INSPIRE1

UserManual

2015.11

V2.0


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Using this manual

Legends

Warning Important Hints and Tips Reference

Before Flight

The following tutorials and manuals have been produced to ensure you to make full use of your Inspire 1.

1. Disclaimer

2. In theBox

3. Quick Start Guide

4. Safety Guidelines

5. User Manual

6. Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines

Watching all the tutorial videos and reading the Disclaimer before flight is recommended. Afterwards, 

prepare for your first flight by using the Quick Start Guide. Refer to this manual for more comprehensive 

information.

Watch the video tutorials

Please watch the tutorial video below to learn how to use Inspire 1 correctly and safely: 

www.dji.com/product/inspire-1/video

Download the DJI GO app

Download and install the DJI GO app before use. Scan the QR code or visit 

“http://m.dji.net/djigo” to download theapp.

For the best experience, use mobile device with Android V 4.1.2 or above. Requires iOS 8.0 or later.
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Contents

Using this manual 2

Legends 2

Before Flight 2

Watch the video tutorials 2

Download the DJI GO app 2

Product Profile 5

Introduction 6

Feature Highlights 6

Assemble the Aircraft 6

Aircraft Diagram 9

Remote Controller Diagram 9

Aircraft 11

Flight Controller 12

Flight Mode 12

Flight Status Indicator 12

Return to Home (RTH) 13

Dynamic Home Point 16

Vision Positioning System 17

Flight Recorder 18

Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 19

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery 19

Remote Controllers 24

Remote Controller Profile 25

Remote Controller Operations 25

Dual Remote Controllers Mode 30

Remote Controller Status LED 32

Linking the Remote Controller 33

Remote Controller Compliance Version 34

Gimbal and Camera 35

Camera Profile 36

Gimbal 37
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DJI GO App 40

Camera 41

Library 44

Explore 44

Me 44

Flight 45

Flight Environment Requirements 46

Flight Limits and Flight Restriction Area 46

Preflight Checklist 50

Calibrating the Compass 50

Auto Take-off and Auto Landing 51

Flight Test 52

Starting/Stopping the Motors 52

FAQ 54

Appendix 57

Specifications 58

Intelligent Flight 61

After-Sales Information 61

How to Update Firmware 62

FCC Compliance 63
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Product Profile

This chapter describes the features of 

Inspire 1, instructs you to assemble the 

aircraft and explains the components on 

the aircraft and remote controllers.
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Product Profile

Introduction

The Inspire 1 is brand new quadcopter capable of capturing 4K video and transmitting an HD video 

signal (up to 2km) to multiple devices straight out of the box. Equipped with retractable landing gear, it can 

capture an unobstructed 360 degree view from its camera. The built-in camera has an integrated gimbal 

to maximize stability and weight efficiency while minimizing space. When no GPS signal is available, 

Vision Positioning technology provides hovering precision.

Feature Highlights

Camera and Gimbal: Up to 4K video recording and 12 megapixel photo capture. Reserved mounting 

space for ND filters for better exposure control. New quick-release mount allows you to remove the 

camera with ease.

HD Video Downlink: Low latency, HD downlink powered by an enhanced version of the DJI Lightbridge

system. It also provides dual controllersmode.

Landing gear: Retractable landing gear that enables an unobstructed panoramic view from the camera. DJI 

Intelligent Flight Battery: 4500 mAh DJI Intelligent Flight Battery employs new battery cells and a battery 

management system.

Flight Controller: The next generation flight controller system provides a more reliable flight experience. A 

new flight recorder stores the flight data from each flight, and Vision Positioning enhances hovering 

precision when no GPS is available.

Assemble the Aircraft

Unlocking Travel Mode

The aircraft is in Travel Mode during delivery. Follow these steps to change it to Landing Mode before

your first flight:

1. Insert the Intelligent Flight Battery into the batterycompartment.

2. Power on the Remote Controller and the Intelligent FlightBattery.

3. Toggle the Transformation Switch up and down at least four times.

4. Power off the aircraft.

Travel Mode Toggle×4 Landing Mode

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 Battery must be fully charged before using it for the first time. Refer to "Charging the Intelligent

Flight Battery" (P21) for more information .

If you have purchased the dual remote controller version, you must use the Master remote 

controller to deactivate Travel Mode. Refer to "Setting Up Dual Remote Controllers Mode" (P30)

section for more information about Master remote controller.

Be sure to remove the gimbal from the aircraft before switch from Landing Mode to Travel Mode. 

Place the aircraft on the smooth and reflective surface (e.g. table or tile) before switching between 

the travel modes to the landing mode. Do not place the aircraft on the rough and sound-absorbing 

surface (e.g. carpet) before switching between the travel modes and landing mode.

Installing Gimbal and Camera

Rotate the Gimbal 

Lock to the 

unlocked position.

Align the white lines 

and insert the gimbal.

Rotate the 

Gimbal Lock 

to thelocked 

position.

 Be sure to remove the gimbal before transforming the aircraft to Travel Mode.

Always power off the aircraft before mounting or removing thegimbal.

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Attaching 1345T Quick-Release Propellers

Following the steps below to attach the 1345T Quick-Release propellers.

1. Pair the propellers and motors with arrows of the same color (red or white).

Propeller Lock

Rotate the propeller lock until 

the arrows are aligned and you 

hear a click.

Attach the propeller onto 

the motor.

Once again, rotate the propeller

lock until you hear a click.

Preparing Remote Controller

Tilt the Mobile Device Holder to the desired position then adjust the antenna as shown.

1. Press the button on the side of the Mobile Device Holder to release the clamp, adjust it to fit then attach

your mobile device.

2. Connect your mobile device to the remote controller with a USBcable.

3. Plug one end of the cable into your mobile device, and the other end into the USB port on the backof

the remote controller.

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Aircraft Diagram

[1]

[2]

GPS

Propeller (P19)

[6]

[11]

Remote Controller Diagram

[1]

[2]

[1] Antennas (P30)

Relays aircraft control and video signal.

[2] Mobile DeviceHolder

Mounting place for your mobile device.

[3] Control Stick

Controls aircraft orientation.

[9]

[8]

[7]

[3]

[4]

[5]

[6]

[4] Return Home (RTH) Button(P13)

Press and hold the button to initiate Return to 

Home (RTH).

[5] Transformation Switch(P28)

[1]

Product Profile

[2]

[3] [3] Motor

[4]

[5] [4] Front LED (P12)

[5] Landing gear

[7] [6] Gimbal and Camera (P35)

[8]

[7] Intelligent Flight Battery (P18) [9]

[10] [8] Aircraft Micro-USB Port

[9] Rear LED (P12)

[10] Camera Micro-USB Port

[11] Camera Micro-SD Card Slot (P36)

[12] [12] Vision Positioning Sensors (P17)

[13]

[13] Aircraft Status Indicator (P13)
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[6] Battery Level LEDs

Displays the current battery level.

[7] Status LED

Displays the power status.

[8] Power Button

Used to power on or power off the remote controller.

[9] RTH LED

Circular LED around the RTH button displays RTH status.

[10] Camera Settings Dial

Turn the dial to adjust camera settings. 

Only functions when the remote controller is 

connected to a mobile device running the DJI 

GO app.

[11] Playback Button

Playback the captured images or videos.

[12] Shutter Button

Press to take a photo. If in burst mode, the 

set number of photos will be taken with one

press.

[13] Flight Mode Switch

Used to switch between P, A and F mode.

[14] Video RecordingButton

Press to start recording video. Press again to 

stop recording.

[15]

[14]

[13]

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

[10]

[11]

[12]

[15] Gimbal Dial

Use this dial to control the tilt of the gimbal.

[16] Mini-HDMI Port

Connect an HD compatible monitor to this 

port to get a live HD video preview of what the 

camera sees.

[17] Micro-USB Port

For connecting the remote controller to your 

computer.

[20]

[18] CAN Bus Port

Reserved for future use.

[19] USB Port

Connect to mobile device to access all of the 

DJI GO app controls andfeatures.

[20] GPS Module

Used to pinpoint the location of theremote 

controller.

[21] Back Left Button

[23]

[22]

[21]

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CustomizablebuttoninDJIGOapp. [22]

 PowerPort

Connec

ttoapowersourcetochargetheremotecontroller’s internal battery.

[23] Back Right Button

Customizable button in DJI GO app.

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Aircraft

This chapter describes the features of 

the Flight Controller, Vision Positioning 

System and the Intelligent Flight Battery.
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Aircraft Stat

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Flight Controller

The Inspire 1’s flight controller is based on DJI flight controller with several enhancements such as new 

flight mode and new safe mode. Three safe modes are available: Failsafe, Return Home and Dynamic 

Home Point. These features ensure the safe return of your aircraft if the control signal is lost. A flight 

recorder stores crucial flight data for each flight.

Flight Mode

Three flight modes are available. The details of each flight mode are found in the section below:

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

mode, which will be automatically selected by the Inspire 1 depending on GPS signal strength and Vision 

Positioning sensors:

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

P-OPTI: Vision Positioning is available but the GPS signal is not. Aircraft is using only Vision 

Positioning for hovering

P-ATTI: Neither GPS or Vision Positioning available, aircraft is using only its barometer forpositioning,

so only altitude iscontrolled.

A mode (Attitude): The GPS and Vision Positioning System is not used for holding position. The aircraft 

only uses its barometer to maintain altitude. If it is still receiving a GPS signal, the aircraft can automatically 

return home if the Remote Controller signal is lost and if the Home Point has been recorded successfully. F 

mode (Function): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is activated in this mode. For more information 

about IOC, refer to the IOC in Appendix.

 Use the Flight Controller mode switch to change the flight mode of the aircraft, refer to the “Flight

Mode Switch” on P27 for more information.

Flight Status Indicator

The INSPIRE 1 comes with the Front LED, Rear LED and Aircraft Status Indicator. The positions of these 

LEDs are shown inthe figure below:

us Indicator

Front LED Rear LED

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The Front and Rear LED show the orientation of the aircraft. The Front LED displays solid red and the 

Rear LED displays solid green.

Aircraft Status Indicator shows the system status of the flight controller. Refer to the table below for more

information about the Aircraft Status Indicator:

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Red, Green and Yellow Power on andself-check

Normal

Aircraft Status Indicator Description

Alternatively

Warning

Return to Home (RTH)

The Return to Home (RTH) brings the aircraft back to the last recorded Home Point. There are three cases

that will trigger RTH procedure; they are Smart RTH, Low Battery RTH and Failsafe RTH.

GPS Description

Home Point

The Home Point is the location at which your aircraft takes off when the 

GPS signal is strong. You can view the GPS signal strength through 

the GPS icon ( ). If you are using the Dynamic Home Point 

setting, the Home Point will be updated to your current position as you 

move around and when the AircraftStatus Indicator blinks green.

Smart RTH

Using the RTH button on the remote controller (refer to “RTH button” on P28 for more information) or the 

RTH button in the DJI GO app when GPS is available to enables smart RTH. The aircraft return to the 

latest recorded Home Point, you may control the aircraft's orientation to avoid collision during the Smart 

RTH. Press the Smart RTH button once to start the process, press the Smart RTH button again to exit 

Smart RTH and regain the control.

Fast Yellow Remote Controller Signal 

Fast Red Critical Low Battery Warning

—SolidRed Critical Error

Slow Red Flashing Low Battery Warning

Red Flashing Alternatively IMU Error

Red and Yellow Flash Alternatively Compass Calibration Required

Green Flashes Safe to Fly (P mode with GPS and Vision

Yellow Flashes Safe to Fly (A mode but No GPS and Vision Positioning)

Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively Aircraft warming up

X2 Green Flashes Twice SafetoFly(PmodewithVisionPositioningbutwithoutGPS)

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Low battery 

level warning Remaining flight time

Low Battery RTH

The low battery level failsafe is triggered when the DJI Intelligent Flight Battery is depleted to a point that 

may affect the safe return of the aircraft. Users are advised to return home or land the aircraft immediately 

when these warnings are shown. DJI GO app will advise user to return the aircraft to the Home Point 

when low battery warning is triggered. Aircraft will automatically return to the Home Point if no action is 

taken after 10 seconds countdown. User can cancel the RTH by pressing once on the RTH button. The 

thresholds for these warnings are automatically determined based on the current aircraft altitude and its 

distance from the HomePoint.

Aircraft will land automatically if the current battery level can only support the aircraft to land to the ground 

from the current altitude. User can use the remote controller to control the aircraft’s orientation during the 

landing process.

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

Critical Low battery level 

warning(Red)

Sufficient battery

level(Green)

Power requires

to return home

Battery level indicator

Battery Level 

Warning Remark

Aircraft Status 

Indicator DJI GO app Flight Instructions

Tap “Go-home” to have

Low battery 

level warning

The battery 

power is low. 

Please land the 

aircraft.

Aircraft status 

indicator blinks 

RED slowly.

the aircraft return to the 

Home point and land 

automatically, or “Cancel” to 

resume normal flight. If no 

action is taken, the aircraft 

will automatically go home 

and land after 10 seconds. 

Fly the aircraft 

back and land it 

as soon as 

possible, then 

stop the motors 

and replace the 

battery.

an alarm.

Critical Low 

battery level 

warning

The aircraft 

must land 

immediately.

Aircraft status 

indicator blinks 

RED quickly.

The DJI GO app screen will 

flash red and aircraftstarts to 

descend. Remote controller 

will sound analarm.

The aircraft 

will begin to

descend and land 

automatically.

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Estimated 

remaining 

flight time

Estimated 

remaining flight 

based oncurrent 

battery level.

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 When the critical battery level warning activates and the aircraft is descending to land 

automatically, you may push the throttle upward to hover the aircraft and navigate it to a more 

appropriate location for landing.

Color zones and markers on the battery level indicator reflect estimated remaining flight time 

and are adjusted automatically, according to the aircraft’s currentstatus.

Failsafe RTH

Failsafe RTH is activated automatically if remote controller signal (including video relay signal) is lost for 

more than 3 seconds provided that Home Point has been successfully recorded and compass is working 

normally. Return home process may be interrupted and the operator can regain control over the aircraft if a 

remote controller signal is resumed.

Failsafe Illustration

 Aircraft cannot return to the Home Point when GPS signal is weak ( [ ] displays grey) or 

unavailable.

Aircraft automatically descends and lands if RTH is triggered when the aircraft flies within a 20 

meters (65 feet) radius of the Home Point. Aircraft will stop ascending and immediately return to 

the Home Point if you move the throttle stick if the aircraft reaches 20 meters (65 feet) altitudes 

or beyond duringFailsafe.

The aircraft cannot avoid obstruction during the Failsafe RTH, therefore, it is important to set an 

suitable Failsafe altitude before each flight. Launch the DJI GO app and enter “Camera” and 

select “MODE > Advanced Settings > Failsafe mode” to set the Failsafe altitude.

User cannot control the aircraft while the aircraft is ascending to its failsafe altitude. However,

user can press RTH button once to exit ascending and regain control.

Failsafe Safety Notices

6 Landing after Hovering 15secs

Fast Blinking Yellow

5 Go Home(20m can be set)

Height overHP>20m 

20m Elevate to 20m

Height over HP<=20m

Fast Blinking Yellow

4 SignalLostLasts3secs.

Fast Blinking Yellow

3 Remote Controller Signal Lost

Fast Blinking Yellow

2 Confirm HomePoint

Blinking Green

1 Record Home Point(HP)

Blinking Green

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The aircraft cannot avoid obstruction during the Failsafe RTH, therefore, it 

is important to set an suitable Failsafe altitude before each flight. Launch 

the DJI GO app and enter “Camera” and select “MODE > Advanced 

Settings > Failsafe mode” toset the Failsafe altitude.
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20m

If the aircraft is flying under 20 meters (65 feet) and Failsafe (including

Smart RTH, Lower Battery RTH ) is triggered, the aircraft will first 

automatically ascend to 20 meters (65 feet) from the current altitude. 

You can only cancel the ascending by exiting the Failsafe. Refer to “RTH

Button” on page 29 for more information on how to exit the Failsafe and 

regain the control of the remotecontroller.

20m

H

Aircraft automatically descends and lands if RTH is triggered when the

aircraft flies within a 20 meters (65 feet) radius of the Home Point. Aircraft 

will stop ascending and immediately return to the Home Point if you move 

the throttle stick if the aircraft reaches 20 meters (65 feet) altitudes or 

beyond during Failsafe.

Aircraft cannot return to the Home Point when GPS signal is weak 

( [ ] displays grey) or unavailable.

if you move the throttle stick after the aircraft rises above 65 feet 

(20m) but below the pre-set Failsafe RTH altitude, the aircraft will stop 

ascending and immediately return to the Home Point.

Dynamic Home Point

Dynamic home point is useful in situations when you are in 

motion and require a Home Point that is different from the 

takeoff point. GPS module is located at the position shown in

the figure below:

 Ensure the space above the GPS module is not 

obstructed when using Dynamic Home Point.

GPS

There are two options for Dynamic HomePoint.

1. Set the aircraft current coordinate as the new Home Point.

2. Set the remote controller’s coordinate as the new Home Point.

Setting Up Dynamic Home Point

Follow the steps below to setup Dynamic HomePoint:

1. Connect to the mobile device and launch the DJI GO app and go to the “Camera” page.

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2. Tap“ ”and select“ ”, to reset the remote controller’s coordinates as the new HomePoint.

3. Tap“ ”and select“ ”, to reset the aircraft’s coordinates as the new Home Point.

4. The aircraft status indicator blinks green to show Home Point is set successfully.
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Vision Positioning System

DJI Vision Positioning is a positioning system that uses ultrasonic and image data to help the aircraft 

identify its current position. With the help of Vision Positioning, your Inspire 1 can hover in place more 

precisely and fly indoors or in other environments where there is no GPS signal available. The main 

components of DJI Vision Positioning are located on the bottom of your Inspire 1, including [1]two sonar 

sensors and[2]one monocular camera.

Using Vision Positioning

Vision Positioning is activated automatically when the Inspire 1 is powered on. No manual action is 

required. Vision Positioning is typically used in the indoor environment where no GPS is available. By 

using the sensors on the Vision Positioning system, Inspire 1 can perform precision hovering even when 

no GPS isavailable.

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Follow the steps below to use Vision Positioning:

1. Toggle the switch to “P” as shown the figure to the right:

2. Place the Inspire 1 on a flat surface. Notice that the Vision Positioning system

cannot work properly on surfaces without patternvariations.

3. Power on the Inspire 1. The aircraft status indicator will flash twice in green light, 

which indicates the Vision Positioning system is ready. Gently push the throttle up 

to lift off, and the Inspire 1 will hoverin place.

 The performance of your Inspire 1’s Vision Positioning System is subject to the surface you are 

flying over. The ultrasonic waves may not be able to accurately measure the distance over sound 

absorbing materials, and the camera may not function correctly in suboptimal environments. The 

aircraft will switch from “P” mode to “A” mode automatically if both GPS and Vision Positioning 

System are not available. So operate the aircraft cautiously when in any of the following situations:

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

Flying over a highly reflective surfaces.

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

Flying over water or transparentsurfaces. 

Flying over moving surfaces or objects.

Flying in an area where the lighting changes frequently or drastically. Flying

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

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

surfaces without clear patterns ortexture.

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

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

In the event of loss of remote controller’s signal, the aircraft will hover for 8 seconds and then

auto-land if it is in “P” mode.

 Keep the sensors clean at all times. Dirt or other debris may adversely affect the effectiveness

of thesensors.

The effective hovering altitudes of the aircraft is from 0 to 2.5 meters.

Vision Positioning system may not function properly when the aircraft is flying over water. 

Vision Positioning system may not be able to recognize pattern on the ground in low light 

conditions (less than 100lux).

Do not use other ultrasonic devices with frequency of 40 KHz when Vision Positioning system is

in operation.

Vision Positioning system may not be able to stabilize the aircraft when flying close to the 

ground (below 0.5 meters) in fastspeed.

 Keep the animals away from the aircraft when Vision Positioning system is activated. The sonar 

sensor emits high frequency sound that is only audible to some animals.

Flight Recorder

Flight data is automatically stored in the internal storage device of the aircraft. User can gain access to 

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these data through the DJI GO app. This includes flight duration, orientation, distance, aircraft status 

information, speed, and other parameters.
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Attaching and Detaching the Propellers

Attaching the Propellers

Refer to "Attaching Propellers" on P10 for details.

Detaching the Propellers

Release the propeller lock and remover thepropeller.

 Check that the propellers and motors are installed correctly and firmly before everyflight.

Ensure that all propellers are in good condition before each flight. DO NOT use old, chipped,

or broken propellers.

To avoidinjury,STAND CLEARof andDO NOTtouchpropellersor motors when theyare spinning. 

ONLY use original DJI propellers for a better and safer flight experience.

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery

The DJI Intelligent Flight Battery has a capacity of 4500mAh, voltage of 22.2V, and smart chargedischarge functionality. It can only be charged with an appropriate DJI approved charger.

Intelligent Flight Battery Charger

 Battery must be fully charged before using it for the first time. Refer to "Charging the Intelligent

Flight Battery" P21 for more information .

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DJI Intelligent Flight Battery Functions

1. Battery Level Display: LEDs display the current battery level.

2. Battery Life Display: LEDs display the current battery power cycle.

3. Auto-discharging Function: The battery automatically discharges to below 65% of total power when it is 

idle (press the power button to check battery level will cause battery to exit idle state) for more than 10 

days to prevent swelling. It takes around 2 days to discharge the battery to 65%.It is normal to feel 

moderate heat emitting from the battery during the discharge process. Discharge thresholds can be set

in the DJI GO app.

4. Balanced Charging: Automatically balances the voltage of each battery cell when charging.

5. Over charge Protection: Charging automatically stops when the battery is fullycharged.

6. Temperature Detection: The battery will only charge when the temperature is between 0 °C(32°F) and 

40°C (104°F).

7. Over Current Protection: Battery stops charging when high amperage (more than 10A) is detected.

8. Over Discharge Protection: Discharging automatically stops when the battery voltage reaches 18V to

prevent over-discharge damage

9. Short Circuit Protection: Automatically cuts the power supply when a short circuit is detected.

10. Battery Cell Damages Protection: DJI GO app shows warning message when damaged battery cell is

detected.

11. Battery Information History: Show the last 32 entries of battery information records that include warning 

messages and so on.

12. Sleep Mode: Sleep mode is entered after 10 minutes of inactivity to save power.

13. Communication: Battery voltage, capacity, current, and other relevant information is provided to the

aircraft’s to the maincontroller.

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

responsibility for all operations and usage.

Using the Battery

LED2

Power Button

(Built-in LED)

Powering ON/OFF

LED

LED

3

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Powering On: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to power on. The

Power LED will turn red and the Battery Level Indicators will display the current battery level.

Powering Off: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to power off.
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Low Temperature Notice:

1. The performance of the intelligent Flight Battery is significantly reduced when flying in a low 

temperature environments (those with air temperatures below 5). Ensure that the battery is fully 

charged and the cell voltage is at 4.35 V before each flight.

2. Using the Intelligent Flight Battery in extremely low temperature environments (those with air 

temperatures below -10) is not recommended. When flying in environments with temperatures 

between 5 and -10, the Intelligent Flight Battery should be able to achieve the appropriate voltage 

levels (above 4.2 V), but it is recommended that you apply the included insulation sticker to the battery 

in order to prevent a rapid drop in temperatures.

3. If the DJI GO app displays the “Critical Low Battery Level Warning” when flying in low temperature 

environments, stop flying and land the aircraft immediately. You will still be able to control the aircraft’s 

movement when this warning is triggered.

4. Store the Intelligent Flight Battery in a room temperature environment and ensure that its temperature

exceeds 5 before using it in the low temperature environment.

5. When using the Inspire 1 in a low temperature environment, begin by allowing the aircraft to hover at a 

low altitude, for approximately one minute, toheat the battery.

6. To ensure optimum performance, keep the Intelligent Flight Battery’s core temperature above 20

when in use.

 In cold environments, insert the battery into the battery compartment and allow the aircraft to

warm up for approximately 1-2 minutes before takingoff.

Checking the battery level

The Battery Level Indicators display how much remaining power the battery has. When the battery is 

powered off, press the Power Button once. The Battery Level Indicators will light up to display the current 

battery level. See below for details.

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

discharging. The indicators are defined below.

: LEDis on. : LED is flashing.

: LED isoff.

Battery Level

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Level

87.5%~100%

75%~87.5%

62.5%~75%

50%~62.5%

37.5%~50%

25%~37.5%

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12.5%~25%

0%~12.5%

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Battery life

The battery life indicates how many more times the battery can be discharged and recharged before it 

must be replaced. When the battery is powered off, press and hold the Power Button for 5 seconds to 

check the battery life. The Battery Level Indicators will light up and/or blink as described below for 2 

seconds:

Battery Life

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Life

90%~100%

80%~90%

70%~80%

60%~70%

50%~60%

40%~50%

30%~40%

20%~30%

below 20%

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

 For more information about the battery, launch DJI GO app and check the information under the

battery tab.

Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery

1. Connect Battery Charger to a power source (100-240V50/60Hz).

2. Open the Protection Cap and connect the Intelligent Flight Battery to the Battery Charger. If the battery

level is above 95%, turn on the battery before charging.

3. The Battery Level Indicator will display the current battery level during charging.

4. The Intelligent Flight Battery isfully charged when Battery Level Indicators are all off.

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

before storing it for anextended period.

 Do not charge the Intelligent Flight Battery and remote controller with standard charger(model:

A14-100P1A) atthe same time, otherwise the charger may overheat.

Always turn off the battery before inserting it or removing it from the Inspire 1. Never insert or 

remove a battery when it is powered on.

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Power 
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Battery Level Indicators while Charging

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Level

0%~25%

25%~50%

50%~75%

75%~100%

Fully Charged

Charging Protection LED Display

The table below shows battery protection mechanisms and corresponding LED patterns.

Battery Level Indicators while Charging

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Blinking Pattern Battery Protection Item

LED2 blinks twice per second Over current detected

LED2 blinks three times per second Short circuit detected

LED3 blinks twice per second Over charge detected

LED3 blinks three times per second Over-voltage charger detected

LED4 blinks twice per second

Charging temperature is toolow

(<0°C)

LED4 blinks three times per second

Charging temperature is toohigh 

(>40°C)

After any of the above mentioned protection issues are resolved, press the button to turn off the Battery 

Level Indicator. Unplug the Intelligent Flight Battery from the charger and plug it back in to resume 

charging. Note that you do not need to unplug and plug the charger in the event of a room temperature 

error, the charger will resume charging when the temperature falls within the normalrange.

 DJI does not take any responsibility for damage caused by third-party chargers.

 How to discharge your Intelligent FlightBattery:

To effectively calibrate the battery capacity, it is recommended to charge and discharge the 

battery thoroughly for every 10 charge-and-discharge cycle. User should install the battery onto 

the aircraft and then power on the aircraft to initiate the discharge process, discharge the battery 

until the aircraft is powered off automatically. User should then fully charge the battery to ensure 

the battery is working at its optimal.

Slow: Place the Intelligent Flight Battery into the Inspire 1’s Battery Compartment and power it 

on. Leave it on until there is less than 5% of power left, or until the battery can no longer 

be turned on. Launch the DJI GO app to check battery level.

Rapid: Fly the Inspire 1 outdoors until there is less than 5% of power left, or until the battery can

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Remote Controllers

This chapter describes the features of 

the remote controller that includes 

aircraft and remote controller operations 

and dual remote controller mode.
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Remote Controller

Remote Controller Profile

The Inspire 1 Remote Controller is a multi-function wireless communication device that integrates the 

video downlink ground system and aircraft Remote Controller system. The video downlink and aircraft 

Remote Controller system operate at 2.4 GHz with maximum transmission distance of 5 km. The remote 

controller features a number of camera functions, such as taking and previewing photos and video, and 

controlling gimbal motions. The remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery. The current 

battery level is displayed by LEDs on the front panel of the remote control.

 Compliance Version: The Remote Controller is compliant with both CE and FCC regulations.

Operating Mode: Control can be set to Mode 1 , Mode 2.

Mode 1: The right stick serves as the throttle.

Mode 2: The left stick serves as the throttle.

 Do not operate more than 3 aircrafts within in the same area (size equivalent to asoccer field) to

prevent transmission interference.

Remote Controller Operations

Powering On And Off TheRemote Controller

The Inspire 1 remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery with a capacity of 6000mAh. The 

battery level is indicated by the Battery Level LEDs on the front panel. Follow the steps below to power on 

your remote controller:

1. When powered off, press the Power Button once and the Battery Level LEDs will display the current

battery level.

2. Then, press and hold the Power Button to power on the remote controller.

3. The Remote Controller will beep when it powers on. The Status LED will blink green (slave remote 

controller blinks solid purple) rapidly, indicating that the remote controller is linking to the aircraft. The 

Status LED will show a solid green light when linking is completed.

4. Repeat step 2 to power off the remote controller after finish using it.

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Charging Remote Controller

Charge the remote controller via supplied charger.

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Power Button

Controlling Camera

Shoot videos or images and adjust camera settings via the Shutter Button, Camera Settings Dial,Playback

Button and Video Recording Button on the remotecontrol.

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[1]

[2]

[3]

[1] Camera Settings Dial

Turn the dial to quickly adjust camera settings such as ISO and shutter speed without letting go of the

remote controller. Move the dial button to left or right to view the pictures or videos in playback mode.

[2] Playback Button

Press to view images or videos that have already been captured.

[3] Shutter Button

Press to take a photo. If burst mode is activated, multiple photos will be taken with a single press.

[4] Recoding Button

Press once to start recording video, then press again to stop recording.

Power 

Charger

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Controlling Aircraft

This section explains how to use the various features of the remote controller. The Remote Controller is set 

to Mode 2 by default.
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 Stick Neutral/ mid point: Control sticks of the Remote Controller are placed at the central position.

Move the Stick: The control stick is pushed away from the central position.

Remote 

Controller 

(Mode 2)

Aircraft

( indicates nosedirection) Remarks

Moving the left stick upand down changes the 

aircraft’s elevation.

Push the stick up to ascend and down to descend. 

Push the throttle stick up to takeoff.

When both sticks are centered, the Inspire 1will

hover in place.

The more the stick is pushed away from the 

center position, the faster the Inspire 1 willchange 

elevation. Always push the stick gently to prevent 

Moving the left stick to the left or right controls the 

rudder and rotation of theaircraft.

Push the sick left to rotate the aircraft counter 

clock-wise, and push the stick right to rotatethe 

aircraft clockwise. If the stick is centered, the 

Inspire 1 will stay facing its currentdirection.

The more the stick is pushed away from the center

Moving the right stick up and down changesthe 

aircraft’s forward and backward pitch.

Push the stick up to fly forward and down to fly 

backward.TheInspire1willhoverinplaceifthestick 

is centered.

Pushthestickfurtherawayfromthecenterpositionfor

alargerpitchangle(maximum35 ̊)andfasterflight. Moving the right stick control left and right changes 

the aircraft’s left and rightpitch.

Push left to fly left and right to fly right. The Inspire 1

will hover in place if the stick is centered.

Pushthestickfurtherawayfromthecenterpositionfor

alargerpitchangle(maximum35 ̊)andfasterflight.

Gimbal Dial: Turn the dial to the right, and the 

camera will shift to point upwards. Turn the dial

to the left, and the camera will shift to point

downwards. The camera will remain in itscurrent 

position when dial is static.

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Flight Mode Switch

Toggle the switch to select the desired flight mode.

You may choose between; P mode, F mode and A

mode. F 

A

P

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

mode, which will be automatically selected by the Inspire 1 depending on GPS signal strength and Vision 

Positioning sensors:

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

P-OPTI: Vision Positioning is available but the GPS signal is not. Aircraft is using only Vision 

Positioning for hovering

P-ATTI: Neither GPS or Vision Positioning available, aircraft is using only its barometer for positioning,

so only altitude iscontrolled.

A mode (Attitude): The GPS and Vision Positioning System is not used for holding position. The aircraft 

only uses its barometer to maintain altitude. If it is still receiving a GPS signal, the aircraft can automatically 

return home if the Remote Controller signal is lost and if the Home Point has been recorded successfully.

F mode (Function): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is activated in this mode. For more information

about IOC, refer to the IOC in Appendix.

The Flight Mode Switch is locked in P mode by default. To unlock the switch, launch the DJI GO app, 

enter the "Camera" page, tap "MODE", and then activate "Multiple Flight Mode".

Transformation Switch / RTH Button

The Transformation Switch / RTH Button combination serves two functions. Toggle the switch up or down

to raise or lower the landing gear. Or, press the button to activate the Return to Home (RTH) procedure.

Transformation Switch

This switch has two positions. The effect of toggling the switch to any of these positions is defined below:

Lower Raise

1. Raise: Raise the landing gear toits upper most position.

F F mode

P P mode

Figure Flight Mode

A A mode

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2. Lower: The landing gear will lower to its lowest position for landing.

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

lowered before landing.

RTH button

Press and hold this button to start the Return to Home (RTH) procedure. The LED around the RTH Button 

will blink white to indicate the aircraft is entering RTH mode. The aircraft will then return to the last recorded 

Home Point. Press this button again to cancel the RTH procedure and regain the control of the aircraft.

Connecting Mobile Device

Tilt the Mobile Device Holder to the desired position. Press the button on the side of the Mobile Device Holder 

to release the clamp, and then place your mobile device into the clamp. Adjust the clamp to secure your 

mobile device. Then connect your mobile device to the remote controller with a USB cable. Plug one end of 

the cable into your mobile device, and the other end into the USBport on the back of the remote controller.

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Optimal Transmission Range

The signal transmission between aircraft and remote controller perform best within the range that 

displayed in the picture shownbelow:

Optimal Transmission Range

Strong Weak

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

between the operator and the aircraft to achieve optimal transmissionperformance.

Dual Remote Controllers Mode

More than one remote controller can connect to the same aircraft in Dual Remote Controller mode. In 

Dual Controllers mode, the “Master” remote controller operator controls the orientation ofthe aircraft, while 

the “Slave” remote controller controls the movement of the gimbal and camera operation. When multiple 

“slave” remote controllers (max of 6) are connect to the aircraft, only the first connected “slave” remote 

controller is able to control the gimbal, the remaining “slave” remote controller can view the live feed video 

from the aircraft and set the camera parameters, but they cannot control the gimbal.

Master Remote

Controller

Slave Remote 

Controller

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RC Settings

Master andSlave

Slave RC List

RC ControlSettings

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

single remote controller mode, however, you cannot control the pan movement ofthe camera.

Setting Up Dual Remote ControllersMode

Dual Remote Controllers mode is disabled by default. Users must enable this feature on the “Master” 

remote controller by through the DJI GO app. Follow the steps below for setup:

“Master” Remote Controller:

1. Connect the remote controller to your mobile device and launch the DJI GOapp.

2. Go to the Camera page, and tap to enter the remote controller settingswindow.

3. Tap “Set RC Status” to enable Master-and-Slave mode.

4. Select “Master” in the “Set RC Status” section to set the remote controller as“Master” remote controller.

Set RC Status

RC Name T12254 Connection Password 1234

5. Enter the connection password for the “Slave” remote controller.

“Slave” Remote Controller:

1. Tap “Search for Master Controller” to search the “Master” remote controller.

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RC ControlSetting

RC Settings

Master andSlave

Set RC Status OFF Master Slave

RC Name S88642

Request Control 

Search for Master Controller

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 Remote controller cannot link to the aircraft if the remote controller is set as “Slave”. Meanwhile, 

the “Slave” remote controller cannot control the orientation of the aircraft. Reset the remote 

controller to “Master” in DJI GO app if you wish to link the remote controller to the aircraft.

2. Search the “Master” remote controller in the surrounding area in the “Request Control”section.

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

connect to the desired “Master” remotecontroller.

T12254 Connection Password

Master RC List

Remote Controller Status LED

The Status LED reflects connection status between Remote Controller and aircraft. The RTH LED shows

the Return to Home status of the aircraft. The table below contains details on these indicators.

RTH LED

Status LED

RC ControlSettings

T12254

RC Settings

Master and Slave

Set RC Status OFF Master Slave

RC Name S88642

Request Control 

Search for Master Controller

Master RC List

1234

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—SolidRed chime

The remote controller set as "Master" but it is not

connected with the aircraft.

—SolidPurple D-DThe remote controller set as "Slave" but it is not

connected with the aircraft.

 The Remote Status Indicator will blink red, sound an alert, when the battery level is critically low.

Linking the RemoteController

The remote controller is linked to your aircraft before delivery. Linking is only required when using a new remote

controller for the first time. Follow these steps to link a new remote controller:

1. Power on the remote controller and connect to the mobile device. Launch DJI GO app.

2. Power on the Intelligent FlightBattery.

3. Enter “Camera” view and tap on and then tap “Linking Remote Controller” button as shown below.

Slow Blinking Red D-D-D...... Remote controller error.

—SolidBlue D-D- chime The remote controller set as "Slave" and it is connected

with the aircraft.

—SolidGreen chime The remote controller set as "Master" and it is connected

with the aircraft.

Status LED Alarm Remote Controller Status

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/

Red and Green/ Red and

Yellow Alternate Blinks

None HD Downlink isdisrupted.

RTH LED Sound Remote Controller Status.

—SolidWhite chime Aircraft is returning home.

Blinking White D . .. Sending Return to Home command to the aircraft.

Blinking White DD .. .. .. Aircraft Return to Home inprogress.
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RC Control Setting

Remote Control Calibration 

Stick Mode

Default stick mode is Mode 2, changing stick modes alters the way the aircraft is controlled.

C1 Gimbal Pitch/Yaw C2 Reset gimbal yaw

You can customize the C1 and C2 buttons on the back

of the remotecontroller.

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4. The remote controller is ready to link. The Remote Controller Status Indicator blinks blue and "beep"

sound is emitted.

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

Linking button to start linking. The Remote Controller Status Indicator will display solid green if Link is 

succeed.

 Remote controller cannot link to the aircraft if the remote controller is set as “Slave”. Meanwhile, 

the “Slave” remote controller cannot control the orientation of the aircraft. Reset the remote 

controller to “Master” in DJI GO app if you wish to link the remote controller to the aircraft.

Remote controller will disconnect from the linked aircraft if a new remote controller is linked to 

the same aircraft.

Remote Controller ComplianceVersion

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

RC Control Setting

Remote Control Calibration

Stick Mode

Searching for aircraft frequency,

Default stick mode is Mode 2, changingtismtiecokumt oind5e4ssaeltceorsndthseway the aircraft is controlled. 

Do not change unless familiar with your new mode.

Press the linking button on the aircraft

to link this remote controller

C1 Gimbal Pitch/Yaw Cancel C2 Reset gimbal yaw C2

You can customize the C1 and C2 buttons on the back 

of the remote controller.

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Gimbal and Camera

This chapter provides the technical 

specifications of the camera and explains 

the working mode of the gimbal.
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Camera and Gimbal

Camera Profile

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

using the 1/2.3 inch CMOS sensor. You may export the video in either MOV or MP4 format for editing. 

Available picture shooting modes include burst, continuous, and timer mode. A live preview of what the 

camera is seeing before you shoot videos and pictures is supported through the DJI GO App.

Camera Micro-SD Card Slot

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

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

A UHS-1 type micro-SD card is recommended, because the fast read and write capability of these cards 

enables you to store high-resolution videodata.

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

Camera Data Port

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

videos from the camera to yourcomputer.

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-90°

Camera Operation

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

DJI GO app. For more information about how to use these buttons, refer to “Controlling Camera” P25.

ND Filter

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

Gimbal

Gimbal Profile

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

images and video. The Gimbal can tilt the camera up to 120 degrees and rotate 360 degrees.

0°

Use the gimbal dial on the remote controller to control pitch movement of the camera by default. Note that 

you cannot control the pan motion of the camera by default. Enable the “Master-and-Slave” mode and set 

the remote controller to “Slave” state if you wish to control both the pan and pitch movement of the 

camera.

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

single remote controller mode, however, you cannot control the pan movement ofthe camera.

Pan Control

Follow the instructions below to use the gimbal dial to control the pan movement of the gimbal:

1. Power on the aircraft and remote control, launch DJI GO app and enter “Camera”page.

2. Tap “RC Control Settings” icon and select either C1 or C2 customizable button as the gimbal pitch/ 

yaw switching button.

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

gimbal under yaw mode. Press C1 or C2 again to exit yaw mode.While pressing the C2 button, turn the 

camera settings dial to fine tune the roll axis of the gimbal.

Using DJI GOApp to Control Gimbal

Follow the steps below to use DJI GO app to control the gimbal orientation:

1. Launch DJI GO app, enter “Camera”page.

2. Tap and press on the screen until a blue circle is shown.

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

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RC ControlSetting

RemoteControlCalibration 

Stick Mode

Default stick mode is Mode 2, changing stick modes alters the way the aircraft is controlled. 

C1 Gimbal Pitch/Yaw C2 Reset gimbal yaw

You can customize the C1 and C2 buttons on the back 

of the remotecontroller.

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Gimbal Operation Modes

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

Camera page of the DJI GO App. Note that your mobile device must be connected to the remote 

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

Pitch Pan

The angle between Gimbal’s orientation and aircraft’s nose remains 

constant at all times. One user alone can control the pitch motion of the Follow Mode Gimbal, but a second user is required to control the pan motion using a

second remote controller.

The Gimbal will lock to the movements of the aircraft to provide a FirstFPV Mode Person-View flying experience.

The Gimbal’s motion is independent of the aircraft’s orientation. Oneuser 

Free Mode alone can control the pitch motion of the Gimbal, but a second user is

required to control the pan motion using asecond remote controller.

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

Re-alignment by panning from gimbal’s current orientation. Pitch angle will remain

unchanged during the re-alignment.

Gimbal has received an excessive external force, e.g. a collision. Please take off from flat, open

ground and protect the gimbal after powering up.

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

gimbal will recover when it driesout.

Gimbal motor error may occur in these situations: (1) Gimbal is placed on uneven ground. (2)

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DJI GO App

This chapter describes the four main 

GUI of the DJI GO app.
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DJI GO App

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

gimbal, camera and other features of your flight system. The app also comes with Map, Store a User Center, 

for configuring your aircraft and sharing your content with friends. It is recommended that you use a tablet for 

the best experience.

iPad

Connect your Aircraft, Take to the Skies

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Camera

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

various camera parameters from the Camera page.

[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]

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[18]

[17]

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[1] Flight Mode

: The text next to this icon indicates the current flight mode.

Tap to configure the MC (Main Controller) Settings. These settings allow you to modify flight limitsand

set the gain values.

[2] GPS SignalStrength

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

strength.

[3] IOC Settings

CL : This icon displays the IOC setting when the aircraft has entered F-mode. Tap to view the IOC 

settings menu and select the desired IOCsetting.

[4] System Status

:This icon indicates the current aircraft system status and GPS signal strength.

[5] Battery Level Indicator

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

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

[6] Remote Controller Signal

: This icon shows the strength of remote controller’s signal.

[7] HD Video Link Signal Strength

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

the remote controller.

[8] Battery Level

: This icon shows the current batterylevel.

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

battery warning history.

[9] General Settings

: Tap this icon to view the General Settings page. From this page, you can set flight parameters, 

reset the camera, enable the quick view feature, adjust the gimbal roll value, and toggle the flight 

route display.

[10] Camera Operation Bar

Shutter and Recording Settings

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

of the videos, image size and so on.

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Shutter

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

or time-lapsed shootingmodes.
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Record

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

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

Playback

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

captured.

Camera Settings

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

[11] Map

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

[12] Aircraft Distance

: The distance of the aircraft from the Home Point. When the aircraft is near the ground, this icon

will change to to display the height the Vision Position System’s sensors from the ground.

[13] Flight Telemetry

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

Flight attitude is indicated by the flight attitude icon.

(1) The red arrow shows which direction the aircraft isfacing.

(2) Light blue and dark blue areas indicatepitch.

(3) The angle of the boundary between the light blue and dark blue areas indicates the roll angle.

[14] Home PointSettings

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

location, the remote controller’s current position, or the aircraft’s current position as the Home Point.

[15] Return to Home(RTH)

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

[16] Gimbal Operation Mode

Refer to "Gimbal Operation Mode" P38 for moreinformation.

[17] Auto Takeoff/Landing

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[18] Livestream

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

mobile data service is available on the mobile device.

[19] Back

: Tap to return to the main GUI.

Library

View, edit and share your artwork all in one place. The Library has a range of simple but powerful tools 

that let you edit your videos and photos before sharing them online, minutes after they are captured.

Explore

Find out about our latest events, featured products and trending Skypixel uploads in the Explore page.

Me

If you already have a DJI account, you will be able to participate in forum discussions, earn Credits in the DJI 

Store, and share your artwork with thecommunity

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Flight

This chapter describes the flight safety

and flight restrictions.
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Flight

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

safely. Ensure that all flights are carried out in a suitable location.

Flight Environment Requirements

1. Do not use the aircraft in severe weather conditions. These include wind speed exceeding 10m/s , 

snow, rain and smog.

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

compass and GPS signal.

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

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

including mobile phone base stations or radio transmissiontowers.

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

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

performance may be reduced.

6. The Inspire 1 cannot operate within the polar areas in “P” mode.

Flight Limits and Flight RestrictionArea

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

section.

All unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operators should abide by all regulations from such organizations as 

the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization), FAA and their own national airspace regulations. For 

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

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

When operating in P Mode, height, distance limits and No Fly Zones work together to manage flight. In A 

mode only height limits work and flights cannot go higher than 120 meters.

Max Height & Radius Limits

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

GO App. Once complete, your Inspire 1 will fly in a restricted cylinder that is determined by these settings. 

The tables below show the details of theselimits.

Max Height Max Radius

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Height of aircraft 

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Flight Limits DJI GO App Aircraft Status Indicator

Max Radius

Flight distance must be within 

the max radius.

Warning: Distance 

limit reached.

Rapid red flashing 

when close to the 

max radius limit.

Flight Limits DJI GO App Aircraft Status Indicator

Max Radius No limits

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

If the Inspire 1 flies out of the max radius in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode, it will fly back within

range automatically.

No-Fly Zones

All No-Fly Zones are listed on the DJI official website at http://flysafe.dji.com/no-fly. No-Fly Zones are 

divided into Airports and Restricted Areas. Airports include major airports and flying fields where manned 

aircraft operate at low altitudes. Restricted Areas include borders between countries or sensitive sites. The 

details of the No-Fly Zones are explainedbelow:

Airport:

(1) Airport No-Fly Zones are comprised of Takeoff Restricted Zones and Restricted-Altitude Zones. Each

zone features circles of varioussize.

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

Restricted Zone, inside of which take-off and flight is prevented.

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

65 feet (20 meters) from the edge of airport and radiating outward. The flight altitude is limited to 1640 

feet (500 meters) at R1+1mile.

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

in the DJI GO app.

Flight height restricted to

Max Height

120m and under.

Warning: Height limit

reached.

None.

GPS Signal Weak Blinking Yellow

Max Height Flight altitude must be under

the set height.

Warning: Height

limit reached.

None.

GPS Signal Strong Blinking Green

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RestrictedAreas:

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

(2) R around the designated Restricted Area is a Take-off Restricted area. Aircraft cannot takeoff within

this zone. The value of R varies depending on the definition of the Restricted Area.

(3) A “warning zone” has been set around each Restricted Area. When the aircraft is within 0.6 miles (1

km) of this zone, a warning message will appear in the DJI GO app.

Restricted Areas

100m R

Airports

1640

feet

66 feet

1 mile R1

320 feet R2

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GPS Signal Strong Blinking Green

Zone Restriction DJI GO AppPrompt

Aircraft 

Status 

Indicator

No-fly Zone

Motors will not start.

Warning: You are in aNo-fly

zone. Take off prohibited.

Red flashing

If the aircraft enters the 

restricted area in A mode but 

P mode activates the aircraft 

will automatically descend to 

land then stop its motorsafter 

landing.

Warning: You are in a No-fly 

zone, automatic landing has 

begun. (If you are within 1.5mile 

radius)

Restrictedaltitude flight 

zone

If the aircraft enters the 

restricted area in A mode but P 

mode activates, it will descend 

to a safe altitude and hover 15 

feet below the safe altitude.

Warning: You are in arestricted 

zone. Descending to safe 

altitude. (If you are between the 

range of 1.5 mile and 5 mile 

radius)

Warning: You are in a restricted 

zone. Max flight height restricted 

to between 10.5m and 120m.Fly 

Warning zone No flight restriction applies, but

there will be warningmessage.

Warning: You are approaching a 

restricted zone, Fly Cautiously.

Free zone

No restrictions. None. None.

Semi-automatic descent: All stick commands are available except the throttle stick command 

during the descent and landing process. Motors will stop automatically afterlanding.

 When flying in the safety zone, aircraft status indicator will blink red quickly and continue for 3 

seconds, then switch to indicate current flying status and continue for 5 seconds at which point it

will switch back to red blinking.

For safety reasons, please do not fly close to airports, highways, railway stations, railway lines,

city centers and other special areas. Try to ensure the aircraft is visible.

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Preflight Checklist

1. Remote controller, aircraft battery, and mobile device are fully charged.

2. Propellers are mounted correctly and firmly.

3. Micro-SD card has been inserted ifnecessary.

4. Gimbal is functioning asnormal.

5. Motors can start and are functioning asnormal.

6. DJI GO app connected to the aircraft.

Calibrating the Compass

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

sensitive to electromagnetic interference, which can cause abnormal compass data leading to poor flight 

performance or even failure. Regular calibration is required for optimum performance.

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

as magnetite, parking structures, and steel reinforcementsunderground.

DO NOT carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration such as keys or cellular 

phones.

DO NOT calibrate beside massive metalobjects.

Calibration Procedures

Choose an open space to carry out the following procedures.

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

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

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

2. Hold and rotate the aircraft horizontally 360 degrees, and the Aircraft Status Indicator will display a

solid green light.

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3. Hold the aircraft vertically with nose pointing downward, and rotate it 360 degrees around the center

axis. Recalibrate the compass if the Aircraft Status Indicator show solidred.

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

different location to carry out compasscalibration.

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

to calibrate thecompass.

When to Recalibrate

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

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

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

compass.

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

Auto Take-off and Auto Landing

Auto Take-off

Use auto take-off to take off your aircraft automatically if the Aircraft Status Indicator displays blinking 

green. Follow the steps below to use autotake-off:

1. Launch DJI GO app, enter “Camera” page.

2. Ensure the aircraft is in “P” mode.

3. Go through the pre-flightchecklist.

4. Tap“ ”, and confirm flight condition. Slide to confirm and take-off.

5. Aircraft takes off and hovers at 1.2 meters aboveground.

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Auto-Landing

Use auto-landing to land your aircraft automatically if the Aircraft Status Indicator displays blinking green. 

Follow the steps below to useauto-landing:

1. Ensure the aircraft is in “P” mode.

2. Check the landing area condition before tapping ”, to perform landing.

3. Aircraft lowers the landing gear and proceed toland automatically.

 Landing gear will automatically raise when the aircraft reaches an altitude of 1.2m for the first 

time, and automatically lower every time it descends to 0.8m. Users can turn this feature ON/OFF 

in the GOapp.

Starting/Stopping the Motors

Starting Motors

The Combination Stick Command (CSC) listed below are used to start the motors instead of simply pushing the stick up. Ensure that you perform the CSC in one motion.

OR

Stopping Motors

There are two methods tostop the motors.

Method 1: When the Inspire 1 has landed, push the throttle down , then conduct CSC . Motors will stop 

immediately. Release both sticks once motors stop.

Method 2: When the aircraft has landed, push the throttle down and hold. The motors will stop after 3

seconds.

OR

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

Flight Test

Take off/Landing Procedures

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

2. Power on the remote controller and your mobile device, then the Intelligent Flight Battery.

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3. Launch the DJI GO App and enter the Camera page.

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

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

5. Push the throttle up slowly to take off or using Auto Take-off to take off.
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6. Shoot photos and videos using the DJI GOapp.

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

8. After landing, execute the CSC command or hold the throttle at its lowest position for 3 seconds or

more until the motors stop.

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

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

mode.

A low battery level warning is indicated by the Aircraft Status Indicator blinking red slowly or

rapidly during flight.

Watch video tutorials about flight for more flight information.

Video Suggestions and Tips

1. Work through the checklist before each flight.

2. Select desired gimbal working mode in the DJI GO app.

3. Aim to shoot when flying in P mode only.

4. Always fly in good weather, such as sunny or windless days.

5. Change camera settings to suit you. These include photo format and exposure compensation.

6. Perform flight tests to establish flight routes and scenes.

7. Push the sticks gently to make aircraft movements stable and smooth.

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Troubleshooting (FAQ)

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

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

only.

2. When will ground station functionality beavailable?

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

firmware updates.

3. Is the camera’s exposure automatic?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

video to a compatible monitor or mobile device of your own.

7. How long does it take to charge the battery? Does it comes with a charger?

Yes, all Inspire 1 units come with standard TB47 charger.

With the standard TB47 100W charger, it takes 85min to fully charge a 4500mAh battery.

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

somewhere else to control thecamera and aircraft separately?

The two remote controllers are physically identical. You can set the remote controllers to either "Master" 

or "Slave" through the DJI GO app if you wish to use dual controller mode.

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

simulation program?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Yes.

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13. How big is the Inspire1?

Itslengthx heightx widthdimensionswithoutthepropellersattachedare44x 30x 45cm(17.3x 11.8x 17.7in).

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14. What flight controller does the Inspire 1use?

The Inspire 1 uses its own new flight controller.

15. Which motors and propellers does the Inspire 1 comewith?

The Inspire 1 uses 3510 motors and 1345Tpropellers.

16.Aircraft frame arm joints appear loosen, is thatnormal?

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

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

17. Failed to complete self-check?

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

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Specifications

Model T600

Hovering Accuracy (P Mode)

Vertical: 0.5 m

Horizontal: 2.5 m

Max Tilt Angle 35°

Max Descent Speed 4 m/s

Max Service Ceiling Above Sea Level 4,500 m (Software altitude limit: 120 m above takeoff point)

Max Flight Time Approximately 18 minutes

Propeller Model DJI 1345T

Operating Temperature Range -10° to 40° C

Dimensions 438x451x301 mm

Model ZENMUSE X3

Operating Current Station: 750 mA; Motion: 900 mA

Mounting Detachable

Mechanical Range

Pitch: -125° to +45°

Pan: ±330°

Max Controllable Speed

Pitch: 120°/s

Pan: 180°/s

Controllable Range

Pitch: -90° to +30°

Pan: ±320°

Angular Vibration Range ±0.03°

Output Power (With Camera) Static: 9 W; In Motion: 11 W

Gimbal

Diagonal Distance 559 to 581 mm

Indoor Hovering Enabled by default

Motor Model DJI 3510

Max Wind Speed Resistance 10 m/s

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

Max Ascent Speed 5 m/s

Max Angular Velocity

Pitch: 300°/s

Yaw: 150°/s

Weight (Battery Included) 2935 g

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Name X3

Total Pixels 12.76M

Image Max Size 4000x3000

Electronic Shutter Speed 8 s to 1/8000 s

CMOS Sony EXMOR 1/2.3”

Still Photography Modes

Single shoot

Burst shooting: 3/5/7 frames

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 bracketed frames at 

0.7EV Bias

Time-lapse

Max Bitrate Of Video Storage 60 Mbps

Supported SD Card Types

Micro SD

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

Name C1

Transmitting Distance

Up to 5.0 km or 3.1 miles (unobstructed, free of interferences

and FCC compliant) when it is FCC compliant.

Up to 3.5 km or 2.1 miles (unobstructed, free of interferences)

when it is CE compliant.

Video Output Port USB, Mini-HDMI

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

Operating Frequency

922.7MHz~927.7 MHz (Japan Only)

5.725~5.825 GHz;2.400~2.483 GHz

Operating Temperature Range 0° to 40° C

Remote Controller

Supported File Formats

FAT32/exFAT

Photo: JPEG, DNG

Video: MP4/MOV (MPEG-4 

Video Recording Modes

UHD (4K): 4096x2160p24/25, 3840x2160p24/25/30 

FHD: 1920x1080p24/25/30/48/50/60

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

Lens

20mm (35mm format equivalent) f/2.8 focus at ) 

9 Elements in 9 groups

Anti-distortion

FOV (Field Of View) 94°

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

Effective Pixels 12.4M

Model FC350

Camera

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Charging DJI charger

Mobile Device Holder Tablet or Smart Phone

Operating Temperature Range -10° to 40° C

Charging Temperature Range 0-40° C

Model A14-100P1A

Rated Power 100 W

Name Intelligent Flight Battery

Capacity 4500 mAh

Battery Type LiPo 6S High voltage battery

Net Weight 570 g

Storage Temperature Range

Less than 3 months: -20° to 45° C

More than 3 months: 22° C to 28° C

Max Charging Power 180 W

Name Intelligent Flight Battery

Capacity 5700 mAh

Battery Type LiPo 6S

Net Weight 670 g

Operating Temperature Range -10 to 40° C

Energy 129.96 Wh

Voltage 22.8 V

Model TB48

Battery (Optional)

Charging Temperature Range 0° to 40° C

Operating Temperature Range -10° to 40° C

Energy 99.9 Wh

Voltage 22.2 V

Model TB47

Battery (Standard)

Voltage 26.3 V

Battery 6000 mAh LiPo 

Charger

Storage Temperature 

Less than 3 months: -20° to 45° C

More than 3 months: 22° to 28° C

Output Power 9 W

Dual User Capability Host-and-Slave connection

Power Supply Built-in battery

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Storage Temperature Range

Less than 3 months: -20 to 45° C

More than 3 months: 22° to 28° C

Max Charging Power 180 W

Velocity Range Below 8 m/s (2 m above ground)

Operating Environment Brightly lit (lux > 15) patterned surfaces

Mobile Device System Requirements iOS version 7.1 or later; Android version 4.1.2 or later

Intelligent Flight

Intelligent Flight mode includes Course Lock, Home Lock, Point of Interest (POI), Follow Me and 

Waypoints features to assist users to create professional shoots during the flight. Course Lock and Home 

Point lock helps to lock the orientation of aircraft so that the user can focus more on other operations. 

Point of Interest, Follow Me and Waypoints mode enable aircraft to fly automatically according to the preset flight maneuvers.

Home Lock

Pull the pitch stick backward to move the aircraft toward its recorderd Home Point.

Waypoints

Record a flight path, then the aircraft will fly along the same path repeatedly 

while you control the camera and orientation. The flight path can be saved and 

re-apply in thefuture.

Enable Multiple Flight Mode by launching the DJI GO app > Camera View > > Advanced Settings >

Mulitple Flight Mode before using the Intelligent Flight Mode for the firsttime.

After-Sales Information

Visit the following pages to learn more about After-sales policy and warranty information:

1. After-sales Policy: http://www.dji.com/service

2. Refund Policy: http://www.dji.com/service/refund-return

Point of The aircraft will orbit around the subject automatically to allow the operator

can be more focus on framing their shoot on the subject in Point of Interest.

Course Lock Lock the current nose direction as the aircraft’s forward direction. The aircraft

will move in the locked directions regardless of its orientation (yaw angle).

* iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 5S, iPad Air 2, iPad Mini

3, iPad Air, iPad Mini 2, iPad 4;* Samsung Note 3, Samsung Supported Mobile Devices

S5, Sony Z3 EXPERIA;* Note: It is recommended that you

use a tablet for the bestexperience

Operating Range 0-300 cm

DJI GO App

Altitude Range 5-500 cm

Vision Positioning

Charging Temperature Range 0° to 40° C

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3. Paid Repair Service: http://www.dji.com/service/repair-service

4. Warranty Service: http://www.dji.com/service/warranty-service
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How to Update Firmware

Follow the process described below to upgrade the aircraft, remote controller andbattery.

Updating the Aircraft Firmware

Step 1- Check Battery and SD Card Capacity

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

the SD card.

Step 2- Prepare the Firmware Update Package

1. Download the firmware update package from the official DJI website (http://www.dji.com/product/

phantom-3/download).

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

Remove the SD card from your PC. Ensure the aircraft is powered off then insert the SD card into the 

SD card slot on the camera.

Step 3- Update the Aircraft

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

automatically after aircraft is powered on.

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

blink green and red to indicate the upgrade is in progress and stop blinking when the update is 

complete with success.

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

The update is successful if the text “result: successful” is in the document. Try upgrading the firmware 

again if the text “result: failed” is found or the camera status indicator shows solid red.

Updating the Remote Controller Firmware

Ensure the DJI GO app has been updated to v1.2.0 before updating the remote controller. The 

System Status bar in Camera View of the DJI GO App will flash several times if a firmware update is 

available. Follow these steps to update the firmware via the DJI GO App.

Step 1- Check Battery and SD Card Capacity

1. The remote controller has at least 50% battery level.

2. Your mobile device is able to access the internet.

3. There is at least 30 MB of free space on your mobile device.

Step 2- Download and Update the Firmware

1. Go to the DJI GO App > Camera View > System Status bar > Overall Status. Tap Download the 

firmware update package to download and update the firmware. Track the update progress from 

progress bar in the DJI GO App. The status LED on the remote controller will blink blue during update 

and blink green when update is complete withsuccess.

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Firmware update through the DJI GO app will not work with older versions of the remote controller 

firmware. If the firmware update fails, follow the instructions below to update the firmware using the 

traditional method:

a. Update the latest firmware package files from DJI official web site.
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b. Extract all downloaded files into the root directory of an SD card or USB flash drive.

c. Turn off the remote controller, Insert the SD card into a SD card reader or the USB disk onto the

remote controller USB port when remote controller is turned off.

d. Power on the remote controller and wait 60 seconds until the upgrade begins. Do not power off 

the remote controller during the update.

e. It will take approximately 10 minutes to complete the firmware update. The camera will sound a 

beeping sound and the Status LED on the remote controller shows solid blue to indicate the 

update is in progress. The Status LED on remote controller shows solid green and beeping 

sound will stop if the upgrade is completed with success.

f . If you do not have a SD card reader, you may insert the SD card into the gimbal and connect the

gimbal with remote controller to upgrade the remote controller.

 You will only be able to update the remote controller firmware through the DJI GO app from

this point onwards.

Updating Intelligent Flight Battery Firmware

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

keep the upgrade package files in your SD card. The upgrade will start automatically after power 

cycling the aircraft.

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

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

aircraft and remote controller firmware updates.

Ensure the internet connection of your mobile device is stable when downloading the firmware

update package.

Turn on Airplane Mode on your mobile device before updating the firmware, as any incoming

calls may disrupt the update process.

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

update when the aircraft is landed.

Be sure to update the remote controller’s firmware to the latest version after you upgrade the 

aircraft’s firmware.

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

controller and aircraft.

Confirm the update results based on the blinking pattern of camera status indicator or gimbal

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

FCC Compliance

FCC Compliance

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

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(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

Changes or modifications not expressly roved by the party responsible for compliance could void the 

user's authority to operate theequipment.
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Compliance Information 

FCC Warning Message

Any Changes or modifications not expressly roved by the party responsible for compliance could void the 

user’s authority to operate theequipment.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference 

received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. 

This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator& your 

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

transmitter.

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

pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against 

harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio 

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful 

interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a 

particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, 

which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following measures:

—Reorient or relocate the receivingantenna.

—Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

IC RSS warning

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard (s). Operation is subject to the 

following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any 

interference,including interference that may cause undesired operation of thedevice.

Le présent areil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada licables aux areils radio exempts de licence.

L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:

(1) l'areil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et

(2) l'utilisateur de l'areil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est 

susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

IC Radiation Exposure Statement:

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

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

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This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator& your

body.

Any Changes or modifications not expressly roved by the party responsible for compliance could void the 

user’s authority to operate theequipment.
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KCC Warning Message

“해당무선설비는 운용 중 전파혼신 가능성이 있으므로 인명안전과 관련된 서비스는 할 수 없습니다 .” 

“해당 무선설비는 운용 중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음”

NCC Warning Message

低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法

第十二條經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機,非經許可,公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加

大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。

第十四條低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信;經發現有干擾現象時,應改善至無

干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信,指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法

通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。

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