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Controlling the Camera

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

Playback Button and Video Recording Button on the remote controller.

[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. In Playback Mode, the dial button can be used to review the images or 

videos. 

[2] Playback Button 

Press to view images or videos that have already been captured. 

[3] Shutter Button 

Press to take a photo. If burst mode is activated, multiple photos will be taken with a single press. 

[4] Recording Button 

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

Controlling the Aircraft

This section explains how to use the various features of the remote controller. Mode 2 (throttle stick on 

the left) is set by default.
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Remote Controller

 (Mode 2) Aircraft ( indicates nose direction) Function

Moving the Left Stick up/down changes 

the aircraft’s elevation. Push it up to 

ascend and down to descend. 

Use this stick to take off when the motors 

are spinning at idle speed. The aircraft 

will hover in place if the Left Stick is 

released.

Moving the Left Stick left/right changes 

the heading of the aircraft. Push it left to 

rotate the aircraft counter clock-wise, and 

right to rotate the aircraft clockwise. 

Moving the Right Stick up/down changes 

the aircraft’s forward and backward 

pitch. Push it up to fly forwards and down 

to fly backwards. 

Push the Right Stick further for a larger 

pitch angle (max 35 ̊) and faster flight. 

Moving the Right Stick left/right changes 

the aircraft’s left and right pitch. Push it 

left to fly left and right to fly right. 

Push the Right Stick further for a larger 

pitch angle (max 35 ̊) and faster flight. 

Turn the Gimbal Dial to the right to point 

the camera upwards, and to the left to 

point it downwards. 

Always push the control sticks gently to prevent sudden and unexpected movement of 

the aircraft.
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Figure Flight Mode

P P-Mode

A A-Mode

F F-Mode

Flight Mode Switch

Toggle the switch to select the desired flight mode.

You may choose between P-Mode, A-Mode 

and F-Mode.

A 

P-Mode (Positioning): P-Mode works best when GPS signal is strong. There are several states in 

P-Mode which are automatically selected by the M100 depending on GPS signal strength: 

P-GPS: GPS is available. The aircraft uses GPS for positioning. 

P-ATTI: GPS is not available. The aircraft only uses its barometer for maintaining altitude. 

P-OPTI: GPS is not available. The aircraft uses the DJI Guidance* system for positioning.

If you have the DJI Guidance* system installed on your aircraft, be sure to enable the Obstacle 

Sensing Mode in the DJI Guidance Assistant and the DJI GO app (Enter Camera View > > 

Guidance). The obstacle sensing function will be active in the P-GPS and P-OPTI states.

*Read the Guidance User Manual carefully before using the DJI Guidance system.

A-Mode (Attitude): GPS is not used for positioning. The aircraft only uses its barometer to maintain 

altitude. If it is still receiving a GPS signal, the aircraft will automatically Return-To-Home if the Remote 

Controller signal is lost, and if the Home Point was recorded successfully.

F-Mode (Function): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC), API Control, and other functions are 

supported in this mode. Refer to the IOC (P64) section in the Appendix and Basic Page in Using the 

PC Assistant (P49) for more information. 

The Flight Mode Switch is locked in P-Mode by default. To enable other flight modes, go to the DJI 

GO app > Camera View > > Advanced Settings > Enable Multiple Flight Mode.

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.

P 

F 
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Connecting Your Mobile Device

Tilt the Mobile Device Holder to the desired position, then press the button on the side to release the 

clamp. Place your mobile device inside the clamp and adjust it to secure your mobile device. Now 

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

Optimal Transmission Range

The signal transmission between the aircraft and the remote controller performs best when the aircraft 

is within the optimal transmission range. Open up the antennas on the remote controller to optimize 

transmission range. Ideally, the flat surface of the antenna should be facing the aircraft. If the signal is 

weak, fly the aircraft closer to you. 

Dual Remote Controllers Mode

More than one remote controller can be connected to the same aircraft in the Dual Remote Controllers 

mode. When using the DJI Zenmuse X3 Gimbal with Camera in the Dual Remote Controllers mode, 

the Master remote controller controls the movement of the aircraft, while the Slave remote controller 

controls the movement of the gimbal and camera. When multiple Slave remote controllers (max 6) are 

connected to the aircraft, only the first connected Slave remote controller is able to control the gimbal. 

The remaining Slave remote controllers can view the live feed video from the aircraft and set the 

camera parameters, but cannot control the gimbal.

Optimal Transmission Range

Strong Weak
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Master Remote 

Controller

Slave Remote 

Controller

Use the gimbal dial on the remote controller to tilt the camera in the Single Remote Controller 

mode. However, you cannot pan the camera.

Setting Up Dual Remote Controllers Mode

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

Master Remote Controller through the DJI GO app. Follow the steps below for setup:

Master Remote Controller:

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

2. Go to the Camera View, and tap to enter the remote controller settings window.

3. Select Master in the Set RC Status section to set the remote controller as the Master remote 

controller.
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RC Control Settings

Set RC Status

Slave RC List

Master and Slave

RC Settings

OFF Master

RC Name T12254 Connection Password 1234

Slave

4. Enter the connection password for the Slave remote controller.

Slave Remote Controller:

1. Select Slave in the Set RC Status section to set the remote controller as the Slave remote controller.

OFF Master Slave

RC Control Settings

Set RC Status

RC Name

Search for Master Controller

Request Control

Master RC List

Master and Slave

RC Settings

S88642
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OFF Master 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

2. Tap Search for Master Controller to register the Master remote controller.

3. Select the name of the 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

OFF Master

RC Name T12254 Connection Password 1234

Slave

关闭 主机 从机

主机列表

名称

主从机功能

S88642

遥控器设置

设置遥控器状态

请求控制权

搜索主机

遥控器功能设置

T12254

RTH LED

Status LED

Remote Controller Status LED

The Status LED indicates the connection status between the remote controller and the aircraft. The 

RTH LED indicates the Return-to-Home status of the aircraft. See the table below for details on these 

indicators.

The remote controller cannot link to the aircraft or control aircraft movement if it is set to Slave. 

Set the remote controller as Master in the DJI GO app if you want to link the remote controller 

to the aircraft. 
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Status LED Alarm Remote Controller Status 

— Solid Red chime The remote controller is set as Master but is not 

connected to the aircraft.

— Solid Green chime The remote controller is set as Master and 

connected to the aircraft.

 — Solid Purple D-D- The remote controller is set as Slave but is not 

connected to the aircraft.

 — Solid Blue D-D- The remote controller is set as Slave and 

connected to the aircraft.

 Blinking Red Slowly D-D-D...... Remote controller error. 

/ Red and Green/ 

Red and Yellow Alternate Blinks None HD Downlink is disrupted. 

RTH LED Sound Aircraft Status

— Solid White chime Return-to-Home procedure is activated.

 Blinking White D . . . Sending Return-to-Home command to the aircraft. 

 Blinking White DD .. .. .. Return-to-Home is in progress. 

When the battery level is critically low, the Remote Controller Status LED will blink red and 

sound an alert. 

Linking the Remote Controller

The remote controller is linked to your aircraft by default. Linking is only required when a new remote 

controller is used for the first time. Follow these steps to link a new remote controller: 

1. Power on the remote controller and connect it to your mobile device. 

2. Power on the Intelligent Flight Battery. 

3. Launch the DJI GO app. Go to the DJI GO app > Camera View > > RC Control Settings > 

Linking RC.

RC Control Settings

RC Calibration

Stick Mode

C1 Gimbal Pitch/Yaw C2 Reset gimbal yaw

Default stick mode is Mode 2, changing stick modes alters the way the aircraft is controlled. 

Do not change unless familiar with your new mode.

You can customize the C1 and C2 buttons on the back 

of the remote controller.

Linking RC
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RC Control Settings

RC Calibration

Stick Mode

C1 Gimbal Pitch/Yaw C2 Reset gimbal yaw

Default stick mode is Mode 2, changing stick modes alters the way the aircraft is controlled. 

Do not change unless familiar with your new mode.

You can customize the C1 and C2 buttons on the back 

of the remote controller.

Linking RC

C2

Searching for aircraft frequency, 

timeout in 54 seconds

Cancel

Press the linking button on the aircraft 

to link this remote controller

4. The Remote Controller Status LED will blink blue and emit a ‘beep’ sound to indicate that the 

remote controller is ready to be linked. 

5. Press the red Linking Button besides the flight controller (shown in the figure) to begin linking. 

The Remote Controller Status LED will glow solid green if linking is successful.

The remote controller cannot link to the aircraft or control aircraft movement if it is set to 

Slave. Set the remote controller as Master in the DJI GO app if you want to link the remote 

controller to the aircraft. 

The remote controller will disconnect from the linked aircraft if another remote controller 

attempts to link to the same aircraft.

Remote Controller Compliance

The remote controller is compliant with CE and FCC standards.
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Return-to-Home (RTH) and Dynamic Home Point

Return-to-Home (RTH) 

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

are three events that will trigger RTH procedure: Smart RTH, Low Battery RTH and Failsafe RTH.

GPS Description

Home Point

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

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

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

Home Point will be updated to your current position as you move around 

and when the Aircraft Status Indicator flashes green. 

Smart RTH

Use the RTH button on the remote controller (see RTH Button on P35 for more details) or the RTH 

button in the DJI GO app when GPS is available to enable Smart RTH. With Smart RTH, you may 

control the aircraft’s orientation to avoid collision when it is returning to the Home Point. Press the 

Smart RTH button once to start the RTH procedure, then press the Smart RTH button again to exit 

Smart RTH and regain control of the aircraft.

Low Battery RTH

Low Battery RTH is triggered when the DJI Intelligent Flight Battery is depleted to a point which may 

affect the safe return of the aircraft. Users are advised to fly back or land the aircraft immediately 

when these warnings are shown. The DJI GO app will advise users to return the aircraft to the Home 

Point when the low battery warning is triggered. The aircraft will automatically return to the Home Point 

if no action is taken after 10 seconds. User can cancel the RTH procedure by pressing on the RTH 

button once. The thresholds for these warnings are automatically determined based on the current 

aircraft altitude and its distance from the Home Point. 

The aircraft will land automatically (cannot be canceled) if the current battery level can only support 

the aircraft to land to the ground from its current position. Users can use the remote controller to 

control the aircraft’s movement during the landing process. 

The figure below describes the behavior of the Battery Level Indicator during different stages of 

events.

Battery Level Indicator

Critical Battery Warning (Red)

Low Battery Warning

Sufficient Battery Level (Green)

Remaining Flight Time

Power Required 

to Return Home
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Battery Level Description Aircraft Status 

Indicator DJI GO App Flight 

Instructions

Low Battery

Warning

The battery level is 

low. Please land the 

aircraft.

Aircraft Status 

Indicator 

flashes RED 

slowly.

Tap Go-Home to make the 

aircraft return to Home Point 

and land automatically, or 

Cancel to resume normal 

flight. If no action is taken, 

the aircraft will automatically 

return to the Home Point 

and land after 10 seconds. 

Fly the aircraft 

back and land 

it as soon as 

possible, then 

stop the motors 

and replace the 

battery.

Critical Battery 

Warning

The aircraft must 

land immediately.

Aircraft Status 

Indicator 

flashes RED 

quickly.

The DJI GO app screen 

will flash red and the 

aircraft will begin to 

descend. 

The aircraft 

will begin 

to descend 

and land 

automatically.

Remaining 

Flight Time

Estimated remaining 

flight time based on 

the current battery 

level.

N/A N/A N/A

 When the critically low battery level warning is triggered and the aircraft is descending 

to land automatically, you may push the throttle stick upwards to hover the aircraft and 

navigate it to a more appropriate location for landing. 

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

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

Failsafe RTH

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

is lost for more than 3 seconds provided that the Home Point has been successfully recorded and 

the compass is working normally. The operator can interrupt the Return-to-Home procedure and 

regain control over the aircraft if the remote controller signal is recovered. 

Failsafe Illustration

 1 Record Home Point (HP)

 Flashing Green

 5 Go Home(20m can be set)

Flashing Yellow Rapidly

 3 Remote Controller Signal Lost

Flashing Yellow Rapidly

 2 Confirm Home Point

Flashing Green

 6 Landing after Hovering 15secs

Flashing Yellow Rapidly

 4 Signal Lost Lasts 3secs.

Flashing Yellow Rapidly

Height over HP>20m

Elevate to 20m

Height over HP<=20m

20m
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GPS

The aircraft automatically descends and lands if RTH is triggered when the aircraft flies 

within a 65 feet (20 meter) radius of the Home Point.

The aircraft cannot avoid obstruction during Failsafe RTH, therefore it is important to set a 

reasonable Failsafe altitude before each flight. Go to the DJI GO app > Camera View > > 

Advanced Settings > Failsafe Mode > Set Return-to-Home Altitude.

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

throttle stick during Failsafe RTH.

Dynamic Home Point

Dynamic Home Point is useful in situations when the operator is in motion and requires a Home Point 

that is different from the takeoff point. There are two options for Dynamic Home Point:

1. Set the aircraft’s current coordinates as the Home Point.

2. Set the remote controller’s current coordinates as the Home Point. 

Ensure the space above the GPS module (shown above) is not obstructed when using 

Dynamic Home Point.

Follow the instructions below to use Dynamic Home Point:

1. Connect your mobile device to the remote controller and go to the DJI GO app > Camera View. 

2. Tap > to set the remote controller’s current coordinates as the Home Point; tap > to set 

the aircraft’s current coordinates as the Home Point. 

3. The Aircraft Status Indicator will flash green to indicate that the new Home Point has been set 

successfully.
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DJI GO App

Use this app to control the gimbal, camera and other features of your flight system. The app also 

comes with the Director, Store, and User Center sections to configure your aircraft and share your 

content with friends. It is recommended that you use a tablet for the best user experience.

When connecting to the aircraft for the first time, ensure your mobile device is connected to 

the internet and follow the instructions to configure the basic settings for your aircraft.

Connect your Aircraft

iPad

MATRICE 100

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Equipment

On the Equipment page, you can enter Camera View, visit the Academy or view your flight records.

Camera View

P-GPS CL Safe to Fly (GPS)

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[1] Flight Mode

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

Tap this icon to configure the MC (Main Controller) Settings, to change the flight limits and set the 

gain values. 

When using the DJI GO app for the first time, the aircraft is in Beginner Mode. In this mode, 

the flight altitude and flight distance are set to 30 m. Tap to exit Beginner Mode.

[2] GPS Signal Strength

 : Shows the current GPS signal strength. Green bars indicate adequate GPS strength. 

[3] IOC Settings

 CL: Displays the IOC settings when the aircraft has entered F-Mode. Tap this icon to view the 

IOC menu and select the desired IOC mode.

[4] System Status

 : Indicates the current aircraft system status and GPS signal strength. 

[5] Battery Level Indicator

 : Describes the battery level of the aircraft according to its immediate status. The colored 

zones represent the various stages of battery level. When the battery level drops to a certain 

stage, the system will prompt the user to take the appropriate action.

[6] Remote Controller Signal 

 : Shows the signal strength of the remote controller.

[7] HD Video Link Signal Strength

 : Shows the signal strength of the HD video downlink between the aircraft and the remote 

controller. 

[8] Battery Level

 : Shows the current battery level. 

Tap this icon to view the battery information menu where you can set the battery warning 

thresholds and view the battery log.

[9] General Settings

 : Tap this icon to view General Settings where you can set the flight parameters, reset the 

camera settings, enable the Quick Review function, adjust the Gimbal Roll value, and enable the 

Flight Route display.

[10] Camera Operation Bar

Shutter and Recording Settings

: Tap this icon to enter various camera value settings including the Color mode, Video Size, 

and Image Size. 

Shutter 

 : Tap this button to take a single photo. Press and hold this button to switch between Single 

Shot, Triple Shot and Timed Shot modes.
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Record 

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

Video Recording Button on the remote controller. 

Playback 

 : Tap this icon to play back photos and videos after they are captured.

Camera Settings

 : Tap this icon to set the ISO, Shutter Speed and Exposure Value of the camera. 

[11] Mini Map

Displays the flight path of the current flight. Tap the Mini Map to switch between Camera View 

and Map View.

[12] Flight Telemetry

H: D:

V.S

M/S M/S

H.S

2.3 4.2

39M 210M

232M

Flight Attitude and Radar Function:

The aircraft’s flight attitude is indicated by the target-like icon.

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

(2) The ratio of the grey area to the blue area indicates the aircraft’s pitch.

(3) The horizontal level of the grey area indicates the aircraft’s roll angle.

Flight Parameters:

Altitude: Vertical distance from the Home Point.

Distance: Horizontal distance from the Home Point.

Vertical Speed: Movement speed across a vertical distance.

Horizontal Speed: Movement speed across a horizontal distance.

Aircraft Distance:

The horizontal distance between the aircraft and the operator.

[13] Home Point Settings

 : Tap this icon to update the Home Point. You may set the aircraft takeoff location, the remote 

controller’s current position, or the aircraft’s current position as the Home Point.

[14] Return-to-Home (RTH) 

 : Tap this icon to initiate the RTH procedure which will bring the aircraft back to the latest 

Home Point. 
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[15] Gimbal Operation Mode

Refer to DJI Zenmuse X3 Gimbal with Camera under the Appendix (P73) for more information. 

[16] Auto Takeoff/Landing 

 / : Tap to initiate auto takeoff or landing. 

[17] Livestream

 : This icon indicates the current video feed is being broadcast live on YouTube. Ensure that 

mobile data service is available on your mobile device.

[18] Back

 : Tap this icon to return to the main menu. 

Library

Director is an intelligent video editor built into the DJI GO app. After recording several video clips and 

downloading them to your mobile device, go to Director on the home screen. You can then select a 

template and a specified number of clips which are automatically combined to create a short film that 

can be shared immediately.

Explore

Find out about our latest events, featured products and trending Skypixel uploads in the Explore 

page.

Me

If you already have a DJI account, you will be able to participate in forum discussions, earn Credits in 

the DJI Store, and share your artwork with the community.
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Using the PC Assistant

1. Download the DJI Driver and the DJI N1 Assistant installation files from the M100 download page.

2. Complete the installations for the DJI Driver and the DJI N1 Assistant.

(https://developer.dji.com/matrice-100/downloads)

3. Turn on the remote controller, and then turn on the Intelligent Flight Battery in the aircraft. Connect the 

M100 to the PC with a Micro-USB cable. Do not disconnect the cable until configuration is finished.

4. Run the DJI N1 Assistant software. Login with your DJI account, or create a new account. Observe 

the indicators at the bottom of the screen. When a connection is established, the Connection Status 

Indicator (on the left) will glow solid green and the Data Exchange Indicator (on the right) will blink blue.

Basic Page

1) API

If you are using the DJI SDK, select Enable API Control to allow the flight control system to 

communicate with external devices such as an on-board computer. The external device will be able 

to control the aircraft only if the Flight Mode Switch on the remote controller is toggled to F-Mode. For 

information on setting the API parameters, read the related documents and manuals on the DJI SDK 

page of the DJI Developer website (https://developer.dji.com).
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2) Mounting

Fill in the coordinates of the GPS module relative to the aircraft’s geometric center (GC). The GC of the 

aircraft can be approximated as the intersection of lines joining opposite motors, at the same level as 

the propeller rotation plane. Note the negative and positive directions of the X, Y and Z axes illustrated 

in the application. Leave the IMU coordinates as the default values.

Inaccurate coordinates or a wrong axis polarity may cause the aircraft to vibrate during 

flight. If this happens, double check the configuration parameters.

The label on the GPS module should face upwards, and the arrow should point to the nose 

of the aircraft.

Be sure to update the settings if you change the mounting positions of your aircraft’s 

components.

API Control and the IOC function cannot be used at the same time. If you want to use API 

Control, disable the IOC function first.

The Enable API Control option is automatically disabled after firmware updates. Re-enable 

this option if necessary. 
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Tools Page

Check the firmware version and click the hyperlink to update the firmware.

Update the firmware of the extra Intelligent Flight Battery as follows:

a. Turn off all Intelligent Flight Batteries.

b. Insert the battery that needs a firmware update into the battery compartment that is connected to 

the flight controller.

c. Turn on the Intelligent Flight Batteries. Click the hyperlinks to update the firmware.

Update the remote controller firmware via the DJI GO app. Refer to Updating the Firmware (P65) for 

details.

The remote controller may become unlinked from the aircraft after the firmware update. Relink the remote controller to the aircraft if necessary.

It is normal for the aircraft to make sounds or its LEDs to flash during the firmware update.

If you are using the DJI Zenmuse X3 Gimbal with Camera or the DJI N1 Video Encoder, 

update all firmware using the firmware update package. Refer to Updating the Firmware 

(P65) for details.
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Info Page

Change user account or view the software information on this page.

The versions of the aircraft’s firmware and the DJI N1 Assistant software should be 

compatible when configuring the M100. It is recommended to update to the latest firmware 

and software versions to avoid this issue.

Using the SDK

DJI Mobile API and Onboard API are supported by the M100. Users can use these APIs to develop 

their own applications to monitor and control their aircraft. Visit the DJI SDK page on the DJI 

Developer website (https://developer.dji.com) for information on using these APIs. 
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Flight

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

fly safely. Ensure that all flights are carried out in an open area. 

Flight Environment

1. Do not use the aircraft in adverse weather conditions including raining, snowing, fog, and wind 

speeds exceeding 10 m/s. 

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

and the GPS signal. 

3. Avoid flying near obstacles, crowds, high voltage power lines, trees and bodies of water. 

4. Avoid flying in area with high levels of electromagnetism, including mobile phone base stations and 

radio transmission towers. 

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

temperature. Be very careful when flying over 14700 feet (4500 meters) above sea level as the 

battery and aircraft performance may be reduced. 

6. The M100 cannot operate in P-Mode within the Earth’s polar regions. 

Flight Limits and No Fly Zones

Flight limits on height and distance can be set. 

Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operators should abide by the regulations from self-regulatory 

organizations such as the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization), the FAA and their local 

aviation authorities. For safety reasons, flight limits are enabled by default to help users use this 

product safely and legally. 

When operating in P-Mode, the height limit, distance limit and No Fly Zones work together to monitor 

flight. In A-Mode, only the height limit prevents the aircraft from going above 120 meters. 

Maximum Height and Radius Limits

Users can change the maximum height and radius limits in the DJI GO app. Once complete, your 

M100 will fly in a restricted cylinder that is determined by these settings. The tables below show the 

details of these limits.

Max Height Max Radius

Home Point

Height of aircraft 

when powered on
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GPS Signal is Strong Flashing Green

Flight Limits DJI GO App Aircraft Status Indicator 

Max Height Flight altitude must be 

below the preset height.

Warning: Height 

limit reached. None. 

Max Radius Flight distance must be 

within the max radius. 

Warning: Distance 

limit reached. 

Flashes red rapidly when the 

aircraft approaches the max radius 

limit. 

GPS Signal is Weak Flashing Yellow

Flight Limits DJI GO App Aircraft Status Indicator 

Max Height Flight height restricted to 

under 120m. Warning: Height limit reached. None. 

Max Radius No limit

 If you fly out of bounds, you can still control the M100, but cannot fly it further. 

 If the M100 loses GPS signal and flies out of the max radius but regains GPS signal 

afterwards, it will fly back within range automatically. 

No Fly Zones

All No Fly Zones are listed on the DJI official website at http://flysafe.dji.com/no-fly. No Fly Zones are 

divided into Airports and Restricted Areas. Airports include major airports and flying fields where 

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

sensitive sites. The details of the No Fly Zones are explained below:

Airports (requires GPS):

No Fly Zone Altitude-Restricted Zone Warning Zone

R1

66 feet

1 mile

320 feet R2

Airports

1640 

feet

1. Airport No Fly Zones are comprised of a no fly zone and an altitude-restricted zone. Each type of 

zone encompasses a radius of a certain size.

2. R1 miles around the airport (depending on its shape and size) encompasses the no fly zone, inside 

of which takeoff and flight are prohibited.
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No Fly Zone Warning Zone Free Zone

Restricted Areas

100m R

3. From R1 to R1+1 miles around the airport, the flight altitude is limited at a 15 degree incline, 

starting at 66 feet (20 meters) from the edge of airport and radiating outwards. The flight 

altitude is limited to 1640 feet (500 meters) at R1+1 miles.

4. When the aircraft is within 320 feet (100 meters) of a no fly zone, a warning message will 

appear in the DJI GO app.

Restricted Areas (requires GPS):

1. Restricted Areas do not have an altitude-restricted zone.

2. R miles around the Restricted Area (depending on the regulation) is a no fly zone, inside of which 

takeoff and flight are prohibited.

3. A Warning Zone is set on the perimeter of the Restricted Area. When the aircraft is within 0.062 

miles (100 m) of the no fly zone (inside the Warning Zone), a warning message will appear in the 

DJI GO app.
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GPS Signal is Strong Flashing Green 

Zone Restrictions DJI GO App Warning Aircraft Status 

Indicator

 No Fly 

Zone

Motors will not start. Warning: You are in a no fly zone. 

Takeoff prohibited.

Flashing Red

If the aircraft loses GPS 

signal and enters the 

restricted area but regains 

GPS signal afterwards, 

the aircraft will enter SemiAutomatic Descent and 

land itself.

Warning: You are in a no fly zone. 

Automatic landing has begun. (If the 

aircraft is within R1)

AltitudeRestricted 

Zone

If the aircraft loses GPS 

signal and enters the 

restricted area but regains 

GPS signal afterwards, it will 

descend to a safe altitude 

and hover 15 feet below the 

safe altitude.

Warning: You are in a restricted 

zone. Descending to a safe altitude. 

(If the aircraft is within R2 but 

outside R1)

Warning: You are in a restricted 

zone. Max flight height restricted 

between 20 and 120 m. Fly 

Cautiously.

Warning 

Zone No flight restrictions. Warning: You are approaching a 

Restricted Area. Fly cautiously.

Free Zone

No flight restrictions. None. None.

Semi-Automatic Descent: All stick commands are available except the throttle stick command 

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

When flying in No Fly Zones, the Aircraft Status Indicator will flash red rapidly and continue 

for 3 seconds, then switch to indicate the current flying status and continue for 5 seconds, 

at which point it will switch back to flashing red rapidly. 

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

lines, city centers or other busy areas. Try to ensure the aircraft is visible at all times. 

Pre-Flight Checklist

1. The remote controller, Intelligent Flight Battery, and your mobile device are fully charged. 

2. Propellers are mounted correctly and firmly. 

3. Motors start properly and are functioning as normal. 

4. The DJI GO app is connected to the aircraft. 
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Flight Status Indicator

The M100 comes with Front LEDs, Rear LEDs and an Aircraft Status Indicator. The positions of these 

LEDs are shown in the figure below: 

The Front and Rear LEDs show the orientation of the aircraft. The Front LED is red and the Rear LED is 

green. The Aircraft Status Indicator indicates the status of the flight controller. Refer to the table below 

for more information about the Aircraft Status Indicator:

Aircraft Status Indicator Description

Normal

 Flashing Red, Green and 

Yellow Alternatively Power on and self-check

 Flashing Green and 

Yellow Alternatively Aircraft warming up

 Flashing Green Slowly Safe to Fly (P-Mode with GPS)

 Flashing Yellow Slowly Safe to Fly (No GPS)

×2 Flashing Green Twice at a Time Safe to Fly (P-Mode with the DJI Guidance system 

but without GPS)

 Flashing Blue Slowly

(Alternates with Safe to Fly pattern)

The Obstacle Sensing Mode of the DJI Guidance 

system is enabled.

Warning

 Flashing Yellow Rapidly Remote controller signal Lost

 Flashing Red Slowly Low battery warning

 Flashing Red Rapidly Critically low battery warning

 Flashing Red Alternatively IMU error 

 —— Solid Red Critical error 

 Flashing Red and 

Yellow Alternatively Compass calibration required

 Flashing Purple Slowly Guidance Sensor error. Land your aircraft and 

recalibrate the Guidance Sensors.

Front LEDs

Aircraft Status Indicator

Rear LEDs
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Calibrating the Compass

IMPORTANT: Be sure to calibrate the compass for every new flight location. The compass is a very 

sensitive instrument that requires regular calibration to ensure optimal flight performance. Abnormal 

compass data due to a lack of calibration can lead to poor flight performance or even failure. 

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

such as magnetite quarries, parking structures, and underground steel reinforcements. 

Do NOT carry ferromagnetic objects such as keys with you during calibration. 

Do NOT calibrate besides massive metal objects. 

Do NOT calibrate in an indoor space.

Calibration Procedures

Choose an open space to carry out the following procedures.

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

preparations, or if you have moved to a new location since the last calibration, tap the System 

Status bar in the app and select Calibrate, then follow the on-screen instructions to calibrate the 

aircraft step-by-step. 

2. Hold the aircraft horizontally, and rotate it 360 degrees along the central axis. The Aircraft Status 

Indicator will emit a solid green light. 

3. Hold the aircraft vertically with its nose pointing downwards, and rotate it 360 degrees around its 

central axis. 

4. Recalibrate the compass if the Aircraft Status Indicator becomes solid red. 

If the Aircraft Status Indicator flashes red and yellow alternatively after compass calibration, 

move your aircraft to a different location to carry out the calibration. 

Calibrate the compass after you launch the DJI GO app if you are prompted to do so.

When to Recalibrate

1. The compass data is abnormal, and the Aircraft Status Indicator is flashing red and yellow alternatively. 
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2. Flying in a new location, or a location that is different from your last flight. 

3. The mechanical structure of the M100 is changed, i.e. the mounting position of the GPS module is 

changed. 

4. Severe drifting occurs in flight, i.e. the M100 has difficulty flying in a straight line.

Auto Takeoff and Auto Landing

Auto Takeoff

Use Auto Takeoff to take off your aircraft automatically if the Aircraft Status Indicator is flashing green. 

Follow the steps below to use Auto Takeoff: 

1. Launch the DJI GO app and enter the Camera View. 

2. Ensure that the aircraft is in P-Mode. 

3. Go through the pre-flight checklist. 

4. Tap and slide Confirm to take off. 

5. The aircraft will take off and hover 1.2 meters above the ground.

Auto Landing

Use Auto Landing to land your aircraft automatically if the Aircraft Status Indicator is flashing green. 

Follow the steps below to use Auto Landing: 

1. Ensure that the aircraft is in P-Mode. 

2. Check that the landing area is clear before tapping to land the aircraft. 

3. The aircraft will begin to land automatically. 

Starting and Stopping the Motors

The Combination Stick Command (CSC) listed below is used to start/stop the motors. Ensure you 

perform the CSC in one continuous motion. 

Starting the Motors 

Perform the CSC command. The motors will begin to speed at an idle speed, with the aircraft 

remaining stationary.

Stopping the Motors

There are two methods to stop the motors. 

Method 1: When the M100 has landed, push the throttle stick down, then perform the CSC command 

to stop the motors. Release both sticks once the motors have stopped. 

Method 2: When the aircraft has landed, push the throttle down and hold. The motors will stop after 3 

seconds. 

OR
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Do NOT perform the CSC command when the aircraft is in mid-air. 

Flight Test 

Takeoff / Landing Procedures

1. Place the aircraft on an open, flat ground with the battery indicator facing you. 

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

3. Launch the DJI GO app and enter Camera View. 

4. Wait until the Aircraft Status Indicator flashes green. This means the Home Point is recorded and it 

is safe to fly. If it flashes yellow, the Home Point has not been recorded and you should not take off. 

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

6. To land, hover over a level surface and gently pull down on the throttle stick to descend slowly. 

7. After landing, execute the CSC command or push the throttle stick down for 3 seconds until the 

motors come to a stop. 

8. Turn off the Intelligent Flight Battery, followed by the remote controller.

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

entered the Failsafe mode. 

The Aircraft Status Indicator will flash red slowly for a Low Battery Level warning, and flash 

red rapidly for a Critically Low Battery Level warning during flight.

OR
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Product Specifications

Structure

Diagonal Wheelbase 650 mm

Weight (with TB47D battery) 2355 g

Weight (with TB48D battery) 2431 g

Max Takeoff Weight 3400 g

Optional Accessories

Expansion Bay Weight 45 g

Battery Compartment Weight 160 g

Zenmuse X3 Gimbal with Camera Weight 247 g

Performance

Hovering Accuracy (P-Mode, with GPS) Vertical: 0.5 m, Horizontal: 2.5 m

Max Angular Velocity Pitch: 300°/s, Yaw: 150°/s

Max Pitch Angle 35°

Max Speed of Ascent 5 m/s

Max Speed of Descent 4 m/s

Max Wind Resistance 10 m/s

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

17 m/s (GPS mode, no payload, no wind)

Hovering Time (with TB47D battery) No payload: 22 min; 500g payload: 17 min;

1kg payload: 13 min

Hovering Time (with TB48D battery) No payload: 28 min; 500g payload: 20 min;

1kg payload: 16 min

Hovering Time (with two TB47D batteries) No payload: 33 min

Hovering Time (with two TB48D batteries) No payload: 40 min

Hovering Time (with TB47D battery and Zenmuse X3) No payload: 19 min

Hovering Time (with TB48D battery and Zenmuse X3) No payload: 23 min

* The hovering time is based on flying at 10m above sea level in a no-wind environment and landing 

with 10% battery level. 
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Propulsion System

Motor Model DJI 3510

Propeller Model DJI 1345s

ESC Model DJI E SERIES 620D

Flight Control System

Model N1

Other

Operating Temperature -10 to 40 °C

Remote Controller

Name C1

Operating Frequency

5.725~5.825 GHz

922.7MHz~927.7 MHz (Japan)

2.400~2.483 GHz (Lightbridge)

Max Transmission Distance

(unobstructed, free of interference)

FCC Compliant: 3.1 miles (5 km)

CE Compliant: 2.1 miles (3.5 km)

EIRP

10dBm@900M

13dBm@5.8G

20dBm@2.4G

Video Output USB, Mini-HDMI

Power Supply Built-in battery

Charger DJI approved charger

Dual Users Capability Master-and-Slave control

Mobile Device Holder Supports smartphones and tablets

Output Power 9 W

Operating Temperature -10 to 40 °C

Storage Temperature < 3 months: -20 to 45 °C

> 3 months: 22 to 28 °C

Charging Temperature 0 to 40 °C

Battery 6000 mAh LiPo 2S

Max Tablet Width 170 mm

Charger

Model A14-100P1A

Voltage Output 26.3 V

Power Rating 100 W

Battery (Standard)

Name Intelligent Flight Battery

Model TB47D

Capacity 4500 mAh
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Voltage 22.2 V

Type LiPo 6S High voltage battery

Energy 99.9 Wh

Net Weight 600 g

Operating Temperature -10 to 40 °C

Storage Temperature < 3 months: -20 to 45 °C

> 3 months: 22 to 28 °C

Charging Temperature 0 to 40 °C

Max Charging Power 180 W

Battery (Optional)

Name Intelligent Flight Battery

Model TB48D

Capacity 5700 mAh

Voltage 22.8 V

Type LiPo 6S

Energy 129.96 Wh

Net Weight 676 g

Operating Temperature -10 to 40 °C

Storage Temperature < 3 months: -20 to 45 °C

> 3 months: 22 to 28 °C

Charging Temperature 0 to 40 °C

Max Charging Power 180 W

Aircraft Status Indicator Description

Normal

 Flashing Red, Green and 

Yellow Alternatively Power on and self-check

 Flashing Green and 

Yellow Alternatively Aircraft warming up

 Flashing Green Slowly Safe to Fly (P-Mode with GPS)

 Flashing Yellow Slowly Safe to Fly (No GPS)

×2 Flashing Green Twice at a Time Safe to Fly (P-Mode with the DJI Guidance system 

but without GPS)

 Flashing Blue Slowly

(Alternates with Safe to Fly pattern)

The Obstacle Sensing Mode of the DJI Guidance 

system is enabled.

Warning

 Flashing Yellow Rapidly Remote controller signal Lost
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 Flashing Red Slowly Low battery warning

 Flashing Red Rapidly Critically low battery warning

 Flashing Red Alternatively IMU error 

 —— Solid Red Critical error 

 Flashing Red and 

Yellow Alternatively Compass calibration required

 Flashing Purple Slowly Guidance Sensor error. Land your aircraft and 

recalibrate the Guidance Sensors.

Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC)

IOC allows users to lock the orientation of aircraft in different fashions. It has three working modes 

you can choose in the DJI GO app. IOC only works in F-Mode, and users must toggle the flight mode 

switch to F-Mode to activate IOC. The three work modes are:

CL

Lock the current nose direction as the aircraft’s forward direction. The aircraft will move in 

the locked directions regardless of its orientation (yaw angle). Tap Reset IOC to reset the 

Course Lock. 

HL* Record a Home Point, and push the Pitch stick up/down to control the distance of the 

aircraft from the Home Point. 

POI* Record a point of interest (POI). The aircraft’s nose always points towards the POI. 

*The Home Lock (HL) and Point of Interest (POI) features are coming soon. 

Prerequisites of IOC

Use IOC under the following conditions:

IOC Modes GPS Enabled GPS Signal Strength Flight Distance Limits 

Course Lock No None None 

Home Lock Yes Aircraft ≥10 m Home Point 

POI Yes Aircraft 5 m - 500 m POI 

Enabling IOC

Go to the DJI GO app > Camera View > > Advanced Settings > Toggle IOC. On the remote 

controller, toggle the Flight Mode Switch to F-Mode to use IOC. 
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F-Mode supports IOC, API Control and other functions, with IOC having the highest priority. 

Disable IOC first to use other functions.

Updating the Firmware

Updating the Aircraft and the Battery Firmware

Your M100 uses the DJI Zenmuse X3 Gimbal with Camera

If you are using the DJI Zenmuse X3 Gimbal with Camera, follow the steps below to update the aircraft 

and the battery.

Updating the Aircraft Firmware

Step 1- Check the Battery Level and Micro SD Card Storage

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

free space on the Micro SD card.

Step 2- Prepare the Firmware Update Package

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

(https://developer.dji.com/matrice-100/downloads)

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

Micro SD card. While the M100 is powered off, remove the Micro SD card from your PC and insert 

it into the Micro SD card slot on the gimbal.

Step 3- Update the Aircraft

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

will begin automatically once the aircraft is powered on.

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

short pulse of "D-D-D-D" beeping sound to indicate that the update is in progress, and sound a 

“D —DD” beeping sound to indicate that the update has been completed successfully.

3. Check the update status by opening the .txt file that is automatically generated after the update. 

You should see the text “result: successful” in the .txt file if the update is successful. Otherwise, try 

updating the firmware again if you see the text “result: failed” in the text file or the gimbal sounds a 

long beep sound.

Updating the Intelligent Flight Battery Firmware

The Intelligent Flight Battery is updated during the aircraft firmware update. It is recommended to 

keep the update package files on your Micro SD card. The update will start automatically once the 

aircraft is powered on.

Update the firmware of an extra Intelligent Flight Battery as follows:

1. Power off all Intelligent Flight Batteries.

2. Insert the battery that needs the firmware update into the battery compartment connected to the 

flight controller.

3. Power on the Intelligent Flight Battery in the battery compartment. The update will start 

automatically.
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Your M100 does not use the DJI Zenmuse X3 Gimbal with Camera

Way 1:

Connect the aircraft to the DJI N1 Assistant to update the aircraft’s and battery’s firmware. Refer to 

Tool Page under Using the PC Assistant (P51) for details.

Way 2:

If you are using the DJI N1 Video Encoder, update the aircraft's and battery's firmware using the 

firmware update package. Refer to the N1 Video Encoder User Manual for details.

(https://developer.dji.com/matrice-100/downloads)

Remove the propellers before upgrading the firmware to avoid injuries. Do NOT touch the motors 

during the firmware upgrade.

Do NOT start the motors while upgrading the firmware.

The remote controller may become unlinked from the aircraft after the firmware update. Relink the remote controller and aircraft if necessary.

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

make sounds or its LEDs to flash during the update process.

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

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

Updating the Remote Controller Firmware

The System Status bar in Camera View of the DJI GO app will flash several times if a firmware update 

is available. Follow these steps to update the firmware via the DJI GO app.

Step 1- Check the Following

1. The remote controller has at least 50% battery level

2. Your mobile device is able to access the internet

3. There is at least 30 MB of free space on your mobile device

Step 2- Download and Update the Firmware

Go to the DJI GO app > Camera View > System Status bar > Overall Status. Tap Download firmware 

to download and update the firmware.

If the firmware update fails, check the connection between the remote controller and your mobile 

device, then retry the update. Contact DJI Support if you still have problems. (http://www.dji.com/

support)

Do NOT perform the firmware update while the aircraft is flying in the air. Only carry out the 

firmware update when the aircraft is on the ground.

The remote controller may become unlinked from the aircraft after the firmware update. Relink 

the remote controller and aircraft if necessary.

Ensure the internet connection of your mobile device is stable when downloading the firmware 

package. 
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Component Dimensions

Use the dimensions below to help you customize your M100 platform (all units in mm).

Aircraft

188

39

35 48

218

701

650
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Remote Controller

105

71

511

806

996
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Expansion Bay Base Plate

Mounting Rails

80

100

80

100

1.50

60

2.50

2.50

24

4020

2.50

25.46

59.40

59.4025.46

60

80

24 16 24 4

106

10 10

101

111

60 10 10
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Camera

Camera Profile

The X3 gimbal camera can record up to 4K 4096x2160p video at 24 fps, and capture 12-megapixel 

images. It features a 1/2.3” Sony EXMOR CMOS image sensor. Preview of the camera’s POV in the 

DJI GO app before shooting images and video. Have extra options to shoot stills in burst mode or 

self-timer mode, and export video in either MOV or MP4 format. 

Camera Micro SD Card Slot

To store your photos and videos, plug in the Micro SD card 

into the Micro SD card slot on the gimbal before powering on 

the M100. The camera supports a single Micro SD card of 

up to 64GB. A UHS-1 type Micro SD card is recommended 

because of its fast read and write capability, allowing you to 

store high-resolution video files.

Do NOT remove the Micro SD card from the gimbal 

when it is powered on.

Gimbal Mounting Plate

Battery Compartment

10

13.50

15

16

18.50

10

22 24.50

37

47

90

100

8.60

2

R2

R5

Ø

Ø

80

106
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Camera Data Port

Power on the M100 and then connect a USB cable to the Camera Data Port to download photos or 

videos from the camera to your PC.

Power on the aircraft before downloading the files.

Camera Operation

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

DJI GO app. For more information on how to use these buttons, refer to Controlling the Camera (P33).

ND Filter

Attach an ND filter to the front of the camera to reduce over exposure and the ‘jello’ effect.

Gimbal

Gimbal Profile

The 3-axis gimbal provides a steady platform for the camera, allowing you to capture stable video and 

images. The gimbal can tilt the camera up to 120 degrees and rotate 320 degrees.

+320°

-320°

+30°

-90°

0°
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Under the default settings, turn the gimbal dial on the remote controller to tilt the camera. Note that 

you cannot simultaneously tilt and pan the camera in the Single Remote Controller mode. Enable the 

Master-and-Slave mode in the DJI GO app and set a second remote controller to Slave if you wish to 

tilt and pan the camera together.

Gimbal Dial Settings

Follow the instructions below to use the gimbal dial to tilt/pan the camera:

1. Power on the aircraft and the remote controller.

2. Go to the DJI GO app > Camera View > Tap > Tap RC Control Settings.

3. Set the customizable button C1 or C2 as the Gimbal Pitch/Yaw.

Press the C1 or C2 button to switch between pitch mode and yaw mode. Use the gimbal dial to 

control the tilt/pan motion of the camera. 

Using the DJI GO App to Control the Gimbal

Follow the steps below to use the DJI GO app to control the gimbal’s pitch/yaw motion:

1. Go to the DJI GO app > Camera View.

2. Tap and hold on the screen until a blue circle appears.

3. Move your finger to control the gimbal’s pitch/yaw motion.

RC Control Settings

RC Calibration

Stick Mode

C1 Gimbal Pitch/Yaw C2 Reset gimbal yaw

Default stick mode is Mode 2, changing stick modes alters the way the aircraft is controlled. 

Do not change unless familiar with your new mode.

You can customize the C1 and C2 buttons on the back 

of the remote controller.

Linking RC

P-GPS CL Safe to Fly (GPS)

ISO 100 1/320 EV 0 4821 JPEG

H: D:

V.S

M/S M/S

H.S

2.3 4.2

39M 210M

232M
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Pitch Yaw

 Follow Mode 

The gimbal’s orientation is aligned with the aircraft’s nose. One 

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

operator is required to control the yaw motion using a second remote 

controller.

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

Free Mode

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

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

user is required to control the yaw motion using a second remote 

controller. 

Re-alignment Re-align the yaw angle of the gimbal with that of the aircraft. The pitch 

angle remains unchanged during the re-alignment.

A gimbal motor error may occur if the gimbal is placed on an uneven ground because 

of impact with ground objects. Be sure to take off from a flat, open ground to protect the 

gimbal from impact.

Flying in heavy fog or inside clouds may make the gimbal wet, leading to a temporary 

failure. The gimbal will recover when it dries out.

Gimbal Operation Modes

Switch between the three operation modes in Camera View in the DJI GO app. Note that your mobile 

device must be connected to the remote controller for changes to take effect. Refer to the table below 

for details:
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Specifications

Gimbal

Model Zenmuse X3

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

Operating Current Static: 750 mA; In Motion: 900 mA

Angular Vibration ±0.03°

Mounting Detachable

Controllable Range Pitch: -90° to +30°; Yaw: ±320°

Mechanical Range Pitch: -125° to +45°; Yaw: ±330°

Controllable Speed Pitch: 120°/s; Yaw: 180°/s

Camera

Name X3

Model FC350

Total Pixels 12.76 M

Effective Pixels 12.4 M

Max Image Size 4000 x 3000

ISO 100-3200 (Video); 100-1600 (Photo)

Shutter 8 to 1/8000 s

FOV (Field Of View) 94°

CMOS Sony EXMOR 1/2.3”

Lens

20 mm (35 mm format equivalent), f/2.8

9 elements in 9 groups

Anti-distortion 

Still Photography Modes

Single shot

Burst mode: 3/5/7 frames

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 frames at ±0.7EV 

Timed shot

Video Recording Modes

UHD (4K): 4096x2160p 24/25, 3840x2160p 24/25/30

FHD: 1920x1080p 24/25/30/48/50/60

HD: 1280x720p 24/25/30/48/50/60

Video Storage Bitrate 60 Mbps

Supported File Formats

FAT32/exFAT

Image: JPEG, DNG

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

Supported SD Cards

Micro SD

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

Operating Temperature -10 to 40 °C
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DJI Guidance System Mounting Warning

1. If you mount the Guidance Sensors directly under the battery compartment, disconnect the cable 

of the rear facing Guidance Sensor before accessing the Intelligent Flight Battery.

2. If you mount the side Guidance Sensors above the center frame, ensure they are mounted at least 

8 cm (by stacking three expansion bays or one battery compartment with two expansion bays) 

above the center frame, so that the propellers will not obstruct them. Be sure to mount the down 

facing Guidance Sensor under the aircraft. Finally, mount the GPS mount on top of the expansion 

bay using two M3x8 screws.

3. If you are using the DJI Zenmuse X3 Gimbal with Camera and the DJI Guidance system together, 

be sure to mount the side Guidance Sensors above the center frame, otherwise you will be unable 

to mount the front facing Guidance Sensor. 

>8cm

DJI N1 Video Encoder

The N1 Video Encoder is intended for the M100 and DJI N1 Flight Controller, for which it offers video 

signal transmission and firmware upgrade capabilities if you are not using the Zenmuse X3 Gimbal 

with Camera as your recording device.

The AV or HDMI port on the encoder receives video input from the non-DJI camera to generate a live 

HD video feed in the DJI GO app. In addition, users may utilise the Micro USB port on the encoder to 

upgrade the firmware of various modules on the M100.

Refer to the N1 Video Encoder User Manual for details. 

(https://developer.dji.com/matrice-100/downloads)
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Compliance Information

FCC Warning Message

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

void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 

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

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

interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: 

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

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

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

transmitter.

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

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

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

radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may 

cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference 

will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio 

or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is 

encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 

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

connected. 

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

IC RSS Warning 

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

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

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

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio 

exempts de licence. 

L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: 

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

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

est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

IC Radiation Exposure Statement: 

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

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

transmitter.

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

& your body.
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Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could 

void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

KCC Warning Message

“해당무선설비는 운용 중 전파혼신 가능성이 있으므로 인명안전과 관련된 서비스는 할 수 없습니다 .” 

“해당 무선설비는 운용 중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음”

인증받은자의 상호 : SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD

제품명 / 모델명 : 특정소출력무선기기 ( 무선데이터통신시스템용무선기기 )/M100

제조자 및 제조국가 : SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD

제조년월 : 2015.05

인증번호 : MSIP-CRM-dji-TP1406

해당 무선설비는 전파혼신 가능 성이 있으므로 인명안전과 관련된 서비스는 할 수 없음

NCC Warning Message

Administrative Regulations on Low Power Radio Waves Radiated Devices warning:

Article 12

Without permission granted by the NCC, any company, enterprise, or user is not allowed to change 

frequency, enhance transmitting power or alter original characteristic as well as performance to an 

approved low power radio-frequency devices.

Article 14

The low power radio-frequency devices shall not influence aircraft security and interfere legal 

communications; If found, the user shall cease operating immediately until no interference is achieved.

The said legal communications means radio communications is operated in compliance with the 

Telecommunications Act.

The low power radio-frequency devices must be susceptible with the interference from legal 

communications or ISM radio wave radiated devices.
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