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Quick Start Guide 

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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 

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• 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 

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~ p To enable P Mode, toggie the Flight Mode Swltch 

' to the P position. 

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Your Phantom 3 Advanced uses GPS to hover In place when there Is 

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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 

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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 

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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 

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• 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 

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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. 

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2. Watch the Tutorial Videos 

Watch the tutorial videos on www.dji.com or in 

the DJI GO app. 

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• 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 

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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 

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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. 

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• 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 

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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. 
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• 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) 

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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. 

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• 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. 

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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 Button 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 

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