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Drone/UAS Practice Group 35 E Wacker Drive

Suite 1875

Chicago, IL 60601

Tel. 312.201.8310

 Jeffrey@Antonelli-Law.com

U.S. Department of Transportation October 21, 2015

Docket Management System

1200 New Jersey Ave S.E. 

Washington, D.C. 20590

Re: Request for Exemption under Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 

2012 and Part 11 of the Federal Aviation Regulations from Certain Provisions of 14 C.F.R.

Tough Stump Technologies LLC

Dear Sir or Madam:

Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (the Reform 

Act) and 14 C.F.R. Part 11, Antonelli Law files this petition for exemption on behalf of Tough 

Stump Technologies LLC (“Tough Stump”) an operator of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems 

(“UAs”) for the commercial purposes of aerial photography and videography, surveying and 

photogrammetry. Specifically, petitioner seeks an exemption from the Federal Aviation 

Regulations (“FARs”) listed in Appendix A to allow commercial operation of its UA, so long as 

such operations are conducted within and under the conditions outlined herein or as may be 

established by the FAA in a grant of this petition. This request is substantially similar to other data 

collection petitions previously approved, and should be considered under the expedited summary 

grant procedure.

Approval of the exemption for petitioner will allow operation of the DJI Phantom 2 

Vision+ and DJI Phantom 3 Advanced for the proposed uses in Class G airspace nationwide, or as

otherwise prescribed by an Air Traffic Organization (ATO) issued COA. The Phantom 2 and 

Phantom 3 have been previously approved for the proposed uses in the exemption grants identified 

in Section VII of the petition. The UAs covered by this petition are small battery-powered craft, 

weighing no greater than 2.8 lbs. (1.3 kg), inclusive of battery and payload. Operation of the UAs

under the strict conditions proposed below will provide an equivalent level of safety, as Congress 

intended, while still allowing commercial operations. Operations using these UAs are far safer 

than conventional operations conducted with helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft that weigh 

thousands of pounds, carry large amounts of highly flammable fuel, and operate in close proximity 

to the ground, trees, infrastructure, and people. 

Congress directed the FAA to consider seven factors in deciding whether to approve 

Section 333 exemption petitions - size, weight, speed, operational capability, proximity to airports, 

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Table of Contents

I. Publishable Summary............................................................................................................ 5

II. Petitioner’s Contact Information ........................................................................................... 5

III. Proposed Operations.............................................................................................................. 6

A. The UAs ......................................................................................................................... 6

B. The Crew ........................................................................................................................ 7

C. Flight Conditions............................................................................................................ 7

D. Flight Operations............................................................................................................ 7

IV. Aircraft and Equivalent Level of Safety................................................................................ 8

VI. Proposed Conditions of the Exemption................................................................................. 8

VI. Privacy................................................................................................................................. 12

VII. Public Interest and Safety...................................................................................................... 12

VIII. Regulations from Which Exemption is Requested .............................................................. 14

Appendix A: FARs as to which Tough Stump Technologies wishes the same determination 

to be made as has been made previously............................................................................... 14
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Exhibit List

Exhibit 1: Tough Stump Technologies’ General Operating Procedures and Policies......................

................................................................................................Submitted Confidentially to the FAA

DJI Phantom 2 Vision+

Exhibit 2: DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ User Manual....Submitted separately due to upload constraints

Exhibit 3: DJI Phantom 2 Vison+ Quick Start Guide.......................................................................

.................................................................................Submitted separately due to upload constraints

Exhibit 4: DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ Pilot Training Guide..................................................................

.................................................................................Submitted separately due to upload constraints

Exhibit 5: Naze – M V2 Quick Start Guide.................................................................................. 16

Exhibit 6: DJI Smart Flight Battery Safety Guidelines ................................................................ 48

Exhibit 7: DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ Features................................................................................. 54

Exhibit 8: DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ Specifications........................................................................ 65

DJI Phantom 3 Advanced

Exhibit 9: DJI Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual...........................................................................

.................................................................................Submitted separately due to upload constraints

Exhibit 10: DJI Phantom 3 Advanced Quick Start Guide ................................................................

.................................................................................Submitted separately due to upload constraints

Exhibit 11: DJI Phantom 3 Safety Guidelines and Disclaimer..................................................... 68

Exhibit 12: DJI Phantom Flying Flowchart.................................................................................. 88

Exhibit 13: DJI Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines........................................................ 89

Exhibit 14: DJI Phantom 3 Advanced Features............................................................................ 93

Exhibit 15: DJI Phantom 3 Advanced Specifications................................................................. 108

Exhibits 1 has been submitted to the FAA confidentially and is not available to the public.

Exhibits 2-4 and 8-9 have been uploaded to Regulations.gov separately due to size 

constraints.
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I. Publishable Summary

Pursuant to 14 C.F.R. §11, the following summary is provided for publication in the 

Federal Register, should it be determined that publication is needed:

Petitioner seeks an exemption from the following rules: 

14 C.F.R 21(h); 14 C.F.R. 43.7; 14 C.F.R. 43.11; 14 C.F.R. 45.11; 14 C.F.R. 45.27; 14 C.F.R. 

45.29; 14 C.F.R. 91.7(a); 14 C.F.R. 91.9(b)(2); 14 C.F.R. 91.9(c); 14 C.F.R. 91.103(b)(2); 14 

C.F.R. 91.105; 14 C.F.R. 91.109; 14 C.F.R. 91.113(b); 14 C.F.R. 91.119 (c); 14 C.F.R. 91.121; 14 

C.F.R. 91.151(a); 14 C.F.R. 91.203(a) and (b); 14 C.F.R. 91.215; 14 C.F.R. 91.403; 14 C.F.R. 

91.405(a); 14 C.F.R. 91.407(a)(1); 14 C.F.R. 409(a)(1) and (2); and 14 C.F.R. 91.417(a) and (b) 

to operate commercially small unmanned aircraft systems (UAs) (2.8 lbs. or less).

The requested exemption should be granted because operation of small UAs weighing no 

greater than 2.8 lbs. (1.3 kg), inclusive of battery and payload, conducted in the strict conditions 

outlined below, will provide an equivalent level of safety, while still allowing commercial 

operations. The lightweight aircraft covered by the exemption are far safer than conventional 

operations conducted with helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft weighing thousands of pounds and 

carrying large amounts of highly flammable fuel, and operating in close proximity to the ground

and people. The seven factors Congress directed the FAA to consider when approving Section 333 

exemption petitions - size, weight, speed, operational capability, proximity to airports, proximity 

to populated areas, and operation within visual line of sight – each support the request. In 

particular, the aircraft are small, and will operate at slow speeds, and close to the ground. The 

substantial increase of safety and decrease of risk to human life, coupled with the low risk use of 

UAs to conduct these operations, weigh heavily in favor of granting the exemption.

II. Petitioner’s Contact Information

Jarrett Heavenston

President

Tough Stump Technologies LLC

135 West Illinois Avenue #22

Southern Pines, NC 28387

Counsel for Petitioner:

Jeffrey Antonelli

Antonelli Law

35 E Wacker Drive, Suite 1875

Chicago, IL 60601

Tel: 312-201-8310

Email: jeffrey@antonelli-law.com
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III. Proposed Operations

A. The UAs

The requested exemption will permit petitioner to operate the Phantom 2 Vision+ and the 

Phantom 3 Advanced. The Phantom 2 and Phantom 3 have been previously approved for 

commercial operation in, among others, the exemption grants identified in Section VII below.

The specific conditions of the proposed exemption that relate to the characteristics of the 

UA are numbers 1, 5, and 16-20 in Section V below. Each has been adopted or imposed by the 

FAA in numerous previous grants of Section 333 exemption petitions.

The Phantom 2 and Phantom 3 have the ability to hover and move in the vertical and 

horizontal planes simultaneously. The UAs will have the following specifications or equivalent:

Airframe Phantom 2 Vision+ Phantom 3 Advanced

Control System Naza-M V2 Flight Control 

System. This includes the main 

controller (MC), which receives 

the battery voltage, capacity, and 

current, the internal measurement 

unit (IMU), which receives 

telemetry data, compass, and 

GPS.

Phantom 3 OS. This includes the 

main controller (MC), which 

receives the battery voltage, 

capacity, and current, the internal 

measurement unit (IMU), which 

receives telemetry data, compass, 

and GPS.

Maximum 

Operating Speed

29 knots 31 knots

Maximum Flight 

Time

23 minutes 23 minutes

Maximum Weight 2.7 lbs. (1.2 kg), inclusive of 

payload.

2.8 lbs. (1.3 kg), inclusive of 

payload.

Transmitter DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ Remote 

Controller

2.4 GHz DJI Phantom 3 Remote 

Control

Receiver Internal to UA Internal to UA

Motor Electric DJI 2312 CCW DJI 2312 CCW

Propellers 9” x 4 propellers Four 9 x 4” propellers

Data Link 2.4 GHz USB ground modem Enhanced DJI HD Lightbridge

Video Link DJI WiFi Video Downlink Enhanced DJI HD Lightbridge

Batteries 5200 mAh Lithium Polymer 

batteries

6000 mAh LiPo 2S

Telemetric Display DJI VISION App. DJI Pilot App
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Automatic Return 

to Home

If Tx signal is lost for more than 

three seconds and the UA is under 

65 ft. (20 m.) AGL, the UA will 

rise to 65 ft. AGL, travel 

horizontally to the predesignated 

home spot, then land. If the UA is 

above 65 ft. AGL, the UA will 

travel horizontally to the 

predesignated home spot, hover 

for 15 seconds, then land.

If Tx signal is lost for more than 

three seconds and the UA is under 

65 ft. (20 m.) AGL, the UA will 

rise to 65 ft. AGL, travel 

horizontally to the predesignated 

home spot, then land. If the UA is 

above 65 ft. AGL, travel 

horizontally to the predesignated 

home spot, hover for 15 seconds, 

then land.

Please refer to Exhibits 2-7 for more information regarding the Phantom 2 Vision+, and 

Exhibits 8-12 for more information regarding the Phantom 3 Advanced.

B. The Crew

The crew will consist of a pilot in command (PIC) and a visual observer (VO). The PIC 

and VO will have been trained in operation of UAs generally and received up-to-date information 

on the UA to be operated pursuant to this grant. The PIC will have, at a minimum, a sport pilot 

license and either a third class medical certificate or a U.S. driver’s license.

The specific conditions of the proposed exemption that relate to the training and 

characteristics of the crew are numbers 3 and 6-9 in Section V below. Each has been adopted or 

imposed by the FAA in numerous previous grants of Section 333 exemption petitions.

For more information regarding the flight crew and training, please refer to Exhibit 1, 

Section 4: Flight Training and Certification/Re-Certification.

C. Flight Conditions

The UA will be used for aerial photography, videography, surveying and photogrammetry

in Class G airspace (unless otherwise prescribed by an ATO-issued COA) under 400 feet above 

ground level (“AGL”) and under controlled conditions over restricted property. Petitioner will 

work with the local FSDO when planning operations. Petitioner will only operate the UA in visual 

meteorological conditions (VMC). The UA will at all times be no less than 500 feet below and no 

less than 2,000 feet horizontally from a cloud, and petitioner will not conduct operations unless 

visibility is at least 3 statute miles from the PIC. The flight crew will always make a safety 

assessment of the risk of every operation, and will only operate when it is determined that no 

hazards are present.

The specific conditions of the proposed exemption that relate to the flight conditions in 

which the UA will be operated are numbers 2, 4, 16, and 28-29 in Section V below. Each has been 

adopted or imposed by the FAA in numerous previous grants of Section 333 exemption petitions.

D. Flight Operations

The purpose of the UA flights for which exemption is requested will be for aerial surveying 

and photogrammetry. Every UA flight will use at minimum a two person flight crew: a PIC and a 
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VO. 

The specific conditions of the proposed exemption that relate to flight operations are

numbers 11-12, 17-25, and 32-34 in Section V below. Each has been accepted or imposed by the 

FAA in numerous previous grants of Section 333 exemption petitions.

For more information regarding flight operations, please refer to the following sections of

Exhibit 1: 

Section 1.5: Code of Conduct

Section 3: Safety Management System

Section 5: sUAS Maintenance Procedures

Section 6: Flight Operations.

IV. Aircraft and Equivalent Level of Safety

Petitioner proposes that the exemption apply to UAs that have the characteristics and that 

operate with the limitations proposed herein. These limitations provide for a level of safety at least 

equivalent to or higher than manned aircraft operations under the current regulatory structure. 

Section V below identifies the limitations and conditions to which petitioner agrees to be bound 

when conducting commercial operations under a grant of this petition. Appendix A contains a 

matrix connecting (i) the specific proposed condition with (ii) the FAR provision for which it 

provides an equivalent level of safety and (iii) one or more recent Section 333 exemption grants 

in which the FAA recognized this equivalent level of safety.

Approval of the commercial operations outlined in this petition presents no national security 

issue. The PIC will possess, at minimum, a sport pilot’s certificate. Therefore, he or she will have 

been subject to security screenings by the Department of Homeland Security.

V. Proposed Conditions of the Exemption

1. The UA, including battery and technical payload, will weigh no more than approximately 2.8 

lbs. (1.3 kg).

2. UA operations under this exemption will be limited to conducting operations for the purpose 

of aerial photography, videography, surveying and photogrammetry in Class G airspace 

nationwide, unless otherwise prescribed by an ATO issued COA.

3. Flights will be operated within line of sight of a PIC and VO.

4. Flights will be operated at an altitude of no more than 400 feet AGL, as indicated by the 

procedures specified in the operating documents. All altitudes reported to ATC must be in feet 

AGL.

5. The UA will not be flown at an indicated airspeed exceeding 31 knots. 

6. Minimum flight crew for each operation will consist of the UA PIC and a VO.

7. The PIC will possess at a minimum a sport pilot license and either a third class medical 
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certificate or a U.S. driver’s license.

8. The petitioner will not permit any PIC to operate the UA unless the PIC meets its qualification 

criteria and demonstrates the ability to safely operate the UA in a manner consistent with how 

the UA will be operated under this exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers 

and maintaining appropriate distances from persons, vessels, vehicles and structures. PIC 

qualification flight hours and currency will be logged in a manner consistent with 14 CFR 

§61.51(b). A record of the PIC training will be documented and made available upon request 

by the Administrator. Training operations will only be conducted during dedicated training 

sessions. During training, proficiency, and experience-building flights, all persons not essential 

for flight operations will be considered nonparticipants, and the PIC will operate the UA with 

appropriate distance from nonparticipants in accordance with 14 CFR § 91.119. 

9. The VO will not perform any other duties beyond assisting the PIC with seeing and avoiding 

other air traffic and other ground based obstacles/obstructions, and will not be permitted to 

operate the camera or other instruments.

10. The PIC will be designated before the flight and will not be allowed to transfer his or her 

designation for the duration of the flight. The PIC will ensure that the VO can perform the 

functions prescribed in these conditions and the operating documents.

11. A briefing will be conducted in regard to the planned UA operations prior to each day’s 

activities. It will be mandatory that all personnel who will be performing duties in connection 

with the operations be present for this briefing. 

12. Prior to each flight, the PIC will inspect the UA, including the Ground Control Station, to 

ensure it is in a condition for safe flight. If the inspection reveals a condition that affects the 

safe operation of the UA, the PIC will not operate the UA until the necessary maintenance has 

been performed and the UA is found to be in a condition for safe flight. All maintenance and 

alterations will be properly documented in the aircraft records.

13. Petitioner will conduct a functional flight test on any UA that has undergone maintenance or 

alterations that affect the UA operation or flight characteristics, e.g. replacement of a flight 

critical component. The PIC who conducts the functional test flight will make an entry in the 

aircraft records. 

14. The petitioner will carry out its maintenance, inspections, and record keeping requirements, in 

accordance with the UA manufacturer’s aircraft/component, maintenance, overhaul, 

replacement, inspection, and life limit requirements set forth in the operating documents. 

Maintenance, inspection, alterations, and status of replacement/overhaul component parts will 

be noted in the aircraft records, including total time in service, description of work 

accomplished, and the signature of the authorized person returning the UA to service. The 

authorized person will make an entry in the aircraft record of the corrective action taken against 

discrepancies discovered between inspections.

15. The UA will be operated within visual line of sight (VLOS) of the PIC and VO at all times. 

This requires the PIC to be able to use human vision unaided by any device other than 

corrective lenses. PIC and VO will at all times be able to communicate verbally. They will not 
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be permitted to use electronic messaging or texting to communicate during flight operations. 

16. The PIC will not begin a flight unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there 

is enough power to fly at normal cruising speed to the intended landing point and prepare to 

land with at least 25% battery power remaining.

17. Actual total flight time for each operational flight will result in no less than a 25% battery 

reserve.

18. The UA will have the capability to abort a flight in case of unexpected obstacles or 

emergencies. 

19. The UA will be programmed so that if it loses communications or loses its GPS signal, it will 

return to a pre-determined location within the planned operating area and land or be recovered 

in accordance with the operating documents

20. If the UA and its radio control link disconnect during flight, the system’s failsafe protection 

will be triggered and the multirotor will return to home and land automatically, rather than 

flying off uncontrollably or landing at an unknown location. 

21. The operating documents required under 14 CFR §§ 91.9 and 91.203 will be maintained and 

available to the PIC at the Ground Control Station of the UA any time the UA is operating. 

These documents will be made available to the Administrator or any law enforcement official 

upon request. If a discrepancy exists between the conditions and limitations in the exemption 

grant and the procedures outlined in the operating documents, the grant conditions and 

limitations will take precedence and will be followed. Otherwise, the petitioner will follow the 

procedures outlined in its operating documents. If it updates or revises its operating documents, 

it will present updated and revised documents to the Administrator upon request. If the 

petitioner determines that any update or revision would affect the basis upon which the FAA 

granted the exemption, then the Petitioner will petition for an amendment to the grant of 

exemption. 

22. Petitioner will obtain written and/or oral permission from the landowners/authorized agents of 

the landowners over which flights will be conducted.

23. Petitioner will obtain all required permissions and permits from territorial, state, county or city 

jurisdictions, including local law enforcement, fire, or other appropriate governmental 

agencies. 

24. UA operations will not be conducted during night, as defined in 14 CFR § 1.1. All operations 

will be conducted under visual meteorological conditions (VMC). Flights will not be 

conducted under special visual flight rules (SVFR). 

25. The petitioner will obtain an Air Traffic Organization (ATO) issued Certificate of Waiver or 

Authorization (COA) prior to conducting any operations under the grant of exemption. 

Petitioner will request a Notice to Airman (NOTAM) not more than 72 hours in advance, but 

not less than 24 hours prior to the operation. All operations will be conducted in accordance 

with airspace requirements in the ATO issued COA, including class of airspace, altitude level 
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and potential transponder requirements. 

26. The UA will not be operated within 5 nautical miles of an airport reference point as denoted 

on a current FAA-published aeronautical chart unless a letter of agreement with that airport’s 

management has been obtained, and the operation is conducted in accordance with a NOTAM 

as required by the operator’s COA. Any letter of agreement with the airport management will 

be made available to the Administrator upon request. 

27. The UA will not be operated less than 500 feet below, or less than 2,000 feet horizontally from, 

a cloud or when visibility is less than 3 statute miles from the PIC. 

28. All operations shall be conducted in Class G airspace or as otherwise prescribed in an ATO 

issued COA. 

29. All aircraft operated in accordance with this exemption will be identified by serial number, 

registered in accordance with 14 CFR part 47, and have identification (N-Number) markings 

in accordance with 14 CFR part 45, Subpart C. Markings will be as large as practicable. 

30. Before conducting operations, petitioner will ensure that the radio frequency spectrum used 

for operation and control of the UA complies with the Federal Communications Commission 

(FCC) or other appropriate government oversight agency requirements. 

31. The UA will remain clear and yield the right of way to all manned aviation operations and 

activities at all times. 

32. The UA will not be operated by the PIC from any moving device or vehicle. 

33. Petitioner will conduct all flight operations at least 500 feet from all nonparticipating persons, 

vessels, vehicles, and structures unless one of the following three conditions is met:

a. Barriers or structures are present that sufficiently protect nonparticipating persons from the 

UA and/or debris in the event of an accident. The petitioner will ensure that 

nonparticipating persons remain under such protection. If a situation arises where 

nonparticipating persons leave such protection and are within 500 feet of the UA, the PIC 

will ensure that flight operations cease immediately.

b. The aircraft is operated near vessels, vehicles or structures where the owner/controller of 

such vessels, vehicles or structures has granted permission and the PIC has made a safety 

assessment of the risk of operating closer to those objects and determined that it does not 

present an undue hazard.

c. Operations nearer to the PIC, VO, operator trainees or essential persons do not present an 

undue hazard to those persons per § 91.119(a).

34. Petitioner will report any incident, accident, or flight operation that transgresses the lateral or 

vertical boundaries of the operational area as defined by the applicable COA to the FAA's UAS 

Integration Office (AFS-80) within 24 hours. Petitioner will report accidents to the National 

Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) per instructions contained on the NTSB Web site: 

www.ntsb.gov.
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VI. Privacy

There is little concern that the proposed flights will cause invasions of privacy. All flights 

will occur over either (a) public rights of way where there is no expectation of privacy; or (b) over 

private property with permission of the landowner/authorized agent and consent of participating 

individuals.

If data collected is made available for public view, all images containing uninvolved 

persons will be blurred or blacked-out. No attempt will be made to identify any individuals filmed 

during the flights except in cases where they are trespassing upon or damaging customer property, 

or interfering with the petitioner’s or its customers’ operations.

For more information on petitioner’s privacy policies, please refer to the following sections 

of Exhibit 1:

Section 1.5: Code of Conduct

Section 7: Privacy.

VII. Public Interest and Safety

The planned UA use will increase ground safety for aerial photography and videography, 

surveying and photogrammetry. This type of data collection has previously been done by manned 

aircraft or by individuals on the ground. Both are more time consuming and are more expensive 

than using UAs. Use of manned aircraft poses enhanced risk to the pilot and onboard crew, who 

would be several hundred feet in the air. 

The enhanced safety and reduced environmental impact achieved using UAs and carrying 

no passengers or crew, rather than a manned aircraft of significantly greater mass, carrying crew 

in addition to flammable fuel, gives the FAA good cause to find that the UA operation enabled by 

this exemption is in the public interest.

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 exemption allowing commercial operation of petitioner’s UAs for aerial 

photography and videography, surveying and photogrammetry pursuant to Tough Stump’s rules 

of operation.

The FAA has previously determined that using the Phantom 2 Vision+ for aerial surveying 

operations is within the public interest in the following Exemption Nos.:

11881 (aerial surveying);

11991 (crop surveying);

11928 (surveying services);

11957 (crop surveying);

11962 (right of way surveys);

11992 (aerial surveys);

11993 (surveying services);

12010 (aerial surveys);

12031 (aerial surveys); and
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12033 (aerial surveys).

The FAA has previously determined that using the Phantom 3 for aerial surveying 

operations is within the public interest in the following Exemption Nos.:

12013 (aerial...survey);

12141 (surveying);

12142 (aerial surveying);

12153 (aerial...survey);

12236 (aerial...survey);

12252 (surveys);

12260 (crop surveying);

12261 (crop surveying);

12410 (agricultural surveying); and 

13061 (crop surveying).

The FAA has previously determined that using the Phantom 2 for photogrammetry 

operations is within the public interest in the following Exemption Nos.:

11306 (photogrammetry);

11339 (precision photogrammetry);

11351 (photogrammetry);

11624 (aerial photography, photogrammetry, and videography);

11711 (photogrammetry for aerial mapping);

11896 (photogrammetry);

11919 (photogrammetry);

11977 (photogrammetry);

12055 (aerial... mapping and photogrammetry).

The FAA has previously determined that using the Phantom 3 for photogrammetry 

operations is within the public interest in the following Exemption Nos.:

11306A (photogrammetry);

11711 (photogrammetry);

11788 (photogrammetry services);

11977 (photogrammetry);

12055 (mapping and photogrammetry);

12322 (photogrammetry);

13014 (photogrammetry);

13076 (photogrammetry and photography); and

13077 (land survey photogrammetry).
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VIII. Regulations from Which Exemption is Requested

Appendix A: FARs as to which Tough Stump Technologies wishes the same determination 

to be made as has been made previously.

FAR 

Provision

Applicable condition(s) in 

Section 5 of petition

FAA Exemption Decision

21(h) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 16, 25, 28, 29 Nos. 11252, 11396, 11467, 11745, 11797, 11905, 

11945, 12040, 12068, 12080, 12107, 12422, 12474

43.7 13, 14 Nos. 11252, 11396, 11467, 11745, 11797, 11905, 

11945, 12040, 12068, 12080, 12107, 12422, 12474

43.11 12 Nos. 11252, 11396, 11467, 11745, 11797, 11905, 

11945, 12040, 12068, 12080, 12107, 12422, 12474

45.11 29 Nos. 11252, 11396, 11467, 11745, 11797, 11905, 

11945, 12040, 12068, 12080, 12107, 12422, 12474

45.27 29 Nos. 11252, 11396, 11467, 11745, 11797, 11905, 

11945, 12040, 12068, 12080, 12107, 12422, 12474

45.29 29 Nos. 11252, 11396, 11467, 11745, 11797, 11905, 

11945, 12040, 12068, 12080, 12107, 12422, 12474

91.7(a) 12 Nos. 11252, 11396, 11467, 11745, 11797, 11905, 

11945, 12040, 12068, 12080, 12107, 12422, 12474

91.9(b)(2) 22 Nos. 11252, 11396, 11467, 11745, 11797, 11905, 

11945, 12040, 12068, 12080, 12107, 12422, 12474

91.9(c) 30 Nos. 11252, 11396, 11467, 11745, 11797, 11905, 

11945, 12040, 12068, 12080, 12107, 12422, 12474

91.103(b)(2) 3, 9, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 Nos. 11252, 11396, 11467, 11745, 11797, 11905, 

11945, 12040, 12068, 12080, 12107, 12422, 12474

91.105 6 Nos. 11252, 11396, 11467, 11745, 11797, 11905, 

11945, 12040, 12068, 12080, 12107, 12422, 12474

91.109 7, 8 Nos. 11252, 11467, 11745, 11797, 11905, 11945, 

12040, 12068, 12422, 12474

91.113(b) 3, 31 Nos. 11252, 11396, 11467, 11745, 11797, 11905, 

11945, 12040, 12068, 12080, 12107, 12422, 12474

91.119(c ) 4, 33 Nos. 11252, 11396, 11467, 11745, 11797, 11905, 

11945, 12040, 12068, 12080, 12107, 12422, 12474

91.121 4 Nos. 11252, 11396, 11467, 11745, 11797, 11905, 

11945, 12040, 12068, 12080, 12107, 12422, 12474

91.151(a) 16, 17 Nos. 11252, 11396, 11467, 11745, 11797, 11905, 

11945, 12040, 12068, 12080, 12107, 12422, 12474

91.203 (a) 

and (b)

22 Nos. 11252, 11396, 11467, 11745, 11797, 11905, 

11945, 12040, 12068, 12080, 12107, 12422, 12474

91.215 25, 26 Nos. 11252, 11396, 11467, 11745, 11797, 11905, 

11945, 12040, 12068, 12080, 12107, 12422, 12474

91.403 12, 13, 14 Nos. 11252, 11396, 11467, 11745, 11797, 11905, 

11945, 12040, 12068, 12080, 12107, 12422, 12474

91.405(a) 12, 13, 14 Nos. 11252, 11396, 11467, 11745, 11797, 11905, 

11945, 12040, 12068, 12080, 12107, 12422, 12474
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FAR 

Provision

Applicable condition(s) in 

Section 5 of petition

FAA Exemption Decision

91.407(a)(1) 14 Nos. 11252, 11396, 11467, 11745, 11797, 11905, 

11945, 12040, 12068, 12080, 12107, 12422, 12474

91.409(a)(1) 12, 13, 14 Nos. 11252, 11396, 11467, 11745, 11797, 11905, 

11945, 12040, 12068, 12080, 12107, 12422, 12474

91.409(a)(2) 12, 13, 14 Nos. 11252, 11396, 11467, 11745, 11797, 11905, 

11945, 12040, 12068, 12080, 12107, 12422, 12474

91.417(a) 12, 13, 14 Nos. 11252, 11396, 11467, 11745, 11797, 11905, 

11945, 12040, 12068, 12080, 12107, 12422, 12474

91.417(b) 12, 13, 14 Nos. 11252, 11396, 11467, 11745, 11797, 11905, 

11945, 12040, 12068, 12080, 12107, 12422, 12474
Naza-M V2 

Quick Start Guide V 1.28 

2015.06.12 Revision

For Firmware Version V4.04 or above

& Assistant Software Version V2.40 or above

Thank you for purchasing this DJI product. Please strictly follow these steps to mount and connect this system on 

your aircraft, as well as to install the Assistant Software on your computer.

Please regularly check the web page of corresponding product* at our website www.dji.com, which is 

updated regularly. Product information, technical updates and manual corrections will be available on this web 

page. Due to unforeseen changes or product upgrades, the information contained in this manual is subject to 

change without notice.

* Important: Naza-M, Naza-M V2 and PHANTOM control system are different in hardware parts, but their 

configurations and functions are the same when using the same Assistant Software and Firmware Version, so they 

use the same Guide. Unless stated, the following instruction is basic on Naza-M V2. If you use the Naza-M, please 

make sure to read the “Instruction of V1 (also known as Naza-M)” section; if you use the PHANTOM, download the 

other corresponding manuals on the PHANTOM web page.

This manual is only for basic assembly and configuration; you can obtain more details and advanced instructions

when using the assistant software. To assure you have the latest information, please visit our website and download 

the latest manual and current software version.

If you have any problem that you cannot solve during usage, please contact your authorized dealer. 

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Index 

INDEX...............................................................................................................................................................................2

INSTRUCTION.................................................................................................................................................................3

DISCLAIMER & WARNING .................................................................................................................................................... 3

TRADEMARK ..................................................................................................................................................................... 4

CERTIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................................................. 4

SYMBOL INSTRUCTION......................................................................................................................................................... 4

ASSEMBLY & CONNECTION ........................................................................................................................................5

STEP1 PORT DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................................................... 5

STEP2 ASSEMBLY & CONNECTION ......................................................................................................................................... 6

ASSISTANT SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION............................................................................7

STEP1 SOFTWARE AND DRIVER INSTALLATION .......................................................................................................................... 7

STEP2 CONFIGURATION BY ASSISTANT ON A PC ........................................................................................................................ 8

BASIC FLYING...............................................................................................................................................................10

CONTROL MODE KNOWLEDGE............................................................................................................................................ 10

START & STOP MOTOR KNOWLEDGE.................................................................................................................................... 10

STEP1 COMPASS CALIBRATION............................................................................................................................................ 12

STEP2 ASSEMBLY CHECKING LIST......................................................................................................................................... 13

STEP3 BEFORE FLIGHT ...................................................................................................................................................... 13

STEP4 FLYING TEST........................................................................................................................................................... 14

ADVANCED FUNCTIONS ............................................................................................................................................16

A1 FAILSAFE ................................................................................................................................................................... 16

A2 LOW-VOLTAGE ALERT................................................................................................................................................... 17

A3 INTELLIGENT ORIENTATION CONTROL (IOC) FLIGHT (WITH GPS MODULE)............................................................................... 18

A4 RECEIVER ADVANCED PROTECTION FUNCTION................................................................................................................... 21

A5 FLIGHT LIMITS ............................................................................................................................................................ 22

APPENDIX .....................................................................................................................................................................23

SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................................................... 23

MC/PMU FIRMWARE UPGRADE ........................................................................................................................................ 24

LED DESCRIPTION............................................................................................................................................................ 25

INSTRUCTION OF V1 (ALSO KNOWN AS NAZA-M).................................................................................................. 26

V1 ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTION......................................................................................................................................... 26

V1 IS COMPATIBLE WITH THE PMU V2 (ACCESSORY OF NAZA-M V2)......................................................................................... 26

V1 PORT DESCRIPTION...................................................................................................................................................... 27

V1 SPECIFICATION............................................................................................................................................................ 28

FAQ................................................................................................................................................................................29

ABNORMAL LED INDICATION LIST........................................................................................................................................ 29

FIX THE TBE (TOILET BOWL EFFECT) PROBLEM....................................................................................................................... 29

SHOULD YOU FIND THE MULTI-ROTOR DOES NOT TRACK STRAIGHT IN FORWARD FLIGHT. ................................................................... 30

MOTORS START FAILURE CAUSED BY TX STICK(S) MID-POINT ERROR TOO BIG ................................................................................. 30

ATTITUDE CONTROLLABLE WHEN ONE MOTOR OUTPUT IS FAILED.............................................................................................. 31

WHEN USED WITH OTHER DJI PRODUCTS .............................................................................................................................. 31

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Instruction 

Disclaimer & Warning 

Please read this disclaimer carefully before using the product. By using this product, you hereby 

agree to this disclaimer and signify that you have read them fully. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT 

SUITABLE FOR PEOPLE UNDER THE AGE OF 18. 

 

This product is an autopilot system designed for serious multi-rotor enthusiasts providing excellent self-leveling and 

altitude holding, which completely takes the stress out of flying RC multi-rotors for both professional and hobby 

applications. Despite the system having a built-in autopilot system and our efforts in making the operation of the 

controller as safe as possible when the main power battery is connected, we strongly recommend users to remove 

all propellers when calibrating and setting parameters. Make sure all connections are good, and keep children and 

animals away during firmware upgrade, system calibration and parameter setup. DJI Innovations accepts no liability 

for damage(s) or injuries incurred directly or indirectly from the use of this product in the following conditions:

1. Damage(s) or injuries incurred when users are drunk, taking drugs, drug anesthesia, dizziness, fatigue, nausea 

and any other conditions no matter physically or mentally that could impair your ability.

2. Damage(s) or injuries caused by subjective intentional operations. Any mental damage compensation caused 

by accident.

3. Failure to follow the guidance of the manual to assemble or operate.

4. Malfunctions caused by refit or replacement with non-DJI accessories and parts.

5. Damage(s) or injuries caused by using third party products or fake DJI products.

6. Damage(s) or injuries caused by mis-operation or subjective mis-judgment.

7. Damage(s) or injuries caused by mechanical failures due to erosion, aging.

8. Damage(s) or injuries caused by continued flying after low voltage protection alarm is triggered.

9. Damage(s) or injuries caused by knowingly flying the aircraft in abnormal condition (such as water, oil, soil, 

sand and other unknown material ingress into the aircraft or the assembly is not completed, the main 

components have obvious faults, obvious defect or missing accessories).

10. Damage(s) or injuries caused by flying in the following situations such as the aircraft in magnetic interference 

area, radio interference area, government regulated no-fly zones or the pilot is in backlight, blocked, fuzzy 

sight, and poor eyesight is not suitable for operating and other conditions not suitable for operating.

11. Damage(s) or injuries caused by using in bad weather, such as a rainy day or windy (more than moderate 

breeze), snow, hail, lightning, tornadoes, hurricanes etc.

12. Damage(s) or injuries caused when the aircraft is in the following situations: collision, fire, explosion, floods, 

tsunamis, subsidence, ice trapped, avalanche, debris flow, landslide, earthquake, etc.

13. Damage(s) or injuries caused by infringement such as any data, audio or video material recorded by the use of 

aircraft.

14. Damage(s) or injuries caused by the misuse of the battery, protection circuit, RC model and battery chargers.

15. Other losses that are not covered by the scope of DJI Innovations liability.

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Trademark 

DJI and Naza-M are registered trademarks of DJI Innovations. Names of product, brand, etc., appearing in this 

manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owner companies. This product and manual are 

copyrighted by DJI Innovations with all rights reserved. No part of this product or manual shall be reproduced in 

any form without the prior written consent or authorization of DJI Innovations. No patent liability is assumed with 

respect to the use of the product or information contained herein.

Certifications 

This product is approved with quality standards such as CE, FCC and RoHS.

Symbol Instruction 

Forbidden(Important) Cautions Tip Reference

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Assembly & Connection 

In the Box:

Main controller X1, PMU X1, GPS X1, GPS Bracket X1, LED X1, Servo Cable X8, Micro-USB Cable X1, 3M Adhesive 

Tape.

Step1 Port Description 

LED:Connect to LED module

EXP:Connect to PMU module

M1: To #1 ESC(*)

M2: To #2 ESC

M3: To #3 ESC

M4: To #4 ESC

M5: To #5 ESC

M6: To #6 ESC

F1: To gimbal roll servo or To #7 ESC

F2: To gimbal pitch servo or To #8 ESC

NAZA output is 400Hz refresh frequency

A: For roll control (left/right)

E: For pitch control (front/back)

T: For throttle control

R: For rudder control

U: For Control Model Switch

X1: For gimbal pitch control / For gain tuning

X2: For D-Bus(S-Bus/S-Bus2 compatible) / For gain tuning / For IOC switch X3: For voltage monitor(Connect to PMU V-SEN port)

GPS: Connect to GPS/Compass module Extended CAN port

2S~6S: Powered by 2S~6S LiPo(7.4V~26.0V)

EXP: Connect to Main 

Controller EXP port Connect to Main Controller LED port

Micro-USB: PC connection 

for parameter configuration 

and firmware upgrade 

Connect to GPS port of PMU

Pointing to the aircraft nose direction Main Controller

Main Controller PMU (Power Management Unit)

LED GPS/Compass Pointing to the aircraft nose direction *ESC: Electronic Speed Controller

V-SEN: Connect to Main Controller X3Port 

 Important: the continuous output of the PMU is 3A@5V, and the maximum 

instant current is 7.5A. If PMU cannot afford 

the working current for your servos, please 

use an independent power supply; otherwise, 

it may cause the PMU safeguard and lead to 

the main controller reboot。

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Step2 Assembly & Connection 

Transmitter(TX) & Receiver(RX)

(1)Refer to you TX Manual, setup the 

Aileron, Elevator, Throttle, Rudder 

channels on your TX first, and choose a 3- 

position switch as control mode switch.

(2)Attach the matched RX to aircraft, then 

connect your RX to the right ports on MC. 

The following diagram shows the 

connection example for traditional RX.

ESCs

ESCs & Motors Please use the ESCs and motors recommended by the manufacturer 

of your aircraft. We recommend you use DJI motors and ESCs (Refer 

to its manual for details). Connect all ESCs to MC by the motor 

numbering method introduced in mixed types Supported .

Important:If you use 3rd party ESCs, make sure the ESCs travel midpoint is at 1520us. DO NOT use 700us travel midpoint ESC, as it 

may lead aircraft to fly away or cause injury and damage. After ESCs 

connection , calibrate ESCs one by one through the receiver directly 

before connect them to your MC, Make sure program all of them into 

Governor off, Break off and Normal Start up to get best experience.

Quad-rotor X Hexa-rotor I Hexa-rotor V

Hexa-rotor Y

Important:To coaxial propellers: Blue propeller is at TOP; Red propeller is at Bottom. Otherwise all propellers are at top.

Quad-rotor I Hexa-rotor IY

F1

F2

Roll Pitch

Main Controller(MC) Mount:(1)The DJI logo should face the sky, DO NOT mount the MC upside-down. (2)The MC sides 

should be parallel to the aircraft body. (3)The arrow 

should point to the nose direction of aircraft. (4)he 

MC is best positioned near the aircraft’s center of gravity. Make sure all ports are accessible.

T i p : It is recommended to f i x the MC until all wirings and configurations are completed, using 3M 

gummed paper provided to fix the MC.

(Optional)GPS/Compass Mount:GPS/Compass is sensitive to magnetic interference, should be far 

away from any electronic devices. If 

you use your own mounting rod, 

make sure it is NOT magnetic!

Procedures: (1)You should use epoxy resin AB 

glue to assemble the GPS bracket 

first. Mount the bracket on the center plate of craft. Position the bracket at least 10 cm from any propeller. 

(2)The DJI logo marked on the GPS 

s h o u l d f a c e t h e s k y , w i t h t h e 

orientation arrow pointing directly 

forward. then fix the GPS on the plate 

of the bracket (by 3M glue provided). 

Tip:The GPS/Compass is packaged with a special indication line for 

mounting for the first time.

Gimbal Connect the gimbal servos to 

the ports of F1 and F2 if a 

gimbal is used, and use the 

software for configurations.

PMU Module Mount:DO NOT attach the PMU on other device. Sufficient air flow over 

the PMU is highly recommended.

Tip:If use with DJI multi-rotor, you can solder the power cable to power 

pads on frame bottom board. Please 

refer to DJI multi-rotor manual for 

details. If use with 3rd part aircraft, 

y o u c a n m a k e a c o n n e c t e r b y 

yourself to connect PMU and battery. LED Module Mount:Make sure You can see the light during the flight. Leave the USB 

interface to be accessible. Use the 

3M gummed paper provided to fix.

ESC & MC Connection

(JR) RUDD

THRO

AILE

ELEV 3-position Switch

(Futaba 

/Hitec) 4

3

1

2

Step1 Prepare an aircraft, supported the following Mixed Types.

Aircraft

M1

M2

M3

M4

M5

M6

M7

M8

Main Controller M1

M2

M3

M4

M5

M6

F1

F2

The direction of the arrow in diagram indicates the rotation direction of the motor/propeller.

Octo-rotor I Octo-rotor V Octo-rotor X

3-position Switch

Step2 Assembly and Connection

Step3 Double Check

In this step, turn on the transmitter, connect the battery to the PMU, and then watch the LED, if you can see the LED blinks 

( ), the system is working.

A

E

T

R

U

MC

A

E

T

R

U

MC

Traditional Receiver 

Power Supply S-Bus/S-Bus2/PPM Receiver 

Note: The NAZA-M V2 flight control system doesn't support Gimbal function when used on the Octo-rotor aircraft.

 For big aircraft that is larger than 650 or with heavy load, WKM is recommended.

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Assistant Software Installation and Configuration 

Step1 Software and Driver Installation 

Installing and running on Windows 

1. Please download the driver and the Assistant installation software in EXE format from www.dji.com.

2. Switch on the transmitter and then power on your autopilot system.

3. Connect your autopilot system and PC via a Micro-USB cable.

4. Open the driver installation software and follow the instructions to complete installation.

5. Run the Assistant installation software and follow the instructions to complete installation.

The installer in EXE format is supported on Win XP, Win7, Win8 (32 or 64 bit).

Installing and running on Mac OS X 

1. Download the Assistant installer in DMG format from the download page of NAZA-M V2 on the DJI 

website.

2. Run the installation software and follow the prompts to finish installation.

3. When launching for the first time if use Launchpad to run the NAZA-M V2 Assistant Software, Launchpad 

won’t allow access because the software has not been reviewed by Mac App Store. 

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4. Locate the NAZA-M V2 icon in the Finder and open the file by Control or right clicking the icon and 

selecting “Open” from the menu.

5. After the first successful launch, double-clicking the NAZA-M V2 icon in the Finder or using Launchpad 

will open the application.

Installer in DMG format is supported on Mac OS X 10.6 or above.

The NAZA-M V2 Assistant on Mac OS X and Windows are exactly the same. The Assistant appear in 

other places of this manual is based on Windows version. 

Step2 Configuration by Assistant on a PC 

1. Power on the PC. Make sure your computer is connected to the Internet for the first time you use.

2. Switch on the transmitter first, and then power on the autopilot system. Connect the autopilot system to 

the PC with a Micro-USB cable. DO NOT break the connection until setup is finished.

3. Run the Assistant Software.

4. Observe the indicators on the left bottom of the software. ( They are the connection indicator and 

communication indicator in order.) If the communication indicator is blinking, that the software is ready, 

please go to next step.

5. Select the “Info” option. Check the software firmware version. If the upgrade is available, you may update 

the assistant software.

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6. Select the “Upgrade” option. Check the Main Controller, GPS and IMU firmware version.

7. Select the “Basic” option. Please follow step-by-step for your first-time-configuration. Basic configuration 

is necessary, including Mixer Type, Mounting, RC, and Gain settings.

8. You can click the “Advanced” option for more parameter settings. Advanced setting is optional. There are 

settings of Motor, FailSafe, Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC), Gimbal, Low-Voltage Alert, and Flight 

Limits. Read the instruction in the assistant software to obtain more details.

9. Select the “Viewer” option to check all parameters.

10. Then break the Micro-USB cable, power off the aircraft. Finished.

 

(1) You may be required to fill register information for your first-time-usage. 

(2) If the communication indicator is blue on, please double check the connections.

(3) Basic configuration is necessary before you go to the “Basic Flying Test”.

(4) Users are required to install a Windows system, since the software can only run on Windows 

system .

 

(1) If the firmware upgrade is available, please upgrade it by referring to the Firmware Upgrade 

in the Appendix.

(2) This step is required to use together with the assistant software to obtain more details.

Configuration Information 

Recommended Parameters 

Aircraft 

Configuration Information 

Motor ESC Propeller Battery Weight 

S900 DJI-4216 DJI-40A Z-BLADE-17 × 6.0 Inch 6S-12000 6800g

F450 DJI-2312 DJI-20A Z-BLADE-9.4 × 5.0 Inch 4S-5000 890g

F550 DJI-2312 DJI-20A Z-BLADE-9.4 × 5.0 Inch 4S-5000 1530g

Aircraft 

Basic Gain Attitude Gain Max Angular Rate 

Pitch Roll Yaw Vertical Pitch Roll Pitch Roll 

S900 100 100 100 100 160 160 220 220

F450 95 95 70 100 100 100 300 300

F550 110 100 80 100 100 100 300 300

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 Basic Flying 

Control Mode Knowledge 

Please read the Control Mode Knowledge clearly before usage, to know how to control the aircraft.

Different control modes will give you different flight performances. Please make sure you understand the features 

and differences of the three control modes.

 

GPS ATTI. Mode 

(With GPS Module) 

ATTI. Mode Manual Mode 

Rudder Angular 

Velocity 

Maximum rudder angular velocity is 150°/s

Command 

Linearity 

YES

Command Stick 

Meaning 

Multi attitude control; Stick center position for 0 ̊ 

attitude, its endpoint is 35 ̊.

Max-angular velocity is 150°/s. 

No attitude angle limitation 

and vertical velocity locking.

Altitude Lock Maintain the altitude best above 1 meter from ground. NO

Stick Released

Lock position if GPS signal

is adequate.

Only attitude stabilizing. NOT Recommend

GPS Lost

When GPS signal has been 

lost for 3s, system enters 

ATTI. Mode automatically.

Only performing attitude 

stabilizing without 

position lock.

---

Safety

Attitude & speed mixture control ensures stability

Enhanced Fail-Safe(Position Depends on experience.

lock when hovering)

Auto Level Fail-Safe 

(Attitude stabilizing)

With GPS/Compass module and the failsafe requirements are satisfied, in each Control 

Mode (including GPS Mode, ATTI. Mode, Manual Mode and IOC Mode), the aircraft will 

enter the failsafe Mode.

Applications AP work Sports flying. ---

Start & Stop Motor Knowledge 

(1) Both Immediately Mode and Intelligent Mode are available in the Assistant Software: 

Advanced->Motor->Stop Type.

(2) Stop Motor method is defaulted to Immediately Mode.

Please get to know well about this section before flying.

1 Start Motor: Pushing throttle stick before takeoff will not start the motors. You have to execute any one of 

following four Combination Stick Commands (CSC) to start the motors:

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2 Stop Motor: We provide two options to stop motors in the assistant software: Immediately and Intelligent.

(1) Immediately Mode: If you select this mode, in any control mode, once motors start and throttle stick is 

over 10%, motors will not stop immediately only when throttle stick is back under 10% the motors will 

stop. In this case, if you push the throttle stick over 10% within 5 seconds after motors stop, motors 

will re-start, CSC is not needed. If you don’t push throttle stick after motors start in three seconds, 

motors will stop automatically.

(2) Intelligent Mode: By using this mode, different control mode has different way of stopping motors. In 

Manual Mode, only executing CSC can stop motors. In ATTI. Mode or GPS ATTI. Mode, any one of 

following four cases will stop motors:

a) You don’t push throttle stick after motors start within three seconds;

b) Executing CSC;

c) Throttle stick under 10%, and after landing for more than 3 seconds.

d) If the angle of multi-rotor is over 70°, and throttle stick under 10%.

Notes of Intelligent Mode 

(1) In ATTI. / GPS ATTI. Mode, it has landing judgment, which will stop motors.

(2) Start motors in ATTI. / GPS ATTI. Mode, you have to execute CSC and then push throttle stick 

over 10% in 3 seconds, otherwise motors will stop after 3 seconds.

(3) During normal flight, only pull throttle stick under 10% will not stop motors in any control mode.

(4) For safety reason, when the slope angle of multi-rotor is over 70° during the flight in ATTI. / 

GPS ATTI. Mode (may be caused by collision, motor and ESC error or propeller broken down), 

and throttle stick is under 10%, motors will stop automatically.

Notes of Intelligent Mode & Immediately Mode 

(1) If you choose the Immediately Mode, you should not pull throttle stick under 10% during flight, 

because it will stop motors. If you do it accidentally, you should push the throttle stick over 10% 

in 5s to re-start motors.

(2) DO NOT execute the CSC during normal flight without any reason, or it will stop motors at 

once.

(1) If you choose the Intelligent mode, and the throttle stick is under 10%, this will trigger the 

landing Procedure, in any control mode. In this judgment, pitch, roll and yaw controls are denied 

except the throttle, but multi-rotor will still auto level.

(2) In any control mode, DO NOT pull throttle stick under 10% during normal flight without any 

reason.

(1) Any of these two cut off types will only work properly if TX calibration is correct done.

(2) In failed-safe, CSC is denied by the main controller, motors will hold their state.

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Step1 Compass Calibration 

Without GPS module, please skip this step. If you use with GPS module, follow step-by-step for calibration.

 

(1) DO NOT calibrate your compass where there is magnetic interference, such as magnetite, car 

park, and steel reinforcement under the ground.

(2) DO NOT carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration, such as keys or cell phones.

(3) Compass module CANNOT work in the polar circle.

(4) Compass Calibration is very important, otherwise the system will work abnormal.

Calibration Procedures 

1. Switch on the transmitter, and then power on autopilot system! 

2. Quickly switch the control mode switch from GPS Mode to Manual Mode and back to GPS Mode (or 

from GPS Mode to ATTI. Mode and back to GPS Mode) for more than 5 times, The LED indicator will 

turn on constantly yellow so that the aircraft is ready for the calibration.

3. (Fig.1) Hold your Multi-rotor horizontal and rotate it around the gravitational force line (about 360o) until 

the LED changes to constant green, and then go to the next step.

4. (Fig.2)Hold your Multi-rotor vertically and rotate it (its nose is downward) around the gravitational force 

line (about 360o) until the LED turns off, meaning the calibration is finished.

 

Fig.1 Fig.2

5. If the calibration was successful, calibration mode will exit automatically. If the LED keeps flashing quickly 

Red, the calibration has failed. Switch the control mode switch one time to cancel the calibration, and 

then re-start from step 2.

(1) When the GPS is abnormal, the Main controller will tell you by the LED blinking Red and Yellow 

alternately ( ), disable the GPS Module, and automatically enter the aircraft into the 

ATTI. Mode.

(2) You don’t need to rotate your multi-rotor on a precise horizontal or vertical surface, but keep at 

least 45° difference between horizontal and vertical calibration.

(3) If you keep having calibration failure, it might suggest that there is very strong magnetic 

interference around the GPS /Compass module, please avoid flying in this area.

(4) When to do re-calibration

a) The flight field is changed.

b) When the multi-rotor mechanical setup has changed:

 If the GPS/Compass module is re-positioned.

 If electronic devices are added/removed/ re-positioned (Main Controller, servos, 

batteries, etc.).

 When the mechanical structure of the multi-rotor is changed.

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c) If the flight direction appears to be shifting (meaning the multi-rotor doesn’t “fly 

straight”).

d) The LED indicator often indicates abnormality blinking when the multi-rotor spins. (It is 

normal for this to happen only occasionally)

 

Step2 Assembly Checking List 

Please check each item, to make sure for safety. 

 

Any of the following mistakes will lead to a dangerous accident, double check all these items: 

(1) Rotation direction of motor is opposite

(2) Infirm connection between the motor and the ESC 

(3) Wrong or infirm installation of Main controller 

(4) Wrong or infirm connection between the main controller and ESC.

(5) Propeller installation mistake

(6) Magnetization of the compass

 

Make sure the following items are correct. 

(1) Make sure you have assembled your multi-rotor correctly.

(2) Make sure you have done the configuration procedure correctly.

(3) Make sure all connections are in good condition.

(4) Make sure batteries are fully charged for your transmitter, autopilot system and all devices.

Step3 Before Flight 

Carry out the following procedures (is based on Intelligent Mode of Motor Stop) to make sure all 

configurations are correct. Refer to the Appendix->LED Description for more LED details. 

1. Always switch on the transmitter first, then power on multi-rotor! 

2. Keep the aircraft stationary until the system start and self-check has finished ( ).

After that, the LED may blink Yellow 4 times quickly ( ). Start motor is disable during LED blinking

Yellow 4 times quickly ( ), as the system is warming up.

3. After the 4 times Yellow LED disappears, toggle the control mode switch on your transmitter to make sure it 

is working properly. For example, LED blinks ( ), which means the system is in ATTI. Mode and the 

GPS signal is worst Check it with LED indicator to specify the current working mode for MC. See following 

table for details about LED indicator;

(1) There are Manual Mode and ATTI. Mode without a GPS/Compass module, no GPS signal status LED 

indicator. 

(2) After connecting to the GPS/Compass module, GPS ATTI. Mode is available, and GPS signal status 

LED indicator is available.

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Control Mode LED Indicator GPS Signal Status LED Indicator

Manual Mode: NO LED

ATTI. Mode: ( indicates that is stick(s) not at center)

GPS Mode: ( indicates that is stick(s) not at center)

Signal is best (GPS satellites > 6) : NO LED

Signal is well (GPS satellites = 6) :

Signal is bad(GPS satellites = 5) : 

Signal is worst (GPS satellites< 5) :

4. Keep the aircraft stationary, and then push both sticks to the left bottom or right bottom (shown as the 

following chart, defined as Combination Stick Commands (CSC)), to start the motors.

 

5. Release the yaw, roll and pitch sticks and keep them at the mid point, and the throttle stick under the mid 

point. Then check whether all propellers are rotating correctly.

6. Stop motors, power off the Multi-rotor.

7. Make sure all settings and configurations are correct and then you can take off you aircraft. 

 

After power on, if abnormal LED Indicator occurs, please refer to the Abnormal LED instruction in the FAQ and 

aids troubleshooting. 

 

Step4 Flying Test 

1. Choose an open space without obstruction, tall buildings and crowds as flying filed. Place the aircraft 3 

meters away from you and others, to avoid accidental injury.

2. If in GPS ATTI. Mode, place the aircraft in an open space without buildings or trees. Take off the aircraft 

after 6 or more GPS satellites are found (Red LED blinks once or no blinking). If in Manual Mode or ATTI. 

Mode, you can skip this step.

3. Start-up

(1) Switch on the transmitter first, then power on multi-rotor! Keep the aircraft stationary until the 

system start and self-check has finished.

(2) Please wait for the system to warm up gradually with the LED blinks Yellow 4 times quickly 

( ). You should not start the motors until the blinking disappears.

(3) Keep the aircraft stationary, and execute the CSC to start the motors.

(4) Release the yaw, roll and pitch sticks and keep them at the mid point, at the same time raise the 

throttle stick from the bottom. The motors will stop if you do not push the throttle stick from the 

bottom within 3 sec and you will need to re-start the motors.

(5) Keep raising the throttle stick until all the rotors are working, push the throttle stick to the mid point

and then take-off your multi-rotor gently, pay attention not to push the stick excessively.

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(6) Pay attention to the aircraft movement at any time when flying, and use the sticks to adjust the 

aircraft’s position. Keep the yaw, roll, pitch and throttle sticks at the mid point to hover the aircraft 

at the desired height.

4. Lower the aircraft slowly. Pull the throttle stick to the bottom and then execute the CSC to stop the motors 

after landing. 

5. Please always power off the Multi-rotor first, and then switch off the transmitter after landing.

 

FLYING NOTES(VERY IMPORTANT)!!!

(1) If the warm up waiting is longer than 2 minutes (the 4 times Yellow blink continues), please power 

off for 10 minutes, cold start, and then connect the assistant software, enter the "Tools" - > IMU 

calibration, carry out the Advanced calibration.

(2) If you enable the Immediately Mode of Motor Stop; you should not pull throttle stick under 10% 

during flight, because it will stop motors. If you do it accidentally, you should push the throttle 

stick over 10% in 5s to re-start motors.

(3) DO NOT execute the CSC during normal flight without any reason, or it will stop motors at once.

(4) Pay attention to the GPS satellite status LED indicator. Bad GPS signal may lead the aircraft to 

drift when hovering. 

(5) DO NOT fly near to ferromagnetic substances, to avoid strong magnetic interference with the 

GPS.

(6) Please avoid using GPS ATTI. Mode in the areas, where GPS signal is most likely bad.

(7) If the LED flashes quickly Red then this indicates battery voltage is low, land ASAP.

(8) If the transmitter indicates low-battery alarm, please land ASAP. In this condition the transmitter 

may cause the aircraft to go out of control or even crash.

(9) In GPS ATTI. Mode, make sure that the home point is recorded when the GPS signal is well; 

otherwise the home point recording may be not so precise.

 

(1) In ATTI Mode, throttle stick center position is for 0m/s along the vertical direction. You should 

keep the position of throttle stick higher than 10% from cut-throttle during the flight! In any 

control mode, DO NOT pull throttle stick under 10% during normal flight without any reason.

(2) It is recommended to land the aircraft slowly, to prevent the aircraft from damage when landing.

(3) If Low-Voltage Alarm is set, the aircraft will act according to the configuration of the Assistant

Software once Low-Voltage Alarm is triggered. Make sure you remember what you have set 

before.

(4) If Fail-Safe function is set, the aircraft will act according to the configuration of the Assistant 

Software once Fail-Safe is triggered. Make sure you remember what you have set before.

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Advanced Functions 

A1 FailSafe 

An introduction of Go-Home and Landing. 

1

Record Home Point Home Point 2

Tx 3

Tx

5

Tx

 Signal lost

Tx

Multi-rotor

4

Tx Signal lost >3s

Stay hover

Ready to Go-Home Current location ≤ 20m Current location > 20m

6

Ground

20m Ascend 

first Go-Home Hover 15s, then land Go-Home

 

Home-point: Before takeoff, current position of multi-rotor will be saved as home-point by MC automatically when 

you start the motors for the first time after 6 or more GPS satellites are found (red light blinks once or no blinking) 

for 10 seconds. 

 

 

(1) Please make sure to record the home-point before takeoff, and clearly know where it is.

(2) During go-home the nose direction of the aircraft is facing toward the home-point, the aircraft is 

flying directly from the current position to the home-point.

(3) You can regain the control during the aircraft is hovering 15 seconds.

The flowchart of failsafe and how to regain control

(2)Turn off the 

TX (we assume 

you want to 

trigger failsafe)

(1) The aircraft 

flies far away, 

TX is on but the 

signal is weak. Attitude Mode: In Attitude Mode as 

soon as you get signal you can 

regain control. GPS Mode: switch the TX mode 

switch to ATTI, if the receiver is 

connected, then you will regain 

control.

Attitude Mode: (1) the aircraft will level its attitude 

immediately (2) 3 seconds later, failsafe is triggered and 

aircraft will start to go home. (3) If signal is regained during 

(1) or (2), it will resume normal flight immediately.

GPS Mode: (1) the aircraft will slow down and hover. (2) if 

the signal is restored within 3 seconds (TX and receiver 

connected), the system will immediately return to normal 

operation; does not enter failsafe. (3) if not reconnected within 3sec, the system will enter failsafe, then even if the 

signal is restored, the system will not exit failsafe. We strongly recommend you DO NOT try this, because there are three 

types of risk:

(1) You must be pretty clear whether the Home-point is OK for landing or 

not. (You have to understand the definition of Home-point well and the 

working process of failsafe)

(2) If there are tall buildings around, the aircraft may be obstructed on the 

way.

(3) When GPS signal is bad or GPS is not working, failsafe will not work.

In this case, the behavior of the aircraft is the same as in 

the above condition. If you want the aircraft to Return Home, please do not turn 

the TX back on within 3 seconds*, otherwise the aircraft will exit failsafe mode immediately. When you turn off the TX, use the following 

method to regain control:

(1) Switch the TX switch to GPS.

(2) and then put throttle to the center 

position(greater than 3sec after switching off, 

important), you can now turn the TX back on.

(3) then you can switch the TX Control mode 

switch to ATTI to regain control.

If you choose to turn off the TX, 

you must be pretty sure that you 

know how to regain control. Here 

we offer a method, please read 

carefully.

This section will demonstrate the working logic of failsafe and how to regain control.

The following description is effective only when:

1. The aircraft is in flight.

2. The GPS works normally and signal is good (≥6 satellite, the LED blinks a single red light or no red light).

Note: if you start the motors, but do not push the throttle to take-off the aircraft, in this case it is very dangerous to turn 

off the TX, because the aircraft will take off automatically, so do not try this.

The aircraft behavior 

after failsafe

How to regain control

Precautions

What triggered failsafe

* If signal lost for more than 3 seconds failsafe will be triggered, if signal regained within 3 seconds it will exit failsafe immediately. 31
A2 Low-Voltage Alert 

In order to prevent your multi-rotor from a crash or other harmful consequences caused by low battery voltage, 

there are two levels of low voltage protection available to use. You can choose to use or not to use them; however 

we strongly recommend using the protections if available! Low-Voltage Alert is to indicate that the battery cannot 

provide enough power for the aircraft, in order to warn you to land the aircraft ASAP. You can configure this 

function in the assistant software, and please read the text in the software carefully before your flight. Make sure to 

carry out the Current Voltage Calibration.

There are both first level and second level protections. The first level protection has LED warning. During second 

level protection the aircraft will land automatically with LED warning. Meanwhile the center point of throttle stick 

will move up slowly to 90% of endpoint, you should land ASAP to prevent your aircraft from crashing!

It is not for fun, you should land your aircraft ASAP to prevent your aircraft from crashing or other harmful 

consequences!!!

(1) Configure the FailSafe function in the assistant software -> “Advanced” -> “F/S” and read the 

instruction thoroughly and carefully.

(2) Configure the Low-Voltage Alert function in the assistant software -> “Advanced” -> “Voltage”

and read the instruction thoroughly and carefully.

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A3 Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) Flight (with GPS module) 

Definition of Forward Direction: 

Multi -rotor will fly along this direction when you push the elevator stick ( ). 

Step1 Before You Start 

Usually, the forward direction of a flying multi-rotor is the same as the nose direction. By using IOC, wherever the 

nose points, the forward direction has nothing to do with nose direction. The red and blue arrows on the transmitter

are corresponding to pitch and roll operations in the following diagram.

 In course lock flying, the forward direction is the same as a recorded nose direction. All the following 

requirements are met: the autopilot system is in ATTI. Mode or GPS ATTI. Mode.

 

 Normal flying Course Lock Flying

 In home lock flying, the forward direction is the same as the direction from home point to multi-rotor. All the 

following requirements are met: 6 or more GPS satellites are found, in GPS ATTI. Mode, and the aircraft is 

further than 10m away from the home point.

 

 Normal flying Home Lock Flying

Step2 IOC Switch Setting 

Before using the IOC function, you have to choose a 3-position switch on your transmitter as the IOC switch, which 

is also used for recording the orientation, home position in corresponding modes. Refer to the assistant software; 

click the “Advanced” to find the “IOC”. 

IOC Switch

IOC Function OFF Course Lock Home Lock

 

The above table is for example. The function of the switch position may be reversed since the 

normal/reversed setting of the switch channel. Toggle the switch and observe the slider position of 

channel X2 on the assistant software screen, the corresponding area should turn blue.

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Step3 Method of Forward Direction and Home Point Recording 

If you use the IOC function, please be aware of the Forward Direction of Course Lock Flying, and the home point of 

Home Lock Flying. There are two ways to record the forward direction and the home point: Manually and 

Automatically. You may choose any one record method. The LED will blink Green quickly if successfully recorded.

Course Lock Home Lock

Automatically

30 seconds after you power on the 

autopilot system.

Before takeoff, the current position of the aircraft 

will be saved as home point when you start the 

motors for the first time after 6 or more GPS 

satellites have been found for 10 seconds.

Manually

30 seconds after you power on the 

autopilot system. Toggle the IOC switch 

from Off to Course Lock, and back to Off 

quickly 3 to 5 times. 

After 6 or more GPS satellites have been found. 

And the aircraft can be hovering. Toggle the IOC 

switch from Course Lock to Home Lock, and back 

to Course Lock quickly 3 to 5 times.

DO NOT toggle the switch between Off to Home Lock, since it may change the recording of the 

Forward Direction of Course Lock.

Step4 IOC Flying Test 

Then you can do Course Lock and Home Lock flying test.

Carry out an IOC flight by the following procedure. The Control Mode LED will blink Yellow and Green 

alternatively ( ) to indicate the IOC mode only when the main controller is really to fly in Course Lock, Home 

Lock modes.

During the 

same flight

STEP1: Record STEP2: ON STEP3: OFF STEP4: ON again 

Course Lock

Switch Setting

Record the 

Forward 

Direction

Set Control Mode switch at 

GPS or ATTI. position, 

Toggle IOC switch from OFF 

to Course Lock position

Toggle IOC switch 

to OFF position

Toggle IOC switch 

from OFF to Course 

Lock position

Home Lock

Switch Setting

Record the

Home Point

Set Control Mode switch at 

GPS position,

Toggle IOC switch from OFF 

to Home Lock position

Toggle IOC switch 

to OFF position

Toggle IOC switch 

from OFF to Home 

Lock position

Aircraft moving direction when pull pitch stick Aircraft moving direction when pull roll stick

Home point Aircraft(the arrow is pointing to the direction of the aircraft nose

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IOC FLYING NOTES!!! 

(1) When Multi-rotor is flying by home lock far away from you and the home point, please DO NOT 

toggle the IOC switch many times quickly so as to avoid the change of home point without your 

attention.

(1) Home lock flying requires that 6 or more GPS satellites are found and the aircraft is further than 

10m away from the home point.

(2) If the IOC flying requirement is not satisfied, the autopilot system will quit IOC control mode. 

Please be aware of the LED indicator, to know the current control mode of the autopilot system.

(1) Blinking indications of IOC are: 

a) Before motors start: blink, all sticks (except throttle stick) return to center; 

blink, stick(s) (except throttle stick) not at center.

b) After motors start and throttle stick is over 10% in 3 seconds: blink, all sticks return 

to center; blink, stick(s) not at center.

(2) Before you do the home lock flight, you have to fly the aircraft out of the 10m range around 

home point, and then flip the IOC switch to Home Lock position to fly in home lock when all the 

requirements are met. If you have already toggled the IOC switch to Home Lock position when 

the aircraft is still in 10m range around home point, and this is the first time you are going to fly 

in home lock during the current flight, then if all the requirements are met, the main controller 

will change into home lock automatically when Multi-rotor flies out the 10m range around home 

point.

(3) When flying in Home Lock mode, if any of the following situations happen, then the system will 

quit Home Lock flying and automatically enter Course Lock flying. The aircraft will fly in Course 

Lock using the earlier forward direction.

a) The aircraft fly’s within 10m range of the home point.

b) You toggle the control mode switch to the ATTI. Mode.

c) The GPS signal becomes bad (The GPS signal LED is blinking Red twice or three times).

(4) We suggest that you should know clearly which flight lock method you are going to fly, and you 

know the locked forward direction or home point, before you switch on IOC mode during the 

flight.

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A4 Receiver Advanced Protection Function 

You are asked to enable this function by connecting to the Assistant Software, please set it at the section of 

Basic->R/C-> Receiver Advanced Protection.

If you choose enable it, the FailSafe will be triggered if the following situations occur during flight.

According to the difference of the aircraft height, there are two situations.

1. Lower than 100m, the A/E/R channel is not at the mid point.

2. Higher than 100m, the A/E/R channel is not at the mid point or the throttle stick is above the mid point.

In the GPS Mode or ATTI. Mode, if the requirement a) or b) is satisfied, and the output data of four channels 

A/E/R/T have not changed for 20 seconds, then the aircraft will hover automatically. After that, if the output data 

of four channels A/E/R/T still do not any changes and last for 10 seconds, the autopilot system will think that the 

data from receiver is abnormal, and then enter the FailSafe Mode. 

Brief introduction of how to quit the FailSafe Mode 

If there is any command change from the receiver, the autopilot system thinks that the receiver is regained. In ATTI. 

Mode and Manual Mode, it will quit the FailSafe Mode automatically. In GPS Mode, please toggle the control mode 

switch to the ATTI. Mode and Manual Mode position to regain the control. Refer to the FailSafe section for more 

details.

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A5 Flight Limits 

The flight limits function is default enabled in the NAZA-M Flight control system, it’s aimed to restrict the flying 

height and distance of the aircraft. The Max Height restricts the vertical distance between the aircraft and the 

Home point, the Max Radius restricts the horizontal distance between the aircraft and the Home point.

The default Max Height is 2000m and Max Radius is 2000m. Users can write the values of the Max Height and Max 

Radius in the Assistant software, the range of the Max Height is 10m-100000m, the range of the Max Radius is the 

same. So that the aircraft will fly in the entered range, which is a cylinder space above the Home point.

(1) Height Limit works when the control mode is GPS or ATTI. Mode. Radius Limit works when the 

control mode is GPS and the satellite number ≥6.

(2) If the aircraft flies out of the limits, it's still controllable except flying further away.

(3) If the control mode is changed to GPS when the aircraft is out of Max Radius, the aircraft will fly 

back within the entered range.

(4) The Failsafe and the Ground Station operations are not restricted to the Flight Limits.

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Appendix 

Specifications 

General 

Built-In Functions 

(1) Three Modes of Autopilot

(2)Enhanced Fail Safe

(3)Low Voltage Protection

(4)S-Bus/S-Bus2 Receiver Support

(5)PPM Receiver Support

(6)2-axle Gimbal Support

Peripheral 

Supported Multi-rotor  Quad-rotor I4, X4;

 Hexa-rotor I 6, X6, IY6, Y6.

 Octo- rotor I8, V8, X8

Supported ESC output 400Hz refresh frequency.

Recommended Transmitter PCM or 2.4GHz with a minimum 4 channels.

Assistant Software System Requirement Windows XP SP3; Windows 7; Windows 8

Electrical & Mechanical 

Working Voltage Range  MC: 4.8V ~ 5.5 V

  PMU Input: 7.4V ~ 26.0 V (recommend 2S ~ 6S LiPo)

 Output(V-SEN port red wire): 3A@5V 

Output(V-SEN port red wire)burst current:7.5A

Power Consumption  MAX: 1.5W(0.3A@5V)

 Normal: 0.6W(0.12A@5V)

Operating Temperature -10°C ~ 50°C (14F ~122F)

Weight

 MC: 27g

 GPS/Compass: 27g

 PMU: 28g

 LED: 13g

Dimensions  MC: 45.5mm × 32.5mm × 18.5mm

 GPS/Compass: 46mm (diameter) x 10mm

  PMU:39.5mm × 27.5mm × 10.0mm

 LED:25mm × 25mm × 7.0mm

Flight Performance (can be effected by mechanical performance and payloads)

Hovering Accuracy (GPS Mode)  Vertical: ±± 0.8m

 Horizontal: ±±2.5m

Max Yaw Angular Velocity 200°/s

Max Tilt Angle 35°

Max Ascent / Descent Speed Ascent : 6m/s, Descent: 4.5 m/s

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MC/PMU Firmware Upgrade 

Please follow the procedure for software and firmware upgrade; otherwise the system might not work properly. For 

SAFETY REASONS, DO NOT use power battery during firmware upgrade.

1. Make sure your computer is connected to the Internet.

2. Please close all the other applications during the firmware upgrade, including anti-virus software and

firewall.

3. Make sure the power supply is securely connected. DO NOT un-plug the power supply until firmware 

upgrade has finished.

4. Connect system to PC with Micro-USB cable, DO NOT break connection until firmware upgrade is 

finished.

5. Run Software and wait for connection.

6. Select Upgrade optionCheck the MC and PMU Firmware Version.

7. DJI server will check your current firmware version, and get the latest firmware prepared for the unit.

8. If there is a firmware version more up-to-date than your current version, you will be able to click to 

update them. 

9. Wait until Assistant software shows “finished”. 

10. Click OK and power cycle the unit after at least 5 seconds.

11. Your unit is now up-to-date.

 

 

(1) After firmware upgrade, please re-configure the system using Assistant software.

(2) If firmware upgrade failed, the system will enter waiting for firmware upgrade status 

automatically, please try again with the above procedures.

(3) Select Upgrade optionCheck the GPS Firmware Version, online upgrade is disable.

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LED Description 

System Status LED Flashing

System start and self-check

IMU abnormal data or need advanced 

calibration*

Warm up after power on

The aircraft is moved or bias of sensors too big

Compass error too big, need recalibration.

Transmitter (TX) signal lost, enter the FailSafe.

TX stick(s) mid point error too big

Low voltage alert or other abnormal alert* 

(e.g. Configuration error, TX data error, Enable

low voltage protection without PMU, SN error

or Compass abnormal work.)

Record forward direction or home point

Control Mode Indictor

Manual Mode: None

ATTI. Mode: ( stick(s) not at center )

GPS Mode: ( stick(s) not at center )

IOC Mode: ( stick(s) not at center )

GPS Signal State Indicator

(GPS/Compass Module is necessary)

GPS Signal is Best(GPS Satellite number > 6): None

GPS Signal is Well(GPS Satellite number = 6): 

GPS Signal is Bad (GPS Satellite number = 5) : 

GPS Signal is Worst (GPS Satellite number < 5): 

Compass Calibration LED Flashing 

Begin horizontal calibration

Begin vertical calibration

Calibration or others error

*You can figure out the error by connecting the autopilot system to the assistant software.

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Instruction of V1 (also known as NAZA-M) 

V1 (also known as NAZA-M) system is different from V2 system, if you are V1 system user, please read the following 

text carefully, and refer to the other text in this Guide for usage details (including Assistant Software Configuration, 

Basic flying, Advanced Function Appendix and FAQ, etc.) .

V1 Assembly and Connection 

Connect the V1 system according to the following chart.

接电调

接云台

R/C Receiver

(JR) RUDD

THRO

AILE

ELEV 3-position switch channel

R/C Receiver

(Futaba / Hitec) 1

2

3

4 Futaba S-Bus

/S-Bus2 S-Bus

F1

F2 Aircraft Nose PPM PPM

ESC

M1

M2

M3

M4

M5

M6

R/C System These are example connections. 

Please setup Aileron, Elevator, 

Throttle, Rudder channels on your 

T X f i r s t , a n d c h o o s e o n e 3 - 

positions switch/channel as control 

mode switch, then connect your 

receiver to the right ports on MC. 

VU · Do not mount it on any other electronic devices. Make sure You 

can see the LED light during the flight. · If use with DJI multi-rotor, you can solder the VU power cable to 

power pads on frame bottom board. Please refer to DJI multi-rotor 

manual for details. · If use with 3rd part multi-rotor, you can make a connecter by yourself to connect VU, ESCs and battery. · Sufficient air flow over the VU is highly recommended. ESCs, Motors · Motors and ESCs in DJI multi-rotor kit are recommended. · Please make sure you are using the ESCs and motors 

recommended by the manufacturer of your multi rotor first. NAZA 

output is 400Hz refresh frequency. · If you use 3rd party ESCs, please make sure the ESCs travel midpoint is at 1520us. DO NOT use 700us travel midpoint ESC, 

as it may lead aircraft to fly away or cause injury and damage. 

After connect ESCs to motors, calibrate all your ESCs one by one 

through the receiver directly before connect them to your MC, 

Make sure program all of them into Governor off, Break off and 

Normal Start up to get best experience.

Pitch Roll

MC · Please use 3M gummed paper provided To mount MC, and mount MC parallel to the aircraft horizon. · The output ports of MC (the right side in figure) should point to 

the front of multi-rotor. You’d better put MC at the gravity center of multi-rotor. Please make sure all ports are accessible 

when installing the MC so as to facilitate wiring and software 

configuration. · In three-pin ports, pins near the nicks are signal pins. · After choosing a location to mount the MC, it is · recommended that you DO NOT mount the MC · until all wirings and software configurations are completed.

(Optional) GPS/COMPASS · GPS/Compass is sensitive to magnetic interference, should be far away from any electronic devices. · You should use epoxy resin AB glue to assemble the GPS bracket first as the figure showed in 

previous page. · Mount the bracket on the center plate of craft first, then fix the GPS on the plate of the bracket (by 

3M glue provided). The GPS is sensitive to vibration interference, so position the bracket at least 10 

cm from any rotor. · The DJI logo marked on the GPS should face the sky, with the orientation arrow pointing directly 

forward. The GPS/Compass is packaged with a special indication line for mounting for the first time. · If you are uncertain whether materials near the GPS/Compass module are magnetic or not, you can 

use a compass or magnet to check it. If you use your own mounting rod, make sure it is NOT 

magnetic!

3-position switch channel

TO Battery

 

 Important: the continuous output of the VU is 3A@5V, and 

the maximum instant current is 7.5A. If 

the V U cannot afford the working 

current for your servos, please use an 

independent power supply; otherwise, 

it may cause the V U safeguard and 

lead to the main controller reboot.

V1 is compatible with the PMU V2 (Accessory of Naza-M V2) 

V1 system is compatible with the PMU V2 of V2 system; please carry out the following connection. The other 

modules connection is the same as before.

Important: You are asked to upgrade your Firmware version of V1 MC to V3.10 or above, as the PUM V2 can only 

work with the MC of version 3.10 or above.

 take positive power supply Disconnection Take negative 

power supply

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V1 Port Description 

Please remember the function of each port, which may help you to use the Naza-M efficiently.

Main Controller 

A

For roll control (left/right)

E

For pitch control (front/back)

T

For throttle control

R

For rudder control

U

For Control Mode Switch

X1

For gimbal pitch control Or for gain tuning

X2

For D-Bus (S-Bus/ S-Bus2 compatible) Or for gain tuning Or for IOC switch

X3

For voltage monitor (Connect with VU V-SEN port)

M1

To #1 rotor

M2

To #2 rotor

M3

To #3 rotor

M4

To #4 rotor

M5

To #5 rotor

M6

To #6 rotor

F1

To gimbal roll servo Or to #7 rotor (Upgrade the MC Firmware to V3.10 or above)

F2

To gimbal pitch servo Or to #8 rotor (Upgrade the MC Firmware to V3.10 or above)

LED

LED port, for LED wire connection from Versatile Unit

EXP.

GPS port, for GPS module wire connection.

(In three-pin ports, pins near the nicks are signal pins.)

Versatile Unit 

V-SEN V-SEN port: To the X3 port of the main controller, for monitoring battery voltage and supplying 

power

 Orange wire (signal wire) output: ±3.3V

 Red wire (power wire) output: 3A@5V

LED LED wire, to LED port of the main controller.

USB port: PC connection for configuration and firmware upgrades.

Optional GPS & Compass

Connect to the EXP. port.

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V1 Specification 

General 

Built-In Functions 

 Three Modes of Autopilot

 Enhanced Fail Safe

  Low Voltage Protection

 

 S-Bus/ S-Bus2 Receiver Support

 PPM Receiver Support

 2-axle Gimbal Support

Peripheral 

Supported Multi-rotor 

 Quad-rotor I4, X4;

 Hexa-rotor I 6, X6, IY6, Y6.

 Octo-rotor I8, V8, X8 (Upgrade the MC Firmware to 

V3.10 or above)

Supported ESC output 400Hz refresh frequency.

Recommended Transmitter PCM or 2.4GHz with a minimum 4 channels.

Assistant Software System Requirement Windows XP SP3; Windows 7

Electrical & Mechanical 

Working Voltage Range 

 MC: 4.8V ~ 5.5 V

 VU Input: 7.2V ~ 26.0 V (recommend 2S ~ 6S LiPo)

 Output(V-SEN port red wire): 3A@5V 

Output(V-SEN port red wire)burst current:7.5A

Power Consumption  MAX: 1.5W(0.3A@5V) 

 Normal: 0.6W(0.12A@5V)

Operating Temperature -10°C ~ 50°C(14F ~122F)

Weight

 MC: 25g

 GPS: 21.3g

 VU: 20g

Dimensions

 MC: 45.5mm × 31.5mm × 18.5mm

 GPS & Compass: 46mm (diameter) x 9mm

 VU: 32.2mm × 21.1mm × 7.7mm

Flight Performance (can be effected by mechanical performance and payloads)

Hovering Accuracy (GPS Mode)  Vertical: ±± 0.8m

 Horizontal: ±± 2.5m

Max Yaw Angular Velocity 200°/s

Max Tilt Angle 45°

Max Ascent / Descent Speed ±6m/s

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FAQ 

Abnormal LED Indication List 

During the Checking Procedure, if abnormal LED Indicator occurs or even the system cannot work normally, please 

refer to the following list and aids troubleshooting.

(1) “System initializing and self-checking LED flashes” are not correct ( Red LED 

appears in the last four green flashes). The autopilot system works abnormally. Please contact your 

dealer.

(2) LED blinks Yellow 4 times quickly ( ). The system is warming up. You cannot start the motors until 

the 4 rapid yellow flashes disappear. If the warm up waiting is longer than 2 minutes, please power off for 

5 minutes, cold start, and then connect the assistant software, enter the "Tools" - > IMU calibration, carry 

out the Advanced calibration.

(3) After the system start and self-checking has finished, if the LED blinks Red, Green and Yellow ( ) 

continually. Sensor error is too big. Please connect the assistant software, enter the "Tools" - > IMU 

calibration, carry out calibration.

(4) At the first motors start, the system will check the sensors Bias and you are asked to keep the aircraft 

stationary (no need of horizontal level). If you cannot start the motors and the LED blinks Green 6 times 

quickly ( ), it means that the sensor error is too big. Please connect the assistant software, 

enter the "Tools" - > IMU calibration, carry out basic calibration.

Note: after the first successful motors start, this checking will be disabled and it is no need any more to 

keep the aircraft stationary during starting motors.

(5) The system blinks Red LED quickly during flying. Low-voltage protection is triggered. Please land the 

aircraft ASAP.

(6) The system blinks Yellow LED quickly during flying. FailSafe Mode is triggered. Pay attention that there is 

no tall buildings and trees to block your aircraft during go-home.

(7) The LED blinks Red and Yellow alternately ( ). Compass error is too big.

a) There may be a ferromagnetic substance close to the Phantom. Lift the aircraft up about 1m from 

the ground, if there is no Red and Yellow flashing, then it will not affect the flight.

b) Otherwise, re-calibrate the compass.

c) If re-calibration does not work, please connect to the Assistant Software, select the “Tools” and 

follow the tips to carry out the required operation.

Fix the TBE (Toilet Bowl Effect) Problem 

When flying in GPS ATTI. Mode and the compass calibration has been done correctly, should you find the aircraft 

rotating (Toilet bowl effect), or drifting when hovering. Please check the GPS module mounting orientation and then 

re-do the compass calibration. Carry out the following procedure to re

44 -mount the GPS module.
In the following diagram (view from the top), the aircraft can appear to be rotating in both clockwise and 

counter-clockwise direction, please re-mount the GPS module correspondingly.

is the rotating direction of aircraft, is the nose direction of aircraft, 

is the arrow direction on the GPS module, θ is the offset angle for GPS re-mounting(about 10~30o) 

Clockwise rotating GPS re-mounting Counter Clockwise rotating GPS re-mounting

θ θ

Should you find the multi-rotor does not track straight in forward flight. 

Please carry out several more courses, the system will fix it automatically.

Motors Start failure caused by TX stick(s) mid-point error too big 

If the TX stick(s) mid-point error is too big, Motors Start will fail when you execute the Combination Stick 

Commands (CSC) and lead to the aircraft will not takeoff.. And the LED will blink Red four times per second 

continually to warn you.

TX stick(s) mid-point error too big can be caused by the following reasons:

(1) There is TX stick (except the throttle stick) not at center when power on the autopilot system.

(2) The TX sticks has been trimmed, which leads to the large deviation of mid-point. For example, the 

SUB-TRIM has been adjusted for Futaba transmitter.

(3) The TX stick(s) travel has larger asymmetry.

For the reason (1), please put all TX sticks at the mid-point, and then power cycle the autopilot system to re-record 

the mid-point. If the problem continues, that can be caused by the reason (2) or reason (3), you need to adjust the 

output range of your TX, and then use the Assistant Software to redo the TX calibration. Please carry out the 

following procedures.

(1) Connect to the Assistant software, click Basic-> R/C-> Command Sticks Calibration, and push all TX 

sticks throughout their complete travel range to see if any stick cannot reach its largest position.

(2) Adjust the largest travel of TX stick until the cursor on the Assistant software can reach both end 

positions, according to your TX manual.

(3) Power cycle the autopilot system, note that power cycle is required.

(4) Redo the TX calibration according to the Assistant software.

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Attitude Controllable When One Motor Output is Failed 

For Hexa-rotor, including Hexa-rotor I, Hexa-rotor V, Hexa-rotor IY and Hexa-rotor Y, aircraft is attitude controllable 

when one motor output is failed.

The NAZA-M can still control the attitude of the Hexa-rotor for a safe landing when one motor output of the 

Hexa-rotor has failed, for example, one motor is stopped or one propeller is broken, etc.

The control mode of NAZA-M should be in Atti. Mode or GPS Atti. Mode. The aircraft will rotate, due to an 

imbalance of torque; however, it can still be controlled by the Transmitter.

Select Course lock or home lock mode for flying the aircraft into a safe area to land when the aircraft is far away or 

the attitude can’t be recognized. Even when the multi rotor is rotating, using Course lock or home lock mode will 

allow you to move the multi rotor in the corresponding Transmitter stick direction.

When used with other DJI products 

The NAZA-M system communicates with other DJI products (e.g. H3-2D gimbal, BTU module, iOSD mini and iOSD 

Mark II) via the CAN-Bus port ( ) of the NAZA PMU V2. You can plug new DJI products into any spare CAN-Bus 

port, since CAN-Bus ports on NAZA-M, CAN HUB, GCU, iOSD mini, iOSD Mark II and 2.4G Bluetooth Datalink are 

the same for the communications.

When there are not enough CAN-Bus ports for additional DJI products, then a DJI CAN HUB module is 

recommended. The following diagram is for your connection reference.

Fig.1 Used with iOSD Mark II

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Fig.2 Used with CAN HUB

Fig.3 Use a CAN HUB to connect the 2.4G Bluetooth Datalink

Users can use the NM Assistant on the mobile device when a BTU module is connecting with the 

Ground end of the2.4G Bluetooth Datalink (No need to connect another BTU module to the Flight 

control system).

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飞行器智能电池

安全使用指引

SMART FLIGHT BATTERY

Safety Guidelines

SMART FLIGHT BATTERIE

Nutzungshinweise

BATTERIES INTELLIGENTES

Guide d'Utilisation

© 2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

V1.0 2014.07

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安全使用ガイド

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 English

Battery Use

Never use non-DJI batteries. Go to www.DJI.

com to purchase new batteries. DJI takes no

responsibility for any accidents caused by nonDJI batteries.

Never use or charge a swollen, leaky or damaged 

battery. If so, contact DJI or its designated dealers 

for further assistance.

Do NOT install the battery into the battery 

compartment on the Phantom when turned on. 

Turn off the battery before installing it or removing 

it from the Phantom. Never install or remove the 

battery from the Phantom when it is turned on.

The battery should be used in temperatures from 

-20°C to 40°C. Use of the battery above 50°C 

can lead to a fire or explosion. Use of battery 

below -20°C can lead to permanent damage.

Do not use the battery in strong electrostatic 

or electromagnetic environments. Otherwise, 

the battery control board may malfunction 

and a serious accident may happen during 

flight.

Never disassemble or pierce the battery in any 

way, or the battery may catch fire or explode.

Electrolytes in the battery are highly corrosive. If 

any electrolytes splash onto your skin or eyes, 

immediately wash the affected area with fresh 

running water for at least 15 minutes then see a 

doctor immediately.

Check the condition of the battery if it falls out 

of the Phantom. Make sure the battery is NOT 

damaged or leaking before putting it back to the 

Phantom.

Land the Phantom immediately when the 

low battery level warning activates in the DJI 

VISION App.

Do not drop the battery into water. If the inside 

of the battery comes into contact with water, 

chemical decomposition may occur, potentially 

resulting the battery catching on fire, and may 

even lead to an explosion. If the battery falls into 

water with the Phantom during flight, take it out 

immediately and put it in a safe and open area. 

Maintain a far distance from the battery until it 

is completely dry. Never use the battery again, 

and dispose of the battery properly as described 

in Battery Disposal below.

Put out any battery fire using sand or a dry 

powder fire extinguisher. Never use water to put 

out a battery fire.

Charging the Battery

Batteries must be charged using a DJI approved 

adapter. DJI takes no responsibility if the battery 

is charged using a non-DJI charger. Never leave 

the battery unattended during charging. Do not 

charge the battery near flammable materials or 

on flammable surfaces such as carpet or wood.

Do not charge battery immediately after flight, 

because the battery temperature may be too 

high. Do not charge the battery until it cools 

down to near room temperature. Charging 

battery outside of the temperature range of 

0°C-40°C may lead to leakage, overheating, or 

battery damage.

Charge and discharge the battery completely 

once every 20 charge/discharge cycles. 

Discharge the battery until there is less than 

8% power or until it can no longer be turned 

on, then recharge it to the maximum capacity. 

This power cycling procedure will optimize the 

battery life.

Battery Storage

Do not leave the battery near heat sources such as 

a furnace or heater. The ideal storage temperature 

is 0°C-21°C.

Keep the battery dry. Never drop the battery into 

water.

Do not drop, strike, impale, or manually shortcircuit the battery.

Keep the battery away from metal objects such 

as necklaces and hairpins.

Discharge the battery to 30%-50% of the battery 

level if it will not be used for 7 days or more. This 

can greatly extend the battery life.

Battery Disposal

Dispose of the battery into specific recycling 

boxes only after a complete discharge. Do 

not place the battery into regular rubbish bins. 

Strictly follow your local disposal and recycling 

regulations of batteries.

If the power on/off button of the smart battery 

is disabled and the battery cannot be fully 

discharged, please contact a professional 

battery disposal/recycling agent for further 

assistance.

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Batterienutzung

Benutzen Sie ausschließlich originale DJI 

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Batterien. Gehen Sie auf www.DJI.com, um 

neue Batterien zu erwerben. Für Schäden, die 

durch die Verwendung von Nicht-Originalteilen 

und Zubehör entstehen, ist jedwede Haftung 

des Herstellers ausgeschlossen.

Benutzen oder Laden Sie niemals eine 

angeschwollene, undichte oder beschädigte 

Batterie. Kontaktieren Sie gegebenenfalls DJI 

oder unsere ausgewiesenen Händler für weitere

Informationen.

Setzen Sie NIEMALS die Batterie in das 

Batteriefach des Phantom ein, während die 

Batterie eingeschaltet ist. Schalten Sie die Batterie 

aus, bevor Sie diese in das Batteriefach einsetzen 

oder vom Phantom entfernen. Setzen Sie niemals 

die Batterie ins Batteriefach ein oder entfernen 

sie, wenn diese eingeschaltet ist. 

Die Batterie sollte nur in einem Temperaturbereich 

von -20°C bis 40°C benutzt werden. Der Gebrauch 

der Batterie bei über 50°C kann zu Feuer oder 

einer Explosion führen. Die Verwendung bei unter 

-20°C kann zu dauerhaften Schäden führen.

Verwenden Sie die Batterie nie in starken 

elektrostatischen oder elektromagnetischen 

Umfelden. Das Batterie Control Board könnte 

versagen und ein schwerer Unfall während des 

Fluges passieren.

Bauen Sie die Batterie niemals auseinander oder 

durchbohren Sie diese, die Batterie könnte Feuer 

fangen oder explodieren.

Die Akkumulatorsäure in der Batterie ist stark 

korrosiv. Säurespritzer im Auge oder auf der 

Haut sofort unter frischem, laufenden Wasser ausbzw. abspülen und anschließend sofort einen Arzt 

aufsuchen. 

Überprüfen Sie den Zustand der Batterie, falls 

diese aus dem Phantom herausfällt. Stellen Sie 

sicher, dass die Batterie NICHT beschädigt ist

oder ausläuft, bevor Sie diese zurück in den 

Phantom stecken. 

Landen Sie den Phantom umgehend, sobald 

die Batteriewarnung in Ihrer DJI VISION App 

erscheint. 

Lassen Sie die Batterie niemals in Wasser 

fallen. Wenn das Innere der Batterie mit Wasser 

in Kontakt kommt, könnte eine chemische 

Zersetzung ausgelöst werden, durch die die 

Batterie möglicherweise Feuer fängt oder 

sogar explodiert. Falls die Batterie während 

des Fluges mit dem Phantom in Wasser fällt, 

entfernen Sie diese unverzüglich aus dem 

Fluggerät und legen diese in eine sichere und 

offene Umgebung. Halten Sie großen Abstand 

zu der Batterie bis diese komplett getrocknet 

ist. Benutzen Sie die Batterie niemals erneut 

und entsorgen Sie die Batterie sachgerecht, 

wie unten in dem Kapitel Entsorgen der 

Flugbatterie beschrieben.

Löschen Sie jeden Batteriebrand mit Hilfe von 

Sand oder einem Pulverlöscher. Löschen Sie

einen Batteriebrand niemals mit Wasser.

Aufladen der Flugbatterie

Batterien müssen mit einem von DJI zugelassenen 

Adapter geladen werden. DJI übernimmt keine 

Haftung für Batterien, die mit einem nicht 

von DJI autorisierten Ladegerät geladen 

wurden. Lassen Sie die Batterie während 

des Ladevorgangs niemals unbeaufsichtigt. 

Laden Sie die Batterie nicht in der Nähe von 

entflammbaren Materialien oder Oberflächen 

wie Teppich oder Holz. 

Laden Sie die Batterie nicht direkt nach dem 

Flug, die Temperatur der Batterie könnte zu 

hoch sein. Laden Sie die Batterie erst, sobald 

sie auf mindestens Raumtemperatur abgekühlt 

ist. Das Laden der Batterie außerhalb des 

Temperaturbereichs von 0°C - 40°C kann zu 

Auslaufen, Überhitzen oder einem Schaden an 

der Batterie führen.

Laden und Entladen Sie die Batterie einmal 

vollständig alle 20 Lade-/Entladevorgänge. 

Entladen Sie die Batterie bis auf unter 8% bis 

sie nicht mehr eingeschaltet werden kann, 

dann laden Sie diese bis zum Maximum ihrer 

Kapazität auf. Das beschriebene Verfahren 

optimiert die Lebensdauer Ihrer Batterie.

Lagerung der Flugbatterie

Lassen Sie die Batterie nicht in der Nähe von 

Hitzequellen wie einem Ofen oder Heizkörper. Die 

ideale Lagerungstemperatur liegt zwischen 0°C - 

21°C. 

Die Batterie ist sauber und trocken zu lagern. 

Lassen Sie die Batterie niemals in Wasser

fallen. 

Lassen Sie die Batterie nicht fallen, spießen Sie 

diese nicht auf, schließen Sie sie nicht manuell 

kurz und wirken Sie nicht mit Gewalt auf die 

Batterie ein.

Halten Sie die Batterie fern von Metallobjekten 

wie Ketten und Haarnadeln.

Entladen Sie die Batterie bis auf 30% - 50%, falls 

Sie diese für 7 Tage oder länger nicht benutzen. 

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Dies kann die Lebensdauer Ihrer Batterie stark 

verlängern. 

Entsorgung der Flugbatterie 

Entsorgen Sie die Battterie, nur nachdem 

Sie komplett entladen wurde, in speziellen 

Recycling Tonnen. Werfen Sie die Batterie 

nicht in die normale Mülltonne. Beachten 

und befolgen Sie unbedingt die kommunalen 

Entsorgungs- und Recyclingvorschriften für 

Batterien.

Falls der On/Off Knopf der Batterie nicht 

funktioniert und die Batterie nicht vollständig 

entladen werden kann, kontaktieren Sie 

bitte eine professionelle Entsorgungs-/

Recyclingfirma.

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Utilisation de la Batterie

N’utilisez jamais de batterie autre que d’origine. 

Rendez-vous sur www.DJI.com pour acheter 

de nouvelles batteries. La responsabilité 

de DJI ne pourrait être engagée pour tout 

accident résultant de l'utilisation de batteries 

non-DJI.

N'utilisez ni ne chargez jamais de batterie 

déformée, qui suinte ou qui est endommagée. 

Si vous constatez un problème contactez 

DJI ou ses revendeurs agréés pour recevoir

l'assistance nécessaire.

N'installez PAS la batterie dans le compartiment 

du Phantom si elle est allumée. Eteignez la 

batterie avant de l'installer ou de la retirer du 

Phantom. N'installez ou ne retirez jamais la 

batterie du Phantom lorsqu'il est allumé.

La batterie peut être utilisée sous des 

températures allant de -20°C à 40°C. Utiliser 

la batterie au-delà de 50°C peut causer un 

incendie ou une explosion. L'utiliser en deçà de 

-20°C peut causer un dommage irréparable à 

la batterie.

N’utilisez pas la batterie dans un environnement 

électrostatique ou électromagnétique important. 

Sinon, l’unité de contrôle de la batterie pourrait 

mal fonctionner et un sérieux accident pourrait 

survenir pendant le vol.

Ne désassemblez ou ne percez jamais la batterie 

d’aucune manière, ou celle-ci pourrait prendre 

feu ou exploser.

L'électrolyte dans la batterie est très corrosif. Si 

de l'électrolyte éclabousse votre peau ou vos 

yeux, rincez immédiatement la zone affectée 

à l'eau fraiche courante pendant au moins 

15 minutes puis consultez immédiatement un 

docteur.

Vérifiez l’état de la batterie si elle tombe du 

Phantom. Vérifiez que la batterie n’est PAS 

endommagée ou suintante avant de la remettre 

dans le Phantom.

Faites atterrir le Phantom immédiatement dès 

que l'alerte de faible batterie se déclenche 

dans l'App DJI VISION.

N’immergez pas la batterie. Si l’intérieur de 

la batterie entre en contact avec de l’eau une 

réaction chimique peut se produire, résultant 

potentiellement en un incendie ou même en 

l’explosion de la batterie. Si la batterie tombe 

à l'eau avec le Phantom lors d'un vol retirezla immédiatement et mettez-la à l'abri dans 

un endroit sécurisé et ouvert. Restez à bonne 

distance de la batterie jusqu'à ce qu'elle soit 

entièrement sèche. Ne la réutilisez jamais et 

déposez-la correctement comme décrit plus 

bas dans le paragraphe sur le Recyclage des 

Batteries. Eteignez une batterie en flammes 

en utilisant du sable ou un extincteur à poudre 

sèche. N’utilisez jamais d’eau pour éteindre une 

batterie en feu.

Charge de la Batterie

Les batteries doivent être chargées à l’aide d’un 

chargeur approuvé par DJI. La responsabilité 

de DJI ne peut être engagée si la batterie est 

chargée avec un autre chargeur que celui 

proposé par DJI. Ne laissez jamais la batterie 

sans surveillance durant la charge. Ne chargez 

pas la batterie près d’une source de chaleur, 

d’un matériau inflammable ou sur une surface 

inflammable comme un tapis ou du parquet.

Ne chargez pas votre batterie immédiatement 

après un vol car la température pourrait être 

trop élevée. Ne chargez la batterie que lorsque 

celle-ci aura atteint la température ambiante. 

Charger la batterie hors de la plage de 

température comprise entre 0°C et 0°C peut 

entrainer une fuite, une surchauffe ou une 

panne de la batterie.

Chargez et déchargez complètement la batterie 

tous les cycles de 20 charges/décharges. 

Déchargez la batterie jusqu'à ce qu'il reste 

moins de 8% de charge ou jusqu'à ce que 

la batterie ne puisse plus être allumée puis 

rechargez-la jusqu'à sa capacité maximale. 

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Cette procédure de charge cyclique optimisera 

la durée de vie de votre batterie.

Stockage des Batteries

Ne laissez jamais la batterie près d’une source 

de chaleur comme un radiateur ou un poêle. 

La température idéale de stockage est de 0°C 

-21°C.

Maintenez la batterie bien sèche. Ne l’immergez 

jamais dans un liquide.

Ne faites pas tomber ni ne cognez la batterie, ne 

la percez pas, ne provoquez pas volontairement 

de court-circuit sur la batterie.

Gardez la batterie éloignée de petits objets 

métalliques tels que des épingles à cheveux, des 

trombones, des petits bijoux.

Déchargez la batterie aux alentours de 30%-50% 

de son niveau de charge si vous ne l'utilisez pas 

pendant une semaine ou plus. Ceci augmentera 

de manière conséquente la durée de vie de 

votre batterie.

Recyclage des Batteries

Mettez votre batterie dans une boite de recyclage 

adaptée uniquement après l’avoir complètement 

déchargée. Ne mettez pas votre batterie avec 

les ordures ménagères. Suivez scrupuleusement 

les consignes locales précises en matière de 

recyclage des piles et batteries.

Si le bouton ON/OFF de la batterie intelligente 

est inopérant et que la batterie ne peut être 

complètement déchargée, veuillez s'il vous plait 

contacter un Professionnel du recyclage afin 

d'obtenir l'assistance nécessaire.

 中 文

使 用

严禁使用非大疆官方提供的电池。如需更换,

请到大疆官网查询。因使用非大疆官方提供的

电池而引发的电池事故、飞行故障,大疆概不

负责。

严禁使用鼓包的、漏液的、包装破损的电池。

如有以上情况发生,请联系大疆或者其指定代

理商做进一步处理。

在将电池安装或者拔出于飞行器之前,请保持

电池的电源关闭。请勿在电池电源打开的状态

下,拔插电池。

电池应在室温为 -20°C至 40°C之间使用。温度

过高,会引起电池着火,甚至爆炸。温度过低,

电池寿命会受到严重损害。

禁止在强静电或者磁场环境中使用电池。否则,

电池保护板会失灵,导致飞行器发生严重故障。

禁止以任何方式拆解或用尖利物体刺破电池。

否则,会引起电池着火甚至爆炸。

电池内部液体有强腐蚀性。如有泄露,请远离。

如有溅射到人体皮肤或者眼睛里,请立即用清

水冲洗至少 15 分钟,并立即就医。

若电池从飞行器中摔落,再次使用前,务必确

保电池外观无损,无破损、无漏液等问题。

若飞机进入电量低报警模式,应尽快降落并停

止飞行,更换新电池或者对电池进行充电。

请勿将电池浸入水中或将其弄湿。电池内部接

触到水后可能会发生分解反应,引发电池自燃,

甚至可能引发爆炸。如果电池在 Phantom 飞行

过程中或其它情况下意外坠入水中,请立即拔

出电池并将其置于安全的开阔区域,这时应远

离电池直至电池完全晾干。晾干的电池不得再

次使用,应该按照本文的废弃方法妥善处理。

若电池发生起火,应立即采用“窒息灭火法”,

如使用沙子或固体或干粉灭火器进行灭火。

严禁用水来灭火。 

充 电

智能电池必须使用 DJI 官方提供的专用充电器

或车载充电器进行充电。对于使用非 DJI 官方

提供的充电器进行充电所造成的一切后果,DJI 

将不予负责。

请留意充电过程以防发生意外。充电时请将电

池和充电器放置在水泥地面等周围无易燃、可

燃物的地面。

禁止在飞行器飞行结束后,立刻对电池进行充

电。此时,电池处于高温状态,强制充电会对

电池寿命造成严重损害。建议待电池降至室温,

再对电池进行充电。理想的充电环境(0-40°C)

可大幅度延长电池的使用寿命。

电池每经过约 20 次充放电后,需要进行一次

完整的放电和充电过程(将电池充满电,然后

放电至电量为 8% 以下或电池自动关闭,再充

满电)以保证电池工作在最佳状态。

储 存

禁止将电池放在靠近热源的地方,比如火源

或加热炉。智能电池的理想的保存温度为 0- 

21°C。

存放电池的环境应保持干燥。请勿将电池置于

水中或者可能会漏水的地方。

禁止机械撞击电池、碾压、坠落、人为短路、

刺穿电池。

禁止将电池与金属项链、发夹或者其他金属物

体一起贮存或运输。

超过 7 天不使用电池,请将电池放电至 30%-

50% 电量存放,可大大延长电池的使用寿命。

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废 弃

务必将电池彻底放完电后,才将电池置于指定

的电池回收箱中。电池是危险化学品,严禁废

置于普通垃圾箱。相关细节,请遵循当地电池

回收和弃置的法律法规。

如电池因为电源开关失灵而无法完成彻底放

电,请勿将电池直接弃置于电池回收箱,应联

系专业电池回收公司做进一步的处理。

 日本語

使 用

非 DJI 社製の電池を使用することによって発

生する事故はDJI社一切の責任を負いません。

包装破損、傷づいた電池を使用することが禁

じます。上記したものが発生した場合、DJI 社

或いは購入先の代理店までご連絡ください。

電池の取り付けや取り外しの前は、必ず電源

をオフにしてください。電源をオンにしたま

まで、操作しないでください。

電池は温度- 20°Cから 40°Cの間で使用して

ください。温度が高くなると、火事を引き起

こします。低くなると、電池の寿命が短縮し

ます。

強い静電気または磁気が起こる環境での電池

の使用を禁止します。バッテリー保護基板の

機能が失い、飛行器の故障につながる可能性

があります。

いかなる方法で電池を解体することは禁じま

す。火事や爆発事故が発生する原因とみられ

ます。

電池内部の液体は腐食性が強いです。液体が

漏れると、離れてください。皮膚や目に入っ

た場合、すぐに 15 分以上水で洗い流し、速

やかに医師の診察を受けてください。

飛行中に電池が墜落したら、再使用する前に

電池の外観が破損したかどうかを確認してく

ださい。

飛行中に低電量アラームがなりましたら、す

ぐ安全地に着陸して、電池を交換するか充電

してください。

電池を水に入れないでください。電池内部は

水が入ると化学反応が起こり、自然発火して

爆発する可能性があります。飛行中、機体が

水に落ちた場合、直ちに電池を外して安全地

で乾燥してください。乾燥した電池を再利用

することは禁じます。本章の廃棄方法で処理

してください。

電池が発火したら、砂や消火器で消火してく

ださい。水での消火を避けてください。

充電について

必ず DJI 社の充電器或いはカーチャージャで

充電してください。非 DJI 社提供した充電器

を使用することで起こった事故など、DJI 社

は一切の責任を負いません。

充電中の充電状況を常に確認してください。

充電時、可燃物の上に置かないでください。

飛行が終わった後、電池はまだ高温状態の為、

充電してはいけません。電池の寿命が短縮し

ます。推奨の充電温度は 0 ~ 40 度です。

電池のベスト状況を確保する為、20 回充電し

た後、一回完全放電してください。

保管について

発熱源の近くで使用したり、保管したりしな

いでください。0 - 21°Cの環境での保管を推

奨します。

乾燥した環境での保管してください。水中や

水漏れの場所に置かないでください。

バッテリーに衝撃加えたり、墜落させたり、人

為的にショートさせてたりしないでください。

金属物体或いは金属アクセサリーと一緒に保

管したり運送したりしないでください。

使用しない期間は7日間を超える場合はバッテ

リー残量を30%-50%の状態にすることで

バッテリーの寿命を延ばすことが可能です。

破棄について

バッテリーは化学品の為、破棄するときは火

災の原因とならないように、完全に放電を行

ってから破棄してください。破棄方法は各エ

リアの条例を守ってください。

バッテリーの電源の故障による放電できない

場合は回収箱に入れずに、業者に連絡のうえ

正しく処理を行ってください。

5 JP

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YOUR FLYING CAMERA

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Body

Remote Control

RADAR POSITIONING &

 RETURN HOME

The flight radar displays the current position of the Phantom 2

 Vision+ in relation to the pilot.

Exceeding the control range of the remote control will trigger

 ‘Return-to-Home’, meaning the Phantom 2 Vision+ will

 automatically fly back to its takeoff point and land safely.

Max flight time

Return to Home

Control Range

Out of Range

Home Point

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HIGH PERFORMANCE CAMERA

Radar positioning Flight parameters Return home

ONSCREEN REAL-TIME FLIGHT

 PARAMETERS

Keep track of current flight telemetry and see what your Phantom sees on your

 mobile device.

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The Phantom 2 Vision+ carries an extremely high quality camera and a removable 4GB micro SD card. It

 shoots full HD video at 1080p/30fps and 720p/60fps, giving you crystal clear video and the option for slow

 motion shots. Photos are shot at 14 megapixels.

View actual photos taken with the Phantom 2 Vision+ 

CAMERA TILT CONTROL

Tilt the camera as you fly, creating unique angles and

 amazing shots.

GREATER CONTROL

The upgraded remote control comes with many new

 features. A gimbal control dial, trainer port, built-in

 rechargeable LiPo battery with a capacity of 2000mAh,

 battery level LED indicators and throttle locking feature that

 holds the throttle stick in place when descending are all

 included. The new remote control is compatible with the

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 Phantom 2 Vision+ and Phantom 2.

Use DJI Lightbridge to control your aircraft or connect the remote

 control to your computer via the trainer port to run 

a simulation application and practice your flying skills.

Gimbal Control

Battery Life

Trainer Port

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IMPROVED POWER

New motors, propellers, and ESCs combine to give you greater thrust and control than ever before. You can load more equipment on

 your Phantom, and achieve up to 200g/arm of extra thrust when using a 3S LiPo battery with this completely new system.

NEW COMPASS

A new, anti-static compass has been

 developed, with a protective shell to

 help

 shield it in any flight conditions.

READY TO FLY

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SUPPORTS ADOBE DNG RAW

DNG RAW photo capture means all original image information is retained for powerful post processing.

Point the camera straight down for a totally unique view of your world.

ADOBE LENS PROFILE SUPPORT

An Adobe lens profile for barrel distortion removal is available for the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ camera.

* Available as standard in the latest versions of Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Camera Raw for Photoshop and Adobe Premiere.

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Before After

Camera settings including Picture Quality, ISO, Exposure Compensation, White Balance, and capture Format can be adjusted through

 the VISION app.

ALBUM

CAMERA PARAMETER SETTINGS

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 SYNCHRONIZATION

Beam photos and videos from the Vision+ straight to

 your phone using Wi-Fi. No computer required.

Up to 700m 

Wi-Fi connection

NO FLY ZONES FEATURE

In order to increase flight safety and prevent accidental flights in

 restricted areas, the new firmware for the Phantom 2 series

 includes a No Fly Zone feature.

These zones have been divided into two categories: A and B. For a

 full explanation of the difference between the categories and to

 view a complete list of places included, please click here.

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Aircraft

Gimbal

Camera

Supported Battery DJI 5200mAh LiPo Battery

Weight (Battery & Propellers Included) 1242g

Hover Accuracy (Ready To Fly) Vertical: 0.8m; Horizontal: 2.5m

Max Yaw Angular Velocity 200°/s

Max Tiltable Angle 35°

Max Ascent / Descent Speed Ascent: 6m/s; Descent: 2m/s

Max Flight Speed 15m/s (Not Recommended)

Diagonal Motor-Motor Distance 350mm

Working Current Static : 750mA; Dynamic : 900mA

Control Accuracy ±0.03°

Controllable Range Pitch : -90° 0°

Maximum Angular Speed Pitch : 90°/s

Operating Environment Temperature 0 -40

Sensor Size 1/2.3"

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Remote Control

Range Extender

DJI VISION App

Effective Pixels 14 Megapixels

Resolution 4384×3288

HD Recording 1080p30 & 720p

Recording FOV 110° / 85°

Operating Frequency 5.728 GHz 5.85 GHz

Communication Distance (Open Area) CE Compliance: 400m; FCC Compliance: 800m

Receiver Sensitivity (1%PER) -93dBm

Transmitter Power CE Compliance: 25mW; FCC Compliance: 100mW

Working Voltage 120 mA@3.7V

Built-In LiPo Battery Working Current/Capacity 3.7V, 2000mAh

Operating Frequency 2412-2462MHz

Communication Distance (Open Area) 500-700m

Transmitter Power 20dBm

Power Consumption 2W

System Requirement Of Mobile Device iOS version 6.1 or above/ Android system version 4.0 or above

Mobile Device Support iOS recommended: iPhone 4s, iPhone 5, iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPod touch 5

 (available but not recommended: iPad 3, iPad 4, iPad mini)

Android recommended: Samsung Galaxy S3, S4, Note 2, Note 3 or phones of similar

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SAFETY GUIDELINES 

AND DISCLAIMER

PROFESSIONAL ADVANCED

PHANTOM 3 

V1.0 2015.4

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NOTICE

All instructions and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of SZ DJI 

TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. For up-to-date product information, visit http://www.dji.com and click on the 

Phantom 3 product page.

Glossary

The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm 

when operating this product:

 NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property 

damage AND a little or no possibility of injury.

 CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical property 

damage AND a possibility of serious injury.

 WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property damage, 

collateral damage, and serious injury OR create a high probability of superficial injury.

Read the ENTIRE user manual to become familiar with the features of 

this product before operating. Failure to operate the product correctly 

can result in damage to the product or personal property and cause serious injury.

This is a sophisticated product. It must be operated with caution and common sense and 

requires some basic mechanical ability. Failure to operate this product in a safe and responsible 

manner could result in injury or damage to the product or other property. This product is not 

intended for use by children without direct adult supervision. Do not use with incompatible 

components or alter this product in any way outside of the documents provided by SZ DJI 

TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. These Safety Guidelines contain instructions for safety, operation and 

maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all of the instructions and warnings in the user 

manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to operate the product correctly and avoid 

damage or serious injury.

Age Recommendation: Not for children under the age of 18. This is not a toy.

Pre-flight Checklist

1) Ensure that you are using only genuine parts and that all parts are in mint condition.

2) Ensure the remote controller, Intelligent Flight Battery, and mobile device are fully charged. 

3) Ensure that there is no foreign object stuck to the camera lens, the micro-SD card has been inserted into 

the camera, and the gimbal can rotate freely before powering it on.

4) Ensure the propellers are securely mounted onto the motors, and the motors can start and function normally.

5) Follow the on-screen instructions to calibrate the compass. 

6) Ensure the DJI Pilot app and aircraft's firmware have been upgraded to the latest version. 

7) Ensure that your flight area is outside the No-Fly Zones and flight conditions are suitable for flying the 

aircraft. 

8) Be sure that you are NOT flying under the influence of alcohol, drugs or any substance that may impair 

your cognitive abilities.

9) Be familiar with the selected flight mode and understand all safety functions and warnings. 

10) Be sure to observe all local regulations, obtain appropriate authorizations, and understand the risks. 

REMEMBER: It is solely your responsibility to comply with all flight regulations.

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Contents

NOTICE 1

Glossary 1

Pre-flight Checklist 1

Disclaimer and Warning 3

FCC Compliance and Advisory 4

IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement 4

FCC Class B Information 4

Before You Begin 5

Individual Parts 5

Regarding Genuine and Functional Parts 5

Remote Controller 5

Camera 6

Gimbal 6

Compass 6

Propulsion Systems 7

DJI Pilot App 8

Firmware 8

Product Care 10

Storage and Transportation 10

Maintenance and Upkeep 10

Flight Condition Requirements 11

Weather Conditions and Surrounding Environment 11

Interference with Flight Controller, Communications, and Positioning Systems11

Operating the Aircraft Responsibly 11

Flight Modes, Functions and Warnings 13

Flight Modes 13

Failsafe and Return to Home 13

Low Battery 14

Vision Positioning System 14

Compliance with Regulations & No-Fly Zones 15

Regulations 15

No-Fly Zones 16

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Disclaimer and Warning

This product is NOT a toy and is not suitable for children under the age of 18. Adults should keep the 

Phantom 3 out of the reach of children and exercise caution when operating this aircraft in the presence of 

children.

This product is a flying camera that offers easy flight when in good working order as set forth below. Visit 

http://www.dji.com for the most current instructions and warnings and http://knowbeforeyoufly.org/ for more 

information about flight safety and compliance.

The information in this document affects your safety and your legal rights and responsibilities. Read 

this entire document carefully to ensure proper configuration before use. Failure to read and follow the 

instructions and warnings in this document may result in product loss, serious injury to you, or damage to 

your aircraft.

By using this product, you hereby signify that you have read this disclaimer carefully and that you 

understand and agree to abide by the terms and conditions herein. You agree that you are solely 

responsible for your own conduct while using this product, and for any consequences thereof. You agree 

to use this product only for purposes that are proper and in accordance with all applicable laws, rules, and 

regulations, including international and domestic airspace regulations, and all terms, precautions, practices, 

policies and guidelines DJI has made and may make available. 

DJI accepts no liability for damage, injury or any legal responsibility incurred directly or indirectly from the 

use of this product. The user shall observe safe and lawful practices including, but not limited to, those set 

forth in these Safety Guidelines.

Data Storage and Usage

When you use our mobile app or our products or other software, data regarding the use and operation of 

the product, such as flight telemetry data (e.g., speed, altitude, battery life, and information about the gimbal 

and camera) and operations records, may be automatically or manually uploaded to and maintained on a 

DJI-designated server. The internal storage device incorporated into the product stores various types of 

data, including flight telemetry data. You may also provide flight telemetry data and other data to us when 

you manually transmit that information from the internal storage device to us. 

The information that is automatically uploaded or manually uploaded to us does not include personal data 

(i.e., your name, address, email, or other information that specifically identifies you), but personal data, such 

as your user name, may become associated with, used to identify, or tagged to such uploaded information 

when we store it. We separately describe how we use your user name and other personal data on our 

privacy policy at http://www.dji.com/policy. By using the product, the mobile app or other software we 

distribute, or by manually providing data to us, you consent to the following: 

• Our storage of any flight telemetry data and other data uploaded or provided to us, including in 

combination with your user name; 

• Our use of any such data uploaded or provided (including your user name) in connection providing 

support and services to you and to improve our products; 

• Our disclosure of such data uploaded or provided (including your user name) to our agents and/or 

contractors who may use it on our behalf or in connection with their relationship with us; and 

• Our disclosure of such uploaded or provided data (including your user name) as required by law, in a 

matter of public safety or policy, as needed in connection with the transfer of our business assets, or if we 

believe in good faith that sharing the data is necessary to protect our rights or property. 

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FCC Compliance and Advisory

This device complies with part 15 of 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.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void 

the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

IMPORTANT NOTE: 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 a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and 

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

transmitter. 

FCC Class B Information 

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 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 

location. 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;

DJI hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant 

provisions of Directive 1995/5/EC.

DJI reserves the right to update this disclaimer and the Safety Guidelines. Please visit www.dji.com and check your email 

periodically for the latest version. This disclaimer is made in various language versions; in the event of divergence among 

different versions, the English version shall prevail. 

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Before You Begin 

The following documents have been produced to help you safely operate and make full use of your 

Phantom 3:

In the Box

Phantom 3 Professional / Advanced Safety Guidelines and Disclaimer

Phantom 3 Professional / Advanced Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines

Phantom 3 Professional / Advanced Quick Start Guide

Phantom 3 Professional / Advanced User Manual 

Check all of the included parts listed in the Phantom 3 In the Box document and read the Phantom 3 Safety 

Guidelines before flight. Then prepare for your first flight by using the Phantom 3 Quick Start Guide and 

watching all of the tutorial videos on DJI’s official website (http://www.dji.com). If you have questions, refer 

to the Phantom 3 User Manual in the DJI Pilot app or on DJI’s official website for more comprehensive 

information. Make sure you fully understand the functionality of each individual part, the flight condition 

requirements, the key contingency warning functions/systems, and all government regulations before each 

flight. If you have any questions or problems during the assembly, maintenance or use of this product, 

please contact DJI or a DJI authorized dealer. 

Individual Parts

Regarding Genuine and Functional Parts

To avoid component malfunction, serious injury, and property damage, observe the following rules:

1) Use only genuine DJI parts or parts certified by DJI. Unauthorized parts or parts from non-DJI 

certified manufacturers may cause system malfunctions and compromise safety.

2) Ensure there are no foreign objects (such as water, oil, soil, sand, etc.) inside of the aircraft or its 

components. 

3) Ensure the aircraft and its components – including but not limited to the remote controller, camera, 

gimbal, compass, propulsion system, and battery – are all in good working order, damage-free, 

and functioning well. Refer to the remaining sections in this document for more details on how to 

ensure the functionality of these components. 

Remote Controller

1) Ensure the remote controller is fully charged before each flight.

2) If the remote controller is powered on and has NOT been used for 5 minutes, it will sound an alert. After 10 

minutes it will automatically power off. Move the sticks or perform some other action to cancel the alert.

3) Adjust the clamp of the mobile device holder to allow a firm grip on your mobile device.

4) Ensure the mobile device holder is firmly in place and does not slip.

5) Ensure the antennas of the remote controller are unfolded and adjusted to the proper position to achieve 

optimal transmission quality.

6) Repair or replace the remote controller if damaged. A damaged remote controller antenna will greatly 

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decrease performance.

7) Linking is required if you wish to replace your remote controller or receiver or add a new remote controller. 

Refer to the User Manual for details.

Camera

To avoid possible serious injury and property damage, observe the following rule:

1) Do NOT block any ventilation holes on the camera as the heat generated may hurt you and damage the 

device. 

1) Check camera settings before use to make sure you can adjust them to fit your needs.

2) Test the camera by shooting a few test images and check that it is operating correctly before shooting 

important pictures or videos. 

3) Do NOT remove the micro-SD card from the camera when it is powered on.

4) Photos or videos cannot be transmitted or copied from the camera if the Intelligent Flight Battery is 

powered off.

5) Be sure to power off the Intelligent Flight Battery correctly, otherwise your camera parameters will NOT 

be saved and any recorded videos may be damaged. NOTE: Regardless of the reason, DJI will not be 

responsible for any failure of an image or video to be recorded or having been recorded in a way that is 

not machine readable.

Gimbal

1) Precision elements in the gimbal may be damaged in a collision or impact, which may cause the gimbal 

to function abnormally.

2) Do NOT apply external force to the gimbal after the gimbal is powered on.

3) Do NOT add any payloads to the gimbal, as this may cause the gimbal to function abnormally or even 

lead to motor damage.

4) Remove the gimbal clamp before powering on the gimbal. Re-install the gimbal clamp to secure the 

gimbal’s position if you are going to store the aircraft for an extended period.

Compass

To avoid possible serious injury and property damage, observe the following rule:

1) Land immediately when severe drifting occurs in flight, i.e., the aircraft does NOT fly in straight lines.

1) Ensure the compass is calibrated before every flight. Failure to calibrate may lead to poor flight 

performance or a crash.

2) Do NOT attempt to calibrate your compass where there is a chance of strong magnetic interference. 

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This includes areas where there are massive metal objects, parking structures, steel reinforcements 

underground, or under bridges.

3) Do NOT carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration, such as keys or mobile phones.

4) The compass should always be calibrated when moving from indoor spaces to outdoor spaces.

5) If the rear LEDs show a solid red light, compass calibration has failed. Please recalibrate.

6) After successful calibration, the compass may become abnormal when you place the aircraft on the 

ground. This may be because of underground magnetic interference. Move the aircraft to another location 

and try again.

7) When to recalibrate

a) When compass data is abnormal, and the Aircraft Status Indicator is blinking red and yellow.

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

c) When the mechanical structure of the aircraft has changed, i.e. new mounting position of the compass.

d) When severe drifting occurs in flight, i.e. the aircraft does NOT fly in straight lines.

Propulsion Systems

To avoid serious injury to yourself or others, which may be caused by the rotating propellers and 

motors, observe the following rules:

Propellers

1) Do NOT use aged, chipped, or broken propellers.

2) Always power off the aircraft before touching the propellers.

3) Be aware of the sharp edges of the propellers when mounting or removing the propellers. Wear 

gloves or take other protective measures when touching the propellers. 

4) Whenever necessary, use tools (e.g., wrench, screwdriver, pliers, etc.) to remove or install the

propellers.

5) Ensure the propellers are securely mounted to prevent them from falling off the motors.

6) Do NOT turn on the motors when propellers are mounted and there are other people or animals in 

the immediate vicinity.

Motors

1) Ensure the motors are securely mounted and rotating smoothly.

2) Do NOT attempt to modify the structure of the motors.

3) Do NOT touch or let your hands or body come in contact with the motors after flight as they may 

be hot.

To avoid possible serious injury and property damage, observe the following rules:

1) Do NOT block any of the ventilation holes on the motors.

2) Do NOT block any of the ventilation holes on the frame arm of the aircraft.

Motors

1) Keep the motors free of dust.

2) If a motor is stuck and unable to rotate freely, execute the CSC (Combination Stick Command) to stop the 

motors immediately. 

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Electronic Speed Controllers

1) Ensure the ESCs sound a normal tune when powered on.

DJI Pilot App

1) Be sure to fully charge your tablet or mobile device before launching the DJI Pilot app. A tablet is 

recommended for a better user experience. 

2) If you are using a phone as your mobile display device, be sure to continue flying safely when the phone 

receives an incoming call. Do NOT accept phone calls during flight.

3) Read all prompted safety tips, warning messages, and disclaimers carefully. Be familiar with the related 

regulations in your area. You are solely responsible for being aware of all relevant regulations and flying in 

a way that is compliant.

a) Read and understand the warning messages before using the Auto-take off and Auto-landing features.

b) Read and understand the warning message and disclaimer before setting the altitude beyond the 

default limit.

c) Read and understand the warning messages and disclaimer before switching between flight modes.

4) Land your aircraft immediately if there is an alert shown on the app.

5) Examine and check all warning messages on the checklist displayed in the app prior to each flight. 

6) Use the in-app simulator to practice your flight skills if you have never operated the aircraft or if you do not 

have sufficient experience to be comfortable operating the aircraft.

7) Beginner Mode is enabled by default when you launch the DJI Pilot app for the first time. The aircraft’s 

altitude and flight distance is restricted when flying in Beginner Mode. We recommend you fly in Beginner 

Mode to perfect your flight skills. Operate the actual aircraft only after you are confident that you have 

mastered adequate flight skills. 

8) Cache the map data of the area where you intend to fly the aircraft by connecting to the Internet before 

each flight.

Firmware

To avoid serious injury to children and animals, observe the following rule:

1) Keep children and animals at a safe distance during any firmware upgrade, system calibration, and 

parameter setting procedures.

1) For safety, always update the firmware to the latest version when an upgrade notification is shown in the 

DJI Pilot app.

2) Firmware upgrade notifications will prompt you to proceed with an update immediately or to update 

the firmware within three days. If you choose to ignore the current firmware update, you are required 

to accept the prompted disclaimer. You further understand and agree that the data including but not 

limited to flight telemetry data and user selection records may be uploaded to and maintained on a DJIdesignated server.

3) Be sure to download the firmware package file from the official DJI website. Verify the firmware package 

file’s integrity before upgrading.

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

firmware.

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

and aircraft.

6) Be sure to check all connections and remove the propellers from the motors before performing the 

firmware update.

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

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

remote controller firmware updates.

9) Delete any automatically generated .txt files on the SD card when updating multiple remote controllers.

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Product Care

Storage and Transportation

To avoid serious injury to children and animals, observe the following rule:

1) Small parts, such as cables and straps, are dangerous if swallowed. Keep all parts out of reach of 

children and animals.

1) Store the Intelligent Flight Battery and remote controller in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight 

to ensure the built-in LiPo battery does NOT overheat. Recommended storage temperature: between 

22°C and 28°C for storage periods of more than three months. Never store in environments outside the 

temperature range of -20°C to 45°C.

2) Do NOT allow the camera to come into contact with, or become immersed in, water or other liquids. If it 

gets wet, wipe dry with a soft, absorbent cloth. Turning on an aircraft that has fallen into water may cause 

permanent component damage. Do NOT use substances containing alcohol, benzene, thinners or other 

flammable substances to clean or maintain the camera. Do NOT store the camera in humid or dusty 

areas.

3) Do NOT connect this product to any USB interface that is older than version 2.0. Do NOT connect this 

product to any "power USB" or similar devices.

Maintenance and Upkeep

1) Check every part of the aircraft after any crash or violent impact. If you have any problems or questions, 

please contact a DJI authorized dealer.

2) Regularly check the Battery Level Indicators to see the current battery level and overall battery life. When 

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

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Flight Condition Requirements

Weather Conditions and Surrounding Environment

The aircraft is designed to operate in good to moderate weather conditions. To avoid collision, serious 

injury and property damage, observe the following rules:

1) Do NOT use the aircraft in severe weather conditions. These include wind speeds exceeding 10 m/s, 

snow, rain, smog, heavy wind, hail, lightning, tornadoes or hurricanes. 

2) Keep the aircraft at least 10 meters (30 feet) away from obstacles, people, animals, buildings, public 

infrastructure, trees, and bodies of water when in flight. Stay even further away from the above 

objects as your altitude increases.

3) Be EXTRA cautious when operating the aircraft indoors.

1) Aircraft and battery performance is subject to environmental factors such as air density and temperature.

a) Be very careful when flying 20,000 feet (6,000 meters) or more above sea level as battery and aircraft 

performance may be reduced.

2) Do NOT use the aircraft near accidents, fire, explosions, floods, tsunamis, avalanches, landslides, 

earthquakes, dust, or sandstorms.

Interference with Flight Controller, Communications, and Positioning Systems

1) Fly in open areas. Tall buildings or steel structures may affect the accuracy of the on-board compass and 

block the GPS signal. 

2) Avoid interference between the remote controller and other wireless equipment. Make sure to turn off the 

Wi-Fi on your mobile device.

3) Do NOT fly near areas with magnetic or radio interference. These include but are NOT limited to: high 

voltage lines, large scale power transmission stations or mobile base stations and broadcasting towers. 

Failing to do so may compromise the transmission quality of this product or cause remote controller and 

video transmission errors which may affect flight orientation and location accuracy. The aircraft may 

behave abnormally or go out of control in areas with too much interference.

Operating the Aircraft Responsibly

To avoid serious injury and property damage, observe the following rules:

1) Make sure you are NOT drunk, taking drugs, under the influence of anesthesia, or suffering from 

dizziness, fatigue, nausea or any other conditions, whether physical or mental, that could impair 

your ability to operate the aircraft safely.

2) Do NOT perform the Combination Stick Commands when aircraft is in midair, otherwise the motors 

will stop.

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3) Upon landing, power off the aircraft first, then switch off the remote controller.

4) Do NOT drop, launch, fire or otherwise project any dangerous payloads on or at any buildings, 

persons or animals, or which could cause personal injury or property damage.

1) Make sure you have been sufficiently trained and are fully aware of any contingency plans before 

accidents happen.

2) Make sure you have a flight plan and never fly the aircraft recklessly.

3) Respect the privacy of others when using the camera. Make sure you comply with local privacy laws, 

regulations, and moral standards.

4) Do NOT use this product for any reason other than general personal use. Do NOT use it for any illegal or 

inappropriate purpose (such as spying, military operations, or unauthorized investigations).

5) Do NOT use this product to defame, abuse, harass, stalk, threaten or otherwise violate the legal rights (such 

as the right of privacy and publicity) of others.

6) Do NOT trespass into private property of others.

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Flight Modes, Functions and Warnings

Flight Modes

To avoid serious injury and property damage, observe the following rule:

1) Do NOT switch from P mode to either A mode or F mode unless you are sufficiently familiar with 

the aircraft’s behavior for each flight mode, since disabling GPS may result in being unable to land 

the aircraft safely.

P mode is preferred for most flying scenarios. Users can switch to A mode where and when P mode is 

unavailable. Be aware that some features are NOT available for A mode, and therefore be EXTRA cautious 

when flying in A mode.

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

of P mode, which will be automatically selected by the Phantom 3 depending on GPS signal strength and 

Vision Positioning sensors:

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

b) P-OPTI: If GPS is NOT available, the aircraft will use the Vision Positioning System to hover accurately. 

Note that the Vision Positioning System may NOT work properly when the Phantom 3 is flying over 

water, over surfaces without a clear pattern, or in a low light environment.

c) P-ATTI: When neither GPS nor Vision Positioning is available, the aircraft is using only its barometer for 

positioning, so only altitude is controlled.

2) A mode (Attitude): The GPS and Vision Positioning System are NOT used for positioning. 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.

3) F mode (Function): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is activated in this mode. Ensure you are familiar 

with IOC functions before use.

If you intend to switch to modes that disable GPS assistance (e.g., A mode), you are required to accept the 

prompted disclaimer to enable this function. If this function is enabled, you further understand and agree 

that data including but not limited to flight telemetry data and function records could be uploaded to and 

maintained on a DJI designated server.

Failsafe and Return to Home

1) The Return to Home feature will NOT work if the GPS signal is insufficient or if GPS is not active.

2) Press the RTH (Return to Home) Button on the remote controller to bring the aircraft back to the Home 

Point instead of turning off the remote controller. 

3) Tall buildings may adversely affect the Failsafe function. Please adjust the aircraft location, altitude and 

speed while returning home to avoid obstacles.

4) Make sure to always fly the aircraft within the transmission range of the remote controller.

5) Only use the Failsafe and Return to Home functions in case of emergency, as they may be affected by the 

weather, the environment, or any nearby magnetic fields.

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6) The aircraft cannot avoid obstacles during the Failsafe RTH; therefore it is important to set an appropriate 

Failsafe altitude before each flight.

7) When flying indoors, the aircraft cannot perform precision hovering when flying above the surfaces that do 

not have a clear pattern. Refer to the “Vision Positioning System” section for complete indoor flying criteria. 

Low Battery

1) When the Critical Battery Level Warning activates and the aircraft is descending automatically, you may 

push the throttle up to maintain the aircraft's altitude and navigate it to a more appropriate location for 

landing.

2) When battery warnings are triggered, promptly bring the aircraft back to the Home Point or land to avoid 

losing power during flight and causing damage to the aircraft, property, animals, and people.

Vision Positioning System

1) The Vision Positioning System cannot work properly over surfaces that do NOT have pattern variations. 

The effective altitude for the Vision Positioning System to function correctly is less than 2.5 meters above 

ground level (AGL).

2) The Vision Positioning System may NOT function properly when the aircraft is flying over water.

3) Keep your pets away from the aircraft when the Vision Positioning System is activated, as the sonar 

sensors emit a high frequency sound that is only audible to some pets. 

4) Note that the Vision Positioning System may NOT function properly when the aircraft is flying too fast or too 

low.

5) Operate the aircraft cautiously when in any of the following situations:

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

b) Flying over highly reflective surfaces;

c) Flying at high speeds (over 8m/s at 2 meters or over 4m/s at 1 meter);

d) Flying over water or transparent surfaces;

e) Flying over moving surfaces or objects;

 f) Flying in an area where the lighting changes frequently or drastically;

g) Flying over extremely dark (lux < 10) or bright (lux > 10,000) surfaces;

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

 i) Flying over surfaces without clear patterns or texture;

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

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

6) In the event of loss of the remote controller’s signal, the aircraft will hover for 8 seconds and then auto-land 

if it is in “P” mode.

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Compliance with Regulations & No-Fly Zones

Regulations 

To avoid non-compliant behavior, serious injury and property damage, observe the following rules:

1) Do NOT operate in the vicinity of manned aircraft, regardless of altitude. (Land immediately if 

necessary)

2) Do NOT fly the aircraft in densely populated areas, including cities, sporting events, exhibitions, 

performances, etc.

3) Do NOT fly the aircraft above the authorized altitude. Remain well clear of and do NOT interfere 

with manned aircraft operations. Be aware of and avoid other aircraft and obstacles at all times.

To avoid non-compliant behavior, serious injury and property damage, observe the following rules:

1) Do NOT fly the aircraft near or inside no-fly zones specified by local laws and regulations. The no-fly zone 

list includes: airports, borders between two sovereign countries or regions, major cities/regions, etc., and 

is continuously updated. 

2) Do NOT fly the aircraft above the authorized altitude

3) ALWAYS keep your aircraft within visual line of sight (VLOS), and use an observer to assist if needed.

4) NEVER use the aircraft to carry illegal or dangerous goods/payloads.

1) Make sure you understand the nature/type of your flight operation (such as for recreation, for public use, or for 

commercial use) and have obtained corresponding approval and clearance from the related government 

agencies before flight. Consult with your local regulators for comprehensive definitions and specific 

requirements. For users operating their aircraft in the United States, please first visit http://www.

knowbeforeyoufly.org/ and take action appropriate to your circumstances.

2) Please note that remote controlled aircraft may be banned from conducting commercial activities in 

certain countries and regions. Check and follow all local laws and ordinances before flying as those rules 

may differ from those stated here.

3) Do NOT fly around sensitive infrastructure or property such as power stations, water treatment facilities, 

correctional facilities, heavily traveled roadways, government facilities, military zones, etc.

4) Respect the privacy of others when using the camera. Do NOT conduct surveillance operations such 

as image capture or video recording on any person, entity, event, performance, exhibition, and property 

without authorization or where there is an expectation of privacy, even if the image or video is captured for 

personal use.

5) Please be advised that in certain areas, the recording of images and videos from events, performances, 

exhibitions, or commercial properties by means of a camera may contravene copyright or other legal 

rights, even if the image or video was shot for personal use. 

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No-Fly Zones

DJI always stresses safety during flight, and has therefore developed various aids to help users comply with 

local rules and regulations while flying. We strongly recommend that you update the firmware to the latest 

version to ensure the following features are fully updated:

No-Fly Zones

1) No-Fly Zones include but are not limited to major airports around world, borders between two sovereign 

countries or regions, major cities/regions, etc.

2) The complete list of No-Fly Zones is listed on the official DJI website at http://flysafe.dji.com/no-fly and is 

subject to periodic updates in line with the latest regulatory requirements without prior notice.

3) Some No-Fly Zones are comprised of several zones. Each zone features circles of various sizes. The 

aircraft will NOT be able to take off in the inner most zone of the No-Fly Zone, and will descend to the 

specified altitude when it approaches the edge of the inner most zone. Ground station functionality is 

disabled when the aircraft is within a No-Fly Zone. 

4) Users are NOT able to set up waypoints within No-Fly Zones.

Altitude Limit

1) Fly NO higher than 120 meters (400 feet) above ground level and stay away from any surrounding 

obstacles.

If you intend to fly above the default altitude limit, you are required to accept the prompted disclaimer to 

enable the new altitude limit. If a new altitude limit is set, you further understand and agree that data including 

but not limited to flight telemetry data and altitude limit changes could be uploaded to and maintained on a 

DJI-designated server.

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PHANTOM Flying Flowchart V1.0 (Simplified Version)

This flowchart is aiming at help you to get familiar with the flying procedures of PHANTOM, please read the 

Manual carefully to get the operation details. Its corresponding Firmware Version is V3.0.

Switch on the transmitter, and

then power on the PHANTOM.

System Start 

& Self-check

LED:Mode +GPS Satellite 

Number+6Yellow

6Yellow means warming up 

LED:Mode +

GPS Satellite Number

IOC On &

30s after power on

IOC Off &

Warming up is ok.

ATTI. Mode GPS ATTI. Mode

Important: At any moment after power 

on, if the GPS Satellite number is less 

than 6 and last for at least 10s; even

though you select the GPS ATTI. Mode

and LED blinks in the GPS ATTI. Mode,

the PHANTOM will work in ATTI. Mode.

Any GPS Satellite Number

Start Motors

LED:Blink Green Quickly

Record the Home Point

Flying

Home Point 

Recording is ok

Landed

Power off the PHANTOM, and

then switch off the transmitter

LED: Blink Yellow 

Quickly

FailSafe

LED:Red+

Green+Yellow

Senser Error Too Big

Compass Error Too Big

LED:Red+Yellow

LED:Mode +GPS Satellite 

Number+6Green

6Green means motion detection.

Important: If PHANTOM is 

moved after power on and 

before the motors start-up,

that is normal.

If it is stationary on the 

ground, please try the IMU 

Basic Calibration.

Keep Leveling 

&Landing

Return to the 

Home Point

GPS Satellite 

Number<6

IOC Starting 

Course Lock

First Level 

Protection Alert

Second Level 

Protection Alert

&Height Descent

If Red LED appears in the last four 

green flashes, the autopilot system 

cannot work.

Recording

is ok.

GPS Satellite Number≥6

GPS Satellite Number≥6

&IOC On 

FailSafe

GPS Satellite 

Number≥6

Home Lock

GPS Satellite Number≥6, in GPS ATTI. Mode,

Distance between the Home Point and 

PHANTOM>10m.

IOC Ending 

LED:Blink

Green Quickly

Record the 

forward

direction.

Important: When you switch to ATTI. Mode, the 

main controller will disengage enhanced FailSafe 

mode, you can re-gain control of aircraft.

Method of Start Motor

Green Part means normal procedures:

means regular situation.

means selectable or possible situation.

Pink Text tells the details.

Red Part means possible abnormal situation.

Yellow Part is possible in normal or abnormal situation,

require you to confirm by the Text for details.

Blue Part is the condition of the normal situation.

Purple Part is the condition of the abnormal situation.

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安全使用指引

INTELLIGENT FLIGHT BATTERY

Safety Guidelines

V1.0 2014.12

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Battery Use

Never use non-DJI batteries. Go to www.DJI.

com to purchase new batteries. DJI takes no 

responsibility for any accidents caused by nonDJI batteries.

Never use or charge a swollen, leaky or damaged 

battery. If so, contact DJI or its designated dealers 

for further assistance.

Never install or remove the battery from the aircraft 

when it is turned on. Do not insert or remove 

batteries if the plastic cover had been torn or 

compromised in any way. 

The battery should be used in temperatures from 

-10°C to 40°C. Use of the battery above 50°C 

can lead to a fire or explosion. Use of battery 

below -10°C can lead to permanent damage.

Do not use the battery in strong electrostatic 

or electromagnetic environments. Otherwise,

the battery control board may malfunction 

and a serious accident may happen during 

flight.

Never disassemble or pierce the battery in any 

way, or the battery may catch fire or explode.

Electrolytes in the battery are highly corrosive. 

If any electrolytes splash onto your skin or eyes, 

immediately wash the affected area with fresh 

running water for at least 15 minutes then see a 

doctor immediately.

Check the condition of the battery if it falls out 

of the aircraft. Make sure the battery is NOT 

damaged or leaking before putting it back to the 

aircraft.

Land the aircraft immediately when the low battery 

level warning activates in the DJI Pilot app.

Do not allow the batteries to come into contact 

with any kind of liquid. Do not leave batteries 

out in the rain or near a source of moisture. 

Do not drop the battery into water. If the inside 

of the battery comes into contact with water, 

chemical decomposition may occur, potentially 

resulting the battery catching on fire, and may 

even lead to an explosion. If the battery falls into 

water with the aircraft during flight, take it out 

immediately and put it in a safe and open area. 

Maintain a far distance from the battery until it 

is completely dry. Never use the battery again, 

and dispose of the battery properly as described 

in Battery Disposal below.

Do not heat batteries. Put out any battery fire 

using sand or a dry powder fire extinguisher. 

Never use water to put out a battery fire.

Do not charge the Intelligent Flight Battery and 

remote controller at the same time, otherwise 

the charger may overheat.

Do not leave batteries in a microwave oven or in 

a pressurized container. 

Do not place loose battery cells on any conductive 

surface, such as metal-toppled table. 

Do not put the loose cells in pocket, bag or 

drawer where they may short-circuit against 

other items or where battery terminals could be 

pressed against each other. 

Do not drop or strike batteries. Do not place 

heavy objects on batteries or charger. Avoid 

dropping batteries. 

Clean battery terminals with a dry and clean 

cloth. 

Charging the Battery

Do not attach the batteries to the wall or car 

charger sockets directly, always use a DJI 

approved adapter. DJI takes no responsibility if 

the battery is charged using a non-DJI charger. 

Never leave the battery unattended during 

charging. Do not charge the battery near 

flammable materials or on flammable surfaces 

such as carpet or wood. Do not charge battery 

immediately after flight, because the battery 

temperature may be too high. Do not charge 

the battery until it cools down to near room 

temperature. Charging battery outside of the 

temperature range of 0°C-40°C may lead to 

leakage, overheating, or battery damage.

Charge and discharge the battery completely 

once every 20 charge/discharge cycles. 

Discharge the battery until there is 0% of 

power or until it can no longer be turned on,

then recharge it to the maximum capacity. 

This power cycling procedure will optimize the 

battery life.

DJI intelligent battery is designed to stop 

charging when it is full. However it is good 

practice to monitor charging progress and 

disconnect the batteries when fully charged. 

Disconnect charger when not in use. Examine 

charger regularly for damage to the cord, 

plug, enclosure or other parts. Do not clean 

the charger with denatured alcohol or other 

flammable solvents. Never use a damaged 

charger. 

Battery Storage

Keep batteries out of the reach of children and 

pets. 

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严禁使用非 DJI 官方提供的电池。如需更换,

请到 DJI 官网查询。因使用非 DJI 官方提供的

电池而引发的电池事故、飞行故障,DJI 概不

负责。

在将电池安装或者拔出于飞行器之前,请保持

电池的电源关闭。请勿在电池电源打开的状态

下,拔插电池,否则可能损坏电源接口。

电池应在环境温度为 -10°C至 40°C之间使用。

温度过高,会引起电池着火,甚至爆炸。温度

过低,电池寿命会受到严重损害。

禁止在强静电或者磁场环境中使用电池。否则,

电池保护板会失灵,导致飞行器发生严重故障。

禁止以任何方式拆解或用尖利物体刺破电池。

否则,会引起电池着火甚至爆炸。

电池内部液体有强腐蚀性。如有泄露,请远离。

如有溅射到人体皮肤或者眼睛里,请立即用清

水冲洗至少 15 分钟,并立即就医。

若电池从飞行器中摔落,再次使用前,务必确

保电池外观无损,无破损、无漏液、无变形等

问题。

若飞行器进入低电量报警模式,应尽快降落并

停止飞行,更换新电池或者对电池进行充电。

请勿将电池浸入水中或将其弄湿。电池内部接

触到水后可能会发生分解反应,引发电池自燃,

甚至可能引发爆炸。如果电池在飞行器飞行过

程中或其它情况下意外坠入水中,请立即拔出

电池并将其置于安全的开阔区域,这时应远离

电池直至电池完全晾干。晾干的电池不得再次

使用,应该按照本文的废弃方法妥善处理。

若电池发生起火,应立即采用“窒息灭火法”,

如使用沙子或固体或干粉灭火器进行灭火。

严禁用水来灭火。 

电池若出现膨胀、破损等情况,请勿继续使用,

否则会有起火、爆炸等危险。如果出现此情

况应做废弃处理。

请勿将电池直接连接到墙上插座或车载点烟式

插座上。

禁止将电池投入火中或放在高温环境下。

禁止用导线或其它金属物体致使电池正负极

短路。

如果电池发出异味、发热、变形、变色或出现

其它任何异常现象,不得使用;如果电池正在

使用或充电,应立即从用电器或充电器上取出

并做废弃处理。

如果电池的端子变脏,使用前用干布擦干净。

否则电池会接触不良,从而引起能量损耗或无

法充电。

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Do not leave the battery near heat sources such 

as a furnace or heater. Do not leave the batteries 

inside of the vehicle on hot days. The ideal 

storage temperature is 22°C-28°C.

Keep the battery dry. Never drop the battery into 

water.

Do not drop, strike, impale, or manually shortcircuit the battery.

Keep the battery away from metal objects such 

as necklaces and hairpins.

Discharge the battery to 30%-50% of the battery 

level if it will not be used for 7 days or more. This 

can greatly extend the battery life.

Battery discharges automatically to below 65% 

when it is idle for more than 10 days to prevent 

the battery from swelling. It takes around 2 days 

to discharge the battery to 65%, It is normal 

that you may feel moderate heat emits from the 

battery during the discharge process. Set the 

discharging thresholds in the DJI Pilot app. 

The battery will enter hibernation mode if 

depleted and stored for a long period. When 

in hibernation mode, if you try to power on the 

battery, the battery power LED will show a solid 

red light and the battery level LEDs will all be 

off. You cannot manually turn off the battery 

power LED in this state. Leave the battery 

unattended for 5 minutes, and then it will power 

off. Recharge the battery to bring it out of 

hibernation.

Remove batteries from the aircraft when stored 

for an extended period. 

Battery Disposal

Dispose of the battery into specific recycling 

boxes only after a complete discharge. Do 

not place the battery into regular rubbish bins. 

Strictly follow your local disposal and recycling 

regulations of batteries.

If the power on/off button of the Intelligent Flight 

Battery is disabled and the battery cannot be 

fully discharged, please contact a professional 

battery disposal/recycling agent for further 

assistance.

Notice

Before carrying the Intelligent Flight Battery on a 

airline flight, it must first be fully discharged. This 

can be done by using it in your Inspire 1 or by 

connecting your remote controller to the battery 

using the Remote Controller Charging Cable. 

Only discharge the battery in a fireproof location.

Store Intelligent Flight Batteries in a ventilated 

location. 

Should you require to carry the battery onto the 

plane, it is recommend to discharge the battery 

to the range between 10% and 20% in order to 

ensure the safety of the battery. 

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充 电

电池必须使用 DJI 官方提供的专用充电器进行

充电。对于使用非 DJI 官方提供的充电器进行

充电所造成的一切后果,DJI 将不予负责。

请留意充电过程以防发生意外。充电时请将电

池和充电器放置在水泥地面等周围无易燃、可

燃物的地面。

禁止在飞行器飞行结束后,立刻对电池进行充

电。此时,电池处于高温状态,强制充电会对

电池寿命造成严重损害。建议待电池降至室温,

再对电池进行充电。理想的充电环境(0-40°C)

可大幅度延长电池的使用寿命。

电池每经过约 20 次充放电后,需要进行一次

完整的放电和充电过程(将电池充满电,然后

放电至电量为 0% 或电池自动关闭,再充满电)

以保证电池工作在最佳状态,否则电池电量显

示不准确。

请留意充电过程以防发生意外。充电时请确保

周围没有易燃、可燃物。

储 存

禁止将电池放在靠近热源的地方,比如阳光直

射或热天的车内、火源或加热炉。电池的理想

的保存温度为 22°C - 28°C。

存放电池的环境应保持干燥。请勿将电池置于

水中或者可能会漏水的地方。

请将电池存放在儿童接触不到的地方。如果儿

童不小心吞咽电池,应立即寻求医疗救助。

禁止机械撞击电池、碾压、坠落、人为短路、

刺穿电池。

禁止将电池与金属项链、发夹或者其他金属物

体一起贮存或运输。

超过 7 天不使用电池,请将电池放电至 30%-

50% 电量存放,可大大延长电池的使用寿命。

若长时间不使用电池,建议将电池充电至高于

65% 电量并开启存储自放电模式,存放在专用

电池箱内。每隔 3 个月左右重新充放电一次以

保持电池活性。切勿将电池放完电长时间存储,

以避免电池进入过放电状态,无法恢复使用。

若电池电量严重不足且闲置时间过长,则电池

将进入深度睡眠模式。在该模式下,电源开关

指示灯显示红色常亮,但电量指示灯熄灭,而

且即使按下电源开关也无法关闭电池,此为正

常现象。在该模式下静置电池 5 分钟后,所有

指示灯将熄灭。若需要将电池从深度睡眠中唤

醒,需对电池充电以启动唤醒程序。

废 弃

务必将电池彻底放完电后,才将电池置于指定

的电池回收箱中。电池是危险化学品,严禁废

置于普通垃圾箱。相关细节,请遵循当地电池

回收和弃置的法律法规。

如电池因为电源开关失灵而无法完成彻底放

电,请勿将电池直接弃置于电池回收箱,应联

系专业电池回收公司做进一步的处理。

当电池寿命为 0% 时,建议更换电池。对于报

废电池,请先将电池放电至电量为 0 再进行废

弃处理。

备 注

如果需要将电池彻底放电,可使用遥控器户外

充电线对遥控器充电的方式。操作时请将电池

放在无可燃物的区域进行。

不使用的电池一定要妥善保管,不要随意放置。

防止一些非主观因素导致的意外起火(如压在

杂物下)。

电池是一种高危高能的化学品,为了您和他人

的安全,带上飞机或邮寄前一定要确保电池电

量在 10% -20%之间,可杜绝起火的风险。

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PROFESSIONAL & ADVANCED

Be your own director and tell your story as never before. Reach for the sky and capture professional-quality footage from a new perspective. 

With a crystal-clear camera, real-time HD video display, and intuitive flight controls, what will you create?

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EPIC AERIAL VIDEO

Imagine amazing, immersive footage at your fingertips. Imagine capturing content fit for the big screen, 

with crisp images, beautiful resolution, and vivid colors. With an integrated, stabilized camera, 

your Phantom 3 brings your imagination to life.

The Phantom 3 Professional comes with a 4K camera, while the Phantom 3 Advanced shoots 1080p HD.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PHANTOM 3 PROFESSIONAL CAMERA  LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PHANTOM 3 ADVANCED CAMERA 

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PHANTOM

 GALLERY

LIVE HD VIEW

Experience a new view of your world, over distances up to 1.2 miles (2km) and in real

 time. Simply connect your phone or tablet, and a 720p HD view of everything your

 camera sees as you fly is displayed live. This immersive view streams to you in

 absolute clarity, enabling you to get that perfect shot and experience flying in a unique

 way.

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This live view is made possible by DJI Lightbridge image transmission technology that

 is used by professional cinematographers and photographers who demand only the

 best. Fly while seeing everything in HD, and feel what it's like to be above your world

 without ever leaving the ground.

Allowing this unprecedented long range is DJI’s proprietary quad-antennae design.

 Each of the four legs of your Phantom 3 contains a high-powered antenna, all

 constantly broadcasting the live video feed and receiving control commands from any

 direction.

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COMPLETE CONTROL

Keep your Phantom 3 fully under your command while accessing the

 most-used features right on the included remote controller.

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Giving you full control at nearly triple the range of previous Phantom 
models – up to 1.2 miles (2km) – is the built-in DJI Lightbridge, which 

handles all communication to and from your Phantom 3.

This crucial piece of your flight experience has been engineered 

specifically for flying camera platforms, making every flight easy, safe, and intuitive.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE REMOTE CONTROLLER 

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UNPARALLELED SAFETY FOR FIRST-TIME PILOTS

A unique Beginner Mode helps you learn how to fly in a safe, limited area. Your Phantom 3 can be set to fly only within a given

 distance and altitude from you, protecting your Phantom and making it automatically stay inside your desired limits.

This invisible, GPS-enabled “geofence” prevents you from accidentally flying into unwanted areas or obstacles,

 and helps you enjoy flying while learning at the same time.

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The DJI Pilot app is advanced, flexible, and unbelievably powerful.

 This iOS and Android-compatible app puts you in the pilot’s seat and

 the director’s chair at the same time.

POWERFUL MOBILE APP

Complete power is at your fingertips. Control the camera and change flight settings, all

 from your mobile device. Plus:

Automatic video editor that helps piece together your best footage in seconds

Ability to livestream your flights to YouTube for all to see

Live map that tracks your Phantom 3 at all times

User-friendly interface for adjusting full camera and flight settings

And more...

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE DJI PILOT APP 

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VISION POSITIONING

Fly indoors, low to the ground, and in GPS-free areas with Vision Positioning technology. Visual and ultrasonic sensors scan 

the ground beneath your Phantom 3 for patterns, enabling it to identify its position and move accurately.

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EASY TO FLY

Your Phantom 3 fits into your life and makes flying remarkably intuitive and easy. From

 takeoff to landing, it's completely under your control, responding to your commands

 while automatically handling the most complex aspects of safe, stable flight.

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WORRY-FREE AUTOPILOT

AUTO-TAKEOFF

With one tap in the DJI Pilot app, your Phantom 3 will turn on its motors and rise to

 a pre-set height. It will then hover perfectly in place until you direct it where to go.

AUTO-RETURN HOME

When GPS is available, your Phantom 3 remembers the exact spot that it took off

 from. Wherever your aircraft is flying, tap a button to have it return right back home.

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Automatic elements of your Phantom 3’s intelligent flight 

system help you fly and are available at the touch of a button.

FAILSAFE

If the Intelligent Flight Battery is running low, or if your Phantom 3 loses the

 connection with your remote controller for any reason, the aircraft will automatically

 return to the takeoff point and land safely.

AUTOMATIC FLIGHT LOGS

Your Phantom 3 automatically logs and remembers the details of every flight you take. Complete flight route, flight time, flight distance,

 flight location, and cached versions of any photos and videos you took during your flight is at your fingertips for future reference. At the

 same time, an advanced flight recorder constantly records data from all of your Phantom 3’s internal mechanisms, which can be easily

 shared with the DJI support team if you ever have any questions or issues.

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INTELLIGENT BATTERY

Higher voltage, more energy, and greater power combine to give you a vastly improved flight experience. This upgraded Intelligent Flight Battery has

 built-in sensors and bright LEDs that let you know the status and remaining power of your battery in real time. Your Phantom 3 continuously calculates

 its current distance from you and the amount of power needed to return, so you always know how long you can continue flying and when it is time to

 recharge.

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UNMATCHED PROPULSION

Each motor has the power and precision needed to give you the best flight experience possible. Brushless motors 

work with lightning-fast ESCs to make your Phantom 3 fast, agile, and responsive.

These powerful motors give you the ability to speed up, quickly increase or decrease altitude, and stop immediately. 

DJI’s powerful air braking mechanisms stop your Phantom 3 make it hover in place as soon as you release the control sticks. 

Aerodynamic self-tightening propellers boost thrust and stay firmly in place no matter how you fly.

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SDK DEVELOPMENT

Have a new idea that requires a view from the sky?

Develop your own app by using the DJI Software Development Kit. The Phantom 3 platform is fully 

open and allows you to program apps that:

CONTROL THE CAMERA

Take pictures, record video, and control camera

 tilt and settings, all based on your app’s needs.

ACCESS REAL-TIME FOOTAGE

Record and analyze your Phantom 3’s live HD

 video stream. Use this real-time visual

 information to make your app more powerful

 and useful.

GATHER FLIGHT DATA

Full flight telemetry, including the Phantom 3’s

 live altitude, speed, distance, and more, is

 available to your app.

FOLLOW ME

Program your Phantom 3 to act as your own

 personal, flying film crew.

GROUND STATION

Set waypoints and assign automatic 

actions for your aircraft to follow.

POINT OF INTEREST

Select a location or object to focus on, and the

 Phantom 3 will continuously face it, no matter

 how you fly.

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*Maximum range tested in open areas free of interference and may vary depending on local regulations.

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Aircraft

Camera

Weight (Including Battery And Propellers) 1280 g

Diagonal Size (Including Propellers) 590 mm

Max Ascent Speed 5 m/s

Max Descent Speed 3 m/s

Hover Accuracy Vertical: +/- 0.1 m (when Vision Positioning is active) or +/- 0.5 m

Horizontal: +/- 1.5 m

Max Speed 16 m/s (ATTI mode, no wind)

Max Altitude Above Sea Level 6000 m

Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C

GPS Mode GPS/GLONASS

Sensor Sony EXMOR 1/2.3” Effective pixels: 12.4 M (total pixels: 12.76 M)

Lens FOV 94° 20 mm (35 mm format equivalent) f/2.8, focus at ∞

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

Shutter Speed 8s -1/8000s

Image Max Size 4000 x 3000

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Gimbal

Vision Positioning

Still Photography Modes Single Shot

Burst Shooting: 3/5/7 shots

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5

Bracketed Frames at 0.7EV Bias

Time-lapse

Video Recording Modes Phantom 3 Professional

UHD: 4096x2160p 24/25, 3840x2160p 24/25/30

FHD: 1920x1080p 24/25/30/48/50/60

HD: 1280x720p 24/25/30/48/50/60

Phantom 3 Advanced

FHD: 1920x1080p 24/25/30/48/50/60

HD: 1280x720p 24/25/30/48/50/60

Supported SD Card Types Micro SD

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

Max Bitrate Of Video Storage Phantom 3 Professional

60 Mbps

Phantom 3 Advanced

40 Mbps

Supported File Formats FAT32/exFAT

Photo: JPEG, DNG

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

Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C

Controllable Range Pitch -90° to +30°

Stabilization 3-axis (pitch, roll, yaw)

Max Velocity Less than 8 m/s (when 2 m above ground)

Altitude Range 30 cm-300 cm

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Remote Controller

Battery Charger

Intelligent Flight Battery

Operating Range 30 cm-300 cm

Operating Environment Surface with clear pattern and adequate lighting (Lux > 15)

Operating Frequency 2.400 GHz-2.483 GHz

Max Distance 2000m (outdoors and unobstructed)

Video Output Port USB

Operating Temperature 0°C- 40°C

Battery 6000 mAh LiPo 2S

Mobile Device Holder For tablet or phone

Receiver Sensitivity (1%PER) -101 dBm ±2 dBm

Transmitter Power (EIRP) FCC: 20 dBm

CE: 16 dBm

Working Voltage 1.2 A @7.4 V

Voltage 17.4 V

Rated Power Phantom 3 Professional

100 W

Phantom 3 Advanced

57 W

Capacity 4480 mAh

Voltage

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15.2 V
App / Live View

Battery Type LiPo 4S

Energy 68 Wh

Net Weight 365 g

Max Flight Time Approximately 23 minutes

Operating Temperature -10°C to 40°C

Max Charging Power 100 W

Mobile App DJI Pilot

EIRP 100mW

Live View Working Frequency 2.4GHz ISM

Live View Quality 720P @ 30fps (depending on conditions and mobile device)

Latency 220ms (depending on conditions and mobile device)

Required Operating Systems iOS 8.0 or later

Android 4.1.2 or later

Recommended Devices iOS: iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air, iPad Air Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 2, iPad

 mini 2 Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 2, iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 3, and iPad mini 3

 Wi-Fi + Cellular. This app is optimized for iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus

Android: Samsung S5, Note 3, Sony Xperia Z3, Google Nexus 7 II, Google Nexus 9, Mi 3,

 Nubia Z7 mini

*Support for additional Android devices available as testing and development continues

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