# PHANTOM 3 :
~

Quick Start Guide
V 1.2



# ~

# Phantom 3 Advanced

It's time to meet your Phantom. The Phantom 3 Advanced's camera records video at up to 1080p/60fps and captures 12 megapixel photos. Review the diagram below for a full list of your Phantom 3 Advanced's parts:

1. Gimbal and Camera 2. Vision PosRioning System 3. Camera Micro-SD Card Slot 4. Aircraft Micro-USB Port 5. Camera Status Indicator 6. Front LEDs 7. Motors 8. Propellers 9. Aircraft Status Indicators 10. Antennas 11. Intelligent Flight Battery 12. Power Button 13. Battery Level Indicators 14. Link Button 15. Camera Micro-USB Port

# Remote Controller

This powerful Remote Controller allows you to pilot and maneuver your Phantom 3 Advanced at distances over 6,000 feet (2 km)' away, while putting selected camera controls at your flngertips. Built into your Remote Controller is a rechargeable LiPo battery and DJI Lightbridge, which when paired with a compatible mobile device gives you a live HD view from the Phantom's camera.

S. Small Device Positioning Tabs (such as mobile phone) 9.Antennas

12. Camera Settings Dial 13. Video Recording Button 14. Flight Mode Switch

16. Piayback Button 17. C1/C2 Buttons (Customizable)

Mobile device connection

' This mawmum transmission tlistance was testetl in a lab environment and is for reference only. The maximum operating distance may vary depentling on contlitions in your immetliate surroundings.

# Fly Safe

DJI encourages you to enjoy flying your Phantom 3 Advanced In a safe, responsible, and smart way. To do this, it is important to understand some basic flight guidelines, both for your protection and for the safety of those around you.
1. Fly in Open Areas: Always fly In locations that are free and clear of builtlings, trees, power lines, and other obstacles. Do not fly above or near people or animals. 2. Maintain Control at AII Trmes: Even when using DJI autopilot functions such as Auto-Takeoff, Auto-Landing, and Auto-Return to Home, aNaays keep your hands on the Remote Controller and maintain control of your aimraft when it is in fllght. 

### 3. Maintain Line of Sight: Keep your aircraft in sight at all Lmes, and avoid flying behind buildings or other obstacles that may block your view. 4. Monitor Your Altitude: For the safety of full-slzed aircraft and other air traffc, always fly at altitudes less than 400 feet (120 meters) above ground level, or in line wl[h your local laws and regulatlons. O • ~ Visit httpJ/flysafe.dji.com/no-fly for more informatlon on critiral safety features such as No-Fly Zones. • 4 

## ❑

. • Calibrating the Compass: Make sure to calibrate the oompass at every new fligM location. The compass is very sensitive to electromagnetic imederenoe, which ean cause abnonnal compass data, leading to poor flight performance or even fallure. Regular calibration is requiretl for optlmal performance. 

### 1. DO NOT calibrate your compass where there is a chance of strong magnetic iMerference, such as magnetite, parking struetures, and steel reinforcements underground. 2. DO NOT carry ferromagnetic materials wtth you during calibration such es keys or cellular phones. 3. DO NOT calibrate beside massive metal obJects. 4. If the Aircraft Status Indieators are showing solid red, then try to calibrate again. If they are bliniting red and yellow atternately after placing the aimraft on the ground, the compass has deteoted magnetic Intederenee. Change your location. 

### • Environmental Considerations: 1. Do not fly in severe weather condttlons. This includes high winds (speeds of 22 mph or 10 m/s or more), snow, rain, and fog. 2. Only fly In open areas. Tall bulltlings and steel structures may affect the aocuraey of the on-board compass and GPS signal. 3. Avoid obstacles, crowds, high-voftage power lines, trees, and bodies of water. 

### 4. Minimize electromagnetic Interference by avoiding areas whh high levels of eleetromagnetism, including moblle phone base stations, radio transmission towers, or Wi-Fi hotspots. 5. Aircraft and battery performance are subject to environmental factors such as aly densiry and temperature. Be very caretul when flying 19,600 feet (6 km) or more above sea Ievei, as battery and aircraft performance may not be at peak efAclency. 6. The Phantom 3 Advanced cannot operate In P Mode or use GPS at polar latitutles. Only ATTI Mode antl the Vision Positioning system will be operational. 

### • P Mode: In this mode, the Phantom 3 Advanced can use GPS and the Vision Positioning system, allowing it to hover aocurately in pos(tion indoors and out. When GPS Is available, a Home Point will be locked so that the Phantom 3 Ativanced can Retum to Home H the Remote Controller signal is bst.

~ p To enable P Mode, toggie the Flight Mode Swltch ' to the P position. ~ 0 GPS Positioning

0 m 9 feet 10 inches

~ There are three states in P mode: . O vision Positioning Altitutle P-GPS: GPS works best when outdoors and in a wide open area.

- w— ~ I Your Phantom 3 Advanced uses GPS to hover In place when there Is ~ ..._....._,..- I a strong GPS signaL 

## ti___ `~~ -..._._._--'" '

~~ _ 1 foot P-0PTI: If GPS is not available, the aircraft can use 1he Vision PosNOning ...._..__..__ systemtohoveraccurately. • Return to Home: P-ATTI: Neither GPS nor the Vsion Positioning system are avallable. When there Is a strong GPS signal, the airorait will be able to The aimraft wlll only use Its barometer for aRi[ude and other on-board record a Home Point and return to that Home Point when sensors for attttude stablllzation. required. The Home Point location is recorded when the GPS Note that the Ysion Positioning system may not work properly when signal icon in the DJI GO app Is eitheryellow or green. the Phantom 3 Ativancetl Is flying over water, over surfaces without a The aircraft will retum to the Home Point automatically In the clear pattern, or in a iow-IIgM environment. following scenados (all require a strong GPS signal):

. Smart RTH: When the RTH button on the Remote Oontroller

_ _ _ _ ,.. ~ .,, , _ _ _ _ _ ° or In the DJI GO app is pressed. I Low-Battery RTH: A notiFlcation wlll appear in the DJI GO Return to home app requesting the pilot to take aotlon when the battery level I f... falls under a certain level. Fallsafe RTH: When the Remote Controller5 signal is lost. • While retuming to the Home Point, the aircraft's altitude can be adjusted to avoid obstacles. Tall buildings may affect the Remote A Controllers signal. The Failsafe Retum to Home procedure vdll be triggered 'rf the signal is lost. Be sure to fly higher than any nearby buildings to avoid creshing.

# Appendix

• Aircraft Weight (Including Battery) Max. Ascent Speed Max. Descent Speed Max.Speed Max. Flight Altitude Max. Flight Time Operating Temperature Range GPS
• Gimbal Controllable Range 1280 g 5 m/s 3 m/s 16 m/s (ATTI mode, no wind) 6000 m Approximately 23 minutes OnCto 40eC GPS/GLONASS

Pitch: — 90e to +30e

• Vision PosiGOning Velocity Range <8 m/s (Altitude 2 m) Altltude Range 30 cm-300 cm Operating Range 30 cm-300 cm Operating Environment Surface with clear pattern and adequate lighting (Lux > 15)

• Camem Sensor Sony EXMOR 1/2.3" Effective pixels:12.4 M(total pixels: 12.76 M) Lens FOV (Reld Of View) 94e 20 mm (35 mm format equivalent) f/2.8 ISO Range 100-3200 (video) 100-1600 (photo) Electronic Shutter Speed 8 s-1/8000 s Image Max. Size 4000 x 3000 Still Photography Modes Single shot Burst shooting: 3/5/7 frames Auto Fxposure Bracketing (AEB): 315 bracketed frames at 0.7EV Bias Time-lapse Video Recording Modes FHD: 1920x1080p 24/25/30/48/50/60 HD: 1280x720p 24/25/30/48/50/60 Max. Bitrete of Video Stomge 40 Mbps Supported Rle Formats FAT32/exFAT Photo: JPEG, DNG Video: MP4/MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264) Supported SD Card Types Micro-SD, Max. capacity: 64GB. Class 10 or UHS-1 rating required Operating Temperature Range 0°C to 40°C

• Remote Controller Operating Frequency Max. Transmission Distance Video Otput Port Operating Temperature Range Battery Mobile Device Holder Transmitter Power (EIRP) Working Voltage • Charger Vottsge Rated Power 2.400 GHz-2.483 GHz 2 km (outdoors and unobstructed) USB O°C to 40eC 6000 mAh LiPo 2S, Tablets and smartphones FCC:20dbm; CE:16dbm 1.2 A @7.4 V

17.4 V 57 W I



# L` 

# a

_ "v 71 mm 105 mm

• Intelligent Flight Battery ( PH3-4480 mAh-15.2 V) Capacity 4480 mAh Voltage 15.2 V BatteryType LiPo4S Energy 68 Wh Net Weight 365 g Operating Temperature -10eC to 40°C Max. Charging Power 100 W



### C E 1313 ® neHS 

### W
FCCID: 553MM3P21503 FCCID: $SSGL3001501 Thia deNCe cameiiec with wrt I5 o(tM FOC Rulaz. OperationitmbjectWNe/ollawingtwecenditima: (I) Thia daWce maynut cwee M1armlul interryrmce, and QIWiSdaMcemuataxeptanyinterrerencerecerved.inaludng htarr.r.nw Nat mry ceuae undeaired aMr.dcu sf This Quick Start Guide is sublect to change without prior notice.

### Remove the Intelligent

Flight Battery 

# Preparing Your Phantom 3 Advanced Before Flying

Read the User Manual and watch the video tutorials in the DJI GO app or on the official DJI website (www.dji.com ), and read the following documents included in the box before using your Phantom 3 Advanced for the first time: Phantom 3 Advanced Quick Start Guide, Phantom 3 Professional /Advanced Safety Guidelines and Disclaimer, Phantom 3 Professional / Advanced Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines, In the Box. 

# 1. Download the DJI GO App Search 'DJI GO' on the App Store or Google Play and download the DJI GO app to your mobile device.

❑ • .:,! ❑



## ~ 

## = u -•

o0

❑ F+~{l,~ •
DJI GO app 

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

❑ r ~~ 4 ❑



## •~ • ~ T 4}!~ •~

❑ ~ 

### T•t o..

Phantom 3 tutorial videos

• For the best experience, use a mobile device that runs i08 8.0 or above or Android 4.1.2 or above.



## 3. Check Battery Levels Pressing the Power Button once on either your Intelligent Right Battery or Remote Controller displays the battery level. Be sure to fuliy charge both batteries before your first flight.

Battery Level -

►

High

0 O'O O 

# ER Fc Low

~ Battery Level i High



## 4. Charging the Batteries • Only use the official DJI Phantom 3 Advanced charger. Remove the Intelligent Flight Battery from the aircraft before charging. • It is recommended that you tum off the Intelligent Flight Battery or Remote Controller before charging. • Connect the charger to a suitable power source (100-240V 50/601-1z). • Connect the charger to the Intelligent Flight Battery or Remote Controller. The LEDs will display the current charge level, and when fully charged, they will automatically turn off.

# 5. Preparing the Remote Controller

Tilt the Mobile Device Holder to the desired posRion, and then adjust the antennas as shown. The strength of the Remote Controller's signal will fluctuate depending on the positions of the antennas.

Strong Weak

-------------- 

### The transmission signal between the aircraft ancf

Remote Controller will be strongest within the range illustrated here. If the signal is weak, adjust the positions of the antennas and fly the aircraft closer to achieve optimal signal performance.
tQ Press the button on the sitle of the Mobile Device Holder to release the clamp. QPlace your mobile device into the clamp and adjust it so that the mobile device is held securely In place. (D 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.



# ~ • To avoid signal interference, do not use other 2.4GHz devices when flying.



# 6. Flight Controls Here are the default flight controls (Mode 2). The left stick controls altitude and rotation, while the right stick controls the forward, backward, left or dght movements. The gimbal dial controls the camera's tilt.

Left Stick Right Stick Gimbal Dial

Do,M ~ 

### BBCkW 

# ~~ d

n

^ 

# ~ •°J' 

### ^ ` p 

# ~

~1 

# ~ i 

# ~ ~ ~


# A • You can customize or change these controls through the DJI GO app.

### ~ © 

## p ~ U

~ ~ •~~•

--~~:



## app 5

DJI GO 

# 7 * 9 

# 7m 7. Getting Ready for Takeoff Remove the gimbal clamp as shown on the right. Place your Phantom 3 Advanced on a flat surface, in an open space, with the nose facing away from you. Then follow the steps below in this order: I ~



### (D Toggle the Flight Mode Switch on your Remote Controller to the right (P Mode). P Mode is Positioning Mode, A Mode is ATTI Mode, and F Mode is Function Mode. t'J Turn on the Remote Controller by pressing the power button once, releasing it, and then pressing and holding for 2 seconds. QInsert the Intelligent Flight Battery into your Phantom 3 Advanced. Turn on the battery by pressing the power button once, releasing it, and then pressing and holding for 2 seconds. QQ Ensure the LED on your Remote Controller is green, indicating it is ready to be used. QConnect your mobile device to the Remote Controller with a USB cable and launch the DJI GO app. Follow the instructions within the app. Qe In the app, tap 'Camera'. Ensure your Phantom 3 Advanced is ready to fly by completing the on-screen Checklist. Beginner Mode Is enabled by default when you launch the DJI GO app for the first time. The aircraft's altitude and flight distance are restricted when flying in Beginner Mode. You can disable Beginner Mode in the Settings Page of the DJI GO app. (2) Calibrate the compass by tapping the Aircraft Status Bar in the app and selecting 'Calibrate'. Then follow the on-screen instructions. ® Attach the propellers wHh a black nut onto the motors with black dot and spin them counter-clockwise to secure. Attach the propellers with a grey nut onto the motors without black dot and spin them clockwise to secure. • Tighten the propellers with both hands before each flight. • If you wish to record photos or videos, insert a Micro-SD card into the Camera's Micro-SD Card Slot. • The Flight Mode Switch is locked in P Mode by default. Refer to the User Manual to learn how to unlock the switch and change to other modes. • When not in P mode, the Phantom 3 Advanced wlll only maintain altitude, not position, and will drift with wintl or user input. Return to Home is not available In F motle.


## 8. Flight
Before taking off, make sure the Aircraft Status Bar in the DJI GO app indicates 'Safe to Fly (GPS)' or'Safe to fly (non-GPS)' 'rf flying indoors.


## • Auto Takeoff and Landing: Your Phantom 3 Advanced can automatically takeoff and land at the tap of a button in the Camera screen of the DJI GO app. 

# 0 Tap and slide to confirm automatic takeoff.

The aircraft will automatically takeoff and Tap and slide to confirm automatic landing. hover at 4 feet (1.2 meters). The aircraft will automatically land.

# m

• Manual Takeoff and Landing (Stick configurations are for MODE 2): Start the motors by pulling both control sticks to the bottom inside (or outside) comers. Release the sticks once the motors start. Slowly push the Ie8 stick (throttle stick) up to takeoif. Start / Stop the motors Left stick up (Slowly)



### ~ ~ 

# ^

.~~ i iA



### ~ • • 

### ~ cJi i 

### ~,~ t To land, gently pull the left stick (throttle stick) down to lower the aircraft until it touches the ground. Then pull both sticks to the bottom inside corners to stop the motors.

Left stick down (Slowly)

n



# ~ • Never stop the motors mid-flight, otherwise the aircraft will crash. Only stop the motors when on the ground or as required in emergency situations to reduce the risk of damage or injury. •You cannot takeoff If the Intelligent Flight Battery is not sufficiently charged and the Critical Low Battery Warning is active. • The Intelligent Right Battery must warm up'rf the outside lemperature is low. A warning will appear in 9he DJI GO app in this scenario. • Once spinning, the rotating propellers can be dangerous. Do not start the motors when there are people nearby and always fly in a wide-open area. • Power off your Phantom 3 Advanced before switching off the Remote Controller after landing. 

## . Return to Home: The DJI GO app will warn you if your Phantom 3 Advanced's battery level falls under a certain level. This warning threshold can be set in the app. The aircraft will land immediately if the battery power reaches a critical level and the Critical Low Battery Level Warning 

### appears. Failsafe: The Phantom 3 Advanced vsll enter Return to Home Mode if the signal to the Remote Controller is lost. • While returning home, you can still control your Phantom 3 Advanced's altitude to avoid any obstacles. 1. Press and hold the Return to Home Button on your 2. Remote Controller until the LED surrounding the button starts blinking white and starts beeping. Your Phantom 3 Advanced will retum to the set Home Point. Press the button once to stop the procedure. 

# 14 ` L~ 3.

RTH Button The app's RTH Button



# Appendix Aircraft Status Indicators Remote Controller Status LED Camera Controls

® Slowly: Safe to fly, GPS working fl Remote Controller is functioning normally, • Adjustthe camera parameters using but is not connected to the aircraft. the Camera Settings Dial on the x2 Continuously: Vision Positioning Q Remote Corriroller is functioning normally Ramote Controller or through the DJI system working, no GPS and is connected to the aircraft. GO app. Press the Shut[er Bulton or o Slowly: P-ATTI or ATTI Mode x B-B-B... Aircraft Low Battery Level Warning Ude ~ Recording Bu 

### tt on to capture photos or record videos. or Remote Controller error. ;o=Quickly: Not connected to the Remote Controller B—B—.•• Remote Controller has been • Adjust the gimbal's tilt using the idle for 5 minutes. Gimbal Dial.

~ Slowly: Low Battery Level Warning Download photos Quickly: Critical Low Battery Level Warning • and videos from the Micro-SD card to your mobile tiA9 Solid: Critical error device through the DJI GO app. You can also use a SDr,ard reader Blinking Alternately: to export files to your computer. Compass calibration required 

# o

~ 

# o

For more information: 02075 DJI. All Rights Raserred http7/www.dji.com7phantom3 ~i~~ -, o•
~~ a••aerwi.a,I•,•a

~ •cni•..

# PHANTOM 3

ADVANGED

www.dji.com