Camera and Gimbal 

This section provides the technical 

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expiains the gimbal's operation modes. 

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The on-board camera uses the 1/2.3 inch CMOS sensor to capture video (up to 4096x2160p at 24fps or 

4K at up to 30fps with the Phantom 3 Professional) and 12 megapixel stiils. You may choose to record 

the video in either MOV or MP4 forrnat. Available picture shooting modes include burst, continuous, and 

time-lapse mode. A live preview of what the camera sees can be monitored on the connected mobile 

device via the DJI Pilot app. 

Camera Micro-SD Card Slot 

To store your photos and videos, insert the Micro-SD card into the slot, as shown below, before 

turning on the Phantom 3 Professional. The Phantom 3 Professional comes with a 16 GB Micro-SD 

card and supports Micro-SD cards up to 64 GB. A UHS-1 Micro-SD card is recommended due to 

their fast read and write speeds allowing you to save high-resolution video data. 

0 Do not remove the Micro-SD card from the Phantom 3 Professional when ft is turned on. 

Camera Data Port 

Turn on the Phantom 3 Professional and connect a USB cable to the Camera Data Port to download 

photos and videos to your computer. 

& The aircraft must be turned on before attempting to access the files on the Micro-SD card. 

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Camera Operation 

Use the Shutter and Video Recording buttons on the remote controller to shoot the images or videos 

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

Camera Page 24 ". 

Camera LED Indicator 

Camera LED Indicator lights up after the flight battery is powered on. It provides information on the 

working status of the camera. 

Camera LED Indicator Camera status 

G Green Fast Blink (0.3s off, 0.1 s on ) System is warming up. 

G Green Blink Once (0.5s off, 0.2s on ) Takng a single picture. 

~ G Green Blink 3 Times (0.1 s off, 0.2s on ) B Taking 3 or 5 photos per shot. 

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w R SlowRedBlink(0_1son,fl.2soff} ~ Recording. 

~ R Fast Red Blink (0.3s off, 0.1s on ) SD card error. 

~ R R Double Red 81ink (0.1s on, 0.1 s off, 0,1 s on, 0.1 s off) Overheated Camera 

R Solid Red System error. 

oWGreen and Red Blink (0.4s greenon, 0.4s red on) Firmware lipgrading 

Gimbal 

Gimbal Profile 

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

stable images and video. The gimbal can tilt the camera within a 120° range. 

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

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Gimbal Operation Modes 

Two gimbal operation modes are available. Switch between the different operation modes on the camera 

settings page of the DJI Pilot app. Note that your mobile device must be connected to the remote 

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

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

constant at all times. 

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The gimbal will synchronize with the movement of the aircraft to provide a FPV Mode ~ first-person perspective flying experience. 

i, • A gimbal motor error may occur in these situations: (1) the aircraft is placed on uneven ground 

or the gimbal's motion is obstructed (2) the gimbal has been subjected to an excessive ~ 

external force, such as a collision. Please take off from flat, open ground and protect the gimbal 3 

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• Flying in heavy fog or clouds may make the gimbal wet, leading to temporary failure. The ~ 

gimbal will recover full functionality after it dries. 3 m 

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Anti-Drop Kit 

~ The anti-drop kit helps keep the gimbal and camera connected to the aircraft. Two pins have been 

mounted prior to shipping. If new or additional pins are required, see the diagram below. Press Part 

1Q through the hole of the vibration absorber and into the center hole of Part ~2 , then lock them together 

as shown ~3 . Mounting the anti-drop kit pins diagonally from each other is recommended. 

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This section introduces the four main 

functions of the DJI Pilot app. 

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DJI Pilot App 

The DJI Pilot app is a mobile app[ication designed specifica[ly for the Phantom 3 Professiona[. Use this 

app to control the gimbal, camera, and other aircraft functions. The app also features Map, Academy, 

and User Center, which are used for configuring your aircraft and sharing your photos and videos with 

others. It is recommended that you use a tab[et for the best experience. 

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Camera 

The Camera page contains a live HD video feed from the Phantom 3 Professional's camera. You can also 

configure various camera parameters from the Camera page. 

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[1] Flight Mode 

F--]: 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 

?r.,nl{: This icon shows the current strength of GPS signals. Green bars indicate adequate GPS 

strength. 

[3] IOC Settings 

pA 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. 

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~ [5] Battery Level lndicator 

~ ----0 : The battery level indicator provides a dynamic display of the battery level. The colored 

-6 zones on the battery level indicator represent the power levels needed to carry out different functions. 

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[6] Remote Controller Signal 

je a lI This icon shows the strength of remote controller's signal. 

[7] HD Video Link Signal Strength 

xo',1111 : This icon shows the strength of the HD video downlink connection between the aircraft and 

the remote controller. 

[8]Battery Level 

['.f 1 00%: This icon shows the current battery level. 

Tap to view the battery information menu, set the various battery warning thresholds, and view the 

battery waming 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 Bar 

Shutter and Recording Settings 

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

the videos, image size and so on. 

Shutter 

0: 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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Record 

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

Video Recording Button on the remote controller, which has the same functionality. 

Playback 

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

captured. 

Camera Settlngs 

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

[11] Vision Positioning 

8-1: This icon shows the distance between the surface and the Vision Positioning System's sensors. 

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The Vision 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] Dynamic Home Point 

©: Press this button to enable the dynamic home point feature, the home point then will be reset to 

position of the mobile device at specific time interval. 

(15] Return to Home (RTH) 

&A: Initiate RTH home procedure. Tap to have the aircraft retum to the last recorded home point. 

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[16]Auto Takeoff/Landing 

*( ,k: Tap to initiate auto takeoff or landing. 

[17]Livestream 

n: Livestream icon indicates the current video feed is broadcasting live on YouTube. Be sure the 

mobile data service is available on the mobile device. 

[18]Back 

*: Tap to return to the main GUI. 

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Dfrectvr 

Director is an automatic video editor built into the DJI Pilot app. After recording several video clips, simply 

o tap "Director" from the app's home screen. You can then select a template and a spec'rfied number of 

~ clips, which are automatically combined to create a short film that can be shared immediately. 

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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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