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February 29, 2016 

U. S. Department of Transportation Docket Management System 1200 New 

Jersey Ave, SE Washington, DC 20590 

Re: Exemption Request Section 333 of the FAA Reform Act of the Federal 

Aviation Regulations from 14 C.F.R. 45.23(b); 14 C.F.R. Part 21; 14 

C.F.R. 61.113(a)&(b); 91.7(a); 91.9(b) (2); 91.103(b); 91.109; 119.121; 

91.151(a); 91.203(a)&(b); 91.405(a); 91.407(a) (1); 91.409(a) (2); 

91.417(a)&(b) 

PETITIONER: 

Glen Kitto 

Steady Sky Photography, LLC, a Texas limited liability company 

8723 Bacardi Drive 

Dallas, TX 75238 

Glen.kitto@mac.com

(214)415-8877 

Dear Sir or Madam, 

I, Glen Kitto, am writing pursuant to the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 

2012 and the procedures contained within 14 C.F.R. 11, to request that I, Glen 

Kitto, an owner and operator of small unmanned aircraft, be exempted from the 

Federal Aviation Regulations (“FARs”) listed below so that I, Glen Kitto, may 

operate my small ultra light weight unmanned aircraft system (“UAS”) 

commercially in airspace regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration 

(“FAA”). 

As described herein I, Glen Kitto, am a licensed Texas REALTOR, at United Real 

Estate and I am a LICENCED PRIVATE PILOT1 (PRIVATE PILOT 

CERTIFICATE NUMBER XXXXXXXXX) holding my current INSTRUMENT 

RATING FOR SINGLE-ENGINE AIRCRAFT and also hold a current THIRD 

CLASS MEDICAL CERTIFICATE. I also hold an FAA Small UAS Certification 

of Registration, Number FA4FRH7W4M2. In addition I am experienced in 

flying hobby aircrafts for recreational purposes. 

I have added a hobby grade DJI PHANTOM 3 PROFESSIONAL quad-copter 

UAS equipped with an included original equipment manufacturer (OEM) digital 

camera to my inventory. The intended use of this equipment will be for aerial 

																																																								

1		Appendix	A	–	Private	Pilot	Certificate	for	Glen	Stuart	Kitto	and;	

2		Appendix	A	–	FAA	Small	UAS	Certificate	of	Registration,	Number		FA4FRH7W4M

for	Glen	Stuart	Kitto	
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videography/cinematography to enhance academic community awareness for 

those individuals entities and companies unfamiliar with the geographical layout 

of the greater Dallas / Fort Worth TX metropolitan area3 and to augment real 

estate research of commercial real estate by providing aerial photographs and 

videos; following exemption and approval by the FAA. Thereby enhancing the 

academic research experience for the greater Dallas / Fort Worth TX 

metropolitan area. 

I have held a Private Pilots Certificate since 1983 and have had no accidents or 

incidents and I have flown small RC electric and gas aircrafts since 1981 without 

incident. I am committed to safety with each flight, whether in a certified piston 

aircraft or a RC electric or gas aircraft. 

My, Glen Kitto, exemption request would permit operation of an ultra lightweight, 

unmanned (piloted by remote control) and comparatively inexpensive UAS in 

controlled and limited airspace . Predetermined in areas away from general 

public, airports, heliports and vehicular traffic for community photos and videos, 

and within property boundaries for individual property owners. Currently, similar 

lightweight, remote controlled UAS's are legally operated by unmonitored 

amateur hobbyists with no safety plan or controls in place to prevent catastrophe. 

I, Glen Kitto, have personally instilled safety protocols and controls4 to avoid and 

prevent public hazard, as well as manned aircraft hazards/catastrophe. This will 

act to further safety protocols exclusive to lightweight UAS's specific to real 

estate video and photography usage as I, Glen Kitto, record flight data and other 

information gained through permitted flight operations to share with the FAA 

through any required FAA reports to assist with future protocol and safety 

regulation. 

Granting my, Glen Kitto’s, request comports with the Secretary of 

Transportation’s (FAA Administrator’s) responsibilities and authority to not only 

integrate UAS's into the national airspace system, but to “...establish 

requirements for the safe operation of such aircraft systems [UAS's] in the 

national airspace system” under Section 333(c) of the Reform Act specific to the 

use of UAS's for real estate/REALTOR purposes. Further I, Glen Kitto, will 

conduct my operations in compliance with the protocols described herein or as 

otherwise established by the FAA. 

For the reasons stated below I, Glen Kitto, respectfully request the grant of an 

exemption allowing me to operate ultra light weight, remote controlled UAS’s for 

academic community awareness to benefit/stimulate attraction to the greater 

Dallas / Fort Worth TX metropolitan area and to enhance real estate research 

analysis and for-sale listing videos for property owners who cannot afford 

																																																								

3			Appendix	B	–	Current	Dallas	/	Fort	Worth	TAC	

4			Appendix	C	–	Personal	Protocols	and	Controls	for	Glen	Kitto	
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expensive manned aircraft for the same purpose. Both of which will promote local 

economic growth through increased employment and increased tax base. Both 

with public safety in mind by keeping heavier manned aircraft containing 

combustible fuel that that poses potential public hazard. 

UAV/UAS/UA Clarification 

The UAV/UAS/UA which I Glen Kitto, will be operating is the DJI Phantom 3 

Professional5, referred hereafter as Phantom. The inherent safety features, 

sophistication, programmability, GPS navigation, return home capability, airport 

vicinity no-fly feature and restricted altitude feature, as well as differentiating 

radio frequency (rf) for aircraft controller/receiver and for the camera make this a 

much safer UAV for the purposes of this petition. This is a hobby grade radio 

controlled UAV that has the capacity for software upgrades. It is light, less than 3 

pounds including battery and camera. Incorporated into the programming of the 

Phantom is an automatic return home feature that automatically directs the craft 

back to point of take off should communication with the transmitter be lost. The 

Phantom has a cruising speed of 15 knots, with a maximum speed of 29 knots. 

Maximum flight time is 23 minutes. Gross weight is 2.82 pounds. 

The Phantom has an additional communication link between the camera and 

craft on a different rf for a smart phone connection. Allowing the operator or Pilot 

In Command (PIC) to monitor battery level, altitude (AGL), distance from PIC, 

camera imagery, and control camera angle. The DJI Phantom 3 Professional's 

2.4 ghz transmitter/controller/receiver rf for managing flight with a 5.8 ghz rf 

transmitter/receiver for video/photography functions eliminates possible rf 

conflict. 

The software for the Phantom allows the operator or PIC to set maximum altitude 

AGL for each flight, allowing customization of flights to no higher than 100 feet, 

150 feet, or 250 feet AGL as an examples. Adding to the safety capabilities of 

this UAV. This UAV is programmed to remain in position when controls are 

released. Maintaining altitude and GPS location. 

The Phantom has an altitude and sonic radar monitoring function that allows the 

operator more precise determination of height, direction of flight and distance 

from the operator PIC. The operator or PIC can monitor GPS lock status while 

UAV is in flight, with the ability to anticipate loss of GPS locking so the operator 

or PIC can land the UAV as a precaution. 

The Phantom has many inherent safety features, including sophistication, 

programmability, GPS navigation, return home capability, airport vicinity no-fly 

feature and restricted altitude feature, as well as differentiating radio frequency 

																																																								

5			Appendix	D	–	DJI	Phantom	3	Pro	Flying	Flowchart	and	Manual	
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(rf) for aircraft controller/receiver and for the camera make this a much safer UAV 

for the purposes of this petition. 

Specific UAV/UAS/UA 

The particular UAV/UAS/UA which I, Glen Kitto, will be operating is the DJI 

Phantom 3 Professional Serial Number P76DCL18B27384. NOTE: THIS UAS 

HAS BEEN REGISTERED ON THE Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) 

Registration site, run by the FAA, who has issued certificate FA4FRH7W4M 

in my name.

Settings 

 Height limitation set for maximum of 200 feet AGL 

 Radius distance from controller set for maximum of 1000 feet, both to aid 

in direct line of site and visual observation. 

Current firmware upgrades for 

 Main Controller 

 GPS 

 Receiver 

 Battery 

 Zen IMU 

Similarities, Distinctions and Differences of other approved 

Exemptions/Petitions 

As with several other approved similar petitions and exemptions including that of 

Astraeus Aerial (FAA-2014-0352), referred hereafter as the Astraeus Petition, 

and that of Douglas Trudeau (FAA-2014-0481), referred hereafter as the 

Trudeau Petition, this Glen Kitto Petition has a number of similarities, distinctions 

and differences. 

Like the Astraeus and Trudeau Petitions, this Glen Kitto Petition, is for UAV 

operation without pilot, passengers nor property on board. Understanding that 

the Phantom UAV is a sophisticated hobby grade quad-copter with gross weight 

less than 3 pounds; however, I Glen Kitto am not requesting a waiver or 

exemption for a private pilot certificate, as I hold a current Private Pilot Certificate 

and a current Third Class Medical Certificate. 

As with Trudeau Petition, I Glen Kitto, am using a UAV that has the capability for 

taking off and landing at a single point, identical to a helicopter. There are no 

runways, aided take off apparatuses, nor routes that need to be flown to areas 

being aerial video recorded or photographed. Allowing a reduced and more 

confined area of flight. 
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The Astraeus Petition is for movie sets involving a significant number of people, 

non-aerial equipment, moving or action sequences, and a potentially broad 

geographical area where individuals and equipment may be in motion. Requiring 

extensive observation, awareness, coordination and safety precautions. My Glen 

Kitto petition is similar to the Trudeau Petition in that it is for video/photography of 

stationary objects requiring briefer periods for recording in a tightly confined area. 

The stationary setting of objects poses a significantly lower risk for safety, 

allowing the operator or Pilot In Command (PIC) to focus primarily on stationary 

objects for shorter periods of time. With the movie action scenes, associated with 

the Astraeus Petition, numerous takes may require repeated flights, whereas a 

stationary object would in most cases require only a single flight. In contrast, 

however, to the Astraeus petition, the Glen Kitto petition shall involve shorter 

flights which will typically be operated in areas without many individuals and 

generally during non-business hours to eliminate excessive human interactions, 

thereby eliminating many of the operational complexities granted in the Astraeus 

petition. 

As with the Trudeau Petition My Glen Kitto Petition will require property owner 

written consent for aerial video/photography prior to flight. Signs will be posted 

cautioning anyone within vicinity to remain back a minimum of 200 feet. 

Observer(s) to assist and warn/advise the PIC will be utilized in situations where 

spectators may be within 500 feet of the flight area. As with the Trudeau Petition, 

I Glen Kitto requests modification, waiver or exemption and clarification (within 

reason) concerning section 91.119 prohibition of flight in congested areas. Such 

restriction puts home and other real property owners in subdivisions at a 

disadvantage by limiting enhanced marketing of their homes and properties; 

thereby discriminating against them. Vertical takeoff and landing while video 

recording or photographing a home can allow an enhanced perspective for view 

or proximity of mountains, golf course, manmade lake or other attractions not 

possible through ground level video recording or photography. 

I, Glen Kitto, request waiver for this condition to allow reasonable and 

responsible aerial video/photography in congested areas of subdivisions and 

neighborhoods. 

As in the Trudeau Petition the single UAV utilized in my Glen Kitto Petition is a 

hobby grade quad-copter that does not require an airman certificate for 

noncommercial flight involving less restrictive less regulated flight. 

As in the Trudeau Petition the motors, rotors, propellers, body/frame, landing 

pads, etc. for the UAV utilized in my Glen Kitto Petition are not complicated. 

Engineering and design allows layman maintenance. Like the Astraeus and 

Trudeau Petitions, I Glen Kitto requests waiver or exemption for markings due to 

the small size of the fuselage for the Phantom 3 Professional. 
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Recording part replacement for this UAV may prove impractical or redundant due 

to the simplicity of the craft. As in the Therefore Petition, I Glen Kitto, request 

waiver or exemption for maintenance records. However, pre-flight inspection for 

cracks, damage or other physical conditions that could hamper safe flight is a 

reasonable expectation. As well as post flight inspection that may aid in 

identifying flight conditions that may cause stress to propellers, landing gear, etc. 

Thorough inspection of UAV shall be conducted and flight response tested 

should a hard landing or crash occur. Insuring that the UAV can operate in a safe 

manner before conducting any further video/photography. 

As with the Trudeau Petition, I Glen Kitto requests waiver/exemption from 

Section 91.203 (a) since the Phantom is a hobby grade UAV/UAS that should not 

require an airworthiness certificate nor a registration certificate. Posting of special 

flight authorization would not be possible since the Phantom has no cabin and is 

not large enough to carry a certificate. However, a special flight authorization can 

be maintained by the operator to make available upon request. 

In compliance with Section 90.151 (a) the Phantom is a battery operated 

UAV/UAS with battery level monitoring capability. Fully charged battery flight time 

is rated at 25 minutes, with videos/photos taking much less time to record. 

Operator or PIC is warned when battery level is low. 

Contact Information: 

Glen Kitto 

Steady Sky Photography, LLC, a Texas limited liability company 

8723 Bacardi Drive 

Dallas, Texas 75238 

Office: (972)861-1023 

Mobile: (214)415-8877 

email: glen.kitto@mac.com 

The Specific Sections of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations From Which 

Glen Kitto Requests Exemption are: 

14 CFR 21; 

14 C.F.R. 45.23(b); 

14 CFR 61.113 (a) & (b); 

14 C.F.R. 91, et seq.; 

14 CFR 407 (a) (1); 

14 CFR 409 (a) (2); and, 

14 CFR 417 (a) & (b). 
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The Extent of relief Glen Kitto seeks and the Reason He Seeks Such Relief: 

I, Glen Kitto, submit this application in accordance with the Reform Act, 112 P.L. 

95 §§ 331-334, seeking relief from any currently applicable FARs operating to 

prevent me, Glen Kitto, contemplated commercial cinematic, academic and other 

flight operations within the national airspace system. The Reform Act in Section 

332 provides for such integration of civil unmanned aircraft systems into our 

national airspace system as it is in the public’s interest to do so. My, Glen Kitto’s, 

ultra light weight UAS meets the definition of “small unmanned aircraft” as 

defined in Section 331 and therefore the integration of my ultra light weight UAS 

is expressly contemplated by the Reform Act. I would like to operate my ultra 

lightweight UAS prior to the time period by which the Reform Act requires the 

FAA to promulgate rules governing such craft. Thereby, providing direct 

experience and valuable information for formal regulation that can be 

administered uniformly to all real estate related UAS aerial video and 

photography. The Reform Act guides the Secretary in determining the types of 

UAS's that may operate safely in our national airspace system. Considerations 

include: The weight, size, speed and overall capabilities of the UAS's; Whether 

the UAS will be operated near airports or heavily populated areas; and, Whether 

the UAS will be operated by line of sight. 112 P.L. 95 § 333 (a). Each of these 

items reflect in favor of an exemption for me, Glen Kitto. My UAS utilizes four (4) 

counter-rotating propellers for balance, control and stability. My UAS is equipped 

with GPS and auto return safety technology. Weighing less than three (3) pounds 

(far below the maximum 55-pound limit); including camera with gimbal. 

I, Glen Kitto, consider safety as foremost with each flight. My small, unmanned 

aircraft is designed to hover in place via GPS and operate in less than a 24-knot 

(15 mph) wind. For safety, stability and fear of financial loss I will not fly in winds 

exceeding 16 kph (10 mph). Built in safety systems include a GPS mode that 

allows my UAS to hover in place when radio controls are released. I utilize this 

mode for aerial videography/photography. This is the safest, most reliable and 

stable mode to prevent accident and hazard. When pilot communication is lost 

UAS is designed slowly descend to point of take off. I do not operate my UAS 

near airports, Hospitals nor Police heliports, and do not operate near areas 

where general public is within fifty to one hundred (50-100) yards depending on 

location, conditions and weather. I am constantly on alert for any manned aircraft 

(Police/Medical helicopters, etc.) and prepared to land/abort immediately to the 

nearest and safest ground point should a manned aircraft approach my location 

or I suspect manned aircraft may approach near my location. My UAS is capable 

of vertical and horizontal operations, and are flown only within my line of sight of 

me, as the remote control pilot. Utilizing battery power rather than combustible 

fuels, flights generally last between five (5) to ten (10) minutes, with an altitude 

under one hundred fifty (150) feet. I, Glen Kitto, utilize a fresh fully charged 

battery with each flight as a safety precaution; full flight time limit for each battery 

is twenty (20) to twenty five (25) minutes as tested. I do not operate my UAS at 

or below manufacture recommend minimum charge levels for operation; 
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preferring to remain well within a safe operating range to insure adequate 

communication between radio control and UAS to eliminate potential for crash, 

loss of control or hazard. Reserve batteries are at hand with each exercise to 

insure replacement for sufficient safe level of operation. I do not believe in taking 

risk that may cause a crash that could create hazard to the 

public/property/manned aircraft, and have no desire to lose an investment. I have 

clocked numerous practice flights in remote areas as a hobbyist simulating flights 

for future commercial use to gain familiarization with the characteristics of this 

specific UAS's performance under different temperature and weather conditions. 

I also practice computerized simulated flights to maintain adequate skills and 

response reflex time. All for the sake of safety. 

I, Glen Kitto’s, am extremely cautious when operating of my UAS/ultra light 

weight unmanned aircraft and will not “create a hazard to users of the national 

airspace system or the public.” 112 P.L. 95 § 333 (b). Given the small size and 

weight of my UAS it falls well within Congress’s contemplated safety zone when 

it promulgated the Reform Act and the corresponding directive to integrate UAS's 

into the national airspace system. Glen Kitto’s UAS, used in hobby flight, has a 

demonstrable safety record and does not pose any threat to the general public or 

national security. 

How Glen Kitto’s Request Will Benefit the Public As A Whole: 

Aerial videography for geographical awareness and for real estate marketing has 

been around for a long time through manned fixed wing aircraft and helicopters. 

For small budget real estate companies and average homeowners the expense 

of such aerial videography is cost prohibitive. Only large companies and high end 

REALTORs or luxury homeowners can afford to absorb such expense. Depriving 

non-luxury homeowners and lower budget REALTORs from a valuable marketing 

tool. Manned aircraft pose a threat to the public through potential catastrophic 

crash that the Dallas and Fort Worth community has experienced in the past with 

commercial and military aircraft and medical helicopter crashes within the city of 

Dallas and Fort Worth. Each resulting in sometimes catastrophic loss of life. 

Each with combustible fuel that exploded and burned on impact. Even Dallas 

Police helicopters have made emergency hard landings within city limits. My, 

Glen Kitto's, UAS pose no such threat since size (only approximately 18” square) 

and lack of combustible fuel hugely reduces any potential threat to the public. 

Congress has already proclaimed that it is in the public’s interest to integrate 

commercially flown UAS's into the national airspace system, hence the passing 

of the Reform Act. Granting my, Glen Kitto’s, exemption request furthers the 

public interest through academic/visual awareness of the geographical benefits in 

and around the metro Dallas and Fort Worth area. My ultra lightweight UAS is 

battery powered and creates no emissions that can harm the environment. The 

consequence of my ultra light weight UAS crashing is far less than a full size 
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helicopter or fixed wing aircraft; which are heavy, contain combustible fuel and 

can cause catastrophic devastation to the public. 

The public’s interest is furthered by minimizing ecological and crash threat by 

permitting aerial video/photo capture through my battery operated ultra 

lightweight UAS's. Permitting me, Glen Kitto, to immediately fly within national air 

space furthers economic growth. Granting my exemption request substantially 

furthers the economic impact for the metro Dallas and Fort Worth community for 

companies looking to relocate or build in the Dallas and Fort Worth metro area as 

well as individuals looking to relocate for career advancement through academic 

and geographical awareness. Both of which serve as a stimulus to the 

community. 

Reasons Why Glen Kitto’s Exemption Will Not Adversely Affect Safety Or 

How The Exemption Will Provide a Level of Safety At Least Equal To 

Existing Rule: 

My, Glen Kitto’s, exemption will not adversely affect safety. Quite the contrary, for 

the reasons stated permitting me, Glen Kitto, to log more flight time in FAA 

controlled airspace, with communication with the FAA, will allow me to contribute 

to the innovation and implementation of new and novel, as of yet undiscovered 

safety protocols. In addition I, Glen Kitto, submit the following representations of 

enhancements to current aerial videography and photography for real estate: 

 I am a current and licensed instrument-rated private pilot with a current 

Third Class Medical Certificate 

 My UAS weighs less than 5 pounds complete with the OEM digital 

camera; 

 I only operate my UAS below 200 feet maximum altitude (within the 400 

foot permissible ceiling set by the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 

2012); 

 My UAS will be operated generally for only 5-10 minutes per flight; 

 I land my UAS prior to manufacturer recommended minimum level of 

battery power; 

 I pilot my UAS through remote control only by line of sight and with a line 

of sight spotter by my side as I operate as PIC of the UAS; 

 My UAS has GPS a flight safety feature whereby it maintains and hovers 

to a pre-set altitude of 150 feet AGL (to avoid any potential collisions with 

trees, buildings or power lines) and then slowly lands vertically in the exact 

position of takeoff, if communication with the remote control pilot is lost; 

 I actively analyze flight data and other sources of information to constantly 

update and enhance safety protocols; 

 I only operate in reasonably safe environments that are strictly controlled, 

are away from power lines, elevated lights, airports and actively populated 

areas; 
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 I conduct extensive pre-flight inspections and protocol, during which safety 

carries primary importance; 

 I always obtains all necessary landowner permissions prior to operation; 

and, 

 I have procedures in place to abort flights in the event of safety concerns 

or potential dangerous situations. 

 The UAS that I fly; the Phantom 3 Professional has a built in safety feature 

called the “No Fly Zones Feature”7 that prevent the UAS from taking of or 

flying near busy airports. 

My, Glen Kitto’s, safety protocols provide a level of safety equal to or exceeding 

existing rules. It is important to note that absent the integration of commercial 

UAS into our national airspace system, helicopters are the primary means of 

aerial video and photography for community awareness and real estate. While 

the safety record of such helicopters is remarkably astounding, there has been 

local incident involving loss of life as well as extensive property damage; it is far 

safer to operate a battery powered ultra light weight UAS. 

 First, the potential loss of life is diminished because UAS's carry no people 

on board and I only operate my UAS in specific areas away from mass 

populations. 

 Second, there is no fuel on board a UAS and thus the potential for fire or 

explosions is greatly diminished. 

 Third, the small size and extreme maneuverability of my UAS allow me to 

remotely pilot away from and avoid hazards quickly and safely. 

 Lastly, given its small size and weight, even when close enough to capture 

images, my UAS need not be so close to the objects they are focused on 

through the technology and use of post editing software allowing pan and 

zoom. 

Accordingly, my UAS has been experimentally operated for familiarization / 

competency and will continue to operate at and above current safety levels. 

A Summary The FAA May Publish in the Federal Register: 

14 C.F.R. 21 and 14 C.F.R. 91: Airworthiness Certificates, Manuals and The 

Like. 

14 C.F.R. 21, Subpart H, entitled Airworthiness Certificates, sets forth 

requirements for procurement of necessary airworthiness certificates in relation 

to FAR § 91.203(a)(1). The size, weight and enclosed operational area of my, 

Glen Kitto’s, UAS permits exemption from Part 21 because my UAS meets (and 

exceeds) an equivalent level of safety pursuant to Section 333 of the Reform Act. 

The FAA is authorized to exempt aircraft from the airworthiness certificate 

requirement under both the Act (49 U.S.C. § 44701 (f)) and Section 333 of the 

Reform Act. Both pieces of legislation permit the FAA to exempt UAS's from the 
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airworthiness certificate requirement in consideration of the weight, size, speed, 

maneuverability and proximity to areas such as airports and dense populations. 

My, Glen Kitto’s, current UAS meet or exceed each of the elements. 

14 C.F.R. 91.7(a) prohibits the operation of an aircraft without an airworthiness 

certificate. As no such certificate will be applicable in the form contemplated by 

the FARs, this Regulation is inapplicable. 

14 C.F.R. § 91.9 (b) (2) requires an aircraft flight manual in the aircraft. As there 

are no on board pilots or passengers, and given the size of the UAS's, this 

Regulation is inapplicable. An equivalent level of safety will be achieved by 

maintaining a safety/flight manual8 delineating areas of where safety can be 

defined.10 The FAA has previously issued exemptions to this regulation in 

Exemption Nos. 8607, 8737, 8738, 9299, 9299A, 9565, 9565B, 10167, 10167A, 

10602, 10700 and 32827. 

14 C.F.R. § 91.121 regarding altimeter settings is inapplicable insofar as my UAS 

utilizes electronic global positioning systems with a barometric sensor. 

14 C.F.R. § 91.203 (a) and (b) provides for the carrying of civil aircraft 

certifications and registrations. They are inapplicable for the same reasons 

described above. The equivalent level of safety will be achieved by maintaining 

any such required certifications and registrations by me, Glen Kitto. 

14 C.F.R. § 45.23: Marking of The Aircraft. 

Applicable Codes of Federal Regulation require aircraft to be marked according 

to certain specifications. My UAS are, by definition, unmanned. They therefore do 

not have a cabin, cockpit or pilot station on which to mark certain words or 

phrases. Further, two-inch lettering is difficult to place on such small aircraft with 

dimensions smaller than the minimal lettering requirement. Regardless, I will 

mark its UASs in the largest possible lettering by placing the word 

“EXPERIMENTAL” on its fuselage as required by 14 C.F.R. §45.29 (f) so that I 

the pilot, or anyone assisting me as a spotter with the UAV will see the markings. 

The FAA has previously issued exemptions to this regulation through Exemptions 

Nos. 8738, 10167, 10167A and 10700. 

14 C.F.R. § 61.113: Private Pilot Privileges and Limitations: PIC. 

Pursuant to 14 C.F.R. §§ 61.113 (a) & (b), private pilots are limited to 

noncommercial operations. I, Glen Kitto, can achieve an equivalent level of 

safety as achieved by current Regulations because my UAS does not carry any 

pilots or passengers. Further, while helpful, a pilot license will not ensure remote 

control piloting skills. The risks attended to the operation of my UAS is far less 

than the risk levels inherent in the commercial activities outlined in 14 C.F.R. § 

61, et seq. Thus by allowing me, Glen Kitto, to operate my UAS, having held my 
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Private Pilots’ license since 1983 meet and exceed current safety levels in 

relation to 14 C.F.R. §61.113 (a) & (b). 

14 C.F.R. 91.119: Minimum Safe Altitudes. 

14 C.F.R. § 91.119 prescribes safe altitudes for the operation of civil aircraft. It 

allows helicopters to be operated at lower altitudes in certain conditions. My UAS 

will never operate at an altitude greater than 200 feet AGL. I, Glen Kitto, will 

however operate my UAS in safe areas away from public and traffic, providing a 

level of safety at least equivalent to or below those in relation to minimum safe 

altitudes. Given the size, weight, maneuverability and speed of my UAS, an 

equivalent or higher level of safety will be achieved. 

E. 14 C.F.R. 91.405 (a); 407 (a) (1); 409 (a) (2); 417(a) & (b): Maintenance 

Inspections. 

The above-cited Regulations require, amongst other things, aircraft owners and 

operators to “have [the] aircraft inspected as prescribed in subpart E of this part 

and shall between required inspections, except as provided in paragraph (c) of 

this section, have discrepancies repaired as prescribed in part 43 of this chapter”. 

These Regulations only apply to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate. They 

will not, therefore, apply to my, Glen Kitto's, UAS. However, as a safety 

precaution I inspect my UAS before and after each flight 

A Summary The FAA May Publish in the Federal Register: A. 14 C.F.R. 21 

and 14 

C.F.R. 91: Airworthiness Certificates, Manuals and The Like. 14 C.F.R. 21, 

Subpart H, entitled Airworthiness Certificates, sets forth requirements for 

procurement of necessary airworthiness certificates in relation to FAR § 

91.203(a)(1). The size, weight and enclosed operational area of my UAS permits 

exemption from Part 21 because my, Glen Kitto’s, UAS meets an equivalent level 

of safety pursuant to Section 333 of the Reform Act. The FAA is authorized to 

exempt aircraft from the airworthiness certificate requirement under both the Act 

(49 U.S.C. § 44701 (f)) and Section 333 of the Reform Act. Both pieces of 

legislation permit the FAA to exempt UAS's from the airworthiness certificate 

requirement in consideration of the weight, size, speed, maneuverability and 

proximity to areas such as airports and dense populations. My UAS meets or 

exceeds each of the elements. 14 C.F.R. 91.7(a) prohibits the operation of an 

aircraft without an airworthiness certificate. As no such certificate will be 

applicable in the form contemplated by the FARs, this Regulation is inapplicable. 

14 C.F.R. § 91.9 (b) (2) requires an aircraft flight manual in the aircraft. As there 

are no pilots or passengers, and given the size of the UAS's, this Regulation is 

inapplicable. An equivalent level of safety will be achieved by maintaining a 
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manual. The FAA has previously issued exemptions to this regulation in 

Exemption Nos. 8607, 8737, 8738, 9299, 9299A, 9565, 9565B, 10167, 

maintenance program that involves regular software updates and curative 

measures for any damaged hardware. Therefore, an equivalent level of safety 

will be achieved. 

In summary, Glen Kitto seeks an exemption from the following 

Regulations: 

14 C.F.R. 21, subpart H; 14 C.F.R. 45.23(b); 14 C.F.R. §§ 61.113 (a) & (b); 14 

C.F.R. §91.7 (a); 14 C.F.R. § 91.9 (b)(2); 14 C.F.R. § 91.103(b); 14 C.F.R. § 

.109; 14 C.F.R. § 91.119; 14 C.F.R. § 91.121; 14 C.F.R. § 91.151(a); 14 C.F.R. 

§§ 91.203(a) and (b); 14 C.F.R. § 91.405 (a); 14 C.F.R. § 91.407 (a)(1); 14 

C.F.R. § 91.409 (a)(2); 14 C.F.R. § 91.409 (a ) (2); and, 14 C.F.R. §§ 91.417 (a) 

& (b) to commercially operate my, Glen Kitto's, small unmanned 

vehicle/lightweight unmanned aircraft vehicle in community awareness and real 

estate operations, and to develop economic platforms for real estate to enhance 

the understanding and experience of those seeking real estate information or to 

relocate to the greater Dallas / Fort Worth metropolitan area. 

Currently, area awareness and real estate aerial videography/photography relies 

primarily on the use of larger aircraft running on combustible fuel. Posing 

potential risk to the public. Granting my, Glen Kitto’s, request for exemption will 

reduce current risk levels and thereby enhance safety. My UAS craft does not 

contain potentially explosive fuel, is smaller, lighter and more maneuverable than 

conventional real estate video and photographic aircraft with much less flight 

time. Further, I operate at lower altitudes and in controlled airspace eliminating 

potential public risk flying to and from established airfields. 

I, Glen Kitto, have been informally analyzing flight information and will compile 

safety protocols and the implementation of a flight operations manual for real 

estate usage that exceeds currently accepted means and methods for safe flight. 

Formal collection of information shared with the FAA will enhance the FAA's 

internal efforts to establish protocols for complying with the FAA Modernization 

and Reform Act of 2012. There are no personnel on board my, Glen Kitto’s, UAS 

and therefore the likelihood of death or serious bodily injury is significantly 

diminished. My, Glen Kitto’s, operation of my UAS, weighing less than 5 pounds 

and travelling at lower speeds within limited areas will provide an equivalent level 

of safety as that achieved under current FARs. 

Accordingly I, Glen Kitto, (Licensed Private Pilot Certificate Number 3514267) 

respectfully request that the FAA grant my exemption request and am willing to 

cooperate in sharing information to benefit the FAA, safety of manned aircraft, 

and the general public at large. 

 
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Sincerely, 

Glen Kitto 

Steady Sky Photography, LLC, a Texas limited liability company 

8723 Bacardi Drive 

Dallas, Texas 75238 

Office: (972)861-1023 

Mobile: (214)415-8877 

email: glen.kitto@mac.com

Appendix A – Private Pilot Certificate 

Appendix B – Current D/FW Airspace Chart 

Appendix C – Personal Protocols and Controls for Glen Kitto 

Exhibit 1 – Phantom Flying Flowchart v 1.0 

Exhibit 2 – Phantom 3 Professional Manual 

 
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Appendix A 

Private Pilot Certificate 
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Appendix B 

Current Dallas/Fort Worth Airspace 

 
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Appendix C 

Personal Protocols and Controls 

PERSONAL PROTOCOLS AND CONTROLS FOR GLEN KITTO 

I, Glen Kitto, follow a strict protocol and use a series of controls for every flight of 

the UAS that I utilize. My pre-flight checklist is as follows: 

1. Remote controller, Intelligent Flight Battery and the mobile device (iPad Mini 

tablet or iPhone Six +) are fully charged prior to each flight to avoid any potential 

for flight interruption or loss of signal between the RC and the UAS. 

2. We fully inspect all propeller blades and check all functionality on the remote 

control to make absolutely certain that all systems are operational. 

3. We regularly update the firmware for the UAS and the RC device offers 

warning messages should any operational aspect of the UAS be out of 

compliance or not functioning. If this is the case then we abort the flight and take 

the appropriate corrective action. 

4. We make certain that no ferromagnetic interference is present during compass 

calibration which involves staying clear of all power lines and keeping items like 

keys, smart phones, underground steel structures, and clear from the UAS. We 

also insure that calibration activities are performed only outdoors at the takeoff 

point and performed strictly by the manufacturer’s guidelines for safe calibration. 

The UAS will then give a green light and signal when it is clear to fly in GPS 

mode, meaning all systems are ready. 

5. The UAS’s propellers are mounted correctly and firmly then tested during the 

warm-up period. 

6. We make certain that the motors can start and are functioning normally. 

7. We calibrate the compass of the UAS and make sure the RC offers the 

message that we are clear to fly in GPS mode which offers far greater control. 

8. We make certain that the UAS’s vision positioning system is functioning and 

enabled which allows for greater control, stability and the ability to offer a safe 

and stable takeoff. 

9. Start up allows for the blades to turn and we can observe the connection 

between the RC and the UAS, make note of any unusual sounds or noises and 

make certain that all systems are operational and functional. 
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Take/Off and Landing Procedures are as follows: 

1. After placing safety cones and awareness placards in a conspicuous location, 

I place the aircraft in an open, flat area away from any obstructions, buildings and 

people with the battery indicator lights on the UAS facing towards the pilot. 

2. I turn on the RC and mobile device first and then turn on the intelligent battery 

on the UAS as recommended by the manufacturer. 

3. I launch the DJI Pilot app which allows for all system controls and real-time 

images to be sent to the RC device at all times. 

4. I always fly the UAS in P-mode which means that my UAS is making use of 

both GPS and vision positioning systems to allow for the safest and most stable 

flight. 

5. After calibrating it’s GPS location by way of manufacturer’s recommendations, 

I wait until the Aircraft Indicators on the RC blink green which means the Home 

Point is duly recorded and it is safe to fly. If they blink yellow we do not takeoff 

because this means the Home Point is not recorded. 

6. We push the throttle up slowly to takeoff or use auto takeoff to hover the 

machine at 4 to 5 feet for 30 seconds. This allows us to inspect the UAS’s hover, 

listen for any abnormal noises, inspect for lack of control or anything abnormal 

prior to flight while the UAS is still close at hand. 

7. To land I hover over a level surface and gently pull down on the throttle to 

descend. I always land at the original Home Point. In the event of a need to abort 

a flight because of the inability to return the UAS to the Home Point we can use 

the Auto land function if there is any type of malfunction because we always 

maintain line of sight control over the UAS. 

8. After landing I hold the throttle at its lowest position until the motors stop. 

9. After landing we turn off the Intelligent Flight Battery first and then the RC unit 

as per the manufacturer’s recommendation. 

Protocols are as follows: 

1. I shall primarily not fly over 200 feet and can have automatic altitude limitations 

of 200 feet set so that the UAS may never exceed 200 feet AGL. Most of the 

flights are conducted at 15 to 50 feet AGL, so I seldom go above 50 feet as over 

90% of my operations are conducted between 15 and 50 feet. 
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2. I stay more than 5 miles away from all controlled air space for operational 

commercial airports during all flight operations. 

3. I only fly in VFR conditions and never fly when conditions are rated as MVFR 

or IFR. 

4. I never fly in areas that are subject to high pedestrian traffic, near tall buildings, 

in restricted airspace or in any area that may pose a threat to human health, 

safety or welfare. 

5. I always fly the UAS in line of sight never losing visual contact, utilizing a 

spotter to maintain line of site with the UAS. In distance terms this means a 

limitation of 1,000 lineal feet or less. The majority of my operations are conducted 

at less than 100 lineal feet. 

6. I never fly the UAS unless all systems are listed as functional and operational 

on the RC. 

7. I record all flight data including altitude, flight duration and speed, location via 

GPS mapping, engine and system information and this is permanently logged 

and stored on the flight controller for my UAS. 

8. I perform regular maintenance including firmware updates, installing new 

propellers as needed and servicing the UAS with an authorized dealer in the 

event that any systems become nonfunctional. Should a system show a lack of 

functionality on the RC then we ground the UAS until the system is repaired. 

9. We always research the weather through NOAA to make certain that IFR 

conditions will exist for our flights and if they do not then we do not fly because 

our UAS cannot fly with any type of precipitation. 

This list represents our protocols and controls. 
PHANTOM Flying Flowchart V1.0 (Simplified Version)

This flowchart is aiming at help you to get familiar with the flying procedures of PHANTOM, please read the

Manual carefully to get the operation details. Its corresponding Firmware Version is V3.0.

Switch on the transmitter, and

then power on the PHANTOM.

System Start 

& Self-check

LED:Mode +GPS Satellite 

Number+6Yellow

6Yellow means warming up 

LED:Mode +

GPS Satellite Number

IOC On &

30s after power on

IOC Off &

Warming up is ok.

ATTI. Mode GPS ATTI. Mode

Important: At any moment after power 

on, if the GPS Satellite number is less 

than 6 and last for at least 10s; even

though you select the GPS ATTI. Mode

and LED blinks in the GPS ATTI. Mode,

the PHANTOM will work in ATTI. Mode.

Any GPS Satellite Number

Start Motors

LED:Blink Green Quickly

Record the Home Point

Flying

Home Point 

Recording is ok

Landed

Power off the PHANTOM, and

then switch off the transmitter

LED: Blink Yellow 

Quickly

FailSafe

LED:Red+

Green+Yellow

Senser Error Too Big

Compass Error Too Big

LED:Red+Yellow

LED:Mode +GPS Satellite 

Number+6Green

6Green means motion detection.

Important: If PHANTOM is 

moved after power on and 

before the motors start-up,

that is normal.

If it is stationary on the 

ground, please try the IMU 

Basic Calibration.

Keep Leveling 

&Landing

Return to the 

Home Point

GPS Satellite 

Number<6

IOC Starting 

Course Lock

First Level 

Protection Alert

Second Level 

Protection Alert

&Height Descent

If Red LED appears in the last four 

green flashes, the autopilot system 

cannot work.

Recording

is ok.

GPS Satellite Number≥6

GPS Satellite Number≥6

&IOC On 

FailSafe

GPS Satellite 

Number≥6

Home Lock

GPS Satellite Number≥6, in GPS ATTI. Mode,

Distance between the Home Point and 

PHANTOM>10m.

IOC Ending 

LED:Blink

Green Quickly

Record the 

forward

direction.

Important: When you switch to ATTI. Mode, the 

main controller will disengage enhanced FailSafe 

mode, you can re-gain control of aircraft.

Method of Start Motor

Green Part means normal procedures:

means regular situation.

means selectable or possible situation.

Pink Text tells the details.

Red Part means possible abnormal situation.

Yellow Part is possible in normal or abnormal situation,

require you to confirm by the Text for details.

Blue Part is the condition of the normal situation.

Purple Part is the condition of the abnormal situation.

Appendix D
PHANTOIV13 

I PROFESSIONAL I 

User Manual !.2IQJ 

2015.0~ 

Using this manual 

0 Warring it. Important «}; Hints arid lips @j! RolemllC<I 

Read U1e follc>:/.ng documents be!Qf9 uslng the Phantom 3 Proless>orel 

1./nlhe&x 

2. P/19nlom 3 ProlessiorJal Us~r Manual 

3. P/19nlom 3 Professiomll Q(/ck Stet! Gl.lid<J 

4. Phtmlom 3 Profession.,!/ Advtmced S:!Jfe!yGuk/eFnes and Discbimer 

5 Ph'lnlom 3 Ptofassion9l/ Advenct:d lnlai'~ganl Hght Balteo' &fe~•GI.idafnes 

Wo recommend !hal yo<l watch alllulorielllideos on the omcial OJI webs ita aM read the Disclaimer 

befom you fly, Prepare fa< i""' fimt !Oght by rellieving the Phantom 3 Prctessiooal Qu;ck Start Glide and 

refer to the User Manual fa< mom detailed inloona!ion 

Please welch !he Morial llideos at !he link beklw, which darmns!fa!es how b use Phantom 3 Prolossional 

sufety: 

h!h/lwww.d!t.oom/product/phanlom·3Mdeo 

Dowrtoad and installth<l OJI Pllot apP before ''"lng lha ~ircmft Scon the OR coda !<> the right 

!<>download ths latest vernbn 

The Android versk>n or lhe OJI POOl app!s compalible with 1\ndrold 4.12 or bier. 

Tha iOS version of the DJI Pllot app is compafible ";th iOS 8 0 or later. 

~- ' '~ I 

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Contents 

Using this manual 

Legends 

Read Be!Ofe the Rrst Fight 

Video Tutorials 

Dovmload the DJI Pilot app 

Product Profile 

lnlroduclion 

Featuro Highnghls 

Preparing lh<> Aircraft 

Aircraft Diagmm 

Remote C011trolk>r Diagram 

Aircraft 

Flight CootroUer 

FllghiModa 

Flight Status Indicator 

Retum·to-Home {RTH) 

SmartRTii 

Low Battery RTH 

Fallsale RTH 

Vis!011 Positioning System 

AlghtRec<~rder 

Allachlng and Detaching lha Propellers 

OJ I Intelligent Flight Ballilry 

Remote Controller 

Remote Coolroller Profile 

Using the Remote Controller 

Remote Cootrolk>r Status LED 

Unldng th<> Remote C<Jntroller 

Remote COIIIroller Compliance Version 

Carner<> <>nd Gimbal 

Camera Profile 

Gimbal 

DJI Pllo!App 

Camera 

D/reclor 

Storn 

Discovery 

Flight 

Fllght Envlronmomt Requirements 

Right Llm!ls and No·Fly Zones 

Pmnighl Checklist 

Calibrating the Compass 

Auto Takeoff and Auto Landing 

FtlghtTest 

Starting/Slopping Uta Motors 

Troubleshooting (FAO) 

Appendi:or 

SpedficaliOIIS 

Intelligent O;ientalion Conlrol (IOC) 

FCC Compliance 

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Product Profile 

Product Profile 

This section introduces the Phantom 3 

Professional and lists the components of 

tile aircraft and remote controller. 

The PhantomS Profess'ooal represents the next gene<alion of DJI quadcopters. II is t:apab!e of capturing 

4K vidoo and lransnil~ng an HD video sigr>OI out of tile box. The bull·ln camera ms ~n Integrated gimbal 

to rTrn<imize stability while rrinimizing both ''•"ighl aOO size Even when no GPS sigMI is available, tho 

Vision Positioning system aJ!o,<is tho airoreft to ho\ler accurately in pO.ce 

Camero and Gimbal: Woth lhe Phantom 3 Professional, yru're shoo~riQ 4K video at up b 30 frames per 

""""""" and copturlng 12 megaplxe1 rOO~os lho.t look crisper and cloor>erlhen ever. An enhaooed ser«J( 

gives yc<J greater clarity, bwerno<se, aOO better pictures lhan any prev'.ous flying cEIIThlra. 

HO Vrleo Dmmink: The low-latency long range HD do\'.nlnk Is pov:ere<:J by an erh~nced ~ers!on of DJI 

Ughtbridge 

DJIInteligonl F!ig!ll BaUe,y: The 4480 rMh DJllntel•gent Righl8attery features (Jpgraded h!ltle.y ceiTs 

l!f1d an advanced IX"'"'' managomoot systom 

FiightCootrolk!r. The ne><t-generation fl'ght cookUier M• been updated to provide a safer, more reliable 

ffght e><perleoce. A M\llyimptemented f~ght recorder stores e<itica! data from eactrlight and the Visbn 

Positioning Syotem enhances hovering precis !on when flying lr.dOCJ<S or in cn,..;rooments 1\tl<lre GPS is 

unavailable 
Phantom 3 P(<>fe,.lonal V<~r Manual 

Removing Gimbal Oamp 

Remove the gimbal clamp by s'lding it lol.he right (1'~\eo lacing the OC>Se of tile aircraft), as show~ hela:1 

Attaclling the PropeUers: 

W.orntl.he propellers l',ith black dcts O!l to motors with black axes and spincoonter-dockwise to secure 

1/.orntthe propeller,; ,•,ith srNer dots on to motors v.ith sl<ller axes and spin ck>ckl'lise to secure_ Be sure 

all propet:cm am securely in place 

Preparir>g the Remote Controller 

The mobi!e device hO:der Is designed lor secl.Oirig toblel or moble deke Tilt the mobile de\Oce OO!der to 

:lha desired position, then adjust the antennas so they are facir>g oul\>'afd. 

1. Press !he button on the top right side of llw mobile device OOider to re1ease the clarJ'i', lhEln adjust the 

clamp to f1t the si2e of your tOC!bile de~ice. 

2. Secure your mob~e device In the clnrnp by pressing do'lm, and connect IW' mobila device to lhEl 

remote ()(){]troller using a USB <:able. 

3 PllJ9 one end of lhEl Mble into the mobile device, and the other end inn the USB port on the back of 

the rem:>le oonllol!er. 

Pltanl<Hn 3 Profe,.Jonat V•er Nanu•l 

y= • """ I~J - (OJ 

• (1Qj 

[11] 

''=w='"' 

(1] GPS 

[2] Prope~er 

[3) ~.otor 

(4) Froo!LED Indicate< 

[5) Lund1ng gear 

[6] Gimbal and Cnmera 

[7] Aircraft Micro-USB Port 

(8] Aircraft Status Indicator 

(9] tnteiT1gentFtight£lattery 

(10]V1Sioo Pooitiooing SenSOis 

(11)Antsmas 

(12) CameraM1cro-SO Cmd Slot 

(13]CnmcraMicro-USB Port 

[14]Unl\Button 

[1) Antennas 

Relays aircraft control and 

video signal 

[2] Mol>le Osvioo H<lkklr 

Securely m<lUnts your mobile 

device to !he rermte CO<ltroller. 

(3) Control Slkk 

Controls the orientation Md 

fllO'Iilmentof lhEl aircraft 

(4] Return Hoom (RTH) Button 

Press and hold the button to 

inifulta Retum to J-I:Jme (RTH) 
Phantom3Prore«lonal U•er Manual 

(5] Batle,y Level LEOs 

Displays the battery level of the remote 

controller, 

(6] Status LED 

Displays tl1e remote cootro!lets system status 

(7) Power Butloo 

Used to tum the remote CO!llroller oo and olf. 

(8) RTHLED 

Circular I.ED arovnd the R1H button displavs 

FlTHsfllflls 

[9] CamomSel!ings Dial 

Turn the dial to adjust camera set1ings 

(Only functoos when the reroote conl<o~er ~ 

coonected to a moble device Nmlng U~e DJI 

POO!epp) 

[to] Playbad( Butloo 

Playback the captured images or videos 

(O~y funcOOn& I'A~en the remote oontraller is 

COflrleCted loa mob1ledevice rurving the DJF 

Polotapp.) 

[11] SlnrtterBullon 

Press to take a photo If burst modo is · 

selected, the set number of photos will be [14] Gimbal Dial 

(15} (16} 

ta~en v~tll one press Use this diallo conlrd lha b11 of the glmbal 

[121 RJg~UI<>deS\\ilch (15] Mlrcro-USB Port 

[II] 

Switch between P-mode. A-mode, and Connect to a SO card reader to upgmde the 

f-mcde firm•Jare, 

[13] V'ldeo Recording Bullen [16] USB Port 

Press to start recording video_ Press again to Cormect to mobile device or to a USB port for 

stop recording lfmmra upgrade. 

(17] Ct Button 

Gustomiz~ble through the DJI Pilot app 

(16] C2 Buttoo 

Custooizable thr<:>4lh Uw DJI Pilot app 

[19] Power Port 

Conn oct to the DJI Phantom 3 Chargor to 

charge the batteoy of tha remote oor\tm.1er_ (WJ 

Aircraft 

This sectlon introduces the features of 

the Flight Controller, Vision Positioning 

Systom, and the lntolligent Flight Battery 

0 0 
Aircraft 

The Fhantom 3 Professk>ml's fiightcootrolfer fealllfeS seve~al imporl:lnt upgrades, indlJding a new fight 

mode. Safety rnodas incllJda Fai:safa and Return-to-Home. These feotu-es enswa the safe return of your 

aircraft~ the C<X~trol signal is lool The fCght contraller can aloo save critical tight dati !rem each flight 

tD the on-board storage dovi<:e. The newHght conlrc~ler also p!c:Mdes i'lC!eased stab!lity and a now air 

braking fearu-e 

Three lrrghtmodes are available. The deta•ls of <mcll nghl mode are fourd belolv. ;:-, 

P·rrode (Positioning): P·moda works best when GPS signsJ is strong. Thera me thr"" different states [ 

of P-mode, which 1'~11 be aulorrolicalty selected by the Phantom 3 Professkmal depending oo signal . · 

strwgth of GPS aOO Voslon Posil<xling serlSOI'S · 

P-GPS: GPS and Vision Positioning both am avaJ1ablo. The a<cmft is t>Sing GPS for positioning. 

P-OPTI: Vision po;itioning is 11vailabla but lha GPS signal strength is not suffioiont. The aircrnft Is 

using only the Vision Pooilior>ing System for positioning 

P-Ant Neither GPS oor Vision Positioning is available. The aircraft is '-'Sing only its barometer for 

positioning, so only altitude can be stablized 

A-mode (Attitu:;Je): GPS aOO V.sion Posiliorling System are net used for stabilization. TOO aircraft only uws 

its barometer. Tho aircraft cflll sbl aulorroticat:y retu-n to the horno point if the contrc> signal is loot and 

lha Horm Point was reoorded SUGCessfully. 

F-mode (Fuoction): Intelligent Orientation Control (fOG) is activated in this rrK>de. For more informa~on 

~oovt 100, refer to tha 100 section in lha AppeOOix. 

;tj; Use lhe R:ght CootroUsr o'JOCle sv.\reh to ch:lnge the ~Ughl mode of the aircraft, refer to the~ 

Mode Slvitch" on Page 26 for rr>::Jfe inforrna\iorl. 

The Phantom 3 Profussk>ml has Frml LEDs ~oo Aircraft Staloo IOOicalols The positions of these LEOs 

are sha-m in lha Jigure below. 

TOO Froot LEOs show the orientation of the aircraft TOO Froot LEOs glow wild red when the a~Cr$n is 

turmd oo to Indicate the !10/ll (0( nose) of the aircraft The Aircraft Status Indicators commun!cate the 

sy.;tem status of tha fright controller. Refer to the table bekm for m::.a ink<malioo about tha Aircraft Status 

Indicators 

Pf,..,lom3 Prof~sslonat U<or M•nuat 

. Normal 

~ ...... Red, Green and Yellow Rash 

Aitemative:Y Tufting On and Sei!DiagnosDc Tasting 

P······GreenRashesTwica 

~ ...... Yellow Flashes SIO' .. t.y 

:'Warring 

W ..... FastYelbwRasr;ng 

#it· .... ,., .. , ''"'"''""' 

ilft· .... Fast Red Flashing 

1/!i: ..... Red f[ash'ng Altama:lvely 

$-&llidRed 

Warming Up 

Safe to fly (P-mode 1vith GPS aOO VISion 

Pooition'.ng) 

Safe toRy [P-rnode 1\ith V!Sioo Posftioning but 

v.ithout GPS) 

Safe b Ry (A-rroda but No GPS and Vision 

Pooitioring) 

Ramo:.. Controller's S.'gnat Lost 

LowB<ltteryWeming 

Critical BBiteryWarning 

IMUError 

CriticalErrO< 

M· .... ·Red and YeiiO'N Rash Alletnatively Coolpass Cal1bratioo Requ~ed 

The Relum·to-Horoo (RTH) funclioo brings the aircraft back to the lest recorded Horns Point Them ere 

three types of RTH p10C€dums· Smart RTH, W.v Battery flTH, ar>d Fail.,fa RTH. This sec~oo describes 

these three scenarios in detaJl 

Homel'oln! 

.... II a strc:ug GPS signal \'/a> i.c:qu'red before takeoff, !he Homo Poir11 

is lhe locatiof! fromwtich !he a're~alt waslaux:hed The GPS signal 

strength is ir>:licated by the GPS icon ( ~~~·1 ). The aircraft status 

illdicatc:<v.,] blin'<. repid:ywl...,n !he rome point is recorded 

Use the RTH button on lha rarmte contrc>!er (refer to ·mH buttOll• on page 26 for rrnre informatiof!) or 

lop lh<> RTH button in U1e DJI f'lbt app aod lol!ow Uw on-screen instructions when GPS is available k> In~ 

~ate Smart RTH. The aircraft ,,~n tll<ln aulorooljca~y return to the last recorded Horrle Point Yoo may use 

U\a rerTK>to contrdlets 00r1troi sticks tD 00r1trol the aircraft's position tD a'-""d a colfision dl.Oing the Smart 

RTH process. Press and hokl the Smart RTH buttoo once to start !he p;ocGSs, and press the Smart RTH 

button again tD terminate tho proccdum and regain lui! con~ol of lh6 akcrnft 
' [ 

The low battery level folsafe is triggered ~.t>eothe DJI lnlelligeol Fight Battery Is depleled loa poinl Ulnt 

may affect the sale return of the aircraft Users me advised to return horrn or land lim aircraft immediate~ 

when prompted. The OJI Pilot app 1,;11 display a notice when a low battery warning is ltiggered The 

aifCfafl 1Vill aulormtically mlurolo the Home Point if no acton is laken afler a teo-seoofld COOJntdo.•m Tha 

uwrcan carx:el the RTH procedLHe by pressing the RTH butbrl oo the remota <Xll"ltrdler. Tha thresholds 

for these wruriflgs are automatically daterrriroed based oo lhe aircraft's current al~tude and dislallce from 

lheHomePolnt 

Tha eircmn \',illlar.d automatically if tho current batlery level can only support the alrcm~ bng crJOUgh 

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

01ientalion during tho land1ng PfOCess. 

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

B.;>e-"j'jo;•,-.1Jrd~>C>" 

Batlerylevel 

"~"" AlrcraftSiatus w- DJIPibtapp Flightlnslructims ; tndicalor 

Tap 'Go-horrn" !o have Uw 

elrcrafl retum lo the Home Rythea.ircmlt 

point and land actomalically, . beck and land 

Low battery Thabatlary Aircmftstatus or "Ca'cei"lo restma nomnt it !IS scones 

level warning pol'ler is low in<f>eator bOnl<.s flight If no action is taken, possib!e, then 

Please land lhe REDskwlfy the aire~aft wi~ aulorooiiC<l~Y slop lhe rrotors 

arc raft_ go OOmo ar.d land after 10 ar.d mpbco the 

seconds_ Remct.e oonltoller batlery. 

l'i:II$01.Ildana!atm 

cn~~atlow Theelrcra!t Alrcrall status The DJI F11o! app disp!ay 11\1 Nbt1 n1e aircraft lo 

baUerylawl must lard indicator blinks flash red and the a'rcmft wll descend and land start ID .RsceOO_ The remo!e Imming jf(Yl'ledialely_ REOquid-dy_ corilollerwJISI.lU'tdanalairn alllomatically. 

Estimated Estimated 

remaining remsiring fight WA N/A N/A 

fight time b.;.;edonCL<rent 

batt~rylevei. 

Phantom 3 ProleiSionot U<or Manual 

J;j': • When Critical battery I<Jvcl •warning is triggered ar.d tho alrcran begins to land atltomaticolly, 

you may pLJ&h the throttle upward to make lhe aircraft hover at its current attitude, giving yoo an 

opportcnity b r>avlgate to a roora appropriate land~ng loc:at'oll 

• The colored zones and markers on the battery lev~llndlcator bar refiect the estimated 

remaining fl:ght tim<J. They are automatically adi,JSted according to tho aifC!aft'a c\llfent looaOOn 

""'~~ 

lithe Home Pctnt was successfully recorded and the ccmpass is !mctioring normally, Failsafe RTH v.ill 

ba automatically activated if Ute remote oontr<:Jt!er signor is lost lo< more !Mo three seC<;:<1ds_ Tha Return. 

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

contrdler sigoal connection is re-<lstabtished 

Failsafe Illustration 

1 Rece<d Home Point 3 Rerrote O:>n!rolier SigrtB! Lost 

.&, • The SJmraft camot aVOld obstructioo dllllng the Frulsafa Rll-1, therefo<e, IT rs Lmportant to set an 

suitable FSJisale aWtude befo<a each l!ghl Launch the DJI Pilotapp and enter 'Camera· and 

select 'MODE> Advar.ced Set~fl!IS > Fa~sare rroda" to set the Failsafe altih!de 

• Tha aircraft 1-.;tl slop its asconl and return to tho Komo Point immediate~ if the throttle stick is 

lflOVed during the FSJlsale RTH procedure 

The DJI V1sion Pcsitklning System uses ultrasoond and imoge data to OO!p the oiroraft maintain its current 

pcsili<>n With th<l help ofVisio<l Positioning, your f'hantom3 Prc]e;s]onat can hcv.,- in placem:>reprecisely 

ami fly indoors orin other environments where a GPSsignat is not avoilable. The main comporumts of the 

Vision Posit:oning S'Jstem are located on tl1a botrnm of your Pilant01n 3 Professional; they include [2] "'"" 

ultrasonic sensors and [1] one monocolor cam.ra. 
' 

Phonlom 3 Prolesoiono! User ~f•nu•f 

Using Vision Posiliooing 

Vision Positioning is aotivated automatically when the Phanlom 3 Professional is lurned on. No 

furlher acliOil is required. Vision Pooitioning is typically used in indoor environments, where GPS 

is unavailable. Using the sensors that me buill into the Vision Positioning system, the Phantom 3 

Professional can hover precisely even without GPS 

FoUow UJeslep• below to usa Vision Positioning' ®· 1. Toggle tho fight m:<lo sv.itch to P-mOOe. ' 

2. Place Ute aircraft on a flat surface, Nole !hat the Visiort Posltioring system caMOt 'Mlfk 

properly on surfaces without dear pailem va~~atioos 

3. Turn on the aircraft Tne aircraft status indicator v.ill nash green 1\vo times, wh'ch ir.dicates the Vision 

Positioning syslem is ready. Gently push the thcolde up to liftoff and the aircraft v~l hover in place. 

& The performance of your Visiorl Pooilioning System is affected by the surface over IIllich it is 

f!Wlg. The uiiTasoric sensors may not be able to aCGlJ'etely measure distances 1•.hoo opGmting 

above sound·absorbing materials. In addition, tl1e camera may not function correctly in 

suboptimal oovircrmoots The aircwlt 11ia sv.itch hom P·rrode to fl·mode au\:Jmatic!illy if [!either 

GPS flO( ViSkln PosH'OOng System aro available. Operata the aircmft \lith great caution i1 tha 

foi:OwingsiiLoltion;;· 

• Fl)ing over monochrome surfaces (e g. pure black, pure white, pure md, pLXe green) 

• FJ)ing over a highly renec~ve surfaces. 

• Flying at high speeds( over 8 mls at 2 m<llorn or over 4 mJs at i rooter) 

• Flying over water or transparent wrfaces 

• Rylng over moving S~J~far>es or obfects 

• Flying in a~ area where the lighting chilnges hequently or drastically 

• Flying ow.r extremely dark (lux < iO) or brlght(lux > 100,000) suriaces. 

• Fl)ing over st.< faces tl1at can absorb sound weves (e.g. \lick catpet) 

• Fl)ing ovar sLXfaces llith:Jut clear patter"" or texture 

• Flying ater stzfaces v.ith idooti«<i mpeating paHerns or textur;:s (e g. ~es v.ith the samedaslgn) 

• Flying over ifiCiinad surfaces U111l 'Mll deflect sound waves away from the_.;'="""=-----

-:~,}: , Keep tha sensors clean at all fmos. Dirt or other deb<is may adversely affect the effectiveness 

of the sensors 

, Vosion Posit'oning is only effective when the aircra~ is at altitudes o: 0 3 to 3 meters 

• The Vision f'ositio!illg System rrny no! function properly v.hsn the aircrafi is Uying over water, 

, The Vmion Position'ng Syslern may not be able to reoognizo paHemon the groo..nd In low nght 

conditions(less than 100 lw<) 

• Do ootuse other ultrasonic devices v.ilh frequency of 40 KHz when VISion Posilioning system is 

inopGretion. 

• Vision Positioning S)'$1em may not be able to stabili<e the aircraft when ~ying close to the 

g100nd (b<liowO 5 mot~rn) at fast speeds 

PhMJ!om 3 l'rolesslona\ U>oc Manual 

0 Keep the ooimats away fr«n the a'rcraft when Visioll Posilion'll!l Sy$tem is activated The SOI\6f 

sensor ern'ts high frequency SO<Jnds the! are only aud,ble to some anJnals. 

Flight data is automaUcalty recorded to the internal storage of the aircraft. This inc!udes flight 

talomotry, aircraft status Information, and other parameters. To access these date, connect the 

aircraft to the PC through tho Micra.USB port and launch the DJI Pilotapp. 

Q Use only DJI approved propellers with your Phantom 3 Professional. The gray and black nuts on 

gj. the propeller indicate where they should be attached and in which direc~on whay should spin. To 

atlach tho propet:ers properly, match tile nut color vrlth \ha molor el<is DY.or. 

FigLXe 

AtlaQhOn 

Legends 

SilvarDot 

~ 

BI~Dol 

= 

o") Loci\ : Tll'll the prope!ers in the indicated direction to rrount and tighten. 

'b "') Un.'ocl< : Turn the prope~ern in the lndi<>Jied direcfun to bosoo end rerrove. 

Attaching lha PropeUern 

1. Be sLXe to reffiO\Ie the warn'f19 s~ckers from the motors before atlaching the propellers 

2. Attach the propejlern v~th sJtver dots onto tho mo:ors with silv<lr axes end spin the propellers cloclo.·~se 

to secure them in plsce. Attach the propelers v~th black dots onto the mo!ors v~th black axes and spin 

the prope~ers COUller-clockv~se to secure them~ place. Be sure to Ughlen each prope!er by hand 

before llghl 
Ph..,\om 3 PrnFesolnnol u,~, Manual 

L1J. • Enstt"e p<apellers ere attached to ito corresponding molars. Olherl'l.se the a!tcraflcamot take off 

• Wew gloves ~men n_,ndling propellers 

• Hand tighten each of the propellers on the corresponding mo:c<s to ensure it is attached trm!y. 

Detaching the Propellem 

Hold the motor In place with one hand. Ulerl spin the pJl>petler in the indiGII!ed mloc:k drrection 

L1J. • Check tl"'t the propell~rs and motnrs are installed correctly and finnly before """<Y JCgh!. 

• EnsLXB that all prop~ters a<e in good condition befom each ftrghl DO NOT use aged, chipped. 

or bJl>ken propeiTem 

• Toa\tidi"l,Uy.STAND CLEAR <>land DONOTbrll prcpellal;orrrobrs\',henlheyarespr-.-tr.:J 

• ONLY use original DJI propellers (CM" a better and safernght 6>f"'rien<:<l. 

Tho DJIInlelligent Righl Battery has a capacity of 4480 mAh. a voltage ol15 2 V. and a smarl chorge/ 

discharge funclionaJfty. It sh:>u!d only be charged lf1.1ng an appropriate cherger that hes been approved 

hyDJI. 

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

"Chargif19 the lnte~igenl flight Battery" for roore information 

i\J: Be aware that the O<J!put powerol tho supp~red Pl<1n!Om 3 Professk>nal charger is lOOW. 

DJI Intelligent Fright Batlery Functions 

1. Batteryle~et Display; Ule LEDitldioatorsdisplaylhe current batleryfevel 

2. Batlory Ufo Display: the LEOs d<sptay the cutrent battery power cycle 

3. Au[O.[]ischarging Fuootion: To proven\ sw<>l~ng. the battery automatically discharges to below 65% of 

total pcmefl•,hen it is idle lor f)1CO"e than ten days lttakos amund two days lodi;charge the battery to 

85%. It is r>Orlml to feel moderate heat being errilted from the batlmy dt.ring the disch:Jrge process 

Discharge thresholds oan be set in the OJI Pilot epp 

4. Bala"'ed Charging: Aubrmlk:ally baJances the voltage of e..1ch ba!lery eel when charging 

5. O,..,rclmrge Protection. Charging all.omalk:allystops vhlenthe battery is flilycharged 

6. Terrperature Dotectioo: Tho battery will only chargevA~en the terrpereture is ball·:ean O"'C (32"F) and 

40"'C(104"f) 

7. O,..,r Current Proiection: 11~<> battery stops chargir.g when high amperage (mora than 8 II) is detected. 

8 Over Discharga Profficlion: To prevent over·dischorge damage, discharging autcmatical1y stops \'hen 

the battery voltage noaches 12 V. 

9. Sh:xt Circlo"t Prolectioo: 1\utc:malicallycuts the pDV•'" supply v.!lan e shoit drwit Is detected 

Ph""lom 3 ProFesolonal U•or Maoual 

10. Battery Cell Damage Protectioo: The OJI Pilot epp disp'ays a waming message when a damaged 

battery cem is detected 

i 1. Batlery Error Hrstr:<y: Brm•roe the battery error his lory in the DJI Pl!ot app 

12. S!eep ~,ode: To save power, the batlery cntern sleep mode aSter 20 rrinutes of iMctivity. 

13. Communication. Information pertaining to the batlery"s voftaga, cupacily. current. etc. ~ t<ansrritted to 

the atrcra~·s main (X){ll<dler. 

L1J. Relet to P!nntom 3 Prolessioml I Adv.'l.1eed lnkil/igenl Righi B~ll<'f}l &ife!y Gu"delir>=s before 

uso. Uwrn luke full rel;pom.lbility for all operafrlrrs and usage 

;:-: Using the Batlery 

0 

~ 

Turning ON/OFF 

cffi' 

L~!'l 

I[D.l 

LEl" 

Po'·"'""'"~""{E'V'~J1~E0) 

r<rn;c.yu, .. ctb:i='·>~ 

Tumifl!l On: Press the Power Button oooe. then press again and hold lor 2 seconds to !urn on. Th~ 

Power LED ,,AIIIlm red end the Battel)' Level Indicators v.ill display tho current batlery level. 

Tumlng Olf: Press !he Power Button ooce. !hen press agaln and hold for 2 seconds to turn ofl. The 

batlery pow~r LED v.illllash when pov:uring oflthe Ph3niOOJto atluw automatk:al1y stopping 

of a recordiJ!Q dl>"'rog the even!rocording wasn"tslopped 

low Temperatura Nofioe: 

t Battery capacity is sigrllfican~y reduced vilen tiylng In low temperature (< O'"C) erwironrMnts. 

2 .. It is rd recoml"llilnded tl1atthe battery be used in axtrem<>ly low temperatcie (< ·10"C) erMrorments 

Battery voltage •ho<id reach the appropriate level when operating environment with temperatures 

between -10"C and 5'C. 

3. End tlw fligl1tas soon as the DJI Pllol app displays the "L<rH Battery Level Warning" iniO'.v temperaturn 

environments 

4. Keep the baltel)' Oldoors to vmm it before llyir.g in lowlllmperatura environments. 

5. To eMuro optimal performance of the battery. Xeep lh<l batlsrytemperature above 20"C. 

B. The charger v.ill slop ch:Jrging tho batlery it the batlery c~l"s temperature is rot , . .;thin the operating 

ra119e (IJ'C - 40"'C) 

L1J. In cold environments. insert the battery into the ba~cry compartment end allow the aircraft lor 

apprm:imately 1-2 minutes to warm up belore laking oft. 

Checking the Batlery Level 

The Buttery Level Indicators display h<>w mtJCh power remains. Wilen !he battery is turned oft. press 

the Pov:er Button once The Battery Lcvellrtdicntors y,,lllight up to displeythe omen! battery level. Seo 

balow for deta~s 
Phantom 3 P<ofe»ionat Us~r ~lanuat 

EEJ Tho Battery Level lndicalom 1'~11 also show the current ballery level duling charging and 

drscharging. The indieatorsar<l defined below. 

0 : LED is on l): LED fs fbshing. 

0 :LED is off. 

Salterylewl till;:· '"" LED3 "'" Batte!}' level 

n n " n 87.5%-100% 

" " n D 75%-87.5% 

" " " n 62.5%-75% 

" n D n 50%-62.5% 

" n " " 31.5%-50% 

" D " " 25%-37.5% 

" " " " 12.5%-25% 

n n 0 " 0%-125% 

" 0 " " ~o% 

BaUeryfrfe 

Battery tile refers lo how many O">CI"e ~rnes the battery can 00 discharged and recharged bebe i1 must 

be replaced. When 1he battery is turned o!f. press a'ld hold the P01•:er B!JIIon to< 5 se(:(>"lds lo check the 

battery fda. Tho Ba~cry Lovallrldica:Ors wltt;ght up urldlor blrnk lor Ill<> seconds. us sho\•,n below: 

SaUeryUre 

"'"' ""' ""' """ Balle!yUie 

0 " " 0 00%-100% 

n n n ij 80%-00% 

n n n n 70%-80% 

n n n n 60%-70% 

n n n n 50%-60% 

n ij n n 40%-50% 

" n " " 00%-<0% 

ij n " n 00%-00% 

n 0 " " below20% 

Lt. Wnon battery lito reaches 0%. it c.:m no bnger be used 

ffi Fo1 more inlomutioo about tl1e batlery.laurch the DJI Rbt app ard check the inlormafon trnt is 

frsted tndef the botklry tab 

Phontom 3 Profo.,lonal User Monual 

Charging the lnteUigent FUght Battery 

1. Conned the Battery Charger to a power source (100.240 V 50160 H~) 

2. Open the Proleclion Cap and """""cl the lnkiligent Right Battery to the Battery Charger. II the battery 

lavelts above 95%. turn on tha battery befo<e charging 

S. The Bottery LevellrJdicator v,ill display the currenl battery Javel as a Is cha!ging 

4. The Intelligent Righi Battery is fully charged when the Battery Levellnd"IGUiors ~re ntl o!f 

5. Air-<:001 tha lntelf<gent Righi Battery aHer each !Oght. Allow its temperalure to drop to mom temperalure 

before stori~ it for an extarded period 

& • We do not reconrn<lrd charging the lnteligent Flight &lllery aOO rerr.ote controller l'lilh the 

standard charger at tha same tima, otherwise tha charger may overheat 

·Always turn orr tile balte.y before it1serting itO< rem<wir>g it from the Phantom 3 Professiooal 

Never insert or remove a b~ttery wren il is ll>fned on 

Batlery L(IV<;! lndk;alrns While Charging 

LED I "" ""' ""' Balterylevet 

ij 0 " 0 0%-25% 

n n 0 0 25%-50% 

n n n 0 50%-75% 

n D n n 75%-100% 

" 0 0 " Fully Charged 

8atle.y Protecllon LEO Display 

lhe table below sfKl"IIS ba!lery pro!eclion mact.nn;sms aod corresponding LEO pa!lerns. 

Bat!ofytevellndkators wh11l> Charging 

LEO! LED2 l£03 LED4 B~nking Pallam Battery Protection llem 

n Q%r current detected 

n 

0 

ij " 

n 0 

n 

n 

LED2brrni-;s ll•tice per second 

LED2 bl"nks tlvee times per second Short circurt detected 

LEOS blinks 11•.-ice per second O%r charge detected 

LEOS b~nks thfoo times f><'l second OVer·vollage ch<1rger detected 

lE04 blinks twice per second Charging tempernlure is t= low 

lED4 b~nks tlvee times per second Charging temp&~>~lure is too h'gh 
Aftertheoo issu~s "'e reoolvOO, prms lha POI'Ier Bulloo to tL>rn olf tha Battery Levellndicatoc. Unplug the 

Intelligent Flight Battery from !he charger ar.d plug it back In to resume c1-..1rging. Note U~at you do not 

need b unplug and plug in tho charger in !he evat1t of a room temparattra error, tho charger will msOOl!J 

charging when tho tompemturo Is l'rllhin the atlo.vab~ range. 

& OJI does rot lalla arrt responsibility for damage caused by third-party chargers 

:0; How to dischar'!)eyoor Intelligent Hght Batte<y: 

Slow: Pbce tha lnle~igenl FOght Boilary into the Phantom 3 Professional's llattery Compartment 

and tum~ on_ Leave it on until them is less than 8% ol I""'"'' left. or un~llha balta<'( can oo 

bnger be tunled on. Latr~Ch tha OJI P,lot app to check battery lavols 

Rapid :Fly th6 Phantom 3 Profess1onal ou!d<>ols until there is less Lhan 8% of power taft, or unlll 

the battery can no longer be ll.o'md on 

Remote Controller 

This section describes the features 

of the remote controller and includes 

instructions for controlling the aircraft 

and the camera. 
Remote Controller 

The Phantom 3 Professional remote CO{)Ifoiler is a multi-function wimloss communication device !hal 

integrates tho video d<mnink system and aircraft rerr:ote control system lha video OO,rnlink and aircraft 

remote control system operat<J at 2.4 GHz. The rerr:ote conroller feat...-es a number of camera control 

f...nctions, such as taking and previewing photos lllld videos, as well as 00{)\rolling gimbal motion. 

Tho remote controller Is powered by a 2S rechargeable banery. Tha battery level is disptayed via l£0 

indicat(I(S on tho lfOilt panel of tho remote controller. 

IT! • Complanca Varsioo: Tile remote o:::><dt<>lier is compliant\•Ath both CE and FCC regulations 

, Operating Mode: Coiltrol can be sat to Mode 1 or Mode 2. Of !o a custom mode. 

• Moda 1: The right stick serves as the throttlo 

• Mode 2: The ten stic~ serves as the thmttle 

& To prevent transmission interference, do net operate more than llToo aircralts In tho some area 

TUmifl!J the Remote Controller On and Off 

The Phantom 3 Professional remota controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable ballery that has a 

capacity of €(]00 rnAh. The battery level is ind:cated via tha Battery Level LEOs on the front p;Jnel. Fellow 

tho stops bololv to turn orr yoor remote conltoliet 

1_ When the remote cooltollor is turned oil, press tho Po-.•,-er 8utlon once. The Battery Level LEOs wilt 

display the current battery level 

2. Press and hold tOO Po-,•,-er Button to turn on the reroote cootro'ler. 

3 The remotacontroll"'\'oill beep when ~Is tu-ned on. The StattJSlED \'All rapid!yblinll green, indicating 

tltat tha rermte controller is iiflking to tha aircraft Tho Stntus LEOs wll glow so!Kl green when linkiog is 

COITfl~ele 

4. Repeat Step 2 lo !urn off tlte remota rontrol!er_ 

Charging the Remote Controller 

Cha!J;le tho rerr<:~te COiltroller usifl!J 100 ind...:led charger. Refer to tho figute on next page bebw for more 

datals 

Controlling the Camem 

Shoot videos/p;ctu-~-s. V:<WI recorded images. arld adjust camera setongs via the Shuttru- Button, Camera 

:JJ &!lings Dial, Playback Button, and Vtdeo Recofdlng Button on tho rerrote contrdlar_ 

6' 

~ ~-A~~~~~~~~--- ~1001 ~-

" Q_ [5] 

!f [41-

'" 

(1] Camera Settings Dial 

Turn tho dml to ndjusl camera setlrngs such as ISO, sllutier speed, and ap;Jrture without telling go of 

the remot<J controller. 11/.ave tho dial to Iotta- right to scroll thrOUgh pictures and videos in playb.!lck 

mode. Ptess OO,m on the dial to toggle between these settings 

(2] Playbad< Bullon 

Press to view imagil$ and llidecs that have aiready been captured 

(3] Shuttor Button 

Press to take a phdo. II burnt mode is activated, multiple pholos ll'i! be taken with a sirgte pres.s 

[4) VldeoRecodirg Button 

Press once to start recording video, then pres.s agairllo stop recording. 

!51 Gimbal mat 

Use tllis dial to oontrol tho tiltol the gimbal 

O:.mtrolling Aircraft 

This section explains how to control the orientation or ll>a a;,cral! tllfough lha remote controller. The 

Remote Coilltol ~set to lbde 2 hy dslaull 
~ 

* 

Pllaniom 3 Profo.don•t u,., Honu>t 

~ Slick NolltrniJlo/<d-Poi~t Con\rol sticks are in the center posiron 

McMng the Cmtroi SOck: The cootrot stick is pushc"'<l aW>JY from the center position. 

Remotneortro'llr Aln:ran 

(Modo 2) ["Indicates Nose Direction) 

Moving the taft stick up 8lld down changes the 

aircraft's elevation. 

Push the stick up to ascer.d ond do',\n lodes~ 

When both sticks are centered, the Phantom 3 

Prof=iooal l'.i!l hover in place 

Tha room the slick is pushed away from the center 

position, the laster tha Phantom 3 Prolessbnal will 

change elevat!orl. Always push the stick gently 

to prevent sudden and unexpected elevation 

changes 

ll.oving the ten stick to the left(){ rightcootrols the 

rudder and rotation of the aircraft 

Push the sick left to rotate the aircraft oounterdocll'.visa. pl.l5h tl~e stick right to rotate the aircraft 

clocklvise. If the stick Is centered, the Phant001 3 

Professional ,.,;11 maintain its current orien\!llion. 

Tha rr<>re the stick is pushed away from tho center 

position, the faster tlJe PhantomS Professional v.ill 

-------tc'"o"co'o::c;ccc:c:=cc:-::::;-;:·· .... ···--- ll.oving the right stick up ond down changes the 

aircraft's brward and backward pftch 

Push the slick up to t!y torward and down to fly 

backl'fard. Phantom 3 Plolessk>nal v.ill hover in 

place it the slick is centnrOO. 

Push the s!ick ltlther <II'Iir/ from the centef fJO'i'OOn lc>' 

a 1..-ger pitch angl9 (rmxloom :'.0') and taste.- flghl 

Moving tha right stick control left and right changes 

tho circmft's tell ar.d right pitch 

Push tell to tty loll and right to fly right The 

Phantom 3 Professional \•,ill tnvm in place if lh<> 

sticklsC<lrllered. 

~~~ G;m'•' o;,, '"'" •• ""' <o '"' "'"'· '"' '"' .,. ~am. era will shill to p.oint upw~rds. Turn the 

( 

diol to th<> left. and tl1e ~amara ""II shlft to point 

do\•.mvards TlJe camera v,ill remain in its currant 

-- position whe-n dial is static. 

l'hontom 3 Pmfc••ion•t U5er Monuot 

Flight W.ode Switch 

Toggle the switch to select the desired flight mode. 

You may choose between; P-mode, F-mode llTld Am><• 

PositiOn f'IQUfll Flight Mode 

l'rotioo 1 &, F-mo:le 

Positioo2 db A·mode 

PositionS db P·mode -~--· 

Pooitioot@ 

Position2~ 

Positions@ 

P-mode (PosiUoning): P-moda ¥."orks best when the GPS signal is strong_ There are three different 

versions of P·mode, v.hich will be aulomaticailyselec!Ed by tha Phantom 3 Professlontll depending on 

b' GPSsignal slror.gth~nd th<> VisOO Positionll'l!l sensors· 

@ P--GPS: GPS ond Vision Pooilionlng boU1 are ava<able; tha aircraft is using GPS for pes ironing. 

,_ P-OPTI' VJsOO Poomoning is avalable but a sufficient GPS signal is ool available. Aircmft is using 

only 1/is.\xt PooiOC:.ning for positioo ho~ing 

P-Am: Neitt-.er GPS nor Visi:xl Positioring is eva~able, the a;rcraft is using only its barometer for 

p;>Sition'ng, so only alti:ude Is m..•irolalroed 

A-mode (AUitL>de)' GPS and VISbn Positioning Systom me r.otusOO fo.:- stabin~etion The aircraft uses 

on:y its barometer to stab~ize. lhe aire~aft can automatically reh.mto the Homa Point if remote coo\roller 

signal is loot and the Homo Point was reoorded S\ICCesslut!y_ 

F·rnode [Function): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) Is ~c~vated fn this mode. For more information 

abou!IOC, refer to the IOC sectio:l in !he Appendix. 

Bydafau~. 1ho Right r.J.ode &.\'itch is locked toP-mode, To unlock other !light modes, launch lh<> DJI P1lol 

app, enter the ·eamere· page, and tap 'Mode', then activate "Mul~ple Fight Mode•_ 

RTHBultoo 

Press and hdd the RTH blltton to stnrt the Retun-to-Horna (RTH) procedure Tha LED ring around tha RTH 

Button wJI btiril l'•tbta to lndicate that the aircraft is enl<!ring RTH mode. The akcralt v~~ tl>en retum:btha 

last recordOO Home POOl- Pless tllis butbrl agaif1 to cancel the RTH procodcre ufld regulncootrolol lhe 

ain:raft 
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Connecting Your Mobile Device 

Til d1e m::>bne dev'.ce tdda to the des' red posllion_ Press tha butron oo the side of lhe nili1e dev'.ce Cdder 

to release tha ~ony>. and then p!xa }01.1" mobile <JW.ca irl'P the cra<:lta.l\df-1$1 ~*' clarw do-.111 to seCU'e the 

mobile device_ To OO<'o'l<lc! ;<JlT mobile dmi.co to lhe rermtc coolro.~..r L.e3'rlg a USB calm, p!ug ooe end of 

h• calla into your rr>Ohle dev'.ce and the other end lnto lhe USB porion the back of the rerr<>'.a coolro'lar. 

Optimal Transmission Range 

The transrrission signal between the aircraft ar.d tffi remota coolmllcr Is roost rcl1oblo vi.thin lho aroa that 

Is dapicled in the image belo\v; 

Ensure lhat the aim raft is flying \\ithin the optimal lrllflsmisslon 2ooe. To ac:hiew the best lransmissioo 

perfom,.nce, maintain the appropriate relaOOnstlip between lhe operator and the aircraft 

The Status LED reflaots U1e strerJgth of the connection ba!>o'/een the remota cootrofler and the aircraft Tha 

RTH LEO indicates the Return-to-H<>me status <>I the a~cmft The table below contains mom in!onnation 

aboullhese ind1calors 

Phoo\Om 3 Prolossionol User Ma""'J 

stalliSLEO 

~-&>l:"dRe<J 

~-Solid Green 

-.J' Chlrre 

.J'Cilima 

\!< """"""'""'"'" ""' """ ... \!<ii!Nffi-""· 

Red ar.d GreerVRed aOO Nooe 

YelbwA!tarnata Blnks 

RTHlED 

~-&'lid White * ···· BI1.-Ring Vuhlte 

'.@- .... Blinking Wnite 

Rsmo!<! Coolmller_Status 

Tha remota conUdler is d;sccmecte<J frc:m the aircraft 

Tha remote controller is connected b the aircraft 

Rcrr<>le contror.er error. 

HD OO.•mlink!sd"ISrupted 

Ra..-.ote Ccolmtler Status 

Nrcrah is1aturring horroo. 

SeO<f<Og RelurrHo-Homacomrrar>d to lha aircraft 

Return-to-1--k>rna pracedurain pr<>gress 

,&. The Rem:>ts Status lrldioalofl·~~ tf.nkred and w.nd an alert, 111->oo lha butte/)' level is cri~calt)l bu. 

The remota controller is linked to yooraircraftOOfora delivery. Unl<ing is only reqllircd whon using a now 

rem:>le contrdler lor tfle rost ~rne. Follow U~ese steps to Oflk a new remote cofllrofler 

\_ Tum on the ramote controller and <Xll1f'<lC1 to the mob.ls do;ico. Launch tho OJI F'l'ot epp. 

2 Tum oo !he Intelligent Right Bati"'Y· 

3_ Enter"Camera" and tepon Ill~ 11 t!l ar.dlhontap "Unking flC" button as shown bokm 

S1icl!Modo 

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""""<lwvo""'"'""""'~""'-""'--

Y"'""''""""""""c'"""c'"""''"'~"""" 'h~ 
4 The remota ooroulleris reudyto ~~k The Remote CootrollerStntus Indicator blinl<s bltM and a beep is 

emilled 

,.., .. ~,,_~rA 

""""'-..."'~" 

""~.:'~~"~-""'"~· ~"""""'b""""'"'- ""' ....... ~g,._o, ... a'=~­

"""'""'""""''"""""' CaiiCI!I 

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5. Lncat~ the l·nking button on the s!de of the aircwlt, as shc>1m in tt.e r~gure bekl.v. PI""-' the link button 

to start linking Tt.e Remota Cootroiler Status Indicator LED\I'lll display a solid green once tha remote 

contro'ler is successfully linked to the a!raaft 

Ur!·.Buttoo 

.&, • lha reroote control tar\'~~ ur>-link itself from an aircraft if a new remote cootrollcr Is linked lo the 

some aTrcrnft 

The remota control~er is rorr.pliilllt with both CE <>r.d FCC requirements 

Camera and Gimbal 

This section provides the technical 

specifications or the camera and 

explains the gimbal's operation modes. 
Camera and Gimbal 

The on-board camera uses lha 112-3 inch CMOS sensoria capture video(up to 40Sa.216Cp at 241ps or 

4K at up to 301ps with the Phanlom 3 Pro!m;sioml) and 12 """'!PPixel strUs. You may choose to record 

the video io either MOVor MP4 formal Ava1able p!oture shooting modes inclllde burnt. continoous, ami 

~me-lapse rrode. A live previ<>w of what the camera sees can be monitored on the cormer:ted rrobile 

device via the DJI Pllotapp. 

Camero Micro-SO Card Slot 

To store your photo• and videos. insert the Micro-SO card into the s!ot, as shown below, before 

tumlng on the Phantom 3 PIOiessionat. The Phantom 3 Professional comes with a 16GB Micro-SO 

card and supports Micro-SO cards up to 64GB. A UHS-1 Mrcro-SD card is recommended due to 

their last read and write speeds etlovnng you to save high-resohJtionllidoo data 

0 Do not remove the Micro-SO catd from ll>a Pl1antom 3 Professional when ills tumed on 

Camera Data Port 

Tum on the Phantom 3 ProtesslornJI and oonooct a USB cable to the CarMI a Data Port to <k>wn'oad 

pOOIDs and videos to your computer. 

& The aircraft must bo tumed 011 before attempting to access tl1e files on U~e Micro--SO card. 

Camera Oparatlon 

Usa the Shlllter and Video Recording buttoos on !he remote cx:>nlrollor to si>:>:Jt the images 0< llidoos 

through tl1e OJI PJ!ol app. For more infolmatioo about how to tJSe these bll!!ons, refer to "Controlling the 

Camera Page 24". 

GimhalProma 

The &axis gimbal providM a steady platform tor !he attached camera, atkw.;ng you to capture clear, 

stab\~ Images and video. lha ginbal can blt the canlera 11iti\n a 120' range. 

Usa tile gimbal dial on tile remote cx:>ntro!ler to <x:>n!rol the tilt movement of lila camera 

Gimbal Operation Modes 

Tl'lo gimbaJ operation modes are svaoab!e. sv..itch be~l'een lha different operation rrodas 011\he camera 

settings page of the DJI Pilot app. Note that your mobile device must b-e connected to the remota 

<x:>ntrdler tor chang as to take effecl Rater to thrJ table below f<x dalaJls 

_J'_ FolbwMo:Je TI>e angle between gimbal's orientation and aircraft"s nose remains 

oonsl1nt at all ~mes 

The gimbal \'rill synchronize l'rith the movement of the aircraft to provide a 

lirot--person perspec!iva flying m:periefiCI). 

L1'l, • A girOOal motor error may OCCllr in these situa!ioos: (I) the airr:raft is placed 011 uneven ground 

or the gimbal's motion is obstn>eted {2) the gimbal has been subjected to an excessive 

external force, such as a cotlrsion. Please take oil from flat, <:>pen grOU<ld and protect the gimbal 

at all times 

• Rying In heavy fog or clouds may make 1\>a gimbal we~ leading to temporary failure. The 

girOOal will recover fulllmctiooalrty after~ drios. 
Anti·DropKil 

The anti-drop kit helps keep tho gimbal and camera connected to the aircraft Tl\0 pins have been 

mounted prior to shipping_ If new Of additional piM are required, see the diagram below. Pr~s Part 

.llthrough the hoW of the vibra!K><l aboorber and into the center hole of Part®, then lock them together 

as si>:>Ml <:a ~,oonting the onti--drop kit pifiS diagOnally from each other is recorrmended. 

DJI Pilot App 

This section introduces the four main 

functions of the OJI Pilot app. 
DJI Pilot App 

The DJ! P,lot app is a mobile appl:calion desigood specificaly lor the Phsntom 3 Professional. Use this 

app lo cootrol the girri>lll, camera, and other aircraft Junctions_ The app also reaM"" Mop, !'lc<ldemy, 

and User Genter, \\hich are used foe configuring 'JO'.'' aircraft and sfostir.g your photos aOO videos vAth 

others. I! is recommended !hat you use a tablet for the best eXperience 

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The CBmera page cootajns a I.Va HD vidoo feed from lhe Ph.::mtom 3 Profess'onal's camera. You can also 

ronligure varK>us camera patamelers from the Camera page. 

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Ph""tom 3 Pr<>f~"lon•l Usor Nanu>l 

Ill Flighl Mode 

[3 The text next to this icon indica!~ tile current l!ght rroda. 

Tap to configure the MC (Main Controlef) Sailings, These settings a!ow you tu modify !Oght ~mils ar.d 

set the ga'n values 

[2] GPS Signal Strength 

-l-.r•lt This leon sOOwa the cuuenl strength of GPS signals_ Green bars indicate adequate GPS 

strength 

[3] IOC Settllgs 

fl. CL: This leon d;splays the IOC selti"9 wll<'n tho aircra~ has entered F-moda. T~p to vfow tho IOC 

settings menu and select the desired IOC setting 

[4) System Status 

isO>i.l>11il'~: :This icon indicates tile CL.trenl aircraft system status and GPS sigml skcngth 

~ 151 ~-~ ~v~~~~% level ind:cator provides a dynamic display of the bal!ery level. The cob(ed 

:g ZC(J<';S on lhe battery levetlndicet<r represent tha powar lavels needed to crmyoul dillerenl furx;tiorn 

[6) RemateCoolrnllerSignal 

/il., ,

1tll: llis icon stu.·ro lhe strength of remote CC<'I~o!lets sigroal 

[1) HD Video Link Signal Slreoglh 

p:<if' 11tll Ths iCC<'I S00\'15 lhe strength of the HD V.de<> OONrlink connection batwcen the aircraft and 

lhe rarrote coro~oller. 

[8[ Balte,y Level 

ff 1 00%' This iron sOOws the cL.trent battery lewl 

Tap to \llol'llhe battery iniO<maiQn menu, Ml the various baHerywarring thresholds, and view lhe 

ba!lerywarning hisiCJ<Y. 

[9] Gonora!SoWngs 

::: Tap this icon to view lhe Geooral SettirJgs page. From this page, you can set Wghl parameters, 

resellhe camera, amble the quick view feat-ure, adjust tho gimbal roll valuo, ar.d teggle lhe lf:ghl 

routed;splay 

[tO] CamaraOperalklllSar 

Shutler and ReOO(ding Setungs 

ITo : Tap to entar various cllfT19ra valuo settings, irx;lud1ng ookJc' space for the reco~ding, resolution of 

Uw videos, irroge si<e and so on. 

Shutler 

• : Tap this buUonlo tal\e a single photo. Preos ard held \hjs button to select single sOOt, trip~e shot 

01 time-lapsed shoo~ng modes 
@: "~"' T~p OllG<> to start recording video, then tap agoln to stop recording. You""" also press !hi! 

Video Record:r.g Buttoo on the remote r:onkd!er, 1..tlich has the SEifTl<l lunclionafoty 

Plajoback 

[EJ :Tap to enter !he playback page. You can preview photos and videos as soon as they afS 

captured 

Camera semngs 

:!.;=: Tap to set ISO, shutter and auto expoou-e va•oos of tl>e camera 

[II] VIsion Posllloolng 

.g.: n>s 1coo shaws the d1stallC6 betv~een the sur lace and lhe \llsion Positkring System's se!lSOIS 

[12] Fligld Telemetry 

Tha V1sim Positiodng Status io:>n Is h'ghlighted when tho VosOO Positioring Is In operationRight altitude is iodica!ad by the lfght attitude ioon. 

(1) Tho red arrow shO'ws \\t>ich dirt<ltion the aircraft is facing 

(2) Ugh! blue ar.d dmk bloo areus indicate pitch 

(3) The angle ollhe bom:lary between the light blue and dB!}; blue rueas ind;aates the rdlang!e 

(13[ Map 

Displly the t~ght path of the current flight. Tap 1o S\\ilch from lhe Camera GUI to the Map GUl. 

0 

"'' [14] RelUin to Hom<.> (RTH) 

4) : lritiate RTH horn<> procedure. Tap 1:> hava the ai<eraft return to tha last recorded home poinl 

[15] Auto Takeoff/Lamli!l(j 

.!/.i : Tap to iniliate ~uto lBkeoff or lar)dlr>g 

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jta] Uvestream 

(:): Uvestream icon Indicates the current video fee<:J is broadcasffr.g live oo You Tube. Be sure !he 

moble dQt~ se!Vice is available oo the rnobil<l d~vk:e 

[17] Bad< 

-A- :TaptoreturnlothemainGUI. 

Direclof is an allfomat>c video editor bull into the OJI POOl app. After recording several video dips, simply 

tap "Director• from tha app's homo screen. You can tllen sefect a temp lata and a spccif<ed oomber ol 

clips, wh'ch are automatically COillbined to create a short flmlmtcan be shared immediately. 

~ Tap ·s:ore• to ,;,itthe official DJI Wne Store tosM the latestinfounationab:JutDJI products ar>d easily 

~ buynewproducts 

!i 

Syno pictures and videos to your mobile dfi,;oo, v;ow IEght log5, and checl< your DJI account status in 

'Discovery". Uoo your registered OJ! acccunt to login to 'Dis=rf. 
Flight 

Flight 

This section describes safe Hight 

practices and flight ras!riclions. 

Once pre-fight preparation is oomplete, it is re:orrmended that you use the fight simuhtot in the DJI Plio! 

app to tune }OUr light skils and practice !1)1ng sslely. Ensure that all ftJ;Jhls are carrie<:! oot In an npen 

a<ea 

1. Do rot usa 1M aircraft in severe weather IX>lditions. These include l'ind speeds aXGeeding 10 rnls , 

sro.v.rainandfog. 

z Only fly in open areas. Tal structures and la1ge metal structures may a!fecl tOO acc\Jiacy of tha onboard compass and GPS S)"ltem 

3. Avoid obslacl~. cro-,•,tls, high voltage pauer Uoos, lrees, and OOdies of water. 

4 Minirrize interlercroca by avoid'ng areas 1•rith h'gh levels ol electromagnetism, inclu<f.,g base s!Btions 

ar)d racf10 transmission taw<lrs 

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

temperature.Be very ca.retul when liy:ng at altitudes greater lhan 19, 685 feet (6000 meters) above sea 

laval, as tho periormai>Ce of the balte.y and aircraft may be affected. 

13. The Phantom 3 Professional C8flnot opemte v.;th'n tha po'ar areas 

All trtmamed aerial vah'da (UAV) Op<lrntOIS shot.•id ablda by all regolations set fcr!h by govmnmenl and 

regulatory agencies incllKlirtg the tCAO and the FAA For sofaty reasons, Wghts are limitad by default, 

which helps users operate this prod>JCI safety and legsJty. F~ghtlirritati<xls lr><Jude heightfoo>ts, distance 

ltrnits. efld No-ftyZonss 

When operating in P·mode, height limits, distanco lrmits, and No-Ry Zones function oooourrently to 

manoge ~rghl safely. In A-mode, only height limits are in effect, which by default prevent ths aircratt 

altitude fromexceedirog i6401eet {500 m) 

Maximum fi!ghl altitude & Radius Umits 

Ma>Omum Uight altitude and radius limits may be changed in !he Qjl Pj[ot app_ Be aware !hal the 

rmximum nght al~tude cannot exceed 1640 teet (5IJO meters). In accord~nce \lith tl~ese settings,'""' 

Ph:m!om 3 Profussk<mt 1'>11 fly In a res~icted cylinder, as shovJn belmr. 

ft>rn>f'q~l 

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Maxilllli11Righl Alrcm~·s altitude carmot WarnirlQ; Height 

Altitude exceed 100 specniad valoo. limftreachcd. 

Max Radius Flight distance JOOst bo within Warnirlg:Distaru:t~ 

themaxradiLJS 

GPS Signal Weak '¢-······Bfinl<ing Yeller.'~ 

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MaxAadrus 

Height is res~icted to400 

feet (120m)ard Ullder. 

Nolrrrits 

limit reached 

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reached 

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...... whenclosetotho 

max radiLJS limit 

Aircraft S!atus lndica!or 

·II you fly out of tho lrmil, you can stil control the Ph~ntom 3, but cannot fly it any lather.ll the 

.&, Ph:lntom 3/l:es out of the max rediLJS in Ready to Fly (non--GPS) mode, it w;lltly back 1•.ithlll 

range automatically. 

•II tho PhEifllom 31ios ool of the rro~ radius in Ready to Fly (rl0<1-GPS) mode, it 11ill fly back 

11ithin range automatically. 

No-Fly Zones 

All No-Fly Zooes are ~sled on the DJI olfldal website at hllp:/fflysafe.d~.comjr)O-fly_ No-Fly Zones are 

dMded into Airports and Rastricled Araas. Airports ioo!ude mop- ai(J>Or1s and flying r~elds where msnned 

aircralt operate at k>lv altitudes_ Resltictad Areas iooluda border lines bo~voon 00\Jnltios or sollSitive 

illStitule. n.. details of the Ne>Ry Zones am explained as folla.•f_ 

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(1) Airport No--Fly Zooo am comprised ofTake-ofl Restricted zooes ord Res~icted AIOttJde Zones. Each 

2<>11> featu-es cino1es of ~arious si2as 

(2) R1 m!<S (value of the A1 depends on the si2e end shape of the airport) around the airport is a Takooff restricted 20110, inside ofl,tich luke offls prevented. 

(3) From Rt mile toRt + 1 mila around the airport the flight al~tude is !rrdted to a 15 degree Tndn..1tion. 

Startrng at 65 feet (20 rnele!S) 11om the edge of airport end radiati119 oll!ward. The flight altitude is 

limitad b 1640 fuel (500 meters) at Rl + 1 mile 

(4) Whan the aircraft enters 1'-ithin 320 feat (100 m~lers) of No--Fly Zooos. a wumlii(J meosaga will appear 

on the DJII'l'ot app 

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:r (2) R mil as ar()lJ(ld tha designated rosltietioll era1 is a Take-en Restrictad area . .Nrcralt carm:>t take ofl 

v.itl1in this zone. Tl1<l value of R varies basad on the definition of the reslrirolad areas. 

(3) A "vromirg zone" has been set arOtnd the Restricted Area Wilen the aircraft approaches v.ith1n 0.6 

miles (1 km) of this zona, o warring message will appear on lila DJI Pilot app. 
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3_ Hold lhs aircraft vertically, 1'Aih rose pointlr>J OO.'illward, and rotate~ 300 degrees arour.d lh<o center 

axis. RecalJbrata the ~ass if the N<craft Status lr.dicatorg!O'NS solO red 

,1. If tho Nrc raft Slotus IndiCator b[Jiks red and yellow attar tho Calibration procedll!a, mov~ Y.:..,r 

aircraft to a d;Jferenllocatioo and 11y again 

'¢' C9l•brata the compsss bela<a each flight L::H.-l(;h the OJI Pilot app aOO follow the orw;creen 

instructions to ca[brale l'le compass_ DO NOT calilxata tho compass near metal objects sucll 

as a metal bridge, carse, w""""'"'~'u"':_ __ _ 

When Ia R!lcalihra!e 

t .wnen CC~~qJass data is abnorrnal and tho Aircraft Status Indicator is blinking green and yellow. 

2.Wnero l[jAng in a new looatioo or In alocatioo that is d,l!erent from the most recent f[ght 

3 wnen the mecharicat or physical structure of the Ph<dom 3 Professional has been changed. 

4,When "'"""" drift;r>g OCCliJS in light, i.e. Phaniom 3 Prol'ess\orlal does!);}( fly in straight 1100. 

Auto Takeoff 

Use auto takeoff on.'y if the Aircrolt Status lnd;calors are blinking green. Follow the steps below to use the 

auto takeoff featurn: 

1. L<Junch the DJI Pilot app, and enter "C~rneta' page. 

2. Ens"'e theaircrnftS inP· mode. 

3. Complete all steps on the pre.flght cl1ecl41st. 

4. Tap· ,t·, and coot~~~ thatcondi6oos a<e sa!e fod,ghl Slide the Icon to coolim ar.d ta~eoff. 

fi Aircrafttakeso!f and hovers at(tfi meters) cOOVe grQ(J(ld. 

,1. Aircraft Slatusltl<f>Cator blinks rap;dly when It Is ...,;ng the V.sioo Position System b-slabifOl.ation 

The aircraft will mJloma~calty OOver be~"'" 3 meters. It is tecorrvnended to walt until !here Is 

$\JirtcientGPSioGkbefore using theA!f.o Take..offfeatl1Ja0

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Pl>an!om3 Profo.,ionol U>er M'"""l 

Auto--Larding 

Use auto-lar.ding only if the Aircraft Sialus lndi<>ators are blinking green. Folbw the steps ba1ow to use the 

a!Jto.la!lding feature; 

t. Ensure the aircraft Sin P· rrode. 

2. Chock Uw ta!lding area cond<tion babe tapping'!.", to begin larlding. Then follow the orrscmen 

instructions. 

Starting the Motors 

A Combination Stick CommMd (CSC) is used to start the motors_ Push both sticks to the bottom 

Inner or ouler corners to start the rnoto/s. Once the motors have started spirmiog, release both sticks 

s;multaneously. 

Stopping the Motors 

There are t.•,o mettxxls to stop tho motors 

Method 1. When Phantom 3 PrcfessioMI has la!lded, push the ttrottle downR \hen C<Xlduct the same 

esc that was usocl to start the motors, as described al>ovat>. ll.o:c<s w<l stop immediately. Release both 

sl':ks once rmtors stop 

Method 2. When tile aircraft has landocl, push and l'dd the throttle OO.·m. The motors 1·~~ s!cj:J after three 

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Takeoftllanding Procedures 

1. Place the aircra~ in an op-en, llat area vilh the battery level i!ldicalors facing tmtards ~ou. 

2. Turn on the rmmte coolroit('.f and your roobiO. device, then turn on the Intelligent Righi B~llery. 

3. LaurlCh the Ojl P<lotapp nnd enter the Camera page 

4_ WaitooM thei\ircraft Indicators b!iflkgroon. This mear<~ the Home Pdntis recorded ar.d it is ocm safe 

to fly. If they !lash yelkJW, the Home Point has !);}( bci!ll recorded. 

fi. Push the throttle up s!owlyto take off or use Auto Takeoff 

6_ Slloot photosa!ld V'.deos using the DJII'lntapp 

7. To land, hover ovar a level SU!face and gently pull OO.'ill oo the thtome to dtsceOO 

8_ Arter landing, execute the CSC C<liMW1d or ho:d the throttle at its lowust position unlillhe motols slop 

9_ Turn off the lntell:ganl Fl ght Battery firs~ then the Remote Cort~oUer. 
Phon!om 3 Profe>5ional Uoer M""""l 

, A low battery level warning Is ifldk;oled by the Alrcra~ Smtvs lrxlfcalors bf.roking red sla,•Ayor 

rapidly during lighl 

• Wa\Ch our \idoo tul<>rial•lor more t[ght information. 

Video Suggestions and Tips 

t. Go tluough the lull pre-fight checklist befo<e each lfghl 

2. Select tho dos~ed gimbal operatioo mode in the DJI Pilot app 

3. Only shootV:doo v.hen !lying ill P-roode. 

4. Nways fly in good waatl1er and avo:<! !lying in ra'n or heavy•·.ind. 

5. ct-o:::.;e lhee<rnem sel~ngs trotsu"l\'01.1" r>Oeds. Settinga Wuda ptdn foomland ~ll"aCOfTP'I"&~loo 

6. Pertoon fighttosts to cstabl•sh f'ght routes an<:l prevfew seeMs. 

7. Push U1e coo~ol sticks gently to keep lhs aircmft"s rmvcmenl smooth and sl6b\e. 

FAQ 
Troubleshooting (FAQ) 

\'/halt; the difference between the Phantom 3 Professional and the Phantom 3 Advanced? 

The biggest difference be~•:een the Phantom 3 Professional and the Phantom 3 Advanced is in the 

camera. The Phantcm 3 Professiooal Is capabla of shooting spectacular 4K video at up to 30frames p..-

S<'COild, nr.d the Phantcm 3 Advanced ls capable of shooting at resolllliOilS up to 1080p60. Both mod<{s 

sl>oot 12megapixei photoo 

Theothet main dilletence is the Intelligent Flight &lHery chorgcr. The Phanlcm 3Advanced comes with a 

57-waM charging unit and the Phrultcm 3 P<ofessiooal oomee v.ith a 100-watt charger, the latter of which 

allows for shorter charging t<nes. 

Can I remove the cameta and attach my own? 

~'<>- The cameras that oome 1-.ith both models are permanently attached. Allempting to '"""""""· replace, or 

modify the camera may damage the prodLJCI and v.111 w:d yoor warranty 

Can I charge my Remote Controller and lnte!llgeat Flight Battery at the same Uma? 

While lha Romola Cootroller charger and lntellig"<1t Flight Battary clmge< have bean integrated into ona 

unit for yoor oonvenienca. it io recommended that you only charge one item at a ~me. We reoommend that 

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you never charge both iterm using the same charger at tha same lime 

\'/hal ""'the buttons on the back of my Remote Controller for? 

The 1\',u buUOOs on the back of the Remote Coo~oiler can be customi<ed and asdgned to fun<:~on as you 

choose through the DJI Pllot app. Refer to the manual f<>r more infofmaOOn 

How far can l fly my Phantom 3? 

lhe signal transmission distance 1•AII vary depending on enviroomental oonditiona, but the Phantom 3 

sruies can reach distances of up to t _2 miles (2 loik<neters) away from the pita~ 

What app should I use with my Phantom 3? 

Tha Phantom 3 Is oompatible1•rith tha DJI P1lot app for iOS and Android, which is already Used with tho DJI 

)rl5pire The app v.ill detect which aircraft is connected and outomakally adj<lSt acootdlngly_ 

Which mobile devices are compatlb!e with the app? 

The DJI Pdol app is ooly oornpatibla with devices ruflf1ing iOS 8_0 or later or Android v4_1_2 or later 

The following devices era reoorm1eoded. 

iOS: iPhone Ss, iPhona 6, !Phone 6 Plus, iPad Air, IPad kr Wr-Fl +Cellular, iPad mini 2. iPad mini 2 Wi·Fr 

+Cellular, iPad Jolr 2, iPad Air 2Vi1·Fl + Cellu'ar. iPad mini 3, and iPad mini 3Wi--R +Cellular. 1his app is 

optimized tor iPhona 5s, iPhone 6, and iPhooe 6 Plus 

Android: &lmsungSS, Note3. &lnyZ3EXPERIII, (3.o:)glaNexua 7 II, Googla NeXU> 9, Mi 3, Nubia Z7 mini 

Supper! tor addilional Android devices v.irl be00111e available as testing and d"""lopmant oorJtinues 

J>h..,tom 3 Profo.,]onal Us or Manual 

How do t usa the Director automalfc vkleo editor? 

Director is an autcmatio video edil:>r built into llle DJI Po!otapp. Alier recording several video clips, s"'nply 

tap "Director• from the app's home scrwn. You con then select a lemplate and a specified number of 

clips. \',hich ere automatically C<lft1bined to create a short Um !hot can be shored irnmedialely. 

How do 1 change the control mode of my Phantom 3? 

By dofault. !he Remote Controllru is sei!O Mode 2. This means that tOO right control stick cootrols tha 

movement of the air em~ and tho left con~ol stick 0011trols the throtUe and orientation of th9 aircraft These 

conMis ca~ be changed to !J.ode 1 or set loa ou3tomized confogmatioo In the DJI f'llnt npp. This is only 

reocmmeflded for advanood users 

Can l uso a Phantom 2 Remote Controller with the Phanlom 3? 

No. The Pllantom 2 Remote Controller operaiES 011 a diflerefl! frequency. The P11antom 2 Remote Controller 

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

Can I usa a Phantom 2 Intelligent Flight Battery with the Phantom 3? 

~ No. Tho Phantom 3uses 3 ,.,,vty desigr.ed tntell1gen! Righ!Bottery11ith greale< power. Tho Phontonn3 has 

a 4 cell battery with a capadtv of 4480 mAh and a voltage ol15 2 v_ 

My Phantom 3 does not tum off right away, Is $0tnathlng wrong? 

This is normal. Alter you a!tGmpt to power off the Intelligent Right Battery, it may remain on for a few 

~eoonds as any videa dala Is saved to the Micro SD card. Th's helps prevent your dala from being lo<IC< 

corrupted 

Do I have lo boy !he Remota C<lntroller separately? 

No, there is no ooed to bU)' a separate Remote Contmlier. YOtJr Phantorn 3 cernes \'hth a Remote Controller 

lhatls already linked lethe airmail 

Does my Phantom 3 support dual Remote Controllers? 

No. Tho included Remote Coo troll"' can be used toconuol both tOO oirC<afto!ld tOO gimbal tilt atthe•ame 

~me 

What does the "P, A, F" switch on the Remota Controller do? 

This s11ilah, called tlm Hght Mod a &.,;ten. oliO'.'"' \UU lo toggle different nghlmodes 

P·rmda, or Po<itionlng mode, indicates that both GPS and the Vision Po<itioning Systcm are active and 

your Phantom3 ··~II attempt to stab"i•a u3Tng both 

In 11-moda, or Attitude mode. the aircraft does not usc GPS or !11~ Visi:>n Posiliooing System Only the 

barometer 1£ used fof stob~ilation. The aircraft can s~U return lo the Home Point as long as a sufficient GPS 

signal is available 

F·modo. or Functkm mode, activates Intelligent Orientation Cootrol (lOG) functionality. Refer to tho IOC 

section in the Appendix of the User Manual 

By debull, cnly P-mode may be U3ed. Refer to )IOU<"""' manual for instructions on uolocking the other 

modes. 
What Is the Phantom 3 flighttimo? 

Aightlim"' v.ill va{'/ depe.-.ding oo envirorrr.ental cooditiooo ar.d usage patterns, but \he Intelligent Aight 

Battery is designed to provide Ut> 1:> 23 minuteo of uflin\errut>led flight lime when fully charged, 

How con lrcstota a video file lithe power Is turned <>If drnlng rec<>rdlng? 

lk> not remove the Micro-SO card from the camera. IF it hos been remo''"'d, place it back in !he camera 

Tum the Phantom 3 011 and wait approximately 30 seror>ds as tha video lie is restored. 

How can I ensure that my pictures and vldeo.s will be synchronized to my lOS album? 

You moy fl<led to adjust tho seWngs of your mobile device_ Open the Settings menu, select the Privacy 

tab, select the Pho\os tab, ar.d then toggle the switch noxt to tho OJ I Pilot app k:on. II the P•lot "I'P has not 

been granted access to jKIUr albums, the photos and videos canoot be synchronized 

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

Hover !he aircraft ever a II"!, Ia~ swlaca. Slooly pull the throttle stick down un~l the aircmft touch,. lh<> 

groond 

Why Is the discharge \!me of the ballery no\ zero, even though I have never used it? 

Every battery is tested prlor to being packaged and shipped. Thi~ affects the discharge time of a MW 

bantry a.-.d is !he reason ll>at the discharge lime is not zero. The botle"J ;. safe to use 

can the mobile device holder b£t used on th<o Phantom 2 series Remota Controller? 

No, it canrol 

How to safely operata the aircraft when encountering compass error? 

A C<JmP"'" error may occur wl>en the aircraft is flying close to strong electric magnetic sources (o.g 

power transmission lines). Aircraft Status Indica tots blink Jed and yellow Japldly when a ccmpass error 

ooours and the DJII'llot app ~~II displayofl<l of th<llollo,•,ing messages 

• Compass orror, cal1bralion requiled 

This warning message indicates th<l aircraft is receiving abnormal comp•ss readings. It Is recornme<rled 

to P'M"r oil n.e aitcraft and re--calrbrate the compass at a dm€-l'ent !ocafun and then rasllllo tho flight. 

• Compass error, oxitP-GPS Mode 

This warning message i.-.dicat~s that the a;rcrofl is drifl'fl!l severely. Bring the aircraft 1D a highal altitude 

to gain enough GPS satellite locks 1'Jhen this warning message is pr001pted. The flight controller \'.ill 

automatically adjust the O!ientafun of the aircrall in tha midair \0 mitigate ths drills The airc<alt 1'.;11 s~itch 

back to P-GPS mode when the automatic adjliStment is completed 

Appendix 
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Appendix 

Ai!Cfaft 

Welgi\!(Battery& 

Propallers lnclllded) 

Max Ascent Speed 

Max. DesCffit Speed 

Max. Speed 

M8X-HghtAJtitude 

Ma>e.Aightlilm 

Operating Tempemlu!e 

GPSModa 

minool 

Controllable Alll1ge 

V!Skm P<»ilklnlng 

VelooityRMge 

•=o 

''"' 3rrJa 

16 rr>/s (Alii rrode, no.,.,;nd) 

=m 

Approximately 23 mintJtw 

O'Cto40"C 

GPSJGLONASS 

Prtt:h: • oo• 10 + 20' 

< 8 m/s (2m aboveground) 

Altill.JdeRange rocm-3:l0cm 

Op~ra~re Range SO cm-000 em 

Operating EnviroMlent BrighUylit(lllX> 15) patlemed surfaces 

Camem 

Semor SorryEXMOR 1/2.3' Elfectillapixels:12.4 M (total pixels: 1:?.76 M) 

lens FOV 94" 2Cirrro(35mn to.mat equivaloot) f/2.8 

ISO Range 10M200(vidoo) 100·10CO{photo) 

Electronic Shuttor Speed & ·1/1:./XtJ;; 

lmageMaxSize 4000x3JOO 

Slngle shot 

Burat shooting: 3/5/7 frames 

Sbll Photography Modes Aul<l ExposureBracketir>g (AEB): 3{5 

Bracketed frames a tO lEV Bias 

Tme-lapse 

Supported SO Card Types 

Video Reru~ding Modes 

Max_ Brtrata OJ Video 

Sloraga 

MiocoSD 

Max. capacity; 64GB. Class 10or UHs-1 rating reqtfred 

UHD: 4000x2160p 2:4/25,3840x2160p24/25!30 

FHD.1920><1000p 24/25{:£!/4B("dJI60 

HO:t200x720p 24/25130f48/00100 

ro MbP" 

FAT32/axFAT 

SUppo11MI Rleformats F't>olo: JP£G, ONG 

Opera~ng T empemture 

Range 

Video: MP4/MOV (MPEG-4 AVCJI-[_264) 

O'Cto4Cl'C 

Phontom 3 Prof..,,lonol u,., Manu•l 

Remol~ Gonlroller 

Operebng Frequeooy 

Ttansmitling Disleooe 

Video Output Pori 

Operating T .mperature Range 

Batl~ry 

Mobile O,vice Holder 

Transmitter POI'.w[EIRP) 

Vl':"king Vo!lage 

Charger 

Voltage 

Rate<!Po\1-er2..400GHz-2.483 GHz 

2000 m {Outdoor And Unobstructed) 

O'C-40'C "" 

WOO mAh UPo 2S 

Tablets andsmartphone! 

FCC: 20 dbm: CE:iS dbm 

1.2A@7.4V 

17.4V 

""w · lnleUige~l Flight Battery { PH3·4480 IIIM-15.2 V) 

Capacity #OOmN> 

Voltage 162V 

Battery Type LiPo4S 

Energy ffi"' Nat Weight M;o 

Operating T ernperature ·10'C-40'C 

Ma>:. CMrging Pcmer <OOW 

-· ~--··-·Red, Green and Yellow flash Tumirlg on E!f1d Solf-Di~goostics Altematively 

{'*"······Green FlashesSb.vly 

$x2······GreanRashes T\"~ca 

¢<· ····YelbNFiashes s~o-.. oy 

w .. ,. 

Sofa to Ry(P-rn<Xle 1.,;\h GPS and ViSion Positionir>g) 

Safe to Ry[P-mxiellilh Vooi:::tl Po;itorir>;~ bU11itiLU:GP$) 

Sole to Fly(A-mode but NoGPS and Vision Positioning) 

<i't·· ··fastYetbw flaslif19 Remo~ ConkollerS1gnaiLoot 

#Jl:· .. ···S!a.vRedflashir>;~ LowBatteryWamlng 

if/!- ..... fast Red Aashing Critical BatteryWaming 

~ ...... Rer:J FlastingAitamativaly IMU Error 

Jli:t-Sd:d Red Critical ErrOf 

'®¢ ... ··Red and Yellow Rash Altarmlivuty Compass Calibru!JOn Reqlifed 
Ph .... tom 3 Profession•! Us or Monuol 

IOC alkMo users to lock lhil oon~ol olientotioo oftt>e a·<cmft in dillarenl modes. There are three v,"!l;ing 

modes lor toe that can be selected in the OJI Plio! app_ IOC orlywaks whon the aircraft is in F-mode, 

lherelore the user must toggle tile fight mode s11itch to actil"lle I DC. Refer \0 the table bebJr. 

Course look (CL) 

The FX>Se direction, at Uw ~me U~at CL is se~ IVll remain the forward direcfun 

regardless of how the Oliontltion and pooWoo of the aircraft cllanges. lhls v~ll 

remsin I<Xed unbl you reset it or exit CL rr>Clda, 

Homelock{HLt 

Pointollnffirest (POl)' 

ReCOld a Home Point (HPJ and enter HL mode. Th! !award and backl•rord 

oon~ds v~ll move tlw ei:cra~larther from and closer to tho established Home 

Pool, regardless of OO.v lila orienlalioo aOO pos~ion of tho airc1aR changes. 

Point of lnl..-est. Record " po!nl of interest {POl). The a~c.-alt can then circle 

mound the POl aOO the 1100e will always po'.,ts lmmrd the POl. 

;(}. 1-lorne Lock and Point of Interest feature am corring scon 

IOC Requirements 

!OC is Dnly ava13bla rnder ~II'> ldb.\ing coodit;oos 

M00$<0C !,3PSen<bled OPSCOOII!s Fligh!Dis\arlceUails 

CournaLock 

f-loma Lock y~ '" '""'" - '" AirCraft~ Home Pdnt 

"'' y., '" Aircraft ~Pointollnterest 

Using tOG 

Toggle tha Flight Mode &.·.itch F--rnOOe and follow the inslruc:ticns prompted oolhe DJI Pilol app to sele~t 

lhe desTred t= moda 

Phantom 3 Prole»iona1 U•er Monual 

FCC Compliance 

lh\s de'oica complies v.ith part i5 ol tho FCC Flu~cs. Operation Is subject to the fdkr,•<ir>g 1111:1 condit:OOS 

(1) This dev;ca may ro>1 cause harmiV interference, and 

(2} This device must accept any inlerrerance received, including inlerferenca that maycarno undm;ired 

operafun 

Changes or mod•fic:ations f);)\ expressly appiOVild by lho party responsible for corrc~aooe coold void U!e 

use(s auth:>ritytooperate tho eqlipmenl 

Compliance lfllomoafun 

FCC Warning Message 

My changes or modTf~tions m!e~pressly approved by lhe party respoosble for compl;,mce could ><>fd 

lhil use(saLJthorily to operate the equipment 

lh:S de'oice complies l'.ith part 15 of tha FCC Flco'os. Opemli<:KJ is subject to lhe lol'<>wing ~·.o condibort>; 

{1) This device may not cause harmful inter!erer.ce, and {2) this device must accept any inlerforcr.ce 

received, includng lnlerlerer.ce thnt may causa ur'ldeo.l1ed operation 

f FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: 

g_ This equ:pmenl complies v.ith FCC radiation ai<pOOUre limits set fofth fa on Ur\COOirolled environment 

X This equipment shou:d be installed ar.d operated 11-i\h mlnifllYm diSiallC6 20cm be~•1een tile radiat01& 

ywr body This t111nsmiller must rot be co-located a operaf-ng in 0011juootion with any other onlema or 

transmillL-r. 

Note: This equipment has been tested end found to comply with the lirrits ror a Class B dlg~ul del{ce, 

pursoont to part 15 of the FCC Rlles. lhese lirrits are designed lo provide reasonab!e protection against 

harmfu! inlmferer.ca in a resldentiul inslallaiion. This equTpment gene1ates uses and can radiate redk> 

frequer>::y enargy and, if rot instaJ!ed and used in accordance 11-ith the inslrUGOOns, may cause harmlul 

inlerferer.ca lo radio oomrnunica!ions. However, !here is no guarantee that interferer.cal'.il not occ..- in 

a particularinstallotion_ If this equipme11t does cause harmfli interfarer.:e to redio ortelevisKlll receptioo, 

which can be determ'ned by tum'ng tho cq<ipm<lnl cff and oo, the user Is enoxrraged to try to 001rect 

the interlerer.:e by ona or more ollhe folla.lif19 measLHes 

-Reorient or relccute tho receiving anlema 

---lncrease the separation batwscn theeqlipment!llld receiver. 

-Connect the equip~rnnt into an ouCet oo a circuit dille rent from thatlo\'.t.Tch the receiver is connected 

• ·-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio{IV technician fur help 

IC RSS warning 

This devic.-. oompflils with lr.dustry Canada <cence·exempt RSS stendard (s) Op-eration "' subject to the 

fe>!'<Y.•Ang tv.~:~ oondilioos: ( 1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) \his device ITIU$\ accept ail'/ 

lnterrereooe, ir.cluding int~rlerance that may cause undesired operation ol the device 

La pnlsent areil est coorOfme aux CNR d'lndustrie Car..1da licab!es aux areils radio exempts da licence 

L'expk<tabon est nvtorisee aux deux conditions suivantes 

( 1) l'areil ne doit pas produire do bro\illaga, at 

(2) l'utilissteur de l'areit doit ar:cepter tool brouil!age radk>r\lecl!ique subi, merna site brouillaga est 

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PhMl!om 3 ProfosoJonoJ Us or Manu•! 

susaep~ble d'en oompromet~e 56 foncliomement 

IC Radiation Exposure Statement: 

This equipment complies with IC flF radiation el<p<>Sure limils set forth lor an ur;;;ootro,1ed environment 

Th:S transmitltr must not be co-located or operating in coojur~Ction \'filh any other antema or transmitter. 

Th's eqLOpment should be lrlStalled and operaled with mirolmum distnnce 20Gm between tha md1at01& 

~"'"' txxly. 

lmj Changes or modif<:ations ni>t e>pressly approVOO by !he party respoMible /of compiJaflCe oould 

\'dd tha user's authority to operete the equipmml 

KCC Warning Message 

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