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Using this manual

0 Warning Important V- Hints and Tips j[j Reference

Before Flight

The following tutorials and manuals have been produced to ensure you to make full use of your Inspire 1.

1. Disclaimer

2.In the Box

S.lnspirel Quick Start Guide

4Safety Guidelines

5. Inspire 1 User Manual

G.lntelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines

Watching all the tutorial videos and reading the Disclaimer before flight is recommended. Afterwards,

prepare for your first flight by using the Inspire 1 Quick Start Guide. Refer to this manual for more

comprehensive information.

Watch the video tutorials

Please watch the tutorial video below to learn how to use Inspire 1 correctly and safely:

www,djLcom/product/inspire-1/video

Download the DJI Pilot app

Download and install the DJI Pilot app before use. Scan the QR code or visit

"http://m.dji.neVdjipilof to download the app.

For the best experience, use mobile device with Andriod V 4.1.2 or above. Requires iOS 8.0 or later.

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Contents

Using this manual

Legends

Before Flight

Watch the video tutorials

Download the DJI Pilot app

Product Profile

Introduction

Feature Highlights

Assemble the Aircraft

Aircraft Diagram

Remote Controller Diagram

Aircraft

Flight Controller

Flight Mode

Flight Status Indicator

Return to Home (RTH)

Dynamic Home Point

Vision Positioning System

Flight Recorder

Attaching and Detaching the Propellers

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery

Remote Controllers

Remote Controller Profile

Remote Controller Operations

Dual Remote Controllers Mode

Remote Controller Status LED

Linking the Remote Controller

Remote Controller Compliance Version

Gimbal and Camera

Camera Profile

Gimbal

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Camera 40

Map 43

Academy 43

User Center 43

Flight

Flight Environment Requirements 45

Flight Limits and Flight Restriction Area 45

Preflight Checklist 49

Calibrating the Compass 49

Auto Take-off and Auto Landing 50

Starting/Stopping the Motors 51

Flight Test 51-

FAQ

Appendix

Specifications 57

Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) 60

How to Update Firmware 61

FCC Compliance 62

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Product Profile

This chapter describes the features of

Inspire 1, instructs you to assemble the

aircraft and explains the components on

the aircraft and remote controllers.

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Product Profile

The Inspire 1 is brand new quadcopter capable of capturing 4K video and transmitting an HD video

signal (up to 2km) to multiple devices straight out of the box. Equipped with retractable landing gear, it

can capture an unobstructed 360 degree view from its camera. The built-in camera has an integrated

gimbal to maximize stability and weight efficiency while minimizing space. When no GPS signal is

available, Vision Positioning technology provides hovering precision.

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Camera and Gimbal: Up to 4K video recording and 12 megapixel photo capture. Reserved mounting

space for ND filters for better exposure control New quick-release mount allows you to remove the

camera with ease.

HD Video Downlink: Low latency, HD downlink powered by an enhanced version of the DJI Lightbridge

system. It also provides dual controllers mode.

Landing gear: Retractable landing gear that enables an unobstructed panoramic view from the camera.

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery: 4500 mAh DJI Intelligent Flight Battery employs new battery cells and a

battery management system,

Flight Controller: The next generation flight controller system provides a more reliable flight experience.

A new flight recorder stores the flight data from each flight, and Vision Positioning enhances hovering

precision when no GPS is available.

Assemble the Aircraft

Unlocking Travel Mode

The aircraft is in Travel Mode during delivery. Follow these steps to change it to Landing Mode before

your first flight:

1. Insert the Intelligent Flight Battery into the battery compartment

2. Power on the Remote Controller and the Intelligent Flight Battery.

3. Toggle the Transformation Switch up and down at least four times.

4. Power off the aircraft.

Travel Mode Togglex4 Landing Mode

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/j\ • Battery must be fully charged before using it for the first time. Refer to "Charging the Intelligent

Flight Battery" (P21) for more information.

• If you have purchased the dual remote controller version, you must use the Master remote

controller to deactivate Travel Mode. Refer to "Setting Up Dual Remote Controllers Mode" (P30)

section for more infromation about Master remote controller.

• Be sure to remove the gimbal from the aircraft before switch from Landing Mode to Travel Mode.

• Place the aircraft on the smooth and reflective surface (e.g. table or tile) before switching between

the travel modes to the landing mode. Do not place the aircraft on the rough and sound-absorbing

surface (e.g. carpet) before switching between the travel modes and landing mode.

Installing Gimbal and Camera

1. Remove Gimbal Cover.

2. Rotate the Gimbal Lock to the unlocked position (to the right when facing the nose of the aircraft),

3. Insert the gimbal by aligning the white mark on the Gimbal.

4. Rotate the Gimbal Lock back into the locked position.

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Ensure the Micro-SD card is correctly inserted into the camera,

Attaching Propellers

Attach propellers with the black nut onto motors with the black dot and spin counter-clockwise to secure.

Attach propellers with gray nut onto motors without a black dot and spin clockwise to secure.

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/!\ Place all propellers onto the correct motor and tighten by hand to ensure security before flight

Attaching 1345s Quick-Release Propellers

The 1345s Quick-Release propeller is the upgrade version of the propellers that greatly enhance the

reliability of the propeller during the flight. Following the steps below to attach .the 1345s Quick-Release

propellers.

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1. Install the propellers with a white dot onto the mounting plates that have a white dot, and install the

propellers without a white dot onto the mounting plates that do not have a white dot

White dot

White dot

Without white dot

Without

white dot

2. Align the hook (A) on the propellers with the securing spring (B), then press down the propeller onto

the mounting plate then rotate the propellers according to the lock direction until it is secured,

Preparing Remote Controller

Tilt the Mobile Device Holder to the desired position then adjust the antenna as shown.

1. Press the button on the side of the Mobile Device Holder to release the clamp, adjust it to fit then attach

your mobile device.

2. Connect your mobile device to the remote controller with a USB cable.

3. Plug one end of the cable into your mobile device, and the other end into the USB port on the back of

the remote controller.

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Aircraft Diagram

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[13]

[1] GPS

[2] Propeller (P17)

[3] Motor

[4] Front LED (P12)

[5] Landing gear

[6] Gimbal and Camera (P35)

[7] intelligent Flight Battery (P18)

[8] Aircraft Micro-USB Port

[9] Rear LED (P12)

[10] Camera Micro-USB Port

[11 ] Camera Micro-SD Cafd Slot (P35)

[12] Vision Positioning Sensors (P16)

[13] Aircraft Status Indicator (P13)

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Remote Controller Diagram

[1] Antennas (P29)

Relays, aircraft control and video signal.

[2] Mobile Device Holder

Mounting place for your mobile device,

[3] Control Stick

Controls aircraft orientation.

[4] Return Home (RTH) Button (P13)

Press and hold the button to initiate Return to

Home (RTH),

[5] Transformation Switch (P27)

Toggle the switch up or down to raise or lower

the landing gear.

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[6] Battery Level LEDs

Displays the current battery level

[7] Status LED

Displays the power status.

[8] Power Button

Used to power on or power off the remote controller,

[9] RTH LED

Circular LED around the RTH button displays RTH status.

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[10] Camera Settings Dial

Turn the dial to adjust camera settings.

Only functions when the remote controller is

connected to a mobile device running the DJI

Pilot app.

[11] Playback Button

Playback the captured images or videos.

[12] Shutter Button

Press to take a photo. If in burst mode, the

set number of photos will be taken with one

press.

[13] Flight Mode Switch

Used to switch between P3 A and F mode,

[14] Video Recording Button

Press to start recording video. Press again to

stop recording,

[15] Gimbal Dial

Use this dial to control the tilt of the gimbal.

[16] Mini-HDMI Port

Connect an HD compatible monitor to this

port to get a live HD video preview of what the

camera sees.

[17] Micro-USB Port

For connecting the remote controller to your

computer.

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[18] CAN Bus Port

Reserved for future use.

[19] USB Port

Connect to mobile device to access all of the

DJI Pilot app controls and features.

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[20] GPS Module

Used to pinpoint the location of the remote

controller.

[21] Back Left Button

Customizable button in DJI Pilot app,

[22] Power Port

Connect to a power source to charge the

remote controller's internal battery,

[23] Back Right Button

Customizable button in DJI Pilot app,

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Aircraft

Flight Controller

The Inspire 1's flight controller is based on DJI flight controller with several enhancements such as new

flight mode and new safe mode. Three safe modes are available: Failsafe, Return Home and Dynamic

Home Point These features ensure the safe return of your aircraft if the control signal is lost A flight

recorder stores crucial flight data for each flight.

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Three flight modes are available. The details of each flight mode are found in the section below:

P mode (Positioning); P mode works best when GPS signal is strong. There are three different states of P

mode, which will be automatically selected by the Inspire 1 depending on GPS signal strength and Vision

Positioning sensors:

P-GPS: GPS and Vision Positioning both are available, and the aircraft is using GPS for positioning.

P-OPTI: Vision Positioning is available but the GPS signal is not Aircraft is using only Vision

Positioning for hovering

P-ATTI: Neither GPS or Vision Positioning available, aircraft is using only its barometer for positioning,

so only altitude is controlled.

A mode (Attitude): The GPS and Vision Positioning System is not used for holding position. The aircraft

only uses its barometer to maintain altitude. If it is still receiving a GPS signal, the aircraft can automatically

return home if the Remote Controller signal is lost and if the Home Point has been recorded successfully.

F mode (Function): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is activated in this mode. For more information

about IOC, refer to the IOC in Appendix.

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

Mode Switch" on P27 for more information.

Flight Status Indicator

The INSPIRE 1 comes with the Front LED, Rear LED and Aircraft Status Indicator. The positions of these

LEDs are shown in the figure below:

Aircraft Status Indicator

Front LED Rear LED

The Front and Rear LED show the orientation of the aircraft. The Front LED displays solid red and the

Rear LED displays solid green.

Aircraft Status Indicator shows the system status of the flight controller. Refer to the table below for more

information about the Aircraft Status Indicator:

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— Red, Green and Yellow Flash

Alternatively

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^ • • • - - Green Flashes Slowly

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Power on and self-check

Aircraft warming up

Safe to Fly (P mode with GPS and Vision Positioning)

Safe to Fly (P mode with Vision Positioning but v\$hout GPS)

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

* Fast Yellow Flashing

-Slow Red Flashing

* * Fast Red Flashing

* • Red Flashing Alternatively

-Solid Red

- Red and Yellow Rash Alternatively

Remote Controller Signal Lost

Low Battery Warning

Critical Low Battery Warning

IMU Error

Critical Error

Compass Calibration Required

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Return to Home (RTH)

The Return to Home (RTH) brings the aircraft back to the last recorded Home Point There are three cases

that will trigger RTH procedure; they are Smart RTH, Low Battery RTH and Failsafe RTH.

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The Home Point is the location at which your aircraft takes off when the

GPS signal is strong. You can view the GPS signal strength through

the GPS icon ( Xuill ). If you are using the Dynamic Home Point

setting, the Home Point will be updated to your current position as you

move around and when the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks green.

Smart RTH

Using the RTH button on the remote controller (refer to "RTH button" on P28 for more information) or the

RTH button in the DJI Pilot, app when GPS is available to enables smart RTH, The aircraft return to the

latest recorded Home Point, you may control the aircraft's orientation to avoid collision during the Smart

RTH. Press the Smart RTH button once to start the process, press the Smart RTH button again to exit

Smart RTH and regain the control.

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Low Battery RTH

The low battery level failsafe is triggered when 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

when these warnings are shown, DJI Pilot app will advise user to return the aircraft to the Home Point

when low battery warning is triggered. Aircraft will automatically return to the Home Point if no action is

taken after 10 seconds countdown. User can cancel the RTH by pressing once on the RTH button. The

thresholds for these warnings are automatically determined based on the current aircraft altitude and its

distance from the Home Point

Aircraft will land automatically if the current battery level can only support the aircraft to land to the ground

from the current altitude. User can use the remote controller to control the aircraft's orientation during the

> landing process.

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

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Home point and land

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resume normal flight If no

action is taken, the aircraft

will automatically go home

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-:$c • When the critical battery level warning activates and the aircraft is descending to land

automatically, you may push the throttle upward to hover the aircraft and navigate it to a more

appropriate location for landing,

• Color zones and markers on the battery level indicator reflect estimated remaining flight time

and are adjusted automatically, according to the aircraft's current status.

Failsafe RTH

Failsafe RTH is activated automatically if remote controller signal (including video relay signal) is lost for

more than 3 seconds provided that Home Point has been successfully recorded and compass is working

normally. Return home process may be interrupted and the operator can regain control over the aircraft if

a remote controller signal is resumed.

Failsafe Illustration

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Aircraft cannot avoid obstruction during the Failsafe RTH, therefore it is important to set an

reasonable Failsafe altitude before each flight Launch the DJI Pilot app and enter "Camera3'

view and select "MODE" to set the Failsafe altitude.

Aircraft will stop ascending and immediately return to the Home Point if you move the throttle

stick if the aircraft reaches 20 m altitudes or beyond during Failsafe.

Dynamic Home Point

Dynamic home point is useful in situations when you are in motion and require a Home Point that is

different from the takeoff point GPS module is located at the position shown in the figure below:

GPS

Ensure the space above the GPS module is not obstructed when using Dynamic Home Point

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There are two options for Dynamic Home Point

1. Set the aircraft current coordinate as the new Home Point

2. Set the remote controller's coordinate as the new Home Point

Setting Up Dynamic Home Point

Follow the steps below to setup Dynamic Home Point:

1, Connect to the mobile device and launch the DJI Pilot app and go to the "Camera" page.

2, Tap"9"and selecfg^', to reset the remote controller's coordinates as. the new Home Point

3, Tap"9"and selecfj^?", to reset the aircraft's coordinates as the new Home Point

4, The aircraft status indicator blinks green to show Home Point is set successfully,

o Vision Positioning System

DJI Vision Positioning is a positioning system that uses ultrasonic and image data to help the aircraft

identify its current position. With the help of Vision Positioning, your Inspire 1 can hover in place more

precisely and fly indoors or in other environments where there is no GPS signal available. The main

components of DJI Vision Positioning are located on the bottom of your Inspire 1, including [1]two sonar

sensors and[2]one monocular camera.

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Using Vision Positioning

Vision Positioning is activated automatically when the Inspire 1 is powered on. No manual action is

required. Vision Positioning is typically used in the indoor environment where no GPS is available. By

using the sensors on the Vision Positioning system, Inspire 1 can perform precision hovering even when

no GPS is available.

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Follow the steps below to use Vision Positioning:

1. Toggle the switch to "P" as shown the figure to the right:

2. Place the Inspire 1 on a flat surface. Notice that the Vision Positioning system

cannot work properly on surfaces without pattern variations,

3. Power on the Inspire 1. The aircraft status indicator will flash twice in green light,

which indicates the Vision Positioning system is ready. Gently push the throttle up

to lift off, and the Inspire 1 will hover in place.

/i\ The performance of your Inspire 1's Vision Positioning System is subject to the surface you are

flying over. The ultrasonic waves may not be able to accurately measure the distance over sound

absorbing materials, and the camera may not function correctly in suboptimal environments. The

aircraft will switch from T" mode to "A" mode automatically if both GPS and Vision Positioning

System are not available. So operate the aircraft cautiously when in any of the following situations:

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

• Flying over a highly reflective surfaces.

• Flying at high speeds(over 8m/s at 2 meters or over 4m/s at 1 meter).

• Flying over water or transparent surfaces,

• Flying over moving surfaces or objects.

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

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

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

• Flying over surfaces without 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.

• In the event of loss of remote controller's signal, the aircraft will hover for 8 seconds and then

auto-land if it is in "P" mode.

-:£);- • Keep the sensors clean at all times. Dirt or other debris may adversely affect the effectiveness

of the sensors.

• The effective hovering altitudes of the aircraft is from 0 to 2.5 meters.

• Vision Positioning system may not function properly when the aircraft is flying over water,

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

conditions (less than 100lux),

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

in operation,

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

ground (below 0.5 meters) in fast speed.

0 Keep the animals away from the aircraft when Vision Positioning system is activated. The sonar

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

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Flight Recorder

Flight data is automatically stored in the internal storage device of the aircraft. User can gain access to

these data through the DJI Pilot app. This includes flight duration, orientation, distance, aircraft status

information, speed, and other parameters.

Attaching and Detaching the Propellers

Use only DJI approved propellers with your Inspire 1. The grey or black nut on the propeller indicates

the rotation direction of the propeller and where it should be attached. To attach the propellers properly,

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match the nut with the dots on the motors of your Inspire 1:

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

Attaching the Propellers

1. Attach the propellers with a grey nut onto a motor without a black dot and spin the propellers clockwise

. to secure them in place. Attach the propellers with a black nut onto a motor with a black dot and spin

the propellers counter clockwise to secure its position. Be sure to completely tighten each propeller by

hand before flight

/j\ • Ensure propellers are attached to its corresponding motors, otherwise the aircraft cannot take off.

• Handling the propellers with care.

• Manually tighten each of the propellers on the corresponding motors to ensure it is attached firmly.

Detaching the Propellers

Hold the motor still. Then spin the propeller in the unlock direction indicated on the propeller itself.

Detaching 1345s Quick-Release Propellers

Press the 1345s Quick-Release propellers downward firmly then rotate the propeller in the unlock

direction to unlock the propellers.

/j\ • Check that the propellers and motors are installed correctly and firmly before every flight

• Ensure that all propellers are in good condition before each flight DO NOT use old, 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 4500mAh, voltage of 22.2V, and smart chargedischarge functionality. It can only be charged with an appropriate DJI approved charger.

Intelligent Flight Battery

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Battery must be fully charged before using It for the first time. Refer to "Charging the Intelligent

Flight Battery" P21 for more information.

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery Functions

1» Battery Level Display: LEDs display the current battery level,

2. Battery Life Display; LEDs display the current battery power cycle.

3, Auto-discharging Function: The battery automatically discharges to below 65% of total power when it

is idle (press the power button to check battery level will cause battery to exit idle state) for more than

10 days to prevent swelling. It takes around 2 days to discharge the battery to 65% Jt is normal to feel

moderate heat emitting 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 when charging.

5. Over charge Protection: Charging automatically stops when the battery is fully charged,

6, Temperature Detection: The battery will only charge when the temperature is between 0 °C(32°F) and

40°C(104°F).

7, .Over Current Protection: Battery stops charging when high amperage (more than 10A) is detected.

8. Over Discharge Protection: Discharging automatically stops when the battery voltage reaches 18V to

prevent over-discharge damage

9. Short Circuit Protection: Automatically cuts the power supply when a short circuit is detected.

10, Battery Cell Damages Protection: DJI Pilot app shows warning message when damaged battery cell

is detected.

11. Battery Information History: Show the last 32 entries of battery information records that include warning

messages and so on.

12. Sleep Mode: Sleep mode is entered after 10 minutes of inactivity to save power.

13, Communication: Battery voltage, capacity, current, and other relevant information is provided to the

aircraft's to the main controller.

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Refer to Disclaimer and Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guide/Ins before use. Users take full

responsibility for all operations and usage.

Using the Battery

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Powering ON/OFF

Powering On: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to power on. The

Power LED will turn red and the Battery Level Indicators will display the current battery level

Powering Off: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to power off,

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Low Temperature Notice:

1, The performance of the intelligent Flight Battery is significantly reduced when flying in a low

temperature environments (those with air temperatures below 5°C). Ensure that the battery is fully

charged and the cell voltage is at 443 V before each flight

2, Using the Intelligent Flight Battery in extremely low temperature environments (those with air

temperatures below -10°C) is not recommended. When flying in environments with temperatures

between 5°C and -10°C, the Intelligent Flight Battery should be able to achieve the appropriate voltage

levels (above 42 V), but it is recommended that you apply the included insulation sticker to the battery

in order to prevent a rapid drop in temperatures,

3, If the DJI Pilot app displays the "Critical Low Battery Level Warning11 when flying in low temperature

environments, stop flying and land the aircraft immediately. You will still be able to control the aircraft's

movement when this warning is triggered.

4 Store the Intelligent Flight Battery in a room temperature environment and ensure that its temperature

exceeds 5°C before using it in the low temperature environment

5. When using the Inspire 1 in a low temperature environment, begin by allowing the aircraft to hover at a

low altitude, for approximately one minute, to heat the battery.

6. To ensure optimum performance, keep the Intelligent Flight Battery's core temperature above 20°C

when in use,

/j\ In cold environments, insert the battery into the battery compartment and allow the aircraft to

warm up for approximately 1 -2 minutes before taking off.

Checking the battery level

The Battery Level Indicators display how much remaining power the battery has. When the battery is

powered off, press the Power Button once. The Battery Level Indicators will light up to display the current

battery level. See below for details,

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discharging. The indicators are defined below.

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Battery life

The battery life indicates how many more times the battery can be discharged and recharged before

it must be replaced. When the battery is powered 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 as described below for 2

seconds;

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03 For more information about the battery, launch DJI Pilot app and check the information under the

battery tab,

Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery

1, Connect Battery Charger to a power source (100-240V50/60Hz).

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 Indicator will display the current battery level during charging.

4, The Intelligent Flight Battery is fully charged when Battery Level Indicators are all off.

5, Air codfthe Intelligent Flight Battery after each flight. Allow its temperature to drop to room temperature

before storing it for an extended period.

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Do not charge the Intelligent Flight Battery and remote controller with standard charger (model:

A14-1OOP1 A) at the same time, otherwise the charger may overheat

Always turn off the battery before inserting it or removing it from the Inspire 1. Never insert or

remove a battery when it is powered on.

Intelligent Flight Battery

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

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Battery Protection Item

Over current detected

Short circuit detected

Over charge detected

Over-voltage charger detected

Charging temperature is too low

Charging temperature is too high

(>40°C)

After any of the above mentioned protection issues are resolved, press the 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 the charger in the event of a room temperature

error, the charger will resume charging when the temperature falls within the normal range.

/K DJI does not take any responsibility for damage caused by third-party chargers,

^:- How to discharge your Intelligent Flight Battery:

To effectively calibrate the battery capacity, it is recommended to charge and discharge the

battery thoroughly for every 10 charge-and-discharge cycle. User should install the battery onto

the aircraft and then power on the aircraft to initiate the discharge process, discharge the battery

until the aircraft is powered off automatically. User should then fully charge the battery to ensure

the battery is working at its optimal.

Slow: Place the Intelligent Flight Battery into the Inspire fs Battery Compartment and power it

on. Leave it on until there is less than 5% of power left, or until the battery can no longer

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

Rapid: Fly the Inspire 1 outdoors until there is less than 5% of power left, or until the battery can

no longer be turned on.

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Remote Controllers

This chapter describes the features

of the remote .controller that includes

aircraft and remote controller operations

and dual remote controller mode.

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The Inspire 1 Remote Controller is a multi-function wireless communication device that integrates the

video downlink ground system and aircraft Remote Controller system. The video downlink and aircraft

Remote Controller system operate at 2.4 GHz with maximum transmission distance of 2km. The remote

controller features a number of camera functions, such as taking and previewing photos and video, and

controlling gimbal motions. The remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery, The current

battery level is displayed by LEDs on the front panel of the remote control.

80 • Compliance Version; The Remote Controller is compliant with both CE and FCC regulations.

• Operating Mode: Control can be set to Mode 1 , Mode 2.

• Mode 1; The right stick serves as the throttle,

• Mode 2: The left stick serves as the throttle.

/j\ Do not operate more than 3 aircrafts within in the same area (size equivalent to a soccer field) to

prevent transmission interference.

Remote Controller Operations

Powering On And Off The Remote Controller

The Inspire 1 remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery with a capacity of 6000mAh. The

battery level is indicated by the Battery Level LEDs on the front paneL Follow the steps below to power on

your remote controller:

1, When powered off, press the Power Button once and the Battery Level LEDs will display the current

battery level.

2. Then, press and hold the Power Button to power on the remote controller,

3. The Remote Controller will beep when it powers on, The Status LED will blink green (slave remote

controller blinks solid purple) rapidly, indicating that the remote controller is linking to the aircraft. The

Status LED will show a solid green light when linking is completed.

4, Repeat step 2 to power off the remote controller after finish using it

Charging Remote Controller

Charge the remote controller via supplied charger.

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Power Outlet

Charger

Power Button

Controlling Camera

Shoot videos or images and adjust camera settings via the Shutter Button, Camera Settings Dial, Playback

Button and Video Recording Button on the remote control.

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[1] Camera Settings Dial

Turn the dial to quickly adjust camera settings such as ISO and shutter speed without letting go of the

remote controller, Move the dial button to left or right to view the pictures or videos in playback mode.

[2] Playback Button

Press to view images or videos that have already been captured,

[3] Shutter Button

Press to take a photo. If burst mode is activated, multiple photos will be taken with a single press.

[4] Receding Button

Press once to start recording video, then press again to stop recording.

Controlling Aircraft

This section explains how to use the various features of the remote controller. The Remote Controller is set

to Mode 2 by default.

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Stick Neutral/mid point: Control sticks of the Remote Controller are placed at the central position.

Move the Stick: The control stick is pushed away from the central position.

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Moving the left stick up and down changes the

aircraft's elevation.

Push the stick up to ascend and down to descend.

Push the throttle stick up to takeoff.

When both sticks are centered, the Inspire 1 will

hover in place.

The more the stick is pushed away from the

center position, the faster the Inspire 1 will change

elevation. Always push the stick gently to prevent

sudden and unexpected elevation changes.

Moving the left stick to the left or right controls the

rudder and rotation of the aircraft.

Push the sick left to rotate the aircraft counter

clock-wise, and push the stick right to rotate the

aircraft clockwise. If the stick is centered, the

Inspire 1 will stay facing its current direction.

The more the stick is pushed away from the center

position, the faster the Inspire 1 will rotate.

Moving the right stick up and down changes the

aircraft's forward and backward pitch.

Push the stick up to fly forward and down to fly

backward. The Inspire 1 will hover in place if the stick

is centered.

Push the stick further away from the center position for

a larger pitch angle (maximum 35°) and faster flight,

Moving the right stick control left and right changes

the aircraft's left and right pitch.

Push left to fly left and right to fly right The Inspire 1

will hover in place if the stick is centered.

Push the stick further away from the center position for

a larger pitch angle (maximum 35°) and faster flight

Gimbal Dial: Turn the dial to the right, and the

camera will shift to point upwards. Turn the

dial to the left, and the camera will shift to point

downwards. The camera will remain in its current

position when dial is static.

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Flight Mode Switch

Toggle the switch to select the desired flight mode.

You may choose between; P mode, F mode and A

mode.

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P mode (Positioning): P mode works best when GPS signal is strong. There are three different states of P

mode, which will be automatically selected by the Inspire 1 depending on GPS signal strength and Vision

Positioning sensors:

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

P-OPTI: Vision Positioning is available but the GPS signal is not Aircraft is using only Vision

Positioning for hovering

P-ATTI: Neither GPS or Vision Positioning available, aircraft is using only its barometer for positioning,

so only altitude is controlled,

A mode (Attitude): The GPS and Vision Positioning System is not used for holding position. The aircraft

only uses its barometer to maintain altitude. If it is still receiving a GPS signal, the aircraft can automatically

return home if the Remote Controller signal is lost and if the Home Point has been recorded successfully.

F mode (Function): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is activated in this mode, For more information

about IOC, refer to the IOC in Appendix,

The Flight Mode Switch is locked in P mode by default. To unlock the switch, launch the DJI Pilot app,

enter the "Camera" page, tap "MODE", and then activate "Multiple Flight Mode".

Transformation Switch / RTH Button

The Transformation Switch / RTH Button combination serves two functions. Toggle the switch up or down

to raise or lower the landing gear. Or, press the button to activate the Return to Home (RTH) procedure.

Transformation Switch

This switch has two positions. The effect of toggling the switch to any of these positions is defined below:

Lower Raise

1, Raise: Raise the landing gear to its upper most position.

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2, Lower: The landing gear will lower to its lowest position for landing.

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lowered before landing.

RTH button

Press and hold this button to start the Return to Home (RTH) procedure. The LED around the RTH Button

will blink white to indicate 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 the control of the aircraft.

Connecting Mobile Device

Tilt the Mobile Device Holder to the desired position. Press the button on the side of the Mobile Device Holder

to release the clamp, and then place your mobile device into the clamp. Adjust the clamp to secure your

mobile device. Then connect your mobile device to the remote controller with a USB cable. Plug one end of

the cable into your mobile device, and the other end into the USB port on the back of the remote controller.

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Optimal Transmission Range

The signal transmission between aircraft and remote controller perform best within the range that

displayed in the picture shown below:

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Optimal Transmission Range

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Ensure the aircraft is flying within the optimal transmission range, Adjust the distlhce and position

between the operator and the aircraft to achieve optimal transmission performance.

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Dual Remote Controllers Mode

More than one remote controller can connect to the same aircraft in Dual Remote Controller mode. In

Dual Controllers mode, the "Master" remote controller operator controls the orientation of the aircraft, while

the "Slave" remote controller controls the movement of the gimbal and camera operation. When multiple

"slave" remote controllers (max of 6) are connect to the aircraft, only the first connected "slave" remote

controller is able to control the gimbal, the remaining "slave" remote controller can view the live feed video

from the aircraft and set the camera parameters, but they cannot control the gimbal.

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single remote controller mode, however, you cannot control the pan movement of the camera.

Setting Up Dual Remote Controllers Mode

Dual Remote Controllers mode is disabled by default Users must enable this feature on the "Master"

remote controller by through the DJI Pilot app. Follow the steps below for setup:

"Master" Remote Controller:

1. Connect the remote controller to your mobile device and launch the DJI Pilot app,

2. Go to the Camera page, and tap &* ,|||| to enter the remote controller settings window.

3. Tap "Set RC Status" to enable Master-and-Slave mode,

4. Select "Master" in the "Set RC Status" section to set the remote controller as "Master" remote controller.

RC Control Settings

Master and Slave

Set RC Status

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Slave RC List

5. Enter the connection password for the "Slave" remote controller.

"Slave" Remote Controller:

1. Tap "Search for Master Controller" to search the "Master" remote controller.

RC Control Setting

Master and Slave

Master RC List

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/j\ Remote controller cannot link to the aircraft if the remote controller is set as "Slave". Meanwhile,

the "Slave" remote controller cannot control the orientation of the aircraft. Reset the remote

controller to "Master" in DJI Pilot app if you wish to link the remote controller to the aircraft,

2. Search the "Master" remote controller in the surrounding area in the "Request Control" section.

RC Control Settings

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connect to the desired "Master" remote controller.

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[Remote Controller Status_LED_

The Status LED reflects connection status between Remote Controller and aircraft. The RTH LED shows

the Return to Home status of the aircraft. The table below contains details on these indicators.

• RTH LED

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Aircraft Return to Home in progress.

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 when using a new

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

1. Power on the remote controller and connect to the mobile device. Launch DJI Pilot app.

2. Power on the Intelligent Flight Battery.

3. Enter "Camera" view and tap on and then tap "Linking Remote Controller" button as shown below.

RC Control Setting

Remote Control 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 Gimbal Pitch/Yaw C2 Reset gimbal yaw

You can customize the C1 and C2. buttons on the back

of the remote controller.

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