INSPIRE 1 
User Manual 2015.3 

V1.2 

Using this manual 

Legends 

Warning Important Hints and Tips Reference 

Before Flight 

The following tutorials and manuals have been produced to ensure you to make full use 

of your Inspire 1. 

1.Disclaimer2.In the Box3.Inspire 1 Quick Start Guide4.Safety Guidelines5.Inspire 1 

User Manual6.Intelligent 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.dji.com/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.net/djipilot” 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 2 Before Flight 2 Watch the video tutorials 2 Download the DJI Pilot app 2 

Product Profile 

Introduction 6 Feature Highlights 6 Assemble the Aircraft 7 Aircraft Diagram 9 Remote 

Controller Diagram 9 

Aircraft 

Flight Controller 12 Flight Mode 12 Flight Status Indicator 12 Return to Home (RTH) 13 

Dynamic Home Point 15 Vision Positioning System 16 Flight Recorder 17 Attaching and 

Detaching the Propellers 17 DJI Intelligent Flight Battery 18 

Remote Controllers 

Remote Controller Profile 24 Remote Controller Operations 24 Dual Remote Controllers 

Mode 29 Remote Controller Status LED 31 Linking the Remote Controller 32 Remote 

Controller Compliance Version 33 

Gimbal and Camera 

Camera Profile 35 Gimbal 36 

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DJI Pilot App 

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 
Introduction 

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. 

Feature Highlights 

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 Toggle×4 Landing Mode 

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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 .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. 

1 

Gimbal Cover 

3 Gimbal Lock Mounting Place 

Gimbal Connector 

2 

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

Attaching Propellers 

Locked 

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

and spin clockwise to secure. 

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INSPIRE 1 User ManualPlace 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. 

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 

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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 

[6] 

[11] 
[1] 

[7] [8] 

. [1] GPS 

. [2] Propeller (P17) 

Remote Controller Diagram 

[9] [8] 

[7] 

[1] [2] 

[3] [4] [5] [6] 

[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. 

[2][3] [3] 

Motor 

[4] 

[4] [5] 

[9][10] [8] 

[12] 

[13] 

Aircraft Micro-USB Port 

. [9] Rear LED (P12) 

. [10] Camera Micro-USB Port 
. [11] Camera Micro-SD Card Slot (P35) 

. [12] Vision Positioning Sensors (P16) 

. [13] Aircraft Status Indicator (P13) 

Front LED (P12) [5] Landing gear 

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. [6] Gimbal and Camera (P35) 

. [7] Intelligent Flight Battery (P18) 

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[6] Battery Level LEDs 

Displays the current battery level. 
[7] Status LED 

Displays the power status. 

[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 P, 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. [20] 

[23] [21] 

[22] 

[18] CAN Bus Port 

Reserved for future use. 

[19] USB Port 

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[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. 

[16] [17] [18] [19] 

[15] [10] 

[14] [13] 

[11] [12] 
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Connect to mobile device to access all of the DJI Pilot app controls and features. 

[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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This chapter describes the features of the Flight Controller, Vision Positioning 

System and the Intelligent Flight Battery. 
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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. 

Flight Mode 

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 hoveringP-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. 

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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Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively 

Aircraft warming up 

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Aircraft Status Indicator Description 

Normal 

Alternatively 

Red,GreenandYellowFlash 

Green Flashes Slowly 

Yellow Flashes Slowly Fast Yellow Flashing 

Fast Red Flashing — Solid Red 

Return to Home (RTH) 

Power on and self-check 

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

Safe to Fly (A mode but No GPS and Vision Positioning) Remote Controller Signal Lost 

Critical Low Battery Warning Critical Error 

X2 Green Flashes Twice 
Safe to Fly (P mode with Vision Positioning but without GPS) 

Warning 

Slow Red Flashing 

Low Battery Warning 

Red Flashing Alternatively 

IMU Error 

Red and Yellow Flash Alternatively 

Compass Calibration Required 

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. 

Home Point 

Smart RTH 

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 ( ). 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. 

GPS 

Description 

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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Battery Level 

Warning Remark Aircraft Status Indicator DJI Pilot app 

Low battery level 

warning 

The battery power is 

low. Please land the 

aircraft. 

Aircraft status indicator 

blinks RED slowly. 

Tap “Go-home” to havethe air

the Home point and land auto

“Cancel” to resume normal flig

action is taken, the aircraft wil

automatically go home and la

seconds. Remote controller w

alarm. 

Critical Low battery 

level warning 

The aircraft must land 

immediately. 

Aircraft status indicator 

blinks RED quickly. 

The DJI Pilot app screen will f

aircraft starts to descend. Rem

controller will sound an alarm

Estimated remaining 

flight time 

Estimated remaining 

flight based on current 

battery level. 

N/A N/A 

INSPIRE 1 User Manual 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. 

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

Critical Low battery level warning(Red) 

Low battery level warning 

Power requires to return home 

Sufficient battery level(Green) 

Remaining flight time 

Battery level indicator 

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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 

1 Record Home Point (HP) 

Blinking Green4 Signal Lost Lasts 3secs. 

Fast Blinking Yellow 

2 Confirm Home Point 

Blinking Green5 Go Home(20m can be set) 

Height over HP>20m 20m Elevate to 20m 

Height over HP<=20m 

Fast Blinking Yellow 

3 Remote Controller Signal Lost 

Fast Blinking Yellow6 Landing after Hovering 15secs 

Fast Blinking Yellow 

Aircraft automatically descends and lands if RTH is triggered when the aircraft flies 

within a 20 meter (65 feet) radius of the Home Point.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 “Camera” 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: 

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

Point. 

GPS 

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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“ ”and select“ ”, to reset the remote controller’s coordinates as the new Home 

Point. 

3.Tap“ ”andselect“ ”,toresettheaircraft’scoordinatesasthenewHomePoint. 4. The aircraft 

status indicator blinks green to show Home Point is set successfully. 

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 

[1] 

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. 

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 “P” 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 (e.g. 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. 

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. 

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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INSPIRE 1 User Manualmatch the nut with the dots on the motors of your Inspire 1: 

Propellers 

Figure 
Attach On Legends 

Grey cap(1345) Black cap(1345R) 

Motors without a black dot Motors with a black dot 

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 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. 

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. 

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.Toavoidinjury,STAND 

CLEARofandDONOTtouchpropellersormotorswhentheyarespinning. 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 charge- discharge functionality. It can only be charged with an appropriate DJI 

approved charger. 

Intelligent Flight Battery Charger 

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INSPIRE 1 User Manual 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%.It 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. 

Refer to Disclaimer and Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelins before use. Users take 

full responsibility for all operations and usage. 

Using the Battery 

LED4 LED2 

LED3 LED1 

Power Button (Built-in LED) 
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 

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Battery Level 

LED1 

LED2 

LED3 

LED4 

Battery Level 

75%~87.5% 50%~62.5% 25%~37.5% 0%~12.5% 

INSPIRE 1 User Manual 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 4.43 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 4.2 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 Warning” 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. 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. 

The Battery Level Indicators will also show the current battery level during charging and 

discharging. The indicators are defined below. 

: LED is on. 

: LED is off. 

: LED is flashing.

87.5%~100% 

62.5%~75% 37.5%~50% 12.5%~25% =0% 

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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: 
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% 

When battery life reaches 0%, it can no longer be used. 

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 (100-240V 50/60Hz). 

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 cool the Intelligent Flight Battery after each flight. Allow its temperature to drop to 

room temperature before storing it for an extended period. Do not charge the 
Intelligent Flight Battery and remote controller with standard charger (model: 

A14-100P1A) 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. Power Outlet 

Intelligent Flight Battery 

Charger 

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Battery Level Indicators while Charging 

LED1 

LED2 

LED3 

LED4 

Battery Level 

0%~25% 

25%~50% 50%~75% 

75%~100% 

Battery Level Indicators while Charging 

LED1 

LED2 
LED3 

LED4 

Blinking Pattern 

LED2 blinks twice per second 

LED2 blinks three times per second LED3 blinks twice per second 

LED3 blinks three times per second 

Battery Protection Item 

Over current detected 

Short circuit detected Over charge detected 

Over-voltage charger detected 

LED4 blinks twice per second 

LED4 blinks three times per second 

Charging temperature is too high (>40°C) 

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Fully Charged The table below shows battery protection mechanisms and 

corresponding LED patterns. 

Charging Protection LED Display 

Charging temperature is too low (<0°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. 

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 1’s 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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Aircraft 
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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Remote Controller 
Remote Controller Profile 

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. 

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. 

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. 

Remote Controllers 

Charging Remote Controller 

Charge the remote controller via supplied charger. 

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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. 

[1] Camera Settings Dial 

[1] [4] [2] 

[3] 

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] Recoding 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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Power Outlet 

Remote Controllers 
INSPIRE 1 User ManualStick 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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Remote Controller (Mode 2) 

Aircraft( indicates nose direction) 

Remarks 

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 

thedial to the left, and the camera will shift to point downwards. The camera will remain 

in its current position when dial is static. 
Flight Mode Switch 

Toggle the switch to select the desired flight mode.You may choose between; P mode, 

F mode and Amode. F 
Figure Flight Mode 

F Fmode A Amode P Pmode 

A P 

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 hoveringP-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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landing. 

Do not raise the landing gear when the aircraft is on the ground. Ensure the landing 

gear is 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. 

Remote Controllers 

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: 
Optimal Transmission Range 

Strong Weak 

Ensure the aircraft is flying within the optimal transmission range. Adjust the distance 

and position between the operator and the aircraft to achieve optimal transmission 

performance. 

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. 

Master Remote Slave Remote Controller Controller 

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Use the gimbal dial on the remote controller to control the pitch movement of the 

camera in the 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 

RC Name 

Slave RC List 

OFF Connection Password 1234 

RC Settings 

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. 

Slave 

T12254 
RC Settings 

RC Control Setting 

Master and Slave Set RC Status 

RC Name 

Master RC List 

OFF Master 

S88642 

Request Control Search for Master Controller 

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Remote Controllers 
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 

RC Control Settings 

Master and Slave 

Set RC Status 

OFF 

Master and Slave 

Master Slave 

S88642 Request Control 

RC Name 

S88642 

Set RC Status RC Name 

Master RC List 

Request Control 

RC Settings 

OFF Master Slav 

RC Settings RC Settings 

Search for Master Controller 

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RC Control Settings Master and Slave 

Set RC Status 

OFF Connection Password 

Master Slave 1234 

T12254 

RC NameT12254 T12254 Master RC List 

Slave RC List 
Remote Controller Status LED 

Search for Master Controller 

3. Select the “Master” remote controller from the “Master RC List” and input the 

connection password to 

connect to the desired “Master” remote controller. 

Master RC List 

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. 

Status LED 

RTH LED 

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— Solid Red — Solid Green — Solid Purple — Solid Blue 

Slow Blinking Red 
/Red and Green/ Red and Yellow Alternate Blinks 

RTH LED— Solid White 

Blinking White Blinking White 

Alarm chime 

chime D-DD-D- chime D-D-D...... 

None 

Sound chime 

D . . . DD .. .. .. 

Remote Controller Status 

The remote controller set as "Master" but it is not connected with the aircraft. 

The remote controller set as "Master" and it is connected with the aircraft. 

The remote controller set as "Slave" but it is not connected with the aircraft. 

The remote controller set as "Slave" and it is connected with the aircraft. 

Remote controller error. 

HD Downlink is disrupted. 

Remote Controller Status.Aircraft is returning home.Sending Return to Home command 

to the aircraft. Aircraft Return to Home in progress. 

Remote Controllers 

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. 

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Remote Control Calibration 

Stick Mode 
RC Control Setting 

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. 

Linking Remote Controller 
INSPIRE 1 User Manual 4. The remote controller is ready to link. The Remote Controller 

Status Indicator blinks blue and "beep" 

sound is emitted. 
Stick Mode 

RC Control Setting 

Remote Control Calibration 

Searching for aircraft frequency,Default stick mode is Mode 2, changingtismtiecokumt oind5e4s saeltceorsndthse way the aircraft is 

controlled. 

Do not change unless familiar with your new mode. 

C1 Gimbal Pitch/Yaw C2 Reset gimbal yaw 

Press the linking button on the aircraft to link this remote controller 

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Cancel 

You can customize the C1 and C2 buttons on the back of the remote controller. 

Linking Remote Controller 

5. Locate the Linking button on the front of the aircraft, as shown in the figure shown 

below. Press the Linking button to start linking. The Remote Controller Status Indicator 

will display solid green if Link is succeed. 

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. Remote controller will disconnect from the linked aircraft if a 

new remote controller is linked to the same aircraft. 

Remote Controller Compliance Version 

The remote controller is compliant with both CE and FCC requirements. 

C2 

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Gimbal and Camera 

This chapter provides the technical specifications of the camera and explains 

the working mode of the gimbal. 
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Camera and Gimbal 
Camera Profile 

The on-board camera supports 4K video capture up to 4096x2160p24 and 12M pixel 

photos capture by using the 1/2.3 inch CMOS sensor. You may export the video in 

either MOV or MP4 format for editing. Available picture shooting modes include burst, 

continuous, and timer mode. A live preview of what the camera is seeing before you 

shoot videos and pictures is supported through the DJI Pilot App. 

Camera Micro-SD Card Slot 

To store your photos and videos, plug in the micro-SD card into the slot shown below 

before powering on the Inspire 1. The Inspire 1 comes with a 16GB micro-SD card and 

supports up to a 64GB micro-SD card. A UHS-1 type micro-SD card is recommended, 

because the fast read and write capability of these cards enables you to store highresolution video data. 

Gimbal and Camera 

Do not remove micro-SD card from the Inspire 1 when it is powered on. 

Camera Data Port 

Power on the Inspire 1 and then connect a USB cable to the Camera Data Port to 

download photos or videos from the camera to your computer. 

Power on the aircraft before attempting to download the files. 

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Use the Shutter and Record button on the remote controller to shoot the images or the 

videos through the DJI Pilot app. For more information about how to use these buttons, 

refer to “Controlling Camera” P25. 
ND Filter 

Attach an ND filter to the front of the camera to reduce over-exposure and “jello” effect. 

Gimbal Gimbal Profile 

The 3-axis Gimbal provides a steady platform for the attached camera, allowing you to 

capture stabilized images and video. The Gimbal can tilt the camera up to 120 degrees 

and rotate 360 degrees. 

+30° 0° 

-90° 

+330° -330° 

Gimbal and Camera 

Use the gimbal dial on the remote controller to control pitch movement of the camera 

by default. Note that you cannot control the pan motion of the camera by default. 

Enable the “Master-and-Slave” mode and set the remote controller to “Slave” state if 

you wish to control both the pan and pitch movement of the camera. 

Use the gimbal dial on the remote controller to control the pitch movement of the 

camera in the single remote controller mode, however, you cannot control the pan 

movement of the camera. 

Pan ControlFollow the instructions below to use the gimbal dial to control the pan movement of the 

gimbal:1. Power on the aircraft and remote control, launch DJI Pilot app and enter 

“Camera” page.2. Tap “RC Control Settings” icon and select either C1 or C2 

customizable button as the gimbal pitch/ 

yaw switching button.3. Select “Gimbal Pitch/Yaw” from the dropdown list. 

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Using DJI Pilot App to Control Gimbal 

Follow the steps below to use DJI Pilot app to control the gimbal orientation:1. Launch 

DJI Pilot app, enter “Camera” page.2. Tap and press on the screen until a blue circle is 

shown.3. Slide to control the gimbal orientation within the “Camera” page as shown 
below. 

MODE P-GPS CL Safe to Fly (GPS) 

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. 

Linking Remote Controller 

Press C1 or C2 button to switch from pitch mode to yaw mode. You may use the gimbal 

dial to pan the gimbal under yaw mode. Press C1 or C2 again to exit yaw mode. 

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Three Gimbal operation modes are available. Switch between the different operation 

modes on the Camera page of the DJI Pilot App. Note that your mobile device must be 

connected to the remote controller for changes to take effect. Refer to the table below 
for details: 

Pitch 

Follow Mode FPV Mode 

Free Mode Re-alignment 

Pan 

The angle between Gimbal’s orientation and aircraft’s nose remains constant at all 

times. One user alone can control the pitch motion of the Gimbal, but a second user is 

required to control the pan motion using a second remote controller. 

The Gimbal will lock to the movements of the aircraft to provide a First- Person-View 

flying experience. 

The Gimbal’s motion is independent of the aircraft’s orientation. One user alone can 

control the pitch motion of the Gimbal, but a second user is required to control the pan 

motion using a second remote controller. 

Tap to force the Gimbal orientation to re-align with aircraft’s orientation by panning from 

gimbal’s current orientation. Pitch angle will remain unchanged during the re-alignment. 

Gimbal and Camera 

Gimbal motor error may occur in these situations: (1) Gimbal is placed on uneven 

ground. (2) Gimbal has received an excessive external force, e.g. a collision. Please 

take off from flat, open ground and protect the gimbal after powering up.Flying in heavy 

fog or cloud may make the gimbal wet, leading to a temporary failure. The gimbal will 

recover when it dries out. 

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DJI Pilot App 

The DJI Pilot app is a new mobile app designed specifically for the Inspire 1. Use this 

app to control the gimbal, camera and other features of your flight system. The app also 

comes with Map, Store a User Center, for configuring your aircraft and sharing your 

content with friends. It is recommended that you use a tablet for the best experience. 

Camera 

The Camera page contains a live HD video feed from the Inspire 1’s camera. You can 

also configure various camera parameters from the Camera page. 

[1] 

[2] 

[3] [4] 

[5] [6] [7] 

[8] 

[19] [18] 

[17] [16] 

[15] [14] 

[13] 

[9] 

[10] 

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[11] 

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[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 and set the 

gain values. 

[2] GPS Signal Strength 

: This icon shows the current strength of GPS signals. Green bars indicate adequate 

GPS strength. 

[3] IOC Settings 

CL : This icon displays the IOC setting when 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 shows the strength of remote controller’s signal. 

[7] HD Video Link Signal Strength 

: This icon shows the strength of the HD video downlink connection between the aircraft and the remote 

controller. 

[8] Battery Level 

: This icon shows 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 the General Settings page. From this page, you can set flight 

parameters, reset the camera, enable the quick view feature, adjust the gimbal roll 

value, and toggle the flight route display. 
[10] Camera Operation BarShutter and Recording Settings 

: Tap to enter various camera value settings, including color space for the recording, 

resolution of the videos, image size and so on. 

Shutter 

: Tap this button to take a single photo. Press and hold this button to select single shot, 

triple shot or time-lapsed shooting modes. 

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: Tap once to start recording video, then tap again to stop recording. You can also 

press the Video Recording Button on the remote controller, which has the same 

functionality. 

Playback 

: Tap to enter the playback page. You can preview photos and videos as soon as they 

are captured. 

Camera Settings 

: Tap to set ISO, shutter and auto exposure values of the camera. 

[11] Vision Positioning 

: This icon shows the distance between the surface and the Vision Positioning System’s 

sensors. 

[12] Flight Telemetry 

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Positioning Status icon is highlighted when the Vision Positioning is in operation. 

Flight attitude is indicated by the flight attitude icon.(1) The red arrow shows which 

direction the aircraft is facing.(2) Light blue and dark blue areas indicate pitch.(3) The 

angle of the boundary between the light blue and dark blue areas indicates the roll 

angle. 

[13] Map 

Display the flight path of the current flight. Tap to switch from the Camera GUI to the 

Map GUI. 

[14] Home Point Settings 

: Tap this button to reset the current home point. You may choose to set the aircraft 

take-off location, the remote controller’s current position, or the aircraft’s current 

position as the Home Point. 
[15] Return to Home (RTH) 

: Initiate RTH home procedure. Tap to have the aircraft return to the latest home point. 

[16] Gimbal Operation Mode 

Refer to "Gimbal Operation Mode" P38 for more information. 

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[17] Auto Takeoff/Landing 

/ : Tap to initiate auto takeoff or landing. 

[18] 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. 

[19] 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 create 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. 

Discovery 

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 chapter describes the flight safety and flight restrictions. 

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Flight 

Once pre-flight preparation is complete, it is recommended to use the flight simulator to 

learn how to fly safely. Ensure that all flights are carried out in a suitable location. 

Flight Environment Requirements 

1. Do not use the aircraft in severe weather conditions. These include wind speed 

exceeding 10m/s , snow, rain and smog. 

2. Only fly in open areas. Tall buildings and steel structures may affect the accuracy of 

the on-board compass and GPS signal. 

3. Avoid from obstacles, crowds, high voltage power lines, trees or bodies of water. 

4. Minimize electromagnetic interference by not flying in area with high levels of 

electromagnetism, including mobile phone base stations or radio transmission 

towers. 

5. Aircraft and battery performance is subject to environment factor such as air density 

and temperature. 

Be very careful when flying 14700 feet (4500 meters) or more above sea level as 

battery and aircraft 

performance may be reduced.6. The Inspire 1 cannot operate within the polar areas in 

“P” mode. 

Flight Limits and Flight Restriction Area 

Flight limits on height and distance can be set. The details of these flight limits are 

described in the following section.All unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operators should 

abide by all regulations from such organizations as the ICAO (International Civil 

Aviation Organization), FAA and their own national airspace regulations. For safety 

reasons, the flight limits function is enabled by default to help users use this product 

safely and legally. The flight limits function includes height limits, distance limits and No 

Fly Zones. 

When operating in P Mode, height, distance limits and No Fly Zones work together to 

manage flight. In A mode only height limits work and flights cannot go higher than 120 

meters. 

Max Height & Radius Limits 

Max Height & Radius limit flying height and distance, and the user may change these 

settings in the DJI Pilot App. Once complete, your Inspire 1 will fly in a restricted 

cylinder that is determined by these settings. The tables below show the details of 

these limits. 
Max Height 

Max Radius Home Point 

Height of aircraft when powered on 

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Flight 

GPS Signal Strong Blinking Green 

Max Height Flight altitude must be under the set height. Warning: Height limit 

reached. 

GPS Signal Weak 

Blinking Yellow 

Flight Limits 

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Max Height 

Flight height restricted to 120m and under. 

Warning: Height limit reached. 

None. 

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Flight Limits 

Flight distance must be within the max radius. 

DJI Pilot App 

Warning: Distance limit reached. 

Aircraft Status Indicator 

Rapid red flashing when close to the 

max radius limit. 

Aircraft Status Indicator 

Max Radius 

If you fly out of the limit, you can still control the Inspire 1, but cannot fly it further.If the 

Inspire 1 flies out of the max radius in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode, it will 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. NoFly Zones are divided into Airports and Restricted Areas. Airports include major airports 

and flying fields where manned aircraft operate at low altitudes. Restricted Areas 

include borders between countries or sensitive sites. The details of the No-Fly Zones 

are explained below: 

Airport: 

. (1) Airport No-Fly Zones are comprised of Takeoff Restricted Zones and RestrictedAltitude Zones. Each zone features circles of various size. 

. (2) R1 depends on the size and shape of the airport, and is an area around the 

airport that is a Takeoff Restricted Zone, inside of which take-off and flight is 

prevented. 

. (3) From R1 to R1+1 mile around the airport, the flight altitude is limited on a 15 

degree incline, starting at 65 feet (20 meters) from the edge of airport and 

radiating outward. The flight altitude is limited to 1640 feet (500 meters) at R1+1 

mile. 

. (4) When the aircraft is within 320 feet (100 meters) of the No-Fly Zones, a warning 

message will appear in the DJI Pilot app. 
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1640 feet 

320 feet 

1640 feet 

320 feet 

Restricted Areas: 

66 feet R1 

66 feet R1 

Airports 

1 mile 

1 mile 

R2 

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. (1) Restricted Areas do not have a flight altitude restriction. 

. (2) R around the designated Restricted Area is a Take-off Restricted area. Aircraft 

cannot takeoff within this zone. The value of R varies depending on the definition 

of the Restricted Area. 

. (3) A “warning zone” has been set around each Restricted Area. When the aircraft is 

within 0.6 miles (1 km) of this zone, a warning message will appear in the DJI 

Pilot app. Restricted Areas 

100m R 

as 

100m 

R 

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GPS Signal Strong Blinking Green 

Zone Restriction DJI Pilot App Prompt 

No-fly Zone 

Motors will not start. Warning: You are in a No-fly 

prohibited. 

If the aircraft enters the restricted area in A 

mode but P mode activates the aircraft will 

automatically descend to land then stop its 

motors after landing. 

Warning: You are in a No-fly 

landing has begun. (If you a

radius) 
Restricted- altitude flight 

zone 

If the aircraft enters the restricted area in A 

mode but P mode activates, it will descend to a 

safe altitude and hover 15 feet below the safe 

altitude. 

Warning: You are in a restric

to safe altitude. (If you are b

1.5 mile and 5 mile radius) 

Warning: You are in a restric

height restricted to between 

Cautiously. 

Warning zone No flight restriction applies, but there will be 

warning message. 

Warning: You are approach

Fly Cautiously. 

Free zone No restrictions. None. 

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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 will blink red quickly and 

continue for 3 seconds, then switch to indicate current flying status and continue for 5 

seconds at which point it will switch back to red blinking.For safety reasons, please do 

not fly close to airports, highways, railway stations, railway lines, city centers and other 

special areas. Try to ensure the aircraft is visible. 

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Preflight Checklist 

1. Remote controller, aircraft 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 as normal. 
5. Motors can start and are functioning as normal. 6. DJI Pilot app connected to the 

aircraft. 

Calibrating the Compass 

IMPORTANT: Make sure to calibrate the compass in every new flight location. The 

compass is very sensitive to electromagnetic interference, which can cause abnormal 

compass data leading to poor flight performance or even failure. Regular calibration is 

required for optimum performance. 

DO NOT calibrate your compass where there is a chance of strong magnetic 

interference, such as magnetite, parking structures, and steel reinforcements 

underground.DO NOT carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration such as 

keys or cellular phones. 

DO NOT calibrate beside massive metal objects. 

Calibration Procedures 

Choose an open space to carry out the following procedures.1. Ensure that the 

compass is calibrated. If you did not calibrate the compass as part of your pre-flight 

preparations, or if you have moved to a new location since the last calibration, tap 

Aircraft Status 

Indicator bar in the app and select “Calibrate”, then follow the on-screen instructions.2. 

Hold and rotate the aircraft horizontally 360 degrees, and the Aircraft Status Indicator 

will display a 

solid green light. 

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INSPIRE 1 User Manual3. Hold the aircraft vertically with nose pointing downward, and 

rotate it 360 degrees around the center 

axis. Recalibrate the compass if the Aircraft Status Indicator show solid red. 
Flight 

If the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks red and yellow after the calibration, move your 

aircraft to a different location to carry out compass calibration. 

Calibrate the compass before each flight. Launch DJI Pilot App, follow the on-screen 

instruction to calibrate the compass. 

When to Recalibrate 

1. When compass data is abnormal, and the Aircraft Status Indicator is blinking red and 

yellow.2. When flying in a new location, or a location that is different from your last 

flight.3. When the mechanical structure of the Inspire 1 has changed, i.e. changed 

mounting position of the 

compass.4. When severe drifting occurs in flight, i.e. the Inspire 1 does not fly in 

straight lines. 

Auto Take-off and Auto Landing 

Auto Take-offUse auto take-off to take off your aircraft automatically if the Aircraft Status 

Indicator displays blinking green. Follow the steps below to use auto take-off:1. Launch 

DJI Pilot app, enter “Camera” page.2. Ensure the aircraft is in “P” mode.3. Go through 

the pre-flight checklist.4. Tap“ ”, and confirm flight condition. Slide to confirm and takeoff.5. Aircraft takes off and hovers at 1.5 meters above ground. 

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Auto-LandingUse auto-landing to land your aircraft automatically if the Aircraft Status 

Indicator displays blinking green. Follow the steps below to use auto-landing:1. Ensure 

the aircraft is in “P” mode.2. Check the landing area condition before tapping “ ”, to 

perform landing.3. Aircraft lowers the landing gear and proceed to land automatically. 

Landing gear will automatically raise when the aircraft reaches an altitude of 1.2m for 
the first time, and automatically lower every time it descends to 0.8m. Users can turn 

this feature ON/OFF in the Pilot app. 

Starting/Stopping the Motors Starting Motors 

The Combination Stick Command (CSC) listed below are used to start the motors 

instead of simply push- ing the stick up. Ensure that you perform the CSC in one 

motion. 

OR 

Stopping Motors 

There are two methods to stop the motors.Method 1: When the Inspire 1 has landed, 

push the throttle downimmediately. Release both sticks once motors stop.Method 2: 

When the aircraft has landed, push the throttle down and hold. The motors will stop 

after 3 seconds. 

OR 

Do not perform CSC when aircraft is in midair, otherwise the motors will be stopped. 

Flight TestTake off/Landing Procedures 

1. Place the aircraft on open, flat ground with battery indicators facing towards you.2. 

Power 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. Wait until the Aircraft 

Indicator blinks green. This means the Home Point is recorded and it is safe to fly 

now. If it flashes yellow, it means Home Point is not recorded, and you should not take 

off. 5. Push the throttle up slowly to take off or using Auto Take-off to take off. 

, then conduct CSC 

. Motors will stop 

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6. Shoot photos and videos using the DJI Pilot app. 

7. To land, hover over a level surface and gently pull down on the throttle slowly to 

descend. 

8. After landing, execute the CSC command or hold the throttle at its lowest position for 

3 seconds or more until the motors stop. 

9. Turn off the Intelligent Flight Battery first, followed by the Remote Controller. When the 

Aircraft Status Indicator blinks yellow rapidly during flight, the aircraft has 

entered Failsafe mode.A low battery level warning is indicated by the Aircraft 
Status Indicator blinking red slowly or rapidly during flight. Watch video tutorials 

about flight for more flight information. 

Video Suggestions and Tips 

1. Work through the checklist before each flight.2. Select desired gimbal working mode 

in the DJI Pilot app.3. Aim to shoot when flying in P mode only.4. Always fly in good 

weather, such as sunny or windless days.5. Change camera settings to suit you. These 

include photo format and exposure compensation. 6. Perform flight tests to establish 

flight routes and scenes.7. Push the sticks gently to make aircraft movements stable 

and smooth. 

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Troubleshooting (FAQ) 

1. How can I put a GoPro camera on the Inspire 1? 

The Inspire 1 does not currently support GoPro attachments. The gimbal is designed to 

hold DJI cameras only. 

2. When will ground station functionality be available? 

The Inspire 1 does not currently support ground station. Ground station will be available 

with future firmware updates. 

3. Is the camera’s exposure automatic? 

The exposure can be set to Auto, for automatic changes, or Manual, if you wish to use a 

specific setting. 

4. Can I see the size of images through the app? 

Yes, you can preview image or video sizes through the DJI Pilot app. 

5. How much weight can the Inspire 1 carry without its included camera? 

We do not recommend flying with any payload other than the included DJI gimbal and 

camera. 

6. Do you have an LCD monitor available for the Inspire 1? 

No, DJI does not sell LCD or HD monitors for the Inspire 1. However, you can output the 

live streaming video to a compatible monitor or mobile device of your own. 
7. How long does it take to charge the battery? Does it comes with a charger? 

Yes, all Inspire 1 units come with standard TB47 charger.With the standard TB47 100W 

charger, it takes 85min to fully charge a 4500mAh battery. 

8. Are the two remote controllers the same? Should I setup the remote controllers in the 

app or somewhere else to control the camera and aircraft separately? 

The two remote controllers are physically identical. You can set the remote controllers 

to either "Master" or "Slave" through the DJI Pilot app if you wish to use dual controller 

mode. 

9. Where can I find info on the simulation application that plugs into the trainer port? Can 

you suggest a simulation program? 

There is no trainer port on the remote controller for the Inspire 1. 

10. Can the mobile device holder be used on the Phantom 2 series remote controller? 

No, it cannot. The mobile device holder can only be used with the Inspire 1 remote. 

11. Does the Inspire 1 have a SD card included? 

The Inspire 1 comes with a 16GB micro-SD card. It supports SD cards up to 64GB. 

12. Can I upgrade and buy a second remote controller if I only buy a single remote 

controller now? 

Yes. 

13. How big is the Inspire 1? 

Its length x height x width dimensions without the propellers attached are 44 x 30 x 

45cm (17.3 x 11.8 x 17.7in). 

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14. What flight controller does the Inspire 1 use? 

The Inspire 1 uses its own new flight controller. 

15. Which motors and propellers does the Inspire 1 come with? 
The Inspire 1 uses 3510 motors and 1345 propellers. 

16. Aircraft frame arm joints appear loosen, is that normal? 

The space of the joins shown in the below figure is normal and it will not affect the 

performance of aircraft, do not adjust the position of the screws on your own. 

17. Failed to complete self-check? 

Place the aircraft on the flat surface before powering on. Do not move the aircraft 

during the self- check. 

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Specifications 

ModelHovering Accuracy (P Mode) 

Max Tilt AngleMax Descent SpeedMax Flight AltitudeMax Flight TimePropeller ModelOperating 

Temperature Range DimensionsModelOperating CurrentMounting 

Mechanical Range 

T600 

Vertical: 0.5 m Horizontal: 2.5 m 

35°4 m/s4500 mApproximately 18 minutesDJI 1345-10° to 40° C438x451x301 mmZENMUSE X3Station: 

750 mA; Motion: 900 mA Detachable 

Pitch: -125° to +45° Pan: ±330° 

Aircraft 

Weight (Battery Included) 2935 g 

Max Angular Velocity Pitch: 300°/s Yaw: 150°/s 

Max Ascent Speed 5 m/s 
Max Speed 22 m/s (ATTI mode, no wind) 

Max Wind Speed 

Resistance 10 m/s 

Motor Model DJI 3510 

Indoor Hovering Enabled by default 

Diagonal Distance 559 to 581 mm 

Gimbal 

Output Power (With 

Camera) Static: 9 W; In Motion: 11 W 

Angular Vibration Range ±0.03° 

Controllable Range Pitch: -90° to +30° Pan: ±320° 

Max Controllable Speed Pitch: 120°/s Pan: 180°/s 

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Camera 

Model FC350 

Effective Pixels 12.4M 

ISO Range 100-3200 (video) 100-1600 (photo) 

FOV (Field Of View) 94° 

Lens 20mm (35mm format equivalent) f/2.8 focus at ) 9 Elements in 9 grou

distortion 

Video Recording Modes UHD (4K): 4096x2160p24/25, 3840x2160p24/25/30 FHD: 

1920x1080p24/25/30/48/50/60HD: 1280x720p24/25/30/48/50/60 

Supported File Formats FAT32/exFATPhoto: JPEG, DNGVideo: MP4/MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264

Operating Temperature Range 0° to 40° C 

Remote Controller 

Operating Frequency 922.7MHz~927.7 MHz (Japan Only) 5.725~5.825 GHz;2.400~2.483 G

EIRP 10dBm@900m, 13dBm@5.8G, 20dBm@2.4G 

Power Supply Built-in battery 

Dual User Capability Host-and-Slave connection 

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NameTotal PixelsImage Max Size Electronic Shutter Speed CMOS 
Still Photography Modes 

Max Bitrate Of Video Storage 

Supported SD Card Types 

Name 

Transmitting Distance Video Output Port Charging 

X312.76M4000x30008 s to 1/8000 s Sony EXMOR 1/2.3” 

Single shootBurst shooting: 3/5/7 framesAuto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 bracketed frames at 0.7EV 

BiasTime-lapse 

60 Mbps 

Micro SDMax capacity: 64 GB. Class 10 or UHS-1 rating required. 

C1 

2 km (Outdoor And Unobstructed) USB, Mini-HDMIDJI charger 

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Mobile Device Holder Operating Temperature Range 

Charging Temperature Range 

ModelRated Power Name Capacity Battery Type Net Weight 

Storage Temperature Range 

Max Charging Power NameCapacityBattery Type 

Net WeightStorage Temperature Range 

Tablet or Smart Phone -10° to 40° C 

0-40° C 

A14-100P1A 

100 W 

Intelligent Flight Battery 

4500 mAh 

LiPo 6S High voltage battery 

570 g 

Less than 3 months: -20° to 45° C More than 3 months: 22° C to 28° C 

180 WIntelligent Flight Battery 5700 mAhLiPo 6S670 g 

Less than 3 months: -20 to 45° C More than 3 months: 22° to 28° C 
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Output Power 9W 

Storage Temperature Range Less than 3 months: -20° to 45° C More than 3 months: 22° to 

28° C 

Battery 6000 mAh LiPo 2S 

Charger 

Voltage 26.3 V 

Battery (Standard) 

Model TB47 

Voltage 22.2 V 

Energy 99.9 Wh 

Operating Temperature Range -10° to 40° C 

Charging Temperature Range 0° to 40° C 

Battery (Optional) 

Model TB48 

Voltage 22.8 V 

Energy 129.96 Wh 

Operating Temperature Range -10 to 40° C 

Charging Temperature Range 0° to 40° C 

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Vision Positioning 

Altitude Range 5-500 cm 

Operating Range 0-250 cm 

DJI Pilot App 

Supported Mobile Devices * iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 5S, iPad A

Samsung S5, Sony Z3 EXPERIA;* Note: It is 

Course Lock (CL) Its forward direction is pointing to the nose d

CL. 
Point of Interest (POI)* Point of Interest. Record a point of interest (

to the POI. 

Modes 

IOC GPS enabled GPS Flight Distance Limits 

Home Lock 

Yes 

Aircraft ≥10m Home Point 

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Velocity Range Operating Environment 

Mobile Device System Requirements 

180 WBelow 8 m/s (2 m above ground) Brightly lit (lux > 15) patterned surfaces 

iOS version 7.1 or later; Android version 4.1.2 or later 

Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) 

IOC allows users to lock the orientation of aircraft in different fashions. There are three 

working modes for IOC and you may select the desired IOC modes from the DJI Pilot 

app. IOC only works under F mode, and user must toggle the flight mode switch to “F” 

mode to activate IOC. Refer to the table below: 

Home Lock (HL)* 

Record a Home Point (HP), and push Pitch stick to control the aircraft far from or near to 

the HP. 

*Home Lock and Point of Interest feature are coming soon. 

Prerequisites of IOC 

Use the IOC feature under the following condition: Course Lock No None 

POI Yes 

Using IOC 

Aircraft 

None 

5m~500m Point of Interest 
Enable the IOC feature by tapping “Enable IOC” in the setting page of the DJI Pilot app. 

Toggle the Flight Mode Switch to “F” mode and follow the on-screen instruction to use 

IOC feature. 

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How to Update Firmware 

Follow the process described below to upgrade the aircraft, remote controller and 

battery. 

Updating the Aircraft FirmwareStep 1- Check Battery and SD Card CapacityEnsure the Intelligent 

Flight Battery has at least 50% power and there is at least 100MB of free space on the 

SD card. 

Step 2- Prepare the Firmware Update Package 

1. Download the firmware update package from the official DJI website 

(http://www.dji.com/product/ inspire-1). 

2. Insert the SD into your PC. Extract the all downloaded files into the root directory of 

the SD card. Remove the SD card from your PC. Ensure the Inspire 1 is 

powered off then insert the SD card into the SD card slot on the Inspire 1 

camera. 

Step 3- Update the Aircraft 

1. Ensure the remote controller is powered off and then power on the aircraft. Upgrade 

will begin automatically after aircraft is powered on. 

2. It will take approximately 25 minutes to complete the firmware update. The camera 

will sound a short pulse of "D-D-D-D" beeping sound to indicate the upgrade is in 

progress and sound a “D---DD” beeping sound to indicate the update is complete with 

success. 

3. Check the upgrade status by opening the “.txt” file that is automatically generated 

after the update. The update is successful if the text “result: successful” is in the 

document. Try upgrading the firmware again if the text “result: failed” is found or the 

gimbal sound a long beep sound. 

Updating the Remote Controller FirmwareStep 1- Check Battery and SD Card CapacityRemote 

controller firmware is included in the aircraft firmware update package. Use the same 

update package file that is downloaded from the DJI official website. Ensure the remote 

controller battery level is above 50%. 

Step 2- Prepare the Firmware Update Package 
1. Extract all downloaded files into the root directory of an SD card or USB thumb drive. 

2. Insert the SD card into a SD card reader or the USB disk onto the remote controller 

USB port when remote controller powered off. If you do not have a SD card 

reader, you may insert the SD card into the gimbal and connect the gimbal with 

remote controller to upgrade the remote controller. 

Step 3- Update the Remote Controller 

1. Power on the remote controller and wait 60 seconds until the upgrade begins. Do not 

power off the remote controller during the update. 

2. It will take approximately 10 minutes to complete the firmware update. The camera 

will sound a beeping sound and the Status LED on the remote controller shows 

solid blue to indicate the update is in progress. The Status LED on remote 

controller shows solid green and beeping sound will stop if the upgrade is 

completed with success. The Status LED on remote controller shows solid red if 

upgrade is failed. Try upgrade again. 

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INSPIRE 1 User ManualUpdating Intelligent Flight Battery Firmware 

The Intelligent Flight Battery is upgraded during the aircraft firmware upgrade process. 

It is recommended to keep the upgrade package files in your SD card. The upgrade 

will start automatically after power cycling the aircraft. 

Do not perform firmware update while the aircraft is still flying in the air. Only carry out 

firmware update when the aircraft is landed.Be sure to update the remote controller’s 

firmware to the latest version after you upgrade the aircraft’s firmware. 

The remote controller may become unlinked from the aircraft after updating. Re-link the 

remote controller and aircraft.Confirm the update results according to the gimbal 

sounds. It is normal for the aircraft to sound or the LED to blink during the update 

process. 

Ensure there is only one firmware package file stored on your SD card.Only storage 

devices that are formatted for FAT32 and exFAT file systems are supported for aircraft 

and remote controller firmware updates.Delete any automatically generated txt files 

(xxx_GS.TXT) in the SD card when updating multiple remote controllers. 

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 Warning 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 with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an 

uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with 

minimum distance 20cm between the radiator& your body. This transmitter must not be 

co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. 

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class 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 

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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 can be 

determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to 

correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 

—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.—Increase the separation between the 

equipment and receiver.—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 with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard (s). 

Operation is subject to the following 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 est 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 radioélectrique 

subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. 

IC Radiation Exposure Statement: 

This equipment complies with IC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an 

uncontrolled environment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in 

conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment should be installed 

and operated 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 Warning Message 

“         

  .” “      ”

NCC Warning 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。

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