofa pilotwith aSO Safety Observer as required. 4. Maximum total flight time for each operational flight will be 30 minutes. The UAS calculates battery reserve in real time, and will return to its ground station with at least 20% battery power reserve should that occur priortothe 15 minute limit. 5. Flights being operated neverexceeding 400 feet AGL.

### 6. Crew for each operation will consist ofthe sUAS Pilot and SO who will keep the sUAS within his visual line ofsight at all times 7.The sUAS Pilotwill be minimum holderof Private Pilot Certificate with aClass 3 Medical. 8. The sUAS will only operate within a planned flight profile, unless conditions warrant a different path due to changing conditions and environment. 9. All flights will be conducted within set guidelines ofweather constraints. 10. All flight will be conducted SNM outside ofdesigned FAAAirport in AFD. 11. A briefing will be conducted in regard to the planned sUAS operations prior to each day's inspection activities. It will be mandatory that all personnel who will be performing duties within the boundaries of the safety perimeter be presentforthis briefing. 12. All flights will have priorconsentfrom propertyownerordesignee. 13. Pilots will have been trained in operation of UASs and received current information on the individual UAS. 14. All required permissions and permits will be obtained from territorial, state, county or city jurisdictions, including local law enforcement, fire, orotherappropriate governmental agencies. 15. Ifthe sUAS loses communications or loses its GPS signal, it will have capability to enter "loiter mode" and hover, reestablish satellite connection, and return to a pre- determined location within the Security Perimeterand land. IV. DESCRIPTION OF SPECIFIC REGULATIONS 14 CFR 61.113 (a) & 

### (b): Private pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in command Sections 61.113 (a) & 

### (b) limit private pilots to non-commercial operations. Because the sUAS will notcarry a pilot or passengers, the proposed operations can achieve the equivalent level of safety of current operations by requiring the Pilot operating the aircraft to have completed a sUAS a minimum of 100 Cycles of Landing and Takeoff with min of 50 Flight Hours in Type of craft. Unlike a conventional aircraft that carries the pilot and passengers, the sUAS is remotely controlled with no living thing or cargo on board. DJI UAS Platforms are also operated by an autopilot, which greatly reduces the danger of human error. The area of operation is controlled and restricted, and all flights are planned and coordinated in advance as set forth in Mission Plan Worksheet. The sUASto be operated hereunder is less than 30 lbs. fully loaded, carries neithera pilot nor passenger, carries no explosive materials or flammable liquid fuels, and operates exclusively within a secured area as set out in the Manual. Like other civil aircraft, operations underthis exemption will be tightly controlled and monitored by the operator, pursuanttothe Manual's requirements, and underthe requirements and in compliance with local public safety requirements, to provide security forthe area ofoperation as is currently done on active construction sites. The FAAwill have advance notice ofall operations. The risks associated withthe operation ofthe sUAS are therefore diminished from the level of risk associated with commercial operations contemplated by Part 61 when drafted, and allowing operations ofthe sUAS as requested with a Pilot who has met the minimum requirements stated in the Manual achieves the level of safety contemplated by 14 C.F.R. §61.113 (a) & 

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### 14 C.F.R. 91.103: PreflightAction This regulation requires each pilot in command take certain actions before flight to ensure the safety offlight. An exemption is needed from this requirement as the Pilot will take separate preflight actions, including checking for weather conditions, checking flight battery requirements, checking takeoff and landing distances, and all other actions in the Preflight Checklist in the Manual. These actions will provide an equivalent level ofSafety. [See Exhibit 1] 14C.F. R. 91.119: Minimum Safe Altitudes Section 91.119 establishes safe altitudes for operation of civil aircraft. Section 91.119 (d) allows helicopters to be operated at less than the minimums prescribed, provided the person operating the helicopter complies with any route or altitudes prescribed for helicopters by the FAA. This exemption is for a multirotorcraftthat flies similarly to a helicopter, with vertical takeoffand vertical landing, which will typically operate at altitudes of200 AGL, so an exemption may be needed to allow such operations. The sUAS will never operate at altitude higherthan 400 AGL and will be mission flight profile, where buildings and people will not be exposed to operations withouttheir preobtained consent. The equivalent level of safety will be achieved given the size, weight, speed ofthe sUAS as well as the location where it is operated. No flight will be taken without the permission of the property owner or local officials. Because of the advance notice to the property owner and any onsite personnel as outlined in the Manual, all affected individuals will be aware of the planned flight operations. Unlike flight operations with aircraft or rotorcraft weighing far morethanthe maximum 10 lbs. proposed herein, oursUAS will notcarryflammable fuel In addition, the low-altitude operations of the sUAS will ensure separation between sUAS operations and the operations ofconventional aircraftthat must comply with Section 91.119. 14 C.F.R. 91.121: AltimeterSettings This regulation requires each person operating an aircraftto maintain cruising altitude by referenceto an altimeter that is set "
...to the elevation of the departure airport or an appropriate altimeter setting available before departure." As the sUAS may not have a barometric altimeter, but instead a GPS altitude read out, an exemption may be needed. An equivalent level ofsafety will be achieved bythe operator, pursuant tothe Manual and Safety Check list, confirmingthealtitude ofthe launch site shown on the GPS altitude indicator beforeflight. 14CFR 91.151 (a): Fuel requirementsforflight in VFR conditions Section 91.151 (a) outlines fuel requirements for beginning a flight in VFR conditions. Our sUAS is limited to operations in sterile and controlled environments as outlined in the Manual, and has a limited range and flight timewhich require an exemption from 14CFR 91.151(a). The battery powering the sUAS provides approximately 30 minutes of powered flight. To meet the 30 minute reserve requirement in 14CFR §91.151, sUAS flights would be limited to approximately 10 minutes in length. Given the limitations on the sUAS's proposed flight area and the location of its proposed operations within a predetermined area, a longertimeframe forflight in daylightor nightVFR conditions is reasonable. SkyDrone UAVS Inc. believesthat an exemption from 14 CFR §91.151(a) falls within the scope ofprior exemptions. See Exemption 10673 (allowing Lockheed Martin Corporation to operate without compliance with FAR 91.151 (a)). Operating the small sUAS, in a tightly controlled area where only people and property owners or official representatives who have signed waivers will be allowed, with less than 30 minutes of reserve fuel, does not engender the type of risks that Section 91.151(a) was intended to alleviate given the size and speed ofthe small UAS. Additionally, limiting sUAS flights to 10 minutes would greatly reduce the utilityforwhich the exemption will be granted.



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### An equivalent level ofsafety can be achieved by limitingflightsto 30 minutes, orenough battery reserve to ensure that the sUAS lands at the ground station with at least 20% of battery power (as determined by the onboard monitoringsystem and the Pilot), whichever happensfirst. This restriction would be morethan adequate to return thesUASto its planned landingzone from anywhere in its limited operating area. Similar exemptions have been grantedtootheroperations, including Exemptions 2689F, 5745, 10673, and 10808. 14CFR 91.405 (a); 407 (a)(1); 409 (a)(2); 417 (a) & (b): Maintenance inspections These regulations require that an aircraft operator or owner "shall have that aircraft inspected as prescribed in subpart Eofthis part and shall between required inspections, except as provided in paragraph (c) ofthis section, have discrepancies repaired as prescribed in part 43 of this chapter
...," and others shall inspect or maintain the aircraft in compliance with Part 43. Given thatthese sections and Part 43 apply onlyto aircraftwith an airworthiness certificate, these sections will not applyto SkyDrone UAVS Inc
.. Maintenance will be accomplished bythe operator pursuanttothe flight manual and operating handbook as referenced Exhibit 2. An equivalent level of safety will be achieved because these small sUAS are very limited in size and will carry asmall payload and operate only in restricted areas for limited periods. Ifmechanical issues arise, the sUAS can land immediately and will be operating from no higherthan 400 feetAGL. As provided in the Manual and Checklist, the Pilot will ensure thatthe sUAS is in working order priorto initiating flight, perform required maintenance, and keep a log of any maintenance performed. Moreover, the Pilot is the person most familiar withthe aircraft and best suited to maintain the aircraft in an airworthycondition to provide the equivalent level ofsafety. Pursuant to 14 C.F.R. Part 11, the following summary is provided for publication in the Federal Register, should it be determined that publication is needed: Applicant seeks an exemption from the following rules: 14 C.F.R. §21, subpart H; 14 C.F.R 45.23(b);14 C.F.R. §§ 61.113( a) & (b);91.7 (a); 91.9 (b) (2);91.103(b);91.109; 91.119; 91.121; 91.151(a);91.203(a) and (b); 91.405 (a); 91.407 (a) (1); 91.409 (a) (2); 91.409 (a) (2) and 91.417 (a) & (b) to operate commercially a small unmanned vehicle (551bs or less) in construction operations. Approval ofexemptions allowing commercial operations ofsUAS in the public/private sector enhances safetywhile reducing risk. Manned aircraft monitoring and surveying creates a greater risk because the craft are much larger, have combustible fuel, and carry an onboard human pilot. In contrast, a sUAS weighing fewer than 30 lbs. and powered by batteries eliminates virtually all of that risk given the reduced mass and lack of combustible fuel carried on board. The sUAS will carry no passengers or crew and, therefore, will not expose them to the risks associated with manned aircraftflights. The operation of small sUAS, weighing less than 30 lbs., conducted in the strict conditions outlined above, will provide an equivalent level of safety supporting the grant of the exemptions requested herein, including exemptingthe applicant from the requirements of Part 21 and allowing commercial operations. These lightweight aircraft operate at slow speeds, close tothe ground, and in asterile environment and, as a result, are far saferthan conventional operations conducted with turbine helicopters operating in close proximity to the ground and people. Privacy All flights will occur over private or controlled access property with the property owner's prior consent and knowledge. Images taken will be of individuals who have also consented to being filmed or otherwise having agreed to be in the area where aerial photographywilltake place.


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### Satisfaction of the criteria provided in Section 333 of the Reform Act of 2012--size, weight, speed, operating capabilities, proximity to airports and populated areas and operation within visual line of sight and national security - provide more than adequate justification for the grant of the requested exemptions allowing commercial operation ofapplicant's sUAS in public/private sector as defined above.

tacy CTobias General Manger US Operations 925-298-2599

Attachments: Exhibit 1- UAS Mission Planning Worksheet Exhibit 2 - UAS Maintenance Worksheet Exhibit 3- UAS Flight Log UAVS Manuals: DJI Phantom 2- Specifications DJI Phantom 2- User Manual DJI Phantom 3- Specifications DJI Phantom 3- User Manual DJI S900- Specifications DJI S900- User Manual DJI S1000- Specification DJI S1000- User Manual These attachments are confidential commercial and proprietary information protected under 14 CFR § 

### 11.35(b) and are protected from release under the Freedom of information Act 5 U.S.C. § 

### 552 et.seq. The information contained in these exhibits has been submitted in the physical copies tothe FAA Office of Rulmaking (ARM).


### 7of7Congratulations on purchasing your new DJI product. Please thoroughly readthe entire contents ofthis manual to fully use and understand the product.

It is advised that you regularly check the PHANTOM 2 's product page at

# WWW.dji.com which is updated on a regular basis. This will provideservices such as product information, technical updatesand manual corrections. Due to any unforeseen changes or product upgrades, the information contained withinthis manual is subject to change without notice. DJI and PHANTOM 2 are registered trademarks of DJI. Names of product, brand,etc., appearing in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owner companies. This product and manual are copy righted by DJI with all rights reserved.

Ifyou have any questions orconcerns regarding your product, please contactyourdealer or DJI Customer Service.

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## Content CONTENT........................................................................................................................2 IN THE BOX..................................................................................................................... 4 LEGEND .......................................................................................................................... 4 

# 1. PHANTOM 2AIRCRAFT...............................................................................................5 1.1 BUILT-IN FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM INSTRUCTION$
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## 5 1.2 CONNECTIONS WITH OTHER DJI PRODUCTS
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## 5 ImportantNotes ofUsing with OtherOJ/Products
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## 7 1.3 LED FLIGHT INDICATORS DESCRIPTION
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## 11 1.4 NOTES FOR PHANTOM

## 2 USING WITH OTHER DJI PRODUCTS
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## 12 2 PROPELLERS...............................................................................................................13 

## 2.1 ASSEMBLY
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## 13 2.2 DISASSEMBLY
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## 13 3 REMOTE CONTROLLER................................................................................I •••••••••••• ••

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## 3.1 POWER ON THE REMOTE CONTROLLER
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## 14 3.2 REMOTE CONTROLLER LED INDICATOR STATUS
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## 15 3.2.2 Remote ControllerBatteryLevelIndicatorStatus
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## 15 3.3ANTENNA ORIENTATION
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## 16 3.4 REMOTE CONTROLLER OPERATION
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## 16 3.5 LINKING THE REMOTE CONTROLLER 

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## 18 4 INTELLIGENT BATTERY ..............................................................................,................19 

## 4.1 CHARGING PROCEDURES
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## 19 4.2 INSTALLTHE BATTERY
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## 20 4.3 BATTERY USAGE
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## 20 4.4 DESCRIPTION OFTHE BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR
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## 21 4.5 CORRECT BATTERY USAGE NOTES
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## 22 5 CALIBRATING THE COMPASS......................................................................................23
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## 6 FLIGHT.......................................................................................................................24 6.1 FLYING ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
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........................................................................................................25 6.5 LOW BATTERY CAPACITY WARNING FUNCTION
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## 27 6.7 FLIGHT LIMITS OF SPECIAL AREAS
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## 7ASSISTANT INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION
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## 31 7.11NSTALLING DRIVER AND PHANTOM 2 ASSISTANT
...............................................................31 7.2 USING THE PHANTOM 2 ASSISTANT ON A PC
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## 8 APPENDIX..................................................................................................................35 8.1 SPECIFICATIONS
..............................................................................................................35 8.2 LED FLIGHT INDICATORS DESCRIPTION
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### 1.1 Built-in Flight ControlSystem Instructions The built-in flight control system is used to control the entire aircraft's functions in flight such as Pitch (forwards and backwards), Roll (left and right), Elevator (up and down) and Yaw (turn left or right). The flight controller contains the MC (Main Controller), IMU, GPS, compass, receiver. The IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) has a built-in inertial sensor and a barometric altimeter that measures both attitude and altitude. The compass reads geomagnetic information which assists the GPS (Global Position System) to accurately calculate the aircrafts position and height in order to lockthe aircraft in a stable hover.The receiver is used to communicate with the remote controller and the MC acts as the brains of the complete flight control system connecting and controlling all the modulestogether. The PHANTOM 2 can be configured in the Assistant, by choosing Naza-M mode or Phantom 2 mode.

This manual is for Phantom 2 mode. Please refer to the Naza-M V2 Quick Start Manual for more information. 

### 1.2 Connectionswith Other DJI Products PHANTOM 2 is compatible with other DJI products, including ZENMUSE H3-2D and H3-3D gimbal 1 iOSD mini 1 iOSD Mark II. Below are connections for these products and wireless video transmission module. I**Vict~**

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Figure 1-4 ( 6 ) When using the H3-3D gimbal, please connect the 8-Pin cable of PHANTOM 2 to the G8 port of H3-3D shown below.

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### --~,Batt· BATT+ 

### I Batt+ 

## I Otherwireless video 

### 1 BATT+ 

### I IBatt+ transmission module 

### I 

### I iOSD MarkII UART 

### I I Transmitter 

### 1 UART 

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## ___ ·-

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### l::
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### Use the 8-Pin cable in the iOSD Mark II package when connecting to the DJI specified wireless transmission module AVL58. 

### ( 5 ) Using the iPad Ground Station

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### iPad Ground Station



### Connect the Air End of2.4G Bluetooth Datalink to aspared CAN-Bus portof iOSD ifan iOSD is used. 

### ( 6 ) Using thePC Ground Station

Air F.nd

Figure 1-11 

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## 1.3 LED Flight Indicators Description 1. LED flight indicators are used to show the aircraft's current status. Once powered on, the indicators will light up.

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Warnings and errors Remote Controller Signal Lost 1st Level Low Battery CapacityWarning

Compass data abnormal because offerro-magnetic interferenceor the compass needs calibration. 

### ( 1 ) The LED indicators diagram above are for Phantom 2 mode. In Naza-M mode, LED indicators 

# J will work according to the Naza-M flight control system. ( 2 ) Connectto the PHANTOM 2 Assistant for detailed information about warnings and errors. 2. The front LEDs are for indicating wherethe nose ofthe aircraft is. They light up solid red only afterthe motors have spooled up.



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### 1.4 Notes for PHANTOM

## 2 using with other DJI products Before using PHANTOM 2 with other DJI products, users should connecting the products correctly and upgrade thefirmware as requirementsbelow.

# ~:_:·**§~~~~~jl~~~~Sf~Gifi®~;~i~~~i~_t;~;~l31A~~~!~t~~~2IlX~irs~"~~~i;J§ii:SJ** 1 

### P330CB (built-in 

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. 1 

### PHANTOM 2 

# I V1.08 orabove 1 1 

### central board) , I ,**~--------··--·---·--·--r----~--···---~~---·---·~--~---1---··--·-·-·-····----~-----·-i----·-·----····----~** 

# ! Zenmuse H3-2D 

## l CMU 

## Vl.O , IMU Vl.6 or above 

# j PHANTOM 2 

## I Vl.08orabove 

# !

# l=~~~-iOS~~;~-~~-**--+---~J~~~=--V~:Q~--~-a~~;e:_-==-~+~=-w~~-=~==~yi.o**_c:7.!b:ve

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# _y.!:£~_o!:.~!?.C:Y~--~-·--L-._--~-~os~------,--_L_

# ..**~4·~.9r a~c:~~---1**  *The iOSD Assistant is applied to both iOSD Mark II and iOSD mini.

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## 2 Propellers PHANTOM 2 uses the original 9-inch propellers which are classified by the color of each central nut. Damaged propellers should be replaced by purchasing newones if necessary.

Propellers Black Nut (9450 R)**~--------~_..------.-** .....___**~----------·- ----------~**  

# c-- -**(o-~1** __ j ------------..!!!----=-......"-..
____________________ Attach to the motor thread that 

### has a Assembly Location 

### not have ablackdot. blackdot. Fastening/Un-fastening Lock: Tighten the propeller in this direction. Instructions Unlock: Remove the propeller in this direction. 

## 2.1 Assembly

l. (Figure

### 2-l) Remove the fourwarning cards from the motorsafteryou've read them. 

### 2. ( Figure 

### 2-2 ) Prepare the two grey nut propellers and two black nut propellers. Make sure to match the black nut propellers with the correctly marked black dot motors. Tighten the propellers according to the fastening instructions.

Figure 2-1 Figure 2-2 Figure2-3 

## 2.2 Disassembly ( Figure 2-3 ) Keep the motor deadlocked in place with the assistant wrench (or one hand) and remove the propeller according tothe un-fastening instructions. 

## 2.3 Notes

l. Propellers are selftightening during flight. DO NOT use any thread lockeron thethreads. 2. Makesureto match the propeller nut colors withthe corresponding motors. 3. It is advised towear protective gloves during propeller assembly and removal. 4. Checkthatthe propellers and motorsare installed correctly and firmly before every flight. 5. Check that all propellers are in good condition before flight. DO NOT use any ageing, chipped, or broken propellers. 6. To avoid injury, STAND CLEAR ofand DO NOTtouch the propellers or motors when they are spinning. 7. ONLY use original DJI propellers for a better and saferflight experience. ©2013-2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.13 

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## 3 Remote Controller The PHANTOM 2 remote controller can be configured in the PHANTOM RC Assistant. The sticks mode is Mode2 on delivery.

j&. 

# .,,, For upgraded remote controller (models: NDJ6 or NRC900),select "UpgradeVersion" in Phantom Assistant. For basic remote controller (models: DJ6 or RC900), select "Basic Version" in Phantom Assistant.



### J3 

# • [1]

J4 ••• [7] 

# • [8] [9] [10] Figure 3-1 

### [12] [14] 

### [13] Figure 3-2 [l]Antenna [2]Carrying Handle [3]Left Dial [4]3-Position Switch S1 [5]3-Position Switch S2 [6]Joystickl(Jl;J2) [7]Joystick2(J3;J4) [8]Neck Strap Attachment [9]Power Switch [lO]Power Indicator [l1]Battery Level Indicators LED1/LED2/LED3/LED4 (from leftto right) [12]Trainer Port [l3]Battery Charge 

### & RC Assistant Port (micro-USB port) [14] Potentiometer 

### 3.1 Poweron the Remote Controller

1. Set the S1 and S2 switches to the upper most position and ensure both joysticks are at the mid-point position. Then toggle on the powerswitch. 2. Push the power switch to the right to power on the remote controller. Ifthe power LED**~;:;** t I Q indicator is solid on, the remote controller is functioning normally. The battery level 

## '
.+· 

# :**;(~~·**

..L indicators displaythe current battery level.

1. Please make sure the battery level of remote controller is enough. If the low voltage warning alert sounds (refer to <Remote Controller Power LED IndicatorStatus>), please recharge the batteryas soon as possible. 

# I· 2. Charge the remote controller's battery by using the included micro-USB cable. Using the incorrect type of charging cable may cause damage. 3. Turn offthe remote controller before charging. The power LED indicator will display solid red when charging is in progress.The LED indicators will displaysolid green when the battery is fully charged. ©2013-2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.141

### 3.2 Remote Controller LED IndicatorStatus 3.2.1 Remote Controller Power LED IndicatorStatus

(from 

### 3.5V-3.53V), recharge the remote controller.**o~ '<"'~"-'•~·-~·** **-~>** <>•**.~.,. ~-·-** **-~•o.c "'·-~•**  o**~~** Critical lowvoltage (from 

### 3.45V-3.5V). Recharge the remote

0

## ~C~~~!r.()_l**~=~"•i~l"ll.:~.i~O~:~Y:.-** B--B--8...... Aiert will sound after

### 15 minutes of inactivity. Itwill stop onceyou

The remote controller will power off automatically when battery voltage drops below 

### 3.45V. Land and 

# :f recharge the battery as soon as possible when the low voltage alert occurs to avoid loss of control during flight.


### 3.2.2 Remote Controller Battery Level IndicatorStatus The battery level indicators will show the current battery level during both the discharging process. The following is adescription ofthe indicators.

• :The LED is solid on • :The LED will blink regularly

:The LED is lightoff



### 25%-50% 12.5%-25% 0%-12.5%

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### 3.3Antenna Orientation The remote controller'santenna should point skywardswithout obstructionsfor maximum communication range during flight.

Figure3-3 

### 3.4 Remote Controller Operation

The operationsofremotecontroller are based onmode2 stickconfiguration. 

## Definitions The 'stick neutral' 

### positions and 'stick released' 

### meanthecontrol sticks ofthe remote controller are placed at thecentral position. To'move the stick' 

### meansthatthe stickofremotecontrolleris pushed away from thecentral position. Slide Lever 

### is used for the pitch control ofthe H3-2D and H3-3D gimbal.
Operation details



### Push thestick up and the aircraftwill rise.**=-~=- ~-=::::.-** **"""---=-~** 

### Pull the stickdown and the aircraft will descend.

# ~~~~ 111.. The aircraft will automatically hover and hold its 

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### the'tkheceoenteced. 

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# I suggest that you push the throttle stick slowly to prevent the aircraft from sudden and unexpected 1**elevati?~-c~~~~~~:**

### _ _______ ___ ___**,~,-** ....

## , I I \ I

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### _,.,., Position-2

OFF Course Lock point Lock

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# I The yaw stick controls the aircraft rudder. Push the stick left and the aircraft will rotate counter clock-wise. Push the stick right and the aircraft will rotate clock-wise. If the stick is centered, the aircraft will remain facing the same direction. The yaw stick controls the rotating angular velocity of the aircraft. Pushing the stick further away from center results

### in~--~~~t_e~!l~EC::~~!!**~o,t_~ti<:>~'{_:~<?_~j_ty.** -···· The pitch stick controls the aircraft'sfront 

### & back tilt. Push the stick up and the aircraft will tilt and fly forward. Pull the stick down and the aircraft will tilt and fly backward. The aircraftwill keep level and straight ifthe stick is centered. Pushing or pulling the stick further away from center will result in a larger tilt angle (maximum of is 35·) and

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### f_as~~r __

### !l~~~!.**'I.:!.<:>.C::i_ty~--** ----·· .•....·······-·-·

Position-3

Home The roll stick controlsthe aircraft's left 

### & right tilt.

The aircraft will keep level and straight if the stick is centered. Pushing the stickfurther away from centerwill result in a larger tilt angle (maximum of 35·) and faster flight

S1 isfor compass calibration. Toggle the S1 switch from position-1 to position-3 and backto position-1 at least5 times, which will force the aircraftto enter into compass calibration mode. Users can configure position 3(bottom position) ofthe S1 switch to triggerthe Failsafe in the Assistant.

S2 is the IOC mode switch. IOC (Intelligent Orientation Control) function can be enabled in the Assistant when in Naza-tvl mode. Only use the IOC function afteryou are familiar with flying.-90" The left dial controls the pitch ofthe H3-2D and H3-3D gimbal. The position of left dial determines the pitch angle relative to the horizontal level. Turn the left dial to the right to make the gimbal pitch up. Turn the left dial to the left to make the gimbal pitch down. The gimbal will keep its current position if the dial is static. 

# l. ( 1 ) For 'Readyto Fly' the aircraftwill hoverwhen all sticks are released. ( 2 ) For 'Readyto Fly (non-GPS)' the aircraftwill only keep the altitudewhen all sticks are released. 

### 3.5 Linking the Remote Controller 

## & Built-in Receiver PHANTOM 2 has a built-in receiver, the link button and indicator located on the bottom ofthe aircraft as illustrated in the Figure 3-4. The link between the remote controller and aircraft is already established for you so you can initially skip this procedure. Ifyou ever replace the remote controller, re-establishing the link is required.

Figure 3-4 Linking procedures

1. Power on the PHANTOM 2. 2. Turn on the remote controller and place it 0.5m-1m away from the aircraft. 3. Push the link button with athin object and hold it until the Link indicator blinks red, then release it. 4. When the Link indicator turns solid green, the link between the remote controller and the built-in receiver has been successfully established.

The remote controller is turned offand there is no 2.4GHzsignal around, pleaseturn on the remote controller.

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# I..**el~~~e ca~~}'**  outthe**li~ki.n.~** procedures. The remote controller is linked with the receiver successfully. 

# 4 Intelligent Battery The intelligent battery is specially designed for the PHANTOM 2, with a battery capacity of 5200mAh, voltage of 11.lV and charge-discharge management functionality. The battery should only be charged with the DJI charger.

Intelligent Battery Charger 

### DJIIntelligent Battery Functions ( 1 ) Balance Charging Automatically balance thevoltage of each battery cell during charging. ( 2 ) Capacity Display Display the current battery level. The main controller communicates withthe batteryvia communication ports 

## i ( 3 ) Communicating for batteryvoltage, capacity, current and other information. Charging stops automaticallywhen the battery voltage reaches 12.8Vto ( 4) Overcharging Protection prevent overcharging damage. ( 5 ) Over Discharging Discharging stops automatically when the battery voltage reaches 8.4Vto Protection prevent overdischarging damage. ( 6 ) Short Circuit Protection Automatically cuts offthe powersupply when a short circuit is detected. The batterywill enter sleep mode after10 minutes of inactivityto save ( 7 ) Sleep Protection power.Thestatic current is 10nA in sleep mode when the battery is powered onwithout connecting to other devices. ( 8) Charging Temperature The battery will charge onlywhen itstemperature is within 0°C-55°C. Ifthe Detection batterytemperature is out ofthis range, the battery will stop charging. ( 1 ) Before use, please read and follow the user manual, disclaimer, and the warnings on the battery. Users take full responsibility forall operations and usage. 

# . ··'I.•. ( 2) The battery should only be charged with the charger provided by DJI. DJI does not take any responsibility for operation ofany chargerfrom a third party. 

### 4.1 Charging Procedures

1. Connectthe charger to awall socket (Use the plug set if necessary). 2. Connect the batteryto the charger. Ifthe current capacity ofthe battery is over 75%, you should power on the batteryto begin charging. 3. The Battery Level indicators display current capacity level as the battery charges. Please refer to battery
©2013-2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.191level indicatordescription for details. 4. The battery is fully charged when the Battery Level indicator lights are off. Please disconnect the charger and batterywhen the charging is completed. 

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Wall Socket



## 4.2 Install the Battery Push the battery into the battery compartment correctly as the following diagram shows. Make sure to push the battery intothe compartment until you hear a 'click' sound.

Figure 4-1 An incorrectly inserted battery may cause one ofthe following to occur: 

### (1) Bad contact. 

### (2) Unavailable battery information. 

### (3) Unsafeforflight. 

### (4) Unable to take off. 

## 4.3 Battery Usage

LED2 LED3 LED1 LED4 Battery Level Indicator Battery Power Button (Built-in Battery Povver Figure 4-2 

### (1) Checking the battery level: When the battery is powered off; pressing the battery power button once will indicatethe current battery level. Refer to < Battery Level Indicator Description• for details. 

### (2) Powering on: When the battery is powered off; press the battery power button once and then press and hold for 2 seconds to turn on the intelligent battery. 

### (3) Powering off: When the battery is powered on; press the battery power button once and then press and hold for 2 seconds to turn offthe intelligent battery. 

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### (4) Checking the battery life: When the battery is powered off; press and hold the battery power button for 5 seconds to check the battery life. The battery level indicators will show the life and the battery power indicator will blink for 

### 10 seconds, then all LEOs will light out and the intelligent battery will turn off. Refer to < Battery Level Indicator Description> for details.

## ~ More battery information is available in the batterytab ofthe PHANTOM

### 2 Assistant. 

## 4.4 Description ofthe Battery Level Indicator The battery level indicators will show the current battery level during both the charging and discharging process as well as battery life. The following is adescription ofthe indicators
.

• :The LED is solid on • :The LED will blink regularly

:The LED is light off



### Battery life 

# • • • 

# • 90%-100%
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### 60%-70% 50%-60%



## 4.5 Correct Battery Usage Notes

1. Never plug or unplug the battery into the aircraftwhen it is powered on. 

### 2. The battery should be charged in an environment that is between 

### 0°( to 

### 40°(. and be discharged in an environment that is between 

### -20°( to 

### 50°C. Both charging and discharging should be in an environment where the relative humidity is lowerthan 

### 80%. 3. It's recommended to charge and discharge the battery thoroughly once every 

### 20 charge/discharge cycles. Users should discharge the battery until there is less than 

### 8% power left or until the battery can no longer be turned on. Users should then fully recharge the battery to maximum capacity. This power cycling procedure will ensurethe battery is working at its optimal level. 

### 4. For long term storage please placethe batterywith onlya

### 40-50% capacity in a strong battery box securely. We recommend discharging and charging the battery completely once every 3 monthsto keep it in good condition. The capacity should bevaried in such a cycle 

### (40%-50%)--0%-100%-(40%-50%). 5. It's suggested you purchase a new battery after you have discharged your current battery over

### 300 times. Please completely discharge a battery priorto disposal. 6. It's suggested thatyou purchase a new battery ifthe current battery is swollen or damaged in any way. 7. Nevertry to recharge orflywith a batterythat is swollen or damaged in any way. 8. Nevercharge the battery unattended. Always charge the battery on a non-flammablesurface such as concrete and never near anyflammable materials. 9. Safety is extremely important and users can get more information in the DISCLAIMER.



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# 5 Calibrating the Compass IMPORTANT: Make sure to perform the Compass Calibration procedures priorto the first flight. The compass is very sensitive to electromagnetic interference which causes abnormal compass data and leads to poorflight performance or even flight failure. Regular calibration ofthe compass enables the compass to perform at its optimal level. 

## 5.1 Calibration Warnings ( 1 ) DO NOT calibrate your compass where there is a possibility for the existence of strong magnetic interference such as magnetite, parking structures, and steel reinforcement underground. 

# 0 ( 2) DO NOT carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration such as keys or cellular phones. ( 3) Compass Calibration is very important; otherwisethe flight control system will work abnormally. 

## 5.2 Calibration Procedures Please carry out the calibrating procedures in the flight field beforeflight. Please watch the quickstartvideo of the PHANTOM 2 for more compass calibration details.

Start cali Quicklyflip the switch Sl

Position-1-·Position-3-·Position-1 Flip no less than 5 times

LED Flight Indicator
Start horizontal calibratic
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## 5.3When Recalibration is required 360°Rotate the aircraft horizontally I

# CL~

LED Flight Indicator
Startvertical calibration

Position·1-·Position-3-.Position-1 Flip once 360°Rotatethe aircraft vertically (Nose downward)

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( 1 ) When Compass Data is abnormal, the LED flight indicatorwill blink alternating between red and yellow. ( 2 ) Last compass calibration was performed at a completely different flying field/location. ( 3 ) The mechanical structure ofthe aircraft has changed, i.e. changed mounting position ofthe compass. ( 4 ) Evident drifting occurs in flight, i.e. the aircraft doesn'tfly in straight lines. 

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## 6 Flight 6.1 Flying Environment Requirements 

## ( 1 ) Before your first flight, please allow yourself some flight training (Using a flight simulator to practice flying, getting instruction from an experienced person, etc.). 

## ( 2 ) DO NOTfly in bad weather, such as rain orwind (more than moderate breeze) or fog. 

## ( 3 ) The flying field should be open and void of tall buildings or other obstacles; the steel structure within buildings may interferewith the compass. 

# l ( 4) Keep the aircraftaway from obstacles, crowds, power lines, trees, lakes and rivers etc. 

## ( 5 ) Try to avoid interference between the remote controller and other wireless equipment (No base stations or cell towers around). 

### ( 6 ) Theflight control system will notwork properly atthe South Pole or North Pole. 

## ( 7 ) Never use the aircraft in a manner that infringes upon or contravenes international or domestic lays and regulations. 

## 6.2 Startingthe Motors A Combination Stick Command (CSC) is used to start the motors. Push the sticks according to one of the options below to start motors. Once the motors have started, release both sticks simultaneously. The same CSC is used to stop the motors.



## A B 

# c D Figure 6-l 

### 6.3Takeoff/Landing Procedures

1. Start by placing the PHANTOM 2 onthe ground with the battery level indicatorsfacing you. 2. Turn on the remote controller. 3. Power on the aircraft byturning on the intelligent battery. 4. When LED flight indicator blinks green/yellow, the PHANTOM 2 is entering Ready to Fly/Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode. Start the motorswiththe CSC command. 5. Push the throttle stick up slowly to lift the aircraft off the ground. Refer to <Remote Controller Operation> for moredetails. 6. Be sure you are hovering over a level surface. Pull down the throttle stickto descend. The stickwill lock into ©2013-2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.24 

# Iplace and the aircraftwill descend steadily. 7. After landing, leave the throttle stick down for 3 to 5 seconds to stop the motors. Return throttle stick to middle position afterthe motors have stopped. 

# 0 You SHOULD NOT execute the CSC during normal flight! This will stop the motors and cause the aircraft to descend rapidlyand dropwithout any type ofcontrol. ( 1 ) When the LED flight indicator blinks yellow rapidly during flight, the aircraft has entered into Failsafe mode, refer to <Failsafe Function> for details. ( 2 ) A low battery capacity warning is indicated by the LED flight indicator blinking red slowly or rapidly during flight. Refer to the <Low Battery CapacityWarning Function> for details. ( 3 ) Watch the quickstartvideo aboutflight for more flight information. 

# :1 (4 ) Aircraft and battery performance is subject to environmental factors such as air density and temperature. Be very careful when flying 3000 meters (9800 feet) or more above sea level, as batteryand aircraft performance may be reduced. ( 5 ) When used with a H3-3D gimbal, a GoPro camera, and the iOSD mini, your Phantom 2 will be very close to its maximum takeoff weight. It is not recommended that you attach the Phantom 2 propeller guards atthis weight. Otherwise,the aircraftwill be unableto fly normally. 

## 6.4 Failsafe Function The aircraft will enter Failsafe mode when the connection from the remote controller is lost. The flight control system will automatically control the aircraftto return to home and land to reduce injuries or damage. The following situations would make the aircraftfail to receive asignal from the remote controller and enter Failsafe mode: ( 1 ) The remote controller is powered off. ( 2 ) The remote controller is powered on but the S1 is toggled in the position triggering the Failsafe (this must have been configured in the PHANTOM 2 Assistant). ( 3 ) The aircraft has flown out ofthe effective communication range ofthe remote controller. ( 4 ) There is an obstacle obstructing the signal between the remote controller and the aircraft, essentially reducing the distancethesignal can travel. ( 5 ) There is interference causing a signal problem with the remote controller.
Failsafe works differently depending on the mode the aircraft is in when Failsafe mode is initiated whether it is in the Ready to Fly or Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode. 

### Readyto Fly (non-GPS) ---- Automatic landing

The flight control system will try to keep the aircraft level during descent and landing. Note thatthe aircraft may be drifting during the descentand landing process. 

### Readyto Fly --- Automatic go home and land

The flight control system will automatically control the aircraftto fly backto the home point and land.
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### Home Point When the aircraft is initializing the Ready to Fly status, the aircraft will record the current GPS coordinates as the home point. It is recommended to lift off only after Ready to Fly status is confirmed for the safety of being ableto fly backto home point successfully in case the Failsafe mode is initiated. 

### Go Home Procedures 

# 1Record Home Point.



# -

# ~1if LEDFlightIndicator
_ 

# 4 Signal lostlasts 3s,begin to gohome. 

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LED FlightIndicator

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LEDFlightIndicator 

# 5 Flybacktohome point.**~--------------~** "t"r.l'

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( 1 ) In a Failsafe situation, if less than 6 GPS satellites arefound for more than 20 seconds, the aircraft will descend automatically. ( 2 ) When the aircraft is landing automatically, users can control the aircraft's position and altitude if the remote controller signal is recovered. In Phantom 2 mode, users can set a new home point manually when the aircraft is in "Ready to fly" status as long as a home point has been recorded automatically. Quickly flipping the S2 switch of the remote controller from upper mostto lower most positions 5 times or more will reset the current aircraft position as a new home point of PHANTOM 2. When successfully reset, you will see a series of rapid green blinks on the LED Flight Indicator. The definition of "home point" is:

( 1 ) The home point is the place PHANTOM 2 returns to when the control signal is lost, which is recorded last time. ( 2 ) The home point is used to calculate the horizontal distance between you and the aircraft, the distance will be displayed as 

# .C.. if using iOSD module. 

### Regaining Control during Failsafe Procedure

Position of Switch Sl Position-1

.When the S1 switch is switched to Position-1, How to regain 'togglethe S1 switch to any other position onceto ·regain control. If remote controller's signal is

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# I Regain control as soon as signal is recovered.

## 6.5 Low Battery CapacityWarning Function The low battery capacity warning alerts users when the battery is close to depletion during flight. When it appears, users should promptly fly back and land to avoid accidental damage. The PHANTOM 2 has two levels of low battery capacity warning. The first appears when the battery has less than 30% power and the second appears when it has less than 15% power. ( l ) When battery power drops below 30% and LED indicator will blink red slowly. ( 2 ) At lower than 15% the LED indicator will blink red rapidly, the PHANTOM 2 will also begin to descend and land automatically. After it has landed, keep the throttle stick at its lowest point or execute CSC. ( 3 ) There is a hidden third low battery threshold in addition to the lst and 2nd level warnings. This uses l0.65V as its threshold. Both this voltage threshold and the 2nd Level Low Battery Warning will trigger auto-landing. Altitude can be maintained if necessary by pushing up on the throttle stick. ( l ) Rememberto fly your PHANTOM

### 2 back as soon as you see a low battery capacity warning. ( 2 ) Keeping the battery contact needles and pads clean is very important. Any dirt and dust may cause a communication failure.


## 6.6 Flight Limits Function All UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) operators should abide by all regulations from such organizations at ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) and per country 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, distance limits. In Ready to Fly status, height, distance limits works together to restrict the flight. In Ready to Fly (non-GPS) status, only height limitworks and the flying height restricted to be not over 120m. 

### (1) The default parameters in the Assistant is compliant within the definitions of class G ruled by ICAO. (Refer to Airspace Classification to get more details). As each country has its own rules, make sure to configure the parameters to comply with these rules too, before using the PHANTOM 2. (2) Users in Mainland China can refer to**~fflmfi;~~J:§,\;~V})ti;.** 

### Max Height 

## &Radius Limits The·Max Height 

### & Radius restricts the flying height and distance. Configuration can be done in the PHANTOM 2 Assistant. Once complete, your aircraftwill fly in a restricted cylinder.

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# IJlnANf()W:# .........., ,. - 1t

### r~.J~***'~;**

Figure6-3**"~~- ~** ..**~=""""""** Max Radius Home Point**-~-** The heightof aircraftwhen it is powered on Figure 6-4



### :Readyto 

### Fly. Limits Ground Station The flight height is restricted to fly •Warning: Height limit

,underthe max height.

,The flight distance is restricted tofly
.Warning: Distance limit ' reached. :when close to the Max radius limit. :

Warning: Height limit reached.



### ,Max Height ' under the minor height between the



### (l) 

### (2) : Max height and 120m. Not limited, no warnings or LED indicators. Ifthe aircraftflies out ofthe limits,you can still control your aircraft except tofly itfurther away. If the aircraft is flying out of the max radius in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) status, it will fly back within the limits range automatically if6 or more GPS satellites have been found.


## 6.7 Flight Limits ofSpecialAreas Special areas include airports worldwide. All special areas are listed on the DJI official website. Please refer to http://www.dji.com/fly-safe/category-mcfordetails. These areas have been divided into category A and category B.

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Area

Airspace: A,B,C,D Boundary: f!., Q, £,sf



### Q.£ '-c--·--, 1000 Center of Special

Area
Airspace: A,C,D Boundary: f!., £, ii. 

### .£ 

# c

Category A Category B



### Limits
Motorswill notstart. 

### A Ifthe Phantom flies into a special area in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) modeand Ready to Fly mode activates, itwill


### 8 Ifthe Phantom flies into a special area in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) modeand Ready to Fly mode activates, itwill 

# ...... descend to airspace C and hover5 meters below edge

## sf. No restrictions offlight, butthe Phantom will notenter CategoryA, the aircraft can fly free, but itwill notenter 

# c Airspace Bthrough Boundary 

### b 

### &d Around Category Bsites, the phantom can fly freely, but itwill not enter into Airspace A through Boundary

## e, D No restrictions. None. 

### Blue

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### 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. Users will regain control oncethe motors have stopped.There is no need totogglethe

### Sl switch. 

### (l) When flying in the airspace (A/B/C) of restricted special area, LED flight indicatorswill blink red
•••••• quickly and continue for 

### 3 seconds, then switch to indicate current flying status and continue for 5 seconds atwhich point itwill switch backto red blinking. 

## (2) For safety reasons, please do not fly close to airports, highways, railway stations, railway lines, city centers and other special areas. Tryto ensure the aircraft is visible. 

## 6.8 Conditions ofFlight Limits In different working modes and flight modes, flight limits will differ according to number of GPS satellites found. The following table demonstrates all the cases(V: 

### available; X:unavailable). All flights are restricted by height, distance and special areas simultaneously.


### Flight Status Limits ofSpecial Area Max Radius

X X



### number ofGPS found 

### ;:::6 GPS 

### <6 A

TTl.

X X X X 

### Disclaimer Please ensure that you are kept up to date with International and Domestic airspace rules and regulations before using this product. By using this product, you hereby agree to this disclaimer and signify thatyou have read this fully. You agree thatyou are responsible for your own conduct and content while using this product, and for any direct or indirect consequences caused by not following this manual, violate or disregard any other applicable local laws, administrative rules and social habits thereof.

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# 7 Assistant Installation and Configuration J.l**lnst!'ll!~g_p_~iy~r:_!'~_ci._~HANTOM** 

## 2

## Assistant_

Installing and running on Windows 

## 1. Download driver installer and Assistant installer in EXE format from the download page of PHANTOM 2 ' on the DJIwebsite. 

## 2. Connect the PHANTOM 2 to a PC via a Micro-USB cable. 

### 3. Run the driver installer and follow the prompts to finish installation. Next, run the Assistant installer and follow the prompts tofinish installation.

The installer in EXE format only supports Windows operating systems (Win XP, Win?, WinS (32 or 64 bit)). 

### Installing and running on Mac OS X Download the Assistant installer in DMG format from the download page of PHANTOM 2 on the DJI website. 

## 2. Run the installer and followthe prompts to finish installation.

3. When launching for the first time if use Launchpad to run the PHANTOM 2 Assistant, Launchpad won' t allow access because the software has not been reviewed by MacApp Store.

?**"PhAntom~** cAn't be opened because h Is from**<~n** unidentified developer.

4. Locate the PHANTOM 2 icon in the Finder, press the Control key and then click the PHANTOM 2 icon (or right-click the PHANTOM 2 icon using a mouse). Choose Open from the shortcut menu, click open in the promptdialog box and then softwarewill launch. 5. Afterthefirst successful launch, directly launching ofthe software can be achieved bydouble-clicking the PHANTOM 2 icon in the Finder or using Launchpad.
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### 2 Assistant on Mac OS X and Windows a;e exactly the same. The Assistant pag]s appear in other places ofthis manual are on the Windows for example.**~-------** 

# ---------------- 7.2 Using the PHANTOM

## 2 Assistantona PC

1. Start up the PC, power on the PHANTOM 

### 2, then connect the PHANTOM 

### 2 to the PC with a Micro-USB cable. DO NOT disconnect until configuration is finished. 

### 2. Run the PHANTOM 

### 2 Assistant and wait for the PHANTOM 

### 2 to connect to the Assistant. Observe the indicators • • on the bottom ofthe screen. When connected successfully, the connection indicator is 

# 0 and communication indicator is blinking•. 3. Choose [Basic] or [Advanced] configuration pages. 4. View and check the current configuration in the [View] page.

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