THE DOBBINS CC~?vfPANY 

January 12, 2015 

United States Department of Transportation 

Federal Aviation Administration 

8oo Independence Ave, SW 

Washington, DC 20591 

RE: Petition for Exemption from certain Title 14 CFRs in regards to Section 333 of the 

FAA Modernization & Reform Act of 2012 concerning Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) 

To whom it may concern: 

Good day. Per this letter of request, I seek exemption from several Title 14 CFRs that 

relate to the commercial use of unmanned aerial systems (UAS). The following will be 

included in this request: Name & information of Petitioner; Executive Summary of 

Petitioner summarizing the rules Petitioner seeks exemption from and reasons the 

exemptions would serve the public good; Specific Title 14 CFRs to which an exemption 

is sought; the extent & reasons for the requested exemptions; reasons why safety would 

not be compromised. 

PERSONAL INFORMATION 

Name Richard Bowden Dobbins (hereafter referred to as "Petitioner") 

Company The Dobbins Company 

Address 3827 Cliff Crest Dr. 

Smyrna, Georgia 30080 

404-451-1595 

rick@dobbinscompany.com 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 

The Petitioner was born on December 7, 1959 in Atlanta, Ga. and is a US citizen. He is 

the CEO of The Dobbins Company which has been in business since 1975. The Dobbins 

Company is a consulting firm whose primary clients are banks and commercial finance 

companies located mainly in the southeast USA. The petitioner is a licensed private pilot 

with an instrument rating. He has previously owned a 1975 Cessna Cardinal RG. 

Petitioner has never been cited for any FAA violations. Since 2013, Petitioner has owned 

a DJI Phantom 2 and a Phantom 2 Vision UAS. As a hobbyist, Petitioner has become 

very proficient with the Phantom models with over 100 hours flown in type. Petitioner is 

requesting an exemption from the current rules in Section 333 which govern the uses of 

UASs for commercial purposes. The Petitioner seeks authorization to perform 

commercial UAS operations for real estate inspections. This would include residential, 

commercial and rural properties. Pmspective customers and clients would include real 

P. 0. Box 20001 • Atlanta, GA 30325 • 404-352-2638 
estate agents & brokers, management companies, insurance companies & vendors, 

banks and private property owners. 

The Title 14 CFRs exemptions that this request entails are 61.113(a) & (b); 91.7(a); 

91.119; 91.121; 91.151(a); 91.405; 91.407(a); 91.409(a)(1) & (2); 91.417(a) & (b). Reasons 

for request are cited below. 

PUBLIC GOOD 

Aerial videography for geographical awareness and for real estate marketing and 

inspections has been around for a long time through manned fixed wing aircraft and 

helicopters. But for small business owners, its expense has been cost-prohibitive. 

Granting this exemption to the Petitioner would allow him to provide this service at a 

much lower cost. Further, the small UAS being utilized in this application will pose no 

threat to the public given its small size and lack of combustible fuel when compared to 

larger manned aircraft. The operation of this U A S will minimize ecological damage 

and promote economic growth by providing information to businesses & individuals in 

the metro Atlanta and north Georgia area. 

DESCRIPTION OF UAV TO BE DEPLOYED UNDER REQUESTED 

EXEMPTIONS 

Petitioner currently owns a DJI Phantom 2 quad copter and a DJI Phantom 2 Vision 

quad copter. These are virtually the same model of UAV. The difference is in camera 

capabilities and slightly different control links. The petitioner intends to use the 

Phantom 2 as the primary UAV in commercial applications described herein. The 

Phantom 2 is a quad copter that can take off and land vertically. It weighs approximately 

3 lbs. and has a maximum airspeed of approximately 25 knots. This UAS uses lithium 

polymer batteries which have approximately 20-25 minutes of total charge time. This 

gives this UAS approximately 12-15 minutes of flight time with sufficient remaining 

battery charge to land safely. The particular model of Phantom 2 being utilized under 

this request for exemption has First Person View (FPV) which allows the PIC to visually 

monitor certain telemetry data on a ground station monitor including altitude (AGL), 

GPS signal strength, battery charge information, etc. This FPValso gives the PIC video 

feed from the attached Go Pro camera shovving what images are being captured. This is a 

significant safety feature as it shows the attitude of the UAS and its forward direction. 

However, this FPV feature will never be used as a tool to deviate from VLOS operation 

by the PIC. 

PREFLIGHT 

The petitioner will always follow procedures outlined in the UAS operator's manual as to 

proper preflight inspection of all hardware, software, environment and any other factors 

needed to ensure a safe flight. 

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FCC INFORMATION 

The UAS be deployed here is a DJI Phantom 2. The control link operates on the 2-4 GHz 

ISM radio frequency. Its published range is 1000 meters (3280 feet). The receiver 

sensitivity is -97dBm. 

PIC QUALIFICATIONS 

The petitioner holds a FAA Private Pilot's License with an instrument rating. Petitioner 

has over 6oo hours PIC time in a variety of Cessna and Piper aircraft with the majority 

being in the 1975 Cessna 177RG he previously owned. Petitioner has owned the UAS 

described above since 2013 and has over 100 hours in this type of UAS as a hobbyist. 

The petitioner envisions being the PIC in all operations that will be performed under the 

requested rule exemptions and the subsequent COA request. However, if another PIC is 

used for these operations, petitioner agrees that any PIC of the UAS in the envisioned 

operations will hold at least a FAA Private pilots certificate, hold at least a 3rd class 

medical certificate, have no less than 25 hours of PIC time in the UAS being deployed 

before beginning any type of commercial for hire operations and conform to all safety 

protocols. 

DESCRIPTION OF INTENDED COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS 

Petitioner intends to solicit work for aerial real estate inspections from real estate agents 

& brokers, insurance companies & related vendors, banks and private property owners 

to provide photography and videography of residential, commercial and rural real 

estate. This work will always be conducted with the permission of the property owner or 

their respective agent. Flight operations will be restricted to flights directly over the 

property that has granted permission. Given the type of work being targeted here, the 

Petitioner does not foresee any instance where the UAS would be flown over any crowds 

or assemblages of people in an open air environment. If in fact any job does entail flights 

over crowds, petitioner will elect not to make said flight. Safety will always be the 

primary concern regarding any flight at any time. 

Petitioner agrees to place a sign during any flight operation that says: CAUTIONUNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE IN OPERATION. STAY BACK 100 FEET FROM 

AIRCRAFT. 

UAS OPERATING PARAMETERS 

The UAS being deployed in these exemption request can fly at a speed of approximately 

25 knots. However, given the intended use describe here, this speed will never be 

necessary. Much slower speeds are preferred to collect the photographic material 

needed. 

Although the UAS being deployed has an approximate control link distance of 3/4 mile, 

this is much more than VLOS will allow. Petitioner agrees never to fly UAS outside of 

VLOS. 

Petitioner will only fly UAS during the day in VMC conditions. Given the petitioner 

agrees to never fly higher than 300 feet AGL, distance from clouds should not be a factor 

if flown in VMC conditions. 

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Petitioner agrees to use a Visual Observer (VO) during all operations. The VO will be 

used to help assure VLOS at all times. 

The UAS will not operate within 5 nautical miles of an airport reference point as 

denoted on a current FAA published aeronautical chart. 

The UAS being deployed with these exemption requests has the capability of using GPS 

signals to return to its initial point of take off if connection with the radio control link is 

lost. 

The petitioner agrees to yield right of way to all manned aviation activities at all times. 

EXEMPTION REQUESTS 

The following are a list of Title 14 CF As which the petitioner seeks exemption. Please 

note that the Petitioner has used Exemption No. 11138 to Douglas Trudeau (Regulatory 

Docket No. FAA-2014-0481) as a reference. Given that the petitioner and Mr. Trudeau 

intend to use the exemptions in similar manners and both use similar equipment, it 

seemed prudent not to burden the reviewer in this matter with exemption requests that 

have been previously deemed that relieve was not necessary. These rules are Part 21, 

45.23(b), 91.9(b)(2), 91.103(b), 91.109 and 91.203(a) & (b). If the reviewer believes that 

these rules need to be addressed in this request, the petitioner will make a supplemental 

request including these additional rule exemptions. 

RULE 61.113 PRIVATE PILOT PREVELEGES AND LIMITATIONS 

The Petitioner currently holds an FAA Private Pilot Certificate with an Instrument 

Rating (a copy of this certificate is included in supplemental material as part of this 

request). In addition to the certificate, Petitioner agrees to maintain a 3rd Class Medical 

Certificate. However, petitioner has an eye sight problem that may cause rejection of the 

medical unless addressed by rule exemption. Petitioner has what is called a unilateral 

papilledema of the right eye. This is an inflammation of the right optic nerve to which 

there is no cure or corrective lens solution. This causes blurriness in the right eye. The 

left eye has 20j2o vision and when using both eyes, Petitioner has 20/20 long distance 

sight. Corrective lens are need for reading. This sight condition has caused Petitioner to 

cease operating manned aircraft. However, this condition does not affect Petitioner's 

ability to operate a UAS in any way. The petitioner seeks an exemption from some 

eyesight requirements for the 3rd Class medical certificate. 

As to private pilot limitations concerning operations for hire or compensation, it seems 

that Exemption No. 11062 to Astraeus has allowed this exemption previously and was 

noted in the Trudeau Exemption No. 11138. 

As to airmanship skills, the Petitioner has been operating his UAS since 2013 and has 

over 100 hours of flight time. Petitioner currently fly's this UAS several hours a month 

as a hobby and is very proficient and has the skills to maintain altitude, maintain VLOS, 

navigate, avoid obstacles, avoid air traffic and respond to loss of control link. Petitioner 

understands that he must make at least 3 takeoffs and landings within a 90 day period 

for currency purposes. 

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RULE q1.7(a) CIVIL AIRCRAFT AIRWORTHINESS 

There is no current FAA regulatory standard for determining airworthiness of UAS and 

there is no certificate currently available for UAS airworthiness. Petitioner seeks an 

exemption from this rule by ensuring that the UAS is in an airworthy condition based on 

compliance with the operating documents prior to every flight. Flight manuals and other 

important documents will be kept in a location readily accessible to the PIC at all times. 

RULE qt.nq(c) MINIMUM SAFE ALTITUDES 

91.119 prescribes safe altitudes for the operation of civil aircraft: but it allows helicopters 

to be operated at lower altitudes in certain conditions. Petitioner seeks an exemption 

from this rule as Petitioner will only operate the UAS in a range from ground level up to 

but not exceeding 300 feet (AGL) and will only operate in safe areas away from the 

public thus providing a level of safety not available to manned aircraft. The petitioner 

asserts that given the size, weight, maneuverability and speed of the UAS, an equivalent 

or higher level of safety will be achieved that from conventional manned helicopters. 

Petitioner will avoid actively populated areas. These areas will be interpreted to include 

areas on a FVR chart depicted in yellow and will be supplemented with information 

from a Flights Standard District Office (FSDO). Petitioner intends to operate the UAS 

over real estate for inspection purposes. Petitioner will not operate over any assemblage 

of people in an open air environment 

Per the exemption granted in No. 11138 concerning 91.119(c), Petitioner agrees to act in 

strict accordance to that exemption. However, Petitioner seeks an exemption from the 

rule stipulating that a UAS cannot be operated within 500 feet of a structure without 

permission of the owner. Given the intended use Petitioner will use these exemptions 

for, which is for photography and videography of real estate for marketing & inspection 

purposes, agreement from the engaging property owner or their agent is an absolute 

necessity. The UAS will only be flown over properties with this permission. However, 

given the housing density in the Atlanta, GA area, maintaining a 500 foot distance from 

other structures even while strictly flying over a permission granting owner's property is 

impossible in many instances. The Petitioner seeks an exemption to this rule which 

would allow a so' stand-off from other structures as long as the UAS is operated 

completely over and within the property boundary lines of a permission granting 

property owner. Petitioner agrees to always keep privacy rights of other property owners 

in mind and will never engage a UAS in any type of surveillance or spying. 

RULE 91.121 ALTIMETER SETTINGS 

Petitioners' UAS has GPS derived altitude capabilities with a barometric sensor. The 

petitioner believes this rule in not applicable to the UAS operations intended. 

RULE 91.151(a) FUEL REQUIREMENTS FOR FLIGHT IN VFR CONDITIONS 

Petitioner seeks relief from this rule due to the UAS being deployed is battery operated 

and the requirements under this rule are not applicable. The UAV in question has First 

Person Vision capabilities which transmits certain telemetry to a monitor where the PIC 

can monitor certain aspects of the flight including battery level. A typical battery for a 

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Phantom 2 UAS will last approximately 20-25 minutes before total exhaustion. Certain 

battery level warnings are set where the PIC will know when the battery state is at 30% 

and 15% remaining charge levels. This will normally allow a flight of 12 - 15 minutes 

with sufficient battery charge to make a safe landing. Petitioner will never begin a flight 

unless a fully charged battery is used. 

RULE q1.405(a) MAINTENANCE REQIOERD, <U.407(a) OPERATION 

AFTER MAINTENANCE, PREBVENTITIVE MAINTENANCE, REBUILDING 

ORAL TERATION; 91.40q(a)(2) INSPECTIONS; 91.417(a)(b) 

MAINTENANCE RECORDS 

Petitioner seeks relief from these rules due to it being an alternate inspection 

requirement of 91.409(a)(2). The Petitioner will inspect and ensure UAS is in a 

condition for safe flight and adhere to all operating documents. 

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION 

The Petitioner has provided the following information to support these requests for rule 

exemptions: 

1) Copy of petitioners FAA Private Pilot's License, 2) Phantom 2 User Manual v.1.04, 3) 

NAZA M-V2 Main Controller Quick Start Guide v.1.26 (This is the micro controller that 

operates the UAS), 3) iOSD Mini User Manual (This provides telemetry data during 

flight). 

CLOSING 

The Petitioner believes that exemption from the above listed Title 14 CFRs is warranted 

given Petitioner's background as a Private Pilot, the nature of the type of UAS flights 

that will be undertaken, the size & weight of the UAS being deployed, the safety 

precautions to the general public and the NAS the Petitioner intends to adhere to, the 

positive environmental impact the flight operations would have compared to manned 

fuel consuming missions and the economic benefit the Petitioner's business would have 

in this new area of aviation. 

Thank you for your review of this matter. Please feel free to contact me at any time with 

any questions regarding this matter. 

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& PH;\NTOM 2 A;;sistant Softwar·c version Vl.08 

& PilANT Or"i I~C Assi;;tant Soltw3ro ver5.ion 1!1.0 

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Content 

CONTENT .................................................................................................. , ..................... 2 

IN THE BOX ............................. , ...................... ,, ............ ,. ................................................. 3 

REQUIRED ITEMS ............................................................................................................ 3 

SYMBOL LEGEND ............................................................................................................ 3 

1. PHANTOM 2. AIRCRAFT ............................................................................................... 4 

1.1 BUILT-IN FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM INSTRUCTIONS ................... " ............................................ .4 

1.2 CONNECTIONS WITH OTHER DJI PRODUCTS .......................................................................... .4 

1.3 LED FLIGHT INDICATORS DESCRIPTION ................................................................................. 7 

1.4 NOTES FOR PHANTOM 2 USING WITH OTHER DJI PRODUCTS .................................................. 8 

2 PROPElLERS .......................................................................................................... ,., .... 9 

2.1 ASSEMBLY ............................................................................................... , .... , .................. 9 

2.2 DISASSEMBLY .................................................................................................................. 9 

2.3 NOTES ........................................................................................................................... 9 

3 REMOTE CONTROLLER ............................................................................................... 10 

3.1 POWER ON THE REMOTE CONTROLLER ................................................... , ........................... 10 

3.2 REMOTE CONTROLLER POWER LED INDICATOR STATUS .......................................................... 10 

3.3 ANTENNA ORIENTATION .................................................................................................. 11 

3.4 REMOTE CONTROLLER OPERATION .................................................................................... 11 

3.5 UNKfNG THE REMOTE CONTROLLER& BUILT-IN RECEIVER ........................................................ 13 

41NTELLIGENT BATTERY ............................................................ u ................................. 14 

4.1 CHARGING PROCEDURES .................................................................................................. 14 

4.2 INSTALl THE BATIERY ...................................................................................................... 15 

4.3 BATTERY USAGE ............................................................................................................. 15 

4.4 DESCRIPTION OF THE BATTERY LEVEL lNDICATOR ................................................................... 16 

4.5 CORRECT BATTERY USAGE NOTES ...................................................................................... 17 

5 CALIBRATING THE COMPASS ...................................................................................... 18 

5.1 CALIBRATION WARNINGS ................................................................................................. 18 

5.2 CALIBRATION PROCEDURES .............................................................................................. 18 

5.3 WHEN RECALIBRATION IS REQUIRED .................................................................................. 18 

6 FLIGHT ....................................................................................................................... 19 

6.1 FLYING ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................. 19 

6.2 STARTING THE MOTORS ................................................................................................... 19 

6.3 TAKEOFF/lANDING PROCEDURES ....................................................................................... 19 

6.4 FAILSAFE FUNCTION ........................................................................................................ 2.0 

6.5 LOW BATTERY CAPACITY WARNING FUNCTION ..................................................................... 21 

7 ASSISTANT SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION .................................... 23 

7.11NSTALL DRIVER AND PHANTOM 2. ASSISTANT SOFTWARE .................................................... 23 

7.2. USING THE PHANTOM 2 ASSISTANT SOFTWARE ON A PC ..................................................... 24 

7.3 FIRMWARE UPGRADE OF PHANTOM 2 ............................................................................. 25 

7.4 PHANTOM RC Ass~STANT SOFTWARE DESCRIPTION ............................. , .............................. 26 

8 APPENDIX .................................................................................................................. 27 

8.1 SPECIFICATION$ .............................................................................................................. 27 

8.2 LED FLIGHT INDICATORS DESCRIPTION ............................................................................... 27 

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In the Box ............................................ , ............................................. .. 

i PHANTOM 2 2.4GHz Remote Controller Propeller Pair 

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Plug Set 

Cables 

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Screws 

Symbol Legend 

Forbidden(lmportant) Caution Tip Reference 

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1. PHANTOM 2 Aircraft 

Figure 1-1 Figure_l-2 

[l]Propeller [2]Motor [3}Front Side [4]From 

Antenna [B]CAN-Bus Connector [9]LE~1 

[5]Micro-USB Port [6]Landing Gear [7]Receive.r 

[lO]DJIIntelligent Battery [ll]Compass 

1.1 Built-In Flight Control System Instructions 

The built-in flight control syste:n is used to control the entire aircraft's functions in flight such as Pitch (forwards 

and backwards), Roll (left and right}, Elevator (up and down) and Yaw (turn left or right). The flight controller 

contains the MC (Main Controller}, IMU, GPS, compass. receiver. 

The IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) has a built·in inertial sensor and a barometric altimeter that measures both 

attitude and altitude. The compass reads geomagnetic information which assists the GPS (Global Position System) 

to accurately calculate the aircrafts position and height in order to lock the aircraft in a stable hover. The receiver is 

used to communicate with the remote controller and the MC acts as the brains of the complete flight control 

system connectil"lg and controlling all the mod'"'des together. 

This manual is for 

information. 

1.2 Connections with Other DJI Products 

PHANTOM 2 is compatible with other DJI products, including ZENMUSE H3-2D gimbal , iOSD mini , iOSD Mark II. 

Below are connections for these products and wireless video transmission module. 

1 V'Weu C3blt; f j 

l To the iOSD module or wire!css~~·~"""""'~rli f video transmission module. 1 

Figure 1-3 

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( 1 ) Connecting the H3-2D gimbal and wireless video transmission module 

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Figure 1-4 

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H3-2D I 
{ 2 ) Connecting the H3·2D gimbal, iOSD mini and wireless video transmission module 

Figure 1-5 

( 1 ) Connecting the H3-2D gimbal, iOSD mini and DJI specified wireless video transmission module AVL58 

Oes:<:ription Qf Vlde-Q C#bha 

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VIDEO 

Figure 1-6 

We recommend connecting the VBat• port of the video cable to the two BATT+ ports of the 

simultaneously. The same is true of the GND port of the video cable and two BATT- ports. 

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( 2 ) Connecting the H3·2D gimbal, iOSD Mark II and winless vidE<o ;ransmission module 

WiHtht-u: vlde>O tr,a.r,-srnission 1 module- T ran';rrt!tt~r 1<~dfff!cl by 

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The diagram below illustrates the conneciton between the iOSO Mark II and the wireless video transmission module. 

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BATT· L.....-....fa:;,.---- BATT· 1------!Batt· 

BATT+ ~Batt• BATT•I--lsatt+ 

UART I l 

UART I I AV-GND l~-······FIDEO GND 

JY:_O!:!_T J ~~~~- _ 

~TI. I r IHi-........ +--1 BATT· I I BATT+ r---.::::: BATT+ 1----1-t~l 

UART 

UART 

AY·GND 

~----- _!.~0':!!1 

transmission module AVL58. 

1.3 LED Flight Indicators Description 

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1. are used to show the aircraft's current status. Once powered on, the indicators will light 

up. 

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( 1 ) The LED indicators diagram above are for Phantom 2 mode. In Naza·M mode, LED •nrhr.•tn••• 

will work according to the Naza-M flight control system. 

( 2 ) Connect to the PHANTOM 2 Assistant Software for detailed information about 

errors. 

2. The are for indicating where the nose of the aircraft is. They light up solid red only after the motors 

have spooled up. 

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~\ ~ 1.4 Notes for PHANTOM 2 using with other OJI products 

Before using PHANTOM 2 with other DJI products, users should connecting the products correctly and upgrade 

Flrmware verslom required 

c.. .................... i._O __ SD mini 

'The iOSD Assistant Software is applied to both iOSD Mark II and iOSD mini. 

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2 Propellers 

PHANTOM 2 uses the original 9-inch propellers which are classified by the color of each central nut, Damaged 

Propetlers 

Diagram 

Attach to the motor thread that does Attach to the motor thread that has a 

Assembly Location 

not have a black dot. black dot. 

Fastening/Un-fastening Lock: Tighten the propeller in this direction. 

2.1 Assembly 

1. (Figure 2-1) Remove the four warning cards from the motors after you've read them. 

2. ( Figure 2-2 ) Prepare the two grey nut propellers and two black nut propellers. Make sure to match the 

black nut propellers with the correctly marked black dot motors. Tighten the propellers according to the 

fastening instructions. 

Figure 2-1 Figure 2·2 Figure2-3 

2.2 Disassembly 

( Figure 2-3 ) Keep the motor deadlocked in place with the assistant wrench (or one hand} and remove the 

propeller according to the un-fastening instructions. 

2.3 Notes 

1. Propellers are self tightening during flight. DO NOT use any thread locker on the threads. 

2. Make sure to match the propeller nut colors with the corresponding motors. 

3. It is advised to wear protective gloves during propeller assembly and removal. 

4. Check that the propellers and motors are installed correctly and firmly before every flight. 

5. Check that all propellers are in good condition before flight. DO NOT use any ageing, chipped, or broken 

propellers. 

6. To avoid injury, STAND CLEAR of and DO NOT touch the propellers or motors when they are spinning. 

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

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3 Remote Controller 

The PHANTOM 2 remote controller can be configured in the PHANTOM RC Assistant Software. The sticks mode is 

Mode 2 on delivery. 

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[5) 

[10] 

Figure3-1 

[l]Antenna [2)Carrying Handle [3]3-Position Switch Sl 

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Figure 3-2 

[4]3-Position Switch S2 [S]Joystick l(Jl;J2) 

[6]Joystick2(J3;J4) [?)Neck Strap Attachment [8)Power Switch [9]Power Indicator [lO)Battery Compartment 

[ll]Nicro-USB Port [l2]Siide Lever [13]Potentiometer 

3.1 Power on the Remote Controller 

1. Install the four AA Batteries (not included) into the battery compartment on the back of 

the remote controller according to the negative and positive poles. 

2. Set the Sl and S2 switches to the upper most position and all sticks are at mid-point 

before switching on the power switch. 

3. Push the power switch to the right to power on the remote controller. If the power LED 

indicator is solid on, the remote controller is functioning normally. 

( l ) Please make sure the batteries have enough capacity before use. If the low voltage warning 

alert sounds (refer to the <Remote Controller Power Indicator Status Information>), please 

replace batteries as soon as possible. 

( 2) Using the correct type of battery will prevent risk of damage or malfunction. 

( 3 ) For long term storage, be sure to remove the batteries from the remote controller . 

•••••• 

• • • the remote controller. 

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Positionw2 Position-3 

Home point Lock 

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The yaw stick controls the aircraft rudder. 

Push the stick left and the aircraft will rotate 

counter clock-wise. 

Push the stick right and the aircraft will rotate 

clock-wise. If the stick is centered, the aircraft 

will always fly in the same direction. 

The command stick controls the rotating angular 

velocity of the aircraft. Increasing movement of 

The pitch stick controls the aircraft's front & 

back tilt. 

Push th" stick up and the aircraft will tilt and fly 

forward. 

Pull the stick down and the aircraft will tilt and 

fly backward. The aircraft will keep level and 

straight if the stick Is centered. 

Increasing movement of the command stick will 

result in a larger tilt angle (maximum is 35 ')and 

Push the stick left and the aircraft will tilt and fly 

left. Push the stick right and the aircraft will tilt 

and fly right. The aircraft will keep level and 

straight if the stick is centered. 

Increasing movement of the command stick will 

result in a larger tilt angle (maximum is 35 •) and 

switch from position-l to position-3 and back to 

position-1, 5 times or more to enter into compass 

calibration mode. 

Users can configure position 3(bottom position) 

of the Sl 

IOC mode switch. IOC (intelligent 

Orientation Control) function can be enabled in 

the Assistant Software when in Naza-M mode. 

Only use the IOC function after you are familiar 
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3.5 Linking the remote controller& built·in receiver 

Slide Lever controls the pitch of the H3-2D 

gimbal. The position of slide lever determi!les 

the pitch angle relative to the horizontanevel. 

Slide the lever left to make the gimbal pitch 

down up to a -90° position. 

Slide the lever right to pitch up to +0° position 

resulting in gimbal being at a horizont-ally level 

PHANTOM 2 has a built-in receiver, the link button and indicator located on the bottom of the aircraft as illustrated 

in the Figure 3-4. 

The link between the remote controlle'r and aircraft is already established for you so you can initially skip this 

procedure. If you ever replace the remote controller, re-establishing the link is required. 

Figure 3-4 

Linking procedures 

l. Power on the PHANTOM 2. 

2. Turn on the remote controller and place it 0.5m·lm away from the aircraft. 

3. Push the link button with a thin object and hold it until the Link indicator blinks red, then release it. 

4. When the Link indicator turns solid green, the link between the remote controller and the built-in receiver 

has been successfully established. 

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4 Intelligent Battery 

The intelligent battery is specially designed for the PHANTOM 2. with a battery capacity of 5200mAh, voltage of 

ll.lV and charge·discharge management functionality. The battery should only be charged with the DJI charger. 

Intelligent Battery Charger 

DJI!ntefligent Battery Punetlom 

(1) Balance Charging Automatically balance the voltage of each battery cell during charging. 

( 2) Capacity Display Display the current battery level. 

The main controller communicates with the battery via communication ports 

( 3) Communicating 

for battery voltage, capacity, current and other information. 

Charging stops automatically when the bettery voltage reaches 12.8V to 

( 4) Overcharging Protection 

prevent overcharging damage. 

( 5) Over Discharging Discharging stops automatically when the battery voltage reaches 8.4V to 

Protection prevent over discharging damage. 

( 6) Short Circuit Protection Automatically cuts off the power supply when a short circuit is detected. 

The battery will enter sleep mode after 10 minutes of inactivity to save 

( 7 ) Sleep Protection power. The static current is lOnA in sleep mode when the battery is 

powE>red on without connecting to other dl?vice.>. 

( 8) Charging Temperature The battery will charge only when its temp.erature is within o·c-ss•c. If the 

Detection battery temperature is out of this range, the battery will stop charging. 

use, please read and follow the user manual, disclaimer, and the warnings on the battery. 

Users take full responsibility for all operations and usage. 

( 2) The battery should only be charged with the chargar provided by DJI. DJI does not take any 

responsibility for operation of any charger from a third party. 

4.1 Charging Procedures 

1. Connect the charger to a wall socket (Use the plug set if necessary). 

2. Connect the battery to the charger. If the current capacity of the battery is over 75%, you should power on 

the battery to begin charging. 

3. The Battery Level indicators display current capacity level as the battery charges. Please refer to battery 

level indicator description for details. 

4. The battery is fully charged when the Battery Level indicator lights are off. Please disconnect the charger 

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and battery when the charging is completed. 

Wall socket 

4.2 Install the Battery 

Push the battery into the battery compartment correctly as the following diagram shows. Make sure to push the 

battery into the compartment until you hear a · cllck' sound. 

Figure 4·1 

An incorrectly inserted battery may cause one of the followir\g to occur: (1) Bad contact. (2) 

battery information. (3) Unsafe for flight. (4) Unable to take off. 

4.3 Battery Usage 

Figure 4·2 

lndicntor) 

(l) Checking the battery level: When the battery is powered off; pressing the battery power button once will 

indicate the current battery level. Refer to< Battery level Indicator Description> for details. 

(2) Powering onr When the battery is powered off; press the battery power button once and then press and hold for 

2 seconds to turn on the intelligent battery._ 

(3) Powering off: When the battery is powered on: press the battery power button once and then press and hold for 

2 seconds to turn off the intelligent battery. 

(4) Checking the battery life: When the battery is powered off: press and hold the battery power button for 5 

seconds to check the battery life. The battery level indicators will show the life and the battery power indicator 

will blink far 10 seconds, then all LEDs will light out and the intelligent battery will turn off. Refer to < Battery 

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Level Indicator Description• for details. 

Hore battery information is available in the battery tab of the PHANTOH 2 Assistant Software. 

4.4 Description of the Battery Level Indicator 

The battery level indicators will show the current battery level during both the charging and discharging process as 

well as battery life. The following is a description of the indicators. 

, The LED is solid on , The LED will blink regularly 

:The LED is light off 

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4.5 Correct Battery Usage Notes 

l 

2. The battery should be charged in an environment that is between O"C to 40"(, and be discharged in an 

environment that is between -20"( to 50"(. Both charging and discharging should be in an environment 

where the relative humidity is lower than 80%. 

3. It's recommended to charge and discharge the battery thoroughly once every 20 charge/discharge cycles. 

Users should discharge the battery until there Is less than 8% power left or until the battery can no longer 

be turned on. Users should then fully recharge the battery to maximum capacity. This power cycling 

procedure will ensure the battery is working at its optimal level. 

4. For long term storage please place the battery with only a 40·50% capacity in a strong battery box 

securely. We recommend discharging and charging the battery completely once every 3 months to keep it 

in good condition. The capacity should be varied in such a cycle (40%·50%)--0%-l00%-(40oA.>·50%). 

5. It's suggested you purchase a new battery after you have discharged your current battery over 300 times. 

Please completely discharge a battery prior to disposal. 

6. It's suggested that you purchase a new battery if the current battery is swollen or damaged in any way. 

7. Never try to recharge or fly with a battery that is swollen or damaged in any way. 

8. Never charge the battery unattended. Always ~harge the battery on a non-flammable surface such as 

concrete and never near any flammable materials. 

9. Safety is extremely important and users can get more information in the DISCLAIMER. 

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5 Calibrating the Compass 

The compass is very sensitive to electromagnetic interference which causes abnormal compass data and leads to 

poor flight performance or even flight failure. Regular calibration of the compass enables the compass to perform at 

its optimal level. 

calibrate your compass where there is a possibility for the existence of strong 

magnetic interference such as magnetite, parking structures, and steel reinforcement 

underground. 

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

phones. 

( 3) Compass Calibration is very important: otherwise the flight control system will work abnormally. 

5.2 Calibration Procedures 

Plea·se carry out the calibrating procedures in the flight field before flight. Please watch the quick start video of the 

PHANTOM 2 for more compass calibration details. 

Start 

call 

Quickly flip the switch Sl 

Position-] 

Position-3 

Position·l··Position·3-·Positlon·l 

Flip no less than 5 times 

LED Flight Indicator 

Start horize>ntal callbratic .. 

5.3 When Rec:alibration is Required 

LED Flight Indicator 

Position-] :t(#~) 

Position-3 :C~i P6sition·l·>Position·3·-Position~l 

Flip once 

Indicator 

Normal LED • • 

F.,; I 

( 1 ) When Compass Data is abnormal, the LED flight indicator will blink alternating between red and yellow. 

( 2 ) Last compass calibration was performed at a completely different flying field/location. 

( 3 ) The mechanical structure of the aircraft has changed. i.e. changed mounting position of the compass. 

( 4) Evident drifting occurs in flight, i.e. the aircraft doesn't fly in straight lines. 

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6 Flight 

( 1 ) Before your first flight, please allow yourself some flight training (Using a flight simulator 

practice flying, getting instruction from an >experienced person, etc.). 

( 2 ) DO NOT fly in bad weather, such as rain or wind (more than moderate breeze) or fog. 

( 3 ) The flying field should be open and void of tall buildings or other obstacles: the steel structure 

within buildings may interfere with the compass. 

( 4 ) Keep the aircraft away from obstacles, crowds, power lines, trees, lakes and rivers etc. 

( 5 ) Try to avoid interference between the remote controller and other wireless equipment. (No base 

stations or cell towers around) 

( 6 ) The flight control system will not work properly at the South Pole 01 No1 lh Pole. 

( 7 ) Never use the aircraft in a manner that infringes upon or contravenes international or 

lays and regulations. 

6.2 Starting the Motors 

A Combination Stick Command (CSC) is needed to start the motors. Push the sticks according to one of the options 

below to start motors. Once the motors have spun up, release both sticks simultaneously. The same command is 

used to stop the motors. 

A B c D 

Figure 6-l 

6.3 Takeoff/Landing Procedures 

1. Start by placing the PHANTOM 2 on the ground with the battery level indicators facing you, 

2. Turn on the remote controller. 

3. Power on the aircraft by turning on the intelligent battery. 

4. When LED flight indicator blinks green/yellow, the PHANTOM 2 is entering Ready to Fly/Ready to Fly 

(non-GPS) mode. Start the motors with the CSC command. 

5. Push the throttle stick up slowly to lift the aircraft off the ground. Refer to <Remote Controller Operation> 

for more details. 

6. Be sure you are hovering over a level surface. Pull down on the throttle stick gently to descend and land. 

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7. After landing the aircraft on the ground, keep the throttle stick at its lowest position for about 3 to 5 

seconds which will automatically stop the motors. 

You SHOULD NOT execute the CSC during normal flight! This will stop the motors and cause the 

aircraft to descend rapidly and drop without any type of control. 

-~~···--~---~------------~·---·~__, 

( l ) When the LED flight indicator blinks yellow rapidly during flight, the aircraft has entered into 

Failsafe mode, refer to <Failsafe Function> for details. 

( 2 ) A low battery capacity warning is indicated by the LED flight indicator blinking red slowly or 

rapidly during flight. Refer to the <Low Battery Capacity Warning Function> for details. 

( 3 ) Watch the quick start video about flight for more information. 

6.4 Failsafe Function 

The aircraft will enter Failsafe mode when the connection from the remote controller is lost. The flight control 

system will automatically control the aircraft to return to home and land to reduce injuries or damage. The following 

situations would make the aircraft fait to receive a signal from the remote controller and enter Failsafe mode: 

( 1 ) The remote controller is powered off. 

( 2 ) The remote controller is powered on but the Sl is toggled in the position triggering the Failsafe (this must 

have been configured in the PHANTOM 2 Assistant Software). 

( 3 ) The aircraft has flown out of the effective communication range of the remote controller. 

( 4 ) There is an obstacle obstructing the signal between the remote controller and the aircraft, essentially 

reducing the distance the signal can traveL 

( 5 ) There is interference causing a signal problem with the remote controller. 

Failsafe works differently depending on the mode the aircraft is in when Failsafe mode is initiated whether it is in 

the Ready to Fly or Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode. 

Ready to Fly (non·GPS) ·--Automatic landing 

The flight control system will try to keep the aircraft level during descent and landing. Note that the aircraft may 

be drifting during the descent and landing process. 

Ready to Fly - Automatic go home and land 

The flight control system will automatically control the aircraft to fly back to the home point and land. 

Home Point 

When the aircraft is initializing the Ready to Fly status, the aircraft will record the current GPS coordinates as 

the home point. It is recommended to lift off only after Ready to Fly status is confirmed for the safety of being 

able to fly back to home point successfully in case the Failsafe mode is initiated. 

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Go Home Procedures 

1 Record Home Point. 2 Flying. 3 Remote -controller signal lost. 

L£0 Fligm Indicator ,, lm Flight lndtcatorf$ it $- {I> ® LEO Flight Jndlc:atoJ 

4 Signal lost last. 3s, begin to go home. 5 Fly back to hom" point. 6 Landing after hovering 15s. 

~ 

( 1 ) In a Failsafe situation, if less than 6 GPS satellites are found for more than 20 

will descend automatically. 

In Phantom 2 mode, users can set a new home point manually when the aircraft is in "Ready 

as long as a home point has been recorded automatically. Quickly flipping the S2 switch 

controller from upper most to lower most positions 5 times or more will reset the current 

as a new home point of PHANTOt-1 2. When successfully reset, you will see a series of rapid 

on the LED Flight Indicator. The definition of "home point" is: 

( l ) The home point is the place PHANTOM 2 returns to when the control signal 

recorded last time. 

( 2 ) The home point is used to calculate the horizontal distance between you and the 

distance will be module. 

Regaining Control during Failsafe Procedure 

Position-1 

the Sl switch is switched to Position-!, 

the Sl switch to any other position once to 

6.5 Low Battery Capacity Warning Function 

Regain control as soon as signal is 

recovered. 

The low battery capacity warning alerts users when the battery is close to depletion during flight. When it appears, 

users should promptly fly back and land to avoid accidental damage. The PHANTOM 2 has two levels of low battery 

capacity warning. The first appears when the battery has less than 30% power and the second appears when it has 

less than 15% power. 

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( 1 ) When battery power drops below 30% and LED indicator will blink red slowly. 

( 2 ) At lower than 15% the LED indicator will blink red rapidly, the PHANTOM 2 will also begin to descend and 

land automatically. After it has landed, keep the throttle stick at its lowest point or execute CSC. 

( 3 ) There is a hidden third low battery threshold in addition to the 1st and 2nd level warnings. This uses 10.65V 

as its threshold. Both this voltage threshold and the 2nd Level Low Battery Warning will trigger auto·landing. 

Altitude can be maintained if necessary by pushing up on the throttle stick. 

(l) 

( 2 ) Keeping the battery contact needles and pads clean is very important. Any dirt and dust 

cause a communication failure. 

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7 Assistant Software Installation and Configuration 

7:I"Ji1_~tall~gJ?!Iver anc!J:t!~~:!"9.1':~1_~"-~~i~~nt_~~ftw~i!~~ 

Installing and running on Windows 

L Download driver installer and Assistant Software installer in 

PHANTOM 2 on the DJI website. 

2. Connect the PHANTOM 2 to a PC via a Micro'-USB cable. 

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

format from the download page of 

4. Next. run the Assistant Software installer and follow the prompts to finish installation" 

3. 

Download the Assistant Software installer in format from the download page of PHANTOM 2 on 

the DJI website. 

Run the installer and follow the prompts to finish installation. 

if use Launchpad to run the PHANTOM 2 Assistant Software, 

Launchpad won' t allow access because the software has not been reviewed by Mac App Store . 

.. Phantom" can't be opened betause h ts 

from an t.mJdenHft~ devefQller. 

4. Locate the PHANTOM 2 icon in the Finder, press the Control key and then click the PHANTOM 2 icon 

(or right-click the PHANTOM 2 icon using a mouse). Choose Open from the shortcut menu, click open in 

the prompt dialog box and then software will launch. 

5. After the first successful launch, directly launching of the software can be achieved by double-clicking 

the PHANTOM 2 icon in the Finder or using Launchpad. 

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Assistant Software pages appear in other places of this manual are on the Windows for example. 

7.2 Using the PHANTOM 2 Assistant Software on a PC 

l. Start up the PC, power on the PHANTOM 2, then connect the PHANTOM 2 to the PC with a Micro·USB 

cable. DO NOT disconnect until configuration is finished. 

2. Run the PHANTOM 2 Assistant Software and wait for the PHANTOM 2 to connect to the Assistant 

Software. Observe the indicators •• on the bottom of the screen. When connected successfully, the 

connection indicator is 8 and communication indicator is blinking. 

3. Choose [Basic] or [Advanced] configuration pages. 

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

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l'".,_., ~ • .-- t vlce~ 

•h,, . .,, ••.. ~·t·.r-·-; 
( l ) Users should not enable the Naza-M function before finishing Advanced Flight 

procedure in the " PHANTOM Pilot Training Guide". If the Naza-M mode is enabled, users can 

switch the control mode between A TTl. Mode, GPS Mode or Manual Mode. and access the 

advanced settings (e.g. IOC). In addition, the LED located on the rear frame arms will display 

Naza-M flight status indications instead of the PHANTOM 2's indicators. Do not enable the 

Naza-M mode unless you are an experienced user or guided by a professional. 

( 2) You can change to the Phantom 2 mode by clicking the same button used to turn on the Naza-M 

mode. This operation will disable the Naza-M mode and enable Phantom 2 mode. All parameters 

will be returned to factory settings. 

7.3 Firmware upgrade of PHANTOM 2 

Please refer to the PHANTOM 2 Assistant Software to install driver and PHANTOM RC Assistant Software, and 

then follow the procedures below to upgrade the software and firmware; otherwise the PHANTOM 2 might not 

work properly. 

l. An internet connection is required to upgrade PHANTOM 2' s firmware. 

2. Click the [Upgrade] icon to check the current firmware version and whether the installed firmware is the 

latest version. If not. click the relative links to upgrade. 

3. Be sure to wait until the Assistant Software shows "finished". Click OK and power cycle the P'HANTOM 2 

after 5 seconds. Once completed, the firmware is up to date. 

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7.4 PHANTOM RC Assistant Software Description 

Please follow the procedures to finish the configuration of the remote controller. 

1. Turn off the remote controller and find the Micro-USB port on the bottom of it. 

2. Start up the PC, power on the remote controller, and then Connect the remote controller to the PC with a 

Micro-USB cable. DO NOT disconnect until the configuration is finished. 

3. Run the PHANTOM RC Assistant Software and wait for the remote controller to connect to the Assistant 

Software. Observe the indicators 8(1 on the bottom left of the screen. When connected successfully, the 

connection indicator is and communication indicator is blinking. 

4. Finish configuration in the [Main] page. 

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

Main page of the 2.4GHz_ remote controller 

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8 Appendix 

8.1 Specifications I .. . .. 

j Aircraft 

Operating environment temperature 

Power consumption 

Supported Battery 

Weight (including the battery) 

Take-off Weight 

Hovering Accuracy (Ready to Fly) 

Max Yaw Angular Velocity 

tvlax Tilt Angle 

Max Ascent / Descent Speed 

Max Flight Speed 

Wheelbase 

2.4GHz Remote Controller 

Operating Frequency 

Communication Distance (open area) 

Receiver Sensitivity (1%PER) 

Working Current/Voltage 

Battery 

OJ! Intelligent Battery 

Type 

Capacity 

Charging Environment Range 

Discharging Environment Range 

-lO"C to so·c 

5.6W 

DJI Intelligent battery 

lOOOg 

$l300g 

Vertical: 0.8m; Horizontal: 2.5m 

200'/s 

35" 

6m/s 

15m/s (Not Recommended) 

350mm 

2.4GHz ISM 

lOOOm 

-97d8m 

100mA@6V 

4 AA Batteries 

3$ LiPo Battery 

5200mAh, ll.lV 

o·c to 40"C 

-2o·c to so•c ·~························· 

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••••• 

••• 

• • • Users can connect to the PHANTOM 2 Assistant Software to get detailed information about warnings and errors. 

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- V1.26 

2014.05.12 Revision 

For Firmware Version V4.02 or above 

& Assistant Software Version V2.20 or above 

Thank you for purchasing this DJI product. Please strictly follow these steps to mount and connect this system on 

your aircraft, as well as to install the Assistant Software on your computer. 

Please regularly check the web page of corresponding product* at our website which is 

updated regularly. Product ir\formatk:>n, technical updates and manual corrections will be available on this web 

page. Due to unforeseen changes or product upgrades, the information contained in this manual is subject to 

change without notice. 

Important: Naza·M, Naza·M V2 and PHANTOM control system are different in hardware parts, but their 

configurations and functions are the same when using the same Assistant Software and Firmware Version, so they 

use the same Guide. Unless stated, the following instruction is basic on Naza·M V2. If you use the Naza·M, please 

make sure to read the "Instruction of Vl (also known as Naza·Ml" section: if you use the PHANTOM, download the 

other corresponding manuals on the PHANTOM web page. 

This manual is only for basic assembly and configuration; you can obtain more details and advanced instructions 

when using the assistant software. To assure you have the latest information, please visit our website and download 

the latest manual and current software version. 

If you have any problem that you cannot solve during usage. please contact your authorized dealer. 
Index 

INDEX ............................................................................................................................ "" ......................................................................... 2 

INSTRUCTION ..................................................... ,. ................................................................................................................................. 3 

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

TRADEMARK ............................................................................................................... _ ...... - ............................................................................... 4 

CERTIFICA TIOt<S ................... - ........................................................................................................................................................................... 4 

SYMBOL INSTRUCTION ......... - ............ _ ........................... ,,,,.,,.,,,,.,, ........................................ - .................... , ...... , .... ,, ... , ........................ - .... 4 

ASSEiv!SL Y & CONNECTlON ............................................................. ,, ............................................................................................. 5 

STEP] PORT DESCRIPTION ....................... - ............................ , .............................................. _,._, .............................. ,, .. ,, ............... - ............ 5 

STEP2 ASSEMBLY & CONNECTION ................................................................................................................................................................ 6 

ASSISTANT SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION ....................................................................................... ? 

STEP] SOFTWARE AND DRIVER INSTALLATION ON A PC .................................................................................. ,. ...................................... 7 

STEP2 CONFIGURATION BY ASSISTANT SOFTWARE ON A PC .................................................................................................................. 8 

BASIC FL YING ...................................................................................................................................................................................... lO 

CONTROL MODE KNOWLEDGE ...................................................................................................... - ........................................................... 10 

START & STOP MOTOR KNOWLEDGE .... - .. -·-........................................................................................ - ............................................. 10 

STEP] COMPASS CALIBRATION ...................... _,_ ........... - ..... ,._ ............................................................... ,_ ............................................. 12 

STEP2 ASSEMBLY CHECKING LiST ...................... - .............................................................. ,,, ................................................................... ,_]3 

STEP3 BEFORE FLIGHT .............................................................................................................................................. - .................................... 13 

STEP4 FLY£NG TEST ................................................................................................................................ , .... ___ .. , .... _ .................................... 14 

ADVANCED FUNCTIONS ....................... ,_ .. , .• ,_"'""""'"""""""""""'""""""'''''"""""'"""""'""'""''""""'''"""""'""''"""""'"'16 

A 1 FAILSAFE ...................................................................................... - .. -· ........................................................................................................ 16 

A2 Low-VoLTAGE ALERT .............................................. - ........... _ ............................................................................................................... 17 

A3 INTELLIGENT ORIENT A TION CONTROL (IOC) FLIGHT (WITH GPS MODULE) ................................................... - ......................... 18 

A4 RECEIVER ADVANCED PROTECTION FUNCTION ................................................................................................. - ............................. 21 

A5 FLIGHT LIMIT5 ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 22 

APPENDIX ................. , ........................................................................................................................................................................... 23 

SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................................................................... ,_ ....... - ....................... 23 

MC/PMU FIRMWARE UPGRADE .................................................................................................................................................................. 24 

lED DESCRIPTIO~!.: .................................................................................................................................................................... _ .................. 25 

INSTRUCTION OF Vl (ALSO KNOWN AS NAZA-Iv!) ................................................... - ......................................................... 26 

Vl ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTION ................................................................................................................................................................. 26 

VliS COMPATIBLE WITH THE PMU V2 (ACCESSORY OF NAZA·M V2) ................................................................................................ 26 

Vl PORT DESCRIPTION .......................................................................... - .. - .................................................................................................. 27 

Vl SPECIF\CA TION ................................................................... - ........... - ....................................................................................................... 28 

FAQ ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 29 

ABNORMAL LED INDICATION LIST ........................................................................................................................... - ................................ ,29 

FIX THE TBE (TOILET BOWl EFFECT} PROBLEM ................................................................................................. _.,_ ............................. 29 

SHOULD YOU FIND THE MULTI-ROTOR DOES NOT TRACK STRAIGHT IN FORWARD FLIGHT ............................................................... 30 

MOTORS START FAILURE CAUSED BY TX STICK(S) MID POINT ERRO~ TOO BIG .................................................................................. 30 

ATIITUDE CONTROLLABLE WHEN ONE MOTOR OUTPUT IS FAILED .................................................................................................... 31 

WHEN USED WITH OTHER DJI PRODUCTS ................................................................................................................ , .................................. 32 

·!:-.··· . :~·. 
Instruction 

Disclaimer & Warning 

Please read this disclaimer carefu!!y before the product this you hereby 

agree to this disclaimer and that you have read them THIS PRODUCT IS NOT 

FOR PEOPLE UNDER THE AGE OF 18. 

This product is an autopilot system designed for serious multi,rotor enthusiasts providing excellent self-leveling and 

altitude holding, which completely ta.kes the stress out of flying RC multi-rotors for both professional and hobby 

applications. Despite the system having a built-in autopilot system and our efforts in making the operation of the 

controller as safe as possible when the main power battery is connected, we strongly recommend users to remove 

all propellers when calibrating and setting parameters. Make wre all connections are good, and keep <::hildren and 

animals away during firmware upgrade, system calibration and parameter setup, DJllnnovations accepts no liability 

for damage(s) or injuries incurred directly or indire<.:tly 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 matter physically or mentally that could impair your ability. 

2. Damage(s) or injuries caused by subjective intentional operations. Any mental damage compensation caused 

by accident. 

3. Failure to follow the guidance of the manual to a .semble or operate. 

4. Malfunctions caused by refit or replacement with non-DJI accessories and parts. 

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

6. Damage(s} or injuries caused by mis-operation or subjective mis-judgment. 

7. Damage(s) or injuries caused by mechanical failures due to erosion, aging. 

8. Damage(s) or injuries caused by continued flying after low voltage protection alarm is triggered. 

9_ 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 completed, the main 

components have obvious faults, obvious defect or missing accessories}. 

10. Damage(s) or injuries caused by flying in the following situations such as the aircraft in magnetic interference 

area, radio interference area, government regulated no-fly zones or the pilot is in backlight, blocked, fuzzy 

sight, and poor eyesight is not suitable for operating and other conditions not suitable for operating. 

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

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

12. Damage(s) or injuries caused when the aircraft is in the following situations: collision, fire, explosion, floods, 

tsunamis. subsidence, ice trapped, avalanche, debris flow, landslide, earthquake, etc. 

13. Damage(s) or injuries caused by infringement such as any data, audio or video material recorded by the use of 

aircraft. 

14. Damage(s) or injuries caused by the misuse of the battery, protection circuit, RC model and battery chargers. 

15. Other losses that are not covered by the scope of DJllnnovations fiability. 

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Trademark 

DJI and Naza-M are registered trademarks of DJI Innovations. 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 liability is assumed with 

respect to the use of the product or information contained herein. 

Certifications 

This product is approved with quality standards such as CE, FCC and RoHS. 

Symbol Instruction 

Forbidden(lmportant) 

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Cautions Tip Reference 
Assembly & Connection 

In the Box: 

Main controller Xl. PMU Xl. GPS Xl, GPS Bracket Xl, LED Xl. Servo Cable X8, Micro·USB Cable Xl, 3M Adhesive 

Tape. 

Step! Port Description 

Main Controller 

PMU 

Main Controller 

LED 

GPS/Compass 

·esc: Electronic Speed Controller 

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Step2 Assembly & Connection 

Step1 Prepare an aircraft, supported the following Mixed Types. 

Hexa-rotor Y Octo-rotor "' I Octo-rotor V Octo•rotor X 

e.sc & MC connection 

Alr'cratt Matn Controller 

M1-M1 

M2-M2 

M3-M3 

M4-M4 

MS --- M5 M6-M6 

M7-F1 

M8-F2 

Note: The NAZA·M V2 flight control system doesn't support Gimbal function when used on the Octo-rotor aircraft. 

For big aircraft that Is larger than 650 or with heavy load, WKM is recommended. 

S-Bus/S-Bu52/PPM Receiver 

Transmitter(TX) & Receiver(RX) 

(1)Refer to you TX Manual, setup the 1.---------,-:-----..., 

Aileron, Elevator, Throttle, Rudder 

channels on your TX first, and choose a 3-

position switch as control mode switch. 

(2)Attach the matched RX to aircraft, then 

connect your RX to the right ports on MC, 

The following diagram shows the 

connecton for tladitional RX. 

A 

E 

THF!O~--!T 

RUDDI----1 R 

SWi'tchf--! u 

Step3 Double Check 

MC 

Mount : DO NOT attach the PMU on 

other devtce. Sufficient air flow over 

the PMU is highly recommended. 

Tip : If use with DJI multi-rotor, you 

can solder the power cable to power 

pads on frame bottom board. Please 

refer to DJI multi-rotor manual lor 

details, If use with 3rd part aircraft, 

you can make a connecter by 

yourself to connect PMU and 

LED Module 

Mount: Ma~e sure You can see the 

light during the flighl Leave the USB 

interface to be accessible, Use the 

3M gummed paper provided to fix. 

Gimbal 

Connect the gimbal servos to the ports of F1 and F2 If a 

gimbal is used, and use the 

software for configurations. 

Mount : GPS/Compass is sensitive to 

magnetic interference, should be far 

away from any electronic devices. If 

you use your own mounflng rod, 

make sure it is NOT magnetic! 

Procedures : 

(1·)You should US'!' epoxy resin AB 

glue to assemble the GPS bracket 

first. Mount the bracket on the" center 

plate of cratt. Position the bracket at 

least 10 em from any propeller. 

(2)The DJIIago marked on the GPS 

should faee the sky, with tha 

oriantation arrow pointing directly 

forward, then fix the GPS on the plate 

of the bracl<et (by 3M glue provided), 

Tip : The GPS/Compass is packaged 

with a s al indication line for 

In this step, turn on the transmitter, connect the battery to the PMU, and then watch the LEO, if you can see the LED 

( ··~··~··~····),the system is working. 

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Assistant Software Installation and Configuration 

§~~f!} Sq{twat~!!!!f! Driver lnsta_l[a_ijo!l_ ____ _ 

Llnstalling and running on Window~------·-·---

l. Please download the driver and the Assistant installation software in 

2. Switch on the transmitter and then power on your autopilot system. 

3. Connect your autopilot system and PC via a lvlicro-USB cable. 

4. Open the driver installation software and follow the instructions to complete installation. 

the Assistant installer in format from the download page of NAZA·Ivl V2 on the DJI 

website. 

2. Run the installation software and follow the prompts to finish installation. 

won 't allow access because the software has not been reviewed by Mac App Store. 

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"NAZAM" can~ be open~ because it is 

fmm an unidentified develol"!r. 

Vt;,m Sll<orlty preferences aHow Installation of ooly 

the Mac App Srote w ldentill.!d 
4. Locate the NAZA-M V2 icon in the Finder and open the fil<? by Control or right clicking the icon and 

selecting "Open" from the menu. 

5. After the first successful launch, double-clicking the NAZA-M V2 icon in the Finder or using Launchpad 

will open the application. 

c;ps Locatl-On 

Ocm 

o em 

Ow> 

NONE 

Verti~l 

l.OOlllli'il-1 

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"'fm/11 ~:::.:.:.::.. 

"'fm/11 ..:.:;,:;,_~~::.. 

Motor Jdlt- Speed 

Cut Of(Typ~, 

f;ulsafe Methods: 

NONE 

NONE 

NONl 

lot~fltqe.m Ortemarlon Contro NONE 

G1mtl«:l Sw1tch NONf 

Protection SW1tch NONE 

Cunent VoJugc NONE 

&atrcry Type NONt 

Flrs;t Level ProtecHo,r NONE 

Second lev~! Ptot~c:tJon: NONE 

Y2 Assistant on Mac OS X and Windows are exactly the same. The Assistant appear in 

of this manual is based on Windows version. 

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

Switch on the transmitter first, and then power on the autopilot system. Connect the autopilot system to 

the PC with a Micro-USB cable. DO NOT break the connection until setup is finished. 

3. Run the Assistant Software. 

4. Observe the indicators on the left bottom of the software. ( •• They are the connection indicator and 

communication indicator in order.) If the communication indicator is blinking, that the software is ready, 

please go to next step. 

5. Select the "Info" option. Check the software firmware version. If the upgrade is available, you may update 

the assistant software. 

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6. Select the "Upgrade" option. Check the Maon Controller, GPS and IMU firmware version. 

7. Select the "Basic" option. Please follow step-by-step for your first-time-configuration. Basic configuration 

is necessary, including Mixer Type, Mounting, RC, and Gain settings. 

B. You can click the "Advanced" option for more parameter settings. Advanced setting is optional. There are 

settings of Motor, FailSafe, Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC), Gimbal, Low-Voltage Alert, and Flight 

Limits. Read the instruction in the assistant software to obtain more details. 

9. Select the "Viewer" option to check all parameters. 

Then break the Mkro-USB cable, power off the aircraft. Finished. 

{1) You may be required to fill register information for your first-lime-usage. 

(2) If the communication indicator os blue on, please double check the connections. 

(3) Basic configura tiM is llecessary before you go to the "Basic Flying Test". 

(4) Users are required to install a Windows system, since the software ca·n only run on Windows 

If the firmware upgrade is available, please upgrade it by referring to the Firmware Upgrade 

in the Appendix. 

{2) This step is required to u5e together with the assistant software to obtain more details. 

Recommended Parameters 

Recommended Settings for using F330/F450/FSSO 

F330 

F450 

F550 

Motor 

DJI-2212 

DJI-2212 

DJI-2212 

OJI-l8A 

DJI-30A 

OJI-30A 

OJI-81neh 

DJI-81nch 

OJI-81nch 

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35-2200 

35-2200 

45-3300 

790g 

890g 

1530g 

150 

170 

140 

150 

170 

100 

100 

150 

105 

140 
Basic Flying 

Control Mode Knowledge 

Please read the Control Mode Knowledge clearly before usage, to know how to control the aircraft. 

Different control modes will give you different flight performances. PI<Oase make sure you understand the features 

and differences of the three control modes. 

~---~~!~~-i~L-·-···· 

Command 

Linea_r:i!',y __ _ 

Command Stick 

Meaning 

Safety 

GPS A Til. Mode 

Start & Stop Motor Knowledge 

Manual Mode 

NOT Recommend 

(1) Both Immediately Mode and Intelligent Mode are available in the Assistant Software: 

Advanced->Motor->Stop Type. 

(2) Stop Motor method is defaulted to Immediately Mode. 

Please get to know well about this section before flying. 

1 Start Motor: Pushing throttle stick before takeoff will not start the motors. You have to execute any one of 

following four Combination Stick Commands (CSC) to start the motors: 

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2 Stop Motor: We provide two options to stop motors in the assistant software: Immediately and Intelligent. 

(1) Immediately Mode: If you select this mode, in any control mode, once motors start and throttle stick is 

over 10%; motors will not stop immediately only when throttle stick is b1)ck under 10% the motors will 

stop. In this case, if you push the throttle stick over 10% within 5 seconds after motors stop, motors 

will re-start, CSC is not needed. If you don't push throttle stick after motors start in three seconds, 

motors will stop automatically. 

(2) Intelligent Mode: By using this mode, different control mode has different way of stopping motors. In 

Manual Mode, only executing CSC can stop motors. In A TTl. Mode or GPS A TTl. Mode, any one of 

following four cases will stop motors: 

a) You don't push throttle stick after motors start within three seconds; 

b) Executing CSC: 

c) Throttle stick under 10%, and after landing for more than 3 seconds. 

d) If the angle of multi-rotor is over 70°, and throttle stick under 10%. 

Notes of Intelligent Mode 

(1) In A TTl. I GPS A TTl. Mode, it has landing judgment, which will stop motors. 

(2) Start motors in A TTl./ GPS A TTl. Mode, you have to execute CSC and then push throttle stick 

over 10% in 3 seconds, otherwise motors will stop after 3 seconds. 

(3) During normal flight, only pull throttle stick under 10% will not stop motors in any control mode. 

(4) For safety reason, when the slope angle of multi-rotor is over 70° during the flight in A TTl. / 

GPS A Til. Mode (may be caused by collision, motor and ESC error or propeller broken down), 

and throttle stick is under 10%, motors will stop automatically. 

Notes of lntelliQent Mode & Immediately Mode 

(l) If you choose the Immediately Mode, you should not pull throttle stick under 10% during flight, 

because it will stop motors. If you do it accidentally, you should push the throttle stick over 10% in 

Ss to re·start motors. 

(2) DO NOT execute the CSC during normal flight without any reason, or it will stop motors at once. 

(1) If you choose the Intelligent mode, and the throttle stick is under 10%, this will trigger the landing 

Procedure, in any control mode. In this judgment, pitch, roll and yaw controls are denied except 

the throttle, but multi-rotor will still auto level. 

(2) In any control mode, DO NOT pull throttle stick under 10% during normal flight without any 

reason. 

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(1) Any of these two cut off types will only work properly if T X calibration is correct done. 

(2) In failed-safe, CSC is denied by the main controller, motors will hold their state. 

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Step 1 Compass Calibration 

Without GPS module, please skip this step. If you use with GPS module, follow step-by-step for calibration. 

(1) DO NOT calibrate your compass where there is magnetic interference, such as magnetite, car 

park, and steel reinforcement under the ground. 

(2) DO NOT carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration, such as keys or cell phones. 

(3) Compass module CANNOT work in the polar circle. 

{4) Compass Calibration is very important, otherwil;e the system will work abnormal. 

Calibration Procedures 

Switch on the transmitter, and then power on autopilot system! 

Quickly switch the control mode switch from GPS MQC/e to Manual Mode and back to GPS Mode (or 

from GPS Mode to Am MtXIe and back to GPS MtXIe) for more than 5 times, Tho LED indicator will 

turn on constantly yellow so that the aircraft is ready for the calibration. 

3. (Fig.l) Hold your Multi-rotor horizontal and rotate it around the gravitational force line (about 360°) u.ntil 

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

4. (Fig.2)Hold your Multi-rotor vertically and rotate it (its around the gravitational force 

line (about 360") until the LED turn& off, meaning the calibration is finished. 

Fig.l Fig.2 

calibration was successful, calibration mode will exit automatically. If the LED keeps flashing quickly 

the calibration has failed. Switch the control mode switch one time to cancel the calibration, and 

2. 

When the GPS is abnormal, the Main controller will tell you by the LED blinking Red and Yellow 

alternately (lllllilllii!IIB), disable the GPS Module, and automatically enter the aircraft into the 

A TTl. Mode. 

2. You don· t need to rotate your multi-rotor on a precise horizontal or vertical surface, but keep at 

least 45" difference {:;etween horizontal and vertical calibration. 

3. If you keep having calibration failure, it might suggest that there is very strong magnetic 

interference around the GPS /Compass module, please avoid flying in this area, 

4. When to do re-calibration 

(1) The flight field is changed. 

(2) When the multi-rotor mechanical setup has changed: 

a) If the GPS/Compass module is re-positioned. 

b) If electronic devices-are added/removed/ re-positioned (Main Controller, servos, batteries, etc.). 

c) When the mechanical structure of the multi-rotor is changed. 

(3) If the flight direction appears to be shifting (meaning the multi-rotor doesn't "fly straight"). 

(4) The LED indicator often indicates abnormality blinking when the multi-rotor spins. (It is normal 

occasionally) 

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Step2 Assembly Checking List 

Please check each item, to make sure for safety. 

Any of the following mistakes will lead to a dangerous accident. double check all these items: 

(1) Rotation direction of motor rs opposite 

(2) Infirm connection between the motor and the ESC 

(3) Wrong or infirm installation of Main controller 

(4) Wrong or infirm connection between the main controller and ESC. 

(5) Propeller installation mistake 

(6) Magnetization of the compass 

Make sure the following items are correct. 

(1) Make sure you have assembled your multi-rotor correctly, 

(2} Make sure you have done the configuration procedure correctly. 

(3) Make sure all connections are in good condition. 

(4} Hake sure batteries are fully charged for your transmitter, autopilot system and all devices. ~~~.,,, _ _, 

Step3 Before Flight 

Carry out the following procedures (!s based on Intelligent Mode of rv1otor Stop) to make sure all 

configurations are correct. Refer to the Appendix·>LED Description for more LED details. 

1. Always switch on the transmitter first, then power on multi-rotor! 

2. Keep the aircraft stationary until the system start and self-check has finished (··~~~~~~~91UIH!i>IIEU.IIl). 

After that, the LED may blink Yellow 4 times quickly (!W..<i!H!Iil® ). Start motor is disable during LED blinking 

Yellow 4 times quickly (0i!lHil:!~). as the system is warming up. 

3. After the 4 times Yellow LED disappears. toggle the control mode switch on your transmitter to make sure it 

is working properly. For example, LED blinks(~ llll@lt), which means the system is in A TTl. Mode and the 

GPS signal is worst Check it with LED indicator to specify the current working mode for MC. See following 

table for details about LED indicator; 

(1) There are Manual Mode and A TTl. Mode without a GPS/Compass module, no GPS signal status LED 

indicator. 

(2) After connecting to the GPS/Compass module, GPS A TTl. Mode is available, and GPS signal status 

Manual Mode: NO LED 

A TTl. Mode: (l) indicates that is stick(s) not at center) 

GPS Mode: II ( •• indicates that is stick(s) not at center} 

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Signal is best (GPS satellites , 6): NO LED 

Signal is well (GPS satellites; 6) ,t~ 

Signal is bad(GPS satellites • 5) : IIIII& 

Signal is worst (GPS satellites< 5), IIIIH 
4. Keep the aircraft stationary, and then push both sticko to the left bottom or right bottom (shown as the 

following chart, defined as Combination Stick Commands (CSC)). to start the motors. 

5. Release the yaw, roll and pitch sticks and keep them at the mid point. and the throttle stick under the mid 

point. Then check whether all propellers are rotating correctly. 

6. Stop motors, power off the Multi-rotor. 

7. Make sure all settings and configurations are correct and then you can take off you aircraft. 

After power on, if abnormal LED Indicator occurs, please refer to the Abnormal LED instruction in the FAQ and 

aids troubleshooting. 

Test 

open space without obstruction, tall buildings and crowds as flying filed. Place the aircraft 3 

meters away from you and others, to avoid accidental injury. 

2. If in GPS A TTl. Mode, place the aircraft in an open space without buildings or trees. Take off the ait~1art 

after 6 or more GPS satellites are found (Red LED blinks once or no blinking). If in Manual Mode or A TTl. 

Mode, you can skip this step. 

3. Start-up 

(1) Switch on the transmitter first, then power on multi-rotor! Keep the aircraft stationary until the 

system start and self-check has fif'ished. 

(2) Please wait for the system to warm up gradually with the LED blinks Yellow 4 times quickly 

(®illiiH!il~ ). You should not start the motors until the blinking disappears. 

(3) Keep the aircraft stationary, and execute the CSC to start the motors. 

(4) Release the yaw, roll and pitch sticks and keep them at the mid point, at the same time raise the 

throttle stick from the bottom. The motors will stop if y0 u do not push the throttle stick from the 

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

(5) Keep raising the throttle stick until all the rotors are working, push the throttle stick to the mid point 

and then take-off your multi-rotor gently, pay attention not to push the stick excessively. 

(6) Pay attention to the aircraft movement at any time when flying, and use the sticks to adjust the 

aircraft's position. Keep the yaw, roll, pitch and throttle sticks at the mid point to hover the aircraft 

at the desired height. 

4. Lower the aircraft slowly. Pull the throttle stick to the bottom and then execute the CSC to stop the motors 

after landing. 

5. Please off the Multi-rotor and then switch off the transmitter after 

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FLYING 

(1) 

!!! 

If the warm up waiting is longer than 2 minutes (the 4 times Yellow blink continues), please power 

off for 10 minutes, cold start, and then connect the assistant software. enter the "Tools" • > IMU 

calibration, carry out the Advanced calibration. 

(2) If you enable the Immediately Mode of Motor Stop; you should not pull throttle stick under 10% 

during flight. because it will stop motors. If you do it accidentally, you should. push the throttle 

stick over 10% in Ss to re-start motors. 

(3) DO NOT execute the CSC during normal flight without any reason, or it will stop motors at once. 

(4) Pay attention to the GPS satellite status LED indicator. Bad GPS signal may lead the aircraft to 

drift when hovering. 

(5) DO NOT fly near to ferromagnetic substances, to avoid strong magnetic interference with the 

GPS. 

(6) Please avoid using GPS A TTl. tvfode in the areas, where GPS signal is most likely bad. 

(7) If the LED flashes quickly Red then this indicates battery voltage is low, land ASAP. 

(8) If the transmitter indicates loW·battery alarm, please land ASAP. In this condition the transmitter 

may cause the aircraft to go out of control or even crash. 

(9) In GPS A TTL Mode, make sure that the home point is recorded when the GPS signal is well: 

otherwise the home point recording may be not so precise. 

(1) In A TTl Mode, throttle stick center position is for Om/s along the vertical direction. You should 

keep the position of throttle stick higher than 10% from cut-throttle during the flight! In any 

control mode, DO NOT pull throttle stick under 10% during normal flight without any reason. 

(2) It is recommended to land the aircraft slowly, to prevent the aircraft from damage when landing. 

(3) If Low-Voltage Alarm is set, the aircraft will act according to the configuration of the Assistant 

Software once Low-Voltage Alarm is triggered. Make sure you remember what you have set 

before. 

(4) If Fail-Safe function is set, the aircraft will act according to the configuration of the Assistant 

Software once Fail-Safe is triggered. Make sure you remember what you have set before, 

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Advanced Functions 

Al FailSafe 

An introduction of Go-Home and Landing. 

Stay l'tover 

A 

Home-point, Before takeoff, current. position ofmulti-rotor will be saved as home-point by MC automatically when 

you start the motors for the first time after 6 or more GPS satellites are found (ted light blinks once or no blinking) 

for 10 seconds. 

Note 

1. Please make sure to record the home-point before takeoff, and clearly know where it is. 

2. During go-home the nose direction of the aircraft is facing toward tho homo· point, the aircraft is 

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

3. You can regain the control during the aircraft is hovering 15 seconds. 

The flowchart of failsafe and how to regain control 

This section will demonstrate the working logic of failsafe and how to regain control. 

The following description is effe<.tive only when: 

1. The aircraft is in flight. 

2. The GPS works normally and signal is good (;,6 satellite, the LED blinks a 

red light or no red light). 

Attitude Mode: (1) the aircraft will level its attitude 

immediately (2) 3 seconds later, failsafe is triggered and 

• aircraft will start to go home. (3) If signal is regained during 

(1) or (2), it will resume normal flight immediately. 

GPS Mode: (1) the aircraft will slow down and hover. (2) if *" the signal is restored within 3 seconds (TX and receiver 

connected), the system will immediately return to normal 

operation; does not enter failsafe (3) if not reconnected 

within 3sec, the system will enter failsafe, then even if the 

signal is restored, the system will not exit failsafe. 

~~~~; a~~;~:~ ;~:~~~~!e~~~~i~~~avior of the aircraft is the same as in ~~Z~~~~f~~pt~~~;~~~~~:~-,1 

I . .,:tf you want the aircraft to Return Home, please do not turn .,know how to regain control. Here you want to . the TX back on within 3 seconds', otherwise the aircraft we offer a method, please read 

~~safe:~ will exit failsafe mode immediately. 1 carefully. ---~-~~ .. -~.~j 

\we str~;~ly~;~;;;~en~;:;DO'NoT !rythis, because there are three l!Wil;;;:;·you t;;m·afftheTX, use the following: i types of nsk: . . . t· method to regain control: . 1 I (l) You must be pretty dear whether the Home-po1nt 1s OK for land1ng or II (1) Switch the TX switch to GPS. i 

1

'. not. (You have to understand the definition of Home·pofnt well and the ! (2) and then put throttle to the ce':'ter l 

workmg process of failsafe) ! . position(greater than 3sec after sw1tchtng off, 1 i (2) If there are tall buildings around, the aircraft may be obs1ructed on the lj important), you can now turn the TX back on.j 

'way. . . . . . . H3) then you can switch the TX Control mode 1 

l (3) When GPS_~~?~al .. ': ~:d.or .. GPS.~sf1 .. ~t.'l/~.'~~~?~.f~'::.~.~: .. 'IJ'." not .. 'l/~rk.. J!.:W.i!c~ . .!£..~~! t<;>.t:".~~inc.o.'!!.'?':...~ ~ _ ... i 

/Note:if you"~t;rt th~ ;;:;~i~;:;. b~t·ci~ ~;;; ;;;;~hth·~·th;~ttle ·~~ tak~-::off the -~;;;:;~ft.i~this~;;;ti~·~~;y·d'ang;;;;~~ io i"u;;, ~~ 

: off~h.=~~~e:•.:'.:~ . .:'::•~,;r~!t~~li_t~!::o.ff.':".t~l11<lticaliY:.!.o do not \1)1 this. ···~~·~-·····-·······~·····~~·· .•.•.• J • If signal lost for more than 3 seconds failsafe will be triggered, if signal regained within .3 seconds it will exit failsafe immediately. 

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A2 Low-Voltage Alert 

In order to prevent your multi-rotor from a crash or other harmful consequences caused by low battery voltage, 

there are two levels of low voltage protection available to use. You can choose to use or not to use them; however 

we strongly recommend using the protections if available! Low-Voltage Alert is to indicate that the battery cannot 

provide enough power for the aircraft, in order to warn you to land the aircraft ASAP. You can configure this 

function in the assistant software, and please read the text in the software carefully before your flight. Make sure to 

carry out the Current Voltage Calibration. 

There are both first level and second level protections. The first level protection has LED warning. During second 

level protection the aircraft will land automatically with LED warning. Meanwhile the center point of throttle stick 

will move up slowly to 90% of endpoint, you should land ASAP to prevent your aircraft from crashing! 

il tw:n, land harmful 

(1) Configure the FailSafe function in the assistant software -> "Advanced" ·• "F/S" and read the 

instruction thoroughly and carefully. 

(2) Configure the Low-Voltage Alert function in the assistant software •> "Advanced" -• "Voltage" 

and read the instruction thoroughly and carefully. 

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A3 Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) Flight (with GPS module) 

Definition of Forward Direction: 

Multi ·rotor will fly along this direction when you push the elevator stick 

Step/Before You Start 

Usually, the forward direction of a flying multi-rotor is the same as the nose direction, By using IOC, wherever the 

nose points, the forward direction has nothing to do with nose direction. The red and blue arrows on the transmitter 

are corresponding to pitch and r't>ll operations in the following diagram. 

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

requirements are met: the autopilot system is in A TTl. Mode or GPS ATTL Mode, 

Normal flying Course lock Flying 

0 In home lock flying, tha forward direction is the same as the direction from home point to multi rotor. All the 

following requirements are met: 6 or more GPS satellites are found, in GPS A TTl. Mode, and the aircraft is 

further than 10m away from the home point. 

Normal flying Home Lock Flying 

Step2IOC Switch Setting 

Before using the IOC function, you have to choose a 3-position switch on your transmitter as the IOC switch, which 

is also used For recording the orientation, home position in corresponding modes. Refer to the assistant software: 

click the "Advanced" to find the "IOC". 

IOC Function OFF Course Lock Home Lock 

The above table is for example. The function of the switch position may be reversed since the 

normal/reversed setting of the switch channel. Toggle the switch and o.bserve the slider position of 

channel X2 on the assistant software screen, the corresponding area should turn blue. 

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Step3 Method of Forward Direction and Home Point Recording 

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

Home Lock Flying. There are two ways to record the forward direction and the home point, Manually and 

Automatically. You may choose any one record method. The LED will blink Green quickly if successfully recorded. 

Automatically 

Monually 

30 seconds after you power on the 

autopilot system. 

30 seconds after you power on the 

autopilot system. Toggle the IOC switch 

Forward Direction of Course Lock. 

Step4IOC Flying Test 

Then you can do Course Lock and Home Lock flying lest. 

will be saved as home point when you start the 

motors for the first time after 6 or more GPS 

satellites have been found for 10 seconds. 

After 6 or more GPS satellites have been found. 

Carry out an IOC flight by the following procedure. The Control Mode LED will blink Yellow and Green 

alternatively ((!!)G) to indicate the IOC mode only when the main controller is really to fly in Course Lock, Home 

Lock modes. 

Course Lock 

Setting 

Home Lock 

Switch Setting 

RElcord the 

Forward 

Direction 

Record the 

Home Point 

GPS or A TTl. position, 

GPS position, 

Toggle IOC switch 

to OFF position 

Toggle IOC switch 

to OFF position 

Toggle IOC switch 

from OFF to Course 

Lock position 

from OFF to Home 

Lock position 

.....,.... Aircraft moving direction when pull pitch stick -""'l' Aircraft moving direction when pull roll stick 

SHome point Aircraft ( the arrow is pointing to the direction of the aircraft nose ) 

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IOC FL Y!NG NOTES ! ! ! 

(l) When Multi-rotor is flying by home lock far away from you and the home point, please DO NOT 

toggle the IOC switch many times quickly so as to avoid the change of home point without your 

attention. 

(1) Home lock flying requires that 6 or more GPS satellites are found and the aircraft is further than 

10m away from the home point. 

(2) If the IOC flying requirement is not satisfied, the autopilot system will quit IOC control mode. 

Please be aware of the LED indicator, to know the current control mode of the autopilot system. 

(1) Blinking indications of IOC @1e are: 

a) Before motors start: G e blink, all sticks (except throttle stick) return to center; 

0 4t e blink. stick(s) (except throttle stick) not at center. 

b) After motors start and throttle stick is over 10% in 3 seconds: @II blink, all sticks 

return to center; @ e II blink, stick(s) not at center. 

(2) Before you do the home lock flight, you have to fly the aircraft out of the 10m range around 

home point. arid then flip the IOC switch to Home Lock position to fly in home lock when all the 

requirements are met. If you have already toggled the IOC switch to Home Lock position when 

the aircraft is still in 10m range around home point, and this is the first time you are going to fly 

in home lock during the current flight, then if all the requirements are met, the main controller 

will change into home lock automatically when Multi-rotor flies out the 10m range around home 

point. 

(1) When flying in Home Lock mode, if any of the following situations happen, then the 

system will quit Home Lock flying and automatically enter Course Lock flying. The aircraft 

will fly in Course Lock using the earlier forward direction, 

a) The aircraft fly's within 10m range of the home point. 

b) You toggle the control mode switch to the A TTl. Mode. 

c) The GPS signal becomes bad (The GPS signal LED is blinking Red twice or three 

times). 

(2) We suggest that you should know clearly which flight lock method you are going to fly, 

and you know the locked forward direction or home point, before you switch on IOC 

mode during the flight. 

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A4 Receiver Advanced Protection Function 

You are asked to enable this function by connecting to the Assistant Software, plwaoe set it at the section of 

Basic-•R/C·• Receiver Advanced Protection. 

If you choose enable it, the FailSafe will be triggered if the following situations occur during flight. 

According tn the difference of the aircraft height, there are two situations. 

a) Lower than lOOm, the A/E/R channel is not at the mid point. 

b) Higher than lOOm, the A/E!R channel is not at the mid point or the throttle stick is above the mid point. 

In the GPS Mode or A TTl. Mode, if the requirement a) or b) is satisfied, and the output daw of four channels 

A/E/R/T have not changed for 20 seconds, then the aircraft will hover automatically. After that, if the output data 

of four channels A/E/R/T still do not any changes and last for 10 seconds, the autopilot system will think that the 

data from receiver is abnormal, and then enter the FailSafe Mode. 

arlef introdu~tion of how to quit the FailSafe Mode 

If there is any command change from the receiver, the autopilot system thinks that the receiver is regained. In A TTl. 

Mode and Manual Mode, it will quit the FailSafe Mode automatically. In GPS Mode, please toggle the control mode 

switch to the A TTl. Mode and Manual Mode position to regain the control. Refer to the FailSafe section for more 

details. 

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AS Flight Limits 

The flight limits function is default enabled in the NAZA-M Flight control system, it's aimed to restrict the flying 

height and distance of the aircraft. The Max Height restricts the vertical distance between the aircraft and the 

Home point, the Max Radius restricts the horizontal distance between the aircraft and the Home point. 

The default Max Height is 2000m and Max Radius is 2000m. Users can write the values of the Max Height and Max 

Radius in the Assistant software, the range of the Max Height is lOm-lOOOOOm. the range of the Max Radius is the 

same. So that the aircraft will fly in the entered range, which is a cylinder space above the Home point. 

(1) Height Limit works when the control mode is GPS or A TTl. Mode. Radius Limit works when the 

control mode is GPS and the satellite number ~6. 

(2) If the aircraft flies out of the limits, it's still controllable except flying further away. 

(3) If the control mode is changed to GPS when the aircraft is out of Max Radius, the aircraft will fly 

back within the entered range. 

(4) The Failsafe and the Ground Station operations are not restricted to the Flight Limits. 

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Appendix 

(1) Three Modes of Autopilot (4)S-Bus/S-Bus2 Receiver Support 

Built-In Functions 

Supported Multi-rotor 

Supported ESC output 

Re<;ommended T ransmittar 

Aosistant Software System Requirement 

Eieqtrl.~~~8i M:~eh~rilc:~C · · 

Working Voltage Range 

Power Consumption 

Operating Temperature 

Weight 

Dimensions 

(2)Enhanced Fail Safe 

(3)Low Voltage Protection 

II Quad-rotor 14. X4: 

(S)PPM Receiver Support 

(6)2-axle Gimbal Support 

t) Hex a -rotor I 6, X6. I Y 6, Y 6. 

• Octo- rotor 18, V8, X8 

400Hz refresh frequency. 

PCM or 2.4GHz with a minimum 4 channels. 

Windows XP SP3: Wit1dows 7: Windows 8 

NC: 4.8V- 5.5 V 

• PMU Input: 7.4V- 26.0 V (recommer\d 2$ • 6S LiPo) 

Output{V-SEN port red wire): 3A@5V 

Output(V-SEN port red wir<>)burst current:7.5A 

NAX: 1.5W(0.3A@5V) 

0 Normal: 0.6W(0.12A@5V) 

-JO"C- 50"C (14F ·122F) 

• NC:27g 

• 

• 

• 

• 

GPS/Compass: 27g 

PNU: 28g 

LED: 13g 

NC: 45.5mm x 32.5mm x 18.5mm 

• GPS/Compass: 46mm (diameter) x lOmm 

e PMU : 39.5mm x 27.5mm x 10.0mm 

e LED : 25mm x 25mm x 7.0mm 

. t:lightPetformance {car.~~~ ;iffe<:tei.i by mi>ciia~ical P,erf;,rn;~hcs~~~ p~)46'ad~) · · 

Hovering Accuracy (GPS Mode) e Vertical: ± 0.8m 

Max Yaw Angular Velocity 

Max Tilt Angle 

Max Ascent / Desc&nt Speed 

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• Horlzonta 1: ±2.5m 

200" /s 

35' 

Ascent, 6m/ s, Descent: 4.5 m/ s 

I 

! 

I 

I 

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MC/PMU Rrmware Upgrade 

Please follow the procedure for software and firmware .upgrade; otherwise the system might not work properly. For 

SAFETY REASONS, DO NOT use power battery during firmware upgrade. 

sure your computer is connected to the Internet. 

close all the other applications during the firmware upgrade, including anti-virus software and 

firewall. 

3. Make sure the power supply is securely connected. DO NOT un-plug the power supply until firmware 

upgrade has finished. 

4. Connect system to PC with Micro-USB cable, DO NOT break connection until firmware upgrade is 

finished. 

5. Run Software and wait for connection. 

6. Select lupgraqeJ option~ Check the MC and PMU Firmware Version. 

7. DJI server will check your current firmware version, and get the latest firmware prepared for the unit. 

8. If there is a firmware vBrsion more up-to-date than your current version, you will be able to click to 

update them. 

9. Wait until Assistant software shows "finished". 

10. Click IQEI and power cycle the unit after at least 5 seconds. 

Your unit is now up·to·date. 

{1) After firmware upgrade, please re-configure the system using Assistant software. 

(2) If firmware upgrade failed, the system will enter waiting for firmware upgradB 

automatically, piGase try again with the above procedures. 

(3) Select~ option~ Check the GPS Firmware Version, online upgrade is disable. 

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ff/2 ~~.'./'£. !}f;f'L~~~~·-·"~"-.~ .. -. ···c ! ..,.,ystemS~~us · .. 

I System start and self·check 

I IMU abnormal data or need advanced i 

calibration• 

Warm up after power on 

The aircraft is moved or bias of sensors too big 

Compass error too big, need recalibration. 

Transmitter (TX) signal lost, enter the FailSafe. 

TX stick(s) mid point error too big 

Low voltage alert or other :a:bnormal alert'* 

(e.g. Configuration error, TX data error, Enable 

low voltage protection without PMU, SN error 

or Compass abnormal wor'k.) 

Record forward direction or home point 

Control Mode Indictor 

Module is necessary ) 

Begin vertical calibration 

··~ 

•••••• 

• ••• 

.................... 

•••••••••••••••••••• 

Manual fv1'ode: None 

A TTl. Mode: @ ( stick(s) not at center 

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

JOC Mode: •• ( stick(s) not at center -· ) 

GPS Signal is Best(GPS Satellite number> 6): None 

GPS Signal is Weii(GPS Satellite number • 6): • 

GPS Signal is Bad (GPS Satellite nurnbt~r • 5) : •• 

GPS Signal is Worst (GPS Satellite number • 5): ••• 

Calibration or others error •••••••••••••••••••• 

*You can figure out the error by connecting the autopilot system to the assistant software. 

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Instruction of Vl (also known as NAZA~M) 

Vl (also known as NAZA-M) system is different from V2 system, if you are Vl system user, please read the following 

text carefully, and refer to the other text in this Guide for usage details (including Assistant Software Configuration, 

Basic flying, Advanced Function Appendix and FAQ, etc.) . 

V7 Assembly and Connection 

Connect the Vl system according to the following chart. 

RIC System 

These are example <>onnechOns. 

Please setup Aileron, Elevator, Throttle, Rudder chanMis on your 

TX flnu. and chOQSe on6 3· 

pos1hOns switch/channel as control 

(Optfonal) GPSICOMPASS Gf'SICC1!1'Wass•s rent~we-tomagnet~::mtenerence, &l»idbo f~r a'ilay!r<Jm afly elett«ltHtdfTI<Cell 

You Sl\orJd llfi.e CPQtfiOOn AS9Iue !0 ii'$Mmlml tl'lo !?;PS br~cM!t hrsl as !he haurutmwed 1n 

fdW.oo&page 

Mtw.~~i: :~ct:mr.l<.tlt oo :tw center piatt: o! etllhfiN<f, tktlll f~X- the' GPS ~1'1 tl\ti 11'(~10 (It th(l! ll<w.WI (by 

-lMGtoofi{JW;ded)1h~:~Gf'Sts sens;~vtl to'ilbl'eboo ~~~le.~sop:ll"41Qfllt.ebfatt>etatleast 10 

<:mflornaoyro!.Of 

the; OJ\ ~ m~rlw~ t:ll\ the (,"0~ :;bO<o!d ~cc lha ;;ky, wtlillhc <m:nlilbon <llfCW 110'11Ln!}. dorc<Jl!y 

fcr,..ard TheGPS!CompaS'll$ pad< aged m:h a specnl ~;r;afiotl me tor mounllng lor the- fnUlmc, 

If you :~~o unoorlilltl wflmhet ma1oM!GII!Mt IM GP$1Ct'lt'r!pass.modu!o:aro rmtb!lllk Of net. yw<:art 

u~AcempaM «mllSf1Gl to-dlook ~ !I y.cu uso you~ own mo\Sfl1mq rod, make $UtV it ts NOT 

ttla<;r,l)lic! 

vu bo nol mount it on any othor electronic devices_ MaKe sore can sea the LEO light Curing the iUght. 

!f usa with Dli mum-rotor. you. can soltler the VU 

power padS on lrarne boltom b<;~ard. Please refer \o 

manual for details 

If use wl!h 31

"' part multi-rotor. you can make a connecter 

yourself to connect vu. ESCs and battery 

Sufficient air Oow ovei the VU is highly recommended. 

Please use 3M gum.rried papes.·providedTo-mol.lnl MC. and 

MC parn!leHo lho airt:rafi hori:ton 

The output pons of MC (the Mght sroe 1n figure) 

the front of mt,~lti-rator. You' d better pul MC 

renter o,r multf-rotot. Please make 'S~re au pory$ 

When irlstamng the MC so as to faCilitate wifiNg 

confiourallon 

In three.pm ports, pms neat the nicks are Signal p;ns. 

After choosing a toc.atlOJ1lo mount the MC, it 1s 

roCQmmendOO that you DO NOT mount the- MC 

until aU wning5 and software configurations are completed. 

V7 is compatible with the PMU V2 (Accessory of Naza-M V2) 

Vl system is compatible with the PMU V2 of V2 system: please carry out the following connection. The other 

modules connection is the same as before. 

Important: You are asked to upgrade your Firmware version of Vl MC to V3.10 or above, as the PUM V2 can only 

work with the MC of version 3.10 or above. 

Take 

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VI Port Description 

Please remember the function of each port, which may help you to use the Naza·M efficiently. 

---

._.. 

---

..... 

...... 

.... 

---

--ce» 

&&- ----

&DED-

&!»-- ----

tiDeDFor roll control (left/right) 

For pitch control (front/beck) 

For throttle control 

For rudcler control 

For Control Mode Switch 

For gimbal pitch control 

For D·Bus (S-Bus/ S-Bus2 compatible) 

·.·.·_:_:_:.· .. · 

Or for gain tuning 

Or for gain tuning 

For voltage monitor (Connect with VU V-SEN port) 

To It] rotor 

To "2 rotor 

To •3 rotor 

To "4 rotor 

To <~5 rotor 

To <~6 rotor 

l Or for IOC switch 

To gimbal roll servo 

To gimbal pitch servo I 

Or to #7 rotor (Upgrade the MC Firmware to V3.10 or above) 

Or to "8 rotor (Upgrade the MC Firmware to V3.10 or above) 

LED port, for LED wire connection from VersatHe Unit 

GPS port, for GPS module wire connection. 

(In three· pin ports, pins near the nicks are signal pins.} 

·. Versa~r~ Unit •.• · · 

. . . ' . I 

i 

V·SEN V-SEN port: To the X3 port of the main controller, for monitoring battery voltage and supplying ~ 

power 

• Orange wire (signal wire} outpub ±3.3V 

• Red wire (power wire) output: 3A@5V 

LED LED wire, to LED port of the main controller. 

~ USB port: PC connection for configuration and firmware upgrades. 

. GPS ~Campa$$ ·· I Connect to the EXP. port. 

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:··.· 

i 

1 
Vl Specification 

Built-In Functions 

Supported Multi-rotor 

Supported ESC output 

Recommended Transmitter 

Assistant Software System Requirement 

. Etecfrk:ai & Me.ch~iiital .. ······ ·. 

Working Voltage Range 

Power Consumption 

Operating T emperahsre 

Weight 

Dimensions 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

Three Modes of Autopilot 

Enhanced Fail Safe 

low Voltage Protection 

S-Bus/ S-Bus2 Receiver Support 

PPM Receiver Support 

2-axle Gimbal Support 

Quad-rotor 14, X4: 

Hexa-rotor I 6, X6. IY6, Y6 . 

. ::_-.. 

• Octo-rotor 18, VB, XB (Upgrade the MC Firmware to 

V3.10 or above) 

400Hz refresh frequency. 

PCM or 2.4GHz with a minimum 4 channels. 

Windows XP SP3; Windows 7 

• MC: 4.8V- 5.5 V 

• 

• 

VU Input: 7.2V- 26.0 V (recommend 2S- 6S UPo) 

Output(V-SEN p9rt red wire): 3A@5V 

Output(V-SEN port red wire)burst current:7.5A 

MAX: 1.5W(0.3A@5V) 

e Normal: 0.6W(0.12A@5V) 

·lO'C- 50'C(l4F -122F) 

e MC:25g 

• GPS:21.3g 

e VU:20g 

e MC: 45.5mm • 31.5mm • 18.5mm 

GPS & Compass: 46mm (diameter) x 9mm 

• VU: 32.2mm • 2l.lmm x 7.7mm 

· Aight.}i~rf.()r:rnan.fEt <~~~be effect~ b(mi.ch~n~~~i ~~rt(1 .. ~~ndi.:~~d pay!a~d~) ···: · · : .: ..... ·· 

Hovering Accuracy (GPS Mode) 

Max Yaw Angular Velodty 

Max Tilt Angle 

Max Ascent I Descent Speed 

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• Vertical: ± O.Bm 

e Horizontal: ± 2.5m 

200'/s 

45" 

6rn/s 
FAQ 

Abnormal LED Indication List 

During the Checking Procedure, if abnormal LED Indicator occurs or even the system cannot work normally, please 

refer to the following list and aids troubleshooting. 

(2) 

''System initializing and self-checking LED flashes'' are not correct (11!1111ililil@lilfl@l!l(f~IIIHI!illt Red LED 

appears in the last four green flashes). The autopilot system works abnormally. Please contact your 

dealer. 

LED blinks Yellow 4 times quickly ). The system is warming up. You cannot start the motors until 

the 4 r·apid yellow flashes disappear. If the warm. up waiting is longer than 2 minutes, please power off for 

5 minutes, cold start, and then connect the assistant soFtware, enter the "Tools" - , IMU calibration, carry 

out the Advanced calibration. 

(3) After the system start and self·checking has finished, if the LED blinks Red, Green <!nd Yellow (CIIGltll) 

continually. Sensor error is too big. Please connect the assistant software, enter the ''Tools" · > IMU 

calibraUon, carry out calibration. 

(4) At the first motors start, the system will check the sensors Bias and you are asked to keep the aircraft 

stationary (no need of horizontal level). If you cannot start the motors and the LED blinks Green 6 times 

quickly (8@1@1@1@18 ), it means that the sensor error is too big. Please connect the assistant software, 

enter the "Tools''-, IMU calibration, carry out basic calibration. 

Note: after the first successful motors start, this checking will be disabled and it is no need any more. to 

keep the aircraft stationary during starting motors. 

(5} Tile system blinks Red LED quickly during flying. Low·voltage protection is triggered. Please land the 

aircraft ASAP. 

(6) The system blinks Yellow LED quickly during flying. FailSafe Hode is triggered. Pay attention that there is 

no tall buildings and trees to block your aircraft during go'home. 

(7) The LED blinks Red and Yellow alternately (l!l!lllllllm!$!~). Compass enor is too big. 

a) There may be a ferromagnetic substance close to the Phantom. Lift the aircraft up about lm from 

the ground, if there is no Red and Yellow flashing, then it will not affect the flight. 

b) Otherwise, re-calibrate the compass. 

c) If re·calibration does not work, please connect to the Assistant Software, select the "Tools" and 

follow the lips to carry out the required operation. 

Fix the TBE (Toilet Bowl Effect) Problem 

When flying in GPS A TTl. Mode a11d the compass calibration has been done correctly, should you find the aircraft 

rotating (Toilet bowl effect), or drifting when hover in g. Please check the GPS module mounting orientation and then 

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re·do the comp;.ss calibration. Carry out the following procedure to re·mount the GPS module. 

In the following diagram (view from the top), the aircraft can appear to be rotating in both clockwise and 

counter·clockwise direction, please re·mount the GPS module correspondingly. 

""" -· ·~ is the rotating direction of aircraft, -+is the nose direction of aircraft, 

the arrow direction on the GPS module, is the offset angle for GPS re-mounting( about 10-30°) 

Should you find the multi-rotor does not track straight in forward flight. 

Please carry out several more courses, the system will fix it automatically. 

Motors Start failure caused by TX stick(s) mid point error too big 

If the TX stick(s) mid point error is too big. Motors Start will fail when you execute the Combination Stick 

Commands (CSC) and lead to the aircraft will not takeoff.. And the LED will blink Red four times per second 

continually to warn you. 

TX stick(s) mid point error too big can be caused by the following reasons, 

(1) There is TX stick (except the throttle stick) not at center when power on the autopilot system. 

(2) The TX sticks has been trimmed, which leads to the large deviation of mid point. For example, the 

SUB-TRIM has been adjusted for Futaba transmitter. 

(3) The TX stick(s) travel has larger asymmetry. 

For the reason {l}, please put all TX sticks at the mid point, and then power cycle the autopilot system to 

re-record the mid point. If the problem continues, that can be caused by the reason (2) or reason (3), yo 

u need to adjust the output range of your TX, and then use the Assistant Software to redo the TX cali 

bration. Please carry out the following procedures. 

(l) Connect to the Assistant software, click Basic·> R/C·> Command Sticks Calibration, and push all TX 

sticks throughout their complete travel range to see if any stick cannot reach its largest position, 

(2) Adjust the largest travel of TX stick until the cursor on the Assistant software can reach both end 

positions, according to your TX manual. 

(3) Power cycle the autopilot system, note that power cycle is required. 

(4) Redo the TX calibration according to the Assistant software. 

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A ttii'ude Controllable When One Motor Output is Friilr;d 

For Hexa-rotor, including Hex a-rotor I, Hexa-rotor V, Hex a-rotor IY and Hexa-rotor Y, aircraft is attitude controllable 

when one motor output is failed. 

The NAZA-M can still control the attitude of th"' Hexa-rotor for a safe landing when one motor output of the 

Hexa-rotor has failed, for example, one motor is stopped or one propeller is broken, etc. 

The control mode of NAZA-M should be in AttL Mode or GPS Atti. Mode. The aircraft will rotate. due to an 

imbalance of torque; however, it can still be controlled by the Transmitter. 

Select Course lock or home lock mode for flying the aircraft into e safe area to land when the aircraft is far awoy or 

the attitude can't be recognized. Even when the multi rotor is rotating, using Course lock or home lock mode will 

allow you to move the multi rotor in the corresponding Transmitter stick direction. 

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When used with other DJI products 

The NAZA-fvl system communicates with other DJI products (e.g. H3-2D gimbal, BTU module, iOSD mini and iOSD 

Mark II) via the CAN-Bus port (~P) of the NAZA PMU V2. You can plug new DJI products into any spare CAN-Bus 

port, since CAN-Bus ports on NAZA-M, CAN HUB, GCU, iOSD mini, iOSD Mark II and 2.4G Bluetooth Data link are 

the same for the communications. 

When there are not enough CAN-Bus ports for additional DJI products, then a DJI CAN HUB module is 

recommended. The following diagram is for your connection reference. 

.... Z:ENMUSE H3-2D 

~ 

BTU 

IG~•CI 

&vm(O..,OI;.ff 

WGHW 

S>'IUE~l-lff 

lOSDmini 

OH SCREiEN OI~PLA 'i 

...... 

.. . 

IOSD 

-MARK II 

Fig.l Used with iOSD Mark II 

ZENMUSE H3-2D 

GlilliD 

Fig.2 Used with CAN HUB 

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BTU 
1 

I =~~~o-(JV· s :er;~-c.w 

.... ZENMUSE H.!·2D 

-

. iOSDmini 

ON SCRU11 DtWI.AV 

CAN HUB 

C/}1 n....~ndt!>:20120JI. 

Fig.3 Use a CAN HUB to connect the 2.4G Bluetooth Datalink 

2.4G DATA LINK 

(l) Users can use the NM Assistant on the mobile device when a BTU module is connecting with the 

Ground end of the2.4G Bluetooth Datalink (No need to connect another BTU module to the 

Flight control system). 

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u -~tar· ¢;i}t~! ·anuai Vl.06 

Introduction 

DJI iOSD mini is specially designed for DJI flight control system during the FPV flight or other aero-modeling activities. It 

display; real time video and OSD information, to bring users more involved flight experience. 

Specified autopilot systems for the iOSD mini, 

_ ......... --.-- ..... ·~.-~ ... ~-~~-~~~--:--·,-·- ... · Autopilot System 

NAZA-N series NAZAPNU V2 4.02 or above 

WooKong·M series 5.16 or above _j --~-.....-··-··l.·-· -··· ···----·--···-·------

Specifications 

r·----

. Voltage 6V ·-·--------------····------------------] Working Current (Typical VQiue) 180mA@6V 

-20"C-60'C Dimension 33.2mm x 28.2mm x 10.55mm 

i 

[_ Wei~~-----····--1~ __ ----~ ~~~':,~ ln-~t/ Ou~~~t Mo_d_e ____ P_A_L_/NTSC_(automatically recognize_:_ 

Temperature 

Assembly & Connection 

1. Prepare the iOSD mini, DJI autopilot system, video input source(e-.g. camera), wireless video transmitter 

module(including transmitter and receiver), monitor, and then assemble all these to aircraft. 

2. Connect the iOSD mini according to the following diagram. Connect your wireless video receiver module and 

monitor correctly. 

To wireless video transmitter module GND ,;"·.o·o..========= 

:To ~ire.lessvid~o t~an~~i.tter module signal·~;_ ~ To v1deo 1nput dev1co(e.g. camera) GND · ::-:' 

:' . " ... . ... .. ... .. : / . ~ ... ~~-

'To video input device(e.g. camera) signal · 

To PC for config-uration and upgrade via a -----I . Micro-USB cable. 

JGNO 

IV/Oeo.out 

IGNO 

IVIDEO·I" 

iOSDmini 

ON SCRE£N DISPLAY 

iOSD mini LED Indicator 

.-..W Abnormal 

f~j .. l,·~,~-i·<.:-:::Y':AI Normal 

-----~';_,:::;:~;:::JF~~~::::::-' 'CAN-Bus port, is for iOSD mini ·~ :.:g;o·-------;power supply and communication ·: 

000®0 Data _oommunicating ~ 'with Autopilot system. 

".'·. 
OSD Display Description 

!No. 

f 

I 

j 

1 

! 

( 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

7 

8 

9 

10 

r--------------w€~1 ®_, __ o~, --------~@?;,~ ~ ,,EJ 12.0V 94% P 0° I V 0.0!% ~ 0 

R oo-l 

tm L. --·. ,,,_, ___ ,.. ,.,.,, 

@--~15m 

~'-riH lm 

@--

1

Ar.34' 

{fj)-- -ATI 

Q)J-fs 

.. ' ' v ' f ~ ·----------

@-,' ,,,_, __ ,. ...... ·---·-- .. ···-········-.··"'" ~----- _____ ...,., ...... 

. . . 

Function 

Power voltage 

Distance between aircraft 

and home point 

Height 

Control mode 

FailSafe mode 

Pitch attitude 

Roll attitude 

Flight velocity 

GPS satellite 

Aircraft nose direction 

----.:-.--·-. -.--.. -.--. -.. 

· Dlsp!Oly 

~ (unit in m) 

IH (unit in m) 

ATT,M,GPS 

FS, APT, GHome 

p o• 

R o· 

O.Om/s 

~0 

0 

0.0 

Real time battery voltage of the aircraft power, unit in V. (For 

I 

PHANTO!vl 2 there will be current battery level percentage I 

1 

shown in addition.) ! 

Q Blink: first level low-voltage afert, the alert threshold is sa mel 

to the protection voltage value set in the assistant software. 

Show when the home point is successfully recorded 

Vertical height between the aircraft and the taka-off point 

• A TT is Atti mode GPS is GPS mode 

9 N is Manual mode 

• FS, FailSafe mode • APT, Ground station made 

• GHome, Go home 

Positive value means the aircraft nose is pitching up; 

Negative value means the aircraft nose is pitching dawn. 

Positive value means the aircraft is rolling to right 

Negative value means the aircraft is rolling to left. 

Horizontal speed of aircraft. 

Number of GPS satellites acquired. 

kt1. r·lo~.r! di.rt•.<:.ttQn :;:. 

HnrnfPoint 

Display the relative angle between the 

aircraft nose and home point. The 

aircraft nose Is pointing to the home 

paint when the icon 0 is in the middle 

of monitor screen, which can help users 

to pull the aircraft back. 

+ : Upward speed in vertical direction 

11 Vertical velocity 0.0 • • T : Downward speed in vertical direction 

1 1 1 ' V ' 1 1 1 , 12 Attitude line Use for aircraft attitude observation. 

"~-- ·----------------------------------------------------------------------------~ 

2 
Assistant Software Usage 

Language 

;oso Setting 

Scftw<Jre & Firmware 

UpBrodo etc 

Text lndir:ution • 

,·:.'Jr"':.: . .m:tt·I.:Jr,'11h!l!C';.D 

tr.!·:II"!'J!io:·n 

MNI'il 

ntr.o; r):!O ~r.•:r..,~t"-:::-n ·~ ~t.ewn 

[';I).:;;IJtro i.C·Ufl·l~i OfOH~ tr"r~i=!~ 

'· t·l.l·i•eCllSCI.mP.1.6!'r I'J 

, 1z.~ ctU:f' .~:;-o m''::r~T~at~n 

1-'.,Pr;l\t,e.rr~t.i!·:T·fooil 

Ac:I;·J~lt~ • .e · R!:J!':I'!::i!>D llllcrma~J::;~ m 

tl'e :;.n;r:e hao,rna:~SS.Ir, ·.: 

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Only OSD informaUon, 

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video signal loss. 

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autopilot system is OK. I 

Ensure the communication between the video. 

information loss. autopilot system error. 

Both video signal and 

Signal transmission error. j' OSD information loss. transmitter and receiver is working correctly. 

Both video signal and The video signal cable to monitor is Ensure the connection of video signal cable is 

OSD information loss, unconnected or short circuit. OK. 

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Disclaimer 

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hardware and software for this product, this will ensure trouble free oper3tion of your product. DJI Innovations accepts 

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DJI is ~ registered trademark of DJI Innovations. Nemes of products, brands, etc., appearing in this manual are 

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