V1.8

2015.01

User Manual

PHANTOM 2 VISION+
2 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

Phantom 2 Vision + User Manual 

 2015.01

Please read this manual carefully before using the product. 

Using This Manual

Key

Warning Important Hints and Tips References or Defnitions 

Important

Except when specifcally stated, all descriptions in this manual are for Phantom mode, not Naza-M mode.

Before Flight

The following tutorials and manuals have been produced to ensure you to make full use of your Phantom 2 Vision+. 

(1) Disclaimer

(2) Phantom 2 Vision+ Quick Start Guide

(3) Phantom 2 Vision+ User Manual

(4) Phantom Pilot Training Guide

Watching all the tutorial videos and reading the Disclaimer before fight is recommended. Afterwards, prepare your frst 

fight using the Phantom 2 Vision+ Quick Start Guide. Improve your fying skills in subsequent fights using the Phantom 

Pilot Training Guide. Refer to this manual for more comprehensive information. Experienced users, particularly those with 

DJI Phantom 2 Vision experience should skip to the Phantom 2 Vision+ Quick Start Guide to begin preparing for fight.

Watch the Tutorial Videos

Please watch the tutorial videos below to learn how to use Phantom 2 Vision+ 

correctly and safely.

http://www.dji.com/phantom2visionplus/training/

Phantom 2 Vision+ offcial tutorial videos

Download DJI VISION App

Download and install the DJI VISION App. Choose one of the download methods below.

Search "DJI VISION" on the App Store then follow instructions for iOS version.

Search "DJI VISION" on Google Play then follow instructions for Android version.

Important Safety Notice

Use your Phantom carefully. It contains sensitive electronic components and may be damaged when dropped, crashed 

or exposed to water. Never fy a damaged Phantom.

Maintenance

Do not open or attempt to repair Phantom by yourself as doing so may cause damage to the Phantom or cause injury. If 

the Phantom is not operating normally or has come into contact with liquid, contact a DJI authorized dealer or DJI customer 

service. Learn more at www.dji.com/support

Battery

Never disassemble, pinch, crush, burn, drop or tread on the DJI smart fight battery. Never short or allow the metal contacts 

on the battery terminal to touch. Do not expose batteries to extreme temperatures. Always use the DJI approved charger to 

charge the battery. Keep the DJI battery away from children and store it in a cool, dry place.

Please read the Disclaimer before using your Phantom 2 Vision+.

iOS6.1 or above Android 4.0 or above

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Contents

Important Safety Notice 2

Using This Manual

 Key 2

 Important 2

 Before Flight 2

 Watch the Tutorial Videos 2

 Download DJI VISION App 2

Overview

 1 In the Box 5

 2 Introduction 6

Assembly and Use

 1 Removing Gimbal Clamp 7

 2 Preparing the Battery 7

2.1 DJI Smart Flight Battery 7

2.2 Usages 8

2.3 Charging the Flight Battery 9

2.4 Battery Installation 10

2.5 Correct Battery Usage Notes 10

 3 Preparing the Phantom 2 Vision+ 11

3.1 Introduction 11

3.2 Built-in Flight Control System 11

FC Assistant Port 11

3.3 LED Flight Indicator Descriptions 12

3.4 3-axial Stabilized Gimbal 12

Anti-drop Kit 13

Micro-SD Slot 13

Gimbal Error Warnings 13

3.5 Camera 14

Lens cap removal 14

Camera Function Buttons 14

Camera Data Port 14

Camera LED Indicator 15

 4 Attaching the Propellers 15

4.1 Introduction 15

4.2 Assembly 15

4.3 Removing the Propellers 16

4.4 Notes 16

 5 Preparing the Remote Controller 16

5.1 The Remote Controller 17

5.2 Power on the Remote Controller 17

5.3 Remote Controller Power LED Status 

Information 17

5.4 Battery Level Indicator 17

5.5 Antenna Orientation 17

5.6 Remote Controller Operation 18

5.7 Linking the Remote Controller and

 Receiver 19

Linking Procedures 19

Link Indicator 19

5.8 Compliance Version Confguration 19

 6 Preparing the Range Extender 20

6.1 Introduction 20

SYSTEM Indicator 20

POWER Indicator 20

Binding Reset Button 20

6.2 Using Range Extender 20

Charging the Range Extender 20

Powering on the Range Extender 21

Checking the Battery Level 21

6.3 Rename Range Extender SSID 21

6.4 Binding the Phantom 2 Vision+ and 

Range Extender 21

 7 Downloading and Installing the 

DJI VISION App 22

7.1 Download and Install 22

7.2 Register and Login 23

[1] Register 23

[2] Login 23

[3] Usage tips 23

 8 Connecting the Camera 24

8.1 Connecting Procedures 24

Wi-Fi Computer Connection Status 

Description 24

Flight

Flight Environment Requirements 25

Prefight Checklist 25

 1 Calibrating the Compass 25

1.1Calibration Procedures 25
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1.2 When to Recalibrate 26

 2 Starting/Stopping the Motors 26

2.1 Starting Motors 26

2.2 Stopping Motors 26

 3 Flight Test 26

3.1Take off/Landing Procedures 26

3.2 Video Suggestions and Tips 27

 4 Failsafe Function 27

4.1 When Will Failsafe Activate? 27

4.2 Failsafe Procedure 27

Failsafe on the DJI VISION App 28

4.3 Regaining Control During Failsafe 

Procedures 28

 5 Low Battery Level Warning Function 28

Low Battery Level Warning on the DJI 

VISION App 29

 6 Flight Limits 30

6.1 Max Height & Radius Limits 30

6.2 Flight Restriction of Restricted Areas 30

6.3 Conditions of Flight Limits 32

6.4 Disclaimer 32

DJI VISION App Usage

 1 DJI VISION App Main Menu 32

 2 Camera Page 33

[1] Return 33

[2] Camera Pitch Control 33

Normal Mode 33

Accelerometer Sensor Mode 33

[3] Flight Attitude and Radar Function 34

[4] Flight Parameters 34

[5] Wi-Fi Signal Strength 34

[6] Flight Battery Level 34

[7] Aircraft GPS Status 34

[8] Micro-SD Card Status 34

[9] Range Extender Battery Level 34

[10] Remaining Shots 34

[11] Shutter Button 35

[12] Video Recording Button 35

[13] Camera Settings 35

[14] Hide or Show Flight Parameters 35

[15] Rear LED Flight Indicator Status 35

 3 Camera Settings 35

[1] Capture Mode 35

[2] Photo Size 36

[3] Video Resolution 36

[4] Photo Format 36

[5] Selectable ISO 36

[6] White Balance 36

[7] Exposure Metering 36

[8] Exposure Compensation 37

[9] Sharpness 37

[10] Anti-ficker 37

[11] Restore Defaults 37

[12] Format Micro-SD Card 37

 4 Album Page 37

4.1 SD Card Album 37

4.2 Mobile Device Photo Album 38

 5 News Page 39

 6 Settings Page 39

 7 Ground Station 42

7.1 Ground Station GUI 42

7.2 Using Ground Station 43

PC / MAC Assistant 

 1 Installing Driver and Phantom 2 Vision+ 

Assistant 45

1.1 Installing and Running on Windows 45

1.2 Installing and Running on Mac OS X 45

 2 Using Assistant 46

2.1 Using the Phantom 2 Vision+ Assistant 46

2.2 Firmware Upgrade of the Phantom 2 Vision+ 46

2.3 Using the Phantom RC Assistant 47

Appendix

 1 Rear LED Flight Indicator Status 48

 2 Specifcations 48

 3 Troubleshooting (FAQ) 49
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Overview

The Phantom 2 Vision+ is the next evolution of the Phantom 2 Vision. It features the same App enabled First Person View 

(FPV), high performance camera, remote camera control and in-fight content sharing, but adds to it a high performance 

3- axial camera stabilization system. It is ideal for aerial creativity whether photo or video. In addition, it provides ground 

station function which allows users to plan the fight mission and enables aircraft to fight automatically.

FPV: First Person View, see the world from the perspective of the craft and feel a true fying experience.

1 In the Box

Check that all of the following items have been included in your package before use. If anything is missing, please 

contact your local dealer.

NO. Name Picture Qty. Remarks 

1 Aircraft 1 Integrated gimbal and camera

2 Propeller Pairs 4 4 with black nut, 4 with grey 

3 Micro-SD Card 1 Inserted in aircraft Micro-SD slot 

4 Lens Cap 1 Fixed to camera lens

5 Gimbal Clamp 1 Attached to the gimbal

6 Prop Wrench 1 In maintenance packet

7 Remote Controller 1 Includes attached Phone Holder and 

Range Extender

8 AA Batteries 4 For Remote Controller

9 DJI Smart Flight 

Battery 1 Inside aircraft

10 Charger 1 110-240V Adaptive

11 Power Cables 2 GB & CE

12 Plug Adaptors 2 SAA & BS

13 Micro-USB Cable 1 For range extender charging and 

frmware upgrade

In the Box
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Overview

14 Manuals 4

Including: Disclaimer, Phantom Pilot 

Training Guide, Phantom 2 Vision+ Quick 

Start Guide, User Manual

15 Stickers 2 Colors: Pink, Blue

16 Vibration Absorber 4 In maintenance packet

17 Anti-drop Kit 2 In maintenance packet

18 Spare Screws 11 In maintenance packet M3X5(6pcs); 

M3X8(5pcs)

19 Landing Pad 4 In maintenance packet

 

2 Introduction

The Phantom 2 Vision+ package includes: Phantom, Camera, Gimbal, Propulsion System, Flight Control System, 

Remote Controller and Wi-Fi Communication System. 5.8 GHz Remote Controller Receiver, Flight Control System and 2.4 

GHz Wi-Fi Module are inside the Phantom. 

Remote Controller Outside Working Modes Inside

5.8GHz

2 sticks, 7 channels

3-axial Stabilized Gimbal

Camera

Motors and Props

Phantom-Ready to Fly and Ready 

to Fly(non-GPS)

NAZA-M-GPS, ATTI, Manual and 

Failsafe 

Flight Control System

2.4GHz Wi-Fi Module

5.8GHz Receiver

Electronic Speed 

Controls(ESCs)

Mobile Device,

with DJI VISION App 

Mobile Device Holder

Range Extender

Remote Controller

Aircraft

Motor

Gimbal

Propeller

Camera 

Figure 1
Assembly and Use

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Choose between Phantom and Naza-M working modes using Phantom 2 Vision+ Assistant. If using Naza-M 

mode, please refer to the NAZA-M V2 Quick Start Manual for related instructions. 

Phantom: Flight settings will be selected automatically depending on whether 6 or more satellites have been 

found. This mode allows users to confgure the Remote Controller and gain values, and use Failsafe and battery 

level warnings.

Naza-M: Flight settings will be identical to the Naza-M V2. Users can choose between GPS, Attitude, or Manual 

mode. They can also access advanced settings including Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC). Rear LED Flight 

Indicators will display the fight status according to the Naza-M indicator.

Ready to Fly: When 6 or more GPS satellites have been found, the Flight Control System will lock its home point 

and Rear LED Flight Indicators will blink a slow green ( ). This mode is ideal for beginners. 

Ready to Fly (non-GPS): When less than 6 GPS satellites have been found, the Flight Control System will 

stabilize itself less than in full Ready to Fly mode and will require more skilled fying. Rear LED Flight Indicators 

will blink a slow yellow ( ).

Assembly and Use

Follow the below instructions to prepare for fight.

1 Removing Gimbal Clamp

Pull gimbal clamp in the direction indicated to remove. 

Figure 2

2 Preparing the Battery

Ensure all related devices are fully charged before fying the Phantom 2 Vision+.

Device Power supply

Remote Controller 2000mAh rechargeable LiPo battery 

Range Extender Charge fully through Micro-USB slot. See Charging the Range 

Extender (Page 20) for details.

Aircraft (including gimbal and camera) DJI Smart Flight Battery.

Mobile Device Fully charge before using the DJI VISION App.

2.1 DJI Smart Flight Battery

This battery has been specially designed for the Phantom 2 series. It has a battery capacity of 5200mAh, voltage of 

11.1V and charge-discharge management functionality. It can only be charged with a DJI charger or Phantom 2 Car 

Charger.

To avoid damage to the gimbal, remove Gimbal Clamp 

before powering up the Phantom. 

Attach the Gimbal Clamp during transportation or long 

term storage to avoid damage.

Smart Flight Battery DJI Charger

Removing Gimbal Clamp / Preparing the Battery

Figure 3 Figure 4
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DJI Smart Flight Battery Functions

(1) Balance Charging Automatically balances the voltage of each battery cell during charging.

(2) Capacity Display Displays current battery levels. 

(3) Communication Communicates with Flight Controller about battery voltage, capacity, current and 

other relevant information.

(4) Overcharge Protection Charging stops automatically when battery voltage reaches 12.8V to prevent 

overcharge damage.

(5) Over Discharge Protection Discharging stops automatically when battery voltage reaches 8.4V to prevent 

over discharge damage.

(6) Short Circuit Protection Automatically cuts power supply when a short circuit is detected.

(7) Sleep Protection Sleep mode is entered after 10 minutes of inactivity to save power. 

(8) Charging Temperature Detection The battery will charge only when the temperature is between 0°C (32°F) and 

40°C (104°F). 

Battery Specifcations

Type LiPo 

Capacity 11.1V, 5200mAh

Charging Environment Temperature 0°C~40°C

Discharging Environment Temperature - 20°C~50°C

Charging/Discharging Environment Relative Humidity <80%

Please read the user manual, disclaimer, and battery warnings before use. Users take full responsibility for all 

operations and usage.

2.2 Usages

Powering on/off

Powering on: Press Circular Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to power on. Power Light will 

go red and Battery Level Indicators will show the current battery level.

Powering off: Press Circular Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to turn off. Battery Level 

Indicators will all go out.

Checking the battery level

When the battery is powered off, press the Circular Power Button once. Battery Level Indicators will light up to show 

battery level. See below for details.

Battery Level Indicators will show the current battery level during charging and discharging. The indicators are 

defned below.

LED is on LED blinks 

LED is off 

Figure 5

LED2

LED1

Battery Level Indicators

LED3

LED4

Circular Power Button

(Built-in Power Light)

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Discharging process

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Current 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%

Battery life

When the battery is powered off, press and hold the Circular Power Button for 5 seconds to check battery life. Battery 

Level Indicators will show light up and the Battery Power Indicators will blink for 10 seconds. All lights will then turn off. 

For details, please see below. 

Battery life

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Current battery life

90%~100%

80%~90%

70%~80%

60%~70%

50%~60%

40%~50%

30%~40%

20%~30%

Less than 20%

When batter life reaches 0, it is no longer operational.

More battery information is available in the battery tab of the Phantom 2 Vision+ Assistant.

2.3 Charging the Flight Battery

(1) Connect charger to wall socket (100-240V, 50/60Hz, using the Plug Adaptors if necessary).

(2) Connect battery to charger. If the current capacity of the battery is over 75%, you should turn it on before beginning 

to charge. 

(3) Battery Level Indicators will display current capacity level as the battery charges. 

(4) Battery is fully charged when Battery Level indicator lights are off. Disconnect the charger and battery when charging 

is complete. 

Preparing the Battery

Figure 6
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Charging process

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Current battery level 

0%~25%

25%~50%

50%~75%

75%~100%

Fully charged

The Smart Flight Battery can be charged using an optional Phantom 2 Car Charger. This can charge the battery 

in-car or through 3S-6S Li-Po batteries. Contact your authorized dealer or DJI customer service for details. 

 Battery should only be charged with the charger provided by DJI. DJI does not take any responsibility for 

damage caused by third party chargers. 

 If current battery level is over 75%, the battery should be turned on before charging.

2.4 Battery Installation

Push battery into battery compartment according to the below diagram. When you hear a click, the battery has been 

properly installed. 

2.5 Correct Battery Usage Notes

(1) When the battery is turned on, do not connect it to or disconnect it from the Phantom.

(2) Charge and discharge the battery completely once every 20 charge/discharge cycles. Discharge the battery until 

there is less than 8% power or until it can no longer be turned on, then recharge it to maximum capacity. This power 

cycling procedure will optimize the battery. 

(3) For long term storage, place the battery with only a 40~50% charge in a strong battery box. Discharge and charge 

the battery once every 3 months to keep it in good condition. Charge amount should be varied in these maintenance 

charges - (40%~50%)—0%—100%—(40%~50%).

(4) Purchase a new battery after your current battery has been discharged over 300 times. Completely discharge a 

battery prior to disposal. Please dispose of batteries properly.

(5) Purchase a new battery if your current battery swells up or is damaged in any way.

(6) Never recharge or fy with a battery that is swollen or damaged in any way.

(7) Never charge batteries unattended. Always charge batteries on a non-fammable surface such as concrete and 

never near any fammable materials.

(8) Safety is extremely important. For more information, please see the Disclaimer.

Discharging methods:

Slow: Place battery in Phantom and turn on. Leave on until there is less than 8% of power left or until the battery 

can no longer be turned on. See DJI VISION App for battery levels. Motors do not need to be turned on, 

reducing wear. 

Fast: Fly the Phantom outdoors until there is less than 8% of power left or until the battery can no longer be 

turned on. 

Figure 7

An incorrectly installed battery may cause 

 Bad contact,

 Unavailable battery information, 

 Unsafe fight,

 Inability to take off.
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3 Preparing the Phantom 2 Vision+ 

The Phantom 2 Vision+ is a quadrotor with a built-in Flight Control System with integrated gimbal and camera. It features 

an FC Assistant Port, Camera Data Port and a specialized battery compartment for its fight battery. All these features 

make the Phantom 2 Vision+ easy to assemble and confgure.

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Built-in Flight Control System 

The Phantom 2 Vision+ is equipped with a DJI Naza-M V2 Flight Control System. This provides incredible ease of use 

and stability. Pilots can control the Phantom’s movements in many directions, including pitch (forwards and backwards), 

roll (left and right), elevator (up and down) and yaw (turn left or right). The fight control system also can provide IOC, 

Failsafe and battery level warnings.

Modules Functions 

Flight Controller Acts as the brains of the complete flight control system, responsible for connecting and 

controlling all the modules together.

IMU Has a built-in inertial sensor and a barometric altimeter that measures both attitude and 

altitude.

GPS & Compass The compass reads geomagnetic information and assists the GPS (Global Position System) 

to accurately calculate the position and height of the aircraft.

LED Flight Indicators Indicates the status of fight control system.

FC Assistant Port 

The fight control system communicates with the PC Assistant through a Micro-USB cable between the Phantom FC 

Assistant Port and the PC. Users can use Assistant to confgure the aircraft and upgrade the Phantom frmware. Please 

refer to Using the Phantom 2 Vision+ Assistant (Page 46) for details.

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Propeller (P15)

Motor

Front Sticker

Front LED (P12)

FC Assistant Port (Micro-USB slot) (P46) 

Vibration Absorber

Camera LED Indicator (P15)

Camera Function Button (P14)

Anti-drop Kit (P13)

3-axial Stabilized Gimbal (P12)

Camera Lens (P14)

Rear LED Flight Indicator (P12)

DJI Smart Flight Battery (P7)

Receiver Antenna (P17)

Landing Gear 

Camera Data Port (Micro-USB slot) (P14)

Compass (P25)

Micro-SD Slot (P13)

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Rear LED Flight Indicators Normal Notes

 Red, Green, Yellow 

 fashing in turn Power On Self-Test

 Yellow,Green fashing in turn Warming Up Aircraft cannot take off.

 Slow Green fashing Ready to Fly More than 6 GPS satellites are found.

 Slow Yellow fashing Ready to Fly (non-GPS) Less than 6 GPS satellites are found.

Rear LED Flight Indicators Abnormal Notes

 Quick Yellow fashing Remote Controller Signal Lost Refer to Failsafe Function (Page27) for 

details.

 Slow Red fashing Low Battery Level Warning DJI VISION App will also show warning 

message.

 Quick Red fashing Critical Low Battery Level 

Warning

DJI VISION App will show warning 

message.

 Three Red fashing off and on Not Stationary or Sensor Bias is 

too big

Keep aircraft stationary or perform IMU 

calibration.

— Solid red Error Cannot fy.

 Red, Yellow fashing in turn Compass Needs Calibration Refer to Calibrating the Compass 

(Page25) to get details.

If a solid red LED indicator appears, connect to the Phantom 2 Vision+ Assistant for details and resolution. 

This may be caused by:

 IMU calibration required: Recalibrate IMU using Assistant.

 IMU is abnormal: Repair required.

 Compass is abnormal: Repair required.

 Remote Controller mid-point is set abnormally: Refer to How to solve large margin(s) mid-point error? (Page 49)

3.4 3-axial Stabilized Gimbal

The 3-axial stabilized gimbal of the Phantom 2 Vision+ 

will power on and self-check each time the fight battery 

is installed and powered on. Its pitch can be controlled 

using the DJI VISION App. This gimbal has two working 

modes, Non-FPV mode and FPV mode, with the Non-FPV 

mode set as default. This can be confgured in Phantom 2 

Vision+ Assistant or the DJI VISION App.

3.3 LED Flight Indicator Descriptions

LED fight indicators are found at the front and the rear of the Phantom. Front LEDs are for indicating where the nose of 

the aircraft is. They light up solid red after motors have started spinning. Rear LED Flight Indicators light up to show the 

aircraft’s current fight status once the fight battery is powered on. For details, please see the below table.

Front LEDs Rear LED

Flight Indicators

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Gimbal specifcations

Control accuracy ±0.03°

Controllable range Pitch : -90°~0°

Maximum angular velocity Pitch : 90°/s

Non-FPV Mode: the gimbal will stabilize across 3-axial for smooth aerial creativity.

FPV Mode (First Person View Mode): Gimbal will lock to the movements of the Phantom for a FPV experience.

Anti-drop Kit

The Anti-drop Kit helps keep the gimbal and camera 

connected to the aircraft. Two have been mounted on 

delivery. If new ones are required, take the gimbal and 

press part [1] through the center hole of the Vibration 

Absorber the center hole of part [2]. Lock them together 

as shown in [3]. Mounting the Anti-drop Kit diagonally is 

recommended. 

Once part [1] and part [2] are connected, the Anti-drop Kit cannot be disconnected and reused.

Micro-SD Slot

With fight battery powered off, make sure the Micro-SD 

card is inserted correctly into the Micro-SD Slot before 

taking any photos or recording any video. 

The Phantom 2 Vision+ comes with a 4GB Micro-SD card 

and can support cards up to 32GB. The DJI VISION App 

may not be able to read some Micro-SD cards. Using 

the DJI VISION App to reformat new Micro-SD cards is 

recommended. 

Refer to Format Micro-SD Card (Page 37) for details.

Do not insert or remove Micro-SD card when fight battery is powered on.

Gimbal Error Warnings

Before the aircraft takes off, if a gimbal motor error is detected or the gimbal clamp is not removed, there will be a 

warning prompt on the camera page of the DJI VISION App. This will disappear after the problem is resolved.

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Ready to Fly Ready to Fly