# INSPIRE 1

Quick Start Guide

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# INSPIRE 1
The Inspire 1 is a professional aerial filmmaking and photography platform that is ready to fly right out of the box. Featuring an onboard camera equipped with a 20mm lens and 3

- axis stabilized gimbal, it shoo ts sharp 12mp stills and stable video at up to 4K. Its retractable landing gear pulls up out of view, giving thecamera an unobstructed 360 degree view of the world below. An advanced flight controller makes the Inspire 1 stable, safe and easy to fly indo ors or out. The brand new Vision Positioning System gives it the power to hover in position at low altitudes even without GPS. Like all DJI flight controllers, it is also able to return home if remote controller signal is lost or if the low battery warning is triggered. The Inspire 1 boasts a maximum flight speed 22m/s* and a maximum flight time of 18 minutes * using one fully charged 4500mAh Intelligent Flight Battery.


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Landing Gear Up
1. Gimbal and Camera 2. Camera Micro

- SD Card Slot 3. Vision Po sitioning System 4. Transformation Mechanism 5. Front LEDs 6. Motors 7. Propellers 8. Rear LEDs 9. Intelligent Flight Battery 10. Power Button 11. Battery Level Indicators 12. Aircraft Status Indicator 13. Aircraft Micro

- USB Port 14. Camera Micro

USB Port 15. Gimbal Lock 

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* Please note that maximum flight speed and maximum run time were tested in a lab environment. These statistics are for refer ence only, as conditions in your area may vary. 

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# Remote Controller
The maximum transmission distance of the Inspire 1 remote controller is 2km*. The remote controller also allows you to control the landing gear or activate Return to Home with a tap. Other buttons allo w instant photo capture, video recording, picture review and gimbal control.A DJI Lightbridge

- based HD video downlink is built

- in, letting you see what your camera sees on your mobile device in real time HD. The app also allows you to change camera setti ngs and activate Master/Slave mode so that one person can fly while other controls the gimbal independently. The master and slave controllers communicate using a 5.8Ghz wireless signal, and have a communication range with each other of up to 50 meters.The controller’s LiPo battery has a maximum run time of approximately four hours and can be charged by plugging directly into the controller.

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11. Gimbal Dial 12. Camera Settings Dial 13. Video Recording Button 14. Flight Mode Switch 15. Shutter Button 16. Playback Button 17. Mini

- HDMI Port 18. Micro

- USB Port 19. CAN

- Bus Port 20. USB Port 21. Back Buttons (Reserved)
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* Please note that the max transmissi on distance were tested in a lab environment. This statistic is for reference only, as conditions in your area may vary. 

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1. Power Button 2. Transformation Switch 3. Return to Home (RTH) Button 4. Control Sticks 5. Status LED 6. Battery Level LEDs 7. Po wer Port 8. Mobile Device Holder 9. Antennas 10. Handle Bar 

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Connect to the mobile device

# Fly Safe

● Calibrating the Compass: Make sure to calibrate the compass in every new flight location. The compass is ve ry sensitive toelectromagnetic interference, which can cause abnormal compass data leading to poor flight performance or even failure. Regular calibration is required for optimum performance. Recalibrate the compass when: a) The Aircraft Status Indicator is blinking red and yellow. b) Flying in a new location.

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● ● ● DO NOT calibrate your compass where there is a chance of strong magnetic interference, such as magnetite, parking structures, and steel reinforcements underground. DO NOT carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration such as keys or cellular phones. DO NOT calibrate beside massive metal objects. If the Flight Status LED is showing solid red, then try to calibrate again. If it is blinking red and yellow a lternately after placing the aircraft on the ground, the compass has detected magnetic interference. Change your location.

● P Mode: Safe to fly. In this mode, the Inspire 1 has a strong GPS signal and can use the Vision Positioning System allowing it to hover accurately in position indoors and out. If outdoors, this mode also means that a Home Point has been locked so that it can Return to Home if the control signal is lost. If you are not in this mode, toggle the Flight Mode Switch to P position to ena ble it. The Flight Mode Switch is locked in P mode by default. Refer to the User Manual on how to unlock the switch.
There are three states in P mode. P

- GPS: GPS works best when outdoors in a wide open area, and your Inspire 1 uses GPS to hover in place when the GPS signal is strong. P

- OPTI: If GPS is not available, the aircraft can use the Vision Positioning System to hover accurately. P

- ATTI: Neither GPS or Vision Positioning System available, aircraft is using only its barometer for positioning, so onl y altitude is controlled. Note that the Vision Positioning System may not work properly when the Inspire 1 is flying over water, over surfaces without a clear pattern, or in a low light environment.
GPS Positioning

● Return to Home: When the GPS signal is strong, the aircraft will be able to record a Home Point and return to the Home Point when needed. The GPS location is recorded when the GPS signal icon in the DJI Pilot app is either yellow or green.

Return to home

● While returning home, its altitud e can be adjusted by the user to avoid obstructions. Tall buildings may affect the remote controller signal. The Failsafe Return to Home procedure will be triggered if the signal is lost. Be sure fly higher than any nearby buildings to avoid crashing.

● F light Limits: The Inspire 1 is not permitted to fly within no

- fly zones as specified by local laws and regulations. Please visit here: 

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- fly for more information.

● Environmental Considerations:
The aircraft will return to the Ho me Point automatically in the following cases (all require a strong GPS signal). Smart RTH: When you press the RTH button on the remote controller or in the App. Low Battery RTH: The DJI Pilot app notifies users to take action when the battery level falls to a specified threshold. Failsafe RTH: When the remote controller signal is lost.1. Do not fly in severe weather conditions. This includes high wind, snow, rain and smog. 2

. Only fly in open areas. Tall buildings and steel structures may affect the accuracy of the onboard compass and GPS signal. 3

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

. Minimize electromagnetic interference by not flying in areas with high levels of electromagnet ism, including mobile phone base stations or radio transmission towers. 5

. Aircraft and battery performance is subject to environmental factors such as air density and temperature. Be very careful when flying 14700 feet (4500 meters) or more above sea le vel as battery and aircraft performance may be reduced. 6

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

ing System.
Vision Positioning Altitude 2.5 m

# Appendix

● Aircraft(Model:T600) Weight (Battery Included) Maximum Weight of Payload Max Tilt Angle Max Ascent Speed Max Descent Speed Max Speed Max Flight Altitude Max Flight Time Operating Temperature Range● Gimbal(Model:ZENMUSEX3) Angular Vibration Range Controllable Range Max Controllable Speed

● VisionPositioning Velocity Range Altitude Range Operating Environment Operating Range 2935 g 3400 g 35° 5 m/s 4 m/s 22 m/s (ATTI mode, no wind) 4500 m Appro ximately 18 minutes

- 10°C to 40°C
±0.03° Pitch:

- 90°to +30°Pan: ±320° Pitch: 120°/s Pan: 180°/s <8 m/s (Altitude 2 m) 5 cm

- 500 cm Surface with clear pattern and adequate lighting (Lux > 15) 0

- 250 cm

451 mm

301 mm

438 mm

● Camera(Name/Model:X3/FC350)

Sensor Lens ISO Range Electronic Shutter Speed Image Max Size Still Photography Modes Video Recording Modes Max Bitrate Of Video Storage Supported File Formats Supported SD Card Types Operating Temperature Range

● RemoteController(Name:C1) Operating Fr equency Transmitting Distance Video Output Port Operating Temperature Range Battery ● Charger (Model: A14

- 100P1A) Voltage
Rated Power Sony EXMOR 1/2.3”Effective pixels:12.4M (total pixels: 12.76M) FOV (Field Of View) 94° 20 mm (35 mm format equivalent ) f/2.8 100

- 3200 (video) 100

- 1600 (photo) 8 s

- 1/8000 s

4000x3000 Single shoot; Burst shooting: 3/5/7 frames Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 bracketed frames at 0.7EV Bias; Time

lapse UHD (4K): 4096x2160p 24/25, 3840x2160p 24/25/30 FHD: 1920x1080p 24/2 5/30/48/50/60 HD: 1280x720p 24/25/30/48/50/60 60 Mbps FAT32/exFAT Photo: JPEG, DNG Video: MP4/MOV (MPEG

- 4 AVC/H.264) Micro SD, Max capacity: 64GB. Class 10 or UHS

- 1 rating required 0°C to 40°C

● IntelligentFlightBattery(Model:TB47,Standard) Capacity Volt age Battery Type Energy Net Weight Operating Temge Max Charging Power
4500 mAh 22.2 V LiPo 6S High voltage battery 99.9 Wh 570 g

- 10°C to 40°C 180 W

105 mm

182 mm

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● IntelligentFlightBattery(Model:TB48,Optional) Capacity Voltage Battery Type EnergyNet Weight Operating Temge Max Charging Power
5700 mAh 22.8 V LiPo 6S High voltage battery 129.6 Wh 670 g

- 10°C to 40°C 180 W

71 mm

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

- 927. 7 MHz (Japan only) 2 km (outdoor and unobstructed) USB, Mini

- HDMI

- 10°C to 40°C
6000 mAh LiPo 2S
26.3 V

100 W
5.725 GHz

- 5.825 GHz

2.400 GHz

- 2.483 GHz

FCC ID: SS3

- WM6101410 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is su bject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference

that may cause undesired operation.

FCC ID: SS3

- GL6581502

YC.BZ.S00101.02

# Using INSPIRE 1
Watch the video tutorials on the official DJI website and read the following documents before using your Inspire 1 for the first time:Inspire 1 Quick Start Guide, Disclaimer, Intelligent Flight Battery Saf ety Guidelines, Inspire 1 Safety Guidelines, In the Box, Inspire 1 User Manual. 

## 2. Watch the Tutorial Videos
Watch the tutorial videos at www.dji.com or in the DJI Pilot app.

The tutorial videos 

## 1. Download the DJI Pilot App Visit http://m.dji.net/djip ilot or scan this QR code to
download the DJI Pilot app through your mobile device. 

## 4. Charging

DJI Pilot app

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

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

## 3. Check Battery Levels Press the Power Button once on both the Intelligent Flight Battery and remote controller to check battery levels. The Intelligent Flight Battery must be fully charged before using it for the first time. Make sure both batteries are adequately charged before each flight. Press the power button once then press again and hold for 2 seconds to power on the remote controller. Repeat to power of f. Press the power button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to power on the Intelligent Flight Battery. Repeat to power off.
High Battery Level

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

● To charge the Inspire 1 Intelligent Flight Battery or the remote controller, connect it to power through the port to a suitable power source (100

- 240V 50/60Hz). ● It is recommended to turn off the batteri es before charging. ● UsetheincludedchargertochargetheIntelligentFlightBatteryandtheremotecontrollerbattery.Whenfullycharged, the battery LEDs on the Intelligent Flight Battery and remote controller will turn off. 

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## 5. Preparing the Remote Controller Tilt the Mobile Device Holder to the desired position then adjust the antennas as shown. The strength of the remote controller signal is different when the antenna position is different.Strong Weak The transmission signal between the aircraft and remote controller will perform best when within the optimal transmission range. If the signal is weak, fly the aircraft closer to you to achieve optimal signal performance.
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● Do not use other 2.4GHz devices at the same time to avoid signal interference. 

## 6. Preparing the Aircraft The aircraft is in Travel Mode during delivery. Follow these steps to change it to Landing Mode before your first flight:

1 Insert the Intelligent F light Battery into the battery compartment. Power on the remote controller and the Intelligent Flight Battery. Toggle the Transformation Switch up and down at least four times. Repeat to change aircraft to Travel Mode. Power off the aircraft before mounti ng the gimbal and camera. 

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1 Press the button on the side of the Mobile Device Holder to release the clamp. Place your device onto the clamp and adjust the clamp to hold it securely. Connect you r mobile device to the remote controller with a USB cable. Plug one end of the cable into your mobile device, and the other end into the USB port on the back of the remote controller. If you have purchased an Inspire 1 with dual remote controllers, the Ma ster remote controller will connect to the aircraft automatically when powered on. Master/Slave mode is disabled by default. Activate it and set it up through the DJI Pilot app. The Master remote controller’s Status LED will show solid green when it connec ted to the aircraft. The Slave remote controller’s Status LED will show solid blue when it is connected to the Master controller. Connecting the Master remote controller to the Slave remote controller: On the Master remote controller, launch the DJI Pilot app and go to the Camera page. Then tap on the top of your screen to enter the remote controller settings window. Tap “Activate Master/Slave Mode”and select “Master”. Then enter your desired connection password for the “Slave” remote controller. On the Sl ave remote controller, select “Slave “ and tap “Search” to find the Master remote controller. Select the “Master” remote controller from the “Master RC List” and input the connection password. Landing Mode ● If you have purchased the dual remote controlle r version, you must use the Master remote controller to deactivate Travel Mode.

## 7. Mounting the Gimbal and Camera

1 Remove the Gimbal Cover. Rotate the Gimbal Lock to the unlocked position (to the right when facing th e nose of the aircraft). Insert the gimbal by aligning the white mark on the gimbal with white mark on the Gimbal Lock. Rotate the gimbal lock back into the locked position (to the left when facing the nose of theaircraft).


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1 Move the Flight Mode Switch to t he right to select P mode. ( P mode is Positioning mode, A mode is ATTI mode, and the F mode is Function mode. ) Power on the remote controller. Power on the aircraft and wait for the self

- check to complete. Do not move the aircraft during the self

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

- link the remote controller to the

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



## . 5 Ensure the remote controller and your mobile device are connected with a USB cable. Launch the DJI Pilot app when connecting to the aircraft for the first time, and follow the instructions within the app.



## . 6 Launch the DJI Pilot app and tap “Camera”. Ensure the aircraft is functioning normally by completin g the Checklist.Beginner Mode is enabled by default when you launch the DJI Pilot app for the first time. The aircraft’s altitude and flight distance is re stricted when flying in Beginner Mode. We recommend you fly in Beginner Mode when using the aircraft for the first time. You may disable Beginner Mode in the settings page of the DJI Pilot app.



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

- screen instructions.



## . 8 For 1345s Pr opeller, install the propellers with a white dot onto the mounting plates that have a white dot, and install the propellers without a white dot onto the mounting plates that do not have a white dot. Press the propeller down onto the mounting plate and rota te in the lock direction until secure. For 1345 Propeller, attach propellers with the black nut onto motors with the black dot and spin counter

- clockwise to secure. Attach propellers with gray nut onto motors without a black dot and spin clockwise to secur e. Place all propellers onto the correct motor and tighten by hand to ensure security before flight.

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

## 9. Remote Controller Operation The remote controller is by default set to Mode 2 ( throttle controlled by the left

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

● Manual Take

- off & Landing: Start the motors by pulling both control sticks to the bottom inside (or outside) corners. Release the sticks once the motors start. Slowly push the left (throttle) stick up to take off. Once in the air, toggle the Transformat ion Switch up to raise the landing gear.
Start / Stop the motors

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RTH Button
The App ’ s RTH Button Gently pull the left (throttle) stick down to lower the aircraft until it touches the ground. Pull both sticks to the bottom inside corners to stop the motors. After flight, change the aircraft back into Travel Mode. Do not attempt this at the beach, over grass, or over monochromatic carpet. Then place the aircraft on a flat surface and remove the gimbal and camera fo r transport.
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● It is highly recommended that you only take off when the Aircraft Status bar is green. The aircraft cannot take off if the Cr itical Low Battery Warning is active. The Intelligent Flight Battery must wa rm
- up if the outside temperature is low. A warning will display in the DJI Pilot app. Rotatingpropellerscanbedangerous.Donotstartthemotorswhentherearepeople nearby and always fly in a wide open area.
Never stop the motors during flight. Power off the airc raft prior to switching off the remote controller after landing. 

## Appendix

Aircraft Status Indicator Description Slowly: Safe to fly,GPS working

X 2 Double: Vision Positioning System working, no GPS Slowly: P

- ATTI or ATTI Quickly: Not connected to remote controller
Remote Controller Status LED Remote controller is functioning normally but is not connected to the aircraft. Remote controller is functioning normally and is connected to the aircraft.
Remote controller is in Slave Mode and not connected to the aircraft.
Remote controller is in Slave Mode and is connected to the aircraft.

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

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— ... Remote controller has been idle for 5 minutes.Learn more info rmation from: www.dji.com/product/inspire

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● Adjust the camera parameters using the Camera Settings Dial on the remote controller or through the DJI Pilot app. Press the Shutter Button/Video Record Button to capture photos or record videos.
Adju st the tilt of the gimbal using the Gimbal Dial. Download photos and video from the SD card to your mobile device through the DJI Pilot app. You may also use a SD card reader to export files to your PC. 

### © 2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved Slowly: Low battery level warning Quickly: Critical low battery level warning Solid: Critical error Blinking Alternately: Compass calibration required

Designed by DJI. Printed in China.

● Auto Taking

- Off & Landing: ( In the Camera screen of the DJI Pilot app )
Tap and confirm your selection. The aircraft will automatically take off, retract its landing gear, and hover at 1.5 meters a fter you tap and confirm Auto Take

- off. Tap and confirm your selection. The landing gear will lower and the aircraft will automati cally land.
Left stick / Up (Slowly)
1. Press and hold the return home button until the LED surrounding the button is blinking white, and the return home procedur e is in process. Press once to stop the procedure.
2. The DJI Pilot app notifies users to t ake action when the battery level falls to a specified threshold. This warning threshold can be set within the DJI Pilot app. The aircraft will land immediately when it reaches Critical Low Battery Level Warning. 3. Failsafe: The Inspire 1 will enter RTH mode if remote controller signal is lost.

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

● Return to Home 

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