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### 17 Follow the steps below to use Vision Positioning: 1. Toggle the switch to “P” as shown the figure to the right: 2. Place the Inspire 1 on a flat surface. Notice that the Vision Positioning system

cannot work properly on surfaces without pattern variations. 3. Power on the Inspire 1. The aircraft status indicator will flash twice in green light,

which indicates the Vision Positioning system is ready. Gently push the throttle up to lift off, and the Inspire 1 will hover in place.
The performance of your Inspire 1’s Vision Positioning System is subject to the surface you are flying over. The ultrasonic waves may not be able to accurately measure the distance over sound absorbing materials, and the camera may not function correctly in suboptimal environments. The aircraft will switch from “P” mode to “A” mode automatically if both GPS and Vision Positioning System are not available. So operate the aircraft cautiously when in any of the following situations:

Flying over monochrome surfaces (e.g. pure black, pure white, p ure red, pure green). Flying over a highly reflective surfaces. Flying at high speeds(over 8m/s at 2 meters or over 4m/s at 1 m eter). Flying over water or transparent surfaces. Flying over moving surfaces or objects. Flying in an area where the lighting changes frequently or dras tically. Flying over extremely dark (lux < 10) or bright (lux > 10,000) surfaces. Flying over surfaces that can absorb sound waves (e.g. thick carpet). Flying over surfaces without clear patterns or texture. Flying over surfaces with identical repeating patterns or textures (e.g. tiles with same design). Flying over inclined surfaces that will deflect sound waves away from the aircraft. In the event of loss of remote controller’s signal, the aircraft will hover for 8 seconds and then auto-land if it is in “P” mode. Keep the sensors clean at all times. Dirt or other debris may adversely affect the effectiveness of the sensors. The effective hovering altitudes of the aircraft is from 0 to 2.5 meters. Vision Positioning system may not function properly when the ai rcraft is flying over water. Vision Positioning system may not be able to recognize pattern on the ground in low light conditions (less than 100lux). Do not use other ultrasonic devices with frequency of 40 KHz wh en Vision Positioning system is in operation. Vision Positioning system may not be able to stabilize the aircraft when flying close to the ground (below 0.5 meters) in fast speed. Keep the animals away from the aircraft when Vision Positioning system is activated. The sonar sensor emits high frequency sound that is only audible to some animals. 

## Flight Recorder Flight data is automatically stored in the internal storage device of the aircraft. User can gain access to these data through the DJI Pilot app. This includes flight duration, orientation, distance, aircraft status information, speed, and other parameters. 

## Attaching and Detaching the Propellers Use only DJI approved propellers with your Inspire 1. The grey or black nut on the propeller indicates the rotation direction of the propeller and where it should be attached. To attach the propellers properly,

### 18 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. Ensure propellers are attached to its corresponding motors, oth erwise the aircraft cannot take off. Handling the propellers with care. Manually tighten each of the propellers on the corresponding mo tors to ensure it is attached firmly. 

### Detaching the Propellers Hold the motor still. Then spin the propeller in the unlock direction indicated on the propeller itself. 

### Detaching 1345s Quick-Release Propellers Press the 1345s Quick-Release propellers downward firmly then rotate the propeller in the unlock direction to unlock the propellers. Check that the propellers and motors are installed correctly an d firmly before every flight. Ensure that all propellers are in good condition before each flight. DO NOT use old, chipped, or broken propellers. To avoid injury, STAND CLEAR of and DO NOT touch propellers or motors when they are spinning. ONLY use original DJI propellers for a better and safer flight e xperience. 

## DJI Intelligent Flight BatteryThe DJI Intelligent Flight Battery has a capacity of 4500mAh, voltage of 22.2V, and smart chargedischarge functionality. It can only be charged with an appropriate DJI approved charger.

Intelligent Flight Battery Charger match the nut with the dots on the motors of your Inspire 1: Propellers Grey cap(1345) Black cap(1345R) Figure Attach On Motors without a black dot Motors with a black dot Legends Lock : Turn the propellers in the indicated direction to mount and tighten Unlock : Turn the propellers in the indicated direction to loosen and remove 

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

to secure them in place. Attach the propellers with a black nut onto a motor with a black dot and spin the propellers counter clockwise to secure its position. Be sure to completely tighten each propeller by hand before flight.© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

### 19 DJI Intelligent Flight Battery Functions 1. Battery Level Display: LEDs display the current battery level. 2. Battery Life Display: LEDs display the current battery power cycle. 3. Auto-discharging Function: The battery automatically discharges to below 65% of total power when it

is idle (press the power button to check battery level will cause battery to exit idle state) for more than 10 days to prevent swelling. It takes around 2 days to discharge the battery to 65%.It is normal to feel moderate heat emitting from the battery during the discharge process. Discharge thresholds can be set in the DJI Pilot app. 4. Balanced Charging: Automatically balances the voltage of each battery cell when charging. 5. Over charge Protection: Charging automatically stops when the b attery is fully charged. 6. Temperature Detection: The battery will only charge when the temperature is between 0 °C(32°F) and

40°C (104°F). 7. Over Current Protection: Battery stops charging when high amper age (more than 10A) is detected. 8. Over Discharge Protection: Discharging automatically stops when the battery voltage reaches 18V to

prevent over-discharge damage 9. Short Circuit Protection: Automatically cuts the power supply when a short circuit is detected. 10. Battery Cell Damages Protection: DJI Pilot app shows warning message when damaged battery cell is detected. 11. Battery Information History: Show the last 32 entries of battery information records that include warning messages and so on. 12. Sleep Mode: Sleep mode is entered after 10 minutes of inactivity to save power. 13. Communication: Battery voltage, capacity, current, and other relevant information is provided to the aircraft’s to the main controller.

Refer to Disclaimer and Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelins before use. Users take full responsibility for all operations and usage. Battery must be fully charged before using it for the first time. Refer to "Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery" P21 for more information .



### Using the Battery

Powering ON/OFF Powering On: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to power on. The Power LED will turn red and the Battery Level Indicators will display the current battery level. Powering Off: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 s econds to power off. LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Power Button (Built-in LED)

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### Low Temperature Notice: 1. The performance of the intelligent Flight Battery is significantly reduced when flying in a low

temperature environments (those with air temperatures below 5°C). Ensure that the battery is fully charged and the cell voltage is at 4.43 V before each flight. 2. Using the Intelligent Flight Battery in extremely low temperature environments (those with air

temperatures below -10°C) is not recommended. When flying in environments with temperatures between 5°C and -10°C, the Intelligent Flight Battery should be a ble to achieve the appropriate voltage levels (above 4.2 V), but it is recommended that you apply the included insulation sticker to the battery in order to prevent a rapid drop in temperatures. 3. If the DJI Pilot app displays the “Critical Low Battery Level Warning” when flying in low temperature

environments, stop flying and land the aircraft immediately. You will still be able to control the aircraft’s movement when this warning is triggered. 4. Store the Intelligent Flight Battery in a room temperature environment and ensure that its temperature

exceeds 5°C before using it in the low temperature environment. 5. When using the Inspire 1 in a low temperature environment, begin by allowing the aircraft to hover at a

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

. 6. To ensure optimum performance, keep the Intelligent Flight Battery’s core temperature above 20°C

when in use. In cold environments, insert the battery into the battery compartment and allow the aircraft to warm up for approximately 1-2 minutes before taking off.


### Checking the battery level The Battery Level Indicators display how much remaining power the battery has. When the battery is powered off, press the Power Button once. The Battery Level Indicators will light up to display the current battery level. See below for details. The Battery Level Indicators will also show the current battery level during charging and discharging. The indicators are defined below.

: LED is on. : LED is flashing. : LED is off.

Battery Level LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Level 87.5%~100% 75%~87.5% 62.5%~75% 50%~62.5% 37.5%~50% 25%~37.5% 12.5%~25% 0%~12.5% =0%© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

### 21 Battery Life LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Life 90%~100% 80%~90% 70%~80% 60%~70% 50%~60% 40%~50% 30%~40% 20%~30% below 20%

When battery life reaches 0%, it can no longer be used. For more information about the battery, launch DJI Pilot app and check the information under the battery tab.


### Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery 1. Connect Battery Charger to a power source (100-240V 50/60Hz). 2. Open the Protection Cap and connect the Intelligent Flight Battery to the Battery Charger. If the battery

level is above 95%, turn on the battery before charging. 3. The Battery Level Indicator will display the current battery level during charging. 4. The Intelligent Flight Battery is fully charged when Battery Level Indicators are all off. 5. Air cool the Intelligent Flight Battery after each flight. Allow its temperature to drop to room temperature

before storing it for an extended period.
Do not charge the Intelligent Flight Battery and remote controller with standard charger (model: A14-100P1A) at the same time, otherwise the charger may overhea t. Always turn off the battery before inserting it or removing it from the Inspire 1. Never insert or remove a battery when it is powered on.

Charger Intelligent Flight Battery Power Outlet 

### Battery life The battery life indicates how many more times the battery can be discharged and recharged before it must be replaced. When the battery is powered off, press and hold the Power Button for 5 seconds to check the battery life. The Battery Level Indicators will light up and/or blink as described below for 2 seconds:

### 22 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. Battery Level Indicators while Charging LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Level 0%~25% 25%~50% 50%~75% 75%~100% Fully Charged


### Charging Protection LED Display The table below shows battery protection mechanisms and corresponding LED patterns.
Battery Level Indicators while Charging LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Blinking Pattern Battery Protection Item LED2 blinks twice per second Over current detected LED2 blinks three times per second Short circuit detected LED3 blinks twice per second Over charge detected LED3 blinks three times per second Over-voltage charger detected LED4 blinks twice per second Charging temperature is too low (<0°C) LED4 blinks three times per second Charging temperature is too high (>40°C)
After any of the above mentioned protection issues are resolved, press the button to turn off the Battery Level Indicator. Unplug the Intelligent Flight Battery from the charger and plug it back in to resume charging. Note that you do not need to unplug and plug the charger in the event of a room temperature error, the charger will resume charging when the temperature fa lls within the normal range.
DJI does not take any responsibility for damage caused by third-party chargers. How to discharge your Intelligent Flight Battery: To effectively calibrate the battery capacity, it is recommended to charge and discharge the battery thoroughly for every 10 charge-and-discharge cycle. User should install the battery onto the aircraft and then power on the aircraft to initiate the discharge process, discharge the battery until the aircraft is powered off automatically. User should then fully charge the battery to ensure the battery is working at its optimal. Slow: Place the Intelligent Flight Battery into the Inspire 1’s Battery Compartment and power it on. Leave it on until there is less than 5% of power left, or until the battery can no longer be turned on. Launch the DJI Pilot app to check battery level. Rapid: Fly the Inspire 1 outdoors until there is less than 5% of power left, or until the battery can no longer be turned on.© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

### 23 

# Remote Controllers

This chapter describes the features of the remote controller that includes aircraft and remote controller operations and dual remote controller mode.

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# Remote Controller
Remote Controller Profile The Inspire 1 Remote Controller is a multi-function wireless communication device that integrates the video downlink ground system and aircraft Remote Controller system. The video downlink and aircraft Remote Controller system operate at 2.4 GHz with maximum transmission distance of 2km. The remote controller features a number of camera functions, such as taking and previewing photos and video, and controlling gimbal motions. The remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery. The current battery level is displayed by LEDs on the front panel of the remote control.
Compliance Version: The Remote Controller is compliant with both CE and FCC regulations. Operating Mode: Control can be set to Mode 1 , Mode 2. Mode 1: The right stick serves as the throttle. Mode 2: The left stick serves as the throttle. Do not operate more than 3 aircrafts within in the same area (size equivalent to a soccer field) to prevent transmission interference. 

## Remote Controller Operations Powering On And Off The Remote Controller The Inspire 1 remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery with a capacity of 6000mAh. The battery level is indicated by the Battery Level LEDs on the front panel. Follow the steps below to power on your remote controller: 1. When powered off, press the Power Button once and the Battery Level LEDs will display the current

battery level. 2. Then, press and hold the Power Button to power on the remote co ntroller. 3. The Remote Controller will beep when it powers on. The Status LED will blink green (slave remote

controller blinks solid purple) rapidly, indicating that the remote controller is linking to the aircraft. The Status LED will show a solid green light when linking is completed. 4. Repeat step 2 to power off the remote controller after finish us ing it.



### Charging Remote Controller Charge the remote controller via supplied charger.© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

### 25 Charger Power Outlet

Power Button 

### Controlling Camera Shoot videos or images and adjust camera settings via the Shutter Button, Camera Settings Dial, Playback Button and Video Recording Button on the remote control.

[1] [2]

[3] [4]

[1] Camera Settings Dial Turn the dial to quickly adjust camera settings such as ISO and shutter speed without letting go of the remote controller. Move the dial button to left or right to view the pictures or videos in playback mode.
[2] Playback Button Press to view images or videos that have already been captured.
[3] Shutter Button Press to take a photo. If burst mode is activated, multiple pho tos will be taken with a single press.
[4] Recoding Button Press once to start recording video, then press again to stop r ecording. 

### Controlling Aircraft This section explains how to use the various features of the remote controller. The Remote Controller is set to Mode 2 by default.

### 26 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. Remote Controller (Mode 2) Aircraft ( indicates nose direction) Remarks Moving the left stick up and down changes the aircraft’s elevation. Push the stick up to ascend and down to descend. Push the throttle stick up to takeoff. When both sticks are centered, the Inspire 1 will hover in place. The more the stick is pushed away from the center position, the faster the Inspire 1 will change elevation. Always push the stick gently to prevent sudden and unexpected elevation changes. Moving the left stick to the left or right controls the rudder and rotation of the aircraft. Push the sick left to rotate the aircraft counter clock-wise, and push the stick right to rotate the aircraft clockwise. If the stick is centered, the Inspire 1 will stay facing its current direction. The more the stick is pushed away from the center position, the faster the Inspire 1 will rotate. Moving the right stick up and down changes the aircraft’s forward and backward pitch. Push the stick up to fly forward and down to fly backward. The Inspire 1 will hover in place if the stick is centered. Push the stick further away from the center position for a larger pitch angle (maximum 35 ̊) and faster flight. Moving the right stick control left and right changes the aircraft’s left and right pitch. Push left to fly left and right to fly right. The Inspire 1 will hover in place if the stick is centered. Push the stick further away from the center position for a larger pitch angle (maximum 35 ̊) and faster flight. Gimbal Dial: Turn the dial to the right, and the camera will shift to point upwards. Turn the dial to the left, and the camera will shift to point downwards. The camera will remain in its current position when dial is static. Stick Neutral/ mid point: Control sticks of the Remote Controller are placed at the central position. Move the Stick: The control stick is pushed away from the central position.© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

### 27 Figure Flight Mode F F mode A A mode P P mode Flight Mode Switch Toggle the switch to select the desired flight mode. You may choose between; P mode, F mode and A mode. F

A

P
P mode (Positioning) : P mode works best when GPS signal is strong. There are three different states of P mode, which will be automatically selected by the Inspire 1 depending on GPS signal strength and Vision Positioning sensors: P-GPS: GPS and Vision Positioning both are available, and the aircraf t is using GPS for positioning. P-OPTI: Vision Positioning is available but the GPS signal is not. Aircraft is using only Vision Positioning for hovering P-ATTI: Neither GPS or Vision Positioning available, aircraft is using only its barometer for positioning, so only altitude is controlled. A mode (Attitude): The GPS and Vision Positioning System is not used for holding position. The aircraft only uses its barometer to maintain altitude. If it is still receiving a GPS signal, the aircraft can automatically return home if the Remote Controller signal is lost and if the Home Point has been recorded successfully. F mode (Function): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is activated in this mode. For more information about IOC, refer to the IOC in Appendix. The Flight Mode Switch is locked in P mode by default. To unlock the switch, launch the DJI Pilot app, enter the "Camera" page, tap "MODE", and then activate "Multipl e Flight Mode" .


### Transformation Switch / RTH Button The Transformation Switch / RTH Button combination serves two functions. Toggle the switch up or down to raise or lower the landing gear. Or, press the button to act ivate the Return to Home (RTH) procedure. Transformation Switch This switch has two positions. The effect of toggling the switc h to any of these positions is defined below:

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

### 28 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 2. Lower: The landing gear will lower to its lowest position for landing.



### Connecting Mobile Device Tilt the Mobile Device Holder to the desired position. Press the button on the side of the Mobile Device Holder to release the clamp, and then place your mobile device into the clamp. Adjust the clamp to secure your mobile device. Then connect your mobile device to the remote controller with a USB cable. Plug one end of the cable into your mobile device, and the other end into the U SB port on the back of the remote controller. Do not raise the landing gear when the aircraft is on the ground. Ensure the landing gear is lowered before landing.

RTH button Press and hold this button to start the Return to Home (RTH) procedure. The LED around the RTH Button will blink white to indicate the aircraft is entering RTH mode. The aircraft will then return to the last recorded Home Point. Press this button again to cancel the RTH procedure and regain the control of the aircraft.© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

### 29 Optimal Transmission Range The signal transmission between aircraft and remote controller perform best within the range that displayed in the picture shown below:

Ensure the aircraft is flying within the optimal transmission range. Adjust the distance and position between the operator and the aircraft to achieve optimal transmission performance.


## Dual Remote Controllers Mode
More than one remote controller can connect to the same aircraft in Dual Remote Controller mode. In Dual Controllers mode, the “Master” remote controller operator controls the orientation of the aircraft, while the “Slave” remote controller controls the movement of the gimbal and camera operation. When multiple “slave” remote controllers (max of 6) are connect to the aircraft, only the first connected “slave” remote controller is able to control the gimbal, the remaining “slave” remote controller can view the live feed video from the aircraft and set the camera parameters, but they canno t control the gimbal. Optimal Transmission Range

Master Remote

Controller Slave Remote Controller Strong Weak

### 30 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. Use the gimbal dial on the remote controller to control the pitch movement of the camera in the single remote controller mode, however, you cannot control the pan movement of the camera. 

### Setting Up Dual Remote Controllers Mode Dual Remote Controllers mode is disabled by default. Users must enable this feature on the “Master” remote controller by through the DJI Pilot app. Follow the steps below for setup: “Master” Remote Controller: 1. Connect the remote controller to your mobile device and launch the DJI Pilot app. 2. Go to the Camera page, and tap to enter the remote controller settings window. 3. Tap “Set RC Status” to enable Master-and-Slave mode. 4. Select “Master” in the “Set RC Status” section to set the remote controller as “Master” remote controller.

RC Control Settings

Set RC Status

Slave RC List Master and Slave RC Settings

Master OFF

RC Name Connection Password T12254 1234 Slave

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

Master OFF Slave RC Control Setting

Set RC Status
RC Name

Search for Master Controller Request Control

Master RC List Master and Slave RC Settings

S88642 5. Enter the connection password for the “Slave” remote controller.© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

### 31 Remote controller cannot link to the aircraft if the remote controller is set as “Slave”. Meanwhile, the “Slave” remote controller cannot control the orientation of the aircraft. Reset the remote controller to “Master” in DJI Pilot app if you wish to link the remote controller to the aircraft.

2. Search the “Master” remote controller in the surrounding area i n the “Request Control” section.

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

connect to the desired “Master” remote controller. 

### RC Control Settings

Set RC Status

Slave RC List Master and Slave 

### RC Settings

Master OFF



### RC Name Connection Password T12254 1234 Slave



### Master OFF Slave 

## RC Control Settings

Set RC Status
RC Name

Search for Master Controller Request Control

Master RC List Master and Slave

S88642



## T12254 RC Settings

Master OFF Slave RC Control Settings

Set RC Status
RC Name

Search for Master Controller Request Control

Master RC List Master and Slave

S88642

T12254 RC Settings

Master RC List

RTH LED

Status LED 

## Remote Controller Status LED
The Status LED reflects connection status between Remote Controller and aircraft. The RTH LED shows the Return to Home status of the aircraft. The table below contains details on these indicators.

### 32 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. Status LED Alarm Remote Controller Status

— Solid Red chime The remote controller set as "Master" but it is not connected with the aircraft.

— Solid Green chime The remote controller set as "Master" and it is connected with the aircraft.

— Solid Purple D-D- The remote controller set as "Slave" but it is not connected with the aircraft.

— Solid Blue D-D- chime The remote controller set as "Slave" and it is connected with the aircraft. Slow Blinking Red D-D-D

...... Remote controller error. / Red and Green/ Red and Yellow Alternate Blinks None HD Downlink is disrupted.

RTH LED Sound Remote Controller Status.

— Solid White chime Aircraft is returning home. Blinking White D

. . . Sending Return to Home command to the aircraft. Blinking White DD

.. .. .. Aircraft Return to Home in progress.

The Remote Status Indicator will blink red, sound an alert, whe n the battery level is critically low.


## Linking the Remote Controller The remote controller is linked to your aircraft before delivery. Linking is only required when using a new remote controller for the first time. Follow these steps to link a new remote controller:

1. Power on the remote controller and connect to the mobile device. Launch DJI Pilot app. 2. Power on the Intelligent Flight Battery. 3. Enter “Camera” view and tap on and then tap “Linking Remote Controller” button as shown below.
RC Control Setting

Remote Control Calibration
Stick Mode

Gimbal Pitch/Yaw C1 C2 Reset gimbal yaw Default stick mode is Mode 2, changing stick modes alters the way the aircraft is controlled. Do not change unless familiar with your new mode.

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