## August21,2015 Docket Operations, M-30 U.S. Department ofTransportation 1200 New JerseyAve, SE Room W12-140, West Building Ground Floor Washington, DC 20590-0001 AGBcE STRUCTURAL ENGENUITY CONSULTING STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS 15280 AddisonRoad, Suite 310 Addison, Texas 75001 214.520.7202 www.age-se.com



## Re: Exemption Request Under Section 333 ofthe FAA Reform Act and Part 11 ofthe Federal Aviation Regulations Dear Sir or Madam: Pursuant to Section 333 ofthe FAA Modernization and Reform Act of2012 (the Reform Act) and 14 CFR Part 11, AG&E Associates, P.L.L.C. ("AG&E") a professional structural engineering firm hereby appliesfor an exemption from the listed Federal Aviation Regulations ("FARs") to allow commercial operation of its Unmanned Aircraft Systems ("UASs"), so long as such operations are conducted within and underthe conditions outlined herein oras may be established by the FAA as required by Section 333. As described more fully below, the requested exemption would support an application for a commercial Certificate ofAuthorization and permit the operation ofsmall, unmanned and relatively inexpensive UAS under controlled conditions in airspace including: 1

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## Precision Photogrammetry
- These operations would take place with express written permission from the owner ofthe property forthe purpose ofgenerating highlydetailed 3D models. These operations would be conducted in airspace no more than 400' AGL and the UAS will remain within Visual Line of Sight ofthe Pilot in Command at all times. 2. 

## Aerial Imagery ofCommercial and Residential Structures
- These operations would take place with express written permission from the owner ofthe property for the purpose ofobtaining quality aerial photos ofstructures. These operations would be conducted in airspace no more than 400' AGL and the UAS will remain within Visual Line ofSight ofthe Pilot in Command at all times. Based on the combination ofthe UAS lightweight, historically demonstrated flight performance, on board GPS system, fully qualified flight personnel, and strict operation underthe guidelines established, the FAA can have confidence that AG&E's operation will have an equivalent or greater level ofsafety compared to manned aircraft performing the same missions. Given the small size ofthe UAS that AG&E intends to operate and the restricted, controlled environment within which AG&E will operate, AG&E's operations fit within that zone ofsafety (an equivalent level ofsafety) in which Congress envisioned thatthe FAA must, by exemption,

### allow commercial operations of UASs to commence immediately. Also due to the size ofthe UAS and the controlled areas in which AG&E will operate its UAS, approval ofthe application presents no national security issue. AG&E proposes that the exemption requested herein apply to civil aircraft that have the characteristics and that operate with the limitations listed below. These limitations provide for an exceptional level ofsafety to operations. AG&E agrees to be bound when conducting commercial operations underan FAA issued exemption: 1. The UAS will weigh less than 55 lbs. 2. Flights will be operated within the line ofsight ofoperator. 3. The maximum total flight time for each flightwill be limited based on battery capacity. Current battery technology for the UAS allows for a 25 minute operation. Should battery technology increase operational flight times, flights will be concluded before the unit reaches 20% battery power reserve. Future battery technologywill likely increase operational flight times, and as such, the maximum flight time will continue to increase. However, in any event, all operational flights will be concluded before the unit reaches 20% of battery capacity remaining. 4. Flights will be operated at an altitude ofno more than 400feet AGL. 5. UAS operatorwill be trained and certified in the proper safety and operations ofthe UAS. 6. The operatorwill have been trained in operation of UAS generally and received up-to-date information about the particular UAS to be operated as required. 7. Ifthe UAS loses communications or loses its GPS signal, the UAS will have the capability to return to and land at a pre-determined location within the Security Perimeter. 8. The UAS will have the capabilityforthe operatorto abort a flight in case ofunpredicted obstacles oremergencies. 9. Written and/ororal permission from the relevant property holderswill be obtained. The name and contact information ofthe applicant are: AG&E Associates, P.L. L.C. 15280Addison Road, Suite 310 Addison, Texas 75001 Sanjay Agrawal, PE, SE sagrawal@age-se.com
AG&E requests exemptionsfrom thefollowing regulations: 14 CFR Part 21 14 CFR45.23 14 CFR 45.29 14 CFR 61.23(a) & (c) 14 CFR61.101(e)(4) & (5) 14 CFR61.113(a)

## 14 CFR 61.315(a) 14 CFR 91.7(a) 14 CFR 91.9(b)(2) 14 CFR 91.103(b)(2) 14 CFR 91.109 14 CFR 91.119 14 CFR 91.121 14 CFR 91.151(a) 14 CFR 91.203(a) & (b) 14 CFR 91.405(a) 14 CFR 407(a)(1) 14 CFR 409(a)(2) 14 CFR 417(a) & (b) AG&E respectfully requests thatthe FAA grantthe requested exemption and is prepared to modify or amend any part ofthis request to satisfy the need for an equivalent level ofsafety. Please contact us at anytime if additional information orclarifications are needed. Sincerely,

Appendices: 

## A. Exemption Requests and Equivalent Level ofSafety B. Permission Form C. Phantom 3 Professional User Manual D. Phantom 3 Professional Safety Guidelines And Disclaimer 

## E. Phantom 3 Professional Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines

# AppendixA AG&E STRUCTURAL ENGENUITY CONSULTING STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS 15280 AddisonRoad, Suite 310 Addison, Texas 75001 214.520.7202 www.age-se.com



# Exemption Requests and Equivalent Level of Safety

## EXEMPTION REQUESTS AND EQUIVALENT LEVEL OF SAFETY AG&E Associates, P.

## L. L.C. requests an exemption from the following regulations as well as any additional regulations that may technically applyto the operation of its UAS's: 14 CFR Part 21, Subpart H: Airworthiness Certificates Subpart H, entitled Airworthiness Certificates, establishes the procedural requirements forthe issuance of airworthiness certificates as required by FAR §91.203(a) (1). Given the size and limited operating area associated with the aircraft to be utilized bythe Applicant, an exemption from Part 21 Subpart H meets the requirements ofan equivalent level ofsafety under Part 11 and Section 333 ofthe Reform Act. The Federal Aviation Act (49 U.S.C. §44701(f)) and Section 333 ofthe Reform Act both authorize the FAAto exempt aircraftfrom the requirement for an airworthiness certificate, upon consideration ofthe size, weight, speed, operational capability, and proximity to airports and populated areas ofthe particular UAS. In all cases, an analysis ofthese criteria demonstrates that the UAS operated without an airworthiness certificate, in the restricted environment and underthe conditions proposed will be at least as safe, or safer, than a conventional aircraft (fixed wing or rotorcraft) operatingwith an airworthiness certificate without the restrictions and conditions proposed. The UAS to be operated hereunder is lessthan 55 lbs. fully loaded, carries neither a pilot nor passenger, carries no explosive materials orflammable liquid fuels, and operates exclusively within a controlled area. Operations underthis exemption will be tightly controlled and monitored by the operator. There is no credible threatto national security posed by the UAS, due to its size, speed ofoperation, location ofoperation, lack ofexplosive materials or flammable liquid fuels, and inabilityto carry a substantial external load. 14CFR

## § 45.23 & 14 CFR

## § 45.29. Marking ofthe Aircraft The regulation requires: When marks include only the Roman capital letter 

## "N" and the registration number is displayed on limited, restricted or light-sport category aircraft or experimental or provisionally certificated aircraft, the operator must also display on that aircraft neareach entrance to the cabin, cockpit, or pilot station, in letters not less than 2 inches nor more than 6 inches high, the words "limited," "restricted," "light-sport," "experimental," or "provisional," as applicable. Even though the UAS will have no airworthiness certificate, an exemption may be needed as the UAS will have no entrance to the cabin, cockpit or pilot station on which the word "Experimental" can be placed. Given the size ofthe UAS, two-inch lettering will be impossible. 14C.F.R. 

## § 61.23(a) & (c), 

## 14C.F.R. 

## § 61.101(e)(4) 

## &(5), 14C.F.R. 

## § 61.113(a) 

## & 14C.F.R. 

## § 61.315(a): Pilot in Command (P.I.C.) AG&E requests an exemption from 14 CFR § 61.23(a) and (c), 14 CFR § 61.101 (e)(4) and (5), 14 CFR § 61.113(a), 14 CFR § 61.315(a), so that the PIC ofthe UAwill not be required to possess any pilot license (sports, recreational, private or commercial). As the FAA and numerous other national airspace regulators have recognized, UAoperations conducted by persons who do not hold a pilot's license can still achieve the equivalent level ofsafety of current operations by manned aircraftwith pilots holding any level ofpilot's license. Although it recognizes that a pilot's license is unnecessaryfor safe UAoperation, the FAA has to date declined to allow grant exemptions under Section 333 that would permit individuals who possess any pilot license (sports, recreational, private orcommercial) to conduct commercial UAoperations. It has specified two reasons for declining to do so. First, it has

## stat~d that it does not possess the authority under Section 333 to exempt individualsfrom the requrrement under49 U.S.C. §44711 to hold an airman certificate authorizing the airman to serve in the capacityforwhich the certificatewas issued. Exemption No. 11110 at 14. Second, the FAA has concluded that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) security screening required ofall certified airmen meets the statutory requirement in Section 333 that operations not pose a threat to national security. Exemption No. 11110 at 15. AG&E respectfully requests that the FAA reconsider its position. There is no dispute that it is unnecessaryfor an operator ofa UAto gothrough the rigorous process ofbecoming a certified pilot in orderto safely operate a UA. In addition, the FAAdoes have the authorityto exempt UAoperatorsfrom the requirement in 49 U.S.C. §44711 to hold an airman certificatefor "serving in the capacityforwhich the certificate was issued." Indeed, it has exercised that authority repeatedly in the Section 333 process. Finally, the FAA's security concerns can be addressed by a variety ofmethods involving operator background checks to be conducted by government agencies. Additionally, the OJI Phantom 3 Professional is equipped with numerous safetyfeatures that greatly reduce the risk ofhuman error, contemplated bythese regulations. At start-up and priorto flight, the UAS undergoes a self-initialization process. Flight is not possible unlessthis initialization process is successful. The maximum altitude ofthe UAS can be limited to 400feet and it has the capability to create a gee/virtual fence, restricting its horizontal movement. This will allowthe pilot in command to create a pre-planned flight area-beyond from which the UAS can't operate. Battery strength is displayed on the hand-held, control box allowing for continuous monitoring bythe pilot in command (PIC). In addition, the control box is equipped with low-level battery warning lights and is designed to vibrate and/or send an audible alert as theflight battery becomes diminished, thus warning the pilot in command (PIC) to land the UAS. The UAS is equipped with a "Return Home"function. Once activated, the UAS will land automaticallywithin 13-26feet ofthe pilot in command (PIC). Furthermore, the UAS will only be operated within a secure and controlled area. Receipt of permission from the landownerwill always be obtained priorto flight. In addition, any potential persons within this restricted area will not be exposed to these operations withouttheir preobtained consent. The UAS to be operated carries no pilot or passengers. It carries no explosive materials, flammable fuels orother liquids. It is equippedwith a number offeatures that greatly minimize the risks posed by human error. Forthese reasons, the Petitioner believes thatthe risks associated with the operation ofthe UAS are so diminishedfrom the level of risk associated with commercial operations contemplated by Part 61, that allowing operations ofthe UAS as requested exceeds the present level ofsafety as contemplated bythese regulations. 

## 14CFR§91.7(a): Civil aircraft airworthiness. The regulation requires that no person may operate a civil aircraft unless it is in airworthy condition. As there will be no airworthiness certificate issued forthe aircraft, should this exemption be granted, no FAA regulatory standard will existfor determining airworthiness.

### Given the size ofthe aircraft and the requirements contained in the Proceduresfor maintenance and use ofsafety check lists prior to each flight, an equivalent level ofsafetywill be provided. 

### 14CFR§ 91.9(b) (2): Civil Aircraft Flight Manual in the Aircraft. Section 91.9(b) (2) provides: No person may operate a U.S.-registered civil aircraft

... (2) forwhich an Airplane or Rotorcraft Flight Manual is not required by §21.5 ofthis chapter, unless there is available in the aircraft a current approved airplane or Rotorcraft Flight Manual, approved manual material, markings, and placards, or any combination thereof. The UAS, given its size and configuration has no ability or place to carry such a flightmanual on the aircraft, not only because there is no pilot on board, but because there is no room or capacity to carry such an item on the aircraft. The equivalent level ofsafetywill be maintained by keeping the flight manual atthe ground control pointwhere the operatorflying the UAS will have immediate access to it. The FAA has issued the following exemptions to this regulation: Exemption Nos. 8607, 8737, 8738, 9299, 9299A, 9565, 95658, 10167, 10167A, 10602, 32827, and 10700. 

### 14 CFR§ 91.1OJ(b): Preflight action This regulation requires that each pilot in command shall, before beginning aflight, become familiarwith all available information concerning thatflight. This information must include- (b) for anyflight, runway lengths at airports of intended use, and the following takeoffand landing distance information

... As FAA approved rotorcraftflight manuals will not be provided forthe aircraft and because runways are not needed fortakeoffand landing operations, an exemption will be needed. An equivalent level ofsafety will be provided as setforth in Procedures. The operatorwill take all actions including reviewing weather, flight battery requirements, landing and takeoff locations and aircraft performance data before initiation offlight. 

### 14CFR§91.109: Flight instruction: Section 91.109 provides that no person may operate a civil aircraft (except a manned free balloon) that is being usedforflight instruction unless that aircraft has fully functioning dual controls. UAS and remotely piloted aircraft, bytheir design do not havefully functional dual controls. Flight control is accomplished through the use ofa control box that communicates with the aircraft via radio communications. The FAA has approved exemptions forflight training withoutfully functional dual controls for a numberofaircraft and forflight instruction in experimental aircraft. See Exemption Nos.5778K& 9862A. The equivalent level ofsafety provided bythe fact that neither a pilot norpassengers will be carried in the aircraft and bythe size and speed ofthe aircraft. 

### 14CFR§91.119: Minimum safe altitudes Section 91.119 establishes safe altitudes for operation ofcivil aircraft. Section 91.119 (d) allows helicopters to be operated at less than the minimums prescribed, provided the person operating the helicopter complies with any route oraltitudes prescribed for helicopters bythe FAA. As this exemption is fora UAS that is a helicopter and the exemption requests authorityto operate at altitudes up to 400AGL, an exemption may be needed to allow such operations. As set forth herein, exceptfor the limited conditions stated in the Procedures, the UAS will never operate at higherthan 400AGL. The equivalent level ofsafety will be achieved given the size, weight, speed ofthe UAS aswell asthe location where it is operated. In addition, the low-

## altitude operations ofthe UAS will ensure separation between these smaii-UAS operations and the operations ofconventional aircraft that must comply with Section 91.119. 

## 14CFR§91.121: Altimeter Settings This regulation requires each person operating an aircraft to maintain cruising altitude by reference to an altimeterthat is set"

... to the elevation ofthe departure airport oran appropriate altimeter setting available before departure." As the UAS may not have a barometric altimeter, but instead a GPS altitude read out, an exemption may be needed. An equivalent level ofsafetywill be achieved by the operator, pursuantto the Procedures and Safety Check list, confirming the altitude ofthe launch site shown on the GPS altitude indicator before flight. 

## 14 CFR§ 91.151(a): Fuel Requirements for Flight in VFR Conditions Section 91.151(a) prohibits an individual from beginning "a flight in an airplane underVFR conditions unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough fuel to fly to the first point of intended landing, and, assuming normal cruising speed- (1) During the day, to fly afterthatfor at least 30 minutes; or (2) At night, to fly afterthatfor at least 45 minutes." The battery powering the UAS provides approximately 25 minutes of powered flight making it impossible to meet the 30 minute reserve requirement in 14 CFR §91.151. Applicant believes that an exemption from 14 CFR §91.151 (a) falls within the scope of prior exemptions. See Exemption 10673 (allowing Lockheed Martin Corporation to operate without compliance with FAR 91.151(a)). Operating the small UAS, in a tightly controlled area, with less than 30 minutes of reserve fuel, does not engenderthe type ofrisks that Section 91.151 (a) was intended to alleviate given the size and speed ofthe small UAS. Applicant believes that an equivalent level ofsafety can be achieved by limiting flights to 20% of battery power. This restriction would be more than adequate to return the UAS to its planned landing zone from anywhere in its limited operating area. Similarexemptions have been granted to other operations, including Exemptions 2689F, 5745, 10673, and 10808. 

## 14CFR§91.203(a) and (b): Carrying Civil Aircraft Certification and Registration The regulation provides in pertinent part: (a) Except as provided in§91 .715, no person may operate a civil aircraft unless it has within it the following: (1) an appropriate and current airworthiness certificate

... (b) No person may operate a civil aircraft unless the airworthiness certificate required by paragraph (a) ofthis section ora special flight authorization issued under §91.715 is displayed at the cabin or cockpit entrance so that it is legible to passeng_ers orcrew. The UAS fully loaded weighs no more than 55 lbs. and is operated without an on board pilot. As such, there is no ability or place to carry certification and registration documents orto displaythem on the UAS. An equivalent level ofsafety will be achieved by keeping these documents at the ground control point where the operatorflying the UAS will have immediate access to them, to the extentthey are applicable to the UAS. The FAA has issued numerous exemptions to this regulation. A representative sample ofother exceptions includes Exemption Nos. 9565,9665,9789,9789A, 9797,9797A,9816A,and10700. 

## 14CFR§91.405(a); 407(a) (1); 409(a) (2); 417(a) & 

## (b): Maintenance Inspections These regulations require that an aircraft operator or owner "shall have that aircraft inspected as prescribed in subpart E ofthis part and shall between required inspections, except as provided in paragraph (c) ofthis section, have discrepancies repaired as prescribed in part 43 ofthis chapter

... ,"and others shall inspect or maintain the aircraft in compliancewith Part 43. Given that these section and Part 43 apply only to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate,

## these sections will not applyto the applicant. Maintenancewill be accomplished by the operator pursuant to the flight manual and operating handbook as referenced in the Procedures. An equivalent level ofsafety will be achieved because these small UASs are very limited in size and will carry a small payload and operate only in controlled areas for limited periods oftime. If mechanical issues arise the UAS can land immediately and will be operating from no higherthan 400 feet AGL. As provided in the Procedures, the operatorwill ensure that the UAS is in working order priorto initiating flight, perform required maintenance, and keep a log ofany maintenance performed. Moreover, the operator is the person most familiar with the aircraft and best suited to maintain the aircraft in an airworthy condition to provide the equivalent level ofsafety.
Pursuant to 14 CFR Part 11, the following summary is provided for publication in the Federal Register, should it be determined that publication is needed: AG&E Associates, P.L.L.C. seeks an exemption from the following rules: 14CFR§21; 14CFR§45.23; 14CFR§45.29; 14CFR61.23(a)&(c); 14CFR61.101(e)(4) &(5); 14CFR61.113(a); 14CFR61.315(a); 14CFR§91.7(a); 14CFR§91.9(b)(2); 14CFR§ 91.103(b)(2); 14CFR§91.109; 14CFR§91.119; 14CFR§91.121; 14CFR§91.151(a); 14 CFR § 91.203(a) & (b); 14 CFR § 91.405(a); 14 CFR § 91.407(a)(1); 14 CFR § 91.409(a)(2); & 14 CFR § 91.417(a) & (b) Approval ofthe exemption requested by petitionerwill allow commercial operation ofthe OJI Phantom 3 for the purpose ofgenerating highly-detailed 30 models of structures. The requested exemption should be granted because operation ofsmall UAS, with the OJI Phantom 3 conducted in the strict conditions outlined above, will provide an equivalent level of safety, while still allowing commercial operations. The lightweight aircraft covered by the exemptions are far saferthan conventional operations conducted with helicopters and fixedwing aircraft weighing thousands ofpounds and carrying highlyflammable fuel, and operating in close proximity to the ground and people. The seven factors Congress directed the FAA to considerwhen approving Section 333 exemption petitions
- size, weight, speed, operational capability, proximity to airports, proximity to populated areas, and operation within visual line of sight- each support the request. In particular, the aircraft are small, and will operate at slow speeds, and close to the ground. The substantial increase ofsafety and decrease of risk to human life, coupled with the low risk use of UAs to conduct these operations, weigh heavily in favor ofgranting the exemption. Privacy 

## All flights that occur over private or controlled access property will have the property owner's prior consent and knowledge. The granting ofthis exemption request will provide innovative safety operations. Satisfaction ofthe criteria provided in Section 333 ofthe Reform Act of2012 -size, weight, speed, operating capabilities, proximity to airports and populated areas and operation within visual line of sight and national security
- provide more than adequate justification forthe grant ofthe requested exemptions allowing commercial operation of applicant's UAS in and pursuant to the Procedures appended hereto.

# Structural Engenuity

Appendix B Permission Form AGBcE STRUCTURAL ENGENUITY CONSULTING STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS 15280AddisonRoad, Suite 310Addison, Texas 75001 214.520.7202 www.age-se.com

### PERMISSION TO COLLECTAERIAL IMAGERYOVER PROPERTY By signing this permission, the signer consents to aerial image collection byAG&E Associates, P.L.L.C. (AG&E) ofthe project site and, tothe extent necessary, areas adjacenttothe site orfacility. This permission allows AG&E staffto enterupon and around such property in orderto collect aerial imageryoverthe project site orfacility, without priornotice, between the hours of7:00a.m. & 6:00p.m. Mondaythrough Sunday. IfAG&E staffshould wish to collect imagery at any othertimes, AG&E staffwill so notifythe applicant and will obtain a separate consent forsuch a collection. Imagery collection maytake place regardless ofwhetherthe signeroran agent is present. In the eventthatthe project site orfacility is posted with anyform of"posted" Or"keep out" notices, orfenced in with an unlocked gate, this permission authorizesAG&E staffto disregard such notices or unlocked gates atthetime ofthe collection. The signerfurtheragreesthatduring imagery collection, AG&E staffmay capture physical characteristics ofthe site including, but not limited to, taking measurements ofthe project site orfacility. The following rules apply during the execution ofall imagery collection done by AG&E staff underthis permission: 1. 

### Flight Operations: A Pilot in Command (PIC) will be in control ofall aerial imaging assets. All flights will occurwithin line ofsight. All aerial imaging assetsflown will be lessthan 55 lbs. 2. 

### Rights to data/imagery being collected: Data/imagery, and other information conceived, developed, or produced in the course ofthis permission shall remain the property ofAG&E. The signer and agent maintain unlimited rights to modify and disseminate all data/imagery and information. 3. 

### Compliancewith Laws: In the course ofperformance hereunder, the Parties shall complywith all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations. 

### 4. Costs/Liability Limitation: Except in the event ofa Party's gross negligence orwillful misconduct; the aggregate liability ofa Partyto the other Partyfor claims, damages, costs, actions, orliabilities arising from or related tothisAgreement, regardless ofthe legal theory of recovery, shall in no event exceed the actual outof-pocket costs ofthe injured Party incurred in the performance ofthisAgreement. Permission is granted foraerial imagerycollection ofproperty located atthe following address(es):



### By signingthisform, I affirm under penalty ofperjurythat I am authorized to give consentto entry by AG&E staffas described above.*

Print Name and Title Signature Date *The signer ofthis form must be an individual orauthorized representative ofa legal entitythat:

o owns feetitle and is in possession ofthe property identified above;

o maintains possessory interest in the propertythrough a lease, rental agreement or other legally binding document; or

o is provided permission to act on behalfofan individual or legal entity possessing fee title or other possessory interest in the

property forthe purpose ofconsenting to imagery collection ofsuch property

# Structu Engenuity

Appendix C Phantom 3 Professional User Manual AG&E STRUCTURAL ENGENUITY CONSULTINGSTRUCTURAL ENGINEERS 15280AddisonRoad, Suite 310Addison, Texas 75001 214.520.7202 www.age-se.com

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P-mode (Positioning): P-mode works best when the GPS signal is strong. There are three different versions of P-mode, which will be automatically selected by the Phantom 3 Professional depending on GPS signal strength and theVision Positioning sensors: P-GPS: GPS and Vision Positioning both are available; the aircraft is using GPS for positioning. P-OPTI: Vision Positioning is available buta sufficient GPS signal is notavailable. Aircraft is using onlyVision Positioningfor position holding

. P-ATII: Neither GPS norVision Positioning is available, the aircraft is using only its barometerfor positioning, soonlyaltitude is maintained. A-mode (Attitude): GPS and Vision Positioning System are not used for stabilization. The aircraft uses only its barometer to stabilize. The aircraft can automatically return to the Home Point if remote controller signal is lostand the Home Pointwas recorded successfully. F-mode (Function): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is activated in this mode. For more information about IOC, refertothe IOC section in the Appendix. By default, the Flight Mode Switch is locked toP-mode. To unlockotherflight modes, launch the DJI Pilot app, enterthe "Camera" page, andtap "Mode", then activate "Multiple Flight Mode". RTH Button Press and hold the RTH button tostartthe Return-to-Home (RTH) procedure. The LED ring around the RTH Button will blinkwhite to indicate that the aircraft is entering RTH mode. The aircraft will then return to the last recorded Home Point. Press this button again to cancel the RTH procedure and regain control of the aircraft.



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### Connecting Your Mobile Device Tilt the mobile device holderto the desired position. Press the button on the side ofthe mobile device holder to release the clamp, andthen place your mobile device intothe cradle. Adjustthe clamp downtosecure the mobile device. To connectyour mobile device to the remote controller using a USB cable, plug one end of the cable intoyourmobiledeviceandthe otherend intothe USB porton the backofthe remote controller.



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Ensure that the aircraft is flying within the optimal transmission zone. To achieve the best transmission performance, maintain the appropriate relationship between the operatorand the aircraft.

The Status LED reflects the strength ofthe connection between the remote controller and the aircraft. The RTH LED indicates the Return-to-Home status of the aircraft. The table below contains more information aboutthese indicators.

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# & The Remote Status Indicatorwill blink red and sound an alert, when the battery level is critically low.

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This section provides the technical specifications of the camera and explains the gimbal's operation modes.

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The on-board camera uses the 1/2.3 inch CMOS sensor to capture video (up to 4096x2160p at 24fps or 4K at up to 30fps with the Phantom 3 Professional) and 12 megapixel stills. You may choose to record the video in either MOV or MP4 format. Available picture shooting modes include burst, continuous, and time-lapse mode. A live preview of what the camera sees can be monitored on the connected mobile deviceviathe DJI Pilot app. 

### Camera Micro-SO Card Slot To store your photos and videos, insert the Micro-SO card into the slot, as shown below, before turning on the Phantom 3 Professional. The Phantom 3 Professional comes with a 16 GB Micro-SO card and supports Micro-SO cards up to 64 GB. A UHS-1 Micro-SO card is recommended due to their fast read and write speeds allowing you to save high-resolution video data.



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### Camera Operation Use the Shutter and Video Recording buttons on the remote controller to shoot the images or videos through the DJI Pilot app. For more information about how to use these buttons, refer to "Controlling the Camera Page 24". 

### Camera LED 

### Indicator Camera LED Indicator lights up after the flight battery is powered on. It provides information on the working status ofthe camera.



## @Green Fast Blink (0.2s off, 0.1s on )

### ~ Green BlinkOnce (0.5soff, 0.4s on ) 

## @j Green Blink3 Times (0.3s off, 0.1s on ) :@SlowRed Blink(1.6s on, O.Ss off) 

### CB) Fast Red Blink (0.5s off, 0.2s on ) 

# ·@-:($: Double Red Blink(0.1son, 0:

### 1s off, 0.tson, O.ts

### Off) .@Solid Red

### ~-:®·Green and Red Blink(0.8s green on, 0.8s redon)



### Gimbal Profile System is warming up. Taking a single picture. Taking 3 or 5 photos pershot. Recording. SO card error. OverheatedCamera System error. Firmware Upgrading

The 3-axis gimbal provides a steady platform for the attached camera, allowing you to capture clear, stable images and video. The gimbal can tilt the camerawithin a 120° range.



### -90° Usethe gimbal dial on the remote controllerto control the tilt movement ofthe camera.



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### Gimbal Operation Modes Two gimbal operation modes are available. Switch between the different operation modes on the camera settings page of the DJI Pilot app. Note that your mobile device must be connected to the remote controller for changes to take effect. Refertothe table belowfordetails:

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### Follow Mode

FPVMode The angle between gimbal's orientation and aircraft's nose remains constant at all times. The gimbal will synchronize with the movement ofthe aircraftto provide a first-person perspective flying experience

. 

# .ffi. •A gimbal motor error mayoccur in these situations: (1) 

### the aircraft is placed on uneven ground or the gimbal's motion is obstructed (2) the gimbal has been subjected to an excessive external force, such as a collision. Please take offfrom flat, open ground and protectthe gimbal atall times. • Flying in heavy fog or clouds may make the gimbal wet, leading to temporary failure. The

gimbal will recoverfull functionality after it dries.


### Anti-Drop Kit The anti-drop kit helps keep the gimbal and camera connected to the aircraft. Two pins have been mounted prior to shipping. If new or additional pins are required, see the diagram below. Press Part 

### G) through the hole of the vibration absorber and into the center hole of Part

## ® ,then lockthem together as**shown'.~)** 

### . Mountingthe anti-drop kit pins diagonallyfrom each other is recommended.



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# DJI Pilot App
This section introduces the four main functions of the OJI Pilot app.

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# DJIPilotApp
The DJI Pilot app is a mobile application designed specifically for the Phantom 3 Professional. Use this app to control the gimbal, camera, and other aircraft functions. The app also features Map, Academy, and User Center, which are used for configuring your aircraft and sharing your photos and videos with others. It is recommended thatyou use atabletforthe bestexperience.

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### The Camera page contains a live 

### HDvideofeed from the Phantom 3 Professional's camera. You can also configurevarious camera parametersfromthe Camera page. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [18] ---l--<111' ;;;..+-- [9]**r-~------~------~~--~~----~~--~----~----~_,** [17] ---t--{fe))**~** 100 1/J20 EV 0

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### [1] Flight Mode 

## 8:The text nextto this icon indicatesthe currentflight mode. Tap toconfigure the MC (Main Controller) Settings. These settings allow you to modifyflight limits and setthe gain values. [2] GPS Signal Strength**~.nil:** 

### This icon shows the current strength of GPS signals. Green bars indicate adequate GPS strength. [3] IOC Settings**~** 

### CL :This icon displaysthe IOC setting when the aircraft has entered F-mode. Tap to view the IOC settings menu and selectthe desired IOC setting. [4] System Status ••••:This icon indicates the current aircraft system status and GPS signal strength. [5] Battery Level Indicator --<>--<>-"" : 

### The battery level indicator provides a dynamic display of the battery level. The colored zones on the battery level indicator represent the power levels needed to carry outdifferentfunctions. [6] Remote Controller Signal**~""** 11

### 111: This icon shows the strength of remote controller's signal. [7] HD Video Link Signal Strength**ffi[)""o~lll** 

### :This icon shows the strength of the HD video downlink connection between the aircraft and the remote controller. [8] Battery Level 

## 1ft1 00%: This icon showsthe current battery level. Tap to view the battery information menu, set the various battery warning thresholds, and view the batterywarning history. [9] General Settings 

### ::: Tap this icon to view the General Settings page. From this page, you can set flight parameters, reset the camera, enable the quick view feature, adjust the gimbal roll value, and toggle the flight route display. [1 0] Camera Operation Bar



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## lrO :Tapto entervarious cameravalue settings, including color space for the recording, resolution of the videos, image size and soon.

Shutter 

# 8 :Tap this button to take a single photo. Press and hold this button to select single shot, triple shot ortime-lapsed shooting modes.Phantom 3 Professional User Manual


### Record • : Tap once to start recording video, then tap again to stop recording. You can also press the Video Recording Button on the remote controller, which hasthe same functionality. Playback 

## [B :Tap to enter the playback page. You can preview photos and videos as soon as they are captured. Camera Settings

### ~;::Tap to set ISO, shutter and auto exposurevalues ofthe camera. [11] Vision Positioning 

# &: This icon shows the distance between the surface and the Vision Positioning System's sensors.
[12] FlightTelemetry

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### The Vision Positioning Status icon is highlighted when the Vision Positioning is in operation. Flight attitude is indicated bythe flightattitude icon. (1) The red arrow shows which direction the aircraft is facing. (2) Light blue and dark blue areas indicate pitch. (3) The angle of the boundary between the light blue and dark blue areas indicatesthe roll angle. [13] Map 

### Displaythe flight path ofthe currentflight. Tap to switch from the Camera GUI to the Map GUI.

(14] Dynamic Home Point 

### ' : Press this button to enable the dynamic home point feature, the home point then will be reset to position ofthe mobile device. (15] Return to Home (RTH) 

# J9 :Initiate RTH home procedure. Tap to have the aircraft return to the last recorded home point.



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# ±f.i. :Tapto initiate autotakeoffor landing. [17] Livestream

### ~: Livestream icon indicates the current video feed is broadcasting live on YouTube. Be sure the mobiledataservice is available on the mobiledevice. [18] Back**~** :Tapto return tothe main GUI.

Director is an automatic video editorbuilt intothe DJI Pilot app. After recording several video clips, simply tap "Director" from the app's home screen. You can then select a template and a specified number of clips, which are automatically combined tocreate a shortfilm that can be shared immediately.

Tap "Store" tovisit the official DJI Online Store tosee the latest information about DJI products and easily buy new products.

Sync pictures and videos to your mobile device, view flight logs, and checkyour DJI account status in "Discovery". Useyour registered DJI accountto login to"Discovery".



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# Flight
This section describes safe flight practices and flight restrictions.

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# Flight
Once pre-flight preparation is complete, it is recommended thatyou use the flightsimulator in the DJI Pilot app to hone your flight skills and practice flying safely. Ensure that all flights are carried out in an open area.

1. Do not use the aircraft in severe weather conditions. These include wind speeds exceeding 10 m/s ,

snow, rain andfog. 2. Only fly in open areas. Tall structures and large metal structures may affect the accuracy of the onboard compass and GPS system. 3. Avoid obstacles, crowds, highvoltage power lines, trees, and bodiesofwater. 4. Minimize interference byavoiding areas with high levels of electromagnetism, including base stations and radiotransmission towers. 5. Aircraft and battery performance is subject to environmental factors such as air density and temperature.Be very careful when flying at altitudes greaterthan 19, 685 feet (6000 meters) above sea :!! 

### level, as the performanceofthe battery and aircraft may be affected. cc 6. The Phantom 3 Professional cannot operate within the polarareas. ;:?;



### All unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operators should abide byall regulations setforth bygovernment and regulatory agencies including the ICAO and the FAA. For safety reasons, flights are limited by default, which helps users operate this product safely and legally. Flight limitations include height limits, distance limits, and No-FlyZones. When operating in P-mode, height limits, distance limits, and No-Fly Zones function concurrently to manage flight safety. In A-mode, only height limits are in effect, which by default prevent the aircraft altitudefrom exceeding 1640feet (500 m)

. 

### Maximum flight altitude &Radius Limits Maximum flight altitude and radius limits may be changed in the DJI Pilot app. Be aware that the maximum flight altitude cannot exceed 1640 feet (500 meters). In accordance with these settings, your Phantom 3 Professional will fly in a restricted cylinder, as shown below:

Mw<1mum Fl1ght Altitude Max Radius

Home Po1nt**....!....ii~--+-** He1ght of a1rcraft when turned on



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### Flight Umits Maximum.F.lisht 

### Altitude Aircraft's

### altitude cannot exceedthe

### specifiedvalue. DJI Pilot app 

## Warning: Height**~n:ul**

### reached.
Max Radius

Maximum Flight Altitude Max Radius Flight distance mustbewithin the max radius. Warning: Distance limit reached.

Flight Limits Heightis.

### re$ttictedto40(} 

### feet. (12()-n)

### andunder.
Nolimits DJI Pilot app 

## Warning: Height

### limit 

## reached. Aircraft Status Indicator
None. Rapid red flashing {/Sf,



### ......when closeto the max radius limit.

Aircraft Status Indicator 

### None.

• If you fly out of the limit, you can still control the Phantom 3, but cannot fly it any father. If the 

# & Phantom 3 flies out of the max radius in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode, it will fly back within range automatically. • If the Phantom 3 flies out of the max radius in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode, it will fly back

within range automatically. 

### No-FlyZones All No-Fly Zones are listed on the DJI official website at http://flysafe.dji.com/no-fly. No-Fly Zones are divided intoAirports and Restricted Areas. Airports include majorairports and flying fields where manned aircraft operate at low altitudes. Restricted Areas include border lines between countries or sensitive institute. The detailsofthe No-FlyZones are explained asfollow: Airport (1) Airport No-Ry Zone are comprised of Take-off Restricted zones and Restricted Altitude Zones. Each zonefeatures circles ofvarious sizes. (2) R1 miles (value ofthe R1 depends on the size and shape ofthe airport) around the airport is a Takeoff restricted zone, inside ofwhich take off is prevented. (3) From R1 mile to R1 

### + 1 mile around the airport the flight altitude is limited to a 15 degree inclination. Starting at 65 feet (20 meters) from the edge of airport and radiating outward. The flight altitude is limited to 1640feet (500 meters) at R1

### +1 mile (4) When the aircraft enters within 320feet (100 meters) of No-Fly Zones, a warning messagewill appear on the DJI Pilot app.

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# 1.- R1 ____.,

------ R2 -----+ No-fly zone Restricted-aHitude flight zone Warning zone
Restricted Area (1) Restricted Areas does not haveflight altitude restrictions. (2) R miles around the designated restriction area is a Take-off Restricted area. Aircraft cannot take off within thiszone. The value of Rvaries based on the definition ofthe restricted areas. (3) A "warning zone" has been set around the Restricted Area. When the aircraftapproacheswithin 0.062 miles (100m) ofthis zone, a warning messagewill appearon the DJI Pilot app.

No-flyzone Warning zone Free zone



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Aircraft Zone Restriction OJI PilotApp Prompt Status Indicator
Motorswill notstart. Warning: You are in a No-fly zone. Take off prohibited. No-flyZone Ifthe aircraftentersthe 

# • restricted areain A-mode, butis Warning: You are in a no-flyzone. switched to P-mode, the aircraft will automaticallydescend, land, Automatic landing has begun. and stop its motors. R1: Warning: You are in a 

## ·®······· Ifthe aircraftentersthe restricted restricted zone. Descending to Red flashingRestrictedarea in A-mode, but is switched safe altitude. altitude flight to P-mode, itwill descendto an R2: Warning: You are in a restricted zone. Maximumflight zone 

# • appropriate altitude and hover altitude is restricted to between 15feet belowthe altitude limit. 20mand500m. Fly cautiously.
Warning zone No flight restriction applies, but Warning: You are approaching a there will bea warning

. restricted zone, Fly cautiously. Free zone No restrictions. None. None.



# EJ3 Semi-automatic descent All stick commands are available except the throttle stick command during the descentand landing process. Motorswill stop automatically after landing. 

# & • When flying in a safety zone, the aircraft's status indicator will blink red rapidly and continue for 3 seconds, then switch to indicate currentflying status and continue for 5 seconds atwhich pointitwill switch backto blinking red. • For safety reasons, please do not fly close to airports, highways, railway stations, railway lines,

city centers, orother sensitive areas. Flythe aircraftonlywithin your line ofsight.

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### 1. Remote controller, Intelligent Flight Battery, and mobile device are fully charged. 2. Propellers are mounted correctly and firmly. 3. Micro-SO card has been inserted, if necessary. 4. Gimbal isfunctioning normally. 5. Motors can startand are functioning normally. 6. The OJI Pilot app is successfully connected tothe aircraft.

IMPORTANT: Always calibrate the compass in every new flight location. The compass is very sensitive to electromagnetic interference, which can produce abnormal compass data and lead to poor flight performance orflightfailure. Regular calibration is required for optimal performance.



# 0 • Do not calibrate your compass where there is any possibility of strong magnetic interference. Sources of potential interference include magnetite, parking structures, and subterranean metal structures • Do not carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration such as keys or cellular

phones. 

### • Do not calibrate in direct proximityto large metal objects. • DO NOTcalibrate indoors.


### Calibration Procedures Choose an open areato carry outthe following procedures. 1. Ensure that the compass is calibrated. If you did not calibrate the compass as part of your pre-flight preparations, or if you have moved to a new location since the last calibration, tap the Aircraft Status Bar in the appand select "Calibrate", then follow the on-screen instructions. 2. Hold the aircraft horizontally and rotate 360 degrees. The Aircraft Status Indicators will display a solid green light.



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3. Hold the aircraft vertically, with nose pointing downward, and rotate 

### it 360 degrees around the center axis. Recalibrate the compass iftheAircraft Status Indicator glows solid red.



# ffi If the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks red and yellow after the calibration procedure, move your aircraftto a different location and try again. :\): Calibrate the compass before each flight. Launch the DJI Pilot app and follow the on-screen instructions to calibrate the compass. DO NOT calibrate the compass near metal objects such as a metal bridge, cars, scaffolding.


### When to Recalibrate 1.When compass data is abnormal and the Aircraft Status Indicator is blinking green and yellow. 2.When flying in a new location or 

### in a location that is differentfrom the most recentflight. 3.When the mechanical or physical structure ofthe Phantom 3 Professional has been changed. 4.When severe drifting occurs in flight, i.e. Phantom 3 Professional does notfly in straight line.

AutoTakeoff Use autotakeoff only if the Aircraft Status Indicators are blinking green. Followthe steps belowto use the autotakeofffeature: 

### 1. Launch the DJI Pilot app, and enter "Camera" page. 2. Ensure the aircraft is in P- mode. 3. Complete all steps on the pre-flight checklist. 4. Tap" 

### :t",and confirmthat conditions are safe for flight. Slide the icon toconfirm andtakeoff. 5. Aircrafttakes off and hovers at (1.2 meters) above ground.



# ffi AircraftStatus Indicator blinks rapidly when it is using the Vision Position System for stabilization. The aircraft will automatically hover below 3 meters. It is recommended to wait until there is sufficientGPS lockbefore using the AutoTake-offfeature.



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### 3 Professional User Manual Auto-Landing Use auto-landing only if the AircraftStatus Indicators are blinking green. Follow the steps belowto usethe auto-landing feature: 1. Ensure the aircraft is in P- mode. 2. Check the landing area condition before tapping 

## ".!.", to begin landing. Then follow the on-screen instructions.



### Starting the Motors A Combination Stick Command (CSC) is used to start the motors. Push both sticks to the bottom inner or outer corners to start the motors. Once the motors have started spinning, release both sticks simultaneously.



### Stoppingthe Motors There aretwo methodsto stopthe motors. Method 1: When Phantom 3 Professional has landed, push the throttle downeD, then conductthe same CSC thatwas used to start the motors, as described above®. Motors will stop immediately. Release both sticks once motors stop. Method 2: When the aircraft has landed, push and hold the throttle down. The motors will stop afterthree seconds.

Method 1 Method 2



# J\ Do not perform a CSC when the aircraft is in midair, otherwisethe motorswill suddently stop.



### Takeoff/Landing Procedures 1. Placethe aircraft in an open, flat areawith the battery level indicatorsfacing towardsyou. 2. Turn on the remote controller andyourmobile device, then turn on the Intelligent Flight Battery. 3. Launch the DJI Pilot appand enterthe Camerapage. 4. Wait until the Aircraft Indicators blinkgreen. This means the Home Point is recorded and it is nowsafe tofly. Iftheyflash yellow, the Home Point has not been recorded. 5. Push the throttle up slowlytotake offor useAutoTakeoff. 6. Shoot photos and videos using the DJI Pilot app. 7. To land, hoverover a level surface and gently pull downon thethrottle todescend. 8. After landing, execute the CSC command or holdthe throttle at its lowest position until the motors stop. 9. Turn offthe Intelligent Flight Batteryfirst, then the Remote Controller. 

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# & •When the Aircraft Status Indicators blinkyellow rapidly during flight, the aircraft has entered Failsafe mode. • A low battery level warning is indicated by the Aircraft Status Indicators blinking red slowly or

rapidlyduring flight. • Watch ourvideotutorials for moreflight information.


### Video Suggestions andTips 1. Gothrough thefull pre-flightchecklist before eachflight. 2. Selectthe desired gimbaloperation mode in the DJI Pilot app. 3. Only shootvideowhen flying in P-mode. 4. Alwaysfly in goodweather and avoid flying in rain orheavywind. 5. Choa:>ethe camerasettingsthatsuityour needs. Settings includephotoformatandexposurecompensation. 6. Perform flightteststo establish flight routes and previewscenes. 7. Push the control sticks gentlyto keep the aircraft's movementsmooth and stable.

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# FAQ

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# Troubleshooting (FAQ)
What is thedifference between the Phantom 3 Professional and the Phantom 3 Advanced? The biggest difference between the Phantom 3 Professional and the Phantom 3 Advanced is in the camera. The Phantom 3 Professional is capable of shooting spectacular 4K video at up to 30 frames per second, and the Phantom 3 Advanced is capable of shooting at resolutions up to 1080p60. Both models shoot 12 megapixel photos. The other main difference is the Intelligent Flight Battery charger. The Phantom 3 Advanced comes with a 57-watt charging unit and the Phantom 3 Professional comes with a 100-watt charger, the latter of which allows for shorter charging times.
Can I removethe camera and attach my own? No. The cameras that come with both models are permanently attached. Attempting to remove, replace, or modify the camera may damage the product and will void your warranty.
Can I charge my Remote Controller and Intelligent Flight Battery atthesametime? While the Remote Controller charger and Intelligent Flight Battery charger have been integrated into one unit for your convenience, it is recommended that you only charge one item at a time. We recommend that you never charge both items using the same charger at the same time.
What arethe buttons on the back of my Remote Controller for? The two buttons on the back of the Remote Controller can be customized and assigned to function as you choose through the OJI Pilot app. Refer to the manual for more information.
Howfar can I fly my Phantom 3? The signal transmission distance will vary depending on environmental conditions, but the Phantom 3 series can reach distances of up to 1.2 miles (2 kilometers) away from the pilot.
What app should I usewith my Phantom 3? The Phantom 3 is compatible with the OJI Pilot app for iOS and Android, which is already used with the DJI 

### Inspire. The app will detect which aircraft is connected and automatically adjust accordingly.
Which mobiledevices arecompatiblewith theapp? The OJI Pilot app is only compatible with devices running iOS 8.0 or lateror Android v4.1.2 or later. The following devices are recommended: iOS iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air, iPad Air Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 2 Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 2, iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 3, and iPad mini 3 Wi-Fi + Cellular. This app is optimized for iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus Android Samsung S5, Note 3, Sony Z3 EXPERIA, Google Nexus 7 II, Google Nexus 9, Mi 3, NubiaZ7 mini Supportfor additional Android devices will become available as testing and development continues.



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How do I usethe Director automatic video editor? Director is an automatic video editor built into the OJI Pilot app After recording several video clips, simply tap "Director" from the app's home screen. You can then select a template and a specified number of clips, which are automatically combined to create a short film that can be shared immediately.
How do I changethecontrol modeof my Phantom 3? By default, the Remote Controller is set to Mode 2. This means that the right control stick controls the movement of the aircraft and the left control stick controls the throttle and orientation of the aircraft. These controls can be changed to Mode 1 or set to a customized configuration in the DJI Pilot app. This is only recommended for advanced users.
Can I usea Phantom 2 Remote Controllerwith the Phantom 3? No. The Phantom 2 Remote Controller operates on a different frequency. The Phantom 2 Remote Controller operates at 5.8 GHz and the new Phantom 3 Remote Controller operates at 2.4 GHz.
Can I usea Phantom 2 Intelligent Flight Batterywith the Phantom 3? No. The Phantom 3 uses a newly designed Intelligent Flight Battery with greater power. The Phantom 3 has a 4 cell battery with a capacity of4480 mAh and a voltage of 15.2 V. My Phantom 3 does not turn off right away, is something wrong? This is normal. After you attempt to power off the Intelligent Flight Battery, it may remain on for a few seconds as any video data is saved to the Micro SO card. This helps prevent your data from being lost or corrupted.
Do I haveto buy the Remote Controllerseparately? No, there is no need to buy a separate Remote Controller. Your Phantom 3 comes with a Remote Controller that is already linked to the aircraft
Does my Phantom 3 supportdual Remote Controllers? No. The included Remote Controller can be used to control both the aircraft and the gimbal tilt at the same time.
What doesthe "P, A, F" switch on the Remote Controller do? This switch, called the Flight Mode Switch, allows you to toggle different flight modes P-mode, or Positioning mode, indicates that both GPS and the Vision Positioning System are active and your Phantom 3 will attemptto stabilize using both. In A-mode, or Attitude mode, the aircraft does not use GPS or the Vision Positioning System. Only the barometer is used for stabilization. The aircraft can still return to the Home Point as long as a sufficient GPS signal is available. F-mode, or Function mode, activates Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) functionality. Refer to the IOC section in the Appendix of the User Manual. By default, only P-mode may be used. Refer to your user manual for instructions on unlocking the other modes. 

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What isthe Phantom 3 flight time? Flight times will vary depending on environmental conditions and usage patterns, but the Intelligent Flight Battery is designed to provide up to 23 minutes of uninterrupted flight time when fully charged.
How can I restore a videofile if the power isturned off during recording? Do not remove the Micro-SO card from the camera. If it has been removed, place it back in the camera. Turn the Phantom 3 on and wait approximately 30 seconds as the video file is restored.
How can I ensurethat my pictures and videoswill besynchronizedto my iOS album? You may need to adjust the settings of your mobile device. Open the Settings menu, select the Privacy tab, select the Photos tab, and then toggle the switch next to the OJI Pilot app icon. If the Pilot app has not been granted access to your albums, the photos and videos cannot be synchronized.
What should I doto land my Phantom 3 smoothly as possible? Hover the aircraft over a flat, level surface. Slowly pull the throttle stick down until the aircraft touches the ground. Why is thedischargetime ofthe battery not zero, even though I have never used it? Every battery is tested prior to being packaged and shipped. This affects the discharge time of a new battery and is the reason that the discharge time is notzero. The battery is safe to use.
Canthe mobiledevice holder

### be used on the Phantom 2 series Remote Controller? No, it cannot
Howtosafely operatetheaircraftwhen encountering compass error? A compass error may occur when the aircraft is flying close to strong electric magnetic sources (e.g. power transmission lines). Aircraft Status Indicators blink red and yellow rapidly when a compass error occurs and the OJI Pilot app will display one ofthe following messages: • Compass error, calibration required

This warning message indicates the aircraft is receiving abnormal compass readings. It is recommended to power offthe aircraft and re-calibrate the compass at a different location and then resume the flight • Compass error, exit P-GPS Mode

This warning message indicates that the aircraft is drifting severely. Bring the aircraft to a higher altitude to gain enough GPS satellite locks when this warning message is prompted. The flight controller will automatically adjustthe orientation of the aircraft in the midair to mitigate the drifts. The aircraftwill switch backto P-GPS mode when the automatic adjustment is completed.

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# Appendix

Weight (Battery & Propellers Included) Max. AscentSpeed Max. OescentSpeed Max. Speed Max. FlightAltitude Max. FlightTime Operating Temperature GPS Mode
Controllable Range Velocity Range Altitude Range Operating Range Operating Environment 1280 g 5 m/s 

### 3 m/s 16 m/s (ADI mode. no wind} 6000 m Approximately 23 minutes 

## ooc to 40°C GPS/GLONASS
Pitch:- 90° to + 30°

< 8 m/s (2 m above ground) 30 cm-300 em 30 cm-300 em Brightly lit (lux > 15) patterned surfaces
Sensor Sony EXMOR t/2.3" Effective pixels:12.4M (total pixels: 12.76 M) Lens FOV 94° 20mm(35mm format equivalent) f/2.8 ISO Range 100-3200(video} 100-1600(photo) Electronic Shutter Speed 8s -1/8000s Image Max. Size 4000 x 3000 Single shot Burst shooting: 3/5/7 frames Still Photography Modes Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 Bracketed frames at 0.7EV Bias Time-lapse Supported SO Card Types

Video Recording Modes
Max. Bitrate OfVideo Storage Supported File Formats Operating Temperature Range Micro SO Max. capacity: 64GB. Class 10 or IJHS-1 rating required IJHO :4096x2160p 24/25. 3840x2160p24/25/30 FHO 1920x1080p 24/25/30/48/50/60 HO: 1280x720p 24/25/30/48/50/60 60 Mbps FAT32/exFAT Photo JPEG. DNG Video MP4/MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264)



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Operating Frequency Transmitting Distance Video Output Port Operating Temperature Range Battery Mobile Device Holder Transmitter Power(EIRP) Workihg Voltage Voltage Rated Power Capacity Voltage Battery Type Energy NetWeight Operating Temperature Max. Charging Power 2.400 GHz-2.483 GHz 2000 m (OutdoorAnd Unobstructed) 

### USB 0°G- 40°G 6000 mAh LiPo 28 Tablets and smartphones FCC 20 dbm; CE 16 dbm 1.2A @7.4 V

17.4

# v 1.00W
4480 mAh 15.2

# v LiPo 48 68Wh 365 g -10°C- 40°G 100W

······Red, Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively Turning on and Self-Diagnostics -@-@······Green andYellow Flash Alternatively AircraftWarming Up

······Green Flashes Slowly :@X2

......Green FlashesTwice

......Yellow Flashes Slowly

@:-.·····Slow Red Flashing

······Fast Red Flashing -:@:-······Red FlashingAlternatively -Solid Red

### :®~®-······Red andYellow Flash Alternatively



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### withoutGPS) Safe to Fly (A-mode but No GPS and Vision Positioning)

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IOC allows users to lockthe control orientation of the aircraft in different modes. There are three working modes for IOC that can be selected in the DJI Pilot app. IOC only works when the aircraft is in F-mode, thereforethe user musttogglethe flight modeswitch toactivate IOC. Refertothetable below: 

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### FCC Compliance This device complieswith part 15 ofthe FCC Rules. Operation is subjectto the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expresslyapproved bythe party responsible for compliance could void the user's authoritytooperatethe equipment. Compliance Information 

### FCC Warning Message Any changes or modifications not expresslyapproved bythe party responsible for compliance could void the user's authorityto operatethe equipment. This device complies with part 15 ofthe FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interferencethatmaycause undesired operation. 

### FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator& your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class 8 digital device, pursuantto part 15 ofthe FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Ifthis equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference byoneormore ofthe following measures: -Reorientor relocatethe receiving antenna. -Increasethe separation between the equipmentand receiver. -Connectthe equipment into an outlet on a circuit differentfrom thatto which the receiver is connected. -Consultthe dealeror an experienced radio(fVtechnician for help. 

### IC RSS warning This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard (s). Operation is subjectto the following twoconditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must acceptany interference, including interference that maycause undesired operation ofthe device. Le presentareil estconforme aux CNR d'lndustrie Canada licablesauxareils radioexempts de licence. L'exploitation estautorisee aux deuxconditions suivantes: (1) l'areil nedoit pas produiredebrouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'areil doit accepter tout brouillage radioelectrique subi, meme si le brouillage est 

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# Engenuity

Appendix D Phantom 3 Professional Safety Guidelines and Disclaimer AG&E STRUCTURAL ENGENUITY CONSULTING STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS 15280AddisonRoad, Suite 310Addison, Texas 75001 214.520.7202 www.age-se.com

# PHANTOM3
(PROFESSIONAL) (ADVANCED) 

# SAFETY GUIDELINES AND DISCLAIMER

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### V1 2015.4

# NOTICE
All instructions and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTO. For up-to-date product information, visit http://www.dji.com and click on the Phantom 3 product page. 

# Glossary
The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product:
I NOTICE I NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage AND a little or no possibilityof injury. l"'c'"A.... UT;:;Io"'N:;-,1 CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical property damage AND a possibilityofserious injury. I"'Lh--:-:w.,-AR=N=rN=->GI WARNING: Procedures, which if not properlyfollowed, create the probability of property damage, collateral damage, and serious injury OR create a high probabilityof superficial injury.
Read the ENTIRE user manual to becomefamiliar with thefeatures of this product before operating. Failureto operatethe productcorrectly can result in damagetotheproduct or personal property and cause serious injury. This is a sophisticated product. It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability. Failureto operatethis product in a safeand responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the product or other property. This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision. Do not use with incompatible components or alter this product in any way outside of the documents provided by SZ DJI TECHNOLOGYCO., LTD. TheseSafety Guidelines contain instructionsfor safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all of the instructions and warnings in the user manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to operate the product correctly and avoid damageor serious injury. Age Recommendation: Notfor children undertheageof 18. This is not atoy. 

# Pre-flight Checklist 1) Ensure that you are using only genuine parts and that all parts are in mintcondition. 2) Ensure the remote controller, Intelligent Flight Battery, and mobile device are fully charged. 3) Ensure thatthere is noforeign objectstuckto the camera lens, the micro-SO card has been inserted into the camera, and the gimbal can rotate freely before powering it on. 4) Ensure the propellers are securely mounted ontothe motors, and the motors can startand function normally. 5) Follow the on-screen instructions to calibrate the compass. 6) Ensure the OJI Pilot app and aircraft's firmware have been upgraded to the latestversion. 7) Ensure that your flight area is outside the No-Fly Zones and flight conditions are suitable for flying the aircraft. 8) Be sure that you are NOT flying under the influence of alcohol, drugs or any substance that may impair your cognitive abilities. 9) Be familiar with the selected flight mode and understand all safety functions and warnings. 1 0) Be sure to observe all local regulations, obtain appropriate authorizations, and understand the risks.

REMEMBER It is solelyyour responsibility to complywith all flight regulations

# Contents
NOTICE Glossary



### 2 Pre-flight Checklist Disclaimerand Warning FCC Compliance and Advisory IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement FCC Class B Information BeforeYou Begin Individual Parts Regarding Genuine and Functional Parts Remote Controller Camera Gimbal Compass Propulsion Systems OJI Pilot App Firmware Product Care Storage and Transportation Maintenance and Upkeep Flight Condition Requirements 

### 3 4 4 4 

### 5 5 5 5 

### 6 6 6 7 

### 8 8 10 10 10 11 Weather Conditions and Surrounding Environment 11 Interference with Flight Controller. Communications, and Positioning Systems 11 Operating the Aircraft Responsibly 11 Flight Modes, Functions and Warnings 13 Flight Modes 13 Failsafe and Return to Home Low Battery Vision Positioning System Compliancewith Regulations & No-Fly Zones Regulations No-Fly Zones 13 14 14 15 15 

### 16

# Disclaimer and Warning
This product is NOT a toy and is not suitable for children under the age of 18. Adults should keep the Phantom 3 out of the reach of children and exercise caution when operating this aircraft in the presence of children. This product is a flying camera that offers easy flight when in good working order as set forth below. Visit http//www.dji.com for the most current instructions and warnings and http//knowbeforeyoufly.org/for more information aboutflight safety and compliance. The information in this document affects your safety and your legal rights and responsibilities. Read this entire document carefully to ensure proper configuration before use. Failure to read and follow the instructions and warnings in this document may result in product loss, serious injury to you, or damage to your aircraft. By using this product, you hereby signify that you have read this disclaimer carefully and that you understand and agree to abide by the terms and conditions herein. You agree that you are solely responsible for your own conduct while using this product, and for any consequences thereof. You agree to use this product only for purposes that are proper and in accordance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations, including international and domestic airspace regulations, and all terms, precautions, practices, policies and guidelines OJI has made and may make available.
DJI accepts no liability for damage, injury or any legal responsibility incurred directly or indirectly from the use of this product. The user shall observe safe and lawful practices including, but not limited to, those set forth in these Safety Guidelines. 

### Data Storage and Usage When you use our mobile app or our products or other software, data regarding the use and operation of the product, such as flight telemetry data (e.g., speed, altitude, battery life, and information aboutthe gimbal and camera) and operations records, may be automatically or manually uploaded to and maintained on a DJI-designated server. The internal storage device incorporated into the product stores various types of data, including flight telemetry data. You may also provide flight telemetry data and other data to us when you manually transmitthat information from the internal storage deviceto us. The information that is automatically uploaded or manually uploaded to us does not include personal data (i.e., your name, address. email, orother information that specifically identifies you), but personal data, such as your user name, may become associated with, used to identify, or tagged to such uploaded information when we store it. We separately describe how we use your user name and other personal data on our privacy policy at http://www.dji.com/policy. By using the product, the mobile app or other software we distribute, or by manually providing datato us, you consentto the following:

• Our storage of any flight telemetry data and other data uploaded or provided to us, including in

combination with your user name; • Our use of any such data uploaded or provided (including your user name) in connection providing

support and services to you and to improve our products; • Our disclosure of such data uploaded or provided (including your user name) to our agents and/or

contractors who may use it on our behalfor in connection with their relationship with us; and • Our disclosure of such uploaded or provided data (including your user name) as required by law, in a

matter of public safety or policy, as needed in connection with the transfer of our business assets, or if we believe in good faith that sharing the data is necessary to protect our rights or property.



### 3

# FCC Complianceand Advisory
This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 em between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operate in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class 8 digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular location. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the Interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorientor relocate the receiving antenna; • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver; • Connectthe equipment into an outleton a circuit differentfrom that to which the receiver is connected; • Consultthe dealeroran experienced radio/TV technician for help; DJI hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1995/5/EC.

DJI reserves the right to update this d1Scla1mer and the Safety Guidel1nes. Please visit www.dj1.com and check your email periodically for the latest version. This disclaimer 1S made 1n various language versions; in the event of divergence among different vers1ons, the English version shall prevail. 

### 4

# BeforeYou Begin
The following documents have been produced to help you safely operate and make full use of your Phantom 3: 

### In theBox Phantom 3Professional

### IAdvancedSafetyGuidelinesandDisclaimer Phantom 3Professional

### IAdvancedIntelligentFlightBatterySafetyGuidelines Phantom 3Professional

### IAdvancedQuickStartGuide Phantom 3Professional

### IAdvancedUserManual
Check all ofthe included parts listed in the 

### Phantom 3 In the Boxdocument and read the 

### Phantom 3Safety Guidelines before flight. Then prepare for your first flight by using the 

### Phantom 3 QuickStart Guide and watching all of the tutorial videos on DJI's official website (http://www.dji.com). If you have questions, refer to the 

### Phantom 3 UserManual in the DJI Pilot app or on DJI's official website for more comprehensive information. Make sure you fully understand the functionality of each individual part, the flight condition requirements, the key contingency warning functions/systems, and all government regulations before each flight. If you have any questions or problems during the assembly, maintenance or use of this product, please contact DJI or a DJI authorized dealer. 

# Individual Parts**(~WARNING)** To avoid componentmalfunction, serious injury, and property damage, observethefollowing rules: 1) 

### Use only genuine OJI parts or parts certified by DJI. Unauthorized parts or parts from non-DJI certified manufacturers may cause system malfunctionsand compromise

### safety. 2) 

### Ensure there are no foreign objects (such as 

### water, oil, soil, sand, etc.) inside ofthe aircraft or its components. 3) 

### Ensuretheaircraft and 

### its components - including but not limitedtothe remote controller, camera, gimbal, compass, propulsion system, and battery - are all in good working order, damage-free, and functioning well. Referto the remaining sections in this document for more details on how to ensurethefunctionality ofthesecomponents.



## NOTICE 1) Ensure the remote controller is fully charged before each flight. 2) Ifthe remote controller is powered on and has NOTbeen used for5 minutes, itwill sound an alert. After 10 minutes itwill automatically poweroff. Movethe sticks or perform some otheraction to cancel the alert. 3) Adjustthe clamp ofthe mobile device holderto allowa firm grip on your mobile device. 4) Ensure the mobile device holder is firmly in place and does not slip. 5) Ensure the antennas of the remote controller are unfolded and adjusted to the proper position to achieve optimal transmission quality. 6) Repair or replace the remote controller if damaged. A damaged remote controller antenna will greatlydecrease performance. 7) Linking is required if you wish to replace your remote controller or receiver or add a new remote controller. Referto the User Manual for details.



## [CAUTION] To avoid possible serious injury and property damage, observe the following rule: 1) Do NOT block any ventilation holes on the camera as the heat generated may hurt you and damage the device. 

## NOTICE 1) Check camera settings before use to make sure you can adjustthem to fityour needs. 2) Test the camera by shooting a few test images and check that it is operating correctly before shooting important pictures orvideos. 3) Do NOT remove the micro-SO card from the camera when it is powered on. 4) Photos or videos cannot be transmitted or copied from the camera if the Intelligent Flight Battery IS powered off. 5) Be sure to power offthe Intelligent Flight Battery correctly, otherwise your camera parameters will NOT be saved and any recorded videos may be damaged. NOTE: Regardless of the reason, DJI will not be responsible for any failure of an image or video to be recorded or having been recorded in a way that is not machine readable.



## NOTICE 1) Precision elements in the gimbal may be damaged in a collision or impact, which may cause the gimbal to function abnormally. 2) Do NOT apply external force to the gimbal after the gimbal is powered on. 3) Do NOT add any payloads to the gimbal, as this may cause the gimbal to function abnormally or even lead to motor damage. 4) Remove the gimbal clamp before powering on the gimbal. Re-install the gimbal clamp to secure the gimbal's position if you are going to store the aircraftfor an extended period.



## (CAUTION

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To avoid possible serious injury and property damage, observe the following rule: 1) Land immediately when severe drifting occurs in flight, i.e., the aircraft does NOTfly in straight lines. 

## [ NOTICE ] 1) Ensure the compass is calibrated before every flight. Failure to calibrate may lead to poor flight performance or a crash. 2) Do NOT attempt to calibrate your compass where there is a chance of strong magnetic interference.


### 6This includes areas where there are massive metal objects, parking structures, steel reinforcements underground, or under bridges. 3) Do NOTcarryferromagnetic materials with you during calibration. such as keys or mobile phones. 4) The compass should always be calibrated when moving from indoor spaces to outdoorspaces. 5) Ifthe rear LEOs show a solid red light, compass calibration has failed. Please recalibrate. 6) After successful calibration, the compass may become abnormal when you place the aircraft on the ground. This may be because of underground magnetic interference. Move the aircraftto another location and try again. 7) When to recalibrate a) When compass data is abnormal, and the Aircraft Status Indicator is blinking red and yellow. b) When flying in a new location, ora location that is differentfrom your lastflight c) When the mechanical structure ofthe aircraft has changed, i.e. new mounting position ofthe compass. d) When severe drifting occurs in flight, i.e. the aircraft does NOTfly in straight lines.



### [&WARNING) To avoid serious injury to yourself or others, which may be caused by the rotating propellers and motors, observethefollowing rules: Propellers 1 ) DoNOT useaged, chipped, or broken propellers. 2) Always powerofftheaircraft beforetouchingthe propellers. 3) Be aware of the sharp edges 

### of the propellers when mounting or removing the propellers. Wear gloves ortakeother protective measureswhen touchingthe propellers. 4) Whenever necessary, use tools (e.g., wrench, screwdriver, pliers, etc.) to remove or install the propellers. 5) Ensurethe propellers aresecurely mountedto preventthem from falling offthe motors. 6) Do NOTturn onthe motorswhen propellers are mounted and thereareother peopleoranimals in the immediatevicinity.
Motors 1) Ensurethe motorsaresecurely mounted and rotating smoothly. 2) Do NOTattemptto modifythestructureofthe motors. 3) Do NOTtouch or let your hands or body come in contact with the motorsafter flight asthey may behot. 

## [CAUTION)
To avoid possible serious injury and property damage, observethe following rules: 1) Do NOT block anyofthe ventilation holes on the motors. 2) Do NOT block anyofthe ventilation holes on the frame arm ofthe aircraft. 

## [ NOTICE )
Motors 1) Keep the motorsfree of dust 2) If a motor is stuck and unable to rotate freely, execute the CSC (Combination Stick Command) to stop the motors immediately.



### 7Electronic Speed Controllers 1) Ensure the ESCs sound a normal tune when powered on.



## NOTICE 1) Be sure to fully charge your tablet or mobile device before launching the DJI Pilot app. A tablet is recommended for a better userexperience. 2) If you are using a phone as your mobile display device, be sure to continue flying safely when the phone receives an incoming call. Do NOTaccept phone calls during flight 3) Read all prompted safety tips, warning messages, and disclaimers carefully. Be familiar with the related regulations in your area. You are solely responsible for being aware of all relevant regulations and flying in a way that is compliant. a) Read and understand the warning messages before using the Auto-take off and Auto-landing features. b) Read and understand the warning message and disclaimer before setting the altitude beyond the default limit. c) Read and understand the warning messages and disclaimer before switching between flight modes. 4) Land your aircraft immediately ifthere is an alert shown on the app. 5) Examine and check all warning messages on the checklist displayed in the app priorto each flight 6) Use the in-app simulatorto practice yourflight skills if you have neveroperated the aircraftor if you do not have sufficient experience to be comfortable operating the aircraft 7.) Beginner Mode is enabled by default when you launch the OJI Pilot app for the first time. The aircraft's altitude and flight distance is restricted when flying in Beginner Mode. We recommend you fly in Beginner Mode to perfect your flight skills. Operate the actual aircraft only after you are confident that you have mastered adequate flight skills. 8) Cache the map data of the area where you intend to fly the aircraft by connecting to the Internet before each flight.

## (~WARNING) To avoid serious injurytochildren and animals, observethefollowing rule: 1) Keep children and animalsat a safedistance duringany firmware upgrade, system calibration, and parametersetting procedures. 

## [ NOTICE 

# I 1) For safety, always update the firmware to the latest version when an upgrade notification is shown in the DJI Pilot app. 2) Firmware upgrade notifications will prompt you to proceed with an update immediately or to update the firmware within three days. If you choose to ignore the current firmware update, you are required to accept the prompted disclaimer. You further understand and agree that the data including but not limited to flight telemetry data and user selection records may be uploaded to and maintained on a DJIdesignated server. 3) Be sure to download the firmware package file from the official DJI website. Verify the firmware package file's integrity before upgrading. 

### 84) Be sure to update the remote controller's firmware to the latest version after you update the aircraft's firmware. 5) The remote controller may become unlinked from the aircraft after updating. Re-link the remote controller and aircraft. 6) Be sure to check all connections and remove the propellers from the motors before performing the firmware update. 7) Ensure there is only onefirmware packagefile stored on your SO card. 8) Only storage devices that are formatted for FAT32 and exFAT file systems are supported for aircraft and remote controllerfirmware updates. 9) Delete anyautomatically generated .txtfiles on the SD card when updating multiple remote controllers.

# Product Care

(&WARNING) To avoid serious injuryto children and animals, observethefollowing rule: 1) Small parts, such as cables and straps, are dangerous if swallowed. Keep all parts out of reach of children and animals. 

## [ NOTICE 

# I 1) Store the Intelligent Flight Battery and remote controller in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to ensure the built-in LiPo battery does NOT overheat. Recommended storage temperature: between 22°C and 28°C for storage periods of more than three months. Never store in environments outside the temperature range of -20°C to 45°C. 2) Do NOT allow the camera to come into contact with, or become immersed in, water or other liquids. If it gets wet, wipe drywith a soft, absorbent cloth. Turning on an aircraft that has fallen into water may cause permanent component damage. Do NOT use substances containing alcohol, benzene, thinners or other flammable substances to clean or maintain the camera. Do NOT store the camera in humid or dusty areas. 3) Do NOT connect this product to any USB interface that is older than version 2.0. Do NOT connect this productto any "power USB" orsimilar devices.



## NOTICE 1) Check every part of the aircraft after any crash or violent impact. If you have any problems or questions, please contact a DJI authorized dealer. 2) Regularly check the Battery Level Indicators to see the current battery level and overall battery life. When the battery life reaches 0%, it can no longer be used.



### 10

# Flight Condition Requirements


# [6WARNING) The aircraft is designedto operate in good 

### to moderateweather conditions. To avoid collision, serious injury and propertydamage, observethefollowing rules: 1} 

### Do NOT usethe aircraft in severeweather conditions. These includewind speeds exceeding 10rnls, snow, rain, smog, heavywind, hail, lightning,tornadoes or hurricanes. 2} 

### Keep theaircraftat least 10 meters (30feet) awayfrom obstacles, people, animals, buildings, public infrastructure, trees, and bodies of water when in flight. Stay even further away from the above objects as youraltitude increases. 3} 

### Be EXTRAcautiouswhen operatingtheaircraft indoors. 

## [ NOTICE ) 1} Aircraft and battery performance is subjectto environmental factors such as airdensity and temperature. a) Be very careful when flying 20,000 feet (6,000 meters) or more above sea level as battery and aircraft performance may be reduced. 2) Do NOT use the aircraft near accidents, fire, explosions, floods, tsunamis, avalanches, landslides. earthquakes, dust, or sandstorms.



## NOTICE 1) Fly in open areas. Tall buildings or steel structures may affect the accuracy of the on-board compass and block the GPS signal. 2) Avoid interference between the remote controller and other wireless equipment. Make sure to turn off the Wi-Fi on your mobile device. 3) Do NOT fly near areas with magnetic or radio interference. These include but are NOT limited to: high voltage lines, large scale power transmission stations or mobile base stations and broadcasting towers. Failing to do so may compromise the transmission quality ofthis product or cause remote controller and video transmission errors which may affect flight orientation and location accuracy. The aircraft may behave abnormally or goout ofcontrol in areas with too much interference.


# [6WARNING) To avoid serious injury and propertydamage, observethefollowing rules: 1) 

### Make sure you are NOT drunk, taking drugs, under the influence of 

### anesthesia, or suffering from dizziness, fatigue, nausea or any other conditions, whether physical or mental, that could impair yourabilityto operatetheaircraftsafely. 2) 

### Do NOT performthe Combination Stick Commandswhen aircraft is in midair, otherwisethe motors will stop. 

### 113) 

### Upon landing, powerofftheaircraftfirst, then switch 

### offthe remote controller. 4) 

### Do NOT drop, launch, fire or otherwise project any dangerous payloads on or at any buildings, persons oranimals, orwhich could cause personal injuryor propertydamage. 

## ( NOTICE 

# I 1) Make sure you have been sufficiently trained and are fully aware of any contingency plans before accidents happen. 2) Make sure you have aflight plan and neverfly the aircraft recklessly. 3) Respect the privacy of others when using the camera. Make sure you comply with local privacy laws, regulations, and moral standards. 4) Do NOT use this product for any reason otherthan general personal use. Do NOT use it for any illegal or inappropriate purpose (such as spying, militaryoperations, or unauthorized investigations). 5) 

### Do NOT use this productto defame, abuse, harass, stalk, threaten orotherwise violate the legal rights (such as the right of privacy and publicity) ofothers. 6) Do NOTtrespass into private propertyofothers.

# Flight Modes, Functions and Warnings


# (ffi WARNING) To avoid serious injuryand propertydamage, observethefollowing rule: 1) 

### Do NOT switch from P mode to either A mode or F mode unless you are sufficiently familiar with the aircraft's behaviorfor each flight mode, since disabling GPS may resutt in being unableto land the aircraft safely. 

## ( NOTICE 

# I
P mode is preferred for most flying scenarios. Users can switch to A mode where and when P mode is unavailable. Be aware that some features are NOT available for A mode, and therefore be EXTRA cautious when flying in A mode. 1) P mode (Positioning): P mode works best when the GPS signal is strong. There are three different states of Pmode, which will be automatically selected bythe Phantom 3 depending on GPS signal strength and Vision Positioning sensors: a) P-GPS: GPS and Vision Positioning are both available, and the aircraft is using GPS for positioning. b) P-OPTI: If GPS is NOT available, the aircraft will use the Vision Positioning System to hover accurately. Note that the Vision Positioning System may NOT work properly when the Phantom 3 is flying over water, over surfaces without a clear pattern. or in a low light environment. c) P-ATTI: When neither GPS nor Vision Positioning is available, the aircraft is using only its barometer for positioning, so only altitude is controlled. 2) A mode (Attitude): The GPS and Vision Positioning System are NOT used for positioning. The aircraftonly uses its barometer to maintain altitude. If it is still receiving a GPS signal, the aircraft can automatically return home ifthe Remote Controller signal is lost and if the Home Point has been recorded successfully. 3) F mode (Function) Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is activated in this mode. Ensure you are familiar with IOC functions before use. If you intend to switch to modes that disable GPS assistance (e.g., A mode), you are required to acceptthe prompted disclaimer to enable this function. If this function is enabled, you further understand and agree that data including but not limited to flight telemetry data and function records could be uploaded to and maintained on a DJI designated server.



## NOTICE 1) The Return to Home feature will NOTwork ifthe GPS signal is insufficientor if GPS is not active. 2) Press the RTH (Return to Home) Button on the remote controller to bring the aircraft back to the Home Point instead ofturning offthe remote controller. 3) Tall buildings may adversely affect the Failsafe function. Please adjust the aircraft location, altitude and speed while returning home to avoid obstacles. 4) Make sure to always fly the aircraftwithin the transmission range of the remote controller. 5) Only use the Failsafe and Return to Homefunctions in case of emergency, as they may be affected bythe weather, the environment, orany nearby magnetic fields. 

### 136) The aircraft cannot avoid obstacles during the Failsafe RTH; therefore it is importantto set an appropriate Failsafe altitude before each flight. 7) When flying indoors, the aircraft cannot perform precision hovering when flying abovethe surfaces that do nothave a clear pattern. Referto the "Vision Positioning System" section for complete indoor flying criteria.



## NOTICE 1) When the Critical Battery Level Warning activates and the aircraft is descending automatically, you may push the throttle up to maintain the aircraft's altitude and navigate it to a more appropriate location for landing. 2) When battery warnings are triggered, promptly bring the aircraft backto the Home Point or land to avoid losing powerduring flight and causing damageto the aircraft, property, animals, and people.



## NOTICE 1) The Vision Positioning System cannot work properly over surfaces that do NOT have pattern variations. The effective altitude for the Vision Positioning System to function correctly is less than 2.5 meters above ground level (AGL). 2) The Vision Positioning System may NOTfunction properlywhen the aircraft is flying overwater. 3) Keep your pets away from the aircraft when the Vision Positioning System is activated, as the sonar sensors emita highfrequency sound that is only audibleto some pets. 4) Notethatthe Vision Positioning System may NOTfunction properlywhen the aircraft is flying toofast ortoo low. 5) Operate the aircraftcautiouslywhen in any ofthe following situations: a) Flying over monochrome surfaces (e.g., pure black, pure white, pure red, pure green). b) Flying over highly reflective surfaces; c) Flying at high speeds (over8m/s at2 meters orover4m/s at 1meter); d) Flying overwaterortransparentsurfaces; e) Flying over moving surfaces orobjects; f) Flying in an areawhere the lighting changesfrequently or drastically; g) Flying over extremely dark(lux< 10) orbright (lux> 10,000) surfaces; h) Flying over surfaces that can absorb sound waves (e.g., thickcarpet). i) Flying oversurfaceswithout clear patterns ortexture; j) Flying over surfaces with identical repeating patterns ortextures (e.g. tiles with same design); k) Flying over inclined surfaces thatwill deflectsound waves away from the aircraft 6) In the eventof loss ofthe remote controller's signal, the aircraftwill hoverfor 8 seconds and then auto-land if it is in "P" mode.

# Compliancewith Regulations 

# &No-Fly Zones


# I Lt. WARNING

# I Toavoid non-compliant behavior, serious injuryand propertydamage, observethefollowing rules: 1) Do 

### NOT operate in the vicinity of manned aircraft, regardless of altitude. (Land immediately if 

### necessary) 2) 

### Do NOT fly the aircraft in densely populated areas, including cities, sporting events, exhibitions, performances,

### etc. 3) 

### Do NOT fly the aircraft above the authorized altitude. Remain well clear of and do NOT interfere with manned aircraftoperations. Beaware ofand avoid otheraircraftand obstaclesatalltimes. 

# ICAUTION) To avoid non-compliant behavior, serious injury and property damage,observethe following rules: 1) Do NOTfly the aircraft nearor inside no-fly zones specified by local laws and regulations. The no-flyzone list includes: airports, borders between two sovereign countries or regions, major cities/regions, etc., and is continuously updated. 2) Do NOTflythe aircraft abovethe authorized altitude 3) ALWAYS keep youraircraftwithin visual line ofsight (VLOS), and use an observerto assist if needed. 4) NEVER use the aircraftto carry illegal ordangerous goods/payloads. 

# I NOTICE ) 1) Make sure you understand the nature/type of your flight operation (such as for recreation, for public use, or for commercial use) and have obtained corresponding approval and clearance from the related government agencies before flight. Consult with your local regulators for comprehensive definitions and specific requirements. For users operating their aircraft in the United States, please first visit http://www. knowbeforeyoufly.org/and take action appropriateto yourcircumstances. 2) Please note that remote controlled aircraft may be banned from conducting commercial activities in certain countries and regions. Check and follow all local laws and ordinances before flying as those rules maydifferfrom those stated here. 3) Do NOT fly around sensitive infrastructure or property such as power stations, water treatment facilities, correctional facilities, heavily traveled roadways, governmentfacilities, militaryzones, etc. 4) Respect the privacy of others when using the camera. Do NOT conduct surveillance operations such as image capture or video recording on any person, entity, event, performance, exhibition, and property withoutauthorization orwhere there is an expectation of privacy, even ifthe imageorvideo is captured for personal use. 5) Please be advised that in certain areas, the recording of images and videos from events, performances, exhibitions, or commercial properties by means of a camera may contravene copyright or other legal rights, even ifthe imageorvideowas shotfor personal use.

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## NOTICE OJI always stresses safety during flight, and has therefore developed various aids to help users comply with local rules and regulations while flying. We strongly recommend that you update the firmware to the latest version to ensure the following features are fully updated: No-FlyZones 1) No-Fly Zones include but are not limited to major airports around world, borders between two sovereign countries or regions, major cities/regions, etc. 2) The complete list of No-Fly Zones is listed on the official DJI website at http://flysafe.dji.com/no-fly and is subjectto periodic updates in line with the latest regulatory requirements without prior notice. 3) Some No-Fly Zones are comprised of several zones. Each zone features circles of various sizes. The aircraft will NOT be able to take off in the inner most zone of the No-Fly Zone, and will descend to the specified altitude when it approaches the edge of the inner most zone. Ground station functionality is disabled when the aircraft is within a No-FlyZone. 4) Users are NOTable to set up waypoints within No-Fly Zones.
Altitude Limit 1) Fly NO higher than 120 meters (400 feet) above ground level and stay away from any surrounding obstacles.
If you intend to fly above the default altitude limit, you are required to accept the prompted disclaimer to enable the new altitude limit. If a new altitude limit is set, you further understand and agree that data including but not limited to flight telemetry data and altitude limit changes could be uploaded to and maintained on a DJI-designated server.



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# Phantom 3 Professional Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines

# PHANTOM3 (PROFESSIONAL) (ADVANCED) 

# INTELLIGENT FLIGHT BATTERY Safety Guidelines ( v1 . 0) 2015.4

# NOTICE
All instructions and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY CO , LTD. For up-to-date product information, visit http://www.dji.com and click on the product page for this product. 

# Glossary
The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product: I NOTICE I NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage AND a little or no possibility of injury.**l'"c~A~uT=Io=N"'I** CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical property damage AND a possibilityofserious injury.**~=~** l&wARNINGI WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed. create the probability of property damage, collateral damage, and serious injury OR create a high probabilityof superficial injury.
Read the ENTIRE Phantom 3 user manual to become familiar with the features of this product before operating. Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the product or personal property and cause serious injury. This is a sophisticated product. It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability. Failure to operate this product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the product or other property. This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision. Do not use with incompatible components or alter this product in any way outside of the documents provided by SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. These Safety Guidelines contain instructions for safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all of the instructions and warnings in the Phantom 3 user manual, priorto assembly, setup or use, in orderto operatethe productcorrectly and avoid damage or serious injury. 

### Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines 

# (it,WARNING) To avoid fire, serious injury, and property damage, observe the following safety guidelines when using, charging, orstoringyour batteries. Battery Use 1) Do NOT allow the batteries to come into contact with any kind of liquid. Do NOT leave batteries out in the rain or near a sourceof moisture. Do NOTdropthe battery into water. Ifthe inside ofthe battery comes into contactwith water, chemical decomposition may occur, potentially resulting in the battery catching onfire, and may even leadtoan explosion. 2) Never use non-DJI batteries. Go to www.dji.com to purchase new batteries. DJI takes no responsibilityfor anydamagecaused by non-DJI batteries. 3) Never use or charge swollen, leaky, or damaged batteries. If your batteries are abnormal, contact DJI ora OJI authorized dealerforfurther assistance. 4) Never install or removethe battery from the aircraftwhen it isturned on. Do NOT insert or remove batteries iftheplastic cover has been torn orcompromised in anyway. 

### 5) The battery should be used in temperatures from 

### -10°C to 40°C. Use 

### ofthe battery in environments aboveSOOC can leadtoafire or explosion. Use

### of battery below-1

## ooc can leadto permanent damage.6) Do NOT usethe battery in strong electrostatic or electromagnetic environments. Otherwise, the batterycontrol board may malfunction andcausea seriousaccident duringflight. 7) Never disassemble or piercethebattery inanyway orthebattery may leak, catch fire, orexplode. 8) Electrolytes in the battery are highly corrosive. Ifany electrolytes make contact with your skin or eyes, immediately wash the affected area with fresh running water for at least 15 minutes, and then seea doctor immediately. 9) Check the condition of the battery if it falls out of the aircraft. Make sure the battery is NOT damaged or leaking before putting itback intotheaircraft. 10) If the battery falls intowater with the aircraft during flight, take it out immediately and put it in a safe and open area. Maintain a safe distancefrom the battery until it is completely dry. Never usethe battery again, and dispose ofthe battery properly as described in the Battery Disposal section below. Do NOT heat batteries. Put out any battery fire using sand or a dry powder fire extinguisher. Never usewaterto put outa batteryfire. 11) Do NOT put batteries ina microwaveoven or in a pressurized container. 12) Do NOT place loosebatterycellson anyconductivesurface,suchas a metaltable. 13) Do NOT putthe loosecells in a pocket, bag ordrawerwherethey may short-circuitagainstother itemsorwherethebatteryterminalscould bepressed againsteach other. 14) Do NOT drop or strike batteries. Do NOT place heavy objects on the batteries or charger. Avoid dropping batteries. 15) Clean batteryterminals with a clean, drycloth. BatteryCharging 1 ) Do NOT attach the batteries to wall outlets or car charger sockets directly, and always use a DJI approved adapter. DJI takes no responsibility ifthe battery is charged using a non-DJI charger. Never leave the battery unattended during charging. Do NOT charge the battery near flammable materials or on flammable surfaces such as carpet orwood. Do NOT charge battery immediately after flight, because the battery temperature may be too high. Do NOT chargethe battery until it cools down to near room temperature. Charging the battery outside ofthetemperature range of 0°C-40°C may leadto leakage, overheating, or battery damage. 2) Disconnect the charger when not in use. Examine the charger regularly for damage to the cord, plug, enclosure, or other parts. Do NOT clean the charger with denatured alcohol or other flammablesolvents. Never usea damagedcharger. BatteryStorage 1) Keep batteriesoutofthe reach ofchildren and pets. 2) Do NOT leave the battery near heat sources such as a furnace or heater. Do NOT leave the batteries insideof avehicleon hotdays. The ideal storagetemperature is22°C-28°C. 3) Keepthebattery dry. Never dropthebattery intowater. 4) Do NOTdrop, strike, impale, ormanuallyshort-circuitthebattery. 5) Keepthebattery awayfrom metal objectssuchasglasses, watches,jewelry, and hairpins. Battery Disposal 1) Dispose ofthe battery in specific recycling boxes only after a complete discharge. Do NOT place thebattery in regulartrash containers. Strictlyfollowyour local regulations regardingthedisposal and recycling ofbatteries. Battery Maintenance 1) Never usethebatterywhenthetemperature istoo highortoo low. 2) Neverstorethebattery in environmentswith atemperature higherthan 60°C. Travel Notice 1) Before carrying the Intelligent Flight Battery on an airline flight, it must first be fully discharged. This can bedoneby using youraircraft untilthe battery is depleted. Only dischargethe battery in afireproof location. 

### 2

## NOTICE Battery Use 1) Make sure the batteries are fully charged before each flight 2) It is recommended thatyou doNOTcharge the Intelligent Flight Batteryand remote controlleratthe same time. 3) Land the aircraft immediately when the low battery level warning activates in the OJI Pilot app. Battery Charging 1} Charge and discharge the battery completely once every 20 charge/discharge cycles. Discharge the battery until there is 8% remaining power or until it can no longer be turned on, then recharge it to the maximum capacity. This power cycling procedurewill optimize battery life. 2} The Intelligent Flight Battery is designed to stop charging when it is full. However it is a good practice to monitor the charging progress and disconnectthe batteries when fully charged. Battery Storage 1} Discharge the battery to 30%-50% if it will NOT be used for 7 days or more. This can greatly extend the battery life. 2) The battery automatically discharges to below 65% when it is idle for more than 10days to prevent it from swelling. It takes approximately 2 days to discharge the battery to 65%. It is normal that you may feel moderate heat emitting from the battery during the discharge process. Set the discharging thresholds in the DJI Pilot app. 3) The battery will enter hibernation mode if depleted and stored for a long period. When in hibernation mode, if you try to power on the battery, the battery power LED will show a solid red light and the battery level LEOs will all be off. You cannot manually turn off the battery power LED in this state. Leave the battery unattended for 5 minutes, and then the light will turn off. Recharge the battery to bring it out of hibernation. 4) Remove batteries from the aircraftwhen stored for an extended period. Battery Disposal 1) If the power on/off button on the Intelligent Flight Battery is disabled and the battery cannot be fully discharged, please contact a professional battery dtsposal/recycling agentforfurther assistance. Battery Maintenance 1) Neverover-discharge, as this may lead to battery cell damage. 2} Battery life may be reduced if not used for a long time. Travel Notice 1) Store Intelligent Flight Batteries in a ventilated location.

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