West Building Ground Floor, Room w12-140 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Re: Request for Exemption Pursuant to Section 333 ofthe FAA Modernization and Reform Act 

Dear Sir or Madam: 

Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of2012 ("FAA Reform Act") 

and 14 C.F.R., Part 11, the Dallas Cowboys Football Club, Ltd. (the "Applicant") respectfully 

requests an exemption to several provisions ofC.F.R. Title 14, listed below, to permit the use of 

small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) to conduct aerial data collection, videography and imaging 

of its training facilities located in Irving, Texas, and Oxnard, California. The Applicant seeks to 

operate sUAS solely on, above, and within its privately owned training facilities in a controlled 

environment, at all times closed to unauthorized personnel. 

As described in greater detail below, the requested exemption would permit the operation of a 

small, unmanned and relatively inexpensive sUAS under controlled conditions in airspace that is 

1) limited, 2) predetermined, 3) controlled as to access, and 4) would, at minimum, adhere to the 

same standards of safety that are customary within the television and film industry in closed set 

aerial filming. 1 The Applicant's sUAS is rotocraft, weighing less than 10 lbs. including payload. 

It operates, under normal conditions at a speed of no more than 40 knots and have the capability 

to hover, and move in the vertical and horizontal plane simultaneously. It will operate only in line 

of sight and will operate only on a closed location. Such operations will ensure that the sUAS will 

"not create a hazard to users of the national airspace system or public." 

Given the small size of the sUAS involved and the restricted environment within which they will 

operate, the Applicant falls squarely within that zone of safety (an equivalent level of safety) in 

which Congress envisioned that the FAA must, by exemption, allow commercial operations of 

UASs to commence immediately. Also, due to the size of the UASs and the restricted areas in 

which the relevant sUAS will operate, approval of the application presents no national security 

issue. Thus, granting an exemption is consistent with Congress's intent, reflected in Section 333 

1 Although Applicant plans to use the content it gathers from the sUAS operations for private and 

educational purposes, and not for commercial gain or public dissemination, the nature of its 

operations are substantially similar to those used in closed set television and motion picture 

filming. As such, Applicant commits to conducting its operations as though it was aerially 

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Act, sec. 333(c). Accordingly, Applicant respectfully requests that the FAA 

grant the requested exemption without delay. 

In compliance with the requirements set forth in 14 C.P.R. § 11.81(a), the Applicant respectfully 

submits the following: 

I. N arne and Address of the Applicant 

The name and contact information of the Applicant is: 

Dallas Cowboys Football Club, Ltd. 

Attn: Jason Cohen 

One Cowboys Pkwy 

Irving, TX 75063 

Phone: (972) 497-4981 

Email: jcohen@DallasCowboys.net 

II. Specific Sections of 14 CFR from which Applicant Seeks Relief 

The Applicant requests an exemption from the following Sections of Title 14 of the CFR 

to the extent applicable and necessary to allow Applicant to operate a sUAS to perform 

aerial data collection, videography, and imaging of its training facilities: 

Part 21, Subpart H; and associated noise requirements under Part 36 

45.23(b) 

61.113(a),(b) 

91.7(a) 

91.9(b)(2), (c) 

91.103 

91.109 

91.119(b),(c) 

91.121 

91.151(a)(l) 

91.203(a),(b) 

91.405(a) 

91.407(a)(1) 

91.417(a),(b) 

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14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H-Airworthiness Certificates; 14 C.F.R. Part 36--Noise 

Standards 

Subpart H, entitled Airworthiness Certificates, establishes the procedural requirements for 

the issue of airworthiness certificates. 14 C.P.R. § 21.171. In accordance with the size, weight, 

speed, and limited operating area associated with the sUAS and its operation, an exemption of Part 

21, Subpart H, meets the requirements of an equivalent level of safety under Part 11 and Section 

333 of the FAA Reform Act. The Federal Aviation Act and Section 333 ofthe FAA Reform Act 

both authorize the FAA to exempt aircraft from the requirement for an airworthiness certificate, 

upon consideration of the size, weight, speed, operational capacity, and proximity to airports, 

power plants, fuel depots and populated areas of the particular sUAS. See 49 U.S.C. § 44701(f); 

§ 44704(d). 

As demonstrated through this application, the sUAS will be operated in a restricted 

environment and under conditions that are at least as safe, or safer, than a conventional aircraft 

operating with an airworthiness certificate. Furthermore, the sUAS is less than 55lbs. fully loaded, 

carries neither a pilot nor passenger, carries no explosive materials or flammable liquid fuels, and 

operates exclusively within a secured and designated area. Accordingly, an exemption from this 

Subpart is warranted, along with any associated noise certification and testing requirements of 14 

C.P.R. Part 36. 

14 C.F.R. § 45.23(b}--Display of Marks 

14 C.P.R.§ 45.23(b) requires: 

When marks include only the Roman capital letter ''N" and the registration number 

is displayed on limited, restricted or light-sport category aircraft or experimental or 

provisionally certificated aircraft, the operator must also display on that aircraft 

near each entrance to the cabin, cockpit, or pilot station, in letters not less than 2 

inches nor more than 6 inches high, the words "limited," "restricted," "light-sport," 

"experimental," or ''provisional," as applicable. 

Relief is requested from this regulation because, due to the diminutive size of the sUAS to be 

operated, two inch lettering is impossible. Further, the sUAS will have no entrance to a cabin, 

cockpit, or pilot station on 'Yhich the word "experimental" can be placed. 

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compensation or hire, act as a Pilot in Command of an aircraft ("PIC"). 14 C.F.R. § 61.113(b) 

provides that a private pilot may act as pilot in command of an aircraft in connection with any business or employment if the flight is only incidental to that business or employment. An exemption to this regulation is requested to the extent that a private pilot may act as a PIC for 

compensation or hire for sUAS flights that may be more than incidental to his or her employment. The equivalent level of safety will be maintained because at all times the PIC must hold a 

private pilot or higher level certificate, as well as current and valid airman medical certificate, and 

will have met certain flight-hour and currency requirements. Based on complying with these 

standards, the PIC will demonstrate that he or she is able to safely operate the DJI Phantom 3 sUAS 

in a manner consistent with the operations specification as described in this exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers, as well as maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures. 

Finally, the Applicant submits that all of its sUAS flights conducted by the PIC are (1) incidental to the Applicant's business and (2) will not carry any passengers or property for compensation or hire. 

14 C.F.R. § 91. 7(a}:-Civil Aircraft Airworthiness 

14 C.F .R. § 91.7 provides that no person may operate a civil aircraft unless it is in an 

airworthy condition. As there will be no airworthiness certificate issued for the aircraft, should this 

exemption be granted, no FAA regulatory standard will exist for determining airworthiness. 

Given the size of the aircraft and the requirements contained in the operating materials for 

maintenance and sue of safety check lists prior to each flight, an equivalent level of safety will be provided. 

14 C.F.R. § 91.9(b)(2),(c}--Civil Aircraft Flight ManuaL Marking, and Placard 

Reguirements 

14 C.F.R. § 91.9(b)(2), (c) provides that a person may not "operate a U.S.-registered civil aircraft ... unless there is available in the aircraft a current approved Airplane or Rotorcraft Flight Manual, approved manual material, markings, and placards, or any combination thereof''; and "that 

aircraft is identified in accordance with part 45 of this chapter." The Applicant requests an exemption from these provisions because, given its size and configuration, the sUAS has no ability 

or place to carry such a flight manual on the aircraft, not only because there is no pilot on board, 

but because there is no room or capacity to carry such an item on the aircraft. Also, as stated above, 

the Applicant requests and exemption from 14 C.F.R. 45.23(b), which provides certain requirements for the markings on aircrafts. For the same reasons stated under that section, 

Applicant requests an exemption from 14 C.F.R. § 91.9(c). 

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14 C.F.R. § 91.103-Preflight Action 

14 C.F.R. § 91.103 provides that each PIC is obligated to take certain actions before flight 

to ensure the safety of flight. As FAA approved rotorcraft flight manuals will not be provided for 

the aircraft an exemption will be needed. 

An equivalent level of safety will be provided as set forth in the Aircraft Operating Manual 

("AOM") of the sUAS. The PIC will take all actions as described in the AOM and to the extent 

possible under this regulation, including reviewing weather conditions, flight battery requirements, 

landing and takeoff distance and aircraft performance data before initiation of a flight. 

14 C.F.R. § 91.109-Fiight Instruction 

14 C.F.R. § 91.109 provides that no person may operate a civil aircraft (except a manned 

free balloon) that is being used for flight instruction unless that aircraft has fully functioning dual 

controls. sUAS and remotely piloted aircraft, such as the DJI Phantom 3 used by the Applicant, by 

their design do not have fully functional dual controls. Flight control is accomplished through the 

use of a control box that communicates with the aircraft via radio communications. 

An equivalent level of safety will be maintained because neither the PIC nor passengers 

will be carried in the sUAS; the size and speed of the sUAS is such that any safety concerns within 

the controlled area are minimal, and; the person using the sUAS for flight instruction will, at all 

times, be under the direct supervision of an instructor who is currently being qualified to be a PIC. 

14 C.F.R. § 91.119(b),(cl-:=Minimum Safe Altitudes 

14 C.F .R. § 91.119(b) provides that an aircraft must maintain a minimum altitude of 1,000 

feet "above the highest obstacle within a horizontal radius of 2,000 feet of the aircraft" if it is 

operated within "any congested area of a city, town, or settlement, or over any open air assembly 

of persons." 14 C.F.R. § 91.119(c) similarly provides that the aircraft must maintain a minimum 

altitude of 500 feet "above the surface, except over open water or sparsely populated areas," if the 

flight is over an area that is not congested or at least 500 feet from any person, vessel, vehicle, or 

structure. The Applicant requests an exemption from these provisions because, due to the nature 

of the operations, it is necessary for the sUAS to operate at elevations much lower than those. 

A higher level of safety will be achieved because the low-altitude operations of the sUAS 

will ensure separation between it and the operations of the much larger conventional aircrafts that 

must comply with this Section, which dramatically lowers the risk that the sUAS will come into 

contact with other aircraft. Also, a higher level of safety is promoted because, by allowing the PIC 

to operate within 500 feet of the sUAS, it ensures that the small sUAS will at all times be within 

the PIC's Visual Line of Sight ("VLOS''). Furthermore, an equivalent level of safety is maintained 

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14 C.F.R. § 91.121-Altimeter Settings 

14 C.P.R. § 91.121 provides that each person operating an aircraft must maintain cruising 

altitudes by reference to an altimeter that is set "to the elevation of the departure airport or an 

appropriate altimeter setting available before departure." The Applicant requests an exemption 

because the sUAS does not have a barometric altimeter, but instead a GPS altitude read out. 

An equivalent level of safety will be achieved by the operator, pursuant to the operating 

materials and Safety Check list, confirming the altitude of the launch site shown on the GPS 

altitude indicator before flight. 

14 C.F.R. § 91.151(a)(ll-Fuel Requirements for Flight in VFR Conditions 

14 C.P.R.§ 91.151(a)(1) provides that "[n]o person may begin a flight in an airplane under 

VFR conditions unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough fuel to 

fly to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed ... [ d]uring the day, 

to fly after that for at least 30 minutes." The Applicant requests an exemption from this provision 

because the battery powering the sUAS provides approximately 25 minutes of powered flight. 

Given the limitations on the sUAS's proposed flight area and the location of its proposed 

operations within a predetermined area, a longer timeframe for flight in daylight or twilight VFR 

conditions is reasonable. Enforcement of this provision would greatly diminish the utility of the 

operations for which this Application was intended to permit. 

Operating the sUAS in a tightly controlled area where only people and property owners or 

official representatives who have signed waivers will be allowed, with less than 30 minutes of 

reserve battery life, does not engender the type of risks that this Section was intended to alleviate 

given the size and speed of the sUAS. Applicant believes that an equivalent level of safety can be 

achieved by following the operating instructions and limitations contained in the AOM, which is 

attached to this Application, by utilizing the "Low Battery [Return to Home]" feature-a low 

battery level failsafe where the sUAS will automatically return to and land at its "home" location 

when the battery level is critically low. 

14 C.F.R. § 91.203(a),(b}--Carrving Civil Aircraft Certification and Registration 

14 C.P.R.§ 91.203(a) and (b) provide that "no person may operate a civil aircraft unless it 

has ... [a]n appropriate and current airworthiness certificate," which "is displayed at the cabin or 

cockpit entrance so that it is legible to passengers or crew." The Applicant requests an exemption 

from these provisions because the sUAS weighs no more than 55 lbs, full loaded, and is operated 

without an onboard pilot, crew, or passengers. As such, there is no ability or place to carry 

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An equivalent level of safety will be achieved because there is no pilot, crew, or passengers 

onboard at any time, thus the policy and safety concerns contemplated by 14 C.F .R. § 91.203 are 

not applicable in the operation of the Applicant's sUAS. Moreover, the operator of the sUAS will 

at all times have immediate access to the appropriate documents relating to the sUAS's 

airworthiness and registration 

14 C.F.R. §§ 91.405(a); 407(a)(l); 409(a)(2); 417(a),(b>=Maintenance Inspections 

These regulations require the owner or operator of an aircraft to have the "aircraft inspected 

as prescribed in subpart E of this part and shall between required inspections, except as provided 

in paragraph (c) of this section, have discrepancies repaired as prescribed in part 43 of this 

chapter," and others shall inspect or maintain the aircraft in compliance with Part 43. Given that 

these sections and Part 43 apply only to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate, these sections 

will not apply to the Applicant. Maintenance will be accomplished by the operator pursuant to the 

guidelines set forth in the Maintenance manuals designed for the sUAS. 

An equivalent level of safety will be achieved because the sUAS is very limited in size and 

will carry a small payload and operate only in restricted areas for limited periods of time. If 

mechanical issues arise the sUAS can land immediately and will be operating from no higher than 

400 feet AGL. As provided in the operating materials the operator will ensure that the sUAS is in 

working order prior to initiating flight, perform required maintenance, and keep a log of any 

maintenance performed. Moreover, the operator is the person most familiar with the aircraft and 

best suited to maintain the aircraft in an airworthy conditions to provide the equivalent level of 

safety. 

IV. GRANTING APPLICANT'S REQUEST WILL BENEFIT THE PUBLIC AS A 

WHOLE 

Granting the Applicant's request for an exemption will benefit the public as a whole because 

it provides a safe, controlled area of operation in which to hone the innovative technology that 

small unmanned aerial systems provide. As described in greater detail below, the use of the sUAS 

presents an opportunity to enhance the safety of those in attendance at sporting events. 

The current technology, generally referred to as the Skycam, presents many safety concerns 

that are not present in the use of a sUAS. Skycams are a complex systems of pulleys, cables, bolts, 

and fasteners-elements not present in sUASs. Tightly strung, heavy cables are attached at the 

highest point of stadiums, putting many people at risk if a wire snaps. The bulky Skycam itself 

weighs approximately 50 lbs, and could potentially cause serious injury if it were to fall from its 

guide wires. The sUAS, on the other hand, weighs less than 10 lbs and is not tethered. 

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thereby begitl analyzing the viability of sUAS technology in connection with their sporting events. 

Furthermore, the DJI Phantom 3 is battery powered and serves as a safe, efficient, and 

economical alternative manned aircraft traditionally used to obtain aerial imagery. An exemption 

allowing the use of a DJI Phantom 3 would reduce the amount of manned aircraft in the NAS, 

reduce noise and air pollution, as well as increase the safety of life and property in the air and on 

the ground. 

V. GRANTING APPLICANT'S REQUEST WILL NOT ADVERSELY AFFECT 

SAFETY BUT PROVIDE A LEVEL OF SAFETY AT LEAST EQUAL TO THE 

EXISTING RULE 

In consideration of the size, weight, speed, and limited operating area associated with the 

unmanned aircraft and its operation, the Applicant's operation of the DJI Phantom 3 sUAS meets 

the conditions of the FAA Reform Act Section 333, and will not require and airworthiness 

certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. Because of (1) the nature and scope 

of the Applicant's operations, (2) the specifications of the DJI Phantom 3, and (3) the self-imposed 

specific operating limitations, Applicant submits that it will operate the DJI Phantom 3 safely in 

the NAS pursuant to the FAA Reform Act Section 333 

A. The Nature and Scope of the Operations Will Not Adversely Affect Safety 

Due to their nature and scope, the Applicant's proposed operations will not adversely affect 

safety. The Applicant contemplates conducting its sUAS operations over land that it owns and 

controls, solely during daylight hours, at altitudes well below that which would pose a risk to other 

aircraft. Such operations will be conducted in areas not restricted by the FAA, i.e. distant from 

congested areas and airports. 

The operations are intended to provide an aerial view of the football practices at the Applicant's 

outdoor training facilities. As such, the nature of the sUAS's operations will be mostly stationary, 

hovering at a safe distance above and behind the athletes. The National Football League has rules 

in place regarding the distance in which an unmanned camera must remain away from players, 

with which Applicant must comply. The Applicant does not contemplate operating the sUAS 

outside the bounds of a regulation football field (360'x 160'). Moreover, the Applicant does not 

contemplate using the sUAS at an altitude lower or higher than that of the Skycam, which is the 

current standard for suspended videography at playing fields. Thus, due to the small area in which 

the sUAS will be confined and its limited flight, the Applicant believes that these operations will 

not adversely affect safety. 

The use of cameras hovering over playing fields to provide aerial views of sporting events is 

not novel. For many years, the industry standard has been the use of a "Skycam" which is a robotic 

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the field, in order to provide steady movement. The risk of injury from a Skycam cable breaking 

is higher than if an sUAS falling: the cables and Skycam cover a larger area than the diminutive 

area of the sUAS. Moreover, a sUAS operator is more capable of determining when the sUAS will 

fall than his Skycam counterpart: the sUAS sends a notification to the operator when it is 

malfunctioning and conducts a failsafe operation to land back at "home". Finally, the size of the 

Skycam is much larger than the DJI Phantom 3. The Skycam itself is 50 lbs; the sUAS weighs 

1280 grams, or approximately 2.82lbs. 

Finally, as demonstrated below, the Applicant will conduct closed practice sessions in 

connection with the use of the sUAS. Much like with closed set motion picture aerial filming, 

Applicant will ensure that it sets up a secure perimeter by which no unauthorized personnel will 

be permitted from entering. Unauthorized personnel will be at least 100 feet from the practice 

facility where the sUAS will be operated. All participants will be advised of the operations and the 

risks associated and be required to give written consent prior to the commencement of the sUAS 

operations. 

B. The Specifications of the DJI Phantom 3 Demonstrate its Safety 

Due to its size, weight, speed, and operational capability, the DJI Phantom 3 does not create 

a hazard to users of the NAS or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security. 

1. Technical Specification 

The technical specifications of the DJI Phantom 3 are set forth by the DJI Phantom 3 User 

Manual, attached hereto as Appendix A. 

2. The DJI Phantom 3 Global Positioning Modes Enable the sUAS to Remain within a 

Defined Operational Area 

The DJI Phantom 3 may be operated in both manual and global positioning flight modes. 

A complete description of the flight an navigational modes of the DJI Phantom 3 is provided at 

page 11 of the DJI Phantom 3 User Manual, attached hereto as Appendix A. 

3. The DJI Phantom 3 Is Designed for Automatic Return to Home Point or Hover in the 

Event of Loss of the Control Link or Navigation or Critically Low Battery 

When the Control Link is lost, the DJI Phantom 3 will remain stationary in flight for three 

seconds. If the signal is lost for more than three seconds, the DJI Phantom 3 will initiate the Failsafe 

Return to Home function, which will bring it back to and land at its last recorded Home Point. 

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4. The DJI Phantom 3's Vison Positioning System Allows the sUAS to Maintain Its 

Current Position and Fly with Precision in the Event the GPS Signal is Weak or Lost 

If the GPS signal becomes weak or is lost, the DJI Phantom 3 utilizes a Vision Positioning System, 

which uses ultrasound and image data to help the aircraft maintain its current position, hover in 

place more precisely and fly in environments where a GPS signal is not available. 

5. The DJI Phantom 3 's Ground Control System CS and Its Operation 

A complete description of the operation and specifications of the DJI Phantom 3 Ground Control 

System and flight control software is provided at pages 23 through 29 of the DJI Phantom 3 User 

Manual, attached hereto as Appendix A. 

C. Applicant's Operational Limitations Provide an Adequate Level of Safety Safety 

In addition to the requirements set forth in C.P.R., Title 14, the Applicant has adopted and will 

abide by the following safety operations and procedures: 

1. Operators will operate the sUAS in direct visual line of sight (''VLOS") of the pilot and 

observers only, without the use of any visual aid other than corrective lenses. 

2. The sUAS will weigh less than 55 lbs, travel less than 50 knots, and operate at an altitude 

of no more than 400 feet AGL. 

3. Maximum total flight time for each operational flight will be 30 minutes. Flights will be 

terminated at 25% battery power reserve should that occur prior to the 30 minute limit 

4. Batteries should far exceed the capacity required for actual flight time. 

5. Fireproof bags for storage and charging of high capacity batteries on-site 

6. All aircraft operated in accordance with this exemption must be identified by serial number, 

registered in accordance with 14 C.F.R. part 47, and have identification (N-Number) 

markings in accordance with 14 C.F.R. part 45, Subpart C. Markings must be as large as 

practicable. 

7. The minimum crew for each operation will consist of the PIC and a visual observer, so that 

there is always a redundant set of eyes for operators 

8. Observer and pilot will at all times be able to communicate by voice 

9. Pilot and observer will have been trained in operation of the DJI Phantom3 generally and 

received up-to-date information on DJI Phantom 3. 

10. sUAS pilot will operate under the guidance and oversight of an FAA licensed airman with 

at least a private pilot's certificate and third class medical or valid driver's license 

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12. The sUAS will only operate within a confined "Area of Operation" as defined in the 

operating materials. 

13. A briefing will be conducted in regard to the planned sUAS operations prior to each day's 

activities. It will be mandatory that all p'ersonnel who will be performing duties within the 

boundaries of the safety perimeter be present for this briefing 

14. The operator will file a FAA Form 7711-1, or its equivalent, as modified in light of the 

requested exemption, with the appropriate Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) 

15. The operator will obtain the consent of all persons involved in the filming and ensure that 

only consenting persons will be allowed within 100 feet of the flight operation 

16. The operator will submit a written Plan of Activities to the FSDO three days before the 

proposed shoot 

17. Written and/or oral permission from the relevant property holders will be obtained 

18. All required permissions and permits will be obtained from territorial, state, county or city 

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

agencies 

19. Prior to each flight the PIC must inspect the sUAS to ensure it is in a condition for safe 

flight. If the inspection reveals a condition that affects the safe operation of the sUAS, the 

aircraft is prohibited from operating until the necessary maintenance has been performed 

and the sUAS is found to be in a condition for safe light. The Ground Control State, if 

utilized, must be included in the preflight inspection. All maintenance and alterations must 

be properly documented in the aircraft records. 

20. The sUAS must abort the flight in the event ofunpredicted obstacles or emergencies 

21. The operator must obtain an Air Traffic Organization (ATO) issued Certificate of Waiver 

or Authorization (COA) prior to conducting any operations under this petition of 

exemption. This COA will also require the operator to request a Notice to Airman 

{NOTAM) not more than 72 hours in advance, but not less than 48 hours prior to the 

operation. 

22. The operator must follow the sUAS manufacturer's maintenance, overhaul, replacement, 

inspection, and life limit requirements for the aircraft and aircraft components. 

23. The operator must develop procedures to document and maintain a record of the sUAS 

maintenance, preventative maintenance, alterations, status of replacement/overhaul 

component parts, and the total time in service of the sUAS. 

24. The sUAS operated under this exemption must comply with all manufacturer Safety 

Bulletins 

25. Before conducting operations, the radio frequency spectrum used for operation and control 

of the sUAS must comply with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or other 

appropriate government oversight agency requirements 

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27. The sUAS must remain clear and yield the right of way to all other manned operations and 

activities at all times. 

28. sUAS operations may not be conducted during night, as defined in 14 C.F.R. § 1.1. All 

operations must be conducted under visual meteorological conditions (VMC). Flights 

under special visual flight rules (SVFR) are not authorized. 

29. The sUAS may not be operated by the PIC from any moving device or vehicle 

30. The sUAS may not operate in Class B, C, or D airspace without written approval from the 

FAA. The sUAS may not operate within 5 nautical miles of the geographic center of a nontowered airport as denoted on a current FAA-published aeronautical chart unless a letter of 

agreement with that airport's management is obtained, and the operation is conducted in 

accordance with a NOT AM as required by the operator's COA. The letter of agreement 

with the airport management must be made available to the Administrator upon request. 

31. Any incident, accident, or flight operation that transgresses the lateral or vertical 

boundaries of the operational area as defined by the applicable COA must be reported to 

the FAA's UAS Integration Office (AFS-80) within 24 hours. Accidents must be reported 

to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSP) per instructions contained on the 

NTSP website: www.ntsb.gov. Further flight operations may not be conducted until the 

incident, accident, or transgression is reviewed by AFS-80 and authorization to reswne 

operations is provided. 

VI. A SUMMARY TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER 

Pursuant to 14 C.F .R. Part 11, the following swnmary is provided for publication in the Federal 

Register, should it be determined that publication is needed: 

Applicant, Dallas Cowboys Football Club Ltd., seeks an exemption from 14 C.F.R. §§ 21, 

subpart H; 45.23(b); 61.113(a),(b); 91.7(a); 91.9(b)(2),(c); 91.103; 91.109; 91.119(b),(c); 91.121; 

91.151(a)(1); 91.203(a),(b); 91.405(a); 91.407(a)(1); 91.417(a),(b) to permit the use of small 

unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) to conduct videography and imaging over its training facilities, 

solely during daylight hours. 

VII. REQUEST FOR EXPEDITED REVIEW AND SUMMARY GRANT 

In addition to the foregoing, Applicant respectfully requests an expedited review of this 

Application through the Swnmary Grant process. The FAA will issue a swnmary grant "when it 

finds it has already granted a previous exemption similar to the new request."2 This procedure 

2 FAA Summary Grants Speed UAS Exemptions, FAA https://www.faa.gov/news/updates/?newsld=82485 (last 

visited July 21, 2015). 

Dallas Cowboys Football Club, Ltd Request for Section 333 Exemption 

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this Application would be detrimental to Applicant, good cause exists for granting this Petition 

without delay and on an expedited basis pursuant to the FAA's streamlined Summary Grant 

process. Specifically, the FAA has previously granted exemptions for operators wishing to conduct 

aerial video and photography of sporting events in Grants of Exemption Nos. 11760 (Brian L. 

Short) and 11974 (Hawkeye Technologies). 

VIII. PRIVACY 

All flights will occur over private or controlled access property with the property representative 

or owner's prior consent and knowledge. Filming will be of people who have also consented to 

being filmed or otherwise have agreed to be in the area where filming will take place. 

All flights will occur in accordance with any state or local laws regarding privacy. 

IX. CONCLUSION 

The use of sUASs in connection with aerial photography and videography of a sports team's 

outdoor practices is a burgeoning practice within professional and collegiate sports and is well 

documented through various forms of media. Yet, no such team has been granted an exemption 

for its sUAS operations. 

The presence of sUAS's in American sports will only increase as teams begin to realize the 

enhanced safety and practical advantages from utilizing sUAS technology. The Applicant, a highprofile American professional football franchise, prides itself on consistently setting higher 

standards within professional and amateur sports, while providing an enhanced level of satisfaction 

for its millions of fans across the globe. Accordingly, by submitting this Petition for Exemption, 

the Applicant hopes to encourage other teams utilizing sUAS's to file their own Petitions with the 

FAA, thus ensuring that this innovative technology is operated safely within the national air space. 

Dallas Cowboys Football Club, Ltd Request for Section 333 Exemption 13 

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orm Act, to safely operate a sUAS at its training 

facilities in order to conduct aerial collection, videography, and imaging. 

Attachments: 

A. Aircraft Operating Manual: DJI Phantom 3 User Manual 

B. DJI Phantom 3 Safety Guidelines 

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( PROFESSIONAL ) 

User Manual [v1.2] 

2015.07 
0 Warning /A lrnp.:>rtant :\): Hints and Tips ffi Reference 

: Read Before the Fli Bt Flight 

Read the following documents before tdng the Phantom 3 Professional: 

1. lntt1eBox 

2 Phantom 3 Professional User Manual 

3. Phantom 3 Professional Quick Start Gt;ide 

4. Phantom 3 Professional I Advanced Safety Gwdelines and Discla1iner 

5. P11a11tom 3 Professional I Advancer/ Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidel,nes 

We recommend that you watch all tutorial \"ideas on the official DJI wzbsite and read the Disclaimer 

before you fl~' Prepare for your first flight by reviev:ing the Phantom 3 Professional Quick Start Guide and 

refer to the User Manual for more detailed information. 

: Vtdeo Tutt>rials 

Please watch the tutorial videos at the link below. which dE:monstrates how to use Phantom 2 Professional 

safely: 

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Download the DJI Pilot app 

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Download and install the DJI Pilot app before using th:; aircraft. Scan the OR code to t11e right 

to """'''"" ~· '"''" "'""" - The Android version of t11e DJI Pilot app is compatible with Android 4.1.2 or later. 

The iOS version of the OJI Pilot app is compatible with iOS 8.0 or later. [!] . · 
Legends 

Read Before the First Flight 

Video 1 utorials 

Download the DJI Pilot app 

Product Profile 

Introduction 

Feature Highlights 

Preparing the Aircraft 

Aircraft Diagram 

Remote Controller Diagram 

Aircraft 

Flight Controller Flight Mode 

Flight Status Indicator 

Return-to-Home (RTH) 

Smart RlH 

Low Battery RTH 

Failsafe RTH 

Vision Positioning System 

Flight Recorder 

Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery 

Remote Controller 

Remote Controller Profile Using the Remote Controller 

Remote Controller Status I FD 

Linking the Remote Controller 

Remote Controller Compliance Version 

2 2 2 

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6 

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8 

11 

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12 

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17 

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28 29 

[JJI ho·• 3 
Gimbal 32 

DJI PllotApp 

Camera 35 

Director 38 

Store 3f, 

Discovery 3-3 

Flight 

flight Environment Requirements 40 

Flight Limits and No-Fly Zones 40 

Preflight Checklist 44 

Calibrating the Compass 4<', 

Auto Takeoff and Auto Landing 45 

Flight Test 46 

Starting/Stopping the Motors 46 

Troubleshooting (FAQ) 

Appendix 

Specifications 54 

Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) 56 

FCC Compliance 57 

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Product Profile 

1 his sectio'l introduces the Phentom 3 

rrofessiom::' 2.nd lists the components of 

ti1e aircraft and remote controller 

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The Phantom 3 Prvfessional reprE'~~nts the next generation of DJI quadcopters. It is capable of capturing 

4K video ctnd transmitting an HD video signal out of the box. The bui~-in earner a has an inteqrated gimbal 

to maximize stability while minimizing botll weight and size. Even r·hen no GPS signal is available. the 

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

l Feature Highlights 

Camera and Gimbal: With the Phantom 3 Professional. you're shooting 4K video at up to 30 frames per ~econd and capturing 12 megapixel photos that look crisper and cle:aner than ever. An enl1anced sensor 

gives yau grrater clarity. lower noise. and better pictures than any pre·:ious flying camera. 

HD Video Downlink: The low-late.ncy long range HD dovmlink is p<:>V~:Pred by an enhanced version of OJI 

Ughtbridge. 

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery: The 4480 mAh OJI Intelligent Flight Batter; features upgraded battery c~lls and an advanced power management system. 

Flight Controller: The next-gene:ration flirJht controller has been updated to provide a safer. more reliable 

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

Positioning System enhances hovering precision wllen flying indoors or in environments \'Jhere GPS is 

unavailable. 
Removing Gimbal Clamp 

Remove the gimbal clamp by sliding it to the right (when facing the nose of the aircraft). as shov'n 

\. 

Attaching the Propellers: 

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Mount the propellers \''ith black dots on to motors >.'!ith black axes and spin to 5acure 

1\lount the propellers ....,ith sliver dots on to motors with sliver axes and spin clockwise to secure. Be; sure 

311 propellers are securely in place. 

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& Place all propellers onto the correct motors and tig;ltcn by hand to loci: them i11 position. 

Preparing the Remote Controller: 

The mobile device holder is designed for se;curing tablet or mobile device. Tilt the mobile device holder to 

the desir3d rosition. then adjust the antennas so they are facing outward. 

1. Press the button on th3 top riqht sica of the mobile device holde;r to rele:ase the clamp. tllUl adjust the 

clamp to fit tile size of your mobile device. 

2. Secure your mobile device in the clamp tJy pressing down, and connect your mobile de·.•ice to the 

remote controller using a USB cable. 

3. Plur. one end of the cable into tl1e mobil& device. and the other end into tile USB pert on the back of 

the remote controller. 
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[2] 

[3] 

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[1] GPS 

[2] Propeller 

[3] Motor 

[4] Front LED Indicator 

[5] Landing gear [6] Gimbal and Camera [7] Camera Status lndicc.tor 

[8) Aircraft Micro-USB Port [9] Aircraft Status Indicator [10) Intelligent Flight Battery 

[11] Vision Positioning Sensors 

[12) Antennas 

[13) Camera Micro-SO Card Slot 

[14] Gamer;:: Micro-U3B Port 

[ 15) Link Button 

(1] Antennas 

Relays aircraft c'Jntrol and 

vid:Jo signal. 

(2] Mobile Device Holder 

Securel;· mounts your mobile 

device to the remote controller. 

[3] Control Stick 

Controls tile orientation and 

movement of tile aircraft. 

[4] Return Home (RTH) Button 

Press and ilold tile button to 

initiate Return to Ho.ne (RTH). 
controller. 

[6] Status LED 

Displa/S the rE.mote controller's &ystem status 

[7] Power Button 

Used to tum the remote controller on and off 

[8] RTH LED 

Circular LED around the RTH button displays 

RTHstatus. 

[9] Camera Settings Dial 

Turn the dial to adjust camera settings 

(Only functions when the remote controller is 

connected to a mobile de·Jice running the OJI 

Pilot app.) 

[1 0] Playback Button 

Playback the captured images or videos. 

(Only functions when th" rE.mote controller is 

conne..:ted to a mobile device running the OJI 

Pilot app.) 

[11] Shutter Button 

Press to take a photo. If burst mode 

s:Jiected. the set number of photos v:ill 1::'3 

taken with one press. 

[12] Flight Mode Switch 

Switch between P-mode. A-mode. and 

F-mode. 

[13] Video Recording Button 

Press to start recording video. Press aoain to 

stop recording. 

[17] C1 Button 

Custornizable thrcugh the OJI Pilot app. 

[18] C2 Button 

Customizable through the OJI Pilot app. 

[19] Power Port 

Connect to the DJI Phantom 3 Charger to 

charge the battery of tl1e remote controller. 

[16] !HI 

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[14] Gimbal Dial 

Use this dial to control the tilt of the gimbal. 

[15] Mircro-USB Port 

Connect to a SO card reader to 11pgrade the 

firmware. 

[16] USB Port 

[19[ 

Connect to mobile device or to a USB port for 

firmware upgrade. 

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Aircraft 

r his fection introduces the features of 

the Fligl:t Controller, Vision Positioning 

System, and the !nteliige'lt F:ight Rattery 
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The Phantom 3 Professional's flight controller features several important upgrades, including a new flight 

mode. Safety modes include Failsafe and R3turn-to-Home. These features ensure the saf3 return of your 

aircraft if the control signal is lo1-t. The flight controller can also save critical flight data from each flight 

to th:J on-board storage device. The new flight controller also provides incre3sed stability <.nd a new air 

braking feature. 

·Flight Mode 

Three flight modes are available. The details of each fligllt mode are found belo\'.': 

P-mode (Positioning) : P-mode works ·,;hen GPS signal is strong. The;e are three differ<.mt states 

of P-mode. 1·1hich will be automatically selected by the Phantom 3 Professional depending on signal 

strength of GPS and Vision Positioning sc.nsors : 

P-GPS: GPS and Vision Positioning both are available. The aircraft b u.;ing GPS for positioning. 

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

using onl; the Positioning System for positioning 

P-,:,TTI: Neither GPS nor Vi:;ion Positioning is available. The aircraft is using only its barometer for 

positioning, so altitude can be stabilized. 

A-m0de (Attitude): GPS and Vision Positioning System are not used for stabilization. The aircraft only us::.s 

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

the Home Point wrs recorded successfully. 

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

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

Use the Fligl1t Controller modeS\ 1itch to change the flight mode of the aircraft. refer to the "Flight 

?()for more information. 

:Flight Status indicator 

The Phantom 3 Professional has Front LEOs and Aircraft Status Indicators. Th£ positions of these LEOs 

are shown in the figure below: 

Front! ED 

The Front LEOs sl1ow the orientation of the aircraft. The Front LEOs glow solid red when the aircraft is 

turned on to indicate the front (or nose) of the aircraft Tl1e Aircraft Statu3 Indicators communicate the 

system status of the flight controller. Refer to the table below for more information about the Aircraft Status 

Indicators 

1:- nu . 11 
NCJimal 

R G Y ······Red. Green and Yellow Flash 

Alternati'.'31y 

:G :y .. and Yeii'J"'' Rash 1.\ltemativelv 

G · · · · · · Gre'3n Flashes Slov•ly 

Y ······Yellow Flashes Slowly 

Warning 

Y ...... Fast Yellow Flashing 

·i=l • •• Slow Red Flashing 

A --- ·-- Fast Red Flashing 

;=i_ • · • • RtlJ Flasiling Alternatk9ly 

A -Solid Red 

ri ·( · · • · R<>d and Yell0\i: 10lc.sh A1t<>rnativ<>ly 

fRetum-to-Home (RTH) 

Turning On and Self Diagno<rtic Testing 

Warminq Up 

Safe to Fly (P-rnode with GPS and Vision 

Positionino) 

Safe to Flv V m:YiP '' ith V1s1u1 • Pusiuo. 11ng b11t 

. .,ithoo.rt (-;PSI 

Safe to Fly (A-mode but No GPS and Vision 

Positioning) Remote Controller's Signal Lost 

Low Sattery Waml'l!J 

Critical Battery Warning 

IMU Error 

Critical Error 

Cu1npass Calitr':ltion 

The Return-to-Home (RTH} function brings the aircraft back to the last recorded Home Point. The1a are 

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

these three scenarios in detail. 

Home Point 

Smart RTH 

1 Qesc::npti(•l1 

llf a strong GPS signal was acquired before takeoff. the Home Point is the location from ·.vhich the aircraft "Jas launched. The GPS si")nal 

: strength is indicated by the GPS icon ( ). The aircraft status 

J indk .. ator will ?lin_krapidly w_h?n tile is r":_corded. _ 

Use 1118 RTH button on the remote controller (refer to "RTH buttqn" on P"!Qe 26 for more information) or 

tap the RTH button in the DJI Pilot app and follo':l the on-screen instructions when GPS is available to 

initiate Smart RTH. The aircraft will then automatically return to the last recorded Home Point. You may use 

the remote controller's control sticks to control the aircraft's position to avoid a collision during t11e Smart 

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

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

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The lov· battery level failsafe is triggered when the DJIIntelligent Flight Batte:ry is dJpleted to a roint that 

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

when prompted. The DJI Pilot "l.pp \lill display a notice when a low battery wcl.rning is triggered The 

aircraft will automatically return to the Home Point if no action is taken after a ten-;:1econd countdmvn. The 

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

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

the Home Point. 

The aircraft will land automaticJ.IIy if the current battery level can only support the aircraft lonQ enough 

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

orientation during the landing process. 

The Battery LevP.I Indicator is displayed in the DJI Pilot app, and is described belovJ: 

Battery Lewl 

Warning 

Low battery 

leJel warning 

Critical Lnw 

1Jai:ary 

Nanun9 

EstimatE<d 

remaining 

flight time 

()1t1car l 1-:;::rtt.:::-ry Sufhc1Hrt tJ.:mery 

h,_;nrng(Recl) leve\IGreen) 

Remark 

Pf'•\:.:"'!t 

tCJ n horne 

AIICr"aft Status:, 

lndtcator DJI Pilotapp 

T:1p "Go-horne" to have the 

flight lnstructtOnt 

aircraft return to the Home Fly the aircraft 

point and land autorn&tically, back and land 

The battery 

power is lc'N. 

Please land the 

aircraft 

must l&.nd 

immediate!·. 

Estimated 

remaining flight 

basc:ct on current 

battery le·. 31. 

Aircraft status 

indicator blinks 

RED si0'-''1;· 

1rcr afi: J.findtcatc.r hlinks 

REDqutcklv 

N/A 

or · Cancel" to resume normal 

flight. If no action is taken, 

the aircraft will automatically 

go home and land after 10 

feconds. Remote controller 

will scund an alann. 

The DJI Pilot display ·,,ill 

fl;;osl-] 1 ed and the atrcffift "Viii 

siart tC' dt:SC'?fld The rE'mcte 

C'Ontlollet will sound an al<?nn 

N{,:.. 

it as soon as 

possible, then 

stop tile motors 

and replace tile 

battery. 

Allow th .... airr.raft tn 

,jescend and land 

automati.:.cl.lly' 

N/A 
.. 

opportunity to navigate to a more appropriate landing location. 

• The colored zones and markers on the battery level indicator bar reflect the estimated 

remaining flight time. They arc automatically adjusted according to the aircraft's current location 

and status . 

i Ftulsafe HTH i' 

If the Home Point was successfullj recorded and the compass is functioning normally, Failsafe RTH will 

be automatically activated if the remote controller signal is lost for more than three reconds. The Returnto-Home process may be interrupted and the operator may regain control of the aircraft if the remote 

controller signal connection is re-established. 

Failsafe Illustration 

1 RLCOiJ Hor;,e Point 

Blinkin'] GrE :m 

4 81:Jnal Lr:>sl La.Gts ( "fttr J :;('(. I 

? Cuntu.ning Ho.ne Point 

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Blinking Green 

5 RTH I 'bif 'lltill•'.if' • 

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>; Landrg (afte:r I•·; enrg for::. ,;a< I 

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Bhnk.ng Yell01 

& • Aircraft cannot return to the Home Point when GPS signal is weak ( [ ] displays grc.y) or 

una·:ailable. 

• Aircraft automatically descwds and lands if RTH is triggered whLn the aircraft flies within a 20 

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

the Home Point if you move the throttle stic:1 if the aircraft reaches 2u meters (t'5 feet) altitudes 

or beyond during Failsafe. 

• The aircraft cannot avoid obstruction during the Fail£afe RTH. it is important to set an 

suitable Failsafe almude before each flight. Launch the OJI Pilot app and enter "Camera·· and 

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

• User cannot control the aircraft ·Nhile the aircraft is a£cending to its failsafe altitude. However 

the user can 1apidly toggle S1 switch to regain control to canrel the ascending. 

• VISIOn POSitiOning System 

The DJI Vision Pocitioning System uses ultrasound and imags data to help the aircraft maintain its current 

position. With the help of Vision Positioning. your Pl1antorn 3 Professional can hover in place more prcck;el:; 

and indoors or in other environments where a GPS signal is not available. The main componEnts of t11e 

Vision Positioning System arb located 011 the bottom of Pl1antom 3 Professional: they include [2] two 

ultrasonic sensors and [ 1] one mcnocular camera. 
Using Vision Pori:ioning 

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Vision Positioning is acti·1ated autom::~tically wl1en the Phantom 3 Professional is turned on. No 

further action is required. Vision Positioning is typically ur;d in indoor environments. where GPS 

is unavailable. Using the sensors that are built into the Vision Po::;itioning system. the Phantom 3 Profes~ional can hover precisely even without GPS 

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Follow the steps below to use Vision Povitioninr,r e.r· · 

1. Toggle the flight mode switch to P-mode. '~ ;® 

2. Place the aircraft on a flat surface. Note that the Vi3ion Positioning system cannot work 

properly on surfaces without clear pattern variations. 

3. Turn on the aircraft. The aircraft status indicator vtill flash green two tirnes. which indicates the Vi:::ion Positioning system is read;·. Gently push the throttle up to lift off and the aircraft will 

hover in place. 

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

flying. The ultr::~sonic sensors may not be able to accurately mea::;ure distances when operating 

above sound-absorbing materials. In addition. the camera may not function correctly in su~Joptimal environments. The aircrdft will switch from P-modc to A-mod~ automatically if neither 

GPS nor Vision Positioning System c-.re available. Operate the aircraft with great caution in the 

following situations: 

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

• Flying over a highly reflectiv3 surfac33. 

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

• Flying over water or transparent surfaces. 

• Flying over moving surfaces or objects. 

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

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

• Flying over surfc:;:;es that can absorb sound waves (e.g. thick C"lrpet) 

• Flying over surfac"!s ~·1ithout clear patterns or texture. 

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

• Flying over inclined surfacE:s that will deflect sound v:aves away from the aircraft. 

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• Vision Positioning is only effecti·'e when the aircraft is at altitudes of 0.3 to 3 mete:rs. 

• The Vision Positioning System not function properly when the aircraft is flying over water. 

• The Vision Positioning System may not b'l able to recognize on the ground in low light 

conditions than 100 lux). 

• Do not use other ultra!"onic devices with frequency of 40 KHz when Vision Positioning system is 

in operation. 

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

ground (below 0.5 meters) at fast speeds .. 

:t> 0 Keep the animals a\·1ay from the aircraft when '.'ision Positioning system is activated. The sonar 

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

Flight Recorder 

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

telemetry, aircraft status information. and other parameter3. To access these data. connect the 

aircraft to the PC through the Micro-USB port and launch the DJI Pilot 

; Attauhrng and lht: Propellers 

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

the propller indicate where they should be attached and in which direction wiley should spin. To 

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

Propellers 

Figure 

httac:t10n 

Legends 

Silver Dot Blaclc Dot 

.... 

Lock: Tum the propellers in the indicated direction to mount and tight'3n 

Unlock: Turn the pror:ellers in the indicated direction to loosen and remove. 

Attaching the Propellers 

1. Be sure to remov3 the warning stickers from the motors before the propellers. 

2. Attach the propellers with silver dots onto the motors with sil·:er axes and spin the propellers clc;:;kwise 

to f::!cure th'}m in place. Attach the propellers ·.vith black dots onto t11e motors with black axes and spin 

the prop::!llers counter-clockwise to eecure them in place. Be sure to tighten ea;:;h propeller by hand 

before flight. 

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• Hand tighten each of the propellers on tile corresponding motors to ensure it is attached fim1ly. 

Detaching the Propellers Hold the motor in rlace with one hand. then &pin the propeller in the indicated unlock direction. 

Lt, • Chbck that the propellers and motors are installed correctly and firmly before eve.y flight. 

• Ensure that all are in good condition before ec.ch flight. DO NOT usa aged. chipped. 

or broken propellers. 

• To avoid injury. STAND CLEAR of and DO NOT touch propellers or motors v;hen tt1ey are spinning. 

• ONLY ur.e original DJI propellers for a better and safer flight experiencb. 

DJ! lnte!lr9ent 

Tile DJI Intelligent Flight Battery has a capacity of 4480 mkh. a of 15.2 V, and a smart charge/ 

discharge functionalir;. It should only be charged using an appropriate charger that hrs be'ln approved 

byDJI. 

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Lt. The Intelligent Flight Battery must be full\' charged before using it for the first time. Refer to 

'Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery' for more infom1ation. 

;V: Be aware that the output pol.'!er of th'l supplied Phantom 3 Professional charger is 100W. 

OJ I Intelligent Flight Battery Functions 

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

2. Battery Life Display: the LEOs display the current bettery power cycle. 

3. Auto-Discharging Function: T0 prevent swelling. the battery automatically dischargas to belm·1 of 

total power when it is idle for more than ten days. It takes around two days to discharge the battery to 

65%. It is normal to feel moderate heat being emitted from the battery during the discharge proc€ss. 

Discharge thresholjs c:Jn be s&t in tile DJI Pi!'Jt app. 

4. Balanced Charging: Automatically balances the voltage of each b-1ttery cell when charging. 

5. Overcharga Protection: Charging automatically stops when the battery is fully charged. G. Temperature Detection: The batt:.ry will only charge '.•.llen tile temperature is between O'C (32'F) and 

40·C (104'F). 

7. Over Current Protection: The battery stops cherging when high amperage (more tl1an 8 A) is detected. 

8. Over Discl1arge Protection: To prevent o·1er-discharge damage. discharging automatically ;tops when 

the battery voltage reaches 12 V. 

9 Short Circuit Protection: Automatically cuts the po1·1er supply v:hen a sl1ort circuit is detected 
11. Battery Error Histor,~: Bruwse thP. battery error history in the DJI Pilot app. 

12. Sleep Mode: To <ave power. the battery enters sleep mode after 20 minutes of inactivit·. 

13. Communication: Information pertaining to the battery's vnltaye. capacity. current. etc. is transmitted to 

the aircraffs main controller. 

& Refer to Phantom 3 Professional,' Advanced Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines before 

UE3. Users take full responsibility for all operations and usage. 

!. Using the Battery 

0 LED1 

LED? 

lfn:l 

1 rr~1 iil ;::;-

·rurning ON/OFF' 

fJn.;;o 8u11on iBUIII-nl ll.IJ ' 

B[lllr:ry l c.vcllmhcJiorc; 

Turning On: Press the Po·ver Button once, then press again and hold for 2 se..:onds to turn on. The 

Power LED •.viii turn red and tile Battery Level indicators will display tile current battery level 

lurning Off: Pwss the PO\'.'Gr Button once. then pres<; again and hold for 2 second~ to turn off. The 

bc.ttery power LED will flash ·.1hen po;;:Jring off the Phantom to allow automatically stopping 

of a recording durinCJ thP. event recording wasn't stopped. 

Low Temperature Notice: 

1. Battery capacity is significant!:' red11Ced when flying in low temperature ( < o· C) environment::>. 

2. It is not recommended that the battery be used in extremely low temperature(< -10 C) environm:nt~. 

Battery voltage should reach the appropriate le>~l when operating :Jnvironment with temperatures 

between -tocc and 5°C. 

3. End the flight as soon as the DJI Pilot app displays the "Lol'l Battery Level Warning" in lov,· temperaturf:: 

environments. 

4. K-:ep the battery indoors to "''arm it before flying in low tempGrature environments. 

5. To ensure optimal performance of the battery, keep the battery temperature above 20'C. 

6. The charger will stop charging the battery if the battery cell's temperature is not within the operating 

range (O c- 4o=c ) . 

.1\ In cold environments. insert the battery into the battery compartment and allow the aircraft for 

approxirnatbly 1-2 minutes to warm up before taking off. 

Checking the Battery Level 

The Battery Le•·el Indicators display how much po•;:er remains. When the battery is turned off. pres~ the Po•:1er Button once. The Battery Level Indicators v1ill ligllt up to displar th3 curr;.Jnt batter; level Set 

below for details. 
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r1"{.-1Z.'i% =O~; B1ttery life refers to h:JN many more times th~ battery c1n bE: disch2rged and recharged before it must 

be replaced. When the b3ttery i:; turned off. press and hold the Power Button for 5 seconds to chu:l: the 

battery life. The Batter,· Level Indicators will light ur.- and/or blink for two seconds. as shown below: 

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t{j For more information about the batter;. launch the DJI Pilot app and check the information that is 

listed und~r tl1e battery tab. 

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1. Connct the Battery Charger to a power source (10Q

240 V 50/60Hz). 

2. Open the Protection Cap and cJnnect the Intelligent Flight Battery to the Batt:Jry Charger. If the battery 

level is above es· tum on the b3ttery before char•Jing. 

3 The Batte1 y Level Indicator will display the current battery level as it is charging. 

4. The Intelligent Flight Battery is full]' charged when the Battery Level indicators are all off. 

5. Air-cool the Intelligent Flight Battery after each flight. 1-\llow its tem~'erature to drop to room temperature 

before storing~ for an extended period. 

& • We do not r~commend charging the lntelliqent Flight Battery and remote controller with th:l 

standard clnrger at the same time. otherwise the charger m~y overheat. 

• Ai'.vats turn off the battery before inserting it or removing it from !110 Phantom 3 Professional. 

Never insert or remove a battery v1h"'n it is turned on. Ch:trg~t LED1 LED2 LED3 

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Battery Protection LED Display 

The table belov.' shows batl9ry protection rnochani,ms and corresponding LED patterns. 

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; Battery Protection Item 

Over current detected 
need to unplug and plug in the charger in the event of a room tempbraturE: error: the charger will resume 

charging when the temperature is within the allowable range. 

& DJI does not take "'ny responsibilhy for damage caused by third-party chargers. 

:JJ: How to di:;charge your Intelligent Flight Battery: 

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

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

longer be turned on. Launch the OJI Filot app to check battery lb.tels. 

Rapid : Ft; the Phantom 3 Professional outdoor~ until there is less than 8% of power left. or until 

the battery can no longer be turned on. 
Remote Controller 

This section describes the features 

of the remote controller and includes 

instructions for the aircraft 

and tr.e camera. 

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The Phantom 3 Professional remote controller is a multi-function \'·.tireless communication device that 

integrates the vidE.a dov.:nlink system and aircraft remote control ;;,·stem The "ideo downlink and aircraft 

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

functions, such as taking and previewing photos and videos. as well ar: controlling gimbal r;KJtion 

The remote controller is powered by a 2S rechar<Jeable battery. TI1e battery le•Jel is ciisplayed via LED 

indicators on t11e front panel of the remote controller. 

ElJ • Compliance Version: The remot3 controller is compliant w~h both CE and FCC regulations. 

• Operating Mode: Control can bb set to Modf! 1 or Mode 2. or to a custom mode . 

• Mode 1: TI1e right stick suves c:s the tl1rottle. 

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

Ll':\ To pravent transmission interfuence. do not operate more than three aircrafts in the same are'ol. 

Usmg th~ Remote Contrc.ll~r 

Turning the Remote Controller On and Off 

ThE> Phantom 3 Professional remote controller is powBred by a 2S rechargeable battery that hc:s a 

capac~y of 6000 mAll. The battery level is indicated via the Battery Level LEOs on the front panel. Follov. 

thv steps below to turn on your remote controller 

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

display tl1e current battery level. 

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

3. The remote controller ~viii beep when it is turned on. The Status LED will rapidly blink green. inJicating 

that the remote controller is linking to the aircraft. Th~ Status LEDs will glow solid green v1hen linkinf"! is 

complete. 

4. Repeat Step 2 to tum off tile remote controller. 

Charging the Hemote Controller 

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

details. 

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[1] Camera Settings Dial 

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Turn the dial to adjust camera settings such as ISO, shutter speed , <md aperture without letting yo of 

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

rnode. Press down on the dial to toggle between th:Jsa settings. 

[2] Playback Button 

Press to view image., and videos that have already bf.en capturP.d. 

[3] Shutter Button 

Press to take a photo. If burst mode is acti"ated. mu~i!Jie photos will be taken with a single prer.s. 

[4] Video Receding Button 

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

[5] Gimbal Dial 

Use t11is dial to control the tilt of the gimbal. 

Controlling Aircraft 

This :::ection explains how to control th3 orientation of the aircraft through the remotP. controller. TtlP. 

Remote Centro/ is set to Mode 2 by default. 

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~It~ } aircrafrs elevation Push the stick up to ascend and do~;n to descend. When both sticks are centered. the Phantom 3 Professional will hover in place The more the stick is pushed away from the center position. the faster the Phantom 3 Professional will change elevation. Al,nays push the stick gently i to prevent sudden and une:;pected elevation ! changes. I - : Moving the left stick to the IE:ft or right controls the [ rudder and rotation of the aircraft. i Pusl1 the sick left to rotate the aircraft counter- clockwise. push the stic:; right to rotate the aircraft ! clockwise. If the stick is centued. thG Phantom 3 1 Professional \':ill maintain its current orientation. The more the stick is pushe~ awa~ from the center position. the faster the Phantom 3 Professional will rotate. Mo·:ing the right stick up and down changes the aircraft's forward and backward pitch. Pu3h the stick up to fly forward and dovm to 11:1 backward. Phantom 3 Professional will hovar in place tl the stick is centered. Push the stick further a~"Jay from the c~nter pcsition for 

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

Moving the right stick control left and right chanoes 

the aircraft's left and right pitch. 

Pusl1 left to fly left and right to fly rigl1t. The 

Phantom 3 Professional will ho\'er in plr.ce if the 

stick is centered. 

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

camera will shift to point upwards. Turn the 

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

dov.11wards. The camera will remain in its current 

p03ition when dial is static . 

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the lengtll of the controller sticks. A propur length of controller sticks can 

improve the controlling accurac·;. 

Flight Mode Switch 

Toggle the switch to select the desired flight mode. 

You may chaos;; betw3en: P-rnode. F-mode and /-\-

mode. 

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Position 1 ._:.,_ ':;~ F-mode 

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

versions of P-mode. which ·;Jill be automatically selected by the Phantom 3 Professional depending on 

GPS signal strength and the Vision Positioning sensors: 

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

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

only Vision Positioning for position holding. 

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

fY!Sitioning, so on~; altitude is maintained. 

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

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

signal is lost and the Horne Point was recorde.d succassfully. 

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

about IOC. refer to the IOC section in the Appe.ndix. 

By default. the Flight Mode Switch is locked toP-mode. To unlock other fli']ht modes. launch the DJI Pilot 

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

RTH Button 

Press and hold the RTH button to ~tart the Return-to-Home (RTH) proc-?dure. Tile LED ring around the RTH 

Button will blink ,·:hite to indicate that the aircraft is entering RTH mode. Thfl aircraft will then return to the 

last recorded Home Point. Prass thi3 button again to cancel the RTH procedure dlld regain control of the 

aircraft. 
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e device holder 

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

mobile de1!ice. To connE:::t your mobile d3vice to the remote controller using a USB cable. plug one end of 

the cable into ~'our mobile device and the other end into the USB p0rt on the b'lck of the remote controller. 

Optimal Transmission Range 

The transmission signal betwe::Jn the aircraft and the remote controller is most reliable within the area t11at 

is depicted in the image belcw: 

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Ensure that the aircraft is f~;ing within the optimal transmission zone. To achieve t;le best transmission 

p~rformance maintain the appropriate relativnship between the operator and the aircraft. 

R~t~ote Controller Statu.s LED 

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

RTH LED indicates th~ R3tum-to-Home status of the aircraft. The table below contains more information 

about these indicators. ~t • .lto I Fl Ill ~ ~®~) <®) 0 \ ..... ==== PTI·HED 

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The remote controller is disconnected from the aircraft. 

Tlw' remote ccntroller b .:rnne.;tr j in the a•rt-raft. 

Remote controller error. 

HD O')Willinl . I!> c11srupted R~>m0te Cont1lJIIer Status 

Aircraft i!: returning home. 

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& The Remote Status Indicator will blink red and snund an alert, when the batter; level is critically low. 

Q_ ~ ; I .rnk1ng the F'(~7motB Con_tr oller _ 

The remote controller is linked to your aircraft befo1e delivery. Linking is only rt.quirej when using a ne;.: 

remote controller for the first time. FollovJ the >e steps to link a new remote controller: 

1 Turn on the remote controller and connect to thz mobile device. Launch the OJI Pilot app. 

2. Turn on the Intelligent Flight Battery 

0. Enter ··camera" and tap on r~;~ 11 111 and then tap "Linl:ing RC button as shovm below. 

f RC Comrol Sanlng X 

RC Calibration > 

Stick Mode 

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

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

controller is successfully linked to the aircraft. 

& • The remote controller '!!ill un-link itself from an aircraft if a new remote controller is linked to tile 

same aircraft. 

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The remote controller is compliant ·.lith both CE and FCC requirements. 

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Camera and Gimbal 

., his section provides the tecilnical 

of the camera and 

explains the gimbal's operation modes. 

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The on-board camera uses the 1/2.3 inch CMOS sensor to capture viLieo (up to <:096x2160p at 241ps or 

4K at up to 301ps with the Phantom 3 Professional) and 12 megapixel stills. You may choose to record 

the video in eithe:· MOV or MP-1 lonna!. Available picture shc,oting modes include burst. continuous. and 

time-lapse mode. A live previe• ..... of ·vhat the camera sees can be monitored on the connected mobil£ 

device via the OJI Pilot app. 

Camera Micro-SO Card Slot 

To .,tore :;our photos and video~. insert the Micro-SO card into the slot. as shown below. before 

turning on the Phantom 3 Professional. The Phantom 3 Professional comes with a 16 GB Micrv-SD 

card and supports Micro-SO cards up to 64GB. A UHS-1 Micro-SO card is recomme-nded due to 

their last read and mite speads allov,-ing you to save high-resolution video data. 

0 Do not remove t11a ~Aicro-SD card from the Phantom3 Professional when it is turn3d on. 

Camera Data Port 

Turn on the Phantom 3 Professional and connect a USB cable to the Camera Data Port to dovmload 

photos and vide:Js to your computer. 

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/A The aircraft must be turned on before attempting to access the files on th::: Micro-SO card. 
through the DJI Pilot app. For more information about how to use these buttons. refer to con~ro.Hing th~ Ce~merCI Page 2~ ". 

Camera I.ED Indicator 

Camera LED Indicator lights up after the flight battery is po.vered on. It provides information on the 

V'IOrking status of the camera. 

Camera LED Indicator 

G Green Fast Blink (0.2s off. 0.1 son ) 

··9 Gre.en Blink ·-Jnc·.> (CJ.5s off Q4~ jn 

G G18ell Blink 3 Times (0.3s off. O.ts 'lr1) 

.r.· Slrn.o. RP.'.l Blink It 6s 0r, 0 El~ 0ff l 

;f1 . Fast Red Blink (0.5s off. 0.2s on) 

. ;;: [j Do<Jble H"•.i Blinl; (O:is 011. ~· ts off ['Its on CJ 'i E .·,ff) 

F1 Solid Red 

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G1rnbal 

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Taking 3 or 5 photos per shot. 

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System error. 

F1n.1wa,g Up')lading 

The 3-axis gimbal provides a steady platform for the attached cam&ra, allowing ~~ou to capture clear, 

stable images and video. ThP. gimbal can tilt the camera within a 120' range . 

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Use the gimbal dial on the remote controlle;r to control the tilt movement of the camera. 
settings page of the DJI Pilot app. Note that your mobile de>.·ice must be connected to the remota 

controller for changes to take effect. Refer to the table b3low for detJ.ils: 

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. [ , t Follow Mode 

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/ ,l FPV IAode 

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The angle between gimbal"s orientation and aircraft's nose remains 

constant at all times. 

The ']imbal will synchronize with the movement of the aircraft to provide a 

first-person perspective flying experience. 

& • A gimbal motor error may occur in these situations: (1) the aircraft is placed on uneven grcund 

or t11e gimbal"s motion is obstructed (2) the gimbal has been subjected to an excessi"~ 

external force, such as a collision. Plea~e take off fro1 n flat. open ground and protect the gimbal 

at all times. 

• 

Fl~ting in heavy fog or clouds may make the gimbal \':et. 13ading to temporar~' failure. The 

gimbal will rec01.·er full functionality after n dries. 

Anti-Drop Kit 

The anti-drop kit helps keep the gimbal and camera connected to the aircraft. Two pins ha-Je been 

mounted prior to shipping. If new or additional pins are required. see the diagram belcw. Press Part 

1 through the hole of the vibration absorber and into the center hole of Part ? . then lrck them together 

as shown 3 . 1\tiounting the anti-drop kit pins diagonal~/ from each other is recommended. 

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OJI Pilot App 

·1 his sectio~ 'ntroduces the four main 

functions of the f)JI Pilot app. 

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app to control the gimbal, camera. and other aircraft functions. The app also features Map. Academy, 

and User Centbr. which are used for configuring your aircraft and sharing your photos and vid€os '.Vith 

others. It is r€commended that you use a tablet for the best experience. 

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The Camera page contains a live HD video feE:d from H1e Ph3ntom 3 Professionars camera. You can also 

configure various camera parameters from the Camera page. 

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Tap to configure th<! MC (Main Controller) Settings. These settinns allow you to modify flight limits and 

set the gain values. 

:tj: The aircraft is set to ·'Beginner Mode·· by default. Tile aircraft cannot fly 30 meters (98 feet) higher 

and beyond the recordPd Home Point under be')inner mode. DisabiP this mode in th& MODE 

setting page. 

[2) GPS Signal Strength ~.ull: This icon sho·.vs the current strength of GPS siqnals. Green bars indicate adequate GPS 

strength. 

[3) IOC Settings 

\-A CL: This icon displays the IOC setting \'!hen the aircraft has entered F-rnode. Tap to view the IOC 

settirVJS menu and select the d3sir•

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d IOC setting. 

[4) System Status 

: '>'I!NP !G~, :This icon indicates the curr&l .t aircraft system status and GPS signal strenqth. 

[5) Battery Level Indicator 

---<>---<0-<>: The battery level indicator pro• ides a dynamic display of the battery level. The colored 

zone3 on the battery level ir,dicator represent the power levels nee:ded to carry out drtferent functions. 

[6) Remote Controller Signal 

IJ."' o~lli: This icon shows the strength of rernote controller's signal. 

[7) HD Video Link Signal Strength 

~o~lil: This icon shows the strength of the HD video downlink connection betvJeen tile aircraft and 

the remote controller. 

[B) Battery Level 

\& 1 00%: This icon shows the current battery level. 

Tap to view the battery information menu. set the variouJ battery waming thresholds. and vie·,v the 

battery v,oarning history. 

[9] General Settings 

:::Tap this icon to vie·.v the General Settings page. From tl1is page, you can set flight parameter;:;, 

reset the camera. enabl"1 the quick view feature. adjust the gimbal roll value. and toggle the flight 

route dirplay. 

[10] Camera Operation Bar 

Shutter and Recording Settings 

9 :Tap to enter various camera value Sdttings. including color space for the recording. resolution of 

the videos. image size and so on 
e: Tap this button to take a single photo Press and hold this button to select single shot. triple shot 

or time-lapsed shooting modes. 

Record 

® :Tap onc3 to start recording viddO. then tap again to stop recording. You cr:1 also press the 

Video Rt>cording Button on the remote controller. which ha.~ the same functionality. 

Playback 

[ j;. ) : TaJ' to enter the playback page. You can previe·.'V pllotoc and videos as soon as the\' are 

captur€:1. 

Camera Settings ~~ : Tap to set ISO. shutter and auto exposure valu€3 of the camera. 

[11] Vision Positioning 

£: Thi(. icon shows the distance betw23n the surface and tile Vision Positio,ling System's sensors. 

[12] Flight Telemetry 

Tl1e Vision Positioning Status icc;n is highlighted when th:l Vision Positioning is in operatoo. 

Flight attitude is indicated by the flight attitude icon. 

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

(2) Light blue and dan : blue areas indicate pitch. 

(3) The angle of the b~Jundary between the light blue and darl• blue areas indicates the roll angle. 

[13] Map 

Display the flight path of the current flight. Tap to switch fron1 the Camera GUI to the Map GUI. 

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[14] Dynamic Home Point 

' : Press this button to enabJe tl1e dynamic home point feature. the home point then will be reset to 

position of the mobile device. 
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[16] Auto Takeoff/Landing 

t I :of: :Tap to initiate auto takeoff or landing. 

[17] Livestr'lam ~: Livestream icon indicates the current video teed is broadcasting live on YouTube. Be sure the 

mobile data service is availabl~ on the mobile device. 

[18] Back 

oft :Tap to return to the main GUI. 

Director 

Director is an automatic video editor built into the DJI Pilot dpp. Alter recording sueral video clip~. simply 

tap "Director'' from the app's horne screen. You can then select a template and a spec~ied numbar of 

clips, which are automatically combined to create a short film that can b3 shar&d immediately. 

'Store 

Tap ··store" to visit the official DJI Online Store to se::J the latest information about DJI products and easily 

bu; new products. 

01S~OV6iV 

Sync pictures and videos to your mobile device. view flight logs, and check your DJI account statu<: in 

'Discovery'. Use your registered DJI account to login to 'Discovery'. 
Flight 

I i1is sectio'l describes safe fl:ght 

practices and fl:ght restrictio:-~s. 
app to l10ne your flight skills and practice flying safely. Ensure that all flights are carri£d out in an open 

area. 

; Flight Envuonment R<:Jquirements 

1. Do not use the aircrdft in severe ·veather conditions. Thete include wind speEds e:;cecding 10m/~ 

snovJ, rain and fog. 

2. Onl:; fly in open areas. Tall structures and large metal structur:?s may affect the accuracy of the onboard compass and GPS system. 

3. Avoid obstacles. crowds. high voltage power lines, tr£:?s, and bodies of w..Jter. 

4. Minimize interference by a•,·oiding areas with high levels of ele;ctromagnetism. including bilse st..:tions 

and radio transmission towers. 

5. Aircraft and battery performance is subject tc environmental factor~ such as air density and 

temperature.B'l very careful v.:h;;n fl~·ing at altitudes greater than 19, 685 f£at (6000 meters) above sEa 

::!! le·-:el, as the performance of the battery and aircraft ma:; be affected. 

<iS' 6. The Phantom 3 Professional cannot operate within the polar areas. ;r 

:Fiignt Ll!11its r.t~~~ Nn-FI~ zones 

All unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operators should abid'3 by all regulations set fortll by govarnment and 

regulatory ag.:ncies including the 1c,:,o and the FAA For safety reasons. flights ore limited by default. 

vthich helps users operate this product safely and leg:~lly. Flight limitations include height limits. distance 

limits, and No-Fly Zones. 

When operating in P-mode. height limits. distanc& limits. and No-Fly Zones function concurrently to 

manage flight safety. In A-mode, only height limits are in &fleet. which by default prE,-~ent tha aircraft 

altitude from exceading 1640 feet (500 m). 

Maximum flight altitude & Radius Umits 

Maximum flight altitude and radiu.; limits may be changed in the DJI Pilot app. Be aware that the 

maximum flight altitude cannot exceed 1640 fe:Jt (500 meters). In accordance with these settings, your 

Phantom 3 Professional will fly in a rE'stricted cylinder, as shown below: fl.1<.1~ iffilJITl FlriJilt Alt1!Udlf 

...._ __ _.-.,._ l-ionle Porn1 

1-: :"igllt ol air crnft 

\'.'l ienturnH1on 
Flight Limits DJI Pilot app 

Ma·:1muo'!'l :=li~;~ht .ll,iJ .. ···aft's aitltu·je canmt Warning. Height 

Altitude eYcet<l tne sp~1f1erf value limit 1c>ached. 

Max Radius Flight distance mu,;;t be within Warning: Distance the max radius. 

GPS Signill Weak Y · · 81inl<mg Yellow 

Flight Limits 

i\llax1mum 

Fliqh\ 

'-lltrtuOC. 

Max Radius 

Heipht IS ,·e·.!rict~ to 40l1 

feet. I 120m) and unciA;. 

No limits 

limit reache.d. 

DJI Pilotapp 

v'/~rolln~;· Hc>1qht limit 

r<,a;_•i·oee 

Aircraft Status Indicator l~onc. Rapid red flashing R 

...... when close to the 

max radius limit 

Aircraft Status Indicator 

• If ~·ou fly out of the limit, you can still control the Phantcm 3. but c<.nnot II~· it any father. If the & Phantom 3 flies out of the max radius in F;eady to Fly (non-GPS) mode. it will fly back within 

range automatically. 

• If the Phantom 3 !lie.; out of the rna:: radius in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) rnode. it will fly back 

within range autnmatically. No~Fiy Zones 

All No-Fly Zones are listed on the DJI official ·,vebsite at ~Up jf!/safe.dji ~:_:om/no-~y No-Fly Zones are 

divided into Airports and Re.>tricted Areas. Airports include major airports and flying fields where manned 

aircraft operate at low altitudes. Restricted Areas include border lines between countries or sensitive 

institute. The details of the No-Fly Zones are explained as follow: 

Airport 

(1) Airport No-Fly Zone are c0111prised of Take-off Restricted zones and Restricted Altitude Zones. Each 

zone features circles of various sizes. 

(2) R1 miles (vdlue of the R1 depe.nds on th(; size and shape of the airport) around the airport is a Takeoff restricted zone, inside of which take off is prev<mted. 

(3) From R1 mile to R1 + 1 mile around the airport the flight altitude is limited to a 15 degrE'3 inclination. 

Starting at €5 feet (20 meters) from the edge of airport and radiating outward. The flight altitude is 

limited to 1640 feet (500 meters) at R1+ 1 mile 

(4) When the aircraft ente.rs within 320 feet (100 meters) of No-Ry Zones, a v;arning message will appe<.r 

on the DJI Pilot aj.)p 
~ 1640 , feet 

l ··' ~ 1:,.".·1-- 1 mile ___ ,_ R1 _, R2 C· No-fly zone Restrieted-altitude flight zt::le WaoinJ zone 

Restricted Area ~ ( 1) Restricted Areas do:3 not have flight altitude restrictions. ~ (2) R miles around the designated restriction area is a Take-off Restricted area. Aircraft cannot take off 

within this zone. The value of R varies bastSd on thP. definition of the restricted areas. 

(3) A ·warning zone" has been set around the Restricted Area. When the aircraft approaches ·.-:ithin 0.062 

miles ( 100 m) of this zone. a >.varning message will appear on the DJI Pilot app. 

1--Restricted Area - I ~::: '

. ~-. ~100m R ---..J 

No-fly zone Wamlng zone Free zone 
Zone Restriction 

No-fly Zone 

Restrictedaltitude flight 

zone 

fv1otors will not start 

1 

If the aircraft enters the 

I 

restricted area in A-mode, but is 

switched to P-mode, the aircraft 

l':ill automatically d9scend. land. and stop its 111Ctors. 

If the aircraft enters the re<>tricted 

' area in A-mode, but is s·.vitched 

to P-mode, it will deFcend to an 

, appropriate altitude and hover 

1

15 feet below the altitude limit 

' 

DJI Pilot App Prompt 

I Aircraft 

Status 

j Indicator 

Warning : You are in a No-fly , 

, zone. Take off prc,hibited. I 

I I 

Warning: You are in a no-fly zone. 

Automatic lc:nding ha<> begun. 

I R1 : Warning: You are in a 

· restrict€d zone. Descending to 

safe altitude. 

R2: Warning: You are in a 

'j restricted zone. Maximum flight 

altitude is restricted to between 

] 20m and 500m. Fly cautiously 

Warning zone No flight restriction applies. but W1.rning: You are approaching a 1 

there \'till be a waming . ---·+ restricted zone, Fly cautiously. f 

Free zone 

No restrictions. 

I -

' 

_ [ None. None 

EEl Semi-automatic descent: All stick commands are available e;:cept the throttle stick command 

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

& • When flyinr in a saff.ty zone, the aircraft's status indicator will blink red rapidly and continue 

for 3 seconds, then sv,itch to indicate current flying status and continue for 5 seconds at which 

point it will switch back to blinUng red. 

• For safety rea£ons, please do not fly close to airports, highways, railway stations, railway lines. 

city centers, or other sensitive areas. Fly the aircraft only within your line of sight. 

•J:·ol. 0.11 llRutl!l r-;, ... ,.1,•·1 43 
1. Remote controller. Intelligent Flight Battery. and mobile de·;ice arc fully charged. 

2. Propellers are mounted correctly and firmly. 

3. Micro-SO card has been insertr.J. if nec&ssary. 

4. Gimbal is functioning normally. 

5. Motors can start and are functionin[t normally. 

6. The DJI Pilot app is successfull~· connected to the aircraft. 

1 Cailbrat1ng thP Com~'"-SS 

IMPORTANT: Al~>;ays calibrate the cornpa;;s in every ne;·,; flight location. Tl1e compass is very s3nsitiv.3 

to electromagnetic interference. which can produce abnormal compc.ss data and lead to poor fli<]ht 

pvrforrnance or flight failure. Reoular calibration is required for optimal performance. 

,___ 

-- -- ··- -

0 • Do not calibrate your cornp3."S where there is any possibility of stronc1 magnetic interference. 

Sources of potential interference include magnetite, parking structures. and subterranean 

:!! metal structures 6' 

;:r • Do not carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration such as ey~ or cellul'lr 

phones 

• Do not calibrate in direct proximity to l&rge metal objects. 

• DO NOT calibrate indmrs. 

Calibration Procedures 

Cl1oose an open area to carry out the following procedures. 

1. Ensure that the compass is calibrated. If you did not calibrate the compass as part of your pre-flight 

pre-paration::;. or if you have moved to a new location since the last calibration. tap the Aircraft Status 

Bar in the app and select "Calibrate··. then follow the on-scre;an instructions. 

2. Hold the aircraft horizontally and rotate 360 degrees. The /.ircraft Status Indicators will display a solid 

gre'~n light 

I 

c::~ ··-· :==-:=--~=~ ~ - ~:- - --- -~ -- ·--· ·-·- .... ,_,, ··--·· 

.

-

;\-~~~~-)~' ~, 1L ...;-

. · r·, v-~~ .... -~ 
1 

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

aircraft to a different location and try again. ~ Calibrate the compas~ before eRch flight. Launch the DJI Pilot app and follow the on-screen 

instructions to calibrate the compass. DO NOT calibrate the compass near metal objects such 

as a metal bridge, cars, ~caffolding. When to Recalibrate 

1.When compass data is abnormal and the Aircraft Status Indicator is blinking green and yellow. 

2.When flying in a new location or in a location that is different from the mo<rt recent flight. 

3.When the mechanical or physical structure of the Phantom 3 Professional ha~ been changed. 

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

I,A.uto Tak~off and_ Au!o Landmg 

Auto Take.Jff 

Use auto takevff only if the Aircraft Status Indicators are blinking green. Follo·.v the steps below to use the 

auto takeoff feature: 

1. Launch the DJI Pilot app, and enter ··camera" page. 

2. Ensure the aircraft is in P- mode. 

3. Complete all step:; on the pre-flight checklist. 

4. Tap"..t.'·, and confirm that conditions are safe for flight. Slide the icon to confinn and takeoff. 

5. Aircraft takes off and hovers at (1.2 meters) abcJe ground. 

& Aircraft Status Indicator blinks rapidly wl1en it is using the Vision Position System for stabilization. 

The aircraft will automatically hover below 3 meters. It is recommended to wait until there is 

sufficient GPS lock before using t11e Auto Take-off feature. 
auto-landing feature: 

1. Ensure the aircraft is in P- mode. 

2. Check the landing area condition before tapping ··..t..··. to begin landing. Then follmv the on-screen 

instructions. ~ Startlng'Stopping th~ ~Aotors 

Starting the Motors 

A Combination Stick Command (CSC) is used to start the motors. Push both sticl;s to the bottom 

inner or outer corn3rs to start the motors. Once the motors have started spinning. relea~e both sticks 

simultaneously. 

Stopping the Motors 

There are 1>.'!0 methods to stop the motors. 

t.1ethod 1: When Phantom 3 Professional has landl':ld. push the throttle down(D, then conduct the same 

esc that ·:,·as used to start the rnotorJ. as described abov~J. Motors will stop immediately. Release both 

sticks once motors stop. 

Method 2: When the aircraft has landed. push and hold the throttle down. The motors ~~ill stop after thre3 

seconds. 

® 

~ 

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

!Flight Test 

Takeoff/Landing Procedures 

1. Place the aircraft in an open, flat area v;ith the battery level indicators facing toNards you. 

2. Turn on the r.}mote controller and your mobile device, then turn on the Intelligent Flight Battery. 

3. Launcl1 the OJI Pilot app and enter the Camera page. 

4. Wait until the Aircraft indicators blin:. green. This means the Home Point is recorded and it is now safe 

to fly. If they flash yellow. the Home Point has not been recorded. 

5. Push t11e throttle up slowly to take off or use Auto Takeoff. 

6. Shoot photos and video3 using the OJI Pilot app. 

7. To land, hcver over a level surface and gently pull down on the throttle to de::.cend. 

B. After landing. execute the esc command or hold t11e throttle at its lowest position until tho:! motors stop. 

9. Turn off tile Intelligent Flight Eattery first. then the Remote Controller. 
• A lo" ~ battery level waming is indicated by the Aircraft Status Indicators blinking rE::d slowly or 

rapid I; during flight. 

• Watch our video tutorials for more flight information. 

Video Suggestions and lips 

1. Go through the full pre-flight ch£sklist before eacl1 flight. 

2. Select the desired gimbal operation mods in the OJI Pilot app. 

3. Only shoot video when flying in P-mode. 

4. Alwa;s fly in good weather and c:void flying in rain or heavy wind. 

5. Choose the camera setting:; that suit your needs. Settings include photo fr>r,nat and expoe•Jre c?mp&nsation. 

6. Perform flight tE.sts to e~tabli3h flight routes and previe·:, scenes. 

7. Push the control sticks gently to keep the aircraft's muvement smooth and stable. 
FAQ 
gg

a

tom 3 Advanced is in the 

camera. The Phantom 3 Profes:;ional is capable of shooting spectacular 4K video at up to 30 frames per 

second. and the Phantom 3 P::Jvanccd i~ capable of shooting at refolutions up to 1080p60. Both models 

shoot 12 mt-gapixel photo~. 

The ether rT.ain difference is the lntelli')ent Flight Batter: charger The Phantom 3 Ad"anced comes with a 

57-·,/att charging unit and tl1e Phantom 3 Professional come..> with a 100-,;att charger, the latter of '''hicll 

allo~·.1s for £horter charqing times 

Can I remove the camera and attach my own? 

No. The camera~ that come '.''ith both models are permanent!)' attached. Attempting to remove. repl::~ce. or 

modif:· t11e camera may damage the product and will •;oid your warranty. 

Can I charge my Remote Controller and Intelligent Flight Battery at the same time? 

While t11e Remote Controller cl1arger and Intelligent Flight Battery charger have been integrated into one 

unit for your con• ·enience. it is recommended that you only charge one item at a time. We recommend tl13t 

rou nc•·er charpe both items using tho same charger at the same time. 

What are the buttons on the back of my Remote Controller for? 

The t·.:o buttons on the b<:ck of the Remote ControllEr can be customized and assigned to function as you 

choose through the DJI Pilot app. Refer to the manual for more information. 

How far can I fly my Phantom 3? 

The signal transmission distance '.".'ill var~· depending on en.,·ironmental conditions. but the Phantom 3 

serie.s can reach distances of up to 1.2 mile:~ (2 kilomete:rs) away from the pilot. 

What app should I use with my Phantom 3? 

Tl1e Phantom 3 is compatible with the DJI Pilot app for iOS and Android, wl1ich is nlready used with the DJI 

Inspire. The app '.':ill detect which aircraft is connected and automaticc>lly adjust accordingly. 

Which mobile devices are compatible with the app? 

The DJI Pilot app is only compatible with devices running iOS 8.0 or later or Android v4.1.2 or later. 

The follov;ing devices are re.commended: 

iOS: iPI1one Ss, iPhone 6. iPhone 6 Plus. iPnd Air, iPad Air Wi-Fi + Cellular. iPad mini 2. iPad mini 2 Wi-Fi 

+ Cellular, iPad Air 2. iP~ d Air 2 Wi-Fi + Cellular. iP~d mini 3. and iPad mini 3 Wi-Fi + Cellul;:r. This npp is 

optimize] for iPhone Ss. iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus 

Android: Samsung 85, Note 3, Son~· Z3 EX PERlA. Google Nexus 7 II, Google Nexus 9. 1.1i 3. Nubi~ Z7 mini 

Su~port for additional Android device~ will become available as testing and de·; elopment continues. 

'\11' UJI llh~:!rl h.tl.o.j 49 

"T1 

):> 

0 
~ 0 

tap 

Director

 from the app

s home screen. You can then select a template and a specified number of 

clips. which are automatically combin~d to create a sl1ort film that can be shared immediatcl~·-

How do I change the control mode of my Phantom 3? 

By default. the Remote Controller is set to Mode 2. This means that the right control stick controls the 

movement of the aircraft and the left control stick controls the throttle and orientation of the aircraft. These 

controls can be changed to Morle 1 or set to a customized configuration in the DJI Pilot app. This b only 

recommended for ad· ·anced users. 

Can I use a Phantom 2 Remote Controller with the Phantom 3? 

No. The Phantom 2 Remote Controller operatE's on a different frequency The Phantom 2 Remote Controller 

operates at 5.8 GHz and the new Phantom 3 Remote Controller operates at 2.4 GHz. 

Can I use a Phantom 2 Intelligent Flight Battery with the Phantom 3? 

No. The Phantom 3 uses a newly designed Intelligent Flight Battery with greater power. The Phantom 3 has 

a 4 cell batter;· '."ith a capacity of 4480 mAh and a voltaoe of 15.2 V. 

My Phantom 3 does not turn off right away, is something wrong? 

Thif. is normal. After ;au attempt to po1·.'er off the Intelligent Flight Battery, it may remain on for a lew 

seconds as any ·:ideo data is Raved to the Micro SD card. This helps prevent your data from being lost or 

corrupted. 

Do I have to buy the Remota Controller separately? 

No. there is no need to buy a separate Ramote Controller. Your Phantom 3 comes witl1 3 Remote Controller 

that is already linked to the aircraft. 

Does my Phantom 3 support dual Remote Controllers? 

No. The included Remote Controller can be used to control both the aircraft <:nd t11e gimbal tilt at tl1e same 

time. 

What does the "P, A, F" switch on the Remote Controller do? 

This switch, c<:lled the Fligl1t Mode Switch. allows you to toggle different flight mod9S: 

P-mcde, or Positioning mode. indicates that both GPS and the Vision Positionin[l System are acti•·e and 

your Pl1antom 3 will attempt to stabilize using both. 

In A-mode. or Attitude mode, the aircraft does not use GPS or the Vision Positioning System. Only the 

barometer is used for stabilization. ThP. aircraft can still return to the Horne Point c:s long ar a sufficient G PS 

signal is available. 

F-mode, or Function mode, activates Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) functionality. Refer to the IOC 

section in the Appendi:··. of the Urar Manual. 

By default. onl~· P-mode may be used. Refer to your user manual lor instructions on unlocking th•> other 

modes. 
Batter:: is designed to pro·;ide up to 23 minutes of uninterrupted flight time 11hen fully charged. 

How can I restore a video file if the power Is turned off during recording? 

Do not rumove the Micro-SO card from the camerP. If it hcs been remo•·ed. place it back in the camara. 

Turn the Phantom 3 on and wr.it approxim:ltely 30 seconds as the ·rideo file is restored 

How can I ensure that my pictures and videos will be synchronized to my lOS album? 

You may need to adju!>t the cettings of your mobile device. Open the Settings menu. select the Pri'Jacy 

tPb. select the Photos tab. and then toggle the switch next to the DJI Pilot app icon. If the Pilot app has not 

been granted access to your albums, the photos and videos cannot l'e s;·nchronized. 

What should I do to land my Phantom 3 smoothly as possible? 

Ho•.1er the aircr"tft over a flat. le,:el surface. Slowl~· pull the throttle stick down until the -:i1craft touches the 

ground. 

Why Is the discharge time of the battery not zero, even though I have never used it? 

Ev&ry battery is tested prior to being packaged and shipped. Thi~ affects the discllf.rge time of a new 

battery end is the reason that the discharge time is not zero. The batter~· is safe to use. 

Can the mobile device holder be used on the Phantom 2 series Remote Controller? 

No. it cannct. 

How to safely operate the aircraft when encountering compass error? 

A compass error may occur when the aircraft is flying close to strong elcctric magnetic sources (e.~ pov.'er transmission lines). ;,ircraft Status Indicators blink red and yellow rapidly •:•hen a compass error 

occurs and the OJI Pilot app will display one of the following messages: 

• Compass error. calibration required 

This warning message indicates the aircraft is receiving abnormal compass r<)adings. It is recommended 

to poc·{er eft the aircraft and re-calibrate the compass at a different loc'3tion and then resume the flight. 

• Compass error. e:.it P-GPS Mode 

This ·.varning message indicates that the aircraft is drifting se·:erely. Bring the aircraft to a higher altitude 

to gain enougl1 GPS satellite locks when this \Jarning message is prompted. The fli<]ht controllu ·~ill cutomatically adjust the orientation of tile aircraft in the midair to mitigate the drifts. The <:ircraft will switch 

bc..ck to P-GPS mode when the automatic adjustment is completed. 

How to troubleshoot aircraft initializatlon error? 

It you observe tt12 following ~ymptoms, it indicates the aircraft has tailed to initialized: 

• The 3ircratt statu~ indicator display flashing red. ycllc-··.1 and green. E1·en the aircraft is stntioned on the 

flat F-urface. 

• The System Status Bar in the app prompts "Initialization Error· 

• No resistance dri••:') it felt on the gimbal. 

");; 

0 
 Sensor performance d

3graded. This may be due to tile excessive bio.s detected from the IMU or the 

compafS re3ding is interfered . Try restarting and calibrating the IMU and compass to resol·.-·e thi~ issue. 

• Sensor is defective. If th" rensors remains unchangud at all time and the problem p&rsist ev..-m r.'hen the 

aircraft i3 restc:rted. it indicates the sensor is not ;•orkinn normally. Users should return the aircraft to DJI 

for repairing. 

• Minor vibration ic detected during aircraft initialization. Put the aircraft on the flat surface. power on the 

aircraft and Ansure tile aircraft is station&d for more than 5 seconds to resolve the issue. 

• Serious vibration ic detected during aircraft initialization. This instance generally occurs when tile aircraft 

is being initialization on the violent moving surface. for instanc<J, ships that are on the rough sea Do not 

::ttempt to po:1er on the aircraft in this scenario. 
Appendix 
Atrcraft· 

Weight (Battery & 

Propellers Included) 

~~<'i. 

As(~oll Speed 

Max. Descent Speed 

M ~X. SpE'P-:1 

f\1a;: Flight Altitude ~~a· .. Flii)ht1tme 

Operating Temperature 

GPS Mode 

Gtmbal 

Controllable Range 

VtSIOit POS!tiOJllllq 

Velocity Range 

Altitucje nangP 

Operating Range 

Optlt <lltol>l E:nvirunfolE'lli 

(;a,:~era 

Lens 

IS(' l'lang€' 

Electronic Shutter Speed 

Image Mn. 5tz~ Still Photography Modes 

Video Recording Modes ~,Ia ... t3itrdtt- Of VidE>co 

>:totaqa 

Supported File Fonn,,ts 

0r;erattnq ·r,mpenturE' 

=iCln~e 

1280 g 

3 m/s 

16 , rti:. (r'.TTI mod~ nu wind) 

6000m 

r1ppro~ tmatelv 23 rrunutc~ 

O'C to 40'C 

Gf-S/GLONASS 

Pitch: - 90' to + 30' 

< 8 m/s (2 m above ground) .0 <..m-~hlO (·,'Jl 

20cm-300 em 

Brt<}htl'v lit (tUX> 1C) ratt.:trf'r1 SuofL'.dl' 

Bun' EXMOR 1,.:.3 Effecn·.e JJI"BI<J:12 .. M \total JJIAels. 12.7G fv1) 

FOV 94·' 20mm(35mm format equivalent) f/2.8 

100-J20oJ(-Iidf-oi ·JOf"-·iuuO(photoj 

Bs -1/BOOOs 

400(• ;, 31lu0 

Single shot 

Burst shooting: 3/5/7 frames 

Auto Exposure !:!racketing (AEB): 3i5 

Bracketed frames at 0. 7EV Bias 

Time-lapse 

Micrc• ":;1) ~~ax 'apacti:. 64GB. Class JO .lt IJH5-1 raitng r.:yutre-1 

UHD: 4096::2160p 21/25, 3840x2160p24/25/30 

FHD: 1920x1 080p 24/25-'30/48/50/60 

HD: 1280· ·720p 24/2[ '30/48/50/60 

60 Mbpb 

FAT32/e,:FAT 

Photo: JPEG. DNG 

Video: MP4/MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264) 
Transmrttin,:; Drstance 

Video Output Port 

Of:'erailng T smper.lt•Jre Rang• 

Battery 

tvl')brle DE •rc£ Holdf'r 

Transmitter Power(EIRP) 

Workrn,~ Jull<l.;JG 

Chary~J 

Voltage 

Pat~o-:1 Po·,ler 

Capacity 

'·•oltago 

Battery Type 

20()0 .n (Outr:bnr '-\fld Um,bstru"<:lo:Jl 

USB 

o•r>4u ·C 

6000 mAh LiPo 2S 

T :1bleis and frna;iphone& 

FCC: 20 dbm; CE:16 dbm 

1 

,C-'\@7~ 'i 

17.4 v 

1C'G \IJ 

4480 mAh 

LiPo 4S 

En"·rgy 68 vVh 

Net Weight 365 g 

OpH«ting Ternperilture -10•c- 4o•c 

t lax. Charging Po·.ver 100 \~ - - ·~ -··-···-- ·-·· ··---·---------

Normal 

,fi 'G· ,y . ...... Red. Grem and Yellow Rash 

Alternatively Turning on and Se~-Diagnostics 

'.G.· • • • • • · Green Fl3shes Slowly 

t,;. X2 · Green Flashe~ Tw1c~ 

y ······Yellow Flashe'l Slowly 

Safe to Fly (P-mode vvith GPS and Vision Positioning) 

5af<o to ;4y IF-,1 oJe 'M1h \11~ Positionm bJ 11 ·t.ittr..ut GPS\ 

Safe to Fly (A-mode but No GPS r.nd Vision Positioning) 

Warm~'~\,) 

N . ...... Fast Yellm·.1 Flashing 

:::_· .. · • Slov. !'le<:J flash in[! 

_

R. • • • • • • Fast Red Rashing 

F1.'· - Rerl Flasl·ni·<;; Alterni'tiv<:'ly 

.'R -Solid Red 

'f' 'y'. 

Remote Controller Signal Lost 

L.o·.v Esatte;·1 \Namh .•·J 

Critical Batte>ry Warning 

1Ml. 1 Erru,· 

Critical Error 

----------

)> 

'0 

'0 

CD 

:::J 

Q_ 
)" 

"0 

"0 

CD 

::J 

0. 

)(" 

n1odes for IOC tt1at can be selected in tile DJI Pilot app. IOC only works when the aircraft is in F-mode. 

tilerefore the user must t~Jie the fligilt mode switch to activate IOC. Refer to the table below: 

Cou;se Lock ICL\ 

Home Lock (HL)' 

Pu1nt ot lrtere'3t ,_pol)• 

The •"lOSe dirE.C!IO•l at tl11s t1m~ that CL IS &ct, 11v11! 1 ema.1n the fvr.~arc; direGilon 

regard IF-::.& of how the urientation ar tci positlton of the aircraft cllani:Je':l. This vvill 

r~rnain fiXed until you res..t it or e,j( CL mvde 

Record a Home Point (HP) and enter HL mode. The forw:=~rd and backward 

controls will mo·J·:. tile aircraft fartiler from and closer to tile Established Home 

Pont. regardless of ho·. 1 the orientation and po.>ition of the aircraft changes. 

Po1nt of Interest. R&"urd a pc.1nt of irtte;est (POl) Th" a1ruaft can tht>n -.:ircl8 

:1• ourtd lh<> POl a1 icl the noB':' will alwavs ~ocnt& toword thz. ::''JI 

-- - ·-·----···--

;O: •Home Lock and Point of Interest feature are coming soon. 

IOC Requirements 

roc is only a\dilable under the following conditions: 

Modef, tOC' •3f'S P.nabl~d GPScounts 

Course Lock No None 

; ·Ia. rn:: Lor.l, Y::;s ,.. 

POl Yes ).,,, 

Using roc 

Plight DtSL<l.nce L lltlits 

None 

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Compliance Information 

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Any chanaes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could '!Oid 

the user's authorit/ to operate the equipment. 

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following !lim conditions: 

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference. and (2) thb de·/i::e must accept any interference 

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frequenc.y energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions. ma1 cause harrnful 

interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference ·Nill not occur in 

a particular installation. If this equipment does c3use harmful interference to radio or television reception. 

v.hich can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try tJ correct 

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-Reorient or relocate the recr:,iving antenna. 

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SAFETY GUIDELINES 

AND DISCLAIMER 

(V1.0] 2015.4 
TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. For up-to-date product information, visit http://www.dji.com and click on the 

Phantom 3 product page. 

Glossary 

The follcmng terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm 

when operating this product: 

I NonCE I NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property 

damage AND a little or no possibility of injury. 

I CAUTION I CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical property 

damage AND a possibility of serious injury. 

14,.•••••1 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. 

,& WARNING ] 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. Thia 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-SO 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-Ry Zones and flight conditions are suitable for flying the 

aircraft. 

B) 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 al! safety functions and wamir.gs. 

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. 
Glossary 

Pre-flight Checklist 

Disclaimer and Warning 

FCC Compliance and Advisory 

IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement 

FCC Class B Information 

Before You Begin 

Individual Parts 

Regarding Genuine and Functional Parts 

Remote Controller 

Camera 

Gimbal 

Compass 

Propulsion Systems 

DJI Pilot App 

Firmware 

Product Care 

Storage and Transportation 

Maintenance and Upkeep 

Flight Condition Requirements 

Weather Conditions and Surrounding Environment 

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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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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, selious 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 whe~ 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. 
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 em 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 receMng 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 venous language versions: in the event of divergence among 

different versions, the English version shall prevail. 
Phantom3: 

In the Box 

Phantom 3 Professional I Advanced Safety Guidelines and Disclaimer Phantom 3 Professional I Advanced Intelligent Right Battery Safety Guidelines 

Phantom 3 Professional I Advanced Quick Start Guide 

Phantom 3 Professional I 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 

[&WARNING) 

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 

[ NOTICE I 

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 ar:tenna will greatly 
Camera 

[CAUTION] 

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. 

NOTICE 

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 

[ NOTICE ] 

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 

[CAUTION] 

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. 

[ NOTICE ] 

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. 
5} If the rear LEDs show a solid red light, compass 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 

(&WARNING) 

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 tum 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. 

(CAUTION) 

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. 

( NOTICE ) 

Motors 

1 ) Keep the motors free of dust. 

2) If a motor is stuck and unable to rotate freely, execute the esc (Combination Stick Command) to stop the 

motors immediately. 

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DJI Pilot App 

[ NOTICE I 

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 ca!ls during flight. 

3) Read all prompted safety tips, waming messages, and disclaimers carefully. Be familiar with the related 

regulations in your area. You are solely responsib!e for being aware of all relevant regulations and flying in 

a way that is compliant. a) Read and understand the waming 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 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 confider.! that you have 

mastered adequate flight ski!ls. 

8) Cache the map data of the area where you intend to fly the aircraft by connecting to the Internet before 

each flight. 

Firmware 

(&WARNING) 

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. 

[ NOTICE I 

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 fight 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. 
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 updll1ss. 

9) Delete any automatically generated .txt files on the SO card when updating multiple remote controllers. 

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[&WARNING) 

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. 

[ NOTICE ) 

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 2a•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 

[ NOTICE I 

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. 
Weather Conditions and Surrounding Environment 

[&WARNING) 

The aircraft is designed to operate in good to moderate w.ther 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 mls, 

snow, rain, smog, heavy wind, hail, lightning, tornadoes or hurricanes. 

2) Keep the aircraft at leaat 10 meters (30 feet) away from obstacles, people, animals, buildings, public 

lnfrastructun~, 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. 

[ NOTICE I 

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 

[NOTICE ] 

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 tum off the 

Wi-R 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 

(&WARNING) 

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 abllhy 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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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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[&WARNING) 

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 tor each flight mode, sinca disabling GPS may result in being unable to land 

the aircraft safely. 

[ NOTICE] 

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-BPS: GPS and Vision Positioning are both available, and the aircraft is using GPS for pos~ioning 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-ATII: 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 fOf positioning. The aircraft any 

uses its barometer to maintain altrude. If it is still receiving a GPS signal, the aircraft can automatically 

return horne 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 w~ 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 

[ NOTICE] 

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, alt~de 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. 
Low Battery 

[ NOTICE I 

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 wamings 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 

[ NOTICE) 

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

b) Rying over highly reflective surfaces: 

c) Rying at high speeds (over 8m/s at 2 meters or over 4m/s at 1 meter): 

d) Rying over water or transparent surfaces: 

e) Flying over mcving surfaces or objects: 

f) Flying in an area where the lighting changes frequently or drastically; 

g) Rying over extremely dark (lux < 1 0) or bright (lux > 1 0,000) surfaces: 

h) Rying over surfaces that can absorb sound waves (e.g., thick carpet). 

i) Rying over surfaces without clear patterns or texture: 

j) Rying over surfaces with identical repeating patterns or textures (e.g. tiles with same design): 

k) Rying 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. 
[&WARNING) 

To avoid non-compliant behavior, serious injury and property damage, observe the following rules: 

1) Do NOT operate in the vicinity of manned aircrett, regardless of altitude. (Land immediately if 

necessary) 

2) Do NOT fly the aircraft In densely populated areas, including cities, sporting events, exhibitions, 

performances, ate. 

3) Do NOT fly the aircraft above the authorized altl1ude. Remain well clear of and do NOT Interfere 

with manned aircraft operations. Be aware of and avoid other aircraft and obstacles at all times. 

[CAUTION) 

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 au1horized 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. 

[ NOTICE ] 

1) Make sure you understand the natureAype of your flight operation (such as for recreation, for public use, or for 

commercial use) and have obtained corresponding approval and clearance from the reated 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 ordinan:::es before flying as those n.Ces 

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. 
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-AyZones 

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 comp!ete list of No-Ry 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 Umit 

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 fur+.her 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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