Using this manual 

0 Warn1ng Lh Important .:<J: H1nts and T1ps [0 Reference 

Read the following documents before using the Phantom 3 Advanced 

1 lnlheBox 

2 Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual 

3. Phantom 3 Advanced Qwck Start Guide 

4. Phantom 3 Professional I Advanced Safely Gwdelines and Disclaimer 

Phantom 3 Professional I Advanced Intelligent Atght Battery Safety Gwde/mes 

We recommend that you watch all tutonal v1deos on the official DJI website and read the Disclaimer 

before you fly Prepare for your first flight by rev1ew1ng the Phantom 3 Advanced Ou1ck Start Guide and 

refer to the User Manual for more detailed information 

Please watch the tutorial videos at the link below. which demonstrates how to use Phantom 3 Professional 

safely 

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Download and Install the DJI Pilot app before us1ng the a1rcraft. Scan the OR code to the nght 

to download the latest vers1on 

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;. "1!1 ::~;:,:- . 

[!].,._f9l The Android vers1on of the DJI P1lot app 1s compatible w1th Android 4.1.2 or later 

The 10S vers1on of the DJI P1lot app 1s compatible w1th 10S 8.0 or later 
Contents 

Using this manual 

Legends 

Read Before the First Flight 

Video Tutorials 

Download the OJI Pilot app 

Product Profile 

Introduction 

Feature Highlights 

Preparing the Aircraft 

Aircraft Diagram 

Remote Controller Diagram 

Aircraft 

Flight Controller 

Flight Mode 

Flight Status Indicator 

Return-to-Home (RTH) 

Smart RTH 

Low Battery RTH 

Failsafe RTH 

Vision Positioning System 

Flight Recorder 

Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 

OJ! Intelligent Flight Battery 

Remote Controller 

Remote Controller Profile 

Using the Remote Controller 

Remote Controller Status LED 

Linking the Remote Controller 

Remote Controller Compliance Version 

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12 

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14 

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16 

16 

17 

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27 

28 

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Camera and Gimbal 

Camera Profile 31 

Gimbal 32 

DJI PilotApp 

Camera 35 

Director 38 

Store 38 

Discovery 38 

Flight 

Flight Environment Requirements 40 

Flight Limits and No-Fly Zones 40 

Preflight Checklist 44 

Calibrating the Compass 44 

Auto Takeoff and Auto Landing 45 

Flight Test 46 

Starting/Stopping the Motors 46 

Troubleshooting (FAQ) 

Appendix 

Specifications 53 

Intelligent Orientation Control {IOC) 55 

FCC Compliance 56 
This sect1on introduces the Phantom 3 

Advanced and l1sts the components of 

the aircraft and remote controller. 
Product Profile 

The Phantom 3 Advanced represents the next generation of OJI quadcopters. It is capable of capturing 

IOSOp video and transmttttng an HD vtdeo signal out of the box. The butlt-tn camera has an tntegrated 

gtmbal to maxtmtze stabtlity whtle mtntmtzlng both wetght and stze. Even when no GPS stgnalts available 

the Viston Postttoning System allows the atrcraft to hover accurately tn place 

Camera and Gimbal: Phantom 3 Advanced has a fully integrated camera that shoots IOSOp video at up to 

60 frames per second and captures 12 megaptxel photos. An enhanced sensor gtves you greater clarity, 

lower noise, and better ptctures than any prevtous flytng camera 

HD Video Downlink: The low-latency long range HD downlink 1s powered by an enhanced vers1on of DJI 

L1ghtbndge 

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery: The 4480 mAh DJI Intelligent Flight Battery features upgraded battery cells 

and an advanced power management system 

Flight Controller: The next-generation flight controller has been updated to prov1de a safer, more reliable 

flight expenence. A newly Implemented flight recorder stores cnt1cal data from each flight and the V1s1on 

Pos1t1on1ng System enhances hovenng precision when fly1ng Indoors or 1n enwonments where GPS is 

unavailable 
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Removing Gimbal Clamp 

Remove the g1mbal clamp by sl1d1ng 1t to the nght (when fac1ng the nose of the a1rcraft), as shown below 

Attaching the Propellers: 

Mount the propellers w1th black dots on to motors w1th black axes and sp1n counter-clockwise to secure 

Mount the propellers w1th sliver dots on to motors w1th sl1ver axes and sp1n clockwise to secure. Be sure 

all propellers are securely 1n place 

& Place all propellers onto the correct motors and t1ghten by hand to lock them 1n pos1t1on 

Prepanng the Remote Controller 

The mobile dev1ce holder 1s des1gned for secunng tablet or mobile dev1ce. Tilt the mobile dev1ce holder to 

the des1red pos1t1on, then adJust the antennas so they are fac1ng outward 

I Press the button on the top nght s1de of the mobile dev1ce holder to release the clamp, then adjust the 

clamp to fit the s1ze of your mobile dev1ce 

2 Secure your mobile dev1ce 1n the clamp by press1ng down. and connect your mobile dev1ce to the 

remote controller us1ng a USB cable 

3 Plug one end of the cable into the mobile dev1ce. and the other end 1nto the USB port on the back of 

the remote controller 
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[1] GPS 

[ 2] Propeller 

[3] Motor 

[4] Front LED Indicator 

[ 5] Landing gear 

[ 6] Gimbal and Camera 

[7] Aircraft M1cro-USB Port 

[8] Aircraft Status Indicator 

[9] Intelligent Flight Battery 

[10] Vis1on Pos1t1on1ng Sensors 

[ 11] Antennas 

[ 12] Camera M1cro-SO Card Slot 

[ 13] Camera Mlcro-USB Port 

[ 14] Link Button 

!1] Antennas 

Relays a1rcraft control and 

v1deo s1gnal. 

[2] Mobile Device Holder 

Securely mounts your mobile 

dev1ce to the remote controller 

I 'I [3] Control Stick 

Controls the or1entat1on and 

movement of the a1rcraft 

[4] Return Home (RTH) Button 

Press and hold the button to 

1n1t1ate Return to Home (RTH) 
[5] Battery Level LEOs 

Displays the battery level of the remote 

controller 

[6] Status LED 

Displays the remote controller's system status 

[7] Power Button 

Used to turn the remote controller on and off. 

[8] RTH LED 

Circular LED around the RTH button displays 

RTHstatus 

[9] Camera Settings Dial 

Turn the dial to adJust camera settmgs 

(Only functions when the remote controller is 

connected to a mobile dev1ce runn1ng the OJI 

Pilot app.) 

[1 0] Playback Button 

Playback the captured 1mages or v1deos 

(Only functions when the remote controller 1s 

connected to a mobile dev1ce runmng the DJI 

Pilot app.) 

[11] Shutter Button 

Press to take a photo If burst mode 1s 

selected. the set number of photos will be [14] Gimbal Dial 

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taken w1th one press Use this dial to control the tilt of the g1mbal 

[12] Flight Mode Switch [15] Mircro-USB Port 

Sw1tch between P-mode, A-mode. and Connect to a SO card reader to upgrade the 

F-mode firmware 

[13] Video Recording Button [16] USB Port 

Press to start recording v1deo. Press aga1n to Connect to mobile dev1ce or to a USB port for 

stop recording firmware upgrade 

[17] C1 Button 

Custom1zable through the OJI P1lot app. 

[18] C2 Button 

Custom1zable through the OJI P1lot app. 

[19] Power Port 

Connect to the OJI Phantom 3 Charger to 

charge the battery of the remote controller 
This section introduces the features of 

the Fl1ght Controller, V1s1on Pos1tion1ng 

System, and the Intelligent Flight Battery 

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Aircraft 

The Phantom 3 Advanced's flight controller features several important upgrades. including a new flight 

mode. Safety modes Include Failsafe and Return-to-Home. These features ensure the safe return of your 

a1rcraft 1f the control s1gnal 1s lost. The flight controller can also save critical flight data from each flight 

to the on-board storage dev1ce. The new flight controller also provides Increased stab1l1ty and a new a1r 

braking feature 

Three flight modes are available. The details of each flight mode are found below 

P-mode (Posit1on1ng) P-mode works best when GPS signal1s strong. There are three different states of 

P-mode. which w1ll be automatically selected by the Phantom 3 Advanced depending on s1gnal strength 

of GPS and Vis1on Pos1t1on1ng sensors 

P-GPS. GPS and V1s1on Posltlomng both are available. The a1rcraft 1s us1ng GPS for pos1t1on1ng 

P-OPTI. Vis1on Pos1tion1ng 1s available but the GPS s1gnal strength 1s not sufficient. The a1rcraft 1s 

us1ng only the V1sion Pos1t1onlng System for pos1t1on1ng 

P-ATII. Neither GPS nor Vis1on Pos1t1oning 1s available. The aircraft 1s us1ng only 1ts barometer for 

pos1t1oning. so only altitude can be stabilized 

A-mode (Attitude). GPS and V1s1on Pos1t1on1ng System are not used for stab111zat1on. The a1rcraft only uses 

1ts barometer The a1rcraft can st1ll automatically return to the home po1nt 1f the control s1gnal 1s lost and 

the Home Po1nt was recorded successfully 

F-mode (Function): Intelligent Onentation Control (IOC) 1s activated 1n th1s mode. For more 1nformat1on 

about IOC, refer to the IOC sect1on 1n the Appendix 

:(>:: Use the Flight Controller mode sw1tch to change the flight mode of the a1rcraft. refer to the ''FI~g~t 

Mode Switch'. on Pag~ 2q for more Information 

The Phantom 3 Advanced has Front LEOs and Aircraft Status Indicators. The positions of these LEOs are 

shown in the figure below 

The Front LEOs show the onentat1on of the a1rcraft. The Front LEOs glow solid red when the a1rcraft 1s 

turned on to Indicate the front (or nose) of the a1rcraft. The Aircraft Status Indicators communicate the 

system status of the flight controller. Refer to the table below for more 1nformat1on about the Aircraft Status 

Indicators 

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······Red. Green and Yellow Flash 

Alternatively 

G · · · ···Green Flashes Slowly 

······Yellow Flashes Slowly 

· ·····Fast Yellow Flashing 

/R · · · · · · Fast Red Flashing 

Turning On and Self Diagnostic Testing 

> • vy~r:n1~gyfJ. 

Safe to Fly (P-mode with GPS and Vision 

Pos1tiomng) 

Safe to Fly (A-mode but No GPS and Vision 

Pos1tiomng) 

Remote Controller's Signal Lost 

Critical Battery Warning 

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

three types of RTH procedures: Smart RTH, Low Battery RTH. and Failsafe RTH. This sect1on descnbes 

these three scenanos 1n detail 

Use the RTH button on the remote controller (refer to "RTH butt_?~~ on_ page 26 for more information) or 

tap the RTH button 1n the DJI P1lot app and follow the on-screen instructions when GPS is available to Initiate Smart RTH. The aircraft w111 then automatically return to the last recorded Home Po1nt. You may use 

the remote controller's control st1cks to control the aircraft's pos1t1on to avo1d a coll1s1on dunng the Smart 

RTH process. Press and hold the Smart RTH button once to start the process. and press the Smart RTH 

button aga1n to term nate the procedure and rega1n full control of the a1rcraft 

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The low battery level failsafe is tnggered when the DJI Intelligent Flight Battery 1s depleted to a po1nt that 

may affect the safe return of the a1rcraft. Users are advised to return home or land the a1rcraft Immediately 

when prompted. The DJI P1lot app w1ll display a not1ce when a low battery warn1ng 1s tnggered. The 

a1rcraft Will automatically return to the Home Point 1f no act1on 1s taken after a ten-second countdown. The 

user can cancel the RTH procedure by pressing the RTH button on the remote controller The thresholds 

for these warnings are automatically determined based on the aircraft's current altitude and distance from 

the Home Po1nt 

The a1rcraft w1ll land automatically 1f the current battery level can only support the a1rcraft long enough 

to descend from 1ts current altitude. The user can still use the remote controller to alter the aircraft's 

onentation dunng the landing process 

The Battery Levellnd1cator 1s displayed 1n the DJI Pilot app. and is described below 

Low battery The battery Aircraft status 

level warning power 1s low indicator blinks 

Estimated 

remaining 

flightt1me 

Please land the RED slowly 

aircraft 

Estimated 

remaining flight 

based on current 

battery level 

N/A 

Tap ''Go-home" to have the 

aircraft return to the Home Fly the a1rcraft 

point and land automatically, back and land 

or "Cancer to resume normal it as soon as 

flight If no act1on 1s taken possible. then 

the a1rcraft Will automatically stop the motors 

go home and land after 10 and replace the 

seconds. Remote controller battery 

will sound an alarm 

N/A N/A 

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:/):: • When the Cnttcal battery level warn1ng 1s tnggered and the atrcraft beg1ns to land automattcally 

you may push the throttle upward to make the aircraft hover at 1ts current altitude. g1v1ng you an 

opportunity to nav1gate to a more appropnate landing locatton 

• The colored zones and markers on the battery level 1nd1cator bar reflect the esttmated 

remaining flight ttme. They are automattcally adJusted according to the aircraft's current locatton 

and status 

If the Home Point was successfully recorded and the compass is functioning normally. Failsafe RTH will 

be automattcally acttvated tf the remote controller stgnalts lost for more than three seconds. The Returnto-Home process may be Interrupted and the operator may regain control of the a1rcraft 1f the remote 

controller signal connectton 1s re-established 

Failsafe Illustration 

fRE?corO Hpm~,:Point: 

Bi1rk1ngGreen Bi1nk1ngGreen 

4",$ignal LostL?-S:IS (a:fter;3 $ecJ 6 RTH{adjustal)le attitude), 

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Fast BilllktrgYeilow Fast Blir>\lllp Yel!ow 

FastBI1nk1npYellow 

" FastBIIIlki'lpYellow 

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

suttable Fatlsafe altttude before each fltght. Launch the OJI Ptlot app and enter "Camera" and 

select "MODE> Advanced Settings >Failsafe mode" to set the Fatlsafe altttude 

• The atrcraft wtll stop 1ts ascent and return to the Home Potnt immedtately 1f the throttle sttck 1s 

--~~v_ed_d_u_nng ~.h_e_F_ailsafe RTH proce_d_ur_e ______________ _ 

The DJI Vtston Pos1t1on1ng System uses ultrasound and 1mage data to help the a1rcraft matntam 1ts current 

pos1tion With the help of Vtsion Pos1t1on1ng, your Phantom 3 Advanced can hover m place more precisely 

and fly 1ndoors or in other environments where a GPS s1gnal :s not available. The ma1n components of the 

Vtston Pos1t1on1ng System are located on the bottom of your Phantom 3 Advanced; they 1nclude [2] two 

ultrasonic sensors and [ 1] one monocular camera 

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Using Vision Positioning 

V1s1on Pos1t1onmg 1s activated automatically when the Phantom 3 Advanced 1s turned on No 

further act1on 1s required. V1s1on Positioning 1s typically used m 1ndoor environments, where GPS 

1s unavailable. Usmg the sensors that are built 1nto the V1s1on Posit1omng system, the Phantom 3 

Professional can hover prec1sely even Without GPS 

Follow the steps below to use V1sion Posit1on1ng: 

I Toggle the flight mode sw1tch toP-mode 

2 Place the a1rcraft on a flat surface. Note that the V1s1on PosJt1on1ng 

properly on surtaces Without clear pattern vanations 

3 Turn on the aircraft. The a1rcraft status indicator will flash green two t1mes, wh1ch Indicates the V1s1on 

Pos1tion1ng system is ready Gently push the throttle up to lift off and the aircraft Will hover 1n place 

& The performance of your Vis1on Pos1t1on1ng System 1s affected by the surface over which 1t 1s 

fly1ng. The ultrasonic sensors may not be able to accurately measure distances when operating 

above sound-absorbmg materials. In add1t1on. the camera may not funct1on correctly 1n 

suboptimal enwonments. The aircraft Will sw1tch from P-mode to A-mode automatically 1f ne1ther 

GPS nor V1s1on Posit1on1ng System are available. Operate the aircraft w1th great caut1on 1n the 

following situations 

• Fly1ng over monochrome surfaces (e.g. pure black, pure wh1te, pure red. pure green) 

• Fly1ng over a highly reflective surfaces 

• Fly1ng at high speeds( over 8 m/s at 2 meters or over 4 m/s at I meter) 

• Fly1ng over water or transparent surtaces 

• Fly1ng over mov1ng surfaces or obJects 

• Fly1ng 1n an area where the l1ghtmg changes frequently or drastically 

• Fly1ng over extremely dark (lux< 10) or bright (lux> 100,000) surtaces 

• Fly1ng over surfaces that can absorb sound waves (e.g. thick carpet) 

• Fly1ng over surfaces Without clear patterns or texture 

• Fly1ng over surtaces w1th 1dent1cal repeat1ng patterns or textures (e.g. t1les w1th the same des1gn) 

• Fly1ng over inclined surtaces that will deflect sound waves away from the a1rcraft 

• Keep the sensors clean at all t1mes. D1rt or other debns may adversely affect the effectiveness 

of the sensors 

• V1sion Positioning 1s only effective when the a1rcraft 1s at altitudes of 0.3 to 3 meters 

• The V1s1on Pos1tion1ng System may not funct1on properly when the aircraft 1s flying over water 

• The V1sion PosJt1on1ng System may not be able to recognize pattern on the ground 1n low light 

cond1t1ons (less than 100 lux) 

• Do not use other ultrasonic dev1ces w1th frequency of 40KHz when Vis1on PosJt1on1ng system 1s 

1n operation 

• V1s1on Posit1on1ng System may not be able to stabilize the a1rcraft when flymg close to the 

ground (below O.S meters) at fast speeds 

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0 Keep an1mals away from the a1rcraft when V1s1on Positioning system 1s activated. The sonar 

sensor emts high frequency sounds that are only audible to some animals 

Flight data 1s automatically recorded to the internal storage of the aircraft. This includes flight 

telemetry, a1rcraft status information, and other parameters. To access these data connect the 

a1rcraft to the PC through the Micro-USB port and launch the OJI P1lot app 

Use only OJI approved propellers with your Phantom 3 Advanced. The grey and black nuts on 

the propeller indicate where they should be attached and m wh1ch direction whey should spin. To 

attach the propellers properly. match the nut color with the motor axis color 

Legends e'l Lock Turn the propellers in the indicated direction to mount and tighten 

'b) Unlock Turn the propellers 1n the 1nd1cated direction to loosen and remove 

Attaching the Propellers 

1. Be sure to remove the warn1ng stickers from the motors before attaching the propellers 

2. Attach the propellers w1th silver dots onto the motors w1th s1lver axes and sp1n the propellers clockwise 

to secure them in place. Attach the propellers with black dots onto the motors w1th black axes and sp1n 

the propellers counter-clockwise to secure them in place. Be sure to lighten each propeller by hand 

before flight. 

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[L • Ensure propellers are attached to 1ts corresponding motors, othe!\11/Jse the a1rcraft cannot take off 

• Wear gloves when handling propellers 

• Hand tighten each of the propellers on the corresponding motors to ensure 1t 1s attached firmly 

Detaching the Propellers 

Hold the motor 1n place w1th one hand. then sp1n the propeller 1n the 1nd1cated unlock d1rect1on 

[L • Check that the propellers and motors are Installed correctly and firmly before every flight 

• Ensure that all propellers are 1n good condition before each flight. DO NOT use aged, chipped 

or broken propellers 

• To avoid InJury. STAND CLEAR of and DO NOT touch propellers or motors when they are sp1nn1ng 

• ONLY use anginal OJI propellers for a better and safer flight experience 

The DJI Intelligent Flight Battery has a capacity of 4480 mAh, a voltage of 15.2 V, and a smart charge/ 

discharge functionality. It should only be charged us1ng an appropnate charger that has been approved 

by DJI 

[L The Intelligent Flight Battery must be fully charged before us1ng 1t for the f1rst t1me. Refer to 

"Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery" for more 1nformat1on 

~\): Be aware that the output power of the supplied Phantom 3 Advanced charger is 57 W 

OJ I Intelligent Flight Battery Functions 

1. Battery Level Display: the LED Indicators display the current battery level 

2. Battery L1fe Display the LEOs display the current battery power cycle 

3. Auto-Discharging Funct1on. To prevent swelling. the battery automatically discharges to below 65% of 

total power when it 1s idle for more than ten days. It takes around two days to discharge the battery to 

65%. It 1s normal to feel moderate heat be1ng em1tted from the battery dunng the discharge process 

Discharge thresholds can be set in the DJI Pilot app 

4 Balanced Charg1ng. Automatically balances the voltage of each battery cell when charging 

Overcharge Protection. Charg1ng automatically stops when the battery 1s fully charged 

6. Temperature Detection. The battery Will only charge when the temperature is between O"C (32"F) and 

40°C (W4"F) 

7 Over Current Protection. The battery stops charg1ng when high amperage (more than 8 A) 1s detected 

8 Over Discharge Protection. To prevent over-discharge damage, discharging automatically stops when 

the battery voltage reaches 12 V 

Short CircUit Protection. Automatically cuts the power supply when a short c1rcu1t 1s detected 

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10. Battery Cell Damage Protectton. The DJI Ptlot app displays a warntng message when a damaged 

battery cellts detected 

II. Battery Error History. Browse the battery error htstory tn the DJI Ptlot app 

12. Sleep mode. To save power, the battery enters sleep mode after 20 minutes of tnacttvtty 

13 Communicatton. lnformatton pertatntng to the battery's voltage, capactty. current etc is transmttted to 

the aircraft's matn controller 

& Refer to Phantom 3 Professional I Advanced Intelligent Flight Battery Safely Guidelines before 

use. Users take full responstbiltty for all operattons and usage 

Using the Battery 

Turning ON/OFF 

Turning On: Press the Power Button once, then press agatn and hold for 2 seconds to turn on. The 

Power LED wtll turn red and the Battery Level lndtcators wtll display the current battery level 

Turning Off: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to turn off. The 

battery power LED wtll flash when powering off the Phantom to allow automattcally stopptng 

of a recording dunng the event recordtng wasn't stopped 

Low Temperature Notice: 

I Battery capactty ts stgntficantly reduced when flytng tn low temperature(< O"C) envtronments 

2 It ts not recommended that the battery be used tn extremely low temperature ( < -IO"C) envtronments 

Battery voltage should reach the appropnate level when operattng envtronment wtth temperatures 

between -I ooc and 5"C 

3 End the fltght as soon as the DJI Ptlot app dtsplays the "Low Battery Level Warntng" tn low temperature 

envtronments 

4. Keep the battery tndoors to warm tt before flytng tn low temperature envtronments 

To ensure opttmal petiormance of the battery, keep the battery temperature above 20"C 

6 The charger wtll stop chargtng the battery tf the battery cell's temperature ts not wtthtn the operattng 

range (O"C ~ 40"C ) 

& In cold envtronments. tnsert the battery tnto the battery compartment and allow the atrcraft for 

approxtmately 1-2 mtnutes to warm up before taktng off. 

Checking the Battery Level 

The Battery Level lndtcators dtsplay how much power rematns. When the battery ts turned off. press 

the Power Button once. The Battery Level lndtcators wtll ltght up to dtsplay the current battery level. See 

below for detatls 

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[D The Battery Level Indicators Will also show the current battery level dur1ng charging and 

d1scharg1ng. The Indicators are defined below 

LED IS flashing 

Battery life 

Battery l1fe refers to how many more t1mes the battery can be discharged and recharged before 1t must 

be replaced. When the battery 1s turned off, press and hold the Power Button for 5 seconds to check the 

battery life. The Battery Levellnd1cators w11111ght up and/or blink for two seconds. as shown below 

& When battery l1fe reaches 0%. 1t can no longer be used 

[D For more Information about the battery. launch the OJI Pilot app and check the Information that IS 

listed under the battery tab 

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Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery 

I Connect the Battery Charger to a power source (100-240 V 50/60Hz) 

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

level1s above 95%. turn on the battery before charg1ng 

3 The Battery Level Indicator w1ll display the current battery level as 1t 1s charg1ng 

4. The Intelligent Flight Battery is fully charged when the Battery Level Indicators are all off. 

A1r-cool the Intelligent Flight Battery after each fl1ght. Allow 1ts temperature to drop to room temperature 

before stonng 1t for an extended pertod 

,&. • We do not recommend charg1ng the Intelligent Fl1ght Battery and remote controller w1th the 

standard charger at the same time, otherwise the charger may overheat 

• Always turn off the battery before 1nsert1ng 1t or remov1ng it from the Phantom 3 Advanced 

Never 1nsert or remove a battery when it 1s turned on 

S0%-75% 

75°~'--\00%·./ 

Fully Charged 

Battery Protection LED Display 

The table below shows battery protection mechamsms and corresponding LED patterns 

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After these 1ssues are resolved. press the Power Button to turn off the Battery Level Indicator Unplug the 

Intelligent Flight Battery from the charger and plug 1t back 1n to resume charging. Note that you do not 

need to unplug and plug 1n the charger 1n the event of a room temperature error, the charger Will resume 

charging when the temperature 1s w1th1n the allowable range 

&, OJI does not take any responsibility for damage caused by third-party chargers 

How to discharge your Intelligent Flight Battery: 

Slow : Place the Intelligent Flight Battery 1nto the Phantom 3 Advanced's Battery Compartment 

and turn 1t on. Leave 1t on until there is less than 8% of power left. or until the battery can no 

longer be turned on. Launch the DJI Pilot app to check battery levels 

Rapid : Fly the Phantom 3 Advanced outdoors until there 1s less than 8% of power left, or until 

the battery can no longer be turned on _______________ _ 

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This sect1on describes the features 

of tile remote controller and Includes 

instructions for controlling the aircraft 

and the camera 

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Remote Controller 

The Phantom 3 Advanced remote controller is a multi-function wireless communication device that 

Integrates the v1deo downlink system and aircraft remote control system. The v1deo downlink and aircraft 

remote control system operate at 2.4 GHz. The remote controller features a number of camera control 

functions, such as taking and previewing photos and Videos, as well as controlling gimbal mot1on 

The remote controller 1s powered by a 2S rechargeable battery. The battery level is displayed via LED 

1nd1cators on the front panel of the remote controller 

[D • Compliance Version: The remote controller is compliant with both CE and FCC regulations 

• Operating Mode: Control can be set to Mode 1 or Mode 2. or to a custom mode 

• Mode i: The right st1ck serves as the throttle 

• Mode 2: The left st1ck serves as the throttle 

&, To prevent transmss1on Interference, do not operate more than three a1rcrafts 1n the same area 

Turning the Remote Controller On and Off 

The Phantom 3 Advanced remote controller 1s powered by a 2S rechargeable battery that has a capac1ty 

of 6000 mAh. The battery level is 1nd1cated v1a the Battery Level LEDs on the front panel. Follow the steps 

below to turn on your remote controller 

1. When the remote controller 1s turned off, press the Power Button once. The Battery Level LEDs Will 

display the current battery level 

2 Press and hold the Power Button to turn on the remote controller 

3. The remote controller Will beep when 1t is turned on. The Status LED Will rapidly blink green, Jnd1cat1ng 

that the remote controller 1s linking to the a1rcraft. The Status LEDs Will glow solid green when l1nk1ng 1s 

complete 

4 Repeat Step 2 to turn off the remote controller 

Charging the Remote Controller 

Charge the remote controller us1ng the included charger. Refer to the figure on next page below for more 

details 

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Controlling the Camera 

Shoot v1deos/p1ctures, v1ew recorded 1mages. and adJust camera sett1ngs v1a the Shutter Button, Camera 

Sett1ngs D1al, Playback Button, and V1deo Recording Button on the remote controller 

[1] Camera Settings Dial 

Turn the dial to adjust camera sett1ngs such as ISO. shutter speed. and aperture Without lett1ng go of 

the remote controller. Move the dial to left or nght to scroll through pictures and v1deos 1n playback 

mode. Press down on the dial to toggle between these sett1ngs 

[2] Playback Button 

Press to v1ew 1mages and v1deos that have already been captured 

[3] Shutter Button 

Press to take a photo. If burst mode 1s activated. multiple photos Will be taken w1th a s1ngle press 

[4] Video Recoding Button 

Press once to start recording v1deo. then press aga1n to stop recording 

[5] Gimbal Dial 

Use th1s dial to control the tilt of the g1mbal 

Controlling Aircraft 

Th1s sect1on explains how to control the onentat1on of the a1rcraft through the remote controller. The 

Remote Control 1s set to Mode 2 by default. 

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[D Stick Neutral/Mid-Point: Control sttcks are In the center pos1t1on 

Moving the Control Stick. The control sttck 1s pushed away from the center pos1t1on 

-----

aircraft's elevatton 

Push the st1ck up to ascend and down to descend 

When both sttcks are centered. the Phantom 3 

Advanced Will hover 1n place 

The more the stick 1s pushed away from the center 

positton, the faster the Phantom 3 Advanced Will 

change elevation. Always push the sttck gently 

to prevent sudden and unexpected elevatton 

changes 

Mov1ng the left stick to the left or right controls the 

rudder and rotatton of the a1rcraft 

Push the s1ck left to rotate the a1rcraft counterclockwise, push the sttck nght to rotate the a1rcraft 

clockwise. If the stick 1s centered, the Phantom 3 

Advanced Will ma1nta1n 1ts current onentatton 

The more the stick 1s pushed away from the center 

positton, the faster the Phantom 3 Advanced Will 

rotate 

Moving the right stick up and down changes the 

aircraft's forward and backward pttch 

Push the stick up to fly forward and down to fly 

backward. Phantom 3 Advanced Will hover in 

place 1f the st1ck 1s centered 

Push the stick further away from the center position lot 

a larger pitch angle (maximum 3Cr) and faster flight 

- -·---5-.1i1r.-.. ~--_ __...._-:-.- ~ Moving the right stick control left and right changes 

7> - the atrcraft's left and nght pttch 

¢-_,, '"' ® <, • Push left to fly left and rtght to fly rtght. The 

~ . Y~ Phantom 3 Advanced Will hover 1n place 1f the 

U b st1ck 1s centered 

~ ·~.ruii::i::=:>il':str-~· 

~nmclf~ 

l''i:fi: 

~1,'; ,S=----0 

Gimbal D1al Turn the dtal to the nght. and the 

camera Will shtft to po1nt upwards. Turn the 

dial to the left, and the camera wtll shtft to potnt 

downwards. The camera wtll rematn in 1ts current 

pos1t1on when d1alts stattc 

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Flight Mode Switch 

Toggle the sw1tch to select the des1red flight mode 

You may choose between, P-mode, F-mode and Amode Pos1t1on 1 

Pos1t1on2 

Pos1t1on3 

P-mode (PosJt1on1ng) P-mode works best when the GPS s1gnal 1s strong. There are three different 

vers1ons of P-mode, which Will be automatically selected by the Phantom 3 Advanced depending on GPS 

s1gnal strength and the V1sion Pos1t1oning sensors 

P-GPS: GPS and Vis1on Positioning both are available. the aircraft 1s us1ng GPS for posJt1on1ng 

P-OPTI. Vis1on Pos1t1on1ng 1s available but a sufficient GPS s1gnal1s not available. Aircraft is using 

only V1sion Positioning for pos1t1on holding 

P-ATTI: Neither GPS nor Vision Posit1on1ng 1s available. the a1rcraft 1s us1ng only 1ts barometer for 

pos1tion1ng. so only altitude 1s maintained 

A-mode (Attitude): GPS and V1s1on PosJt1on1ng System are not used for stabilization. The a1rcraft uses 

only 1ts barometer to stabilize. The a1rcraft can automatically return to the Home Po1nt 1f remote controller 

s1gnal 1s lost and the Home Po1nt was recorded successfully 

F-mode (Function). Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is activated 1n th1s mode. For more 1nformat1on 

about IOC, refer to the IOC sect1on 1n the Appendix 

By default. the Flight Mode Sw1tch 1s locked toP-mode. To unlock other flight modes. launch the OJI P1lot 

app, enter the ''Camera" page. and tap ''Mode". then act1vate ''Multiple Flight Mode" 

RTH Button 

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

Button w11i blink wh1te to 1nd1cate that the a1rcraft is entenng RTH mode. The a1rcraft Will then return to the 

last recorded Home Po1nt. Press th1s button aga1n to cancel the RTH procedure and regain control of the 

a1rcraft 

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Connecting Your Mobile Device 

Tilt the mobile dev1ce holder to the des~red pos1t1on. Press the button on the s1de of the mobile dev1ce holder 

to release the clamp, and then place your mobile dev1ce 1nto the cradle. Adjust the clamp down to secure the 

mobile dev1ce. To connect your mobile dev1ce to the remote controller us1ng a USB cable. plug one end of 

the cable 1nto your mobile dev1ce and the other end 1nto the USB port on the back of the remote controller 

Optima! Transmission Range 

The transm1ss1on s1gnal between the a1rcraft and the remote controller 1s most reliable w1th1n the area that 

1s depleted 1n the 1mage below 

Ensure that the a1rcraft 1s fly1ng w1th1n the optimal transmiSSion zone. To ach1eve the best transmiSSion 

pertormance, ma1ntain the appropnate relat1onsh1p between the operator and the a1rcraft 

The Status LED reflects the strength of the connection between the remote controller and the aircraft. The 

RTH LED 1nd1cates the Return-to-Home status of the a1rcraft. The table below conta1ns more 1nformat1on 

about these 1nd1cators 

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R -Solid Red f Chime The remote controller is disconnected from the aircraft 

"R ······Slow Blinking Red D-D-D Remote controller error 

& The Remote Status Indicator Will blink red and sound an alert, when the battery levelts cnttcally low 

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

remote controller for the first t1me. Follow these steps to link a new remote controller 

I Turn on the remote controller and connect to the mobtle device. Launch the DJI Ptlot app 

2 Turn on the Intelligent Flight Battery 

3 Enter "Camera" and tap on rJ."' .till and then tap ''Linking RC" button as shown below 

RCCalibrat1on 

Stick Mode 

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4. The remote controller 1s ready to link. The Remote Controller Status Indicator blinks blue and a beep 1s 

emtted 

RCCalibrat1on 

Locate the l1nk1ng button on the s1de of the a1rcraft. as shown 1n the figure below Press the link button 

to start l1nk1ng. The Remote Controller Status Indicator LED w1ll display a solid green once the remote 

controller 1s successfully linked to the a1rcraft 

Lt, • The remote controller will un-link itself from an aircraft if a new remote controller is linked to the 

same a1rcraft 

The remote controller is compliant with both CE and FCC requirements 

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This section provides the technical 

specifications of the camera and 

explains the gimbal·s operation modes 

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Camera and Gimbal 

The on-board camera uses a 1/2.3 inch CMOS sensor to capture video (up toiOSOp at 60 frames per 

second w1th the Phantom 3 Advanced) and 12 megap1xel stills. You may choose to record the v1deo in 

e1ther MOV or MP4 format. Available picture shoot1ng modes Include burst. continuous, and t1me-lapse 

mode. A l1ve prev1ew of what the camera sees can be momtored on the connected mobile dev1ce v1a the 

DJI P1lot app. 

Camera Mtcro-SD Card Slot 

To store your photos and Videos, 1nsert the Micro-SO card 1nto the slot. as shown below. before 

turn1ng on the Phantom 3 Advanced. The Phantom 3 Advanced comes w1th a 16GB Micro-SO card 

and supports Micro-SO cards up to 64 GB A UHS-1 M1cro-SD card is recommended due to their 

fast read and wnte speeds allowing you to save high-resolution v1deo data 

0 Do not remove the M1cro-SD card from the Phantom 3 Advanced when 1t 1s turned on 

Camera Data Port 

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

and Videos to your computer 

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

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Camera Operation 

Use the Shutter and V1deo Recording buttons on the remote controller to shoot the 1mages or v1deos 

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

Camera Page 24" 

Camera LED Indicator 

Camera LED Indicator lights up after the flight battery 1s powered on It provides 1nformat1on on the 

work1ng status of the camera. 

/G GreenFastBiink(0.2soff.0.1son) 

G Green Blink 3 Times (0.3s off, 0.1s on) 

"R Fast Red Blink (O.Ss off, 0.2s on) 

"H Solid Red 

Gimbal Profile 

System is warming up 

Taking 3 or 5 photos per shot. 

fi;9o~diri~. 

SD card error 

o~emeatea 9:a01e;a 

System error 

The 3-axls gimbal provides a steady platform for the attached camera, allow1ng you to capture clear, 

stable 1mages and video. The gimbal can tilt the camera w1th1n a 120, range 

Use the g1mbal dial on the remote controller to control the tilt movement of the camera. 

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Gimbal Operation Modes 

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

settings page of the DJI Pilot app. Note that your mobile dev1ce must be connected to the remote 

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

rn Follow Mode The angle between gimbal's onentat1on and aircraft's nose rema1ns 

constant at all t1mes 

FPV Mode The g1mbal Will synchromze w1th the movement of the a1rcraft to provide a 

________ j ____________ f_i_r_s_t-p __ e_rson perspective fly1ng experie_nc_e ________ _ 

Lt. • A gimbal motor error may occur 1n these s1tuat1ons. (i) the a1rcraft 1s placed on uneven ground 

or the gimbal's mot1on is obstructed (2) the g1mbal has been subjected to an excessive 

external force, such as a collision. Please take off from flat, open ground and protect the g1mbal 

at all times 

• Fly1ng 1n heavy fog or clouds may make the g1mbal wet, leading to temporary failure. The 

g1mbal will recover full funct1onal1ty after 1t dnes 

Anti-Drop Kit 

The ant1-drop kit helps keep the g1mbal and camera connected to the a1rcraft. Two p1ns have been 

mounted prior to shipping. If new or additional p1ns are requ1red. see the diagram below Press Part 

"1, through the hole of the Vibration absorber and 1nto the center hole of Part 2 then lock them together 

as shown "3. Mountmg the anti-drop k1t p1ns diagonally from each other 1s recommended 

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This section Introduces the four main 

functtons of the DJI Pilot app 

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DJI PilotApp 

The DJI P1lot app 1s a mobile appl1cat1on des1gned specifically for the Phantom 3 Advanced. Use th1s app 

to control the gimbal. camera, and other a1rcraft functions. The app also features Map, Academy. and 

User Center, which are used for configuring your a1rcraft and shanng your photos and v1deos with others 

It 1s recommended that you use a tablet for the best experience 

Mountain View 

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

configure various camera parameters from the Camera page 

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[1] Flight Mode 

~ The text next to th1s 1con indicates the current flight mode 

Tap to configure the MC (Main Controller) Sett1ngs. These sett1ngs allow you to modify flight lmts and 

set the ga1n values 

[2] GPS Signal Strength 

~rull: This 1con shows the current strength of GPS Signals Green bars 1nd1cate adequate GPS 

strength 

[3] IOC Settings 

'0A CL Th1s 1con displays the IOC sett1ng when the a1rcraft has entered F-mode. Tap to v1ew the IOC 

settings menu and select the des1red IOC sett1ng 

[4] System Status 

This 1con indicates the current a1rcraft system status and GPS s1gnal strength 

[5J Battery Level Indicator 

-<>------<> <> The battery level 1nd1cator 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 

~~ o~lll This icon shows the strength of remote controller's s1gnal 

[7] HD Video Link Signal Strength 

[H[I~ o~11i Th1s 1con shows the strength of the HD v1deo downlink connection between the a1rcraft and 

the remote controller 

[8] Battery Level 

iff 100%. This 1con shows the current battery level 

Tap to v1ew the battery 1nformat1on menu. set the vanous battery warn1ng thresholds, and v1ew the 

battery warn1ng history 

[9] General Settings 

:: Tap th1s 1con to v1ew the General Sett1ngs page. From th1s page, you can set flight parameters, 

reset the camera, enable the qu1ck view feature. adJust the gimbal roll value. and toggle the flight 

route display 

[1 OJ Camera Operation Bar 

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Shutter and Recording Settings 

11!0 Tap to enter vanous camera value sett1ngs. Including color space for the recording. resolution of 

the Videos, 1mage s1ze and so on 

Shutter 

•. Tap th1s button to take a s1ngle photo. Press and hold th1s button to select s1ngle shot, tnple shot 

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Record 

Playback 

once to start recording v1deo. then tap 

Button on the remote controller, 

~ Tap to enter the playback page. You can prev1ew photos and v1deos as soon as they are 

captured 

Camera Settings 

~;.=:Tap to set ISO. shutter and auto exposure values of the camera 

[11] Vision Positioning 

£. Th1s 1con shows the distance between the surface and the V1s1on Pos1t1on1ng System's sensors 

[12] Flight Telemetry 

The Vis1on Positioning Status 1con 1s highlighted when the V1s1on Pos1t1oning 1s 1n operat1on 

Flight attitude 1s Indicated by the flight att1tude 1con 

(i) The red arrow shows which direction the a1rcraft 1s fac1ng 

(2) Light blue and dark blue areas indicate p1tch 

(3) The angle of the boundary between the light blue and dark blue areas 1nd1cates the roll angle 

[13] Map 

Display thefl1ght path of the current flight Tap to sw1tch from the Camera GUI to the Map GUI 

[14] Dynamic Home Point 

home po1nt feature, the home po1nt then Will be reset to 

[15] Return to Home (RTH) 

£ ln1t1ate RTH home procedure. Tap to have the a1rcraft return to the last recorded home point 

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[16] Auto Takeoff/Landing 

... !..l..i. Tap to 1n1t1ate auto takeoff or landing 

[17] Livestream 

(:),) L1vestream 1con Indicates the current v1deo feed 1s broadcasting l1ve on You Tube. Be sure the 

mobile data service 1s available on the mobile dev1ce 

[18] Back 

1t Tap to return to the ma1n GUI 

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

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

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

Tap "Store" to visit the official OJI Online Store to see the latest information about DJI products and easily 

buy new products 

Sync pictures and videos to your mobile device. view flight logs. and check your DJI account status in 

"Discovery". Use your registered OJI account to login to "DDscovery" 

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Th1s sect1on describes safe flight 

practices and flight restnctions. 

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Flight 

Once pre-flight preparation 1s complete, 11 1s recommended that you use the flight simulator 1n the OJI P1lot 

app to hone your flight skills and pract1ce fly1ng safely. Ensure that all flights are earned out in an open 

I. Do not use the aircraft in severe weather conditions. These include wind speeds exceeding 10 m/s 

snow. ra1n and fog 

2. Only fly in open areas. Tall structures and large metal structures may affect the accuracy of the onboard compass and GPS system 

3 Avoid obstacles, crowds, high voltage power lines, trees. and bod1es of water 

4. Mln1m1ze Interference by avoiding areas w1th high levels of electromagnetism, Including base stat1ons 

and radto transmiSSion towers 

Aircraft and battery performance 1s subject to enwonmental factors such as a1r dens1ty and 

temperature .Be very careful when fly1ng at altitudes greater than 19.685 feet (6000 meters) above sea 

-n level, as the performance of the battery and a1rcraft may be affected 

~ 6. The Phantom 3 Advanced cannot operate w1th1n the polar areas 

All unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operators should abide by all regulations set forth by government and 

regulatory agencies 1nclud1ng the ICAO and the FAA. For safety reasons, flights are lim1ted by default, 

which helps users operate this product safely and legally. Flight l1mtat1ons Include height lim1ts, distance 

l~m~ts, and No-Fly Zones 

When operat1ng 1n P-mode. height l1m1ts, distance l1m1ts. and No-Fly Zones funct1on concurrently to 

manage flight safety. In A-mode. only height l1m1ts are in effect, wh1ch by default prevent the a1rcraft 

altitude from exceeding 1640 feet (500 m) 

Maximum flight altitude & Radius Umits 

Max1mum flight altitude and radius l1m1ts may be changed 1n the DJI P1lot app Be aware that the 

max1mum flight altitude cannot exceed 1640 feet (500 meters). In accordance with these settings, your 

Phantom 3 Advanced Will fly in a restncted cylinder. as shown below 

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Max RadiUS 

Flight Limits 

Flight distance must be within 

the max rad1us 

OJI Pilot app 

Warning. Distance 

limit reached 

Flight Limits OJ! Pilot app 

Max Radius No limits 

Aircraft Status Indicator 

Rapid red flashing 

· · when close to the 

max rad1us l1m1t 

Aircraft Status Indicator 

• If you fly out of the lmt, you can st1ll control the Phantom 3, but cannot fly 1t any father. If the 

Lb_ Phantom 3 fl1es out of the max radius 1n Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode. 1t Will fly back Within 

range automatically 

• If the Phantom 3 fl1es out of the max radius 1n Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode, 1t w1ll fly back 

w1thin range automatically 

No-Fly Zones 

All No-Fly Zones are listed on the DJI official webs1te at htt[?.//flysaf_§.dj~.c;omJf"lo-fly No-Fly Zones are 

d1v1ded 1nto Airports and Restncted Areas. Airports include maJor airports and fly1ng fields where manned 

a1rcraft operate at low altitudes. Restricted Areas Include border l1nes between countries or sensitive 

1nst1tute. The deta~ls of the No-Fly Zones are explained as follow 

Airport 

(i) Airport No-Fly Zone are compnsed of Take-off Restncted zones and Restncted Altitude Zones. Each 

zone features circles of vanous s1zes 

(2) Ri m1les (value of the Ri depends on the s1ze and shape of the a1rport) around the airport 1s a Takeoff restncted zone, 1ns1de of wh1ch take off 1s prevented 

(3) From Ri mle toRi + i m1le around the a1rport the flight altitude 1s l1m1ted to a iS degree 1ncl1nat1on 

Start1ng at 65 feet (20 meters) from the edge of airport and radiating outward. The flight altitude is 

l1m1ted to 1640 feet (SOO meters) at Rl+ I m1le 

(4) When the a1rcraft enters within 320 feet (100 meters) of No-Fly Zones, a warn1ng message w1ll appear 

on the OJI P1lot app 

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Restricted Area 

(i) Restncted Areas does not have flight altitude restnct1ons 

(2) R m1les around the designated restnction area 1s a Take-off Restncted area. Aircraft cannot take off 

w1th1n th1s zone. The value of R varies based on the defin1t1on of the restncted areas 

(3) A "warning zone" has been set around the Restricted Area. When the a1rcraft approaches w1th1n 0.6 

m1les (i km) of th1s zone, a warn1ng message Will appear on the DJI P1lot app. 

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Restnctedaltltude flight 

If the aircraft enters the 

restricted area 1n A-mode, 

but 1s sw1tched toP-mode 

the a1rcraft will automatically 

descend. land. and stop 1ts 

motors 

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Warn1ng. You are 1n a no-fly zone 

Automatic landing has begun 

R1. Warn1ng. You are 1n a 

Red flashing 

OJ Sem1-automat1c descent: All st1ck commands are available except the throttle st1ck command 

dunng the descent and landing process. Motors Will stop automatically after landing 

& • When fly1ng 1n a safety zone. the aircraft's status 1nd1cator w1ll blink red rapidly and cont1nue 

for 3 seconds. then sw1tch to indicate current fly1ng status and cont1nue for 5 seconds at which 

po1nt 1t Will switch back to blinking red 

• For safety reasons, please do not fly close to airports. highways. railway stat1ons. railway lines, 

c1ty centers, or other sens1t1ve areas. Fly the a1rcraft only within your line of sight 

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I Remote controller. Intelligent Flight Battery. and mobile device are fully charged 

2 Propellers are mounted correctly and firmly 

3 Micro-SO card has been Inserted. 1f necessary 

4 Gimbal 1s funct1omng normally 

Motors can start and are funct1on1ng normally 

6. The DJI P1lot app is successfully connected to the a1rcraft 

IMPORTANT: Always calibrate the compass in every new flight location. The compass is very sensitive 

to electromagnetic Interference, which can produce abnormal compass data and lead to poor flight 

performance or flight fmlure. Regular calibration 1s requ1red for optimal performance 

0 • Do not calibrate your compass where there 1s any poss1b111ty of strong magnetic Interference 

Sources of potential Interference include magnetite, parking structures, and subterranean 

metal structures 

• Do not carry ferromagnetic matenals w1th you dunng cal1brat1on such as keys or cellular 

phones 

• Do not calibrate 1n direct prox1m1ty to large metal objects 

• DO NOT calibrate Indoors 

Calibration Procedures 

Choose an open area to carry out the following procedures 

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

preparations, or 1f you have moved to a new locat1on since the last calibration, tap the Aircraft Status 

Bar 1n the app and select ''Calibrate" then follow the on-screen instructions 

2 Hold the a1rcraft honzontally and rotate 360 degrees. The Aircraft Status Indicators Will display a solid 

green light 

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3 Hold the a1rcraft vertically. w1th nose po1nt1ng downward. and rotate 1t 360 degrees around the center 

ax1s. Recal1brate the compass 1f the Aircraft Status Indicator glows solid red 

& If the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks red and yellow after the cal1brat1on procedure, move your 

a1rcraft to a different locat1on and try aga1n 

:(); Calibrate the compass before each flight Launch the DJI Pilot app and follow the on-screen 

1nstruct1ons to calibrate the compass. DO NOT calibrate the compass near metal objects such 

as a metal bndge. cars. scaffolding 

When to Reca!ibrate 

I.When compass data 1s abnormal and the Aircraft Status Indicator 1s bl1nk1ng green and yellow 

2.When fly1ng in a new locat1on or in a locat1on that 1s different from the most recent flight 

3 When the mechanical or physical structure of the Phantom 3 Advanced has been changed 

4.When severe dnft1ng occurs 1n flight. i.e. Phantom 3 Advanced does not fly 1n strmght line. 

Auto Takeoff 

Use auto takeoff only 1f the Aircraft Status Indicators are bl1nk1ng green. Follow the steps below to use the 

auto takeoff feature 

I. Launch the DJI Pilot app, and enter '·camera" page 

2. Ensure the a1rcraft 1s 1n P- mode 

3 Complete all steps on the pre-flight checklist 

4. Tap'·.!._", and confirm that conditions are safe for flight. Slide the 1con to confirm and takeoff 

5. Aircraft takes off and hovers at (1.2 meters) above ground 

& Aircraft Status Indicator blinks rapidly when it is using the Vision Position System for stabilization 

The aircraft w1ll automatically hover below 3 meters. It 1s recommended to wa1t until there is 

sufficient GPS lock before us1ng the Auto Take-off feature 

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Auto-Landing 

Use auto-landing only 1f the Aircraft Status Indicators are bl1nk1ng green. Follow the steps below to use the 

auto-landing feature 

I. Ensure the a1rcraft 1s 1n P- mode 

2. Check the landing area cond1t1on before tapping ".!" to beg1n landing. Then follow the on-screen 

1nstruct1ons 

Starting the Motors 

A Comb1nat1on Stick Command (CSC) 1s used to start the motors Push both sticks to the bottom 

1nner or outer corners to start the motors. Once the motors have started sp1nn1ng. release both sticks 

simultaneously 

Stopping the Motors 

There are two methods to stop the motors 

Method 1. When Phantom 3 Advanced has landed, push the throttle downer, then conduct the same 

CSC that was used to start the motors, as descnbed above?l. Motors Will stop Immediately Release both 

st1cks once motors stop 

Method 2: When the a1rcraft has landed, push and hold the throttle down. The motors Will stop after three 

seconds 

® 

& Do not perform a CSC when the a1rcraft 1s 1n mda1r, otherwise the motors Will suddently stop. 

Takeoff/Landing Procedures 

I Place the a1rcraft 1n an open, flat area w1th the battery level indicators fac1ng towards you 

2. Turn on the remote controller and your mobile dev1ce. then turn on the Intelligent Flight Battery 

3 Launch the DJI P1lot app and enter the Camera page 

4. Wa1t until the Aircraft Indicators blink green. Th1s means the Home Po1nt 1s recorded and 1t 1s now safe 

to fly. If they flash yellow. the Home Po1nt has not been recorded 

Push the throttle up slowly to take off or use Auto Takeoff 

6 Shoot photos and v1deos us1ng the OJI Pilot app 

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

8 After landing. execute the CSC command or hold the throttle at 1ts lowest pos1t1on until the motors stop. 

9 Turn off the Intelligent Flight Battery first then the Remote Controller 

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,&, • When the Aircraft Status Indicators blink yellow rapidly dunng flight, the a1rcraft has entered Failsafe 

mode 

• A low battery level warn1ng 1s Indicated by the Aircraft Status Indicators bl1nk1ng red slowly or 

rapidly dunng flight 

• Watch our video tutonals for more flight 1nformat1on 

Video Suggestions and Tips 

I. Go through the full pre-flight checklist before each flight 

2. Select the des1red gimbal operat1on mode 1n the DJI Pilot app 

3 Only shoot v1deo when fly1ng 1n P-mode 

4. Always fly 1n good weather and avo1d fly1ng 1n ra1n or heavy w1nd 

5. Choose the camera sett1ngs that su1t your needs. Settings include photo format and exposure compensation 

6. Perform flight tests to establish flight routes and prev1ew scenes 

7 Push the control st1cks gently to keep the aircraft's movement smooth and stable 

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Troubleshooting (FAQ) 

What is the difference between the Phantom 3 Professional and the Phantom 3 Advanced? 

The b1ggest difference between the Phantom 3 Professional and the Phantom 3 Advanced is in the 

camera. The Phantom 3 Professional capable of shooting spectacular 4K video at up to 30 frames per 

second, and the Phantom 3 Advanced capable of shooting at reso!ut1ons up to 1080p60. Both models 

shoot 12 megapixel photos 

The other mam difference 1s the Intelligent Flight Battery charger The Phantom 3 Advanced comes with a 

!:J?~vvatt charg1ng unit and the Phantom 3 Professional comes w1th a iOO~vvatt charger, the latter of vvh1ch 

allows for shorter charging times 

Can I remove the camera and attach my own? 

No. The cameras that come with both models are permanently attached. Attempting to remove, replace, or 

modify the camera may damage the product and will vo1d your warranty 

Can I charge my Remote Controller and Intelligent Flight Battery at the same time? 

While the Remote Controller charger and Intelligent Flight Battery charger have been integrated into one 

unit for your convenience, 1t is recommended that you only charge one item at a time We recommend that 

you never charge both items us1ng the same charger at the same time 

What are the buttons on the back of my Remote Controller for? 

The two buttons on the back of the Remote Controller can be customized and assigned to funct1on as you 

choose through the OJI Pilot app Refer to the manual for more information 

How far can I fly my Phantom 3? 

The s1gnal transmission distance will vary depending on environmental conditions, but the Phantom 3 

senes can reach distances of up to I 2 miles (2 kilometers) away from the pilot 

What app should I use with my Phantom 3? 

The Phantom 3 is compat1b!e w1th the OJI Pilot app for 10S and Android, wh1ch is already used w1th the DJI 

Inspire. The app Will detect which a1rcraft 1s connected and automatically adjust accordingly 

Which mobile devices are compatible with the app? 

The OJI Pilot app is only compat1b!e w1th devices runnmg 10S 8 0 or later or Android v4.1.2 or later 

The following devices are recommended 

10S !Phone !:Js, !Phone 6, !Phone 6 Plus, !Pad A1r, 1Pad A1r Wi-F1 + Cellular, 1Pad m1n1 2, 1Pad m1n1 2 W1-Fi 

+ Cellular, 1Pad A1r 2, !Pad Air 2 W1-F1 + Cellular, 1Pad mini 3, and 1Pad m1n1 3 W1-Fi + Cellular This app 1s 

optimized for 1Phone !:Js, !Phone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus 

Android. Samsung Sb, Note 3, Sony Z3 EXPERIA, Google Nexus 7 II, Google Nexus 9, Ml 3, Nubia Z7 m1ni 

Support for add1t1onal Android dev1ces Will become available as testing and development cont1nues 

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How do I use the Director automatic video editor? 

D1rector 1s an automatic v1deo editor built 1nto the OJI Pilot app. After recording several video clips, simply 

tap "Director·· from the app·s home screen You can then select a template and a spec1f1ed number of 

clips, which are automatically combined to create a short film that can be shared Immediately 

How do I change the control mode of my Phantom 3? 

By default, the Remote Controller 1s set to Mode 2 Th1s means that the right contra! stick controls the 

movement of the aircraft and the !eft control stick controls the throttle and onentat1on of the aircraft. These 

controls can be changed to Mode I or set to a customzed configuration 111 the OJI Pilot app Th1s only 

recommended for advanced users 

Can I use a Phantom 2 Remote Controller with the Phantom 3? 

No The Phantom 2 Remote Controller operates on a different frequency The Phantom 2 Remote Controller 

operates at b 8 GHz and the new Phantom 3 Remote Controller operates at 2.4 GHz 

Can I use a Phantom 2 Intelligent Flight Battery with the Phantom 3? 

No The Phantom 3 uses a newly designed Intelligent Flight Battery w1th greater power. The Phantom 3 has 

a 4 cell battery w1th a capac1ty of 4480 mAh and a voltage of ib 2 V 

My Phantom 3 does not turn off right away, is something wrong? 

Th1s 1s normal. After you attempt to power off the Intelligent Flight Battery, it may rema1n on for a few 

seconds as any video data saved to the M1cro SO card Th1s helps prevent your data from be1ng lost or 

corrupted 

Do I have to buy the Remote Controller separately? 

No, there no need to buy a separate Remote Controller. Your Phantom 3 comes w1th a Remote Controller 

that 1s already !inked to the aircraft 

Does my Phantom 3 support dual Remote Controllers? 

No The Included Remote Controller can be used to control both the a1rcraft and the gimbal tilt at the same 

t1me 

What does the "P, A, F'" switch on the Remote Controller do? 

This switch, called the Flight Mode Switch, allows you to toggle different flight modes 

P"mode, or Pos1tlon1ng mode, indicates that both GPS and the V1sion Posit1on1ng System are act1ve and 

your Phantom 3 will attempt to stabilize us1ng both 

In A-mode, or Altitude mode, the aircraft does not use GPS or the Vision Pos1t1oning System. Only the 

barometer IS used for stabilization. The aircraft can still return to the Home Po1nt as long as a suffiCient GPS 

signal1s available 

F"mode, or Function mode, act1vates Intelligent Onentation Contra! (IOC) functionality Refer to the IOC 

section 1n the Appendix of the User Manual 

By default only P"mode may be used Refer to your user manual for instructions on unlocking the other 

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What is the Phantom 3 flight time? 

Fl1ght times will vary depending on environmental cond1t1ons and usage patterns, but the Intelligent Flight 

Battery 1s des1gned to provide up to 23 m1nutes of uninterrupted fl1ght time when ful!y charged 

How can I restore a video file if the power is turned off during recording? 

Do not remove the Micro"SD card from the camera If it has been removed, place 1\ back Ill the camera 

Turn the Phantom 3 on and wa1t approximately 30 seconds as the v1deo file is restored 

How can I ensure that my pictures and videos will be synchronized to my iOS album? 

You may need to adjust the settings of your mobile dev1ce Open the Sett1ngs menu, select the Privacy 

tab, select the Photos tab, and then toggle the sw1tch next to the OJI Pilot app 1con If the P1lot app has not 

been granted access to your albums, the photos and v1deos cannot be synchronized 

What should I do to land my Phantom 3 smoothly as possible? 

Hover the a1rcraft over a flat level surface. Slowly pull the throttle st1ck down until the aircraft touches the 

ground 

Why is the discharge time of the battery not zero, even though I have never used it? 

Every battery 1s tested pnor to being packaged and shipped. Th1s affects the discharge t1me of a new 

battery and 1s the reason that the discharge time 1s not zero. The battery is safe to use 

Can the mobile device holder be used on the Phantom 2 series Remote Controller? 

No, it cannot 

How to safely operate the aircraft when encountering compass error? 

A compass error may occur when the a1rcraft fly1ng close to strong electric magnetic sources (e.g 

power transmission l1nes). Aircraft Status Indicators bl1nk red and yellow rapidly when a compass error 

occurs and the OJI P1lot app will display one of the following messages 

• Compass error, calibration requ1red 

This warning message 1nd1cates the a1rcraft receiving abnormal compass read1ngs It is recommended 

to power off the a1rcraft and re"cal1brate the compass at a different location and then resume the flight 

• Compass error, exit P"GPS Mode 

This warn1ng message Indicates that the aircraft is dnft1ng severely Bring the aircraft to a higher altitude 

to ga1n enough GPS satellite locks when this warning message 1s prompted. The flight controller w1ll 

automatically adjust the on entation of the aircraft Ill the midair to mitigate the dnfts The aircraft Will switch 

back to P-GPS mode when the automatic adjustment 1s completed 

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We1ght (Battery & 

Propellers Included) 

Max;;A~sceynt Speed 

Max Descent Speed 

M~a:Lspeeo > 

Max Flight Altitude 

MJ>IC F9gftt T\r))~/~ / / 

Operat1ng Temperature 

1280 g 

3m/s 

6000 m 

Af)proxitf:81B!Y~23~!J1ihuj€$~ 

ooc to 40°C 

Controllable Range P1tch - goo to + 30° 

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Veloc1ty Range 

f~ 

Operat1ng Range 

Lens 

ElectroniC Shutter Speed 

ln;~Q8 M~./~jZ~· / 

< 8 m/s (2m above ground) 

3~0 J.?fJ;-3}JD~Cm~ ~> 

30 cm-300 em 

FOV 94° 20mm(35mm format equ1valent) f/2 8 

10Q:3.2DO(vid~6) .1oo~;.60J(Photo)" 

8s -1/8000s 

4090";({3000 

S1ngle shot 

Burst shootmg. 3/5/7 frames 

Stili Photography Modes Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) 3/b 

V1deo Recordmg Modes 

Supported File Formats 

Bracketed frames at 0.7EV B1as 

T1me-lapse 

10 or AJ}:3S~1 '""''"""'""""·v FHD:1920x1080p 21;/25/30/48/50/60 

HD:1280x720p 24(2b(30(48(b0(60 

FAT32/exFAT 

Photo: JPEG, DNG 

V1deo: MP4/MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H 264) 

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Operatmg Frequency 

Yr1io~~trjitfl~Q Di~tc;ry9e 

V1deo Output Port 

Battery 

Mobtte>t:JeVic~~:fi?lder 

Transmitter Power(EIRP) 

Voltage 

Capac1ty 

Vdt,ag,e; 

Battery Type 

~0ergy 

NetWe1ght 

opw8:ting' 'f~mperature " 

Max Charging Power 

2.400 GHz-2 483 GHz 

200QJrijpUtdoor~AI\d )..,tJ1obsJructect)~ ~ 

USB 

6000 mAh L1P0 28 

1;Elb1¢ts jindpylartph9r;es::: 

FCC. 20 dbm; CE 16 dbm 

17 4 v 

4480 mAh 

L1Po 48 

365 g 

-1D?']"c40'C ... 

100W 

R G Y ...... Red. Green and Yellow Flash 

Alternatively T urmng on and Self-D1agnost1cs 

······Green Flashes Slowly Safe to Fly (P-mode with GPS and Vision Positioning) 

······Yellow Flashes Slowly Safe to Fly (A-mode but No GPS and Vision Posi-

...... Fast Yellow Flashing Remote Controller Signal Lost 

· · · · · · Fast Red Flashing Critical Battery Warning 

R -Solid Red Critical Error 

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IOC allows users to lock the control onentation of the aircraft in different modes. There are three working 

modes for IOC that can be selected 1n the DJI P1lot app. IOC only works when the a1rcraft 1s 1n F-mode, 

Home Lock (HL)* 

Record a Home Point (HP) and enter HL mode. The forward and backward 

controls Will move the a1rcraft farther from and closer to the established Home 

Pont. regardless of how the onentat1on and pos1t1on of the a1rcraft changes 

:(}:- *Home Lock and Point of Interest feature are coming soon 

lOG Requirements 

IOC 1s only available under the following conditions 

Course Lock No None None 

Using IOC 

Toggle the Flight Mode Sw1tch F-mode and follow the 1nstruct1ons prompted on the DJI Ptlot app to select 

the des1red IOC mode 

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FCC Compliance 

This dev1ce complies w1th part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation 1s subject to the following two cond1t1ons 

(i) This dev1ce may not cause harmful interference, and 

(2) This dev1ce must accept any Interference received. includtng 1ntetierence that may cause undestred 

operatton 

Changes or modtficattons not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could vo1d the 

user's authonty to operate the equtpment 

Compliance Information 

FCC Warning Message 

Any changes or modtficattons not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could votd 

the user's authonty to operate the equipment 

This devtce complies w1th part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operatton ts subject to the following two cond1t1ons 

(i) Th1s dev1ce may not cause harmful Interference, and (2) th1s device must accept any Interference 

rece1ved. 1nclud1ng interference that may cause undestred operation 

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: 

Th1s equ1pment complies w1th FCC rad1at1on exposure l1m1ts set forth for an uncontrolled enVIronment 

Th1s equipment should be Installed and operated w1th m1n1mum d1stance 20cm between the radiator& 

your body. This transmtter must not be co-located or operattng in conjunction w1th any other antenna or 

transmitter 

Note. This equ1pment has been tested and found to comply w1th the lim1ts for a Class B d1g1tal dev1ce, 

pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These l1m1ts are des1gned to provide reasonable protection aga1nst 

harmful Interference 1n a residential 1nstallat1on. Th1s equ1pment generates uses and can radiate radio 

frequency energy and. 1f not Installed and used in accordance w1th the 1nstruct1ons. may cause harmful 

Interference to radio commun1cat1ons. However, there 1s no guarantee that Interference Will not occur in 

a particular 1nstallat1on. If th1s equ1pment does cause harmful Interference to radio or telev1s1on reception, 

which can be determined by turn1ng the equtpment off and on, the user 1s encouraged to try to correct 

the Interference by one or more of the following measures 

-Reorient or relocate the rece1v1ng antenna 

-Increase the separation between the equipment and rece1ver 

-Connect the equtpment 1nto an outlet on a c1rcu1t different from that to wh1ch the recetver 1s connected 

-Consult the dealer or an expenenced radio(TV techn1c1an for help 

lC RSS warning 

This dev1ce complies w1th Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard (s). Operation 1s subject to the 

following two cond1t1ons. (1) th1s dev1ce may not cause Interference. and (2) this dev1ce must accept any 

Interference. including Interference that may cause undesired operat1on of the dev1ce 

Le present are1l est conforme aux CNR d'lndustne Canada licables aux are1ls radio exempts de licence 

L'explo1tat1on est autonsee aux deux cond1t1ons su1vantes 

(i) l'are1l ne do1t pas produ1re de brou1llage. et 

(2) l'ut1lisateur de l'are1l do1t accepter tout broutllage radio81ectnque sub1, meme s1 le brou1llage est 

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susceptible d'en compromettre le fonct1onnement 

lC Radiation Exposure Statement: 

Th1s equipment complies w1th IC RF rad1at1on exposure l1m1ts set forth for an uncontrolled environment 

Th1s transmitter must not be co-located or operat1ng 1n conjunction w1th any other antenna or transmitter 

Th1s equipment should be Installed and operated w1th minimum distance 20cm between the radiator& 

your body 

Any Changes or mod1ficat1ons not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could 

vo1d the user's authonty to operate the equipment 

KCC Warning Message 

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