September 1, 2015 

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U.S. Department of Transportation 

Docket Operations, M-30 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE:, Room W12-140 

West Building Ground Floor 

Washington, DC 20590-0001 

Re: Exemption Request Section 333 of the FAA Reform Act of the Federal Aviation 

Regulations 

Dear Sir or Madam: 

; 

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

Capture Studios,, a photography services company and operator of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems 

(UAS), hereby applies for an exemption from the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) listed below to 

allow commercial operation of our UAS in airspace regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration 

(FAA) so long as such operations are conducted with and under the conditions outlined herein or as may 

be established by the FAA as required by Section 333. 

The requested exemption would permit Sky Capture Studios to pursue its commercial interests in 

providing services to clients using a UAS in the following areas: 

• Real estate photography and videography 

• Construction site inspection and monitoring 

• Precision aerial surveying 

• Pipeline inspection and patrolling 

• Utility system inspections and patrolling 

• Communications infrastructure inspection and monitoring 

• Wildlife and forestry monitoring 

• Private event photography and videography 

As described below, the requested exemption would permit the operation of small and relatively 

inexpensive UAS under controlled conditions in airspace that is 1) limited, 2) predetermined, 3) 

controlled as to access, and 4) would provide safety enhancements to the already best practices safety 

protocols followed by Sky Capture Studios at each of its client project locations. Approval of this 

exemption would enhance safety and fulfill the FAA Administrator's responsibilities under Section 333(c) 

of the Reform Act. 

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The name and address of the applicant is: 

Sky Capture Studios 

Attn: Riley Fieselman · 

104 South Holland Street 

Lakewood, CO 80226 

Phone: 303-995-4648 

Email: rwfieselman@comcast.net 

Regulations from which the exemption is requested: 

14 C.F.R. Part 21 

14 C.F.R. 45.23(b) 

14 C.F.R. 61.113 (a) & (b) 

14 C.F.R. 91.7 (a) 

14 C.F.R. 91.9 (b) (2) 

14 C.F.R. 91.103 

14 C.F.R. 91.109 

14 C.F. R. 91.119 

14 C.F.R. 91.121 

14 C.F.R. 91.151 (a) 

14 C.F.R. 91.203 (a) & (b) 

14 C.F.R. 91.405 (a) 

14 C.F.R. 91.407 (a) (1) 

14 C.F.R. 91.409 (a) (2) 

14 C.F.R. 91.417 (a) & (b) 

Certification procedures for products and parts 

Identification and registration marking 

Private pilot privileges and limitations: pilot in command. 

Civil aircraft airworthiness 

Civil aircraft flight manual, marking, and placard requirements 

Preflight action 

Flight instruction; simulated instrument flight and certain flight tests 

Minimum safe altitudes; general 

Altimeter settings 

Fuel requirements and flight in VFR conditions 

Civil aircraft; certifications required . 

Maintenance required 

Operation after maintenance, preventative maintenance, rebuilding or 

alteration 

Inspections 

Maintenance records 

I. STATUTORY AUTHORITY FOR EXEMPTIONS 

The Federal Aviation Act grants the FAA authority to issue exemptions. This statutory authority includes 

exempting civil aircraft, as the term is defined under §40101 of the Act, including UAS, from the 

requirement that all civil aircraft must have a current airworthiness certificate. 

The Administrator may grant an exemption from a requirement of a regulation prescribed under 

subsection (a) or (b) of this section or any sections 44702-44716 of this title if the Administrator finds 

the exemption in the public interest. 49 U.S.C. §44701(f) See also 49 USC §44711(a); 49 USC §44704; 14 

CFR §91.203(a) (1). 

Reform Act §333(a). If the Secretary determines that a UAS may operate safely in the National Airspace 

System (NAS), the Secretary shall establish requirements for the safe operation of such aircraft in the 

national airspace system. 

Reform Act §333(b). Assists the Secretary in determining whether UAS may operate in the National 

Airspace System without creating a hazard to the user, the public, or a threat to national security. In 

making this determination, the Secretary must consider: 

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• The UAS size, weight, speed, and operational capability, 

~ Whether the UAS operates within the visual line of sight of the operator, 

• Whether the UAS operates outside of highly populated areas and away from close proximity to 

airports. 

Sky Capture Studios UAS are multi-rotor, that weigh 55 or fewer pounds including payload. They 

operate, under normal conditions at a speed of no more than SO knots and have the capability to hover, 

and move in the vertical and horizontal plane simultaneously. They will operate only in line of sight and 

will operate only within a restricted area. Such operations will insure that the UAS will"not create a 

hazard to users of the national airspace system or the public." 

We are petitioning for exemption to enable Sky Capture Studios to operate a OJI Phantom 2 Vision Plus 

multi-rotor equipped with a three-axis gimbaled camera and a DJI Phantom 3 Professional/Advanced 

multi-rotor equipped with a three-axis gimbaled camera. These UAS all weigh less than 25 pounds, have 

a built- in capability to limit the height it flies above the ground, to limit the radius of the distance it flies 

from the operator and to exclude it from Class B, C and D airspace including a no fly zone feature. Each 

system also has the failsafe function of the autopilot system, which means when the communication 

between the main controller and the transmitter is lost, the system will automatically trigger Return to 

Home and will land safely. Operators Manuals for these UAS are provided in Attachment A. 

Given the small size of the UAS involved and the restricted environment within which they will operate, 

our application falls within the zone of safety (an equivalent level of safety) in which Congress 

envisioned that the FAA must, by exemption, allow commercial operations of UAS to commence 

immediately. Also due to the small size of the UAS and the low altitudes and restricted areas in which 

the UAS will operate, approval of the application presents no national security issue. 

Given the clear direction in Section 333 of the Reform Act, the authority contained in the Federal 

Aviation Act, as amended; the strong equivalent level of safety surrounding the proposed operations, 

and the significant public benefit, including enhanced safety, the grant of the requested exemptions is in 

the public interest. Accordingly, Sky Capture Studios, respectfully requests that the FAA grant the 

requested exemption without delay. 

II. PUBLIC INTEREST . 

This exemption application is expressly submitted to fulfill Congress' goal in passing Section 333(a) 

through (c) of the Reform Act. This law directs the Secretary of Transportation to consider whether 

certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely in the national airspace system {NAS) before 

completion of the rulemaking required under Section 332 of the Reform Act. By granting an exemption 

the FAA will fulfill Congress's intent of allowing UAS to operate with significant safety precautions in low 

risk environments. 

The use of UAS on a work site can significantly reduce the risk to workers of falls while inspecting, 

surveying, or monitoring site progress. UAS can inspect, photograph, and collect data on hard to get to 

areas that otherwise would require worker inspection. Falls are a leading source of workplace fatality 

and injury on construction sites, and reducing falls through UAS use for site imaging could save workers 

lives. 

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Additionally, UAS could replace the use of helicopters and small aircraft to monitor sites. The UAS we 

propose to fly in this application are less than 25 pounds, and carry no combustible material on board, 

as opposed to the much larger conventionally powered small aircraft. Shifting to UAS from helicopters 

presents a marked safety increase for our workers and the public. 

Lastly, UAS reduce the environmental impact by dramatically decreasing the energy used for aerial 

imaging and·data collection over a work site. Our UAS use rechargeable lithium ion batteries, as 

opposed to fossil fuels burned in operation of small aircraft that are many hundreds of times heavier. 

Accordingly, the applicant respectfully requests that the FAA grant the requested exemption without 

delay. 

Ill. AIRCRAFT AND EQUIVALENT LEVEL OF SAFETY 

Sky Capture Studios proposes that the exemption requested herein apply to UAS that have the 

characteristics and that operate with the limitations listed herein. These limitations provide for at least 

an equivalent or even higher level of safety to operations under the current regulatory structure 

because the proposed operations represent a safety enhancement to the already safe operations 

conducted with conventional aircraft. These limitations and conditions to which Sky Capture Studios 

agrees to be bound when conducting commercial operations under an FAA issued exemption include: 

1. The UAS will be less than 55 pounds. 

2. Flights will be operated within visual line of sight of the pilot. 

3. Maximum total flight time for each operational flight will be 30 minutes. The UAS calculates 

battery reserve in real time, and will return to its ground station with at least 20% battery power 

reserve should that occur prior to the 30 minute limit. 

4. Flights will normally be operated at an altitude of less than 400 feet above ground level (AGL), never 

exceeding 400 feet AGL. 

5. Crew for each operation will consist ofthe UAS Pilot who will keep the UAS within his visual 

line of sight at all times. 

6. The UAS Pilot will be trained in flight, operations, and safety procedures as detailed in the Sky Capture 

Studios Flight Manual (Flight Manual) (Attachment B). 

7. The UAS will only operate within a confined "Safe Area" as defined in the Flight Manual. The Flight 

Manual also requires the establishment of a "Safety Perimeter" for the flight operations area. 

8. A briefing will be conducted in regard to the planned UAS operations prior to each day's 

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

within the boundaries of the safety perimeter be present for this briefing. 

9. All onsite personnel will consent to the UAS flyover on site by waiver, and the operator will 

obtain additional verbal or written consent of all persons who will be allowed within 100 feet of 

the flight operation. 

10. Pilot will have been trained in operation of UAS generally aAd received up-to-date information 

on the particular UAS to be operated as required by the Flight Manual. 

11. Written and/or oral permission from the relevant property holders will be obtained. 

12. All required permissions and permits will be obtained from territorial, state, county or city 

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

13. If the UAS loses communications or loses its GPS signal, it.will have capability to enter "loiter 

mode" and hover, reestablish satellite connection, and return to a predetermined location 

within the Safety Perimeter and land. 

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IV. DESCRIPTION OF SPECIFIC REGULATIONS 

14 C.F.R. § 45.23 (a) (b). Identification and registration markings 

Even though the UAS will have no airworthiness certificate, an exemption is needed as the UAS 

will have no entrance to the cabin, cockpit or pilot station on which the word "Experimental" may be 

placed. Given the size of the UAV, two-inch lettering will be impossible. The word "Experimental" will be 

placed on the fuselage in compliance with § 45.29 (f). 

The equivalent level of safety will be provided by having the UAV marked on its fuselage as required by 

§45.29 (f) where the pilot, observer and others working with the UAV will see the identification of the 

UAS as "Experimental." The FAA has issued the following exemptions to this regulation to Exemptions 

Nos. 10700, 8738, 10167 and 10167 A. 

14C.F.R § 61.113 (a) & (b): Private pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in command 

Sections 61.113 (a) & (b) limit private pilots tq non-commercial operations. Because the UAS will not 

carry a pilot or passengers, the proposed operations can achieve the equivalent level of safety of current 

operations by requiring the Pilot operating the aircraft to have completed UAS flight training. Unlike a 

conventional aircraft that carries the pilot and passengers, the UAS is remotely controlled with no living 

thing or cargo on board. Sky Capture Studios UAS is also operated by an autopilot, which greatly reduces 

the danger of human error. 

14 C.F.R. § 91.7(a): Civil aircraft airworthiness. 

The regulation requires that no person may operate a civil.aircraft unless it is in airworthy condition. 

The FAA has ruled that this make and model of UAS does not require an airworthiness certificate. The 

FAA has issued previous exemptions to this regulation (Exemptions No. 11138). 

14 C.F.R. § 91.9 (b) (2): Civil Aircraft Flight Manual in the Aircraft. 

The regulation requires that no person may operate a U.S.-registered civil aircraft -(2) For which an 

Airplane or Rotorcraft Flight Manual is not required by §21.5 ofthis chapter, unless there is available in 

the aircraft a current approved airplane or Rotorcraft Flight Manual, approved manual material, 

markings, and placards, or any combination thereof. 

The UAS, given its size and configuration has no ability or place to carry such a flight manual on the 

aircraft, not only because there is no pilot on board, but because there is no room or capacity to carry 

such an item on the UAS. 

The equivalent level of safety will be maintained by keeping the Flight Manual at the ground control 

point where the pilot flying the UAS will have immediate access to it. The FAA has issued the following 

exemptions to this regulation: Exemption Nos. 8607, 8737, 8738, 9299, 9299A, 9565, 95658, 10167, 

10167A,10602,32827,and10700. 

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14 C.F .R. § 91.103: Preflight action 

This regulation requires each pilot in command to take certain actions before flight to insure the 

safety of the flight. Since FAA approved rotorcraft flight manuals will not be provided for the aircraft an 

exemption will be needed. An equivalent level of safety will be provided. The operator will take all 

actions including reviewing weather, flight battery requirements, landing and takeoff distances and 

aircraft performance data before initiation of flight using the Flight Manual. 

14 C.F.R. § 91.109: Flight instruction: 

The regulation requires that no person may operate a civil aircraft {except a manned free balloon) that 

is being used for flight instruction unless that aircraft has fully functioning dual controls. 

UAS and remotely piloted aircraft, by their design do not have fully functional dual controls. Flight 

control is accomplished through the use of a control box that communicates with the aircraft via radio 

communications. The FAA has approved exemptions for flight training without fully functional dual 

controls for a number of aircraft and for flight instruction in experimental aircraft. See Exemption 

Nos.5778K & 9862A. 

14 C.F.R. § 91.119: Minimum safe altitudes 

§91.119 establishes safe altitudes for operation of civil aircraft. 

The UAS will never operate at higher than 400 AGL. Compared to flight operations with aircraft or 

rotorcraft weighting far more than the maximum 55 pounds the UAS proposed here and the lack of 

flammable fuel, any risk associated with these operations is far less than those presently presented with 

conventional aircraft operating at or below 500 AGL in other industries. Additionally, the low-altitude 

operations of the UAS will ensure separation between these UAS operations and the operations of 

conventional aircraft that must comply with§ 91.119. 

14 C.F.R. § 91.121: Altimeter Settings 

This regulation requires each person operating an aircraft to maintain cruising altitude by reference to 

an altimeter that is set " ... to the elevation of the departure airport or an appropriate altimeter setting 

available before departure." 

The UAS does not have a barometric altimeter, but is equipped instead with a GPS altitude read out. 

Due to the limited altitude requested in this exemption, the FAA has previously granted exemption for 

these types of operations {Reference Exemption No.11138). 

14 C.F.R. § 91.151(a): Fuel Requirements for Flight in VFR Conditions 

{a) No person may begin a flight in an airplane underVFR conditions unless (considering wind and 

forecast weather conditions) there is enough fuel to fly to the first point of intended landing and, 

assuming normal cruising speed- · · 

(1) During the day, to fly after that for at least 30 minutes; or 

(2) At night, to fly after that for at least 45 minutes. 

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Applicant requests exemption from 14 CFR §91.151 because applicant believes that an equivalent level 

of safety can be achieved by limiting flights to 30 minutes or 25% of battery power whichever happens 

first. This restriction would be more than adequate to return the UAS to its planned landing zone from 

anywhere in its limited operating area. Similar exemptions have been granted to other operations, 

including Exemptions 2689F, 5745, 10673, and 10808. 

14 C.F.R. § 91.203 (a) (1) & (b): Civil aircraft: Certifications required 

(a) Except as provided in §91.715, no person may operate a civil aircraft unless it has within it the 

following: 

(1) An appropriate and current airworthiness certificate. Each U.S. airworthiness certificate used 

to comply with this subparagraph (except a special flight permit, a copy of the applicable 

operations specifications issued under §21.197(c) of this chapter, appropriate sections of the air 

carrier manual required by parts 121 and 135 of this chapter containing that portion of the 

operations specifications issued under§ 21.197(c), or an authorization under §91.611) must 

have on it the registration number assigned to the aircraft under part 47 of this chapter. 

However, the airworthiness certificate need not have on it an assigned special identification 

number before 10 days after that number is first affixed to the aircraft. A revised airworthiness 

certificate having on it an assigned special identification number, that has been affixed to an 

aircraft, may only be obtained upon application to an FAA Flight Standards district office. 

(b) No person may operate a civil aircraft unless the airworthiness certificate required by paragraph (a) 

of this section or a special flight authorization issued under §91.715 is displayed at the cabin or cockpit 

entrance so that it is legible to passengers or crew. 

The UAS fully loaded weighs no more than 55 pounds and is operated without an onboard pilot. As such, 

there is no ability or place to carry certification and registration documents or to display them on the 

UAS. 

An equivalent level of safety will be achieved by keeping these documents at the ground control point 

where the pilot flying the UAS will have immediate access to them, to the extent they are applicable to 

the UAS. The FAA has issued numerous exemptions to this regulation. A representative sample of other 

exceptions includes Exemption Nos. 9565, 9665, 9789, 9789A, 9797, 9797A, 9816A, and 10700. 

14 C.F.R. § 91.405 (a): Maintenance Required 

The Applicant requests exemption from §91.405(a) because the FAA has not developed maintenance 

standards that would allow an operator to meet the part 91 requirements. Also reference Exemption 

No. 11138. 

14 C.F.R. § 91.407 (a) (1): Operation after maintenance, preventive maintenance, 

rebuilding or alteration 

The applicant requests exemption from §91.407(a) (1) because the FAA has not developed maintenance 

standards that would allow an operator to meet the part 91 requirements. Also reference Exemption 

No. 11138. 

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14 C.F.R. § 91.409 (a) (1) (2): Inspections 

The applicant requests exemption from §91.409(a) (1) (2) because the FAA has not developed 

maintenance standards that would allow an operator to meet the part 91 requirements. Also reference 

Exemption No. 11138. 

14 C.F.R. § 91.417(a) & {b): Maintenance Records 

The applicant requests exemption from §91.417(a) (b) because the FM has not developed maintenance 

standards that would allow an operator to meet the part 91 requirements. Also reference Exemption 

No.11138. 

Sky Capture Studios will maintain the UAS as instructed in the owner's manual, and will not operate the 

UAS until it has determined that any needed repairs havebeen made. 

Privacy 

All flights will occur over private or controlled access property with the property owner's prior consent 

and knowledge. Filming will be of people who have also consented to being filmed or otherwise have 

agreed to be in the area where filming will take place. The grant of this exemption request will provide 

improved safety in both day and night operations. Satisfaction of the criteria provided in Section 333 of 

the Reform Act of 2012-size, weight, speed, operating capabilities, proximity to airports and populated 

areas and operation within visual line of sight and national security - provide more than adequate 

justification for the grant of the requested exemptions allowing commercial operation of applicant's 

UAS. 

A Summary for Federal Register Publication is provided in Attachment C. 

sii~~ Riley~an President 

Sky Capture Studios 

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Attachment A 

DJI Phantom 2 Vision Plus Operators Manual 

DJI Phantom 3 Professional/Advanced Operators Manual 

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Please read this manual carefully before using the product. 

L!ll'lportant ~!lt~tyNotice 

Use your Phantom carefully. It contains sensitive electronic components and may be damaged when dropped, crashed 

or exposed to water. Never fly a damaged Phantom. 

Maintenance 

Do not open or attempt to repair Phantom by yourself as doing so may cause damage to the Phantom or cause Injury. 

the Phantom is not operating normally or has come into contact with liquid, cOntact a DJI authorized dealer or DJI customer 

service. Learn more at www.dji.com/Support 

Battery 

Never disassemble, pinch, crush, bum, drop or tread on the DJI smart flight battery. Never short or allow the metal contacts 

on the battery terminal to touch. De not expose batteries to extreme temperatures. flJways use the DJI approved charger to 

charge tha battery. Keep the DJI battery away from children and store it in a cool, dry place. 

Please read the Disclaimer before using your Phantom 2 Vision+. 

Using This Manual 

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Key 

0 Warning .1':::, Important '\/' Hints and Tips 8!J References or Definitions 

Except when specffically stated, all descriptions in this manual are for Phantom mode, not Naza·M rnode. 

~fore Fiight · 

The following tutorials and manuals have been produced to ensure you to make full use of your Phantom 2 Vision+. 

( 1) Disclaimer 

(2) Phantom 2 Vision+ Quick Start Guide 

(3) Phantom 2 Vision+ User Manual 

(4) Phantom Pilot Training Guide 

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

flight using the Phantom 2 Vision+ Quick Start Guide. Improve your flying skills in subsequent flights using the Phantom 

Pilot Training Guide. R~fer to this manual tor more comprehensive information. Experienced users, particularly those with 

DJI Phantom 2 Vision experience should skip to the Phantom 2 Vision+ Quick Start Guide to begin preparing for flight 

Watch the Tutorial Videos 

Please watch the tutorial videos below to learn how to use Phantom 2 Vision+ 

correctly and safely. 

http:{/w1Nw.dji.corn/phentom2visionplus/training/ 

Phantom 2 Vision+ official tutorial videos 

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Dcwnload and install the DJI VISION App. Choose one of the download methods below. 

Search "DJ I VISION" on the App Store then follow instructions for lOS version. 

Search "DJI VISION" on Google Play then follow instructions for Android version. 

iOS6.1 or above Android 4.0 or above 
Contents 

Important Safety Notice 2 5.2 Power on the Remote Controller 17 

Using This Manual 5.3 Remote Controller Power LED Status 

Key 2 Information 17 

Important 2 5.4 Battery Level Indicator 17 

Before Flight 2 5.5 Antenna Orientation 17 

Watch the Tutorial Videos 2 5.6 Remote Controller Operation 18 

Download DJI VISION App 2 5.7 Linking the Remote Controller and 

Overview Receiver 19 

1 In the Box 5 Linking Procedures 19 

2 Introduction 6 Link Indicator 19 

Assembly and Use 5.8 Compliance Version Configuration 19 

1 Removing Gimbal Clamp 7 6 Preparing the Range Extender 20 

2 Preparing the Battery 7 6.1 Introduction 20 

2.1 DJ I Smart Flight Battery 7 SYSTEM Indicator 20 

2.2 Usages 8 POWER Indicator 20 

2.3 Charging the Flight Battery 9 Binding Reset Button 20 

2.4 Battery Installation 10 6.2 Using Range Extender 20 

2.5 Correct Battery Usage Notes 10 Charging the Range Extender 20 

3 Preparing the Phantom 2 Vision+ 11 Powering on the Range Extender 21 

3.1 Introduction 11 Checking the Battery Level 21 

3.2 Built-in Flight Control System 11 6.3 Rename Range Extender SSID 21 

FC Assistant Port 11 6.4 Binding the Phantom 2 Vision+ and 

3.3 LED Flight Indicator Descriptions 12 Range Extender 21 

3.4 3-axial Stabilized Gimbal 12 7 Downloading and Installing the 

Anti-drop Kit 13 DJI VISION App 22 

Micro-so Slot 13 7.1 Download and Install 22 

Gimbal Error Warnings 13 7.2 Register and Login 23 

3.5 Camera 14 [ 1] Register 23 

Lens cap removal 14 [2] Login 23 

Camera Function Buttons 14 [3] Usage tips 23 

Camera Data Port 14 8 Connecting the Camera 24 

Camera LED Indicator 15 8. 1 Connecting Procedures 24 

4 Attaching the Propellers 15 Wi-Fi Computer Connection Status 

4.1 Introduction 15 Description 24 

4.2 Assembly 15 Flight 

4.3 Removing the Propellers 16 Flight Environment Requirements 25 

4.4 Notes 16 Preflight Checklist 25 

5 Preparing the Remote Controller 16 1 Calibrating the Compass 25 

5.1 The Remote Controller 17 1.1 Calibration Procedures 25 

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1 .2 When to Recalibrate 26 [ 14) Hide or Show Flight Parameters 35 

2 Starting/Stopping the Motors 26 [15]-Rear LED Flight Indicator Status 35 

2.1 Starting Motors 26 3 Camera Settings 35 

2.2 Stopping Motors 26 [ 1) Capture Mode 35 

3 FlightTest 26 [2) Photo Size 36 

3.1T ake off/Landing Procedures 26 [3] Video Resolution 36 

3.2 Video Suggestions and Tips 27 [4] Photo Format 36 

4 Failsafe Function 27 [5] Selectable ISO 36 

4.1 When Will Failsafe Activate? 27 [6] White Balance 36 

4.2 Failsafe Procedure 27 [7) Exposure Metering 36 

Failsafe on the DJI VISION App 28 [8] Exposure Compensation 37 

4.3 Regaining Control During Failsafe [9] Sharpness 37 

Procedures 28 [10] Anti-flicker 37 

5 Low Battery Level Warning Function 28 [ 11] Restore Defaults 37 

Low Battery Level Warning on the OJI [ 12] Format Micro-SO Card 37 

VISIONApp 29 4Aibum Page 37 

6 Flight Limits 30 4.1 SO Card Album 37 

6.1 Max Height & Radius Limits 30 4.2 Mobile Device Photo Album 38 

6.2 Flight Restriction of Restricted Areas 30 5 News Page 39 

6.3 Conditions of Flight Limits 32 6 Settings Page 39 

6.4 Disclaimer 32 7 Ground Station 42 

DJI VISION App Usage 7.1 Ground Station GUI 42 

1 OJI VISION App Main Menu 32 7.2 Using Ground Station 43 

2 Camera Page 33 PC I MAC Assistant 

[1] Return 33 1 Installing Driver and Phantom 2 Vision+ 

[2) Camera Pitch Control 33 Assistant 45 

Normal Mode 33 1.1" Installing and Running on Windows 45 

Accelerometer Sensor Mode 33 1.2 Installing and Running on Mac OS X 45 

[3] Flight Altitude and Radar Function 34 2 Using Assistant 46 

[ 4] Flight Parameters 34 2. 1 Using the Phantom 2 Vision+ Assistant 46 

[5] Wi·Fi Signal Strength 34 2.2 R1111.'1ae~dtreFh:rtcm2\tl001+ 46 

[6] Flight Battery Level 34 2.3 Using the Phantom RC Assistant 47 

[7] Aircraft GPS Status 34 Appendix 

[8] Micro-SO Card Status 34 1 Rear LED Flight Indicator Status 48 

[9] Range Exte[Jder Battery Level 34 2 Specifications 48 

[10] Remaining Shots 34 3 Troubleshooting (FAQ} 49 

[ 11 l Shutter Button 35 

[ 12] Video Recording Button 35 

[13] Camera Settings 35 

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Overview 

The Phantom 2 Vision+ is the next evolution of the Phantom 2 Vision. It features the same App enabled First Person View 

(FPV), high performance camera, remote camera control and In-flight content sharing, but adds to il a high performance 

3- axial camera stabilization system. II is ideal for aerial creativity whether photo or video. In addition, it provides ground 

station function which allows users to plan the flight mission and enables aircraft to ftighl automatically. 

ffl FPV: Rrst Person View, see the world from the perspective of the craft and feel a true flying experience. 

Check that all of the following items have been included in your package before use. If anything is missing, please 

contact your local dealer. 

Aircraft Integrated gimbal and camera 

2 Propeller Pairs 4 4 with black nut, 4 with grey 

3 Micro-SO Card Inserted in aircraft Micro-SO slot 

4 Lens Cap Fixed to camera lens 

5 Gimbal Clamp Attached to the gimbal 

6 Prop Wrench In maintenance packet 

7 Remote Controller Includes attached Phone Holder and 

Range Extender 

8 OJI Smart Flight [foool Inside aircraft Battery 

9 Charger 

~ 110-240V Adaptive 

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10 Power Cables 

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2 GB&CE 

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11 Plug Adaptors .QJ 2 SAA&BS 

12 Micro-USB Cable ~ For range extender charging and 

firmware upgrade 
Overview 

Including: Disclaimer. Phantom Pilot 

13 Manuals 4 Training Guide, Phantom 2 Vision+ Quick 

Start Guide, User Manual 

14 Stickers 2 Colors: Pink, Blue 

15 Vibration Absorber 4 In maintenance packet 

16 Anti-drop Kit u~ 2 In maintenance packet 

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17 Spare Screws i 11 In maintenance packet M3X5(6pcs); 

M3X8(5pcs) 

18 Landing Pad 4 In maintenance packet 

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The Phantom 2 Vision+ package includes: Phantom. Camera, Gimbal, Propulsion System, Flight Control System, 

Remote Controller and Wo-Fi Communication System. 5.8 GHz Remote Controller Receiver, Right Control System and 2.4 

GHz Wi-Fi Module are inside the Phantom. 

tRemo!e:£onm:lle~: · Outside 

5.8GHz 3-axial Stabilized Gimbal 

2 sticks, 7 channels Camera 

Motors and Props 

Mobile Device, 

,.;th DJI VISION App 

ange Extender 

Working Modes 

Phantom-Ready to Fly and Ready 

to Ry{non-GPS) 

NAZA-M-GPS, ATII, Manual and 

Failsafe 

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Inside ~-~~j 

Right Control System 

2.4GHz Wi-Fi Module 

5.8GHz Receiver 

8ectronic Speed 

Controls(ESCs) 
Assembly and Use 

Choose between Phantom and Naza-M working modes using Phantom 2 Vision+ Assistant. If using Naza-M 

mode, please refer to the NAZA-M V2 Quick Start Manual for related instructions. 

• Phantom: Right settings will be selected automatically depending on whether 6 or more satellites have been 

found. This mode allows users to configure the Remote Conlroller and gain values, and use Failsafe and battery 

level warnings. 

• Naza-M: Right settings will be Identical to the Naza-M V2. Users can choose between GPS, Attitude, or Manual 

mode. They can also access advanced settings including Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC). Rear LED Flight 

Indicators will display the flight status according to the Naza-M indicator. 

• Ready to Fly: When 6 or more GPS satellites have been found, the Flight Control System will lock its home point 

and Rear LED Flight Indicators will blink a slow green (~; • '· • • ·). This mode is ideal for beginners. 

• Ready to Fly (non-GPS): When less than 6 GPS sateliiles have been found, the Flight Control System will 

stabilize itself less than in full Ready to Fly mode and will require more skilled flying. Rear LED Right Indicators 

will blink a "'""' v~>llrnJJ 

Assembly and Use 

Follow the below instructions to prepare for flight. 

Pull gimbal clamp in the direction indicated to remova. 

Figure 2 

0 To avoid damage to the gimbal, remove Gimbal Clamp 

before 

Attach the Gimbal Clamp during transportation or long 

term storage to avoid damage. 

Ensure all related devices are fully charged before flying the Phantom 2 Vision+. 

oe~oo ·~ · --- --

Remote Controller 

Range Exlender 

Aircraft (including gimbal and camera) 

Mobile Device 

2.1 DJI Smart Flight Battery 

iooomAh rechargeable UPo battery 

Charge fully through Micro-USB slot. See Charging the Range 

Exlender (Page 20) for details. 

DJI Smart Flight Battery. 

the DJI VISION 

This battery has been specially designed for the Phantom 2 series. It has a battery capacity of 5200mAh, voltage of 

11.1V and charge-discharge management functionality. It can only be charged with a DJI charger or Phantom 2 Car 

Charger. 

Smart Flight Battery 

Figure 3 

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DJI Charger 

Figure 4 
Assembly and Use 

DJI Smart Flight Battery Functions 

(1) Balance Charging 

(2) Capacity Display 

(3) Communication 

(4) Overcharge Protection 

(5) Over Discharge Protection 

(6) Short Circuit Protection 

(7) Sleep Protection 

(8) Charging Temperature Detection 

Battery Specifications 

Type 

Capacity 

Charging Environment Temperature 

Automatically balances the voltage of each battery cell during charging. 

Displays current battery levels. 

Communicates with Right Controller about battery voltage, capacity, current and 

other relevant information. 

Charging stops automatically when battery voltage reacj1es 12.8V to prevent 

overcharge damage. 

Discharging stops automatically when battery voltage reaches 8.4V to prevent 

over discharge damage. 

Automatically cuts power supply when a short circuit is detected. 

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

The battery will charge only when the temperature is between o•c (32"F) and 

40°C ( 1 04•F). 

LiPo 

11.1V, 5200mAh 

o•C-40"C 

Discharging Environment Temperature 

Charging/Discharging Environment Relative Humidity 

• 20"C-50"C 

<80% 

& Please read the user manual, disclaimer, and battery warnings before use. Users take full responsibility for all 

operations and usage. 

2.2Usages 

Powering on/off 

Powering on: Press Circular Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to power on. Power Light will 

go red and Battery Level Indicators will show the current battery level. 

Powering off: Press Circular Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds' to turn off. Battery Level 

Indicators will all go out 

~~~~~ ,---------LED1 

Checking the battery level 

,--------LED2 

LED3 

'---'I-LED4 

Circular Power Butlon 

(Built-in Power Light) 

'-----~::e==----Batlery Level Indicators 

Figure 5 

When the battery is powered off, press the Circular Power Button once. Battery Level Indicators will light up to show 

battery level. See below for details. 

Battery Level Indicators will show the current battery level during charging and discharging. The indicators are 

defined below. 

0 LED is on P\ LED blinks 

0 LED is off 
Assembly and Use 

~ ------- ---- -------- -· ----- ---------- ,. ----·-----~- . .. 

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Current battery level 

0 0 0 8 87.5%-100% 

0 0 0 u 75%-87.5% 

0 a H 0 62.5%-75% 

D 0 n 0 50%-62.5% 

~ 0 0 0 37.5%-50% 

0 n 0 0 25%-37.5% 

0 0 0 0 12.5%-25% 

u 0 0 0 0%-12.5% 

0 0 0 0 <0% 

Battery I ife 

When the battery is powered off. press and hold the Circular Power Button for 5 seconds to check battery life. Battery 

level Indicators will show light up and the Battery Power Indicators will blink for 10 seconds. All lights will then turn off. 

For details, please see below. 

---- - .. ····----~~-·· -~-- - - -~- -- ---~-----

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Current battery life 

0 0 0 0 90%-100% 

0 0 .. 

0 u 80%-90% 

0 0 0 0 70%-80% 

0 0 (I! 0 80%-70% 

0 0 0 0 50%-60% 

0 o~ 0 0 40%-50% 

0 0 0 0 30%-40% 

n 0 0 0 ,, 

20%-30% 

0 0 0 0 Less than 20% 

When batter life reaches o, it is no longer operaUonal. 

More battery informaUon is available in the battery tab of the Phantom 2 Vision+ Assistant. 

2.3 Charging the Right Battery 

(1) Connect charger lO wall socket (100.240V, 50isOHz, using the Plug Adaptors if necessary). 

(2) Connect battery to charger. If the current capacity of the battery is over 75%, you should turn it on before beginning 

to charge. 

(3) Battery Level Indicators will display current capacity level as the battery charges. 

(4) Battery is fully charged when Battery Level indicator lights are off. Disconnect the charger and battery when charging 

is complete. 

Figure 6 
Assembly and Use 

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--- --------- -- ------ ~--- ----- -- ---

Chargrng process 

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Current battery level 

u 0 0 0 0%-25% 

n 0 0 0 25%-50% 

{] n 0 0 50%-75% 

l) n 0 :0 75%-100% 

0 0 0 0 Fully charged 

The Smart Flight Battery can be charged using an optional Phantom 2 Car Charger. This can charge the battery 

in-car or through 3S-6S Li-Po batteries. Contact your authorized dealer or DJI customer service for details. 

& • Battery should only be charged with the charger provided by DJI. DJI does not take any responsibility for 

damage caused by third party chargers. 

•II current battery level is over 75%, the battery should be turned on before charging. 

2.4 Battery Installation 

Push battery into battery compartment according to the below diagram. When you hear a click, the battery has been 

properly installed. 

Lt:; An incorrectly installed battery may cause 

• Bad contact. 

• Unavailable battery information. 

• Unsafe flight. 

off. 

Figure 7 

2.5 Correct Battery Usage Notes 

( 1) When the battery is turned on. do not connect it to or disconnect it from the Phantom. 

(2) Charge and discharge the battery completely once every 20 charge/discharge cycles. Discharge the battery until 

there is less than 8% power or until it can no longer be turned on, them recharge it to maximum capacity. This power 

cycling procedure will optimize the battery. 

(3) For long term storage, place the battery with only a 40-50% charge in a strong battery box. Discharge and charge 

the battery once every 3 months to keep it in good condition. Charge amoun! should be varied in these maintenance 

charges- (40%-50%}-{l%-100o/o-{40%-50%). 

(4) Purchase a new battery after your current battery has been discharged over 300 times. Completely discharge a 

battery prior to disposal. Please dispose of batteries properly. 

(5) Purchase a new battery if your current battery swells up or is damaged in any way. 

(6) Never recharge or fly with a battery that is swollen or damaged in any way. 

(7} Never charge batteries unattended. Always charge batteries on a non-flammable surface such as concrete and 

never near any flammable materials. 

(8) Safety is extremely important For more information, please see the Disclaimer. 

Discharging methods: 

Slow: Place battery in Phantom and tum on. Leave on until there is tess than 8% of power lett or until the battery 

can no longer be turned on. See DJI VISION App for battery levels. Motors do not need to be turned on, 

reducing wear. 

Fast: Ay the Phantom outdoors until there is less than 8% of power left or until the battery can no longer be 

turned on. 
Assembly and Use 

The Phantom 2 Vision+ is a quadrotor with a built-in Flight Control System with integrated gimbal and camera. It features 

an FC Assistant Port, Camera Data Port and a specialized battery compartment for its flight battery. All these features 

make the Phantom 2 Vision+ easy to assemble and configure. 

3.1 Introduction 

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Figure 8 

[1] 

[2] 

[3] 

(4] 

[5] 

[6] 

[7] 

Propeller (P15) 

Motor 

Front Sticker 

Front lED (P 12) 

FC Assistant Port (Micro-USB slot) (P46) 

Vibration Absorber 

Camera LED Indicator (P15) 

{ 12]-___§~i;;;;f/==='\]:;;;;;;#3 [8] Camera Function 8utton~P14) 

(13]------Rf\--'=- [9] Anti-drop Kit(P13) · 

(14]-----tll 

(15]-----+1 

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Figure 10 

[10] 

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[12] 

[13] 

[14] 

[15] 

[16] 

[17] 

. [18] 

3-axial Stabilized Gimbal (P12) 

Camera Lens (P14) 

Rear LED Flight Indicator (P12) 

DJI Smart Right Battery (P7) 

Receiver Antenna (P17) 

landing Gear 

Camera Data Port (Micro-USB slot) (P14) 

Compass (P25) 

Micro-SO Slot (P13) 

3.2 Built-in Flight Control System 

The Phantom 2 Vision+ is equipped with a DJI Naza-M V2 Flight Control System. This provides incredible ease of use 

and stability. Pilots can centro! the Phantom's movements in many directions, including pitch (forwards and backwards), 

roll (left and right), elevator (up and down) and yaw (tum left or right). The flight control system also can provide IOC, 

Failsafe and battery level warnings. 

Flight Controller 

IMU 

GPS & Compass 

· LED Flight Indicators 

FC Assistant Port 

Acts as the brains of the complete Hight control system, responsible for connecting and 

controlling all the modules together. 

Has a built-in Inertial sensor and a barometric altimeter that measures both attitude and 

altitude. 

The compass reads geomagnetic information and assists the GPS (Global Position System) 

to accurately calculate the position and height of the aircraft. 

Indicates the status of flight centro! system. 

The flight control system communicates with the PC Assistant through a Micro-USB cable between the Phantom FC 

Assistant Port and the PC. Users can use Assistant to configure the aircraft and upgrade the Phantom firmware. Please 

refer to Using the Phantom 2 Vision+ Assistant (Page 46) for details. 

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3.3 LED Flight Indicator Descriptions 

LED flight indicators are found at the front and the rear of the Phantom. Front LEOs are for indicating where the nose of 

the aircraft is. They light up solid red after motors have started spinning. Rear LED Right Indicators light up to show the 

aircraft's current flight status once the flight battery is powered on. For details, please see the below table. 

Figure 11 

~ear LED Flight Indicators 

<fJi:@·:i$.··· ... Red, Green, Yellow · · · · flashing in tum 

·'I !3. "'""Yell!:>w.Green flashing in turn 

'¢':······Slow Green flashing 

~ ·Y: ...... Slow Yellow flashing 

LR~ar LE~ ~~ghtlndicators 

('0-...... Quick Yellow flashing 

I .. 

~ · ff. · .. · .. Slow Red flashing 

Rear LED 

Flight Indicators 

Normal 

Power On Self-Test 

Warming Up 

Ready to Fly 

Ready to Fly (non-GPS) 

Abnormal 

Remote Controller Signal Lost 

Low Battery Level Warning 

Figure 12 

Notes 

Aircraft cannel take off. 

More than 6 GPS satellites are found. 

Less than 6 GPS satellites are found. 

Notes ·---~_j Refer to Failsafe Function (Page27) lor 

details. 

DJI VISION App will also show warning 

message. 

4}'1: ...... Quick Red flashing Critical Low Ballery Level DJI VISION App will show warning 

Warning message. 

' ".R·. • • • • • • Three Red flashing off and on Not Stationary or Sensor Bias is Keep aircraft stationary or perform IMU 

too big calibration. 

tf5:.- Solid red Error 

' ·13 :y · ...... Red, Yellow flashing in turn Compass Needs Calibration 

Cannot fly. 

Refer to Calibrating the Compass 

(Page25) to get details. 

If a solid red LED indicator appears, connect to the Phantom 2 Vision+ Assistant for details and resolution. 

This may be caused by: 

• IMU calibration required: Recalibrate IMU using Assistant. 

•IMU is abnormal: Repair required. 

• Compass is abnormal: Repair required. 

• Remote Controller mid-point is set abnormally: Refer to How to solve large margin(s) mid-point error? (Page 49) 

3.4 3-axial Stabilized Gimbal 

The 3--axial stabilized gimbal of the Phantom 2 Vision+ 

will power on and self.<:heck each time the flight battery 

is installed and powered on. Its pitch can be controlled 

using the DJI VISION App. This gimbal has two working 

modes, Non-FPV mode and FPV mode, with the Non-FPV 

mode set as defaun. This can be configured in Phantom 2 

Vision+ Assistant or the DJI VISION App. 

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Figure 13 
Assembly and Use 

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= • Non-FPV Mode: the gimbal will stabilize across 3-axiallor smooth aerial creativity. 

• FPV Mode (First Person View Mode): Gimbal will lock to the movements of the Phantom lor a FPV experience. 

Anti-drop Kit 

The Anti-drop Kit helps keep the gimbal and camera 

connected to the aircraft. Two have been mounted on 

delivery. If new ones are required, take the gimbal and 

press part [ 1] through the center hole of the Vibration 

Absorber the center hole of part [2]. Lock them together 

as shown in [3]. Mounting the Anti-drop Kit diagonally is 

recommended. 

[1] 

[2] 

Figure 14 

& Once part [1] and part [2] are connected, the Anti-drop Krt cannot be disconnected and reused. 

Micro-SD Slot 

With flight battery powered off, make sure the Micro-SO 

card is inserted correctly into the Micro-SD Slot before 

taking any photos or recording any video. 

The Phantom 2 Vision+ comes with a 4GB Micro-SD card 

and can support cards up to 32GB. The DJI VISION App 

may not be able to read some Micro.SD cards. Using 

the DJI VISION App to reformat new Micro-SO cards is 

recommended. 

Refer to Format Micro-SO Card (Page 37) for details. 

0 Do not insert or remove Micro-SD card when flight battery is powered on. 

Gimbal Error Warnings 

Figure·15 

Before the aircraft takes off, if a gimbal motor error is detected or the gimbal clamp is not removed, there will be a 

warning prompt on the camera page of the DJI VISION App. This will disappear alter the problern is resolved. 

Figure 16 

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Assembly and Use 

• Remove gimbal clamp before powering on flight batte!)'. 

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

received an excessive extemallorce, e.g. a collision. Please take oil from flat. open ground and protect the 

gimbal after powering up. 

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

when it dries out 

3.5Camera 

The Phantom 2 Vision+ camera powers up when the flight batte!)' has been installed and switched on. Photos and 

videos can be shot by pressing either the onboard button or the DJI VISION App. For aerial photography ~ supports 

burst stiots, continuous capture and timed capture, and exports to both Adobe DNG Raw and JPEG. For aerial video, it 

shocts in lull HD at (1080p30/10BOI60) and can even shoot 720p60 lor internet ready slow motion. 

specifications 

Sensor Size 

• Pixels 

Resolution 

r . . HD Recording 

FOV 

Lens cap removal 

1/2.3" 

14 Megapixels 

4384x32B8 

1080p30 /10BOi60/720p60 

110°/85° 

Remove lens cap before use and replace it when 

shooting is complete to protect the camera lens. 

Camera Function Buttons 

capture: Press (hold less than 2 seconds) to take a single 

capture. 

Record: Press (hold more than 2 seconds) to begin 

recording. Press again to stop. 

Camera Data Port 

Connect the Camera Data Port to a PC using a Micro-USB 

cable to copy files to a PC. 

Figure 19 

Photos and videos can only be copied when the flight battery Is powered on. 

Figure 16 
Assembly and Use 

Camera LED Indicator 

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

camera. 

;;.G. Green Solid OFF Power On; Idle 

·.\3 Slow Green Blink (0.2s on, 1.8s off) ON Idle 

!G Green Slink(0.1 son, 0.3s off, 0.1 son, 1.Ss off) ON Micro-SO card connected to PC 

G Fast Green Blink (O.ls on, 0.3s off) ON Synchronizing 

Orange Solid OFF Recording 

p Orange Blink Once (0.2s on, 0.3s off) ON/OFF Taking a single picture. 

@ Orange Blink 3 Times(O.ls on, 0.1s off) ON/OFF Taking 3 or 5 photos per shot 

0 Orange Fast Blink (0.1s on, 0.3s off) ON/OFF Firmware Upgrading 

elf? ':9· Green, Orange (0.2s green, 1.8s orange) ON Recording 

R Red Solid ON/OFF Critical error 

Slow Red Blink (0.2s on, 1.Ss off) ON/OFF CMOS sensor error 

Ff, Red Blink Once (0.2s on, 0.3s off) ON/OFF Operation failed 

Red Blink 3 Times(0.1s on, 0.1s off) ON/OFF Micro-SO card error 

.Fi. Fast Red Blinks (0.1s on, 0.3s off) ON/OFF Upgrade error 

:(~ :;¢·{fl Fast Green, Orange and Red Blink ON/OFF Overheated Camera (0.1s on, 0.3s off) 

[4 Attaching the Prop_e_lle_r_s _______________________ ____. 

Always use original 9-lnch propellers, classified by the color of each central nut. 

4.1 Introduction 

[Propellers 

Diagram 

Grey Nut (9450) - ~ u,--~ --· 

Black Nut (9450 R) 

Assembly Location Attach to motor without black dot Attach to motor with black dot 

Fastening/ 

Un-fastening 

Instructions 

4.2 Assembly 

l'l~ Lock: Tighten prop~ller in this direction. 

'b ~ Unlock: Loosen propeller in this direction. 

( 1) (Figure 20) Remove warning cards from motors after you have read them. 

(2) (Figure 21) Spin grey marked propellers clockwise onto unmarked motors and black marked propellers anti· 

clockwise for black marked motors. 

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Assembly and Use 

0 Propellers self lighten during flight DO NOT use thread locker. 

• Always match marked props with the corresponding motor. 

• Protective gloves are recommended propeller assembly and removal. 

4.3 Removing the Propellers 

(Figure 22) Prevent motor rotation using the included wrench or a 

hand, then remove propeller according to the un-fastening instructions . 

4.4 Notes 

(1) Check that propellers and mctors are installed correctly and firmly 

before every flight. 

(2) Ensure that all propellers are in good condition before each flight. 

DO NOT use any ageing, chipped, or broken propellers. 

(3) To avoid injury, STAND CLEAR of and DO NOT touch propellers or 

motors when they are spinning. 

(4) ONLY use original DJI propellers for a better and safer flight experience. Figure 22 

For beginner flyers, Phantom 2 Prop Guards are recommended. Contact your authorized dealer or DJI customer 

service to purchase if necessary 

The Phantom 2 Vision+ Remote Controller is a wireless communication device using the 5.8GHz frequency band. 

Remote Controller and Phantom are paired before delivery. .,". 

For upgraded remote controller (models: NPVT581, NDJ6 or NRC900), select "Upgrade Version" in Phantom Assistant. 

For basic remote controller (models: PVT581, DJ6 or RC900), select "Basic Version" in Phantbm Assistant. 

The Remote Controller is set to Mode 2 by default. This can be adjusted in the PHANTOM RC Assistant. See Using the 

PHANTOM RC Assistant (Page 47) for details. You can also adjust the power of your Remote Controller according to 

national regulations. Please refer to Compliance Version Configuration (Page 19). 

• Compliance Version: The Phantom 2 Vision+ Remote Controller is compliant with CE and FCC (see the FCC I D) 

regulations. 

• Operating Mode: Mode 1 and Mode 2 refer to different channel mappings. 

• Mode 1: The right stick controls throttle. 

• Mode 2: The left stick controls throttle. 

The Range Extender and Phone Holder are already mcunted on the Remote Controller. Twist the Mobile Device 

Holder to face outwards and fix it in for mobile device installation. 

Large smartphones and tablets are not recommended for the Phone Holder as they do not fit 
5.1 The Remote Controller 

(3] J2 

(5] ·1•J1 

5.2 Power on the Remote Controller 

[1] Antenna 

[2) Left Dial 

[3) Switch S1 

[4) Switch S2 (Reserved) 

Assembly and Use 

(5) Right Stick: J1, Roll [left & right], 

J2, Pijch [front & back] 

[6) Left Stick: J3, Throttle [up & down), 

J4, Yaw [rotation) 

(7] Neck Strap Attachment 

[8) Power Switch 

[9) Power Indicator 

[10) Battery Level Indicator 

[ 11 I Battery Charge & RC Assistant Port (use ltle suppf!Sd microusa calle to ct\<lrge ex upgrade lt1e rerrole ccntrcller) 

[12] Training Port (on back) 

(1) Set S1 and S2 sw~ches to the upper most position and place all sticks in the mid-point. 

(2) Toggle power switch to the right to switch on. 

(3) There will be a power on indicator beep. If the remote controller is set to be CE compliant, then 

there will be one beep, while the FCC compliant version will emit two beeps. The battery level 

indicator displays the current battery level. The indicator will blink green quickly. indicating the 

remote controller and receiver are linking. Once fully linked, the power indicator will change to 

a solid green. 

• If the low voltage warning alert sounds (refer to Remote Controller Power LED Status Information (Page 17) lor 

details), please recharge the battery as soon as possible. 

• Using the incorrect type of charging cable may cause damage. 

the before use. 

5.3 Remote Controller Power LED Status Information 

Power LEO Indicator Sound 

·!fi' -Solid Green None 

~(! -Solid Red None 

@-Solid Yellow None 

. rt -Solid Red 88-BB-88 

...... Quick Red flashing 8-8-8 ...... 

jj ······Slow Green flashing B-B-8 ...... 

5.4 Battery Level Indicator 

Remote Controller Status 

Functioning normally. 

Charging( remote controller is powered off) 

Remote controller joysticks calibration error, need to be re-calibrate . 

Low voltage (from 3.5V-3.53V), recharge the remote controller. 

Critical low voltage (from 3.45V-3.5V). Recharge the remote 

controller immediately. 

Alert will sound after 15 minutes of inactivity. It will stop once you 

the remote controller. 

Built-in LiPo Battery: The remote controller includes a rechargeable LiPo battery with 

a capacity ol2000mAh. You can monitor the current battery level using the LED 

indicators on the front panel of the remote controller as the figure shown: 

Battery Level Indicator 

0 0 0 0 25% 50% 75% 100% 

,& The remote controller will show a blinking LED and sound an alert when the voltage drops below 3.45V. then 

automatically power off alter 3 seconds. This process will repeat even if you power cycle the remote controller. If 

this low voltage warning occurs during flight, the remote controller will automatically power off, causing the aircraft 

to enter Failsafe mode, which cannot be interrupted (refer to Failsafe Function (Page27) lor details). It is strongly 

recommended that you recharge the battery Immediately when the 3.45V-3.5V low voltage warning occurs. 

5.5 Antenna Orientation 

Keep the antennas pointing skyward. perpendicular to the ground for maximum remote controller range during flight. 

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Figure 25 

5.6 Remote Controller Operation 

The Remote Controner is set to Mode 2 by defau~. 

Remote Controner 

(Mode 2) 

Aircraft ( +n indicates nose direction) 

For maximum range and reliability. Remote Controller antenna 

shou!d point skywards with no obstructions between it and the Phantom. Obstacles may cause Return to Home to trigger Phone 

Holder and Range Extender should not block the antenna. 

Operation details 

Vertical movements on the left stick control elevation. 

Push the stick up to ascend and down to descend. 

When both sticks are centered lhe Phantom will hover in place. 

Push the throttle stick upward beyond the centered 

(neutral) position to take off. Push the throttle gently to 

prevent sudden and unexpected elevation. 

Horizontal mcvements on the left stick conlrol the rudder. 

Push left to rotate counter clock-wise and right for 

clockwise. It the slick is centered, the Phantom will fly 

s!raight. 

The more the stick is moved, the faster the Phantom will 

rotate. 

Vertical movements on the right stick control forward and 

backward pitch. 

Push up to fly forward and down to fly backward. The 

Phantom will hover in place if the stick is centered. 

Push the stick further for a larger pitch angle (maximum 

35') and faster flight. 

Horizontal movements on the right stick control left and 

right pitch. 

Push left to fly left and right to fly right. The Phantom will 

hover in place if the stick is centered. 

Push the slick further for a larger pitch angle (maximum 

35') and faster flight. 

Left Dial: Tum the dial to the right, and the camera will 

shift to point upwards. Turn the dial to the left, and the 

camera will shift to point downwards. The camera will 

keep its current position if the dial is static. 

The S 1 switch is used for compass calibration. Toggle the 

51 from position 1 to position 3 and back approximately 5 

times to enter into compass calibration mode. 

In Naza-M mode, the S1 switch is used to switch 

between control modes and enter compass calibration. 

52 is used to reccrd a Home point manually. After a Home 

point has been recorded automatically, flipping 52 from 

position 1 to position 3 and back 5 times (or more) rapidly 

will move the Home point to the Phantom's current localion. 

In addition, you can enable Dynamic Home Point feature 

in DJI VISION App. 

In Naza-M working mode, 52 is be used for IOC. 
Assembly and Use 

•In 'Ready to Fly' mode, the Phantom will hover when all sticks are released. 

• In 'Ready to Fly the Phantom will lock its altitude but will not have horizontal nr><,itirmirll'l 

5.7 Linking the Remote Controller and Receiver 

A 5.8G receiver is buill in to the Phantom 2 Vision+. Its link button and indicator are located on the underside of the 

phantom, as shown in Figure 26. 

The Remote Controller and the receiver are paired before delivery. Only use this button if you have replaced your 

Remote Controller or receiver. 

Linking Procedures 

(1) Power off the Remote Controller. power on the aircraft 

You will see the link indicator blinking red. 

(2) Press the link button with a thin object and hold 

until the link indicator blinks yellow. Release the link 

button. 

(3) Power on the Remote Controller. Link indicator will 

switch off. showing that a link has been successfully 

established. 

Link Indicator 

:&--,.cr---Unk Button & link 

Indicator 

Figure 26 

y ....... Yellow Ready to link. Switch on the Remote Controller. 

5.8 Compliance Version Configuration 

As power levels vary between regulators, the Phantom Remote Controller's power output can be adjusted by twisting the 

CEJFCC Control Knob (Figure 27) on the back of the Remote Controller using a flathead screwdriver. ForCE compliance, 

set the Remote Controller to CE with a full counterclockwise turn. For FCC compliance, set the Remote Controller to FCC 

with a full clockwise turn. Be sure to follow relevant local regulations. 

Compliance can be configured using the PHANTOM RC Assistant Select CE compliance version in Assistant to set it, or 

do the same with FCC compliance version. 

Figure 27 

& • Turn the CEJFCC Control Knob gently to avoid 

damage. 

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• CE compliant devices have an effective remote 

controller range of 400 meters in open spaces due 

to power limitations. 

• FCC compliant devices have an effective range of 

800 meters in open spaces, 

• Watch your flight distance as the Phantom 2 

Vision+ will enter Failsafe mode (auto-landing or 

go home and land) if it flies beyond the relevant 

range limits. 

• Always follow local laws and regulations. 

• It is recommended to use a <ll2.4mm flathead 

screwdriver for adjustments. 

•There is 

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The Phantom 2 Vision+ Range Extender is a wireless communication device that operates within the 2.4 GHz frequency 

band. 1t is used to extending the effective range of communication between a Smartphone and the Phantom 2 Vision+. 

In an open, unobstructed area, the transmission distance can reach up to 700 meters. This can be reduced by trees. 

buildings and other sources of the same frequency. Before every flight, it is suggested that you ensure the Range 

Extender is functioning properly; otherwise communication issues between the mobile device and the Phantom 2 

Vision+ may occur. 

Each Range Extender has a unique MAC address and network name (SSID). details of which are printed on the label as 

'Phantom_XXXXXX'. The 'XXXXXX' represents the last 61etters or numbers of the MAC address for the Range Extender. 

This can be renamed in the DJI VISION App. 

6.1 Introduction 

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SYSTEM Indicator 

POWER Indicator 

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Fully charged. 

Low voltage alert, re-charge required. 

Charging. 

{1] SYSTEM Indicator 

[2] POWER Indicator 

[3] Locking Screw 

(4] Binding Reset Button 

[5] Power Switch 

[6] Charging Port(Micro-USB slot) 

[7] Mounting Bracket 

II the power indicator is a solid red light, the Ranger Extender may stop warning at any moment. Land and 

Binding Reset Button 

When the Binding Reset Button is pressed, it will reset and restart the Range Extender. You will need to bind it with the 

Phantom 2 Vision+ again to recreate its Wi-Fi network. Failure to do so will cause the DJI VISION App to fail to connect 

with the camera. 

6.2 Using Range Extender 

Charging the Range Extender 

Charge the Range Extender by connecting the charging port to a power supply device such as a PC or a USB charger 

using a Micro-USB cable. Make sura to charge the Range Extender completely before using it for the first time. This 

takes 3-4 hours depending on USB power output. 

Make sure the Range Extender has enough power before each use. 

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Powering on the Range Extender 

(1) Flick the power switch to the ON position. 

(2) Wait for approximately 30 seconds. The Wi-Fi signal indicator will blink green indicating the Range Extender is 

communicating properly. 

(3) Keep the Range Extender facing the aircraft during flight for the best communication link. 

Power off the Range Extender after every flight to avoid discharging the battery. 

Checking the Battery Level 

The battery level of the Range Extender can be checked in the camera page of the DJI VISION App as shown below. 

When the battery level drops to 20% or lower, the battery level icon will go red as a charging reminder. 

battery level above 20%. 1con is blue battery level under 20%,icon goes red 

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6.3 Rename Range Extender SSID 

Make your Range Extender SSID easier to remember by changing its name. 

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(1) Tap "Rename SSID of Range Extender" in the Settings page. Enter a new SSID name (e.g. Phantom_ Tom) in the 

textbox 

(2) Tap 1!'.1 and you will be asked to enter the last six characters of your MAC address on the Range Extender to 

confirm the change. The MAC address can be found on the sticker on your Range Extender. If your MAC address is 

60:60:1F:60:41 :E7, then enter 6041E7. 

(3) Tap "OK" to confirm the change. The Range Extender will automatically restart and the App will return to the settings 

page. Approximately 30 seconds later. the new network name can be found in the Wi-Fi list of your mobile device. 

Select and connect the renamed network to use the DJI VISION App. 

6.4 Binding the Phantom 2 Vision+ and Range Extender 

II the connection between the Phantom 2 Vision+ and the Range 

Extender fails, or one of them needs to be repaired or replaced, a 

camera and Range Extender binding will need to be performed through 

the OJI VISION App. 

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( 1) Power on the camera and Range Extender. 

(2) Approximately 30 seconds later, press the Binding Reset Button on the Range Extender with a pin until the SYSTEM 

Indicator turns off. The Range Extender will then restart automatically. 

(3) Approximately 30 seconds later, the SYSTEM Indicator will start to blink green. indicating that the Range Extender is 

ready for binding. 

(4) Enable Wi-Fi on your mobile device then select "Phantom_)OOOOO<" the (SSIDof your Range Extender) from theWi-R 

network list 

(5) Run the DJI VISION App then tap -> Settings -> General -> Binding (Figure 36). Select 'Scan OR Code' to scan 

the camera QR code on the bottom of aircra~ (Figure 37). Get the camera SSID (E.g. FC200...)00000<) and the MAC 

address (Figure 38). You can also skip the scan and enter the camera MAC address directly (Figure 39). The MAC 

address can be found on the camera label. 

(6) Tap the tickl!'.l in the top right corner. The Range Extender should automatically restart. Binding is now complete. 

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If both the Phantom 2 Vision+ and the Range Extender are powered on and working normally, you will be able 

to find the SSID on the WI-A mobile device. 

• The QR code is located on the bottom cover of the Phentom 2 Vision+. If you cannot lind the OR code, please 

contact DJI customer service and provide your camera serial number (printed on the label of the camera) so 

they can generate a new OR code for you. 

•Pihnt.nnr~nt,inn and the QR code is recommended to 

~nloading and ln!;l!allinQ the DJI VISION App 

7.1 Download and Install 

Download DJI VISION App 

Download and install the OJI VISION App. ChOose one of !he download methods below. 

Search "DJI VISION" on the App Store then follow instructions for iOS version. 

Search "OJ I VISION" on Google Play then follow instructions for Android version. 

iOS6. 1 or above Android 4.0 or above 

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Supported mobile devices 

iOS (i0S6. 1 or above) Recommended: iPhone4S, iPhone5, iPhone5S, iPhone5C,iPhone6, iPhone6 Plus, iPod Touch4, 

iPod Touch5; Available but not recommended: iPad3, iPad4, iPad mini, iPad Air. 

Android ( 4.0 or above): Samsung Galaxy S3, 54, Note2, Note3 or mobile devices of similar configuration. 

DJI continues to support many mobile devices and any information from users are welcome. Please send any 

questions or queries to the following mailbox: phantom2vision@dji.com. 

& The DJI website is regularly updated. Check back often for latest App updates. 

7.2 Register·and Login 

Access the Internet to register and login. 

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[ 1] Register 

Tap 'Register' to enter the registration page. Fill in your Email and Password information and then tap r:l to create a 

new account. 

The DJI account works with all DJI Assistant and Apps. 

[2]login 

Tap 'Login' to enter the login page. Fill in your registered Email and Password and then tap r:l to login. 

& Log in to your account the first tirne you use the DJI VISION App. 

Tap "Forgot Password" if you have forgotten your login details. 

[3] Usage tips 

Useful tips will display when you enter the welcome page. Tap the screen to display the next tip. 

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·v· Enable the "Tutorial" switch in the Settings page to get 

hints and tips the first time you use the DJI VISION App. 

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Before flight, always connect your smartphone to the Phantom's w~R network. This is required for the camera control 

and FPV. 

8.1 Connecting Procedures 

Follow these instructions to connect a mobile device to the Phantom 2 Vision+ camera. 

( 1) Power on the Remote Controller and the Range Extender. 

(2) Power on the Phantom 2 Vision+. 

(3) Enable the w~R on your mobile device; wait for about 30 seconds, and then select "Phantom_xx:xxxx· from theWIR network list (Figure45). 

(4) Run the DJI VISION App on your mobile device. When the W;..Fi Computer Connection status on the App main menu 

goes green, the connection is good (Figure46). 

(5) Tap the "CAMERA" icon and the DJI VISION App will begin a live camera preview (Figure47). This means everything 

is functioning normally. 

<E:i) WI·FI 

Enable Wi-Fi 

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Solid green Wi-Fi is connected to the Phantom 2 Vision+. 

Wi-Fi Computer 

Conneclion status 

'!i'. Solid blue Wi-Fi is connected to another Wi-Fi network, not to the Phantom 2 Vision+. 

Off No Wf-Fi connection. 

• The SSID is unique lor each Phantom 2 Vision+ It will appear as Phantom_xx:xxxx in your Wi-Fi list. 

• Android users can tap the SSID button on the main page to mobile device Wi-R settings directly. 

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Once pre-flight preparation is complete, it is recommended to carry out the tasks in the Phantom Pilot Training Guide 

to prepare for more complex flight maneuvers and learn to fly safely. Ensure that all flights are carried out in a suitable 

location. 

Flight Environment Requirements 

(1) Do not use the aircraft in severe weather conditions. These include wind speed exceeding category 4, snow, rain 

and smog. 

(2) Fly in open fields as high buildings or steel structures may affect the accuracy of the on board compass. 

(3) Keep the Phantom away from obstacles, crowds, high voltage power lines, trees or bodies of water when in flight. 

(4) Reduce the chance of electromagnetic interference by not flying in areas with high levels of electromagnetism, 

including base stations or radio transmission towers. 

(5) The Phantom cannot operate within the polar areas. 

(6) Do not fly the aircraft within no-fly zones specified by local laws and regulations. 

Preflight Checklist 

(1) Remote Controller, smart battery, Range Extender and smartphone are fully charged. 

(2) Propellers are mounted correctly. 

(3) Gimbal clamp has been removed. 

(4) Damping absorbers are in good condition, not broken or worn. 

(5) Anti-drop kits have been mounted correctly. 

(6) Camera lens cap has been removed. 

(7) Micro-SO card has been inserted if necessary. 

(8) Gimbal is functioning as normal. 

(9) Motors can start and are functioning as normal. 

(10) OJI VISION App can connect to the camera. ~-------~---------·---·- .. ---------· 

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

electromagnetic interference, which can cause abnormal compass data leading to poor flight performance or even flight 

failure. Regular calibration is required for optimum performance. 

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

parking structures, and steel reinforcements underground. 

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

• DO NOT calibrate beside massive metal objects. 

1.1 Calibration Procedures 

Choose an open space to carry out the following procedures. Watch the Phantom 2 Vision+ quick start video for more 

details.· 

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:\;\: If compass calibration is needed before flight, a prompt will appear on the DJI VISON App's camera page. It will 

disappear after successful calibration. 

1.2 When to Recalibrate 

(1) When compass data is abnormal, the rear LED flight indicator will blink red and yellow. 

(2) Flying in different location to last flight. 

(3) Mechanical structure of the Phantom has changed, i.e. changed mounting position of the compass. 

(4) Severe drifting occurs in flight, i.e. Phantom does not fly in straight lines. 

2.1 Starting Motors 

A Combination Stick Command (CSC) is used to start the motors instead ·of 

simply pushing the stick up. Push both sticks to their bottom corners to start the 

motors. Once the motors have spun up, release both sticks simultaneously . 

2.2 Stopping Motors 

There are two methods to stop the motors. 

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

Release both sticks once motors stop. 

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

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0 Do not execute CSC during normal flight. This will stop the motors and cause the aircraft to drop without control. 

:\;\: • Conduct the esc as neatly as you can. Release the sticks once motors starVstop. 

• Pull down the throttle stick to descend. The stick will lock into place and the aircraft will descend steadily. Push 

the throttle stick upward to release throttle lock. 

3.1 Take off/Landing Procedures 

(1) Place the Phantom 2 Vision+ on open flat ground with battery indicators facing towards you. 

(2) Power on the Remote Controller and Range Ex1ender, then the Smart Flight Battery. 

(3) Launch the DJI VISION App and start bind it with your smartphone then enter the camera preview page. 

{4) Wait until the Rear LED Flight Indicator blinks green. This means it has initialized and is Ready to Fly. If it flashes yellow, 

it is in Ready to Ry (non-GPS) mode and will require more careful flight. Execute the CSC command to start motors. 

(5) Push the throttle up slowly to take off. Refer to Remote Controller Operation (Page 18) for more details. 

(6) Shoot photos and videos using the DJI VISION App. Refer to DJI VISION App Usage (Page 32) for more details. 

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

(8) After landing, execute the esc command or hold the throttle at its lowest position for 3 seconds or more until the 

motors stop. 

(9) Turn off the smart battery, Range Ex1ender and Remote Controller. 

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• When the Rear LED Flight Indicator blinks yellow rapidly during flight, the aircraft has entered Fa~safe mode. 

Refer to Failsafe Functiori(Page 27) for details. . 

• A low battery level warning is indicated by the Rear LED Flight Indicator-blinking red slowly or rapidly during 

flight. Refer to the Low Battery Level Warning Function(Page 28) for details. . · 

• View tutorials about flight for more flight information:www.dji.com/phantom2visionplus/training. 

• Aircraft and battery performiJnce is subject to.environmental factors such as air. density and_ temperature. Be 

very careful when flying'3000 meters (9800 feet) or more above sea level, as battery and aircraft performance 

bereduced. · · · · 

3.2 Video Suggestions and lips 

: (1) Work through the check list before each flight. 

(2) ·Set the gimbal working mode to Stabilized. 

(3) Aim to shoot when flying in Ready to Fly only. 

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

(5) Change camera settings to suit you: The$e include FOV. photo format and exposure compensation. 

(6) Take flight tests to establish flight routes and scenes. 

· (7) Push the sticks gently to .make ~ircraft movements stable and smooth. 

14 Failsafe Function 

The Phantom will enter Failsafe mode When its cOnnection to the Remote Controller is lost. The Right Control System will 

automatically ·control the aircraft to return to home and IMd to prevent injOry or damage. 

1!1!1 Home Point: When-the Phantom enters 'Ready to Fly' from the 'Ready to Fly' status (r\on-GPS)', the GPS 

coordinates will be recorded and set as the hOme point. 

•When Remote Controller signal is lost, the aircraft will return to the recorded horne point coordinates and land.' 

•.Home pOint coordinates are used to calculate the hOriZontal distance of the aircraft (shOwn as "DistMce" ori the· 

. GUI of the DJI VISION App). 

• After successfully record the_ home point, rear LED flight indicators blink fast green. . . 

Dynamic Home Point; The Home point Will be reset to position of the mobile device at specific time intervals. 

• Enable dynamic home point in OJI Vision app or Phantom 2 Assistant. 

~ Dynamic home point is only available to the -GPS-enabled mobile device. Turn on GPS and data service to 

obtain higher accuracy of the mobile device positiOil. 

• Dynamic home point is useful in situations when you are in motion and require a Home point that is different 

from the takeoff point. · 

4.1 When Will Failsafe Activate? 

(1) The Remote Controller is powered off. 

(2) The Phantom has flown out of effective remote controller range. 

· (3) The signal between the Remote Controller and the PhantOm has been blocked. 

: __ (4) There is interference causing a signal problem with the Remote Controller. 

4.2 Failsafe Procedure 

Initiating the ·Faiisafe mode from different flying statuses will results in different landing processes. 

Ready to Fly(non-GPS)- AutomaUc IMding 

·The Right Control System,Will keep the aircraft level during descent and landing. It may be drift during the desceni and landing process. 

· Ready to Fly- Automatic go home and land . 

The Flight Contr?l System wfll automaiically control the aircraft to fly back to the home point and land. 

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6.3 Conditions of Flight Umits 

In different worl<.ing modes and flight modes, flight limits will differ according to number of GPS satellites found. The 

following table demonstrates all the casiis(,J::available; x:unavailable). · · 

All flights are restricted by height, distance and special areas simultaneously. 

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6.4 Disclaimer 

Please ensure ihat you are up to date with international and domestic airspace rules and regulations before using 

'this product By using-this product, you hereby agree io this disclaimer and signify that you have read lhis fully. You 

agree that you are responsible for.your own conduct and content while using this product, and for any direct or indirect 

eon sequences caused· by not following this manual, violating or disregarding other applicable local laws, administrative 

rules and social habits thereof' . ' . ' ' . ' 

DJI VISION App Usage 

The DJI VISION App c-ontrols:u-ie Phantom 2 Vision+ camera including capture, recording, settings and pitch angle. It 

also displays essential flight information including flight parameters and battery level. · 

.11 DJI VISION App Main Menu 

After logging in you will see the VISION App home screen. This shows current Wi-Fi conn-ection status and the four main 

features of the App. · · 

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News Tap to read the latest DJI News 

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Settings 

Manuals 

Checklist 

Tap to change and view app Settings 

Tap to view and download manuals 

---------, Tap to enter the preflight checklist 

& • When using ttie camera and the SO card album (Page 37), connect your 

mobile device to the Phantom 2 Vision+ Wi-Fi nelworl<.. 

·• Internet access is required for sharing pholos, videos and reading DJI news. 

:.If you receive a phone call during a flight, the live camera previeW screen may 

be interrupted. It's recommended to ignore the call and pay attention to your 

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Shots [11] Shutter Button [12] Video Recording Button [13] Camera Settings [14] Hide or Show Flight Parameters 

[15] Rear LED Flight Indicator Status 

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ICI-Return to the preview page 

[2] Camera Pitch Control 

113 -Pitch Control switch is white 113 tap once to highlight it Ll3 and enter Accelerometer Sensor Mode. Tap again to 

return to normal. 

Normal Mode 

Tap up arrow Oto pitch camera upwards and down arrow Oto pitch downwards. Green slider I indicates current 

camera pitch. 

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Gimbal pitch movement 

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The gimbal pitch movement is controlled by moving your mobile device. Pitch forward to pitch camera down and 

backward to pitch camera up. 

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& In Accelerometer Sensor Mode, the pitch angle indicator will show a grey area. When the green pitch indicator 

is inside the· grey area, the camera will move according to pitch gestures. When the indicator reaches the 

boundary of the grey area, pitch gestures will control the camera's pitch speed at a constant rate. 

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[3] Flight Attitude and Radar Function 

Aight attitude is indicated by the flight attitude icon. 

(1) The red arrow shows which direction the Phantom 2 Vision+ is facing. 

(2) Ught blue and dark blue areas indicate pitch. 

(3) Pitching of the boundary belween light blue and dark blue area shows roll angle. 

(4) An orange circle around the radar indicates that the dynamic home point is not available. 

A green circle around the radar indicates that the dynamic home point is available and 

a new home point has been set. 

Figure 68 

Tap flight attitude icon to turn on the radar function. Home in the center of the radar and the red icon indicates the 

Phantom 2 Vision+'s current heading, direction, and approximate distance from home. Tap flight attitude icon again 

to disable the radar. The current longitude and latitude of the aircra~ is displayed on the bottom of the radar. 

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& • By default, the center of the radar indicates the home point recorded by the Phantom 2 Vision+. Tap the 

center of the radar to switch the center to your mobile device's current location. 

• If your mobile device contains a compass, the top portion of the Radar is the direction you are pointing. If 

not, the radar will be oriented due north. 

• Distance units are metric in Figure 69 and Figure 70. Users can switch the unit to imperial in the settings page. 

[4) Flight Parameters 

Tap to set return home (RTH) altitude. 

Distance: Horizontal distance from home point. 

Altitude: Vertical distance from home point. 

Speed: Horizontal flying speed .. 

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;~: Distance value will show as N/A if the Phantom 2 Vision+ is not in "Ready to Ay" mode. 

[5) Wi-Fi Signal Strength 

Indicates camera is connected to your mobile device and Wi-Fi is working normally. 

The connection belween the camera and mobile device may fail if W~Fi signal strength is low. Refer to Phantom 2 

Vision+ CONNECTION BROKEN for more information. 

[6) Flight Battery Level · 

Show current flight battery level. When battery level is low and the battery icon turns red it is recommended to fly the 

aircraft back and land it as soon as possible. Please refer to Low Battery Level Warning Function (Page 28) to get 

more details. 

[7) Aircraft GPS Status 

GPS status icon display the number of satellites found by the aircra~. The icon is highlighted when more than 6 

satellites are found, allow the Phantom to fly in 'Ready to Fly" mode. 

[8) Micro-SO Card Status 

Displays Micro-SO Card Status. Icon is highlighted. when a valid Micro-SO card is inserted. If there is no Micro-SO 

card present, it is grayed out. 

[9) Range Extender Battery Level 

Shows current battery level of the Range Extender. Refer to Checking the Battery Level (Page 21) for more details. 

[10) Remaining Shots 

Displays estimated shots remaining, based on the current photo size setting and storage capacity of the Micro-SO 

card. This shows '0' if: 

(1) Micro-SO card is not inserted. 

(2) Micro-SO card is full. 

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(3) Micro-SO card is damaged. 

(4) Connection between the DJI VISION App and camera is broken. 

[11) Shutter Button 

Tap to take photos. 

Single capture: press once for a single capture. 

Continuous capture: press once for 3 or 5 captures. 

Timed capture: press once to begin a timed capture, press again to stop. 

DJI VISION App Usage 

;\,): • Shutter bu«on is disabled during video recording. 

• Capture modes can be reconfigured in camera se«ings; refer to the Camera Se«ings (Page35). 

[12) Video Recording Button 

Start and stop video recording. Tap once to start recording. A red dot will 

blink to indicate recording is in progress and a time code will appear in 

the top right corner of the preview screen. Press again to stop recording. 

[13) Camera Settings 

Tap to open the camera settings menu, refer to Camera Senings (Page 35). 

[14) Hide or Show Flight Parameters 

Tap to hide flight parameters. Tap again to show. 

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[15) Rear LED Flight Indicator Status 

Displays the aircraft's current flight status. Tap for details. 

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[1] Capture Mode [2] Photo Size [3] Video Resolution [4] Photo Format [5]1SO [6] White Balance [7] Exposure Metering [8] 

Exposure Compensation [9] Sharpness [10] Anti-flicker [11] Restore Defaults [12] Format Micro-SO Card 

[1) Capture Mode 

Single capture. 

3 captures. 

5 captures. 

Configurable timed capture: 

a) Interval between shots (3-60 s) 

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[2] Photo Size 

1!!!1 Large: 4384 X 3288, 4:3, 14.4MP 

• Medium: 4384 x 2922, 3:2. 12.8MP 

mil Small: 4384 x 2466, 16:9, 1 0.8MP 

[3] Video Resolution 

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1920x1080 30p, 16:9 

1920x1080 25p, 16:9 

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1280x720 30p, 16:9 

640x480 30p, 4: 3(VGA) 

Three Field of View (FOV) options are supported when shooting in 1920x1080 60i, 1920x1080 30p and 

1920x1080 25p: Medium (110°) and Narrow (85°). 

[4) Photo Fonnat 

Iii JPEG 

RAW 

1§1 The Phantom 2 Vision+ camera shoots in JPEG and RAW file formats simultaneously 

when this option is selected. See the following table for detailed specifications. 

JPEG photo size: 4384x3288, 4384x2922, 4384x2466 

RAWphoto size: 4384x3288, 4384x2920, 4384x2484 

RAW can be edited using the most recent versions of Adobe Camera Raw for Photoshop and Adobe 

Ughtroom. 

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[7) Exposure Metering 

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• Average: Averages out the light levels for the entire image. This mode is used when the scene has no 

significant light difference. 

• Spot: Measures a small area in the center of the scene. This mode is used in a high contrast scene where 

the subject must be accurately exposed. 

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[8] Exposure Compensation 

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[9] Sharpness [10] Anti-flicker 

- Standard I'B Anti-flicker 

- Hard - 50Hz 

lmii Soh IBill 60Hz 

[11] Restore Defaults 

Restores all default camera settings. Flight battery restart is needed to allow restoration to take effect. 

[12] Format Micro-SO Card 

Format the Micro-SO card. All data stored in the Micro-SO card will be lost after formatting. Remember to backup 

before formatting. 

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The OJI VISION App has an SO Card album and a Mobile Device Photo Album. Images and videos on the SO Card 

album can be synchronized to the Mobile Device Photo Album. 

In the DJI VISION App, tap Gl to enter into the SO Card album and tap I to enter into Mobile Device Photo Album. 

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& SO Card album is accessible when the mobile device is connected to Phantom 2 Vision+ Wi-Fi. 

4.1 SO Card Album 

Pictures stored in the camera are presented using Thumbnails. 

Tap the corresponding thumbnail to view the picture. 

[1] Photos and videos are listed and grouped by date. 

[2] All photos and videos that have been synced to your mobile 

device are marked with 8. 

[3] Tap any thumbnail for single view mode. Tap a Photo thumbnail 

that hasn't been synchronized to the mobile device to view the 

photo. Swipe left or right to view the previous or next photo. 

Tap on a video thumbnail to play it and view the video length. 

A progress bar will appear at the bottom of the screen. Tap 

H to enter single synchronization mode to synchronize a 

single photo or video, or to synchronize and play a video at the 

same time. 

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[4] Tap the D button to enter multiple synchronization mode (as shown in the following diagram). Tap thumbnails to 

select photos or videos to synchronize to your mobile device (selected thumbnails are marked with a tick). Select 

one or more groups to be synchronized by checking the box before the group, then tap a to start synchronizing. 

During the synchronization process, users can tap a to cancel synchronization. Photos and videos that have 

been synchronized to the mobile device will remain. 

& Some mobile devices cannot support the synchronization of 1 080i60 video files. 

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[5] Tap "Cancel" or "Finished" to exit multiple synchronization mode and return to the SD Card page. 

Connect camera data port to a PC via a Micro-USB cable to copy photos or videos on the SD card album from 

the Micro-SO card to the PC conveniently. 

4.2 Mobile Device Photo Album 

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[1] Browse all synchronized photos and videos in the album. Tap to view selected 

photos or videos. 

[2] Photos and videos are displayed using thumbnails and sorted by capture time. 

[3] Pictures and videos are sorted by captured/recorded geo-tagged locations. 

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[4] Tap any thumbnail for single view; you can slide left or right to view the previous or next photo. Tap a video thumbnail 

to play a single video. 

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[5] Tap~ to share your photos and videos to social networks. 

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Slide the switch from left to right to enable this function. Toolbar will auto hide on the camera page. 

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[3] Camera Settings Display 

Stop Recording: 

Enabled: Stop recording if the Wi-Fi connection between the 

mobile device and the camera breaks while the camera is 

recording. 

Disabled: Keeps recording if the Wi-Fi connection between 

the mobile device and the camera breaks while the camera is 

recording. 

Select the state the camera will enter in the event of a Wi-Fi 

Connection break between the mobile device and the camera. 

Use this function to ensure your recording is uninterrupted 

during the flight. 

iOS users will see an enabled item display in the camera settings toolbar and disabled items will be hidden. 

This feature is not available on Android. 

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[4] Preview Quality 

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High: 640 x 480@30fps 

Medium: 640 x 480@15fps 

Medium: 320 x 240@30fps 

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Low: 320 x 240@15fps (Recommended when there is a lot of interference.) 
[5] Parameter Unit 

Select imperial or metric units of measurement. 

[6] Ground Station 

Slide to the right to enable ground station feature. 

[7] Compass Calibration 

Tap to calibrate the compass. Do not calibrate the 

compass during flight. 

[8] Low Battery Auto Go Home 

Enable or disable auto go home feature when battery 

is low. 

[9] Dynamic Home Point 

When activated, the Home point will be reset to your 

current position at specific time intervals. The aircraft 

will return to the latest Home point as required. 

[10] Current RTH Altitude 

Default RTH altitude set to 20m. Raising the RTH 

altitude above 120m is not recommended. 

[11] Battery History Info 

Show the battery history warning records. 

[12] GPS Signal Notice 

If enabled, the DJI VISION App will display a popup tip when attempting to takeoff without a sufficient 

GPS signal. 

[13] FPV Mode 

Switched on. the gimbal will work in FPV mode. 

Switched off, the gimbal will work in Stabilize mode. 

[21] Find My PHANTOM 2 VISION 

[22] Account 

My location 

Phantom 2 Vision's 

location 

Tap to see user account information. 

[23] Rate 

DJI VISION App Usage 

[14] Rotation Lock 

The user interface of the DJI VISION App will rotate 

if rotation lock is enabled (for iOS device only). 

[15] Low Battery Warning 

If enabled, an alarm will sound when the battery 

level is too low. 

We recommended adjusting the mobile 

device volume to the highest level. · 

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Hints and Tips 

[17] Clear News Cache 

Tap to flush news cache. 

[18] Binding 

In the event that camera and Range Extender binding 

is lost or an item has been repaired or replaced, 

binding must be performed using the DJI VISION App. 

Refer to Binding the Phantom 2 Vision+ and Range 

Extender (Page 21) for details. 

[19] Rename Range Extender SSID 

Tap to rename the SSID of the Range Extender. 

Refer to Rename Range Ex1ender SSID (Page 21) 

for details. 

[20] Upgrade Range Extender 

When upgraded, it is possible to use a mobile 

device's data network to access internet functions 

while connected to the Phantom. 

This feature is not available on Android. 

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[flfuiUn~§t~tio~-- ---------~-------------- ~- ----~ ·----~~----J The DJI Vision app features an integrated ground station function. Using it you can create flight missions by placing 

waypoints and setting waypoint altitude and overall speed. When flight plan has been created, simply tap "GO" and 

your aircraft will execute the flight mission automatically. You may also abort the flight mission and bring aircraft home by 

activating "GoHome" feature. 

&, Upgrade Phantom firmware to the latest version to enable ground station feature. Refer to "Firmware Upgrade of 

the Phantom 2 Vision+" (P46) for more information about how to upgrade the firmware. 

7.1 Ground Station GUI 

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(1) MODE 

Modes include 

Hover: Hovering 

Waypoint: Mission in progress 

GoHome: Returning to home point 

Take off: Taking off 

Landing: Landing 

GPS: GPS flight 

Atti.: Atti. flight 

Manual: Manual flight 

(2) Approximated Flight Mission Distance 

Planned mission distance. To achieve optimum battery 

periormance, max mission distance is 5km(3miles). 

[3) Speed 

For flight safety concern, only three gears of 

flight speed are available. Choose from Fast (8m/ 

s), Mid( 4m/s) and Slow (2m/s) for flight speeds. 

Estimated 10 minutes flight is achievable when the 

aircraft travels in "Fasr gear. 

[4) Wi-Fi Signal Strength 

Wi-Fi signal strength display. Refer to [5] in "Using the 

DJI Vision App" for details. 

(5) Battery Level 

Battery level display. Refer to [6] in "Using the OJ! 

Vision app' for details. 

[6]GPS 

Number of satellites connected. Refer to [7] in "Using 

the DJI Vision app" tor details. 

[7) Flight Altitude and Radar 

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Attitude and Radar display. Refer to [3] in "Using the 

DJI Vision app" for details. 

[8] Flight Parameters 

Right information display. Refer to [ 4] in· 'Using the 

OJI Vision app • for details. 

[9) Back 

Return to camera GUI. 

(10] Home Point Locator 

Locate your Home point. 

(11] Orientation Lock 

Unlock to sync map orientation with aircraft movement. 

[12) Map View 

select map view from standard, hybrid or satellite. 

[13) Waypoint 

Tap each waypoint to set altitude. 

[14) Delete 

Delete current waypoint. 

[15] Go Home 

Abort mission, return home and land. 

[16] Done 

Hit "Done" then tap "GO" to begin mission. 

(17) Flight Area 

The aircraft can fly in this area and return to the 

home point with the current battery level. This area 

is dependent on the current stale of the aircraft and 

will be refreshed at specific time intervals. 
7.2 Using Ground Station 

Step 1 launching Ground Station: 

DJI VISION App Usage 

Enable ground station in the Settings section of the DJI Vision app. A disclaimer for Ground Station will appear. Read 

this thoroughly before using Ground Station. 

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Ensure your mobile device has access to the Internet. Due to the map data required, Wi-Fi connection is recommended. 

Internet access is required to cache the ground station map, if Wi-Fi is unavailable, mobile data service is required. Open 

the DJI Vision app camera GUI and swipe left to launch ground station( see Figure 101 ). OJI Vision app cannot ccnnect 

to your aircraft while it is accessing the Internet. Hence, you may prompt with the warning message such as "Connection 

to Phantom Failed". This message will not appear when your aircraft is re-ccnnected to DJI Vision app. Map data of your 

current location will load. You can then drag the map to cache nearby areas lor future use( see Figure 102). 

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Step 2 Selling a Waypoint: 

Disconnect from the Internet and connect the DJI Vision app to your aircraft. Check that remote controller S1 switch is in 

·~·position (position-1) and the upper left comer in ground statioo qisplay liiiiiJ and wait for the aircraft to enter ·Readyto-Ry" mode (lED indicator blinking green) before swiping left into ground station. Tap on the map to place a waypoint. 

You can place up to 16 waypoints including the Home point Waypoints cannot be placed beyond 500m from the Home 

point or inside No Waypoint Areas. 

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• A circle on the map, as shown in Figure 104, indicates a restricted, No Waypoint area. Waypoints cannot be 

placed in this area. For more information, refer to "6.2 Flight Restriction of Restricted Areas (P30)". 

• To achieve the optimal video transmission quality, the aircraft is set to-operate within a 500m-radius area from 

Home 

Tap on a waypoint to open a waypoint properties window. Slide the white dot right to adJUSt waypoint altitude. The 

default altitude is set to 98 feet (30 m) and can be adjusted from 0 to 650 feet (200 m). Tap "OK" to save waypoint 

settings. To delete current waypoint, tap li!il. Modify longitude and latitude value using the input box. 

GO 

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Step 3 Preview a Mission: 

Tap "Done" to preview the mission when all waypoints are set. A prompt similar to the one below will appear. 

This prompt lists all waypoints and their altitudes. The aircraft will fly to each waypoint listed. If there is a difference in 

altitude between waypcints, the aircraft will adjust its altitude as it flies between points. When ready, tap "GO" to begin 

mission. 

& Aircraft reacts dilferen~y to the "GO" command: 

• If aircraft is on the ground, the aircraft takes off automatically and ascend 16 feet (Sm) then fly to the first 

waypoint. 

• If aircraft is in the air, the airc:raft IIi<~ 

Step 4 Executing Flight Mission 

The aircraft flies to each waypoint in numerical order. As it flies, swipe back into the DJI Vision app camera GUI to 

control camera tilt and capture photos or video. Tap .to pause the mission during the flight. and aircraft will then start 

hovering. Tap a to resume mission. If you wish to regain control of the aircraft, toggle the S1 switch on remote controller 

from '@': (Position-1) to either 'CJ' (Position-2) or:\!\,~ (Position-3) to discontinue the current mission. 

Step 5 Landing 

When all waypoints have been visited, the aircraft will return to its Home pcint and hover. Regain control of the aircraft 

and land it manually. You may also tap !1:1 button to initiate •Go Home" procedure. Aircraft will abort current mission, 

return to Home point and auto land. When the aircraft is landing automatically, users can control the aircraft's position 

and altitude Users can start the motors to take off immediately after the motors have stopped following auto landing. 

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PC I MAC Assistant 

For better use of the Phantom 2 Vision+, Phantom 2 Vision+ Assistant and Phantom RC Assistant are required. Both run 

on Windows or Mac OS X operating systems. 

1.1 Installing and Running on Windows 

(1) Download the driver installer and Assistant installer (.EXE) from the Phantom 2 Vision+ download page. 

(2) Connect the Phantom 2 Vision+ to a PC using a Micro-USB cable. 

(3) Run the driver installer and follow the prompts to finish installation. 

(4) Run the Assistant installer and follow the prompts to finish installation. 

(5) Double click the Phantom 2 Vision+ icon on your desktop to launch Assistant. 

& Supports Windows XP, Windows 7 and Windows 8 (32 or 64 bit). 

1.2 Installing and Running on Mac OS X 

(1) Download the Assistant installer (.DMG) format from the Phantom 2 Vision+ download page. 

(2) Run the installer and follow the prompts to finish installation. 

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(3) When launching for the first time, if using Launchpad to run the Phantom 2 Vision+ Assistant, Launchpad will not 

allow access because Assistant has not been reviewed by the Mac App Store. 

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Choose Open from the shortcut menu, then click Open in the prompt dialog box to launch. 

(5) After the first successful launch, double click the Phantom 2 Vision+ icon as normal to launch using Finder or 

Launchpad. 

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~: Phantom 2 Vision+ Assistant on Mac OS X and Windows are the same. Assistant pages shown in this manual 

are from the Windows version. 

The Phantom 2 Vision+ Assistant is used to configure the flight control system and upgrade firmware. The Phantom RC 

Assistant is used to configure the Remote 'Controller and upgrade its firmware. 

2.1 Using the Phantom 2 Vision+ Assistant 

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(1) Power on the PC and the Phantom 2 Vision+. Connect the Phantom 2 Vision+ to the PC with a Micro-USB cable. DO 

NOT disconnect until configuration is finished. 

(2) Run Phantom 2 Vision+ Assistant and wait for the Phantom 2 Vision+ to connect Watch the indicators :<fi:·~} on the 

bottom of the screen. When connected successfully, the Computer Connection status is (<;i: and D~ta Bichange 

Indicator blinks<~'[ . · 

(3) Choose [Basic] oi [Advanced] configuration pages. 

(4) View and check the current configuration in the [View] page . 

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• Do not enable Naza-M mode before finishing "Advanced Flight Maneuvers" in the 'Phantom Pilot Training 

Guide·. 

2.2 Finnware Upgrade of the Phantom 2 Vision+ 

(1) Click [Upgrade] icon to check the current firmware version and whether the installed firmware is the latest version. If 

not, click links to upgrade. 

(2) Wait until the Assistant shows "finished". Click OK and power cycle the Phantom 2 Vision+ after 5 seconds. Once 

complete, firmware is up to date. 

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• An internet connection is required to upgrade the Phantom 2 Vision+ firmware. 

• DO NOT power off until the upgrade is finished. 

• If the firmware upgrade fails, the Flight Controller will enter a waiting for firmware upgrade status automatically. 

If this happens, repeat the above procedures. 

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2.3 Using the Phantom RC Assistant 

Use the Phantom 2 Vision+ Assistant to install PHANTOM RC Assistant on your Windows PC or Mac, and then follow the 

below steps to configure the Remote Controller. 

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(1) Turn off the Remote Controller and find its Micro-USB slot. 

(2) Power on PC and Remote Controller then connect Remote Controller to the PC with a Micro-USB cable. DO NOT 

disconnect until configuration is finished. · 

(3) Run the PHANTOM RC Assistant and wait for the Remote Controller to connect to Assistant. Watch the indicators 

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Data ·Exchange Indicator blinks {8;:. · (4) Finish configuration in the [Main] page. 

(5) Finish upgrade in the [Info] page if necessary. 

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[ 1 Rear LEO Flight Indicator Status 

L Rear LEDFiight ~~dl~tors Normal status 

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Y G ...... (Green, Yellow flashes in turn) 

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.Y ·· .... (Slow Yellow flashes) 

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R .. ·• .. (Slow Red flashes) 

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, fl · · · · · ·(Three Red flashes off and on) 

~:-(Solid red) 

, B · Y ....... (Red, Yellow flashes in turn) 

Warming Up 

ReadytoAy 

Ready to Ay (non-GPS) 

Abnormal status 

Remote Controller Signal lost 

low Battery level Warning 

Critical Low Battery level Warning 

Not Stationary or Sensor Bias is too big 

Error• 

Compass Needs Calibration 

•You can learn more about error by connecting the Phantom 2 Vision+ to the Assistant. 

[ 2 Specifications 

Supported Battery 

Weight (Battery & Propellers included) 

Recommend payload 

Maximum payload 

Hovering Accuracy (Ready to Fly) 

, Max Yaw Angular Velocity 

Max Tillable Angle 

Max Asc~nt I Descent Speed 

Max Flight Speed 

Motor Diagonal Length 

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Working Current 

Control Accuracy 

Controllable Range 

Maximum Angular Speed 

Lcamera 

Operating Environment Temperature 

Sensor Size 

Effective Pixels 

Resolution 

HD Recording 

FOV 

DJI 5200mAh Li-Po Battery 

1242g 

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1350g 

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Operating Frequency 

Communication Distance (open area) 

Receiver Sensitivity ( 1 %PER) 

· Transmitting Power (EIRP) 

Working CurrenWoltage 

Battery 

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Operating Frequency 

Communication Distance (open area) 

Transmining Power 

S. 728 GHz - 5.85 GHz 

CE Compliance: 400m; FCC Compliance: 800m 

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CE Compliance: 25mW; FCC Compliance: 100mW 

120mA@3.7V 

2000mAh rechargeable LiPo battery 

2412MHz- 2462MHz 

500m -700m 

20dBm 

2W 

3.1 How to solve large margin(s) mid-point error? 

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If the Remote Controller stick(s) mid-point margin of error is too big, the motors will fail to start when you execute the 

CSC and the Phantom will not take off. The below are some possible fixes for this. 

(1) One of the Remote Controller's stick positions (except the throttle stick) is not centered when powering on the 

Phantom 2 Vision+. 

Solution: Place all Remote Controller sticks at their mid-point posiUons and then power cycle the Phantom 2 Vision+ 

to re-record the mid-point. 

(2) The Remote Controller sticks have been trimmed, leading to a deviaUon in the mid-point position. 

Solution: Use Assistant to perform a Remote Controller calibration. 

a) Connect to Assistant, tap Basic -> RC -> Command Sticks Calibration and push all Remote Controller sticks 

through their complete travel range to see n any stick cannot reach its outermost position. 

b) Power cycle the Phantom 2 Vision+. Power cycling is required. 

c) Re-attempt Remote Controller calibration in Assistant. 

II the above solutions do not solve your issue, please send your Remote Controller to OJI Customer service lor repair. 

3.2 How to restore a video file if power is turned off during a recording session? 

Solution: Keep or place the Micro-SO card back into the camera. Power cycle the camera and wait about 30 seconds for 

the video file to be restored. 

3.3 Failure to acquire the SSID. 

Solution: Double check whether both the camera and Range Extender are powered on and the power switch of the 

camera is switched to "Wi-Fi ON.· 

3.4 What to do if Phantom 2 Vision+ is out of sight and the Wi-Fi connections is lost? 

Solution: Tum off the Remote Controller to trigger the Failsafe mode and the aircraft will start to fly back, descend, and 

land at the Home point. Please make sure there are no obstacles between the Phantom and the home point and that you 

are familiar with the procedure for regaining control. 

3.5 Wi-Fi connection fails all the time. 

Solution: Double check the current Wi·Fi connection status of the mobile device. The mobile device may be connecting 

to other Wi-fi networks after a connection breaks with the Phantom 2 Vision+. 

3.6 Files fail to synchronize. 

Solution: Video files that are too large (file sizes close to 4GB) cannot be synchronized to the mobile device. Some 

mobile devices do not support the synchronization of the 1 080i60 video files. 
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Solution: Reset the settings of your mobile device as illustrated below. Enable the Settings -> Private -> Photos -> DJI 

VISION. Otherwise Albums will fail to synchronize wlth your mobile device. 

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3.9 Some Android devices have a problem oonnecting to the Phantom 2 Vision+ Wi·Fi Extender. 

Solution: Some Android devices do not allow for both a Wi-Fi connection and a mobile data connection at the same time. 

When trying to connect to the Phantom 2 Vision+ Wi-Fi networl<, most devices will check whether an Internet conneCtion 

has a certain Wi-Fi setting enabled, e.g. Auto network switch or Test for Internet connection. H no Internet connection 

is found because the Phantom 2 Vision+ creates a non-routable connection it will drop the Phantom 2 Vision+ WiFi network connection and scan for the next available connection. Example: For the Samsung Note 3, carry out the 

following procedures to solve this issue. Tap Settings -> Wi-Fi, and then tap the "Menu" button. Select "Advanced" 

then uncheck the "Auto network switch". You might see a warning that indicates the Internet connection is unstable this 

message can be ignored. 

3.10 App tips for mobile devices. 

Solution: If using the App on mu~iple mobile devices turn off the App on the first mobile device then turn it on the second 

one to ensure normal functions on the second mobile device. 

3.11 How to land the aircraft more smoothly? 

Solution: First pull the throttle stick position down to lower than 5%, then execute the CSC command to stop the motors. 

3.12 Why is the discharge time of a battery not zero when unused? 

Solution: A battery aging test is performed prior to delivery which affects the discharge time of the new battery. This is 

why the discharge time of a new battery is not zero. The battery is okay to use. 

3.13 Do I need extra hardware to utilize ground station? 

Solution: No extra hardware is required. 

3.14 Does ground station support caching map data offline? 

Solution: Yes, user can cache map data in ground station for future use. 

3.15 What if I accidently exit OJI Vision App in ground station mode? 

If DJI Vision App is closed when aircraft is executing flight mission, aircraft continues wijh the remaining flight mission. 

If DJI Vision App is closed and failed to re-connect with aircraft within 1 minute, aircraft returns home point automatically. 

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0 Warning & Important :~; Hints and Tips 1$1 Reference 

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Read the following documents before using the Phantom 3 Professional: 

1.1n the Box 

2. Phantom 3 Professional User Manual 

3. Phantom 3 Professional Quick Start Guide 

4. Phantom 3 Professional I Advanced Safety Guidelines and Disclaimer 

5. Phantom 3 Professional I Advanced Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines 

We recommend that you watch all tutorial videos on the official DJI website and read the Disclaimer 

before you fly. Prepare for your first flight by reviewing the Phantom 3 Professional Quick 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: 

http://www.dji.com/product/phantom-3/video 

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Download and install the DJI GO app before using the aircraft. Scan the OR code to the right 

to download the latest version. 

The Android version of the DJI GO app is compatible with Android 4.1.2 or later. 

The iOS version of the DJI GO app is compatible with iOS 8.0 or later. 

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Using this manual 

Legends 2 

Read Before the First Flight 2 

Video Tutorials 2 

Download the DJI GO app 2 

Product Profile 

Introduction 6 

Feature Highlights 6 

Preparing the Aircraft 7 

Aircraft Diagram 8 

Remote Controller Diagram 8 

Aircraft 

Flight Controller 11 

Flight Mode 11 

Flight Status Indicator 11 

Return-to-Home (RTH) 12 

Smart RTH 12 

Low Battery RTH 13 

Failsafe RTH 14 

Vision Positioning System 14 

Flight Recorder 16 

Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 16 

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery 17 

Remote Controller 

Remote Controller Profile 23 

Using the Remote Controller 23 

Remote Controller Status LED 27 

Linking the Remote Controller 28 

Remote Controller Compliance Version 29 

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Camera and Gimbal 

Camera Profile 31 

Gimbal 32 

DJIGO app 

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/Slopping the Motors 46 

Troubleshooting (FAQ) 

Appendix 

Specifications 54 

Intelligent Flight Mode 56 

FCC Compliance 57 
Product Profile 

This section introduces the Phantom 3 

Professional and lists the components of 

the aircraft and remote controller. 

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!Introduction 

The Phantom 3 Professional represents the next generation of DJI quadcopters. It is capable of capturing 

4K video and transmitting an HD video signal out of the box. The built-in camera has an integrated gimbal 

to maximize stability while minimizing both weight and size. Even when no GPS signal is available, the 

Vision Positioning System allows the aircraft to hover accurately in place. 

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Camera and Gimbal: With the Phantom 3 Professional, you're shooting 4K video at up to 30 frames per 

second and capturing 12 megapixel photos that look crisper and cleaner than ever. An enhanced sensor 

gives you greater clarity, lower noise, and better pictures than any previous flying camera. 

HD Video Downlink: The low-latency long range HD downlink is powered by an enhanced version of DJI 

Lightbridge. 

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 provide a safer, more reliable 

flight experience. A newly implemented flight recorder stores critical data from each flight and the Vision 

Positioning System enhances hovering precision when flying indoors or in environments where GPS is 

unavailable. 

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Removing Gimbal Clamp 

Remove the gimbal clamp by sliding it to the right (when facing the nose of the aircraft), as shown below . 

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Attaching the Propellers: 

Mount the propellers with black dots on to motors with black axes and spin counter-clockwise to secure. 

Mount the propellers with sliver dots on to motors with sliver axes and spin clockwise to secure. Be sure 

all propellers are securely in place. 

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Preparing the Remote Controller: 

The mobile device holder is designed for securing tablet or mobile device. Tilt the mobile device holder to 

the desired position, then adjust the antennas so they are facing outward. · 

1. Press the button on the top right side of the mobile device holder to release the clamp, then adjust the 

clamp to fit the size of your mobile device. 

2. Secure your mobile device in the clamp by pressing down, and connect your mobile device to the 

remote controller using a USB cable. 

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

the remote controller. 
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[6] Gimbal and Camera 

[7] Camera Status Indicator 

[8] Aircraft Micro-USB Port 

[9] Aircraft Status Indicator 

[10] Intelligent Flight Battery 

[ 11] Vision Positioning Sensors 

[12] Antennas 

[13] Camera Micro-SO Card Slot 

[14] Camera Micro-USB Port 

[15] Link Button 

[1] Antennas 

Relays aircraft control and 

video signal. 

[2] Mobile Device Holder 

Securely mounts your mobile 

device to the remote controller. 

[3] Control Stick 

Controls the orientation and 

movement of the aircraft. 

[4] Return Home (RTH) Button 

Press and hold the button to 

initiate Retum to Home (RTH). 
[5] Battery Level LEDs 

Displays the battery level of the remote 

controller. 

[6] Status LED 

Displays the remote controller's system status. 

(7] Power Button 

Used to tum 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 settings. 

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connected to a mobile device running the DJI 

GOapp.) 

[1 0] Playback Button 

Playback the captured images or videos. 

(Only functions when the remote controller is 

connected to a mobile device running the DJI 

.GO app.) 

[11] Shutter Button 

Press to take a photo. If burst mode is 

selected, the set number of photos will be 

taken with one press. 

[12] Flight Mode Switch 

Switch between P-mode, A-mode, and 

F-mode. 

[13] Video Recording Button 

Press to start recording video. Press again to 

stop recording. 

[17] C1 Button 

Customizable through the DJI GO app. 

[18] C2 Button 

Customizable through the DJI GO app. 

[19] Power Port 

Connect to the DJI Phantom 3 Charger to 

charge the battery of the remote controller. 

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[15] Mircro-USB Port 

Reserved port. 

[16] USB Port 

Connect to mobile device or to a USB port for 

firmware upgrade. 

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The Phantom 3 Professional'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 

aircraft if the control signal is lost. The flight controller can also save critical flight data from each flight 

to the on-board storage device. The new flight controller also provides increased stability and a new air 

braking feature. --·---'-·· ~-·--, Three flight modes are available. The details of each flight mode are found below: 

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

of P-mode, which will be automatically selected by the Phantom 3 Professional depending on signal 

strength of GPS and Vision Positioning sensors : 

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

P-OPTI: Vision Positioning is available but the GPS signal strength is not sufficient. The aircraft is 

using only the Vision Positioning System for positioning. 

P-ATII: Neither GPS nor Vision Positioning is available. The aircraft is using only its barometer for 

positioning, so only altitude can be stabilized. 

A-mode (Attitude): GPS and Vision Positioning System are not used for stabilization. The aircraft only uses 

its barometer. The aircraft can still automatically return to the home point if the control signal is lost and 

the Home Point was recorded successfully. 

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

about IOC, refer to the IOC section in the Appendix. 

:<;/: Use the Flight Controller mode switch to change the flight mode of the aircraft, refer to the "Flight 

Mode Switch" on Page 26 for more information. 

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

are shown in the figure below: 

Aircraft Status Indicator 

Front LED 

The Front LEOs show the orientation of the aircraft. The Front LEOs glow solid red when the aircraft is 

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

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

Indicators: 
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Safe to Fly (P-rnode with GPS and Vision 

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Safe to Fly (P-rnode with Vision Positioning but 

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

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Critical Battery Warning 

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Critical Error 

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I Return-to-Home (RTH) 

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

three types of RTH procedures: Smart RTH, Low Battery RTH, and Failsafe RTH. This section describes 

these three scenarios in detail. 

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If a strong GPS signal was acquired before takeoff, the Horne Point 

is the location from which the aircraft was launched. The GPS signal 

strength is indicated by the GPS icon ( l'l.oull ). The aircraft status 

indicator will blink rapidly when the horne point is recorded. 

Use the RTH button on the remote controller (refer to "RTH button" on page 26 for more information) 

or tap the RTH button in the DJI GO app and follow the on-screen instructions when GPS is available to 

initiate Smart RTH. The aircraft will then automatically return to the last recorded Home Point. You may use 

the remote controller's control sticks to control the aircraft's position to avoid a collision during the Smart 

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

button again to terminate the procedure and regain full control of the aircraft. 

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

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

when prompted. The DJI GO app will display a notice when a low battery warning is triggered. The 

aircraft will automatically return to the Home Point if no action is 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 Point. 

The aircraft will land automatically if the current battery level can only support the aircraft long enough 

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

orientation during the landing process. 

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

Critical Low battery level Sufficient battery 

waming(Red) levei(Green) 

Low battery 

level waming(Yellow) Remaining flight time 

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point and land automatically, back and land 

Low battery The battery Aircraft status or "Cancel" to resume normal it as soon as 

level warning power is low. indicator blinks . flight. If no action is taken, . possible, then 

: Please land the RED slowly. the aircraft will automatically stpp the motors 

:aircraft. go home and land after 1 0 and replace the 

seconds. Remote controller battery. 

will sound an alarm. 

Critical Low The aircraft Aircraft status 

The DJI GO app display will Allow the aircraft to 

battery level must land indicator blinks 

flash red and the aircraft will 

descend and land 

start to descend. The remote warning immediately. RED quickly. controller will sound an alarm. automatically. 

Estimated 

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o\;): • When Critical battery level warning is triggered and the aircraft begins to land automatically, 

you may push the throttle upward to make the aircraft hover at its current altitude, giving you an 

opportunity to navigate to a more appropriate landing location. 

• The colored zones and markers on the battery level indicator bar reflect the estimated 

remaining flight time. They are automatically adjusted according to the aircraft's current location 

and status. 

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

be automatically activated if the remote controller signal is lost for more than three seconds. The Returnto-Home process may be interrupted and the operator may regain control of the aircraft if the remote 

controller signal connection is re-established. 

Failsafe Illustration 

1 Record Home Point 2 Confirming Home Point 

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& • Aircraft cannot return to the Home Point when GPS signal is weak ( [ ~,ull] displays grey) or 

unavailable. 

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

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

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

or beyond during Failsafe. 

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

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

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

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

the user can rapidly toggle St switch to regain control to cancel the ascending. 

The OJI Vision Positioning System uses ultrasound and image data to help the aircraft maintain its current 

position. With the help of Vision Positioning, your Phantom 3 Professional can hover in place more precisely 

and fly indoors or in other environments where a GPS signal is not available. The main components of the 

Vision Positioning System are located on the bottom of your Phantom 3 Professional; they include [2) two 

ultrasonic sensors and [1) one monocular camera. 

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Vision Positioning is activated automatically when the Phantom 3 Professional is turned on. No 

further action is required. Vision Positioning is typically used in indoor environments, where GPS 

is unavailable. Using the sensors that are built into the Vision Positioning system, the Phantom 3 

Professional can hover precisely even without GPS. 

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properly on surfaces without clear pattern variations. 

3. Turn on the aircraft. The aircraft status indicator will flash green two times, which indicates the Vision Positioning system is ready. Gently push the throttle up to lift off and the aircraft will 

hover in place. 

&, The performance of your Vision Positioning System is affected by the surface over which it is 

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

above sound-absorbing materials. In addition, the camera may not function correctly in 

suboptimal environments. The aircraft will switch from P-mode to A-mode automatically if neither 

GPS nor Vision Positioning System are available. Operate the aircraft with great caution.in the 

following situations: 

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

• Rying over a highly reflective surfaces. 

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

• Flying over water or transparent surfaces. 

• Flying over moving surfaces or objects. 

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

• Flying over extremely dark (lux< 10) or bright (lux> 100,000) surfaces. 

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

• Flying over surfaces without clear patterns or texture. 

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

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

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

of the sensors . 

• Vision Positioning is only effective when the aircraft is at altitudes of 0.3 to 3 meters . 

• The Vision Positioning System may not function properly when the aircraft is flying over water . 

• The Vision Positioning System may not be able to recognize pattern on the ground in low light 

conditions (less than 100 lux). 

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

in operation . 

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

ground (below 0.5 meters) at fast speeds .. 

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

0 sensor emits high frequency sounds that are only audible to some animals. · 

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

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

aircraft to the PC through the Micro-USB port and launch the DJI GO app. 

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Use only DJI approved propellers with your Phantom 3 Professional. The grey and black nuts on 

the propeller indicate where they should be attached and in which direction whey should spin. To 

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

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e"') Lock: Turn the propellers in the indicated direction to mount and tighten. 

'D'l Unlock: Turn the propellers in the indicated direction to loosen and remove. 

Attaching the Propellers 

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

2. Attach the propellers with silver dots onto the motors with silver axes and spin the propellers clockwise 

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

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

before flight. 

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& • Ensure propellers are attached to its corresponding motors, otherwise the aircraft cannot take off. 

• Wear gloves when handling propellers. 

• Hand tighten each of the propellers on the corresponding motors to ensure it is attached firmly. 

Detaching the Propellers 

Hold the motor in place with one hand, then spin the propeller in the indicated unlock direction. 

& • Check that the propellers and motors are installed correctly and firmly before every flight. 

• Ensure that all propellers are in 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 spinning. 

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

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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 using an appropriate charger that has been approved 

byDJI. 

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Intelligent Flight Battery 

& The Intelligent Flight Battery must be fully charged before using it for the first time. Refer to 

'Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery' for more information. 

;\;): Be aware that the output power of the supplied Phantom 3 Professional charger is 100W. 

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery Functions 

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

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

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

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

65%. It is normal to feel moderate heat being emitted from the battery during the discharge process. 

Discharge thresholds can be set in the DJI GO app. 

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

5. Overcharge Protection: Charging automatically stops when the battery is fully charged. 

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

4Q°C (104°F). 

7. Over Current Protection: The battery stops charging when high amperage (more than 8 A) is detected. 

8. Over Discharge Protection: To preve~t over-discharge damage, discharging automatically stops when 

the battery voltage reaches 12 V. 

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

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10. Battery Cell Damage Protection: The DJI GO app displays a warning message when a damaged 

battery cell is detected. 

11. Battery Error History:· Browse the battery error history in the DJI GO app. 

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

13. Communication: Information pertaining to the battery's voltage, capacity, current, etc. is transmitted to 

the aircraft's main controller. 

& Refer to Phantom 3 Professional/ Advanced Intelligent Right Battery Safety Guidelines before 

use. Users take full responsibility for all operations and usage. 

Using the Battery 

Turning ON/OFF 

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

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

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

battery power LED will flash when powering off the Phantom to allow automatically stopping 

of a recording during the event recording wasn't stopped. 

Low Temperature Notice: 

1. Battery capacity is significantly reduced when flying in low temperature ( < o•C) environments. 

2. It is not recommended that the battery be used in extremely low temperature ( < -1 0°C) environments. 

Battery voltage should reach the appropriate level when operating environment with temperatures 

between -1o•c and s•c. 

3. End the flight as soon as the DJI GO app displays the "Low Battery Level Warning" in low temperature 

environments. 

4. Keep the battery indoors to warm it before flying in low temperature environments. 

5. To ensure optimal performance of the battery, keep the battery temperature above 20°C. 

6. The charger will stop charging the battery if the battery cell's temperature is not within the operating 

range (0°C - 40°C }. 

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

approximately 1-2 minutes to warm up before taking off. 

Checking the Battery Level 

The Battery Level Indicators display how much power remains. When the battery is turned off, press 

the Power Button once. The Battery Level Indicators will light up to display the current battery level. See 

below for details. 

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

discharging. The indicators are defined below. 

0 : LED is on. U: LED is flashing. 

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B 0 0 0 87.5%-100% 

0 0 0 0\ 75%-87.5% 

0 0 0 0 62.5%-75% 

0 0 n 0 50%-62.5% 

0 0 0 0 37.5%-50% 

0 n 0 0 25%-37.5% 

0 0 0 0 12.5%-25% 

n 0 0 0 0%-12.5% 

0 0 0 0 =0% 

Battery life 

Battery life refers to how many more times the battery can be discharged and recharged before it must 

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

battery life. The Battery Level Indicators will light up and/or blink for two seconds, as shown below: 

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Ufe 

0 0 0 0 90%-100% 

0 0 0 n 80%-90% 

0 0 0 0 70%-80% 

0 0 p; 0 60%-70% 

0 0 0 0 50%-60% 

0 0: 0 0 40%-50% 

0 0 0 0 30%-40% 

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0 0 0 0 below20% 

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

ffi For more information about the battery, launch the OJI GO app and check the information that is listed 

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Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery 

1. 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 

level is above 95%. tum on the battery before charging. 

3. The Battery Level Indicator will display the current battery level as it is charging. 

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

5. Air-cool the Intelligent Right Battery after each flight. Allow its temperature to drop to room temperature 

before it for an extended 

& • We do not recommend charging the Intelligent Flight Battery and remote controller with the 

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

• Always tum off the battery before inserting it or removing it from the Phantom 3 Professional. 

Never insert or remove a battery when it is turned on. 

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

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0 u 0 0 LED2 blinks twice per second Over current detected 

0 n 0 0 LED2 blinks three times per second Short circuit detected 

0 0 i)1 0 LED3 blinks twice per second Over charge detected 

0 0 n 0 LED3 blinks three times per second Over-voltage charger detected 

0 0 0 n LED4 blinks twice per second Charging temperature is too low 

0 0 0 u· LED4 blinks three times per second Charging temperature is too high 

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

Intelligent Flight Battery from the charger and plug it back in to resume charging. Note that you do not 

need to unplug and plug in the charger in the event of a room temperature error; the charger will resume 

charging when the temperature is within the allowable range. 

& DJI 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 into the Phantom 3 Professional's Battery Compartment 

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

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

Rapid : Fly the Phantom 3 Professional outdoors until there is less than 8% of power left, or until 

the battery can no longer be turned on. 

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Remote Controller 

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

integrates the video downlink system and aircraft remote control system. The video 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 motion. 

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

indicators on the front panel of the remote controller. 

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

• Mode 1: The right stick serves as the throttle. 

• Mode 2: The left stick serves as the throttle. 

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Tuming the Remote Controller On and Off 

The Phantom 3 Professional remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery that has a 

capacity of 6000 mAh. The battery level is indicated via the Battery Level LEOs on the front panel. Follow 

the steps below to turn on your remote controller: 

1. When the remote controller is turned off, press the Power Button once. The Battery Level LEOs 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 it is turned on. The Status LED will rapidly blink green, indicating 

that the remote controller is linking to the aircraft. The Status LEOs will glow solid green when linking is 

complete. 

4. Repeat Step 2 to tum off the remote controller. 

Charging the Remote Controller 

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

details. 

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Controlling the Camera 

Shoot videos/pictures, view recorded images, and adjust camera settings via the Shutter Button, Camera 

Settings Dial. Playback Button, and Video Recording Button on the remote controlleL 

[1] Camera Settings Dial 

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Tum the dial to adjust camera settings such as ISO, shutter speed, and aperture without letting go of 

the remote controlleL Move the dial to left or right to scroll through pictures and videos in playback 

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

[2] Playback Button 

Press to view images and videos that have already been captured, 

[3] Shutter Button 

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

[4) Video Recoding Button 

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

[5) Gimbal Dial 

Use this dial to control the lilt of the gimbal. 

Controlling Aircraft 

This section explains how to control the orientation of the aircraft through the remote controller. The 

Remote Control is set to Mode 2 by default. 
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EI:J Stick Neutral/Mid-Point: Control sticks are in the center position. 

Moving the Control Stick: The control stick is pushed away from the center position. 

Remote Controller 

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Aircraft 

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Moving the left stick up and down changes the 

aircraft's elevation. 

Push the stick up to ascend and down to descend. 

When both sticks are centered, the Phantom 3 

Professional will hover in place. 

The more the stick is pushed away from the center 

position, the faster the Phantom 3 Professional will 

change elevation. Always push the stick gently 

to prevent sudden and unexpected elevation 

changes. 

Moving the left stick to the left or right controls the 

rudder and rotation of the aircraft. 

Push the sick left to rotate the aircraft counterclockwise, push the stick right to rotate the aircraft 

clockwise. If the stick is centered, the Phantom 3 

Professional will maintain its current orientation. 

The more the stick is pushed away from the center 

position, the faster the Phantom 3 Professional will 

rotate. 

Moving the right stick up and down changes the 

aircraft's forward and backward pitch. 

Push the stick up to fly forward and down to fly 

backward. Phantom 3 Professional will hover in 

pla<;:e if the stick is centered. 

Push the stick further away from the center position for 

a larger pftch angle (maximum 30·) and faster flight. 

Moving the right stick control left and right changes 

the aircraft's left and right pitch. 

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

Phantom 3 Professional will hover in place if the 

stick is centered. 

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

camera will shift to point upwards. Tum the 

dial to the left, and the camera will shift to point 

downwards. The camera will remain in its current 

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Adjusting Controller Sticks 

Hold and twist the controller sticks clockwise or counter clockwise to adjust 

the length of the controller sticks A proper length of controller sticks can 

improve the controlling accuracy. 

Flight Mode Switch 

Toggle the switch to select the desired flight mode. 

You may choose between: P-mode, F-mode and Amode. 

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P-mode (Positioning): P-mode works best when the GPS signal is strong. There are three difterent 

versions of P-mode, which will be automatically selected by the Phantom 3 Professional depending on 

GPS signal strength and the Vision Positioning sensors: 

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

P-OPTI: Vision Positioning is available but a sufficient GPS signal is not available. Aircraft is using 

only Vision Posnioning for position holding. 

P-A TTl: Neither GPS nor Vision Positioning is available, the aircraft is using only its barometer for 

positioning, so only altitude is maintained. 

A-mode (Attitude): GPS and Vision Positioning System are not used for stabilization. The aircraft uses 

·only its barometer to stabilize. The aircraft can automatically return to the Home Point if remote controller 

signal is lost and the Home Point was recorded successfully. 

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

about IOC, refer to the IOC section in the Appendix. 

By default, the Flight Mode Switch is locked toP-mode. To unlock other flight modes, launch the OJI GO 

app, enter the "Camera" page, and tap "Mode"; t~en activate "Multiple Flight Mode". 

RTH Button 

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

Button will blink white to indicate that the aircraft is entering RTH mode. The aircraft will then return to the 

last recorded Horne Point. Press this button again to cancel the RTH procedure and regain control of the 

aircraft. 
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Connecting Your Mobile Device 

Ti~ the mobile device holder to the desired position. Press the button on the side of the mobile device holder 

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

mobile device. To connect your mobile device to the remote controller using 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. 

Optimal Transmission Range 

The transmission signal between the aircraft and the remote controller is most reliable within the area that 

is depicted in the image below: 

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Ensure that the aircraft is flying within the optimal transmission zone. To achieve the best transmission 

performance, maintain the appropriate relationship between the operator and the aircraft 

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

RTH LED indicates the Retum-to-Home status of the aircraft. The table below contains more information 

about these indicators. 

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The remote controller is disconnected from the aircraft. 

The remote controller is connected to the aircraft. 

Remote controller error. 

HD downlink is disrupted. 

Remote Controller Status 

Aircraft is returning home. 

Sending Return-to-Home command to the aircraft. 

Return-to-Home procedure in progress. 

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

I Linking the Re':'lote Controller 

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

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

1. Tum on the remote eontroller and connect to the mobile device. Launch the OJI GO app. 

2. Turn on the Intelligent Right Battery. 

3. Enter "Camera" and tap on fli' ,1tll and then tap "Linking RC" button as shown below. 

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

emitted. 

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5. Locate the linking button on the side of the aircraft, as shown in the figure below. Press the link button 

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

controller is successfully linked to the aircraft. 

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

same aircraft. 

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

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

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

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

device via the DJI GO app, 

Camera Micro-SO Card Slot 

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

turning on the Phantom 3 ProfessionaL The Phantom 3 Professional comes with a 16GB Micro-SO • 

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

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

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

Camera Data Port +• 

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

photos and videos to your computer. 

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

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Camera Operation 

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

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

Camera Page 24". 

Camera LED Indicator 

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

working status of the camera. 

LED Indicator 

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. G_ Green Blink Once (0.5s off, OAs on ) 

~~--Green Blink 3 Times (0.3s off, 0. is on) 

'A Slow Red Blink (1.6s on, 0.8s off) 

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Camera status 

System is warming up. 

Taking a single picture. 

Taking 3 or 5 photos per shot. 

Recording. 

SO card error. 

Overheated Camera 

System error . 

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

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

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Gimbal Operation Modes 

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

camera settings page of the OJ! GO app. Note that your mobile device must be connected to the remote 

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

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

constant at all times. 

FPVMode 

The gimbal will synchronize with the movement of the aircraft to provide a 

first-person perspective flying experience. 

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

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

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

at all times. 

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

gimbal will recover full functionality after it dries. 

Anti-Drop Kit 

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

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

<D through the hole of the vibration absorber and into the center hole of Part® , then lock them together 

as shown@ . Mounting the anti-drop kit pins diagonally from each other is recommended. 
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DJI GO app 

The OJI GO app is a mobile application designed specifically for the Phantom 3 Professional. Use this 

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

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

others. It is recommended that you use a tablet for the best experience. 

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

configure various camera parameters from the Camera page. 

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[1) Flight Mode 

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

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

set the gain values. 

The aircraft is set to "Beginner Mode" by default. The aircraft cannot fly 30 meters (98 feet) higher 

and beyond the recorded Home Point under beginner mode. Disable this mode in the MODE 

(2] GPS Signal Strength 

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

strength. 

(3] IOC Settings 

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

settings menu and select the desired IOC setting. 

[4] System Status 

~ioF<is.GPS'i:: This icon indicates the current aircraft system status and GPS signal strength. 

[5] Battery Level Indicator 

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

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

[6) Remote Controller Signal 

W~ oil II: This icon shows the strength of remote controller's signal. 

[7] HD Video Unk Signal Strength 

[ij[]'ll,,ill: This icon shows the strength of the HD video downlink connection between the aircraft and 

the remote controller. 

[8] Battery Level 

fA 1 OOo/.,: This icon shows the current battery level. 

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

battery warning history. 

[9] General Settings 

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

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

route display. 

[10) Camera Operation Bar 

Shutter and Recording Settings 

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

of the videos, image size and so on. 
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• : Tap this button to take a single photo. Press and hold this button to select single shot, triple shot 

or time-lapsed shooting modes. 

Record 

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

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

Playback 

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

captured. 

Camera Settings 

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

[11) Map 

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

[12) Vision Positioning 

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

[13) Flight Telemetry 

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

Flight attitude is indicated by the flight attitude icon. 

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

(2) light blue and dark blue areas indicate pitch. 

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

[14) Dynamic Home Point 

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

position of the mobile device. 

[15] Return to Home (RTH) 

c£ : Initiate RTH home procedure. Tap to have the aircraft return to the last recorded home point. 
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[16] Auto Takeoff/Landing 

ct, I J::.: Tap to initiate auto takeoff or landing. 

[17] Livestream 

@: Livestream icon indicates the current video feed is broadcasting live on You Tube. Be sure the 

mobile data service is available on the mobile device. 

[18] Back 

~ :Tap to return to the main GUI. 

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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. 

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

'Discovery'. Use your registered DJI account to login to 'Discovery'. 

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Once pre-flight preparation is complete, it is recommended that you use the flight simulator in the DJI GO 

app to hone your flight skills and practice flying safely. Ensure that all flights are carried out in an open 

area. 

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

snow, rain 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 bodies of water. 

4. Minimize interference by avoiding areas with high levels of electromagnetism, including base stations 

and radio transmission towers. 

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L temperature.Be very careful when flying at altitudes greater than 19, 685 feet (6000 meters) above sea 

;:';! level, as the performance of the battery and aircraft may be affected. 

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

regulatory agencies including the ICAO and the FAA. For safety reasons, flights are limited by default, 

which helps users operate this product safely and legally. Flight limitations include height limits, distance 

limits, and No-Fly Zones. 

When operating in P-mode, height limits, distance limits, and No-Fly Zones function concurrently to 

manage flight safety. In A-mode, only height limits are in effect, which by default prevent the aircraft 

altitude from exceeding 1640 feet (500 m) . 

Maximum flight altitude & Radius Limits 

Maximum flight altitude and radius limits may be changed in the DJI GO app. Be aware that the maximum 

flight altitude cannot exceed 164q feet (500 meters). In accordance with these settings, your Phantom 3 

Professional will fly in a restricted cylinder, as shown below: 

Maximum Right Altitude Max Radius 

..___ .---....__ Home Point 

--Lt----+-- Height of aircraft 

when turned on 
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r GPS Signal Strong . (3 ...... Blinking Green 

LMaximum Flight 

Altitude 

Max Radius 

Flight Limits 

Aircraft's altitude cannot 

exceed the specified value. 

Flight distance must be within 

the max radius. 

DJIGOapp 

Waming: Height 

limit reached. 

Waming: Distance 

limit reached. 

Flight Limits DJI GOapp 

Maximum 

Right 

Altitude 

Max Radius 

Height is restricted to 400 

feet. (120m) and under. 

No limits 

Waming: Height limit 

reached. 

Aircraft Status Indicator 

None. 

Rapid red flashing 'li: 

······when close to the 

max radius limit. 

Aircraft Status Indicator 

None. 

• If you fly out of the limit, you can still control the Phantom 3, but cannot fly it any father. If the 

& Phantom 3 flies out of the max radius in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode, it will fly back within 

range automatically. 

• If the Phantom 3 flies out of the max radius in Ready to Ry (non-GPS) mode, it will fly back 

within range automatically. 

No-Fly Zones 

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

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

aircraft operate at low altitudes. Restricted Areas include border lines between countries or sensitive 

institute. The details of the No-Ry Zones are explaine.d as follow: 

Airport 

(1) Airport Na-Ry Zone are comprised of Take-off Restricted zones and Restricted Altitude Zones. Each 

zone features circles of various sizes. 

(2) R1 miles (value of the R1 depends on the size and shape of the airport) around the airport is a Takeoff restricted zone, inside of which take off is prevented. 

(3) From R1 mile to R1 + 1 mile around the airport the flight altitude is limited to a 15 degree inclination. 

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

limited to 1640 teet (500 meters) at R1+ 1 mile 

(4) When the aircraft enters within 320 teet (100 meters) of No-Ry Zones, a waming message will appear 

on the OJI GO app. 

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Restricted Area 

(1) Restricted Areas does not have flight altitude restrictions. 

(2) R miles around the designated restriction area is a Take-off Restricted area. Aircraft cannot take off 

within this zone. The value of R varies based on the definition of the restricted areas. 

(3) A "waming zone" has been set around the Restricted Area. When the aircraft approaches within 0.062 

miles (100m) of this zone, a waming message will appear on the OJI GO app. 

0 No-fly zone Warning zone Free zone 

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GPS Signal Strong G ······Blinking Green 

Aircraft 

Zone Restriction OJI GO app Prompt Status 

Indicator 

Motors will not start. Warning: You are in a No-fly 

zone. Take off prohibited. 

No-fly Zone If the aircraft enters the 

0 restricted area in A-mode, but is 

Warning: You are in a no-fly 2;one. switched toP-mode, the aircraft 

will automatically descend, land, 

Automatic landing has begun. 

and stop its motors. 

R1: Warning: You are in a ::8 ...... 

If the aircraft enters the restricted 

restricted zone. Descending to Red flashing 

Restricted- area in A-mode, but is switched safe altitude. . altitude flight to P-mode, it will descend to an R2: Warning: You are in a 

zone appropriate altitude and hover restricted zone. Maximum flight 

0 15 feet below the altitude limit. 

altitude is restricted to between 

20m and 500m. Fly cautiously. 

Warning zone No flight restriction applies, but Warning: You are approaching a 

1: .... ~J there will be a warning . restricted zone, Fly cautiously. 

Free zone 

0 No restrictions. None. None. 

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

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

& • When flying in a safety zone, the aircraft's status indicator will blink red rapidly and continue 

for 3 seconds, then switch to indicate current flying status and continue for 5 seconds at which 

point it will switch back to blinking red. 

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

city centers, or other sensitive areas. Ry the aircraft only within your line of sight. 

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[~reflight Checklist . 

1. Remote controller, Intelligent Right Battery, and mobile device are fully charged. 

2. Propellers are mounted correctly and firmly. 

3. Micro-SO card has been inserted, if necessary. 

4. Gimbal is functioning normally. 

5. Motors can start and are functioning normally. 

6. The DJI GO app is successfully connected to the aircraft. 

Calibrating the Compass 

IMPORT ANT: 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 failure. calibration is required 

0 • Do not calibrate your compass where there is any possibility of strong magnetic interference. 

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

::!! metal structures <Ci' 

;::r • Do not carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration such as keys or cellular 

phones. 

• Do not calibrate in direct proximity to large metal objects. 

• DO NOT calibrate indoors. 

Calibration Procedures 

Choose an open area to carry out the following procedures. 

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

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

Bar in the app and select "Calibrate", then follow the on-screen instructions. 

2. Hold the aircraft horizontally and rotate 360 degrees. The Aircraft Status Indicators will display a solid 

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

axis. Recalibrate the compass if the Aircraft Status Indicator glows solid red. 

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

aircraft to a different location and try again. 

:\): Calibrate the compass before each flight. Launch the DJI GO app and follow the on-screen 

instructions to calibrate the compass. DO NOT calibrate the compass near metal objects such 

as a metal bridge, cars, scaffolding. 

When to Recalibrate 

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

2.When flying in a new location or In a location that is different from the most recent flight. 

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

4.When severe drifting occurs in flight, i.e. Phantom 3 Professional does not fly in straight line. 

'Auto Takeoff and Auto Landing 

Auto Takeoff 

Use auto takeoff only if the Aircraft Status Indicators are blinking green. Follow the steps below to use the 

auto takeoff feature: 

1. Launch the DJI GO app, and enter "Camera" page. 

2. Ensure the aircraft is in P- mode. 

3. Complete all steps on the pre-flight checklist. 

4. Tap".:!:,", and confirm that conditions are safe for flight. Slide the icon 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 will automatically hover below 3 meters. It is recommended to wait until there is 

sufticient GPS lock before using the Auto Take-off feature. 

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Auto-Landing 

Use auto-landing only if the Aircraft Status Indicators are blinking green. Follow the steps below to use the 

auto-landing feature: 

1. Ensure the aircraft is in P- mode. 

2. Check the landing area condition before tapping "~", to begin landing. Then follow the on-screen 

instructions. 

Starting the Motors 

A Combination Stick Command (CSC) is used to start the motors. Push both sticks to the bottom 

inner or outer comers to start the motors. Once the motors have started spinning, release both sticks 

simultaneously. 

Stopping the Motors 

There are two methods to stop the motors. 

Method 1: When Phantom 3 Professional has landed, push the throttle downeD, then conduct the same 

esc that was used to start the motors, as described above®. Motors will stop immediately. Release both 

sticks once motors stop. 

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

seconds. 

® OR 

Method 1 Method 2 

& Do not perform a CSC when the aircraft is in midair, otherwise the motors will suddently stop. 

fF:Ii9t1t-Te-~t __ _ Takeoff/Landing Procedures 

1. Place the aircraft in an open, flat area with the battery level indicators lacing towards you. 

2. Turn on the remote controller and your mobile device, then tum on the Intelligent Right Battery. 

3. Launch the OJI GO app and enter the Camera page. 

4. Wait until the Aircraft Indicators blink green. This means the Home Point is recorded and it is now sale 

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

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

6. Shoot photos and videos using the DJI GO app. 

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

8. Alter landing, execute the esc command or hold the throttle at its lowest position until the motors stop. 

9. Turn off the Intelligent Right Battery first, then the Remote Controller. 

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& • When the Aircraft Status Indicators blink yello.v rapidly durtng flight, the aircraft has entered Failsafe 

mode. 

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

rapidly during flight. 

• Watch our video tutorials for more flight information. 

Video Suggestions and Tips 

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

2. Select the desired gimbal operation mode in the OJI GO app. 

3. Only shoot video when flying in P-rnode. 

4. Always fly in good weather and avoid flying in rain or heavy wind. 

5. Choose the camera settings that suit your needs. Settings include photo format and exposure compensation. 

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

7. Push the control sticks 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 biggest difference between the Phantom 3 Professional and the Phantom 3 Advanced is in the 

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

second, and the Phantom 3 Advanced is capable of shcoting at resolutions up to 1080p60. Both models 

shoot 12 megapixel photos. 

The other main difference is the Intelligent Flight Battery charger. The Phantom 3 Advanced comes with a 

57-watt charging unit and the Phantom 3 Professional comes with a 100-watt charger, the latter of which 

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 void 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, it is recommended that you only charge one item at a time. We recommend that 

you never charge both items using 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 function as you 

choose through the DJI GO app. Refer to the manual tor more information. 

How far can I fly my Phantom 3? 

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

series can reach distances of up to 1.2 miles (2 kilometers) away from the pilot. 

What app should I use with my Phantom 3? 

The Phantom 3 is compatible with the OJI GO app for iOS and Android, which is already used with the DJI 

Inspire. The app will detect which aircraft is connected and automatically adjust accordingly. 

Which mobile devices are compatible with the app? 

The DJI GO app is only compatible with devices running iOS 8.0 or later or Android v4.1.2 or later. 

The following devices are recommended: 

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

+ Cellular, !Pad Air 2, iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi + Cellular, !Pad mini 3, and iPad mini 3 Wi-Fi + Cellular. This app is 

optimized for iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus 

Android: Samsung S5, Note 3, Sony Z3 EX PERlA, Google Nexus 7 II, Google Nexus 9, Mi 3, Nubia Z7 mini 

Support lor additional Android devices will become available as testing and development continues. 

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How do I use the Director automatic video editor? 

Director is an automatic video editor built into the DJI GO 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. 

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

By default, the Remote Controller is set to Mode 2. This means that the right control stick controls the 

movement of the aircraft and the left control stick controls the throttle and orientation of the aircraft. These 

controls can be changed to Mode 1 or set to a customized configuration in the DJI GO app. This is 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 5.8 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 with greater power. The Phantom 3 has 

a 4 cell battery with a capacity of 4480 mAh and a voltage of 15.2 V. 

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

This is normal. After you attempt to power off the Intelligent Flight Battery, it may remain on for a few 

seconds as any video data is saved to the Micro SD card. This helps prevent your data from being lost or 

corrupted. 

Do I have to buy the Remote Controller separately? 

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

that is already linked to the aircraft. 

Does my Phantom 3 support dual Remote Controllers? 

No. The included Remote Controller can be used to control both the aircraft and the gimbal tilt at the same 

time. 

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 Positioning mode, indicates that both GPS and the Vision Positioning System are active and 

your Phantom 3 will attempt to stabilize using both. 

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

barometer is used for stabilization. The aircraft can still return to the Home Point as long as a sufficient GPS 

signal is available. 

F-mode, or Function mode, activates Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) functionality. Refer to the IOC 

section in 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? 

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

Battery is designed to provide up to 23 minutes of uninterrupted flight time when fully charged. 

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

Do not remove the Micro-SO card from the camera. If it has been removed, place it back in the camera. 

Turn the Phantom 3 on and wait approximately 30 seconds as the video 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 device. Open the Settings menu, select the Privacy tab, 

select the Photos tab, and then toggle the switch next to the OJI GO app icon. If the GO app has not been 

granted access to your albums, the photos and videos cannot be synchronized. 

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

Hover the aircraft over a flat, level surface. Slowly pull the throttle stick down until the aircraft touches the i 

ground. 

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

Every battery is tested prior to being packaged and shipped. This affects the discharge time of a new 

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

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

No, it cannot. 

How to safely operate the aircraft when encountering compass error? 

A compass error may occur when the aircraft is flying close to strong electric magnetic sources (e.g. 

power transmission lines). Aircraft Status Indicators blink red and yellow rapidly when a compass error 

occurs and the OJI GO app will display one of the following messages: 

• Compass error, calibration required 

This warning message indicates the aircraft is receiving abnormal compass readings. It is recommended 

to power off the aircraft and re-calibrate the compass at a different location and then resume the flight. 

• Compass error, exit P-GPS Mode 

This warning message indicates that the aircraft is drifting severely. Bring the aircraft to a higher altitude 

to gain enough GPS satellite locks when this warning message is prompted. The flight controller will 

automatically adjust the orientation of the aircraft in the midair to mitigate the drifts. The aircraft will switch 

back to P-GPS mode when the automatic adjustment is completed. 

How to troubleshoot aircraft initialization error? 

If you observe the following symptoms, it'indicates the aircraft has failed to initialized: 

• The aircraft status indicator display flashing red, yellow and green. Even the aircraft is stationed on the 

flat surface. 

• The System Status Bar in the app prompts "Initialization Error". 

• No resistance drive if felt on the gimbal. 

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Various factors contribute to the aircraft initialization error, try resolve the issue by following the suggestions 

listed below: 

• Sensor performance degraded. This may be due to the excessive bias detected from the IMU or the 

compass reading is interfered. Try restarting and calibrating the IMU and compass to resolve this issue. 

• Sensor is defective. If the sensors remains unchanged at all time and the problem persist even when the 

aircraft is restarted, it indicates the sensor is not working normally. Users should return the aircraft to DJI 

for repairing. 

• Minor vibration is detected during aircraft initialization. Put the aircraft on the flat surface, power on the 

aircraft and ensure the aircraft is stationed for more than 5 seconds to resolve the issue. 

• Serious vibration is detected during aircraft initialization. This instance generally occurs when the aircraft 

is being initialization on the violent moving surface, lor instance, ships that are on the rough sea. Do not 

attempt to power on the aircraft in this scenario. 

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[ft.i[~a_n ··· Weight (Battery & 

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Max. Ascent Speed 

Max. Descent Speed 

Max. Speed 

Max. Flight Altitude 

Max. Flight Time 

Operating Temperature 

GPS Mode 

tGimbaL:~- • 

Controllable Range 

Velocity Range 

Altitude Range 

Operating Range 

Operating Environment 

1280 g 

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5 m/s 

3m/s 

16 m/s (A TTl mode, no wind) 

6000m 

Approximately 23 minutes 

0°Cto 40°C 

GPS/GLONASS 

Pitch: • 90° to + 30° 

< 8 m/s (2m above ground) 

30cm-300 em 

30cm·300 em 

Brightly lit (lux> 15) patterned surfaces 

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

Lens FOV 94° 20mm(35mm format equivalent) f/2.8 

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

Electronic Shutter Speed 8s -1 /8000s 

Image Max. Size 4000 x 3000 

Single shot 

Burst shooting: 3/5/7 frames 

Still Photography. Modes Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEBJ: 3/5 

Bracketed frames at 0.7EV Bias 

Time-lapse 

Supported SO Card Types 

Video Recording Modes 

Max. Bitrate Of Video 

Storage 

Supported File Formats 

Operating Temperature 

Range 

Micro SO 

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

UHD: 4096x2160p 24/25, 3840x2160p24/25/30 

FH D: 1920x1 080p 24/25/30/48/50/60 

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

60 Mbps 

FAT32/exFAT 

Photo: JPEG, ONG 

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

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Operating Frequency 

Transmitting Distance 

Video Output Port 

Operating Temperature Range 

Battery 

Mobile Device Holder 

Transmitter Power(EIRP) 

Working Voltage 

Charger 

Voltage 

Rated Power 

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2.400 GHz-2.483 GHz 

2000 m (Outdoor And Unobstructed) 

USB 

o•c- 4o•c 

6000 mAh LiPo 2S 

Tablets and smartphones 

FCC: 20 dbm; CE:16 dbm 

1.2A@7.4V 

17.4 v 

100W 

• Intelligent Flight Batte_ry ( PH3-4480 mAh-15.2V) 

Capacity 4480 mAh 

Voltage 15.2 V 

Battery Type 

Energy 

Net Weight 

Operating Temperature 

Max. Charging Power 

LiPo 4S 

68Wh 

365 g 

-1o•c- 4o•c 

100W 

('Ei!craft Status Indicator Descrip..;;;ti.::;.o.;..;n ________ ~----------' 

Normal 

:13 :G ('f ...... Red, Green and Yellow Rash 

Alternatively Turning on and Self-Diagnostics 

G Y ...... Green and Yellow Rash Alternatively Ain;raft Warming Up 

'~ ······Green Flashes Slowly 

G X2 ...... Green Flashes Twice 

Yl .. ·· .. Yellow Flashes Slowly 

Warning 

Fast Yellow Flashing 

li ··· .. ·Slow Red Flashing 

U;l · .. · .. Fast Red Rashing 

R ······Red Rashing Alternatively 

-Solid Red 

FL 'Y .... ··Red and Yellow Rash Alternatively 

Safe to Fly (P-mode wi!h GPS and Vision Positioning) 

Safe to Ay (P-mode with VISoo Positooing but without GPS) 

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

Remote Controller Signal Lost 

Low Battery Warning 

Critical Battery Warning 

IMU Error 

Critical Error 

Compass Calibration Required 

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(§elligent Flight __ Mode ___ _ _ _________ _.. 

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

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

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

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

pre-set flight maneuvers. 

· Course Lock 

Home lock 

: Point of Interest 

Follow Me 

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!Waypoints 

Lock the current nose direction as the aircraft's forward direction. The aircraft will 

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

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

The aircraft will orbit around the subject automatically to allow the operator can be 

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

A virtual tether is created between the aircraft and the mobile device so that the 

aircraft can track your movement as you move. Note that. Follow Me performance is 

subject to the GPS accuracy on the mobile device. 

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

you control the camera and orientation. The flight path can be saved and re-apply · 

in the future. 

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

Mulitple Right Mode before using the Intelligent Right Mode lor the first tima. 

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

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

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

operation. 

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

user's authority to operate the equipment 

Compliance Information 

FCC Warning Message 

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

the user's authority to operate the equipment 

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

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

received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: 

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

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

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

transmitter. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

the interference by one or more of the following measures: 

-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 

-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 

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

--Consult the dealer or an experienced radio!TV technician for help. 

IC RSS warning 

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

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

interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. 

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L'exploitation est autorisee aux deux conditions suivantes: 

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IC Radiation Exposure Statement: 

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

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

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

your body. 

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

void the user's authority to operate the equipment. 

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Attachment B 

Sky Capture Studios Flight Manual 

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Sky Capture Studios Flight Manual 

This document is the Flight Manual for Sky Capture Studios. All personnel serving as 

Pilot in Command (PIC) shall read this manual in its entirety prior to initiating any UAS 

flight. The PIC shall also implement all procedures outlined in this manual prior to, 

during and following all UAS flights. 

PREPARATION FOR FLIGHT 

1. The PIC shall watch all of the OJI Phantom 2 Vision + and/or OJI Phantom 3 

Professional/Advanced tutorial videos and read the Disclaimer before flight. The 

videos and disclaimer can be found at: 

http://www.dji.com/product/phantom-2-vision-plus/video 

http://www.d ji.com/product/phantom-3/video 

http://download .d jiinnovations.com/downloads/phantom 2 vision plus/Phantom 2 Vision Plus Di 

sclaimer.pdf 

2. For the Phantom 2 Vision+, the PIC shall read the Phantom 2 Vision+ Quick 

Start Guide; the Phantom 2 Vision + User Manual; and the Phantom Pilot 

Training Guide. These guides and manuals can be found at: 

http://www.dji.com/product/phantom-2-vision-plus/download 

For the Phantom 3 Professional/Advanced, the PIC shall read the Phantom 3 

Professional/Advanced Quick Start Guide; the Phantom 3 Professional/Advanced 

User Manual; and the Phantom Pilot Training Guide. These guides and manuals 

can be found at: 

http://www.dii.com/product/phantom-3/download 

3. The PIC shall check that they have received the most up-to-date information on 

the particular Phantom to be operated. 

4. Obtain written and/or oral permission from the relevant property holders where 

the flight will take place. 

5. Obtain all required permissions and permits from territorial, state, county or city 

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

governmental agencies. 

6. A briefing will be conducted in regard to the planned UAS operations prior to 

each day's flight activities. It is mandatory that all personnel who will be 

performing duties within the boundaries of the safety perimeter be present for this 

briefing. 

7. All onsite personnel will consent to the UAS flyover by waiver, and the operator 

will obtain additional verbal or written consent of all persons who will be allowed 

within 100 feet of the flight operation. 

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8. Crew for each operation will consist of the UAS pilot (PIC) who will keep the UAS 

within his visual line of sight at all times. 

9. When training the PIC must be sure that they are in a very large open area, 

aware of their surroundings and always flying in areas void of obstacles and 

away from traffic and people. 

Important Safety Notice 

Use your Phantom carefully. It contains sensitive electronic components and may be damaged 

when dropped, crashed or exposed to water. Never fly a damaged Phantom. 

Maintenance 

Do not open or attempt to repair a Phantom by yourself as doing so may cause damage to the 

Phantom or cause injury. If the Phantom is not operating normally or has come into contact with 

liquid, contact a DJI authorized dealer or DJI customer service. Learn more at 

www.dji.com/support 

Battery 

Never disassemble, pinch, crush, burn, drop or tread on the DJI smart flight battery. Never short 

or allow the metal contacts on the battery terminal to touch. Do not expose batteries to extreme 

temperatures. Always use the DJI approved charger to charge the battery. Keep the DJI battery 

away from children and store in a cool, dry place. 

PRE-FLIGHT CHECK 

The PIC shall perform a thorough pre-flight check every time before flight. 

Refer to the Phantom 2 Vision+ User Manual or the Phantom 3 Professional/Advanced 

User Manual. 

1. Check that the battery charged and properly installed. 

2. Check the propellers, landing gear or other parts for show signs of wear. 

3. Check that all the LEOs working. 

4. Check that the compass has been calibrated. 

5. Check to see if there is anything in the motors that might cause obstruction. 

(Note: spinning props can cause injury-make sure the propellers are disarmed 

before handling the Phantom). 

6. Establish a Safe Area within which the flight will take place. 

7. Establish a Safety Perimeter for the flight operations area. 

8. Before take-off, make sure that all personnel are a safe distance from the UAS. 

9. Avoid taking off with the drone facing towards the PIC ("nose in"). 

10.Aiways tum on the Remote Controller prior to turning on the Phantom. 

11. Toggle S1, S2 to the top 

12. Before actually taking off, be sure you have calibrated the compass and you 

have full GPS satellite reception (Slow Continuous Green Flashing). 

13. Do Not Touch the propellers after the Phantom has been started. 

14. Refer to Section 3 Flight Test of the Phantom 2 Vision + User Manual or the 

Phantom 3 Professional/Advanced User Manual. 

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IN FLIGHT 

1. Be sure there are no distractions when flying the UAS. · 

2. Flights will always be operated within visual line of sight of the PIC. Always watch 

the UAS. 

3. Maximum total flight time for each operational flight will be 30 minutes. The UAS 

calculates battery reserve in real time, and will return to its ground station with at 

least 20% battery power reserve should that occur prior to the 30 minute limit. 

4. Flights will normally be operated at an altitude of less than 400 feet above ground 

level (AGL), never exceeding 400 feet AGL. This is an FAA regulation and 

ensures your flight doesn't interfere with manned flights in your area. 

5. Maintain a distance of 5 miles from airports (per FAA regulations) so as not to 

interfere with manned flights. 

6. Maintain a safe distance from ·people, vehicles, buildings and other major 

structures or geographical features. 

7. Make sure no structures come between the PIC and the UAS that might interfere 

with the signal and cause loss of control. 

8. Make sure you know the boundaries of your safe flying area, and bring your UAS 

back if you exceed them. 

9. If the UAS loses communications or loses its GPS signal, it will have capability to 

enter "loiter mode" and hover, reestablish satellite connection, and return to a 

predetermined location within the Safety Perimeter and land. 

1 O.lf the UAS starts behaving strangely in flight, bring it back home. 

11. When in doubt, gently pull down on the throttle stick and land. 

Emergency Situation 

Return Home & Land Mode 

Be ~ure the PIC is in a large open area. Before take-off, ma,ke sure the Phantom has a good 

GPS lock by ensuring the LED indicators are flashing Green. Fly the Phantom at least 50 ft 

away from the take off point. Turn off the remote controller. The Phantom will enter its failsafe 

Return-To-Home Mode. Let the Phantom finish its routine and land itself within 2 meters of the 

take off point. 

Intercepting Return Home & Land Mode 

Be sure the PIC is in a large open area. Before take-off, make sure the Phantom has a good 

GPS lock by ensuring the LED indicators are flashing Green. Fly the Phantom at least 50 ft 

away from the take off point. Turn off the remote controller. The Phantom will enter its failsafe 

Return-To-Home Mode. When the Phantom is returning home, the PIC can intercept RTH Mode 

by switching the Sl Switch from the top position to the middle or lower position, and then 

continue flying the Phantom. 

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Caution 

Fly with your eyes and ears open-not recklessly, or oblivious to congested and high traffic 

areas, or to sensitive areas such as airports or other "No-Fly Zones." 

Do not fly in ways that endanger people or property. 

Do not fly UAS in a reckless or aggressive manner that might cause loss of control. 

Do not fly too far away, where PIC might lose control or lose the connection between the 

controller and the UAS. 

Do not fly the UAS where it's illegal to do so. 

Do not fly the UAS in a way that might intimidate someone. 

While flying, do not take your eyes off the UAS for stretches of time. 

UAS have sharp, fast-spinning propellers that can hurt someone or damage property. 

CROWDS 

It is the PICs job to ensure the safety of the people nearby, and should avoid flying over 

people and crowds at all times. Should the PIC lose control or battery power, the UAS 

may fall and strike someone. Though UAS are relatively low-weight and the chances of 

them doing serious harm are quite slim, the sharp spinning propellers can do damage, 

and the UAS itself can cause a scare or injury. 

NO-FLY ZONES 

The FAA plans to launch an app called B4UFL Y, which will advise UAS users of any 

flight restrictions in their area, based on their GPS location. It is expected that the FAA, 

whose mission it is to ensure a safe national airspace, will keep this database accurate 

and up to date. Another option is to use Airmap, an app that serves much the same 

purpose. It is highly recommend that all 3DR users reference a resource like these apps 

before any flight. 

Following is a list of currently off-limits areas to UAS in the US. This is not only for the 

safety of people nearby, but for the PIC as well because violations of some of these 

spaces could result in legal action. 

o Airspace above 400 ft 

o Airspace within 5 miles of an airport or airbase 

o Certain sensitive metropolitan and government areas (e.g., Washington DC) 

o National parks and recreation areas 

o Sensitive infrastructure (e.g. dams) 

o Many stadiums and arenas 

o Major public events, which the FAA determines case-by-case (e.g., the Super 

Bowl) 

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Attachment C 

Summary for Federal Register Publication 

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Summary for Federal Register Publication 

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

should FAA determine the publication is needed. 

Petitioner: Sky Capture Studios 

Sections of 14 C.F.R. affected: 

333 Aircraft Exemption Status 

14 C.F.R. §61.113(a) and (b) 

14 C.F.R. §45.23(a) and (b) 

14 C.F.R. §91.7(a) 

14 C.F.R. §91.9(b) (2) 

14 C.F.R. §91.103 

14 C.F.R. §91.109 

14 C.F.R. §91.119 

14 C.F.R. §91.121 

14 C.F.R. §91.151 

14 C.F.R. §203(a) (1) and (b) 

14 C.F.R. §91.405(a) 

14 C.F.R. §91.407(a) 

14 C.F.R. §91.409(a) 

14 C.F.R. §91.417(a) and (b) 

Description of Relief Sought: 

Petitioner seeks relief from the requirements of 333 Aircraft Exemption Status, 14 C.F.R. §61.113(a) and 

(b), 45.23(a) and (b), 91.7(a), 91.9(b)(2), 91.103, 91.109, 91.119(c), 91.121, 91.151, 203(a)(1) and (b), 

91.405(a), 91.407(a), 91.409(a) and 91.417(a) and (b) to conduct UAS operations over client's owned or 

controlled land, during daylight hours only, to assist in the safe photography, videography, inspection, 

evaluation and analysis of events, infrastructure and operations. In general, UAS operations are 

intended to be conducted in areas remote from airports. The nature of operations anticipated by Sky 

Capture Studios requires that the UAS be flown at relatively low altitudes. Sky Capture Studios expects 

that the UAS will be flown no higher than 400 feet above the ground. As a result, the risk of interference 

with other aircraft is minimal. 

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