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Read Before the Rrst Fllg_ht 

Read the following documents before using the Phantom 3 Advanced: 

1. In tl1e Box 

2. Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual 

3. Phantom 3 Advanced Ouick Start Guide 

4, Phantom 3 Professional/ Advanced Safety Guidelines and Disclaimer 

5. Phantom 3 Professional/ Advanced Intelligent Aight Ba"ery Safety Guidelines 

We recommend that you watch all tutorial videos on the official DJI website and read the Disclaimer 

before you fly. Prepare for your first flight by reviewing the Phantom 3 Advanced Quick Start Guide and 

refer to the User Manual for more deta led information 

Video Tutorials ...._ __ ,_ 

Please watch the tutorial videos at the link below, which demonstrates how to use Phantom 3 Professional 

safely II 1!1 . http.//www dji com/producl/phantom-3/video 

Download and install the OJI Pilot app before using the aircraft Scan the OR code to the right 

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The Android version of the DJI Pilot app is compatible with Android 4 1 2 or later The iOS vers1on of the DJI Pilot app is compatible with iOS 8.0 or later [!J . · 
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Read Before the First Fl ght 2 

Video Tutorials 2 

Download the DJI Pilot app 2 

Product Profile 

Introduction 6 

Feature Highlights 6 

Preparing the Aircrah 7 

Aircraft Diagram a 

Remote Controller Diagram a 

Aircraft 

Flight Controller 11 Flight Mode 11 Flight Status Indicator 11 Return·to·Home (RTH) 12 

Smart RTH 12 

Low Ballery RTH 13 

Failsafe RTH 14 

Vision Positioning System 14 

Flight Recorder 16 

Altachlng and Detaching the Propellers 16 

DJI Intelligent Flight Ballery 17 

Remote Controller 

Remote Controller Profile 23 Using the Remote Controller 23 Remote Controller Status LED 27 

Linking the Remote Controller 28 

Remote Controller Compliance Version 29 
Camera and Gimbal 

Camera Profile 31 

Gimbal 32 

DJIPIIotApp 

Camera 35 

Director 38 

Store 38 

Discovety 38 

Flight 

Flight Environment Requirements 40 

Flight Limits and No-Ay Zones 43 

Prellight Checklist 44 

Calibraring the Compass 44 

Auto Takeolf and Auto Landing 45 

Flight Test 46 

Starting/Stopping the Motors 46 

Troubleshooting (FAO) 49 

Appendix 54 

Specifications 54 

lnteUigent Orientation Control (IOC) 56 

FCC Compliance 57 
Product Profile 

This section introduces the Phantom 3 

Advanced and lists the components of 

the aircraft and remote controller. 
Product Profile 

Introduction 

The Phantom 3 Advanced represents the next generation of DJI quadcopters It is capable of capturing 

10BOp video and transm ding an HD video signal out of lhe box. The built·ln camera has an integrated 

g1mbalto maximize stab ty while minimizing both weight and size Even when no GPS signal is available, 

the Vis1on Position ng System allows the aircraft to hover accurately in place. 

Feature 

Camera and Gimbal: Phantom 3 Advanced has a fully integrated camera that shoots 1080p video at up to 

60 frames per second and captures 12 megapixel photos An enhanced sensor gives you greater clarity, 

lower noise, and better pictures than any previous flying camera. 

HD Video Downlink: The low·latency long range HD downlink is powered by an enhanced version of DJI 

lightbridge. 

DJI Intelligent Flight Bahert: The 4480 mAh DJI Intelligent Right Battery features upgraded battery cells 

and an advanced power management system. 

Right Controller: The next-generation flight controller has been updated to prO\Iide a safer, more reliable 

flight experience. A newly implemented flight recorder stores critical data from each flight and lhe Vision 

Positioning System enhances hovering precision when flying Indoors or in environments where GPS is 

unavailable 
Remove the gimbal clamp by sliding it to the right (when fac.ng the nose of the arcralt) as shown below 

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Attaching the Propellers: 

Mount the propellers with black dots on to motors with black axes and spin counter-clockwise to secure Mount the propellers with sliver dots on to motors with sliver axes and spin clockwise to secure Be sure 

all propellers are securely in place 

.1:. Place all propellers onto the correct motors and tighten by hand to lock them in position. 

Preparing the Remote Controller 

The mobile device holder is designed for secunng tablet or mobile dev1ce Tilt the mobile device holder to 

the desired position, then adjust the antennas so they are facing outward 

1. Press the button on the top right side of the mobile device holder to release the clamp. then adjust the 

clamp to lit the size of your mobile device. 

2 Secure your mobile device in the clamp by pressing down. and connect your mobile device to the 

remote controller using a USB cable 

3. Plug one end ol the cable 1n1o the mobile device and the other end into the USB port on the back of 

the remote controller. 

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[1) GPS 

(2) PropeUer 

[3) MoiOf 

(4) Front LED Indicator 

(5] Landing gear 

[6) Gimbal and Camera 

(7) Camera Status Indicator 

[8) A rcralt Micrt>USB Port 

(9) Arcralt Status lndicalor 

[10) nte .gent Aight Banert 

( 11) Vision Positioning Sensors 

(12) Antennas 

[13) Camera M•cro-SD Card Slot 

(14) Camera Micrt>USB Port 

[15] Unk Bunon 

[1) Anlennas 

Relays aircraft control and 

video signal. 

(2) Mobile Device Holder 

Securely mounts your mobile 

device lo lhe remole controRer 

(3) Control Stick 

Controls lhe orienlation and 
[6] Status LED 

Displays the remote controller's system status 

[7] Power Button 

Used to tum the remote controller on and olf. 

[8] RTH LED 

Circular LED around the RTH button displays 

Rll-i status 

[9] Camera Settings Dial 

Turn the dial to adjust camera settings 

(Only functions when the remote controller is 

connected to a mobile device running the DJI 

Pilot app ) 

(10] Playback Button 

Playback the captured images or v1deos 

(Only functions when the remote controller is 

connected to a mobile dev1ce running the DJI 

Pilotapp.) 

[11] Shutter Button 

Press to take a photo If burst mode is 

selected the set number of photos will be 

taken with one press. 

{12] Flight Mode Switch 

Switch between P-mode. A-mode, and 

F-mode 

[13] Video Recording Button 

Press to start recording video. Press again to 

stop recording 

[17] C1 Button 

Customizable through the DJI Pilot app. 

[18] C2 Button 

Customizable through the DJI app. 

[19] Power Port 

Connect to the DJI Phantom 3 Charger to 

charge the battery of the remote controller 

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[14] Gimbal Dial 

Use this dial to control the tilt of the gimbal 

[15) Mlrcro-USB Port 

Connect to a SD card reader to upgrade the 

firmware. 

[16] USB Port 

Connect to mobile device or to a USB port lor 

firmware upgrade. 

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Aircraft 

This section introduces the features of 

the Flight Controller, Vision Positioning 

System, and the Intelligent Flight Battery 
The Phantom 3 Advanced's flight control'er features several Important upgrades, including a new flight 

mode. Safety modes include and Retum-lo-Home These features ensure the sale return of your 

aircraft ill he control signal Is lost. The flight controller can also save tical flight data from each flight 

to the on-board storage dev1ce. The new flight controller also provides increased stability and a new air 

braking feature. 

FllghtMoae 

Three flight modes are available. The details of each flight mode are found below· 

P-mode (Positioning) P-mode works best when GPS signal is strong. There are three different states of P-mode, which will be automatically selected by the Phantom 3 Advanced depending on signal strength 

of GPS and Vision Positioning sensors . 

P-GPS: GPS and Vision Positioning both are available The aircraft is using GPS for positioning. P-OPTI Vision Positioning is available but the GPS signal strength Is not sufficient. The aircraft is 

using only the Vision Positioning System for positioning 

P-ATTI Neither GPS nor V'sion Positioning is available. The aircraft is using only its barometer for 

position ng, so only altitude can be stabilized 

A-mode (Attitude): GPS and Vision Positioning System are not used for stabilization. The a1rcraft only uses 

its barometer The atrcraft can stil automatically return to the home point if the control signal is lost and 

the Home Point was recomed successfully 

F-mode (Function) Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is activated in th s mode For more information 

abouttOC, refer to the IOC section tn the Appendix. 

Use the Right Controller mode switch to change the flight mode of the aircraft, refer to the "Flight 

Mode Switch" on Page 26 for more information 

Flight Status Indicator 

The Phantom 3 Advanced has Front LEOs and Aircraft Status lndil;ators The positions of these LEOs are 

shown in the figure below· 

A11C1aft S:atus lndiCOIO< 

The Front LEOs show !he onentation of the atrcralt The Front LEOs glow solid red when the aircraft is 

turned on to indicate the front (or nose) of the aircraft The Aircraft Status Indicators communicate the 

system status of the f[ght controller. Refer to the lable below lor more Lnlormation about the Aircraft Status 

Indicators· 
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Normal 

;ft1;.:y:r ...... Red, Green and Yellow Rash 

Alternatively 

f!!/ ((;.· ····· Green and Yellow Rash Alternatively 

4'$/ ...... Green Rashes Slowly 

X2 ······Green Rashes Twice 

W: ...... Yellow Rashes Slowly 

Warning 

::?J ...... Fast Yellow Flashing 

i$1. ...... Slow Red Rashing 

1t ...... Fast Red Rashing 

.. • ... Red Rashing Allemativety 

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...... Red and Yellow Rash Alternatively 

Retum-to-Home RTH) 

Turning On and Self Diagnostic Testing 

Warming Up 

Safe to Fly (P-mode w1th GPS and Vision 

Positioning) 

Safe to Ry (P-mode With Vision Positioning but 

without GPS) 

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

Positioning) Remote Controller's Signal Lost 

Low Battery Wam1ng 

Critical Battery Warning 

IMU Error 

Critical Error Compass Calibration Required 

The Retum·to-Home (RTH) function brings the aircraft back to the last recorded Home Point There are 

three types of RTH procedures· Smart RTH, Low Battery RTH, and Failsafe RTH This section describes these three scenanos in detail 

GPS 

Home Point "-•llil 

SmartRTHDescription If a strong GPS signal was acquired before lakeoH the Home Point is the bcation from which the aircraft was launched. The GPS signal strength is indicated by the GPS icon ( "-•nil ) The aircraft status indicator will blink rapidly when the home point is recorded. 

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Use the RTH button on the remote controller (refer to "RTH button· on page 26 for more information) or 

tap the RTH button in the OJI Pilot app and follow the on-screen 1nstruct1ons when GPS IS available to ini1iate Smart RTH The aircraft will then aulomallcally retum to the last recorded Home Point. You may use the remote controller's control slicks to control the aircraft's position to avoid a collision during the Smart 

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

button again to 1erm1nate the procedure and regain control of the aircraft 
Remote Controller 

This section describes the features 

of the remote controller and includes 

instructions for controlling the aircraft 

and the camera. 
Phantom 3 Advanced User M~nual After these issues are resolved. press the Power Button to tum off the Battery Level Indicator. Unplug the 

Intelligent Right Battery from the charger and plug it back in to resume charging. Note that you do not 

need to unplug and plug in the charger 10 the event of a room temperature error; the charger will resume 

charging when the temperature is within the allowable range 

& DJI does not lake any responsibifity for damage caused by third· party chargers. 

;!J: How 10 discharge your Intelligent Flight Battery: 

Slow : Place the Intelligent Right Battery into the Phantom 3 Advanced's Battery Compartment 

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

longer be turned on Launch the DJI Pilot app to check battery levels. 

Rapid : Ay the Phantom 3 Advanced outdoors until there is less than 8% of power left, or until 

the battery can no longer be turned on 
2. Open the Protection Cap and connect the Intelligent Right Battery to the Battery Charger. U the battery 

level is above 95%, tum on the battery belore charging 

3. The Battery Level Indicator will display the current battery level as it IS charging 

4. The Intelligent Right Battery is fully charged when the Battery Level indicators are all oH. 

5. Air-cool the Intelligent Right Battery after each flight. Allow its temperature to drop to room temperature 

belore storing it lor an extended period 

& • We do not recommend charging the Intelligent Flight Battery and remote control er with the 

standard charger at the same time, otherwise the charger may overheat. 

• Always tum oH the battery before inserting it or removing it lrom the Phantom 3 Advanced. 

Never insert or remove a battery when it is turned on. 

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Intelligent Flight Banery 

Battery Level Indicators While Charging 

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Level 

ll 0 0 0 0%-25% 

ll 0 0 0 25%-50% 

I) ll I) 0 50%- 75% 

0 ll n ll 75%-100% 

0 0 0 0 Fully Charged 

Battery Protection LED Display 

The table below shows battery protection mechanisms and corresponding LED patterns. 

Battery Level Indicators while Charging 

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Blinking Pattern Battery Protection Item 

0 n 0 0 LED2 blinks twice per second Over current detected 0 n 0 0 LED2 blinks three times per second Short circuit detected 0 0 n 0 LED3 blinks twice per second Over charge detected 0 0 0 0 LE03 blinks three times per second Over-voltage charger detected 0 0 0 ll LED4 blinks twice per second Charging temperature is too low 0 0 0 0 LE04 blinks three times per second Charging temperature is too high 
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I!B The Battery Level Indicators will also show the current battery level during charging and 

discharging. The indicators are defined beiO\V. 

0 LED is on. ij : LED is ftash:ng. 0 LED is off 

Battery Level 

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Level 

0 0 0 0 87.5%-100% 0 0 0 n 75%-87.5% 

D 0 0 0 625%-75% D 0 n 0 50%-62.5% 

0 0 0 0 37.5%-50% 0 n 0 0 25%-37.5% 

0 0 0 0 12.5%-25% 

0 0 0 0 0%-12.5% 

0 0 0 0 =0% 

Battery life 

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Battery life refers to how many more limes the battery can be discharged and recharged before it must 

be replaced. When the battery is turned off. press and hold the Power Button for 5 seconds to check the battery life. The Battery Level Indicators wilt ight up and/or blink for two seconds, as shO\Vn below· 

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LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 BalteryUfe 

0 0 0 0 90%-100% 0 0 0 ll 80%-90% 0 0 0 0 70%-80% 0 0 n 0 60%-70% 

0 0 0 0 50%-60% 

0 n 0 0 40%-50% 

0 0 0 0 30%-40% 

n 0 0 D 20%-30% 

D D 0 0 below20% 

& When battery life reaches 0%, it can no longer be used 

1!1!1 For more information about the battery, launch the DJI Pilot app and check the informati:ln that is 

listed under the battery tab 
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12 Sleep mode. To save power, the battery enters s.eep mode after 20 minutes of inactiv1ly. 13 Commun1cat10n lnfonnation pertaining to the battery's voltage, capacily, current, etc is transmitted to 

the aircraft's main contro ler 

& Refer to Phantom 3 Professional I Advanced Intelligent Right Battery Safety Guidelines before 

use Users take full responsibility for all operatiOnS and usage 

?. Using the Battery 

0 ...----- LED1 

Turning ON/OFF 

. LE03 

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Power Bu11on !Buill-in LED) 

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Turning On: Press the Power Button once. then press again and hold for 2 seconds to turn on The 

Power LED WI tum red and the Battery l evel Indicators wJ d splay the current battery level 

Turning Off: Press the Power Button once. then press again and hold for 2 seconds to turn off The 

battery power LED will flash when power,ng off the Phantom to allow automatically stopping 

of a recording during the event record.ng wasn't stopped. 

Low Temperature Nollce: 

1. Battery capacily is signilicantly reduced when flying in low temperature ( < DOC) environments. 

2. It is not recommended that the battery be used in extreme:y low temperature(< -100C) environments 

Battery voltage should reach the appropriate level when opera! ng environment with temperatures 

between -1o•c and soc 

3. End the as soon as the DJI p·lot app displays the "Low Batte!Y Level Warning" in low temperature 

environments. 

4. Keep the battery indoors to wann It before fty1ng in low temperature environments. 

5 To ensure optimal performance of the battery keep the batle'Y temperature above 20•c 

6. The charger w1 stop charging the battery if the batte'Y cea·s temperature is not within the operating 

range (OOC - 40"C ) 

& In cold env ronments. insert the batte!Y into the battery compartment and allow the aircraft for 

approximately 1·2 minutes to wann up before taking off 

Checking the Battery Level 

The SanelY ,ndicators disp'ay how much power remains When balle'Y is turned off. press 

the Power Button once. The Batte'Y l evel tndicatOl's w l1ght up to d splay the current batte'Y level See 

below for delails 
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& . Ensure propellers are attached to its corresponding motors. otherwise the aircral1 cannot take oil. 

• Wear gloves when handling propellers 

• Hand tighten each of the propellers on the corresponding motors to ensure it IS attached I rmly. 

Detaching the Propellers 

Hold the motor in place w.th one hand then spin the propeller in the indicated unlock direction. 

& • Check that the propellers and molars are installed correctly and firmly before every flight. 

• Ensure that all propellers are in good condition before each flight. DO NOT use aged, chipped, 

or broken propellers. 

• To avoid injury, STAND CLEAR of and DO NOT tOJch propellers or motors when !hey are spinning. 

• ONLY use original DJI propellers lor a better and saler flight experience. 

DJI1ntelli1lent Flight 

The DJI Intelligent Right Battery has a capacity of 4480 mAh, a voltage of 15.2 V, and a smart charge/ 

discharge functionality. It should only be charged using an appropriate charger that has been approved 

byDJI 

lf9<!'t R ght Batte•y 

& The Intelligent Flight Battery must be fully charged before using it for the first time. Refer to 

'Charging the Intelligent Right Battery' lor more information. 

;/) Be aware that the OJlput power of the supplied Phantom 3 Advanced charger is 57 W. 

OJ I Intelligent Alght Battery Functions 

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

2. Battery Ule Display: the LEOs display the current battery power cycle. 

3. Auto-Discharging Function To prevent swelling, the battery automatically discharges to below 65% ol 

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

65% It is normal to leel moderate heat being emitted from the battery during the d1scharge process. 

Discharge thresholds can be set in the DJI Pilot app. 

4. Balanced Charging· Automat1cally balances the vo tage of each battery cell when charging. 

5 Overcharge Protection Charging automatically stops when the battery Is fully charged. 

6 Temperature Detection The battery will only charge when the temperature is between o•c (32"F) and 

40"C (104"F). 

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

• The Vision Positioning System may not be able to recognize pattern on the ground in low light 

conditions (less than 100 tux). 

• Do not use other ultrasonic devices with frequency ol 40 KHz when Vision Positioning system is 

in operation 

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

ground (below 0 5 meters) at fast speeds 

l> 0 Keep anima"s away from the aircraft when Vision Positioning system is activated The sonar 

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

Flight data is automatically recorded to the internal storage of the aircraft Th s 1nctudes flight 

telemetry, aircraft status Information, and other parameters. To access these data. connect the 

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

Attacfilng and!Detachlrig Jhe 

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

the propeller indicate where they should be attached and in which direction whey should spin To 

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

Propellers 

Figure 

Attach On 

Legends 

Sliver Dol Black Dol 

Motms with a grey axes Motors with a black axes 

o'l Lock ·Tum the propellers in the indicated direction to mount and tighten. 

'b'l Unlock Tum the propellers n the indicated direction to loosen and remove. 

Attaching the Propellers 

1. Be sure to remove the warning stickers from the motors befOl'e attaching the propellers. 

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2. Attach the propellers with silver dots onto the motors with silver axes and spin the propellers clockw1se 

to secure them in place Attach the with black dots onto the motors with black axes and spin the propellers counter-clockwise to secure them in place Be sure to tighten each propeller by hand 

before flight. 

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Using Vision Positioning 

V1sion Positioning is activated automatically when the Phantom 3 Advanced is turned on. No 

further act on is required Vision Positioning is typically used in indoor environments. where GPS > 

is unavailable Using the sensors that are built into the Vision Positioning system. the Phantom 3 ::l' 

Professional can hover precisely even without GPS 

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Follow the steps below to use Vision Positioning. 6P 

1. Toggle the flight mode switch to P-rrode. • 

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

properly on surfaces without clear pattem variations. 

3. Tum on the aircraft. The aircraft status indicator will flash green two times. which Indicates the Vision 

Positioning system is ready. Gently push the throt11e up to lilt oH and the aircraft will hover in place. 

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

lly1ng. The ultrasonic sensors may not be able to accurately measure distances when operating 

above sound-absorbing materials. In addition, the camera may not function correctly in 

suboptimal environments The aircraft will switch from P-mode to A-m:Jde automatically if neither 

GPS nor Vision Positioning System are available. Operate the aircraft with great caution in the 

following situations: 

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

• Flying over a highly reflective surfaces. • Flying at high speeds(over 8 rn/s at 2 meters or over 4 rn/s at 1 meter). • Flying over water or transparent surfaces. 

• Flying over moving surfaces or objects . 

• Flying in an area where the ligh1ing changes frequently or drastically. 

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

• Flying over surfaces that can absorb sound waves (e g. thick carpet). 

• Flying over surfaces without clear pattems or texture. 
• The colored zones and markers on the batlery level indicator bar reflect the estimated 

remaining flight lime. They are automatically adJuSted according to the aircraft's current location 

and status. 

Failsafe RTH, 

If the Home Point was successfully recorded and the compass is functioning normally, Fa1lsafe RTH WI!! 

be automatically activated if the remote controller signal is lost for more than three seconds The Retum· 

to-Home process may be interrupted and the operator may regain control of the aircraft 1f the remote 

controller signal connection is re-established 

FaHsafe Illustration 

1 Record Horne Point 2 Confirming Home Point 3 Remote Controner Signal Lost ~ ~ 'T~'ull T • • 

Blinking Green Blinking Green Fast Bl1nking YellOw 

4 Signal Lost Lasts {after 3 sec.) 5 Fm-i (ad~ altitl.rle) 61..ard-g (after~ lor 5 sees) 

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Fast Blonkong YellOw Fast Bllllkong YellOw Fast Blinking YellOw 

& • Aircraft cannot retum to the Home Point when GPS signal is weak ( [ Jilll) displays grey) or 

unavailable 

• Aircraft automaticaUy descends and lands if RTH iS tnggered when the aircraft flies within a 20 

meters (65 feet) radius of the Home Point. AJcraft wi'l stop ascending and immediately retum to 

the Home Point 1f you move the thrott·e stick if the a1rcraft reaches 20 meters (65 feet) altitudes 

or beyond during Failsafe 

• The aircraft cannot avoid obstruction during the Fa lsafe RTH, therefore tis .mportant to set a 

suitable Failsafe altitude before each flight. Launch the DJI Pilot app and enter "Camera· and 

select ' MODE> Advanced Settings> Failsafe mode' to set the Failsafe aiLtude. 

• User cannot control the aircraft while the aircraft is ascending to its failsafe altitude However 

the user can press Smart RTH button to regain control to cancel the ascending 

Vision Posltlonl~ Sx_stem 

The OJI Vision Posit1on:ng System uses ultrasound and amage data to help the a1rcraft maintain its current 

position. With the help of Vision Positioning. your Phantom 3 Advanced can hover in place more precisely 

and fly indoors or in other environments where a GPS slgnalts not available. The main components of the 

Vision Positioning System are located on the bottom of your Phantom 3 Advanced they mclude (2) two 

utrasonic sensors and [ 1] one monocular camera. 
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The low banery level failsafe is tnggered when the OJI lntellrgent Flight Bal1ery IS depleted to a pornt that 

may affect the safe return of the aircraft Users are advised to return home or land the aircraft immed ately 

when prompted. The DJI Pilot app will display a notice when a low bal1ery warning is tnggered The 

aircraft will automatically return to the Home Point if no action is taken after a ten-second countdown The 

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

for these warnings are automatically determined based on the aircraft's current a.titude and d stance from 

the Home Point. 

The a·rcraft will land automatically if the current battery level can only support the aircraft long enough 

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

onentatron during the landing process. 

The Battery Level Indicator is displayed in the DJI Pilot app, and is described below: 

Cr.toeal Low banery level bJttery 

warntng(Red• revei(Green) 

Banery level 

Low battery 

level warning 

Critical Low 

battery level 

warning 

Estimated 

remaining 

flight time 

I RemaJning ltme 

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Remark 

The battery 

power is low. 

Please land the 

aircraft. 

The aircraft 

must land immediately. 

Estimated 

remaining flight based on cunent 

bal1ery level 

Pcwer requ•res 

ro return horne 

Banery lever lnclteo:or 

Aircraft Status 

lndlcatol' 

Aircraft status 

indrcalor blinks 

RED slowly 

Aircraft status 

indicator blinks 

RED quickly 

N/A 

DJI Pilot app 

Tap ''Go-home" to have the 

aircraft return to the Home 

point and land automatiCally. 

or "Cancel* to resume normal 

flight. If no action •s taken, 

the aircraft will automatically 

go home and land after tO seconds Remote controller 

will sound an alalm 

The OJI Pilot app display Will 

flash red and the aircraft will 

start to descend. The remote 

controller will sound an alalm 

N/A 

Ffightlnstructlons 

Fly the aircraft 

back and land itassoonas possible, then 

stop the motors 

and replace the 

banery 

Allow the aircraft to 

descend and land 

automatically 

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The Phantom 3 Advanced remote controller is a multi-lunction wireless communication device that 

integrates the video downlink system and aircralt remote control system The video downlink and aircralt 

remote control system operate at 2 4 GHz The remote controller features a number of camera control 

!unctions, such as taking and previewing photos and videos, as well as controlling gimbal motion 

The remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable banery. The banery level is displayed via LED 

indicators on the front panel of the remote controller. 

1!!!1 • Compliance Version: The remote controller is compliant with both CE and FCC regulations. 

• Operating Mode: Control can be set to Mode 1 Ol' Mode 2, or to a custom mode. 

• Mode 1: The right stick serves as the thronle. • Mode 2: The left stick serves as the thronle. 

& To preventtransm'ss1on interference, do nol operate more than three aircrafts in the same area 

Usln[_ the Remote 

Turning the Remote Controller On and Off The Phantom 3 Advanced remote controller is powered by a 25 rechargeable banery that has a capacity 

of 6000 mAh The banery level is indicated via the Banery Level LEOs on the front panel Follow the steps 

below to tum on your remote contrd.ler 

1. When the remote controller is turned oH press the Power Bunon once The Banery Level LEOs will 

display the current ba11ery level 

2. Press and hold the Power Bunon to tum on the remote controller. 

3. The remote controller will beep when it is turned on The Status LED will rapidly blink green, indicating 

that the remote controller is link1ng to the aircraft. The Status LEOs w1l glow solid green when linking is 

complete 

4. Repeat Step 2 to tum oH the remote controller. 

Charging the Remote Controller 

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

details. 
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Power Sulton 

Controlling the Camera 

Shoot v.deos/plctures. view recorded images, and adjust camera settings via the Shutter Button, Camera 

Settings Dial, Playback Button, and Video Recording Button on the remote controller. 

[1) Camera Settings Dial 

Tum the d1al to adjust camera settings such as ISO shutter speed, and aperture without letting go of 

the remote controller Move the dial to left or right to scroll through pictures and videos in playback 

mode Press down on the d1alto toggle between these settings 

(2) Playback Bullon 

Press to view images and videos that have already been captured 

(3) Shutler Button 

Press to lake a photo If burst mode is act1vated mu tiple photos will be taken with a single press 

(4) Video Recod ng Bunon 

Press once to start recording video. then press aga1n to stop recording 

(5) Gimbal Dial 

Use this dial to control the lilt of the gimbal. 
Remote Controller 

(Mode2) 

Aircraft 

( •Indicates Nose Directlon) Remarks 

Moving the left stick up and down changes the 

atrcraft's elevatiOn. 

Push the stick up to ascend and down to descend 

When both sticks are centered, the Phantom 3 

Advanced will hover in p'ace. 

The more the stick os pushed away from the center 

position the laster the Phantom 3 Advanced wtll 

change elevation Always push the stick gently 

to prevent sudden and unexpected elevation 

changes 

Movlng the left stick to the left or right controls the 

rudder and rotatoo of the atrcraft 

Push the sick left to rotate the aircraft counterclockwise, push the stick right to rotate the aircraft 

clockwise If the stick ~ centered the Phantom 3 

Advanced will matntatn 1ts current orientation 

The more the stick is pushed away from the center 

position, the laster the Phantom 3 Advanced wil 

rotate 

Mov1ng the nght stick up and down changes the 

aircraft's forward and backward pitch 

Push the slick up to fly forward and down to fly 

backward. Phantom 3 Advanced will hover in 

place if the st ck is centered. 

Push the stick further <rN<Jty from lhe center position for 

a larger p~ch angle (maximum 30') and faster flight 

Moving the nght stick control left and right changes 

the aircraft s left and r ght pitch 

Push left to fly l&ft and right to fly right The 

Phantom 3 Advanced will hover in place il the 

stick is centered. 

Gimbal Dial Turn the d ial to the right, and the 

camera will shift to point upwards Turn the 

dia to the left, and the camera will shift to potnt 

downwards. The camera will remain in its current 

position when dta! is static. 

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Adjusting Controller Stk:ks 

Hold and twist the controller st cks clockwise or counter clockwise to adjust 

the length of the controller sticks A proper length ol controller sticks can 

improve the controlling accuracy 

Flight MDde Switch 

Toggle the switch to select the des1red llight mode 

You may choose between P-mode F-mode and Amode. 

Position Figure Flight Mode 

Position 1 &:, F-mode 

Position2 &, A-mode 

Position3 d:b P·mode 

Position 1 &:, 

POSition 2 &, 

Position3@ 

P·mode (Positioning) P-mode works best when the GPS signal is strong There are three dilferent 

versions ol P-mode, which w II be automatically selected by the Phantom 3 Advanced depending on GPS 

signal strength and the Vision Positioning sensors 

P-GPS: GPS and Vision Positioning both are available the a1rcralt is using GPS for positioning 

P..QPTI· Vision Positioning is avalable but a sufficient GPS signal is not available. Aircralt is using 

only Vision Positioning for position hold'ng. 

P-A Til Neither GPS nor Visoo Positioning is available the a rcralt is using only its barometer for 

positioning, so only altitude is maintained. 

A-mode (Attitude) GPS and Vision Positioning System are not used for stab fization The aircraft uses 

only its barometer to stab lize The aircrah can automatically return to the Home Point if remote controller 

signal is lost and the Home Po1nt was recorded successfully. 

F-mode (Function) Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) ts activated 1n this mode For more information 

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

By default, the Flight Mode Sw1tch is locked toP-mode. To unlock other flight modes. launch the DJI Pilot 

app, enter the ·camera· page and tap '·Mode". then actiVate "Multiple Pght Mode" 

RTHBulton 

Press and hold the RTH button to start the Return-to-Home (RTH) procedure The LED ring around the 

RTH Button will blink white to indicate that the aircralt is entenng RTH mode The arrcrah will then return to 

the last recorded Home Point Press this button again to cance' the RTH procedure and regain control of 

the aircrah 
mobile device. To connect your mobile device to the remote controller using 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 

Optimal Transmission Range 

The transmission signal between the aircraft and the remote controller is most reliable with1n the area that 

is depicted in the image below: 

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ttrong 

Ensure that the aircraft is flying within the optimal transmission zone. To achieve the best transmission 

performance, maintain the appropriate relationship between the operator and the a1rcraft 

Remote Controller Status LED 

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

RTH LED indicates the Retum-to-Horne status of the aircraft The table below contarns more information 

about these indicators 
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Status lED Alarm Remote Controller Status j 

fJ!.-SolidRed l Chime The remote coni roller is disconnected from the aircraft. 

Green l Chime The remote controller is comected to the aircraft. 

;f!l. · · · · • · Slow Blinking Red 0-0-0 · · Remote controller error. 

lf!l..:f$r®-w ...... 

Red and Green/ Red and None HD downlink is disrupted 

Yellow Alternate Blinks 

RTHLED Sound Remote Controller Status 

fi!f.- Solid White /Chime Aircraft is returning home. 

if!!. ...... Blinking White 0 .. Sending Retum-to-Home command to the aircraft. 3 * .•..•. Blinking White DO· Return-to-Home procedure in progress. 

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_g the Remote Controller 

The remote controller is linked to your aircraft before delivery. Linking is only required when using a new 

rerrote controller for the first time. Fallaw these steps to link a new remote controller: 

1 Tum on the remote controller and connect to the mobile device Launch the OJ! Pilot app 

2 Tum on the Intelligent Flight Battery. 

3 Enter "Camera" and tap on riJ"t>,ull and then tap 'Linking RC" button as shown below. 

< F1C Ccn:rol Scllong ;..; 

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

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

controller is successfully linked to the aircraft 

& • The remote controller will un-link itself from an aircraft if a new remote controller is linked to the 

same aircraft. 

Remote Controller Compliance Version 

The remote control er is comp'iant with both CE and FCC requirements. 
Camera and Gimbal 

This section provides the technical 

specifications of the camera and 

explains the gimbal's operation modes 
The on·board camera uses a 1/2.3 inch CMOS sensor to capture video (up to1080p at 60 frames per 

second with the Phantom 3 Advanced) and 12 megapixel stills. You may choose to record the video in 

either MOV or MP4 format. Available picture shooting modes include burst continuous, and time-lapse 

mode A live preview of what the camera sees can be monitored on the connected mobile device via the 

OJI Pilot app 

Camera Micro-SO Card Slot 

To store your photos and videos. insert the Micro-SO card into the slot as shown below, before 

turning on the Phantom 3 Advanced The Phantom 3 Advanced comes wilh a 16 GB Micro-SO card 

and supports Micro-SO cards up to 64GB A UHS·1 Micro-SO card is recommended due to their 

fast read and write speeds allowing you to save high-resolution video data 

0 Do not remove the Micro-SO card from the Phantom 3 Advanced when it is turned on 

Camera Data Port 

Turn on the Phantom 3 Advanced and connect a USB cable to the Camera Data Port to download photos 

and videos to your computer 

& The aircraft must be turned on before attempting to access the files on the Micro-SO card. 

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Camera Operation 

Use the Shu11er and Video Recording bu11ons on the remote controller to shoot the images or videos 

through the OJJ Pilot app For more information about how to use these buuons refer to 'Controlling the 

Camera Page 24". 

Camera LED Indicator 

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

worl!.ing status of the camera. 

Camera LED Indicator ~\\ Green Fast Blink (0 2s off. 0 1 son ) 

1$! Green Blink Once (O.Ss off, 0.4s on ) 

-@. Green Blink 3 T lfT1eS (0 3s off. 0 1 son ) 

#Jl. Slow Red Blink ( 1.6s on, 0 8s off ) ~ FastRedBiink(O.Ssolf 02son) 

1!J.$. Double Red Blink (0 1s on, 0 ts off. 0 tson, 0.1s off) 

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:@ $Green and Red Blink (O.Bs green on O.Bs red on) 

Gifnbil 

Gimbal Profile 

Camera status 

System is warming up 

Takf1g a single picture 

Taking 3 or 5 photos per shot. 

Recording. 

SO card error 

Overheated Ccwnera 

System error. 

Firmware Upgrading 

The 3-axis gimbal prov1des a steady platform for the attached camera. anow1ng you to capture clear. 

stable .mages and video. The giiTlbal can t~tthe camera within a 120' range. 
controller for changes lo take eHect Refer to the table below for detai:s 

Follow Mode The angle between g mbal's orientation and aircraft's nose remains 

constant at all times 

FPVMode The g1mbal will synchronize wilh the movement of the aircraft to provide a first-person perspective flylllg exper ence. 

& • A gimbal motor error may occur in these situat ons ( 1) the aircraft Is placed on uneven ground 

or the g1mbal s motion 1s obstructed (2) the gimbal has been subjected to an excessive 

external force such as a col sion. Please take olf from flat open ground and protect the gimbal 

at aD times 

• Ay ng in heavy fog or clouds may make the g mbal wet, lead~ng to temporary failure The 

glfTlbal wih recover full functonallty after t dries. 

Anti-Drop Kit 

The anti-drop kit helps keep the g mbal and camera connected to the aircraft Two p ns have been 

mounted prior to sh pping If new or additional pins are required, see the diagram below. Press Part 

1J through the hole of the v.bration absorber and nto the center hoe of Part then lock them together 

as shown Mountng the anti-drop k t pins diagonally from each other IS recommended 

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This section mtroduces the four main 

functions of the DJI Pilot app 
User Center, which are used lor configuring your aircraft and sharing your photos and videos with others. 

II is recommended that you use a tab lei for the best experience 

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The Camera page contains a live HD video feed from the Phantom 3 Advanced's camera You can also 

configure various camera parameters from the Camera page. 

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(1) Flight Mode 

8 The text next to this Icon ndicates the current flight mode. 

Tap to configure the MC (Main Controller) Settings. These settings allcrw you to modify flight limits and 

set the gain values. 

'0: The aircraft is set to ·Beginner Mode" by default. The aircraft cannot fly 30 meters (98 feet} higher 

and beyond the recorded Home Point under beginner mode D•sabte thrs mode in the MODE 

setting page 

(2) GPS Signal Strength 

"IIIII This icon shows the current strength of GPS signals. Green bars ndicate adequate GPS 

strength 

(3) IOC Settings ~ CL This icon displays the tOC setting when the aircraft has entered F-mode Tap to view the IOC 

settings menu and select the desired IOC setting. 

(4) System Status 

- ~ . This icon ind cates the current aircraft system status and GPS signal strength 

(5) Battery Level Indicator 

-----.. The battery level indicator provides a dynamic display of the battery level The colored 

zones on the battery level indicator represent the power levels needed to carry out different functions. 

(6) Remote Controller Signal 

i:il' ,,1(( This icon shows the strength of remote controller's signal. 

(7) HD VIdeo Unk Signal Strength ~ .rttl This icon shows the Slrength of the HD video downlink connection between the aircraft .-1<1 

the remote controller 

(8) Battery Level 

rt 100%. This icon shows the current battery level. 

Tap to vtew the battery information menu, set the various battery waming thresholds, and view the 

battery wamtng history. 

[9) General Settings 

:: . Tap this Icon to view the General Settings page. From this page, you can set flight parameters. 

reset the camera, enable the quick view feature, adjust the gimbal roll value, and toggle the flight 

route dtsplay 

(10) Camera Operation Bar 

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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, which has the same functionality 

Playback CEJ Tap to enter the playback page You can preview photos and videos as soon as they are 

captured 

Camera Settilgs :!;: Tap to set ISO. shuner and auto exposure values of the camera 

[11) Vlsloll Positioning ~ This icon shows the distance between the surface and the Vision Positioning System's sensors 

[12) Flight Telemetry 

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The Vision Positioning Status icon is highlighted when the Vision Positioning is in operation. 

Aight attitude is indicated by the flight attitude icon. 

( 1) The red arrow shows wh1ch direction the aircraft is lacing 

(2) Ught blue and dark blue areas indicate pitch 

(3} The angle of the boundary between the light blue and dark blue areas indicates the roU angle 

)13} Map 

Display the flight path of the current flight. Tap to switch from the Camera GUllo the Map GUt. 

{14) Dynamic Home Point 

' : Press lh1s button to enable lhe dynamic home po10t feature the home point then will be reset to 

position of the mobile device 

[15) Return to Home (ATH) 

cl; Initiate RTH home procedure Tap to have the aircraft return to the last recorded home po1111 

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(16( Auto Takeoffll.anding 

.t.t.i. Tap to ate auto takeoff or landing 

(17( Livestream 

f:) Livestream icon indicates the current video feed is broadcasting live on You Tube. Be sure the 

mobile data service is available on the mobile device. 

(181 Back ~ Tap to retum to the main GUI 

Director is an automatiC video editor butlt into the DJI Pilot app Alter record ng several video clips, simply 

tap "Director" from the app's home screen. You can then select a template and a specified number of 

clips, which are automatiCally combined to create a shor11ilm that can be shared irnnediately. 

Store 

Tap "Store· to vis1t the offiCial DJI Onl ne Store to see the latest information about DJI products and easily 

buy new products 

Sync pictures and VIdeos to your mobile device, view flight logs. and check your DJI account status in 

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

This section describes safe flight 

practices and flight restrictions. 
Flight 

Once pre-flight preparation is complete, it is recommended that you use the llight simulator in the DJf Pilot 

app to hone your flight skills and practice flying safely. Ensure that all flights are carried out in an open area. 

Fl!g_!lt Environment AfKIUirements _______________ __. 

1 Do not use the aircraft in severe weather conditions. These include wind speeds exceeding tO m/s . 

snow rain and fog 

2. Only fly ;n open areas. Tall structures and large metal structures may affect the accuracy of the orr 

board compass and GPS system. 

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

4 Min1mize Interference by avoiding areas with high levels of electromagnetism, including base stat1ons 

and radio transmission towers 

5 Aircralt and battery performance is subject to environmental factors such as air density and 

temperature Be very careful when flying at altitudes greater than 19, 685 feet (6000 meters) above sea 

::!! level, as the performance of the battery and aircraft may be affected. 

15' 6 The Phantom 3 Advanced cannot operate within the polar areas. 

Ltmits and No·F!Y Zones 

All unmanned aerial vehic'e (UAV) operators should ab'de by all regulations set forth by government arns 

regulatory agencies including the ICAO and the FAA. For safety reasons, flights are limited by default, 

which helps users operate this product safely and legally Aight limitations include height limits, distance 

limits, and No-Fly Zones. 

When operating 1n P-mode, he ght I mils, d stance lim ts. and No-Fly Zones function concurrently to 

manage flight safety In A-mode. only heght limits are in effect, which by default prevent the aircraft 

altitude from exceeding 1640 feel (500 m) . 

Maximum flight altitude & Radius Limits 

Maximum flight all tude and radius may be changed in the DJI Pilot app. Be aware that the 

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

Phantom 3 Advanced Will fly in a restncted cyl nder, as shown below: 

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Maximum Right Aircraft's almude cannot Waming: Height 

Ahilude exceed the specified value. limit reached 

Max Radius Right distance must be within Waming. Distance 

the max radius. 

GPS Signal Weak ¢f ...... Blinking Yellow 

Flight UmilS 

Maximum 

Right 

Altirude 

Max Radius 

Height is restricted to 400 

feet. (120m) and under 

No limits 

limit reached 

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Waming: Height limit 

reached. 

None 

Rapid red flashing e) 

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max radius limit. 

Alrt:raft Status Indicator 

None 

·If you fly out of the limit, you can still control the Phantom 3 but cannot lly it any father. If the & Phantom 3 flies out of the max radius In Ready to Ay (non-GPS) mode, it will fly back within 

range automatically 

• If the Phantom 3 flies out of the max radius in Ready to Ay (non-GPS) mode. it will fly back 

within range automahcaly. 

No·Fiy Zones 

All No-Ay Zones are 5sted on the DJI official website at http://flysafe.dji.com/no-fty No-Fly Zones are 

diVided into Airports and Restricted Areas. AirportS include major arports and flying fields where manned 

aircraft operate at low altitudes. RestriCted Areas include border lines between countries or sens liVe inst~ute The detai:S of the No-Ay Zones are explained as follow: 

Airport 

(1) Airport No-Ry Zone are comprised of Take-off Restricted zones and Restricted Altitude Zones Each 

zone features circles of vanous sizes. 

(2) R1 miles (value of the Al depends on the size and shape of the airport) around the airport is a Takeoff restncted zone, inside ol which take off is prevented. 

(3) From Al mile to Al + 1 mile around the airport the flight altitude is limited to a 15 degree inclination. 

Startirtg at 65 leet (20 meters} from the edge ol airport and radiating outward. The flight altitude is 

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

(4) When the aircraft enters within 320 feet (100 meters) of No-Ay Zones, a waming message will appear 

on the DJI Pilot app. 
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Restricted Area 

::0 ( 1) Restricted Areas does not have flight alt<tude restrictions. cC %' (2) A mles around the designated restriction area is a Take-off Restricted area. A rcratt cannot take off 

within this zone. The value of A varies based on the definition of the restricted areas. 

(3) A "warn ng zone· has been set around the Restricted Area. When the aircralt approaches within 0 062 

m1tes (100m) of this zone a warning message will appear on the DJl Pilot app. 
Zone Aeslriclion DJI Pilot App Prompt Status 

Indicator 

IY'Iotots will not start. Warning You are in a No-lly 

zone Take off prohibited 

No-fly Zone II the aircraft enters the 

• restricted area in A-mode but is switched to P-mode Warning. You are in a no-fly zone. 

the aircraft will automatically Automatic landing has begun 

descend land and stop its 

motors 

A1 Warning You are in a f!J. ...... 

If the aircraft enters the restricted zone Descending to Red flashing 

Restricted- restricted area in A-mode but safe allitude 

altitude flight is switched to P·mode. it wiU A2 Warning You are in a 

zone descend to an appropriate restricted zone. Maximum flight 

IJ• altitude and hover 15 feet altitude is restricted to between 

below the altitude limit 20m and 500m Ry cautiously 

Wamingzone No !light restriction applies, but Warning You are approaching a 

there win be a waming . restricted zone, Ry cautiously 

Free zone 

No restrictions. None. None 

i!J!l 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 a safety zone, the aircraf1's status indicator will blink red rapidly and continue 

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

point it wiU switch back to blinking red. 

• For safety reasons, please do not fly close to airports, highways, railway stations, rB!Iway lines 

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

1 Remole controller, tntelligenl Aight Battery. and mobile device are fully charged 

2. Propellers are mounted correctly and finnly. 

3. M cro-SD card has been inserted if necessary 

4 Gimbal is functioning nonnally 

5. Motors can start and are functiOning nonnally 

6 The DJI Pilot app is successfuDy connected to the aircraft 

Callbratloo the Compass 

IMPORTANT; Always calibrate the compass in every new flight location. The compass is very sensilive 

lo electromagnetic interference. which can produce abnonnal compass data and lead to poor 1tight 

performance or liight fa1lure. Regular calibration is required for opt mal performance. 

0 • Do not calibrate your compass where there IS any possibr ty of strong magnetic interference. 

Sources of potential interference include magnetile, parking structures and subterranean 

::!! metal structures <0' 

;:r • Do not carry ferromagnetic materials w1th you dunng calibration such as keys or cellular 

phones 

• Do not calibrate in direct proximity to large metal objects. 

• DO NOT calibrate 1ndoors. 

Calibration Procedures 

Choose an open area to carry out the following procedures 

1. Ensure that the compass s 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 Aircraft Status 

Bar 1n the app and select 'Calibrate", then follow the on-screen instructions 

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

green light. 

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& II the Aircraft Status lnd cator blinks red and yellow after the calibration procedure, move your 

aircraft to a different location and try again. 

't,l: Calibrate the compass before each flight. Launch the DJI Pilot app and follow the on-screen 

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

as a metal bridge, cars, scallolding. 

When to Recallbrate 

I .When compass data is abnoonal and the Aircraft Status Indicator is blinking green and yeMow 

2.When flying in a new location or m a location that is different from the most recent f~ght. 3.When the mechanical or physical structure ol the Phantom 3 Advanced has been changed 

4.When severe drifting occurs n flight, i.e. Phantom 3 Advanced does nolfly In straight line. 

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Auto Takeoff 

Use auto takeoff only if the Aircraft Status Indicators are blinking green Follow the steps below to use the 

auto takeoff feature· 

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

2. Ensure the aircraft is in P- mode. 

3. Complete all steps on the pre-flight checklist. 

4. Tap"J.", and confirm that conditions are safe for flight. Slide the icon to confirm and takeoff. 

5. Aircraft takes off and hovers at (1 .2 meters) above ground. 

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

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

sufficient GPS lock before using the Auto Take.olf feature. 
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Auto-Landing 

Use auto-landing only if the Aircraft Status Indicators are blinking green Follow the steps below to use lhe 

auto-landing feature: 

1. Ensure the aircraft is in P· mode. 

2 Check the tanding area condition before tapping".!,", to begin landing. Then follow the on·screen 

instructions 

Starting/Stopping the Motors 

Starting the Motors 

A Combination Stick Command (CSC) 1s used to start the motors Push both sticks to the bottom 

inner or outer comers to start the motors Once the motors have started spiMing release both sticks 

sirrunaneously 

Stopping the Motors 

There are two methods to stop the motors 

Method 1 When Phantom 3 Advanced has landed push the throllle dowr.!l then conduct the same 

CSC that was used to start the motors, as described above<Zl. Motors will stop .mmediately Release both 

sticks once motcrs stop 

Method 2. \Nhen the aircraft has landed push and hold the lhronle down. The motors will slop after three 

seconds 

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& Do not perform a CSC when the aircraft IS 1n midair Otherwise the motOrS will Suddently StOp 

Fll9htTest 

Takeoff/Landing Procedures 

1. Place the aircraft in an open, flat area with the battery level indicators facing towards you. 

2 Tum on the remole controller and your mobile device. then turn on the lntelligrot Aight Banery. 

3 Launch the DJI Pilot app and enter the Camera page. 

4 Wa11 unlit the Aircraft Indicators blink green This means lhe Home Point is recorded and it is rrr:m safe 

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

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

6 Shoot photos and videos using the DJI Pilot app
rapidly during flighl. 

• Walch our video lulorials lor more flight information. 

Video Suggestions and iips 

1. Go through the lull pre-flight checklist bel ore each flight. 

2 Select the desired gimbal operation mode in the DJI Pilot app 

3. Only shoot video when llying in P-rrode. 

4. PJways fly in good weather and avoid flying in rain or heavy wind. 

5 Choose the camera settings that suit your needs. Settings include photo format and exposure compensation. 

6. Perform flight tests to establish flight routes and preview scenes. 

7 Push the control sticks gently to keep the aircraft's movement smooth and stable. 
FAQ 
camera. The Phantom 3 Professional is capable of shooting spectacular 4K video at up to 30 frames per 

second, and the Phantom 3 Advanced is capable of shooting at resolutions up to 1080p60. Both models 

shoot 12 megapixel photos. 

The other main diflerence is the lntet:lgent Flight Battery charger The Phantom 3 Advanced comes with a 

57-wall charging unit and the Phantom 3 Professional comes with a 100-watt charger, the Iauer of which 

allows lor shorter charging times. 

Can I remove the camera and attach my own? 

No. The cameras that come with both models are permanently attached Attempting to remove replace, or 

modify the camera may damage the product and wiU void your warranty 

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

While the Remote ControCer charger and Intelligent Ftighl Battery charger have been integrated into one 

unit lor your convenience. 't is recommended that you only charge one item at a time We recommend that ~ you never charge both t!l'T1S using the same charger at the same time 0 

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

The two buttons on the back of the Remote Controller can be customized and assigned to function as you 

choose through the DJI Po ot app Reier to the manual lor more information 

How far can I fly my Phantom 3? 

The signal transmission distance will vary depending on environmental conditions but the Phantom 3 

series can reach distances ol up to 1.2 miles (2 kl ometers) away from the pilot 

What app should I uae with my Phantom 37 

The Phantom 3 is compatible w th the DJI Pilot app for iOS and AndrOid, wh1ch is already used with the OJ! 

Inspire. The app woll detect which a rcraft is connected and automatically adiust accordingly 

Which mobile devices are compatible with the app? 

The OJI Pilot app is only compat ble with devoces running iOS 8.0 or later or Android v4 1 2 or later 

The following deVICes are recommended: 

iOS: iPhone Ss, iPhone 6. oPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air, lPad Air Wi·Fi + Cellular, iPad mmi 2, iPad mini 2 Wi·Fi 

+ Cellular, iPad Air 2. I Pad Air 2 Wi·Fi + Cellular. iPad mini 3, and iPad mont 3 Wi·Fi + Cellular This app s 

optimized for iPhone 5s !Phone 6. and IPhone 6 Plus 

Android Samsung S5 Note 3 Sony Z3 EXPERIA. Google Nexus 7 11. Google Nexus 9 Mi 3, Nubia Z7 mini 

Support for additional Android devices will become ava able as teshng and development continues. 
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How do I uae the Director automatic video editor? 

Director is an automatic video editor built into the OJI Pilot app. Alter recording several video c~ps s mply 

tap "Director' from the app s home screen You can then select a template and a specified number of 

clips, which are automatically comb1ned to create a short film that can be shared immediately. 

How do I change the control mode of my Phantom 3? 

By default, the Remote Controller is set to Mode 2 This means that the right control stick contrOls the 

movement of the aircraft and the left control stick controls the thrall e and orientation of the aircraft These 

controls can be changed to Mode 1 or set to a customized configuration in the DJI Paot app. This is only 

recommended for advanced users 

Can I use a Phantom 2 Remote Controller with the Phantom 3? 

No. The Phantom 2 Remote Controller operates on a dillerent frequency The Phantom 2 Remote COfltroller 

operates at 5.8 GHz and the new Phantom 3 Remote Controller operates at 2.4 GHz. 

Can I use a Phantom 2 Intelligent FHght Battery with the Phantom 3? 

No The Phantom 3 uses a newly des.gned fntell gent Fhght Banery with greater power The Pnantom 3 has 

a 4 cell battery with a capacity of 4480 mAh and a voltage ol15.2 V 

My Phantom 3 does not turn off right away, Is something wrong? 

This is normal After you attempt to power ofltha Intelligent Flight Bauery, it may remain on for a few 

seconds as any video data is saved to the Micro SO card This helps prevent your data from being lost or 

COirupted 

Do I have to buy the Remote Controller Beparately? 

No, there IS no need to buy a separate Remote Controller Your Phantom 3 comes with a Remote Controller 

that is already linked to the aircraft. 

oo .. my Phantom 3 support dual Remote Controllara? 

No The included Remote Controller can be used to contrOl both the aircraft and the gimbal tilt at the same 

tme 

What does the MP, A, F" •witch on the Remote Controller do? 

This switch called the Aight Mode Switch. allows you to toggle different flight modes: 

P·mode or PoSitioning mode, indicates that both GPS and the Vision Positioning System are active and 

your Phantom 3 will attempt to stabilize using both. 

In A-mode or Attitude mode, the aircraft does not use GPS or the Vision Positioning System. Only the 

barometer s used lor stabi~zation. The aircraft can still return to the Home Point as long as a sufficient GPS 

signal is available 

F·mode. or Function mode activates Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) functionality Refer to the IOC 
How can I restore a video file If the power Ia turned off during r~~eordlng? 

Do not remove the Micro-SO card from the camera. IJ it has been removed, place it back In the camera. 

Turn the Phantom 3 on and wait approximately 30 seconds as the video file is restored. 

How can I ensure that my pictures and videos will be aynchronlzecl to my lOS album? 

You may need to adjust the senings ol your mobile device Open the Settings menu, select the Privacy 

tab, select the Photos tab. and then toggle the switch next to the OJI Pilot app icon. If the Pilot app has not 

been granted access to your albums. the photos and videos cannot be synchronized. 

What should I do to land my Phantom 3 smoothly •• possible? 

Hover the aircraft over a flat. level surface. Slowly pull the throttle stick down until the aircratt touches the 

ground. 

Why Ia the discharge tlma of the battery not zero, even though I have never u&ecllt? 

Every battery is tested prior to being packaged and shipped This affects the discharge time of a new 

battery and is the reason that the discharge time is not zero The battery is sale to use. 

Can the mobile device holder be u&ecl on the Phantom 2 aerln Remote Controller? 

No, it cannot. 

How to aafely opet'ate the aircraft when encountering compass error? 

A compass error may occur when the a~rcralt is llying close to strong electric magnetic sources (e.g. 

power transmission lines) A1rcratt Status Indicators blink red and yellow rapidly when a compass error 

occurs and the OJI Pilot app will display one of the following messages: 

• Compass error, calibration required 

This warning message indicates the aircraft is receiving abnormal compass readings It is recommended 

to power oH the aircraft and re-calibfate the compass at a dillerent location and then resume the fighl. 

• Compass error, exit P·GPS Mode 

This warning message Indicates that the aircraft is driltmg severely. Bring the aircraft to a higher altitude 

to gain enough GPS sate lite locks when this warning message is prompted The flight controller will 

automatically ad1ust the onentation of the aircralt in the midair to mitigate the dnlts The aircraft will switch 

back to P-GPS mode when the automatic adjustment IS completed. 

How to troubleshoot aircraft lnltlallzallon error? 

II you observe lhe following symptoms. 11 ind1cates the a1rcraft has I ailed to in:lialized 

• The aircraft status md1cator display flash1ng red. yellow and green. Even the aircraft IS stationed on the 

flat surface. 

• The System Status Bar in the app prompts "lnilializaton Error·. 

• No resistance drive if felt on the g1mbal. ~ 0 
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Vanous factors contribute to the aircraft inotlahzation error try resolve the issue by lot ow1ng the suggestions 

l sted be r:m 

• Sensor performance degraded. Th.s may be due to the excessive bias detected from the IMU or the 

compass reading is interfered Try restarting and cal brat1ng the IMU and compass to resolve this issue. 

• Sensor s defective. U the sensors rema ns unchanged at all time and the problem persist even when the 

aircraft is restarted, it ind cates the sensor •s not workrng normally Users should return the aircraft to DJI 

for repairing 

• Minor vibration is detected dur1ng aircraft imtrat zatron Put the aircraft on the l.at surface. power on the 

aorcraft and ensure the aircraft is stationed for more than 5 seconds to reso've the •Ssue 

• Serious vibration is detected dunng aorcraft inrtialization This instance general.y occurs when the aircraft 

is be ng initialization on I he violent mov ng surface for nstance ships that are on the rough sea. Do not 

attempt to power on the aircraft ·n lhis scenario, 
Appendix 
Appendix 

~tlons 

Aircraft 

Weight (Battery & 

Propellers Included) 

Max. Ascent Speed 

Max. Descent Speed 

Max. Speed 

Max. Righi Allitude 

Max. Right Time 

Operaling Temperature 

GPS Mode 

Gimbal 

Controllable Range 

VIsion Positioning 

Velocity Range 

Altilude Range 

Operating Range 

Operating Environment 

Camera 

1280g 

5mls 

3mts 

16 mJs (A TTl mode, no wind) 

6000m 

Approximately 23 minutes 

ere to 4o•c 

GPS/GLONASS 

P'tch • 90' to + 30" 

< 8 mts (2m above ground) 

30cm-300cm 

30cm·300cm 

Brightly lit (lux> 15) patterned surfaces 

Sensor Sony EXMOA 1/2.3" Effective pixels: 12 4 M (total pixels: 12 76 M) 

Lens FOV 94• 20mm(35mm format equivalent ) f/2 8 

ISO Range 100-3200(video) 100-1600(photo) 

Electronic Shutter Speed 8s ·1/BOOOs 

Image Max. Size 4000 x 3000 

Singe shot 

Still Photography Modes 

Burst shooting 315/7 frames 

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) 3/5 

Bracketed frames at 0. 7EV Bias 

Time-lapse 

Micro SO 

Suppolted SO Card Types Max. capacity: 64 GB Class 10 or UHS-1 rating required 

Video Recording Modes 

Max Bitrate Of Video 

Storage 

Supported File Formats 

FHD·1920x1080p 24/25/30/48/50/60 

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

40Mbps 

FAT32/exFAT 

Photo JPEG. ONG 

Video MP4/MOV (MPEG-4 AVCIH 264) 
Video Output Port 

Operating Temperature Range 

Ballery 

Mobile Device Holder 

Transmiller Power(EtRP) 

Working Voltage 

Charger 

USB 

o•c- 4o•c 

6000 mAh UPo 25 

Tablets and smartphones 

FCC 20 dbm CE 16 dbm 

1 2AC7.4 V 

Voltage 17 4 V 

Rated Power 57 W 

Intelligent Flight Battery ( PH3-4480 mAh-15.2 V) 

Capacity 44BOmAh 

Voltage 15.2V 

Battery Type l.JPo4S 

Energy 68Wh 

Net Weight 365 g 

Operating Temperature ·10"C· 40"C 

Max. Charg1ng Power 100W 

Normal ~({! ¢ i'V'" ...... Red Green and Yellow Flash 

Alternatively ~ ...... Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively ···· Green Flashes Slowly 

t'iX2······Green Flashes Twice 

· ·-n · · · · · · Yellow Flashes Slowly 

Wamlng ······Fast Yellow Flashing 

j · · ·· · · Slow Red Flashing 

ifix ···· .. Fast Red Flashing 

Jtr ······Red Flashing A~ematively )!! -Solid Red 

Tumlng on and Se'f·Diagnostics 

Aircraft Warm.ng Up 

Safe to Fly (P·mode with GPS and Vision PosltiOillflQ) 

Sale to~ (P-mxle wi1h VISOl Positb'li1g but wihlut GPS) 

Safe to Fty 

(A-mode but No GPS and Vision Position1ng) 

Remote Controller Signal Lost 

Low Bat1ery Warning 

Critical Bat1ery Warning 

IMU Enor 

Cntical Error t\T~ ······Red and Yellow Flash AAematJVely Compass Calibration Required 

> '0 

'0 

<1) 

:::1 

c. 

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Orientation Control (IOC) 

IOC allows users to lock the control orientation of the aircraft •n d fferent modes. There are three working 

modes for roc that can be selected tn the DJI Pilot app. IOC on'y works when the aircraft is in F-mode 

therefore the user must toggle the fhghl mode switch to activate IOC. Refer to the table below: 

Course Lock (CL) 

Home Lock (HL)" 

Point of Interest (POl)" 

The nose d reclion, at the time that CL is set. will remain the forward dtrection 

regardless of how the orientation and position of the aircraft changes. This will 

remain fixed until you reset It or exit CL mode. 

Record a Home Point (HP) and enter HL mode The forward and backward 

controls will move the aircraft farther from and closer to the established Home 

Pont, regardless of how the onentation and position of the aircraft changes Potnt of Interest. Record a point of interest (POl). The aircraft can then circle 

around the POl and the nose will always points toward the POl 

"Home Lock and Point of Interest feature are coming soon 

IOC Requirements 

IOC is only available under the following condittons: 

Modes IOC GPS enabled 

Course Lock No 

Home Lock Yes 

POl Yes 

Using IOC 

GPScounts 

None 

"'oil 

Flight Distance Umits 

None 

Aircraft Home Point 

Aircraft of Interest 

Toggle the Right Mode Switch F-mode and follow the instructions prompted on the DJI Pilot app to select 

the desired roc mode 
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two cond-tions 

( 1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and 

(2) This device must accept any nterference received, inctud1ng interference that may cause undesired 

operation 

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for complance could void the 

use(s authority to operate the equcpment. 

Compliance Information 

FCC Waming 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 compfies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 

(1) This device may no1 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 lhe tmits for a Class B digital device, 

pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These hmits are des1gned to provide reasonable protection against 

harmful interference in a res dentiat installation Th1s equipment generates uses and can radiate radio 

frequency energy and, if not 1nstalled and used in accordance wth the nstructions 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 oH 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 equcpme!ll and receiver 

-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a citcu1t diHerentlrom that to wh1ch the receiver is connected 

-Consult the dealer or an experrenced radio!TV techniCian lor he p 

IC ASS wamlng 

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt ASS standard (s) Operataon 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 present areil est conlorme aux CNR d'lndustrie Canada tacab es aux areils radio exempts de l cence 

L'exptoitation est autorisee aux deux conditions su1vantes 

(1) t'areit ne do1t pas produire de brouillage et 

(2) l'utilisateur de l'areif doit accepter tout brou llage radcelectrique subl m~me sl te brouillage est 
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susceptible d"en compromettre le lonct10nnement 

IC Radiation Exposure Statement: 

This equipment complies with tC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled enwonment. 

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

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

your body 

Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party respons1bfe for compliance could 

void the user's authority to operate the equipment 

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Quick Start Guide 

V1 .2 
Phantom 3 Advanced 

It's tim9 to meet your Phanlom. 

The Phantom 3 Advanced's camera records video at up to t080p/60fps and captures 12 megapixel photos. 

Review the diagram below for a run list or your Phantom 3 Advanced's pans: 

I Grmbal and Camera 

2 V•s•on Pos•lionmg Sys1em 

3 Camera Micro-SO C;ua srot 

4 A>c:rall M:c:roUSB Port 

s Came< a Stalus Indicator 

6 Frontl£0s 

7 Molors 

8 Propet:era 

0 Aircmfl 51Atus lndcn1ors 

tO A~teooas 

t 1 lnleligent Flight Banery 

12 Power Bunon 

13 Banery Levellndcalors 

t 4 lJnk Bun on 

15 Camet a M>era USB Part 
y

g

y 

g

dge, which when paired with a compatible mobile device gives you n livo HD view from the Phantom's camera. 

Folded 

1 1 Q,mbal Ooal 

12 Camera Sen;ngs Ooai 

13 Vodeo RecO'clong Burton 

14 F gh4 Mode Swolch 

15 Shu11et Burton 

16 Praybac~ Bunon 

17 C1/C2 Buttons(Cuslomozat>le) 

18 USBPor1 

19. Mocro-use Pon 

1 PONe< lUton 

2 Return 10 Home (RTHl Bunon 

3 Control Slicks 

4 Status t.£0 

s. Battery Level lEO. 

6. PONet Pon 

7 Mollie Device Holder 

B. Smao ~ Posollon'.ng Tatls 

(suc:h as moille phone) 

!1. Antennas 

10. Handle Bat 

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on conoauons n you lmnodla;e a\lfrourong, 
Fly Safe 

DJI ercour~gcs you lo enloY ~lying y041 Phantom 3 Advanced In o sate rosponsoble, and smtllt w~. To do this. n Is lmJXIf1Mt to 

understand somo basiC lllghl g~Moolines, both lor your protoctlon ond lor lho ~!ely oflhose arounc.t you. 

t. Fly In Open Aleas: />M&fS t:t,. in IDCIItoons thet ore 1tee and clear ol bulld1ngs, trees, pewer lines, and other obstocles. Do not fly aiXMI 

or near people or l!nimals 

2. Maintain Control at All nmes: Even when using DJt outoplot functions 5UCh os Aulo-Tilkoon Auto-Landing. and Auto·Retum to 

Homo, always keep your herds on the Remoto Contrciklr ond mt~~ntalo control or your t~~rcrott when~ 1:1 In ll>ghl. 

3. MairQin Une of s~ Keep YQI.Iort:rllll 1n soghl at (lllire!l. and IMlid ny.,g bltlnd buldngs or other cmstac~cs 1hal ~ bixll YQI.IWNI. 

4. Monitor Your Altitude: For the soro1y ol fiAI·slzed t~~rcrah ond other 01r traffiC, olwoys II'( atllitlludes tess than 400 teet (120 meters) 

abo"V I1QUnd !owl, 0111\ line w~h VOl$ oc;lll.aws and rogulatiOns. 

VISit http:Jfllyaale.dJI.eomlno-ny lor moro lnlormatlon on cntocal saloly lcnttns such as 

No-fly Zones. 

• Calibrating the Compass: 

Milko sure to calibrate the compass otevcry now lligtlt locotion the compass Is VllfY oenSIINO Ill' o octromagnollc intcr1erence, \lof1ich 

= causo abnormal composs dato, load1ng to poor lligtlt pct1ormonco or ovon lao ore Regular coilbrolion Is rOQ...OO for optml!l 

pct1ormance. 

t . DO NOT calibroto your compass wllero there Is a ~ ol strong mognettc interterenco. suCh as mognollte, parking structures, and 

steel roinlorcemcnts underground. 

2. 00 NOT corry l~llc materials W1th you during calbrotiOn such os koys or ceJular phones 

3. DO NOT calobrnte beside m:ISSIVO motaJ Olljocts. 

4.11 the A.<crolt Status lnclcntora ore shoWing solid red. !hell try to cnlobroto egan "they aoe bftnl<ing red ond yefON otternatllfy otter 

pieCing the oircrolt on lhe ground. the composs hes detected mognoliC onter1cronca Change your locotiOn 

• Environmental Considerations: 

1. 0onottlyinsovoreweotne<condltlons. Thisi'lcludcstligllwinds(spcedsot 22mpl1or 10mlsamoro) snow r.1111 ondtog. 

2. Only tty In open lliOOS. Tall buiiGngs ond stool structures may oHoct the ocarrocy ot the on-board CQITIPII5!I ond GPS ~gnat 3. AIIOid obstocles. CJ'O'Mls. high·...ortoge power tmes. trees, ond bodies ot water. 

4. Minimize electromogneltc lnterterence by awldO"lQ areas w~h high tovots ol electromagnetiSm, nctud1ng mobile pt1o110 bose stations, 

radio tranS!Tllssion towers. or WI· A hotspots. 

5. Aircron ond battery pertormonco arc subject to environmental !actors such as air density and temporaturo Bo very corolul whon 

flying t9,600 teet (6 ~m) or more above seo level, os battery ond airctott pertormanCit moy not be ot peak elflcrency 

6 The Phantom 3 Advanced coMo! operata in P Mode or use GPS ot polar latitudes. Only A TTl Mode ond the Vlslon Positioning 

system wll be operatoonal. 

• P Mode: 

In ttvs """*'· tl'e F'ln'ltorn 3 Advanced can usa GPS ond the VISion 

l'osltlorW'Q system, ot1ow1ng ~to hover occurotel'( In posnton indoors 

Ond out. When GPS Is IMitable. o Home Pont wit be lodcod so that the 

!'!lantern 3 Act;ancod can Retum to Home the R<mote Controller slgU 

is lost 

To cnoble P Modo, toggle the Right Mode SwitCh 

to the P pOSition 

them ore threo states In P modo 

P·GPS: GPS waks best when outdOOrS ond In o wid& open oreo. 

Your l'hontom 3 Ad'lanced uses GPS to hover in place when thcrO Is 

a strong GPS signal. 

P·OFTl: n GPS Is rot OlllliOOio, the M:raft can use tho IAslon f'os$onilg 

system to hoo.u occuratd-,1. 

P-ATn: Netther GPS nor tho VISion Positioning system oro available. 

The oircrnn w~ only use 1ts barometer lor oltRude ond other on-board 

sensors tor ott1tude stabilization. 

Note the! the Vision PoSitioning system may not work property when 

the Pllantom 3 Advonced is t¥ng over woter, 0\lef surtaces withOUt o 

clear ponem. or In o low·lght enwormcnt 

t- - - - - ---x-------' 

I 

Rotum to homo 

• Return to Home: 

Who<1 thoro Is o strong GPS signal, the oircron wil be able to 

record o Home Point ond return to that H01110 Point when 

reQUired. The Home Pointlocotion IS rocordod When the GPS 

sognat icon in the DJt GO IIPP is other yelow or groan. 

The aircran wit relllrn to tho Homo Point outomatic:aJiy In the 

following scenarios (ol requ<o o strong GPS slgnaQ: 

Smart Rlli: When the RTli bun011 011 the Remote Controler 

orin the DJt GO app is p<CSSed. 

Low· Battery RTH: A llO~flcollon wl appear in lhe OJt GO 

app r~tng tho pilot so take oclal when lhe bilnerv 1cvc4 

f

b 

d

0 

l

i

l

l 
g

M~x Speed 

Max. Flight A!i,I!Jde 

Ma• Flight Time 

Operat.ng Temoerann Range 

GPS 

• Glntlal 

Conuolabi<J Ranue 

• VISion Positioning 

VelocitY Range 

AlbUde Range 

O!lel'almg Range 

Operatong Enwonment 

• Camera 

SenSO< 

Li!nl 

ISO Range 

El«:vonic Shutler Soeed 

Image Max Size 

Stl l'hotogta¢( Modes 

PAlo, B.trate cJ Vodeo Storage 

Solopcrteo F"ole Formats 

Supponed SO Card Types 

Ol*at"'' Temcerature Range 

• Remole Conlroller 

Opeoat:ng freQUenCV 

Max fran""""'"" O.stlnce 

Video OuilllJI Pctt 

O!lel'al:nO T"""""aue Range 

Baaetv 

Mob :e Oev•ce Holder 

Transm.ner Power (E:AP) 

Working Voltage 

• Cttargor 

Voltage 

Rated Power 

3

/s 

16 m/s (A TTl mode. no wind) 

6000m 

Approximately 23 minutes 

O"C co 40"C 

GPS/GLOtiASS 

Prlch - oo• to +30• 

<8 II'.'! (AII•tude 2 m) 

30cm JDO cm 

JO cm-300em 

Surtace with clear pattem and adeQuate bghtonq (Lux > t5) 

Sony t XMOA t/2 3" Ellective pixats: 12 4 M (total Di•els: 12 76 M) 

FOV (Ftclcl01 V...,) !J.l" 20 nvn (35 mm lcrmateQu•vatem) 1/2.8 

100·320C)Ivideo) 100-1600 (PhOIO) 

e s 1/8000 a 

4000x 3000 

S ngle shol 

Burst shoclmg 'J/517 lrames 

Auto Exposu1e Btacket'"ll (AEB). 315 bfacketed lr""'es at 0 7EV B1as 

Time-lapse 

FHD 1920• 1080p 2~!25IJ0/4B150100 

HD 1280x720p 24/2S/30/48/5AJ/60 

40Mops 

FAT32/exFAT PhoiO: JI'EG. ONG VldOO MP4MOV (MPEG-4 AVCIH 264) 

M.el<> SO. Max eaoaotv 64GB Class 10 or UHS-1 1at"''l reqwed 

O"C 10 40"C 

2 400 GHz·2 483 GHz 

2 km (outdoors and unobstructed) 

USB 

ere to 40"C 

6000 mAh IJPo 2S 

Tab!ets and smariPhQnes 

FCC 20dbm, CE 1Qdbm 

I 2A07 4V 

17 4V 

S7W 

• lnteligenl Fight Batte<y ( PH3-4480 mAh-15.2 v ) 

Capac:ty 4480mAh 

Voltage 15 2V 

BaneryT~ l.JPo4S 

Energy 68Wh 

NetWe.gtt 305 g 

Operatong TemperallJnl 10'C to 40"C 

Max CIIBIO"'Q Power I 00 W 

((1313 & RollS g 

f"CCD WWt1W~ FCC D WCllCIOOO 

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Preparing Your Phantom 3 Advanced Before Flying 

Read the User Manual and watch the video tutortals In the OJI GO app or on the olflcial OJI website (www.djl.com), and 

read the following documents Included In the box before using your Phantom 3 Advanced for the f11st time: Ph<111rom 3 

Advanced Quick St~lt Guide, Phantom 3 Professional I Advanced Safety Guidelines and Oisd~ mer, Phantom 3 Professional I 

Advanced Intelligent Flight B~ttery Safety Guidelines. in rhe Box. 

1. Download the DJI GO App 

Search 'OJl GO' on the App Store or Google Play and 

download the OJI GO app to your mobile device. 

OJIGOPPP 

2. Watch the Tutorial Videos 

Watch the tu1orial videos on www.djl.com or In 

the OJI GO app • 

• Iii . Phanccm 3 tutorial vi<Jeo5 

A • For the besl exper;ence. use o mooi:o device that runs .OS 8 0 or aDove or Andro;d 4 t 2 or aDovo. 

3. Check Battery Levels 

Pressing the Power Button once on either your Intelligent Right Battery or Remote Controller displays the battery level. 

80 SUIV to fully charge both batteries bafOIV your flrBt flight. 

low- llery level_. H")h low- B;~ ery l evel_. HIIJh 

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4. Charging the Batteries 

• Only use the offiCial DJl Ph<wltorn 3 Advanced charger. Remove the Intelligent Flight Banery from the airt:ratt before 

charging. 

• Ills IVCommended that you turn off the Intelligent Flight Battery or Remote Controller before charging. 

• Connect the charger to a suitable power source (100·240\1 50/60Hz). 

• Connect the charger to the Intelligent Right Battery or Remote Controller. The LEOs will display the current charge level. 

and when fully charged, they will automatically turn off. 
Remote Controller's signal will flue1uate depending on the positions ot the antennas. 

The transmission signal between the aircraft and 

Remote Controller will be strongest within the 

range illustrated here. II the signal Is weak. a4J$t the positions d the Mtemas Inti tty the airo'a1t 

closer to DChieve optimal signal perfOITTiaSlCe. 

<D Press the button on the side of the Mobile 

Device Holder to release the clamp. 

Ql Place yo.x mobile device into the damp and 

adjust k so that the mobile device Is held 

securely in place. 

(l) Comect your mobile device to the Remote Controler with a USB cable. Plug one end d 

the cable into your mobie device, and the 

other end Into the USB port on the back of 

the Remote Controller. 

A . To avoid aignal lntellerenee, <10 not u.., Olhef 2 4GHz devoc:es 1Ml811 ay>ng 

6. Flight Controls 

Here are the defaun !light controls (Mode 2). The left stick controls ahilude ond rotation, while the right stick controls the torward, backward, left or right movements. The gimbal dial controls the camera's till. 

Left Stick Right Stick Gimbal Dial 

A • You can cuSlorrile or ciiiWlge lllese COntrols UvOUQil the OJI GO aep 
7. Getting Ready for Takeoff 

Remove the gimbal clamp as shown on the right. 

Place your Phantom 3 Advanced on a nat surface. 

in an open space, with the nose facing away from 

you. Then follow the steps below In this Older: 

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0 Toggle the F1'9Jt Mode Switch on YOLW Remota Controller 

to the riglt (P Mode). P Mode Is Positioning Mode, A 

Mode Is A TTl Mode. and F Mode Is Function Mode. 

Q) Tum on the Remote Controller by pressing the power 

button once, releasing it, and then pressing and holding 

for 2 seconds. 

a> Insert the Intelligent Fight Battery into yOUt Phantom 3 

Advanced. Turn on the battery by pressing the power 

button once, re4easing h. and then pressing and holding 

for 2 seconds. 

0 Ensure the LEO on yell Remote Controller Is green, 

indicating ~ Is ready to be used. 

Q) Connect YOLW mobile device to the Remote Controller 

With a USB cable and launch the OJt GO app. Follow the 

instruc11ons whhin the app. 

® In the app, tap 'Camera'. Ensure YOLW Phantom 3 Adv.lnced 

Is ready to fly by completing the on-screen Checklist. 

Beginner Mode Is enabled by defauh when you launch 

theOJI GO appforthelirst time. Theairaalt'salt~udeand 

flight distance are restricted when flying In Beginner 

Mode. You can disable Beginner Mode In the Settings 

Page otthe OJI GO app. 

<!> Calibrate the compass by tapping the Alrcra" Status 

Bar In the app and selecting 'Calibrate'. Then follow the 

on-screen Instructions. 

@ Attach the propalers IM!h a b4ack nut onto the motors with 

black dot and spin them counter-dockwise to secure. 

Attach the propelers with a grey nut onto the motOfS 

without black dot and spin them clockwise to secure. 

• T;ghleo the llfOPenets Mlh both hands befO<e each u,ghl. 

•If you wish 10 recotd f)holos 01 \IIOeOS, insert a M:cto-SO catel ;nto lhe Camet a's M.cm-50 Card SlOI 

• The Aigllt Mode SW!Ich is lodoed •n P Modco by delault Reier 10 lhe User Manual to team how to unlade lhe sw.ldl and change 

10 Dlhe< rrodes. 

• When not •n P moce. the Phantom 3 Aclvanced will ordy ma:nta:n a:z1tude. not QOS•t•on. anc:J wiH dntl woCh wind or user input Return 

to Home is nolava.tabre in F mooe. 

B. Flight 

Safe to Fly ( GPS) Bafon1 taking off, make sure the Aircraft Status Bar in the OJI GO app indicates 'Safe to Fly (GPS)' or 'Safe to fly (non-GPS)' if flying indoors. 

• Auto Takeoff and Landing: 

Your Phantom 3 Advanced can automatically takeoff and land at the lap of a button in the Camera screen of the OJI 

GOapp. 
motors start. Slowly push the left stick (throtlle stick) up to 

takeoff. 

Start I Stop the motors left stock up (S!OWiyl 

ground. Then pull both sticks to the boll om Inside 

corners to stop the motors. 

left stick down (Slowly) 

• Never Slop the motors md ght ~ the ""raft will crash Only stop the motors when 011 t>e grouoc:t or as requ:tad on !liT>efgeocy ,.;tuatocns 10 reduc:alh8 11sk ol csamage or on jury. 

• You cannot lakeoff • the tnteligent Flight Banery is not sufiK:ientty charged ond the Cnticat Low Banery Warning IS acl•ve 

• The lntelliganc fl;ght Banery must warm uo ~tile oucs.ae tempeoatura is ION. Awarrmg wo i!Ppe<ll on the OJt GO app in this SC<~Ra~O 

• Onc:e spinning. the rotat<ng prooer.ers can De dangerous. Do not &tart the rrotots when there nre PI!ODI& nea<~y and always tty in o wide·open area. 

• Power off your Phaniorn 3 Advanced belorn SW1tehing off lhe R""'oce Con/roller aller illnd<ng 

• Return to Home: 

1. Press and hold the Return to Home Button on your 

Remote Controller unti the LED surounding the button 

starts blinking white and starts beeping. Your Phantom 

3 Advanced wil rntum to the set Home Poinl. Press the 

button once to stop the procecltra. 

2. The OJI GO epp wUI warn you if you Phantom 3 

Advanced"s batlery ievellafts under a certain level. This 

warning threshold can be set In the app. The aircraft 

will land immediately If the battery power reaches a 

critical level and the Critical Low Battery Level Warning 

appears . 

• 3. Feitsa!e: The Phantom 3 .Advanced wil enter Return to Home Mode~ the signal to the Remote Controller Is losl. RTH But10n The app"s RTH Bunon A • While retutnong nome. you e4n st•l conlrol your Phantom 3 &a AdVanced·s a~ tUde to a..Od any obstacles. 

Appendix 

Aircraft Status Indicators 

:o!o: Slowly: Sale to fly, GPS working :~: X2 Continuously: V1sion Positioning 

system working, no GP$ 

~Slowly: P-Ant or Ant Mode 

:)# OUJckly: Not connected 

to the Remote Controller 

;.+( Slowly: Low Battery Level Warning 

Remote Controller Status LED ·~ Remote Controller is functioning normally, 

but is not connected to the aircraft. 

@ Remote Controller is functiOning normally 

aod Is comected to the aircraft. ~ B·B·B AirC181t Low Banery Level WarM{~ 

or Remote Controller enor ~ B-B-••. Remote Controller has been 

idle for 5 minutes. : Ourckly: C11~cal Low Banery Level Warning 

e Solid· C~tt!Cai error 

::o!o:: f:)# B~nking Alternately: 

Compass cahbrat10n required 

For mora .niOf'mahon: 

http://www.djl.com/pllantom3 

Camera Controls 

• AdjUSIIhe C<Ynera parameters USing 

the Camera Settmgs Drat on the 

Remote Controi!ef OIIIVOu\tl h OJI 

GO opp. Press t>e Shutter 8\AXln a 

Video Aecodng &.clln ., capll.te 

~or 

record~

• Adjust the gimbal·s tilt using the 

Gimbal Dial. 

• 

~ piWX>S and llideos iro'n 

the MICro-SO card to 'fO.Jf mobile 

deVICe thrOU\11 the OJt GO opp. 

You can also use a SO<ard reader 

to e•POIII<ies to your compuler. 

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PHANTOM 3 

(ADVANCED) 
INTELLIGENT FLIGHT BATTERY 

Safety Guidelines 

( V1 .0 ] 2015.4 
NOTICE 

At mstructions and other co' ateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion or SZ DJI 

TECHNOLOGY CO , LTD For up-to-date product nformation, VISit http://www.dji com and click on the 

product page for th1s product 

Glossary 

The follOWing terms are used throughout the product ~era to tndicate variO'.tS levels of potential harm 

when operating thls product 

~NOTICE Procedures, whtch I not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property 

damage AND a ' nle or no possibltily of onJury. ~ CAUTION- Procedures. which I not properly folowed, create the probabtlily of physiCal property 

damage AND a possibl: 1y of serious on jury 

11!1,..•-IWARNING Procedures wtuch tf not properly followed. create the probability of property damage. 

colateral damage and seriOUS Injury OR create a high probabitity of superfiCial inJUfY. 

Ll}. WARNING J Read the ENTIRE Phantom 3 user manual to become familiar with 

the features of this product before operating. Failure to operate the 

product coiTIICtly can raault In damage to the product or personal property and causel«ioua 

Injury. 

Thla Ia a sophisticated product. It must be operated with caution and common aenae 

and requires some baalc mechanical ability. Failure to operate thla product In a aafe and 

reaponslble manner could result In Injury or damage to lhe product or other property. This 

product Ia not Intended for use by children without direct adult aupervlalon. Do not use with 

Incompatible components or alter this product In any way outside of the documents provided 

by sz DJI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. These Safety Guidelines contain Instructions for safety, 

operation and maintenance. It Ia eaaentlal to read and follow all of the Instructions and 

warnings In the Phantom 3 user m.,.ual, prtor to assembly, setup or use, In order to operate the 

product corractty and avoid damage or ..toualnjury. 

Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines 

1.& WARNING I 

To avoid fire, serious Injury. and property damage, observe the foUowing safety guidelines 

when using. charging. or storing your batteries. 

Battery Use 

n Do NOT allow the batterlea to come Into contact with any kind ol liquid. Do NOT leave banaria 

out In the rain or neer a source ol moisture. Do NOT drop the battery Into water. If the Inside of the 

battery comes Into contact wllh water, chemical decomposition may occur, potentially resulting In 

the battary catching on fire, and may even lead to an explosion, 

21 Never uae non·DJI batteries. Go to w-.dji.com to purchase n- batteries. DJI takes no 

responsibility for any damage caused by non-DJI battarles. 

3) Never uae or charge swollen, leaky, or damaged batteries. If your batteries are abnormal, contact 

DJI or a DJI authorized d8111er for further assistance. 

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then - a doctor Immediately. 

9) Check the condition of the battery If It lalla out of the aircraft. Make aura the battery Ia NOT 

damaged or leaking before putting It back Into thealrcnlfL 

10) If the battery fala Into_,., with the aircraft during flight, taka It out Immediately and put It In 

a aafe and open a!'M. Maintain a aafe distance from the battery until lila completely dry. Never 

uaa the battery again, and dlapose of the battery properly aa described In the Battery Dlapoaal 

section below. Do NOT heat batterlea. Put out any battery fire using aand or a dry powder fins 

extlngulaher. Never uaa water to put out a battery fire. 

11) Do NOT put batteries In a microWave oven or In a pnsaaurtzed container. 

12) Do NOT place looae battery cella on any conductive surface, such aa a metal table. 

13) Do NOT put the loose cella In a pocket, bag or drawer where they may ahort·clrcult against other 

Items or where the battery terminals could be pressed against each other. 

14) Do NOT drop or strike battertes. Do NOT place heavy objec:ll on the baltarln or ch8rger. Avoid 

dropping balterlel. 

15) Clean battery terminals with a ciNn, dry cloth. 

Battery Charging 

1) Do NOT attach the batteriea to wall outlell or c. charger sockets directly, and alwBya uae a DJI 

approved adapter. DJI takea no rnponalblllty If the battery Ia charged ullng a non-OJI charger. 

Never leave the ballefy unattended during charging. Do NOT charge the battery near flammable 

materials or on flammable surfaces such aa carpet or wood. Do NOT charge battery Immediately 

alter fllghl, becau11 the battery temperature mey be too high. Do NOT charge the banery untl It 

cools down to near room ternpenllure. Charging the bat1ery outalde oC the lllmperature 111nge o1 o•c-40"c may lead to leakage, overheating, or ba11ary damage. 

2) Disconnect the charger when not In uaa. Examine the charger regularly lor damage to the 

cord, plug, enclosure, or other pa111. Do NOT clean tha charger with denatured alcohol or other 

llammablesolvanta. Never uae a damaged charger. 

Battery Storage 

1) Keep batteries out of the reach of children and pats. 

2) Do NOT leave the battery near heal sources such 88 8 furnace or heater. Do NOT leave the 

bat1erles lnalde of a vehicle on hot dayL The Ideal storage temperatura Ia 2rC.28•c. 

3) Keep the battery dlty. Never drop the ba11ary Into -tar. 

4) Do NOT drop. atr1ka, Impale, or manually ahort·clrcult the battery. 

5) Kaep the battery away from metal obJecta auch as glaaaea, watches, jewelry, and hairpins. 

Battery Disposal 

1) Dlapoaa of the battery In specific recycling boliH only after a complete dlacharge. Do NOT place 

the ballery In regular traah contalnera. Strictly follow your local regulations regarding lhe dlapoaal 

and recycling of batlerfes. 

Battery Maintenance 

1) Never use the ballery when the ternparatur. Ia too high or too low. 

2) Navar store the battery In environments with a temperature higher than 110•c. 

Travel Notice 

1) Before carrying the lntellgent Flight Battery on an all'tlne flight, It must first be fully dlacharged. 

Thla can ba dona by ualng your aln:raft until the battery Ia depleted. Only discharge the battery In 

a fireproof location. 
NOTICE 

Battery Use 

1) Make sure the baneries are I!Jiy charged before each fi ght. 

2) It 1s recorrmended that you oo NOT charge the lntenigent Aight Banery and remote controller at the same time. 

3) land the a1rcratt ll!lmediately when the tow battery level warning activates in the OJI Pilot app. 

Battery Charging 

1) Charge and d1scharge the battery completely once every 20 charge/discharge cycles. Discharge the 

banery untl there 1s 8% rema1n1ng power or until it can no longer be turned on. then recharge 11 to the 

max11oom capac1ty Th1s power cycling procedure wd optimize battery life 

2) The Intel ~gent A1ght Banery 1S deSigned to stop charging when it is fult. However ~ is a good practiCe to 

moo tor the charglf19 prCIQress and disconnect the baneries when lu'ly charged. 

Battery Storage 

1) 01scharge the battery to 30%·50% if it wi. NOT be used for 7 days or more. This can greatly extend the 

batleryhle 

2) The battery automabcally discharges to below 65% when it is idle foc moce than 10 days to prevent ~ from 

swe 1ng. t takes approx1mately 2 days to d1scharge the batlery to 65%, It is normal that you may feel 

moderate heat em1tt1ng from the battery dunng the d1scharge process. Set the discharging thresholds 10 

the DJI Pdot app 

3) The battery Will enter h bernatiOr'l mode 1f depteled and stored for a long periOd. When in h:bernalion 

mode if you try lo power on the banery, the banery power LED will show a sol d red light and the banery 

level LEOs w1• all be off You cannot manually turn off the banery power LED in this state. Leave the 

battery unattended lor 5 minutes, and then the light will turn off. Recharge the banery to bring 1t out of 

h1bernation. 

4) Remove batler19s lrocn the aircraft when stored lor an extended period. 

Battery Disposal 

1) If the power on/off button on the Intelligent Flight Battery is disabled and the battery cannot be fully 

discharged, please contact a professional battery disposal/recycling agent for further assistance. 

Battery Maintenance 

1) Never over-discharge, as this may lead to banery cell damage. 

2) Banery life may be reduced if not used for a long time. 

Travel Notice 

1) Store lntetligent Flight Batteries in a vent ated location. 

Th1s content is eel to change 

Download the latest version from 

www.djl.com/support 
SAFETY GUIDELINES 

AND DISCLAIMER ~ 2015 4 

Phantom 3 product page. 

Glossary 

The followtng terms are used througrtout the product ilerature to indicate various levels of potenltal harm 

when operating thts product 

Procedures which if not properly followed, create a pass b :ity of phystca property 

damage AND a tinle Of no possibility of injury 

CAUTION Procedures, which if not properly fo lowed create the probability of physical property 

damage AND a pass bility of serious injury 

!1!1....,,_1 WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probab lity of property damage, 

collateral damage, and serious injury OR create a high probability of superficial injury. 

& WARNING I Read the ENT1RE user manual to become familiar with the features of 

this product before operating. Failure to operate the product correctly 

can result In damage to the product or personal property and cauae aerloua Injury. 

Thla Ia a sophisticated product. It must be operated with caution and common sensa and 

requires aome basic mechanical ability. Failure to operate this product In a safe and responsible 

manner could result In Injury or damage to the product or other property, This product Is not 

Intended for use by children without direct adult supervision. Do not usa with lncompaUble 

components or alter this product In any way outside of the documents provided by sz DJI 

TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. These Safety Guidelines contain lnatrucUons lor Alety, operation and 

maintenance. It Is 111111enllal to read and follow all of the Instructions and warnings In the user 

manual, prior to assembly, setup or usa, In order to operate the product correctly and avoid 

damage or aerlous Injury. 

Age Recommendation: Not lor children under the age of 18. Thlals not a toy. 

Pre-flight Checklist 

1) Ensure that you are using only genutne pans and that all parts are tn mint conditton 

2) Ensure the remote controller, Intelligent nght Banery. and mobtle device are fully charged 

3) Ensure that there ·s no foreign object stuck to the camera lens, the micro-SO card has been 1nsened 1nto 

the camera, and the gimbal can rotate freely before powering it on 

4) Ensure the propellers are securely mounted onto the motors and the motors can start and function normally 

5) Follow the on·screen instructions to ca! brats the compass. 

6) Ensure the OJI Pilot app and aircraft's firmware have been upgraded to the latest verston. 

7) Ensure that your flight area is outside the No-Ay Zones and fltght i;Ond t10ns are suitable for flying the 

aircraft. 

8) Be sure that you are NOT flying under the tnfluence of alcohol, drugs or any substance that may impair 

your cognitive abilifes. 

9) Be familiar w1th the selected ftight mode and understand all safety functions and warntngs. 

10) Be sure to observe all local regulations obtain appropriate authortzations, and understand the risks 

REMEMBER: It is solely your responstbility to comply with all flight regulations. 
Contents 

NOTICE 

Glossary 

Pre-flight Checklist Disclaimer and Warning 

FCC Compliance and Advisory 

IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement 

FCC Class 8 lnformat1on 

Before You Begin 

Individual Parts 

Regarding Genu1ne and Functional Pans 

Remote Controller 

Camera 

Gmbal Compass 

Propulsion Systems 

DJI Pilot App 

Frrnware 

Product Care 

Storage and Transportation 

Maintenance and Upkeep 

Flight Condition Requlrementa 

Weather Conditions and Surrounding Environment 

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6 6 

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10 10 10 

11 11 

Interference w1th Flight Controller, Communications, and Positioning Systems 11 

Operat1ng the Aircraft Responsibly 11 

Flight Modes, Functions and Warnings 13 

AghtModes 13 

Failsafe and Return to Home 13 

Low Battery 14 

V1sion PoS11ion1ng Syslem 14 

Compliance with Regulations & No-Fly Zones 15 

Regulations 15 
ch;ldren. 

This product IS a flying camera that offers easy flight when in good working order as set forth below. Visit 

hllp.//www.dF com for the most current instructions and warnings and hl1p./Jknowbeforeyoufly.orgl for more information about flight safety and compliance. 

The information rn this document affects your safety and your legal rights and responsibilities Read 

this entire document to ensure proper configuration before use Failure to read and follow the 

Instructions and wam1ngs 1n th1s document may result in product loss, serious 1n1ury to you, or damage to 

your a1rcraft 

By us1ng th s product you hereby signify that you have read this d1scla1mer carefully and !hat you 

understand and agree to ab de by the terms and cond 1 ons herein You agree that you are solely 

responsible for your own conduct wh:le using this product and for any consequences thereof You agree 

to use th1s product only for purposes that are proper and 1n accordance w1th an applicable laws, rules, and 

regulat1ons. 1nclud1ng 1ntemationa and domestic airspace regulations, and all terms, precautions, practices, 

policies and gu1delines DJI has made and may make ava labia. 

DJI accepts no ab ity for damage. ;njury or any legal responsibility incurred d1rect1y or indirectly from the 

use of th1s product The user shall observe safe and lawful practices including, but not limited to, those set 

forth in these Safety GUide1nes 

Oata Storage and Usage 

When you use our mobile app or our products or other software, data regarding the use and operat1on of 

the product, such as !tight telemetry data (e.g., speed, attitude, battery life and information about the gimbal 

and camera) and operations records, may be automatica.ly or manually uploaded to and ma1ntained on a 

DJI-designated server. The intema. storage device incorporated into the product stores various types of 

data, including flight telemetry data. You may also provide flight telemetry data and other data to us when 

you manually transm1t that ·rntormation from the internal storage dev1ce to us. 

The information that is automatically uploaded or manually uploaded to us does not include personal data 

(i.e .. your name, address. email, or other information that specifically identifies you) but personal data. such 

as your user name, may become associated with, used to identify, or tagged to such uploaded 1nforrnat1on 

when we store it. We separately describe how we use your user name and other personal data on our 

privacy policy at hllp://www.dji.com/policy. By using the product, the mob1le app or other software we 

distnbute, or by manually providing data to us, you consent to the fo!low1ng: 

• Our storage of any flight telemetry data and other data uploaded or provided to us 1nc ud1ng n 

combination with your user name; 

• Our use of any such data uploaded or provided (including your user name) in connection prov1d ng 

sup pori and services to you and to improve our products: 

• Our d'sclosure of such data uploaded or provided (including your user name) to our agents and/or 

contractors who may use it on our behalf or in connection w1th their relationship w1th us: arnd 

• Our disclosure of such uploaded or provided data (including your user name) as required by law, in a 

matter of public safety or policy, as needed in connection with the transfer of our business assets, or if we be'ieve in good faith that sharing the data is necessary to protect our nghts or property. 
FCC Compliance and Advisory 

This device complies wilh part 15 of 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 undes1red operation. 

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

the user's authority to operate the equipment. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement 

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

equipment should be and operated with a minimum distance of 20 em between the radiator and 

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

FCC Class B Information 

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device. pursuant 

to part 15 of the FCC Rues These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful 

interference in a residentta: nstallation Thts eqwpment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency 

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference 

to radio communications However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular 

location. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be 

determtned by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the nterference by 

one or more of the followtng measures: 

• or relocate the receiving antenna; 

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver: 

• Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circwt dtfterent from that to which the receiver is connected; 

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technictan for help; 

DJI hereby declares that this product is in camp ance with the essential requirements and other relevant 

prov1s•ons of Directive 1995/5/EC. 
In the Box 

Phantom 3 Professional/ Advanced Safety Guidelines and Disclaimer 

Phantom 3 Professional/ Advanced Intelligent Aighl Battery Safety Guidelines 

Phantom 3 Professional/ Advanced Quick Start Guide 

Phantom 3 Professional/ Advanced User Manual 

Check all of the included parts listed in the Phantom 31n /he Box document and read the Ph:Jrltom 3 Safety 

Guidelines before fight. Then prepare for your first fight by using the Phantom 3 Quick Start Guide and 

watching all of the tutorial videos on DJrs official website (http /twww.d~ com) If you have questions, refer 

to the Phantom 3 User Manual in the DJt Pilot app or on DJI's official website for more comprehensive 

information. Make sure you fully understand the functionality of each individual part. the flighl Condition 

requirements, the key contingency waming functions/systems. and an government regulations before each 

flight. If you have any questions or problems during the assembly, maintenance or use of this product, 

please contact DJI or a DJI authorized dealer. 

Individual Parts 

Regarding Genuine and Functional Parts 

!&WARNING) 

To avoid component melfuncUon, ..touslnjury, end property damage, oblllrVtl the following Nlel: 

l) Use only genuine DJI parts or parta certified by DJI. Unauthorized pariS or parts from non-DJI 

cerUfled rnenufec:turers mey cause systam rnelfuncllons and compromise sefety. 

2) Ensure there are no foreign objec:ta (such u water, all, son, sand, etc.) Inside of the aircraft or Ita 

components. 

3) Ensure the aircraft and Ita components -Including buf not llmHed to the remote controller, camera. 

gimbal, compaas, propulalon ayatem, end battery - are ell In good wortclng order, damage-"-, 

and functioning well. Refer to the remaining aecuons In thll document for more decalls on how to 

enaura the funcuonallty of these components. 

Remote Controller 

I NOTICE I 

1) Ensure the remote controller is fully charged before each flight. 

2) If the remote controller is powered on and has NOT been used for 5 m1nutes, it will sound an alert After 10 

minutes it will automat1caUy power orr. Move the sticks or perform some other action to cancel the alert 

3) Adjust the damp ollhe mob1le device holder to allow a firm grip on your mobile dev1ce 

4) Ensure the mobile deVIce holder is firmly in place and does not slip. 

5) Ensure the anlennas of the remote controller are unfolded and adjusted to the proper pos1tion to ach~&ve optimal transmss1011 qua!ity 

6) Repair or replace the remote controller 1f damaged A damaged remole controller antenna w greatly 
decrease performance. 

7) is required if you WISh to replace your remote controller or receiver or add a new remote controller. 

Refer to the User ManuaJ for details. 

Camera 

[ CAUTION I 

To avoid possible serious 1n1ury and property damage. observe the follow1ng rule· 

1) Do NOT block any holes on the camera as lhe heat generated may hurt you and damage the 

dev•ce 

NOTICE 

1) Check camera senings before use to make sure you can adjust them to fit your needs. 

2) Test the camera by shoot1ng a few test 1mages and check that it is operat1ng correctly before shooting 

1mpo1tant p1ctures or v1deos 

3) Do NOT remove the micro-SO card from the camera when 1t is powered on 

4) Photos or VIdeos cannot be transmitted or cop•ed from the camera f the lnte gent Right Battery Is 

powered off 

5) Be sure to power oH the lnten•gent Right Battery correctly otherwise your camera parameters will NOT 

be saved and any recorded v1deos may be damaged. NOTE Regardless of the reason, OJI will not be responsible for any fa1 ure of an •mage or v1deo to be recorded or hav1ng been recorded 1n a way that •s not mach1ne readable. 

Gimbal 

[ NOTICE l 

1) Precision elements in the g1mbal may be damaged in a collision or impact. wh1ch may cause the g•mbal 

to function abnormally. 

2) Do NOT apply extema! force to the g•mbat aher the gimbal Is powered on 

3) Do NOT add any payloads to the g1mbal. as this may cause the g1mbal to funct1on abnormally or even 

lead to molor damage 

4) Remove the gimbal clamp before powering on the gimba Re-install the g•mbat clamp to secure the 

gimbal's position if you are going to store the aircrah for an extended periOd 

Compass 

[ CAUTION I 

To avoid possible serious injury and property damage. observe the follow1ng rule: 

1) Land irTmediately when severe drihing occurs in fight, i.e . the aircraft does NOT fly in 

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6) After successful calibration, the compass may become abnormal when you place lhe a1rcraft on lhe 

ground. This may be because of underground magnetic interference. Move the aircraft to another locat1on 

and lry again. 

7) When to recalibrate 

a) When compass data is abrormal. and the Aircraft Status Indicator is blink1119 red and yellow 

b) When flying in a new location. or a location that is dilferent from your last fight. 

c) When the mechanical structure of the aircraft has changed. i.e. new mounting position of the compass 

d) When severe drifting occurs in flight. i.e. the aircraft does NOT fly in straight lines. 

Propulsion Systems 

[&WARNINGj 

To avoid aerioua Injury to yourself or others, whlc:h may be cauaed by the rotating propellerl and 

motorl, oba.ve the following rules: 

Propellenl 

1) Do NOT use aged, chipped, or broken propellera. 

2) Always power off the aircraft before touching the propellara. 

3) Be 8WIIIra of the ah8rp edges of the propellera when mounUng or removing the propel ..... Wear 

gloves or take othef pt'Oteetlve meauraa when touching the propelara. 

4) Whenever nec..a.ry, uae tools (e.g., wrench, acrewdrtvw, pliers, etc.) to remove or lnalllll the 

propellera. 

5) Ensure the propel len! are securely mounted to prevent them from falling off the motora. 

6) Do NOT tum on the motors when propellers are mounted and there are other people or animals In 

the Immediate vicinity. 

Motors 

1) Ensure the motora are securely mounted and rotaUng smoolhly. 

2) Do NOT attempt to modify the structure of the motora. 

3) Do NOT touch or let your handa or body come In contact with the motora altar flight aa they may 

behol 

[CAUTION I 

To aVOtd possible senous 1njury and property damage observe the follow1ng rula: 

1) Do NOT block any of the ventilation holes on the motors 

2) Do NOT block any of the ventilat1on holes on the frame arm of the 81rcraft. 

I Nonce I 

Motors 

1) Keep the motors free of dust. 

2) If a motor is stuck and unable to rotate freely. execute the esc (Combination Stick Command) to stop the 

motors immediately 
Eledronic Speed Controllers 

1) Ensure lhe ESCs sound a normal tune when powered on. 

DJI PllotApp 

[ NOTICE I 

1) Be sure to fully charge your tablet or mobile device before taunch1ng the OJI Pilot app. A tablet IS 

recommended for a better user expenence 

2) If you are using a phone as your mobile display device, be sure to cont10ue fly1ng safely when the phone 

receives an incoming call. Do NOT accept phone cals during flcght. 

3) Read aJ prompted safety tipS, warn>ng messages. and diSclaimers carefully Be familiar with the related 

reg\Aations in your area. You are solely responsible for being aware of aD relevant regtAations and flylllg 1n 

a way that is compliant 

a) Read and understand the wamng messages before using the Auto-take ott and Auto-land1ng features. 

b) Read and understand the warn1ng message and disc aimer before setting the altitude beyond the 

default limit. 

c) Read and understand the wamong messages and disdaimer before SWitching between flight modes. 

4) Land your aircraft immed1ately if there es an alert shown on the app. 

5) Examine and check all warning messages on the checklist displayed in the app pnor to each fight 

6) Use the irrapp simulator to practice your ll1ght skills if you have never operated the aircraft or if you do not 

have sufficient experience to be comfortable operating the aircraft. 

7) Beginner Mode is enabled by defauh when you launch the DJI Pilot app for the f11st time. The aircraft's 

altitude and flight distance is restricted when fly:ng in Beg1nner Mode. We recommend you fly n Beginner 

Mode to perfect your flight skills. Operate the actual a~tcraft only after you are confident that you have 

mastered adequate fighl skills. 

8) Cache the map data ol the area where you lfllend to fly the aircraft by connect.ng to the Internet before 

each flight. 

Firmware 

(&WARNINGj 

To avoid ..toua InJury to chlldr.n and animals, obHMt lhe following rule: 

1) Keep chlldr8n and animals at a safe distance during IDlY flnnware upgrade, system calibration, and 

parameter setting procedures. 

[ NOTICE I 

1) For safety, always update the firmware to the latest versiOn when an upgrade notihcat1on is shown in the 

DJI P1lot app. 

2) Rrmware upgrade nollf'catlons will prompt you to proceed w1th an update mmediately or to update 

the firmware within three days. If you choose to ignore the current firmware update, you are required 

to accept the prompted cllsctai'l'ler You fun!'ler understand and agree that the data ;nctud1ng but not 

limited to fighl telemetry data 

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firmware update. 

7) Ensure there is only one firmware package file stored on your SO card. 

8) Only storage devices that are formatted for FAT32 and exFAT file systems are supported for aircraft and 

remote controller firmware updates. 

9) Delete any automatically generated .txt files on the SO card when updating rTIIA!Iple remote controllers. 
Product Care 

Storage and Transportation 

!&WARNING! 

To avoid aarloua Injury to children and animals, observe the following rule: 

1) Small parts, such as cables and straps, ara dangerous If swallowed. Keep all parts out ol reach of 

children and animals. 

NOTICE I 

1) Store the lntell'gent Flight Battery and remote controller in a cool. dly ace away I rom direct sunlight 

to ensure the built-in LiPo battery does NOT ovE!fheat. Recommended storage temperature: between ~C and me for storage periods ol more than three months. Never store n enwonments outside the 

temperature range of ·20"C to 45"C. 

21 Do NOT allow the camera to come into cootact with. or become immersed n water or other liquids. II 

gets wet. Wipe dl)' With a soft. absorbent cloth. Turning on an aircraft that has faren 1nto water may cause 

permanent component damage Do NOT use subslances containong alcohol, benzene. th1nners or other 

flammable substances to clean or maintain the camera. Do NOT tore the camera 1n humid or dusty 

areas 

3) Do NOT connect this product to any USB interface that is older than version 2 0 Do NOT connect this 

product to any "power use· or similar devices. 

Maintenance and Upkeep 

I NOTICE I 

1) Check every part of the arcraft after any crash or viOlent impact. If you have any problems or questions, 

pease contact a DJiaulhorized dealer. 

2) Regularly check the Battery Level Indicators to see the ci.KTent battery level and overaa battel)' ~fe 'Mlen 

the battery hfe reaches 0% 11 can no longer be used. 
(&_WARNINGl 

The aii'Cnlflla designed to Operattt In good to moderllle w.thlr conctillonL To avoid collision, eerlous 

Injury and property damage, obarle the following rules: 

1) Do NOT use lhe aircraft In IMMife -th• condltionL These Include wind apeeda exceeding 10 mls, 

1now, rain, smog, heavy wind, hall, li9htning, tornadoes or hurricanes. 

2) Keep the aircraft atlelat 10 rne~eq (30 feet) away from abstacl•, people, animals, buildings, public 

lnfraatructura, tntes, and bodies ot water when In flight. Stay evan furlher away from the above 

objecta • your altttude lncnlesa. 

3) Be EXTRA cautious when operaUng the aircraft fndoora. 

I NOTICE I 

1) Aircraft and baHery performance is subject to enwonmental factors such as alf density and temperature 

a) Be very carefu when flying 20.000 teet (6.000 meters) or more above sea level as baHery and aircraft 

performance may be reduced. 

2) Do NOT use the a1rcratt near ace dents. fire explosions, floods. tsunam:s, avalanches, landshdes. 

earthquakes, dust. or sandstorms. 

Interference with Right Controller, CommunlcatJona, and Positioning Systems 

I NOTICE I 

1) Fly in open areas. Tall buildings or steel structures may affect the accuracy of the on-board compass and 

block the GPS signal. 

2) AvOid inlerference between the remote controller and other wireless equipment. Make sure to tum off the 

Wi-Fi on ycu mobile device. 

3) Do NOT lty near areas with magnetc or radio interference. These include but are NOT limited !o: high 

vol!age lines, large scale power transmission stations or mob1le base stations and broadcasting towers 

Fa1ling to do so may compromise the transmiss1011 quality of this product or cause remote controller and 

v1deo transmission errors which may affect !light orientation and location accuracy The aircraft may 

behave abnormally or go out ol conlro! in areas With too rruch interference. 

Operating the Aircraft Responsibly 

!&WARNING) 

To avoid 1«toua Injury and property damage, obarle the following rules: 

1) Make aunt you are NOT drunk, taking druga, under the lnftuence of anestheala, or suffering from 

dlzzlneaa, fatigue, nausea or any other condltlona, whether phyalcal or mental, that could Impair 

your ability to operate the aircraft safely. 

2) Do NOT perform the Combination Stick Commands when aircraft Ia In midair, otherwise the mota" 

wllstop. 
3) Upon landing, power off the aircraft flrat. then awllc:h off the remcM controller. 

4) Do NOT drop, launch, fire or olheiWIM project any dangerous payloads on or at any buildings, 

persons or anlmala, or which could cause personal injury or property damage. 

[ NOTICE I 

1) Make sure you have been sufficiently tramed and are fully aware of any contingency plan& before 

accidents happen. 

2) Make sure you have a flight plan and never fly the aircrah recklessly. 

3) Respect the privacy of others when uSing the camera Make sure you comply with local pnvacy laws 

regulations. and moral standards. 

4) Do NOT use this product for any reason other than general personal use Do NOT use it for any inegal or 

inappropriate ~pose (such as spying, miU!ary operations or unauthorized investigations). 

5) Do NOT use ttls product to defame. abuse. harass stak ttYeaten or Oll'lefwise violate the legal rights (such 

as the right ol privacy and publiCity) of othefs. 

6) Do NOT trespass into prsvate property of Olhers. 
(&WARNING) 

To avoid serious Injury and property damage, observe the following rule: 

1) Do NOT switch from P mode to either A mode or F mode unlesa you are sufflclenUy familiar with 

the aircraft's behavior for uch flight mode, alnce disabling GPS may result In being unable to land 

the aircraft safely. 

I NOTICE I 

P mode is preferred fcx most flying scenarios. Users can switch to A mode where and when P mode IS 

unavaiable. Be aware that some features are NOT available fcx A mode, and therefcxe be EXTRA cautious 

wheo !tying in A mode. 

I) P mode (Positioning): P mode works best when the GPS signal is strong. There are three different states 

ol P mode, which win be automatically selected by the Phantom 3 depending on GPS sJgnal strength and 

Vision Positioning sensors: 

a) P-GPS: GPS and Vision Positioning are both available, and the aircraft is using GPS for positioning. 

b) P.QPTI: If GPS is NOT available, the aircraft will use the Vision Positioning System to hover accurately 

Note that the Vision Positioning System may NOT wcxk properly when the Phantom 3 is Uying over 

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

c) P-ATII: When neither GPS nor Vision Positioning is available, the aircraft s us1ng only 1ts barometer for 

positioning. so only altitude is controlled. 

2) A mode (Attitude) The GPS and Vision Positioning System are NOT used lor positioning. The aircraft ~ uses 4s barometer to maintain alt4ude. If is sti• receiving a GPS signal, the aircraft can automat1caty 

return home if the Remote Controller signal is lost and 1 the Home Point has been reccxded successfuJy 

3) F mode (function): lntet~gent Orienlatoo Control (IOC) is activaled in this mode. Ensure you are familiar 

w4h IOC furlc!lons belore use. 

If you intend to SWitch to modes that disable GPS assistance (e g., A mode), you are required to accept the 

prompted disclamer to enable this fur1ction. If this fur1ction is enabled. you further understand and agree 

that data including bul not limited to light telemetry data and function records could be uploaded to and 

ma1nta1ned on a DJt designated server. 

Failsafe and Return to Home 

[NOTICE I 

1) The Return to Home feature will NOT wcxk if the GPS signal is insufficient or 11 GPS 1S not active. 

2) Press the RTH (Return to Home) Button on the remote controBer to bring the aircraft back to the Home 

Po1nt instead of turmng off the remote controller. 

3) TaU bui dings may adversely affect the Fa'lsafe funct on. Please adjust the a~rcralt locabon altitude and 

speed wt\:e retumng home to avoid obstacles 

4) Make sure to always fly the aircraft within the transmission range ol the remote controller. 

5) Only use the Failsafe and Return to Home functoos ·n case of emergency. as they may be affected by the 

weather, the environment, cx any nearby magnetic fields. 
6) The a1rcraft cannot avo1d obstacles dunng the Failsafe RTH; therefore it is 1mportant to set an appropnate 

Failsafe altitude before each II ght. 

7) When fly1ng 1ndoors the aircraft cannot perform precision hovering when flying above the surfaces that do 

rot have a clear pattern. Refer to the Vsion Positioning System" section for complete indoor flying criteria. 

Low Battery 

I NOTICE I 

1) When the Critical Battery Level Warning activates and the aircraft is descending automat cally you may 

push the throttle up to ma1nta1n the aircraft's altitude and navigate it to a more appropnate 1ocat1on for 

landing. 

2) When battery warnings are triggered promptly bring the aircraft back to the Horne Point or land to avo1d 

losing power during flight and caus1ng damage to the aircraft. property, an1mals, and people. 

VIsion Positioning System 

I NOTICE I 

1) The Vision Positioning System cannot work properly over surfaces that do NOT have pattern variations. 

The eHective alt1tude for the Vis1on Positioning System to function correctly is HlSS than 2 5 meters above 

ground level (AGL). 

2) The Vision Positioning System may NOT function properly when the a11crah is flying over water. 

3) Keep your pets away from the aircraft when the Vision Position·ng System is activated. as the sonar 

sensors emit a high frequency sound that is only audible to some pets. 

4) Note that the Vision Positioning System may NOT function properly when the aircraft is flying too fast or too 

low. 

5) Operate the aircraft cautiously when in any of the following situations: 

a) Aying over monochrome surfaces (e.g., pure black. pure white, pure red pure green). 

b) Aying over highly reflective surfaces: 

c) Aying at high speeds (over Sm/s at 2 meters or over 4m/s at 1 meter): 

d) Flying over water or transparent surfaces; e) Flying over moving surfaces or objects: 

f) Flying in an area where the lighting changes frequently or drastically; 

g) Aying over extremely dark (lux < 1 0) or bright (lux > 1 0,000) surfaces; 

h) Aying over surfaces that can absorb sound waves (e.g .. thick carpet). 

i ) Ay1ng over surfaces without clear patterns or texture; 

j) Aying over surfaces with identical repeating patterns or textures (e.g. tiles with same des1gn) 

k) Aying over inclined surfaces that will deflect sound waves away from the a1rcraft 

6) In the event of loss of the remote controller's signal, the aircraft will hover for 8 seconds and then auto-lilJ!d 

if it IS 1n •p• mode. 
!& WARNING) 

To avoid non-compliant behavior, ..tout! Injury and propeny damage, obMMIIhe following rulee: 

1) Do NOT operate In the vicinity of manned aircraft, regardleea of altitude. (Land Immediately H 

neceuary) 

2) Do NOT fly the alrc111flln danaely populat.d areaa, Including cities, aportlng eventa, axhlbltlona, 

performances, etc. ~ Do NOT fly the alrc111fl above the authorized altitude. Remain well clear of and do NOT Interfere 

with manned alrc111ft operation•. Ba aware of and avoid othet alrc111fland obstaclee aa all un-. 

!CAUTION) 

To avoid oon-compliant behavoor. senous injury and property damage. observe the follow~ng rules 

1) Do NOT fly the aircraft near or insode no-fly zones spec~ied by local laws and regulalions. The no-fly zone 

list includes: airpor1s. borders between two soveregn countroes or reg1ons maJOr cot es/regiOnS, etc .• and 

is continuously updated 

2) Do NOT fly the aircraft above the author zed anitude 

3) ALWAYS keep your aircraft within visual line of sight (VLOS). and use an observer to assist if needed. 

4) NEVER use the aircraft to carry mega. or dangerous good payloads 

( NOTICE I 

1) Make sue you troderslancl the nallleAype ol you- flgtt operanoo (such as for recream. lor pt.tJic use, or lor 

commercial use) and have obtained conesponding approval and clearance from the related government 

agencies before flight. Consult woth your rocal regulators for comprehensive definitions and specific 

requirements. For users operating thBir aorcraft ·n the United States. please forst vosol http://www 

knowbeforeyoufly.org/ and take action appropriate to your circumstances. 

2) Please note that remote controlled aorcralt may be banned from conductong commercial actw t1es on 

c811ain COU1tries and regions. Check and follow all local laws and ordinances before flying as those rues 

may diller from those stated here. 

3) Do NOT fly around sensitive infrastructure or property such as power stations, water treatment fac•lities. 

correctional facilities. heavily traveled roadways. government facil~1es. military zones. etc 

4) Respect the privacy of others when us1ng the camera. Do NOT conduct surveillance operatoons itY.:h 

as image capture or video recording on any person, enloty, event, performance. exhobition and property 

without authorizatoon or where there os an expectation of pr.vacy, even a the mage or video os captured for 

personal use. 

5) Please be advised thai in CBI1ain areas. the recordong of images and videos from events performances, 

exhibitions. or commercial propenies by means of a camera may contravene copyroght or other legal 

rights, even if the image or VIdeo was shot lor personal use. 
No-Fly Zones 

[NOTICE I 

DJI always stresses safety during fight, and has therefore developed various aids to help users comply with 

local rules and regulations while flying. We strongly recommend that you update the firmware to the latest 

versoo to ensure the fotiOWJng features are fully updated: 

No-Fly Zones 

1) No-Fly Zones include but are not limited to major airports around world, borders between two sovere1gn 

countries or regions, rna tor cities/regions, etc. 

2) The complete list of No-Ay Zones is listed on the off c1aJ DJI website at ht1pJ/IIysale.d,.comtno-fly and is 

subject to periodic updates in line With the latest regulatory requirements without pnor notice 

3) Some No-Ay Zones Ell& comprised of severat zones. Each zone features c·rcles of vanous sizes The 

a1rcralt wil NOT be able to take off 10 the inner most zone of the No-Ay Zone and w:ll descend to the 

specilied altitude when it approaches the edge of the inner most zone Ground station functionality is 

disabled when the aircraft is within a No-Fly Zone. 

4) Users are NOT able to set up waypoints within No-Fly Zones. 

Altitude Limit 

1) Fly NO higher than 120 meters (400 feet) above ground level and stay away from any surrounding 

obstacles. 

If you intend to fly above the default altitude limit. you are required to accept the prompted d1scla1mer to 

enable the new alt1tude limit. If a new altitude limit is set, you further understand and agree that data including 

but not timited to flight telemetry data and altitude limit changes could be uploaded to and maintained on a 

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