INSPIRE 1 

The Inspire 1 is a professional aerial filmmaking and photography platform that is ready to fly right out of the box. Featuring 

an onboard camera equipped with a 20mm lens and 3-axis stalbilized gimbal, it shoots sharp 12mp stills and stalble video at 

up to 4K. Its retractable landing gear pulls up out of view, giving the camera an unobstructed 360 degree view of the world 

below. 

An advanced flight controller makes the Inspire 1 stable, safe and easy to fly indoors or out. The brand new Vision 

Positioning System gives it the power to hover in position at low altitudes even without GPS. Like all DJI flight controllers, 

it is also able to return home if rermte controller signal is lost or if the low battery warning is triggered. 

The Inspire 1 boasts a maximum flight speed 22rnls* and a maximum flight time of 18 mnutes* using one fully charged 

4500m'\h Intelligent Flight Battery 

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Flight Mode 

U:nd1ng Gear Up Landing Gear Down 

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1. Gimbal and Camera 9. Intelligent Flight Battery 

2. Camera Micro-SD Card Slot 1 0. Power Button 

3. Vision Positioning System 

4. Transformation Mechanism 

5 Front LEDs 

6 Motors 

7 Propellers 

11. Battery Level Indicators 

1 2. Aircraft Status Indicator 

13 Aircraft Micro- USB Port 

14 Camera Micro-USB Port 

1 5 Gimbal Lock 

Land•ng Mode 8 Rear LE Ds 

• Please note that maximum flight speed and maximum run time were tested in a lab environment. These statistics are for reference only, as 

conditions in your area may vary 
Remote Controller 

The rTEXimum transnission distance of the Inspire 1 remote controller is 2km*. The remote controller also allows you to 

control the landing gear or activate Return to Home vvith a tap. Other buttons allow instant photo capture, video recording, 

picture review and gimbal control. 

A DJI Lightbridge-based HD video downlink is built-in, letting you see what your camera sees on your mobile device in 

real time HD. The app also allows you to change camera settings and activate Master/Slave mode so that one person can 

fly while other controls the gimbal independently. The master and slave controllers communicate using a 5.8Ghz wireless 

signal, and have a communication range with each other of up to 50 meters. The controller's LiPo battery has a maximum 

run time of approximately four hours and can be charged by plugging directly into the controller. 

Folded 

11. Gimbal Dial 

12. Camera Settings Dial 

13 Video Recording Button 

14. Flight Mode Switch 

1 5 Shutter Button 

1 6 Playback Button 

17. Mini-HDMI Port 

18. Micro-USB Port 

19. CAN-Bus Port 

20. USB Port 

21. Back Buttons (Reserved) 

mobile device 

1. Power Button 

2. Transformation Switch 

3. Return to Home (RTH) Button 

4. Control Sticks 

5 Status LED 

6 Battery Level LE Ds 

?.Power Port 

8 Mobile Device Holder 

9 Antennas 

10. Handle Bar 

' Please note that the max transmission distance were tested in a lab environment. This statistic is for reference only, as conditions in your 

area may vary 
Fly Safe 

• Calibrating the Compass: 

Make sure to calibrate the corrpass in fNery new flight location. The COITpass is very sensitive to eectromagnetic interference, 

which can cause abnormal corrpass data leading to poor flight performance or fNen failure. Regular calibration is required for 

optirrum performance. Recalibrate the corrpass when: a) The Aircraft Status Indicator is blinking red and yelow. b) Rying in a 

new location. 

o DO NOT calibrate your corrpass where there is a chance of strong magnetic interference, such as magnetite, parking 

structures, and steel reinforcennents underground. 

o DO NOT carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration such as keys or celular phones. 

o DO NOT calibrate beside massive metal objects. 

o If the Right Status LED is showing solid red, then try to calibrate again. If it is blinking red and yellow alternatey after pladng 

the aircraft on the ground, the corrpass has detected magnetic interference. Change your location. 

• P Mode: 

Safe to fly. In this mode, the Inspire 1 has a strong GPS signal and 

can use the Vision Positioning System allowing it to hover accuratey 

in position indoors and out. If outdoors, this mode also means that a 

Home Point has been locked so that it can Return to Honne if the 

control signal is lost. 

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If you are not in this mode, toggle the Right 

Mode Switch toP position to enable it. 

The Flight Mode Sw1tch 1s locked in P mode by defau lt 

Refer to the User Manual on how to unlock the switch 

There are three states in P mode. 

GPS Positioning 

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P-GPS: GPS works best when outdoors in a wide open area, and 

your Inspire 1 uses GPS to hover in place when the GPS signal is 

strong. P-OPTI: If GPS is not available, the aircraft can use the 

Vision Positioning System to hover accuratey. P-ATII: Neither 

GPS or Vision Positioning System available, aircraft is using only 

its barometer for positioning, so only altitude is c ontrolled. 

Note that the Vision Positioning System may not work propeny when 

the Inspire 1 is flying over water, over surfaces without a dear pattern, 

or in a low light environment. 

VI IOn POSitiOning 

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Return to home 

• Return to Home: 

When the GPS signal is strong, the aircraft will be able to record a 

Home Point and return to the Home Point when needed. The GPS 

location is recorded when the GPS signal icon in the DJI Pilot app is 

either yellow or green. 

The aircraft will return to the Home Point autonnatically in the following 

cases (all require a strong GPS signal). 

Smart RTH: When you press the RTH button on the rennote controller 

or in the App. Low Battery RTH: The DJI Pilot app notifies users to take 

action when the battery lfNe falls to a spedfied threshold. 

Failsafe RTH: When the rennote contrdler signal is lost. 

o While returning home, its altitude can be aqusted by the user to avoid obstructions. Tall buildings may affect the remote controller signal. 

The Failsafe Return to Home procedure will be triggered if the signal is lost. Be sure ny higher than any nearby buildngs to avoid crashing. 

• Flight Limits: 

The Inspire 1 is not permitted to fly within no-fly zones as specified 

by local laws and regulations. Please visit here: 

http://flysafe.dji.com/no-fly for more information. 

• Environmental Considerations: 

1. Do not fly in severe weather conditions. This includes high wind, snow, rain and smog. 

2. Only fly in open areas. Tall buildings and stoo structures may affect the accuracy of the onboard COITpass 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 areas with high levels of electromagnetism, including mobile 

phone base stations or radio transmission towers. 

5. Aircraft and battery performance is subject to environmental factors such as air density and temperature. Be very careful when 

flying 14700 feet (4500 nneters) or more above sea leve as battery and aircraft performance may be reduced. 

6. The Inspire 1 cannot operate in P mode or use GPS at polar latitudes. It only can fly in A Til mode and use the Vision Positioning System. 
Appendix 

o Aircraft (Model: T600) 

We1ght (Battery Included) 2935 g 

Maximum We1ght of Payload 3400 g 

Max Tilt Angle 35o 

Max Ascent Speed 5 m/s 

Max Descent Speed 4 m/s 

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

Max Flight Altitude 4500 m 

Max Fl1ght Time Approximately 18 m1nutes 

Operating Temperature Range - 1 oo C to 40° C 

o Gimbal (Model: ZENMUSE X3) 

Angular V1brat1on Range 

Controllable Range 

Max Controllable Speed 

o Vision Positioning 

Veloc1ty Range 

Altitude Range 

± 0.03° 

P1tch: - 90o to +30o Pan: ±320° 

P1tch: 120° /s Pan: 180° /s 

<8 m/s (Ait1tude 2 m) 

5 cm-500 em 

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

Operating Range 0-250 em 

o Camera (Name/Model: X3/FC350) 

Sensor Sony EXMOR 1/2.3" Effective p1xels:12.4M (total p1xels : 12.76M) 

Lens FOV (F1eld OfV1ew) 94o 20 mm (35 mm format equ1valent) f/2.8 

ISO Range 100-3200 (v1deo) 100-1600 (photo) 

ElectroniC Shutter Speed 8 s-1/8000 s 

Image Max Size 4000x3000 

Still Photography Modes Single shoot; Burst shoot1ng: 3/5/7 frames 

Video Recording Modes 

Auto Exposure Bracket1ng (AEB): 3/5 bracketed frames at 0. 7EV Bias; Time-lapse 

UHD (4K): 4096x2160p 24/25, 3840x2160p 24/25/30 

FHD: 1920x1080p 24/25/30/48/50/60 HD: 1280x720p 24/25/30/48/50/60 

Max B1trate Of V1deo Storage 60 Mbps 

Supported F1le Formats FAT32/exFAT Photo: JPEG, DNG V1deo : MP4/MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264) 

Supported SD Card Types Micro SD, Max capac1ty: 64GB. Class 10 or UHS-1 rat1ng required 

Operating Temperature Range oo C to 40° C 

o Remote Controller (Name: C 1) 

Operat1ng Frequency 

Transm1tt1ng D1stance 

V1deo Output Port 

Operat1ng Temperature Range 

Battery 

o Charger (Modei:A14-100P1A) 

Voltage 

Rated Power 

922.7 MHz- 927 .7 MHz (Japan only) 

2 km (outdoor and unobstructed) 

USB, M1n1-HDMI 

-10°C to 400C 

6000 mAh LiPo 2S 

26.3 v 

100W 

o Intelligent Flight Battery (Model: TB47, Standard) 

Capac1ty 4500 mAh 

Voltage 22.2 V 

Battery Type UPo 6S H1gh voltage battery 

Energy 99 .9 Wh 

Net Weight 570 g 

Operat1ng Temge -100C to 40°C 

Max Charg1ng Power 180 W 

o Intelligent Flight Battery (Model: TB48, Optional) 

Capac1ty 5700 mAh 

Voltage 22.8 V 

Battery Type UPo 6S H1gh voltage battery 

Energy 129.6 Wh 

Net Weight 670 g 

Operat1ng Temge -1 00 C to 40° C 

Max Charg1ng Power 180 W 

* This Qu1ck Start Gu1de 1s subject to change w1thout pnor not1ce . 

5.725 GHz-5.825 GHz 2.400 GHz-2.483 GHz 

CE1313 & RoHS g FCC ID : SS3~WM6101410 FCC ID : SS3~GL6581502 

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Operlltion is 5ubject t o t he fol!owi 1"9 two cond itio~: 

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Using INSPIRE 1 

Watdl the video tutorials on the offidal DJI website and read the foHoVving doruments before using your Inspire 1 for the first tirre: 

Inspire 1 QJick Start wide, Disdairrer; IntElligent Right Battey Safety GuidElines, Inspire 1 Safety GuidElines, In the Box, 

Inspire 1 Ustr Manual. 

1 . Download the DJI Pilot App 

Visit http://m.dji.net/djipilot or scan this OR code to 

download the OJ I Pilot app through your mobile device. 

DJI Pilot app 

2. Watch the Tutorial Videos 

Watch the tutorial videos at www.dji.com or in 

the DJI Pilot app. 

The tutorial videos 

o For the best user experience, please use mobile devices with iOS 8.0 (or higher) and Android 4 1.2 (or higher) 

o Read the Inspire 1 User Manual in the DJI Pilot app or official DJI website for more details 

3. Check Battery Levels 

Press the Power Button once on both the Intelligent Right Battery and rm10te controller to dleck battery levels. The 

Intelligent Right Battery must be fully charged before using it for the first tirre. Make sure both batteries are adequately 

charged before eadl ftight. 

Press the power button once then press again and hold for 2 seconds to power on the rermte controller. Repeat to power off. 

Press the power button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to power on the Intelligent Right Battery Repeat to 

power off. 

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Low 

Battery Level 

Low • ~ High 

4. Charging 

• Only use the offidal DJI Inspire 1 charger for your Intelligent Flight Battery and remote controller. 

• To dlarge the Inspire 1 Intelligent Flight Battery or the remote controller, connect it to power through the port to a 

suitable power source (100-240V 50/ 60Hz). 

• It is recomrrended to turn off the batteries before dlarging. 

• Use the induded dlarger to charge the Intelligent Right Battery and the remote controller battery. When fully dlarged, the 

battery LEOs on the Intelligent Right Battery and remote controller will turn off. 
5. Preparing the Remote Controller 

Tilt the Mobile Device Holder to the desired position then adjust 

the antennas as shown. The strength of the rermte controller 

signal is different when the antenna position is different. 

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Strong 8 Weak 6 

The transrrission signal between the aircraft and rermte 

controller will perform best when within the optimal 

transmission range. If the signal is weak, fly the aircraft 

closer to you to achieve optimal signal performance. 

CD Press the button on the side of the Mobile 

Device Holder to release the damp. 

® Place your device onto the clamp and adjust 

the clamp to hold it securely. 

@ Connect your rmbile device to the remote 

controller with a USB cable. Plug one end of 

the cable into your mobile device, and the 

other end into the USB port on the back of 

the remote controller. 

If you have purchased an Inspire 1 with dual remote controllers, the Master rermte controller will connect to the aircraft 

automatically when powered on. Master/Slave mode is disabled by default. Activate it and set it up through the DJI Pilot 

app. The Master rermte controller's Status LED will show solid green when it connected to the aircraft. The Slave 

remote controller's Status LED will show solid blue when it is connected to the Master controller. 

Connecting the Master remote controller to the Slave rermte controller: 

On the Master rermte controller, launch the DJI Pilot app and go to the Camera page. Then tap jf' 11 111 on the top of your 

screen to enter the remote controller settings window. Tap "Activate Master/Slave Mode"and seect "Master". Then 

enter your desired connection password for the "Slave" rermte controller. 

On the Slave remote controller, select "Slave " and tap "Search" to find the Master remote controller. Seect the "Master" 

remote controller from the "Master RC Ust" and input the connection password. 

A • Do not use other 2.4GHz devices at the same time to avoid signal interference. 

6. Preparing the Aircraft 

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

to Landing Mode before your first flight: 

(j) Insert the lnteligent Right Battery into the battery compartment. 

@ Power on the remote controller and the lnteligent Right Battery. 

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

to change aircraft to Travel Mode. 

Power off the aircraft before mounting the gimbal and camera. 

Travel Mode 

Land1ng Mode 

A •If you have purchased the dual remote controller version, you must use the Master remote controller to deactrvate Travel Mode. 
7. Mounting the Gimbal and Camera 

(j) Remove the Gimbal Cover. 

@ Rotate the Gimbal Lock to the unlocked position (to the right Vvflen 

fadng the nose of the aircraft). Insert the gimbal by aligning the 

white mark on the gimbal with Vvflite mark on the Gimbal Lock. 

@ Rotate the gimbal lock back into the locked position (to the left 

when facing the nose of the aircraft). 

g ___ Gimbal Cover 

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8. Preparing for Flight 

Place the aircraft on a flat surface, in an open space, with the back facing you. 

(j) Move the Flight Mode Switch to the right to select P mode. ( P mode is Positiooing mode, A mode 

is A Til mode, and the F mode is Functioo mode. ) 

@ Power oo th e remote cootrd ler. 

@ Power oo the a rcraft and wait for the self-check to complete. Do not move the aircraft during the 

self-check. 

@ Ensure the remote cootrdler is linked to the aircraft before flight. Re-I ink the remote controller to the 

aircraft if it fals to coonect. Refer to the INSPIRE 1 User Manual oo how to link. 

@ Ensure the remote cootrdler and your mdbile device are coonected with a USB cable. Lamch the 

OJI Pilot app when coonecting to the arcraft for the nrst time, end fdlow the instructioos withn the app. 

@ Launch th e DJI Pilot app and tap "Camera". Ensure the aircraft is functioning normaly by 

completing the Checklist. Beginner Mode is enaaed by default when you launch the DJI Pilot app 

for the first time. The aircraft's altitude and flight distence is restricted when flying in Beginner Mode. 

We recommend you fly in Beginner Mode when using the a rcraft for the first time. You may disable 

Beginner Mode in the settings page of the OJI Pilot app. 

0 Caibrate the compass by tapping the Aircraft Status Bar in the app and selecting "Calibrate". Then 

follow the on-screen instructions. 

@ For 1345s Propeller, instal the propellers with a white dot onto the mounting pates that have a wh te dot, 

and instal the propellers wthout a wh te dot ooto the mounting pates that oo not have a white dot. Press 

the propeller down onto the mounting pate end rotate in the lock cirectioo until secure. 

For 1345 Propeller, attach propellers w th the aack nut ooto motors with the aack dot and spn 

counter-dockwise to serure. Attach propellers with gray nut onto motors w thout a a ack oot and spin 

clockwise to secure. Place al propellers onto the correct motor end tighten by hind to ensure security 

before ght. 

• When not in P mode, the Inspire 1 will ooly maintain altitude, not position, and will drift with 

wind or user inputs. Return to Home is not available in F mode. 

9. Remote Controller Operation 

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The remote controller is by default set to Mode 2 ( throttle controlled by the left -hand stick ). 

Adjust the tilt angle of camera by using the Gimbal Dial. 

Left Stick Right Stick 

• Y ou ca n set the remote controller to different modes using the DJI Pilot app 

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Gimbal Dial 
10. Flight 

Safe to Fly (G PS) • Auto Taking- Off & Landing: 

( In the Camera screen of the DJI Pilot app) 

Before taking off, make sure the aircraft 

status bar in the DJI Riot app shows "Safe 

to Ry (GPS)". OthBVv"ise, the aircraft cannot 

hover in place and record the Home Point. 

Tap e and confirm your selection The aircraft will automatically take off ,retract 

its landing gear, and hover at 1 5 meters after you tap and confirm Auto Take-off 

Tap 0 and confirm your selection The landing gear will lower and the aircraft 

will automatically land 

• Manual Take- off & Landing: 

Start the motors by pulling both control sticks to the bottom inside (or outside) 

corners. Release the sticks once the motors start. Slowly push the left (throttle) 

stick up to take off. Once in the air, toggle the Transformation Switch up to 

raise the landing gear. 

Start I Stop the motors 

Left stick I Up (Slowly) 

Gently pull the left (throttle) stick down to lower the aircraft 

Toggle th e 

Transformation 

Sw1tch up 

• Return to Home 

RTH Button The App's 

RTH Button 

1. Press and hold the return home 

button until the LED surrounding 

the button is blinking white, and the 

return home procedure is in 

process. Press onoe to stop the 

procedure. 

until it touches the ground. Pull both sticks to the bottom Left stick I Down (Slowly) 

2 The DJ I Pilot app notifies users to 

take action when the battery level 

falls to a specified threshold. This 

warning threshold can be set 

within the DJI Pilot app The 

aircraft will land immediately when 

it reaches Critical Low Battery 

Level Warning. 

inside corners to stop the motors. Q Mer flight, change the aircraft back into Travel Mode. Do not 

attErrpt this at the beach, over grass, or over monochromatic 

carpet. Then place the aircraft on a flat surface and rEnnve 

the gimbal and camera for transport. 

• It is highly recommended that you only take off when the Aircraft Status bar is green 

• Th e aircraft cannot take off if the Critical Low Battery Warning is active 

• The Intelligent Flight Battery must warm-up if the outside temperature is low. A 

warning will display in the DJI Pilot app. 

• Rotating propellers can be dangerous Do not start the motors when there are people 

nearby and always fly in a wide open area 

• Never stop the motors during flight. Power off the aircraft prior to switching off the 

remote controller after landing. 

Appendix 

Aircraft 

Status Indicator Description 

-:,1: Slow ly: Safe to fly,GPS w ork1ng 

:'W:x2 Double: V 1s1on Pos1t 10n1ng 

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-p,-Slowly: P-ATTI or A TTl 

:Cl: Quickly: Not connected 

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Remote Controller 

Status LED 

@ Remote controller IS funct1on1ng no rmally 

but is not connected to the a 1rcraft. 

@ Remote controller IS funct1on1ng no rmally 

and IS connected to the a 1rcraft. 

@ Remote controller is 1n Slave Mode 

and not connected to the aircraft. 

@ Remote controller is 1n Slave Mode 

and IS connected to the a 1rcraft. 

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,t~ ~ B-8-B .. A1rcraft low battery warn1ng 

or remote controller error. 

-:,1: Slow ly: Low battery level w arn1ng @ B-8-.. Remote controller h as been 

1dle for 5 m1nutes. ,I, :, : Qu1ckly : Cnt1callow battery level warn1ng -----------------------------

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Learn more information from: 

www.dji.com/productlinspire-1 

3. Failsafe: The Inspire 1 will enter 

RTH mode if remote controller 

signal is lost 

A • While returning home, its 

AA aMude can be adjusted by the 

user to avoid obstructions. 

Using the Camera 

• Adjust the camera parameters using the 

Camera Settings Dial on the remote 

controller or through the DJI Pilot app. 

Press the Shutter Button/Video Record 

Button to capture photos or record 

videos 

• Adjust the tilt of the gimbal using the 

Gimbal Dial. 

• Download photos and video from the SD 

card to your mobile device through the 

DJI Pilot app. You may also use a SD 

card reader to export files to your PC. 

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