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Drone/UAS Practice Group 35 E Wacker Drive 

Suite 1875 

Chicago, IL 60601 

Tel. 312.201.8310 

 Jeffrey@Antonelli-Law.com

U.S. Department of Transportation November 30, 2015

Docket Management System 

1200 New Jersey Ave S.E. 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

Re: Request for Exemption under Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 

2012 and Part 11 of the Federal Aviation Regulations from Certain Provisions of 14 C.F.R. 

OmniTRAX Inc. 

Dear Sir or Madam: 

Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (the Reform 

Act) and 14 C.F.R. Part 11, Antonelli Law files this petition for exemption on behalf of 

OmniTRAX Inc. (“OmniTRAX”) an operator of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (“UAs”) for 

commercial purposes over its own property, including (1) incident response and documentation, 

(2) track inspection, (3) infrastructure inspection, (4) site, property, and project overview and 

selection, (5) aerial surveying, and (6) aerial photography and videography for marketing and 

promotional videos. Specifically, petitioner seeks an exemption from the Federal Aviation 

Regulations (“FARs”) listed in Appendix A to allow commercial operation of its UAs, so long as 

such operations are conducted within and under the conditions outlined herein or as may be 

established by the FAA in a grant of this petition. This request is substantially similar to other data 

collection petitions previously approved, and should be considered under the expedited summary 

grant procedure. 

Approval of the exemption for petitioner will allow operation of the DJI Phantom 3 

Professional for the proposed uses in Class G airspace nationwide, or as otherwise prescribed by 

an Air Traffic Organization (ATO) issued COA. The Phantom 3 has been previously approved for 

the proposed uses in the exemption grants identified in Section VII of the petition. The UA covered 

by this petition is a small battery-powered craft, weighing no greater than 2.8 lbs. (1.3 kg), 

inclusive of battery and payload. Operation of the UA under the strict conditions proposed below 

will provide an equivalent level of safety, as Congress intended, while still allowing commercial 

operations. Operations using this UA are far safer than conventional operations conducted with 

helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft that weigh thousands of pounds, carry highly flammable fuel, 

and operate in close proximity to the ground, trees, infrastructure, and people. 

Congress directed the FAA to consider seven factors in deciding whether to approve 

Section 333 exemption petitions - size, weight, speed, operational capability, proximity to airports, 

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Table of Contents

I. Publishable Summary............................................................................................................ 5

II. Petitioner’s Contact Information ........................................................................................... 5

III. Proposed Operations.............................................................................................................. 6

A. The UA........................................................................................................................... 6

B. The Crew ........................................................................................................................ 6

C. Flight Conditions............................................................................................................ 7

D. Flight Operations............................................................................................................ 7

IV. Aircraft and Equivalent Level of Safety................................................................................ 7

VI. Proposed Conditions of the Exemption................................................................................. 8

VI. Privacy................................................................................................................................. 11

VII. Public Interest and Safety...................................................................................................... 11

VIII. Regulations from Which Exemption is Requested .............................................................. 13

Appendix A: FARs as to which OmniTRAX wishes the same determination to be made as 

has been made previously...................................................................................................... 14
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Exhibit List

Exhibit 1: OmniTRAX sUAS Bridge Inspection Procedures...........................................................

................................................................................................Submitted Confidentially to the FAA

DJI Phantom 3 Professional

Exhibit 2: DJI Phantom 3 Professional User Manual .......................................................................

.................................................................................Submitted separately due to upload constraints

Exhibit 3: DJI Phantom 3 Professional Quick Start Guide...............................................................

.................................................................................Submitted separately due to upload constraints

Exhibit 4: Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines ................................................................ 15

Exhibit 5: DJI Phantom 3 Professional Safety Guidelines and Disclaimer.................................. 19

Exhibit 6: DJI Phantom Flying Flowchart.................................................................................... 39

Exhibit 7: DJI Phantom 3 Professional Features .......................................................................... 40

Exhibit 8: DJI Phantom 3 Professional Specifications................................................................. 55

Exhibit 1 has been submitted to the FAA confidentially and is not available to the public.

Exhibits 2 and 3 have been uploaded to Regulations.gov separately due to size constraints.
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I. Publishable Summary

Pursuant to 14 C.F.R. §11, the following summary is provided for publication in the 

Federal Register, should it be determined that publication is needed:

Petitioner seeks an exemption from the following rules: 

14 C.F.R 21(h); 14 C.F.R. 43.7; 14 C.F.R. 43.11; 14 C.F.R. 45.11; 14 C.F.R. 45.27; 14 C.F.R. 

45.29; 14 C.F.R. 91.7(a); 14 C.F.R. 91.9(b)(2); 14 C.F.R. 91.9(c); 14 C.F.R. 91.103(b)(2); 14 

C.F.R. 91.105; 14 C.F.R. 91.109; 14 C.F.R. 91.113(b); 14 C.F.R. 91.119 (c); 14 C.F.R. 91.121; 14 

C.F.R. 91.151(a); 14 C.F.R. 91.203(a) and (b); 14 C.F.R. 91.215; 14 C.F.R. 91.403; 14 C.F.R. 

91.405(a); 14 C.F.R. 91.407(a)(1); 14 C.F.R. 409(a)(1) and (2); and 14 C.F.R. 91.417(a) and (b) 

to operate commercially small unmanned aircraft systems (UAs) (2.8 lbs. or fewer).

Approval of the exemption requested by petitioner will allow commercial operation of the 

Phantom 3 Professional for the purposes of (1) incident response and documentation, (2) track 

inspection, (3) infrastructure inspection, (4) site, property, and project overview and selection, (5) 

aerial surveying, and (6) aerial photography and videography for marketing and promotional 

videos in Class G airspace nationwide, unless otherwise prescribed by an ATO-issued COA. The 

requested exemption should be granted because operation of small UAs weighing no greater than 

2.8 lbs. (1.3 kg), inclusive of battery and payload, conducted in the strict conditions outlined below, 

will provide an equivalent level of safety, while still allowing commercial operations. The 

lightweight aircraft covered by the exemption are far safer than conventional operations conducted 

with helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft weighing thousands of pounds and carrying highly 

flammable fuel, and operating in close proximity to the ground and people. The seven factors 

Congress directed the FAA to consider when approving Section 333 exemption petitions - size, 

weight, speed, operational capability, proximity to airports, proximity to populated areas, and 

operation within visual line of sight – each support the request. In particular, the aircraft are small, 

and will operate at slow speeds, and close to the ground. The substantial increase of safety and 

decrease of risk to human life, coupled with the low risk use of UAs to conduct these operations, 

weigh heavily in favor of granting the exemption.

II. Petitioner’s Contact Information

Andy Engeman

General Counsel

OmniTRAX Inc.

252 Clayton Street

Denver, CO 80206

Counsel for Petitioner:

Jeffrey Antonelli

Antonelli Law

35 E Wacker Drive, Suite 1875

Chicago, IL 60601

Tel: 312-201-8310

Email: jeffrey@antonelli-law.com
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III. Proposed Operations

A. The UA

The requested exemption will permit petitioner to operate the Phantom 3 Professional. The 

Phantom 3 has been previously approved for commercial operation in, among others, the 

exemption grants identified in Section VII below.

The specific conditions of the proposed exemption that relate to the characteristics of the 

UA are numbers 1, 5, and 16-20 in Section V below. Each has been adopted or imposed by the 

FAA in numerous previous grants of Section 333 exemption petitions.

The Phantom 3 has the ability to hover and move in the vertical and horizontal planes 

simultaneously. The UA will have the following specifications or equivalent:

Airframe Phantom 3 Professional

Control System Phantom 3 OS. This includes the main controller (MC), which 

receives the battery voltage, capacity, and current, the internal 

measurement unit (IMU), which receives telemetry data, 

compass, and GPS.

Maximum Operating Speed 31.1 knots

Maximum Flight Time 23 minutes

Maximum Weight 2.8 lbs. (1.3 kg), inclusive of payload.

Transmitter DJI Phantom 3 Remote Control

Receiver Internal to UA

Motor DJI 2312 CCW

Propellers Four 9 x 4” propellers

Data Link Enhanced DJI HD Lightbridge

Video Link Enhanced DJI HD Lightbridge

Gimbal DJI 3-axis gimbal

Batteries 4480 mAh Lithium Polymer 4S batteries

Telemetric Display DJI GO App.

Automatic Return to Home If Tx signal is lost for more than three seconds and the UA is 

under 65 ft. (20 m.) AGL, the UA will rise to 65 ft. AGL, travel 

horizontally to the predesignated home spot, then land. If the 

UA is above 65 ft. AGL, the UA will travel horizontally to the 

predesignated home spot, hover for 15 seconds, then land.

Please refer to Exhibits 2-8 for more information regarding this UA.

B. The Crew

The crew will consist of a pilot in command (PIC) and a visual observer (VO). The PIC 

and VO will have been trained in operation of UAs generally and received up-to-date information 

on the UAs to be operated pursuant to this grant. The PIC will have, at a minimum, a sport pilot 

license and either a third class medical certificate or a U.S. driver’s license.

The specific conditions of the proposed exemption that relate to the training and 

characteristics of the crew are numbers 3 and 6-9 in Section V below. Each has been adopted or 
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imposed by the FAA in numerous previous grants of Section 333 exemption petitions.

For more information regarding the flight crew and training, please refer to Exhibit 1, with 

special attention to subsections 1.15(f) and 1.15(k).

C. Flight Conditions

The UAs will be used for (1) incident response and documentation, (2) track inspection, 

(3) infrastructure inspection, (4) site, property, and project overview and selection, (5) aerial 

surveying, and (6) aerial photography and videography for marketing and promotional videos in 

Class G airspace (unless otherwise prescribed by an ATO-issued COA) under 400 feet above 

ground level (“AGL”). Operations will be under controlled conditions over either (a) public rights 

of way where there is no expectation of privacy; or (b) over private property with permission of 

the landowner/authorized agent and consent of participating individuals. Petitioner will work with 

the local FSDO when planning operations. Petitioner will only operate the UAs in visual 

meteorological conditions (VMC). The UAs will at all times be no less than 500 feet below and 

no less than 2,000 feet horizontally from a cloud, and petitioner will not conduct operations unless 

visibility is at least 3 statute miles from the PIC. The flight crew will always make a safety 

assessment of the risk of every operation, and will only operate when it is determined that no 

hazards are present.

The specific conditions of the proposed exemption that relate to the flight conditions in 

which the UA will be operated are numbers 2, 4, 16, and 28-29 in Section V below. Each has been 

adopted or imposed by the FAA in numerous previous grants of Section 333 exemption petitions.

For more information regarding flight conditions, please refer to Exhibit 1, with special 

attention to subsection 1.15(h).

D. Flight Operations

The purpose of the UA flights for which exemption is requested will be for (1) incident 

response and documentation, (2) track inspection, (3) infrastructure inspection, (4) site, property, 

and project overview and selection, (5) aerial surveying, and (6) aerial photography and 

videography for marketing and promotional videos. Every UA flight will use at minimum a two 

person flight crew: a PIC and a VO. When conducting rail-related operations, petitioner will follow 

all safety procedures required by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).

The specific conditions of the proposed exemption that relate to flight operations are

numbers 11-12, 17-25, and 32-34 in Section V below. Each has been accepted or imposed by the 

FAA in numerous previous grants of Section 333 exemption petitions.

For information regarding flight operations, please refer generally to Exhibit 1, as well as 

the “Flight” section of Exhibit 2, beginning on page 39 of that document.

IV. Aircraft and Equivalent Level of Safety

Petitioner proposes that the exemption apply to UAs that have the characteristics and that 

operate with the limitations proposed herein. These limitations provide for a level of safety at least 

equivalent to or higher than manned aircraft operations under the current regulatory structure. 
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Section V below identifies the limitations and conditions to which petitioner agrees to be bound 

when conducting commercial operations under a grant of this petition. Appendix A contains a 

matrix connecting (i) the specific proposed condition with (ii) the FAR provision for which it 

provides an equivalent level of safety and (iii) one or more recent Section 333 exemption grants 

in which the FAA recognized this equivalent level of safety.

Approval of the commercial operations outlined in this petition presents no national security 

issue. The PIC will possess, at minimum, a sport pilot’s certificate, therefore, he or she will have 

been subject to security screenings by the Department of Homeland Security.

V. Proposed Conditions of the Exemption

1. The UAs, including battery and technical payload, will weigh no more than approximately 2.8 

lbs. (1.3 kg).

2. UA operations under this exemption will be limited to conducting operations for (1) incident 

response and documentation, (2) track inspection, (3) infrastructure inspection, (4) site, 

property, and project overview and selection, (5) aerial surveying, and (6) aerial photography 

and videography for marketing and promotional videos in Class G airspace nationwide, unless 

otherwise prescribed by an ATO issued COA.

3. Flights will be operated within line of sight of a PIC and VO.

4. Flights will be operated at an altitude of no more than 400 feet AGL, as indicated by the 

procedures specified in the operating documents. All altitudes reported to ATC must be in feet 

AGL.

5. The UA will not be flown at an indicated airspeed exceeding 31.1 knots. 

6. Minimum flight crew for each operation will consist of the UA PIC and a VO.

7. The PIC will possess, at a minimum, a sport pilot license and either a third class medical 

certificate or a U.S. driver’s license.

8. The petitioner will not permit any PIC to operate the UA unless the PIC meets its qualification 

criteria and demonstrates the ability to safely operate the UAs in a manner consistent with how 

the UAs will be operated under this exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers 

and maintaining appropriate distances from persons, vessels, vehicles and structures. PIC 

qualification flight hours and currency will be logged in a manner consistent with 14 CFR 

§61.51(b). A record of the PIC training will be documented and made available upon request 

by the Administrator. Training operations will only be conducted during dedicated training 

sessions. During training, proficiency, and experience-building flights, all persons not essential 

for flight operations will be considered nonparticipants, and the PIC will operate the UAs with 

appropriate distance from nonparticipants in accordance with 14 CFR § 91.119. 

9. The VO will not perform any other duties beyond assisting the PIC with seeing and avoiding 

other air traffic and other ground based obstacles/obstructions, and will not be permitted to 

operate the camera or other instruments.
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10. The PIC will be designated before the flight and will not be allowed to transfer his or her 

designation for the duration of the flight. The PIC will ensure that the VO can perform the 

functions prescribed in these conditions and the operating documents.

11. A briefing will be conducted in regard to the planned UA operations prior to each day’s 

activities. It will be mandatory that all personnel who will be performing duties in connection 

with the operations be present for this briefing. 

12. Prior to each flight, the PIC will inspect the UA, including the Ground Control Station, to 

ensure it is in a condition for safe flight. If the inspection reveals a condition that affects the 

safe operation of the UA, the PIC will not operate the UA until the necessary maintenance has 

been performed and the UA is found to be in a condition for safe flight. All maintenance and 

alterations will be properly documented in the aircraft records.

13. Petitioner will conduct a functional flight test on any UA that has undergone maintenance or 

alterations that affect the UA operation or flight characteristics, e.g. replacement of a flight 

critical component. The PIC who conducts the functional test flight will make an entry in the 

aircraft records. 

14. The petitioner will carry out its maintenance, inspections, and record keeping requirements, in 

accordance with the UA manufacturer’s aircraft/component, maintenance, overhaul, 

replacement, inspection, and life limit requirements set forth in the operating documents. 

Maintenance, inspection, alterations, and status of replacement/overhaul component parts will 

be noted in the aircraft records, including total time in service, description of work 

accomplished, and the signature of the authorized person returning the UA to service. The 

authorized person will make an entry in the aircraft record of the corrective action taken against 

discrepancies discovered between inspections.

15. The UA will be operated within visual line of sight (VLOS) of the PIC and VO at all times. 

This requires the PIC to use human vision unaided by any device other than corrective lenses. 

PIC and VO will at all times be able to communicate verbally. They will not be permitted to 

use electronic messaging or texting to communicate during flight operations. 

16. The PIC will not begin a flight unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there 

is enough power to fly at normal cruising speed to the intended landing point and prepare to 

land with at least 25% battery power remaining.

17. Actual total flight time for each operational flight will result in no less than a 25% battery 

reserve.

18. The UA will have the capability to abort a flight in case of unexpected obstacles or 

emergencies. 

19. The UA will be programmed so that if it loses communications or loses its GPS signal, it will 

return to a pre-determined location within the planned operating area and land or be recovered 

in accordance with the operating documents

20. If the UA and its radio control link disconnect during flight, the system’s failsafe protection 

will be triggered and the multirotor will return to home and land automatically, rather than 
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flying off uncontrollably or landing at an unknown location. 

21. The operating documents required under 14 CFR §§ 91.9 and 91.203 will be maintained and 

available to the PIC at the Ground Control Station of the UA any time the UA is operating. 

These documents will be made available to the Administrator or any law enforcement official 

upon request. If a discrepancy exists between the conditions and limitations in the exemption 

grant and the procedures outlined in the operating documents, the grant conditions and 

limitations will take precedence and will be followed. Otherwise, the petitioner will follow the 

procedures outlined in its operating documents. If it updates or revises its operating documents, 

it will present updated and revised documents to the Administrator upon request. If the 

petitioner determines that any update or revision would affect the basis upon which the FAA 

granted the exemption, then the Petitioner will petition for an amendment to the grant of 

exemption. 

22. Petitioner will obtain written and/or oral permission from the landowners/authorized agents of 

the landowners over which flights will be conducted.

23. Petitioner will obtain all required permissions and permits from territorial, state, county or city 

jurisdictions, including local law enforcement, fire, or other appropriate governmental 

agencies. 

24. UA operations will not be conducted during night, as defined in 14 CFR § 1.1. All operations 

will be conducted under visual meteorological conditions (VMC). Flights will not be 

conducted under special visual flight rules (SVFR). 

25. The petitioner will obtain an Air Traffic Organization (ATO) issued Certificate of Waiver or 

Authorization (COA) prior to conducting any operations under the grant of exemption. 

Petitioner will request a Notice to Airman (NOTAM) not more than 72 hours in advance, but 

not less than 24 hours prior to the operation. All operations will be conducted in accordance 

with airspace requirements in the ATO issued COA, including class of airspace, altitude and 

potential transponder requirements. 

26. The UA will not be operated within 5 nautical miles of an airport reference point as denoted 

on a current FAA-published aeronautical chart unless a letter of agreement with that airport’s 

management has been obtained, and the operation is conducted in accordance with a NOTAM 

as required by the operator’s COA. Any letter of agreement with the airport management will 

be made available to the Administrator upon request. 

27. The UA will not be operated less than 500 feet below, or less than 2,000 feet horizontally from, 

a cloud or when visibility is less than 3 statute miles from the PIC. 

28. All operations shall be conducted in Class G airspace or as otherwise prescribed in an ATO 

issued COA. 

29. All aircraft operated in accordance with this exemption will be identified by serial number, 

registered in accordance with 14 CFR part 47, and have identification (N-Number) markings 

in accordance with 14 CFR part 45, Subpart C. Markings will be as large as practicable. 

30. Before conducting operations, petitioner will ensure that the radio frequency spectrum used 
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for operation and control of the UA complies with the Federal Communications Commission 

(FCC) or other appropriate government oversight agency requirements. 

31. The UA will remain clear and yield the right of way to all manned aviation operations and 

activities at all times. 

32. The UA will not be operated by the PIC from any moving device or vehicle. 

33. Petitioner will conduct all flight operations at least 500 feet from all nonparticipating persons, 

vessels, vehicles, and structures unless one of the following three conditions is met:

a. Barriers or structures are present that sufficiently protect nonparticipating persons from the 

UAs and/or debris in the event of an accident. The petitioner will ensure that 

nonparticipating persons remain under such protection. If a situation arises where 

nonparticipating persons leave such protection and are within 500 feet of the UAs, the PIC 

will ensure that flight operations cease immediately.

b. The aircraft is operated near vessels, vehicles or structures where the owner/controller of 

such vessels, vehicles or structures has granted permission and the PIC has made a safety 

assessment of the risk of operating closer to those objects and determined that it does not 

present an undue hazard.

c. Operations nearer to the PIC, VO, operator trainees or essential persons do not present an 

undue hazard to those persons per § 91.119(a).

34. Petitioner will report any incident, accident, or flight operation that transgresses the lateral or 

vertical boundaries of the operational area as defined by the applicable COA to the FAA's UAS 

Integration Office (AFS-80) within 24 hours. Petitioner will report accidents to the National 

Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) per instructions contained on the NTSB Web site: 

www.ntsb.gov.

VI. Privacy

There is little concern that the proposed flights will cause invasions of privacy. All flights 

will occur over either (a) public rights of way where there is no expectation of privacy; or (b) over 

private property with permission of the landowner/authorized agent and consent of participating 

individuals.

If data collected is made available for public view, all images containing uninvolved 

persons will be blurred or blacked-out. No attempt will be made to identify any individuals filmed 

during the flights except in cases where they are trespassing upon or damaging customer property, 

or interfering with the petitioner’s or its customers’ operations.

VII. Public Interest and Safety

The planned UA use will increase ground safety for (1) incident response and 

documentation, (2) track inspection, (3) infrastructure inspection, (4) site, property, and project 

overview and selection, (5) aerial surveying, and (6) aerial photography and videography for 

marketing and promotional videos. This type of data collection has previously been done by 

manned aircraft or by individuals on the ground. Both are more time consuming and are more 

expensive than using UAs. Use of manned aircraft poses enhanced risk to the pilot and onboard 

crew, who would be several hundred feet in the air. 
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The enhanced safety and reduced environmental impact achieved using UAs and carrying 

no passengers or crew, rather than a manned aircraft of significantly greater mass, carrying crew 

in addition to flammable fuel, gives the FAA good cause to find that the UA operation enabled by 

this exemption is in the public interest.

Satisfaction of the criteria provided in Section 333 of the Reform Act of 2012 – size, 

weight, speed, operating capabilities, proximity to airports and populated areas and operation 

within visual line of sight and national security – provide more than adequate justification for the 

grant of the requested exemption allowing commercial operation of petitioner’s UA for (1) incident 

response and documentation, (2) track inspection, (3) infrastructure inspection, (4) site, property, 

and project overview and selection, (5) aerial surveying, and (6) aerial photography and 

videography for marketing and promotional videos pursuant to OmniTRAX’s rules of operation.

The Phantom 3 family has been previously approved for incident response and 

documentation and similar purposes in the following Exemption Nos.:

11930 (documenting details of fatal and nonfatal transportation related accidents);

12734 (property insurance documentation photography); and

12800 (transportation accident investigations).

Other UAs have been previously approved for incident response and documentation and 

similar purposes in the following Exemption Nos.:

11353 (AirCover QR-425 for assessments following an incident that involves Union 

Pacific Railroad property);

11494 (3D Robotics Iris+, DJI Phantom 2 for accident reconstruction);

11905 (DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, Event 38 E384, and the PrecisionHawk Lancaster for 

investigation of accidents); and 

12067 (DJI Phantom 2 for insurance company claim assessment).

The Phantom 3 family has been previously approved for track inspection in Exemption No. 

12719 (track inspection). Other UAs have been previously approved for track inspection and 

similar purposes in Exemption Nos.:

11206 (Several UAs, approved for analysis of railroad infrastructure); and

11895 (C-Astral Bramor gEO, approved for railroad survey).

The Phantom 3 family has been previously approved for infrastructure inspection purposes 

in the following Exemption Nos.:

12583 (structural inspections of bridges);

12600 (aerial evaluation of infrastructure);

12683 (structural inspections);

12711 (construction site inspection);

12719 (infrastructure safety inspection);

12742 (power line inspection);

12756 (power line inspection);

12794 (evaluation of infrastructure); and

12821 (building inspections).

The Phantom 3 family has been previously approved for site, property, and project 

overview and selection, and similar purposes in the following Exemption Nos.:

11206 (evaluation and analysis of railroad infrastructure and operations;
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11953 (inspection and photography of landfills, mining facilities, utilities, etc.);

11967 (evaluation and inspection of properties);

12284 (site, structural and patrolling inspections); and

12528 (inspections of commercial property).

The Phantom 3 family has been previously approved aerial surveying purposes in the 

following Exemption Nos.:

12544 (surveying);

12565 (surveys);

12570 (surveying);

12573 (surveying);

12583 (wildlife survey);

12591 (surveying);

12603 (aerial photography and survey);

12610 (aerial survey);

12666 (aerial surveys); and

12701 (land management/surveying).

Finally, the Phantom 3 family has been previously approved for aerial photography and 

videography for marketing and promotional purposes in the following Exemption Nos.: 

11778 (marketing);

11850 (marketing videos in real estate, hotel and resort, and golf industries);

12266 (real estate marketing);

12337 (aerial imaging and video of real estate for marketing);

12466 (advertising and marketing);

12482 (real estate marketing);

12565 (marketing);

12608 (marketing);

12701 (marketing); and

12826 (marketing).
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Regulations from Which Exemption is Requested

Appendix A: FARs as to which OmniTRAX wishes the same determination to be made as 

has been made previously.

FAR 

Provision

Applicable condition(s) in 

Section 5 of petition

FAA Exemption Decision

21(h) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 16, 25, 28, 29 Nos. 11252, 11396, 11467, 11745, 11797, 11905, 

11945, 12040, 12068, 12080, 12107, 12422, 12474

43.7 13, 14 Nos. 11252, 11396, 11467, 11745, 11797, 11905, 

11945, 12040, 12068, 12080, 12107, 12422, 12474

43.11 12 Nos. 11252, 11396, 11467, 11745, 11797, 11905, 

11945, 12040, 12068, 12080, 12107, 12422, 12474

45.11 29 Nos. 11252, 11396, 11467, 11745, 11797, 11905, 

11945, 12040, 12068, 12080, 12107, 12422, 12474

45.27 29 Nos. 11252, 11396, 11467, 11745, 11797, 11905, 

11945, 12040, 12068, 12080, 12107, 12422, 12474

45.29 29 Nos. 11252, 11396, 11467, 11745, 11797, 11905, 

11945, 12040, 12068, 12080, 12107, 12422, 12474

91.7(a) 12 Nos. 11252, 11396, 11467, 11745, 11797, 11905, 

11945, 12040, 12068, 12080, 12107, 12422, 12474

91.9(b)(2) 22 Nos. 11252, 11396, 11467, 11745, 11797, 11905, 

11945, 12040, 12068, 12080, 12107, 12422, 12474

91.9(c) 30 Nos. 11252, 11396, 11467, 11745, 11797, 11905, 

11945, 12040, 12068, 12080, 12107, 12422, 12474

91.103(b)(2) 3, 9, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 Nos. 11252, 11396, 11467, 11745, 11797, 11905, 

11945, 12040, 12068, 12080, 12107, 12422, 12474

91.105 6 Nos. 11252, 11396, 11467, 11745, 11797, 11905, 

11945, 12040, 12068, 12080, 12107, 12422, 12474

91.109 7, 8 Nos. 11252, 11467, 11745, 11797, 11905, 11945, 

12040, 12068, 12422, 12474

91.113(b) 3, 31 Nos. 11252, 11396, 11467, 11745, 11797, 11905, 

11945, 12040, 12068, 12080, 12107, 12422, 12474

91.119(c ) 4, 33 Nos. 11252, 11396, 11467, 11745, 11797, 11905, 

11945, 12040, 12068, 12080, 12107, 12422, 12474

91.121 4 Nos. 11252, 11396, 11467, 11745, 11797, 11905, 

11945, 12040, 12068, 12080, 12107, 12422, 12474

91.151(a) 16, 17 Nos. 11252, 11396, 11467, 11745, 11797, 11905, 

11945, 12040, 12068, 12080, 12107, 12422, 12474

91.203 (a) 

and (b)

22 Nos. 11252, 11396, 11467, 11745, 11797, 11905, 

11945, 12040, 12068, 12080, 12107, 12422, 12474

91.215 25, 26 Nos. 11252, 11396, 11467, 11745, 11797, 11905, 

11945, 12040, 12068, 12080, 12107, 12422, 12474

91.403 12, 13, 14 Nos. 11252, 11396, 11467, 11745, 11797, 11905, 

11945, 12040, 12068, 12080, 12107, 12422, 12474

91.405(a) 12, 13, 14 Nos. 11252, 11396, 11467, 11745, 11797, 11905, 

11945, 12040, 12068, 12080, 12107, 12422, 12474
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FAR 

Provision

Applicable condition(s) in 

Section 5 of petition

FAA Exemption Decision

91.407(a)(1) 14 Nos. 11252, 11396, 11467, 11745, 11797, 11905, 

11945, 12040, 12068, 12080, 12107, 12422, 12474

91.409(a)(1) 12, 13, 14 Nos. 11252, 11396, 11467, 11745, 11797, 11905, 

11945, 12040, 12068, 12080, 12107, 12422, 12474

91.409(a)(2) 12, 13, 14 Nos. 11252, 11396, 11467, 11745, 11797, 11905, 

11945, 12040, 12068, 12080, 12107, 12422, 12474

91.417(a) 12, 13, 14 Nos. 11252, 11396, 11467, 11745, 11797, 11905, 

11945, 12040, 12068, 12080, 12107, 12422, 12474

91.417(b) 12, 13, 14 Nos. 11252, 11396, 11467, 11745, 11797, 11905, 

11945, 12040, 12068, 12080, 12107, 12422, 12474
智能飞行电池

安全使用指引

INTELLIGENT FLIGHT BATTERY

Safety Guidelines

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Battery Use

Never use non-DJI batteries. Go to www.DJI.

com to purchase new batteries. DJI takes no 

responsibility for any accidents caused by nonDJI batteries.

Never use or charge a swollen, leaky or damaged 

battery. If so, contact DJI or its designated dealers 

for further assistance.

Never install or remove the battery from the aircraft 

when it is turned on. Do not insert or remove 

batteries if the plastic cover had been torn or 

compromised in any way. 

The battery should be used in temperatures from 

-10°C to 40°C. Use of the battery above 50°C 

can lead to a fire or explosion. Use of battery 

below -10°C can lead to permanent damage.

Do not use the battery in strong electrostatic 

or electromagnetic environments. Otherwise, 

the battery control board may malfunction 

and a serious accident may happen during 

flight.

Never disassemble or pierce the battery in any 

way, or the battery may catch fire or explode.

Electrolytes in the battery are highly corrosive. 

If any electrolytes splash onto your skin or eyes, 

immediately wash the affected area with fresh 

running water for at least 15 minutes then see a 

doctor immediately.

Check the condition of the battery if it falls out 

of the aircraft. Make sure the battery is NOT 

damaged or leaking before putting it back to the 

aircraft.

Land the aircraft immediately when the low battery 

level warning activates in the DJI Pilot app.

Do not allow the batteries to come into contact 

with any kind of liquid. Do not leave batteries 

out in the rain or near a source of moisture. 

Do not drop the battery into water. If the inside 

of the battery comes into contact with water, 

chemical decomposition may occur, potentially 

resulting the battery catching on fire, and may 

even lead to an explosion. If the battery falls into 

water with the aircraft during flight, take it out 

immediately and put it in a safe and open area. 

Maintain a far distance from the battery until it 

is completely dry. Never use the battery again, 

and dispose of the battery properly as described 

in Battery Disposal below.

Do not heat batteries. Put out any battery fire 

using sand or a dry powder fire extinguisher. 

Never use water to put out a battery fire.

Do not charge the Intelligent Flight Battery and 

remote controller at the same time, otherwise 

the charger may overheat.

Do not leave batteries in a microwave oven or in 

a pressurized container. 

Do not place loose battery cells on any conductive 

surface, such as metal-toppled table. 

Do not put the loose cells in pocket, bag or 

drawer where they may short-circuit against 

other items or where battery terminals could be 

pressed against each other. 

Do not drop or strike batteries. Do not place 

heavy objects on batteries or charger. Avoid 

dropping batteries. 

Clean battery terminals with a dry and clean 

cloth. 

Charging the Battery

Do not attach the batteries to the wall or car 

charger sockets directly, always use a DJI 

approved adapter. DJI takes no responsibility if 

the battery is charged using a non-DJI charger. 

Never leave the battery unattended during 

charging. Do not charge the battery near 

flammable materials or on flammable surfaces 

such as carpet or wood. Do not charge battery 

immediately after flight, because the battery 

temperature may be too high. Do not charge 

the battery until it cools down to near room 

temperature. Charging battery outside of the 

temperature range of 0°C-40°C may lead to 

leakage, overheating, or battery damage.

Charge and discharge the battery completely 

once every 20 charge/discharge cycles. 

Discharge the battery until there is 0% of 

power or until it can no longer be turned on, 

then recharge it to the maximum capacity. 

This power cycling procedure will optimize the 

battery life.

DJI intelligent battery is designed to stop 

charging when it is full. However it is good 

practice to monitor charging progress and 

disconnect the batteries when fully charged. 

Disconnect charger when not in use. Examine 

charger regularly for damage to the cord, 

plug, enclosure or other parts. Do not clean 

the charger with denatured alcohol or other 

flammable solvents. Never use a damaged 

charger. 

Battery Storage

Keep batteries out of the reach of children and 

pets. 

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严禁使用非 DJI 官方提供的电池。如需更换,

请到 DJI 官网查询。因使用非 DJI 官方提供的

电池而引发的电池事故、飞行故障,DJI 概不

负责。

在将电池安装或者拔出于飞行器之前,请保持

电池的电源关闭。请勿在电池电源打开的状态

下,拔插电池,否则可能损坏电源接口。

电池应在环境温度为 -10°C至 40°C之间使用。

温度过高,会引起电池着火,甚至爆炸。温度

过低,电池寿命会受到严重损害。

禁止在强静电或者磁场环境中使用电池。否则,

电池保护板会失灵,导致飞行器发生严重故障。

禁止以任何方式拆解或用尖利物体刺破电池。

否则,会引起电池着火甚至爆炸。

电池内部液体有强腐蚀性。如有泄露,请远离。

如有溅射到人体皮肤或者眼睛里,请立即用清

水冲洗至少 15 分钟,并立即就医。

若电池从飞行器中摔落,再次使用前,务必确

保电池外观无损,无破损、无漏液、无变形等

问题。

若飞行器进入低电量报警模式,应尽快降落并

停止飞行,更换新电池或者对电池进行充电。

请勿将电池浸入水中或将其弄湿。电池内部接

触到水后可能会发生分解反应,引发电池自燃,

甚至可能引发爆炸。如果电池在飞行器飞行过

程中或其它情况下意外坠入水中,请立即拔出

电池并将其置于安全的开阔区域,这时应远离

电池直至电池完全晾干。晾干的电池不得再次

使用,应该按照本文的废弃方法妥善处理。

若电池发生起火,应立即采用“窒息灭火法”,

如使用沙子或固体或干粉灭火器进行灭火。

严禁用水来灭火。 

电池若出现膨胀、破损等情况,请勿继续使用,

否则会有起火、爆炸等危险。如果出现此情

况应做废弃处理。

请勿将电池直接连接到墙上插座或车载点烟式

插座上。

禁止将电池投入火中或放在高温环境下。

禁止用导线或其它金属物体致使电池正负极

短路。

如果电池发出异味、发热、变形、变色或出现

其它任何异常现象,不得使用;如果电池正在

使用或充电,应立即从用电器或充电器上取出

并做废弃处理。

如果电池的端子变脏,使用前用干布擦干净。

否则电池会接触不良,从而引起能量损耗或无

法充电。

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Do not leave the battery near heat sources such 

as a furnace or heater. Do not leave the batteries 

inside of the vehicle on hot days. The ideal 

storage temperature is 22°C-28°C.

Keep the battery dry. Never drop the battery into 

water.

Do not drop, strike, impale, or manually shortcircuit the battery.

Keep the battery away from metal objects such 

as necklaces and hairpins.

Discharge the battery to 30%-50% of the battery 

level if it will not be used for 7 days or more. This 

can greatly extend the battery life.

Battery discharges automatically to below 65% 

when it is idle for more than 10 days to prevent 

the battery from swelling. It takes around 2 days 

to discharge the battery to 65%, It is normal 

that you may feel moderate heat emits from the 

battery during the discharge process. Set the 

discharging thresholds in the DJI Pilot app. 

The battery will enter hibernation mode if 

depleted and stored for a long period. When 

in hibernation mode, if you try to power on the

battery, the battery power LED will show a solid 

red light and the battery level LEDs will all be 

off. You cannot manually turn off the battery 

power LED in this state. Leave the battery 

unattended for 5 minutes, and then it will power 

off. Recharge the battery to bring it out of 

hibernation.

Remove batteries from the aircraft when stored 

for an extended period. 

Battery Disposal

Dispose of the battery into specific recycling 

boxes only after a complete discharge. Do 

not place the battery into regular rubbish bins.

Strictly follow your local disposal and recycling 

regulations of batteries.

If the power on/off button of the Intelligent Flight 

Battery is disabled and the battery cannot be 

fully discharged, please contact a professional 

battery disposal/recycling agent for further 

assistance.

Notice

Before carrying the Intelligent Flight Battery on a 

airline flight, it must first be fully discharged. This 

can be done by using it in your Inspire 1 or by 

connecting your remote controller to the battery 

using the Remote Controller Charging Cable. 

Only discharge the battery in a fireproof location.

Store Intelligent Flight Batteries in a ventilated 

location. 

Should you require to carry the battery onto the 

plane, it is recommend to discharge the battery 

to the range between 10% and 20% in order to 

ensure the safety of the battery. 

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充 电

电池必须使用 DJI 官方提供的专用充电器进行

充电。对于使用非 DJI 官方提供的充电器进行

充电所造成的一切后果,DJI 将不予负责。

请留意充电过程以防发生意外。充电时请将电

池和充电器放置在水泥地面等周围无易燃、可

燃物的地面。

禁止在飞行器飞行结束后,立刻对电池进行充

电。此时,电池处于高温状态,强制充电会对

电池寿命造成严重损害。建议待电池降至室温,

再对电池进行充电。理想的充电环境(0-40°C)

可大幅度延长电池的使用寿命。

电池每经过约 20 次充放电后,需要进行一次

完整的放电和充电过程(将电池充满电,然后

放电至电量为 0% 或电池自动关闭,再充满电)

以保证电池工作在最佳状态,否则电池电量显

示不准确。

请留意充电过程以防发生意外。充电时请确保

周围没有易燃、可燃物。

储 存

禁止将电池放在靠近热源的地方,比如阳光直

射或热天的车内、火源或加热炉。电池的理想

的保存温度为 22°C - 28°C。

存放电池的环境应保持干燥。请勿将电池置于

水中或者可能会漏水的地方。

请将电池存放在儿童接触不到的地方。如果儿

童不小心吞咽电池,应立即寻求医疗救助。

禁止机械撞击电池、碾压、坠落、人为短路、

刺穿电池。

禁止将电池与金属项链、发夹或者其他金属物

体一起贮存或运输。

超过 7 天不使用电池,请将电池放电至 30%-

50% 电量存放,可大大延长电池的使用寿命。

若长时间不使用电池,建议将电池充电至高于

65% 电量并开启存储自放电模式,存放在专用

电池箱内。每隔 3 个月左右重新充放电一次以

保持电池活性。切勿将电池放完电长时间存储,

以避免电池进入过放电状态,无法恢复使用。

若电池电量严重不足且闲置时间过长,则电池

将进入深度睡眠模式。在该模式下,电源开关

指示灯显示红色常亮,但电量指示灯熄灭,而

且即使按下电源开关也无法关闭电池,此为正

常现象。在该模式下静置电池 5 分钟后,所有

指示灯将熄灭。若需要将电池从深度睡眠中唤

醒,需对电池充电以启动唤醒程序。

废 弃

务必将电池彻底放完电后,才将电池置于指定

的电池回收箱中。电池是危险化学品,严禁废

置于普通垃圾箱。相关细节,请遵循当地电池

回收和弃置的法律法规。

如电池因为电源开关失灵而无法完成彻底放

电,请勿将电池直接弃置于电池回收箱,应联

系专业电池回收公司做进一步的处理。

当电池寿命为 0% 时,建议更换电池。对于报

废电池,请先将电池放电至电量为 0 再进行废

弃处理。

备 注

如果需要将电池彻底放电,可使用遥控器户外

充电线对遥控器充电的方式。操作时请将电池

放在无可燃物的区域进行。

不使用的电池一定要妥善保管,不要随意放置。

防止一些非主观因素导致的意外起火(如压在

杂物下)。

电池是一种高危高能的化学品,为了您和他人

的安全,带上飞机或邮寄前一定要确保电池电

量在 10% -20%之间,可杜绝起火的风险。

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SAFETY GUIDELINES 

AND DISCLAIMER

PROFESSIONAL ADVANCED

PHANTOM 3 

V1.0 2015.4

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NOTICE

All instructions and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of SZ DJI 

TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. For up-to-date product information, visit http://www.dji.com and click on the 

Phantom 3 product page.

Glossary

The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm 

when operating this product:

 NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property 

damage AND a little or no possibility of injury.

 CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical property 

damage AND a possibility of serious injury.

 WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property damage, 

collateral damage, and serious injury OR create a high probability of superficial injury.

Read the ENTIRE user manual to become familiar with the features of 

this product before operating. Failure to operate the product correctly 

can result in damage to the product or personal property and cause serious injury.

This is a sophisticated product. It must be operated with caution and common sense and 

requires some basic mechanical ability. Failure to operate this product in a safe and responsible 

manner could result in injury or damage to the product or other property. This product is not 

intended for use by children without direct adult supervision. Do not use with incompatible 

components or alter this product in any way outside of the documents provided by SZ DJI 

TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. These Safety Guidelines contain instructions for safety, operation and 

maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all of the instructions and warnings in the user 

manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to operate the product correctly and avoid 

damage or serious injury.

Age Recommendation: Not for children under the age of 18. This is not a toy.

Pre-flight Checklist

1) Ensure that you are using only genuine parts and that all parts are in mint condition.

2) Ensure the remote controller, Intelligent Flight Battery, and mobile device are fully charged. 

3) Ensure that there is no foreign object stuck to the camera lens, the micro-SD card has been inserted into 

the camera, and the gimbal can rotate freely before powering it on.

4) Ensure the propellers are securely mounted onto the motors, and the motors can start and function normally.

5) Follow the on-screen instructions to calibrate the compass. 

6) Ensure the DJI Pilot app and aircraft's firmware have been upgraded to the latest version. 

7) Ensure that your flight area is outside the No-Fly Zones and flight conditions are suitable for flying the 

aircraft. 

8) Be sure that you are NOT flying under the influence of alcohol, drugs or any substance that may impair 

your cognitive abilities.

9) Be familiar with the selected flight mode and understand all safety functions and warnings. 

10) Be sure to observe all local regulations, obtain appropriate authorizations, and understand the risks. 

REMEMBER: It is solely your responsibility to comply with all flight regulations.

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Contents

NOTICE 1

Glossary 1

Pre-flight Checklist 1

Disclaimer and Warning 3

FCC Compliance and Advisory 4

IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement 4

FCC Class B Information 4

Before You Begin 5

Individual Parts 5

Regarding Genuine and Functional Parts 5

Remote Controller 5

Camera 6

Gimbal 6

Compass 6

Propulsion Systems 7

DJI Pilot App 8

Firmware 8

Product Care 10

Storage and Transportation 10

Maintenance and Upkeep 10

Flight Condition Requirements 11

Weather Conditions and Surrounding Environment 11

Interference with Flight Controller, Communications, and Positioning Systems11

Operating the Aircraft Responsibly 11

Flight Modes, Functions and Warnings 13

Flight Modes 13

Failsafe and Return to Home 13

Low Battery 14

Vision Positioning System 14

Compliance with Regulations & No-Fly Zones 15

Regulations 15

No-Fly Zones 16

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Disclaimer and Warning

This product is NOT a toy and is not suitable for children under the age of 18. Adults should keep the 

Phantom 3 out of the reach of children and exercise caution when operating this aircraft in the presence of 

children.

This product is a flying camera that offers easy flight when in good working order as set forth below. Visit 

http://www.dji.com for the most current instructions and warnings and http://knowbeforeyoufly.org/ for more 

information about flight safety and compliance.

The information in this document affects your safety and your legal rights and responsibilities. Read 

this entire document carefully to ensure proper configuration before use. Failure to read and follow the 

instructions and warnings in this document may result in product loss, serious injury to you, or damage to 

your aircraft.

By using this product, you hereby signify that you have read this disclaimer carefully and that you 

understand and agree to abide by the terms and conditions herein. You agree that you are solely 

responsible for your own conduct while using this product, and for any consequences thereof. You agree 

to use this product only for purposes that are proper and in accordance with all applicable laws, rules, and 

regulations, including international and domestic airspace regulations, and all terms, precautions, practices, 

policies and guidelines DJI has made and may make available. 

DJI accepts no liability for damage, injury or any legal responsibility incurred directly or indirectly from the 

use of this product. The user shall observe safe and lawful practices including, but not limited to, those set 

forth in these Safety Guidelines.

Data Storage and Usage

When you use our mobile app or our products or other software, data regarding the use and operation of 

the product, such as flight telemetry data (e.g., speed, altitude, battery life, and information about the gimbal 

and camera) and operations records, may be automatically or manually uploaded to and maintained on a 

DJI-designated server. The internal storage device incorporated into the product stores various types of 

data, including flight telemetry data. You may also provide flight telemetry data and other data to us when 

you manually transmit that information from the internal storage device to us. 

The information that is automatically uploaded or manually uploaded to us does not include personal data 

(i.e., your name, address, email, or other information that specifically identifies you), but personal data, such 

as your user name, may become associated with, used to identify, or tagged to such uploaded information 

when we store it. We separately describe how we use your user name and other personal data on our 

privacy policy at http://www.dji.com/policy. By using the product, the mobile app or other software we 

distribute, or by manually providing data to us, you consent to the following: 

• Our storage of any flight telemetry data and other data uploaded or provided to us, including in 

combination with your user name; 

• Our use of any such data uploaded or provided (including your user name) in connection providing 

support and services to you and to improve our products; 

• Our disclosure of such data uploaded or provided (including your user name) to our agents and/or 

contractors who may use it on our behalf or in connection with their relationship with us; and 

• Our disclosure of such uploaded or provided data (including your user name) as required by law, in a 

matter of public safety or policy, as needed in connection with the transfer of our business assets, or if we 

believe in good faith that sharing the data is necessary to protect our rights or property. 

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FCC Compliance and Advisory

This device complies with part 15 of 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.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void 

the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

IMPORTANT NOTE: 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 a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and 

your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operate in conjunction with any other antenna or 

transmitter. 

FCC Class B Information 

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 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 

location. 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;

DJI hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant 

provisions of Directive 1995/5/EC.

DJI reserves the right to update this disclaimer and the Safety Guidelines. Please visit www.dji.com and check your email 

periodically for the latest version. This disclaimer is made in various language versions; in the event of divergence among 

different versions, the English version shall prevail. 

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Before You Begin 

The following documents have been produced to help you safely operate and make full use of your 

Phantom 3:

In the Box

Phantom 3 Professional / Advanced Safety Guidelines and Disclaimer

Phantom 3 Professional / Advanced Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines

Phantom 3 Professional / Advanced Quick Start Guide

Phantom 3 Professional / Advanced User Manual 

Check all of the included parts listed in the Phantom 3 In the Box document and read the Phantom 3 Safety 

Guidelines before flight. Then prepare for your first flight by using the Phantom 3 Quick Start Guide and 

watching all of the tutorial videos on DJI’s official website (http://www.dji.com). If you have questions, refer 

to the Phantom 3 User Manual in the DJI Pilot app or on DJI’s official website for more comprehensive 

information. Make sure you fully understand the functionality of each individual part, the flight condition 

requirements, the key contingency warning functions/systems, and all government regulations before each 

flight. If you have any questions or problems during the assembly, maintenance or use of this product, 

please contact DJI or a DJI authorized dealer. 

Individual Parts

Regarding Genuine and Functional Parts

To avoid component malfunction, serious injury, and property damage, observe the following rules:

1) Use only genuine DJI parts or parts certified by DJI. Unauthorized parts or parts from non-DJI 

certified manufacturers may cause system malfunctions and compromise safety.

2) Ensure there are no foreign objects (such as water, oil, soil, sand, etc.) inside of the aircraft or its 

components. 

3) Ensure the aircraft and its components – including but not limited to the remote controller, camera, 

gimbal, compass, propulsion system, and battery – are all in good working order, damage-free, 

and functioning well. Refer to the remaining sections in this document for more details on how to 

ensure the functionality of these components. 

Remote Controller

1) Ensure the remote controller is fully charged before each flight.

2) If the remote controller is powered on and has NOT been used for 5 minutes, it will sound an alert. After 10 

minutes it will automatically power off. Move the sticks or perform some other action to cancel the alert.

3) Adjust the clamp of the mobile device holder to allow a firm grip on your mobile device.

4) Ensure the mobile device holder is firmly in place and does not slip.

5) Ensure the antennas of the remote controller are unfolded and adjusted to the proper position to achieve 

optimal transmission quality.

6) Repair or replace the remote controller if damaged. A damaged remote controller antenna will greatly

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decrease performance.

7) Linking is required if you wish to replace your remote controller or receiver or add a new remote controller. 

Refer to the User Manual for details.

Camera

To avoid possible serious injury and property damage, observe the following rule:

1) Do NOT block any ventilation holes on the camera as the heat generated may hurt you and damage the 

device. 

1) Check camera settings before use to make sure you can adjust them to fit your needs.

2) Test the camera by shooting a few test images and check that it is operating correctly before shooting

important pictures or videos. 

3) Do NOT remove the micro-SD card from the camera when it is powered on.

4) Photos or videos cannot be transmitted or copied from the camera if the Intelligent Flight Battery is

powered off.

5) Be sure to power off the Intelligent Flight Battery correctly, otherwise your camera parameters will NOT

be saved and any recorded videos may be damaged. NOTE: Regardless of the reason, DJI will not be 

responsible for any failure of an image or video to be recorded or having been recorded in a way that is 

not machine readable.

Gimbal

1) Precision elements in the gimbal may be damaged in a collision or impact, which may cause the gimbal 

to function abnormally.

2) Do NOT apply external force to the gimbal after the gimbal is powered on.

3) Do NOT add any payloads to the gimbal, as this may cause the gimbal to function abnormally or even

lead to motor damage.

4) Remove the gimbal clamp before powering on the gimbal. Re-install the gimbal clamp to secure the

gimbal’s position if you are going to store the aircraft for an extended period.

Compass

To avoid possible serious injury and property damage, observe the following rule:

1) Land immediately when severe drifting occurs in flight, i.e., the aircraft does NOT fly in straight lines.

1) Ensure the compass is calibrated before every flight. Failure to calibrate may lead to poor flight

performance or a crash.

2) Do NOT attempt to calibrate your compass where there is a chance of strong magnetic interference.

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This includes areas where there are massive metal objects, parking structures, steel reinforcements 

underground, or under bridges.

3) Do NOT carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration, such as keys or mobile phones.

4) The compass should always be calibrated when moving from indoor spaces to outdoor spaces.

5) If the rear LEDs show a solid red light, compass calibration has failed. Please recalibrate.

6) After successful calibration, the compass may become abnormal when you place the aircraft on the

ground. This may be because of underground magnetic interference. Move the aircraft to another location 

and try again.

7) When to recalibrate

a) When compass data is abnormal, and the Aircraft Status Indicator is blinking red and yellow.

b) When flying in a new location, or a location that is different from your last flight.

c) When the mechanical structure of the aircraft has changed, i.e. new mounting position of the compass.

d) When severe drifting occurs in flight, i.e. the aircraft does NOT fly in straight lines.

Propulsion Systems

To avoid serious injury to yourself or others, which may be caused by the rotating propellers and 

motors, observe the following rules:

Propellers

1) Do NOT use aged, chipped, or broken propellers.

2) Always power off the aircraft before touching the propellers.

3) Be aware of the sharp edges of the propellers when mounting or removing the propellers. Wear 

gloves or take other protective measures when touching the propellers. 

4) Whenever necessary, use tools (e.g., wrench, screwdriver, pliers, etc.) to remove or install the 

propellers.

5) Ensure the propellers are securely mounted to prevent them from falling off the motors.

6) Do NOT turn on the motors when propellers are mounted and there are other people or animals in 

the immediate vicinity.

Motors

1) Ensure the motors are securely mounted and rotating smoothly.

2) Do NOT attempt to modify the structure of the motors.

3) Do NOT touch or let your hands or body come in contact with the motors after flight as they may 

be hot.

To avoid possible serious injury and property damage, observe the following rules:

1) Do NOT block any of the ventilation holes on the motors.

2) Do NOT block any of the ventilation holes on the frame arm of the aircraft.

Motors

1) Keep the motors free of dust.

2) If a motor is stuck and unable to rotate freely, execute the CSC (Combination Stick Command) to stop the 

motors immediately. 

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Electronic Speed Controllers

1) Ensure the ESCs sound a normal tune when powered on.

DJI Pilot App

1) Be sure to fully charge your tablet or mobile device before launching the DJI Pilot app. A tablet is

recommended for a better user experience. 

2) If you are using a phone as your mobile display device, be sure to continue flying safely when the phone 

receives an incoming call. Do NOT accept phone calls during flight.

3) Read all prompted safety tips, warning messages, and disclaimers carefully. Be familiar with the related 

regulations in your area. You are solely responsible for being aware of all relevant regulations and flying in 

a way that is compliant.

a) Read and understand the warning messages before using the Auto-take off and Auto-landing features.

b) Read and understand the warning message and disclaimer before setting the altitude beyond the

default limit.

c) Read and understand the warning messages and disclaimer before switching between flight modes.

4) Land your aircraft immediately if there is an alert shown on the app.

5) Examine and check all warning messages on the checklist displayed in the app prior to each flight. 

6) Use the in-app simulator to practice your flight skills if you have never operated the aircraft or if you do not 

have sufficient experience to be comfortable operating the aircraft.

7) Beginner Mode is enabled by default when you launch the DJI Pilot app for the first time. The aircraft’s 

altitude and flight distance is restricted when flying in Beginner Mode. We recommend you fly in Beginner 

Mode to perfect your flight skills. Operate the actual aircraft only after you are confident that you have 

mastered adequate flight skills. 

8) Cache the map data of the area where you intend to fly the aircraft by connecting to the Internet before 

each flight.

Firmware

To avoid serious injury to children and animals, observe the following rule:

1) Keep children and animals at a safe distance during any firmware upgrade, system calibration, and 

parameter setting procedures.

1) For safety, always update the firmware to the latest version when an upgrade notification is shown in the 

DJI Pilot app.

2) Firmware upgrade notifications will prompt you to proceed with an update immediately or to update

the firmware within three days. If you choose to ignore the current firmware update, you are required 

to accept the prompted disclaimer. You further understand and agree that the data including but not 

limited to flight telemetry data and user selection records may be uploaded to and maintained on a DJIdesignated server.

3) Be sure to download the firmware package file from the official DJI website. Verify the firmware package 

file’s integrity before upgrading.

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4) Be sure to update the remote controller’s firmware to the latest version after you update the aircraft’s

firmware.

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

and aircraft.

6) Be sure to check all connections and remove the propellers from the motors before performing the

firmware update.

7) Ensure there is only one firmware package file stored on your SD card.

8) Only storage devices that are formatted for FAT32 and exFAT file systems are supported for aircraft and 

remote controller firmware updates.

9) Delete any automatically generated .txt files on the SD card when updating multiple remote controllers.

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Product Care

Storage and Transportation

To avoid serious injury to children and animals, observe the following rule:

1) Small parts, such as cables and straps, are dangerous if swallowed. Keep all parts out of reach of 

children and animals.

1) Store the Intelligent Flight Battery and remote controller in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight

to ensure the built-in LiPo battery does NOT overheat. Recommended storage temperature: between 

22°C and 28°C for storage periods of more than three months. Never store in environments outside the 

temperature range of -20°C to 45°C.

2) Do NOT allow the camera to come into contact with, or become immersed in, water or other liquids. If it 

gets wet, wipe dry with a soft, absorbent cloth. Turning on an aircraft that has fallen into water may cause 

permanent component damage. Do NOT use substances containing alcohol, benzene, thinners or other 

flammable substances to clean or maintain the camera. Do NOT store the camera in humid or dusty 

areas.

3) Do NOT connect this product to any USB interface that is older than version 2.0. Do NOT connect this 

product to any "power USB" or similar devices.

Maintenance and Upkeep

1) Check every part of the aircraft after any crash or violent impact. If you have any problems or questions, 

please contact a DJI authorized dealer.

2) Regularly check the Battery Level Indicators to see the current battery level and overall battery life. When 

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

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Flight Condition Requirements

Weather Conditions and Surrounding Environment

The aircraft is designed to operate in good to moderate weather conditions. To avoid collision, serious 

injury and property damage, observe the following rules:

1) Do NOT use the aircraft in severe weather conditions. These include wind speeds exceeding 10 m/s, 

snow, rain, smog, heavy wind, hail, lightning, tornadoes or hurricanes. 

2) Keep the aircraft at least 10 meters (30 feet) away from obstacles, people, animals, buildings, public 

infrastructure, trees, and bodies of water when in flight. Stay even further away from the above 

objects as your altitude increases.

3) Be EXTRA cautious when operating the aircraft indoors.

1) Aircraft and battery performance is subject to environmental factors such as air density and temperature.

a) Be very careful when flying 20,000 feet (6,000 meters) or more above sea level as battery and aircraft 

performance may be reduced.

2) Do NOT use the aircraft near accidents, fire, explosions, floods, tsunamis, avalanches, landslides,

earthquakes, dust, or sandstorms.

Interference with Flight Controller, Communications, and Positioning Systems

1) Fly in open areas. Tall buildings or steel structures may affect the accuracy of the on-board compass and 

block the GPS signal. 

2) Avoid interference between the remote controller and other wireless equipment. Make sure to turn off the 

Wi-Fi on your mobile device.

3) Do NOT fly near areas with magnetic or radio interference. These include but are NOT limited to: high 

voltage lines, large scale power transmission stations or mobile base stations and broadcasting towers. 

Failing to do so may compromise the transmission quality of this product or cause remote controller and 

video transmission errors which may affect flight orientation and location accuracy. The aircraft may 

behave abnormally or go out of control in areas with too much interference.

Operating the Aircraft Responsibly

To avoid serious injury and property damage, observe the following rules:

1) Make sure you are NOT drunk, taking drugs, under the influence of anesthesia, or suffering from 

dizziness, fatigue, nausea or any other conditions, whether physical or mental, that could impair 

your ability to operate the aircraft safely.

2) Do NOT perform the Combination Stick Commands when aircraft is in midair, otherwise the motors 

will stop.

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3) Upon landing, power off the aircraft first, then switch off the remote controller.

4) Do NOT drop, launch, fire or otherwise project any dangerous payloads on or at any buildings, 

persons or animals, or which could cause personal injury or property damage.

1) Make sure you have been sufficiently trained and are fully aware of any contingency plans before

accidents happen.

2) Make sure you have a flight plan and never fly the aircraft recklessly.

3) Respect the privacy of others when using the camera. Make sure you comply with local privacy laws, 

regulations, and moral standards.

4) Do NOT use this product for any reason other than general personal use. Do NOT use it for any illegal or 

inappropriate purpose (such as spying, military operations, or unauthorized investigations).

5) Do NOT use this product to defame, abuse, harass, stalk, threaten or otherwise violate the legal rights (such 

as the right of privacy and publicity) of others.

6) Do NOT trespass into private property of others.

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Flight Modes, Functions and Warnings

Flight Modes

To avoid serious injury and property damage, observe the following rule:

1) Do NOT switch from P mode to either A mode or F mode unless you are sufficiently familiar with 

the aircraft’s behavior for each flight mode, since disabling GPS may result in being unable to land 

the aircraft safely.

P mode is preferred for most flying scenarios. Users can switch to A mode where and when P mode is 

unavailable. Be aware that some features are NOT available for A mode, and therefore be EXTRA cautious 

when flying in A mode.

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

of P mode, which will be automatically selected by the Phantom 3 depending on GPS signal strength and 

Vision Positioning sensors:

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

b) P-OPTI: If GPS is NOT available, the aircraft will use the Vision Positioning System to hover accurately. 

Note that the Vision Positioning System may NOT work properly when the Phantom 3 is flying over 

water, over surfaces without a clear pattern, or in a low light environment.

c) P-ATTI: When neither GPS nor Vision Positioning is available, the aircraft is using only its barometer for 

positioning, so only altitude is controlled.

2) A mode (Attitude): The GPS and Vision Positioning System are NOT used for positioning. 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.

3) F mode (Function): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is activated in this mode. Ensure you are familiar 

with IOC functions before use.

If you intend to switch to modes that disable GPS assistance (e.g., A mode), you are required to accept the 

prompted disclaimer to enable this function. If this function is enabled, you further understand and agree 

that data including but not limited to flight telemetry data and function records could be uploaded to and 

maintained on a DJI designated server.

Failsafe and Return to Home

1) The Return to Home feature will NOT work if the GPS signal is insufficient or if GPS is not active.

2) Press the RTH (Return to Home) Button on the remote controller to bring the aircraft back to the Home 

Point instead of turning off the remote controller. 

3) Tall buildings may adversely affect the Failsafe function. Please adjust the aircraft location, altitude and

speed while returning home to avoid obstacles.

4) Make sure to always fly the aircraft within the transmission range of the remote controller.

5) Only use the Failsafe and Return to Home functions in case of emergency, as they may be affected by the 

weather, the environment, or any nearby magnetic fields.

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6) The aircraft cannot avoid obstacles during the Failsafe RTH; therefore it is important to set an appropriate 

Failsafe altitude before each flight.

7) When flying indoors, the aircraft cannot perform precision hovering when flying above the surfaces that do 

not have a clear pattern. Refer to the “Vision Positioning System” section for complete indoor flying criteria. 

Low Battery

1) When the Critical Battery Level Warning activates and the aircraft is descending automatically, you may 

push the throttle up to maintain the aircraft's altitude and navigate it to a more appropriate location for 

landing.

2) When battery warnings are triggered, promptly bring the aircraft back to the Home Point or land to avoid 

losing power during flight and causing damage to the aircraft, property, animals, and people.

Vision Positioning System

1) The Vision Positioning System cannot work properly over surfaces that do NOT have pattern variations.

The effective altitude for the Vision Positioning System to function correctly is less than 2.5 meters above 

ground level (AGL).

2) The Vision Positioning System may NOT function properly when the aircraft is flying over water.

3) Keep your pets away from the aircraft when the Vision Positioning System is activated, as the sonar 

sensors emit a high frequency sound that is only audible to some pets. 

4) Note that the Vision Positioning System may NOT function properly when the aircraft is flying too fast or too 

low.

5) Operate the aircraft cautiously when in any of the following situations:

a) Flying over monochrome surfaces (e.g., pure black, pure white, pure red, pure green).

b) Flying over highly reflective surfaces;

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

d) Flying over water or transparent surfaces;

e) Flying over moving surfaces or objects;

f) Flying in an area where the lighting changes frequently or drastically;

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

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

 i ) Flying over surfaces without clear patterns or texture;

j ) Flying over surfaces with identical repeating patterns or textures (e.g. tiles with same design);

k) Flying over inclined surfaces that will deflect sound waves away from the aircraft

6) In the event of loss of the remote controller’s signal, the aircraft will hover for 8 seconds and then auto-land 

if it is in “P” mode.

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Compliance with Regulations & No-Fly Zones

Regulations 

To avoid non-compliant behavior, serious injury and property damage, observe the following rules:

1) Do NOT operate in the vicinity of manned aircraft, regardless of altitude. (Land immediately if 

necessary)

2) Do NOT fly the aircraft in densely populated areas, including cities, sporting events, exhibitions, 

performances, etc.

3) Do NOT fly the aircraft above the authorized altitude. Remain well clear of and do NOT interfere 

with manned aircraft operations. Be aware of and avoid other aircraft and obstacles at all times.

To avoid non-compliant behavior, serious injury and property damage, observe the following rules:

1) Do NOT fly the aircraft near or inside no-fly zones specified by local laws and regulations. The no-fly zone 

list includes: airports, borders between two sovereign countries or regions, major cities/regions, etc., and 

is continuously updated. 

2) Do NOT fly the aircraft above the authorized altitude

3) ALWAYS keep your aircraft within visual line of sight (VLOS), and use an observer to assist if needed.

4) NEVER use the aircraft to carry illegal or dangerous goods/payloads.

1) Make sure you understand the nature/type of your flight operation (such as for recreation, for public use, or for 

commercial use) and have obtained corresponding approval and clearance from the related government 

agencies before flight. Consult with your local regulators for comprehensive definitions and specific 

requirements. For users operating their aircraft in the United States, please first visit http://www.

knowbeforeyoufly.org/ and take action appropriate to your circumstances.

2) Please note that remote controlled aircraft may be banned from conducting commercial activities in

certain countries and regions. Check and follow all local laws and ordinances before flying as those rules 

may differ from those stated here.

3) Do NOT fly around sensitive infrastructure or property such as power stations, water treatment facilities, 

correctional facilities, heavily traveled roadways, government facilities, military zones, etc.

4) Respect the privacy of others when using the camera. Do NOT conduct surveillance operations such

as image capture or video recording on any person, entity, event, performance, exhibition, and property 

without authorization or where there is an expectation of privacy, even if the image or video is captured for 

personal use.

5) Please be advised that in certain areas, the recording of images and videos from events, performances, 

exhibitions, or commercial properties by means of a camera may contravene copyright or other legal 

rights, even if the image or video was shot for personal use. 

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No-Fly Zones

DJI always stresses safety during flight, and has therefore developed various aids to help users comply with 

local rules and regulations while flying. We strongly recommend that you update the firmware to the latest 

version to ensure the following features are fully updated:

No-Fly Zones

1) No-Fly Zones include but are not limited to major airports around world, borders between two sovereign 

countries or regions, major cities/regions, etc.

2) The complete list of No-Fly Zones is listed on the official DJI website at http://flysafe.dji.com/no-fly and is 

subject to periodic updates in line with the latest regulatory requirements without prior notice.

3) Some No-Fly Zones are comprised of several zones. Each zone features circles of various sizes. The

aircraft will NOT be able to take off in the inner most zone of the No-Fly Zone, and will descend to the 

specified altitude when it approaches the edge of the inner most zone. Ground station functionality is 

disabled when the aircraft is within a No-Fly Zone. 

4) Users are NOT able to set up waypoints within No-Fly Zones.

Altitude Limit

1) Fly NO higher than 120 meters (400 feet) above ground level and stay away from any surrounding 

obstacles.

If you intend to fly above the default altitude limit, you are required to accept the prompted disclaimer to 

enable the new altitude limit. If a new altitude limit is set, you further understand and agree that data including 

but not limited to flight telemetry data and altitude limit changes could be uploaded to and maintained on a 

DJI-designated server.

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If you have any questions about this document, please contact DJI by 

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PHANTOM Flying Flowchart V1.0 (Simplified Version)

This flowchart is aiming at help you to get familiar with the flying procedures of PHANTOM, please read the 

Manual carefully to get the operation details. Its corresponding Firmware Version is V3.0.

Switch on the transmitter, and

then power on the PHANTOM.

System Start 

& Self-check

LED:Mode +GPS Satellite 

Number+6Yellow

6Yellow means warming up 

LED:Mode +

GPS Satellite Number

IOC On &

30s after power on

IOC Off &

Warming up is ok.

ATTI. Mode GPS ATTI. Mode

Important: At any moment after power 

on, if the GPS Satellite number is less 

than 6 and last for at least 10s; even

though you select the GPS ATTI. Mode

and LED blinks in the GPS ATTI. Mode,

the PHANTOM will work in ATTI. Mode.

Any GPS Satellite Number

Start Motors

LED:Blink Green Quickly

Record the Home Point

Flying

Home Point 

Recording is ok

Landed

Power off the PHANTOM, and

then switch off the transmitter

LED: Blink Yellow 

Quickly

FailSafe

LED:Red+

Green+Yellow

Senser Error Too Big

Compass Error Too Big

LED:Red+Yellow

LED:Mode +GPS Satellite 

Number+6Green

6Green means motion detection.

Important: If PHANTOM is 

moved after power on and 

before the motors start-up,

that is normal.

If it is stationary on the 

ground, please try the IMU 

Basic Calibration.

Keep Leveling 

&Landing

Return to the 

Home Point

GPS Satellite 

Number<6

IOC Starting 

Course Lock

First Level 

Protection Alert

Second Level 

Protection Alert

&Height Descent

If Red LED appears in the last four 

green flashes, the autopilot system 

cannot work.

Recording

is ok.

GPS Satellite Number≥6

GPS Satellite Number≥6

&IOC On 

FailSafe

GPS Satellite 

Number≥6

Home Lock

GPS Satellite Number≥6, in GPS ATTI. Mode,

Distance between the Home Point and 

PHANTOM>10m.

IOC Ending 

LED:Blink

Green Quickly

Record the 

forward

direction.

Important: When you switch to ATTI. Mode, the 

main controller will disengage enhanced FailSafe 

mode, you can re-gain control of aircraft.

Method of Start Motor

Green Part means normal procedures:

means regular situation.

means selectable or possible situation.

Pink Text tells the details.

Red Part means possible abnormal situation.

Yellow Part is possible in normal or abnormal situation,

require you to confirm by the Text for details.

Blue Part is the condition of the normal situation.

Purple Part is the condition of the abnormal situation.

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PROFESSIONAL & ADVANCED

Be your own director and tell your story as never before. Reach for the sky and capture professional-quality footage from a new perspective. 

With a crystal-clear camera, real-time HD video display, and intuitive flight controls, what will you create?

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EPIC AERIAL VIDEO

Imagine amazing, immersive footage at your fingertips. Imagine capturing content fit for the big screen, 

with crisp images, beautiful resolution, and vivid colors. With an integrated, stabilized camera, 

your Phantom 3 brings your imagination to life.

The Phantom 3 Professional comes with a 4K camera, while the Phantom 3 Advanced shoots 1080p HD.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PHANTOM 3 PROFESSIONAL CAMERA  LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PHANTOM 3 ADVANCED CAMERA 

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PHANTOM

 GALLERY

LIVE HD VIEW

Experience a new view of your world, over distances up to 1.2 miles (2km) and in real

 time. Simply connect your phone or tablet, and a 720p HD view of everything your

 camera sees as you fly is displayed live. This immersive view streams to you in

 absolute clarity, enabling you to get that perfect shot and experience flying in a unique

 way.

*

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This live view is made possible by DJI Lightbridge image transmission technology that

 is used by professional cinematographers and photographers who demand only the

 best. Fly while seeing everything in HD, and feel what it's like to be above your world

 without ever leaving the ground.

Allowing this unprecedented long range is DJI’s proprietary quad-antennae design.

 Each of the four legs of your Phantom 3 contains a high-powered antenna, all

 constantly broadcasting the live video feed and receiving control commands from any

 direction.

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COMPLETE CONTROL

Keep your Phantom 3 fully under your command while accessing the

 most-used features right on the included remote controller.

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Giving you full control at nearly triple the range of previous Phantom 
models – up to 1.2 miles (2km) – is the built-in DJI Lightbridge, which 

handles all communication to and from your Phantom 3.

This crucial piece of your flight experience has been engineered 

specifically for flying camera platforms, making every flight easy, safe, and intuitive.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE REMOTE CONTROLLER 

*

UNPARALLELED SAFETY FOR FIRST-TIME PILOTS

A unique Beginner Mode helps you learn how to fly in a safe, limited area. Your Phantom 3 can be set to fly only within a given

 distance and altitude from you, protecting your Phantom and making it automatically stay inside your desired limits.

This invisible, GPS-enabled “geofence” prevents you from accidentally flying into unwanted areas or obstacles,

 and helps you enjoy flying while learning at the same time.

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The DJI Pilot app is advanced, flexible, and unbelievably powerful.

 This iOS and Android-compatible app puts you in the pilot’s seat and

 the director’s chair at the same time.

POWERFUL MOBILE APP

Complete power is at your fingertips. Control the camera and change flight settings, all

 from your mobile device. Plus:

Automatic video editor that helps piece together your best footage in seconds

Ability to livestream your flights to YouTube for all to see

Live map that tracks your Phantom 3 at all times

User-friendly interface for adjusting full camera and flight settings

And more...

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE DJI PILOT APP 

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VISION POSITIONING

Fly indoors, low to the ground, and in GPS-free areas with Vision Positioning technology. Visual and ultrasonic sensors scan 

the ground beneath your Phantom 3 for patterns, enabling it to identify its position and move accurately.

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EASY TO FLY

Your Phantom 3 fits into your life and makes flying remarkably intuitive and easy. From

 takeoff to landing, it's completely under your control, responding to your commands

 while automatically handling the most complex aspects of safe, stable flight.

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LEARN MORE ABOUT THE FLIGHT SYSTEM 

WORRY-FREE AUTOPILOT

AUTO-TAKEOFF

With one tap in the DJI Pilot app, your Phantom 3 will turn on its motors and rise to

 a pre-set height. It will then hover perfectly in place until you direct it where to go.

AUTO-RETURN HOME

When GPS is available, your Phantom 3 remembers the exact spot that it took off

 from. Wherever your aircraft is flying, tap a button to have it return right back home.

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Automatic elements of your Phantom 3’s intelligent flight 

system help you fly and are available at the touch of a button.

FAILSAFE

If the Intelligent Flight Battery is running low, or if your Phantom 3 loses the

 connection with your remote controller for any reason, the aircraft will automatically

 return to the takeoff point and land safely.

AUTOMATIC FLIGHT LOGS

Your Phantom 3 automatically logs and remembers the details of every flight you take. Complete flight route, flight time, flight distance,

 flight location, and cached versions of any photos and videos you took during your flight is at your fingertips for future reference. At the

 same time, an advanced flight recorder constantly records data from all of your Phantom 3’s internal mechanisms, which can be easily

 shared with the DJI support team if you ever have any questions or issues.

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INTELLIGENT BATTERY

Higher voltage, more energy, and greater power combine to give you a vastly improved flight experience. This upgraded Intelligent Flight Battery has

 built-in sensors and bright LEDs that let you know the status and remaining power of your battery in real time. Your Phantom 3 continuously calculates

 its current distance from you and the amount of power needed to return, so you always know how long you can continue flying and when it is time to

 recharge.

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UNMATCHED PROPULSION

Each motor has the power and precision needed to give you the best flight experience possible. Brushless motors 

work with lightning-fast ESCs to make your Phantom 3 fast, agile, and responsive.

These powerful motors give you the ability to speed up, quickly increase or decrease altitude, and stop immediately. 

DJI’s powerful air braking mechanisms stop your Phantom 3 make it hover in place as soon as you release the control sticks. 

Aerodynamic self-tightening propellers boost thrust and stay firmly in place no matter how you fly.

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SDK DEVELOPMENT

Have a new idea that requires a view from the sky?

Develop your own app by using the DJI Software Development Kit. The Phantom 3 platform is fully 

open and allows you to program apps that:

CONTROL THE CAMERA

Take pictures, record video, and control camera

 tilt and settings, all based on your app’s needs.

ACCESS REAL-TIME FOOTAGE

Record and analyze your Phantom 3’s live HD

 video stream. Use this real-time visual

 information to make your app more powerful

 and useful.

GATHER FLIGHT DATA

Full flight telemetry, including the Phantom 3’s

 live altitude, speed, distance, and more, is

 available to your app.

FOLLOW ME

Program your Phantom 3 to act as your own

 personal, flying film crew.

GROUND STATION

Set waypoints and assign automatic 

actions for your aircraft to follow.

POINT OF INTEREST

Select a location or object to focus on, and the

 Phantom 3 will continuously face it, no matter

 how you fly.

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Aircraft

Camera

Weight (Including Battery And Propellers) 1280 g

Diagonal Size (Including Propellers) 590 mm

Max Ascent Speed 5 m/s

Max Descent Speed 3 m/s

Hover Accuracy Vertical: +/- 0.1 m (when Vision Positioning is active) or +/- 0.5 m

Horizontal: +/- 1.5 m

Max Speed 16 m/s (ATTI mode, no wind)

Max Altitude Above Sea Level 6000 m

Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C

GPS Mode GPS/GLONASS

Sensor Sony EXMOR 1/2.3” Effective pixels: 12.4 M (total pixels: 12.76 M)

Lens FOV 94° 20 mm (35 mm format equivalent) f/2.8, focus at ∞

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

Shutter Speed 8s -1/8000s

Image Max Size 4000 x 3000

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Gimbal

Vision Positioning

Still Photography Modes Single Shot

Burst Shooting: 3/5/7 shots

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5

Bracketed Frames at 0.7EV Bias

Time-lapse

Video Recording Modes Phantom 3 Professional

UHD: 4096x2160p 24/25, 3840x2160p 24/25/30

FHD: 1920x1080p 24/25/30/48/50/60

HD: 1280x720p 24/25/30/48/50/60

Phantom 3 Advanced

FHD: 1920x1080p 24/25/30/48/50/60

HD: 1280x720p 24/25/30/48/50/60

Supported SD Card Types Micro SD

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

Max Bitrate Of Video Storage Phantom 3 Professional

60 Mbps

Phantom 3 Advanced

40 Mbps

Supported File Formats FAT32/exFAT

Photo: JPEG, DNG

Video: MP4, MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264)

Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C

Controllable Range Pitch -90° to +30°

Stabilization 3-axis (pitch, roll, yaw)

Max Velocity Less than 8 m/s (when 2 m above ground)

Altitude Range 30 cm-300 cm

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Remote Controller

Battery Charger

Intelligent Flight Battery

Operating Range 30 cm-300 cm

Operating Environment Surface with clear pattern and adequate lighting (Lux > 15)

Operating Frequency 2.400 GHz-2.483 GHz

Max Distance 2000m (outdoors and unobstructed)

Video Output Port USB

Operating Temperature 0°C- 40°C

Battery 6000 mAh LiPo 2S

Mobile Device Holder For tablet or phone

Receiver Sensitivity (1%PER) -101 dBm ±2 dBm

Transmitter Power (EIRP) FCC: 20 dBm

CE: 16 dBm

Working Voltage 1.2 A @7.4 V

Voltage 17.4 V

Rated Power Phantom 3 Professional

100 W

Phantom 3 Advanced

57 W

Capacity 4480 mAh

Voltage

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15.2 V
App / Live View

Battery Type LiPo 4S

Energy 68 Wh

Net Weight 365 g

Max Flight Time Approximately 23 minutes

Operating Temperature -10°C to 40°C

Max Charging Power 100 W

Mobile App DJI Pilot

EIRP 100mW

Live View Working Frequency 2.4GHz ISM

Live View Quality 720P @ 30fps (depending on conditions and mobile device)

Latency 220ms (depending on conditions and mobile device)

Required Operating Systems iOS 8.0 or later

Android 4.1.2 or later

Recommended Devices iOS: iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air, iPad Air Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 2, iPad

 mini 2 Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 2, iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 3, and iPad mini 3

 Wi-Fi + Cellular. This app is optimized for iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus

Android: Samsung S5, Note 3, Sony Xperia Z3, Google Nexus 7 II, Google Nexus 9, Mi 3,

 Nubia Z7 mini

*Support for additional Android devices available as testing and development continues

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