INSPIRE 1 

Quick Start Guide 

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INSPIRE 1 

The Inspire 1 is a professional aerial filmmaking and photography platform that is ready to fly right out of 

the box. Featuring an onboard camera equipped with a 20mm lens and 3-axis stabilized gimbal, it shoots 

sharp 12mp stills and stable video at up to 4K. Its retractable landing gear pulls up out of view, giving the 
camera an unobstructed 360 degree view of the world below. 

An advanced flight controller makes the Inspire 1 stable, safe and easy to fly indoors or out. The brand new 

Vision Positioning System gives it the power to hover in position at low altitudes even without GPS. Like all 

DJI flight controllers, it is also able to return home if remote controller signal is lost or if the low battery 

warning is triggered. 

The Inspire 1 boasts a maximum flight speed 22m/s* and a maximum flight time of 18 minutes* using one 

fully charged 4500mAh Intelligent Flight Battery. 

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Landing Gear Up 

1. Gimbal and Camera2. Camera Micro-SD Card Slot 3. Vision Positioning System4. Transformation Mechanism 5. Front LEDs6. Motors7. Propellers8. 

Rear LEDs 

9. Intelligent Flight Battery 10. Power Button11. Battery Level Indicators 12. Aircraft Status Indicator 13. Aircraft Micro-USB Port 14. Camera MicroUSB Port 15. Gimbal Lock 

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* Please note that maximum flight speed and maximum run time were tested in a lab environment. These statistics are for reference only, as conditions in 

your area may vary. 

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Remote Controller 

The maximum transmission distance of the Inspire 1 remote controller is 2km*. The remote controller also 

allows you to control the landing gear or activate Return to Home with a tap. Other buttons allow instant 

photo capture, video recording, picture review and gimbal control. 
A DJI Lightbridge-based HD video downlink is built-in, letting you see what your camera sees on your 

mobile device in real time HD. The app also allows you to change camera settings and activate 

Master/Slave mode so that one person can fly while other controls the gimbal independently. The master 

and slave controllers communicate using a 5.8Ghz wireless signal, and have a communication range with 

each other of up to 50 meters.The controller’s LiPo battery has a maximum run time of approximately four 

hours and can be charged by plugging directly into the controller. 

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11. Gimbal Dial12. Camera Settings Dial13. Video Recording Button 14. Flight Mode Switch15. Shutter Button16. Playback Button17. Mini-HDMI 

Port18. Micro-USB Port19. CAN-Bus Port20. USB Port21. Back Buttons (Reserved) 

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* Please note that the max transmission distance were tested in a lab environment. This statistic is for reference only, as conditions in your area may vary. 

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1. Power Button2. Transformation Switch3. Return to Home (RTH) Button 4. Control Sticks5. Status LED6. Battery Level LEDs7. Power Port8. Mobile 

Device Holder9. Antennas10. Handle Bar 

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Fly Safe 

● Calibrating the Compass: 

Make sure to calibrate the compass in every new flight location. The compass is very sensitive to 
electromagnetic interference, which can cause abnormal compass data leading to poor flight performance 

or even failure. Regular calibration is required for optimum performance. Recalibrate the compass when: a) 

The Aircraft Status Indicator is blinking red and yellow. b) Flying in a new location. 

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DO NOT calibrate your compass where there is a chance of strong magnetic interference, such as 

magnetite, parking structures, and steel reinforcements underground.DO NOT carry ferromagnetic 

materials with you during calibration such as keys or cellular phones.DO NOT calibrate beside massive 

metal objects. 

If the Flight Status LED is showing solid red, then try to calibrate again. If it is blinking red and yellow 

alternately after placing the aircraft on the ground, the compass has detected magnetic interference. 

Change your location. 

● P Mode: 

Safe to fly. In this mode, the Inspire 1 has a strong GPS signal and can use the Vision Positioning System 

allowing it to hover accurately in position indoors and out. If outdoors, this mode also means that a Home 

Point has been locked so that it can Return to Home if the control signal is lost. 

If you are not in this mode, toggle the Flight Mode Switch to P position to enable it. 

The Flight Mode Switch is locked in P mode by default. Refer to the User Manual on how to unlock the switch. 

There are three states in P mode.P-GPS: GPS works best when outdoors in a wide open area, and your 

Inspire 1 uses GPS to hover in place when the GPS signal is strong. P-OPTI: If GPS is not available, the 

aircraft can use the Vision Positioning System to hover accurately. P-ATTI: Neither GPS or Vision 

Positioning System available, aircraft is using only its barometer for positioning, so only altitude is 

controlled.Note that the Vision Positioning System may not work properly when the Inspire 1 is flying over 

water, over surfaces without a clear pattern, or in a low light environment. 

GPS Positioning 

● Return to Home: 

When the GPS signal is strong, the aircraft will be able to record a Home Point and return to the Home 

Point when needed. The GPS location is recorded when the GPS signal icon in the DJI Pilot app is either 

yellow or green. 

Return to home 

● While returning home, its altitude can be adjusted by the user to avoid obstructions. Tall buildings may affect the remote 

controller signal. The Failsafe Return to Home procedure will be triggered if the signal is lost. Be sure fly higher than any nearby 

buildings to avoid crashing. 

● Flight Limits: 

The Inspire 1 is not permitted to fly within no-fly zones as specified by local laws and regulations. Please 

visit here: http://flysafe.dji.com/no-fly for more information. 

● Environmental Considerations: 

The aircraft will return to the Home Point automatically in the following cases (all require a strong GPS 

signal).Smart RTH: When you press the RTH button on the remote controller or in the App. Low Battery 

RTH: The DJI Pilot app notifies users to take action when the battery level falls to a specified threshold. 

Failsafe RTH: When the remote controller signal is lost. 
1. Do not fly in severe weather conditions. This includes high wind, snow, rain and smog.2. Only fly in open 

areas. Tall buildings and steel structures may affect the accuracy of the onboard compass and GPS signal. 

3. Avoid from obstacles, crowds, high voltage power lines, trees or bodies of water.4. Minimize 

electromagnetic interference by not flying in areas with high levels of electromagnetism, including mobile 

phone base stations or radio transmission towers.5. Aircraft and battery performance is subject to 

environmental factors such as air density and temperature. Be very careful when 

flying 14700 feet (4500 meters) or more above sea level as battery and aircraft performance may be 

reduced.6. The Inspire 1 cannot operate in P mode or use GPS at polar latitudes. It only can fly in ATTI mode and use 

the Vision Positioning System. 

Vision Positioning Altitude 2.5 m 
Appendix 

● Aircraft(Model:T600)Weight (Battery Included) Maximum Weight of Payload Max Tilt AngleMax Ascent SpeedMax 

Descent SpeedMax SpeedMax Flight AltitudeMax Flight TimeOperating Temperature Range 
● Gimbal(Model:ZENMUSEX3) Angular Vibration Range Controllable RangeMax Controllable Speed 

● VisionPositioning Velocity RangeAltitude Range Operating Environment Operating Range 

2935 g3400 g35°5 m/s4 m/s22 m/s (ATTI mode, no wind) 4500 m 

Approximately 18 minutes -10°C to 40°C 

±0.03°Pitch: -90°to +30°Pan: ±320° Pitch: 120°/s Pan: 180°/s 

<8 m/s (Altitude 2 m)5 cm-500 cmSurface with clear pattern and adequate lighting (Lux > 15) 0-250 cm 

451 mm 

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●Camera(Name/Model:X3/FC350) 

SensorLensISO RangeElectronic Shutter Speed Image Max Size 

Still Photography Modes Video Recording Modes 

Max Bitrate Of Video Storage Supported File Formats Supported SD Card Types Operating Temperature Range 

●RemoteController(Name:C1) Operating Frequency Transmitting DistanceVideo Output Port 

Operating Temperature Range 

Battery●Charger (Model: A14-100P1A) 

Voltage 

Rated Power 

Sony EXMOR 1/2.3”Effective pixels:12.4M (total pixels: 12.76M) FOV (Field Of View) 94° 20 mm (35 mm format equivalent) f/2.8 

100-3200 (video) 100-1600 (photo)8 s-1/8000 s 

4000x3000Single shoot; Burst shooting: 3/5/7 framesAuto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 bracketed frames at 0.7EV Bias; Timelapse UHD (4K): 4096x2160p 24/25, 3840x2160p 24/25/30FHD: 1920x1080p 24/25/30/48/50/60 HD: 1280x720p 

24/25/30/48/50/6060 MbpsFAT32/exFAT Photo: JPEG, DNG Video: MP4/MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264)Micro SD, Max capacity: 

64GB. Class 10 or UHS-1 rating required0°C to 40°C 

● IntelligentFlightBattery(Model:TB47,Standard) 

Capacity Voltage Battery Type Energy 

Net Weight Operating Temge Max Charging Power 

4500 mAh22.2 VLiPo 6S High voltage battery 99.9 Wh570 g-10°C to 40°C180 W 

105 mm 

182 mm 

172 mm 

● IntelligentFlightBattery(Model:TB48,Optional) 

Capacity Voltage Battery Type Energy 
Net Weight Operating Temge Max Charging Power 

5700 mAh22.8 VLiPo 6S High voltage battery 129.6 Wh670 g-10°C to 40°C180 W 

71 mm 

※ This Quick Start Guide is subject to change without prior notice. 

922.7 MHz-927.7 MHz (Japan only) 2 km (outdoor and unobstructed) USB, Mini-HDMI-10°C to 40°C 

6000 mAh LiPo 2S 

26.3 V 

100 W 

5.725 GHz-5.825 GHz 

2.400 GHz-2.483 GHz 

FCC ID: SS3-WM6101410This 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 ID: SS3-GL6581502 

YC.BZ.S00101.02 
Using INSPIRE 1 

Watch the video tutorials on the official DJI website and read the following documents before using your 

Inspire 1 for the first time: 
Inspire 1 Quick Start Guide, Disclaimer, Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines, Inspire 1 Safety 

Guidelines, In the Box, Inspire 1 User Manual. 

2. Watch the Tutorial Videos 

Watch the tutorial videos at www.dji.com or in the DJI Pilot app. 

The tutorial videos 

1. Download the DJI Pilot App Visit http://m.dji.net/djipilot or scan this QR code to 

download the DJI Pilot app through your mobile device. 

4. Charging 

DJI Pilot app 

● For the best user experience, please use mobile devices with iOS 8.0 (or higher) and Android 4.1.2 (or higher). 

● Read the Inspire 1 User Manual in the DJI Pilot app or official DJI website for more details. 3. Check Battery 

Levels Press the Power Button once on both the Intelligent Flight Battery and remote controller 

to check battery levels. The Intelligent Flight Battery must be fully charged before using it for the 

first time. Make sure both batteries are adequately charged before each flight.Press the power 

button once then press again and hold for 2 seconds to power on the remote controller. Repeat to 

power off. Press the power button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to power on the 

Intelligent Flight Battery. Repeat to power off. 

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Battery Level 

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● Only use the official DJI Inspire 1 charger for your Intelligent Flight Battery and remote controller. 

● To charge the Inspire 1 Intelligent Flight Battery or the remote controller, connect it to power 

through the port to a 

suitable power source (100-240V 50/60Hz).● It is recommended to turn off the batteries before charging.●

UsetheincludedchargertochargetheIntelligentFlightBatteryandtheremotecontrollerbattery.Whenfullycharged,

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battery LEDs on the Intelligent Flight Battery and remote controller will turn off. 

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5. Preparing the Remote Controller 

Tilt the Mobile Device Holder to the desired position then adjust the antennas as shown. The strength of 

the remote controller signal is different when the antenna position is different. 
Strong Weak 

The transmission signal between the aircraft and remote controller will perform best when within the 

optimal transmission range. If the signal is weak, fly the aircraft closer to you to achieve optimal signal 

performance. 

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● Do not use other 2.4GHz devices at the same time to avoid signal interference. 

6. Preparing the Aircraft 

The aircraft is in Travel Mode during delivery. Follow these steps to change it to Landing Mode before your 

first flight: 

1 Insert the Intelligent Flight Battery into the battery compartment. Power on the remote controller and the 

Intelligent Flight Battery. 

Toggle the Transformation Switch up and down at least four times. Repeat to change aircraft to Travel 

Mode.Power off the aircraft before mounting the gimbal and camera. 

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Press the button on the side of the Mobile Device Holder to release the clamp. 

Place your device onto the clamp and adjust the clamp to hold it securely. 

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 USB port on the back of the remote controller. 

If you have purchased an Inspire 1 with dual remote controllers, the Master remote controller will connect 

to the aircraft automatically when powered on. Master/Slave mode is disabled by default. Activate it and 

set it up through the DJI Pilot app. The Master remote controller’s Status LED will show solid green when it 

connected to the aircraft. The Slave remote controller’s Status LED will show solid blue when it is 

connected to the Master controller. 

Connecting the Master remote controller to the Slave remote controller:On the Master remote controller, 

launch the DJI Pilot app and go to the Camera page. Then tap on the top of your screen to enter the 

remote controller settings window. Tap “Activate Master/Slave Mode”and select “Master”. Then enter your 

desired connection password for the “Slave” remote controller.On the Slave remote controller, select 

“Slave “ and tap “Search” to find the Master remote controller. Select the “Master” remote controller from 

the “Master RC List” and input the connection password. 

Landing Mode● If you have purchased the dual remote controller version, you must use the Master remote controller to deactivate 

Travel Mode. 
7. Mounting the Gimbal and Camera 

1 Remove the Gimbal Cover.Rotate the Gimbal Lock to the unlocked position (to the right when facing the 

nose of the aircraft). Insert the gimbal by aligning the white mark on the gimbal with white mark on the 

Gimbal Lock. Rotate the gimbal lock back into the locked position (to the left when facing the nose of the 
aircraft). 

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Place the aircraft on a flat surface, in an open space, with the back facing you. 

1 Move the Flight Mode Switch to the right to select P mode. ( P mode is Positioning mode, A mode is ATTI mode, and the F mode is 

Function mode. )Power on the remote controller.Power on the aircraft and wait for the self-check to complete. Do not move the aircraft 

during the self-check. 

Ensure the remote controller is linked to the aircraft before flight. Re-link the remote controller to the 

aircraft if it fails to connect. Refer to the INSPIRE 1 User Manual on how to link. 

. 5 Ensure the remote controller and your mobile device are connected with a USB cable. Launch the DJI Pilot app when connecting to 

the aircraft for the first time, and follow the instructions within the app. 

. 6 Launch the DJI Pilot app and tap “Camera”. Ensure the aircraft is functioning normally by completing the Checklist.Beginner Mode 

is enabled by default when you launch the DJI Pilot app for the first time. The aircraft’s altitude and flight distance is restricted 

when flying in Beginner Mode. We recommend you fly in Beginner Mode when using the aircraft for the first time. You may 

disable Beginner Mode in the settings page of the DJI Pilot app. 

. 7 Calibrate the compass by tapping the Aircraft Status Bar in the app and selecting “Calibrate”. Then follow the on-screen 

instructions. 

. 8 For 1345s Propeller, install the propellers with a white dot onto the mounting plates that have a white dot, and install the propellers 

without a white dot onto the mounting plates that do not have a white dot. Press the propeller down onto the mounting plate 

and rotate in the lock direction until secure.For 1345 Propeller, attach propellers with the black nut onto motors with the black 

dot and spin counter-clockwise to secure. Attach propellers with gray nut onto motors without a black dot and spin clockwise 

to secure. Place all propellers onto the correct motor and tighten by hand to ensure security before flight. 

● When not in P mode, the Inspire 1 will only maintain altitude, not position, and will drift with wind or user inputs. Return to Home is not 

available in F mode. 

9. Remote Controller Operation 

The remote controller is by default set to Mode 2 ( throttle controlled by the left-hand stick ). Adjust the tilt 

angle of camera by using the Gimbal Dial. 

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10. Flight 

Safe to Fly (GPS) 

Before taking off, make sure the aircraft status bar in the DJI Pilot app shows “Safe to Fly (GPS)”. 
Otherwise, the aircraft cannot hover in place and record the Home Point. 

● Manual Take - off & Landing: 

Start the motors by pulling both control sticks to the bottom inside (or outside) corners. Release the sticks 

once the motors start. Slowly push the left (throttle) stick up to take off. Once in the air, toggle the 

Transformation Switch up to raise the landing gear. 

Start / Stop the motors 

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Toggle the Transformation Switch up 

RTH Button 

The App’s RTH Button 

Gently pull the left (throttle) stick down to lower the aircraft until it touches the ground. Pull both sticks to 

the bottom inside corners to stop the motors.After flight, change the aircraft back into Travel Mode. Do not 

attempt this at the beach, over grass, or over monochromatic carpet. Then place the aircraft on a flat 

surface and remove the gimbal and camera for transport. 

Left stick / Down (Slowly) 

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It is highly recommended that you only take off when the Aircraft Status bar is green. The aircraft cannot take off if the Critical Low Battery Warning is 

active.The Intelligent Flight Battery must warm-up if the outside temperature is low. A warning will display in the DJI Pilot app. 

Rotatingpropellerscanbedangerous.Donotstartthemotorswhentherearepeople nearby and always fly in a wide open area. 

Never stop the motors during flight. Power off the aircraft prior to switching off the remote controller after landing. 

Appendix 

AircraftStatus Indicator Description 

Slowly: Safe to fly,GPS working 

X2 Double: Vision Positioning System working, no GPS 

Slowly: P-ATTI or ATTI 

Quickly: Not connected to remote controller 

Remote Controller Status LED 

Remote controller is functioning normally but is not connected to the aircraft. 

Remote controller is functioning normally and is connected to the aircraft. 

Remote controller is in Slave Mode and not connected to the aircraft. 

Remote controller is in Slave Mode and is connected to the aircraft. 

B-B-B... Aircraft low battery warning or remote controller error. 

B—B—... Remote controller has been idle for 5 minutes. 
Learn more information from: 

www.dji.com/product/inspire-1 

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Adjust the camera parameters using the Camera Settings Dial on the remote controller or through the DJI Pilot app. Press the Shutter Button/Video 

Record Button to capture photos or record videos. 

Adjust the tilt of the gimbal using the Gimbal Dial. 

Download photos and video from the SD card to your mobile device through the DJI Pilot app. You may also use a SD card reader to export files to your 

PC. 

©2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved 

Slowly: Low battery level warning Quickly: Critical low battery level warning Solid: Critical error 

Blinking Alternately: Compass calibration required 

Designed by DJI. Printed in China. 

● Auto Taking - Off & Landing:( In the Camera screen of the DJI Pilot app ) 

Tap and confirm your selection. The aircraft will automatically take off, retract its landing gear, and hover at 1.5 meters after you tap and confirm Auto 

Take-off. 

Tap and confirm your selection. The landing gear will lower and the aircraft will automatically land. 

Left stick / Up (Slowly) 

1. Press and hold the return home button until the LED surrounding the button is blinking white, and the return home procedure is in process. Press once 

to stop the procedure. 

2. The DJI Pilot app notifies users to take action when the battery level falls to a specified threshold. This warning threshold can be set within the DJI 

Pilot app. The aircraft will land immediately when it reaches Critical Low Battery Level Warning. 

3. Failsafe: The Inspire 1 will enter RTH mode if remote controller signal is lost. 

● Whilereturninghome,its altitude can be adjusted by the user to avoid obstructions. 

Using the Camera 

● Return to Home 

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