# PHANTOM 3

ADVANCED


# User Manual V1.0
2015.05

# Using this manual Legends
Wa rning Important Hints and Tips Reference 

## Read Before the First Flight Read the follow ing documents before using the Phantom 3 Advanced: 1. In the Box 2. Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual 3. Phantom 3 Advanced Quick Start Guide 4. Phantom 3 Professional / Advanced Safety Guidelines and Disclaimer 5. Phantom 3 Professional / Advanced Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines We r ecommend that you wa tch all tutorial videos on the official DJI we bsite and read the Disclaimer before you fly. Prepare for your first flight by review ing the Phantom 3 Ad vanced Quick Start Guide and refer to the User Manual for more detailed information. 

## Video Tutorials Please watch the tutorial videos at the link below , w hich demonstrates how to use Phantom 3 Professional safely: http://www .dji.com/product/phantom
- 3/video


## Download the DJI Pilot app Dow nload and install the DJI Pilot app before using the aircraft. Scan the QR code to the right to dow nload the latest version. The Android version of the DJI Pilot app is compat ible w ith Android 4.1.2 or later. The iOS version of the DJI Pilot app is compatible w ith iOS 8.0 or later.



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# Contents **Using this manual** Legends 2 Read Before the First Flight 2 Video Tutorials 2 Dow nload the DJI Pilot app 2


### Product Profile Introduction 6 Feature Highlights 6 Preparing the Aircraft 7 Aircraft Diagram 8 Remote Controller Diagram 8


### Ai **rcraft** Flight Controller 11 Flight Mode 11 Flight Status Indicator 11 Return
- to
- Home (RTH) 12 Smart RTH 12 Low Battery RTH 13 Failsafe RTH 14 Vision Positioning System 14 Flight Recorder 16 Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 16 DJI Intelligent Flight Battery 17


### Remote Controller Remote Controller Profile 23 Using the Remote Controller 23 Remote Controller Status LED 27 Linking the Remote Controller 28 Remote Controller Compliance Version 29

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### Camera and **Gimbal**
Camera Profile 31 Gimbal 32


### DJI Pilot A **pp** Camera 35 Director 38 Store 38 Discovery 38 

### Flight Flight Environment Requirements 40 Flight Limits and No
- Fly Zones 40 Preflight Checklist 44 Calibrating the Compass 44 Auto Takeoff and Auto Landing 45 Flight Test 46 Starting/Stopping the Motors 46 

### Troubleshooting (FA

**Q) Ap**  **pendix** Specifications 53 Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) 55 FCC Compliance 56



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# Product Profile
This section introduces the Phantom 3 Advanced and lists the components of the aircraft and remote controller.

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# Product Profile Introduction The Phantom 3 Advanced represents the next generation of DJI quadcopters. It is capable of capturing 1080p video and transmitting an HD video signal out of the box. The built
- in camera has an integrated gimbal to maximize stability wh ile minimizing both we ight and size. Even wh en no GPS signal is available, the Vision Positioning System allow s the aircraft to hover accurately in place. 

## Feature Highlights Camera and Gimbal: Phantom 3 Advanced has a fully integrated camera that shoots 1080p video at up to 60 frames per second and captures 12 megapixel photos. An enhanced sensor gives you greater clarity, lower noise, and better pictures than any previous flying camera. HD Video Downlink: The low
- latency HD downlink is powered by an enhanced version of DJI Lightbridge. DJI Intelligent Flight Battery: The 4480 mAh DJI Intelligent Flight Battery features upgraded battery cells and an advanced power management system. Fl ight Controller: The next
- generation flight controller has been updated to prov ide a safer, more reliable flight experience. A new ly implemented flight recorder stores critical data from each flight and the Vision Positioning System enhances hovering preci sion wh en flying indoors or in environments where GPS is unavailable.



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## Preparing the Aircraft Removing Gim bal Clamp Remove the gimbal clamp by sliding it to the right (when facing the nose of the aircraft), as shown below.



### Attaching the Propellers: Mount the propellers wi th black nuts on to motors wi th black axes and spin counter
- clockw ise to secure. Mount the propellers wi th grey nuts on to motors wi th gray axes and spin clockw ise to secure. Be sure all propellers are securely in place.

Place all propellers onto the correct motors and tighten by hand to lock them in position. Preparing the Remote Controller: Tilt the mobile device holder to the desired position, then adjust the antennas so they are facing outward. 1. Press the button on the top right side of the mobile device holder to release the clamp, then adjust the clamp to fit the size of your mobile device. 2. Secure your mobile device in the clamp by pressing dow n, and connect your mobile device to the remote controller using a USB cable. 3. Plug one end of the cable into the mobile device, and the other end into the USB port on the back of the remote controller. 2

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## Aircraft Diagram
[1] [2] [1] GPS [3] [7] [4] [2] Propeller [6] [5] [3] Motor [4] Front LED Indicator [5] Landing gear [8] [6] Gimbal and Camera [9] [7] Aircraft Micro
- USB Port [10] [8] Aircraft Status Indicator [11] [9] Intelligent Flight Battery [10] Vision Positioning Sensors [11] Antennas [12] [12] Camera Micro
- SD Card Slot

4K [13] Camera Micro
- USB Port [14] Link Button

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## Remote Controller Diagram [1] Antennas Relays aircraft control and [1] video signal. [2] [2] Mobile Device Holder

Securely mounts your mobile device to the remote controller. [8] [3] [3] Control Stick [4] Controls the orientation and [7] [5] [6] movement of the aircraft. [4] Return Home (RTH) Button Press and hold the button to initiate Return to Home (RTH). 

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[5] Battery Level LEDs Displays the battery level of the remote controller. [6] Status LED Displays the remote controller's system status. [7] Power Button Used to turn the remote controller on and off. [8] RTH LED Circular LED around the RTH button displays RTH status.

[9] Camera Settings Dial Turn the dial to adj ust camera settings. (Only functions wh en the remote controller is connected to a mobile device running the DJI Pilot app. ) [10] Playback Button Playback the captured images or videos. (Only functions w hen the remote controller is connected to a mobile device running the DJI Pil ot app.) [11] Shutter Button Press to take a photo. If burst mode is selected, the set number of photos will be taken w ith one press. [12] Flight Mode Switch Sw itch bet we en P
- mode, A
- mode, and F
mode. [13] Video Recording Button Press to start recording vi deo. Press again to stop recording. [15] [16]

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[14] Gimbal Dial Use this dial to control the tilt of the gimbal. [15] Mircro
- USB Port Connect to a SD card reader to upgrade the firmware. [16] USB Port Connect to mobile device or to a USB port for firmware upgrade.ProductProfile

[17] C1 Button Customizable through the DJI Pilot app. [18] C2 Button Customizable through the DJI Pilot app. [19] Power Port Connect to a power source to charge the battery of the remote controller. [18] [17]

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# Ai **rcraft**
This section introduces the features of the Flight Controller, Vision Positioning System, and the Intelligent Flight Battery

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# Ai **rcraft** Flight Controller The Phantom 3 Advanced’s flight controller features several important upgrades, including a new flight mode. Safety modes include Failsafe and Return
- to
- Home. These features ensure the safe return of your aircraft if the control signal is lost. The flight controller can also save critical flight data from each flight to the on
- board storage device. 

## Flight Mode Three flight modes are available. The details of each flight mode are found below : P
- mode (Positioning) : P
- mode wo rks best wh en GPS signal is strong. There are three different states of P
- mode, wh ich wi ll be automatically selected by the Phantom 3 Advanced depending on signal strength of GPS and Vision Positioning sensors : P
- GPS: GPS and Vision Positioning both are available. The aircraft is using GPS for po sitioning. P
- OPTI: Vision Positioning is available but the GPS signal strength is not sufficient. The aircraft is using only the Vision Positioning System for positioning. P
- ATTI: Neither GPS nor Vision Positioning is available. The aircraft is using only its barometer for positioning, so only altitude can be stabilized. A
- mode (Attitude): GPS and Vision Positioning System are not used for stabilization. The aircraft only uses its barometer. The aircraft can still automatically return to the home point if the control signal is lost and the Home Point was recorded successfully. F
- mode (Function): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is activated in this mode. For more information about IOC, refer to the IOC section in the Appendix. Use the Flight Controll er mode sw itch to change the flight mode of the aircraft, refer to the “Fligh t Mode Sw itch” on P26 for more information.Aircraft



## Flight Status Indicator The Phantom 3 Advanced has Front LEDs and Aircraft Status Indicators. The positions of these LEDs are show n in the figure below :

Aircraft Status Indicator

Front LED

The Front LEDs show the orientation of the aircraft. The Front LEDs glow solid red when the aircraft is turned on to indicate the front (or nose) of the aircraft. The Aircraft Status Indicators communicate the system status of the flight controller. Refer to the table below for more information about the Aircraft Status Indicators:

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### Aircraft Status Indicator DescriptionAircraft Normal Red, Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively

Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively Green Flashes Slow ly
X2 Green Flashes Twice Yellow Flashes Slow ly Wa rning Fast Yellow

Flashing Slow Red Flashing Fast Red Flashing Red Flashing Alternatively

— Solid Red Red and Yellow Flash Alternatively Turning On and Self
- Checking Aircraft Warming Up Safe to Fly (P
- mode w ith GPS and Vision Positioning) Safe to Fly (P
- mode w ith Vision Positioning but w ithout GPS) Safe to Fly (A
- mode but No GPS and Vision Positioning) Remote Controller Signal Lost Low Battery Warning Critical Batt ery W arning IMU Error Critical Error Compass Calibration Required 

## Return
- to
- Home (RTH) The Return
- to
- Home (RTH) function brings the aircraft back to the last recorded Home Point. There are three types of RTH procedure: Smart RTH, Low B attery RTH, and Failsafe RTH. This section describes these three scenarios in detail.

GPS Description

If a strong GPS signal was acquired before takeoff, the Home Point Home Point is the location from which the aircraft was launched. The GPS signal strength is indicated by the GPS icon ( ). The aircraft status indicator w ill blink rapidly w hen the home point is recorded. 

## Sm art RTH Use the RTH button on the remote controller (refer to “RTH button” on page 26 for more information) or tap the RTH button in the DJI Pilot app wh en GPS is available to initiate Smart RTH. The aircraft will then automatically return to the last recorded Home Point. You may use the remote controller’s control sticks to control the ai rcraft’s position to avoid a collision during the Smart RTH process. Press and hold the Smart RTH button once to start the process, and press the Smart RTH button again to terminate the procedure and regain full control of the aircraft.



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## Low Battery RTH The low b attery level failsafe is triggered wh en the DJI Intelligent Flight Battery is depleted to a point that may affect the safe return of the aircraft. Users are advised to return home or land the aircraft immediately wh en prompted. The DJI Pilot app wi ll display a notice wh en a low b attery wa rning is triggered. The aircraft wi ll automatically return to the Home Point if no action is taken after a ten
second countdow n. The user can cancel the RTH procedure by pressing the RTH button on the remote controller. The thresholds for these wa rnings are automatically determined based on the aircraft’s current altitude an d distance from the Home Point. The aircraft wi ll land automatically if the current battery level can only support the aircraft long enough to descend from its current altitude. The user can still use the remote controller to alter the aircraft’s orientat ion during the landing process. 

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

Critical Low battery level Sufficient battery warning(Red) level(Green)

Low battery Rem aining flight time level warning(Yellow)

Power requires to return home Battery level IndicatorAircraft

Battery Level Remark Aircraft Status Wa rning Indicator

Low battery The battery Aircraft status lev el warning power is low

. indicator blinks

Please land the RED slow ly. aircraft.

Critical Low The aircraft Aircraft status battery level must land indicator blinks warning immediately. RED quickly.
Estimated Estimated

remaining flight remaining N/A

based on current flight time battery level. DJI Pilot app Tap “Go
- home” to have th e aircraft return to th e Home point and land automatically, or “Cancel” to resume normal flight. If no action is taken, th e aircraft will automatically go home and lan d after 10 seconds. Remote controller will sound an alarm. The DJI Pilot app display will flash red and th e aircraft will start to descend. Th e remote controller will sound an alarm.

N/A Flight Instructions

Fly the aircraft back and land it as soon as possible, then stop the motors and replace the battery.

Allow the aircraft to descend and land automatically.

N/A

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### 13Phantom 3 Advanced User ManualAircraft When the Critical battery level warning is triggered and the aircraft begins to land

automatically, you may push the throttle upward to make the aircraft hov er at its current altitude, giving you an opportunity to navigate to a more appropriate landing lo cation. The colored zones and markers on the battery level indicator bar reflect the estimated remaining flight time. They are automatically adjusted according to the aircraft’s current location and status. 

## Failsafe RTH If the Home Point wa s successfully recorded and the compass is functioning normally, Failsafe RTH will be automatically activated if the remote controller signal is lost for more than three seconds. The Return
- to
- Home process may be interrupted and the operator may regain contr ol of the aircraft if the remote controller signal connection is re
- established. 

### Failsafe Illustration 1 Record Home Point 2 Confirming Home Point 3 Remote Controller Signal Lost

× Blinking Green Blinking Green Fast Blinking Yellow 4 Signal Lost Lasts (afer 3 sec.) 5 RTH (adjustable altitude) 6 Landing (after hovering for 5 secs)

>3S × He ight over HP>20m × × Elevate to 20m 20m He ight over HP<=20m Fast Blinking Yellow Fast Blinking Yellow Fast Blinking Yellow The aircraft cannot avoid obstruction during the Failsafe RTH, therefore, it is important to set an suitable Failsafe altitude before each flight. Launch the DJI Pilot app and enter “Camera” and select “MODE” to set the Failsafe altitude. The aircraft wi ll stop its ascent and return to the Home Point immediately if the throttle stick is moved during the Failsafe RTH procedure. 

## Vision Positioning System The DJI Vision Positioning Sy stem uses ultrasound and image data to help the aircraft maintain its current position. Wi th the help of Vision Positioning, your Phantom 3 Advanced can hover in place more precisely and fly indoors or in other environments where a GPS signal is not available. The main components of the Vision Positioning Sy stem are located on the bottom of your Phantom 3 Advanced; they include two ultrasonic sensors and one monocular camera.

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Using Vision Positioning Vision Positioning is activated automatically wh en the Phantom 3 Advanced is turned on. No further action is required. Vision Positioning is typically used in indoor environments, wh ere GPS is unavailable. Using the sensors that are built into the Vision Positioning system, the Phantom 3 Professional can hover precisely even w ithout GPS.Aircraft Follow the steps below to use Vision Positioning: 1. Toggle the flight mode sw itch to P
- mode. 2. Place the aircraft on a flat surface. Note that the Vision Positioning system cannot work properly on surfaces w ithout clear pattern variations. 3. Turn on the aircraft. The aircraft status indicator w ill flash green two times, w hich indicates the Vision Positioning system is ready. Gently push the throttle up to lift off and the aircraft w ill hover in place. The performance of your Vision Positioning System is affected by the surface over wh ich it is flying. The ultrasonic sensors may not be able to accurately measure distances wh en operating above sound
- absorbing materials. In addition, the camera may not function correctly in suboptimal environments. The aircraft wi ll sw itch from P
- mode to A
- mode automatically if neither GPS nor Vision Positioning System are available. Operate the aircraft with great caution in the follow ing situations: Flying over monochrome surfaces (e.g. pure black, pure w hite, pure red, pure green). Flying over a highly reflective surfaces. Flying at high speeds(over 8 m/s at 2 meters or over 4 m/s at 1 meter). Flying over water or transparent surfaces. Flying over moving surfaces or objects. Flying in an area w here the lighting changes frequently or drastically. Flying over extremely dark (lux < 10) or bright (lux > 100,000) surfaces. Flying over surfaces that can absorb sound waves (e.g. thick carpet). Flying over surfaces w ithout clear patterns or texture. Flying over surfaces with identical repeating patterns or textures (e.g. tiles with same design). Flying over inclined surfaces that will deflect sound waves away from the aircraft. Keep t he sensors clean at all times. Dirt or other debris may adversely affect the effectiveness of the sensors. Vision Positioning is only effective when the aircraft is at altitudes of 0 to 3 meters. The Vision Positioning System may not function prope rly w hen the aircraft is flying over water. The Vision Positioning System may not be able to recognize pattern on the ground in low light conditions (less than 100 lux). Do not use other ultrasonic devices w ith frequency of 40 KHz w hen Vision Positi oning system is in operation. Vision Positioning System may not be able to stabilize the aircraft w hen flying close to the ground (below

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### 15Phantom 3 Advanced User ManualAircraft Keep the animals away from the aircraft w hen Vision Positioning system is activated. The

sonar sensor emits high frequency sound that is only audible to some animals. 

## Flight Recorder Flight data is automatically recorded to the internal storage of the aircraft. This includes flight telemetry, aircraft status information, and other parameters. Access these data from the DJI Pilot app through the Micro
- USB Port on the aircraft. 

## Attac hing and Detaching the Propellers Use only DJI approved propellers with your Phantom 3 Advanced. The grey and black nuts on the propeller indicate wh ere they should be attached and in wh ich direction whey should spin. To attach the propellers properly, ma tch the nut color w ith the motor axis color

. Propellers Grey Nut Black Nut Figure Attach On Motors w ith a grey axes Motors w ith a black axes Legends Lock : Turn the propellers in the indicated direction to mount and tighten.

Unlock : Turn the propellers in the indicated direction to loosen and remove. 

### Attaching the Propellers 1. Attach the propellers wi th grey nuts onto the motors wi th grey axes and spin the propellers clockw ise to secure them in place. Attach the propellers wi th black nuts onto the motors wi th black axes and spin the propellers counter
- clockw ise to secure them i n place. Be sure to tighten each propeller by hand before flight.



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Ensure propellers are attached to its corresponding motors, otherwise the aircraft cannot take off. Wear gloves w hen handling propellers. Hand tighten each of the propellers on the corresponding motors to ensure it is attached firmly. 

### Detaching th e Propellers Hold the motor in place w ith one hand, then spin the propeller in the indicated unlock direction.

Check that the propellers and motors are installed correctly and firmly before every flight. Ensure that all propellers are in good co ndition before each flight. DO NOT use aged, chipped, or broken propellers. To avoid injury, STAND CLEAR of and DO NOT touch propellers or motors when they are spinning. ONLY use original DJI propellers for a better and safer flight experience. 

## DJI Intelligent Flight Battery The DJI Intelligent Flight Battery has a capacity of 4480 mAh, a voltage of 15.2 V, and a smart charge/ discharge functionality. It should only be charged using an appropriate charger that has been approved by DJI.Aircraft

Intelligent Flight Battery Charger The Intelligent Flight Battery must be fully charged before using it for the first time. Refer to "Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery" for more information. Be aware that the output power of the supplied Phantom 3 Advanced charger is 57 W.


### DJI Intelligent Flight Battery Functions 1. Battery Level Display: the LED indicators display the current battery level. 2. Battery Life Display: the LEDs display the current battery power cycle. 3. Auto
- Discharging Function: To prevent swelling, the battery automatically discharges to below 65% of total power wh en it is idle for more than ten days. It takes around two days to d ischarge the battery to 65%. It is normal to feel moderate heat being emitted from the battery during the discharge process. Discharge thresholds can be set in the DJI Pilot app. 4. Balanced Charging: Automatically balances the voltage of each battery cell w hen charging. 5. Ov ercharge Protection: Charging automatically stops w hen the battery is fully charged. 6. Temperature Detection: The battery will only charge w hen the temperature is between 0°C (32°F) and 40°C (104°F). 7. Over Current Protection: The battery stops charging when high amperage (more than 8 A) is detected. 8. Ov er Discharge Protection: To prevent over - discharge damage, discharging automatically stops when the battery voltage reaches 12 V. 9. Short Circuit Protect ion: Automatically cuts the power supply w hen a short circuit is detected. © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserv ed. 

### 17Aircraft Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual 10. Battery Cell Damage Protection: DJI Pilot app displays a wa rning message wh en a damaged battery cell is detected. 11. Battery Error History: Brow se the battery error history in the DJI Pilot app. 12. Sleep mode: To save power, the battery enters sleep mode after 20 minutes of inactivity. 13. Communication: Information pertaining to the battery’s voltage, capacity, current, etc. is transmitted to the aircraft’s main controller. Refer to Phantom 3 Professional / Advanced Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines before use. Users take full responsibility for all operations and usage. 

### Using the Battery LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Power Button (Bulit
- in LED) Battery Level Indicators 

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

LED will turn red and the Battery Level Indicators will display the current battery level. Turning Off: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to turn off. 

### Low Temperature Notice: 1. Battery capacity is significantly reduced w hen flying in low temperature (< 0°C) environments. 2. It is not recommended that the battery be used in extremely low temperature (<
- 10°C) env ironments. Battery voltage should reach the appropriate level wh en operating environment with temperatures between - 10°C and 5°C. 3. End the flight as soon as the DJI Pilot app displays the “Low B attery Level Wa rning” in low temperature environments

. 4. Keep the battery indoors to warm it before flying in low temperature environments. 5. To ensure optimal performance of the battery, keep the battery temperature above 20°C. 6. The charger wi ll stop charging the battery if the battery cell’s temperature is not wi thin the operating range (0°C ~ 40°C ). In cold environments, insert the battery into the battery compartment and allow the aircraft for approximately 1
- 2 minutes to warm up before taking off. 

### Checking the Battery Level The Battery Level Indicators display how mu ch power remains. When the battery is turned off, press the Power Button once. The Battery Level Indicators wi ll light up to display the current battery level. See below

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The Battery Level Indicators w ill also show the current battery level during charging and discharging. The indicators are defined below

. : LED is on. : LED is flashing. : LED is off. Battery Level LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Level 87.5%~100% 75%~87.5% 62.5%~75% 50%~62.5% 37.5%~50% 25%~37.5% 12.5%~25% 0%~12.5% =0% 

### Battery life Battery life refers to how many more times the battery can be discharged and recharged before it must be replaced. Wh en the battery is turned off, press and hold the Power Button for 5 seconds to check the battery life. The Battery Level Indicators will light up and/or blink for two seconds, as shown below: Battery Life LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Life 90%~100% 80%~90% 70%~80% 60%~70% 50%~60% 40%~50% 30%~40% 20%~30% below 20%
Wh en battery life reaches 0%, it can no longer be used. For more information about the battery, launch the DJI Pilot app and check the information that is listed under the battery tab.Aircraft

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### Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery 1. Connect the Battery Charger to a power source (100
- 240 V 50/60 Hz). 2. Open the Protection Cap and connect the Intelligent Flight Battery to the Battery Charger. If the battery level is above 95%, turn on the battery before charging. 3. The Battery Level Indi cator w ill display the current battery level as it is charging. 4. The Intelligent Flight Battery is fully charged w hen the Battery Level Indicators are all off. 5. Air
- cool the Intelligent Flight Battery after each flight. Allow i ts temperature to drop to room temperature before storing it for an extended period. Do not charge the Intelligent Flight Battery and remote controller w ith standard charger at the sam e time, otherw ise the charger may overheat. Always turn off the battery before inserting it or removing it from the Phantom 3 Advanced. Never insert or remove a battery w hen it is turned on.

Power Outlet Intelligent Flight Battery Charger
Battery Level Indicators W hile Charging LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Level 0%~25% 25%~50% 50%~75% 75%~100% Fully Charged 

### Battery Protection LED Display The table below

shows battery protection mechanisms and corresponding LED patterns. Battery Level Indicators while Charging LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Blinking Pattern Battery Protection Item LED2 blinks tw ice per second Ov er current detected LED2 blinks three times per second Short circuit detected LED3 blinks tw ice per second Ov er charge detected LED3 blinks three times per second Ov er- voltage charger detected LED4 blinks tw ice per second Charging temperature is too low LED4 blinks three times per second Charging temperature is too high 

### 20 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserv ed.Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual After these issues are resolved, press the Power Button to turn off the Battery Level Indicator. Unplug the Intelligent Flight Battery from the charger and plug it back in to resume charging. Note that you do not need to unplug and plug in the charger in the event of a room temperature error; the charger w ill resume charging w hen the temperature is w ithin the allowable range.
DJ I does not take any responsibility for damage caused by third
- party chargers. How to discharge your Intelligent Flight Battery: Slow : P lace the Intelligent Flight Battery into the Phantom 3 Advanced’s Battery Compartment and turn it on. Leave it on u ntil there is less than 8% of power left, or until the battery can no longer be turned on. Launch the DJI Pilot app to check battery levels. Rapid : Fly the Phantom 3 Advanced outdoors until there is less than 8% of power left, or until the battery can no longer be turned on.Aircraft

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# Remote Controller

This section describes the features of the remote controller and includes instructions for controlling the aircraft and the camera.

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# Remote Controller Remote Controller Profile The Phantom 3 Advanced remote controller is a multi
- function wi reless communication device that integrates the video dow nlink system and aircraft remote control system. The video dow nlink and aircraft remote control system operate at 2.4 GHz. The remote controller featu res a number of camera control functions, such as taking and preview ing photos and videos, as we ll as controlling gimbal motion. The remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery. The battery level is displayed via LED indicators on the front p anel of the remote controller. Compliance Version: The remote controller is compliant w ith both CE and FCC regulations. Operating Mode: Control can be set to Mode 1 or Mode 2, or to a custom mode. Mode 1: The right stick serves as the throttle. Mode 2: The left stick serves as the throttle. To prevent transmission interference, do not operate more than three aircrafts in the same area. 

## Using the Remote Controller Turning the Remote Controller On and Off The Phantom 3 Advanced remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery that has a capacity of 6000 mAh. The battery lev el is indicated via the Battery Level LEDs on the front panel. Follow the steps below

to turn on your remote controller: 1. Wh en the remote controller is tu rned off, press the Power Button once. The Battery Level LEDs will display the current battery level. 2. Press and hold the Power Button to turn on the remote controller. 3. The remote controller wi ll beep wh en it is turned on. The Status LED wi ll rapidly blink green, indicating that the remote controller is linking to the aircraft. The Status LEDs w ill glow solid green when linking is complete. 4. Repeat Step 2 to turn off the remote controller.



### Charging the Remote Controller Charge the remote controller using the included charger. Refer to the figure below for more details.RemoteController

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### 23Phantom 3 Advanced User ManualRemoteController Power Outlet Charger Power Button 

### Controlling the Camera Shoot videos/pictures, view recorded images, and adjust camera settings via the Shutter Button, Camera Settings Dial, Playback Button, and Video Recording Button on the remote controller.

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[1] Camera Settings Dial Turn the dial to adjust camera settings such as ISO, shutter speed, and aperture wi thout letting go of the remote controller. Move the dial to left or right to scroll through pictures and videos in playback mode. [2] Playback Button Press to view

images and videos that have already been captured. [3] Shutter Button Press to take a photo. If burst mode is activated, multiple photos w ill be taken w ith a single press. [4] Video Recoding Button Press once to start recording video, then press again to stop recording. [5] Gimbal Dial Use this d ial to control the tilt of the gimbal. 

### Controlling Aircraft This section explains how to control the orientation of the aircraft through the remote controller. The Remote Control is set to Mode 2 by default. 

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Stick Neutral/Mid
- Point: Control sticks are in the center position. Moving the Control Stick: The control stick is pushed away from the center position.

Remote Contro ller Aircraft Remarks (Mode 2) ( Indicates Nose Direction) Moving the left stick up and dow n changes the aircraft’s elevation. Push the stick up to ascend and dow n to descend. Wh en both sticks are centered, the Phantom 3 Advanced w ill hover in place. The more the stick is pushed away from the center position, the faster the Phantom 3 Advanced wi ll change elevation. Al wa ys push the stick gently to prevent sudden and unexpected elevation changes. Moving the left stick to the left or right c ontrols the rudder and rotation of the aircraft. Push the sick left to rotate the aircraft counter
clockwise, push the stick right to rotate the aircraft clockwise. If the stick is centered, the Phantom 3 Advanced will maintain its current orientation. The more the stick is pushed away from the center position, the faster the Phantom 3 Advanced w ill rotate. Moving the right stick up and dow n changes the aircraft’s forward and backward pitch. Push the stick up to fly forward and dow n to fly backward

. Phantom 3 Advanced will hov er in place if the stick is centered. Push th e stick further away from the center position for a larger pitch angle (maximum 30  ̊) and faster flight. Moving the right stick control left and right changes the aircraft’s left an d right pitch. Push left to fly left and right to fly right. The Phantom 3 Advanced wi ll hov er in place if the stick is centered. Gimbal Dial: Turn the dial to the right, and the camera wi ll shift to point upwards. Turn the dial to the left, and the camera wi ll shift to point dow nwards. The camera wi ll remain in its current position w hen dial is static.RemoteController

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Flight Mode Switch Toggle the sw itch to select the desired flight mode. You may choose between; P
- mode, F
- mode and A
mode. Position 1 Position Figure Flight Mode Position 1 F
- mode Position 2 Position 2 A
- mode Position 3 Position 3 P
- mode
P
- mode (Positioning): P
- mode wo rks best wh en the GPS signal is strong. There are three different versions of P
- mode, wh ich wi ll be automatically selected by the Phantom 3 Advanced depending on GPS signal strength and the Vision Positioning sensors:

P
- GPS: GPS and Vision Positioning both are available; the aircraft is using GPS for positioning. P
- OPTI: Vision Positioning is available but a sufficient GPS signal is not available. Aircraft is using only Vision Positioning for position holding. P
- ATTI: Neither GPS nor Vision Positioning is available, the aircraft is using only its barometer for positioning, so only altitude 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 lost and the Home Point was recorded successfully. F
- mode (Function): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is activated in this mode. For more information about IOC, refer to the IOC section in the Appendix. By default, the Flight Mode Sw itch is locked to P
- m ode. To unlock other flight modes, launch the DJI Pilot app, enter the “Camera” page, and tap “Mode”, then activate “Multiple Flight Mode”. RTH Button Press and hold the RTH button to start the Return
- to
- Home (RTH) procedure. The LED ring around the RTH Button wi ll blink wh ite to indicate that the aircraft is entering RTH mode. The aircraft wi ll 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 holder to the desired position. Press the button on th e side of the mobile device holder to release the clamp, and th en place your mobile device in to the cradle. Adjust th e clamp down to secure th e mobile device. To connect your mobile device to th e remote con troller using a USB cable, plug one end of th e cable in to your mobile d evice and the other end i nto the USB port on the back of the remote controller.RemoteController 

### Optimal Transmission Range The transmission signal between the aircraft and the remote controller is most reliable wi thin the area that is depicted in the image below : Optimal Transmission Range

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

## Remote Controller Status LED The Status LED reflects the strength of the 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 about these indicators.

RTH LED

Status LED

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— Solid Red Chime

— Solid Green Chime Slow Blinking Red ......

D
- D
- D / None Red and Green/ Red and Yellow Alternate Blinks RTH LED Sound

— Solid W hite Chime Blinking White 

## D

. . . Blinking White 

## DD

.. .. .. Remote Controller Status The remote controller is disconnected from the aircraft. The remote controller is connected to the aircraft. Remote controller error. HD dow nlink is disrupted. Remote Controller Status Aircraft is returning home. Sending Return
- to
- Home command to the aircraft. Return
- to
- Home procedure in progress.Controller The Remote Status Indicator will blink red, sound an alert, when the battery level is critically low. 

## Linking the Remote Controller The remote controller is linked to your aircraft before delivery. Linking is only required w hen using a new remote controller for the first time. Follow these steps to link a new remote controller: 1. Turn on the remote controller and connect to the mobile device. Launch DJI Pilot app. 2. Turn on the Intelligent Flight Battery. 3. Enter “Camera” and tap on and then tap “Linking RC” button as show n below

.

RC Control Setting

RC Calibration Stick Mode Default stick mode is Mode 2, changing stick modes alters the way the aircraft is controlled. Do not change unless familiar with your new mode. C1 Not Defined C2 Not Defined

You can customize the C1 and C2 buttons on the back of the RC. Linking RC



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RC Control Setting

RC Calibration Stick Mode
Default stick mode is Do not change unless Searching for aircraft frequency, timeout in 54 seconds the aircraft is controlled. Press the linking button on the aircraft to link this re mo te controller C1 Not Cancel DefinedRemote You can customize the C1 and C2 buttons on the back of the RC. Linking RC

5. Locate the linking button on the side of the aircraft, as show n in the figure show n below . Press the linking button to start linking. The Remote Controller Status Indicator wi ll display solid green once the remote controller is successfully linked to the a ircraft.

Link ButtonController

The remote controller w ill un
- link itself from an aircraft if a new remote controller is linked to the same aircraft. 

## Remote Controller Compliance Version The remote controller is compliant w ith both CE and FCC requirements.

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# Camera and Gimbal
This section provides the technical specifications of the camera and explains the gimbal’s operation modes.

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# Camera and Gimbal Camera Profile The on - board camera uses the 1/2.3 inch CMOS sensor to capture video (up to1080p at 60 frames per second with the Phantom 3 Advanced) and 12 megapixel stills. You may export the video in either MOV or MP4 format. Available picture shooting modes include burst, continuous, and time
- lapse mode. A live preview of what the camera sees can be monitored on the connected mobile device via the DJI Pilot app. 

### Camera Micro
- SD Card Slot To store your photos and videos, insert the Micro
- SD card into the slot, as show n below , before turning on the Phantom 3 Advanced. The Phantom 3 Advanced comes with a 16 GB Micro
- SD card and supports Micro
- SD cards up to 64 GB. A UHS
- 1 Micro
- SD card is recommended due to their fast read and w rite time, w hich w ill allow you to save high
- resolution video data.GimbalCamera

Do not remove the Micro
- SD card from the Phantom 3 Advanced w hen it is turned on.


### Camera Data Port Turn on the Phantom 3 Advanced and connect a USB cable to the Camera Data Port to dow nload photos and videos to your computer.

Turn on the aircraft before attempting to access the files on the Micro
- SD card.

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

“ Controlling the Camera P24 ”. 

## Gimbal Gimbal Profile The 3
- axis gi mbal provides a steady platform for the attached camera, allow ing you to capture clear, stable images and video. The gimbal can tilt the camera w ithin a 120  ̊ range.

30°
0°

- 90° Use the gimbal dial on the remote controller to control the tilt movement of the camera. 

### Gimbal Operation Modes Two gimbal operation modes are available. Sw itch 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 controlle r for changes to take effect. Refer to the table below for details:

Follow Mode The angle between gimbal’s orientation and aircraft’s nose remains

constant at all times.
FPV Mode The gimbal will synchronize with the movement of the aircraft to provide a

first
- person perspective flying experience.
A gimbal motor error may occur 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 off from flat, open gro und and protect the gimbal at all times. Flying in heavy fog or clouds may make the gimbal wet, leading to temporary failure. The gimbal w ill recover full functionality after it dries.



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### 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 o r additional pins are required, see the diagram b elow

. Press Part 1 through the hole of the vibration absorber and into the center hole of Part 2 , then lock them together as show n 3 . Mounting the anti
- drop kit pins diagonally from each other is recommended. 1 3

2GimbalCamera

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# DJI Pilot A **pp**
This section introduces the four main functions of the DJI Pilot app.

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# DJI Pilot A **pp**

The DJI Pilot app is a mobile application designed specifically for the Phantom 3 Advanced. Use this app to control the gimbal, camera, and other aircraft functions. The app also featur es Map, Academy, and User Center, which are used for configuring your aircraft and sharing your photos and videos with others. It is recommended that you use a tablet for the best experience.

United States 

## Mountain View

CAMERA DIRECTOR STORE DISCOVERYDJIPilotApp



## Camera The Camera page contains a live HD video feed from the Phantom 3 Advanced’s camera. You can also configure various camera parameters from the Camera page. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [17]

**MODE** P
- GPS CL Safe to Fly (GPS) [9] [16] **ISO 1001/320 EV 0**  **4821 JPEG**

[15]

[14] [10]

[13]
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### 35DJIPilotApp Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual [1] Flight Mode : The text next to this icon indicates the current flight mode. Tap to configure the MC (Main Controller) Settings. These settings allow you to modify flight limits, perform compass calibration, and set the gain values. [2] GPS Signal Strength : This icon show

s the current strength of GPS signals. Green bars indicates adequate GPS strength. [3] IOC Settings CL : This icon displays the IOC setting w hen the aircraft has entered F
- mode. Tap to view the IOC settings menu and select the 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 out different functions. [6] Remote Controller Signal

: This icon show

s the strength of remote controller signal. [7] HD Video Link Signal Strength

: This icon show

s the strength of the HD video dow nlink connection between the aircraft and the remote controller. [8] Battery Level

: This icon show

s the current battery level. Tap to view

the battery information menu, set the various battery warning thresholds, and view the battery warning history. [9] General Settings : Tap this icon to view t he 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. [10] Camera Operation Bar Shutter and Recording Settings : Tap to enter various camera value settings, that including color space for the recording, size of the video files, image size and so on. Shutter : Tap this button to take a single photo. Press and hold this button to select single shooting, triple shot or time
- lapsed shooting mode.


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Record : Tap once to start recording video, then tap again to stop recording. You can also press the Video Recording Button on the remote controller, w hich has the same function. Playback : Tap to enter playback page. You can preview photos and videos as soon as they are captured. Camera Settings : Tap to set ISO, shutter and auto exposure values of the camera. [11] Vision Positioning

: This ic on shows the distance between the surface and the Vision Positioning System’s sensors.
[12] Flight Telemetry

H: 39 M D: 1039 M V.S: 8.3 M/S H.S: 24.2 M/S 1.2 M Vision Positioning Status icon is highlighted w hen Vision Positioning is in operation. Flight attitude is indicated by the flight attitude icon. (1) The red arrow

shows w hich 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 indicates the roll angle. [13] Map Display the flight path of the current flight. Tap to sw itch from the Camera GUI to the Map GUI.

[14] Return to Home (RTH)

: Initiate RTH home procedure. Tap to have the aircraft return to the last recorded home point.
[15] Auto Takeoff/Landing / : Tap to initiate auto takeoff or landing.DJIPilotApp

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[16] Livestream : Livestream icon indicates the current video feed is broadcasting live on YouTube. Be sure the mobile data service is available on the mobile device. [17] Back : Tap to return to the main GUI. 

## Director Director is an automatic video editor built into the 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 to c reate a short film that can be shared immediately. 

## Store Tap “Store” to visit the official DJI Online Store to see the latest information about DJI products and easily buy new

products. 

## Discover y Sync pictures and videos to your mobile device, view flight logs, and check your DJI account status in "Discovery". Use your registered DJI account to login to "Discovery".



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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 that you use the flight simulator 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. 

## Flight Environment Requirements 1. Do not use the aircraft in severe weather conditions. These include wind speed exceeding 10 m/s , snow , rain and smog. 2. Only fly in open areas. Tall structures and large metal structures may affect the accuracy of the on board compass and GPS system. 3. Avoid obstacles, crowds, high voltage power lines, trees, and bodies of water. 4. Minimize interference by avoiding areas with high levels of electromagnetism, including base stations and radio transmission towers. 5. Aircraft and battery performance is subject to environmental factors such as air density and temperature.Be very careful when flying at altitudes greater than 19, 685 feet (6000 meters) above seaFlight lev el, as the performance of the battery and aircraft may be affected. 6. The Phantom 3 Advanced cannot operate w ithin the polar areas. 

## Flight Limits and No
- Fly Zones All unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operators should abide by all regulations set forth by gov ernment and regulatory agencies including the ICAO and the FAA. For safety reasons, flights are limited by default, wh ich helps users operate this product safely and legally. Flight limitations include height limits, distance limits, and No
- Fly Zones. Wh en 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, wh ich by default prevent the aircraft altitude from exceeding 1640 feet (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 wi th these settings, your Phantom 3 Advanced w ill fly in a restricted cyli nder, as show n below:

Maxi mu m Flight Altitude Max Radius
Hom e Point Height of aircraft when turned on



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GPS Signal Strong Blinking Green

Flight Limits DJI Pilot app Aircraft Status Indicator Maximum Flight Aircraft's altitude cannot Wa rning: Height None. Altitude exceed the specified value. limit reached.
Max Radius Flight distance must be w ithin Wa rning: Distance Rapid red flashing when close to the the max radius. limit reached. max radius limit.
GPS Signal Weak Blinking Yellow

Flight Limits DJI Pilot app Aircraft Status Indicator Maximum Height is restricted to 400 Wa rning: Height limit Flight None.

feet. (120m) and under. reached. Altitude Max Radius No limitsFlight
If you fly out of the limit, you can still control the Inspire, but cannot fly it any father. If the Inspire flies out of the max radius in Ready to Fly (non
- GPS) mode, it w ill fly back within range automatically. 

### No
- Fly Zones All No
- Fly Zones are listed on the DJI official website at http://flysafe.dji. com/no
- fly . No
- Fly Zones are div ided into Airports and Restricted Areas. Airports include major airports and flying field wh ere manned aircraft operate at low a ltitudes. Restric ted Areas include border lines between countries or sensitive institute. The details of the No
- Fly Zones are explained as follow: Airport (1) Airport No
- Fly Zone are comprised of Take
- off Restricted zones and Restricted
- Altitude Zone. Each zone features circles of various size. (2) R1 miles (value of the R1 depends on the size and shape of the airport) around the airport is Take
- off restricted zon e, inside of w hich take off is prevented. (3) From R1 mile to R1 + 1 mile around the airport the flight altitude is limited on a 15 degree inclines. Starting at 65 feet (20 meters) from the edge of airport and radiate outward. The flight altitude is limited at 1640 feet (500 meters) at R1+1 mile (4) Wh en the aircraft enters wi thin 320 feet (100 meters) of the No
- Fly Zones, a wa rning message will prompt fr om the DJI Pilot app.

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16 40 feet 66 feet

1 mile R1

320 feet R2 Restricted Area (1) Re stricted Area does not have flight altitude restriction. (2) R miles around the designated restriction area is a Take
- off Restricted area. Aircraft cannot take off within this zone. The value of R varies on the definition of the restricted areas. (3) A “warning zone” has been set around the Restricted Area. When the aircraft approaches within 0.6 miles (1 km) of this zone, a warning message w ill prompt from the DJI Pilot app.

100m R

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GPS Signal Strong Blinking Green
Zone Restriction DJI Pilot App Prompt Aircraft Status Indicator Motors w ill not start. Wa rning: You are in a No
- fly zone. Take off prohibited. No
- fly Zone If the aircraft enters the

restricted area in A
- mode, but is sw itched to P
- mode, Warning: You are in a no
- fly zone. the aircraft w ill automatically Automatic landing has begun. descend, land, and stop its motors. R1: Warning: You are in a Red flashing If the aircraft enters the restricted zone. Descending to Restricted
- restricted area in A
- mode, but safe altitude. altitude flight is sw itched to P
- mode, it w ill R2: Warning: You are in a zone descend to an appropriate restricted zone. Maximum flight

altitude and hover 15 feet altitude is restricted to between below the altitude limit. 20m and 500m. Fly cautiously. Warning zone No flight restriction applies, but Wa rning: You are approaching a

there w ill be a warning . restricted zone, Fly Cautiously. Free zone No restrictions. None. None.Flight

Semi
- automatic descent: All stick commands are available except the throttle stick command during the descent and landing process. Motors will stop automatically after landing. When flying in the safety zone, aircraft status indicator w ill blink red quickly and continue for 3 seconds, then sw itch to indicate current flying status and continue for 5 seconds at wh ich point it w ill sw itch back to red blinking. For safety reasons , please do not fly close to airports, highways, railway stations, railway lines, city centers, or other sensitive areas. Fly the aircraft only w ithin your line of sight.

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## Preflight Checklist 1. Remote controller, Intelligent Flight Battery, and mobile device are fully charged. 2. Propellers are mounted correctly and firmly. 3. Micro
- SD card has been inserted, if necessary. 4. Gimbal is functioning normally. 5. Motors can start and are functioning normally. 6. The DJI Pilot app is successfully connected to the aircraft. 

## Cal ibrating the Compass IMPORTANT: Al wa ys to calibrate the compass in every new flight location. The compass is ve ry sensitive to electromagnetic interference, wh ich can produce abnormal compass data and lead to poor flight performance or flight failure. Reg ular calibration is required for optimal performance. 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 wi th you durin g calibration such as keys or cellular phones. Do not calibrate in direct proximity to large metal objects. DO NOT calibrate indoors. 

### Calibration Procedures Choose an open area to carry out the follow ing procedures. 1. Ensure that the compass is c alibrated. If you did not calibrate the compass as part of your pre flight preparations, or if you have mov ed to a new l ocation since the last calibration, tap “Mode” in the app and select “Compass Calibration”, then follow the on
- screen instructions. 2. Hold the aircraft horizontally and rotate 360 degrees. The Aircraft Status Indicators w ill display a solid green light.



### 44 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserv ed.Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual 3. Hold the aircraft vertically, w ith nose pointing dow nw ard, and rotate it 360 degrees around the center axis. Recalibrate the compass if the Aircraft Status Indicator glows solid red.Flight If the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks red and yellow after the calibration procedure, move your aircraft to a different location and try again. Calibrate the compass before each flight. Launch DJI Pilot app and follow the on
- screen instructions to calibrate the compass. 

### Wh en to Re calibrate 1.W hen compass data is abnormal and the Aircraft Status Indicator is blinking green and yellow

. 2.W hen flying in a new

location or in a location that is different from the most recent flight. 3.W hen the mechanical or physical structure of the Phantom 3 Advanced has been changed. 4.W hen severe drifting occurs in flight, i.e. Phantom 3 Advanced does not fly in straight line. 

## Auto Takeoff and Auto Landing Auto Takeoff Use auto takeoff only if the Aircraft Status Indicators are blinking green. Follow the steps below

to use the auto takeoff feature: 1. Launch the DJI Pilot app, and enter “Camera” page. 2. Ensure the aircraft is in P
- mode. 3. Complete all steps on the pre
- flight checklist. 4. Tap“ ”, and confirm that conditions are safe for flight. Slide the icon to confirm and takeoff. 5. Aircraft takes off and hovers at (1.5 meters) above ground. Aircraft Status Indicator blinks rapidly w hen it is using Vision Position System for stabilization. Aircraft w ill automatically hover below 3 meters. It is recommended to wait until there is sufficient GPS lock before using the Auto Take
- off feature.

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- Landing Use auto
- landing only if the Aircraft Status Indicators are blinking green. Follow the steps below

to use the auto
- landing feature: 1. Ensure the aircraft is in P
- mode. 2. Check the landing area condition before tapping “ ”, to b egin landing. 

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

ORFlight 

### Stopping the Motors There are two methods to stop the motors. Method 1: When Phantom 3 Advanced has landed, push the throttle down , then conduct the same CSC that wa s u sed to start the motors, as described above . Motors wi ll stop immediately. Release both sticks once motors stop. Method 2: When the aircraft has landed, push and hold the throttle down. The motors wi ll stop after three seconds.

OR

Method 1 Method 2 Do not perform CSC w hen aircraft is in midair, otherw ise the motors w ill be stopped. 

## Flight Test Takeoff/Landing Procedures 1. Place the aircraft in an open, flat area w ith the battery level indicators facing towards you. 2. Turn on the remote controller and your mobile device, then the Intelligent Flight Battery. 3. Launch the DJI Pilot app and enter the Camera page. 4. Wa it until the Aircraft Indicators blink green. This means the Home Point is recorded and it is now safe to f ly. If they flash yellow , the Home Point has not been recorded. 5. Push the throttle up slow ly to take off or use Auto Takeoff. 6. Shoot photos and videos using the DJI Pilot app. 7. To land, hover over a level surface and gently pull dow n on the throttle desc end. 8. After landing, execute the CSC command or hold the throttle at its lowest position until the motors stop. 9. Turn off the Intelligent Flight Battery first, then the Remote Controller. 

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When the Aircraft Status Indicators blink yellow rapidly during flight, the aircraft has entered Failsafe mode. A low battery level warning is indicated by the Aircraft Status Indicators blinking red slow ly or rapidly during flight. Wa tch our video tutorials for more flight information. 

### Video Suggestions and Tips 1. Go through the full pre
- flight checklist before each flight. 2. Select the desired gimbal operation mode in the DJI Pilot app. 3. Only shoot video w hen flying in P
- mode. 4. Always fly in good weather and avoid flying in rain or heavy w ind. 5. Choose the camera settings that suit your needs. Settings include photo format and exposure compensation. 6. Perform flight tests to establish flight routes and preview scenes. 7. Push the control sticks gently to keep the aircraft’s movement stable and smooth.Flight

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# FA**Q**

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# Troubleshooting (FAQ)

**What is the difference 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 remove the camera and attach my own?** No. The cameras that come with both models are permanently attach ed. Attempting to remove, replace, or modify the camera may damage the product and will void your warranty. **Can I charge m y Remote Controller and Intelligent Flight Batter**  **y at the same time?** Wh ile 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. W e recommend that you never charge both items using the same charger at the same time. **What are the buttons on the back of my**  **Remote Controller for?** The two buttons on the back of the Remote Controller can be customized and assigned to function as you choose through the DJI Pilot app. Refer to the manual for more information. **How far can I fly m y Phantom 3?**  The signal trans mission 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 use with my Phantom 3?** The Phantom 3 is compatible with the DJI Pilot app for iOS and Android, which is already u sed with the DJI Inspire 1. The app will detect which aircraft is connected and automatically adjust accordingly. **Which mobile devices are compatible with the app?** The DJI Pilot app is only compatible with devices running iOS 8.0 or later or Android v4.1.2 or later. The following devices are recommended: iOS: iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air, iPad Air W i
- Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 2 W i
- Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 2, iPad Air 2 Wi
- Fi + Cel lular, 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, Nubia Z7 mini Support for additional Android devi ces will become available as testing and development continues.FAQ

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**How do I use the Director automatic video editor?**  Director is an automatic video editor built into the 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 to create a short film that can be shared immediately. **How do I change the control mode of my Phantom 3?** By d efault, the Remote Controller is set to Mode 2. This means that the right control stick controls the move ment 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 P ilot app. This is onl y recommended for advanced users. **Can I use a Phantom 2 Remote Controller with the Phantom 3?**  No. The Phantom 2 Remote Controller operates on a 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 use a Phan tom 2 Intelligent Flight Battery with 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 of 4480 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 SD card. This helps prevent your data from being lost or corrupt ed. **Do I have to buy the Remote Controller separately?** 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 support dual Remote Controllers?** No. The included Remote Controller can be used to control both the aircraft and the gimbal tilt at the same time. **What does the “P, A, F” switch on the Remote Controller do?** This switch, called the Flight Mode Switch, allows you to toggle different fligh t modes: P
- mode, or Positioning mode, indicates that both GPS and the Vision Positioning Sy stem are active and your Phantom 3 will attempt to stabilize using both. In A
- mode, or Attitude mode, the aircraft does not use GPS or the Vision Positioning Sy ste m. Onl y 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 sec tion in the Appendix of the User Manual. By d efault, only P
- mode may be used. Refer to your user manual for instructions on unlocking the other modes. 

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**What is the 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 video file if the power is turned off during recording?** Do not remove the Micro
- SD 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 ensure that my pictures and videos will be synchronized to 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 DJI Pilot app icon. If the Pilot app has not been granted access to your albums, the photos and videos cannot be synchronized. **What should I do to land m y Phantom 3 smoothly as possible?**  Hover the aircraft over a flat, level surfac e. Slowly pull the throttle stick down until the aircraft touches the ground. **Why is the discharge time of the battery not zero, even though I have never used it?** Every battery is tested prior to being packaged and shipped. This affects the discharge tim e of a new battery and is the reason that the discharge time is not zero. The battery is safe to use. **Can the mobile device holder be used on the Phantom 2 series Remote Controller?** No, it cannot. **How to safely operate the aircraft when encountering com pass error?**  Compass error may occur when the aircraft is flying close to the strong electric magnetic sources (e.g. power transmission lines). Aircraft Status Indicators blink red and yellow rapidly when compass error occurs and DJI Pilot app will display the one of the following messages:

• Compass error, calibration required This warning message indicates the aircraft receives abnormal compass readings. It is power off the aircraft and re
- calibrate the compass at the different location and resume the fl ight.

• 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 locks when this warning message is prompted. The flight controller will automatically adjust the orientation of the aircraft in the midair to mitigate the drifts. Aircraft will switch back to P
- GPS mode when the adjustment is done.FAQ

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# Ap **pendix**

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# Ap **pendix** Specifications

Aircraft We ight (Battery & 1280 g Propellers Included) Max. Ascent Speed 5 m/s Max. Descent Speed 3 m/s Max. Speed 16 m/s (ATTI mode, no wind) Max. Flight Altitude 6000 m Max. Flight Time Approximatel y 23 minutes Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C GPS Mode GPS/GLONASS Gimbal Controllable Range Pitch:
- 90° to + 30° Vision Positioning Velocity Range < 8 m/s (2 m above ground) Altitude Range 30 cm
- 300 cm Operating Range 30 cm
- 300 cm Operating Environment Brightl y lit (lux > 15) patterned surfaces Camera Sensor Sony EXMOR 1/2.3” Effective pixels:12.4 M (total pixels: 12.76 M) Lens FOV 94° 20mm(35mm format equivalent ) f/2.8 ISO Range 100
- 3200(video) 100
- 1600(photo) Electronic Shutter Speed 8s
- 1/8000s Image Max. Size 4000 x 3000 Single shoot Burst shooting: 3/5/7 frames Still Photography Modes Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 bracketed frames at 0.7EV Bias Time
- lapse Supported SD Card Types Micro SD Max. capacity: 64 GB. Class 10 or UHS
- 1 rating required Video Recording Modes FHD:1920x1080p 24/25/30/48/50/60 HD:1280x720p 24/25/30/48/50/60 Max. Bitrate Of Video 60 Mbps Storage FAT32/exFAT Supported File Formats Photo: JPEG, DNG Video: MP4/MOV (MPEG
- 4 AVC/H.264) Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C RangeAppendix

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Remote Controller Operating Frequency 2.400 GHz
- 2.483 GHz Transmitting Distance 2000 m (Outdoor And Unobstructed) Video Output Port USB Operating Temperature Range 0°C
- 40°C Battery 6000 mAh LiPo 2S Mobile Device Holder Tablets and smartphones Transmitter Power(EIRP) FCC: 20 dbm; CE:16 dbm Wo rk ing Voltage 1.2 A @7.4 V Charger Voltage 17.4 V Rated Power 57 W Intelligent Flight Battery ( PH3
- 4480 mAh
- 15.2 V ) Capacity 4480 mAh Voltage 15.2 V Battery Type LiPo 4S Energy 68 W h Net W eight 365 g Operating Temperature
- 10°C
- 40°C Max. Charging Power 100 W 

### Aircraft Status Indicator Description
Normal Red, Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively

Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively Green Flashes Slow ly X2 Green Flashes Twice Yellow Flashes Slow ly Wa rning Fast Yellow

Flashing Slow Red Flashing Fast Red Flashing Red Flashing Alternatively

— Solid Red Red and Yellow Flash Alternatively Turning on and Self
- Checking Aircraft Warming Up Safe to Fly (P
- mode with GPS and Vision Positioning) Safe to Fly (P
- mode with Vision Positioning but without GPS) Safe to Fly (A
- mode but No GPS and Vision Posi
- tioning) Remote Controller Signal Lost Low Battery Warning Critical Battery Warning IMU Error Critical Error Compass Calibration Required



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## Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) IOC allows u sers to lock the control orientation of aircraft in different modes. There are three working modes for IOC that can be selected in the DJI Pilot app. IOC only wo rks wh en the aircraft is in F
mode, therefore the user must toggle the flight mode sw itch to activate IOC. Refer to the table below : Co urse Lock (CL)
Home Lock (HL)*
Point of Interest (POI)* The nose direction, at the time that CL is set, wi ll remain the forward direction regardless of how t he orientation and position of the aircraft changes. This w ill remain fixed until you reset it or exit CL mode. Record a Home Point (HP) and enter HL mode. The forward and backward controls will move the aircraft farther from and closer to the established Home Pont, regardless of how the orientation and position of the aircraft changes. Point of Interest. Record a point of interest (POI). The aircraft can then circle around the POI and the nose will always points toward the POI. *Home Lock and Point of Interest feature are coming soon. 

### IOC Requirements IOC is only available under the following conditions: Modes IOC GPS enabled GPS counts Flight Distance Limits Course Lock No None None Home Lock Yes Aircraft ≥10m Home Point POI Yes Aircraft 5m~500m Point of Interest Using IOC Toggle the Flight Mode Sw itch F
- mode and follow t he instructions prompted on the DJI Pilot app to select the desired IOC mode.Appendix

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

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

### FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies wi th FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled env ironment. This equipment should be installed and operated wi th 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 B 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 installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which c an 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:

— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

— Increase the separation between the equipment and recei ver.

— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 

### IC RSS warning This device complies w ith Industry Canada licence
- exempt RSS standard (s). Operation is subject to the follow ing two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference,including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le présent areil e st conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada licables aux areils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l'areil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'areil doit accepter tout brouillage radio électrique subi, même si le brouillage est 

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### IC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies w ith IC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled env ironment. This transmitter must not be co
- located or operating in conjunction w ith any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment should be installed and operat ed with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator& your body. Any Changes or modifications not expressly roved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 

### KCC W arning Message

“ 해당무선설비는 운용 중 전파혼신 가능성이 있으므로 인명안전과 관련된 서비스는 할 수 없습니다

. ” “ 해당 무선설비는 운용 중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음 ” 

### NCC W arning Message 低功率電波輻射性電機管理 辦 法 第十二條經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機,非經許可,公司、商號或 使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加 大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。 第十四條低功率射頻電機之使用 不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信;經發現有干擾現象時,應改善至無 干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法 通信,指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法 通信 或工業、科學及醫療用電波 輻射性電機設備之干擾。Appendix

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