Jaime Melgar, Realtor®, Naples FL - Section 333 Exemption Petition

March 26, 2015

U. S. Department of Transportation

Docket Management System

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE

Washington, DC 20590

Re: Exemption Request Section 333 of the FAA Reform Act of the Federal Aviation Regulations from 14

C.F.R. 45.23(b); 14 C.F.R. Part 21; 14 C.F.R. 61.113(a)&(b); 91.7(a); 91.9(b) (2); 91.103(b); 91.109; 

119.121; 91.151(a); 91.203(a)&(b); 91.405(a); 91.407(a) (1); 91.409(a) (2); 91.417(a)&(b)

Dear Sir or Madam,

I, Jaime Melgar, am writing pursuant to the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 

and the procedures contained within 14 C.F.R. 11, to request that I, Jaime Melgar, an 

owner and operator of small unmanned aircraft, be exempted from the Federal Aviation 

Regulations (“FARs”) listed below so that I, Jaime Melgar, may operate my small ultra 

light weight unmanned aircraft system (“UAS”) commercially in airspace regulated by 

the Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”).

As described herein I, Jaime Melgar, am a licensed Realtor within the State of Florida; 

experienced in flying hobby helicopters for recreational purposes. I have added a hobby 

grade quad-copter1 UAS to my inventory equipped with a GoPro4+ Black camera with 

intent for aerial videography/cinematography to enhance academic community 

awareness for those individuals and companies unfamiliar with the geographical layout 

of the SW Florida and South Florida area, and augment real estate listing videos; 

following exemption and approval by the FAA. Thereby enhancing their academic 

research experience for the SW Florida and South Florida area.

I have flown small RC electric helicopters for over ten (10) years without incident. 

Committed to safety with each flight. My, Jaime Melgar's, exemption request would 

permit operation of ultra light weight, unmanned (piloted by remote control) and 

comparatively inexpensive UAS(s) in tightly controlled and limited airspace.2

Predetermined in areas away from general public, airports, heliports and vehicular traffic 

for community videos, and within property boundaries for individual homeowner real 

estate listing videos/photos. Currently, similar lightweight, remote controlled UAS's are 

legally operated by unmonitored amateur hobbyists with no safety plan or controls in 

place to prevent catastrophe. I, Jaime Melgar, will continue to strictly comply with safety 

1

Appendix A – Phantom quad-copter Operator Manual 2

Appendix B - SW Florida and South Florida area maps

Jaime Melgar, Realtor®, Naples FL - Section 333 Exemption Petition
Jaime Melgar, Realtor®, Naples FL - Section 333 Exemption Petition

and maintenance procedures included in all applicable UAS manufacturer’s instructions 

and operating manuals to avoid and prevent public hazard, as well as manned aircraft 

hazards/catastrophe. This will act to further safety protocols exclusive to lightweight 

UAS's specific to real estate video and photography usage as I, Jaime Melgar, record 

flight data and other information gained through permitted flight operations to share with

the FAA through any required FAA reports to assist with future protocol and safety 

regulation.

Granting my, Jaime Melgar’s, request comports with the Secretary of Transportation’s 

(FAA Administrator’s) responsibilities and authority to not only integrate UAS's into the 

national airspace system, but to “...establish requirements for the safe operation of such 

aircraft systems [UAS's] in the national airspace system” under Section 333(c) of the 

Reform Act specific to the use of UAS's for real estate/Realtor purposes. Further I, 

Jaime Melgar, will conduct my operations in compliance with the protocols described 

herein or as otherwise established by the FAA.

For the reasons stated below I, Jaime Melgar, respectfully request the grant of an 

exemption allowing me to operate ultra light weight, remote controlled UAS’s for 

academic community awareness to benefit/stimulate attraction to the SW Florida and 

South Florida area and to enhance real estate listing videos for homeowners who 

cannot afford expensive manned aircraft for the same purpose. Both of which will 

promote local economic growth through increased employment and increased tax base. 

Both with public safety in mind by keeping heavier manned aircraft containing 

combustible fuel that that poses potential public hazard.

I. Contact Information:

Jaime Melgar, Realtor®

1031 19th ST SW

Naples, FL 34117

II. The Specific Sections of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations From

Which Jaime Melgar Requests Exemption are:

14 CFR 21;

14 C.F.R. 45.23(b);

14 CFR 61.113 (a) & (b);

14 C.F.R. 91, et seq.;

14 CFR 407 (a) (1);

14 CFR 409 (a) (2); and,

14 CFR 417 (a) & (b).

Jaime Melgar, Realtor®, Naples FL - Section 333 Exemption Petition
Jaime Melgar, Realtor®, Naples FL - Section 333 Exemption Petition

III. The Extent of relief Jaime Melgar seeks and the Reason He Seeks Such Relief:

I, Jaime Melgar, submit this application in accordance with the Reform Act, 112 P.L. 95 

§§ 331-334, seeking relief from any currently applicable FARs operating to prevent me, 

Jaime Melgar, contemplated commercial cinematic, academic and other flight 

operations within the national airspace system. The Reform Act in Section 332 provides 

for such integration of civil unmanned aircraft systems into our national airspace system

as it is in the public’s interest to do so. My, Jaime Melgar’s, ultra light weight UAS meets 

the definition of “small unmanned aircraft” as defined in Section 331 and therefore the 

integration of my ultra light weight UAS is expressly contemplated by the Reform Act. I 

would like to operate my ultra light weight UAS prior to the time period by which the 

Reform Act requires the FAA to promulgate rules governing such craft. Thereby, 

providing direct experience and valuable information for formal regulation that can be 

administered uniformly to all real estate related UAS aerial video and photography. The 

Reform Act guides the Secretary in determining the types of UAS's that may operate 

safely in our national airspace system. Considerations include: The weight, size, speed 

and overall capabilities of the UAS's; Whether the UAS will be operated near airports or 

heavily populated areas; and, Whether the UAS will be operated by line of sight. 112 

P.L. 95 § 333 (a). Each of these items reflect in favor of an exemption for me, Jaime 

Melgar. My UAS utilizes four (4) counter-rotating propellers for balance, control and 

stability. My UAS is equipped with GPS and auto return safety technology. Weighing 

less than five (5) pounds (far below the maximum 55 pound limit); including camera with 

gimbal.

I, Jaime Melgar, considers safety as foremost with each flight. My small unmanned 

aircraft is designed to hover in place via GPS and operate in less than a 24 knot (15 

mph) wind. For safety, stability and fear of financial loss I will not fly in winds exceeding 

16 kph (10 mph). Built in safety systems include a GPS mode that allows my UAS to 

hover in place when radio controls are released. With three modes to choose from, I 

utilize the Smart Mode3 for aerial videography/photography. This is the safest, most 

reliable and stable mode to prevent accident and hazard. When pilot communication is 

lost UAS is designed slowly descend to point of take off. I do not operate my UAS near 

airports, Hospitals nor Police heliports, and do not operate near areas where general 

public is within fifty to one hundred (50-100) yards depending on location, conditions 

and weather. I am constantly on alert for any manned aircraft (Police/Medical 

helicopters, etc.) and prepared to land/abort immediately to the nearest and safest 

ground point should a manned aircraft approach my location or I suspect manned 

aircraft may approach near my location. My UAS is capable of vertical and horizontal 

operations, and are flown only within my line of sight of me, as the remote control pilot. 

Utilizing battery power rather than combustible fuels, flights generally last between three

(3) to seven (7) minutes, with an altitude under one hundred fifty (150) feet. I, Jaime

3 Smart Mode includes safe circle for operation, position hold, self-leveling, altitude command, GPS, return home feature, and 

safety control to return home or land in the event of communication interruption between RC transmitter and UAS. See Appendix A -

Operator Manual. Jaime Melgar, Realtor®, Naples FL - Section 333 Exemption Petition
Jaime Melgar, Realtor®, Naples FL - Section 333 Exemption Petition

Melgar, utilize a fresh fully charged battery with each flight as a safety precaution; full 

flight time limit for each battery is fifteen (15) to twenty-five (25) minutes as tested. I do 

not operate my UAS at or below manufacture recommend minimum charge levels for 

operation; preferring to remain well within a safe operating range to insure adequate 

communication between radio control and UAS to eliminate potential for crash, loss of 

control or hazard. Reserve batteries are at hand with each exercise to insure 

replacement for sufficient safe level of operation. I do not believe in taking risk that may 

cause a crash, that could create hazard to the public/property/manned aircraft, and 

have no desire to lose an investment. I have clocked numerous practice flights in 

remote areas as a hobbyist simulating flights for future commercial use to gain 

familiarization with the characteristics of this specific UAS's performance under different 

temperature and weather conditions. I also practice computerized simulated flights to 

maintain adequate skills and response reflex time. All for the sake of safety.

I, Jaime Melgar’s, am extremely cautious when operating of my UAS/ultra light weight 

unmanned aircraft and will not “create a hazard to users of the national airspace system 

or the public.” 112 P.L. 95 § 333 (b). Given the small size and weight of my UAS it falls 

well within Congress’s contemplated safety zone when it promulgated the Reform Act 

and the corresponding directive to integrate UAS's into the national airspace system. 

Jaime Melgar’s UAS, used in hobby flight, has a demonstrable safety record and does 

not pose any threat to the general public or national security.

IV. How Jaime Melgar’s Request Will Benefit the Public As A Whole:

Aerial videography for geographical awareness and for real estate marketing has been 

around for a long time through manned fixed wing aircraft and helicopters. For small 

budget real estate companies and average homeowners the expense of such aerial 

videography is cost prohibitive. Only large companies and high end Realtors or luxury 

homeowners can afford to absorb such expense. Depriving non -luxury homeowners 

and lower budget Realtors from a valuable marketing tool. Manned aircraft pose a threat 

to the public through potential catastrophic crash that the community has experienced in 

the past. Each resulting in loss of life. Each with combustible fuel that exploded and 

burned on impact. Police helicopters have made emergency hard landings within city 

limits. My, Jaime Melgar's, UAS pose no such threat since size and lack of combustible 

fuel alleviates any potential threat to the public.

Congress has already proclaimed that it is in the public’s interest to integrate 

commercially flown UAS's into the national airspace system, hence the passing of the 

Reform Act. Granting my, Jaime Melgar’s, exemption request furthers the public interest 

through academic/visual awareness of the geographical benefits in and around the 

metro Tucson area. My ultra light weight UAS is battery powered and creates no 

emissions that can harm the environment. The consequence of my ultra light weight 

UAS crashing is far less than a full size helicopter or fixed wing aircraft; which are 

heavy, contain combustible fuel and can cause catastrophic devastation to the public.

Jaime Melgar, Realtor®, Naples FL - Section 333 Exemption Petition
Jaime Melgar, Realtor®, Naples FL - Section 333 Exemption Petition

The public’s interest is furthered by minimizing ecological and crash threat by permitting 

aerial video/photo capture through my battery operated ultra light weight UAS's. 

Permitting me, Jaime Melgar, to immediately fly within national air space furthers 

economic growth. Granting my exemption request substantially furthers the economic 

impact for the community for companies looking to relocate or build in the SW Florida 

and South Florida area as well as individuals looking to relocate for career 

advancement through academic and geographical awareness. Both of which serve as a 

stimulus to the community.

V. Reasons Why Jaime Melgar’s Exemption Will Not Adversely Affect Safety Or 

How The Exemption Will Provide a Level of Safety At Least Equal To Existing 

Rule:

My, Jaime Melgar’s, exemption will not adversely affect safety. Quite the contrary, for 

the reasons stated permitting me, Jaime Melgar, to log more flight time in FAA 

controlled airspace, with communication with the FAA, will allow me to contribute to the 

innovation and implementation of new and novel, as of yet undiscovered safety 

protocols for Realtors that can be embraced by the NAR6, AAR7, and TAR8 for 

development in cooperation with the FAA. In addition I, Jaime Melgar, submit the 

following representations of enhancements to current aerial videography and 

photography for real estate:

My UAS weighs less than 5 pounds complete with a small ultra light weight high 

quality GoPro 4+ Black camera;

I only operate my UAS below 200 feet (well within the 400 foot permissible ceiling 

set by the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012);

my UAS only operate for 20-25 minutes per flight;

I land my UAS prior to manufacturer recommended minimum level of battery 

power;

I pilot my UAS through remote control only by line of sight;

My UAS has GPS a flight safety feature whereby it hovers and then slowly lands 

if communication with the remote control pilot is lost;

I actively analyze flight data and other sources of information to constantly 

update and enhance safety protocols;

I only operate in reasonably safe environment that are strictly controlled, are 

away from power lines, elevated lights, airports and actively populated areas;

I conduct extensive pre-flight inspections and protocol, during which safety 

carries primary importance;

I always obtains all necessary permissions prior to operation; and,

I have procedures in place to abort flights in the event of safety breaches or 

potential danger.

4 National Association of Realtors, http://www.realtor.org/ 5 Florida Association of Realtors, http://www.floridarealtors.org/ 6 Naples Area Board of Realtors, http://www.nabor.com/ 

Jaime Melgar, Realtor®, Naples FL - Section 333 Exemption Petition
Jaime Melgar, Realtor®, Naples FL - Section 333 Exemption Petition

My, Jaime Melgar’s, safety protocols provide a level of safety equal to or exceeding 

existing rules. It is important to note that absent the integration of commercial UAS into 

our national airspace system, helicopters are the primary means of aerial video and 

photography for community awareness and real estate. While the safety record of such 

helicopters is remarkably astounding, there has been local incident involving loss of life 

as well as extensive property damage; it is far safer to operate a battery powered ultra 

light weight UAS.

First, the potential loss of life is diminished because UAS's carry no people on 

board and I only operates my UAS in specific areas away from mass populations.

Second, there is no fuel on board a UAS and thus the potential for fire or 

explosions is greatly diminished.

Third, the small size and extreme maneuverability of my UAS allow me to 

remotely pilot away from and avoid hazards quickly and safely.

Lastly, given its small size and weight, even when close enough to capture 

amazing images, my UAS need not be so close to the objects they are focused 

on through the technology and use of post editing software allowing pan and 

zoom.

Accordingly, my UAS has been experimentally operated for familiarization/competency 

and will continue to operate at and above current safety levels.

VI. A Summary The FAA May Publish in the Federal Register:

A. 14 C.F.R. 21 and 14 C.F.R. 91: Airworthiness Certificates, Manuals and The Like. 

14 C.F.R. 21, Subpart H, entitled Airworthiness Certificates, sets forth requirements 

for procurement of necessary airworthiness certificates in relation to FAR § 

91.203(a)(1). The size, weight and enclosed operational area of my, Jaime Melgar’s, 

UAS permits exemption from Part 21 because my UAS meets (and exceeds) an 

equivalent level of safety pursuant to Section 333 of the Reform Act. The FAA is 

authorized to exempt aircraft from the airworthiness certificate requirement under 

both the Act (49 U.S.C. § 44701 (f)) and Section 333 of the Reform Act. Both pieces 

of legislation permit the FAA to exempt UAS's from the airworthiness certificate 

requirement in consideration of the weight, size, speed, maneuverability and 

proximity to areas such as airports and dense populations. My, Jaime Melgar’s, 

current and projected UAS's meet or exceed each of the elements. 

14 C.F.R. 91.7(a) prohibits the operation of an aircraft without an airworthiness 

certificate. As no such certificate will be applicable in the form contemplated by the 

FARs, this Regulation is inapplicable. 

14 C.F.R. § 91.9 (b) (2) requires an aircraft flight manual in the aircraft. As there are 

no on board pilots or passengers, and given the size of the UAS's, this Regulation is 

inapplicable. An equivalent level of safety will be achieved by maintaining a 

Jaime Melgar, Realtor®, Naples FL - Section 333 Exemption Petition
Jaime Melgar, Realtor®, Naples FL - Section 333 Exemption Petition

safety/flight manual delineating areas of where safety can be defined.10 The FAA 

has previously issued exemptions to this regulation in Exemption Nos. 8607, 8737, 

8738, 9299, 9299A, 9565, 9565B, 10167, 10167A, 10602, 10700 and 32827.

14 C.F.R. § 91.121 regarding altimeter settings is inapplicable insofar as my UAS utilizes 

electronic global positioning systems with a barometric sensor.

14 C.F.R. § 91.203 (a) and (b) provides for the carrying of civil aircraft certifications and 

registrations. They are inapplicable for the same reasons described above. The equivalent 

level of safety will be achieved by maintaining any such required certifications and 

registrations by me, Jaime Melgar.

B. 14 C.F.R. § 45.23: Marking of The Aircraft.

Applicable Codes of Federal Regulation require aircraft to be marked according to 

certain specifications. My UAS are, by definition, unmanned. They therefore do not have 

a cabin, cockpit or pilot station on which to mark certain words or phrases. Further, twoinch lettering is difficult to place on such small aircraft with dimensions smaller that 

minimal lettering requirement. Regardless, I will mark its UASs in the largest possible 

lettering by placing the word “EXPERIMENTAL” on its fuselage as required by 14 C.F.R. 

§45.29 (f) so that I the pilot, or anyone assisting me as a spotter with the UAV will see 

the markings. The FAA has previously issued exemptions to this regulation through 

Exemptions Nos. 8738, 10167, 10167A and 10700.

C. 14 C.F.R. § 61.113: Private Pilot Privileges and Limitations: PIC.

Pursuant to 14 C.F.R. §§ 61.113 (a) & (b), private pilots are limited to non -commercial 

operations. I, Jaime Melgar, can achieve an equivalent level of safety as achieved by 

current Regulations because my UAS does not carry any pilots or passengers. Further, 

while helpful, a pilot license will not ensure remote control piloting skills. The risks 

attended to the operation of my UAS is far less than the risk levels inherent in the 

commercial activities outlined in 14 C.F.R. § 61, et seq. Thus, allowing me, Jaime 

Melgar, to operate my UAS meet and exceed current safety levels in relation to 14 

C.F.R. §61.113 (a) & (b).

D. 14 C.F.R. 91.119: Minimum Safe Altitudes.

14 C.F.R. § 91.119 prescribes safe altitudes for the operation of civil aircraft. It allows 

helicopters to be operated at lower altitudes in certain conditions. My UAS will never 

operate at an altitude greater than 200 AGL; safely below the standard of 400 AGL. I, 

Jaime Melgar, will however operate my UAS in safe areas away from public and traffic, 

providing a level of safety at least equivalent to or below those in relation to minimum 

safe altitudes. Given the size, weight, maneuverability and speed of my UAS, an 

equivalent or higher level of safety will be achieved.

E. 14 C.F.R. 91.405 (a); 407 (a) (1); 409 (a) (2); 417(a) & (b): Maintenance Inspections.

10 Appendix E - Safety/Flight Manual Jaime Melgar, Realtor®, Naples FL - Section 333 Exemption Petition
Jaime Melgar, Realtor®, Naples FL - Section 333 Exemption Petition

The above- cited Regulations require, amongst other things, aircraft owners and 

operators to “have [the] aircraft inspected as prescribed in subpart E of this part and 

shall between required inspections, except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, 

have discrepancies repaired as prescribed in part 43 of this chapter. . . .”

These Regulations only apply to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate. They will not, 

therefore, apply to my, Jaime Melgar's, UAS. However, as a safety precaution I inspect my UAS 

before and after each flight.

A Summary The FAA May Publish in the Federal Register: A. 14 C.F.R. 21 and 14 

C.F.R. 91: Airworthiness Certificates, Manuals and The Like. 14 C.F.R. 21, Subpart H, 

entitled Airworthiness Certificates, sets forth requirements for procurement of necessary 

airworthiness certificates in relation to FAR § 91.203(a)(1). The size, weight and 

enclosed operational area of my UAS permits exemption from Part 21 because my, 

Jaime Melgar’s, UAS meets an equivalent level of safety pursuant to Section 333 of the 

Reform Act. The FAA is authorized to exempt aircraft from the airworthiness certificate 

requirement under both the Act (49 U.S.C. § 44701 (f)) and Section 333 of the Reform 

Act. Both pieces of legislation permit the FAA to exempt UAS's from the airworthiness 

certificate requirement in consideration of the weight, size, speed, maneuverability and 

proximity to areas such as airports and dense populations. My UAS meets or exceeds 

each of the elements. 14 C.F.R. 91.7(a) prohibits the operation of an aircraft without an 

airworthiness certificate. As no such certificate will be applicable in the form 

contemplated by the FARs, this Regulation is inapplicable. 14 C.F.R. § 91.9 (b) (2) 

requires an aircraft flight manual in the aircraft. As there are no pilots or passengers, 

and given the size of the UAS's, this Regulation is inapplicable. An equivalent level of 

safety will be achieved by maintaining a manual. The FAA has previously issued 

exemptions to this regulation in Exemption Nos. 8607, 8737, 8738, 9299, 9299A, 9565, 

9565B, 10167, maintenance program that involves regular software updates and 

curative measures for any damaged hardware. Therefore, an equivalent level of safety 

will be achieved.

In summary, Jaime Melgar seeks an exemption from the following Regulations:

14 C.F.R. 21, subpart H; 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(b); 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) and (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. § 

91.409 (a ) (2); and, 14 C.F.R. §§ 91.417 (a) & (b) to commercially operate my, Jaime 

Melgar's, small unmanned vehicle/lightweight unmanned aircraft vehicle in community 

awareness and real estate operations, and to develop economic platforms for real 

estate to enhance the experience of those seeking to relocate to the metro Tucson 

area. Currently, area awareness and real estate aerial videography/photography relies 

primarily on the use of larger aircraft running on combustible fuel. Posing potential risk 

to the public. Granting my, Jaime Melgar’s, request for exemption will reduce current 

risk levels and thereby enhance safety. My UAS craft do not contain potentially

Jaime Melgar, Realtor®, Naples FL - Section 333 Exemption Petition
Jaime Melgar, Realtor®, Naples FL - Section 333 Exemption Petition

explosive fuel, is smaller, lighter and more maneuverable than conventional real estate 

video and photographic aircraft with much less flight time. Further, I operate at lower 

altitudes and in controlled airspace eliminating potential public risk flying to and from 

established air fields. I, Jaime Melgar, have been informally analyzing flight information 

and will compile safety protocols and the implementation of a flight operations manual 

for real estate usage that exceeds currently accepted means and methods for safe 

flight. Formal collection of information shared with the FAA will enhance the FAA's 

internal efforts to establish protocols for complying with the FAA Modernization and 

Reform Act of 2012. There are no personnel on board my, Jaime Melgar’s, UAS and 

therefore the likelihood of death or serious bodily injury is significantly diminished. My, 

Jaime Melgar’s, operation of my UAS, weighing less than 5 pounds and travelling at 

lower speeds within limited areas will provide an equivalent level of safety as that 

achieved under current FARs. Accordingly I, Jaime Melgar, respectfully request that the 

FAA grant my exemption request and am willing to cooperate in sharing information to 

benefit the FAA, safety of manned aircraft, and the general public at large.

Respectfully submitted,

Jaime Melgar, Realtor®

1031 19th ST SW

Naples, FL 34117

Jaime Melgar, Realtor®, Naples FL - Section 333 Exemption Petition
Jaime Melgar, Realtor®, Naples FL - Section 333 Exemption Petition

Appendix A

Phantom Quad Copter

Operator Manual
PHANTOM Flying Flowchart V1.0 (Simplified Version)

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

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

Switch on the tr ansmitter, and

then power on the PHANT OM.

System Start

& Self-check

IO C On &

LED Mode + GPS Satellite 30s after power on Number +6Yellow

6Yellow means warming up

F ailSafe LED: Blink Yellow

Quickly

Senser Error Too Big LED:Red+

Green+Yellow

Compass Error Too Big

LED:Red+Yellow

If Red LED appea rs in the last 

four green flashes, the autopilot 

system cannot work.

LED Blink

Recording IO C Off &

is ok. Warming up is ok.

Green Quickly LED Mode + GPS Satellite Important: If PHANTO M is

Record the LED Mode + moved after power on and forward Number +6Green

before the motors start-up, direction. GPS Satellite Number 6Green means motion detection. that is normal.

Any GPS Satellite Number GPS Satellite Number 6

If it is stationary on the

ground, please try the IMU

Basic Calibration.

ATTI. Mode GPS ATTI. Mode M etho d of Start M ot or

Important: At any moment after power

on, if the GPS Satellite number is less

than 6 and last for at least 10s; even

though you select the GPS ATTI. Mode

and LE D blinks in the GPS ATTI. Mode,

the PHANT OM will work in ATTI. Mode.

GPS Satellite

GPS Satellite Number 6 Number<6 Keep Leveling &IO C On &Landing Start Motors F ailSafe Im p ortan t: W hen yo u swi tch to ATTI. M o de, the LED Blink Green Quickly mai n control l er wi ll d isenga g e enhance d Fai lSafe Record the Home Point m o de, yo u can re -g ai n co ntrol of aircraft.

Home Point GPS Satellite

Recording is ok Number 6 Return to the

IO C Starting

Home Point

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

Distance between the Home Point and

PHANT OM>10m.

Course Lock Home Lock

First Level

IO C E nding Protection Alert

Second Level Green Part means normal procedures: Protection Alert means r egular situation.

&Height Descent means selectable or possible situation.

Landed

Pink Text tells the details.

Red Part means possible abnormal situation.

Yellow Part is possible in normal or abnormal situation,

requir e you to confirm by the Text for details.

Power off the PHANT OM, and Blue Part is the condition of the normal situation.

then switch off the transmitter Purple Part is the condition of the abnormal situation.
PHANT O M Quick Start Manual V1 . 7

201 3. 09.25 Revi sion

For NAZA-M Firmware V3.12

& Assistant Software V2.12

Thank you for purchasing our product. Pl ease visit the DJI website, PHANT OM section to confirm if the printed manual 

is the l atest one a ccording to the manual version. If not, please downl oad and ref er to the l atest manual.

Please read the entire manual strictly and foll ow these steps to use you product. The manual will get you ready 

to fly by doing simpl e opera tions. You can get an advanced manual from DJI website to l earn more a bout 

PHANTOM, for exampl e, configuring parameters by connecting to assistant software, changing the transmitter 

to Mode1, matching frequency between the transmitter and the receiver, etc.

Ma ke sure to use the NAZA-M assistant software of 2. 0 version (or above 2. 0) to carry out firmware upgrade 

and parameter configuration. D O N OT use the NAZA-M assistant software bell ow 2. 0 version.

Note: The buil t-in autopil ot system is NAZA-M; you can obtain the current NAZA-M Firmware Version according 

to the Assistant Software. If you ever upgrade your NAZA-M Firmware, pl ease carefully read the corresponding 

NAZA-M rel ease note and NAZA-M quick start guide.

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Content

C ONTENT........................................................................................................2

DISCLAIMER & WARNING ...............................................................................3

C AUTI ONS F OR PRO DUCT USE.................................................................4

TRADEMARKS..................................................................................................4

BATTERY USAGE & CHARGING CAUTIO NS .................................................5

IN THE BO X.....................................................................................................6

RE QUIRED ITEMS...........................................................................................6

INTRO DUCTI O N ............................................................................................7

AIRCRAFT & TRANSMITTER BASI C OPERATI ON ........................................8

BEF ORE FLYING.............................................................................................9

FLIGHT TEST ..................................................................................................13

THE FLO W CHART O F FAILSAFE AND H O W TO REGAIN C ONTROL .... 14

LO W-V OLTAGE ALERT.................................................................................15

LED DESCRIPTI O N .......................................................................................15

SPE CIFI C ATI O NS O F THE AIRCRAFT..................................................... 16

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Di scl ai mer & Warning

Please rea d this disclaimer carefully before using the PHANTO M. By using this product, you hereby agree to 

this discl aimer and signify that you have rea d them fully. TH IS PRO DUCT IS N OT SUI TABLE F OR PEO 

PLE UNDER THE AG E O F 1 8.

PHANTOM is an excell ent flight pl atform off ering an excellent flight experience, only if it is powered norma lly and in a 

good working condition. Despite the PHANTOM having a buil t-in autopilot system and our efforts in ma king the 

operation of the controller as safe as possibl e when the main power ba ttery is connected, we strongly recommend 

users to remove all propell ers when calibra ting and setting parameters. Ma ke sure all connections are good, and keep 

chil dren and animals away during firmware upgra de, system calibration and parameter setup. DJI Innova tions accepts 

no liability for damage(s) or injuries incurred directly or indirectly from the use of this product in the following

conditions: 

1. Damage(s) or injuries incurred when users are drunk, taking drugs, drug anesthesia, dizziness, fatigue, 

nausea and any other conditions no ma tter physically or mentally that coul d impair your ability. 

2. Damage(s) or injuries caused by subjective intentional opera tions. 

3. Any mental damage compensation caused by accident. 

4. Failure to foll ow the guidance of the manual to assembl e or operate. 

5. Malfunctions caused by refit or repl acement with non-DJI accessories and parts. 

6. Damage(s) or injuries caused by using third party products or fake DJI products. 

7. Damage(s) or injuries caused by mis-operation or subjective mis-judgment. 

8. Damage(s) or injuries caused by mechanical failures due to erosion, a ging. 

9. Damage(s) or injuries caused by continued flying after low- voltage protection al ert is triggered. 

10. Damage(s) or injuries caused by knowingly flying the aircraft in abnormal condition (such as water, oil, soil, 

sand and other unknown material ingress into the aircraft or the assembly is not compl eted, the main 

components have obvious faul ts, obvious def ect or missing accessories).

11. Damage(s) or injuries caused by flying in the foll owing situations such as the aircraft in magnetic interf erence area, 

radio interf erence area, government regul a ted no-fly zones or the pilot is in backlight, blocked, fuzzy sight, and 

poor eyesight is not suitable for operating and other conditions not suitabl e for operating.

12. Damage(s) or injuries caused by using in bad wea ther, such as a rainy day or windy (more than moderate 

breeze), snow, hail, lightning, tornadoes, hurricanes etc.

13. Damage(s) or injuries caused when the aircraft is in the foll owing situations: collision, fire, explosion, 

floods, tsunamis, subsidence, ice trapped, aval anche, debris flow, landslide, earthqua ke, etc.

14. Damage(s) or injuries caused by infringement such as any data, audio or video ma terial recorded by the 

use of aircraft.

15. Damage(s) or injuries caused by the misuse of the ba ttery, protection circuit, RC model and ba ttery chargers.

16. Other l osses tha t are not covered by the scope of DJI Innova tions liability.

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C autions for Product Use

Pl ease check the foll owing steps carefully every ti me before flight .

1. Before use of the product, pl ease accept some flight training (Using a simul ator to practice flying, getting 

instruction from a professional person, etc.). 

2. Check tha t all parts of the mul ti-rotor are in good condition before flight. Do not fly with aging or broken parts. 

3. Check tha t the propell ers and the motors are install ed correctly and firmly before flight. Ma ke sure the 

rotation direction of each propell er is correct. Do not get cl ose to or even touch the working motors and 

propell ers to avoid serious injury. 

4. Do not over load the mul ti-rotor (should be less than 120 0g). 

5. Ma ke sure that the transmitter battery and flight battery are fully charged. 

6. Try to avoid interf erence between the remote control transmitter and other wirel ess equipment. 

7. Ma ke sure to switch on the transmitter first, then power on the multi-rotor before takeoff! Power off the

mul ti-rotor first, then switch off the transmitter after landing!

8. The fast rotating propellers of PHANT OM will cause serious damage and injury. Always fly the mul ti-rotor 3m or

above away from you and unsafe conditions, such as obstacl es, crowds, high-voltage lines, etc. FLY

RESPO NSIBLY.

9. All parts must be kept out of the reach of chil dren to avoid C H OKE HAZARD; if a child accidentally swall ows any

part you shoul d immediately seek medical assistance.

10. Please always keep the compass module away from the magnet. Otherwise it may damage the compass 

modul e and l ead the aircraft to work abnormally or even be out of control. 

11. D O N O T use the PHANTOM transmitter (receiver) with the other third party remote control equipment. 

12. Ma ke sure to use the NAZA-M assistant software of 2. 0 version (or above 2. 0) to carry out firmware 

upgrade and parameter configuration. DO N O T use the NAZA-M assistant software bell ow 2. 0 version. 

13. The buil t-in ES Cs of PH ANT OM O NLY support 3S (11.1V) power supply. 

14. O NLY use the DJI original motor and 8-inch propell er. 

15. If you want to put the PHANTOM in a car, please keep it away from the speaker, since the compass modul 

e may be magnetized. 

16. D O N O T use the magnetic screwdriver. Otherwise, keep the screwdriver a t l east 10cm away from the 

compass modul e, to avoid magnetic interf erenc e. 

17. If you use your own equipment(for exampl e: GoPro3), pl ease make sure the WiFi function is disabl ed, to avoid 

the interference on the transmitter, which may cause the PHANT OM to FailSaf e, crack and or even to fly away. 

18. For Ma c user, please install Windows Parall el to run assistant software. 

If you have any problem you cannot solve during in stall ation, please conta ct a DJI Authorized Deal er.

Trademarks

DJI and PHANT OM are registered trademarks of DJI Innova tions. Names of product, brand, etc., appearing in 

this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owner companies. This product and 

manual are copyrighted by DJI Innovations with all rights reserved. No part of this product or manual shall be 

reproduced in any form without the prior written consent or authorization of DJI Innovations. No patent liabil ity is 

assumed with respect to the use of the product or informa tion contained herein.

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Battery Usage & Charging C autions

1. Do not put the ba ttery into water; store the ba ttery in a cool and dry environment.

2. Only use the correctly specified batteries

3. Ba tteries must be kept out of the rea ch of chil dren; if a chil d a ccidentally swallows the battery you shoul d 

immediately seek medica l assistance.

4. Do not use or store the battery near fire.

5. Ba ttery shoul d be charged with proper standard charger.

6. Do not connect the ba ttery reversed in positive and nega tive termina ls in the charger or equipment.

7. Do not connect the battery directly to the wa ll plugs or vehicl e-mounted socket.

8. Do not put the ba ttery into a fire or heat the ba ttery.

9. Do not l et the battery termina ls (+and-) touch together to cause short-circuit.

10. Do not transport or store the battery together with metal objects.

11. Do not hit or throw the battery.

12. Do not wel d the ba ttery terminals together.

13. Do not drive a nail in, hit with a hammer, or stomp on the battery.

14. Do not disassembl e or al ter the ba ttery.

15. Do not use or store the battery in extreme heat environments, such as direct sunlight or in the car in hot weather.

Otherwise, the battery will overhea t, may cause fire (or self-ignite), this will affect the performance of the 

battery, shorten the service lif e of the battery.

16. Do not use the ba ttery in strong el ectrostatic areas, otherwise the electronic protection may be damaged 

which may cause a haza rd.

17. If you get the ba ttery electrolyte l ea kage into your eyes, don't rub, first wash your eyes with cl ean wa ter then seek

medica l assistance immedia tely. If not handled in a timely manner, eyes coul d be damaged.

18. Do not use the battery when it emits an odour, high temperature, deforma tion, change in col our or other

abnorma l phenomena; if the battery is in use or cha rging, you shoul d stop cha rging or using immedia tely.

19. If the ba ttery termina l gets dirty, please cl ean it with a dry cloth before using. Otherwise it will cause a poor

contact, thus causing energy l oss or inability to charge.

20 . Discarded battery could lead to a fire; you shoul d compl etely discharge the battery and wrap the output 

terminal with insul ating tape before disca rding.

21. D O N OT drain the ba ttery of phantom or l eave the battery plugged into the PHANTO M when unused. 

When there is l ow voltage a lert pl ease l anding timely to avoid damages to the ba ttery or others.

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In the Box

Aircraft Transmitter

Landing Gear

(with Compass Modul e)

Frame for C amera Propell ers Assistant Wrench

USB C abl e Screw Packa ge (M3x6) Accessory

Required I tems

Phillips Screwdriver 5# AA Batteries

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Introduction

The PH ANTOM is an all-in-one small Quad Copter designed for mul ti-rotor enthusiasts. Before shipping 

from the factory, it has been configured and fully tested, which means you have no configuration to do.

Built-in

NAZA-M Autopil ot System

(Refer to NAZA-M manual for details)

GPS & Compass Modul e

R/ C Receiver

Power System for Flight

LED Indicator

USB Interface

(in the Ba ttery Compartment)

Function

ATTI. / GPS ATTI. Mode

Intelligent O rientation Control

Enhanced Fail-Safe

Low-Vol tage Al ert

C amera Frame (For GoPro)

Takeoff Weight:<120 0g

Working Frequency: 2. 4GHz ISM

Control Channel Numbers of Transmitter: 7

Communication Distance: 10 0 0m

Receiver Sensitivity(1%PER):

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Aircraft & Transmitter Basi c O peration

Definitions

Sti ck neutral position and sti ck rel eased means the stick of Transmitter is pushed to the central position.

Command Sti ck means the stick of Transmitter is pushed away from the central position.

Aircraft

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Transmitter
Before F lying

Installing the Transmitter Batteries

1. Open the battery compartment cover of the Transmitter.

2. Install 4x AA battery (5#) in accordance with the + / - pole.

3. C l ose the battery compartment cover of the Transmitter.

D O N O T use the PHANT OM transmitter (receiver) with the other third party remote control equipment.

Risk of explosion if repl aced by an incorrect type.

Dispose of used batteries a ccording to the instructions.

Remove the batteries after use.

batteries.

Battery Charging LiPo Battery

Please use the full charged battery of 3S LiPo.

(Recommended parameters: 733496 - 220 0MAH-20 C

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Mount the Landing Gear with the Compass Module i f Required

If the GPS ATTI. Mode is desired, you must first mount the l anding gear which contains the Compass Module.

1. Prepare the aircraft and the l anding gear.

2. Mount the landing gear with the Compass Modul e to the right part (shown as the foll owing chart); make sure 

the 5-pin cabl e is through the hole of the l anding gear. Fix the landing gear with screws (M3x6), and then 

connect the 5-pin cable to the Compass Modul e.

3. Mount the other l anding gear to the l eft part.

4. Fix the antenna and the 5-pin cable on both l anding gear by using the white adhesive tape.

Landing Gear Mounting Compass Modul e Connecting

When flying, pl ease make sure the compass module is stationary and firm.

If the Landing Gear with the compass modul e mount on has been deformed, pl ease repl ace it with a new 

one and mount it as the procedures above.

The compass modul e is not wa terproof, and not anti-oil.

D O N O T use the magnetic screwdriver. Otherwise, keep the screwdriver at l east 10cm away from the 

compass modul e, to avoid magnetic interf erenc e.

Turn on the Transmitter

1. Set the I O C and Control Mode switch to the top position.

2. Turn on the power switch of the Transmitter

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Power on the Aircraft

1. Pla ce the aircraft on the ground

2. Open the battery compartment cover of the aircraft.

3. Put the battery into the compartment with the power cord fa cing outward.

4.

5. Keep the sticks of the Transmitter and the Aircraft stationary until the system start and sel f-check has finished

( ).

6. Put the power cabl e into the ba ttery compartment.

7. C l ose the battery compartment cover.

8. The LED may blink Yell ow 4 times quickly ( ). Start motor is disabl e during LED blinking Yell ow 4 times

quickly ( ), as the system is warming up.

Notes

Please contact your deal er - (Red LED appears in

the l ast four green flashes) in the Step5.

After the system start and sel f-checking has finished, if the LED blinks Red, Yell ow and Green continually, that 

means the IMU da ta is a bnormal. The PH ANTOM will not work, pl ease connect to the Assistant Software and 

follow the tips to do operation. If it blinks red and yell ow lights al terna tely ( ), that means the 

compass error is too big, it can be caused by the foll owing three cases. Pl ease connect to the Assistant Software, 

sel

1. There are f erromagnetic substance around; first make sure that the compass has been calibra ted 

correctly, you can lift the aircraft up (about 1m from the ground), and stay away from the surrounding 

possibl e f erromagnetic material object, if there is no red and yell ow fl ashing after lifting it up about 1m 

from the ground, then it will not aff ect the flight.

2. The compass module had been put near a magnet; in this situation pl ease timely repla ce the compass 

for a new one, otherwise it will l ead to some abnormal a ction, or even l oss of control.

3. The compass is not properly calibra ted; in this situa tion pl ease calibrate the compass correctly again, 

pl ease see the GPS compass calibration for details.

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GPS & Compass C alibr ation

If the C ompass Modul e is not used, you can skip this step.

The GPS module has a built-in magnetic fiel d sensor for measuring the geomagnetic field, which is not the 

same in diff erent areas. The GPS module will not work unless the Compass Modul e has been connected. Make 

sure the Compass Module connections are correct.

Please always keep the compass modul e away from the magnet. If this situation occurs please change the 

compass modul e before flying. Otherwise it may damage the compass modul e and lead the aircraft to work 

abnormally or even be out of control.

C alibrate the compass before the first flight or when flying in a diff erent area. Make sure to keep away from f 

erromagnetic substance and other el ectronic equipment when calibrating or flying. If you keep having calibration failure, 

it might suggest that there is ma gnetic interference or other f erromagnetic substance, pl ease avoid flying in this

area.

If you have calibration failure or the LED blinks red and yell ow lights al ternately ( ), please connect to

T

1. Quickly switch the control mode switch from to

and back to for 6 to 10 times, The LED indicator will turn

to constantly yell ow.

2. Rotate your aircraft around the horizontal axis (about 360 o

) until the LED

changes to constant green, and then go to the next step.

3. Hol d your aircraft vertically and rotate it (its nose is downward) around 

the vertical axis (about 360 o) until the LED turns off, meaning the calibra 

tion is finished.

4. If the calibra tion was successful, calibration mode will exit automatically. If the 

calibration has fail ed, the LED keeps flashing quickly Red. Switch the control mode 

switch one time to cancel the calibration, and then re-start from step 1.

GPS ATTI. Mode

ATTI. Mode

ATTI. Mode->GPS ATTI. Mode ->

ATTI. Mode is one time

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F light Test

1. If in GPS ATTI. Mode, pla ce the aircraft in an open space without buildings or trees. Ta ke off the aircraft after 

6 or more GPS satellites are found (Red LED blinks once or no blinking). If in ATTI. Mode, you can skip

this step.

2. Pla ce the aircraft 3 meters away from you and others, to avoid accidental injury.

3. Start-up

Switch on the transmitter first, then power on multi-rotor! Keep the aircraft sta tionary until the system

start and sel f-check has finished.

Please wait for the system to warm up gra dually with the LED blinks Yell ow 4 times quickly ( ). You

should not start the motors until the blinking disappears.

Keep the aircraft sta tionary, and execute the CS C to start the motors.

Release the yaw, roll and pitch sticks and keep them a t the neutral position, a t the same time raise the

throttl e stick from the bottom. The motors will stop if you do not push the throttl e stick from the bottom

within 3 sec and you will need to re-start the motors.

Keep raising the throttle stick until all the rotors are working, push the throttle stick to the mid position

and then take-off your mul ti-rotor gently, pay a ttention not to push the stick excessively.

Pay attention to the aircraft movement at any time, and use the sticks to adjust the aircraft's position.

Keep the yaw, roll, pitch and throttle sticks a t the mid position to hover the aircraft a t desired height.

4. Lower the aircraft sl owly until touch down is achieved. The motors will stop automatically after 3 seconds, or

you can repeat the start-up stick command to stop the motors sooner.

5. Please always power off the aircraft first, and then switch off the transmitter after l anding.

FLY I NG N OTES

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The flowchart of fai lsafe and how to regain control

An introdu ction of Go-Ho me and Landing.

Record Home Point

Ho me Point

1

Ground

Mul ti-rotor

Ready to Go-Home

Signal l ost >3s

Tx

4

Stay hover

Signal l ost

Tx Tx

2 3

Go-Home

Current loc ation > 20m

Go-Home Ascend Hover 15s, then l and first 20m

Tx Current l oc ation 20m Tx

5 6

Ho me-point: Every time you power on, after first motors start, and if 6 or more GPS satellites are found (Red light blinks once or 

no blinking) for 10 seconds, the current position of mul ti-rotor will be saved as home-point by MC automa tically.

1. Please make sure to record the home-point during flight, and cl early know where it is.

Note 2. During go-home the nose direction of the aircraft is facing toward the home-point, and the aircraft is

flying directly from the current position to the home-point.

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Low -Vol tage Al ert

Low- Vol tage Alert is to indicate that the battery cannot provide enough power for the aircraft, in order to 

warn you to l and the aircraft ASAP. There are both first l evel and second l evel protections. It is not for fun,

you should l and your aircraft ASAP to prevent your aircraft from crashing or other harmful consequences!!!

In ATTI. Mode & GPS ATTI. Mode.

The first l evel protection has LED warning.

During second level protection the aircraft will land automatically with LED warning. Meanwhil e the center 

point of throttl e stick will move up sl owly to 9 0% of endpoint, you should land ASAP to prevent your aircraft 

from crashing! When the center point is a t 90% of endpoint, aircraft will still ascend sl owly if you continue to 

pull the throttl e stick, and the control of Pitch, Roll and Yaw are the same as before.

(1) Configure the FailSaf e function in the assistant software - - and read the

instruction thoroughly and carefully.

(2) Configure the Low-Voltage Alert function in the assi stant software - -

and read the instruction thoroughly and carefully. 

LED Description

System Status LED F lashing

System start and sel f-check

IMU abnormal data

Warm up after power on

Bias of Sensors too Big

Compass Error too Big

Tx signal l ost

Low Voltage Al ert

Record forward direction or home point

Manual Mode: None

Control Mode Indictor

ATTI. Mode: ( stick(s) not at center )

GPS Mode: ( stick(s) not at center )

I O C Mode: ( stick(s) not at center )

GPS Signal Sta te Indicator

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Compass C alibr ation LED F lashing Begin horizontal calibra 

tion

Begin vertical calibra tion

C alibration or others error

E S C Sound I ntroduction

ES C State Sound

Ready 1234567

Throttl e stick is not a t bottom

Input signal abnormal B--------B--------

Input vol tage a bnormal BB---BB---BB---

Transmitter State Introduction

Transmitter State Introduction

turning on may al arm. B--------BB

Linking between the Transmitter and the Receiver

Normal O peration

Low-battery Alert (Need to change the battery)

Speci fi cations of the Aircraft

Parameters Range

Opera ting Temperature -10° C ~ 50° C

Power Consumption 3.12W

Supported Battery O NLY 3S LiPo

Take-off Weight <120 0g

Hovering Accuracy (GPS Mode) Vertical: ± 0. 8m. Horizontal: ± 2.5m

Max Yaw Angul ar Velocity 20 0° /s

Max Til t Angl e 35°

Max Ascent / Descent Speed 6m/s

Max Flight Velocity 10m/s

Diagonal distance (motor center to motor center) 350mm

Weight 670g

Weight(with Ba ttery) 80 0g

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C E Statement

Due to the used enclosure ma terial, the device shall only be connected to a USB Interface of version 2. 0 or 

higher. The connection to so call ed power USB is prohibited.

C AUTI O N RISK O F EXPLOSI O N IF BATTERY IS REPLAC ED BY AN IN C ORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE O F 

USED BATTERIES AC C ORDIN G TO THE INSTRUCTIO NS.

Hereby, DJI Innova tions Corporation decl ares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements 

and other rel evant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC .

F C C Statement

This equipment complies with F C C RF ra diation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.

This device complies with part 15 of the F C C rul es. Opera tion is subject to the foll owing two conditions: (1) 

this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interf erence received, 

including interf erence tha t may cause undesired operation.

N O TE: The manufa cturer is not responsibl e for any radio or TV interf erenc e caused by unauthorized modifications or

N O TE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a C lass B digital device, pursuant to part

15 of the F C C Rul es. These limits are designed to provide reasonabl e protection a gainst harmful interf erence in a 

residential install ation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not install ed and 

used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interf erence to radio communications. However, there is no 

guarantee that interference will not occur in a particul ar installa tion. If this equipment does cause harmful interf erence

to radio or tel evision reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encoura ged to 

try to correct the interf erence by one or more of the foll owing measures:

- Reorient or reloca te the receiving antenna. 

- Increase the separa tion between the equipment and receiver. 

- Connect the equipment into an outl et on a circuit diff erent from that to which the receiver is 

connected. - Consul t the deal er or an experienced radio /TV technician for hel p. 

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PHANTOM Index

INDEX ........................................................................................................................................................................................

A1 SOFTWARE AND DRIVER INSTALLATION................................................................................................................................

A2 CONFIGURATION AND FIRMWARE& SOFTWARE UPGRADE....................................................................................................

V 1.4

A3 LINKING THE TRANSMITTER AND REC

2013.03.22 Revision

A4 CHANGING THE CONTROL MODE OF THE TRANSMITTER ......................................................................................................

A5 TRANSMITTER CALIBRATION.................................................................................................................................................

A6 MOUNT CAMERA AND CAMERA FRAME .................................................................................................................................

A7 INTELLIGENT ORIENTATION CONTROL 

A8 MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................................................................................................

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A1 Software and Driver Installation

Make sure to use the NAZA-M assistant software of 2.0 version (or above 2.0) to carry out firmware upgrade 

and parameter configuration. DO NOT use the NAZA-M assistant software bellow 2.0 version.

1. Please download the driver DJI Driver Installer and NAZA-M assistant software from the PHANTOM 

page of DJI website (http://www.dji-innovations.com/products/phantom/downloads/). 

2. Connect the PHANTOM and the PC via the USB cable, power on the PHANTOM system. 

3. Run the DJI Driver Installer, and follow the instructions strictly to finish installation. 

4. Run the assistant software installer, and follow the instructions strictly to finish installation. 

A2 Configuration and Firmware& Software Upgrade

1. Power on your computer. Make sure the computer is connected to the Internet for the first time you 

use. 

2. Switch on the transmitter first, then power on the aircraft. Connect the aircraft to the PC with the 

USB cable. DO NOT break the connection until configuration or upgrade is finished. 

3. Please refer to the “Assembly &Configuration->Step3” section of NAZA-M Quick Start Guide to 

get the detail of assistant software usage. 

4. Refer to the “Appendix-> Firmware & Assistant Software Upgrade” section of NAZA-M Quick Start 

Guide to get the detail of assistant software usage. 

5. If Manual Mode is required, please select “Manual” from the drop down list of Basic->RC->Control 

Mode Switch in the assistant software. Refer to the “Flying Test-> Step 1 Control Mode 

Knowledge” section of NAZA-M Quick Start Guide to get the detail about the Manual Mode. 

A3 Linking the Transmitter and Re

The linking of the transmitter to the receiver of the PHANTO

necessary you can link the transmitter to the receiver as follo

default receiver type is PPM.

DO NOT use the PHANTOM transmitter (receiver) with the th

1. Please remove the housing by referring to the s

Housing.

2. Locate the receiver module according to the following 

3. After powering on the aircraft and the transmitter, if t

board is lit solid red, this means the receiver currently 

Press down the link button for more than two secon

the button.

Push the throttle stick to the lowest position and turn 

the receiver turns off, the link between the transmit

operation can be done only when the LED indicator o

If the transmitter can’t enter the linking mode, please 

position.

You can use your R/C system normally only after the 

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A4 Changing the Control Mode of the Transmitter

You can change the operation mode of the transmitter according to the following procedures if necessary.

The operation mode of Mode1 and Mode2 are shown as below. 

Make sure to carry out the A5 Transmitter Calibration, if the Control Mode of the Transmitter is changed.

Mode1: Throttle, it cannot hold the central position when released.

Roll, it can return to the central position when released.

Pitch, it can return to the central position when released.

Yaw, it can return to the central position when released.

Model2: Throttle, it cannot hold the central position when released.

Roll, it can return to the central position when released.

Pitch, it can return to the central position when released.

Yaw, it can return to the central position when released.

1. Remove the right Throttle Ratchet plate and the Ratchet Nut. Assemble the Ratchet Nut to the Nut Hole 

Location and fix the Throttle Ratchet onto the Ratchet Nut and the Screw Hole Location. Adjust the 

screw height of the Throttle Support to change the tension, so as to give you the required operating feel.

2. Remove the left Centering Unit and the Centering Spring. Assemble them to the corresponding position 

of the Right part (Close to the middle location of the transmitter). Then adjust the height of the Adjusting 

Screw, so as to give you the required operating feel. (Note: Be careful not to excessively tension the 

spring when moving and fixing, to avoid damage.) 

Exchange the connectors of Channel 2 AIN2 and Channel 3 (AIN3). (Note: Take care about the 

connector direction.

Mode2

NO. Name

1 Screw Hole Location

2 Centering Unit

3 Adjusting Screw

4 Ratchet Nut

5 Throttle Ratchet

6 3rd Channel

7 2nd Channel

8 Centering Spring

9 Nut Hole Loc tion

The following figure shows the successful change of transmitt

Mode1

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A5 Transmitter Calibration

If the control mode of the transmitter is changed or calibration has not been carried out for a long time, 

transmitter calibration is necessary.

CL Course Lock

HL Home Lock

Set the switch S2 at the OFF position, and the switch S1 at the GPS position

Push the Throttle stick to the top position, and push the Pitch stick to the top position. Keep the Pitch

stick at the top position manually since it can return to the central position when released.

3. Turn on the Power Switch of the transmitter, you should hear the indicator sound of “Di Di Di” from

the transmitter repeatedly. Toggle the switch S2 to the CL position, you should hear an indicator

sound of “Di” from the transmitter, in this case, the transmitter has entered the calibration mode.

(During this period, the Throttle stick and the Pitch stick must be kept at the top position all the time.)

Release the Pitch stick and pull the Throttle stick to the central position. Toggle the switch S1 to the

ATTI position; you should hear an indicator sound of “Di” from the transmitter. Then move all of the

sticks throughout their complete range several times. After this, put the Throttle stick to the bottom

position, and toggle the switch S2 to the HL position, you should hear an indicator sound of “Di” from

the transmitter, in this case, the transmitter has been calibrated successfully.

A6 Mount Camera and Camera Fra

Please mount the Camera and Camera Frame if necessary.

1 Mount the Camera to the Camera Frame

2 Mount the Camera and Camera Frame to the aircraft

Make sure to use the dedicated cross screws of the type M3.0

battery by passing through the battery compartment and could 

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A7 Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) Flight

Make sure to open the IOC function in the NAZA-M assistant software before using.

Definition of Forward Direction: Quad -rotor will fly along this direction when you push the elevator stick.

Graphic Description

Nose direction Forward direction Home point Over 10m from Home point

Before You Start

Usually, the forward direction of a flying aircraft is the same as the nose direction. By using IOC, wherever the 

nose points, the forward direction has nothing to do with nose direction:

In course lock flying, the forward direction is the same as a recorded nose direction. See the following 

figures (The red and blue arrows on the transmitter is corresponding to pitch and roll operations):

In home lock flying, the forward direction is the same as the direction from home point to aircraft. See the 

following figures (The red and blue arrows on the transmitter is corresponding to pitch and roll operations):

Method of Forward Direction & Home Point Recording

If you use the IOC function, please keep the Forward Direction of Course Lock Flying and the home point of 

Home Lock Flying in mind at any time. There are two ways to record the forward direction and the home point: 

Manually and Automatically. You may choose any one record method.

Course Lock Flight Home Lock Flight

Before takeoff, the current position of the

30 seconds after you power on the quad-rotor will be saved as home point when you

Automatically

quad-rotor. push the throttle stick for the first time after 6 or

more GPS satellites have been found.

Switch the S2 between OFF and

When 6 or more GPS satellites are found, you can

CL position quickly 3 to 5 times to toggle the S2 switch between CL and HL position

record current nose direction as

Manually quickly 3 to 5 times to record the current position new forward direction after you of the quad-rotor as the new home point. (CL -> power on the quad-rotor for 30s.

HL -> CL is one time.) (OFF ->CL-> OFF is one time.)

IOC Flying Test

Realize an IOC flight by the following procedures.

During the STEP1:

STEP2: ON 

same flight Record

Course

Lock

Set switch S1 to GPS or Switch 

Record forward 

Setting

ATTI position, S2 to CL

direction 

position

Home Lock

Set switch S1 to GPS

Switch Record 

Setting

position and S2 to HL

home point 

position

IOC FLYING NOTES 

LED will blink quickly if recording is successful. LED 

the IOC mode only when MC is ready to fly in course 

Home lock flying requires that 6 or more GPS satellite

10m away from the home point.

Before you do the home lock flight, you have to fly the 

point, and then flip the switch S2 to HL position to fly 

met. If you have already toggled the switch S2 to HL 

around home point, and this is the first time you are g

flight, then if all the requirements are met, MC will cha

aircraft flies out of the 10m range around home point.

When flying in Home Lock mode, if any of the followin

Home Lock flying and automatically enter Course Loc

using the earlier forward direction.

1. The aircraft fly’s within 10m range of the home p

2. You toggle the control mode switch to the ATTI. 

3. The GPS signal becomes bad (The GPS signal 

When the aircraft is flying in home lock mode far awa

toggle the IOC switch many times quickly so as to avo

intentionally knowing.

We suggest that you should know clearly which flight 

know the locked forward direction or home point, befo

Continuously spinning the aircraft in flight will cause a 

down the spinning, so as to have better flight perform

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A8Maintenance

1. Remove the Housing

1. Remove all the nuts and propellers by using the assistant wrench. 

2. Remove the screws marked in the figure below using a Phillips Screwdriver and a Hexagon 

Screwdriver, and then remove the housing. 

Please take good care of the removed parts, for example, screws. Make sure to keep them safe and 

away from children.

DO NOT use any thread locker, since the thread locker may corrode the shell of Phantom, may cause 

fractures.

2. Extension Power

There is an extension power cable in the Phantom for DIY us

is the same voltage as the power battery. The red cable is 

Make sure to keep the red cable and the grey cable separated

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Appendix B

SW and South, FL area Maps

Counties of Collier, Lee, Dade, and Broward